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Take knife, put into peanut butter and scoop out and smooth onto 1 slice of bread. Lick knife, then put in jelly and scoop out and smooth onto second slice of bread. Carefully put both slices together (jelly and peanut butter facing). Lick knife. Delicious about 11 p.m. when Cathy is in bed! Can even prepare two and share with wife. (Original recipe by Pastor Jonathan Urshan, First Apostolic Church, Centralia) *** 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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SOUTH CENTRAL TRANSIT JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER RECEIVES 1ST QUARTER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON PAYMENT FROM THE STATE The JCCC Annual South Central Transit (SCT) is ecstatic to announce that the first quarter payment from the State of Illinois was received on December 8. SCT will be able to continue services for two to three more months and there will not be any lay-off of employees. The state makes operating assistance payments to downstate public transportation systems on a quarterly b a s i s t h rou g h t h e Downstate Public Transportation Fund, which is funded through transfers f rom the General Revenue Fund. Public transportation began fiscal year 2017 on July 1. Per state statute (30 ILCS 740), Illinois provides 65% reimbursement of operating expenses for South Central Transit and other downstate Illinois public transportation systems.
Per state statute, Illinois is legally bound to provide this funding as a continuing appropriation whether the legislature appropriates sufficient funds or not. However, there had not been any funds transferred to the Downstate Public Transportation Fund until a few days ago. There has not been any talk or announcements made of when the second quarter payments may be received. A recent SCT press release said, "We so much appreciate those who have taken the time to call our State Leaders to let them know how important public transportation is to southern Illinois. Your support has made a huge difference. Thank you!!! Let’s keep reminding them of the importance of public transportation so they don’t forget."
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Christmas Luncheon was held last Thursday at Cedarhurst. The highlight of the event was the Christmas carol performance of the third grade class of Dr. Nick Osborne Primary School, directed by Janet Sinks. It was announced the class would also be performing at Busch Stadium during a Cardinals/Cubs game on opening week in April. Other events at the luncheon was an ugly C h r ist mas s we ate r contest and of course a visit from Santa.
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1. MOVIES: What was Grace Kelly's character's name in the movie "High Noon"?
2. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the phobia called "cryophobia"? 3. LITERATURE: What was the name of the island inhabited by tiny people in "Gulliver's Travels"? 4. U.S. CITIES: What city bills itself as "The Sweetest Place on Earth"?
5. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Gulf of Riga located? 6. HISTORY: How many human beings have walked on the moon? 7. ART: Which post-impressionist painter created the series titled "Sunflowers"?
8. LANGUAGE: What product was slangily known as a "Tin Lizzie" in the early 20th century? 9. ASTRONOMY: What is the largest planet in our solar system? 10. MUSIC: Which 1960s rock group recorded the hit
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 song "A Whiter Shade of Pale"? Answers 1. Amy Fowler Kane 2. Fear of extreme cold, ice or frost 3. Lilliput (the Lilliputians) 4. Hershey, Pennsylvania,
home of the Hershey chocolate company 5. Northern Europe 6. 12 7. Vincent van Gogh 8. Model T Ford 9. Jupiter 10. Procol Harum
• On Dec. 22, 1808, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony premieres in Vienna, Austria, in a freezing venue. Two hours into the poorly played concert, Beethoven stopped the music and had the ensemble start again from the beginning. • On Dec. 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge touches a button and lights up the first national Christmas tree to grace the White House grounds. The balsam fir was the first to be decorated with electric lights — a strand of 2,500 red, white and green bulbs. • On Dec. 23, 1959, rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry is arrested in Missouri and charged with transporting a 14-year-old girl across state lines for allegedly immoral purposes. Berry spent 20 months in federal prison following his conviction for violating the Mann Act. • On Dec. 21, 1970, Elvis Presley visits President Richard Nixon to offer his services in the government's war on drugs. Presley, who was apparently not searched at the
gate, presented the president with a gift — a World War II-era Colt .45 pistol. • On Dec. 19, 1986, Michael Sergio, who parachuted into Game Six of the 1986 World Series at New York's Shea Stadium with a "Let's Go Mets" banner, is fined $500 and sentenced to 100 hours of community service. • On Dec. 20, 1995, the United Nations peacekeeping force formally transfers military authority in Bosnia to North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces, allowing the deployment of some 60,000 NATO troops. • On Dec. 25, 2002, University of New Mexico junior placekicker Katie Hnida becomes the first woman to play in a Division I football game. In 2004, Hnida told Sports Illustrated that she had been sexually harassed while at the University of Colorado. The Colorado football coach responded by calling Hnida "not only a girl" but a "terrible" player. He was suspended briefly and left the team in 2005.
