We Dig It coal mining board game by Carol Salus
Harrisburg author Carol Salus created a Monopoly style board game about coal mining titled We Dig It. Players use coal tokens and aim to save $2,000 while facing rookie initiations and hazards such as taking a sick day or wrestling with the greenhat. The game sells for 12.95 and is being marketed in Southern Illinois stores with plans for broader production.
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Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinoisan
Harrisburg
Carol Salus
Greenhorn
Benton
West Frankfort
Southern Illinois
Illinois
New York City
Gift-time pet gift cautions from a veterinary expert
University of Illinois veterinary specialist Dr. Erwin Small warns that giving a pet as a Christmas gift requires considering the recipient’s desire and ability to care for the animal. He notes that pet type, living space, and caregiver time affect suitability, with dangers for young kids and big breeds in small homes.
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Tania Banak
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Erwin Small
University of Illinois Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Small
Stephen DiBartola
University of Illinois, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
DiBartola
Dear Ann Landers column on love and weight loss
A reader discusses sex without love versus meaningful relationships and deciding to seek real connection. The column also answers a 17 year old seeking weight loss guidance, noting calories in fat, dieting with medical checkups, and avoiding mindless snacking with practical tips.
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Ann
Ann Landers
San Jose
Pets and holidays cautionary tips for owners
Advice from veterinarians on safe pet gifting and holiday care. Emphasizes choosing reputable sources, allergy checks, and delaying gifting until after busy festivities. Warns of holiday hazards like electrical cords, bones, string, and tinsel, with steps to prevent intestinal obstructions and shocks while urging prompt vet calls for suspected issues.
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DiBartola
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