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CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP THROUGH JANUARY 22 IN CENTRALIA The City of Centralia and Republic Services, Inc. began offering City residents free disposal of Christmas trees on Monday, January 11, 2016. Residents are to place Christmas trees in the same location that their trash is normally collected, on the same day as regular scheduled trash pickup. The pickup will be scheduled for 2 weeks, on the dates of January 11 through Januar y 22. Residents are asked to remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel prior to disposal. Republic Services, Inc. and the City of Centralia are committed to making this process successful and ensuring that a quality service is provided. If you have any concerns, feel free to call Republic Services, Inc. at 800-631-1156, City Hall at 533-7622 or the Public Works Department at 533-7640.
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VALENTINES FOR HEROES C ongressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes� program. The congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military.  “Thousands of valentines have come into my offices every year since we began Valentines for Heroes,� Shimkus said. “Constituents have been overwhelmingly generous and supportive of our military men and women, past and present.  “School classes, church youth groups, homeschool-
ers, and individuals have all helped brighten a soldier or veteran’s day,� he added.  This year, valentines will be accepted at Shimkus’ offices until February 5 and will then be distributed to local VA and military facilities before Valentine’s Day.  Valentines may be dropped off or mailed to C ongressman John Shimkus at any of his district offices: • 15 Professional Park Drive, Maryville, IL 62062 • City Hall Room 12, 110 E a s t L o c u s t St re e t , Harrisburg, IL 62946 • 101 North Fourth Street, Suite 303, Effingham, IL 62401 • 201 North Vermilion
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Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world through their Girl Scout Gold Award projects. The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges the power behind each recipient’s dedication to not only empowering herself, but also to making the world a better place for others. As the Girl Scout Gold Award celebrates 100 years of girls changing the world, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is highlighting some of our shining stars who exemplify the greatness of this award. 22…2008…19…100… These numbers may sound random to most people, but for Girl Scout Volunteer Karlene Hoefener from O’Fallon they each have a significant meaning. 22 — Karlene Hoefener has been a Girl Scout Volunteer for 22 years, most of those years in her current hometown of O’Fallon, IL. In that time, she has held many volunteer positions such as Assistant Cook at camp weekends, Day Camp Director, Service Unit Cookie Chair and Troop Leader, just to name a few. Karlene is obviously passionate about the entire Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and her dedication to improving the lives of girls is something to be commended. 2008 — This is the year that marked the beginning of Karlene’s adventure as a Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor. Mentoring girls through their Girl Scout Gold Award journey takes dedication. To earn the award, a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that fulfills a need within her community, creates change and is sustainable. The project must be completed with a suggested minimum of 80
Kaskaskia College is proud to announce that on Thursday, January 21, it will host its Annual Celebration honoring the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote speaker for the c e l e br at i on w i l l b e Centralian Herb Williams. Herb Williams has a coaching background on the Division I level at Michigan State and Idaho State University in addition to high school stops at Evanston, Rich South, Hillcrest, Sandoval and Centralia High Schools in Illinois. As a three-year st and out at h l e te at Centralia High Schools in basketball, football and track, he earned more than 50 honors including AllState and All-American.
