State Sen. Sam McCann will appear on the November ballot as a third-party candidate for governor after Republicans aligned with Gov. Bruce Rauner declined to challenge his candidacy.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Third-party governor candidate McCann will get to stay on November ballot
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Molina drives in 3, Cardinals beat Diamondbacks
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PHOENIX — Yadier Molina homered and had three RBIs, Carlos Martinez pitched six effective innings and the St. Louis Cardinals ended a four-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
Here’s a link to the story in the Southern Illinoisan.
Williamson County Tourism — Don Gasaway
July 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment
During the late summer steamy mornings in the woods squirrels are frantically storing up nuts for the winter ahead. It is time to pre‑scout whitetail country. Often these tasks will overlap. Southern Illinois contains numerous hardwood forests attractive to squirrels.
Many are on public lands listed in the Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping published by the Illinois Department of natural Resources and available wherever licenses are sold. The squirrel season begins August 1, 2018.
Hunters always need some practice in scouting and stalking. Squirrel hunting can help. It is not that they lack the stalking skills and do not have the patience required for stand hunting. It is just time to hone those skills before the deer hunting begins in earnest.
Squirrels, like deer, are very wary creatures. When they detect the presence of humans, both run or hide. It is this wariness that must be overcome in hunting either animal. hunters need to enter the woods undetected. Otherwise, they do not see nor do they get a shot at either quarry.
Following a few trips afield it is a good idea remember where the most mast trees are concentrated. Both squirrels and deer feed heavily on acorns in the fall. Feeding squirrels are found where there are cuttings or shells. Stripped corn cobs also indicate the presence of both deer and squirrels.
Stealth and patience, are required in squirrel hunting and honing in on squirrels can pay dividends later during deer season.
Sneaking into the woods slowly is a real skill. It is important to work slowly enough to avoid spooking small birds. Their alarm calls will alert squirrels to the hunter’s presence.
A good way to begin a hunt is to sit down and wait for normal woods activity to begin. This usually only takes about 30 minutes. It allows one to find out just how obtrusive he is in the woods. Become aware that what was thought to be slow was in fact rather rapid and noisy movement.
Hunting squirrels requires a lot of stopping and looking. Each footstep must be deliberate and silent. Make no sudden moves or noise. A good aid is the use of binoculars to spot the quarry before it spots you. Major companies make small binoculars that are ideal for this type of hunting.
Full camouflage clothing aids in blending into the surroundings. Face make‑up or a net will prevent the reflection of the sun off the face. Such reflections alert both squirrels and deer.
Sitting is another method of hunting both species. Find a likely spot, sit down, and wait them out. Sitting develops patience a vital skill necessary in hunting. With patience one can wait for the right shot making a more successful hunter.
A challenge of early fall hunting is the canopy of leaves still on the trees and vegetation on the ground. Both deer and squirrels make effective use of it. It conceals their movements.
Both deer and squirrel feed in a rather random manner in early fall as opposed to the structured patterns that emerge later.
The common denominator in feeding habits is that both species look down when feeding. If up in a treestand it provides the opportunity to draw down before the squirrel even knows of the hunter’s presence.
Squirrel hunting provides the advantage of enjoying the chance to spend one more day in the woods with all the tranquility that involves. Squirrel hunters can use their day afield to make their deer season more productive and enjoyable.
For more information on lodging accommodations as well as outdoor activities in Williamson County, or to receive a free color Hunting/Fishing Guide, contact VisitSI at 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, IL 62959. Call 800-GEESE-99 or email info@VisitSI.com. Current information is also available online at www.VisitSI.com.
Pastor Rick Warren: Resentment hurts you more than anyone else
July 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Resentment Hurts You More Than Anyone Else
By Rick Warren
“To worry yourself to death with resentment would be a foolish, senseless thing to do” (Job 5:2 GNT).
If any guy ever had a reason to be resentful, it was Job. He was a godly man, who had everything he wanted — wealth, fame, and a great family. One day he lost it all. Enemy nations killed all his livestock. All of his children were killed. He got a terrible disease. He literally lost everything he had. All he had left was a nagging wife. Then his friends came along and said, “Job, it’s all your fault.”
Though Job had every reason to be resentful, he tells us in the biblical book named after him that resentment is a bad idea. Job says, “To worry yourself to death with resentment would be a foolish, senseless thing to do” (Job 5:2 GNT).
Job was a wise man. He knew he didn’t have time to be resentful. He knew it was foolish, senseless, and illogical. If you think back through experiences in your own life, you’ll probably agree. We can do silly things when we’re caught up in resentment. We’ll say things like, “I’m going to get him!” Then we often do the ridiculous to make that happen. When we give in to resentment, we act in self-destructive ways and hurt ourselves much more than those we’re holding grudges against.
For example, I remember one time watching the old comedy act, “The Three Stooges.” Mo kept hitting Curly on the chest. Curly said, “I’m going to get even with that guy. I’m going to stop him!” So he took a stick of dynamite and strapped it to his own chest. Then he said, “Next time he slaps me, it’s going to blow his hand off!!”
That’s what happens when we’re resentful — we do really dumb things to try to get even with people. Worse yet, resentment isn’t helpful. It makes us miserable in the process. It never ends with us getting what we want.
So why do it? Don’t hold on to your resentment. Let it go. Forgive.
Sen. Duckworth returning to work after maternity leave
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she’s returning to full-time work after 12 weeks of leave to care for her baby.
The Illinois Democrat tells the Chicago Sun-Times that she stayed at her Washington home as much as possible but returned to the Senate for critical votes. A daughter, Maile Bowlsbey, was born in April.
