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Centralia, ILPERMIT NO. 339
ECR - WSS
POSTAL RESIDENTIALCUSTOMER
Vol. 29 No. 2 Wednesday, January 13, 2016301 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, Illinois 62801
WEEKLY PAPERSthe shoppers
CENTRALIA / SALEM AREAwww.theshoppersweekly.com
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Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor Page 4
Shimkus Seeks Valentines For Heroes Page 3
2006 Mercury MilanGray
2007 Chevy UplanderBlue
2006 Dodge Caravan Light Blue
2007 Chrysler Sebring
Black2001 Ford F-150
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JIMMIE FITZJERRELLS - OWNER; 244-4582Mt. Vernon, IL 62864Jimmie Fitzjerrells, Owner
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Patty Brough, Marion County Supervisor of Assessments, announced today that the 2016 home-stead renewal form and senior assessment freeze forms have been mailed as of January 13.
Senior citizens who are or will be 65 years of age or older in 2016 and are owners of record, respon-sible for paying property
taxes and occupy the prop-erty as their principal resi-dence, are eligible for the homestead exemption re-gardless of income. � is is a $5,000 reduction in as-sessed value.
Seniors who meet the requirements and have lived at their property as of January 1, 2016 and who have a total household income of $55,000 or less
may be eligible for the homestead freeze exemp-tion.
If eligible recipients do not receive a renewal form within the next week, forms may be picked up at the Assessments O� ce in the M a r i o n C o u n t y Courthouse, or by calling 548-3853.
New applicants should come to the o� ce to apply.
2016 HOMESTEAD RENEWAL AND SENIOR ASSESSMENT FREEZE FORMS MAILED
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� e City of Centralia and Republic Services, Inc. began o� ering City resi-dents free disposal of Christmas trees on Monday, January 11, 2016. Residents are to place Christmas trees in the same location that their trash is normally col-lected, on the same day as regular scheduled trash pickup. � e pickup will be scheduled for 2 weeks, on the dates of January 11 through Januar y 22. Residents are asked to remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel prior to disposal.
Republic Services, Inc. and the City of Centralia are committed to making this process successful and ensuring that a quality service is provided. If you have any concerns, feel free to call Republic Services, Inc. at 800-631-1156, City Hall at 533-7622 or the Public Works Department at 533-7640.
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The 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program is here! Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) kicked o� the cookie program January 9-10 during the f i r s t C o ok ie B o ot h Weekend of the season. At these Cookie Booths, cus-tomers can purchase cookies directly from girls at various locat ions throughout southern Illinois. Traditional cookie orders take place from Jan. 9 through Jan. 30, with Girl Scouts taking orders for the delicious treats — which will be delivered in late February. To get connected to a Girl Scout in your area, please call 800-345-6858 or v i s i t h t t p : / / b i t . l y /CookieFinder. Customer demand for Girl Scout Cookies following delivery has been high historically, so additional Cookie Booth Weekends will be held Feb. 26 through March 13. Find Girl Scout Cookie Booths in your area using the Girl Scout Cookie app or Little
Brownie Baker’s Cookie Locator at http://cookielo-cator.littlebrownie.com/.
In addition to cookie booths and traditional orders, girls will also be able to sell Girl Scout cookies online through a program called Digital Cookie. “Digital Cookie is an exciting element of the Girl Scout Cookie Program that creates a safe, interac-tive space for girls to sell cookies,” said Kelly Jansen, Director of Product Sales. “Digital Cookie is a revo-lutionary enhancement of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, coupling tradi-tional sales activities with online and mobile sales experiences that teach girls online marketing and ecommerce,” Jansen added. “Girls will market their online cookie business by inviting customers via email to visit their person-alized cookie websites, where consumers can order cookies from the comfort of their living
room. � is option is par-ticularly great for girls who have out-of-town family members and friends,” Jansen said.
� e Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the country and generates immeasur-able bene� ts for girls and their communities. Girls who participate in the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program bene� t from “learning by earning” and develop � ve valuable life skills — goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. Girls then use their proceeds to support their chosen activities for the year, to fund community service and leadership projects, to attend summer camp or to travel to desti-nations near and far. In addition, proceeds from the program help GSSI recruit and train adult vol-unteers, provide � nancial assistance so Girl Scouting is available to all girls,
improve and maintain camp properties and develop and deliver quality program activities for girls.
2016 GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes” program. � e congress-man’s district o� ces will collect valentines for dis-tribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military.
“� ousands of valen-tines have come into my o� ces every year since we began Valentines for Heroes,” Shimkus said. “Constituents have been overwhelmingly generous and supportive of our military men and women, past and present.
“School classes, church youth groups, homeschool-
ers, and individuals have all helped brighten a soldier or veteran’s day,” he added.
� is year, valentines will be accepted at Shimkus’ o� ces until February 5 and will then be distributed to local VA and military fa-cilities before Valentine’s Day.