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Karlene Hoefener is pictured with her two daughters, Amy (left) and Samantha (right). Amy and Samantha are both former Girl Scouts, and Samantha is also a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. hours of work. Only about 5 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award, and their advisor plays a key role. Karlene states, “As a Girl Scout Leader our role is to always be there for the girls to encourage them, support them, guide them and listen to them. Being a Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor is just that!” 19 — Karlene has mentored 19 girls through their entire Girl Scout Gold Award project. That number continues to grow as she has another Girl Scout who is actively working on her Gold Award project and five additional girls that are researching projects to begin earning their award. Projects that Karlene has advised included working with special needs students, helping Alzheimer’s patients, making recordings to assist the blind, antibullying campaigns in local grade schools and many, many more. “For me, the best part of being a Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor is seeing the excitement in the girl’s eyes when she does something she did not think she could do. That is why I stay in Girl Scouting — to see girls’ excitement when they achieve goals no matter how big or small.” 100 — As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of
the Girl Scout Gold Award, Karlene encourages other adults to consider making a difference in a girl’s life by mentoring her through her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Also, she’d like to encourage all Girl Scouts to consider earning their Gold Award. Karlene adds, “The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award you can earn as a Girl Scout — what better way to end your Girl Scout experience than to say you did it all!” Today, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. is the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world. Its sole focus is to meet the needs of all girls (ages 5-17) from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Today’s Girl Scouts not only enjoy camping and crafts, but they also explore math and science and learn about diversity, good citizenship, leadership and teamwork. Girl Scouting is the place where girls experience the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit organization supported by various United Ways throughout the region. Girl Scouts is a Proud Partner of United Way. For more information, please call Tricia Higgins at 618-2425079. Also check them out at www.gsofsi.org.
After High School he attended the University of Evansville where he was a starter on the undefeated 1965 NCAA DII National Camps along with former Utah Jazz Head Coach Jerry Sloan. He has also had the opportunity to work with and coach NBA and European stars such as Scott Skiles, Steve Smith, Kevin Willis, Sam Vincent, Everett Stephens, Magic Johnson, Jim Potter and others. He also served as assistant coach for the KC Blue Devils for several years. Williams is married to the former Marilyn K. O’Neal and they have five children: Allen, Mikki, Douglas, Mary and Megan. The morning will also highlight entertainment from Kaskaskia College
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students and staff. The public is invited to join the students and staff at Kaskaskia College as they honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration will be held in the Jane Knight Auditorium at 9:45 a.m. For further information, call 618-5453182.
MARION COUNTY IS DISASTER AREA, REAL ESTATE REASSESSMENT POSSIBLE Patty Brough, Marion County Supervisor of Assessments, announced last week that on January 5, 2016 Governor Rauner declared Marion County a disaster area. This action is a result of major flooding. The high river levels have caused and continue
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LOCAL STUDENT REACHES 1,000 POINTS IN HIS BASKETBALL CAREER Zach Wuebbels, an eighth grade student at St. Theresa of Avila Grade School in Salem, IL, reached 1,000 points in his basketball career during the Oil Belt Conference the week of December 7, 2015. Zach was presented with the game ball and an award display during halftime of the St. Theresa/ West Frankfurt game at St. Theresa gym on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Zach is pictured with his parents, Darin and Alicia Wuebbels and St. Theresa Basketball Coach Dustin Husk.
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ties, community colleges and online universities. The guide is available at http://www.kmimediagroup.com/mae/. This desig nat ion follows recognition for the university’s focus on providing educational opportunities to veterans and active duty personnel from two other publications. In November, Victory Media, whose publications include G.I. Jobs magazine, named SI U C ar b ond a l e a “Militar y Friendly® School” for 2016 for a seventh straight year, and Military Times magazine ranked SIU Carbondale in the top 40 of its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2016” for four-year universities. The university has made that list in each of the five years it has been published. The respective rankings are important, Paul S. Copeland, the university’s veterans’ services
coordinator, said. “The existence of organizations that evaluate schools is very helpful, in conjunction with the Veterans Administration comparison tool for current and prospective students to make decisions regarding their educational objectives,” Copeland said. “If you are looking for a specific environment, program or activity, the lists can help you sort through the material quickly and identify a program that meets your expectations. I really appreciate the support from across the university in making it possible for SIU Carbondale to be recognized repeatedly as a school that supports active duty, veterans and military family members. Recognition is a result of cooperation and teamwork across the campus to engage, encourage and support students.”