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he liberal media last week was going over the newly picked Trump cabinet members, largely criticizing Rex Tillerson which I don't get. I can't think of anyone better for Secretary of State. He has relationships with over 200 leaders of countries all over the world, and yes, that includes Putin of Russia. Keep in mind you can be friendly without being friends. But what's important is in a recent survey. How do you view Trump's handling of the transition team? 50% approved with 41% disapproving and taking it one step further to the question of Russia's effect on the 2016 elections, 57% don't believe Russia had any impact and 37% did believe it had an effect. So with that said, John Podesta, former Clinton Campaign Chairman said, "Russia clearly intervened and effected the election." Well, if and I do say if the Russians hacked in which the FBI and CIA don't totally agree to the conclusions, this has all come through third parties, Hillary Clinton's puppets and the liberal media and let's not forget it's alleged it was through an error of John Podesta over personal emails that were hacked. The FBI did contact Mr. Podesta and give him the heads up there could be a problem, but never said Russia did it. However, in Podesta's own words, the last time he heard from the FBI was on October 9, 2016. Besides that, where's Comey? Again, everything we are hearing is through a third party. A prime example is Press Secretary Josh Earnest who said in a recent press conference that Trump knew of the Russian interference. There is absolutely, as I said last week, NO conclusive evidence for this kind of reporting from CNN (Clinton News Network) or from MSNBC or from Josh Earnest who should know better. In my opinion this is being done to discredit the election results.
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Going one step further, if the Russians did hack into the Clinton Campaign Chairman's email, let's be clear, according to Carl Rove the CIA said again if (and that big word if ) Russia hacked it had nothing to do with getting Trump elected, it had to do with shaking the confidence of the American election and, folks, I certainly could believe that. This whole thing is all about delegitimizing this election. The spin job of the liberal media, the recounts, the Russians and now the electoral college. The bottom line is so appropriately said, SO LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT, THE DNC IS M A D AT R U S S I A BECAUSE THEY THINK THEY ARE TRYING TO MANIPUL ATE OUR ELECTION BY EXPOSING THAT THE DNC DID TRY TO MANIPULATE OUR ELECTION? ie. Bernie Sanders. The fact is, the only person who hasn't been blamed for Hillary Clinton losing the election IS HILLARY CLINTON! Maybe, just maybe, the Democrats need to look at just a few of the real reasons, like starting with: •The base they've lost. •The games the DNC played in trying to swing the election dishonestly from Donna Brazil to Debbie Wasserman Schultz. •Bill Clinton stepping off a plane to meet with Attorney General Loretta Lynch while Hillary was under investigation. •Hillary's loss of 33,000 emails. •Her complete and total arrogance. •Calling half the voters deplorable. •What happened in West Virginia and her comments about coal mining turning that blue state red. Should I go on? At some point, if the two party system is to survive, the Democrats are going to have to look at the real problems. On to Robert Gates, former Secretary of Defense who has a ringside seat. To the question has there
been enough concern over t he a l l e ge d Russ i an hacking? His answer was a resounding NO. And if this really happened, I agree, but he went on to say he feels that Putin saw Obama's withdrawal from the world, the red lines that have been drawn and crossed, what Assad has gotten by with in Syria while Obama stood by and watched. Putin saw a void and is trying to fill it! He concluded, it was aimed at discrediting our elections because of Russia's own corrupt system and had no effect on Trump winning. On to the latest attempt to sway the electoral college. Clinton's latest attempt to overthrow the votes of half the country is calling for a delay in the electoral College vote until an investigation into the Russian hacking that the Clinton camp claim cost her the presidency. Another waste of time on an unnewsworthy story. It isn't going to happen. Tr u mp on Mon d ay, December 19th will be voted in by the Electoral College. At this time I'll close by saying it's time for the parties to come together and work together for the good of all. There's only one Unites States of America and room for all. We must have two parties to remain a democracy. One party is nothing more than a dictatorship which is no good for anyone in the long run. So let me close by wishing all of my Democratic friends and Republican friends a Very Merry Christmas and leave you with my Christmas wish: That we remain all together one nation under God. Merry Christmas to one and all! 