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At the Washington County Farm Bureau, they understand the amount of hard work and sweat equity that is required to make a lasting impact in our community. For over 90 years, the Washington County Farm Bureau has offered programs and services in Washington County to inform, strengthen, and develop the agricultural industry. They continue that same mission today by investing time and resources to improve the economic well-being of agriculture, and enrich the quality of our rural way of life. Despite their best efforts, they realize that they cannot meet all the needs in Washington

Friday, June 3 is going to be Centralia Youth Initiative Day at Busch Stadium when the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:15. Tickets are $25 a tickets and can be purchased at Centralia Junior High School, The Insurance A l li ance, The B o dy Shoppe, Rod Snow, both Mon ken lo cat ions, Mitchell Printing, Centralia Recreation Complex, City Hope Church, Poplar Place, GLO, America’s Financial Choice or you can purchase them online by visiting CYIDAY.com. The Centralia Youth Initiative mission is to help the youth of Centralia and the surrounding area. They believe to help the youth they must help them in three main areas. Through

County by themselves. For this reason, they created the “Community Impact Grant Program”. There are many great ideas for communitybased projects which, unfortunately, do not become a reality. The Washington County Farm Bureau's Community Impact Grant Program seeks to identify various projects that will improve our community and create partnerships with groups and individuals to make those projects a reality. Proposals will be accepted through July 31, 2017. The submitting organization or individual must be based in Washington County or have operations in the county. Examples of or-

ganizations include: schools, civic organizations, churches, 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, fraternities, s oror ities, and etc. Projects that have a lasting impact will be favored over those with a shortterm impact. T h e Wa s h i n g t o n County Farm Bureau has committed $5,000 to fund eligible projects for 2017. Grant awards will be announced around August 15, 2017, with project completion to occur by December 31, 2017. If you have questions, or would like to request grant applications, please contact the Washington County Farm Bureau office at 618-327-3081 or washcfb@washingtoncfb. org.

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CORLHS SENIOR SIGNS WITH MCKENDREE PAWFEST TO BE HELD IN MT. VERNON Christ Our Rock senior Lucas Wessel of Carlyle, c e n t e r, w i l l a t t e n d McKendree University in the fall, where he will play golf. Wessel is joined by his parents, Sherry and Kevin Wessel. Also on hand were Tim Bierbaum, back, left, Christ Our Rock athletic director, and Curtis Grote, Christ Our Rock golf coach.

PawFest, presented by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., will be held June 4 at Veteran’s Park in Mt. Vernon. This is the first year PawFest will be held separate from Fall Fest. The event will run from 11 a.m. Submitted Photo

SHRINERS CIRCUS COMING TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Yes, it is that time of the year when you see the taming of the tigers and hear the roar of the crowds with laughter. The Ainad Shriners Circus returns to Southern Illinois for it’s 50th consecutive year. The circus will begin Saturday, June 3 and end Sunday, June 11. The Circus performances vary with each location. The annual circus parade will be on Friday, June 2nd in downtown Belleville. The parade starts at 7:30 p.m. Carden International Circus will bring tigers, elephants, ponies, dogs, clowns and contemporary acts to the three-ring stage.

There will be heart pounding aerial and high wire acts with acrobats. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased at participating Southern Illinois Hucks locations, MotoMar t Convenience Stores and Schnucks Supermarkets. Also, general admission tickets may be purchased at the circus ticket window. The circus tickets may be used at any of the six circus lo cations: B elleville, Waterloo, Fairfield, Olney, Salem and DuQuoin. Additional details are on t he c i rc us web s ite SoILshrinercircus.com. Ainad Shriners is a

Masonic fraternal organization of 3,900 members across Southern Illinois who received their charter in 1913. These men in the “funny red hats” have a great time working together while enjoying fellowship. The members are involved in the community and have a common goal of helping others, especially children for more than 100 years. For more information on becoming a Shriner go to beashrinernow.com or call the Ainad Shrine business office at 618-874-1870; toll free 888567-1870. Proceeds of the circus benefit Ainad Shiners operations.

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STAY SOBER, WEAR LIFE JACKETS WHILE BOATING IN ILLINOIS Illinois Conservation Police officers are reminding boaters that safety on the water in Illinois starts with boat operators staying sober and all boaters wearing life jackets. Illinois’ busiest boating season is about to begin, and waterway safety reminders are part of the observance of National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26. “It takes only a few seconds to fasten a life jacket, and wearing a life jacket can save your life,” said Illinois Conservation Pol i c e C h i e f R af a el Gutierrez. “In addition, just like driving a car or truck,

staying sober while operating a boat is the law in Illinois.” Statistics compiled by the IDNR Office of Law Enforcement show that there were 73 boating-related accidents in Illinois in 2016 resulting in 36 injuries and 11 fatalities. The number of boating-related accidents last year was below the five-year average, and compares with 74 accidents with 4a9 injuries and 14 fatalities in 2015. (Annual boating accident statistics are compiled based on the Federal Fiscal Year of October 1 through September 30).

CENTRALIA TO HOST SIUE’S IL SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERFOR THE METRO EAST The Centralia Economic Development Office is pleased to bring this valuable small business resource to the area. On Wednesday, June 21, local business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the region are invited to meet the SIUE Small Business Development Center Staff and participate in one-on-one counseling sessions from 1 p.m. to -4 p.m. at Centralia City Hall, 222 S. Poplar Street,

Centralia IL 62801. Staff from Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be available to talk confidentially with business owners and entrepreneurs on a range of topics including, but not limited to • business financing; • marketing assistance; • social media strategy; • business plans; • expansion opportunities;

• buy and selling a business; • state/federal regulations; • exporting and international trade. The SBDC Day runs from 12 p. m. to 4 p.m. beginning with a one hour “Starting a Small Business in Illinois” Workshop, starting at 12 p.m. (noon). This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners to discover the valuable business resources that the SBDC has

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017 take a safety course. Anyone istered boats in Illinois in born on or after January 1, 2016, and the IDNR issued 1998 must pass a course and 58,067 annual Water Usage have a valid Boating Safety Stamps, which are required Certificate to operate a mo- for non-powered watertorboat (with over 10 horse- craft. power); and, state law re To review a copy of the quires boating safety latest edition of the Illinois education for persons ages DNR Boating Report, com12 to 17 to operate a motor- piled by the IDNR Office of boat. Law Enforcement, go to the The free safety courses IDNR website: https:// taught by volunteer instruc- www.dnr.illinois.gov/ tors are available through- safety/Documents/Boating out Illinois, and schedules AccidentReport2016.pdf are available by checking National Safe Boating the IDNR website’s boating Week is observed each year information page at https:// during the week prior to the www.dnr.illinois.gov/ Memorial Day holiday safety/Pages/BoatingSafety. weekend. For more inforaspx mation on the national safe For a fee, online boating boating campaign, go to the safety courses are also avail- website at www.safeboatable. ingcampaign.com. There were 248,948 regof Centralia serving as our host,” said Di Maggio May. “It truly takes a team effort to help small businesses to survive and thrive.” Di Maggio May and her staff plan to hold at least ten SBDC Days in 2017. The Metro East SBDC assists entrepreneurs as well as existing business owners operating in the nine-county Metro East region of Calhoun, Jersey, Madison, Bond, Clinton, St. Clair, Washington, Monroe and Randolph. It enhances the region’s economic interests by providing one-stop assistance to individuals by

means of counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures and existing small businesses. SBDCs in Illinois are funded, in part, through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and Southern I l l i n oi s Un i v e r s it y Edwardsville as a service to the community. To learn how these no-cost services may help your business venture, contact the Metro East SBDC at 618-650-2929 or sbdcedw@gmail.com.

