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Shelton Named Redbone Person Of Year Despite the many awards that adorn his shed in rural Fairfield, this one means the most. So says 85-year-old John Shelton, who was named Redbone Person of the Year in mid-June by the American Redbone Coonhound Association (ARCA). He was so honored during American Redbone Days, held in Miami, Oklahoma, where the organization’s annual hunt was held. “I’ve gone every year for the last 20 years, but this is the first time I’ve ever won Person of the Year,” grinned Shelton. “There actually are not words to explain the feeling it gave me. I’ve won all kinds of awards, but nothing this great.” He ain’t just a kiddin’ about those awards. Shelton entered his first big coon hunt in 1963, winning first place at the Paducah National Redbone Days. Other highlight wins have included the Illinois Governor’s Cup in 1990, then again in 2000 (with the grandson of the dog he won it with the first time), then the American Coon Hunters Association World Hunt in Robinson in 2005. Still, this last one takes the cake. “When you’ve been in it as long as I have, it’s just another win,” he said. “But to win Redbone Person of the Year is a great honor, just to know that the Redbone people think that much of ya. It’s about the friendship and respect that you give to others, and that they give to you. “That one, you’ll take to the grave with ya.” Shelton has fond memories of his first experience with coon hunting when he was a little boy, and his dad (John, sr.) would carry him on his shoulders when he hunted. Over the years, he’s hunted every color and has hunted with and owned all six breeds of dogs while competing in 14 states. He prefers redbones “because very few people own ‘em, and I like to be different,” he said, noting he currently has six redbones and one black-and-tan. Racoon hunting is different than other hunting sports in that the animals are treed instead of killed. Here’s how competition works: hunters can release no more than four dogs at once; competitors earn 100 points when the first dog strikes (tracks a raccoon), 75 points for the second dog that strikes, 50 for the third, and 25 for the fourth. If a dog strikes then quits the

D e s pmany i t e the awards that adorn his shed in rural Fairfield, this track, points for that strike are deducted. If a competitor gets one means points during the night, they’re out. theSo most.says minus-400 Hunters used to chase dogs once they struck, but now use electronic trackers. 85 -year-old The scoring gets a little complicated, though. John Shelhave to tree it and see it. If you don’t see it, you ton, who was don’t“You get points. Then on the tree, you get 125 points for the

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first tree, no matter how many coons are in the tree,” Shelton explained. “Then after the first dog trees, you’ve got two minutes for the next dog to do it, and get the 75 points. If he doesn’t do it within that amount of time, they drop down (to the third dog) and take 25 tree points away—so your dogs had better be ready.” Shelton compared preparing his dogs for competition to, well, raising kids. Feed ‘em and water ‘em good. Discipline and train ‘em, and reward ‘em when they do good. After all, if they like you, they work better for you, he reasoned. Prior to retirement, Shelton worked in the oil fields for 32 years, then ran a garage at his home for several years. Now, he hauls watermelons for Frey Farms in the summertime, does a little carpentry work on the side, builds dog houses and dog pens, and loves to tinker in his garage. Four of his kids live in Fairfield: John, Mike, Bill, and Jeff Shelton, and he Continued On Next Page

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blanketing Wayne County. “The magazine is still mailed for free to about 7,000 residential mailboxes,” she added. “In addition, copies are sent to Mill Shoals, and the magazine is available to view online for free at outlookmagandtv.com.” If you advertise in Outlook and do not receive the magazine at home via regular postal distribution, it will be mailed to you for free, upon request.

Redbone Person Of Year Continued From Page One also has 19 grandchildren (one of the boys hunts as hard as he ever did), and seven great-grandchildren. His wife, Roberta, passed away in 2006, and he has also lost a daughter, Debra Lacey. But even in the midst of loss, he keeps plugging away, and retains his passion for the hunt. “I wouldn’t still be out there doing it at 85 if I didn’t love it,” he grinned. The ARCA is over 2,000 members strong.

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~ When you receive your new card, you will need to select the four-digit PIN which activates the card. ~ Allow time for your visit, because you will need to learn how to use the card when shopping for food. ~ The WIC EBT card must be used first at payment time to deduct WIC-eligible items, then followed by cash, credit card, check, and/or LINK. ~ The customer’s receipt will show the remaining monthly balance on their WIC EBT card. “You will just take your new WIC EBT card, sometimes referred to as eWIC, and shopping list to the store, and buy the foods you need when you need them,” noted Nicole Schoenborn RN, BSN, WIC coordinator at the Wayne County Health Department. “You can use your benefits anytime until they expire at the end of the month; the following month, your WIC card will be reloaded.” WIC is a national nutrition program ensuring healthy pregnancies, birth outcomes, and growth and development by providing breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and healthy foods. The program serves 7.3 million mothers, babies, and children up to age five. To connect with the program, contact the Wayne County Health Department, 842-5166.

