The Shopper's Weekly Papers / Mt. Vernon Area by Scott Pinkowski

E R F

the shoppers

TO WIN 2C CARDINALS

WEEKLY PAPERS

ECR - WSS POSTAL RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

BA BASEBALL B A TICKETS! T TI I

MT. VERNON AREA

www.theshoppersweekly.com

SEE PAGE 8

301 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, Illinois 62801

Vol. 26 No. 29

Firefighters Visit Girl Scouts Twilight Camp PAGE 2

CREDIT PROBLEMS? • • • • •

PRSRT STD CARRIER ROUTE SORT US POSTAGE PAID Centralia, IL PERMIT NO. 339

Bankruptcy Repossessions Late Payments No Problem For Us We Finance

Author Reveals Simple Tools For A Stronger Spiritual Connection

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Southern Cooking With Lizzie: Simply Scrumptious Cheesecake Page 7

PAGE 2

BUY HERE PAY HERE

LET US HELP! Documents you may need to bring:

1. Two most recent paycheck stubs 2. Current utility & phone bill (with physical address) 3. Current Driver’s License 4. Five references (with addresses and phone number)

2006 Mercury Milan Gray

2011 Nissan Versa Silver

2003 Jeep Liberty 4x4, Pewter

2007 Saturn Vue AWD, White

2009 Pontiac G6 Maroon

2011 Chevy Impala LT, White

2008 Toyota RAV4 4x4, Gold

2005 Jeep Liberty Tan

2005 Nissan Altima Blue

2007 Chrysler Sebring Black

2010 Buick Enclave CXC, Tan

2003 Saturn Vue Black

2011 Ford Fusion SE, Maroon

2005 Toyota Solara SE, Light Blue

2002 Chevy Stepside Pewter

2008 Mazda B2300 Red

Second Chance Advantages For You! Call 244-4582 • Local Decision Makers • FREE Warranty - 3 Months / 3,000 Miles* • NO Doc. Fees • NO “Hidden” Fees • Low Overhead * Most Vehicles.

For Instant Approval!

34 YEARS!

Largest Selection In One Location!

2ND CHANCE AUTO

Jimmie Fitzjerrells, Owner

Hwy. 142 East, 3 Blocks East of Rt. 37 • Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 JIMMIE FITZJERRELLS - OWNER; 244-4582 Be Sure To Visit Our Real “Reality” Site! At 701 Hwy 142 Touch it, Start it, Drive it Here!

The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area

HWY FLEA MARKET AND CONSIGNMENTS OPEN: FRIDAY & SATURDAY â&#x20AC;˘ 8:00 - 4:00

Daily/Monthly Booth Rentals (Indoors)

Consignments â&#x20AC;˘ Show & Sell 10,000+ Sq. Ft. Building U.S. 51 SOUTH â&#x20AC;˘ IRVINGTON, IL

GIVE US A CALL 618-246-0867 We Have Something For Everyone!

JOHN LAUDER Chrysler Center, Inc.

FIREFIGHTERS VISIT GIRL SCOUTS TWILIGHT CAMP

Thanks to Mt. Vernon Firefighter Brian Jennings and the Mt. Vernon Fire District for saving the day at Jefferson County Girl Scout Twilight Camp held recently in Mt. Vernon. The Mt. Vernon Girl Scout Little House's flag was seemingly permanently stuck at the top of the flag pole. Jennings and two other Mt. Vernon firefighters freed the flag and were given a plate of cookies with thanks!

Submitted Photo

AUTHOR REVEALS SIMPLE TOOLS FOR A STRONGER SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

E ME AN D SE STOP IN E BEST DEAL FOR TH R NEXT NEW ON YOU OWN ED CAR, OR PRE K OR SUV! C U R T

KING CITY K

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

FORD F O SQUARE

CHRYSLER Jeep www.kingcitychrysler.com

618-242-6600

of Mt. Vernon LTD.

