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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1973

Page

12

Little Jan Jansco shines in golf at 12 in Johnston City

Twelve year old Jan Jansco Sr known as Little Jan dominates local golf scenes at Stardust and Johnston City. He shoots 38 after a 40s round and eagled the first hole on a 296 yard par four. He plays all day with his dad, studies his shots, and also plays seventh grade basketball while eyeing football.

Jan Jansco Jan Sue Jan, Jr Stardust Johnston City Jansco Ovate Johnsten City St. Paul

Mepps Spinner Bait’s American Comeback Story

Art Reid recalls how the Mepps spinner bait, originating in France, became America's most distributed lure. Todd Sheldon of Antigo, Wisconsin, recounts bringing Mepps to the U S and notes the lure’s widespread copies. Sheldon runs Sheldon's Inc, the American distributor, and explains the lure’s rise from a small Wisconsin shop.

France Art Reid Mepps U.S Southern Minns Isan America Marie Todd Sheldon Antigo Wis Sheldon Sheldon’s, Inc Wisconsin Jeres Costa Rica Central America Hinds Minos

Riding and camping trails in Southern Illinois parks

The article details extensive horse facilities and riding trails across Giant City Park, Shawnee National Forest, Ferris Cliff, Goreville, and McCormick's Ranch. It notes camping spaces, water, showers, and toilets, with a loop trail around Giant City and routes to Ohio River via McCormick's. It cites US Forest Service contact for maps and information.

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