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Hungering for God’s Word A New Year encourages and inspires people to make New Year’s resolutions and to set new goals. One of the greatest goals to bring you a happy and prosperous New Year is to read through the entire Bible this year. My oldest son began the practice of reading through the Bible in one year when he was in the 8th grade. He used “A Year through the Bible.� He continues to do so each year and, he says that it has enriched and changed his life. The Bible is the bestselling book of all time. Henry A. Ironside said, “The Christian life is never static. One must either grow in grace or there will be backsliding and deterioration.� The psalmist David wrote, “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.� (Psalms 119:105) Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible and in it David shares his delight and hunger for God’s Word. Consider some of the great benefits in reading, studying, and meditating on
mosque of note in the United States. The Islamic Center was built with a 160-foot minaret from which prayers were to be announced. • On Jan. 17, 1950, in Boston, 11 men steal more than $2 million from the Brinks Armored Car depot. It was almost the perfect crime. The culprits weren't caught until January 1956, just days before the statute of limitations for the theft expired. • On Jan. 14, 1969, an explosion aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise kills 27 people in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A rocket accidentally detonated, de-
keep you from this book.â€? “Jesus overcame the tempter by using the Sword of the Spirit against him by q u o t i n g s c r i p t u r e .â€? (Matthew 4:1-4) GOD’S WORD WILL GIVE YOU DIRECTION, WISDOM, AND SUCCESS IN LIFE. “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.â€? (Psalms 119:26-27, 98, 105) In the Bible are principles for success and life. Proverbs is called the book of wisdom. GOD’S WORD WILL MAKE YOU A STRONG DISCIPLE AND A SKILLFUL WORKMAN. “All scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.â€? (II Timothy 3:16-17; 2:15) GOD’S WORD WILL BE AN ENDLESS TREASURE HOUSE OF JOY AND DELIGHT. “I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies as much as in all riches.â€? (Psalms 119:1415) From Genesis to Revelation God’s Word reveals an unfolding knowledge of the glories of Christ. GOD’S WORD IS HOW WE HEAR HIS VOICE. He speaks to us personally through His Word. (Revelation 3:20) His sheep hear His voice. (John 10:1-5, 14) As you read, expect God to speak to you. GOD’S WORD STILLS YOUR SOUL AND GIVES YOU PEACE. “Great peace stroying 15 planes and injuring more than 300 people. • On Jan. 16, 1979, faced with an army mutiny, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, leader of Iran since 1941, is forced to flee the country. Fourteen days l ate r, t he Ay atol l a h Khomeini, spiritual leader of the Islamic revolution, returned after 15 years of exile and took control of Iran. In November, Islamic militants stormed the U.S. embassy and took 52 Americans hostage, holding them for 444 days. • On Jan. 13, 1999, NBA superstar Michael Jordan announces his retirement from professional basketball for the second time, saying he had lost the drive and desire to continue playing. Jordan originally had announced his retirement in 1993. Š 2015 King Features Synd., Inc
have they who love your law and nothing causes them to stumble.� (Psalms 119:164-165) Someone has said, “If your Bible is well read and falling apart, it usually means you are not falling apart.� GOD’S WORD INCREASES YOUR FAITH AND GIVES YOU GREAT AND PRECIOUS PROMISES TO INHERIT. “I arise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.� (Psalms 119:147; Romans 10:7) God’s Word gives you promises to believe and claim. (Hebrews 6:12; II Peter 1:4) Jesus gave us the parable of the wise man and the foolish man. Let’s be like the wise man who not only heard the Word of God, but put it into practice. (Matthew 7:24-27) Begin the New Year with the discipline and delight of daily Bible reading. As you hear and obey the voice of God, your life will be changed and enriched forever.