FO FORD

LINCOLN N

www.fordsquare.com

618-242-8600

1603 Broadway â&#x20AC;˘ Mt. Vernon â&#x20AC;˘ 1501 Broadway

Pamela Evischi, author of the self-help spiritual guide, Spiritual Springboard, is awakening a progressive spiritual perspective by sharing tools and personal stories to encourage the reader to move into a personal relationship with the Divine. In doing so, Pamelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life has become miraculous and extraordinary. She feels called to extend what has been

MAMMOTH SAVINGS With Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only launched wing coaster, the #1 wooden coaster in the nation, and the two longest water coasters in the world, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to need the whole family for this much fun.

General Admission tickets Save $3 in July & August Save $6 in September Guest-Under-54â&#x20AC;?/ Senior (Age 60+) Admission

gifts, and the progression of the soul to live a full and meaningful life in partnership with the Divine. Imagine the possibilities! Springboard into the joy, peace, and love that is your birth right. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Worldly beliefs often put God in a box that does not allow for spiritual progression. God lovingly desires Submitted Photo the evolution of our spirit in this lifetime. He continually calls all of His children allows God to teach and to seek a personal relation- guide us toward our pership with Him which then sonal destinies.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pamela Evischi

Willow Springs Apartments 4100 Willow Springs â&#x20AC;˘ Mt. Vernon

618-242-4907

Our Waiting List is Now open!! Spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments!

â&#x20AC;˘ On-site Laundry Facility â&#x20AC;˘ Paid Water, Sewer

USE THIS COUPON

GREAT SAVINGS AT THE FRONT GATE

shared with her so that others may experience the excitement and awe of living in the Divine flow of life. As the world is experiencing a major spiritual shift, never before has it been so important to be able to hear direction and guidance from the Divine. Spiritual Springboard serves as a guide for developing a personal relationship with the Divine, allowing for miraculous assistance, the expansion of

BETTER SAVINGS!

EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE

& Trash Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Accessible Playground

Convenient locatio n near the new hosp ital, waterpark & mall!

Use Promo Code

~ Income Based Family F il Housing H i ~

HolidayWorld.com/SAVE

Call For Waiting List Information Today!

DISCOUNT814

Save $2 all season.

*814* #814

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

One coupon valid for up to 8 discounts. No double discounts. Expires September 18, 2016

$ 2 WORLD-CLASS PARKS. 1 LOW PRICE. FREE SOFT DRINKS, FREE PARKING, FREE SUNSCREEN

Pamela Evischi became fascinated with spiritual progression 15 years ago at the darkest moment of her life. She felt as if there was something missing and soon realized that she was being called to awaken the Divine within. She uses her gifts of teaching, speaking, motivating, and healing to share what she has learned in order to benefit and encourage others to seek something more. Jump in at www.spiritualspringboard.com

3,500

Call

618-780-1511

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

CONVENIENT TIMES FOR REQUIRED SCHOOL PHYSICALS Crossro ads Fami ly Medicine of Mt. Vernon is offering convenient times for parents of students to get school physicals and vaccinations. School physicals are required for students enrolling for the first time or for students who are entering kindergarten, sixth grade, or ninth grade at any Illinois school. Crossro ads Fami ly Medicine of Mt. Vernon will have special office hours on Saturday, August 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will also have extended hours until 8:00 p.m. on upcoming Thursdays, July 21, July 28, August 4, and August 11. “We want to have convenient times for parents to walk-in, with no appointment necessary, and receive

their child’s school physical and immunizations. No matter what school district your child is enrolled in, we have the school physical forms and are ready to help,” says Sonya McKinney, Family Nurse Practitioner. McKinney is also working with Mt. Vernon District 80 to perform physicals at the Registration Fair at the Primary Center on August 4 and 5. “Parents are getting their children ready for school. They are purchasing school supplies and new outfits, which can be done conveniently in the evening or the weekends. Now they have the same opportunity at Crossroads Family Medicine,” says McKinney. Crossro ads Fami ly