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I got out of the Air Force in 1994. Since I was semiretiring, I stocked up for intended projects. I acquired a Willys Jeep to rebuild. I’ve never got around to it. I also didn’t get around to cleaning the garage, but it’s only been 25 years. That’s not even an entire generation. I could still get it done, if I can remember where I stored that Jeep. It’s on my list. The list reminds me of things like “Install the exhaust fan” that I bought in 2002 and “Buy a new hairbrush”. I’m fixin’ to do it. Many guys have a “list”. Some call it a “to-do list” or a “honey-do list”. It probably consists of tasks assigned by the spouse. It can be written down, but often is not. The list is wielded like a battle axe to decimate the self esteem of a husband that gets too cocky. When married grownups get together, the list is used as a punch line for a joke that’s on the men. The wives will try to outdo each other by complaining about husbandly chore performance. The wife with the worst husband gets a pity-party and a medallion. I refer to men being subjected to a list because women don’t have a list. I mentioned that I should make a list for she-who-must-be-obeyed, but it didn’t go very well. I was accused of being misogynistic, whatever that means. I was also told that women don’t need a list because they automatically do what they need to do. I find that hard to

believe, but don’t tell any ladies that. I could suffer for that sentiment. Only men embroiled in a “relationship” have an assigned list. I suppose it goes with the territory. When you get your husband permit and license, you’re given a notepad and a sample list. Really. If you didn’t get yours, I’d call the state license office or maybe your senator. You need that package so you know what to ignore and overlook. My buddy wrote down his list and has it posted inside a cabinet door. The paper is yellow with age and barely legible. Not a single line is crossed off. It includes “Buy tickets to Woodstock” and “Sign us up for disco lessons”. I guess he’s had the list for a few decades. I know a guy who’s disabled, and yet his unsympaContinued On Page 16

League MVP Hixenbaugh Gets Scholarship To Play Basketball For Rend Lake College This past season’s Black Diamond Conference MVP who helped the Fairfield Mules to a 27-5 record on the hardwood and a 10-0 run in the league has agreed to play basketball at Rend Lake College next season. Kane Hixenbaugh wasn’t sure if he’d continue his hoops career until Brian Gamber, who was hired as the Warriors’ new head coach in May, contacted him. “I felt like it was an opportunity I could not pass on. I did not want to look back and have regrets on not pursuing an opportunity to play basketball at the collegiate level,” said Hixenbaugh, who was awarded a full athletic scholarship. “During the recruiting process, Coach Gamber talked to me about creating a wellbalanced team that would play an unselfish brand of basketball. “He thought I would be a good fit for his system.” Make that a great fit, said Gamber, who said Hixenbaugh’s best basketball is ahead of him as he gets stronger and matures. “As a player, I really like Kane’s versatility. He’s going to be a 3/4 for us, and his ability to hit the outside shot as well as score around the basket makes him a tough match-up. He has excellent length and understands how to guard the way we want, which is going to serve him well at the next level,” said Gamber. “He also comes from an excellent high school program that has a culture of winning and competitiveness. (FCHS) Coach (Scott) McElravy is an outstanding coach who does things the right way, so I know I’m getting a very talented kid who understands what it takes to be successful.” That he does. Hixenbaugh was a three-year varsity starter, and in his last two seasons, the Mules went 60-8 and won the Black Diamond Conference (East) and Carmi Invitational titles twice. His junior year, FCHS won the Capital Classic, the Eldorado Tourney, and the regional enroute to earning a Sweet 16 spot. As a senior, Hixenbaugh was the team and conference MVP, was named to the All South Team, and was special mention for All State. But besides his talent, Hixenbaugh is the kind of person Gamber wants on his team. “Character is always at the top of my list when it comes to guys that I want to bring in and be a part of our program, and Kane is an outstanding young man who carries himself the right way both on and off the court,” he said. “He is going to represent Rend Lake College in a first class way, which is what we want to build our program with.” Gamber first talked to McElravy to see if Hixenbaugh was interest in continuing his basketball career, then contacted Hixenbaugh to talk about furthering his academic and athletic career at RLC. “Coach Gamber has done a great job of communicating with me throughout the recruitment process and during COVID,” Hixenbaugh said. “I appreciate that he has continued to reach out over the summer to give me guidance on strength programs and basketball drills to help get me ready for the next level. “There will be many challenges as I transition from high school

FCHS’ Kane Hixenbaugh is taking his hoop talents to Rend Lake College.

to JUCO (junior college) basketball,” he added. “At the JUCO level, I’ll be going against players that are very quick and athletic. In order for me to compete at that level, I’ll need to improve my overall strength and foot speed. I will also need to improve my consistency with my jump shot. These are areas I have been focusing on improving this summer.” It will be a big transition, said Gamber, but he Continued On Next Page 5

