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The Shawnee National Forest is famed for its awesome Garden of the Gods, and is home to the Rim Rock Recreational Trail (the forest has a system of 403 miles of equestrian/hiking trails). Hikers are greeted by magnificent jutting walls of rock covered with emerald-green moss, and paths that meander through canyons under the forest canopy. Nestled between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the stunning Shawnee National Forest landscape features rolling hills, lakes, creeks and rugged bluffs. If you're into climbing than a must-see is Jackson Falls, located near the town of Ozark in the Hidden Springs Ranger District in Shawnee National Forest. The climb takes place on 60 feet of sandstone cliffs and boulders that include numerous freestanding towers.
Located near the town of Ozark in the Shawnee National Forest, Jackson Falls offers arguably the best rock climbing in southern Illinois. There are roughly 60 climbing areas along the sandstone bluffs and freestanding boulders, each with multiple named routes on them. There are over 500 named routes in all. Most of the routes are 50-60 feet in height. The whole area sits in a very scenic glen. Most of the routes at Jackson Falls are sport routes, though there are a number of traditional routes, and a few areas suitable for setting up a top-rope. There are also many excellent bouldering opportunities here.
The Little Grand Canyon trail is located within the Shawnee National Forest. Experience the easy 3.6 miles of beauty it offers as you ride your bike or hike these fun trails that meander past lush wooded canyons, riverside bluffs, songbirds, woodpeckers and deer; while hawks and vultures soar high above the cliffs. Explore towering rock walls, eroded sandstone canyons, craggy bluffs and moist bottom lands, too.
It's all about the water at Rend Lake, where you can swim, boat, water ski and fish. Relax at Rend Lake Resort, tee off at the 27-hole Rend Lake Golf Course or do some target practice at the Rend Lake Shooting Complex. Also located at Rend Lake is the Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, featuring more than 800 artists.
Aquatic Zoo Waterpark - Mt. Vernon
The Aquatic Zoo Waterpark is fun for all ages. The facility features two 30-ft. tall slides; one 112-ft. body slide; one 266-ft. dual rider tube slide; two diving boards; a children's splash pad; interactive voice and light features; lazy river; zero depth entry leisure pool and concessions.
CITY:Mount Vernon
"Ciao" on delicious Italian food and delight in a grand parade. This week long festival will include midway rides and games, live music from award winning artists, a bocce tournament, a grape stomp, a pasta cook-off, a kids pet and bike parade, a road race and an art contest.
Two cabins. Located off the southwest side of Rend Lake complete with full kitchen, two bedrooms, satellite TV, washer and dryer, front porch with swing, fire pit, barbecue grill and just 15 minutes off of Interstate 57.
Pickers Outlet Mall is a new 5,000 square foot building located on the busy Herrin Road (1.5 miles west of I-57). The mall can accommodate about 43 vendors. It is set-up like an antique mall, but has more to offer than antiques. It is a fun place to shop where the merchandise is changing daily.
CITY:Johnston City
Herrin Park District is a beautiful, well kept park with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool as well as a multipurpose recreation complex. The park offers two walking paths with a quarter-mile all weather track, and a one-mile lighted walking trail. Herrin Park is an excellent place for a leisurely jog. You can even enjoy feeding the beautiful ducks.
Lusk Creek Canyon is the most well known whitewater run in Southern Illinois. The creek starts out in woodland bottoms with relatively minor gradient but soon is surrounded by rocky hillsides and cliffs. These cliffs rise out of the water to heights over one hundred feet. After the canyon section, the cliffs recede and the creek is surrounded by forest for the final mile. Rapids on this creek are at low to moderate levels and are mostly Class II in nature. However, this is not a good beginner run. This creek flows through forests before entering the canyon.
This semi-private, nine-hole course features a historic three-story clubhouse, surrounded by Lake Moses. Host of the annual Benton Gold Cup, the course also features a well-stocked pro shop, driving range, rental clubs and carts, and a golf pro on site.
Located on the northeast corner of Johnston City, this 35-acre lake includes a paved boat ramp for fishing, walking path, and campground. Only electric motors and canoes are permitted. You will find largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black and white crappie, and channel catfish in this small reservoir. Pedal boat rentals are available from July-September.
CITY:Johnston City
This fascinating pioneer village includes the original Saline County Pauper Farm (now a three-story museum), an old jail, an 1859 one-room schoolhouse, the Cain Church, several 1800s log cabins, a barn and country store.
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts & Mitchell Museum
Exhibitions, a children's gallery, a permanent collection and special events. Grounds include 85 acres sculpture park, nature trails and bird sanctuary. Hosts annual Cedarhurst Craft Fair.
CITY:Mount Vernon
The gateway to the largest outdoor playground in southern Illinois includes Rend Lake, the second largest manmade lake in the state. Wheelchair access.
Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center
Situated on Rend Lake in Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, this modern resort offers cabins and boat rental suites, courtesy boat docking slips, restaurants and more. Guests can enjoy golfing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming and other water sports.
Named one of the best courses in the Midwest, this 27-hole course has paved cart paths, fountains and many challenges. There's also a lighted driving range, a pro shop with a pro, and special lodging/golf packages available year round. On the eastern shores of Rend Lake.
The bunkhouse cabins accommodate four people. Each cabin includes heat, air-conditioning, electricity, table and chairs, a full bed bunk bed and linens. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided outside the cabins for meal preparation. Showers and bathrooms are located in the air conditioned shower house at the Welcome Center. Williams Hill Pass is a family-oriented OHV park located between Mitchellville and Rudement just off Illinois Route 34 in southern Saline County on the north slope of Williams Hill, the highest point in Southern Illinois.
March 16, 2015 - Bluegill Music Festival will lunch its inaugural event on July 4, 2015 for a one-day festival packed with some of country music's hottest acts. The all-day festival will be complete with Southern Illinois' largest fireworks display, along the shores of the Rend Lake Dam, in Benton, IL. The lineup includes Eli Young Band, LoCash, Clayton Anderson and more exciting acts to be announced. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, March 20th and can be purchased at www.bluegillfest.com and at Black Diamond Harley Davidson. Drawing fans from around the country, including Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana, the festival is at the intersection of some of the nation's most dedicated country music fans. Bluegill Music Festival will feature nationally recognized BBQ vendors from around the country. Interactive entertainment for fans will also include activations, like: bags, washers, bubble soccer, Illinois longest slip n' slide, helicopter rides from Black Diamond Harley Davidson, a mechanical bull, a kids area with a large inflatable slide and the "Bluegill Lagoon", featuring a 60 x 100' VIP beach, with cabanas, private wading pools & lounge area. Additionally, Southern Illinois' largest fireworks display will begin at 9:30pm, and is free for all guest.
A World War I memorial stature, "The Spirit of The American Dough Boy" was dedicated on September 6, 1927 following its acquisition through a project sponsored jointly by the local American Legion and VFW Posts. The solider is forever immortalized in statue form, seen is his war apparel and stance. The Dough Boy is a symbol of freedom and remembrance of those who fought for our land.
Provides affordably priced and beautifully furnished accommodations. Optional spa and fireplace suites. Restaurant and golf course on site.
Constructed in 1857 as the southern division of the Illinois State Supreme Court, Abraham Lincoln successfully argued a famous tax case in 1859. In 1888, Clara Barton used the building as a hospital. Tours are available. Please call in advance.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Well established, friendly hometown motel. Queen beds, specials, kids free under 12, free coffee and tourism information. Close to Shawnee National Forest and Garden of Gods Recreation Area.
Bryant's Miniatures features miniature horses, llamas and George the camel. Children and adults are welcome to enjoy the animals at this hands-on facility.
CITY:Norris City
Enclosed mall with ten stores. Walkers welcome. Restaurants nearby.
CITY:West Frankfort
Hot tub- suites available free continental breakfast- non smoking & handicapped rooms available.
Bugsy's is Mt. Vernon's only authentic Chicago-style food! Menu includes real Chicago-style dogs, as well as a Greek menu, and much much more!
