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Kaskaskia College Season Of Entertainment Kicks Off With Cirque Zuma Zuma Page 9

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Southern Cooking With Lizzie: Cooking Up Tradition Page 4

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Kansas City Exceptionalism There is — or was, if you listen to the stylings of Donald Trump — such a thing as "American exceptionalism." I don't really know the textbook definition of that phrase, or its etymology, but I'm pretty sure that American exceptionalism makes it OK if I don't look it up and just go from the gut on this one. Here's a story: There was a great restaurant in Kansas City, long since gone because maybe it wasn't all that great, but one day the restaurant was pretty packed. In the door walks a notorious Kansas City football team executive and his exceptional new wife. He wants a table. His reservation, he is informed, isn't for another 20 minutes. He

flicks his left arm out as if he's pulling a switchblade, but it is not. It is an exceptional timepiece ... it's Swiss, not American, but exceptional nonetheless. "Yeah, well according to my $20,000 watch," he says to the hostess, "it's right now." The hostess blinks, so I cannot say that she did not bat an eyelash because she did. And she had long, black eyelashes. I'm guessing they were fake, but her response was pretty genuine classic. "Well ... I don't have a watch on, and I can tell you that it's always RIGHT NOW. And your table will be ready in 20 minutes. You're welcome to wait at the bar." He narrows his eyes and growls like a cartoon villain, but he deserved that and so he retreats to the well-appointed bar. The football executive orders a Chardonnay. His wife looks at the cocktail board and inquires about a few of the drinks and their ingredients. "What is triple sec?" she asks the bartender. His name is Sean. He is the best in the business. Truly exceptional. "It's three times the amount of normal sec," he responds. The executive narrows his eyes again and purses his lips. The wife is

bemused, waiting for the real answer I would think, but Sean doubles down. "Single sec is very weak. We won't carry it here." She gets the Cosmopolitan, and they both begin talking to other married couples, keeping Swiss time. Another bartender, Ally, is making a bright-red drink and conjuring up a name from Chiefs lore. "What's that?" asks the football executive. "It's the Len Dawson Cocktail," replies Ally. "It's one of our signature drinks." "The Len Dawson!" the football executive narrows his eyes again. If he keeps that up, they're gonna stay that way permanently. "Yep," she says, dipping a straw into the pint glass, extracting a sample and offering it up to the football executive, who leans over in a tentative manner. "It tastes just like Len Dawson," she promises. The bar has exceptional marble floors. They're Italian. It's funny how you don't notice them when you walk in, because you're looking up, but when a football executive pushes backward on his barstool really fast, you can actually hear the difference in the quality of flooring. They don't even scratch. Timing is everything. Waiting for him at the end of the screech is the hostess, two menus in hand. No doubt, an exceptional time was had by all. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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DONATE BLOOD, SUPPORT ORGAN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND OTHERS During Liver Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood and platelets to support liver transplant patients and others needing blood products. Liver transplants are the second most common type of transplant with more than 6,000 performed in the U.S. each year, according to the American Liver Foundation. Liver transplant patients may require in excess of 30 pints of blood during surgery. For blood donor Amy Slattery, the need for blood hits close to home. Her mother received a liver transplant and needed more than 70 blood products during the surgery. “I donate to help others that needed blood like her,” said Slattery. “I donate in thanks to those who donate their blood products to help

save lives.” Volunteer donors like Slattery are the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions during transplants and other surgeries. Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, A negative, B negative and AB blood. To make an appointment to donate blood, eligible donors are encouraged to download the new Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to receive a download link, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities are listed below. Jefferson County: Oct. 1, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Crossroads Community Hospital, 8 Doctors Park Rd., Mt. Vernon.

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SHIMKUS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MILITARY ACADEMIES Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for summer 2016 admission. “As the school year begins, many students are thinking about what’s next. As a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, I am eager to provide information and assistance with nominations to the military academies,” Shimkus stated. To be eligible for appointment, you must be a United

States citizen; at least 17 and not more than 23 years of age on July 1, 2016; unmarried; not pregnant; have no dependents; and a legal resident of the 15th Congressional District of Illinois. Applications are accepted for the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. Students interested in applying may go to https://shimkus. house.gov/services/militarya c a d e my - n o m i n a t i o n s . Completed applications have

to be received no later than November 6, 2015, or they will not be considered. More information is available by calling the Congressman’s Maryville office at 618-288-7190. Shimkus nominates to the academies; however, academy officials actually make the final selection regarding admission. Those accepted into an academy will be notified in early 2016. “I encourage young men and women with any level of interest to contact us now,” Shimkus added. “There are several steps in this process, and applications must be filed with both my office and online with the individual academies.”

