| Connections between nutrition and autism |
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 59 children in the U.S. have autism. I am the parent of one of those children.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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February 12, 2019 12:15
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| Harder than ever to get a fair deal |
I'm making a comment about current events. Now that I've said that, how did it make you feel? Are you weary of the world we live in?
I suggest to you a good deal of that is internal, and it may be very likely you are giving away your happiness to those who would like to get you to buy something. It's a psychological strategy as old as time, but an effective one, and there is some chance that the sellers have gotten so good at it that our resistance has fallen to an all-time low. That is not my focus now.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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January 28, 2019 14:37
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| 'Growing good adults' starts with relationships |
I often find myself saying that "parenting is THE hardest job." Nothing quite compares to the 24/7/365 work of raising another human being, let alone two or three of them.
Each stage of growth and development for our children comes with its own rewards and challenges for us as parents. I believe most parents truly want to do their best as they raise their children. I know for my husband and I, our parenting goal has always been to raise kind, compassionate, God-fearing, hardworking, responsible members of society. My husband likes to sum this up as "raising good adults." Sure, we have some other ideas of character traits we'd like for our children to possess...but really these are basics for us.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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January 28, 2019 14:36
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When most folks think of the Illinois oil industry, they likely associate Crawford County with the Marathon refinery in Robinson. And rightfully so. The facility employs about 690 people and refines 245,000 barrels of oil per day.
But not to be forgotten is the contribution Crawford County's storied oil production industry continues to make to the local economy and the critical role it plays in providing much-needed funding to the county's public schools.
Monday, January 21, 2019
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January 20, 2019 15:14
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| 'Work friends' are important, too - here's why |
I'm the human resources manager at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Robinson. While my family and I have been proud to call Crawford County home since December 2017, folks who know me may know I'm originally from Morgantown, W.Va., and have traveled to different locations with Marathon over the past 14 years.
Monday, January 21, 2019
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January 20, 2019 15:12
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| Hints shared for a long, successful marriage |
I am a resident of Crawford County. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and am currently working on a master of science degree in counseling at Indiana State University.
I care about mental health issues, which is why I wanted to share some thoughts from a couple - my parents, Clint and Micky Batcheller, who have beaten the odds and will be celebrating 50 years of marriage this year.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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January 14, 2019 11:16
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| 5 ways to aid those with depression
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As a person who loves others who suffer from depression, please know that I care about mental health/addiction issues, which is why I wanted to share some thoughts today about supporting those who suffer from depression.
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
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January 7, 2019 15:03
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| A yoga approach to stress: Breath and movement |
As a member of this community for most of my life, I have been able to give in different ways over the years. Many of you knew me through church and school functions in the early years. After college I moved back to this area to open The Garden Shoppe, which I ran for nearly 20 years. As a landscape architect and garden designer, I was happy to help people create spaces where they could enjoy the outdoors and their families.
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
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January 1, 2019 12:01
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| Friday's a special day to remember our POW/MIAs |
Sept. 21 is POW/MIA Day - a day to recognize our nation's prisoners of war and those missing in action. It is a day set aside to salute the men and women who have served and sacrificed to keep America free, and to recognize the families of our missing service members (who continue to hope and pray that their loved ones will someday come home).
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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September 17, 2007 12:05
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| Intern expands her horizons with Daily News gig |
I wasn't sure what to expect this summer. After all, I was entering a town I wasn't familiar with, and I was starting my second newspaper internship.
Friday, August 17, 2007
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August 16, 2007 16:01
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| Preservation is an opportunity |
How magnificent it would be in the not too distant future - two, five, 10 years from now - to be able to market Robinson by saying, "We have preserved our old high-school gym built in 1938 by the Public Works Administration..."
Friday, August 10, 2007
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August 9, 2007 15:51
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| Little worth celebrating in rate deal
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Like most sports fans, we have a true appreciation and even admiration for gifted athletes. Over our many years of watching all types of sporting events, we've seen talented men and women make plays and set records that still, to this day, leave us wondering how they did it.
Friday, August 03, 2007
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August 2, 2007 16:20
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| Springfield mess: it's not the process, it's the people |
Since the Illinois General Assembly's spring session passed the May 31 deadline and lurched into overtime, a growing chorus of media outlets, special interests and taxpayers are declaring "the system is broken."