CITY:Mount Vernon
Stop on by and enjoy the friendly, peaceful atmosphere. Spacious shaded sites. See an abundance of wildlife. Also available: wireless internet, L-P gas fill, dump station, large pull through, 31 full hook-up sites, 12 pull through sites, (20, 30 and 50) amps available. Public access to: city park, lighted walk path, shower house, laundry facilities/handicap accessible. Cabin rentals available.
Come and enjoy the region's most exquisite culinary experience, from the open kitchen, to our Wine Room with 1000+ wines from all over the world, to the unique culinary cuisine prepared by the one and only Chef Liz. Exceptional food and even better service await your palate here at RARE Chophouse!
CITY:Mount Vernon
Rend Lake College Market Place
Large golf outlet store plus clothing, brass, crafts and sporting goods store. Formerly Jent factory outlet mall.
CITY:Mount Vernon
One of Harrisburg's most popular home cooking restaurants, the speciality is fresh pit style BBQ sandwiches. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in before hiking in the Garden of the Gods.
Newman & Camden Co. is a walk in Bakery/Deli. They serve bagel, donuts, and great breakfast sandwiches. Lunch consists of a daily special, flatbreads, and like the Slow Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT. All Items are made from scratch!
This fun, challenging course includes nine, 36 par holes, and is open spring, summer and fall. The club offers a full pro shop and snack bar.
A unique one of a kind shop in downtown Eldorado, the Porch Basket offers a large line of hand woven baskets, country decor items, and a large line of basket weaving supplies. Call about basket weaving lessons.
Movie Theatre with 8 theatres featuring special ticket pricing and traditional movie theatre concessions.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Southern Illinois Artisans Shop and Visitors Center
More than 25 categories of arts and crafts from fine art to the traditional crafts from more than 900 Illinois artisans. Also, home to the Southern Illinois Art Gallery. Special workshops and events throughout the year.
Jefferson County Historical Village
Experience the past as you walk through a pioneer village of authentic log cabins featuring a calaboose (circa 1820), the Mount Olive Church (circa 1873), a one room school house and more.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
5,800 acres vary from flat bottomlands to rolling forestlands. Fields throughout the site provide for 1,000 acres of planted food for wildlife. Game hunting for rabbit, quail and waterfowl is allowed. Fishing is available at 25 strip-pit lakes and ponds.
28-lane bowling facility with snack bar.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Hamilton County State Fish And Wildlife Area
The 1,683-acre site has a 75-acre lake where families can picnic, fish, paddle boat, camp and enjoy the good food at the on-site restaurant.
An extensive collection of genealogical materials offers visitors an opportunity to research local Mt. Vernon history.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Inglenook Farm Bed and Breakfast
A delightful retreat on the outskirts of Mt. Vernon, this historical home has been transformed into a bed and breakfast paradise tucked away from the road on five acres complete with a pond, and old barn, and beautiful gardens.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Saline County Golf & Country Club
This beautiful Southern Illinois course features 18 par 70 holes, and is open year round. The club also features a full pro shop and snack bar, plus golf club rental.
Full-service campground with pool, pavilion, grocery shop, RV supplies and laundry available. Modem hookups. Shopping, golf, Rend Lake water activities (1½ mi.), 20 shaded tent sites.
One of the unique places to visit while in Eldorado, Jimmy Dean's is easily located on US Hwy 45, and offers a variety of antiques, collectibles, glassware, primitives, jewelry and that special something.
Renaissance House: A Working Art Gallery
The gallery offers classes in art, as well as original art and gifts for sale. Exhibits and events in the performing arts are scheduled throughout the year.
This restored 1905 jail museum was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It is near Rend Lake and features displays on General John A. Logan, The Beatles' George Harrison, actor John Malkovich, baseball star Doug Collins and Charlie Birger, the last convicted criminal to be hanged in Illinois. Only 5 miles of Rend Lake.
Modern motel, built in 2000, with king and queen beds, indoor pool, continental breakfast, tourism information and more. Only minutes from Garden of the Gods Rec. Area and Shawnee Nat'l Forest.
On the corner of 3rd and Rte. 3 St. Sells pottery, china, quilts, glassware, antiques, old signs, old toys, vintage clothing, old clocks, furniture, gas station memorabilia.
The perfect combination of great collectibles, seasonal items and great food. On the main street of West Frankfort. Only 10 miles south of Rend Lake.
CITY:West Frankfort
Franklin County Garage and Auto Museum
Only 5 miles south of Rend Lake, this old 1910 Ford garage has been restored to its original condition and now displays vintage cars, Beatles and Charlie Birger, (the last convicted criminal to be hanged in Illinois) memorabilia.
Campground open April 1st through October 31st. Activities begin in May and run through September. 147 sites with electricity and 14 tent sites. Close to Rend Lake and Visitors Center.
This public 18-hole course offers challenges for both beginning and advanced golfers. A lighted driving range allows extended practice hours, and free group golf lessons are available every Saturday.
CITY:Mount Vernon
This is a tavern that offers daily drink specials. We serve sandwiches and pizza. We also do fundraisers for charities.
A Family-owned business for 59 years, this little roadside restaurant is known for its country home cooking. They offer about 10 flavors of homemade pie daily, but are famous for their sinful White Pie that's heaped with whipped cream and pecans. Plate lunches, ham & beans, Friday and Saturday catfish dinners. Call ahead for groups. Seating for 86.
The 18-hole "pine lakes" course at the Pine Lakes Golf Course facility features 5,889 yards of golf from the longest trees for a par of 67. The course rating is 67.0 and it has a slope rating of 107.
Located off Route 37 in Johnston City, this antique store has glassware, kitchenware, collectibles, and much more. Lots of variety in this newly established business.
CITY:Johnston City
In the late eighteen hundreds there were many thriving communities that were totally dependent on area coal mines. Now there is a Memorial to honor all miners. Dedicated on October 14th, 2000, the Coal Miners Memorial is a tribute to all Southern Illinois coal miners of the past century. The inscription at the base of the statue reads, "In memory of coal miners who gave so much that future generations may benefit with a better life. They labored, served their country, sacrificed for their families and some lost their lives. We honor and salute them so that they will never be forgotten."
Shop in 5500 sq. feet of quality antiques, including furniture, glassware, china, primitives, 50+ quilts, jewelry, lamps, cookie jars, depression glass, old books and much more.
Shopping mall with Sears, JC Penney, Peebles, and a variety of specialty shops.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Family oriented restaurant. Dine in or carry out. Plate lunches, dinners, and specials every night. Historical building dating back to 1927.
CITY:Johnston City
This course offers an immaculate Bermuda fairway and bent green grass, par71 course. Franklin County also features a fine dining restaurant, locker rooms and a pro shop. Just 8 miles south of Rend Lake.
CITY:West Frankfort
This 12,000 Sq. Ft. store, just minutes from the Shawnee National Forest, has it all for the outdoorsman; fishing, camping, hunting & hiking equipment, boots, canoes, shoes, and even information on places to go and things to do in So. Illinois.
The Presidential Hall of Fame Museum
Former Congressman Ken Gray's collection of over 12,000 items includes campaign memorabilia, photos and documents from former presidents and dignitaries, 1,000 original dolls, videos, four cars driven by the congressman and much more.
CITY:West Frankfort
This restored railroad depot houses memorabilia from all wars. Outside is a Southern Illinois Miners Memorial dedicated to coal miners of the region.
CITY:West Frankfort
Stardust Golf and Country Club
Stardust offers 9 holes of golf with a par of 36. Winter golf is available. Amenities include club and cart rental and a snack bar.
CITY:Johnston City
Delicious Chinese Food Buffet to take out or eat in. Lunch and Dinner and Saturday and Sunday it's all day Buffet.