Kane Hixenbaugh To Play For Rend Lake

Continued From Last Page is confident that Hixenbaugh will make the leap to college ball as well as the Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC), which is filled with Division I-calibre athletes. “It’s a huge step; all the guys are going to have to take their game to another level, and understand that it’s going to be difficult. They all need to lift harder, get stronger, be better conditioned, and work on all aspects of their floor game to be well-rounded both offensively and defensively,” Gamber said. “But we will have the ability to play a variety of lineups with all the versatility we have on the roster, and I see Kane being a guy that can do a lot of different things for us. He is a big-time winner, and you don’t win the amount of games that Kane and his teammates won the last two years by accident. A lot of hard work, dedication, and toughness go into that. “There is no way to teach being a winner and having the taste of winning. Kane understands what it takes and he is an extremely hard worker, which will allow him to have success at the next level,” he said. “I’m really excited to have him be a part of our program, and am looking forward to coaching him these next two years.” Hixenbaugh said playing at FCHS has helped him become the best he can be. “I believe playing for Coach McElravy and the Mules has helped develop my ability as a basketball player, both physically and mentally,” he explained. “Early in my high school career, I felt like I had some good physical basketball skills, but as I have learned more about the game, I have gained an understanding of the mental aspect of basketball, as well.” The 6-3, 185-pound Hixenbaugh put up some impressive numbers from his post/wing position. As a senior, he scored 436 total points (13.2 ppg), led the Mules in rebounding (160), and also led in GameScore ranking, which measures a player’s total contribution/efficiency (397.6 or 12.05 per game). He also led FCHS in effective field goal percentage at 64.6. On the defensive end, Hixenbaugh defended players in various positions and ended up second on the team in both blocks (14) and steals (74). In terms of both Hixenbaugh’s size and style of play, he very much resembles his grandfather, Kevin McNeill, a star for FCHS in the mid-1970s. Tough inside player, rebounded very well, great defense, great inside jumper. “My grandfather introduced me to the game of basketball and has been one of my biggest supporters throughout my basketball career. I will always be appreciative of the lessons he has taught me on the basketball court and in life,” said Continued On Next Page

KANE HIXENBAUGH (Kim Hinkle Photography)

God’s Got Mail

Prayer Request Mailbox Example Of Changes In Lives Of Christians

by Penny Shreve My husband, Kevin, told me about a simple yet powerful thing that began in Wayne City in July. He saw a picture on Facebook of the First Christian Church’s prayer request mailbox that was set up in their parking lot. “I think that would make a neat story,” he said. I agreed. In following up, I reached out to Pastor Steve Griswold, who had put up the box a few days earlier. He explained that he attended a car show in Indiana late last year; the show was held in the parking lot of a church that used to be an auto dealership. He noticed the church had a mailbox set up at a drive-through location where prayer requests could be dropped off. Griswold couldn’t get the idea out of his mind, so at a meeting at First Christian, he bounced it off the leadership. They agreed: we’ve gotta do this. So happens, one of the elders, Jerry Locey, had a mailbox welded to a hub cap frame, so they cleaned it up and Locey’s granddaughter, WCHS student Kelcee Seymour, painted it. They situated the box in front of the church, along North Main. Anyone is welcome to drop off their prayer requests (they can remain First Christian Church in Wayne City has put up a Continued On Page 15 prayer mailbox.

Hixenbaugh

Continued From Last Page Hixenbaugh, who is the son of Raven and Jamie Smothers of Mill Shoals and Terry Hixenbaugh of Fairfield. “My grandpa and mom have both been very influential in my life. I have always admired both of them for their strong work ethics and their ability to be kind to others, no matter the situation. “When I have been down and felt like giving up on something, they have found ways to motivate me and keep me going.” McElravy is excited about the opportunity Hixenbaugh is getting at Rend Lake College. “The GRAC in men’s basketball is one of the top Junior College conferences in the nation. Just last year, John A. Logan had the National Player of the Year, so Kane will get the chance to play against some very good players. Coach Gamber is a great guy, too, so I think it will be a good fit for him. “Kane was always very coachable, which I appreciated greatly, and he

was highly respected among his teammates,” McElravy added. “He’s a great kid. I’m really gonna miss him as a Mule next year.” Hixenbaugh is leaning toward pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. He does plan to attend a four-year university after his time at RLC, and if the opportunity presents itself, would love to continue his basketball career.

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Cisne Reunion To Feature Music, 5K, Food & More August 5th-8th The Cisne Reunion is scheduled to take place Wednesday, August 5th through Saturday, August 8th, with a big slate of entertainment set! “That’s What Friends Are For” is this year’s theme, with the parade planned for Saturday afternoon. Judy Beckel has been named Parade Marshal. Reunion highlights will include performances by The Tribute Quartet, one of the country’s most sought-after southern Gospel groups; Borderline, a country group from St. Louis, and The Brat Pack, a Champaign-based band that performs songs from the 1980’s and beyond. Other popular events will be returning, including the 5K run/walk, to be held on Saturday morning, August 8th. It will be professionally chip-timed by To The Finish, LLC Timing Services out of Evansville, Indiana. You can sign up online or via paper registration (and keep up-to-date on racing info) by following “Cisne Reunion 5K” on Facebook. It’s too late to get a 5K t-shirt if you haven’t already registered. Entry fees are $20 for the 5K Run/Walk ($25 day of race), and $5 for the Fun Run. Josh Smith is the organizer, 618-534-0536. There will be crafts, a flea market, and other vendors—including food vendors—set up throughout the Reunion. In addition, there will be prizes and trophies awarded for contests, shows, floats, and cars. Cisne High School graduating classes to be honored this year will be the Class of 1970 (50 years) and 1995 (25 years). Throughout the Reunion, guests are invited to enjoy specialty foods and children’s activities; the Cutest Baby Contest will also be held (refer to The Cisne Reunion Facebook page to keep up with plans). Here’s the schedule: Wed., Aug. 5th 6:30 p.m—Opening ceremony and introduction of Parade Marshal Judy Beckel. 7 p.m.—Tribute Quartet performs (Living The Stories Tour). If it rains, concert will be moved to Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church, 1141 CR 1975 N. Thurs., Aug. 6th 7 p.m.—Miss Cisne and Little Miss Cisne Reunion Pageant (and Tiny Tot Pageant). Organizer is Cathryn Baker, 618-599-0348. 7-9 p.m.—Bingo. Fri., Aug. 7th 6 p.m.—Music and fun. 7 p.m.—Borderline performs (country). 7-9 p.m.—Bingo.