KC ANNOUNCES KICK PROGRAMMING FOR JUNE IN CENTRALIA The Office of Continuing/ Community Education at Kaskaskia College would like to announce the schedule for KICK classes to be held in Centralia in June. Sashay Scarves for Kids — Students will learn to use special yarn and crochet hooks to make sashay scarves. This class will be at the Crisp Technology Center on Monday, June 12, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for students in grades 4-8. Cost of this class is $15.00 plus a $7.00 fee to the instructor for supplies. Games Galore! — Set electronics aside and interact with others as you learn games that are played oneon-one and with a group. This class will be at the Crisp Technology Center on Tuesday through Thursday, June 13-15, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for students in kindergarten through 8th grades. Cost for this class is $30.00.

Kids in the Kitchen — The course is designed for the youngster who is interested in studying various cooking techniques and strategies. In addition to learning how to prepare meals and the learning the fruits of the cooking industry, the student will create fun and exciting meals. This class will be on the KC main campus on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for students in grades 3-6. Self Defense & Personal Safety for Kids — Students will learn basic self-defense and personal safety skills. Students should wear comfortable clothes and nonmarking soled shoes, and bring a water bottle. This class will be on the KC main campus on Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for students in kindergarten through 8th grades. Cost for this class is

$20.00. Beginning Electronics for Kids — Students will learn the basics of electronics such as voltage, current and resisters. They will connect various electronic components to build simple circuits such as a light with a dimmer, an alarm and an AM radio! This class will be held at the Crisp Technology Center on Tuesday and Thursday, June 27 and 29, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for students ages 10 years and up. Cost of this class is $10.00, plus students will pay a $20.00 fee to the instructor for supplies. Pre-registration and prepayment are required. For additional information or to register, please call Kaskaskia College at 618545-3255. For more information, or a full list of class offerings, email kick@kaskaskia.edu or call 618-5453255.

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In the news, the Russian connection, Trump travels, the media response, bomb blast kills twenty-two. Unlike the great, fast-paced movie, "The French Connection," the "Russian Connection" just seems to drag on and on and on with the 24 / 7 coverage — or should I say commentary — of the possible collusion of the Trump administration. Everyone, including Bob Woodward, is trying to make this into today's Watergate. And to top it all off, the Russians have resurfaced as the Evil Empire that will destroy the United States. What decade are we in?? It all makes for good storytelling. On to Trump travels! Yes, in the span of one week, he's met with, as we discussed last week, 65 countries gathered in Saudi Arabia about their role in defeating terrorism, visited with Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel about peace initiatives, talked

with Pope Francis at the Vatican Palace, and attended the NATO Summit in Brussels and the G7 Summit in Sicily. I don't know who planned the scheduling, but they certainly made the week count. And of course, what does the lame stream media focus on from the trip. Let's see... (1) First Lady Melania brushing away Donald attempting to hold her hand. (2) President Trump and his lengthy handshakes with the n e w Fre n c h Pre s i d e nt Emmanuel Macron. (3) President Trump brushing back Montenegro Prime Minister Duško Marković with his hand as he's attempting to get in front for a photo of world leaders. I don't understand the media's concentration of time for "minor incidents," unless it would be their fetish for "Gotcha Trump" in everything they do, or maybe without fo-

cusing on the small they would be forced to focus on the large accomplishments of a successful first trip for President Trump. Come to think of it, can you recall any lengthy positive stories about the first few mont hs of t he Tr u mp Presidency? Write me if you know of one; I will definitely be surprised. On a sad note, we all pray for the families and friends of the victims of the Manchester, England bombing. Many of them were young girls just wanting to see Ariana Grande perform. Until next week. To comment on this or any column in The Shopper’s Weekly, please mail to: Editor, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia IL 62801, email to info@theshoppersweekly.com or drop it off at the office on 301 E. Broadway. In order for your letter to be considered for publication, you must provide your signature and an address and phone number where you can be reached. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

KC ANNOUNCES KICK PROGRAMMING FOR JUNE AT SALEM EDUCATION CENTER The Office of C o n t i n u i n g / Community Education at Kaskaskia College would like to announce the schedule for KICK classes to be held in June at the Salem Education Center located at 1475 W. Whittaker in Salem. Garbage Pail Science — This class will include awesome science experiments using science and junk. If you think science is boring and hard to understand, this class might change your mind forever. This class will be Monday through Thursday, June 19-22 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for students in grades 4-8. Cost for this course is $50.00 and the registration number is CKICK 5141 SA01D. About Dinosaurs — This class will include a unique, prehistoric learning adventure that allows kids the opportunity to explore the world of dinosaurs, fossils and minerals. The instructor will take students through an exciting adventure of prehistoric time. This class will be Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00

p.m. for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Cost for the class is $25.00 and the registration number is CKICK 5292 SA01D. Ocean Life — Students in this class will journey under the sea in an eyeopening experience of the ocean. The instructor will teach students about all of the many wild and wonderful creatures in the ocean. This class will be We d n e s d a y a n d Thursday, June 28 and 29, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for students in kindergarten through third grade. Cost for the course is $25.00 and the registration number is CKICK 5293 SA01D. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. For additional information or to register, please call the Salem Education Center at 618-545-3425 or Kaskaskia C ol lege Industrial and Continuing Education at 545-3255. For more information, or a full list of class offerings, email kick@kaskaskia.edu or call 545-3255.

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ummer has arrived in style, although not officially until June 21. But there is no better time to make a June Cake. A perfect evening treat served under the stars, it will make any event very special. It's as beautiful as the month it's named after.

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CAKE: 1 cup sifted cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup ground blanched almonds 6 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup ground blanched almonds FILLING: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup lemon verbena jelly or lemon marmalade

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To make Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 2 8x1/2-inch layer-cake pans. Line pans with waxed paper. Butter and flour paper. In small bowl, combine cake flour and baking powder. Mix well and set aside. In large mixer bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter at medium speed of electric mixer. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy and scraping sides of bowl often. Beat in vanilla. Gradually fold in 1 cup ground almonds. Set aside. Wash beaters. In small mixer bowl beat egg whites with cream of tartar at high speed of electric mixer until stiff but not dry. Gently fold into butter mixture. (Mixture will look curdled.) Fold in 1 cup ground almonds and flour mixture. Evenly divide batter between pans. Bake at 350°F 25-28 minutes until cake pulls away from sides of pan and center springs back when lightly touched. Cool 10 minutes in pans set on rack. Remove cakes; cool on rack To make Filling: In medium bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter at medium speed of electric mixer. Add 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in jelly until blended. To make Icing: Measure 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar into another medium bowl. Gradually beat in boiling water and lemon juice at medium speed until smooth. Add 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until mixture is thick enough to spread. To assemble: Arrange 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread with filling. Top with second cake layer. Spread icing on top and sides of cake. When icing is almost set, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, pressing gently into icing. Yield: 8 to 10 servings