Valentines may be dropped o� or mailed to C o n g r e s s m a n J o h n Shimkus at any of his dis-trict o� ces:
• 15 Professional Park Drive, Maryville, IL 62062
• City Hall Room 12, 110 E ast L o c ust St re e t , Harrisburg, IL 62946
• 101 North Fourth Street, Suite 303, E� ngham, IL 62401
• 201 North Vermilion
Street, Suite 218, Danville, IL 61832
Constituents should return signed valentines without addressing them to a speci� c person; without signing their last name or including their address; and without sealing them
in individual envelopes. All valentines are reviewed for content and appropriate-ness before distribution, and constituents can call t h e c o n g r e s s m a n’s Maryville O� ce at (618) 288-7190 with questions.
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Kaskaskia College is proud to announce that on � ursday, January 21, it will host its Annual Celebration honoring the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote speaker for the ce lebrat ion wi l l be Centralian Herb Williams.
Herb Williams has a coaching background on the Division I level at Michigan State and Idaho State University in addi-tion to high school stops at Evanston, Rich South, Hillcrest, Sandoval and Centralia High Schools in Illinois. As a three-year standout ath lete at Centralia High Schools in basketball, football and track, he earned more than 50 honors including All-State and All-American.
A� er High School he at-tended the University of Evansville where he was a starter on the undefeated 1965 NCAA DII National Camps along with former Utah Jazz Head Coach Jerry Sloan. He has also had the opportunity to work with and coach NBA and European stars such as Scott Skiles, Steve Smith, Kevin Willis, Sam Vincent, Everett Stephens, Magic Johnson, Jim Potter and others. He also served as assistant coach for the KC Blue Devils for several years. Williams is married to the former Marilyn K. O’Neal and they have � ve children: Allen, Mikki, Douglas, Mary and Megan.
� e morning will also highlight entertainment from Kaskaskia College
students and sta� . � e public is invited to
join the students and sta� at Kaskaskia College as they honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. � e cele-bration will be held in the Jane Knight Auditorium at 9:45 a.m. For further in-formation, call 618-545-3182.
KC TO HOST DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
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Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making mean-ingful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world through their Girl Scout Gold Award projects. � e Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges the power behind each recipi-ent’s dedication to not only empowering herself, but also to making the world a better place for others. As the Girl Scout Gold Award celebrates 100 years of girls changing the world, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is highlighting some of our shining stars who exemplify the greatness of this award.
22…2008…19…100…� ese numbers may sound random to most people, but for Girl Scout Volunteer Karlene Hoefener from O’Fallon they each have a signi� cant meaning.
22 — Karlene Hoefener has been a Girl Scout Volunteer for 22 years, most of those years in her current hometown of O’Fallon, IL. In that time, she has held many volun-teer positions such as Assistant Cook at camp weekends, Day Camp Director, Service Unit Cookie Chair and Troop Leader, just to name a few. Karlene is obviously pas-sionate about the entire Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and her dedi-cation to improving the lives of girls is something to be commended.
2008 — � is is the year that marked the beginning of Karlene’s adventure as a Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor. Mentoring girls through their Girl Scout Gold Award journey takes dedication. To earn the award, a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that ful� lls a need within her community, creates change and is sus-tainable. � e project must be completed with a sug-gested minimum of 80
hours of work. Only about 5 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award, and their advisor plays a key role. Karlene states, “As a Girl Scout Leader our role is to always be there for the girls to en-courage them, support them, guide them and listen to them. Being a Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor is just that!”
19 — Karlene has men-tored 19 girls through their entire Girl Scout Gold Award project. That number continues to grow as she has another Girl Scout who is actively working on her Gold Award project and � ve ad-ditional girls that are re-searching projects to begin earning their award. Projects that Karlene has advised included working with special needs students, helping Alzheimer’s pa-tients, making recordings to assist the blind, anti-bullying campaigns in local grade schools and many, many more. “For me, the best part of being a Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor is seeing the excitement in the girl’s eyes when she does something she did not think she could do. � at is why I stay in Girl Scouting — to see girls’ excitement when they achieve goals no matter how big or small.”
100 — As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of
the Girl Scout Gold Award, Karlene encourages other adults to consider making a di� erence in a girl’s life by mentoring her through her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Also, she’d like to encourage all Girl Scouts to consider earning their Gold Award. Karlene adds, “The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award you can earn as a Girl Scout — what better way to end your Girl Scout experience than to say you did it all!”
Today, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. is the largest volun-tary organization for girls in the world. Its sole focus is to meet the needs of all girls (ages 5-17) from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic back-grounds. Today’s Girl Scouts not only enjoy camping and crafts, but they also explore math and science and learn about diversity, good citizenship, leadership and teamwork. Girl Scouting is the place where girls experience the fun, friendship and power of girls together.
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is a not-for-pro� t organization supported by various United Ways throughout the region. Girl Scouts is a Proud Partner of United Way. For more information, please call Tricia Higgins at 618-242-5079. Also check them out at www.gsofsi.org.
AREA WOMAN IS GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD ADVISOR EXTRAORDINAIRE
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Karlene Hoefener is pictured with her two daughters, Amy (left) and Samantha (right). Amy and Samantha are both former Girl Scouts, and Samantha is also a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient.
