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By Frank Prager Big Z Media As iconic as mustang horses are in United States culture, few understand the background and the importance of the breed.

The line is descended from horses brought to the Americas by the early Spanish explorers. Known for being surefooted and durable, free-roaming herds have populated the western United States for centuries.

Capable of subsisting on a sparser diet than traditional domesticated horses, the animals can feed off grass and brush found in western environments, allowing them to survive in the wild.

In recent years, the United States Bureau of Land Management has determined what areas of land the horses can be sustained upon as free-roaming populations. As a consequence, thousands of the animals have been brought in from the wild and are in need of permanent homes.

mustangs and burros and finds permanent homes for them. The 35-acre farm just outside of Alhambra is home for anywhere up to 50 animals at a time. Kathy Lewis says they find homes for 100 to 200 animals every year. She notes people are often interested in the burros as protection for their cattle.

“Mustangs are very misunderstood animals,” she explains. “People tend to think they are wild and unmanageable but the reality is they are extremely intelligent and can be trained to do just about anything.

She says when they acquire an animal, the first thing they do is let it decompress, settle in and get to know them. She notes they heal any sickness or effects of abuse the animal may be experiencing and then once they have won the animals’ confidence and trust, they begin training them. “Once they feel at home, we take care of them and find them a home,” she says.

The sanctuary is a licensed horse rescue organization in the state of Illinois and is Bureau of Land Management approved. The Lewises are also humane investigators

Shawn and Kathy Lewis run the Legendary Mustang Sanctuary in Alhambra.

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and are certified trainers through the bureau. The operation also provides college internships for students studying Equine Science and Veterinary Medicine. The sanctuary is staffed entirely by volunteers.

The Legendary Mustang Sanctuary conducts an ongoing program for veterans called the Sanctuary and Veterans Equine program (SAVE). The SAVE program allows veterans to come to the sanctuary and interact with the horses. Kathy Lewis says it serves as therapy for veterans and a place where they can connect with these remarkable animals.

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Families interested in adopting an animal learn much about their horse and the ownership of these special animals before an adoption is approved.

Lewis says participants are informed about the life of these magnificent animals and their resourcefulness and legendary historical significance. Lewis notes that because of the horses’ endurance and versatility, the Pony Express and Wells Fargo used the breed

exclusively in the 1800s. The sanctuary offers educational seminars to groups such as 4-H, scouts and school classes.

Events are periodically hosted for the purpose of raising funds, educating people about the breed and raising awareness around the importance of these unique and historic animals. On October 27, a music trivia blast will be held at the Moose Lodge at 730 Wesley Drive in Wood River. Doors open at 6pm.

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The sanctuary’s website contains pictures and information about the animals available for adoption. It also has an online store where items and apparel can be purchased. Lewis notes they are always interested in donations and volunteers to help the organization and its mission. Anyone interested in donating to the organization or in volunteering can find information on the website or call the sanctuary at 618-616-8875. 3

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By Bill Roseberry

While this central Madison County community has been taking on a lot of corporate and chain restaurants as of late, this mom and pop burger joint has snuck in and made a good impression.

It features street parking only and the sidewalk stretches right past the entrance of the small establishment. A wooden sign hangs out front showcasing the name of the place and can be seen from the road. Windows along the front of the restaurant allow you to peek in and analyze the ambiance.

When you enter you’ll see it features concrete floors and brick walls. The bar stretches across the front wall and offers a decent amount of draught beer selections. It’s a black bar with padded metal stools lining the front. That’s where my dad and I sat on our visit.

Several long black topped wooden tables with metal chairs fill the main dining room around the bar. There is also a blue bench along the wall with tables in front of it and chairs on the opposite side. Sitting here allows you to peer out the picture windows to the bustling downtown of this community.

There is also a bricked archway that leads into a second dining room with high and low tables and a fireplace on the far wall.

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Mom & pop burger joint packs big flavor

Nestled on the main drag through the older part of town, it sits right on the street, but can be easily missed if not paying attention.

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beer choices in colorful chalk writing with the alcohol contents listed. To the right are liquor shelves with an array of spirits.

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The menu is small but mighty. They know what they’re doing here and that’s focusing on burger excellence. Everything is served 100 percent Wagyu, unless you choose to go vegetarian style with plantbased impossible burgers.

