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Benefit for Centralia Police Sergeant A spaghetti dinner fund raiser was hosted by the Centralia Masonic Lodge for Sgt. Michael Peebles and family after the loss of their home to fire. Community businesses and civic organizations came together to donate all food and services necessary to make it a successful event.

Pictured (L to R) are Nick Hall, Scott Whitlock, Sgt. Michael Peebles, Matt Mullins, Lt. Todd Hempen, Jerry Gray, and Jeff Edwards.

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Starting on January 8, 2020, Social Security offices nationwide will be open to the public on Wednesday afternoons, Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, announced. This change restores Wednesday public service hours that were last in place in late 2012. “I don’t want someone to come to our office at 2:30 on a Wednesday only to find our doors closed,” Commissioner Saul said.

In another move to improve service to the public, Commissioner Saul announced in his Open Letter to the Public at www. ssa.gov/agency/coss-message.html that the agency is hiring 1,100 front line employees to provide service on the agency’s National 800 Number and in its processing centers.

The agency is currently bringing onboard 100 new processing center employ-

January 8, 2020, offices will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, with typical field office hours from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

While the agency continues to improve both the access to and the experience with its services, it is important to note that most Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office.

People may create a my Social Security account, a personalized online service, at www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount.

Through their personal my Social Security account, people can check personal information and conduct business with Social Security. If they already receive Social Security benefits, they can start or change direct deposit online, and if they need proof of their benefits, they

ees and approximately 500 new teleservice representatives for the 800 Number.

An additional 500 hires for the 800 Number will occur later in 2020.

“Improving service is my top priority. Increasing full public service hours at our nationwide network of more than 1,200 field offices is the right thing to do and will provide additional a c c e s s ,” Commissioner Saul said.

“The hiring of a thousand new employees to provide ser vice through our National 800 Number and an additional 100 hires to process people’s Social Security benefits at our processing centers around the country are steps in the right direction in our mission to greatly improve the service we provide.”

Currently, a field office is generally open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Wednesdays. Beginning on

can print or download a current Benefit Verification Letter from their account.

People not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to get a personalized S o cial S ecurity Statement, which provides earnings history information as well as estimates of future benefits. Currently, residents in 40 states and the District of Columbia may request a replacement Social Security card online if they meet certain requirements. The portal also includes a retirement calculator and links to information about other online services, such as applications for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits.

Many Social Security services are also conveniently available by dialing toll-free, 1-800-772-1213.

People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social Security’s TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.

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Marion County Property Tax Monthly Payment Program begins next week Gary L. Purcell, Marion County Treasurer, has announced enrollment for the Marion County Property Tax Monthly Payment Program will begin this week.

The Monthly Payment Program takes the amount equal to your last year’s tax

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Once in the program, taxpayers will still receive their 2019 Payable 2020 Real Estate tax bills.

Depending on the time of printing the new bills, the new bills will show remaining balances.

If you were enrolled last year there is no need to sign up again unless you would like to add or remove a property from the program.

The Treasurer’s Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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To register for a drawing to participate in the hunt, youth hunters must phone in to the IDNR at 217-7858060 by the registration deadline of Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.

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The Little Theater Players of the Centralia Cultural Society announce auditions for their upcoming production of “FUNKIN DEAD,” a murder, mystery comedy. Written by Toby Otero, directed by Rob Jackson and assisted by Kelly Hawkins. Auditions are open to everyone 17 and up.

Five male roles and three female roles. Please come prepared with a one minute monologue (Memorization not necessary). In addition to the monologue, cold readings from the script will be done.

Auditions will be Tuesday, December 17 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

The show has adult content and themes, including simulated drug use and sexual references. Set in a 1970s funk / disco dance club.

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A lottery drawing involving all youth who phone in to register will be conducted on Jan. 6, 2020, and youth hunters selected will be notified by mail.

First-time applicants will be given a priority over previous participants in the drawing.

The hunt is open to youth ages 10-17 at the time of the hunt. All applicants must possess a

valid Illinois hunting or sportsman’s license, have a Har vest Information Program (HIP) registration number, and have a 20 gauge or larger shotgun.