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The Bluford Ruritan Club will hold a 50 / 50 breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Price is by donation. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and milk. The event will benefit the Bluford Veterans Memorial. The veterans memorial group is trying to raise funds for two new monuments.

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With Lizzie

Before we know it, snow will be flying and it will be Christmas cookie baking time. I love all four seasons, but my favorite is fall. I think it's because of the cool, crisp mornings; beautiful colors as the trees turn bright orange, yellow and crimson; warm woolly sweaters; the smells of soup on the back burner and fresh homemade bread; candlelight dinners; and of course, harvest moons. Some of my favorite dishes this time of year are below, so enjoy. I call it cooking up tradition.

Apple Orchard Salad 2 large green apples, cored, unpeeled, and diced 1 large red apple, cored, unpeeled, and diced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped celery

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Sprinkle apples with lemon juice and toss gently to coat; drain. Combine apples, celery, raisins, and pecans, tossing gently. Combine mayonnaise and sugar, stirring well. Add mayonnaise mixture to apple mixture and stir gently. Serve over lettuce leaves. Yield: 6 servings.

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5 lbs. young and tender fresh turnip greens with roots (1 large bunch) 1/2 lbs. salt pork, cut into 4 pieces 2 cups water

1 dried red pepper pod 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar Hot pepper sauce (optional)

Wash turnip greens thoroughly; drain and wash again. Drain well. Tear greens into bitesize pieces. Peel turnip roots and coarsely chop. Rinse salt pork. Combine salt pork, water, pepper pod, and salt in large Dutch oven over high heat; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove and discard pepper pod. Stir in turnip greens; cover and cook 20 minutes. Add turnip roots and sugar; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until greens and roots reach desired degree of doneness. Remove and discard salt pork. Serve turnips with hot pepper sauce, if desired. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Southern Spoon Bread 2 cups milk 3 T. unsalted butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup cornmeal 3/4 cup water 3 eggs, separated, at room temperature

Combine milk, butter, and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil over medium heat. Gradually add cornmeal, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Remove from heat. Gradually add water, stirring well. Pour into mixing bowl. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add tempered yolks back into bowl with remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Beat 3 egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently fold into cornmeal mixture using wire whisk. Preheat oven to 375°F. Pour mixture into greased 2-quart casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Easy Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground ginger

1/8 tsp. salt 2 cups mashed cooked pumpkin 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream 3 eggs, separated Single-Crust Pie Pastry, unbaked

Combine sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt, stirring well. Add pumpkin and sour cream, stirring well. Preheat oven to 400°F. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; stir into pumpkin mixture. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form; fold into pumpkin mixture. Line a 9" pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Pour in filling. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake another 45 to 50 minutes or until set, shielding edges with foil if pastry browns too quickly. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

*** If you have a favorite recipe and want to share it with us, just send it in c/o The Shopper's Weekly, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to: info@theshoppersweekly.com, (Subject - ATTN: Lizzie) Also, if you have a household problem, like a stubborn stain or a kitchen conundrum, drop us a line, our readers just might have your solution! I'm also interested in your general decorating or household tips. Send your message in a bottle and we might just publish it and enlighten our readers! Until next week, Au Revoir! —Elizabeth Fenton

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

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By Larry Cox Costume Jewelry Q: At a recent garage sale, I purchased a shoebox filled with rhinestone costume jewelry from the 1940s and '50s. Most of them look like designer pieces. Can you recommend a good price guide to help me determine current values. I only paid $5 for the collection. — Susan, Omaha, Nebraska A: It sounds like you got a good deal. In recent years, rhinestone jewelry