You can also go with a gluten-free bun, but the norm is a delicious potato bun.

I ordered one of the quirky choices — The Dingus — and went with the Wagyu and potato bun. The Dingus featured a burger topped with bacon, cream cheese, peanut butter and blackberry jam. My sidekick for this bodacious burger was sweet potato tater tots.

Starting with the tots, they were popping with a sensational sweet-potato flavor and super tender to boot. They were really small though; bite size. I wished they would have been slightly larger.

Now to the main course, The Dingus. It might be the creamiest burger I’ve ever eaten. I know that sounds weird, but the amalgamation of the peanut butter, cream cheese and blackberry jam just made the meat melt in my mouth.

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What was odd is that the peanut butter was the overwhelming flavor, even over the bacon and that’s not normally the case. In past experience with peanut butter on hamburgers I haven’t even tasted it, it just totally transformed the texture. There was a lot of peanut butter on this bad boy though, which was the likely explanation.

My only complaint is, while it was big on taste, it was small in stature and left me wanting more.

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Some of the other intriguing burger toppings on the paltry menu include pimento cheese, jalapenos, fried green tomatoes, goat cheese, miso mushrooms and cherry compote. They also offer a grilled cheese sandwich if burgers aren’t your thing. 3

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The Nature Institute now offers parties The Nature Institute is now offering birthday parties to families in the Riverbend area. TNI is a favorite location for many families!

Now, with the addition of staff-led birthday parties, you can even come out to celebrate in nature.

With a variety of themes to choose from, our naturebased birthday parties are sure to be a hit for your outdoorsy child.

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Themes will adjust with the seasons, with winter parties taking place in our indoor classroom. Customize your birthday party by adding on a cozy campfire or s’mores experience. Birthday parties are offered mostly on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Fall foliage tours available in October/November Calling all leaf peepers and history buffs: the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau is once again offering a series of guided Fall Color and River Road History Tours in Grafton and Elsah starting in late October and running through early November.

The Fall Foliage and River Road History Tours are 20-passenger guided shuttle tours that will highlight the stunning fall colors found on the river bluffs flanking the mighty Mississippi River and include visits to the historic Village of Elsah, Principia College and Pere Marquette State Park. The three-hour tours will kick off Thursday, Oct. 12 and are scheduled to run Friday, Oct. 13, Thursday, Oct. 19, Friday, Oct. 20, Thursday, Oct. 26, Friday, Oct. 27, Thursday, Nov. 2, Friday, Nov. 3, Thursday, Nov. 9 and Friday, Nov. 10.

“These are one-of-a-kind tours that can’t be found anywhere else in southwest Illinois,” Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau said. “We want to be able to give people the chance to drink in the beauty of the region and learn more about our local history at the same time.”

Tours will begin and end at the Grafton SkyTour in downtown Grafton. All tours start at 1pm. Tickets are $27.50 per person and must

be purchased in advance.

Tickets are available online at riversandroutes.com/ things-to-do/buy-tickets.

Tours will include a fall color drive along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway between Grafton and Elsah showcasing one of the top Fall color drives in the U.S. There will be a stop in the Historic Village of Elsah with the opportunity to stroll through the village and visit the Elsah General Store which has vintage sodas and candy among other local delights. The tour also includes a drive through

acclaimed Principia College and will include a photo stop at the college chapel with jaw dropping views of the Mississippi River from a scenic overlook. The tour will then continue to Pere Marquette State Park, north and west of Grafton. Pere Marquette is the largest state park in Illinois and home to brilliant fall colors. There will also be a photo stop in the park.

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Her mom has remarried, and she doesn’t have any life insurance at all. On top of this, her dad is worried he might have to pay her mom’s funeral expenses if she died, and he’s not in good enough shape financially to do that.

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won’t have it anymore once he stops working. I suppose it’s fine if she wants to buy them each a small policy, but it’s liable to be pretty expensive at their age.

Now, she can do this, but I don’t think it would be a good long-term plan. I’d tell your girlfriend she needs to start saving money and building up her own wealth.

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The other thing your girlfriend should do is have a discussion with her mom to find out if the stepfather has the money to handle that

In short, I wouldn’t do it unless they absolutely don’t have this sort of thing covered. Even then, I’d prefer she just covered it with cash, because all we’re talking

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