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He is all but universally beloved by anybody who has ever coached or played with him. As the franchise face for America's Team, his mug gets plastered on both sporting and celebrity gossip magazines alike. But you know, he's got a bad back and he has yet "to win the big one."

"Yet to win the big one" is perhaps the most damning thing you can say about an NFL quarterback, particularly when you're a Dallas Cowboy and have to live up to legendary names like Don Meredith, Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman.

And it's something that Romo has heard a lot.

People are always unsure about him. Is he a fearless playmaker, or is he a guy who makes bad decisions and refuses to stick to the script?

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Wednesday, December 7, 2016 that answer, at least not in Dallas, because a new story is being written there as we speak by Rayne Dakota "Dak" Prescott.

Prescott is accustomed to rewrites. He rewrote Mississippi State's record book, setting 38 school records and setting the record for most passing yards in Orange Bowl history. Picked in the fourth round by the Cowboys in 2016, he broke the rookie record for most completions without an interception as a rookie, a record once held by a guy named Tom Brady ... a guy who didn't break 38 records at Michigan.

Prescott plays like the pro he is every week, he plays as if he's been there before, and he plays like a leader who will take you places that you've never been before. When you can orchestrate not one, but two game-winning full-field drives to come from behind at Pittsburgh, you are treading on untouched real estate. But that is, of course, exactly what Prescott did.

The Cowboys as a franchise know how to deal with the press. While more than a few players aren't smart

enough to keep their names out of the police blotter, they know better than to tip their hand regarding the quarterback situation. "I'll let those in charge of making that decision make that decision" is the common refrain. The team's larger-than-life owner is a near-obsessive fan of Tony Romo. (He has gone on record saying that he would be heartbroken if he didn't win Romo a championship.

Huh? Shouldn't that be the other way around?) Even he had to begrudgingly admit that the team had to go with "the hot hand."

The aforementioned hand is Prescott's, and no doubt about it, it is scorching hot. Romo may be burning to get back into the game, but with each passing win — and I do mean "passing" win — the more it appears that we will be seeing Romo in another uniform come next fall.

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Members of the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce gathered together with Stacie Wampler and her staff at Rod Snow Real Estate to celebrate a ribbon cutting at the agency's new location of 1519 E. McCord St. in Centralia on November 30, 2016.

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SANDOVAL FFA WELCOMES STATE & SECTION OFFICIALS

The Sandoval FFA Chapter recently welcomed the State FFA President and the Section 21 Officer team into their school. During the visit members learned more about the various opportunities that are in the FFA. Teamwork was a large focus of the classroom visit.

Students had to try and move cups to another locaShopper's Weekly Staff Photo tion but were not allowed front row: Dennis Krupp, Justice, Jan Stinde, Ben to physically touch the Rose Aldag McVey, John Stratemeyer; back row: cups. Pictured above, Julien Wright, Darlene Baltzell, Kala Lambert, Diane Cole, Duncan, Riley Thompson Maria Lauder, Mayor Tom Ty Orr, Louie Kalert, Sheila and Hope Beckmann were Ashby, Stacie Wampler, Burcham, Mark Baltzell, successful at this teamwork Emily Williams, Addison Chamber Director Bob activity.

At the end of the visit, Wampler, Scott Wampler, Kelsheimer, Dax Garrison, the presenters asked the Stephanie Waggoner, Karen Piotrowski, Greg students to think about Adaleigh Donoho, Patty Cavitt, John Denton, Steve their very own short term, Williams, Patty Donoho, Hardy and Mary Jane intermediate and long term Greg Reichenbacher, DJ Hardy.

SANDOVAL NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Sandoval Jr./Sr. High School Students of the month for November were recently recognized. These students were selected based on their outstanding ability to exhibit cooperation. Gifts were donated by Crossroads of Sandoval.

Students honored were: Senior, Veronica Bacilio; Submitted Photo Junior, Beth Pennington; Sophomore, Mack Weiss; Hopkins and Abigayle Ray; Leinder was recognized as F r e s h m a n ; H o p e 7th, Katlyn Bates. staff of the month. Allen is Beckmann; 8th, Cheyenne Staff member Allen the custodian at the school.

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SOCIAL SECURITYʼS GIFT TO CHILDREN IS SECURITY

BY MS. LOWDER, SOCIAL SECURITY DISTRICT MANAGER IN MT. VERNON, IL

This is the season of caring. No matter your religion or belief, December is also considered a time to focus on the children we love.