This 18-hole, semi-private country club features lush Bermuda fairways and bent grass greens with four sets of tees (the longest over 6,500 yards). Green Hills also offers a large driving range, plus practice and chipping greens, a pro shop, lounge and restaurant.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Frankfort Area Historical Museum
The former two-story brick Logan School is now a museum featuring area mining history, memorabilia from 1802-1976, a genealogy library, and the Red Geranium Tea Room that serves homemade lunch.
CITY:West Frankfort
Located in the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, the shooting complex offers gamesmen one of the most state of the art shooting facilities in the Midwest. Wheelchair access.
Tequilas Mexican Restaurant Harrisburg
Authentic Mexican food; the best in Saline County.
The Herrin Civic Center is a multipurpose facility with conference areas, a galleria that seats 350 and an auditorium that seats 341. The Civic Center is host to all types of performances on a regular basis and can be rented for small meetings, stage performances and social events such as wedding receptions, reunions, etc. Many nationally known entertainers perform for the Patron of the Arts Series and for special appearances. Also home of the Southern Illinois Opry.
Locally owned tour bus that can seat up to 12 people. Services available include wine trail tours, scenic tours, as well as sporting and special events.
Sidwell Friends Bed and Breakfast
This B&B is housed in a classic 1920s Colonial decorated with antiques and fine art. Sidwell Friends is located just blocks from Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, which features the Mitchell Museum and an impressive sculpture park.
CITY:Mount Vernon
The Annex Building, built in 1912, is at the very heart of Herrin, Illinois' thriving downtown on Park Avenue. The former Annex Movie Theater was converted into a bakery café and opened on Halloween 2011. The Annex Coffee & Deli is committed to delivering the best coffee house & bakery café experience in a clean and stylish environment which recalls the glory days of the historic building in which it is housed.
Quality rooms with competitive prices located off I-57. Close to all the activities at rend lake with restaurant and lounge on premises.
Hot food, sodas, snacks, fresh baked Mennonite breads and desserts along with groceries and gasoline. Owners: Jim and Melissa Kuhlmann and David and Debbie Fox.
Frankfort Community Aquatics & Activities Center
Located at the West Frankfort City Park, this newly built indoor 25-meter six lane pool is open to the public; classes and activities available, handicap accessible, lifeguard on site, open every day.
CITY:West Frankfort
Early 20th century farm house located within walking distance to historic McCoy Library with one of the oldest genealogy collections in the midwest.
Jefferson County Historical Village
Authentic log structures. Historic memorabilia from the area are carefully preserved and displayed at the village. Open from the first weekend in May through the last weekend in October
CITY:Mount Vernon
17,000 sq. feet of books! Over 1000 cookbooks; classics, novels, religious & childrens section, collectible paper back romances, westerns, local and war books. Bring in your re-read books for trade; will special order on any book still in publication.
Beautiful hand-stitched quilt,; plus a large supply of quilt and dress fabrics and notions in a quaint country store.
Ladies boutique and spirit wear store. Custom designs with all the sequins to shine! Rhinestone T's, fashion jewelry, jeans, scarves, purses, and accessories are available.
Come see many unusual items, some you don't see every day -- and our prices are very fair. We always tell the customer go check the rest, come back to the best!
The best place in Harrisburg for homemade pizza from the crust, thick or thin, to the homemade sauce and toppings. Also, great stromboli, 5 kinds of salads, and cheese bread stix.
Modern motel off I-57 featuring free Continental Breakfast, restaurants next door, cabel TV, free HBO & ESPN, hunting and fishing nearby, close to Rend Lake.
The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill is a great place to bring the whole family for lunch or dinner. Located in Mt Vernon, IL, the Frosty is a restaurant and bar with daily lunch specials at affordable prices. Stop in for a great meal served by a friendly staff and see what you've been missing!
CITY:Mount Vernon
Located in Benton's Days Inn, this popular restaurant is open daily serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. The specialty is the BBQ, chicken, beef or pork. Lunch & Dinner specials, kids 10 & under free on Sunday, delivery, catering & carryouts. Bar with two pool tables. Karaoke Wed. and Sun.
Memories Antiques-Collectibles
We have a very large selection of fine glassware, vintage and antique furniture, and the latest in collectibles.
Come to the country and enjoy furniture, accessories and primitives from a piece of the past. This quaint store also offers seasonal decorations and gift ideas.
CITY:West Frankfort
Full-time, full service coin shop. Large selection of high grade silver coins. They will also purchase gold and silver bullions, half and Morgan dollars, and many other coins. Also has a large collection of sports cards and memorabilia.
86 acres of shaded playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pool, in-line skating area and walking path around the lake. Fishing is allowed with proper license.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Campground with 100 sites with electricity located on Rend Lake. The Seasons Lodge Restaurant, the Rend Lake Gold Course, and the Southern Illinois Artisans Shop are all within walking distance.
This 16 lane bowling alley boasts a pro shop with drilling, snack bar, arcade and billards room, and Glow Bowling. Also available are party packages, 9 pin bowling and league play.
Great, home-made pizza.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Best Holiday Trav-L-Park-Benton
A private, family-oriented RV campground with 120 sites from tents to huge recreational vehicles. Peaceful, wooded setting close to all the activities at Rend Lake.


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Skip to comments.Gingrich won't drop out Tuesday, no matter what happens in Delaware, spokesman says
Posted on 04/24/2012 1:54:27 PM PDT by VinL
(edit). Here's the full email from Hammond.
Three scenarios: 1. Doomsday -- We do poorly in Delaware, Gingrich will keep his campaign schedule in North Carolina but reassess with supporters whether or not there is a path forward.
2. Middle ground --- a razor thin win for Romney in Delaware could show cracks in the armor and coalesce a conservative coalition of supporters behind Newt.
3. Break in the Dam --- A win in Delaware builds financial and grassroots momentum going into North Carolina -- combined with the ABC news report that Winning our Future has $5 million to spend on TV in North Carolina could be the beginning of a chain of wins through DE, NC, KY, WV...then into a battle royal in Texas and California.
(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...
But, he first needs the vote in Delaware- and I don't see how it helps to have the day's focus on whether or not he will withdraw.
Well, hopefully he'll catch a break.
I'm in, til Newt's out.
Win, lose or draw I will vote for a conservative in November. If the Democrat primary ends up between Lightworker Hussein and Bishop Willard, I will leave that to unprincipled opportunists, dupes and leftists to figure out.
I doubt these reports that he'll drop out are coming from his camp, they're most likely generated by wishful thinkers, e.g., Romney, etal and even democrats thinking they will generate pressure on Newt to force him out.
Stay all the way Newt, maybe it'll keep Romney from being the nominee.
Mrs. exit82 and I proudly voted for Newt here in DE.
If you are in the five states holding primaries today, get up and get to the polls and vote for Newt.
Romney is NOT the nominee yet, and with Newt in the race, Romney still has to earn votes.
If you roll over to "inevitability" while there is yet a chance to affect the outcome,then this is not the site for you.
Newt, Romney, Santorum and Paul are on the ballot in Delaware.
No one has any get out the vote effort going.
Only an idiot would draw any meaningful conclusion from the outcome today.
Trunout is so low, Ron Paul could win.
I don't know why Newt allows this discussion to happen on a primary day.
It seems to me that Newt abets this by some of his recent comments. Newt is trying to make the best of his situation I'm sure.
From the following report in the Washington Times is this Newt quote.
But if GOP front-runner Mitt Romney were to win Delaware, I think you would have to stop and take a deep breath, Gingrich said Monday night during his final Delaware campaign appearance.
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Also, turnout appears to be very low based upon any reports I can find around the net. This may help Newt if he has any ground support working in DE.
Gingrich got votes from my wife and me in Delaware today.
Sure you are, that's why your posting history looks like this:
You're not here to promote Newt, you're here to promote oabama's win against the Mittwit.
Just voted for Newt in the NY Primary.
Who in the hell are the inside "reliable"sources saying Newt is hit?
I'm in til he's out.
Who in the hell are the inside "reliable"sources saying Newt is hit?