Youth hunt participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must possess a valid firearm owner’s identification (FOID) card.

To register for the hunt or for more information, call 217-785-8060.

SINA meets at Centralia Recreation Complex On Thursday, December 5 the Southern Illinois Networking Association met at the Centralia Recreation Complex. The meeting was opened by President Mike Chambers.

All members present discussed events going on around town. There will be trolley rides on Friday evenings during the month of December. For tickets, you can contact the Centralia City Hall or go online to seecentralia.com.

Sonya Germann spoke

about the upcoming program on December 14.

The SINA organization is sponsoring a program for the children involved in the S cho ol C on ne c t i ons program.

President Chambers introduced DJ Justice as the featured speaker. DJ spoke on how many different parts there are to the Medicare program. He also informed members which would be the best ones to choose for individuals there. He also gave time for

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everyone in the meeting to ask questions that they had about Medicare.

This was a very informative program for everyone in attendance.

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Sandoval’s colorful school wide art project has powerful message Sandoval Elementary School combined creativity and literature to create a beautiful piece of art that will encourage students for years to come to be true to themselves. Students grades Pre-K - 6th painted rocks inspired by the book Only One You, by Linda Kranz to create two colorful stone lined paths outside the school entrance.

Only One You is an inspirational children’s book about Adri, a little fish who is about to go explore the ocean on his own. His mother and father tell him some of the important lessons they’ve learned throughout their lives in hopes that it will help him on his journey. They remind him, “Always be on the lookout for a new friend,” and “Find your own way. You don’t have to follow the crowd.” The book stresses how everyone is unique, and that each of us have something to contribute to the world.

“There’s only one you in this great big world. Make it a better place.”

The book was read to all of the students. Then each

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student painted their own unique rock inspired by the fish in the book using indoor/outdoor glossy acrylic craft paint. The students made gorgeous paths of brightly colored rocks outside t he s cho ol’s main doors.

Kids grow so much in elementary school, not just physically, but in who they are as people. It’s the beginning of meaningful friend-

ships and when kids start to navigate complex social situations on their own.

Not only are these stones a colorful addition to a school, they can serve as a daily reminder to students that no matter what, they’re special and that they have the power to change the world. This art project uses simple materials, but its message is a huge powerful one.

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“Madam Clap” (a nickname for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in Washington) held a press conference at 8 a.m. and her regular weekly Speaker of the House address right after at 9:00 a.m. last Thursday morning.

Both were dripping with, in my opinion, sheer and total hate! So much for her comment of, “I was raised in a way that is a heart full of love.” In my humble opinion, it’s a lesson she forgot!

Her 8:00 a.m. press conference started with, “Let us begin where our founding fathers began in 1776,” and continued after her fluff with the following speech.

“In the course of today’s events, it becomes necessary for us to address, among other grievances, the President’s failure to faithfully execute the law. When crafting the Constitution, the Founders feared the return of a monarchy in America. And, having just fought a war of independence, they specifically feared the prospect of a king-president corrupted by foreign influence.

“During the Constitutional Convention, James Madison, the architect of the Constitution, warned that a president might betray his trust to foreign powers which might prove fatal to the republic. Another founder, Gouverneur Morris, feared that a president may be bribed by a greater interest to betray his trust. He emphasized that this magistrate is not the king. The people are the king.

“They, therefore, created a constitutional remedy to protect against a dangerous or corrupt leader: impeachment.

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his appointment in his first instance through improper and corrupt acts might repeat his guilt and return to power.

“During the debate over impeachment at the constitutional convention, George Mason also asked, shall any man be above justice? Shall that man be above it who can commit the most extensive injustice?

“Over the past few weeks, through the Intelligence Committee working with the Foreign Affairs and Oversight Committees, the American people have heard the testimony of truly patriotic career public servants, distinguished diplomats and decorated war heroes — some of the President’s own appointees.

“The facts are uncontested.

The President abused his power for his own personal, political benefit at the expense of our national security, by withholding military aid and a crucial Oval Office meeting in exchange for an announcement of an investigation into his political rival.”