• On Sept. 26, 1580, English seaman Francis Drake returns to England, becoming the first British navigator to sail around the world. Drake had set out from England on Dec. 13, 1577, with five ships on a mission to raid Spanish holdings on the Pacific coast of the New World. • On Sept. 27, 1869, in Kansas, Ellis County sheriff Wild Bill Hickok responds to a bar brawl and kills one man. Weeks later he killed a second man in the name of law enforcement. While his brutal ways were effective, local citizens were less than impressed. At the next election Hickok was voted out. • On Sept. 22, 1953, the world's first four-level interchange opens in Los Angeles at the intersection of the Harbor, Hollywood, Pasadena and Santa Ana freeways — 32 lanes of traffic weaving in eight directions at once. • On Sept. 23, 1969, the trial for eight anti-war activists charged with the violent demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago. The

has become extremely popular with collectors, and that has caused prices to soar. Although there are several excellent price guides, I highly recommend "Rhinestone Jewelry: A Price and Identification Guide" by Leigh Leshner and published by Krause Books. It features more than 500 illustrations in full color, and details the beauty, history and current market value of all types of rhinestone jewelry. There also is in-

trial turned into a circus as the defendants used the court to attack President Richard Nixon, the war, racism and oppression. • On Sept. 25, 1978, a Pacific Southwest Airlines 727 jet collides in mid-air with a small plane over San Diego, killing 153 people. The Cessna's student pilot did not comply with air controller instruction to keep the plane below 3,500 feet altitude. • On Sept. 21, 1989, the Senate Armed Forces Committee unanimously c on f i r ms Pre s i d e nt George H. Bush's nomination of Army Gen. Colin Powell as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powell became the first black American to achieve the nation's highest military post. • On Sept. 24, 1996, bestselling author Stephen King releases two new novels at once. "Desperation" was released under King's name, while "The Regulators" was published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc

formation on how to care for costume pieces. *** Q: I have a Japanese tea set that has more than 50 pieces. It is pre-occupation. What is it worth? — Joyce, Victoria, Texas A: Your question is much like someone asking

me what a car is worth. If the car is a 1935 Packard, it is probably worth major bucks. On the other hand, if it is a Yugo, it's likely not worth much. Identification marks on porcelain identify both the maker and sometimes the period it was crafted. This is its pedigree, and without this basic information it is impossible to determine much about your set. *** Q: I own an unopened copy of Michael Jackson's 1982 "Thriller" album. I would think this would be a collectible. — Tamera,

5 Crossville, Tennessee several book dealers I conA: A quick check of tacted, it is worth less than eBay shows an album in $10. *** mint condition selling for $50, with one still sealed Write to Larry Cox in in its original packaging offered at $185. As with care of KFWS, 628 Virginia most collectables, condi- Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionstion is everything. forcox@aol.com. Due to the *** Q: I have a 1909 Sears large volume of mail he re& Roebuck Catalog pub- ceives, Mr. Cox cannot perlished by Venture Book sonally answer all reader Company in New York. questions, nor does he do How much is it worth? — appraisals. Do not send any Charlotte, Marion, Illinois materials requiring return A: Your catalog is not mail. an original from 1909, but © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. rather a re-issue published in 1979. According to

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There are two times in a man’s life when he should not speculate: when he can’t afford it, and when he can. –Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain)

THE SHOPPERS WEEKLY WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE ALL THE CARDINALS TICKET WINNERS FROM OUR CARDINALS TICKET GIVEAWAY THAT WAS HELD FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER!

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EBC FAITH & FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL IN CENTRALIA Eternity Baptist Church will be holding their Faith and Family Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 3, 2015. The church is located at 500 W. McCord St. in Centralia IL. There will be free food, fun, games and live entertainment. Registration is required to receive food / drink and raffle ticket. Entertainment will include 33 AD Band, From Ashes, The Rock Church Worship Band, Studio 33, Bethel Community Choir and Brazilian Praise Team. 33 AD Band is from Benton, Illinois. Band members are Matt Sneed, lead vocals; Bonnie Smith, backup vocals; Daryl Norton, rhythm guitar; David Bird, lead guitar; Warren Walton, bass guitar; Joy Luster, keys/backup vocals; and James Smith, drums. From Ashes is a Battle of

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the Bands winner based in the Southern Illinois region. In August of 2014 they were fortunate enough to share the stage at an event with Seventh Time Down, Everfound, and About a Mile. They say their desire is to share the gospel with others through the medium of music and to reach out to the youth of today with a positive message. They have recently finished recording a single, titled Run that is available on ITUNES. The R o ck C hurch Worship Band is from Centralia, Illinois. Studio 33 is from Mt. Vernon, Illinois. B ethel Community Choir is from Centralia, Illinois. Brazilian Praise Team is from Samba, Brazil. They are making their way around America singing praises to the Lord.