Patty Brough, Marion County Supervisor of Assessments, announced last week that on January 5, 2016 Governor Rauner declared Marion County a disaster area. � is action is a result of major � ood-ing. � e high river levels have caused and continue
to pose a severe risk of substantial flooding in many Illinois counties resulting in significant property damage to homes and businesses.
If your home or busi-ness has been impacted by this disaster please contact Patty Brough, Marion
County Supervisor of Assessments, at 548-3853 to complete PTAX-245 Disaster Area Application for Reassessment form, or by visiting the o� ce at the M a r i o n C o u n t y Courthouse, 100 East Main, Room 101, Salem, IL 62881.
MARION COUNTY IS DISASTER AREA, REAL ESTATE REASSESSMENT POSSIBLE
Zach Wuebbels, an eighth grade student at St. Theresa of Avila Grade School in Salem, IL, reached 1,000 points in his basketball career during the Oil Belt Conference the week of December 7, 2015. Zach was presented with the game ball and an award display during half-time of the St. � eresa/West Frankfurt game at St. � eresa gym on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Zach is pictured with his parents, Darin and Alicia Wuebbels and St. � eresa Basketball Coach Dustin Husk.
LOCAL STUDENT REACHES 1,000 POINTS IN HIS BASKETBALL CAREER
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On Tuesday Obama will deliver his last State of the Union address. Last week he said he would not support anyone who doesn't support gun control. Interesting! If I were running for President, the last person I'd want sup-porting me is Barack Hussein Obama.
What I'm � nding across the board is Trump is holding strong and getting stronger among the well educated as well as the great common sense blue collar worker, the backbone of our country. � e young college group and young entrepreneurs are leaning towards Bernie Sanders, and I get that. Not that I support him, but I get it! And as of Sunday, Bernie has almost caught up with Hillary in Iowa.
I'll close on this issue by saying I'd rather see Bernie be the nominee over Clinton. I'm stunned that anyone continues to support Hillary Clinton. But to each their own!
The GOP is fearful of Trump but is maybe more so of Ted Cruz. If you disqualify Trump, you help Cruz. If you disqualify Cruz, you help Trump. � e GOP establish-ment doesn't want that! But it's too late!
Going to Iowa, it's going to be hard to beat Cruz. He has the advantage in Iowa. Many Iowans are digging in against Trump!
Over the weekend, Cruz brought up his birth citizen-ship again. In my opinion, this issue is beginning to get to him, and so it should. As he put it, the good people of the media are going through rabbit holes to � nd a story. I would correct him. There aren't a lot of good people le� in media; too many are twist-ing truth, like CNN. And it's not rabbit holes. His legal right to be the President is a fair question.
We know others have said he's quali� ed to be the Prime Minister of Canada! But eigh-teen months ago, Cruz re-nounced his Canadian citizen-ship. However, President of the U.S. is another thing. Needless to say, I'm not a Cruz sup-porter and there is a real ques-tion about his quali� cations.
At this point I have to admit I've joined the Trump support-ers. It's not that I like him, but because at this point, in my opinion, he's our only last great hope.
As promised last week, below are just some of the new Illinois laws. Be aware, you'll � nd more on our website at www.theshoppersweekly.com. And the complete list of new
laws is online at Sen. Kyle Mc-Carter's legislative website at www.senatormccarter.com/.
• A new law taking eff ect Jan. 1, spearheaded by Sen. Kyle McCarter, goes a� er de-signer drug manufacturers. SB 1129/PA 99-0371 combats dangerous synthetic or de-signer street drugs by targeting how they are made and allow-ing prosecutors to not have to wait as long for lab tests to show if the synthetic drug involved was illegal.
• Th ose who call 9-1-1 in 2016 better be sure it’s a le-gitimate emergency. Individu-als convicted of making false or prank calls to 9-1-1 call centers or making other false reports to emergency respond-ers could be held responsible for reimbursing the costs in-curred by the responding emergency agency under HB 3988/PA 99-0160.
• Illinois joins several other states Jan. 1 with a new law that can help save or prolong people’s lives. Terminally-ill patients in Illinois will have access to clinical-trial, experi-mental medical treatments and medications, thanks to the Right to Try law (HB 1335/ PA 99-0270) sponsored by Sen. Michael Connelly.
• Hunting is a very popular activity, especially in down-state Illinois. In 2016, under a new law spearheaded by Sen. Sam McCann, hunters will be able to hunt bobcats to control overpopulation and keep the animal at healthy numbers. HB 352/PA 99-0033 sets the dates for the bobcat hunting season from Nov. 1 through Feb. 15.
• In the classroom in 2016, to help high school students better understand government and the democratic process, a civics course requirement has been added to high school cur-riculum through HB 4025/PA 99-0434.
• Animal Welfare Owner ID (HB 4029/PA 99-0310): Requires animal control fa-cilities to check for microchips and other ID means to deter-mine owner. If an owner is identi� ed, the facility must contact via mail at least seven business days before transfer, foster home, or euthanasia. Before transfer, foster home, or euthanasia the facility is required to check a second time for microchip and make sure original information ob-tained, if any, was correct.