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To make Cookies: In medium bowl, stir together flour and salt. Set aside. In large mixer bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture at low speed just until blended. Divide dough in half. Form each half of dough into a disk shape on plastic wrap. Wrap and refrigerate 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into 21/2 - inch heart shapes. Arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes until cookies start to brown lightly To make Icing: While cookies are baking, sift confectioners' sugar into medium bowl. Stir in milk to form runny consistency If desired, add food coloring to tint icing. Spread icing on hot cookies. Cool iced cookies on rack placed over waxed paper. Yield: 48. *** If you have a favorite recipe and want to share it with us, just send it in c/o The Shopper's Weekly, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to: info@theshoppersweekly.com, (Subject - ATTN: Lizzie) Also, if you have a household problem, like a stubborn stain or a kitchen conundrum, drop us a line, our readers just might have your solution! I'm also interested in your general decorating or household tips. Send your message in a bottle and we might just publish it and enlighten our readers! Until next week, Au Revoir! —Elizabeth Fenton

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

UPCOMING KC ANNUAL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT The Kaskaskia College Foundation will sponsor its 29th Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner on Friday, June 23. This year’s golf tournament will be at Governors Run Golf Course in Carlyle with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Entry includes lunch at 11:00 a.m., 18 holes of golf with cart, a bag filled with gifts, drinks on the course, special golf events including a hole-in-one

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prize of $10,000 cash. In addition, there will be closest to the pin and longest putt prizes, and prizes for ladies longest drive, and senior over 65 longest drive. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. and will include steamship roast beef. Entry fee for the 4-Person Scramble is $125.00 per golfer. Twentyfive Kaskaskia College students were awarde d $500.00 scholarships

during the 2016-17 school year through the proceeds from last year’s tournament. The Kaskaskia College Foundation was formed over thirty years ago by a group of public-spirited citizens of the area and since t hat t ime t he Foundation has been committed to providing student opportunities, enriching the quality of teaching and learning, the acquisition of

new and emerging technologies, physical improvements and expansion, and broadening opportunities for the visual and the performing arts. The Foundation continually seeks to further the educat i ona l e nd e avors of

Kaskaskia College and to enhance the College’s efforts to benefit the community. The Foundation will again be awarding scholarships next fall from funds directly earned by this upcoming golf tournament.

For more information, contact Suzanne Christ at Kaskaskia College, 27210 College Road, Centralia, IL 62801 or call 545.3069 or email schrist@kaskaskia. edu.

SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT Bethalto Church of God and Southern Gospel 4 U will present a Southern Gospel Concert on Saturday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Featured guests are the Down Home Family from Nashville, TN. An offering will be taken,

BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN Registration is open for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources ‘Becoming an O ut d o or s Wom an’ Workshop on June 9-11 at the Lorado Taft Field Campus in Oregon, Illinois. ‘Becoming an Outdoors Woman’ workshops are designed to provide introductory instruction and experiences in many outdoorrelated activities and skills. The cost per person is $230, which includes meals, lodging, four instructional classes, use of class materials/ supplies, transportation during the workshop, and more. Registration materials can be downloaded from the BOW webpage at www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/ BOW. Register soon; there is a limit of 95 participants, and registration filled quickly last year.

Please give generously. These concerts are open to every denomination to come and enjoy an evening of great gospel music. Bethalto Church of God is located at 800 E. Bethalto Dr., on the corner of Hwy. 140 and Moreland Rd., in

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• On May 31, 1859, the famous tower clock Big Ben rings out over London for the first time. Two months later the bell cracked. It was three years before the clock went into service again. The bell was rotated so that the hammer would strike another surface, but the crack was never repaired. • On June 2, 1865, in an event marking the end of the Civil War, Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of Confederate forces west of the Mississippi, signs surrender terms offered by Union negotiators. With Smith's surrender, the last Confederate

army ceased to exist. • On June 4, 1896, in the shed behind his home in Detroit, Henry Ford unveils the Quadricycle, his first automobile. The Quadricycle was too wide to fit through the shed door, so Ford took an axe to the brick so the vehicle could be rolled out. * On May 29, 1914, two boats collide in heavy fog on the St. Lawrence River in Canada, killing 1,073 people. The Empress of Ireland, following standard procedure, came to a complete stop in the fog. The Norwegian coal freighter Storstad not only failed to

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stop, but didn't reverse engines, f lipping the Empress on her side. • On May 30, 1922, William Howard Taft, chief justice of the Supreme Court, dedicates the Lincoln Memorial on the Washington Mall. Taft is the only former U.S. president ever to hold a seat on the Supreme Court. • On June 3, 1965, astronaut Major Edward H. White II opens the hatch of the Gemini 4 and steps out of the orbiting capsule, becoming the first American to walk in space. • On June 1, 1980, CNN, the world's first 24-hour television news network, makes its debut in Atlanta. Initially available in less than 2 million U.S. homes, today CNN can be seen in almost 100 million households. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

Arkansas • Many shells have holes in them, and kids are natural collectors. If you want a fun car-ride-home project after a day at the beach, bring a craft needle (blunt) and some yarn or embroidery floss for each child. Have them thread shells onto the yarn. When flipped upside down, a Frisbee holds a selection of shells securely on little laps while they search for the perfect one! — JoAnn • Do yourself a favor and invest in a net bag to take to the beach. Anything that's sandy can be placed in the bag, then you just shake it off. Get one for dry items and another for sand toys — just dunk that one in the ocean for a rinse before you go! • "There are a lot of ways to get your stuff out to the perfect sunning spot on the beach. My way is to dump all my stuff in a big laundry basket, which we pull with a rope. The flat bottom slides over the sand." — R.D. in Florida • "One thing you might not think to bring to the beach is bug spray. Sometimes there are sand fleas, and a little bug spray really helps." — L.I. in Virginia Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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of the glories of heaven. I pray it will whet your appetite and desire for heaven. H — Heaven is a HOLY PLACE. God Almighty is there. All the holy angels worship him. “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.” (Revelation 4:6-8; 5:9-12) Can you imagine a place that is totally pure, pristine, and holy? There will be no crime, deception, hate, disease, death, or any kind of sin. “Nothing impure will ever enter it nor anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.” (Revelation 21:7, 22-27) “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation and washed their robes and made them white inw the blood of the Lamb.” (Revelation 7:14) E — Heaven’s ENTRANCE. The key into heaven is faith alone in

the cross of Christ. “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption... by his blood, through faith.” (Romans 3:24-25) Jesus demonstrated the way, “He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:2-4) A — He av e n i s AWESOME. Words fail to describe it. In John 14:1-6 Jesus said there are mansions in heaven and he was preparing a place for each believer. Revelation 21 describes the foundations of heaven, the streets paved with gold, the 12 gates, each made of one pearl. There is no night there because the Lamb is the light. The phrase “heaven on earth” will become a reality when, after the 1,000-year reign of Christ on earth, heaven, the new Jerusalem comes down to rest on the earth. God will dwell among his people. (Revelation 21:1-6)

V — He av e n i s VICTORY over death, hell, sickness, sorrow, sin, and Satan. There will be none of these struggles in heaven. Our struggles will be over. (I Corinthians 15:51-56) E — Heaven is EDUCATION in the things of God. All the things you ever wanted to know about God and life will be answered. “For we will know fully.” (I Corinthians 13:12)) “For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” (Isaiah 11:9) N — Heaven is NEVER ENDING. On earth, things come to an end. Heaven is eternal. Lasting rewards will be given to all overcomers. “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (I Corinthians 15:58) Heaven is real! Look above where Christ is seated and look for his glorious appearing from heaven any day now. Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com

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CONGRATULATIONS!

CARLYLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!

Commencement Ceremony Held Saturday, May 20, 2017

Madison Adams

Brandon Anderson

Sarah Ashley

Zachary Bach

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Alexis Biggs

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Dru Johnson

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Bryce Kapp

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Jeanette Peebles

Rhiannon Pillow

Peyton Purcell

Shaylin Quaid

Colton Reckling

Cody Rensing

Ashley Robert

Ben Schatz

Christopher Shaw

Wyatt Simoton

Carly Staggs

Alexis Steele

Noah Straeter

THE DESIGN STUDIO Congratulations Graduates!

Connor Teonnies

Jasmin Torres

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CARLYLE HOME CENTER 1110 Franklin St. • Carlyle 618-594-3333

HOLZHAUER AUTO & MOTORSPORTS GROUP Congratulations 2017 Graduates!

17933 Holzhauer Automall Dr. • Nashville • 618-327-8264

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JANSEN FARM EQUIPMENT

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1822 St. Rt. 127 • Carlyle 618-594-2962

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Congratulations Graduates of 2017!

KASKASKIA COLLEGE

Opportunity Awaits! Congratulations Seniors!

27210 College Rd. • Centralia 618-545-3000 • www.kaskaskia.edu

Congratulations & Best Wishes Class of 2017!

PITCHFORD ELEVATOR

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by Samantha Weaver • It was Douglas Hofstadter, American professor of cognitive science and Pulitzerwinning author, who made the following sage observation, known as Hofstadter's Law: "It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law." • According to Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix, the biggest com-

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might have to turn your Arian charm up a few degrees if you hope to persuade that persistent pessimist to see the possibilities in your project. Whatever you do, don’t give up. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A “tip” about a co-worker’s “betrayal” might well raise the Bovine’s rage levels. But before charging into a confrontation, let an unbiased colleague do some fact checking. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a relationship still seems to be moving too slowly to suit your expectations, it’s best not to push it. Let it develop at its own pace. You’ll soon get news about a workplace change. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A continually changing personal situation makes you feel as if you’re riding an emotional roller coaster. But hold on tight; stability starts to set in early next week. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Believe it or not, someone might dare to say “No!” to the Regal One’s suggestion. But instead of being miffed, use this rebuff to recheck the proposition and, perhaps, make some changes. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might find it difficult to make a decision about a family matter. But delay can only lead to more problems. Seek out trusted counsel and then make that important decision. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Concentrate your focus on what needs to be done, and avoid frittering

away your energies on less-important pursuits. There’ll be time later for fun and games. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although the conflicts seem to be letting up, you still need to be wary of being drawn into workplace intrigues. Plan a special weekend event for family and/or friends. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your quick wit helps you work through an already difficult situation without creating more problems. Creative aspects begin to dominate by the week’s end. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be patient. You’ll soon receive news about a project that means so much to you. Meanwhile, you might want to reconsider a suggestion you previously turned down. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There are still some aspects about that new job offer you need to resolve. In the meantime, another possibility seems promising. Be sure to check that out as well. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Opening up your emotional floodgates could leave you vulnerable to being hurt later on. Watch what you say, in order to avoid having your words come back to haunt you. BORN THIS WEEK: You’re usually the life of the party, which gets you on everyone’s invitation list. You also have a flair for politics. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

petition faced by the online streaming service isn't HBO, Hulu or Amazon -- it's sleep. He recently told stockholders that when viewers are deciding whether or not to watch Netflix, the alternative they're usually considering is going to bed, not watching another service. • You might be surprised to learn that in the United States, there are

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more people employed in the solar-energy industry than there are employees in the coal, oil and gas industries combined. • Economists aren't known for their optimism, but in the summer of 1930, one of the 20th century's most influential economists made a bold prediction. Even as the Great Depression was gaining momentum, John Maynard Keynes declared that by the year 2030, the typical workweek in developed nations would be just 15 hours long. It's not looking good so far, but we do have 17 years to go. • Those who study such things say that a monarch butterfly can fly a whopping 620 miles without

stopping for food. • You may have never heard the term "reduplicative rhymes," but you're certainly familiar with them. "Razzle-dazzle" is one. Also, "hocus pocus," "fuddy-duddy," "roly-poly," "dillydally," "higgledypiggledy" and "chick flick." Interestingly, Chick Flick also was the name of a baseball manager -- he managed Rustic Tavern, a semi-professional team in the 1940s and '50s.. *** Thought for the Day: "Words are like leaves; and where they most abound / Much fruit of sense beneath is rarely found." — Alexander Pope © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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INDEX

the shoppers

Legals Antiques Arts & Crafts Announcements Adoptions Auctions Business & Services Computers & Services Financial Services

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WEEKLY PAPERS CLASSIFIEDS Construction & Home Improvement

201 Business & Services

401

Alton Warehousing & Storage

GEM Decorating, Inc.

10x10, 10x20, 12x30 Self Storage. Also, Warehouse & Office Space Available for Rent by Month or Year. 2235 E. McCord, Centralia (Next to Airport)

532-6237

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Call Crime Stoppers! You may qualify for a cash reward and you never have to give your name.

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Owner: Alan Minor 301 W. Chestnut, Odin

775-6283

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24x40-$8,835 30x50-$12,873 40x60-$19,472 50x70-$28,806 732-8704 or 237-0792

Maco Elevator

418 N. Oak • Centralia TFN 532-6779

503 Apartments For Rent SPRING SPECIAL MOVE -IN SPECIALS

548-2637

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SPACIOUS 2- BEDROOM APTS. Available for immediate move-in We Accept HUD Vouchers opportunity provider*

508

1-800-535-5727 5-31

LOGSDON CONSTRUCTION & HOME REPAIR Rehabs • Electrical Plumbing • Roofing Concrete • Flatwork Over 30 Years Experience

618-780-9551 618-432-5479

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Wanting Servers! Must have full sanitation certificate Must be 21 to serve alcohol Apply in person either location Mondays & Wednesdays 103 E. Broadway or 1053 W. Broadway Centralia

Situation Wanted

WORK WANTED: Mowing; cleaning gutters, basements, garages; hauling junk, metal, wood, tree limbs; tear down buildings; any odd jobs! No distance too far. Call 618-547-7728 6-14

802

Need 2018 Strawberry Supplier

We Pay Top Dollar!