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have been okay for Twitter but not a live presidential debate. All in all, I think most of the candidates did well, in spite of CNN's liberal views. In the end, 44% of CNN's questions focused on Donald Trump. I'm not sure what that was about. Definitely, Fiorina emerged on top of the CNN GOP debate, but Trump still dominates the conversation and the lead. And over 22 million people watched — a record breaker.

bizarre charm of Biden being Biden. We are constantly assured by people around her that Hillary Clinton is "warm in private." Biden is warm in public. His performance swearing in new senators earlier this year was a nonstop Bidenesque spectacle of selfies, folksy comments and general crazy-uncle antics, some of dubious appropriateness. Their public personas are captured in the story of two parades. One of the enduring moments of the Hillary campaign so far is of reporters being corralled in a roped-off pen to keep them away from the candidate during a small July Fourth parade in New Hampshire — creating an instant metaphor of arrogance and control. When Joe Biden showed up at a Pittsburgh Labor Day parade, he broke into a trot, eagerly bouncing from one side of the route to another, shaking hands, dispensing hugs and kissing babies. Low energy, in Donald Trump's signature phrase, this was not. Biden was a joyous retail campaigner in his element.

On paper, Biden is hardly a natural match for the populist, anti-establishment mood. He first got elected to the Senate in 1972, a year after Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was born. His resume includes 17 years as chairman or ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and 12 as chairman or ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This is a resume for a gold watch, not for a late-developing insurgent president campaign. Yet Biden is a practiced and, unfortunately, fairly effective demagogue. He can denounce the rich with the best of them. If he gets in, he will immediately be evaluated by a different standard. He'll be an actual candidate rather than the intriguing potential new entry. He'll be the old white guy trying to "stop history." But he'll also be a breath of fresh air in a Democratic race that was supposed to be the stultifying march to the nomination by one of the dullest politicians of our time.

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While Hillary Clinton's team of consultants is locked in a room somewhere trying to figure out how she can project authenticity, Joe Biden is out doing it. The vice president's recent interview on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" was compellingly human, as Biden talked of the tragic loss of his son Beau and his decision whether or not to make a late entr y into the Democratic presidential race. It's rare for someone who has been at the pinnacle of our politics for decades to get a second look. But Biden's latest family tragedy (he lost his first wife and a daughter to a car accident in the 1970s) means that the vice president is viewed through a prism of sympathy, as a grieving father rather than just another politician. And Hillary's struggles, especially her woodenness, put an accent on Biden's let-it-all-hang-out, true-to-his-self personality. You can disagree with Biden, you can mock him, you can cringe at his miscues -- but it is impossible not to like him. Hillary's team can come up with the best, most elaborate plan for her latest makeover (it will emphasize spontaneity, The New York Times reports) and still not come close to matching the

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BLUFORD COMMUNITY VETERANS MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER The Bluford Community Veterans Memorial honors over 500 veterans from the area who have passed away, some dating back to the Civil War. The Memorial Committee has developed a plan to add some of these names to new granite monuments. Nearly all of the

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Rooted and Grounded in Love As I went into a convenience store, I noticed the young sales clerk sported a rock band t-shirt that read, “Root of All Evil.” I asked him if he knew what the root of all evil was and he replied, “Money.” “Partly correct,” I replied. “The scriptures actually say, ‘The love of money is the root of all evil.’” (I Timothy 6:10) That encounter started me thinking about roots. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines root as, “The leafless, underground part of a seed plant that functions in absorption, aeration, and storage or as a means of anchorage. The essential core, source, origin; verb usage: become established, set, implant, entrench.” To be rooted is essential to life. Consider and apply some of the scriptural concepts of roots that will establish and cause your life to flourish. THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL. The scriptures reveal this insidious root. “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness and pierced themselves through with many