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.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Closing Time Every year, you are given a task. That task is a vote. While some would say the task is an easy one, you know better. For your Hall of Fame vote is all that stands between the chasm that divides the words "mediocre" and "legend." Some envy you. You are the baseball writers of America. You possess a talent, an ability that can elevate the mundane to the miraculous. But others despise you. When their heroes are overlooked, when their favorite players whom they watched 162 days and nights each year are deemed to be second rate, it seems to be an arrogant dismissal of what they and most everyone values the most: their time. Time was when a relief pitcher was considered somebody who couldn't cut
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1. Entering 2016, who are the only three players to have won the following awards: a Gold Glove, a Silver Slugger and a Cy Young? 2. When was the last time before 2015 that the Houston Astros had two pitchers win at least 17 games apiece? 3. Who was the first player in NFL history to have 1,000 receiving yards
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the mustard and make the starting rotation. Of course, there also was a time when starting rotations consisted of two starters who had 30 complete games every few months and were allowed to openly spit on the baseballs. Those days are over, thankfully, and it's time for us to evolve further by appreciating the closer role in baseball. Many of you argue that the closer is a cop-out, a ploy managers use to save their skin more than they save games. After all, there's not much to think about when you're in the lead by one to three runs in the ninth and you have a multi-zillion dollar pitcher anxiously awaiting your call to the bullpen. Maybe the modernday closer deserves some scorn. Statistics show that teams with a lead in the ninth inning almost always win, and 1,000 return yards in the same season? 4. Maryland's Diamond Stone set a school record in 2015 for most points in a game by a freshman men's basketball player (39). Who had held the mark? 5. NHL legend Gordie Howe was a member of the famed "Production Line" starting in 1947. Name the two other Hall of Fame members of the original trio. 6. When was the last time before 2016 that Romania failed to medal in women's gymnastics at the Olympics? 7. In 2016, golfer Andrew Landry set a record for the lowest opening-round score
anyway. People really into statistics have concluded that a top-shelf reliever maybe wins an additional four games for a team. Aha! Right there, that should make the case. They're worth it because a win is a win. Many a team has lost the division by four games. But there's more to it than that. Do not mistake brevity for lack of worth. Yes, good starting pitchers eat up more than 200 innings each season, but why should that influence your vote for a closer? Let's say you're a season-ticket holder. You get to see your best starter maybe 15 times each year. Your closer? You see him whenever you're about to win -- they're the ones who kept you in the seats, which not only justifies their salary (a team can't make money off of concessions when you're gone, after all), it justifies their importance. Trevor Hoffman and Lee Smith, closers unfairly subjected to this closer discrimination, would appear in 70-80 games a season. They were like a warm, 98-mph hug. Think of it like your wife or husband, kids or partner, best mate, what have you. Would you rather see them 15 times a year for two hours (66) at a U.S. Open played at Oakmont (Pa.). Who had held the record? Answers 1. Zack Greinke, Orel Hershiser and Fernando Valenzuela. 2. In 2005, Andy Pettitte won 17 games and Roy Oswalt won 20. 3. Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers, in 2011. 4. Joe Smith, with 33 points in 1993. 5. Ted Lindsay and Sid Abel. 6. It was 1972. 7. Ben Hogan (1953) and Gary Player ('73) each shot a 67.