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God’s Holy Word on a daily basis. GOD’S WORD GIVES NOURISHMENT TO THE SOUL. It is the breakfast of champions. It is true soul food. Jesus said, “It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.� (Matthew 4:4) Going several days without eating nutritional food makes one weak and can lead to malnourishment and sickness. Jesus said, “The words I have spoken unto you are spirit and they are life.� (John 6:63) David hungered for the Word of God. “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth.� (Psalms 119:103-104, 131132) GOD’S WORD WILL KEEP YOU FROM SIN AND ENABLE YOU TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION. “Your Word have I hidden in my heart that I might not sin against you.� (Psalms 119:9-11) A mother wrote in the fly-leaf of her soldier son’s Bible, “This book will either keep you from sin or sin will
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Make Giving Blood A Lifesaving Habit In 2016 platelet donors like Lund and their impact on patient healthcare. National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter – one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs. Severe winter weather may result in canceled blood drives, and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can cause donors to be temporarily unable to give. Blood donors of all types are needed to maintain a sufficient supply. Eligible donors with types O, B negative and A negative blood are encouraged to donate double red cells where available. During a double red cell donation, two units of red cells are collected while most of the plasma and
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Place peppers in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with potatoes. Sprinkle paprika over chicken. Place 4 thighs in slow cooker; cover with soup and remaining thighs. Cover with lid. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours (or on high 3 to 4 hours). Use slotted spoon to transfer chicken and vegetables to platter; cover to keep warm. Set slow cooker on high heat. Add Velveeta and Worcestershire sauce to reserved liquid in slow cooker; stir. Cover with lid; cook 5 min. Stir until Velveeta is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Spoon over chicken and vegetables; top with parsley. Substitute: Prepare using smoked paprika. Makes 4 servings.
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Crumble sausage into large skillet. Add onions; cook until sausage is done, stirring frequently. Drain. Transfer to slow cooker. Add tomatoes, peppers and tomato paste; mix well. Stir in beans; cover with lid. Cook on low 3½ to 4 hours (or on high 2½ to 3 hours). Stir in herbs; cover with lid. Cook on high 10 min.; stir. Serve topped with cheese. Makes 6 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
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1. What is the average number of years someone has paid into Social Security once they start collecting disability benefits? A) 2 B) 7 C) 13 D) 22 Because the Social Security Act sets out a strict definition of disability, our beneficiaries are among the most severely disabled people in the country. We provide modest benefit payments to workers who contributed into the Social Security trust fund before becoming disabled. The average disability beneficiary today paid into the disability trust fund for 22 years before they began receiving Social Security disability benefits.
A) 62 B) 65 C) 67 D) 70 The answer to this question is not the same for everyone. Depending on when you were born, your full retirement age will be between 65 and 67. You can draw benefits as early as 62, but you will receive a lesser benefit. For more details and a handy chart, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/retirechart.html. The best time for you to retire will depend on several factors, including when you were born, how long you contributed to Social Security, and how long you expect to live. The longer you work, and the more money you earn at Social Security-qualifying jobs, the more Social Security retirement benefits you stand to receive. The longer you wait to draw Social Security benefits, the larger your monthly payout will be. Past age 70, there is no longer any advantage to waiting.
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National Trivia Day reminds us that knowledge about Social Security empowers you and prepares you for retirement. Remember, the more you know about Social Security, the more control you have over your bright future.
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• The blood used in an emergency is already on the shelves before the event occurs. • It is estimated that sickle cell disease affects 90,000 to 100,000 people in the U.S. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year. Sickle cell patients can require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives. • More than 1.6 million people were expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2015. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment. • A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood. Facts About The Blood Supply • Type O negative blood (red cells) can be transfused to patients of all blood types. It is always in great demand and often in short supply. •Type AB positive plasma can be transfused to patients of all other blood types. AB plasma is also usually in short supply. Facts About The Blood Donation Process • Donating blood is a safe process. A sterile needle is used only once for each donor and then discarded.