She continued with fluff, fluff, and more fluff, including the Democrats’ wishful thinking — saying, “His (referring to our President) wrongdoing strikes at the very heart of our Constitution.”

And she concluded by saying, “Our Democracy is what is at stake. The President leaves us no choice but to act, because he is trying to corrupt, once again, the election for his own benefit. The President has engaged in abuse of power undermining our national security and jeopardizing the integrity of our elections. His actions are in defiance of the vision of our founders and the oath of office that he takes ‘to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

“Sadly, but with confidence and humility, with allegiance to our founders and our hearts

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full of love for America, today, I am asking our Chairmen to proceed with articles of impeachment. I commend our Committee Chairs and our Members for their somber approach to actions which I wish the President had not made necessary.”

I personally found this speech an insult to our founding fathers, using them to frame a President to further her agenda as well as Adam Schiff ’s, Jerry Nadler’s and the rest involved, because they fear Donald Trump and the loss facing them in 2020.

Next up was the 9:00 a.m. weekly Speaker of the House address, which involved the same bull. But where it got interesting was when she finished and did her usual and started walking away, a reporter, James Rosen from a conservative television network, shouted a question, “Do you hate the President, Madam Speaker?”

She turned on her heels, started wagging her finger at him, and said, “Don’t mess with me,” showing her true attitude and personality. She then continued to say to the reporter and the rest in attendance at her s___show, “As a Catholic I resent your using the word hate in a sentence that addresses me.

I don’t hate anyone. I pray for the President all the time.”

She also threw a number of insults Trump’s way, calling him “a coward” on gun violence, “cruel” on immigration, and “in denial” about climate change.

But she emphasized those were issues for the 2020 elections.

She did not hate the President.

Her final comment was, “This is about the Constitution.”

As for her praying, good for her. My recommendation is she start praying for all the unborn babies she and her clueless groupies have murdered through abortion. And as a Catholic, she might remember just one of the Ten Commandments, “Thou shalt not kill.”

However, with that said, let me remind everyone, looking back, the President and the Speaker of the House have had more than one contentious meeting. So her hate for the President isn’t new.

One such meeting was over Syria when Pelosi demanded to question Trump in the Cabinet Room over future plans with Syria and she demanded to know if removing troops had to do with a favor to Putin of Russia.

Another confrontation took place during a televised Oval Office meeting at the end of 2018 when she fired back at Trump that despite the Democrats’ victories on the 2018 midterm elections, she lacked political clout in the standoff over spending and a looming government shutdown.

So the long and short of this three-ring sideshow called the impeachment hearings, staged from nothing more than hearsay, is that there is no real evidence of any wrongdoing, according to the four experts in Constitutional Law (handpicked by guess who, Adam Schiff.)

In my opinion, all this is an attempt to beat Trump in 2020 because they’re scared.

One thing is driving this despicable display of injustice so fast: the calendar. If you watched these hearings it doesn’t matter, Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, you have to see and hear the corruption.

In the end, even terrorists have been shown more justice and respect than our President.

So in the end, I believe this whole spectacle is devastating for our entire country.

My prediction is the House will impeach our President, and the Senate will not pass it. In other words, nothing. In 2020 the Democrats will pay the consequences for their actions.

Until next week.

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Need for blood doesn’t stop for holidays – donors needed

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals are urged to give a lifesaving gift this holiday season by making an appointment to donate blood or platelets and help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient supply is available for patients throughout the holiday season. Those with type O blood are especially needed.

On Sept. 28, 2018, MaKenzie Schienebeck experienced a complication during her pregnancy and found herself losing blood extremely fast. She was in and out of consciousness and felt her life slipping away. Schienebeck was given blood transfusions on the way to the hospital, during emergency surgery and after surgery. “I would not be alive today if it was not for the American Red Cross and the gracious donors who gave their blood,” said Schienebeck.

“Blood is more than just blood. It’s the key to saving lives.”

During the holiday season, set aside an hour to give blood and be the lifeline patients need. Make an appointment now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

In thanks for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give blood or platelets now through Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon. com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gclegal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/ Thanks.)