I'm in til he's out.
+1 Newt
+1 Rorhrer
Tampa Trauma !
Is Bert Convy conservative? I smell write-in potential. At least if he was still alive.
Thanks to the lying media, the day's focus has already been on whether or not he will withdraw.
Go Newt....
Yeah- the source here is an email from RC Hammond, Newt's campaign manager. That's the problem.
IMO, Newt has always felt that he had to justify his continued candidacy. So, Newt is the guy who put this withdrawal issue out there by saying he would "re-assess" after the primaries.
I don't think he wants to withdraw— But, I do believe that he wants to reassess after the primaries- which is to say- he wants to find a narrative to continue based on any Romney weakness.
My position is that he's gotten some breaks— Romney's moving left, we're coming into conservative states, he's only down 9 points in Texas. He's leading with social conservatives. NC has a same sex marriage bill on the ballot. He can do well in May.
So, I just wish they would stop trying to justify their campaign -and just move forward. It's hard to motivate people, if they think one is on the verge of surrender.
I personally thank you for doing what you can for my 2 children, my 8 grandchildren and our country.
God Save the Republic....
GO NEWT GO! The last Conservative standing.
Crow would be delicious compared to what I would feed them.
And I proudly voted for Newt here in Pa today!
And I thank you for being such a stalwart supporter of Newt around here.
Let's hope both our families benefit from today.
Blessings to you, sneakers, for doing the right thing! Go Newt!
You do it by building the man you want to win.
Negative emotions NEVER make sales, positive ones do!
Think about it this way, to win over people you must create a need, then you propose how to fulfill it.
That, is how you win.
You don't do it by creating the need, then saying the alternative is not the answer.
We've heard Newt is dropping out since the beginning. That's what the left's wishes. Santorum hasn't released his delegates, nor threw his support anyone. IF Romney should hit the 1144 mark, my TV will go off until after the damaged has been declared, and I won't accept one iota of blame. RNC, you did it!!
You, are a lying troll.
See 26, maybe you'll get it through your thick skull.
Prolly not though.
I also proudly voted for Newt in the NY Primary today as did my husband and my grown son. I know that turnout has been low, which could be a very good thing. Romneybots think he's got it in the bag................well, as Sammy Davis Junior would say, "that ain't necessarily so".
Got balls troll?
Since you're so seeminglu inept, here is my info for all to see:
Keep sending him some money. All you got.
But, he first needs the vote in Delaware- and I don't see how it helps to have the day's focus on whether or not he will withdraw.
Well, hopefully he'll catch a break.
I'm in, til Newt's out.
RE : "I don't know why Newt allows this discussion to happen on a primary day."
Because the romney campaign, sometimes in conjunction with Santorum supporters, are doing this kind of stuff everywhere, and the grassroots have an added burden of trying to put these kinds of rumors to rest... they are trying to put out the fires - alot of it by Twitter.. they have put some of it to rest well enough.
This is going on everywhere, even in Texas, where many people thought Newt had dropped out based on the romney rumor of Friday night with the MSM complicity...
Rockland County Republican Chairman Provides Misleading Primary Information Rockland County, NY Republican chairman falsely claims one day before the Republican Primary that all other candidates besides Mitt Romney have dropped out...
Well, so far, Newt's doing darn well in Delaware ...only 1% in but he's at 37% vs Romney 46 ...
Go Newt!!!!!!!!!!!
Only an idiot would not see the obvious. That is, Newt was unable to get out the vote in the 5 states holding primaries tonight, even with Santorum out of the race. In fact, Newt is in danger of finishing BEHIND Santorum in a few of these states. Also, Newt is getting crushed in Delaware by a 2-1 margin - the one state he actually had a chance of doing well in tonight.
This puts the lie to those who felt that Santorum was preventing Newt from gaining traction on Romney. Now that Santorum is out of the race, Newt has done even worse and now Romney is being crowned the nominee and giving his victory speech as I type this.
Newt had his opportunity to show us tonight that he was the conservative alternative to Romney and he fell flat on his face. Now we are stuck with Mitt Romney and we must either make the best of the situation or we need to start looking at a third party.
If only Michelle Bachmann stayed in the race. If only Palin got in it. Oh well, we will never know now how Bachmann or Palin would have done. But I could have told you from Day One that Newt was not the answer.
>Yeah, let's explore that, should we?
To: mojitojoe Id vote for Zero first, at least he isnt pretending to be a Republican. 287 posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 11:53:55 PM by fieldmarshaldj I've noticed several posts like that here in the last few weeks. I detest Romney but with him we might have a chance, with obama again it is finito....it's disgusting. 333 posted on Saturday, April 07, 2012 5:40:50 PM by Las Vegas Ron (Rush Limbaugh = the Beethoven of talk radio - http://www.istandwithrush.org/) [ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 329 | View Replies | Report Abuse]
Funny, you left out the context.
You, are here to capitalize on Jim's misgivings for romney to elect obama..
If not, you would be promoting the alternative Newt.
Which has been my point all along....
I'll stand by my accusation, you, IMO, are an obot troll.
Don't like it, tough sh!t.
Ooops, meant to ping you to my repsonee to this obot.
YOu really are stuck on stuid, aren't you, obot?
I'll stand by my accusation, you, IMO, are an obot troll.
I tend to agree with you LVR.
Or how about this one:
Thanks for posting this, Ive never seen it before.
Obama 2012!
Sheesh, next time put the sarcasm tag beside that. These obots will do anything to try to get you zotted. That's why I'm not posting much here until after the elections and instead posting other places where they realize the Kenyan is far more dangerous.
LOL....I figured it was so blatantly obvious it didn't need one, but maybe you're right!
Neither had a State Director, or any ground game.
No signs, no events/rallies/house parties, no mailings, minimal radio adds, non targeting Delaware voters, and no get out the vote effort on Election Day.
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LuxorPro Style Stix 7/16" Red
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LuxorPro Style Stix 7/16" Red are perfect for creating medium curls and lift in short to medium length hair! Just roll and twist, no clips or pins needed. These bendable, comfortable Style Stix are ideal for speed setting!
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Ordered All The Sizes From Folica, And They Work AmazingAny size of these flexi rods would work great! I have mid back length hair, and I was looking for alternatives to applying heat, I ordered these and no matter which size I used, the all worked, Use them as you would a curling iron, for bigger culrls go for bigger rods, for tighter more spiral go for smaller ones. More hair makes looser wavier curls, less hair for more defined curls.
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Break From The Heat -I've been using hot tools (curling irons, straightners etc.) and noticed that its been damaging my hair. I got a bunch of fried ends, and split ends as well. After I cut my ends of hair I decided to "take a break from the heat" meaning NO hot tools. Like irons blow dryers or any of that. But i really love my hair curly and sexy. So I went on Youtube.com to see some videos, I over came videos of curling methods without heat what so ever. I decided to try them for myself. So I bought these. See my hair is pass my shoulder by about 2-3inches so I think this size does the trick. When I took a night shower I rolled my hair in these and slept on it. I do sleep messy so I put on a shower cap. When I woke up my hair was curly curly curly. Too curly so I had to brush through it a couple of times with my hands. But after a couple of hours they fell down a little bit more and looked a lot better and looser. Like beach waves. Overall this product works, it does what it says it does, and isnt costly. Although since my hair is quite long I needed 2 packs. Great product I highly recommend!
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In this day and age when physicians are facing being rated like the local plumber or restaurant on Zagat, it astounds me that anyone would allow a non-physician to perform cosmetic enhancement "injections" in their home. That seems to be what women in Florida have done to the detriment of their health (ABC Action News).
Two women who wanted cosmetic injections to enhance their bottoms are now recovering in a Town N' Country Hospital with severe infections.
Deputies say Andrea Lee and Zakiya Teagle thought they were getting injections that were safe and would provide them with the appearance they wanted. Instead, the person who injected them apparently is on the run and detectives want to find her.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's office says Sharhonda Lindsay of Tampa is wanted for practicing medicine without a license. A warrant for her arrest was issued Monday.