Medicine of Mt. Vernon is a part of Crossroads Community Hospital and is located in the medical office building at 209 Crossroads Place, Suite 120. Normal operating hours are listed as 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parents with questions are asked to call 618-244-6222 for more information. According to DHS documents: “Enrolling for the first time means that the student has never previously attended an Illinois school. The child may be coming from another state or country or may have been home schooled. The child would need a physical that was completed within one year prior to the date of entry. A child who was en-

LAST CALL FOR WASHINGTON CFB’S “COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT” APPLICATIONS At the Washington County Farm Bureau, they understand the amount of hard work and sweat equity that is required to make a lasting impact in our community. For almost 90 years, the Washington County Farm Bureau has offered programs and services in Washington County to inform, strengthen, and develop the agricultural industry. They continue that same mission today by investing time and resources to improve the economic wellbeing of agriculture, and enriching the quality of our rural way of life. Despite their best efforts, they realize that they cannot meet all of the needs in Washington County by themselves. This is why they created the “Community Impact Grant Program.” There are many great ideas for community-based projects which, unfortunately, do not become a reality. The Community Impact Grant Program seeks to identify various projects that will improve our community and create partnerships with groups and individuals to make those projects a reality. Proposals will be accepted through July 31. The submitting organization or individual must be based in Washington County or have operations in the county. Examples of organizations include: schools, civic orga-

The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area

nizations, churches, 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, fraternities, sororities, and etc… Projects that have a lasting impact will be favored over those with a short-term impact. The Washington County Farm Bureau has committed $5,000 to fund eligible projects for 2016. Grant awards

rolled in an Illinois school, left the state and then returned to Illinois at a later time would only be required to obtain a new physical at the required grade levels, K, 6, 9.”

3.99/Lb.. Chopped Ham ........................................... 1.39/Lb.. C $ Provolone Cheese ........................................ 2.99/Lb.. P $ Dutch Loaf .................................................. 2.69/Lb.. D

Chrysler Center, Inc.

CHRYSLER 'RGJH Jeep www.kingcitychrysler.com

Baked Goods On Friday & Saturday

618-242-6600

618-242-8600

1603 Broadway • Mt. Vernon • 1501 Broadway

Sticky Buns Made Fresh On Fridays In Our Kitchen.

Sub Sandwiches Made In The Deli! Daily Specials $4.50 Includes Chips

TThhiis Week’s Discount

GROCERY SPECIALS

Prairie Farms 2% Milk - Gallon ..................................................... $2.69 Ground Beef 80/20 - 10 Lb. Roll........................................... $2.39/Lb. Red Seedless Grapes - New Crop ......................................... $1.99/Lb. Cucumbers - 2 Ct. ............................................................................. 99¢ Lettuce ............................................................................ $1.19/Head Allegra Pasta Shells, Elbow, Spaghetti - 1 Lb. .............................. $1.19 Alaska Pink Salmon - 14.5 Oz. Can ................................................ $2.99 Red Salmon - 7 Oz. Can ................................................................ $2.99 Vanilla Wafers - 11 Oz. Box ................................................................. 99¢ Honey Puff Delight Cereal - Big Bag ..............................................$3.69

Potatoes, Bulk Bag - Red or White - 50 lb. ................................ $12.00

New Shipment of Yogurt! Assorted Sizes! Low Prices!

See Our Fabric & Sewing Items! New Fabric In Stock! HEART OR HORSEBACK SWINGS

of Mt. Vernon LTD.

LINCOLN N

Stop By On Wednesdays And Try One Of Our Taco Salads. Made In Our Deli.

Add A Fruit Fried Pie To Complete Your Lunch.

FORD SQUARE FO FO FORD

Made Fresh Every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. FREE COFFEE ON SATURDAYS!