Sat., Aug. 8th 6-7 a.m.—5K Race Day Registration (on stage at the square). 7-10 a.m.—Community Center Breakfast. 7:30 a.m.—One-Mile Fun Run. 8 a.m.—9th Annual Cisne Reunion 5K Run/Walk (awards immediately after). 8-10 a.m.—Set up for tractor show on Mulberry Street in front of Cisne Middle School (trailer parking behind school). Organizer is Steve Bass, 618-838-8398. 10-11 a.m.—Kids games sponsored by Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church. 10 a.m.-Noon—Kids’ Day Activities and FFA Petting Zoo on the square. Noon—Pedal Tractor Pull (southwest corner of square). Organizer is Ted Hughes, 618-835-2684. 2:30 p.m.—Parade (line up at Cisne High School no later than 2 p.m.). Emcee is Bill Atwood. 5-9 p.m.—Bingo. 7 p.m.—Brat Pack performs (‘80s-and-beyond music). The schedule and all events are subject to change. Check out The Cisne Reunion Facebook page to keep up with plans.

Johnsonville Days Schedules Limited Slate; Meals Planned Johnsonville Community Days will be held, but with a limited schedule. A “rack of ribs and pork loins pickup” event is set for Friday, July 31st; however, orders had to be placed by July 21st. There are two events remaining, though: ~ Saturday, August 1st, 5 p.m.—Fish and chicken supper. ~ Sunday, August 2nd, 11 a.m.—Church service (preaching by Jonathan Timm), followed by chicken dinner at noon. Dine-in or carry-out opportunities are offered both Saturday and Sunday. Due to COVID-19, recommended guidelines will be followed as closely as possible. Johnsonville Days is sponsored by the Johnsonville Ruritans. You can keep up with them on their Facebook page: Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club. 9

Borderline To Play Aug. 7th At Reunion One of St. Louis’ most popular country bands, “Borderline”, will perform at the Cisne Reunion at 7 p.m. Friday, August 7th, on stage in the Cisne park. The high-energy group got its start in 1999, and has performed at fairs, festivals, clubs, and special events throughout the midwest. They’ve shared the spotlight with 30+ national acts including Lonestar, Joe Nichols, Josh Gracin, Sawyer St. Louis-based country band “Borderline” will perform at the Cisne Reunion Friday, August 7th, Brown, Jamie O’Neal, David Nail, Montgomery Gentry, at 7 p.m. Band members are (from left) Randy Bland, drums; Tim Mellenthin, bass; Stephanie Rabus, Confederate Railroad, Trace vocals (she will be unavailable for the Cisne gig); Kenny Ziegler, acoustic guitar; Joe Mellenthin, lead guitar, and Mike Hatfield, keyboard. Adkins, and Lee Brice, and have played venues including the Illinois State Fair, Alton Riverfront Amphitheater, Gateway International Raceway, The Pageant, and Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Borderline has also been featured on “Today in St. Louis” on KSDK Channel 5, has entertained thousands at the Stan Musial Golf Classic, has been featured on News Channel 11 in St. Louis, and has performed for over 20,000 fans at the Illinois-Missouri Dodge Gateway 250 Busch Series NASCAR three times. The band plays today’s top country hits, classic country and rock, and more. You can learn more Mayor: Roy Atwood Board Members about them online: Clerk: Vicky Mugrage Josh Hilliard, Greg Ray, Larry Obrecht, www.theborderline Treasurer: Jennifer Eckleberry Jim Cook, Stan Zdan, Luke Hilliard band.com.