They say Lindsay injected the women's buttocks several times and was paid hundreds of dollars for her efforts. But after leaving her home, the two were in so much pain and had to go to the hospital for treatment.
On Monday night, one of the two women was in critical condition after her kidneys stopped functioning.
While there are safe ways to cosmetically enhance buttocks, silicone injections is not one of them. Silicone injections into soft tissue in the United States has been illegal for many years now. Silicone injections into the face and breasts were once used for enhancement in those areas, but led to many disfiguring problems.
When liquid silicone is injected into soft tissue (face, breasts, buttocks) it can migrate to other areas. The body often reacts to the silicone by forming benign tumors called siliconomas.
Good physicians won't do liquid silicone injections. They will use fat injections. They will do buttock implants.
Safe methods for buttocks enhancement include:
Buttock Reduction/Contouring
Buttock Lifts
Combination of the Above
It is important to go to a well trained plastic or cosmetic surgeon. Do not go to a friend who offers to do the injection in their home.
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It's around this time of year people are starting to use the C-word. I heard it at one of our team meetings and rolled my eyes at the employee who blurted it out. I was shocked. Christmas is in eight weeks.
I immediately thought of the P-word. Planning.
But isn't it a bit soon? We've gone through a Christmas every year (excluding mid-winter Christmases) of our lives and made it out the other end - even after some resolutions over a few pints on New Year's Eve, right?
I tell you now, Christmas will sneak up on you; it will catch you unaware if you are not prepared.
All accountants suggest that you look at your expenses when you're planning.
Over the Christmas season you will need to think about holiday pay, the Christmas luncheon, Christmas cards, staff gifts, that last newsletter, who's going to be on call and communicating closing hours to everyone who needs to know.
And don't forget to provide for GST and taxes on the other side of Christmas. There's GST due in January and February (for two monthly filers) - a double whammy after those traditional office productivity lows of year end. This is followed by Terminal Tax in April and a third provisional in May (for March 31 filers).
Make sure you have your expenses covered with a buffer and remember Christmas Eve is not the time to ask the bank for an overdraft extension.
Although those with a typical nine-to-five office might be looking to close up shop, retailers, hospitality and tourism industries are stocking up, reviewing their special offers and giving their shops a festive makeover.
It's time to maximise sales opportunities - buff up the customer service, call in favours from staff to work extra hours and put your business on show. Boxing Day specials are always popular and remember hiring great staff and (note the and) providing training will be the key this year for getting more sales.


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Recycling and grey hairs
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The Cambridges stepped out today in England for a crime prevention charity visit to Only Connect. She re-wore the same outfit she had on for another appearance a year ago. So I'm bored.
Also she still has grey hairs. You'll recall, it was pointed out a couple of weeks ago – the Princess and her grey hairs, scandal!
And you know she knows that they were talking about it. And she still hasn't coloured her hair even though she knows that they're talking about it. Because she doesn't give a sh-t? Or because she wants to be more relatable? Or…dun dun dun…
Because she's trying to get pregnant again!?


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HUNTINGTON-Daniel LaVar Black, age 70, passed away peacefully at home in Huntington, Utah on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. He was born June 25, 1939 in Royal, Utah, along with his twin sister DeAnn.
Dan was raised working on a ranch and he thrived in that capacity all his life. He loved spending time with the horses and herding cattle.He was a cowboy for Nutter Ranch in Nine Mile Canyon for several years. He spent many years working as a cook out on the range, and he was also a chef in restaurants in Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado. He loved reading western novels. He retired back home from Deer Creek Mine.
Dan married Ida Stagner in 1970 in Wyoming, she later passed away, then he married Dorothy Garton from Bakersfield, Calif. on July 27, 1999.
He is survived by his wife, daughter: Cheryl Gibson, grandsons: Miles Sherman and Devin Wilson and sister: Katherine Ward and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents: LaVar and Leila Bunderson Black and Emmet and Iola Erickson Fletcher, twin sister: DeAnn Black Jensen, brothers: Leonard, George and Don Fletcher.
Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale (720 N. Center St.). Viewing will be Friday at the Mortuary one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Huntington City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of Daniel at www.fausettmortuary.com.


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Donna Marcus was born in Sydney in 1960. She completed a Bachelor of Arts at the Tasmanian School of Art in 1980, and a Master of Visual Arts at the University of New South Wales in 1988. She is currently Lecturer in Fine Arts at the Queensland College of the Arts, Griffith University. Marcus has had several solo exhibitions, including Teamwork, Gold Coast City Art Gallery, 2001; and has been selected for numerous group exhibitions including Moving Cities: Australian artists in Berlin, 2000; and the Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award, 2001. In 1995 she was resident at the University of Tasmania studio in Paris, and held the Parks Victoria Residency in 1997. Donna Marcus is currently based in Brisbane.
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At 86, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. James "Jim" Hall may not be suiting up for another free-fall jump, but many of the technical improvements he engineered decades ago still are.
A master parachutist with more than 1,800 jumps, Hall became a legend in the field of parachuting, including helping launch the Air Force Academy's premier parachute program.
Hall, accompanied by his family, was toasted at a March 24 reception at the Glenmoor Country Club in Cherry Hills Village.
Lauded by the likes of former Colorado Gov. Bill Owens, U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and former U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez, more than 150 guests attended the Irish-themed event that also served as a benefit for his special-needs son, Eagle Hall, who hopes to continue to participate in the Special Olympics
James Hall, who is a graduate of the both the Army Parachute School and the U.S. Forest Service Smoke Jumper School, is credited with creating the "buddy system" for free fall and the "4-line cut" for parachuting emergencies.
In 1959, Hall and a partner founded the first professional parachuting firm ever.
"Almost every parachute development done for the U.S. Air Force Academy in the first 30 years came from Gen. Hall," said retired Lt. Col. John Buckley, a former combat pilot. "Brig. Gen. Hall's developments saved lives."
Hall's life accomplishments are the stuff from which legends are made.
From conversations with Fidel Castro and Che Guevera, to Hollywood stuntmen, Hall's accomplishments are the stuff from which legends are born.
In 1965, Hall suited up to conduct the first zero-zeroejection seat test for the F-106.
The test was known as Project 90, and zero-zero refers to the fact Hall was propelled more than 400 feet in the air from an aircraft cockpit at zero feet in altitude and zero knots velocity.
Hall often jokes about the event, saying he has been "kicked in the a-- harder than that."
Irish tenor Anthony Kearns performed a short repertoire of traditional Irish ditties, much to Hall's delight.
"Wow, I didn't know I had this many friends," said a humbled Hall. "I just want to thank each of you for being here and each of you for being my friend."
Hall retired in 1981 from the Colorado Air National Guard and was later inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame.


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Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
This former French military stronghold has been partially rebuilt and turned into a museum. Regular living history events shed light on colonial life in Illinois, and include 18th-century crafts, food, music, hundreds of historically dressed participants, flintlock rifle and musket contests, cannon and mortar competitions, traders and much more. There are also guided tours of the 1800 Creole House, which was designed in the French-American Transitional Architecture style.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Scratch Brewing Company is a farmhouse brewery and restaurant located 5 miles from the Shawnee National Forest in Ava, Illinois. Named one of the top four breweries for foraged beer by Outside Magazine, and one of the most beautiful places to drink beer in the world by All About Beer Magazine, Scratch Brewing Company focuses on farmhouse beers and other styles brewed with home grown and locally farmed and foraged ingredients.
Mary's River Covered Bridge was built in 1854 as part of a planked toll road between Breman and Chester. Currently it is the only covered bridge in Southern Illinois, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Peabody River King State Fish Wildlife Area
Boat docks and fishing areas are easily accessed for all skill levels - even special docks for kids.
This campground on Kinkaid Lake is open year round. There are 81 permanent sites available for annual rental. There are 20 sites with electricity, water, and sewer, plus 40 tent sites. There is also a snack bar.