&$// '28* 72'$< $1' 6(( :+< :( *2 7+( (;75$ 0,/( 72 0$.( <28 $ 6$7,6),(' &86720(5

www.fordsquare.com

Homemade Soft Pretzels & Donuts

1918 Broadway • Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 618-242-6900

KING CITY K

• PICK-UP & DELIVERY

HOURS: MON. FRI. 7:30AM - 5PM • SAT. 8AM - NOON www.courtesycleanersmtvernon.com

Smoky Cheddar Cheese ................................. S

AUTO MART

doug.hester@yahoo.com

909 S. 10th St. • Mt. Vernon

Professional Cleaning For Clothes, Wedding Dresses, Draperies, Leather, Pillows, Laundry And More! Cleaning, Same FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Alterations, Day Pressing, • DRIVE-UP WINDOW Service Storage

COUNTRY STORE MEAT AND CHEESE DELI SPECIALSS M

AREA’S LARGEST SELECTION OF VEHICLES

'RXJ +HVWHU

618-242-0825

GREENFIELD

will be announced around August 15, with project completion to occur by December 31. If you have questions, or would like to request grant applications, contact the Washington County Farm Bureau office at 618-3273081 or washcfb@washingtoncfb.org.

BUY HERE, PAY HERE Noel Galbraith

Courtesy Cleaners

LINK

14900

Located Behind Crossroads Family Medicine ne

Wayne City, IL • 618-895-2025 Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 8am - 6pm; Sat. 8am - 5pm Deli Closes 20 minutes early each day. Closed Sundays.

The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area

EAGLE LIFE

Ministries by: Cliff Sanders

The Amazing Life of Rahab

Flatbeds 7000 to 16,000 GVWR

NOW OP

9:00 a.m EN .t 11:00 p.m o .

5 Piece Mixed Chicken Combo

2 Sides, 2 Biscuits

Can Dine For

$ 99

+Tax

$ 19 +Tax

Choose From These Side Items

• Fries • Beans & White Rice • Cajun Rice • Onion Rings • Coleslaw • Corn • Jambalaya • Mashed Potatoes

S1141 Not all companies are licensed or operate in all states. Not all products are offered in all states. Go to erieinsurance.com for company licensure and territory information.

God chooses the most unlikely people to be the subjects of His stories of amazing grace. That’s who He is. Consider the amazing life of Rahab, the harlot. It was time for Joshua to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. God directed them to destroy the city of Jericho, that stood in their way. Joshua sent two spies to scout out the city. “So they came to the house of a harlot named Rahab and lodged there.” (Joshua 2:1-2) The amazing life of Rahab can teach us lessons that can change our life forever. RAHAB BECAME A WOMAN OF AMAZING FAITH. Rahab recognized who the two spies were and hid them on the rooftop of her house. She had heard how Gad parted the Red Sea and delivered the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. They defeated the kings and inhabitants around them. Rahab declared, “For the Lord your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath. Now therefore, I beg you, swear to me by the Lord . . . that you

1. Is the Book of Rehoboam in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Genesis 4, what righteous man started the practice of herding sheep? Adam, Cain, Abel, Job

will show kindness to my father’s house . . . and deliver our lives from death.” (Joshua 2:4-14) Rahab didn’t have the scriptures and promises, but she believed in the one true God. She was willing to risk her life by hiding the two spies. She is listed in God’s Hall of Faith. (Hebrews 11:3-31) James refers to Rahab as an example of faith that brings justification. ( Jame s 2 : 2 5 ) G o d rewards such faith. (Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:8-13) RAHAB DIDN’ T ALLOW HER PAST TO D I C TAT E H E R FUTURE. She was used and abused by men. She was shunned and hated by society. But she wasn’t willing to stay stuck on a dead-end street in a life of hopelessness and helplessness. She refused to be a victim and instead became a citizen of heaven. (II Corinthians 5:17) God had an amazing future for her. (Jeremiah 29:11) She became the great-great