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
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July 17, 2007 12:04
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| Overtime session: Casinos may play part in solution |
It was indeed an interesting week in Springfield leading up to the May 31 budget deadline. A budget did not pass both the House and Senate before the deadline, so it seems that any budget that is passed will now take a super-majority rather than a simple majority.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
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June 6, 2007 10:37
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| Power-rate 'relief' doesn't fix the larger problem |
It has now been almost five months since Ameren and Commonwealth Edison customers saw their electric rates spike in January. In Springfield, this issue has been the subject of much discussion and heated debate, but very little action. While members of both parties have pushed for rate relief in varying forms, the state's leaders have thus far refused to work together to allow for any solution.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
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May 30, 2007 12:21
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| Tough decisions needed this week on state budget |
With the deadline for a budget to be completed looming Thursday, there are very few who believe an agreement will be reached before the scheduled end to the 2007 spring session of the Illinois General Assembly.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
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May 29, 2007 12:28
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| Prospect of late session only part of budget puzzle |
Most of the discussions in Springfield this past week centered on the realization that now that the governor's gross-receipts tax has been defeated, a budget still must be crafted within the next couple of weeks to avoid an overtime session of the General Assembly. The scheduled adjournment date for the spring session is May 31.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
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May 23, 2007 13:36
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| Few options left to deal with tax, spending issues |
The biggest news in Springfield this week was the House Committee of the Whole hearing regarding the governor's proposed gross-receipts tax and the vote the following day that pronounced unanimous opposition to the plan.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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May 14, 2007 11:25
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| Laying down lives for strangers is what cops are all about
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The Bible tells us in John 15:13 that Â""greater love hath no man than this, than a man lay down his life for his friends."
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Friday, May 04, 2007
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May 3, 2007 15:14
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| Finger-pointing continues on power rate issue |
Another week has passed by without final action by the General Assembly on the electric rate issue.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
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April 23, 2007 16:45
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| Legislators have plenty of gun bills to consider |
Last week, I mentioned that a bunch of gun-related bills are awaiting consideration. Since I have not focused much on gun-related bills in any of my columns and there was no legislative action last week, I will review gun legislation this week.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
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April 11, 2007 15:13
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| Who wants to talk about spending? |
As the Illinois General Assembly's 2007 session progresses, several topics of importance are beginning to dominate the debate in the Capitol. But by far the most prominent discussion is whether a major tax increase will be enacted, and if so, how much that may be.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
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April 9, 2007 15:56
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| Democrats coming out against GRT |
Claiming that he "has the Lord on his side" in his attempt to impose the largest tax increase in Illinois history, Gov. Rod Blagojevich continues to trumpet the virtues of the implementation of a gross-receipts tax in Illinois.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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March 28, 2007 13:17
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| A confession: In praise of cowboys |
I've got a confession to make: I am not a cowboy - and never was.
Oh, I wear cowboy boots, Levis, Western belts and shirts and don't get my hair cut much. But I am not a authentic cowboy, even though I got my first pair of cowboy boots when one of my father's friends gave me a pair of his when I was about eight and helped out on the farm.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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March 28, 2007 13:16
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| 'Current Occupant' out of touch on taxes
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"Brother, can you spare a dime?"
That may be the refrain of Illinois small business after another four years of Democrat Rod Blagojevich.
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Thursday, March 15, 2007
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March 15, 2007 10:16
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| Gross-receipts tax a 'dangerous' way to raise revenue |
Last week, Gov. Rod Blagojevich delivered a combined "State of the State" speech and budget address. This week, I will concentrate on providing you with information on the budget proposal and try to update you on where the electric rate issue stands.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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April 9, 2007 16:05
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| 1,000 bills filed in House so far as session starts |
The first week of session for the 95th General Assembly is over. The renovation of the Capitol delayed the start of session for a few weeks. However, the renovation did not slow down the filing of potential legislation.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
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February 14, 2007 13:45
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| Spring session brings lots of new initiatives |
When members of the House of Representatives return to Springfield on Feb. 6, hundreds of bills will already have been filed for consideration. Committees will begin to hear testimony on these proposals and important legislative deadlines will start to occur. I count on constituents to contact me with their feelings about proposals.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
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January 24, 2007 16:09
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| Democracy Project
puts 'we the people' back in control |
Last week, I described a real problem that I believe exists in the current process regarding the way certain legislation is pushed through the General Assembly.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
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January 10, 2007 15:05
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| Flawed legislation, and process, led to power-rate mess |
Well, the seemingly never-ending war of words between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President Emil Jones over the impending electric rate increases continues.