Quaint little marketplace that is nestled in the peaceful countryside among grazing horses. Deli-style fine cheeses, quality luncheon meats, summer sausages, dry goods, culinary supplies, canned items, homemade items hard-to-find and unusual items and fresh baked bread every Saturday. Lawn furniture by local craftsmen.
Coyote ATV Trail Riders & Junkyard International Raceway
Fifty to 60 trucks carrying ATVs pull in every weekend to ride through the 10 miles of trails. You can also race go-karts on the track.
This monument honors Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of beloved cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man. The Popeye statue stands proudly next to the Chester Bridge.
Ratz Memorial Park and Lincoln Park
Located in Red Bud, these parks feature picnic shelters, and plenty of playground equipment. Both are great places to take the kids.
CITY:Red Bud
This Lower Mississippi-style house was built in the early 1800s, and has been completely restored to reflect life during this period.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Spinach Can Collectibles Museum
A museum inside the 1875 Opera House is full of Popeye merchandise and memorabilia.
Hundreds of interesting items amassed over a lifetime are housed in this unique gallery that was formally a working farm barn.
The house, built in 1800, is an example of French and American architecture.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Arts & More Gallery offers custom framing, in-home consultations, art classes, hundreds of mats and frames, and thousands of prints. Also, original art by local, national, and international artists.
CITY:Red Bud
Two lakes, a nine-hole golf course, a camping area, a cottage/residence area, as well as picnic shelters, are features of this great park.
46 rooms, non-smoking, handicapped accessable, credit cards accepted, cable television available, outdoor pool, a whirlpool and fitness room, pets accepted, lounge/bar on premises, and complimentary breakfast served
Turkey Bluffs State Fish and Wildlife Area
Hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Hunting for upland game, fur-bearers and deer is encouraged on its 2,265 scenic acres that overlook the Mississippi River.
Popeye stands tall in front of the new Welcome Center in the Elzie C. Segar Memorial Park. Find his friends on murals and statues around town, including Wimpy, Olive Oyl, Swee' Pea, Jeep, Bluto, Castor Oyl and Sea Hag.
Kaskaskia River State Fish and Widlife Area
One of the largest state-owned and managed sites in Illinois, located 35 miles southeast of St. Louis. The land and water area total more than 20,000 acres of river and bottomland. It contains 36 miles of river.
Fults Hill Prairie State Nature Preserve
The preserve consists of nearly 1,000 acres of both upland prairie and lowland wetland marshes. A variety of plants and animals can be found in the preserve, some common, and some cannot be found anywhere else in the state.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Sharon's Heart of Gold has a large variety of craft booths.
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site (Ellis Grove)
Open year round with 50 camp sites
CITY:Ellis Grove
Painted in the 1930s on the upper interior wall of Chester's post office, this fascinating mural depicts pre-Civil War riverboat activity on the Mississippi River.
Tour this farm where the elk roam on 55 acres of the 600-acre spread.
World Shooting & Recreational Complex
The World Shooting & Recreational Complex was designed for shooters, built for recreation. The complex has 120 trap houses stretching 3.5 miles, 2 sporting clays courses, 24 combination trap/skeet fields, and cowboy action shooting. The complex has 7,000 square foot event center, conference rooms, restaurant, gift shop, 1,001 campsites, multiple fishing lakes, and much more!
Buttermilk Hill is home to this vineyard & winery, the location and view are quite unique and allow all who visit to truly feel like they are back to nature. The grounds are large enough to have a picnic or a private conversations over a glass of wine. And at the same time, the winery is accommodating to larger groups. The wine list has several whites and reds made with local grapes.
A challenging nine holes with zoysia fairways and tee boxes. Sand traps and two lakes provide a challenging, yet enjoyable, round of play. After your play is complete, stop by the clubhouse where we offer drinks, food and assorted golf accessories. The clubhouse is also available to rent for private parties.
CITY:Red Bud
The 9-hole White Oak Golf Course at Marissa Recreation Area in Marissa, IL is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1950. White Oak Golf Course at Marissa Recreation Area measures 3400 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 109 and a 33.6 USGA rating. The course features 2 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Marissa Academy Museum and Coal Miners Monument
Memorabilia celebrating the city's growth from a coal mining town to the present makes this an interesting stop.
This gallery features the works of renowned Southern Illinois sketch artist Roscoe Misslehorn, as well as exhibits by contemporary artists. The building is the GM&O railroad depot that was used as a location for the 1967 movie, In the Heat of the Night.
Kaskaskia Bell Shrine and the Liberty Bell of the West
Known as the Liberty Bell of the West, the Kaskaskia Bell was rung as the island was captured from the British during the Revolutionary War.
CITY:Ellis Grove
Marissa Academy Museum & Coal Miners Monument
Memorabilia celebrating the city's growth from a coal-mining town to the present makes this a fascinating touchstone of local history.
This museum has a large collection of post cards from the 1904 World's Fair, a drum from the civil war, Native American artifacts, old uniforms, and school artifacts.
(TEMPORARILY CLOSED beginning 10/08 except for special events.) Pierre Menard, an important political figure in 1818, built this home. It is furnished with many of the Menard family's personal possessions and other period pieces. The surrounding grounds and outbuildings include an herb garden, smokehouse, springhouse, and adjoining kitchen.
CITY:Ellis Grove
They offer clean, comfortable accommodations at a reasonable rate whether you stay for a night or the entire week, they treat you like family.
The 9-hole "Sparta" course at the Sparta Country Club facility in Sparta, Illinois features 2,981 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 . The course rating is 32.7 and it has a slope rating of 101 on Bermuda grass. Sparta golf course opened in 1910.
This building is a great study in physics as well as history. It was designed to withstand strong winds and capture light throughout the day.
Ride the ferry across the Mighty Mississippi the next time you visit historic St. Genevieve and Randolph County. The ferry travels between St. Genevieve, Missouri and Modoc Illinois, and holds approximately nine vehicles.
Governor Shadrach Bond State Memorial
Notably, this is the burial site of the first Governor of Illinois and of U.S. Senator Elias Kent Kane, Illinois' first Secretary of State.
Randolph County Museum & Archives
Built in 1864, the museum is a repository for French-Colonial-era records and special exhibits. Next door, the Randolph County Courthouse offers a panoramic view of the Mississippi River Valley from a 5th-floor, glassed-in observation deck, a mini-museum in the Jail lobby, and a flag display in the courtyard.
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
(TEMPORARILY CLOSED beginning 10/08 except for special events.) This site preserves what is left of the old fort-one of the first built on the Mississipi River. A scenic overlook offers views of the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers, and of Old Kaskaskia.
CITY:Ellis Grove
Old GM&O Depot Roscoe Misselhorn Gallery
Two thousand original drawings, paintings, and woodcuts by Roscoe Misselhorn, the Norman Rockwell of the Midwest, are displayed in the depot. Much of the work is in black and white and depicts historic sites throughout the area.
Chester Country Club is a unique, beautiful and challenging 9-hole course nestled in a majestic wooded area with water features and a casually comfortable club house.
Located within the Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, Baldwin Lake boasts excellent fishing and migratory bird watching for outdoor enthusiasts. A two-lane boat ramp, camping, and picnic facilities are nearby.
Prehistoric dwellers left their marks on the rock walls. Petroglyphs depict animals, humans, geometric figures, and crosses.
12 room motel with country atmosphere.
CITY:Red Bud
The cemetery was created when graves were moved from Kaskaskia Island in the 1890s after a flood. According to one account, 3,000 boxes were moved, some containing entire families.
CITY:Ellis Grove
Carolyn's Cottage has a large collection of bird houses, Native American art, home and garden decor, and much more.
39 room hotel, handicap accessible, credit cards accepted, cable television, small meeting rooms, outdoor pool, restaurant within walking distance, complimentary breakfast.
Wicks N Country offers candles, stationary, greeting cards, and gifts for every occasion.