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Tribute Quartet To Sing At Cisne Reunion Aug. 5th; Recent #1 Song Multi-award winning and Dove Awardnominated recording group, Tribute Quartet, will perform at the Cisne Reunion Wednesday, August 5th at 7 p.m., on stage in the Cisne park. The group has recorded several hits with its most recent being “The Healer Hasn’t Lost His Touch,” which went to #1 on the Southern Gospel charts in April and is still one of the top songs of its genre. Since 2006, Tribute Quartet has become one of the country’s most dynamic, beloved, and sought-after male quartets in Gospel music. In an ever-changing musical climate, Tribute has remained steadfast in its goal to make music that is both timely and relevant to the current musical scene and their fan base while propelling their mission to share the hope of the Gospel. With a career that has already spanned the U.S., as well as several foreign countries, Tribute’s current lineup includes: ▪ Gary Casto (lead singer) hails from West Virginia and has over three decades of experience in Gospel music. Casto resides in Nashville, Tennessee. ▪ Josh Singletary (baritone/piano) is The Tribute Quartet includes Gary Casto (seated), lead, and (from left) Gus Gaches, a native of Florida. He resides in Antioch, tenor; Anthony Davis, bass, and Josh Singletary, baritone and piano. The group will play Tennessee with his wife, Kahlie. ▪ Anthony Davis (bass) resides in at the Cisne Reunion Wednesday, August 5th at 7 p.m. west Tennessee. ▪ Gus Gaches (tenor) is a Grammy award-winner News, DayStar, and TBN. with over 30 years of experience in the music industry. He If it rains on the night of the concert, the location will lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Tam. be moved to Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church, 1141 CR Tribute Quartet has made several appearances at the 1975 N, Cisne. National Quartet Convention as well as Silver Dollar City and Dollywood, and on television networks including Fox

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God’s Got Mail Continued From Page 7 anonymous if they choose). While First Christian recently re-opened its 10:30 a.m. Sunday service to the public (other services are broadcast on their Facebook page), Griswold, like many others, has noticed how the coronavirus has adversely affected people even if they are not ill. Some folks, especially the elderly who have been shut-in for months, are starved for touch (two ladies tracked leadership down at church recently just to ask for a hug). Others have experienced a greater degree of loneliness, isolation, depression, stress, and anger over negative events they see broadcast on TV news daily. “People want answers, and they feel pressure to conform to the government’s recommendations,” Griswold said. “I hear how frustrated people are with the destruction of monuments, and seeing the silliness of things like changing the name of pancake syrup or a football team. Where is common sense? I’m seeing a lot of frustration with that, and people have not been afraid to share it. “Those used to be non-discussion topics, but now people are just fed up. They want answers. They want the truth.” One way the church is trying to meet the needs of people is to offer the prayer request mailbox. Why? Because of Phillipians 4: 6-7: …in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. What better way to reach out to people, especially when so many are on edge or hesitant to socialize? And by the way, just maybe this pandemic is more of a blessing than a curse. At least, that’s the way Griswold views it. “We are looking at the secular world as far as what’s going on, but when we look through spiritual eyes, people are talking about their feeling that God has allowed us to go through this pandemic so we can take inventory of our lives,” Griswold said, noting there’s an overriding sense among believers that they need to get more ready than

ever before to help people. “Used to, churches were very evangelistic, but now, we are seeking a personal closeness to God. It’s time as individual Christians to build a stronger foundation of Christian life; to spend time in prayer and Bible study. “The stance we’re taking is, we have to get as strong as possible, because there will be more hurting people who will need more help and more compassion.” The church landscape does appear to have changed considerably since COVID, at least in America. Before, sermons broadcast online were more for church-goers who were unable to attend the service; now, more people are tuning in than ever before. For example, Pastor Greg Laurie (one of not-too-many megachurch pastors who actually preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ) had 1.3 million people watch his Palm Sunday webcast—a 300 percent increase in viewership; more than 11,200 said they became followers of Jesus. Local numbers are obviously not that high, but the percentages of those viewing have increased. For example, First Christian in Wayne City has been broadcasting Sunday School and Wednesday classes on its Facebook page, and “so many more people are watching than would be present in a normal class,” Griswold said. Other Continued On Page 22

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I’m Fixin’ To Continued From Page 4 thetic wife leaves him a “list” every morning. It contains items like “Paint other half of living room wall” and “Replace the duct tape holding window together”. He reads her list, throws it away, and goes to the local diner to hang out with the other guys that ignore their lists. She comes home and complains so loudly that he has no choice but to power down the Beltone. The next morning they do it all again. This sweet ritual works well for them. I was talking to a highly-paid professional lady the other day, and I asked if her husband has a list. She replied that he does not. He notices what needs to be done and does it before she even thinks about it. He changes the furnace filters every month, cleans the shower drain, and even repairs the car, if you can imagine that. I don’t know what kind of male mutant he is but I hope that he doesn’t have children. Those genes need to disappear along with the ones for the Do-Do bird and sparkly unicorn. He must be cast out from the husband club and never be allowed in a diner anywhere. He can never talk to my wife because she’ll develop unreal expectations. I don’t want her to punish me for not doing any of those things. Another lady droned on and on about how her hus-

band made custom cabinets and hand-carved house stuff. He keeps the yard and garage in immaculate shape. This degenerate has never been to a gun shop and doesn’t own anything plaid or camouflaged. He organizes the contents of the kitchen cabinets alphabetically. Someone needs to stop him. I believe that men that complete their lists die painful and embarrassing deaths. Men that step so far out of the norm undoubtedly harm the universe, and it has to take them out. Ever hear of a man being struck by lightning? He’d probably just cleared his list. An airplane engine falls on a guy in his recliner? You know why. They should call it “death by list”. Thank goodness these industrious men are the exception to the rule. We husbands have to stick together and keep our lists open and unaccomplished. If you accidentally complete a listed item, don’t advertise it. Other wives will use it as leverage against their husbands. Ain’t nobody got time for that. I’ll see you at the diner; I put it on my list. You may email Charlie at geezer.rocker@gmail.com or write him at PO Box 378, Norris City, Il. 62869. Put that on your list.