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

grandmother of King David from whom the lineage of Jesus Christ is traced. And she is mentioned three times in the New Testament. Don’t let your past dictate your future. RAHAB’S AMAZING C HOIC E WA SN’ T ABOUT SAVING HER OWN LIFE. Our decisions today impact those around us. Rahab’s faith and decision brought salvation to her whole family. (Acts 16:30-31) Paul gave a promise to the Philippian jailer that you can claim for your family. RAHAB BECAME A WOMAN OF AMAZING GRACE. She asked for a token, a sign. The spies instructed her to hang a scarlet cord out her window. When the army of Israel came against Jericho, all who were in the house where the scarlet cord hung would be spared. That scarlet cord speaks of the first Passover, when the blood of a lamb was smeared on the doorposts of Israel’s homes. When the death angel passed over the land, all who by faith applied the blood were spared the death of the first-born son. (Exodus 12) The red cord looked forward to the sacrificial

death of Jesus, the Lamb of God, on the cross. (John 3:14-17); I Peter 1:18-19) The amazing grace of God reveals the goodness of God that leads to repentance. (Romans 2:4) RAHAB HELPS US SEE PEOPLE WITH GOD’S EYES. God saw the potential in Rahab. We walk by people every day with physical, mental, emotional, and social challenges. Jesus spent his time and ministry reaching out to these. Amazing things can happen if we can open our eyes and hearts to those same individuals. Compassion like this may cost us. It means an investment in time, money, work, patience, and maybe a loss of reputation. But life is not about getting but giving. (Matthew 16:24-26) Rahab experienced the amazing grace of God and became an ancestor of Jesus Christ. Only God knows the potential of those you encounter. Applying these lessons from the amazing life of Rahab will radically change your life and the lives of those around you. Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com

This Sermon Is Brought To You By These Sponsors

3. How many times is the word "Bible" mentioned in the scripture of the Bible (KJV)? Zero, 3, 49, Over 1,000 4. According to Jesus, what was Satan from the beginning? Deceiver, Evil, Thief, Murderer 5. In biblical times, which was a large unit of money or weight? Levy, Talent, Shekel, Sepulcher 6. Of these, who wasn't a son of Noah? Shem, Ham, Levi, Japheth

ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Abel; 3) Zero;

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

As I started writing this week's column a special news alert came across the T V screen: Another shooting. The first reports were six police officers shot with three reported dead on the streets of Baton Rouge, Louisiana in an ambush style attack. That makes six major attacks here and abroad, starting with Orlando, Florida in mid-June. Some other attacks included the Dallas, Texas police shooting, and the terrorist attack in Nice, France while thousands of innocent people were celebrating Bastille Day — comparable to our Fourth of July — when a lone terrorist plowed through the large crowd gathered to watch the fireworks. An ISIS media group said the French attacker was a "soldier." He left over 200 injured and 84 dead, while 18 are still fighting to live. Among the dead are at least ten children, the youngest being six months old. Secretary of State John Kerry said last week that we have ISIS on the run. Instead of opening his mouth he should open his eyes. All of these attacks were carried out by terrorists. Anyone who can take innocent lives for whatever reason, whether its retaliation or the craziness of "radical Islam," is nothing short of a terrorist and should be treated as such. Speaking of John Kerry and terrorism, another messy situation for the U.S. involves Turkey, a major ally in the fight against ISIS. Stepping back a few days, there was a major attempted coup carried out by at least 6,000 military, Justice Department and other government officials of Turkey. On Saturday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for the U.S. to extradite U.S. based Turkish clerical Fethullah Gülen, who I might add has been receiving millions of dollars in U.S. federal funds to support his schools

The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area

located in Florida and Texas. The Turkish government is insinuating some of these funds are being used to promote terrorism in Turkey. My question is, "Why are we funding this guy?" In the meantime, Kerry is warning Turkey against "public insinuations" by Turkish Labor Minister Suleyman Soylu that the U.S. is behind this attempted coup. Frankly, I would absolutely put nothing past the current U.S. government, and if you think that's an overreaction take a good look at this administration's track record, starting with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In my opinion, Hillary Clinton led Barack Obama down the horrible path that started in Libya. The truth is Clinton's foreign policy helped launch ISIS, and anyone who knows the facts knows that. The Mideast is more unstable than ever before. Iran is on the edge of nuclear weapons and the Obama administration negotiated the deal that Iran got $150 billion, with John Kerry as the mouthpiece. For what? On to the B ernie Sanders sellout. It finally happened. This man was against the establishment, only to endorse Hillary Clinton as the Presidential nominee. How could he sell out his supporters? Especially to someone so corrupt. What would I have done? I would have walked away. The establishment's goal is to bring down Trump! Moving on to Donald Trump, he officially ann o u n c e d h i s Vi c e Presidential pick last Saturday at 10:00 a.m. He and Indiana Governor Mike Pence made their first appearance at that time. The announcement was slated for last Friday at 11:00 a.m. but was delayed because of the attempted Turkish coup. Speaker Ryan gave his seal of approval by saying, "I can't think of a better man than Mike Pence." Mike Pence has an ex-