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Dec. 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Rose Development Club, 8004 S. First Street, St. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4113 Rose.

Dec. 19, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., North Tower Place, Mt. First United Methodist Vernon.

Dec. 27, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Church, 3324 Old Highway Nu Bowl Lanes, 1315 North 50, Trenton.

Dec. 23, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., 17th Street, Mt. Vernon.

Dec. 31, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wal-Mart Supercenter, 2591 12th Street, Carlyle. Crossroads Community Dec. 23, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Hospital, 8 Doctors Park Breese Fire Department, 50 Road, Mt. Vernon.

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EAGLE LIFE

Ministries by: Cliff Sanders

The Ancestry of Christ Many people are curious about their family roots. My wife and I had our DNA traced through one of the companies that have been advertising. We were somewhat surprised by the results.

The ancestry of Jesus has some surprises, also.

Matthew begins his gospel with the ancestry of Christ.

Jewish scholars knew that the promised Messiah must come from the tribe of Judah, through the lineage of King David. Surprisingly, the lineage of Christ includes some women who were not Jewish and had not lived exemplary lives. Why were these women in Christ’s ancestry? Because they were good? NO! God includes the good, the bad, and the ugly to showcase his amazing grace. This is what Christmas is all about. Look at these women in the ancestral line of Jesus Christ found in Matthew 1.

TAMAR. Tamar was married to Judah’s son Er. Her husband was so wicked that we have this postscript, “Er, Judah’s first born, was wicked in the Lord’s sight; so, the Lord put him to death.”

(Genesis 38:6) Tamar’s life reads like a tragic soap opera.

Christ came to bring hope.

Tamar, by God’s grace, was included in the ancestral line of Christ. (Matthew 1:3; John 3:13-15) RAHAB. “Solomon, the father of Boaz whose mother was Rahab.” (Matthew 1:5) Rahab was not even Jewish, but she was grafted into the Jewish lineage of the Messiah.

Rahab was a prostitute who hid the two Israeli spies who were scouting out Jericho, before the Israeli army destroyed it. Rahab put faith in the living God and received the promise that she and her family would be spared.

(Joshua 2:6) The scriptures tell us, “By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.”

(Hebrews 11:30-31) RUTH. This Moabite woman married a Jewish man who came into her country because of a famine. When he died, Ruth left everything and went with her motherin-law Naomi back to Bethlehem. She put her trust in the one true living God and met, by the providence of God, Boaz, who became her “kinsman redeemer” and married her. Boaz was of the tribe of Judah and Ruth became the great grandmother of King David and a direct ancestor of Christ. The book of Ruth is an ancient Jewish love story and foreshadowing of our kinsman redeemer — Christ Jesus, who, incidentally, was born in Bethlehem, the hometown of Ruth and Boaz.

BATHSHEBA. “David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife.” (Matthew1:6) Matthew called her “Uriah’s wife” because David had no right to take Bathsheba like he did.

David suffered the consequences of his sin. David later repented. Bathsheba lost her husband and suffered the loss of her firstborn son. But she found comfort and hope in Jehovah God and became a direct ancestor of Christ the Messiah.

MARY. Matthew concluded his list of the ancestry of Christ, “And Jacob, the father

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of Joseph, the husband of Mary and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah.” (Matthew 1:16) This young Jewish girl didn’t have an easy time. Her husband, Joseph, initially thought she was unfaithful when he heard she was pregnant. “Joseph was determined to divorce her privately, but an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son and you are to give him the name of Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:18-21) Mary, a humble, obedient young virgin, was blessed to be the mother of Christ the Lord. (Matthew 1:22-24) Why did God include these women in the ancestry of Christ? Because no matter how ordinary, good, bad, or ugly one’s life may be, God’s grace is greater still. Like these women, you may feel lost and alone, but God knows exactly where you are, and he has a good plan for your life. There is a Redeemer who came to save his people from their sins — Jesus Christ, the Lord.

Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com

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LOOKING FOR A CHURCH HOME? YOU’VE FOUND IT WITH US. Sermon Summary: December 8, 2019 Sermon Title: “Away In A Manger: The Shepherds”

As the shepherds were watching their flocks, the night sky was suddenly interrupted with the appearance of an angel proclaiming the birth of Jesus Christ.

Luke 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

Peace on earth!

That was it! That was what Jesus came to restore. He came to restore the peace between God and mankind that was lost in the garden.

The word “peace” is used over 400 times in the Bible, and there are various meanings. However, the meaning in this verse is “Shalom!”

And the core meaning of “Shalom” is: “God’s highest and most complete good be upon you, and all associated with you.”

Isn’t that a wonderful Christmas message?

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Downtown Centralia Christmas Stroll

The Downtown Centralia Christmas Stroll was held last Friday evening, December 6.

Santa and Christmas carolers strolled through the downtown Centralia area while shoppers visited area stores in search of the perfect gift for their loved ones. A live nativity scene was on display throughout the evening to remind everyone of the reason for the season.

Other downtown events included a tree lighting celebration in Carillon Park, a Christmas Angel Scavenger Hunt in area stores, and rides on the Little Toot Christmas Express. In addition, visitors could take a horse and carriage ride, evoking the feeling of an old fashioned Christmas.

Pictured are some of the scenes from this year’s event.

Local man competes in pro Motocross & Supercross

Jayce Pennington has been racing dirt bikes since he was 9. He and his brothers, Zack Hoffman and Preston Pennington, spent their time participating in local, area and regional races, and traveling all over the United States racing amateur National Motocross races. While his brothers have moved on from full time racing, Jayce, 20, got his professional Motocross and Supercross license and is competing on a national level. Jayce has recently traveled back and forth to Canada, to compete in the Canadian Triple Crown races, while training full time in South Carolina’s Club Mx training facility.

He was invited to race a few rounds of supercross in Germany while also planning to participate in the 2020 Monster Energy The Weekly Staff Photos Supercross and Lucas Oil Motocross outdoor nationals as well as other races.

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Jayce has competed here each year since 2010, giving him the experience and the confidence to do what he does when each gate drops.

He is supported by his mom, Michelle Gansauer (of Robert Gansauer and Edith (Cook) Gansauer) and dad, Charlie Pennington (of Daniel Pennington and Linda (Berger) Pennington) who owns a local dealership, ATVs and More Inc, in Salem. “ATVs” is also a huge supporter of Jayce and his sport, as well as of other local racers and riders in our area.

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Zack still lives locally with Lexi Self and their son Krew, 6 months, while working with his dad.

Preston is going to Kaskaskia College for business management, working part time, and training in Jujitsu.

Conservation Scholarships: Application Deadline March 1, 2020 State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today that the Illinois Conservation Foundation is offering Conservation Achievement Scholarships to help promote the value of our natural world and encourage the next generation of leaders to engage in personal efforts to preserve and enhance a sustainable outdoor environment.

“I think this scholarship opportunity is perfect for FFA students and others who appreciate wildlife habitats for fishing and hunting and understand farming issues related to soil erosion and crop rotation,” said Rep. Wilhour.

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should consider applying for these scholarships.”

This opportunity is available to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who have demonstrated effective, voluntary, longterm dedication to the preservation, protection, enhancement and/or promotion of Illinois’ natural resources. One of the scholarships will be given to a qualified applicant who is also a legal dependent of a current Illinois Department of Natural Resources employee (at the time the ICF receives the application).

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Rotarians learn about local information mangaement program The Centralia Rotary Club met on Monday, December 2 for a club assembly. Rotarian Chris Lyons presented an informative program about using the Rotary District 6510 information management program, DACdb (District and Club database). Rotarian Chris explained that Rotary, like many other organizations, has migrated their management functions from paper to an online program. In this case, there are thirdparty vendor programs (i.e.

ClubRunner and DACdb) that fulfill this need. Each Rotary District can choose which ones they want to use to manage their people and functions. District 6510 has chosen DACdb. Being an online manage-

ment tool, first you need a computer to access the site.

This can be from a home PC or a public computer.