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Murphy’s Journey To Get Healthy Reveals Faith, Overcoming Spirit When Joyce Carson was in junior high school, she especially liked and respected her Math teacher, Joe Murphy. Move the clock ahead a few decades, and you will find their roles reversed. As his health coach, the retired North Wayne Unit Superintendent Carson has helped her one-time instructor lose 45 pounds and regain a sense of well-being that he thought was long gone. In fact, the 81-year-old Murphy hopes to walk in the Cisne Reunion 5K on August 8th. “My health? I’m probably 300 percent better than I was,” said the 6-0 Murphy, who weighed 250 pounds when Carson started coaching him in December. To understand how Murphy landed in Cisne, one must backpedal to when he was a young man. At 24, Murphy lived in Mt. Vernon and attended junior college. After graduating, he and his wife, Linda, went to Murray State University, where he focused on History, Math, and Political Science and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Rather than go into administration, a friend talked him into teaching (Elementary Education) because 1) there were more jobs available, and 2) he was told he’d have a better chance at becoming a principal if he went that route. So after earning his degree, he taught in Florida for two years while Linda worked as an income tax specialist. Since his wife was from Cisne, they returned to Illinois, and he planned to work in the personnel department at Whirlpool in Evansville. However, just-hired Superintendent Gene Tolliver called Murphy and offered him a job teaching at Mt. Erie and coaching, which he accepted. After four years, he became the principal of Mt. Erie and Johnsonville, where he remained for five

Retired educator Joe Murphy is pictured with a former student, Retired North Wayne Superintendent Joyce Carson, who served as his health coach as he dropped 45 pounds.

years. Realizing that the superintendency at Cisne would not open for awhile, he journeyed to Shawneetown, Enfield, then lived long-term in Nakomis, where he served as school superintendent and Linda also worked in the pre-K program. He retired, but she continued to work. Later, he exited retirement for a brief stint in Gillman City, Missouri, then they moved back to Cisne at a time when Linda was feeling ill. Then he encountered two very big life hurdles, either one of which could have derailed him. Murphy, though, says they helped him. “I lost a grandson at 23 months and two days old. He wasn’t sick. His parContinued On Next Page

Murphy’s Journey To Get Healthy Continued From Last Page ents just put him to bed, and the next morning, he was gone. It was so painful that I could not think about it without crying, and I had never cried in my life unless my dad paddled me,” Murphy revealed. “I just couldn’t handle it, so I went to Jesus and said ‘you’ve forgiven me of my sins; please take this pain away’.” Murphy slaps the kitchen table he’s sitting at in his Cisne apartment. “That quick, the pain was gone,” he said. “He (the Lord) didn’t take it all away, and I didn’t want Him to, but it was no longer the unbearable pain that I could not stand.” After that, Linda died from colon cancer at the age of 75—a little over two years ago. From that painful experience emerged a second amazing story. “She was in a hospital room at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Our minister from Nakomis, Pastor Steve Williams, called and said ‘Eva and I have a feeling we need to come and pray with Linda’, so they did. Steve is Methodist, but he started praying in tongues. After he finished, we talked for a minute, then I said ‘I’ll walk you to your car’. “When I came back in, my youngest son, Jeff, said ‘dad, I gotta talk to you’,” Murphy said. “He said ‘mom had a vision when he was praying for her. She saw Jayden (their grandson that died), and he said ‘grandma, you’re coming to see me in a few days’. That was on Tuesday after Mother’s Day 2018. Then on the 30th, I was sitting at the foot of her bed…and J. D. (his oldest son) said ‘dad, mom’s gone’. “She never shed a tear. She was okay,” Murphy said. “I tell that story over and over again, because I think God intends for me to tell that story. A lot of times, He works through us with our problems. Sometimes, we get more blessings out of bad days than we do good days.” While both experiences were terribly sad, Murphy’s faith was bolstered. Still, he was struggling physically with his weight and other health problems. About seven years ago, he passed out during a routine physical and ended up submitting to quadruple-bypass surgery. Five years later, he had five stents put in his heart. He also suffers from diabetes, and before starting his health kick, was taking 16 units of insulin before every meal and 46 before bedtime; he also took Humalog with meals and Lantus at night. Not long after he began seeing benefits from his new eating habits and exercise, his nurse practitioner, Marlis Boyles (Clay County Clinic) told him his numbers were a lot better, and his diabetes was more manageable. Murphy no longer takes Humalog, but still keeps a close watch on his condition. “I keep soda, honey, peanut butter, and some things that you’re not supposed to consume on my diet, but I keep those to drive blood sugar up,” he said. “But now my 18