A) $500 per month B) $750 per month C) $1,090 per month D) None A worker who is disabled can earn up to $1,130 per month and still receive benefits. If the worker is blind or has work expenses, this amount is higher. More information about working while disabled is available at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/EN-05-10095.pdf. 4. Who receives the largest annual share of Social Security benefits? A) Survivors of deceased workers B) Disabled workers and their families C) Retired workers and their families The answer is C. About 39.5. Of the nearly 60 million people who receive retirement, dependent, disability, and survivors benefits in 2015, the largest share went to retirees and their families, totaling $53 billion each month. We also paid $6.7 billion dollars in survivors benefits each month, and $10.5 billion dollars in disability benefits each month in 2015. *** syphilis and other infectious diseases before it can be released to hospitals. • Information you give to the American Red Cross during the donation process is confidential. It may not be released without your permission except as directed by law. Facts About Donors • Only 9 percent of people in the U.S. have O negative blood type. O negative blood type donors are universal donors as their blood can be given to people of all blood types. • Type O negative blood is needed in emergencies before the patient's blood type is known and with newborns who need blood. • Only 3 percent of people in the U.S. have AB positive blood type. AB positive type blood donors are universal donors of plasma, which is often used in emergencies, for newborns and for patients requiring massive transfusions.
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and claws PAWS A Page Dedicated To Our Four-Footed Fuzzy Children.
Visiting Dog Ruins Holidays DEAR P AW ’ S CORNER: My sister-inlaw insists on bringing her yappy, ill-tempered lap dog, “Mitsi,” to our house every Christmas through New Year’s. Mitsi gets along with no one but her owner, frightens our two cats and barks at everyone in the house during dinner, nonstop. I love having my brother and his wife over, but Mitsi is making things hellish. How can I politely ask her to leave Mitsi in a kennel during visits? — Barked Out in Birmingham, Alabama DEAR BARKED OFF: I don’t know that there’s a way to tell your sister-in-
law to leave her dog at home that would be taken well. Mitsi clearly is a full member of their family and travels with her. Can a compromise be reached instead? Ask her if Mitsi can be placed in a separate room during mealtimes while they are visiting. She’ll probably still bark, but at least it won’t be right in your ear. You also need to discuss how Mitsi is stressing out the cats. Sometimes people think it’s funny when a visiting dog chases the family pets around, but it’s not fun for those pets. It’s like having a schoolyard bully walk right into your home. Try to keep the discussion civil. Ultimately, you’ll have to decide what level of compromise to ask for in order to keep peace in your house, and you’ll have to be firm. Your sister-in-law takes her relationship with her dog
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barking and bullying are making the holidays a living hell, you need to say something.
Centralia Animal Shelter’s
Pets In Need 1. This is a gray, neutered male cat. 2. This is a tiger striped male cat. 3. Jazmine is a bluish gray, female cat. 4. Cheetos is an orange and white, male cat. 5. Ranger is a male Terrier.
seriously; she should respect your concerns as well. That discussion probably won’t be comfortable, but if Mitsi’s
1. This is an adult, calico, female cat. She is super friendly and loves attention. She is also litter box trained. 2. This is a young, tabby female. She is friendly but a little timid at first. She is also litter box trained. 3. This is a young male Pit mix. He is very friendly and full of energy! All residents of the City of Centralia who own a dog or cat are required to purchase a city tag for each animal. They can be purchased at City Hall. Failure to purchase this tag can result in a $150.00 fine. If you are interested in a Pet of the Week, or any animal, call 533-7647 or visit the Centralia Animal Shelter. Directions to the shelter are as follows: Turn south at the intersection of Hwy. 161 E. (McCord) and Airport Rd. Go 1-1/2 miles, then turn left on Copple Rd. Go 1/2 mile to Woods Lane, turn left to shelter on left. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. ADOPT AN ANIMAL, SAVE A LIFE! Visit Us On Petfinder: petfinder.com/shelters/IL415.html Visit Us On Facebook: facebook.com/centralia.animalcontrol
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centralia humane society 1. Snowball is a six-year-old, male Domestic Shorthair. This big guy loves to lie in the window! Snowball is neutered, microchipped, litter box trained, and current on shots. 2. Marco is a two-year-old, male Domestic Shorthair. He is a little shy, but a very sweet boy. Marco loves to lie in his bed! He is neutered, litter box trained, microchipped, and current on shots. 3. Reuben is a three-year-old, male Boxer mix. This guy loves to play! He is a very friendly dog, but was abused by little kids, so he is a little scared of small children. Reuben is neutered, potty trained, microchipped, and current on shots. 4. Red is a ten-year-old, male Cocker Spaniel mix. He is very sweet and loves to go for walks! Red needs someone special like you to adopt him to his forever home. Red is neutered, potty trained, microchipped, and current on shots. Please consider adopting any of these Centralia orphans; it really does save lives. Every time you adopt a pet, you help us save another! If you can give these or other cats or dogs a good home please contact the Centralia Humane Society House of Hope, 8190 Shattuc Road, Centralia.