CITY:Red Bud
The Stone House Bed and Breakfast
A choice of three guest bedroom await you as well as a private sitting parlor with firesplace; two larges porches with Mississippi River view. Full breakfast served in formal dining room.
Ideally located 2 miles from historic downtown Sparta, our friendly Sparta accommodations offer travelers easy access to a number of local businesses, restaurants and attractions. Just minutes from our hotel near downtown guests can tour the Misselhorn Art Gallery, attend events at the Randolph County Fairgrounds or watch a tournament at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex. Visitors can also enjoy local restaurants. During your visit to Sparta, enjoy the free, wireless Internet access & complimentary breakfast bar. On-site amenities such as a heated indoor pool & whirlpool, 24-hour Business Center, a well-equipped Fitness Center & 24-hour convenience store are also provided for your convenience. Consider our Sparta hotel's choice amenities and excellent rates as you start planning your trip today.
Waterstreet has a great menu full of delicious dishes.
Moody Pharmacy has great gifts for any occasion.
Extreme Events offers party supplies and rentals to make your next party a success.
Krantz has beautiful flowers and great gifts.
CITY:Red Bud
Just Sue's has a wide variety of delicious dishes in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Cash only.
La Maison du Rocher Country Inn and Guesthouse
This inn, built in 1885, is a two-story, rectangular limestone building containing four rooms. Originally used a hotel, the limestone building is the same rock used for the first stone walls of historic Fort de Chartres, just 3 1/2 miles away. Air conditioned. The cottage sleeps up to five.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Randolph County Conservation Area
Amid rolling hills and abundant game cover, this area is a hunter's paradise offering quail, deer (archery only), squirrel, dove, and rabbit hunting. Bass and channel catfish are found in its 69-acre lake. Equestrian trails, picnicking, and camping.
Carries a general line of antiques, specializes in furniture and clocks -- and if you're looking for a claw-foot bathtub, this is the place to visit! The shop offers restoration and stripping. Located in the City of Oraville, IL.
China King offers delicious Chinese food in a family friendly atmosphere with affordable prices and excellent service.
CITY:Red Bud
The focal point of this park is a monument dedicated to fallen soldiers from WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
Sporto's has delicious daily lunch specials, live music, karaoke, and much more. Friday fish specials and Saturday steak specials.
CITY:Red Bud
The 9-hole Pyramid Oaks Golf Course is a semi private golf course that opened in 1972. Designed by Steve Spray, Pyramid Oaks Golf Course measures 3100 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 126 and a 34.9 USGA rating. The course features 2 sets of tees for different skill levels.
The Cozy Corner Bed and Breakfast wants to provide our guests with every comfort during their stay in Sparta, Illinois. We are located 55 miles of St. Louis with an array of activities and attractions to enjoy. All rooms include their own private bath, hot homemade breakfast, complimentary beverages and snacks, in-room satellite TV, use of the hot tub and pickup from the local Sparta airport. We look forward to your visit and hope to make many new friends.
28 room motel, credit cards accepted, cable television. restaurant witnin walking distance.
Pioneer's Cabin offers "A Taste Of The Good Old Days," with their homemade meals. They offer Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Nice Twice is a consignment and resale store with a large variety of great items.
breakfast included, non-smoking rooms available
This beautifully restored home has cobalt blue windows. Tours by appointment and open for special events.
Marissa Antique Station, Inc. has over 100 dealers and offers almost everything and anything you could want.
This turn-of-the-century Victorian house was ordered through the Sears Roebuck catalog and assembled for only several hundred dollars.
Randolph County State Recreational Area
96 sites, electricity available, dump station.
At Di Carlo's enjoy delicious Italian pizza and pasta in a warm, casual atmosphere.
CITY:Red Bud
Ray's Shoe Store has a wide variety of shoes for every occasion.
Hot Fish. Cold Beer! For the best in food, fun and atmosphere you've gotta get to Crazy Joe's!
Jan's Horseshoe Inn has delicious food with fast, friendly service.
At Southside enjoy delicious ribs and so much more.
At Dynasty enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine in a clean and friendly environment.
Doza Creek has a wide variety of antiques and leather items.
32 room hotel, credit cards accepted, outdoor pool.
Tequila Mexican Restaurant offers delicious Mexican food at a great price with fabulous, fast, and friendly service.
The Ol' Farmhouse Cafe has wonderful food in a casual atmosphere, also on site is a small gift shop and bakery.
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Dave & Joyce's Country Kitchen
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Hi everyone. When my toddler is holding something that he could very likely break (like my phone, or camera etc...) and I need to take it away from him (he won't give it back to me), how can I do it in a way that doesn't modeling grabbing, behavior that I would not like him to engage in himself? I am verrrry lenient with letting him explore things but there are certain things that I simply can not let him have at the moment because he has a tendency to inadvertently damage/break them through his natural curiosity. Any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I think there are 2 respectful ways to handle this. One is to simply keep those things out of sight and reach as much as possible. The second is to explore those things with him. Like sit next to him and show him how it works and keep an eye on what he does to make sure he's exploring in a safe way.
Hi AwakenedMama, thanks for your quick reply! Yes, we do lots of "safe" exploring together....what I'm talking about now is a new phase that he is in. When he gets his hands on those things that I do keep out of sight as much as possible, and that he knows he is not supposed to "play" with, we tend to get into a mini-power struggle (that he finds very funny and I try to keep it light as well even though inside I'm freaking out that he is going to break it). Anyway, in those - infrequent - cases, how do you handle getting the item away from the child? Even when I try to "explore together" (which used to work great for a long time) he now really wants to explore alone and runs away with the item.
Yeah, my little one does the same. I think when they run away, it's because we've taken it away from them before and they don't want us to do it again.
If I'm in a state where I'm not feeling connected to being ideal mommy, I will just take it away. When I'm in a good space, where I am prioritizing respect, I will either stay with him until he is done and tell him "Not in your mouth" if he puts it in his mouth and gently moveaway from his mouth. Or I will try to get him interested in something else similar.
We also have remote controls without batteries that look like the ones with batteries that we can swap out. And when my daughter was at this stage, we did things like give her our old cell phones that no longer worked or buy compter keyboads at Goodwill so she had the real thing.
Thank you awakenedmommy for your honesty. This has been a struggle for us and one I don't feel like I've passed. I have a 2 year old and I'm aware that I don't need to just grab things from him. One thing I try when I have patience, which isn't enough, is to do the one fingered touch. Dr. Sears recommends it in his books, for things you want your child to explore but not break they can touch with one finger. For us this works for a little bit and when he stops just using one finger I end the exploration session. Maybe this will get easier.


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CASTLE DALE-Steven A. Stofko, age 57, passed away suddenly Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at his home in Castle Dale while preparing to go deer hunting with his brother.
He was born Jan. 8, 1952 in New Orleans, La. to Andrew F. and Della Jeannean Sellier Stofko.
In 1971, Steve enlisted in the US Marines where he honorably served his country. After returning from the service he worked many different jobs in Illinois. In 1969, Steve moved to Utah with his parents and brothers and they were blessed with many dear friends.
While residing in the area he drove cement truck for 15 years and later went on to work in many phases of construction. Steve enjoyed working with his hands and he appreciated the value of a hard days work.
Steve had a heart of gold and his contagious smile brought the best out in everyone. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and will be sorely missed by his family and many longtime friends.
He is survived by his mother, Jeannean Stofko, Castle Dale, sister, JoEllen (James) Benhart, Geneseo, Ill.; brother, Dale Stofko, Castle Dale; sister-in-law, Lois Stofko, Castle Dale; and three nieces and two nephews.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, and brother, Jerry Stofko.
Graveside service, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, 12 noon, Castle Dale City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.


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At the February regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Huntington City held a public hearing on water connections located outside of city limits. The city acknowledged that their water fees are probably the lowest in the state of Utah and that the fee charged to outside users is also lower than most other places. The Castle Valley Special Service District is looking at increasing the fees throughout the county to all entities located outside of city limits.