Whether we’re wrapping Santa’s gifts, buying Hanukkah treats, decorating the house in celebration of Kwanzaa, or volunteering for a toy drive, children add joy to the holiday season. And we at Social Security definitely know a thing or two about helping children.

Often overlooked in the paperwork that prospective parents fill out in preparation for a child’s birth is an application for a Social Security number and card. Typically, the hospital will ask if you want to apply for a Social Security number for your newborn as part of the birth registration process. This is the easiest and fastest way to apply. The Social Security card typically arrives about a week to ten days after that little bundle of joy! You can learn about Social Security numbers for children by reading our publication, Social Security Numbers for Children, available at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

A child needs a Social Security number if he or she is going to have a bank account, if a relative is buying savings bonds for the child, if the child will have medical coverage, or if the child will receive government services.

You’ll also need a Social Security number for a child to claim him or her on your tax returns.

If you wait to apply, you will have to visit a Social Security office and you’ll need to: • Complete an Application For a Social Security Card (Form SS-5); • Show us original documents proving your child’s U.S. citizenship, age, and identity; and • Show us documents proving your identity.

Remember, a child age 12 or older requesting an original Social Security number

must appear in person for the interview, even though a parent or guardian will sign the application on the child’s behalf.

Children with disabilities are among our most vulnerable citizens. Social Security is dedicated to helping those with qualifying disabilities and their families through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. To qualify for SSI: • The child must have a physical or mental condition, or a combination of conditions, resulting in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This means that the condition(s) must severely limit your child’s activities; • The child’s condition(s) must be severe, last for at least 12 months, or be expected to result in death; • I f y o u r c h i l d ’s condition(s) does not result in “marked and severe limitations,” or does not result in those limitations lasting for at least 12 months, your child will not qualify for SSI; and • The child must not be working and earning more than $1,090 a month in 2016.

(This amount usually changes every year.) If he or she is working and earning that much money, your child will not be eligible for benefits.

Learn the details about benefits for children by reading our publication, Benefits for Children with Disabilities, available at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

Visit www.socialsecurity. gov/people/kids to learn more about all we do to care for children. Caring for the next generation is a central part of securing today and tomorrow, during the holidays and all year long.

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You will need to: • Show the required documents. We need to see different documents depending on your citizenship and the type of card you are requesting.

Go to www.socialsecurity. gov/ssnumber to find out what documents you will have to show; • Fill out an Application for a Social Security Card; and • Take or mail your application and original or certified copies of the original documents to your local

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–Henry James Cool, crisp mornings bring back sweet memories of my grandmother's house. She loved to bake and cook and was an expert at both. I think it was just one way she expressed love while taking care of us. No wonder my mother and I both are most comfortable in the kitchen.

Even though friends and family gathering for morning coffee and coffee cake may be a thing of the past, this tradition is well worth revisiting in our fast-paced world, even if just on the weekends Baked goodies, hot from the oven, evoke a coziness that can be enjoyed by all. Why not start your own tradition.

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— "Old Memories" by Henry James *** 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!

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Yes, I remember his conviction for mishandling classified information; compared to what Hillary Clinton did, it was nothing.

But what I base my opinion of the General on is his experience and background when he was commanding the 101st Airborne in Iraq, his master plan and what became a successful surge in Iraq (that Barack Obama unhinged).

The bottom line is General Petraeus is an American hero.

But ultimately Donald Trump will make the right decision.

Then, or course, there was the press conference with Press Secretary Josh Earnest, who should at this point join the rest of the Trump bashers and get on his pony and ride off into the sunset. The less than professional press conference addressed the jobs that Trump saved in Indiana by convincing Carrier to remain in the beautiful state of

Indiana, hence saving 1,100 jobs. But what do Obama, Josh Earnest and the extreme liberals do but start their usual complaining, stomping and jumping up and down.

President-Elect Trump isn't even the President yet and has already started saving jobs in America, while some are crying intervention into business. Where were these rocket scientists when Obama gave — yes, gave — his friends, a California-based company, Solyndra, $535 million in taxpayers' money as a startup loan! And after Obama beating his chest on what a great job he'd done, in August two years later Solyndra filed for bankruptcy protection with our $535 million. By the way, the stimulus bill that funded Solyndra received not one Republican vote in the House and only three in the Senate.

So let's see, what's next? Oh, Trump accepted a call from the leader of Taiwan, a congratulatory courtesy call, one of 48 or 49, and again the liberals are jumping up and down. Where were they when Barack Obama reached out to the murderous dictatorship of Cuba and the liberals hailed Obama as a hero? Really!!