Friday, January 05, 2007
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January 7, 2007 15:56
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| Reviving draft is an ill-advised idea |
I return for service in the 110th Congress Jan. 3 and a very different world it will be.
The leaders of this new Congress have promised many changes involving health care, taxes, ethics reform and other issues.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
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January 7, 2007 15:56
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| Better compromise needed on rates |
Before I get into this week's column regarding legislative news, I want to wish everyone a happy new year! My sincere wish is that 2007 is the best year yet for you and yours!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:33
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| Allowing huge increases not an option |
Week 2 of the fall veto session was much more active as far as important legislative proposals being debated and acted upon than was the first week. The 94th General Assembly has adjourned until Sunday, Jan. 7 at 3 p.m.
Monday, December 04, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:31
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| Best solution is to 'phase in' power rate increase |
Over the past several weeks, there has been a great deal of discussion, debate, and political rhetoric concerning what consumers in Illinois will be paying for electricity beginning next year.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:28
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| Lots of history, not much action in first week |
As expected, Week 1 of the fall veto session was more notable because of the location than the legislative action.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:27
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| Power rates electrify veto session |
As I mentioned last week, there are really only a couple of pieces of legislation that will be the subject of veto override attempts.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:24
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| Veto of sex-offender bill will be reviewed |
Last week, I mentioned that there are only a handful of bills vetoed by the governor that will likely be voted upon this fall during the veto session in an effort to override the governor's veto.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:22
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| Veto session: Just about anything can happen |
We are in the final weeks leading up to the fall election, but it is also soon time for the General Assembly to meet in what is known as the "Fall Veto Session."
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:39
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| Being "at peace" is a choice we make |
Sunday morning, and that familiar whine let me know that it must be 5:30.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:09
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| Students from abroad bring the world home to us |
Maybe, like me, you've yearned to experience the grandeur of Europe, the stateliness of Russia, the traditional customs of Asia.
Monday, July 17, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:07
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| The new state budget: perception won't pay the bills |
Now that the 2006 spring legislative session has concluded, lawmakers are back home in their districts visiting with constituents, discussing what occurred over the last four months in Springfield, and soliciting their feedback.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
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January 8, 2007 16:00
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| Budget passes, but tough issues remain |
As anticipated, the FY 2007 Illinois budget was pushed through the General Assembly last week and the spring session of the General Assembly came to an end.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
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January 8, 2007 15:58
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| Crawford County soldier tells his side of the Iraq war |
My parents recently submitted my picture to the Daily News with a few lines regarding my recent deployment to Iraq. Over the past couple of weeks I have received e-mails from folks back in Robinson, most of whom I haven't spoken with for a number of years.
Monday, May 08, 2006
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January 2, 2007 13:47
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| Chicago bunch will have the last say on budget |
Before I get started this week on updating you regarding issues in Springfield, I want to take a moment and thank some very special people for their work.
Monday, May 01, 2006
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January 8, 2007 15:56
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| 50th birthday didn't come with all the facts |
I don't know when it all started, but as I recall, I do remember the look of pity on the faces of those over 50 at my 50th birthday party.
Monday, May 01, 2006
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January 8, 2007 15:53
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| Eminent-domain bill has protection for property owners |
The House of Representatives met for only two days last week and is scheduled to meet two days this week. While there was not much news on progress related to the budget, an important bill did pass related to the topic of eminent domain.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
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January 7, 2007 15:46
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| Garden hose helps in flash-flood resuce |
On Saturday, April 8, I was on my way home from work when I started to pass by the road that I usually take to work which had been flooded from overflow of the Embarras River that morning.
Monday, April 10, 2006
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January 7, 2007 15:43
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| Lawmakers late, but not "overtime" |
The originally scheduled adjournment date for the 2006 Illinois General Assembly was last Friday, April 7. Because of continuing problems constructing a budget for FY 2007, the General Assembly will meet beyond the original adjournment date.
Monday, April 10, 2006
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January 7, 2007 15:41
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| More than 100 bills going to governor |
As expected, the past week was very busy. The General Assembly approved more than 100 bills last week that will be sent to the governor for his consideration.
Monday, April 03, 2006
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January 7, 2007 15:39
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| Eddy: State legislative session nears the finish line |
There are two remaining weeks scheduled for the 2006 spring session of the Illinois General Assembly. Last week, weather and the primary election slowed action in the House.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
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