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sorrows.” (I Timothy 6:10) God knows we need money while on this earth. But the love of money corrupts and can never satisfy the soul. It seeks to usurp the place of God. Only Christ the Bread of Life can satisfy your soul. The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil and leads many to “pierce themselves through with many sorrows.” THE ROOT OF BITTERNESS DEFILES MANY. “Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble and by this many b e c o m e d e f i l e d .” (Hebrews 12:15) Cain became so bitter at his brother Abel that he killed him. The root of bitterness will entangle your heart, choke out the love of Christ in your life, defile relationships, and destroy your soul. THE ROOT OF THE BELIEVER GROUNDED DEEP IN GOD’S WORD. Jesus told the parable of the soils in

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Matthew 13:6. A sower sowed some seed. Some fell on the pathway and failed to take root. Some fell on rocky soil and the plants had shallow roots and withered under the scorching sun. The seed sown among weeds was choked out. But seed sown on good soil produced abundantly. Be rooted deep in God’s Word. THE ROOT OF SIN MUST BE CUT OFF. John the Baptist preached a message of repentance. “And even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees.” (Matthew 3:8-10) Last year I tried to pull a stump out of the ground, but I had to dig around it and cut the tap root before I could pull it out. Repentance severs the root of sin and bondage. Paulo Coelho said, “When something undesirable grows in my soul I ask God to give me the same courage mercilessly to pluck it out.” THE ROOT AND OFFSPRING OF JESSE, JESUS CHRIST, GIVES POWER TO OVERCOME. He gives glorious shade from the scorching sun and rest for the troubled soul. (Isaiah 11:10; 53:2) He is the hope of the Gentiles who were separated from God. (Romans 15:12; Revelation 5:5) Jesus

Christ referred to himself as “the root and the offspring of David.” (Revelation 22:16) It’s a designation of the Messiah. Be rooted in Him. THE ROOT OF THE WILD OLIVE TREE WAS GRAFTED INTO THE OLIVE TREE. Throughout my life, I have lived in at least 12 locations. Sometimes I’ve felt that I had no roots until I realized that, by faith in Christ, I have been born again and grafted into the root of David — Jesus Christ. (Romans 11:16, 18; Colossians 2:7; Proverbs 12:3, 12) Rooted in Christ, there is stability and life everlasting. THE ROOT OF THE BELIEVER GROUNDED IN GOD’S LOVE ABOUNDS IN THE FULLNESS OF GOD. “That Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith, that you, being rooted and grounded in love may be able to comprehend . . . the love of Christ . . . filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:17-19) A contemporary song says it this way, “Your love never fails, never gives up, never runs out on me.” Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com

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first book of the kings? Judges, 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, 1 Chronicles 4. Upon which mountain did Balaam build seven altars? Olives, Sinai, Pisgah, Carmel 5. What does God want us to keep as the apple of our eye? His law, Brotherly love, Faithfulness, Righteousness 6. What did David do to Goliath once he slew him? Stole his armor, Robbed him, Cut off his head, Buried him

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by Samantha Weaver • It was noted author and Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway who made the following sage observation: “Never think that war, no matter how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.” He would know; he volunteered as an ambulance driver on the Italian front during World War I. • Poets, take note: The words “orange,” “month,” “purple” and “silver” have

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Personal matters claim a good deal of the Lamb’s time in the early part of the week. But by midweek, pragmatic considerations (work, school, job-seeking, etc.) begin to take priority. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The seasonal shift ignites the Bovine’s creative aspects. You could do well if you try to combine your penchant for innovation with the more pragmatic demands of the week. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Ideas come easily to you this week. And never mind that some might suggest they’re unworkable and/or impractical. It’s your vision that counts. Work them out and see what turns up. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Personal matters continue to dominate the early part of the week. By midweek, more workaday issues once again begin to emerge. Balance your time to give both the attention they need. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A new contact could provide an expanded opportunity. But be sure you get all the facts before you consider signing on. Ask questions, and be wary if you don’t get the right answers. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An unexpected development could cause some supposedly resolved disagreements to reignite. Deal with the situation before it leads to some really serious problems. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A clash of work-linked viewpoints needs to be discussed openly, honestly

and calmly by all concerned before it can impede progress on an ongoing project. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The Scorpion’s pragmatic side helps you accept the possibility that a change of plans might be the wise thing to do. Be sure to weigh all your considerations carefully. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Some people might not take no for an answer. Never mind. Keep your resolve if you’re sure you don’t want to be involved in a potentially sticky situation. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) All other facts and figures aside, it’s what you learn about potential colleagues that can be most helpful in assessing any decisions you’re likely to make regarding a new project. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might want to reconsider some of your outside commitments if they continue to demand more time than you can spare. Be honest with yourself when making a decision. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Pay attention to that inner voice of Piscean wisdom counseling you to remove those rose-colored glasses and take an honest look at any decisions you might face this week. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a penchant for persuasion that would make you a fine candidate for a political career. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