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of David.” (Isaiah 9:6-7) Isaiah prophesied of a child to be born and a Son to be given. He prophesied that this Son would be born of a virgin, be called mighty God, and would rule on the throne of David. Micah prophesied that this Son would be born in B ethlehem and, “Whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting” (Micah 5:2) Two gospels describe the nativity. The greatest jeopardy question is, “A child, born in Bethlehem, fulfilled all the prophesies of the great light that shines in the darkness of the world.” If you answer, “Who is Jesus Christ, the Son of God?” You would be correct. The gospel of John gives us a unique revelation regarding Jesus’ birth. Jesus did not come into being at his birth, because He existed with the Father from the beginning. Read John chapter 1 and discover the stunning glorious revelation of who Jesus
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JESUS IS GOD. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) The prophets and gospel writers make the deity of Jesus Christ very clear. The scriptures reveal that Jesus the eternal Word was with the Father from the very beginning. He is God! Gloria Dios. JESUS IS THE CREATOR OF ALL THINGS. “All things were made through him.” (John 1:2-3) What wonder, that the creator of all things would take upon him human flesh and be born in a stable, and laid in a manger. John adds, “And without Him nothing was made that was made.” Think how great and glorious this baby lying in a manger was. JESUS IS THE GREAT LIGHT THAT PROPHETS PROCLAIMED WOU L D B E T H E LIGHT OF THE WORLD. Christmas lights remind us of that. “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” (John 1:4-9) JESUS IS THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL LIFE. “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God,
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Christmas Trees Change With Times For thousands of years, plants and trees that remain green throughout the year have held special significance through winter’s early darkness and cold. Not only were they a reminder that warmth, light and crops would return again with the spring, but in many countries their branches were draped over doors and windows in an effort to repel witches, ghosts, evil spirits and illness. But how did the evergreen become a fixture of Dec. 25? We can thank Germany for starting that tradition in the 16th century, when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. And it’s widely held that Martin Luther was the first to add light to a tree. As the story goes, the Protestant reformer was walking home one evening when he was struck by the beauty of stars twinkling among evergreens. To illustrate it for his family, he put up a tree in the main room of his house and wired candles to its branches. Americans weren’t so quick to catch on, however. New England Puritans regarded Christmas as sacred, and celebrations of the day, including Christmas carols, were described by William B r a d f ord a s “p a g a n mockery.” In fact, in 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts passed a law making any further observance of Dec. 25 other than a church service a penal offense: People actually
would be fined for hanging decorations! Prince Albert, husband to Queen Victoria, made Christmas trees fashionable in England by accepting his wife’s suggestion to decorate their family’s at Windsor Castle in the style of his childhood, with candles, sweets, fruits, gingerbread and an angel at the top. After a sketch of the tree ran in the Illustrated London News, what had been largely regarded as a pagan symbol rapidly gained popularity in both Britain and America. By 1870, fine glass ornaments were being imported from Germany, and in 1882, Edward Johnson, an assistant to Thomas Edison, produced the first set of electric tree lights. Since those early days, style trends in Christmas trees have been about as limitless as human imagination. Artificial trees, which became popular in the early 20th century, have been comprised of everything from colored ostrich feathers to papier mache to glass and plastic. In 1930, the Addis Housewares Company even created one from brush bristles, using
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the same machinery it used to make toilet brushes. And if you’re not going with a live tree this year, who says it has to be green -- or an evergreen? Put an Indian spin on your holiday with a mango or banana tree. Choose from lipstick-
red or zebra striped, iceblue or lavender ... black for those with a Gothic streak ... even rainbow and candycorn shades. Whatever the hue, whether the lights are fiber optic or traditional bulbs, the branches strung with popcorn or electronics -- there’s something to tickle every fancy and illuminate every home with the spirit of the most wonderful time of the year. © 2016 King Featues Synd., Inc.
