Illinois’ candidates for governor pitched their case to farmers Wednesday, touting their plans while jabbing each other.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Candidates for Illinois governor talk taxes, trade at Farm Bureau event
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Calvin Mabry – Belleville, IL (formerly of Benton,IL)
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Calvin Mabry, 90, of Belleville, and a former Benton resident passed away on August 20, 2018 in Columbia, IL.
Mr. Mabry was born in Benton, IL on October 13, 1927, the son of Calvin Ray & Vina (Robinson) Mabry. He married Patsy R. Williams on May 30, 1949.
Mr. Mabry served in the Marine Corp during World War II. He was the retired owner of Mabry Home Improvement.
He is survived by his daughters, Lynette (David) Rienbolt and Pam Tullous; grandchildren, Zac Rienbolt, Jenna (Sande) Zander, Ben (Chelly) Parish, Dustin (Kelly) Parish, Michael Parish; great-granddaughter: Diedre Zander; sisters-in-law Doris Mabry and Betty (Spank) Bowman and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Mabry was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Pat Williams Mabry, father and mother – Calvin and Vina Mabry, brothers and sisters: Freda (Barney) Shaw, Ray (Wilma) Mabry, Jim Mabry, Lou (Red)Conner, Eva (Nick) Shapkoff, Wanda (Paul) Wayman and by Son-in-law Charlie Tullous.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Benton American Legion & VFW Post and the National Guard Honor Squad will follow in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery. There will be no visitation, those attending the service are requested to meet at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Belleville Family Hospice – familyhospice.org
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Patricia Brown — Christopher, IL
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Patricia Brown, 84, of Christopher passed away on August 21, 2018 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion.
She was born on February 24, 1934 in Urbana, IL to Daniel and Hollie (Atterbury) Shipps.
She is survived by her children Teresa Lain of Marion, Jonathon Brown of Chicago, Nancy (Ralph) Loeschen of Mahomet, IL and Gerald Brown of Urbana,IL; grandchildren Daniel Brown, Jennifer Brown, Tabitha Lewis, Sally (Steve) Jamerson, Ralph Loeschen, Jason (Heather) Brown, and Charles (Angela) Loeschen.
She was the past president of the Bellflower American Legion Auxiliary. She had worked at State Farm and the University of Illinois. She was also the former director of the Christopher Library and a member of the First Christian Church in Christopher.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Sonny Shipps and Phillip Erwin.
Funeral services will be on Saturday August 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Jerry Aken officiating. Visitation will be on Friday August 24, 2018 from 5:00 Pm until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Christopher Library. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Pastor Rick Warren: Nothing Worthwhile Is Ever Easy
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
By Rick Warren — August 24, 2018
“Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up” (Galatians 6:9 NLT).
Do you ever get tired of doing what’s right? I think we all do. Sometimes it seems easier to do the wrong thing than the right thing.
When we’re discouraged, we become ineffective. When we’re discouraged, we work against our own faith.
When we’re discouraged, we’re saying, “It can’t be done.” That’s the exact opposite of saying, “I know God can do it because of what he said.”
Ask yourself these questions:
· How do I handle failure?
· When things don’t go my way, do I get grumpy?
· When things don’t go my way, do I get frustrated?
· When things don’t go my way, do I start complaining?
· Do I finish what I start?
· How would I rate on persistence?
If you’re discouraged, don’t give up without a fight. Nothing worthwhile ever happens without endurance and energy.
When an artist creates a sculpture, he has to keep chipping away. He doesn’t hit the chisel with the hammer once, and suddenly all the excess stone falls away, revealing a beautiful masterpiece. He keeps hitting it and hitting it, chipping away at the stone.
And that’s true of life, too. Nothing really worthwhile ever comes easy in life. You keep hitting it and going after it, and little by little your life becomes a masterpiece of God’s grace.
The fact is that great people are really just ordinary people with an extraordinary amount of determination. Great people don’t know how to quit.
Cole Hamels tosses Cubs’ 1st complete game of 2018 in 7-1 romp over Reds
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The only tough decision manager Joe Maddon made Thursday night was sticking with Cole Hamels after he loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Du Quoin State Fair music preview: Beer tent offers stage for 23 local acts; stars take Grandstand stage
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Clouds of dust hovering over freshly harvested fields, the unforgettable sound of shoulder pads smashing together on high school football fields, and unbearable heat finally being replaced by cooler afternoon temperatures are guaranteed signs the Du Quoin Fair is just around the corner.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Prep Football | Week One
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A preview of some key match ups for the season-opener on August 24.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Saluki basketball to open season at Kentucky. Yes, Kentucky.
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CARBONDALE — Holding out for what he hoped would be a challenging road game paid off for SIU men’s basketball coach Barry Hinson and the Salukis.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
After Mollie Tibbetts tragic death – we owe it to her to fix our broken immigration system
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The tragic killing of 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts – allegedly by an illegal immigrant from Mexico – appears to be yet another example of America’s dangerous and failed immigration policy.
Here’s a link to the editorial at FOX News.
Don Gasaway: Water Safety and Waterfowl Hunting
August 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Neglecting safe boating procedures during waterfowl season can prove costly.
Cold and water can be deadly combination for late season waterfowl hunters. The waterfowler needs to exercise due caution for safe enjoyment of his sport.
Hunters are aware of the need to practice safe gun handling, but the firearm is not the only danger for the waterfowler. Precautions are necessary to avoid getting too cold or wet. Hypothermia (the lowered body temperature that is a killer) can happen in a few minutes without the hunter even being aware of what is going on. It is a silent killer.
A boating accident can put the hunter in the water before he knows what happened. The key to avoiding such accidents is to avoid those behaviors that cause them. Do not stand or move about in a small boat. Keep the load of your boat within the weight limits specified on the manufactures recommendations. And do not distribute that load unevenly.
When traveling from one location to another, do not decelerate suddenly. This could allow the stern wake to overtake the boat and swamp it by washing over the transom.
For those venturing out during icy weather, it is vital to wear a personal flotation device (a life vest). This is important whether in a boat or just walking on the ice. It is possible to fall through the ice and have difficulty getting back to shore. There are inflatable life jackets which are comfortable and will inflate in seconds.
For those in boats it is important to remember that the law requires a PFD for every person in the boat. This means hunters as well as summer recreational boat users. A fact often overlooked by waterfowl hunters.
Other pitfalls for the waterfowler relate to the safe use of guns and awareness of the surroundings in which one is hunting. Use common sense when handling firearms either in the boat, on land or traveling to and from the hunt location.
Be sure all guns are unloaded and the action open when moving from one location to another. Under some conditions you must encase these weapons. This includes ferrying from a boat launch area to the blind.
Muddy shorelines and fields can be very loose footing. Carrying a loaded shotgun in such conditions is asking for trouble. Unload your weapon whenever you may be in a situation that could cause you to lose your footing. In or out of the boat, slippery footing distracts you from the safe handling of your gun.
Often waterfowlers are moving about before sunrise or under very foggy conditions. Look around and be aware of other hunters who might be in the area. Waterfowl accidents that are vision related often occur as a result of hunters winging on game or not looking where they are walking with loaded guns. Keep guns pointed away from any neighboring hunters. It is easy to slip and fall, discharging your weapon.
Careless handing of firearms causes the majority of waterfowl hunting accidents. Handle your weapon with caution. Keep it unloaded until actually hunting. Make sure the gun has a secure rest in the blind and keep your dog away from it. Every year someone has an accident where their dog knocked over the gun and it discharged.
Waterfowl hunters have a very good safety record. But, any accident is one too many. Practice common sense and caution and have a great day out there.
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