Weather slows Afghan operations in fresh Anaconda push
In Gardoz Afghanistan AP troops scoured caves and ridges to rout al Qaida fighters while sandstorms and high winds grounded helicopters and threatened air and ground offensives. Maj Bryan Hilfery said 100 militants were killed Wednesday as allied strikes destroyed mortars small cannons RPGs and shoulder fired missiles.
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U.S
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Kabul
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Wece leads 4-H volunteer of the year celebration and programs
Emily Wece and Murphysboro 4-H members celebrate a centennial year at a state gathering in Springfield on April 2. The Legislative Connection program teaches youth about government, tours, and workshops as Illinois highlights its large 4-H network of more than 390000 members and leaders nationwide.
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Springfield
Illinois
United States
4-H Roots traced to Otwell in Illinois history
The 4 H movement began in 1899 with W B Otwell from Macoupin County Farmers Institute. He distributed seed packets to 500 area boys teaching corn growing and exhibit making. The club grew to 8000 youths and adopted the cloverleaf emblem. Girls later joined, and Jackson County 4 H clubs will stage a County Performance Showcase on April 6 at Murphysboro Middle School at 7 p.m.
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W. B. Otwell
Macoupin County Farmers Institute
Orwell
St. Louis
Jackson County
Murphysboro Middle School
Battle in mountain valley as U S troops push Taliban al Qaeda forces
Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Grippe recounts a daylong clash in a 60 to 70 square mile valley. About 125 soldiers aboard three CH-47s held against heavy fire from al Qaeda fighters in caves, while Afghan allies faltered. The battle ended with airstrikes and evacuation, with Grippe wounded but noting strong U S infantry action and later mounting a return.
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Taliban
Healy
Frank Grippe
Army
101St Airborne Division
Grippe
New York
al-Qaida
Mogadishu
Fort Drum
N.Y
Alumni Basketball Saturday At Shawnee High School
The Southern Illinoisan notes an error in Thursday’s What’s Coming item. The correct plan is an alumni basketball game on Saturday at Shawnee High School in Wolf Lake featuring players from Shawnee and Gorham high schools.
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Wolf Lake
Shawnee
Gorham
Flipside item corrected for weekend reception
The reception for the Missy Carsten and E P Morrison exhibit The Challenge of Impressionism will run noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Winghill Winery Cobden. Ridgway is noted as a back-to-back super sectional winner for 1973 and 1974.
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E.P. Morrison
Winghill Winery
Cobden
Ridgway
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