As always, use caution when accessing anything online from a public access site (i.e. library, internet cafe, etc.) so you don’t save your information to the public computer or give those who follow you access to your private information.

Chris pointed out that you can use any internet browser to do a search for “DACdb.” Once you select the hyperlink for the site, you will be taken to the sign-in page or you can either log-in or sign up. You will need your Rotary “Member ID” to sign up and your Club number to access the functions related

to your club. Centralia Rotary Club is Club # 3305.

Rotarian Chris then explained some of the basic functions of DACdb, which included the login process, the main screen, information tabs, and basic functions of each. He showed where you can both verify your own information and find other Rotarians when you need to.

In a future presentation, Chris will cover more indepth functions of DACdb and will explain more about RIs “Master” online management website, www. myrotary.org, and how the two communicate to keep your information accurate.

There will be no meeting on December 23 or 30 due to Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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Centralia Foundation scholarships for 2020-2021 academic year

Grants are being offered through the Centralia Foundation to applicants from the Greater Centralia area engaged in studies at post-secondary institutions. Grants will be made to students regardless of race, color or creed who have officially been admitted to a college, university, seminary, community college or trade school. For most scholarships, preference is given to students with superior academic records, financial need and must be enrolled full-time during the period of the award. Grants are available from the following funds: Rollen and Lecta Rae Robinson Fund — Preference is given to Sandoval and Odin High School graduates.

Madge E. Riechman Fund, Lillian May Harris Fund, Fred & Grace Wham Fund, Fred & Grace Wham Nursing Fund — Must be graduate of Centralia High School.

Marian Ruth Bude Fund — Must be graduate of Tr i n i t y L u t h e r a n Elementery School in Centralia and Centralia High S chool or any Lutheran high school.

Paul and Jean Zimmerman Rau Fund — Must be graduate of Centralia High School and majoring in business at Kaskaskia College.

Eliz abeth Edward s Education Fund — Must be graduate of Centralia High School continuing studies as a full time student in the field of education.

Eliz abeth Edward s Business Fund — Must be graduate of Centralia High School continuing studies as a full time student in the field of business.

Eliz abeth Edward s Medical Fund — Must be a graduate of Centralia High School continuing studies as a full time student in the field of medicine.

Hazel Bledsoe Memorial Fund — Graduate of Centralia High School pursuing a degree in education, with preference given to students pursuing a teaching degree in family & consumer sciences.

Amer ican L eg ion Auxiliary — Must be a United States of America citizen, graduating high

school senior or GED reApplications and tran- Attn: Nina Buchele, 115 cipient and be a resident of scripts must be submitted East 2nd Street, Centralia Marion, Clinton, Jefferson by March 13, 2020 to IL 62801. or Washington County. Centralia Foundation, Preference is given to an honorably discharged veteran or descendant of such a veteran of the armed forces of the U.S.A. Robert D. and Donna M. Quick Scholarship Fund — Must be a graduate of either OF THE Centralia, Salem or Odin High School, or a student or graduate of Kaskaskia College.

Jerry and Rosemary Wilson Scholarship Fund — Must be graduate of What goes good Centralia High School and preference shall be given to with hot chocolate? students attending (My answer: Kaskaskia College.

A walk on a snowy night.)

Va u g h n - G a r d n e r Scholarship Fund — Must Peggy Johnson be a graduate of any public high school in Marion County or of Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School. Must be pursuing a degree in a non-sports related area and students Tony receiving sports scholar“No hot chocolate. ships shall not be eligible.

I’ve been working out.”

Award of full tuition for a student attending Kaskaskia College, plus an annual stipend for other education related costs.

This is a 2 year scholarship and only one of these scholarships shall be available at one time.

J. Carl Hall Business Fund — Must be a resident Christine of the Centralia High “Cookies.”

School District and be pursuing a degree in business.

J. Carl Hall Medical Fund — Must be a resident of the Centralia High School District and be pursuing a degree in the medical field, including, but not limited to, LPN, RN, MD, etc.

Scholarship applications are available at area high David schools, Kaskaskia College, “A marshmallow on top.”