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533-9012

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DIABETIC TEST STRIPS WANTED

Unexpired-Any Type-Any Brand. Will Pay Up To $10/Box. Call Ron 217-556-3398 Please Leave Callback Number

"Helping Diabetics Since 2009"

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508 509 602 603 605 606 701 702 801 802 803 805

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FOR SALE: Paddle boat, bought last year, used once, $400. 618-322-9651 6-14

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DIXIE CHOPPER • MAGNUM COMMERCIAL 50” CUT MOWER w/127 HOURS • PARADE HORSE / PONY WAGON

BARNARD AUCTIONS

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25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877-209-1309 drive4stevens.com

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WEEKLY PAPERS CLASSIFIEDS

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• 25 Words Or Less • Runs For 3 Weeks • Each Additional Word 25¢ • Deadline is Friday at 3:00 p.m.

To place this ad: Mail to P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 Call 1-800-479-6323 or Email info@theshoppersweekly.com

Health / Medical

Miscellaneous

Motorcycles

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WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (19721975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDA-CB750K (1969-1976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!! 1-800-772-1142 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

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618-367-2469 TFN

Construction & Home Improvement Lawn & Garden Buildings for Sale/Rent Houses For Sale Houses For Rent Apartment For Rent Mobile Homes For Rent Mobile Homes For Sale Business Property Lots & Acreage

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CALL ME:

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805

204 205 206 207 208 301 302 303 304 305 306

Auction Site: 195 W. Third Street, Bonnie, IL 62816 From downtown Mt. Vernon, IL on Rt. 37 go South approx. 8 miles to Lang/Taylor Furniture and go West one block. From I-64 Exit 80 go South on Rt. 37 approx. 5 miles and West at Furniture Store. Watch for Signs!

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household and more!

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IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson

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*This institution is an equal 6-14

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702

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302 Auto & Trucks For Sale FOR SALE: 2007 Silverado, half ton, two wheel drive, 8 ft. bed, fiberglass cover, alum. slideout bed, $8,750. 2012 Holiday Rambler ultra light, 27 ft. with slideout, fully contained, very good cond. 618-283-9199 6-7

Apply in person at: DCA Construction 1620 N. 4th St. Breese, IL 62230

100 101 102 103 104 200 201 202 203

FOR SALE: Make an offer. Antique phone booth' black phone' old steamer trunk' big framed picture of Clark Gable; tapes of old radio shows. 618-249-8155

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starting pay

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Construction Workers Needed

Lawn & Garden

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Erected, Choice Of Colors

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BUILT-MOR BUILDINGS

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Travel

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Wanted To Buy

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Please be advised we at The Shopperʼs Weekly Publications do not know of any fraudulent advertisements. We make every attempt to protect our readers, however we do not have the ability to investigate and verify all advertisements. Therefore, we advise our readers to ask questions of the advertisers they reply to, but be especially careful of anyone who asks you to send large sums of money up front. If you suspect a fraudulent ad in our publications, please give us a call at 618-533-7283.

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OUR AREA BUSINESS & SERVICES

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Medical

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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/Models 2000-2016! Any Condition. Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing! We're Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-985-1806 –––––––––––––––––––––––––

Education

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AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA Technician certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204 –––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Cable/Internet

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CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136

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Trailer Sale! 2017 6X12 V-nose ramp door $2,775.00: Scissor lift trailers, Dump Trailers; Skidloader trailers, Fuel tank trailers; 4-place snowmobile trailer, Cargo's; ST205/75D15 on mod wheel $65.00; Trailer Parts & Repairs. 515-972-4554 www. FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN)

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1. Consume a heart-friendly diet.

Having their blood pressure routinely checked is one way women can protect the long-term health of their hearts.

Thanks to food labels, it’s easier than ever for women to consume heart-healthy diets. When examining labels, look for foods that are low in sodium and sugar. When planning meals, avoid foods that are high in trans fats. In 2015, the FDA ruled that trans fats were not recognized as safe for use in human foods and gave manufacturers three years to remove them from their products. At press time, no such ban exists in Canada, though information regarding trans fats must be included on Canadian food labels. The Cleveland Clinic advises consumers to check labels for “partially hydrogenated oils,” which are a hidden source of trans fats. In addition, the Cleveland Clinic notes that foods such as cakes, pies, cookies, biscuits, microwavable breakfast sandwiches, and many types of crackers contain trans fats.

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3. Discuss aspirin intake. The FDA notes that many physicians prescribe aspirin to lower patients’ risk of heart disease, clot-related strokes and other problems related to cardiovascular disease. However, there are risks associated with long-term aspirin use, and such risks should be discussed with a physician. According to the FDA, bleeding in the stomach, bleeding in the brain, kidney failure, and certain types of stroke are some of the potential side effects of long-term aspirin use. Such side effects may never appear, but the risk that they might makes discussing the pros and cons of aspirin well worth it.

ccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each week women who are 65 years or older, are generally ﬁt and have no limiting health conditions should combine at least two days of muscle-strengthening exercises with at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. Women capable of more strenuous cardiovascular activity can substitute one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity with their two and a half hours per week of more moderate-intensity exercise. The CDC notes that distinguishing between moderate-intensity exercise and vigorous-intensity exercise is pretty simple. Women can use a 10point scale in which sitting is zero and working as hard as is physically possible is 10. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity will make women breathe harder and elevate their heart rates, but should not make them feel completely drained at the end of a workout. These activities will register as a ﬁve or six on the 10-point scale. Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity includes those exercises that women would deem a seven or eight on the 10-point scale. Such activities should elevate the heart rate considerably and get women breathing hard enough that they will be unable to say more than a few words without pausing to catch their breath. No two women are the same and age must be considered when developing a healthy exercise regimen, but brisk walking may qualify as moderate-intensity aerobic activity while jogging or running would be considered a vigorous-intensity activity.

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Differences in fat stores and metabolism among women

enetic differences between men’s and women’s bodies extend beyond certain physical traits and hormone levels. Women metabolize food and store fat differently than men, and understanding these differences can help women looking to lose weight. The National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, states that women generally have a higher percentage of body fat than men. This fat is stored more readily in the gluteal-femoral region, while men store fat in the abdominal area. Women may become frustrated with fat stores as they embark on fitness regimens to shape their bodies. However, the fat that naturally covers muscle has a purpose, and curves can signify femininity. Women are genetically engineered to carry roughly 18 to 20 percent body fat, whereas men hold 10 to 15 percent body fat. These numbers are approximate and will vary depending on the individual. Fat reserves on

the female body are necessary for reproduction. That is why girls will begin to develop fat reserves as they enter into puberty. Fat stores are held in the hips, buttocks, thighs, and lower abdomen and will be used to power nursing and help nourish a growing baby. Despite eating fewer calories, women can store fat more efficiently than men, according to ScienceDaily. A University of New South Wales research review has suggested a link between estrogen and fat. Studies show that estrogen reduces a woman’s ability to burn energy after eating, which results in more fat being stored around the body. Surprisingly, women can burn more fat during exercise than men, but their fat storage due to exercise does not deplete as quickly as men’s. This paradox can frustrate female athletes. Some women may opt to restrict calorie consumption even further, but this actually may increase fat storage. When the body consumes fewer calories than it needs, fat reserves increase. At this time, the body

Women naturally store more fat than men. Womens’ fat reserves tend to be located primarily in the thighs, buttocks and lower abdomen.

essentially goes into starvation mode, storing whichever calories are ingested as fat reserves so there will be energy available. A key to maintaining healthy fat levels is to determine one’s optimal caloric intake for energy expenditure. A nutritionist or fitness expert can help

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Slow things down Another way to save time at mealtime is to use a slow cooker so meals are cooking during the day while you are at work. Chop vegetables on weekend afternoons or nights and separate ingredients into Ziploc bags or containers so all of the prep work is done ahead of time. Each morning you can simply unload the bags or containers into the slow cooker, turn it on before leaving for work and then the meal will be ready to eat by the time you and your family arrive home at night.