no rhyming words in English. • Historians say that Queen Victoria didn’t like knocking at doors; she preferred scratching. • If you’re interested in space, you are probably aware that the second person to walk on the moon was Buzz Aldrin. Most likely, though, you didn’t know that his mother’s maiden name was Moon. Aldrin kept this fact a secret from

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NASA — he was evidently concerned that his bosses would think he was somehow trying to gain favor. • It’s been reported that in the early days of the Christian church, forks were considered to be inappropriate. • Those who study such things say that deep-sea anglerfish mate for life — the male’s life, anyway. The female is much larger than the male, and when they mate the male attaches himself to her abdomen — where he remains, living as a parasite, until he dies. • If you have detected the presence of the paranormal by olfactory means, you’ve experi-

enced "clairalience." • The ancient Inca believed that an eclipse was caused when the mood goddess was under attack by a g i ant s n a ke. Whenever this event occurred, the Inca made lots of noise, believing that the cacophony would scare the snake away. *** Thought for the Day: "We now know that memories are not fixed or frozen, like Proust’s jars of preserves in a larder, but are transformed, disassembled, reassembled and recategorized with every act of recollection." — Oliver Sacks © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 INDEX Legals Antiques Arts & Crafts Announcements Adoptions Auctions Business & Services Computers & Services Financial Services

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Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the Marion County Clerk, Room 201, Marion County Courthouse, Salem, Illinois until 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 5, 2015 for furnishing No Lead Gasoline to the Marion County Sheriff ’s Department and Diesel Fuel/ Lubricating Oil to the Highway Department and will be publicly opened and read at 6:30 P.M., October 7, 2015. This Contract will begin November 1, 2015 and end October 31, 2016. Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the County, which may be obtained from the Office of the County Clerk at THE MARION COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Room 201, Salem, Illinois, and shall be returned enclosed in an envelope endorsed “GASOLINE / DIESEL FUEL / LUBRICATING OIL PROPOSAL”. The Law Enforcement Committee reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive technicalities. BY ORDER OF: THE MARlON COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE GREGORY A. SMITH, CHAIRMAN 9-23

201 Business & Services SEE A CRIME?

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Lusch Excavating & Sanitation Install • Pump Service Aerators & Septic Tanks

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Construction & Home Improvement Lawn & Garden Buildings for Sale/Rent Houses For Sale Houses For Rent Apartment For Rent Mobile Homes For Rent Mobile Homes For Sale Business Property Lots & Acreage

201 Business & Services

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Gunsmithing Services Lost & Found Daycare Hunting & Fishing Travel Automotive Services Auto/Trucks For Sale RVs/Campers Boats/Watercrafts Motorcycles/ATVs Health & Fitness

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BUILT-MOR BUILDINGS 24x40-$8,415 30x50-$12,260 40x60-$18,545 50x70-$27,435

401

Farming Firewood Furniture & Appliances Music Pets & Supplies Business Opportunities Help Wanted Situations Wanted Rummage Sales Wanted To Buy Miscellaneous

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Construction & Home Improvement

LOGSDON CONSTRUCTION & HOME REPAIR Rehabs • Electrical Plumbing • Roofing Concrete • Flatwork Over 30 Years Experience

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FOR SALE: 50'w x 100'd empty lot, 10 D'Ann Dr., Centralia. Call Greg. 618-322-6757 TFN

FOR SALE: 2.1 acres beautiful, partially wooded land ready for building, just north of Mt. Vernon, water and drive on site, see to appreciate, no cfd. 618-316-0014 9-23

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FOR SALE: 12 inch Sears lathe with copy crafter, $50 o.b.o. Call 618-242-7713. 9-30

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FOR SALE: 33x4 ft. above ground pool, slide, 2 ladders, new vacuum, new pump, new liner, deck, all accessories, $3,500, Mt. Vernon. 618-237-7035 or 618-244-7035 9-30 FOR SALE: China cabinet $120; electric wheelchair, walker, & wheelchair, 3 pieces $500. Call Sun. 618-2922937 before Sept. 30 10-7