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The Story Of The Birth Of Jesus Wishing You A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year!
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Christmas traditions focus on several different aspects of family and spiritual life. While many stories are shared around Christmastime, perhaps none bears more significance than the origin of the Christmas celebration. Sharing the Christmas story is an integral part of holiday gatherings, reminding families that faith is foremost during this festive time of year. The Conception of Jesus Mary was a woman living in the Galilee area of Nazareth. She was engaged to a Jewish carpenter named Joseph. An angel visited the Virgin Mary and told her that she would conceive a child — a son — by the power of the Holy Spirit. When the son was born, she would name him Jesus. Mary questioned the angel, who reassured her that anything was possible by God and that Jesus would be God’s own son. Joseph was troubled when he found out Mary was with child and even considered breaking their engagement, which was allowed under Jewish law. But God soon sent another angel, this time to Joseph, in a dream. The angel reassured Joseph that his marriage to Mary and the birth of this child were His will. Joseph awoke from his dream and took Mary as his wife soon after, ready and willing to raise the child despite the public humiliation he may experience.
The Census During this time the Romans had control over many parts of the world, including where Joseph and Mary resided. Ruler Caesar Augustus decreed that every person living under Roman rule had to return to his town of origin to participate in a census so everyone could be taxed accordingly. Joseph, hailing from Bethlehem, had to return to this town with his very pregnant bride. They traveled for many days and, upon arriving in Bethlehem, found that the inns were full and there was no available lodging. Mary and Joseph took shelter in a stable and prepared to welcome their son. Jesus’ Arrival According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary gave birth to her firstborn, a son, while in the stable. She wrapped him in cloth and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a M Chri err y stma
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sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. — Luke Chapter 2 Many people visited the baby Jesus, including three wise men from the East who traveled by following a guiding star to bestow gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh on the baby king. When Joseph and Mary had performed all the things necessary according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth with Jesus, who was growing strong in spirit and filled with wisdom and the grace of God.
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by Samantha Weaver • It was b elove d American humorist and social commentator Will Rogers who made the following sage observation: "Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like." • Famed Thoroughbred racehorse Man o' War was as successful off the track as he was on it. After his famed career, he retired to
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) I know, dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying to take charge of one of your projects, but try to be a bit more flexible. A new idea could help hasten a positive result. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, like the time-thrifty Taurus that you are, that you’ve done much of your holiday shopping. But don’t relax yet. Wrap those gifts now to save yourself lots of unwanted pressure. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be receptive when a family member or friend asks to confide in you. Your positive reaction could ensure that he or she will have a happy holiday experience. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t be rushed into wrapping up that workplace problem. Consider leaving it until after the holidays. This way you’ll have the facts you need to reach the right resolution. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ll get news that will make you glow brighter than the lights of the holiday season. Be sure to use what you learn both carefully and kindly, to avoid giving the wrong impression. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That frayed relationship could be mended in time for the holidays if you were more flexible. Give a little, and you could get back a lot more than you imagined. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Things might not seem to be settling down as quickly as you would prefer.