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single-earner families made up just 27 percent of all couple families with children in 2014, a figure that was 59 percent in 1976. While more and more mothers are returning to work after the birth of their children, that does not mean their responsibilities at home are

Involve the whole team Working moms who are tasked with family meal planning might want to find healthy meals for their families, but that does not mean they can’t involve the whole family when it comes time to cook. Encourage children to help when preparing meals, assigning age-appropriate tasks. And let dad do some of the work, encouraging him to fire up the grill when the weather permits. Working mothers who play the role of family meal planner can make this role simpler by employing various time-saving strategies.

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Try something new It may be tempting to lean on old habits and make ladies’ night out the runof-the-mill dinner and drinks. Instead, think unconventionally and find ways to make time spent with friends more engaging. How about signing up for a cooking class where you can socialize and learn a few new culinary secrets? Otherwise, do something out of character. Attend a poetry reading or visit an art museum.

Have a plan Plan activities before everyone leaves the house. Otherwise, you may waste precious time brainstorming where to go or what to do. There is a good chance

those participating in the night out are pressed for time, so maximize moments spent together by planning the night in advance.

Downplay the role of alcohol Alcoholic beverages are often at the center of social occasions. Women are largely social drinkers, but alcohol does not need to be a part of the festivities. Overconsumption of alcohol has been linked to the development of breast cancer and may cause damage to the heart and liver. Look for ways to spend time together that don’t involve alcohol.

Hire a sitter A night out with the ladies is a chance to enjoy some adult time with friends. Having kids in tow can make it difficult for women to relax. Rather than worrying about what the children are up to at home or if your spouse is going to call, hire a trusted sitter to stay with the children. This way everyone can relax and know the kids are well cared for.

Keep activities private Women who move between different social circles may have some friends that overlap. Rather than risking hurting a friend’s feelings, try not to advertise social plans with everyone. This could mean restricting postings on social networking sites. Flagrant check-ins or streaming photos from your night out could seem disrespectful of others and may lead others to feel left out. A night out with the ladies is an ideal way to unwind and enjoy a respite from packed daily schedules. Following a few suggestions can make these social opportunities even more enjoyable.

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nnual health exams are a key component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A person may not see the need to visit the doctor if he or she is feeling well, but not every disease or condition manifests itself in a way that men and women can detect. According the Unity Point Clinic, nearly one-third of the 133 million Americans living with a chronic disease are unaware of the presence of their conditions. Routine physical exams can detect serious illnesses before they do much damage. No two physical exams will be exactly alike, but many will share some general features. Health history A crucial element of a physical exam will include a thorough health history if the physician doesn’t already have one on file. The doctor will take time to ask questions about family history of illness, health habits, any vices (smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.), exercise schedule, and diet. If there is a possible hereditary health condition running through your family, the doctor may suggest certain testing and make note of potential signs to look for in the future.

Current ailments After discussing a patient’s history, the doctor may ask if they are having any problems they cannot explain. These can include changes in eating or sleeping patterns; aches and pains; lumps or bumps and other abnormalities. Again, the presence of symptoms may be indicative of illness or physical changes, but not all diseases produce obvious symptoms.

Vital signs A doctor will check a patient’s vital signs during the physical. Areas the doctor will look at include but are not limited to: • Heart rate: This measures the speed at which the heart is pumping. Normal resting heart rate values range from 60 to 100 beats per minute.

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any people have a passion for travel, which can provide wondrous new experiences and enrich travelers’ lives in ways they might never have imagined prior to their trips. While some may associate traveling with family vacations or backpacking excursions with friends, more and more travelers are ﬂying solo. In its 2015 Visa Global Travel Intentions Study, the market research ﬁrm Millward Brown found that 24 percent of people traveled solo on their most recent international vacations. That study examined travelers from 25 countries, illustrating that solo travel is a global trend. Traveling alone can provide travelers with a greater sense of freedom, as such wanderers can pick and choose their trips and activities without having to consult with a partner or friend. But traveling solo also can be more risky than traveling with friends or family. The safety in numbers philosophy has long been applied to traveling overseas, but women traveling alone can employ a handful of safety strategies when planning their trips.

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Lodging Women should take various factors into consideration before choosing lodging for their trips. Small hotels or bed and breakfasts may not be as glamorous as larger alternatives, but it’s easier to become friendly with staff at such establishments and it’s easier for staff to recognize any suspicious characters loitering on the premises. Choose a hotel on a well-traveled street so you are not walking alone down a dark road late at night. If you plan to drive on your trip, inquire about valet parking and its availability throughout the day. A 24hour parking service can keep you from having to park in dimly lit and/or faraway parking lots late at night.

Geography Many travelers may enjoy “getting lost” on their trips, feeling that such wandering is a great way to discover areas of a city that are less populated by fellow tourists. But solo travelers must be mindful of their surroundings at all times. Study maps before departing on your trip so you can get a layout of any locales you plan to visit. Learn the landmarks and their locations within the city, using them as guides should you get lost during your travels. Employ the GPS technology on your smartphone if you find yourself getting lost, and ask the front desk attendant or concierge at your hotel to mark off any potentially dangerous neighborhoods to avoid.

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Post-pregnancy and exercise

pon giving birth, women typically have pretty lengthy to-do lists. Caring for their newborns might take the top spot on such lists, but new mothers must not downplay the importance of taking care of themselves as well. According to the latest guidelines established by the Institute of Medicine, women who are considered to be “normal weight” should gain between 25 and 35 pounds during their pregnancies if they are pregnant with only one child. (Note: The World Health Organization defines “normal weight” as having a body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9.) Such weight gain can improve the health outcomes for both women and the children they’re carrying.

regnancy is a happy time for many women, but during the nine months of gestation, conditions can develop that put moms-to-be at risk a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy, potentially putting women’s long-term health at risk. Preeclampsia: There is no known way to prevent preeclampsia, a condition related to increased blood pressure and protein in expecting mothers’ urine. An increase in protein is indicative of a problem with the pregnant woman’s kidneys. How to prevent preeclampsia may remain a mystery, but women who have high blood pressure or are obese before giving birth may be prone to the condition. Age also may affect the likelihood that a woman will develop preeclampsia, as women younger than 20 and those older than 40 are considered to be at greater risk of developing the condition than those between the ages of 21 and 39. The risk for preeclampsia is also greater among women who are expecting twins and those who have diabetes, kidney disease, lupus, rheumatoid

arthritis, or scleroderma. Physicians can treat preeclampsia, and women who develop the condition can have successful pregnancies and give birth to healthy babies. Gestational diabetes: Pregnancy hormones can interfere with the ability a pregnant woman’s body has to use insulin efficiently. As a result, women must produce extra insulin while pregnant. If that cannot happen, then blood sugar levels can rise and lead to gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes produces no warning signs, so women must ensure their glucose levels are monitored throughout their pregnancies. The long-term ramifications of gestational diabetes can be significant, as the condition can raise both mother and baby’s risk of developing diabetes later in life. Stroke: Women can suffer from stroke at any time during their pregnancy, though the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada notes that their risk is high during childbirth and in the first few months after childbirth. Preexisting conditions, such as blood vessel malformation or eclampsia, are often the culprits when pregnant women or new mothers suffer strokes.