Larry Wayne Stowers – Benton, IL
July 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Larry Wayne Stowers, age 66, of Benton; passed away at 6:37 a.m. Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Larry was born December 3, 1951, the son of Daniel and Bertha Stowers.
He married Jane A. Roberts on August 28, 1970, and she survives.
Larry started as a paper carrier at the Benton Evening News at the age of 9. As the years went on he was also a janitor, worked in composition in the job shop, ran the press and printed papers. And when the paper sold the press, he was transferred to West Frankfort, working for American Publishing, in the press plant, printing newspapers, for a total of 40 plus years combined.
He teamed up with his son Danny, when Danny was 9 years old and together they delivered newspapers. Larry continued delivering newspapers and met a lot of customers and gave them the very best service possible. Father and son teamed up and bucked up and printed papers at the press plant.
Larry was saved at the age of 9, where his mom led him to the Lord. He attended Assemblies of God Church in Benton until the age of 16 when he met Jane and together they attended South Benton Missionary Baptist Church, where he joined and was baptized on February 4, 1974. Larry was called by God to serve as a Deacon, and was ordained on March 21, 1982. Larry loved the Lord and the Church.
Most have probably seen Larry mowing the church yard, and making it look immaculate for church services each Sunday. He would always say “that’s when me and the Lord talk”.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, of 47 years, Jane A. Stowers; a son Dan Stowers and fiancée Dawn; a daughter Misty Darnell and husband Anthony; nine grandchildren: Daniel Stowers and wife Laura of Herrin, Blake Stowers of Vienna, Brooke Jones and husband Garrett of Cape Girardeau, MO, Ethan Stowers of Benton, Abby Stowers of Dandridge, TN, Aren Wayne Darnell, Jayce Anthony Darnell, Dylan Stowers, and Cooper Daniel James Stowers; five great-grandchildren: Bella Stowers, Alex Stowers, Lily Stowers, Luke Stowers, Emma Stowers; and a great-grandson Landon Jones (due in October); two brothers: Dennis Stowers and wife Sandy of Alabama, David Stowers and wife Nancy of Benton; and several in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Eileen Bryan; and an infant brother.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Cheryl Commean officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Leffler Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family of Larry Stowers, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Larry, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Benton police make arrests
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On June 29, 2018 Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Route 14 and Central Street.
During the stop, Benton Police K9 “Ranger” alerted on the odor of illegal narcotics in the vehicle. Upon investigating, police arrested the driver Jason Pruitt, age 33, of Madison IL for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and driving while license revoked. Pruitt was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On June 29,2018 Benton Police were dispatched to the area of the intersection of East Main and McLeansboro Street in reference to a verbal altercation.
Upon investigating, police arrested Adam J. Matthias, age 29, of Benton for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
On June 29, 2018 Benton Police arrested Dennis C. Summers, age 24, of Bonnie, IL on an active Franklin County warrant for petition to revoke.
Summers was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
Southern Illinois lawmakers call for Dunn’s removal
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CARBONDALE — Local legislators are calling for the removal of Southern Illinois University President Randy Dunn after documents revealed the extent of his involvement in a reallocation proposal and a bill to separate the Edwardsville and Carbondale campuses.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Helen Mae Wayman – Benton, IL
July 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Helen Mae Wayman, age 81, of Benton, passed away at 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab Center of Benton.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Leffler Funeral Home.
Helen was born on November 7, 1936, in Benton, IL, the daughter of Jesse Rusher and Loretta (Lampley) Rusher. She married Jack Lee Wayman, and he preceded her in death.
Mrs. Wayman’s employment was as a self-employed housekeeper. Also, she and her late husband Jack formerly owned and operated the Dairy Cup in Christopher.
She was a member of the Undenominational Church where she enjoyed singing hymns.
Helen liked doing yardwork, loved to help people, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Helen is survived by her two sons: Garry Wayman and wife Becky of Benton, Gordon Wayman and wife Charlotte of Springfield, IL; five grandchildren: Amanda, Matthew, Jay, Carrie, and Aaron; six great-grandchildren; a brother Don Rusher and wife Wanda of Mineral Wells, TX; a brother-in-law Warren Fanta of LaGrange, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Wayman was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters: Jane Fanta and Mary Adams; a brother Jack Rusher; and a grandson Shawn Wayman.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Helen, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Weekly Devotion — Roger Lipe
July 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
B O N D A G E
http://devotions4competitors.blogspot.com/2012/07/b-o-n-d-g-e-john-1144-have-you-ever.html
John 11:44
Have you ever seen a teammate or friend who seems to be bound by something? It looks like they have something wrapped around their life, which is just choking the life out of them. How do we help the situation? What can be done to free them? Jesus did that very thing in today’s letter.
We read about Jesus and Lazarus again at John chapter 11 and verse 44, “And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with grave-clothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, ‘Loose him and let him go.’”
Lazarus was bound with grave-clothes and his face was covered with a cloth. He had been in the grave for four days, that’s what dead men wear. But here he comes walking out and Jesus says to loose him and let him go. Living men don’t wear grave-clothes.
Your teammate or friend may be bound with something equally unfitting. Bad relationships, drug addictions, defeated attitudes and despair don’t fit this team. They’re inappropriate for a group like this. Jesus says the same to us, “Let him loose and let him go.”
Whatever it is that has your teammate or friend bound, find a way to set him free. We can help loose the bonds and restore freedom.
As you compete today, loose your teammates to play with greatness by freely encouraging and challenging each one. Let them go with unselfish team play and powerful focus on the game.