• Humane Care for Animals (SB 125/PA 99-0311): States that, “No owner of a dog or cat may expose the dog or cat in a manner that places the dog or cat in a life-threatening situation for a prolonged period of time in extreme heat
or cold conditions.” • Youth Hunting License
Age (HB 3234/PA 99-0307 – Sen. Chapin Rose): Raises age cap for youth hunting licenses from 16 to 18.
• Smart Phone Th eft Protec-tion Act (SB 66/PA 99-0327): Creates the Smart Phone � e� Protection Act. Creates new regulations on vendors that buy and resell smart phones. Prohibits minors from trading in smart phones. Defines resale businesses that have 25 of more locations in the state (i.e. AT&T or Verizon) to ensure such business can enter into trade-in agreements for promotions and upgrade o� ers.
Last week we asked you to give your opinion on the ques-tion, "Do we have a decent choice for President in this election?" And boy, did we get the responses! See them on our facebook page at www.face-book.com/shoppers.weekly/. Some were deleted due to language; however, I would say overall it was yes, and you got it — Trump.
Last but not least, going back to my favorite saying, "You can't fix stupid," the epitome of stupidity this week is Mayor Jim Kenney of Phila-delphia.
Police o� cer Jesse Hartnett was sitting in his squad car � ursday evening when he was shot several times by Edward Archer. A� er being arrested the shooter said —not once, not twice but three times — "I follow Allah. I pledge allegiance to the Islamic State." And what does the Mayor of Philadelphia say in a state-ment, playing down the Islamic connection following the shooting? "� is shooting had nothing to do with being a Muslim or following the Muslim faith." Even though the shooter said, according to Commissioner Ross, "Police bend laws that are contrary to the teachings of the Quran."
In my opinion, this idiot has been listening to his Com-mander-in-Chief too long and needs to get a grip on reality. I hope the good people of Philadelphia run this jerk out of o� ce.
Until next week.
To comment on this or any column in � e Shopper’s Weekly, please mail to: Editor, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia IL 62801, email to [email protected] or drop it o� at the o� ce 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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Southern Il l inois University Carbondale is again earning recogni-tion for providing out-standing educational opportunities to student military veterans and active duty personnel.
Military Advanced Education & Transition magazine selected SIU Carbondale as one of the
nation’s 2016 top mili-tary-friendly colleges and universities. The magazine’s December issue lists the university as a “Top School,” in-dicative of a school that exhibits “best practices in military and veteran education.”
SIU Carbondale has made the list in each of the nine years the maga-zine has published its “Guide to Colleges and Universities.” � e maga-zine examined six cate-gories important to service members, veter-ans, their spouses and dependents — on-cam-pus support services, � -nancial aid, flexibility, general support, online support services and military culture. The guide is a result of a ques-tionnaire of “military-supportive policies” at more than 600 institu-tions, including private, public, for-profit, and not-for-pro� t universi-
ties, community colleges and online universities.
� e guide is available at http://www.kmime-diagroup.com/mae/.
This designat ion follows recognition for the university’s focus on providing educational opportunities to veterans and active duty person-nel from two other pub-lications. In November, Victory Media, whose publications include G.I. Jobs magazine, named SIU Carbondale a “Military Friendly® School” for 2016 for a seventh straight year, and Military Times magazine ranked SIU Carbondale in the top 40 of its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2016” for four-year universities. � e university has made that list in each of the � ve years it has been pub-lished.
� e respective rank-ings are important, Paul S. Copeland, the univer-sity’s veterans’ services
coordinator, said. “� e existence of orga-
nizations that evaluate schools is very helpful, in conjunction with the Veterans Administration comparison tool for current and prospective students to make deci-sions regarding their educational objectives,” Copeland said. “If you are looking for a speci� c environment, program or activity, the lists can help you sort through the material quickly and identify a program that meets your expectations. I really appreciate the support from across the university in making it p o s s i b l e f o r S I U Carbondale to be recog-nized repeatedly as a school that supports active duty, veterans and military family members. Recognition is a result of cooperation and team-work across the campus to engage, encourage and support students.”
Field Kindergarten Center's PTO invites you to their winter carnival to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on � ursday, Feb. 11 at Field Kindergarten Center. Join them for games, food, ra� es and
fun. � ey are looking for
donations of items for the ra� e, gi� certi� cates, monetary donations to the PTO, liter soda, can soda, bags of candy, nachos, cheese, chips,
hot dogs and buns. � e PTO hopes you will take the opportunity to support this event as your donation will do so much for the school and most of all for the stu-dents.
FIELD KINDERGARTEN CENTER WINTER CARNIVAL
Sandoval Jr./Sr. High School Students of the month for December were recently recognized. � ese students were se-lected based on their outstanding ability to show caring support. Recognition prizes were donated by “Luke’s Gi� .”
� e students were, 7th g r a d e : M a k a y l a McMullin and Morgan Weiss; 8th grade: Julien Duncan; Freshman: Nick Loyd; Sophomore: Alex Hill; Junior: Bethany Schniers; Senior: Carley Morris.
The Sandoval 7th grade students were also recognized for having the best attendance for the month of December.