Women will lose some but not all of their pregnancy weight during childbirth. Recognizing the importance of maintaining healthy weights, many women hope to begin losing their remaining pregnancy weight as soon as possible after their children are born. Exercise can help accomplish that goal, but women must consider certain factors before beginning a post-pregnancy exercise regimen.

Why exercise? The Mayo Clinic notes that exercising after pregnancy provides a host of benefits. Healthy diets can help women lose pregnancy weight, but exercise plays a crucial role in healthy weight loss. Exercise can help women boost their energy levels

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after childbirth while also improving their cardiovascular fitness. Exercise also can help to strengthen and tone abdominal muscles and alleviate some of the stress that may result from caring for newborn children. Regular exercise can help women sleep better at night as well.

When should I begin to exercise? The American Council on Exercise notes that many of the physiological changes associated with pregnancy persist for four to six weeks after giving birth. Women should not expect or feel pressured to dive back into their vigorous pre-pregnancy exercise routines in the immediate aftermath of giving birth. But women do not necessarily have to wait the full six weeks, either. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advocates that women resume their pre-pregnancy exercise regimens as soon as it is medically and physically safe for them to do so. (Note: Women who had Caesarean sections will require more time to recover than those who did not.) Speak with your physician and be fully honest about how you feel. Building an exercise tolerance will be gradual, so even when you get clearance from your doctor, take things slowly at first. Exercising after childbirth can help women return to their normal weights. Women can speak with their physicians to ensure their post-pregnancy weight loss efforts are healthy and successful.

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Women can experience hair loss, too

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it’s normal for men and women to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, even for those people who are not going bald. But losing large amounts of hair each day is cause for concern. FPHL is characterized by miniaturization of the hair follicles, which become shorter and produce thinner and more brittle hairs. Eventually, hair follicles may stop developing altogether. The AAD notes that FPHL has a distinct appearance in which the hair thins mainly on the top and crown of the scalp. A gradual widening of the center part of hair may be noticeable as well.

Hair loss aﬀects women as well as men. But many women suﬀer in silence.

aldness is a condition most commonly associated with men, but many women also experience hair loss, and the effects of that hair loss can affect body image.

the most common form of progressive hair loss in women. The condition also may be called androgenetic alopecia. The

American Hair Loss Association indicates that up to 40 percent of American hair loss suﬀerers are women.

Female pattern hair loss, or FPHL, is

Hair loss may be the result of genetics and other environmental factors that throw off the growing cycle, advises WebMD. Medication, illness, infection, hormones, or chemicals have the potential to prevent hair from being formed properly. Hair loss is sometimes temporary, and hair will ultimately grow normally after a precipitating event, such as pregnancy, ends.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, a derivative of the male hormone testosterone, can play a role in female hair loss, says the American Hair Loss Association. The hormonal process of testosterone converting into DHT can harm hair follicles. The process occurs in women as well as men because females have small amounts of testosterone in their normal biology. Male androgen hormones may become more pronounced in women’s bodies as they age and their own female hormones of estrogen and progesterone start to diminish. Women losing their hair should see a dermatologist to determine the cause of their hair loss. Avoiding tight hair styles, hair trauma and stressors may help as well. However, when hair loss is not preventable, a medication called minoxidil may help. This topical treatment helps slow down or stop hair loss in roughly one in four women, according to Harvard Health Publications. It also may produce some new hair growth. The process can take a year, so styling one’s hair a different way or clip-in extensions may help hide hair loss in the interim. Hair loss affects women as well as men, and women should not hesitate to discuss their hair loss with their physicians.

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The NOF notes that osteoporosis is often referred to as a silent disease, with many people not even realizing they have it until they suffer a fracture. Because of the silent nature of osteoporosis and their increased vulnerability to it, women may want to take the following measures to protect themselves against this potentially debilitating disease. Include ample calcium and vitamin D in your diet. The NOF notes that calcium and vitamin D are both vital to building strong, dense bones when you’re young, and both calcium and vitamin D keep bones strong and healthy as the body ages. Women age 50 and younger need 1,000 milligrams of calcium each day, while those 51 and older need 1,200 milligrams each day. Calcium-rich foods include dairy products like low- or non-fat milk, yogurt and cheese. Women age 50 and younger need between 400 and 800 international units (IU) of vitamin

D each day, while those age 50 and older need between 800 and 1,000 IU each day. The body can get vitamin D from sunlight and supplements or multivitamins. Vitamin D is naturally available in just a few foods, such as fatty fish like wild-caught salmon or tuna. Include weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises in your workout routine. Weightbearing and muscle-strengthening exercises help women build and maintain bone density. Weight-bearing exercises include dancing, high-impact aerobics, jogging/running, and tennis, among others. Muscle-strengthening activities include weightlifting and elastic band exercises. The NOF notes that certain positions in exercises such as yoga and pilates may not be safe for people with osteoporosis or those at increased risk of broken bones. Speak to a physical therapist about which positions or exercises to avoid. Pay attention to the beverages you drink. It’s not just the foods you eat that can help or hurt you in the fight against osteoporosis. Heavy consumption of alcohol can contribute to bone loss, while drinks that contain caffeine, including coffee, tea and sodas, can decrease calcium absorption and contribute to bone loss as well.

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Strategies to create a better work-life balance

arents with responsibilities at work and at home commonly struggle to find balance between these two often conflicting sets of obligations. Surveys have indicated that working professionals who work less are more likely to be happy with their work-life balance than those who burn the midnight oil at work, but for many adults, working less is not always an option.

A 2012 report from New Zealand’s Ministry of Social Development found that the percentage of working professionals who were very satisfied or satisfied with their work-life balance declined as their hours worked increased. Canada’s General Social Survey discovered similar results, noting that, while the majority of working parents were satisfied with their worklife balance, those who were not most frequently cited their dissatisfaction at not having enough time for family life as the main culprit behind their discontent. Creating a better work-life balance is an ongoing commitment, and even working parents who employ the following strategies may find they need to periodically tweak their routines so they can fulfill their obligations at home and at the office. Schedule family time. Since working professionals unhappy with their worklife balance often cite lack of family time as the reason for that dissatisfaction, finding time for family may be the key to changing that outlook. Schedule time for family just as you schedule the rest of your daily commitments. Listing family dinners or activities in your

daily schedule will ensure you don’t mistakenly schedule other activities during family time. Employ technology where possible. Some working parents may feel as though technology has made it harder than ever to leave work at the office. But while smartphones, tablets and other devices may mean you’re never too far away from work, technology also can be used to create more time with loved ones. Employ an app such as FaceTime to eat lunch with your spouse or chat with your children each day. Such interactions may not be as enjoyable as face-to-face interactions, but building them into your day can help you stay in touch with family and provide a welcome respite from busy workdays. Use your vacation days. A recent study from Project: Time Off, a national movement aimed at highlighting the important role that time off from work can play in the lives of professionals, 55 percent of Americans did not use their full allotment of vacation days in 2015. That translated to 658 million unused vacation days, 222 million of which could not be carried over into 2016. Professionals who want to create a better work-life balance can examine their vacation day usage and resolve to use them all if they are not already. Parents can use vacation days on national holidays when schools are closed so they can squeeze in family time even when they are not going on trips. Parents who put their minds to it can create a more fulfilling work-life balance.