And then there came the hint that Obama might be looking at a career in media.

Hmm, I thought that's what he'd been doing anyway.

In my opinion, I have never seen a more sorry bunch of losers in my life than this election has produced. I'm sick of college presidents ordering flags flown at half staff or removed from campuses because Hillary Clinton lost.

I'm sick of CNN and the other liberal networks being unfair and slanting every discussion. From painting Castro as a great guy, to a CNN producer being caught on a hot mic joking about Trump having a plane crash, to the thousand times they mention that Hillary did win the

popular vote, they just can't stop themselves. In my opinion, none of this is a laughing matter.

And worse yet, during the horrific fire of Gatlinburg an extreme liberal citizen actually said on Facebook that they deserved what they got because Tennessee was a red state!

Now here's the bottom line, folks: Hillary Clinton lost because of Hillary Clinton, and yet the Democrats still can't blame her or their failed policies, even though they've lost 63 seats in the House alone in the last six years. And what do they do? Appoint Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House again!

The Democratic Party is no longer the John F. Kennedy Democratic Party, but the Barack Obama Party.

In closing, six or seven months before the election I received a text from a former friend that decided we could no longer be friends because of the difference in our political views. I had no problem with our differences; for me it was always okay, we would just agree to disagree. But that's not the way he saw it, so he ended it. A short time after the election he emailed me wishing Trump well. And then the famous liberal came out in him when he said, "But I'm so proud of my party," and he talked about how they didn't say the election was rigged. So at this point I wonder if he would still be proud of his party? I sure wouldn't be.

Oh well, perhaps it's time we all finally put party aside and see what we as a nation can do to improve our country.

Until next week.

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Me mb e r s of t h e Greater C entralia Chamber of Commerce gathered together with Mayor Tom Ashby and Tracy Francois (center), owner of Glo (formerly Hollywood Glo) and her staff to hold a ribbon cutting on December 1, 2016. The business is located at 539 S. Poplar St. in Centralia.

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ALL CENTRALIA BUSINESSES COMPLIANT WITH TOBACCO SALES LAWS The Centralia Police Department, with help from a grant awarded by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission's "Kids Can't Buy 'Em Here" Tobacco Enforcement Program, conducted Phase 1 of their 2016/2017 Tobacco Sales enforcement effort. On Wednesday November 30, 2016 the first round of tobacco compliance checks were conducted. These compliance checks are performed to determine if local tobacco retailers are complying with State minimum age tobacco laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco to minors. The City of Centralia has been educating tobacco retailers on minimum-age tobacco laws and the importance of verifying the age of their customers while conducting compliance checks of

area tobacco retailers.

This latest round of the grant compliance checks found all of the 23 retail businesses in Centralia being in compliance with the law. This is a compliance rate of 100%.

Lieutenant Greg Dodson of the Centralia Police Department congratulates the retail managers and clerks of these businesses who denied the sale to the minors. It is extremely importance to keep tobacco out of the hands of our youth. Ninety percent of current adult smokers stated their addiction to tobacco started before they were legally able to purchase the product. Studies have also identified tobacco as a gateway drug for youth leading to more illicit drug use.

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One gentleman gave a philosophical answer, “To take the moral high road.” Others replied, “I live for the weekend.” “I live to party.”

“I live for golf.” Perhaps the most frequent answer was, “I live for my children.” I stopped at a McDonald’s and asked an older man stooped over and perched precariously on one of those high chairs and tables.

“What do you live for? “I live for Jesus,” he replied. But for the next several minutes he regaled me with his love of country music, the Nashville Channel, Johnny Cash’s Country Music Museum, and when Minnie Pearl performed at the old Eagle Theater in our hometown.

What do you live for?

What if that one thing was taken from you? Would you be left empty at the center of your being? One of the greatest men of God who ever lived, the apostle Paul, gave us the perfect answer, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21) Paul then revealed his life consuming passion, “That I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death, if by any means, I may attain to the resurrection of the dead.” (Philippians 3:10) If we live by these life consuming passions, we won’t come up empty at the end of our life, but will enter eternity as “more than a conqueror.”

TO LIVE IS CHRIST. Paul’s passion was Jesus.

Paul lived for Jesus. “For to me to live is Christ.” (Philippians 1:21) Many people talk the walk, but fewer walk the talk. Jesus is the one thing that cannot be taken from you. (Luke 10:41-42) Jesus said Mary had chosen it. What about you?