SANDOVAL JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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UNIVERSITY EARNS ‘MILITARY-FRIENDLY’ RECOGNITION
December Students of the Month
Best Attendance in December: 7th Grade
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Hungering for God’s Word
A New Year encourages and inspires people to make New Year’s resolutions and to set new goals. One of the greatest goals to bring you a happy and prosperous New Year is to read through the entire Bible this year. My oldest son began the practice of reading through the Bible in one year when he was in the 8th grade. He used “A Year through the Bible.” He continues to do so each year and, he says that it has enriched and changed his life. � e Bible is the bestselling book of all time. Henry A. Ironside said, “� e Christian life is never static. One must either grow in grace or there will be backsliding and deterioration.” The psalmist David wrote, “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalms 119:105) Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible and in it David shares his delight and hunger for God’s Word. Consider some of the great bene� ts in reading, study-ing, and meditating on
God’s Holy Word on a daily basis.
GOD’S WORD GIVES NOURISHMENT TO THE SOUL. It is the breakfast of champions. It is true soul food. Jesus said, “It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4) Going several days without eating nutritional food makes one weak and can lead to mal-nourishment and sickness. Jesus said, “The words I have spoken unto you are spirit and they are life.” (John 6:63) David hun-gered for the Word of God. “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalms 119:103-104, 131-132)
GOD’S WORD WILL KEEP YOU FROM SIN AND ENABLE YOU TO OVERCOME TEMPTA-TION. “Your Word have I hidden in my heart that I might not sin against you.” (Psalms 119:9-11) A mother wrote in the � y-leaf of her soldier son’s Bible, “� is book will either keep you from sin or sin will
keep you from this book.” “Jesus overcame the tempter by using the Sword of the Spirit against him by q u o t i n g s c r i p t u r e .” (Matthew 4:1-4)
GOD’S WORD WILL GIVE YOU DIRECTION, WISDOM, AND SUCCESS IN LIFE. “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalms 119:26-27, 98, 105) In the Bible are principles for success and life. Proverbs is called the book of wisdom.
GOD’S WORD WILL MAKE YOU A STRONG DISCIPLE AND A SKILL-FUL WORKMAN. “All scripture is inspired by God and is pro� table for doc-trine, for reproof, for cor-rection, for instruction in righteousness.” (II Timothy 3:16-17; 2:15)
GOD’S WORD WILL BE AN ENDLESS TREA-SURE HOUSE OF JOY AND DELIGHT. “I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies as much as in all riches.” (Psalms 119:14-15) From Genesis to Rev-elation God’s Word reveals an unfolding knowledge of the glories of Christ.
GOD’S WORD IS HOW WE HEAR HIS VOICE. He speaks to us personally through His Word. (Revela-tion 3:20) His sheep hear His voice. (John 10:1-5, 14) As you read, expect God to speak to you.
GOD’S WORD STILLS YOUR SOUL AND GIVES YOU PEACE. “Great peace
have they who love your law and nothing causes them to stumble.” (Psalms 119:164-165) Someone has said, “If your Bible is well read and falling apart, it usually means you are not falling apart.”
GOD’S WORD IN-CREASES YOUR FAITH AND GIVES YOU GREAT AND PRECIOUS PROM-ISES TO INHERIT. “I arise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.” (Psalms 119:147; Romans 10:7) God’s Word gives you promises to believe and claim. (Hebrews 6:12; II Peter 1:4)
Jesus gave us the parable of the wise man and the foolish man. Let’s be like the wise man who not only heard the Word of God, but put it into practice. (Matthew 7:24-27) Begin the New Year with the dis-cipline and delight of daily Bible reading. As you hear and obey the voice of God, your life will be changed and enriched forever.
• On Jan. 12, 1904, Henry Ford sets a land-speed record of 91.37 mph on the frozen surface of Michigan's Lake St. Clair. His four-wheel vehicle, dubbed the "999," had a wooden chassis but no body or hood.
• On Jan. 15, 1919, fi ery hot molasses floods the streets of Boston, killing 21 people and injuring scores of others. Some 2.5 million gallons of molasses burst from a huge tank when bolts holding the bottom of the tank exploded, shoot-ing out like bullets.
• On Jan. 11, 1949, in Washington, D.C., the cor-nerstone is laid at the � rst
mosque of note in the United States. � e Islamic Center was built with a 160-foot minaret from which prayers were to be announced.
• On Jan. 17, 1950, in Boston, 11 men steal more than $2 million from the Brinks Armored Car depot. It was almost the perfect crime. � e culprits weren't caught until January 1956, just days before the statute of limitations for the the� expired.
• On Jan. 14, 1969, an explosion aboard the air-cra� carrier USS Enterprise kills 27 people in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A rocket accidentally detonated, de-
stroying 15 planes and in-juring more than 300 people.
• On Jan. 16, 1979, faced with an army mutiny, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, leader of Iran since 1941, is forced to � ee the country. Fourteen days later, the Ayatol lah Khomeini, spiritual leader of the Islamic revolution, returned a� er 15 years of exile and took control of Iran. In November, Islamic militants stormed the U.S. embassy and took 52 Amer ic ans host age , holding them for 444 days.