blood sugar doesn’t get as low as it did.” Murphy, who has gone from wearing a 38” jean to a loose 32”, has a goal of weighing between 185 and 190 pounds all the time—and Carson thinks he’ll do it. “He’s not far from his goal,” she said. “Joe is a gogetter and when he sets his mind to do anything, it’s going to be done—and done well.” Since retiring, Murphy has done some carpentry and woodworking, and became reacquainted with Carson while attending the Cisne Christian Church. His neighbor, Scott Lambrich, had been a health client of Carson and had been very successful, and he’s the one who told Murphy about what he now fondly refers to as ‘The Joyce Carson Diet’. Carson, herself, knows first-hand how to get on the health track in the face of adversity. She admits to stresseating and not taking care of herself when her late husband, Bill, was sick with leukemia. She made some lifestyle changes four-and-a-half years ago that helped her peel off 45 pounds—and she remains fit, today. Murphy, meanwhile, is planning to stay on the health track—but when his number’s up, he’s not a bit afraid of leaving this earth. “I don’t really care too much, ‘cause I’m a born-again Christian. If I die, I know where I’m going,” he grinned. “I’m just not in a hurry to get there.”

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WCHS Grad Delainey Bailey Will Dance For Lindenwood University Most athletes, even the great ones, hang up their knee pads, high tops or cleats after high school, or at least after college. But Delainey Bailey’s sport is one she never intends to quit. A 2020 Wayne City High School graduate, Bailey will continue her dance career this fall at NCAA Division II Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., benefiting from an athletic and academic scholarship as well as a Fine and Performing Arts grant. She plans to earn a degree in Dance, and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge through ballet, improv, and different theater classes. “These are classes I have rarely gotten to experience, so I am looking forward to learning more,” said the 18-year-old daughter of Chris and Shelly Bailey. “Your work as a dancer is never complete, and I love gaining more knowledge about dance so that I can be the best teacher I can be.” Whitney Sterns, head coach of Lindenwood’s Lion Line Dance Team, is happy to have her on board. “Delainey is extremely talented in many areas. She is an incredible technician who has outstanding movement quality, great flexibility, long legs, great jumps, and a great work ethic,” Sterns said. “But while these are things we look for in our dancers, the most important part is the personality and the willingness to be part of something new. Delainey is all of that, and she is going to push our current members and keep new members accountable.” She added, Bailey fit in from Day #1. “I remember meeting her. We were having a crazy practice that did not phase her, and in the end she was not too shy to ask questions, and jump right in the fun with us,” Sterns recalled. “She has a heart of gold, and that is exactly what I look for in Lion Line.” Bailey’s mom enrolled her in dance at Loker Studio in Wayne City when she was two years old, and she stuck with it even after Loker’s closed and Cayla’s Dance & Power Tumbling took over when she was eight. Then in 2010, Nina Legg opened Legg Up Productions, and that’s around the time Bailey got serious about dance. “Up until the next year when I was in fifth grade, I just went to dance class because it was what I had always done. But that year, I realized I was fairly talented in this sport, and I really wanted to keep improving,” she said. “I started to compete solo that year, too, and I gained new skills. I wasn’t scared to dance in front of people anymore; I wanted to be on stage and perform, and that is when I truly fell in love with dance.” While the journey has brought joy, it has also

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brought plenty of challenges. “Dancing takes more energy than people may realize. A two- to four-minute routine is packed with leaps, turns, and kicks. Even when you feel exhausted, you can’t show it,” she said. “Consistency and repetition are important to our rehearsals so that the routines become muscle memory to the body. “And whereas most sports require you to stay in shape, dance requires you to stay in shape and be very flexible,” Bailey added. “A dancer can have great flexibility, but also must have the strength to be able to do any skill with their flexibility. I have worked extremely hard at this aspect of dance. I have natural flexibility, but I have also trained my balance, ankle strength, and leg strength.” Like any other challenging aspect of life, dance also presents some mental hurdles to clear. For Bailey, that hurdle has been confidence, even though she began competing solo at the age of 11 as an intermediate, rather than a novice, and as an eighth grader, won every competition she entered as an intermediate competitor. “The next year, I wanted to challenge myself and enter Continued On Next Page 19

Delainey Bailey is shown performing an arabesque jump during competition. KAR Dance Competition Photo

Delainey Bailey Continued From Last Page my solo in the advanced division. The competitors are fierce—welltrained—and the judges critique much harder. I felt ready to try the advanced division. My first year competing in advanced, I did not score as well as I had hoped. Even if I did well on stage, my mind always told me I wasn’t good enough to dance next to these amazing dancers, that I could never place in the top ten, and that I didn’t belong in the advanced level with them,” she said. “The most challenging part of dance has been pushing the negative thoughts aside.” Bailey didn’t give up, and by her junior year, she placed first overall Continued On Next Page