TO KNOW HIM. Paul’s passion wasn’t to know about Jesus but to know Him personally and intimately. Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock, if any man hears my voice and opens unto me, I

will come into him and sup with him, and he will me.”

(Revelation 3:20) It takes a lifetime to really know Jesus, but it’s a life of joy and adventure.

TO KNOW THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION. (Philippians 3:10) Jesus is alive. The resurrection power of the Holy Spirit transforms a believer into the image of Christ. The resurrection power of Jesus will work through the believer in signs, wonders, and miracles as he did through the apostle Paul. (Mark 16:17; Acts 1:8) TO KNOW THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS. (Philippians 3:10) Someone has said, “If you don’t bear the cross, you won’t wear the crown.” What enabled Paul to suffer the many hardships and trials for the gospel? His love for Christ. There is a sweet, intimate fellowship with Jesus for those who pick up their cross and follow Jesus.

TO BE CONFORMED TO HIS DEATH. The more a believer dies to self, the more Jesus lives in and through them. The cross of Christ is the only means to crucify the flesh of self. The pinnacle of a believer’s life is the crucified life. (Galatians 2:20) TO ATTAIN TO THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD. The soft drink slogan says, “Live for the Fiz. Live for Now.” Paul lived with eternity in view. “To die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21) “If, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead” (Philippians 3:10) There is a heaven to gain and a hell to shun.

What do you live for?

Can you say with Paul, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain”? You can begin today. “But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in his name.”

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CENTRALIA PROJECT PRIDE FALL WINNERS

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Project Pride is a seasonal neighborhood recognition program sponsored by Keep Centralia Beautiful. The recognition is presented to homes and businesses that have made a notable contribution to their neighborhood through beautification and upkeep of

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This year’s committee will make their tours around the city to choose the homes each month. The homes chosen will be provided a sign for their yard for that month, a certificate and recognition in the Shoppers Weekly.

Thank you in advance for making a dedicated commitment to this program and your neighborhood. More people are taking pride in their yards and neighborhoods by putting time and effort into making their property a true asset to the community. After their hard work, they can enjoy the fruits of their toil and perhaps be recognized for helping make Centralia beautiful one neighborhood at a

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HOW TO MAINTAIN WORKOUT ROUTINES DURING THE HOLIDAYS heat can alleviate the cramp and its associated pain.

C alf or hamstring cramps may be alleviated by putting weight on the affected leg and bending the knee slightly. Such cramps may also be treated by sitting or lying down with the affected leg straight out and pulling the foot toward the head.

To treat quadriceps Overexertion can cause muscle cramps in athcramps (those that occur letes, who should listen to their bodies to avoid in the front of the thigh), hurting muscles that are fatigued. hold onto to something steady and pull the foot of Rare is the athlete who physicians before taking the affected leg back toward has not had the misfortune any medicines that may the buttock. of suffering a muscle cramp. cause muscle cramps. The Muscle cramps can range online medical resource Preventing Future from the relatively minor WebMD notes that medicaCramps nuisances that can be tions such as Lasix, a diOne of the most effective worked out in a matter of uretic used to remove fluid ways to prevent future minutes to the more severe from the body, and Crestor, cramps is to listen to your cramps that can sideline a statin prescribed to adults body when it’s sending you athletes for an indetermi- with high cholesterol, can signals that it is fatigued. nate period of time. cause muscle cramps.

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PREVENT COLDS AND FLU BEFORE THEY START Though the holiday season is a joyous time of year, it’s also one when many people succumb to cold and flu. Spending so much time indoors in close proximity to others can increase a person’s susceptibility to flu and cold, so it’s no surprise that the holiday season, when many people spend lots of time celebrating indoors with family and friends, marks the unofficial start to cold and flu season.

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such actions do not increase your risk for cold and flu.

But being cooped up indoors, where germs from others who are sick can fester, can increase that risk.

Cold weather also can be a factor, but not for the reason you think.

According to a 2007 study from researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the influenza virus is more stable and can stay in the air longer when the air is cold and dry. Dr. Peter Palese, a flu researcher who is professor and chairman of the school’s microbiology department, examined guinea pigs infected with

the flu virus to determine the connection between the flu and cold weather. Dr. Palese varied the air temperature and humidity in the guinea pigs’ environment and determined that flu transmission was best at 41 F, while the prevalence of transmission declined as the temperature rose. By the time temperatures reached 86 F, the virus was not transmitted at all. Low humidity also helped transmit the virus, and high humidity stopped the spread. Flu viruses spread through the air in water droplets expelled from sick individuals’ noses and

mouths. High humidity may cause these droplets to fall to the ground before they can infect someone else.