• On Jan. 13, 1999, NBA superstar Michael Jordan announces his retirement from professional basket-ball for the second time, saying he had lost the drive and desire to continue playing. Jordan originally had announced his retire-ment in 1993.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 The Shoppers Weekly Papers Centralia / Salem Area 9
Make Giving Blood A Lifesaving Habit In 2016
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make a lifesav-
ing commitment to donate blood to help ensure a su� cient blood supply in the new year, beginning in January with Na-tional Blood Donor Month.
Britton Lund made her � rst blood donation as a high school student. � ough it was easy and she knew her type O negative blood was in high demand, she only gave sporadically over the next 10 years. � en, her sister was diagnosed with brain cancer, motivating Lund to become a regular donor. “I will continue to give until they tell me I can’t anymore,” she said. “It is a quick, easy way to make a di� erence.”
National Blood Donor Month highlights the impor-tance of volunteer blood and
platelet donors like Lund and their impact on patient health-care. National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter – one of the most di� cult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs. Severe winter weather may result in canceled blood drives, and seasonal illnesses, like the � u, can cause donors to be tem-porarily unable to give.
Blood donors of all types are needed to maintain a su� cient supply. Eligible donors with types O, B negative and A negative blood are encouraged to donate double red cells where available. During a double red cell donation, two units of red cells are collected while most of the plasma and
platelets are returned to the donor.
To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcross-blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Facts About Blood Needs• Every two seconds
someone in the U.S. needs blood.
• Approximately 41,000 blood donations are needed every day.
• Nearly 21 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S.
• Th e average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 pints.
• Th e blood type most oft en requested by hospitals is Type O.
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January Blood DrivesClinton County:Jan. 14, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St..
Mary's Catholic Church, 1171 Jefferson, Carlyle.Jan. 20, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Knights
of Columbus, 480 N. Walnut, Breese.Jan. 18, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at American
Legion Hall, 105 E. Illinois St., New Baden.
Fayette County:Jan. 21, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at First Baptist
Church, RR 51, Ramsey.Jan. 19, 2016 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Vandalia
Moose Lodge, 328 S. 3rd St., Vandalia.
Marion County:Jan. 15, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Central City
Elementary School, 129 Douglas St., Central City.Jan. 20, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Calumet
Christian Church, 2240 E. Calumet St., Centralia.Jan. 20, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Raccoon
Elementary School, 3601 State Route 161, Raccoon Township.
Jan. 24, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, 812 W. Main, Salem.
Jan. 24, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Marys School, 424 E. Broadway, Centralia.
Jan. 26, 2016 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at South Central Middle School, 503 S. Madison, Kinmundy.
Jan. 27, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wal-Mart, 1870 W. Main St., Salem.
Jan. 29, 2016 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sandoval Elementary School, 300 E. Perry St., Sandoval.
Jan. 30, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fouts Christian Church, 1629 E. Dix-Irvington Road, Centralia.
February Blood DrivesMarion County:Feb. 3, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Christ
Our Rock Lutheran High School, 9545 Shattuc Rd., Centralia.
Feb. 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 543, N. Washington, Patoka.
Feb. 8, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kaskaskia College, Shattuc Road, Centralia.
Feb. 17, 2016 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Salem Community Building, Oglesby and Hamilton, Salem.
10 The Shoppers Weekly Papers Centralia / Salem Area Wednesday, January 13, 2016
CookingWith Lizzie
Make-Ahead Slow Cooker DishesGet one step ahead with the following make-ahead dishes; they'll let you hustle out
of the kitchen. � ey're so good, and they're perfect for cold winter nights. Using a slow cooker, there's no excuse for not cooking.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken And PotatoesMake a quick salad and it's a meal!
1 large green pepper, chopped 1 (10 ¾ oz.) can condensed1 lb. red potatoes (about 3), cream of chicken soup very thinly sliced 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) Velveeta,1 tsp. paprika cut into 1/2" cubes8 small bone-in chicken thighs 1 T. Worcestershire sauce (2 lbs.), skin removed 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Place peppers in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with potatoes. Sprinkle paprika over chicken. Place 4 thighs in slow cooker; cover with soup and remaining thighs. Cover with lid. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours (or on high 3 to 4 hours). Use slotted spoon to transfer chicken and vegetables to platter; cover to keep warm. Set slow cooker on high heat. Add Velveeta and Worcestershire sauce to reserved liquid in slow cooker; stir. Cover with lid; cook 5 min. Stir until Velveeta is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Spoon over chicken and vegetables; top with parsley. Substitute: Prepare using smoked paprika. Makes 4 servings.
Slow Cooker Black-Eyed PeasA big southern favorite!
1 lb. black-eyed peas, rinsed 1 (10 oz.) can reduced sodium diced4 carrots, peeled, chopped tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1 large onion, chopped 1 cup water4 slices bacon, chopped 1 (7 oz.) pkg. slow cooked ham2 (14½ oz.) cans fat-free 1½ tsp. ground cumin reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 bunch mustard greens, chopped 6 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
Place peas in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 2 min. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 1 hour. Cook and stir carrots, onions and bacon in skillet on medium heat 8 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, bring broth, tomatoes and water to boil in sauce-pan. Drain peas; place in slow cooker. Add cooked vegetables, broth mixture, ham and cumin; stir. Cover with lid; cook on low 5 to 6 hours (or on high 2½ to 3 hours). Stir in greens. Cook, covered, 30 min. or just until greens are tender. Serve with rice. Makes 12 servings.