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by Samantha Weaver • It was 20th-century American poet, physician, educator, researcher and essayist Lewis Thomas who made the following sage observation: "We haven't yet learned how to stay human when assembled in masses." • Those who study such things say that when Jell-O is hooked up to an EEG machine, the movements registered are almost identical to those produced by the
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to paw the ground a little longer, until a surprise complication is worked out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible, without committing yourself to any position. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate his or her words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect a temporary setback as
you progress toward your goal. Use this time to re-examine your plans and see where you might need to make some significant changes. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments and then move on. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem, allowing your naturally jovial attitude to re-emerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Set aside your usual reluctance to change, and consider reassessing your financial situation so that you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Travel plans continue to be favored. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Act on your own keen instincts. Your strong Piscean backbone will support you as someone attempts to pressure you into a decision you’re not ready to make. BORN THIS WEEK: You embody a love for traditional values combined with an appreciation of what’s new and challenging. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
human brain. • Historians claim that notorious pirate Blackbeard made himself fearsome to enemies by tying lighted fuses into his beard. • In a survey conducted in five major U.S. cities, men were asked to choose which activity they'd rather do: spend a romantic evening in a hotel with a sexy woman, or go to the Super Bowl. Three-quarters of re-
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spondents chose the football game. • There were no domestic cats in North America until they arrived with voyagers from Europe. • You've probably noticed that St. Pauli Girl beer has on its label the image of a buxom blond beauty. You probably aren't aware, however, that the beer was named after the St. Pauli neighborhood of Hamburg, Germany — a notorious red-light district. So while you may think the lovely image is that of a simple serving girl, it's not out of the question that the lady's occupation may have been somewhat less savory.
• If you're planning to wrap a mummy in the proper Egyptian manner, you'll need about 500 feet of linen to finish the job. • Parts of Australia have been undergoing an intense drought for more than a decade. The water shortage has been so severe that in 2002, the nation's environmental minister issued a plea for those in affected areas to shower with a partner in order to conserve the scarce resource. *** Thought for the Day: "The higher we soar, the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly."— Fr i e dr i ch Wi l h elm Nietzsche © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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INDEX
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WEEKLY PAPERS CLASSIFIEDS
201 Business & Services 205 N. Merritt St., Odin
618-322-9967
Come See Our Crafts - Gifts – Bouquets Primitives - Antiques
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SEE A CRIME?
Call Crime Stoppers! You may qualify for a cash reward and you never have to give your name.