Colds are largely transmitted through surface contact with the virus or direct contact with a sick individual. The cold virus is then contracted on the hands and typically transferred to the nose, eyes or mouth through inadvertent touching of these areas.

Spending time indoors in close quarters with other people, which is more common in the winter, can facilitate the spread of colds as well as the flu virus.

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HOT AND COLD THERAPIES Inflammation can affect anyone, and those who have battled it likely have nothing positive to say. But while few people may associate inflammation with something good, inflammation is actually a process by which the body’s white blood cells and the substances those cells produce protect the body from infection at the hands of bacteria, viruses and other foreign organisms.

While inflammation is protective by nature, sometimes an inflammatory response is triggered by mist a ke. When t hat happ ens, the b o dy’s immune system, which is designed to protect the body, begins to damage its own tissues. The resulting symptoms of this faulty immune system response may include joint pain, joint stiffness, loss of function in the joints, and swelling of the joints. None of those symptoms are comfortable, and people suffering from them may be on the lookout for ways to alleviate their pain and suffering.

While anyone battling persistent inflammation should speak with their physicians to explore their treatment options, a preliminary search of how to best treat inflammation will no doubt turn up information about heat therapy and cold therapy. The following breakdown should not replace a physician’s advice, but it can help patients battling inflammation better understand both treatment options.

alike, heat works against inflammation by increasing blood flow and making connective tissues more flexible. Heat also can be used to combat edema, a condition characterized by an excess of fluid in the tissues of the body. Upon application, heat can temporarily reduce pain and alleviate stiffness in the joints. Heat also may temporarily relieve muscles spasms.

The Cleveland Clinic notes that heat can be effective at relieving pain associated with worn-away cartilage in the joints because it eases chronically stiff joints and relaxes tight muscles.

In addition, moist heat can relax painful neck spasms linked to nerves or blood vessels in the head or pain emanating from muscles in the neck. Heat can be applied via hot packs, infrared heat, paraffin baths, and hydrotherapy.

Cold Therapy Cold therapy, sometimes referred to as “cryotherapy,” can relieve pain associated with inflammation that has developed recently. Cold can help numb tissues and relieve muscle spasms and can also be used to alleviate pain associated with injuries. The Merck Manual notes that ice bags or cold packs can be used to apply cold. In addition, fluids that cool by evaporation, including ethyl chloride, may be applied topically. Some medicines may interact with ethyl chloride spray, so inflammation sufferers should consult their physiHeat Therapy According to the Merck cians before applying such Manual, a reference book sprays.

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The Shoppers Weekly Papers Centralia / Salem Area There are many ways to reduce your risk of contracting a cold or the flu virus this winter. Perhaps no preventive measure is more effective than getting a flu shot. In addition, wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs, and disinfect remote controls, computer keyboards, tablets, mobile phones, and other items that are handled by multiple people on any given day. In addition, spend as much time outdoors as possible so you can escape potentially contaminated indoor air.

If you come down with the flu, increase the humidity in your home by running the shower with the door open, using a recreational aquarium or boiling pots of water. Maintain a warm indoor temperature to reduce the likelihood that the flu virus will spread.

Other ways to reduce your risk for cold and flu include: • maintaining a healthy diet • getting several minutes of sunlight per day • exercising regularlly

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Cleveland Clinic, ice can be used to calm flare-ups and numb pain associated with chronic, inflammatory arthritis. Ice also can ease inflammation and numb pain linked to pulled muscles or injured tendons.

Pain and inflammation resulting from the stretching or tearing of ligaments in

the joints may also be eased by applying ice to the affected area.

Heat and cold therapies can effectively combat symptoms associated with inflammation, but such treatments should always be discussed with a physician before being instituted.

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Offices in Salem, Breese, Highland, Greenville and New Baden

Providers (L to R): Penny Gozia, MD – Breck Kramper, WHNP – Anne Doll-Pollard, MD – Bonnie Gelly, MD – Nancy Taylor WHNP – Christina Dothager, MD

for scheduling at all locations call:

800-393-7642

www.sogamds.com and www.facebook.com/sogamds

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All proceeds go towards the Interactive Wall Project in the Main Library Learning Center

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Tooth Fairy $10

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Made from an Original Dolls and Daydreams® Pattern

2014 Christmas CD Sponsored by the Centralia Regional Library

Tom Hawkins Linda Dabney Dale Bassett Kati Cox

Kelly Lee Culbreth CHS Acapella Choir Tammy Miller Brandon SMith Bronze Expression Bell Choir

Karis Baltzell Bill Culbreth Misty Johnson Ron Vaughn

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375 recipes contributed by friends, staff, library patrons and members of our community.