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mulling a career change

omen considering a career change may experience mixed emotions. The excitement elicited by such a decision may be tempered by fear. Such fear is natural when embarking on a new path and leaving behind some security and professional equity, but that fear should not be the deciding factor when women mull whether or not to change careers. The decision to change careers is something that requires careful thought and ample consideration of a host of factors. Women facing such a decision can consider the following tips to ensure they make the best choice for themselves. Consider your motivation before pursuing a change. The motivation behind a career change can go a long way toward determining if that change is ultimately successful. Money can be a great motivator, but if money is the only thing driving a change, then women might be better off pursuing new opportunities within their existing field rather than changing careers entirely, as staying within the field will allow women to capitalize on the professional equity they have built over their careers while also providing a new challenge. A genuine interest in another profession or a desire to find a better work-life balance might make for better motivators to change careers than simply switching to make more money. Do your homework. Career changes require hard work and, if extra schooling is necessary, a potentially sizable financial investment. Women should thoroughly research any fields they might pursue before making a change so they can fully understand the commitment they

will need to make. Once they get an idea of what they will need to do make a successful career change, women should speak with their family to discuss the effects that their pursuit may have on family members. Such a discussion can make the transition to a new career easier, and the support a woman’s family provides along the way can serve as something to lean on if or when things start to feel overwhelming. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Many people are dissatisfied with their careers, and those who aren’t might have been at one time. When mulling a career change, don’t be afraid to seek help. Help might come from family or friends, but women shouldn’t limit themselves with regard to whose help they will accept. If a woman wants to become a college professor, she shouldn’t hesitate to contact a professor at a local college, explaining her situation and asking for any advice. Women have nothing to lose by reaching out and such help can prove invaluable. And women might be surprised to learn just how willing even strangers might be to lend a hand. Give yourself time. Career changes are rarely an overnight process. Successfully switching careers takes time, so don’t give yourself a quick deadline to make a change. Such pressure likely won’t increase your chances of making a successful switch, and you won’t enjoy the process nearly as much if you bury yourself in pressure. Changing careers can be exciting and nerve-wracking. Affording such a switch the consideration it deserves and doing your homework can help make the switch as successful as you envision it being.

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How aging women can ﬁght ﬁbromyalgia pain

s the body ages, aches and pains might become more difficult for men and women to handle. While not all pain is indicative of a disorder or condition, aging women who experience pain may be suffering from fibromyalgia. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases notes that fibromyalgia is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain. While anyone can get fibromyalgia, the NIAMS that between 80 and 90 percent of those diagnosed are women and that sufferers are most often diagnosed in middle age. Doctors may prescribe medication to help women fight pain resulting from fibromyalgia, and there are some additional ways to combat that pain as well.

Get enough sleep. The NIAMS says the getting enough sleep can help ease the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. To ensure a better night’s sleep, women can adopt sleep schedules so they go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, including on weekends and during vacations. Avoid alcohol and caffeine in the late afternoon and evening, as both substances can make it more difficult to sleep soundly. In addition, avoid reading or working while in bed,

as such activities can stimulate the body, making it harder to fall asleep as a result.

Exercise regularly.

Exercising while in pain may seem counterintuitive, but the NIAMS notes that numerous studies have indicated that regular exercise is an effective treatment for fibromyalgia. When beginning a new exercise regimen, take things slowly at first, gradually building up your endurance levels and amping up the intensity of your workouts as your body acclimates itself to exercise.

Change your diet. Some women suffering from fibromyalgia have reported feeling better when they began to avoid certain foods, though the NIAMS points out that there is no specific diet connected to reducing fibromyalgia-related pain. The AARP notes that foods such as red grapes and cherries and herbs and spices, such as ginger and turmeric, can help aging women combat pain. Examine your work space.

Working women who are dealing with fibromyalgia may benefit by examining their work spaces and adapting those spaces to make them more comfortable. Replace desk chairs if they do not provide adequate support and speak with an occupation therapist regarding other ways to make work stations more comfortable.

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How young women can land the right internship

nternships provide great opportunities for young women to get their professional feet wet. While classroom lessons provide theoretical senses of what a profession might be like, an internship gives an actual sense, shedding light on how a particular business or industry operates. In its Class of 2015 Student Survey, the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that women (65.8 percent) were slightly more likely to have had an internship than men (64.6 percent). Competition for internships can be steep, and young women who want to set themselves apart from the field can employ various strategies as they search for internships.

Learn the recruiting schedule.

Some professions may recruit interns year-round, while others may only look for interns during particular times of the year. Speak with your academic advisor or someone in your college or university’s career placement department to determine when opportunities in your field are most

likely to be available, and make sure your materials (i.e., résumé and portfolio) are ready when that recruiting season begins.

Don’t limit yourself. Cast a wide net when searching for an internship. If you want to be an investment banker, landing an internship that allows you to work alongside investment bankers may be ideal. However, limiting yourself to only those opportunities may be prohibitive, and you may end up with nothing. Maintain an open mind when pursuing internships. Even if you don’t land your dream internship, another opportunity may provide lots of hands-on experience while also allowing you to get your foot in the door. Tell the truth. Embellishing your résumé might help you get an interview, but chances are the interviewer will learn pretty quickly if your purported skills are authentic. Internship programs are designed for students with little or no experience who might one day turn into valued employees. If a company suspects an internship candidate of embellishing

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ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, only about onequarter of those working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, widely referred to as “STEM,” are women. The percentages of women working in STEM are even lower in Canada, where Statistics Canada notes the percentage of women working in STEM has increased from just 20 percent in 1987 to 22 percent in 2015. Perhaps in recognition of those statistics, numerous organizations are working to promote women in STEM. One such organization is the National Girls Collaborative Project (ngcproject.org), which works to bring together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM. Another organization with similar goals is the Women in Engineering Proactive Network (wepan.org), which works to promote the inclusion of women in the field of engineering. Female students in high school or college who are interested in STEM fields should make their interest known to teachers or advisors; they can even contact certain organizations to learn about the opportunities and resources available to them.

her skills and experience now, that candidate might never get her foot back in the door. Tell the truth and express your excitement at any opportunity that allows you to apply classroom lessons in real world settings.

the right opportunities afford interns the chance to get professional experience and interact with working professionals. If an opportunity is largely or exclusively clerical, you might be better off continuing your search or volunteering with a firm.

Don’t accept just any internship. Not every internship is worth the effort. While interns may be asked to perform some menial tasks during their internships,

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