cellent track record. He ser ved Indiana as Governor with distinction. Just some of his accomplishments include: • Indiana's labor force has increased by 186,000. • The private sector is way up. • They balanced the budget. • Bonds are rated AAA. (That's as good as it gets.) • Fewer people in Indiana are on unemployment (the second lowest in the nation). • Indiana has the largest school choice. • They are rated first in infractructure. Those are just a few of his accomplishments in Indiana. Mike Pence is nothing less than impressive, and the stakes for our country couldn't be higher. We can't afford another four years of Obama-ism, a policy of leading from behind. Pence described himself as a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order. It will be interesting to watch the GOP convention starting on Monday in Cleveland, Ohio. And last but not least, I was asked to look into a proposed State of Illinois Muslim Advisory Council. In checking it out, this is what I found. The creation of an Illinois Muslim Amer ic an Adv is or y Council bill has not been signed, but in fact, it is one of more than 400 bills awaiting Illinois Gov. R au ne r ' s s i g natu re. Rauner's office said he is reviewing this bill. Hopefully this information answered the questions

Here at Nature Trail We Focus On Your Loved Ones, Their Lives Their Health, Their Families. C For AaTllou r!

We Love Our Veterans!

Nature Trail Health Care Center 1001 South 34th St. • Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864

(618) 242-5700 www.savaseniorcare.com

H U R RY I N F OR DEAL S

SO AWESOME YO U ’ L L T H I N K

SAL

CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY THIS YEAR!

INTEREST FREE FINANCING FOR UP TO 48 MONTHS! SEE STORE FOR DETAILS.

F R E E D E L I V E RY, F R E E S E T U P & F R E E R E M OVA L

NOBODY BEATS A GUTZLER’S DEAL! WE ARE A FULL

Until next week. To comment on this or any column in The Shopper’s Weekly, please mail to: Editor, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia IL 62801, email to info@theshoppersweekly.com or drop it off at the office on 301 E. Broadway. In order for your letter to be considered for publication, you must provide your signature and an address and phone number where you can be reached. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published.

618-472-42

• Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Skilled & Intermediate Nursing Care • VA Contract / Veterans Hall

DEALER!

FURNITURE & FLOORING www.gutzlersfurniture.com

1966 – 2016

811 Kaskaskia St. • Nashville, IL

327-8412

Open: Mon. – Sat. 8:00 – 5:00 • Sun. Noon – 5:00

The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

By Chris Richcreek

1. When was the last time before 2015 that no member of the New York Yankees was in the starting lineup for the All-Star Game? 2. Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes set a major-league record in

2014 for best strikeoutto-walk ratio (11.63 to 1). Who had held the mark? 3. What two NFL players each won Super Bowls 13 years apart? 4. When was the last time before 2015 and 2016 that Notre Dame's men's basketball team reached the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight? 5. Since the 1999-2000 season, how many times has the winner of the NHL'S Presidents' Trophy (best regular-season

the shoppers

WEEKLY PAPERS MT. VERNON AREA

July 20, 2016 - July 26, 2016 • Volume 26, Number 29 A Weekly Publication of

The Shopper’s Weekly Inc.

Located at 301 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 1223 Centralia Illinois 62801 Telephone (618)533-7283 • Fax (618)533-7284 email: info@theshoppersweekly.com • ads@theshoppersweekly.com website: theshoppersweekly.com Copyright ©2016. All Rights Reserved.