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chili1 lb. Italian sausage 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained1 onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves undrained 1½ cups shredded Italian � ve cheese1 each green and yellow pepper, chopped blend1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
Crumble sausage into large skillet. Add onions; cook until sausage is done, stirring frequently. Drain. Transfer to slow cooker. Add tomatoes, peppers and tomato paste; mix well. Stir in beans; cover with lid. Cook on low 3½ to 4 hours (or on high 2½ to 3 hours). Stir in herbs; cover with lid. Cook on high 10 min.; stir. Serve topped with cheese. Makes 6 servings.
***If you have a favorite recipe and want to share it with us, just send it in c/o � e
Shopper's Weekly, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to: [email protected], (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!
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 The Shoppers Weekly Papers Centralia / Salem Area 11
• Th e blood used in an emer-gency is already on the shelves before the event occurs.
• It is estimated that sickle cell disease affects 90,000 to 100,000 people in the U.S. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year. Sickle cell patients can require fre-quent blood transfusions throughout their lives.
• More than 1.6 million people were expected to be di-agnosed with cancer in 2015. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.
• A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.
Facts About � e Blood Supply
• Type O negative blood (red cells) can be transfused to pa-tients of all blood types. It is always in great demand and o� en in short supply.
•Type AB positive plasma can be transfused to patients of all other blood types. AB plasma is also usually in short supply.
Facts About � e Blood Donation Process
• Donating blood is a safe process. A sterile needle is used only once for each donor and then discarded.
• Blood donation is a simple four-step process: registration, medical history and mini-physical, donation and refresh-ments.
• Every blood donor is given a mini-physical, checking the donor's temperature, blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin to ensure it is safe for the donor to give blood.
• Th e actual blood donation typically takes less than 10-12 minutes. The entire process, from the time you arrive to the time you leave, takes about an hour and 15 min.
• Th e average adult has about 10 pints of blood in his body. Roughly 1 pint is given during a donation.
• A healthy donor may donate red blood cells every 56 days, or double red cells every 112 days.
• A healthy donor may donate platelets as few as 7 days apart, but a maximum of 24 times a year.
• All donated blood is tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C,
syphilis and other infectious diseases before it can be released to hospitals.
• Information you give to the American Red Cross during the donation process is con� dential. It may not be released without your permission except as di-rected by law.
Facts About Donors• Only 9 percent of people in
the U.S. have O negative blood type. O negative blood type donors are universal donors as their blood can be given to people of all blood types.
• Type O negative blood is needed in emergencies before the patient's blood type is known and with newborns who need blood.
• Only 3 percent of people in the U.S. have AB positive blood type. AB positive type blood donors are universal donors of plasma, which is o� en used in emergencies, for newborns and for patients requiring massive transfusions.
MAKE GIVING BLOOD A HABIT
Continued from page 9
National Trivia Day reminds us that knowledge about Social Security em-powers you and prepares you for retirement. Remember, the more you know about Social Security, the more control you have over your bright future.
1. What is the average number of years someone has paid into Social Security once they start collecting disabil-ity bene� ts?
A) 2B) 7C) 13D) 22Because the Social Secu-
rity Act sets out a strict de� -nition of disability, our ben-e� ciaries are among the most severely disabled people in the country. We provide modest bene� t payments to workers who contributed into the Social Security trust fund before becoming dis-abled. � e average disability bene� ciary today paid into the disability trust fund for 22 years before they began receiving Social Security dis-ability bene� ts.
2. At what age can I begin receiving Social Security re-tirement bene� ts?
A) 62B) 65C) 67D) 70� e answer to this ques-
tion is not the same for ev-eryone. Depending on when you were born, your full re-tirement age will be between 65 and 67. You can draw bene� ts as early as 62, but you will receive a lesser bene� t. For more details and a handy chart, visit www.socialsecu-rity.gov/planners/retire/re-tirechart.html.
� e best time for you to retire will depend on several factors, including when you were born, how long you contributed to Social Secu-rity, and how long you expect to live. � e longer you work, and the more money you earn at Social Security-qual-ifying jobs, the more Social Security retirement bene� ts you stand to receive. The longer you wait to draw Social Security bene� ts, the larger your monthly payout will be. Past age 70, there is no longer any advantage to waiting.
3. How much money can I earn and still receive Social Security disability bene� ts?
A) $500 per monthB) $750 per monthC) $1,090 per monthD) NoneA worker who is disabled
can earn up to $1,130 per month and still receive ben-e� ts. If the worker is blind or has work expenses, this amount is higher. More in-formation about working while disabled is available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10095.pdf.
4. Who receives the largest annual share of Social Secu-rity bene� ts?
A) Survivors of deceased workers
B) Disabled workers and their families
C) Retired workers and their families
� e answer is C. About 39.5. Of the nearly 60 million people who receive retire-ment, dependent, disability, and survivors benefits in 2015, the largest share went to retirees and their families, totaling $53 billion each month. We also paid $6.7 billion dollars in survivors benefits each month, and $10.5 billion dollars in dis-ability bene� ts each month in 2015.