Vernell Rowley spoke in opposition to allowing hookups outside city limits. Sharon Pulli questioned the amount of increase that those outside city limits would be charged. An across-the-board increase throughout the county didn't seem fair when city rates across the county are not the same.
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In other business, the city approved the contract between the city and Emery County Sanitation. They also approved a business license for M.R.Automotive. They also approved donations to the Emery Rodeo team, DUP and Huntington Elementary PTA.
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Skip to comments.Kathleen Parker Falsely Claims Alexander Hamilton was an Illegal Immigrant
Posted on 11/19/2010 1:12:45 PM PST by Pyro7480
On Thursday's Parker-Spitzer, CNN's Kathleen Parker bizarrely and inaccurately claimed that Alexander Hamilton came to the United States illegally and drafted the Constitution: "Let's remember...a lot of Americans did come through the back door such as Alexander Hamilton. He got off the boat from the West Indies, and all he did was write the Constitution and become the first Secretary of the Treasury."
Parker raised this false history during a discussion of Pedro Ramirez, Fresno State University's student body president, who was outed as an illegal immigrant by a student newspaper. After playing clips from Ramirez and his opponent during the student election, who is also the president of the Fresno State College Republicans, the CNN host displayed sympathy for the college student: "This is kind of a classic though, isn't it, really? I mean, you've the college Republican versus the illegal immigrant, and it's kind of a classic clash, you know, that corresponds to this immigration debate we're having in this country. And clearly, when you put a human face on the illegal immigrant, it's a different story. I mean, nobody wants to punish this young 22-year-old."
...Actually, Hamilton came to New York City from the British West Indies in 1774 to study at King College, which was renamed Columbia University after the American War for Independence. Of course, New York was still a British colony at this point, so the young Hamilton didn't "come through the back door."
More importantly, Hamilton didn't write the Constitution- that credit generally goes to James Madison....
(Excerpt) Read more at newsbusters.org ...
They can make up any 'facts' they so please.
C'mon now give her some credit, she at least had a correct name from the correct time period.....just because the lefty college she attended taught alternative history, at least she wasn't saying some mooslem guy wrote the constitution......
"Romney's grandparents were polygamous Mormons who fled the United States with their children because of the federal government's opposition to polygamy.[1] His maternal grandfather was Helaman Pratt (18461909), who presided over the Mormon mission in Mexico City before moving to the state of Chihuahua and who was the son of original Mormon apostle Parley P. Pratt (18071857).[2][3] Romney's uncle Rey L. Pratt (18781931) would in the 1920s play a major role in the preservation and expansion of the Mormon presence in Mexico and in its introduction to South America.[4] Romney's parents were Gaskell Romney (18711955), who was not polygamous, and Anna Amelia Pratt; they married in 1895 in Mexico.[1][3] A more distant kinsman was George Romney (17341802), a noted portrait painter in Britain during the last quarter of the 18th century.[5]
George Wilcken Romney was thus born in the Mexican state of Chihuahua
one of the Mormon colonies in Mexico on July 8, 1907.
Doing that homework on Wikipedia again, Kathleen?
Deport Pedro.
If she had 50% more brain power, she'd be a half-wit.
Hamilton was a Royalist
palm to forehead...
She's grasping at straws...
or snorting the green room candy with Eliot with them.
A British subject born to British subjects on British soil moves to another patch of British soil and he is an "immigrant"?
Parker is a stupid b!tch.
Watch her blame her researchers for this huge gaffe.
Royalist? He was Washington's aide-de-camp. I think you mean he was a monarchist.
Yet he risked his life to end monarchical government and replace it with republican government?
Think before you type.
What an idiot.
No wonder the boy ain't right!
What would you expect from anybody stupid enough to sit next to Eliot Spitzer?
Which would be a repetition of Jefferson's slander against Hamilton.
Parker is a fake conservative wit ha fake "mind."
Last night Spitzer claimed the GM bail out was a huge success.
Kathleen is as insane as Obama. That takes some doing. Maybe she eats nothing but crack-cakes or something.
Parker Spitzer have caused CNN's ratings to plunge by another 25% in the time slot.
Parker Schpritzer: a degenarate and a whore.
What is this......"CNN?"
Hamilton believed in a strong central government and admired France's and, particularly, Great Britain's national governments, as well as their prime minister/parliament system (sans monarchy). He was a Federalist while Jefferson was a Republican.
* your choice of vowel
Well, he did propose that the President serve for life, which could be seen as monarchical.
Listening to a lefty talk of our founding and Constitution is almost as irritating as listening to Hussein talk about baseball. Both are fingernails on an old style chalkboard.
Hey, where was that guy VP Cheney shot in the face from. Maybe that was just a warning. "Quit makin that whooo ooOOH HO0Oooo sound I like to sound shoot"
Lordy, where did you get that?
He was Washington's chief aide through most of the Revolution, not exactly the action of an ardent Royalist.
If, as I suspect, she is now a 1/4-wit, then she would need 100% more brain power to qualify as a 1/2-wit.
I don't think so. I think he was a Federalist
Hamilton was an elitist, agent of European banks and the founding father of the Fed Reserve.
Whatta guy.
Hamilton's elitist views and real purpose for wanting Central Banking came to light, when he wrote:
"All communities divide themselves into the few and the many. The first are rich and well-born, the other the mass of the people. The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right."
"If she had 50% more brain power, shed be a half-wit."
I know a few half-wits who you have insulted with your remarks. Perhaps quarter-wits would be more accurate.
Exactly what were the immigration laws in 1774?
I heared that! Just read it recently.
Well, she got one thing right: Hamilton, like Obama, had no emotional attachment to any of the original colonies. His version of the Constitution would have divided the country into senatorial districts that ignored state boundaries. He married into the ruling class of New York, which then became his political base.
An accusation he denied until that day in Weehawken.
We need an image to post every time Kate Parker's name comes up...
I call it Bidenitis.
Best post of the day.
So Hamilton was anti-populist. Big deal.
The Federal Reserve was created in 1913. Hamilton was the father of the First Bank of the United States (a fed forerunner)
It was his economic position that was wrong.
See #35
"I can see 2012 from my cubicle..."
Trolling on company time? Beeee careful, the mother company is watching your every key stroke....
Hamilton was a British subject and was entering another British colony that was open to British immigration.
she said that sitting next to Elliot Spitzer???
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Spanish Colonial Revival Chair
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- The production and exchange of ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and other crafts were part of the economies of the Southwest and Mesoamerica centuries before the arrival of Africans, Spaniards, and other Europeans in the Americas. While central Mexico was almost immediately connected to the global economy after the Spanish conquest in the early 1520s, New Mexico and other frontier areas remained isolated and relatively self-sufficient until the mid-1800s. Once New Mexico was incorporated into the United States however, wagon trains and then railroads brought in new English-speaking residents and tourists, unsettling the economies of the established Hispano and Pueblo communities. By the early 20th century, a new livelihood emerged for local artisans—the creation of crafts for the tourist market. The tourist market demanded products that were as much about stereotypes as they were about authenticity. This Spanish Colonial Revival chair was made by Hipólito Sisneros in 1945 while he was a student at the Taos Vocational Educational School. Using a decorative technique called chip-carving, Sisneros crafted this chair in the style of New Mexican furniture from the early 1800s. After the 1930s, many Hispanics and Native Americans were enrolled in craft schools like this in an attempt by the state of New Mexico to support local craft cooperatives that targeted Anglo-American consumers.
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- 1991.0712.01
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"The State budget woes have been ongoing for several years; now more than ever we have to rely on private support in the form of donations and endowments much like private universities," says Verstraete, "Public funds are no longer enough to meet all of our needs and the needs of the students we educate. The importance of community colleges raising additional funding through our foundations has become increasingly critical. I feel strongly that we must find alternative ways to supplement resources for our students and colleges to achieve our mission and further student success.
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