242-8477
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Lusch Excavating & Sanitation Install • Pump Service Aerators & Septic Tanks
548-2637
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BUILT-MOR BUILDINGS 24x40-$8,415 30x50-$12,260 40x60-$18,545 50x70-$27,435
Erected, Choice Of Colors
732-8704 or 237-0792
505 Mobile Homes For Sale FOR SALE: 28x60 1985 Friendship modular home. 3BR, 2BA needs carpet. Must be moved. $6,500. Call 618-3142851 1-27
Lots & Acreage
507
FOR SALE: 50'w x 100'd empty lot, 10 D'Ann Dr., Centralia. Call 618-322-6757 TFN
Help Wanted
701
WANTED: Motivated Person To Work In Sales Must Be Neat In Appearance, Goal-Minded, Positive Attitude. Weekly Pay Plus Commission. Send Resume ATTN: SALES MANAGER The Shoppers Weekly PO Box 1223 Centralia, IL 62801
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Construction Workers Needed starting pay 00
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$
302 Auto & Trucks For Sale FOR SALE: 2006 Ford 3/4 ton truck, standard cab, 8' bed, 2 wheel drive, 87,000 mi., asking $6,750. Call 618-335-5347 1-13
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Construction & Home Improvement
LOGSDON CONSTRUCTION & HOME REPAIR Rehabs • Electrical Plumbing • Roofing Concrete • Flatwork Over 30 Years Experience
618-780-9551 618-432-5479
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GEM Decorating, Inc. Owner: Alan Minor 301 W. Chestnut, Odin
775-6283
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Help Wanted Drivers:
$3,000.00 Orientation Completion Bonus! Dedicated, Regional, OTR, Flatbed & Point to Point Lanes. Great Pay, (New hires min 800.00/ wk)! CDL-A 1 yr. Exp.
1-855-314-1138
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BCMW Head Start Program has a teacher position available in Centralia. 40 hrs. per week. Min. requirements: BA in early childhood or equivalent w/30 hrs. in E.C. Must pass DCFS/ IBI checks. Call Marieta at 618532-4890 ext. 139 Applications available at 909 E. Rexford, Centralia or online at bcmwhs.org 1/13
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Lawn & Garden
• Bulk Seeds • Grass Seeds • Bird Seeds & Feeders Come See Us For Your Lawn & Garden Needs
Maco Elevator
418 N. Oak • Centralia TFN 532-6779
Apply in person at: DCA Construction 1620 N. 4th St. Breese, IL 62230
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Community Resource Center Full time mental health/substance abuse outpatient therapist position available. Master's Degree in counseling or related field w/licensure or ability to become licensed preferred. Send resume to: Clinical Director, Community Resource Center, 904 Martin Luther King Dr. Centralia, IL 62801 or email to adavis@crconline.info. Community Resource Center is an approved HRSA loan forgive1/13 ness site E.O.E.
Top Dollar Pawn 215 E. Noleman • Centralia
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WANTED: House to rent, 2 or 3 BR in Salem. 618-292-9382 1-20
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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
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Farming Firewood Furniture & Appliances Music Pets & Supplies Business Opportunities Help Wanted Situations Wanted Rummage Sales Wanted To Buy Wanted To Rent Miscellaneous
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NEXT AUCTION: MONDAY, January 18 Cattle auctions are held 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Sunday check-in hours are 1-6 p.m. Locally Owned & Operated! Mark Barnard Wayne City 618-895-2418
Ben Klebba Mt. Vernon 618-735-2503
Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: Old laying hens, $5 each. Call 618-732-6037 1-20 FOR SALE: 5'x8' utility trailer with ramp gate, new, $525 o.b.o. 1-27 618-545-0570 FOR SALE: Adjustable queen size bed, asking $50. 618-532-2990 or (cell) 618-339-0793 1-27
This Could Be Your Ad!