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Question:I plan to retire soon. When
will my monthly Social Secu-rity bene� ts be paid?
Answer: Social Security bene� ts are
paid each month. Generally, new retirees receive their bene� ts on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of each month, depending on the day in the month the retiree was born. If you receive bene� ts as a spouse, your bene� t payment date will be determined by your spouse’s birth date.
This is how is your monthly payment date is determined: If the day of the month you were born was 1st–10th, your social secu-rity bene� ts are paid on the second Wednesday. If the day of the month you were born was 11th–20th, your social security bene� ts are paid on the third Wednesday.
If the day of the month you were born was 21st–31st, your social security bene� ts are paid on the fourth Wednesday.
For a calendar showing actual payment dates, see the Schedule of Social Security Bene� t Payments at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/cal-endar.htm.
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Visiting Dog Ruins Holidays
D E A R P A W ’ S CORNER: My sister-in-law insists on bringing her yappy, ill-tempered lap dog, “Mitsi,” to our house every Christmas through New Year’s. Mitsi gets along with no one but her owner, frightens our two cats and barks at everyone in the house during dinner, nonstop. I love having my brother and his wife over, but Mitsi is making things hellish. How can I politely ask her to leave Mitsi in a kennel during visits? — B a r k e d O u t i n Birmingham, Alabama
DEAR BARKED OFF: I don’t know that there’s a way to tell your sister-in-
law to leave her dog at home that would be taken well. Mitsi clearly is a full member of their family and travels with her.
Can a compromise be reached instead? Ask her if Mitsi can be placed in a separate room during mealtimes while they are visiting. She’ll probably still bark, but at least it won’t be right in your ear.
You also need to discuss how Mitsi is stressing out the cats. Sometimes people think it’s funny when a visiting dog chases the family pets around, but it’s not fun for those pets. It’s like having a schoolyard bully walk right into your home. Try to keep the discussion civil.
Ultimately, you’ll have to decide what level of compromise to ask for in order to keep peace in your house, and you’ll have to be firm. Your sister-in-law takes her relationship with her dog
seriously; she should respect your concerns as well. That discussion probably won’t be com-fortable, but if Mitsi’s
barking and bullying are making the holidays a living hell, you need to say something.
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1. Snowball is a six-year-old, male Domestic Shorthair. � is big guy loves to lie in the window! Snowball is neutered, microchipped, litter box trained, and current on shots.
2. Marco is a two-year-old, male Domestic Shorthair. He is a little shy, but a very sweet boy. Marco loves to lie in his bed! He is neutered, litter box trained, microchipped, and current on shots.
3. Reuben is a three-year-old, male Boxer mix. � is guy loves to play! He is a very friendly dog, but was abused by little kids, so he is a little scared of small children. Reuben is neutered, potty trained, microchipped, and current on shots.
4. Red is a ten-year-old, male Cocker Spaniel mix. He is very sweet and loves to go for walks! Red needs someone special like you to adopt him to his forever home. Red is neutered, potty trained, microchipped, and current on shots.
Please consider adopting any of these Centralia orphans; it really does save lives. Every time you adopt a pet, you help us save another! If you can give these or other cats or dogs a good home please contact the Centralia Humane Society House of Hope, 8190 Shattuc Road, Centralia.
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male cat. She is super friendly and loves attention. She is also litter box trained.
2. � is is a young, tabby fe-male. She is friendly but a little timid at � rst. She is also litter box trained.
3. � is is a young male Pit mix. He is very friendly and full of energy!
All residents of the City of Centralia who own a dog or cat are required to purchase a city tag for each animal. � ey can be purchased at City Hall. Failure to purchase this tag can result in a $150.00 � ne. If you are interested in a Pet of the Week, or any animal, call 533-7647 or visit the Centralia Animal Shelter. Directions to the shelter are as follows: Turn south at the intersection of Hwy. 161 E. (McCord) and Airport Rd. Go 1-1/2 miles, then turn le� on Copple Rd. Go 1/2 mile to Woods Lane, turn le� to shelter on le� . Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
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• It was 20th-century American poet, physi-cian, educator, research-er and essayist Lewis � omas who made the following sage observa-tion: "We haven't yet learned how to stay human when assembled in masses."
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• In a survey conduct-ed in five major U.S. cities, men were asked to choose which activity they'd rather do: spend a romantic evening in a hotel with a sexy woman, or go to the Super Bowl. Three-quarters of re-
spondents chose the football game.
• Th ere were no do-mestic cats in North America until they arrived with voyagers from Europe.
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• If you're planning to wrap a mummy in the proper Egyptian manner, you'll need about 500 feet of linen to � nish the job.
• Parts of Australia have been undergoing an intense drought for more than a decade. � e water shortage has been so severe that in 2002, the nation's environmental minister issued a plea for those in a� ected areas to shower with a partner in order to conserve the scarce resource.
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"� e higher we soar, the smaller we appear to those who cannot � y."— Fr iedr ich Wilhelm Nietzsche
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