Centralia Foundation office, U.S. Bank N.A. Trust Department and on the Centralia Foundation website at centraliafoundation.com.

Loans are available from the J. Carl Hall Business & Medical Funds. Please inquire at the Centralia Foundation office at 618Ali 532-7424 or email the “Marshmallows. ” foundation at centfd@sbcglobal.net for more incormation on loans or to obtain any further information on any of our scholarship.

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Centralia Animal Shelter’s

Pets Of The Week 1. This is a young, female cat. She is litter box trained. She is a little timid at first.

2. This is a young, female cat. She is a sister to number 1. She is also litter box trained.

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3. This is a young, male kitten. He is friendly but full of energy.

4. This is a young, female kitten. She is litter box trained and is friendly.

Residents of the City of Centralia who own a dog or cat are required to purchase a city tag for each animal.

They can be purchased at City Hall.

Failure to purchase this tag can result in a $150.00 fine.

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 left on Copple Rd. Go 1/2 mile to Woods Lane, turn left to shelter on left. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Washington County Animal Control’s

Pets In Need 1. This is a friendly, neutered male cat.

2. This is another friendly, neutered male cat.

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3. This is also a friendly, neutered male cat.

4. This is a friendly, female cat.

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ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE

The undersigned person(s) does (do) hereby certify that my (our) business is or is to be conducted or transacted under the name of Ali’s Black Diamond Miniature Schnauzers, that its location is or will be at the address of 2211 Raccoon Ln., Centralia, IL, 62801, in the County of Marion, State of Illinois, and that the true or real full name(s) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting the same, with the post office or address(es) of said person(s) is shown as below.

Jeffrey Dahlquist 2211 Raccoon Ln. Centralia, IL 62801 and Ali Dahlquist 2211 Raccoon Ln. Centralia, IL 62801

I (we) further certify that the nature of my (our) aforementioned business is: Dog Breeder.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2019.

Ali Dahlquist Dated this 18th day of November, 2019.

Jeffrey Dahlquist STATE OF ILLINOIS } } SS: COUNTY OF MARION } I, a Notary Public in and for the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Ali Dahlquist and Jeffrey Dahlquist is/ are the same person(s) who personally appeared before me this day and duly acknowledged that they executed the above certificate and that the statements contained therein are true.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2019 Gala Rose 12-18 Notary Public STATE OF ILLINOIS } } SS: COUNTY OF MARION } I, Steven A. Fox, County Clerk of Marion County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the within is a true and correct copy of an Assumed Name Certificate on file in my office.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at my office in Salem, Illinois, this 18th day of November, 2019.

Steven A. Fox Marion County Clerk & Recorder

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Erected, Choice Of Colors ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE

The undersigned person(s) does (do) hereby certify that my (our) business is or is to be conducted or transacted under the name of Dahlquist Woodworking, that its location is or will be at the address of 2211 Raccoon Ln., Centralia, IL, 62801, in the County of Marion, State of Illinois, and that the true or real full name(s) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting the same, with the post office or address(es) of said person(s) is shown as below.

Ali Dahlquist 2211 Raccoon Ln. Centralia, IL 62801 and Jeff Dahlquist 2211 Raccoon Ln. Centralia, IL 62801

I (we) further certify that the nature of my (our) aforementioned business is: Custom Woodworking and Cabinets.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2019.

Jeff Dahlquist Dated this 18th day of November, 2019.

Ali Dahlquist STATE OF ILLINOIS } } SS: COUNTY OF MARION } I, a Notary Public in and for the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Ali Dahlquist and Jeff Dahlquist is/ are the same person(s) who personally appeared before me this day and duly acknowledged that they executed the above certificate and that the statements contained therein are true.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2019 Gala Rose 12-18 Notary Public STATE OF ILLINOIS } } SS: COUNTY OF MARION } I, Steven A. Fox, County Clerk of Marion County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the within is a true and correct copy of an Assumed Name Certificate on file in my office.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at my office in Salem, Illinois, this 18th day of November, 2019.

Steven A. Fox Marion County Clerk & Recorder

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