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WANTED TO BUY: Wheelchair. Will pay $100. Call 618-214-3500 9-23

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WANTED: Old Antique printing press for display only! Does not have to work. Call 618-780-1511 TFN

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES

WORK WANTED: KAWASAKI-- Z1-900(1972-75), Mowing; cleaning gutKZ900, KZ1000(1976-1982), Z1R, ters, basements, garages; KZ1000MK2(1979,80), W1-650, hauling junk, metal, H1-500(1969-72), H2-750(1972-1975), wood, tree limbs; tear S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, down buildings; any KH400, SUZUKI--GS400, GT380, odd jobs! No distance HONDA--CB750K(1969-1976), CBX1000(1979,80) too far. Call 618-547-7728 10-14

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Construction Workers Needed Apply in person at: DCA Construction 1620 N. 4th St. Breese, IL 62230

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FOR SALE: '66 Mustang • Bulk Seeds • Grass Seeds • Bird Seeds & Feeders coupe red out, black Come See Us For Your in, straight 6 w/floor Lawn & Garden Needs shift, 2 previous owners, Maco Elevator 88,700 actual miles, all 418 N. Oak • Centralia stock, good condition, TFN 532-6779 $2,200 in recent work, reason for selling new baby, new home, $8,500 FOR SALE: Mums, many different varieties, o.b.o. Call to see you dig $2.50, potted 618-339-8226 9-30 $4.25; from Mt. Vernon, take 142 south to Construction 401 & Home Improvement Opdyke. Turn right on Lighthouse Ln. & follow signs. Closed Sundays. ANTHONY’S AWNINGS Commercial & Residential Installation • Repairs • Cleaning Patio Covers • Screen Rooms Carports Aluminum & Fabric Awnings

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302 Auto & Trucks For Sale

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Please be advised we at The Shopperʼs Weekly Publications do not know of any fraudulent advertisements. We make every attempt to protect our readers, however we do not have the ability to investigate and verify all advertisements. Therefore, we advise our readers to ask questions of the advertisers they reply to, but be especially careful of anyone who asks you to send large sums of money up front. If you suspect a fraudulent ad in our publications, please give us a call at 618-533-7283.

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GET CASH TODAY for any car/ truck. I will buy your car today. Any Condition. Call 1-800-864-5796 or www.carbuyguy.com

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CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not Sell your Car or Truck TODAY Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3805 (MCN)

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Cash paid for Harley Davidson, Indian or other motorcycles and parts from 1920's thru 1960's. Any condition. Midwest collector will pick up anywhere. Phone 309-645-4623 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Hiring OTR Truck Drivers: Iowa based carrier has solo/team positions available. Competitive pay. Scheduled Hometime. Midwest & West Coast traffic lanes. Consistent miles & NO EAST COAST. 1-800-645-3748 (MCN)

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OWNER OPERATORS wanted. Paid all miles. No touch freight. Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years. Many bonuses and good home time. Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/ Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4 DiabeticSupplies.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Want To Purchase Minerals And Other Oil/Gas Interests. Send Details To: PO Box 13557, Denver CO 80201. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ACCESS YOUR LAWSUIT CASH! In an Injury Lawsuit? Need Cash Now? Low Rates. No Credit Checks/Monthly Payments. Call Now 1-800-568-8321. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOTELS FOR HEROES – to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS or STOP SMOKING PRODUCTS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1-855-440-4001 www.TestStripSearch.com

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CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-389-0695. www.cash4 diabeticsupplies.com (MCN)

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Trailer Sale! 6’x12’ V-nose ramp door $2,750.00; 7’x16’ V-nose ramp door $4,063.00; 7x14 14k Dump w/tarp; 500 & 990 gallon Fuel Trailers: GPS trailer tracking $12.99/month. 515-972-4554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN)

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Vacation/Travel

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Join us in Texas! Would you like to get away from the cold snowy winters? Why not hook up your RV and come on down to J-5 in Mission, TX. We are a small park with a country setting yet we have lots of shopping nearby. Lots of activities in the park. We have specials for 1st time residents. Call us at 956-682-7495 or 515-229-1540 or email us at tdtuttle@hotmail.com (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––