But it might be just a little holiday time flutter. You’ll soon get news that will lead to more stability. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Stop getting so involved in everyone’s personal problems that you lose precious time with loved ones. Remember, even the Supreme Court closes for the holidays. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) All signs point to a bright holiday, with all of those pesky problems finally resolved in your favor. Share the good times with people you love and, of course, who love you. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your plans should not be set in stone and cemented over. Leave some openings in case you need to make changes. Spend the holidays with your nearest and dearest. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Surprise! This holiday finds you on the receiving end of the generosity of those who are usually the recipients of so much that you give so freely and lovingly. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That piece of good news assures that you’ll be swimming in clearer, calmer waters this holiday season. There might be a storm or two ahead, but you’ll weather it all in fine style. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a flair for seeing things as you’d like them to be, as well as a gift for turning your perceptions into reality. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
stud, producing more than 64 stakes winners. Man o' War sired 1937 Triple Crown winner War Admiral, and he was grandsire of Seabiscuit, who was Horse of the Year in 1938. In 1966, 37 percent of all stakes winners were descended from Man o' War, and he appears at least 17 times in the bloodline of American Pharoah, the
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2015 Tr iple Crown winner. • Those who study such things say that hyenas are more closely related to cats than to dogs. • Those who study spycraft are aware of the many ingenious ways that have been used to pass secret messages. One of the earliest examples occurred in the late 6th centur y B CE, when Histiaeus, the tyrant of Miletus (in present-day Turkey), shaved the head of his most trusted slave, tattooed a message on the slave's scalp, and waited for the hair to grow back before dispatching the slave to his son-in-law, Aristagoras, along with instructions to shave the
slave's head upon his arrival. • Police in Saudi Arabia have been instructed to arrest young men wearing tight jeans; the garments are considered to be immodest and un-Islamic. • The Gottfried Krueger B re w i n g C omp a ny, founded in 1858 and based in Newark, New Jersey, has the distinction of producing the first beer in cans, back in January 1935. *** Thought for the Day: " If A man is known by the company he keeps. A company is known by the men it keeps." — Thomas J. Watson © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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BUILT-MOR BUILDINGS 24x40-$8,835 30x50-$12,873 40x60-$19,472 50x70-$28,806
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302 Auto & Trucks For Sale FOR SALE: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado LT, 4x2 4 dr. crew cab, red, 128,xxx mi., A/C, power, cruise, bed liner, V8, new battery, $13,900. 618-314-3271 12-21 FOR SALE: 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 XLT pickup, V8 motor, chrome rims, bed rails, new tires, radiator, fuel pump, oil change, ext. cab, good solid truck, runs & looks great, asking $3,200. Call TFN 618-918-3905 FOR SALE: 2003 GMC Yukon XL, 4WD, leather seats, 250,000 mi., good condition although transmission beginning to slip, asking $2,000. Contact Dave at 618-548-2019 12-28 Construction & Home Improvement
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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a painrelieving brace at little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1- 800604-2613 (MCN) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTENTION: VIAGRA AND CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special - $99 FREE Shipping! 100 Percent Guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-800795-9687 (MCN) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LIVING WITH KNEE OR BACK PAIN? Medicare recipients may qualify to receive a pain relieving brace at little or no cost. Call now! 844-668-4578 (MCN) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Stop OVERPAYING for your prescriptions! SAVE! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy, compare prices and get $25.00 OFF your first prescription! CALL 1-800-263-4059 Promo Code CDC201625 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Free Pills! Viagra!! Call today to find out how to get your free Pills! Price too low to Mention! Call today 1-877-560-0997 (MCN)
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ASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-389-0695. www. cash4diabeticsupplies.com (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Vacation/Travel
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SWITCH TO DIRECTV. From $50/Month, includes FREE Genie HD/DVR # 3 months HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, STARZ. Get a $50 Gift Card. Call 877-8945275 (MCN)
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Tired of cold weather? Escape to Llano Grande Resort in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley! RV sites, cottages, fully furnished rentals available. Enjoy our golf course, heated swimming pools, full schedule of activities, topnotch entertainment, breathtaking sunsets, and endless fun. Ask about our complimentary 30day stay. 800-656-2638 www. lanogranderesort.com (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Are you getting TIRED of the COLD WINTERS where you are? Why don't you get in your RV Camper and come to J-5 in Mission TX. We are located in the Rio Grande Valley. Average winter temps are 70 degrees daytime and 50 nighttime. We are a small park in a country setting but have stores and restaurants near by. We have specials for first time visitors. Call us at 956-682-7495 or email info@j5rvparktexas.com, www.j5rvparktexas.com Tom and Donna Tuttle Managers (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WE HAVE THE LOWEST CLASSIFIED AD RATES WITH THE BIGGEST CIRCULATION! REACH 23,000 HOMES PLUS THE INTERNET $15.00 FOR 3 WEEKS (25¢ Extra Per Word Over 25. Businesses Not Included!)