Barkley Barnard Fairfield 618-842-7850
CATTLEMEN'S LIVESTOCK, INC. Phone: 618-895-3156 Highway 15 West • P.O. Box 486, Wayne City, IL 62895
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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330
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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL TRAINEES NEEDED! Online career training can get you job ready now!! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Financial aid if qualified! HS Diploma/GED required. 1-877-253-6495
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MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home to process Medical Billing & Insurance! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at Bryan University! HS Diploma/GED & Computer/ Internet needed. 1-888-734-6711
Education
Buying Scrap Gold! 533-9012
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Legals Antiques Arts & Crafts Announcements Adoptions Auctions Business & Services Computers & Services Financial Services
Gunsmithing Services Lost & Found Daycare Hunting & Fishing Travel Automotive Services Auto/Trucks For Sale RVs/Campers Boats/Watercrafts Motorcycles/ATVs Health & Fitness
CATTLE AUCTION
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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NEW YEAR, NEW AIRLINE CAREER. Get FAA approved certification at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualifying students. Call AIM 888-686-1704 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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VIAGRA & CIALIS! 50 pills for $95. 100 pills for $150 FREE shipping. NO prescriptions needed. Money back guaranteed! 1-877-743-5419 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Miscellaneous
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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
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THINKING ABOUT A CRUISE? Let us help you match your needs and wants with your budget. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival and all major cruise lines. Hurry – great offers available for a limited time! Call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPTRAVEL.COM to research. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Miscellaneous
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CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4 DiabeticSupplies.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CHILDREN’S BOOK – Looking for some wholesome reading material for your young reader? Check out Richard the Donkey and His LOUD, LOUD Voice at www.RichardTheDonkey.com
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A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation's largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-800-217-3942
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-290-8321 to start your application today! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Xarelto users have you had complications due to internal bleeding (after January 2012)? If so, you MAY be due financial compensation. If you don't have an attorney, CALL Injuryfone today! 1-800-410-0371
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HERO MILES - 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Travel
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CRUISE DEALS available for a limited time. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival and Norwegian. Hurry as these offers won’t last! Call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPTRAVEL.COM to research.
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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.Test StripSearch.com. Habla Espanol.
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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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OUR AREA Businesses
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Auto Donations
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221 S. Walnut, Salem
618-244-1770
BUSINESS & SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS
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New Year, New Career - AVIATION Grads work with American, Boeing, Southwest and others- Get hands on maintenance training. Financial aid if qualified. Call AIM 866-453-6204 –––––––––––––––––––––––––
HIGH RISK DRIVER? Stop paying too much for SR-22 or similar HighRisk Car Insurance! Call our FREE hotline today for CHEAPER coverage! CALL 877-930-5162 –––––––––––––––––––––––––
221 W. Broadway Centralia IL 62801
618-533-4181
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––––––––––––––––––––––––– CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136 ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 ––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANT CASH FOR EXTRA DIABETIC TEST STRIPS? I Pay Top Dollar Since 2005! 1 Day Fast Payment Guaranteed Up To $60 Per Box! Free Shipping. www.Cashnowoffer.com or 888-210-5233. Get Extra $10: Use Offer Code: Cashnow! –––––––––––––––––––––––––
Accounting And Payroll
Brad J. Decker CPA (618) 548-7773
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Bruce E. Meyer, Owner 24 HOUR LIGHT & MEDIUM DUTY TOWING LOCALLY AND VETERAN OWNED NAPA AUTOCARE CENTER 211 Main • Walnut Hill IL 618-532-2942 2-3
New And Used Speed Equipment
Flatbed & Cargo Trailers 10637 N. Spring Garden Ln. Mt. Vernon IL 62864
618-244-7711
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Financial
Health & Medical
Health & Medical
Miscellaneous
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Are you in BIG trouble with the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-606-6673 (MCN)
ATTENTION: VIAGRA AND CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special - $99 FREE Shipping! 100 Percent Guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-800-795-9687 (MCN)
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Automobiles
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Employment/Help Wanted
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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) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time. Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line http://www.mcfgtl.com (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Education
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Farm Related
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Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866-309-1507 www. BaseCampLeasing.com (MCN)
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FRUIT TREES LOW AS $18. Blueberry, Grape, Strawberry, Asparagus, Evergreen & Hardwood Plants. FREE catalog. WOODSTOCK NURSERY, N1831 Hwy 95, Nellsville, WI 54456. Toll Free 888-803-8733. wallace-woodstock. com (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Health & Medical
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VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 50 tabs $90 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net (MCN)
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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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