KASKASKIA COLLEGE CARPENTRY OCCUPATIONS

Publisher / Editor: Cathy Stuehmeier General Manager: John Stuehmeier Advertising: John Stuehmeier, Cathy Stuehmeier, Peggy Johnson, Doug Gunter, Blake Wilson Production Manager: T. Scott Pinkowski Production / Web Staff: Cindy Goodnight, DeLorean Coleman Office Staff: Linda Weible

record) also won the Stanley Cup? 6. In 2015, Portland's Diego Valeri recorded the fastest goal in MLS Cup history (27 seconds). Who had held the mark? 7. Who was the only horse other than Nyquist in 2016 to win the Kentucky Derby after winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile as a 2-yearold? Answers 1. It was 1999. 2. Bret Saberhagen of the New York Mets in 1994 (11 to 1). 3. Tom Brady and Ted Hendricks. 4. It was 1979. 5. Four times (Colorado, 2001; Detroit, 2002, 2008; Chicago, 2013). 6. Eduardo Hurtado in 1996 and Ronnie Ekelund in 2003 each scored in the 5th minute. 7. Street Sense in 2007. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Companies are looking for trained builders and Kaskaskia College has the hands-on, modern industry training to meet this demand.

SAVE EVEN MORE MONEY! Look For

GThOOD BUY TAGS rougho

• Job growth projected at 24% in the next four years.*

ut The St

While Supplies Last!

• Companies are looking for skilled workers.

Fresh Roma Tomatoes

• Earn up to $35.00 an hour and be your own boss. • Start your own business.

The demand is there.

Where are you?

BUILD THE CAREER YOU WANT!

IGA Ice Cream

For further program information contact:

Peter T. Donnelly, Carpentry Occupations Professor 618.545.3407 - pdonnelly@kaskaskia.edu

Fresh 81% Lean Ground Chuck 10 Lb. Roll

LB.

IGA Granulated Sugar 4 Lb. Bag • Limit 2 The pay is there.

ore. Over 900 Items You Need, Priced Right Eve ry Day!

Summer-Ripe “Sweet Dreams” Jumbo Peaches or Nectarines

99 $ 49 1 ¢

LB.

IGA TableRite Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

Gallon Buckets

LB.

Borowiak’s Kaskaskia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission,230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413. www.hlcommission.org

LB.

See our complete ad online at www.borowiaksonline.com

*US Bureau of Labor Statistics

www.kaskaskia.edu

500 S. 10th St. • Mt. Vernon • 242-2375 We Accept

We reserve the right SENIOR CITIZENS DAY! to limit quantities Every Wednesday! and correct printing errors. Save 10%.

Now Featuring

BLUE RHINO PROPANE Only

15.99

/ Exchange! Every Day Low Price

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area

gs Don’t Sweep Your Bu Under The Rug... ! Le L t Us Fix The Problem

Cooking With Lizzie

Simply Scrumptious Cheesecake Some years back I decided to make the perfect cheesecake. You know, one that was creamy, delicious, and looked good (meaning no cracks in the center), all at the same time. One year and 20 pounds later I finally figured it out. Ironically, as it turned out, cheese cake making was not at all as hard as I made it out to be. Most cheesecakes are easier to make from scratch than other cakes. Now I have two rules on cheesecakes: 1. The more elaborate the recipe the more you should distrust it! 2. Simplicity is the cheesecake's only secret. In preparing the springform pan I always use butter, then a thin coating of crumbs. I usually use finely ground vanilla wafers. You can also use some finely ground nuts added to the cookies. My favorite cheesecake recipes are below. You can top both of these cheesecakes with your favorite crushed fruit, especially strawberries or blackberries. Remember a little bit goes a long way.

