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Carlinville Community to host Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife Wednesday, November 5-Sponsored by SS & Mary & Joseph Catholic Church

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CARLINVILLE – Carlinville will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 12 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at 201 W. Main St., inside Elks Lodge. What: Carlinville Community Blood Drive-Sponsored by SS Mary & Joseph Catholic Church When: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, 12 to 5 p.m. Where: Elks Lodge, 201 W. Main St., Carlinville, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60045 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. 2801 South 10th Street | Springfield, Illinois | (217) 753-1530 Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org ) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401. Donors who last

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Day Fresh Tour

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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Lead With a Financial Plan-Not Last Quarter's Returns

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Bill Kinkel with Genesis Wealth Management Group recommends focusing first on controllables—risk, allocation, spending, and timing—then pursue returns with discipline. Markets move the headlines, but the most durable progress rarely starts with a ticker—it starts with a plan. While investment returns matter, many households fixate on performance first and postpone the work that actually makes performance useful: building a detailed, resilient financial plan . Constructed correctly, a plan provides clarity and confidence, and it leaves room to adjust goals—like retirement dates—without losing direction. Start with what you can control Risk done right: establish both risk tolerance (feelings) and risk capacity (financial ability to absorb risk) before chasing returns. Purpose-built allocation: align asset allocation and rebalancing with goals and timelines—not headlines. Cash-flow discipline: set a spending policy and savings

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Squash: The Unsung Powerhouse of Nutritional Wellness

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Did you know that incorporating just one cup of cooked squash into your daily diet can provide over 100% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A? Despite its humble appearance and often overlooked status, squash is a nutritional powerhouse with a myriad of health benefits. From supporting eye health to enhancing immune function and promoting digestion, squash offers a versatile and nutrient-dense addition to any diet. Nutrient-Rich Profile: A Foundation for Health Squash belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and includes a variety of types such as butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and zucchini. Regardless of type, squash is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. It is particularly rich in vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber. Vitamin A is crucial for maintaining healthy vision, immune system efficiency, and skin health. Beta-carotene, an antioxidant found in orange and yellow squash varieties, neutralizes free radicals that

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This Day in History on October 22: Cuban Missile Crisis Continues

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October 22 has been a date marked by a wide array of significant events that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful events occurred in 1962, during the height of the Cold War, when President John F. Kennedy addressed the nation about the discovery of Soviet ballistic missiles in Cuba. This moment, known as the Cuban Missile Crisis, placed the world on the brink of nuclear war and ultimately led to a tense 13-day standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. Kennedy's televised speech on October 22, 1962, revealed the existence of these missiles and announced a naval blockade around Cuba to prevent further Soviet shipments. This decisive action and the subsequent negotiations helped avert a potential nuclear catastrophe and remain a defining moment in global diplomacy. Traveling back to 1797, October 22 marks the day when the French explorer and naturalist Nicolas Baudin set sail from France on an expedition to map the coast of Australia.

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Missouri braces for spike in energy costs with new laws in effect

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Missourians are preparing for the effects of state utility legislation passed this spring along with new policies contained in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” both of which are expected to cause a spike in energy bills. Signed into law by Gov. Mike Kehoe in April, Senate Bill 4 allows utilities to charge customers for […]
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