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Delainey Bailey Going To Lindenwood Continued From Last Page in the advanced division for the first time. “This was probably the most rewarding moment of my dance career, not because of the trophy, but because of what the trophy represented. I pushed beyond what was expected of me as a dancer and accomplished my personal goals.” That year, she also placed first overall at another regional competition in the St. Louis area, and did it again at the 2019 Mark of Excellence Nationals in Destin, Florida. Her success hasn’t surprise Legg one bit. “Delainey has been a student with me since I opened my doors nine years ago. She’s an outstanding dancer with a beautiful soul,” said her long-time coach. “I have no doubt that she will be successful in all of her future endeavors. I’m looking forward to watching her journey progress! I wish her nothing but the best, and I can’t wait to watch her and support her at Lindenwood!” Bailey knew early on that she wanted to dance in college. “I first heard about Lindenwood when my studio, Legg Up Productions, took dancers to the Lion Line Dance Clinic in 2014. It was a new experience, dancing with college dancers. I came back to the Lion Line Dance Clinic in 2017 and really took an interest in the dance team and the college,” she explained. “In July 2019, I visited Linden-

wood’s campus for a tour and meetings with admissions counselors about my possible major, which was business or dance at the time. I met with Lion Line Assistant Coach Krysta Streisel. She talked with me about the different dance teams Lindenwood offered and all the activities they were involved in.” Bailey was invited to observe a Lion Line Dance Team practice “and I fell in love with the team. The girls were extremely kind and welcomed me,” she said. “I wanted to stay reasonably close to home while still getting the college university experience. I had considered a few other universities, but none felt like home like Lindenwood did.” She was accepted to Lindenwood last fall knowing that it would offer her the education she needed to pursue her desired career as a dance studio owner, and was accepted as a member of the Lion Line Dance Team after auditioning virtually (due to COVID-19). She plans to earn a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree and minor in Dance Studio Management, and is excited about continuing to dance with the seven-time Universal Dance Association champs. “I am most looking forward to dancing with such a Continued On Next Page

God’s Got Mail Continued From Page 15 local churches are doing the same thing, including New Beginnings, Fairfield First Baptist, Fairfield First Christian, 1st UMC in Fairfield, Wayne City United Methodist, Blue Point, Sims Congregational Christian, Sims Missionary Baptist, and Keenes Missionary Baptist (I’m sure there are others, but these are the ones I found on their Facebook pages). “We have online church that we now recognize. There are people out there within a 15 to 20 mile radius that may be invisible to us, but they’re there. That lends itself to the prayer mailbox,” Griswold said. “They may not be hooked into a church; they may have never even attended church, but if they see that mailbox, they know they can connect. “My hope for that mailbox is—even if I never know that person’s name—if we can get them to write out a prayer request and put it in that mailbox, they will know that I’m going to take those requests inside, and we will be praying for that need. We’ve been doing this some on

Facebook, but this takes it to the next level.” The idea of receiving prayer requests at a specific location isn’t new here. Last school year, FCHS students Beth Belangee and Raya Adcock (both 2020 graduates) opened a prayer locker, with Adcock donating her locker—which happened to be #1—for the outreach. It yielded dozens of prayer requests over the school year. The idea seems to be picking up steam, with Griswold envisioning more churches as well as other establishments setting up their own prayer request boxes. “People understand that they need to pray for one another,” he said. “It’s the very basic and most powerful thing we can do.” If you set up a prayer box and would like to get information out about it, take a picture of the box and text it to me at 842-3004. I will need to know your name or the name of the establishment that has set up the box (anonymity will be honored when published, if requested), as well as its location. Penny Shreve

Delainey Bailey Going To Lindenwood Continued From Last Page tight-knit group that works hard and encourages one another. I’m excited to be coached by Head Coach Whitney Sterns, and Assistant Coaches Krysta Streisel and Natalie Lane, who are all former Lion Line dancers and national champions, themselves,” Bailey said. “I am also excited to dance at a football game—since Wayne City doesn’t have football!” Her college coach is looking forward to working with her, partly because Bailey’s work ethic and experience in the dance world will enable her to make a quick adjustment. “The college level can add an extra intimidating factor, but I believe she will persevere and succeed,” Sterns said. “She will be a great asset to our program, as a whole, and we cannot wait to dance with her this season. She is a beautiful young lady, and we are blessed to get this next season of her life with her!” Bailey is grateful for the opportunity, but is quick to give credit where credit is due. She said her parents have influenced her the most and “have supported me through this dance journey one hundred percent. They pushed me to be my best and encouraged me to go for my biggest dreams.” She’s also grateful for Legg Up Productions. “Nina gave me the opportunity to teach classes and choreograph competition routines. Teaching dance has truly opened my mind and made me love dance even more, and this has inspired me to become a dance teacher for my career,” Bailey said. “Nina and the others at the studio have encouraged and supported me to achieve my biggest goals. I’m grateful to everyone at Legg Up for 22

supporting and loving me these past nine years.” She added, her best friend Kylie Jackson has also influenced her. “She inspires me every day and has helped me through everything,” Bailey said. “My faith in God has been a huge factor, as well. God has given me the heart and talent to dance, and I know I am meant to inspire others through the art of dance.” You can learn more Bailey’s dance journey by searching Delainey Bailey on YouTube.

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