A Simple Cream Cheese Cheesecake 1 lb. or 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese 2/3 cup sugar 3 eggs

1 tsp. grated lemon rind 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Generously butter bottom and sides of a springform or heavy cake pan (2 T. for a large pan). This recipe works best with a 7” springform pan. Add a coating of crumbs or finely chopped nuts, using ½ cup for a 7 to 8” pan or 1 cup for a 9 to 10” pan. Shake crumbs gently, turning pan for even coating. Preheat oven to 300°F. Have all ingredients at room temperature. Mix ingredients one at a time in electric mixer or food processor, just enough to thoroughly blend. Begin by cutting cream cheese into chunks and beating until soft and creamy. Beat in sugar bit by bit, then eggs, one by one. Follow with remaining ingredients. Don't overbeat. Finally, rotate pan in several quarter turns to settle batter and release air bubbles. Bake at 300°F for 50 minutes or until just set. (You may get better results by lowering oven temperature because cheesecakes bake best at lower temperatures for longer times.) Test doneness by giving cake a soft shake. Cake is done when there is still a faint, jellylike quiver to its center (just set). It will continue to bake after being removed from oven, so don't overbake. Remove pan to wire rack and let cake rest 1 hour before releasing from springform sides. (Cake will start to pull away from sides when it is ready to unmold.) Cover cheesecake loosely with wax paper, not plastic wrap, then put in refrigerator to chill a few hours before serving.

Cream Cheese And Sour Cream Cheesecake 1 ½ lbs. or 3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese ¾ cup sugar 3 eggs 3 cups sour cream

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. grated orange rind Few drops vanilla 1 T. soft butter

Generously butter bottom and sides of a springform or heavy cake pan (2 T. for a large pan). This recipe works best with a 9” springform pan. Add a coating of crumbs or finely chopped nuts, using ½ cup for a 7 to 8” pan or 1 cup for a 9 to 10” pan. Shake crumbs gently, turning pan for even coating. Preheat oven to 325°F. Have all ingredients at room temperature. Mix ingredients one at a time in electric mixer or food processor, just enough to thoroughly blend. Begin by cutting cream cheese into chunks and beating until soft and creamy. Beat in sugar bit by bit, then eggs, one by one. Follow with remaining ingredients. Don't overbeat. Finally, rotate pan in several quarter turns to settle batter and release air bubbles. Bake at 325°F for 50 minutes or until just set. (You may get better results by lowering oven temperature because cheesecakes bake best at lower temperatures for longer times.) Test doneness by giving cake a soft shake. Cake is done when there is still a faint, jellylike quiver to its center (just set). It will continue to bake after being removed from oven, so don't overbake. Remove pan to wire rack and let cake rest 1 hour before releasing from springform sides. (Cake will start to pull away from sides when it is ready to unmold.) Cover cheesecake loosely with wax paper, not plastic wrap, then put in refrigerator to chill a few hours before serving. *** 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

Don’t Wait! Call Today For Special ! Spring Rates

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Real Estate Inspections

• New Construction sttrucction • Pre-Treat Estimates - Termites - Ants - Spiders

Total Tota al Pest Pest Services Serv

- Roaches - Bed Bugs & More

618-663-8674

Mark Kays: 38 Years Experience Todd Santor: 618-663-8640 Proudly Serving All Of Southern Illinois Robert Ray Jr.: 618-663-9341

ACTUALLY THERE’S NOTHING OLD FASHIONED ABOUT THESE SAVINGS, NOR THE FANTASTIC MERCHANDISE THAT’S INCLUDED!

CHECK OUT OUR

UP TO ** THERE’S GREAT VALUES ALL OVER OUR HUGE STORE!

HUGE DISPLAY OF QUALITY, NAME BRAND

FURNITURE AND BEDDING! TV CONSOLES SOFAS, LOVESEATS, CHAIRS, TABLES AND LAMPS

RECLINING SOFAS, LOVESEATS AND CHAIRS

SECTIONALS

BEDROOM FURNITURE DINETTES AND DINING ROOM SUITES

Free Delivery On Most Items Up To 60 Miles.**

Find us on facebook!

***

Steffy

*With approved credit. **See store for details. Items pictured are not necessarily in stock.

~Since 1920~

HOME FURNISHINGS

700 S. 42nd St. • Mt. Vernon, IL • 242-3146 www.steffyfurniture.com Monday - Thursday • 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Friday • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Saturday • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

BLUFORD RURITAN BREAKFAST

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 2016 SCHEDULE

MON

MIL