Centralia Regional Library District

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Holiday Temptations Can Spell Trouble DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I know you warn people every holiday season about the dangers of their pets ingesting certain foods, like chocolate, onions and grapes. I wanted to share my experience from last Thanksgiving, when my terrier, “Blake,” sneaked into the kitchen and started eating leftovers off of plates piled on the counter.

We were alerted by the crash of several plates onto the floor. Fortunately, we stopped Blake from trying to lick up spilled food amid the shattered dishes, but he had eaten a lot of high-fat foods — stuffing, gravy, you name

it — that were loaded with spices, onions and other ingredients.

I kept a close eye on Blake over the next several hours, and made sure the emergency vet’s number was on hand. Sure enough, Blake started looking lethargic and vomited; we put him in the car and drove right to the vet. Because I called ahead, they were able to treat him immediately, and he recovered without any lasting problems.

I hope my experience can help other pet owners as the busy, distracting holiday season descends on us. — Relieved Mom in Pittsburgh DEAR RELIEVED MOM: It certainly can!

Thank you for sharing your experience. Keeping the emergency veterinarian’s number close by — added to a mobile phone’s contact list, written next to other key numbers on the refrigerator — is very important during holidays, when

many vets’ offices are closed.

And of course, because holiday gatherings can be distracting, it may be best

to keep pets in a secure, comfortable area away from loud noise and tempting foods. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Lily

Raise Your Paw If You Want Your Picture Taken!

Send us a cute photo of your fuzzy child and we may print it in our next edition of Paws & Claws. Send photos to P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to info@theshoppersweekly.com.

Or drop your photo by our office at 301 E. Broadway, Centralia.

All items on sale at the Main Library while Supplies Last.

Washington County Animal Control’s

Centralia Animal Shelter’s

Pets In Need

Pets Of The Week

1. Rebel is a male Lab mix.

2. Tiger is a female striped kitten.

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3. This is a female, gray tabby cat.

4. Gracie is a female mixed breed.

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Washington County Animal Control 17990 Richview Road Nashville, IL 62263

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618-327-9471 imapittie.princess@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/nashvilleilpound Hours: Mon-Sat. 8:00-1:00

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1. This is a young, female cat. She is friendly and litter box trained. She does have some special health issues.

2. This is a young, female, calico kitten. She is extremely playful and very loving.

3. This is a young, male Shepherd mix. He is a large boy and full of energy.

4. This is an adult, male cat. He is super friendly and litter box trained.

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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House Of Hope

centralia humane society 1. Spike is a one-year-old, male Basset Hound mix. He is very sweet and playful!

His goofy nature adds to his personality.

Spike is neutered, microchipped, potty trained, and current on shots.

2. Tony is a six-year-old, male Boxer mix. He loves people and treats! He would be a great family dog and wants a family for Christmas. Tony is neutered, potty trained, microchipped, and current on shots.

3. Alphonso is a six-year-old, Chihuahua.

He is a quiet boy and is timid at first around people. He has been with us for over three years! He is neutered, potty trained, microchipped, and current on shots.

4. Rocco is a six-year-old, male Chihuahua and has also been with us for over three years. He is such a good boy! He loves people and playing with toys. Rocco 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 • At the outbreak of World War I, American financier August Belmont Jr. volunteered for the U.S. Army — at the age of 64.

He served in France as a major in the Army Air Service. His wife was so proud that when one of their mares, Mahubah, gave birth to a colt in 1917, she named it in honor of her husband, not realizing that Man o' War would become one of the

greatest racehorses of all time.

• You doubtless know that a placebo is a pill or substance that is given to a patient like a medication, but in fact has no physical effect. Most people, however, haven't heard of a nocebo — a similarly harmless substance that might make patients sick because they think it will.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your curiosity might not be appreciated by everyone. Expect some resistance in getting answers to your questions. But stay with it. You need facts in order to make important decisions.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some of the mystery surrounding your recent fiscal situation soon will be dispelled with a clear explanation. Use this new knowledge to help you chart a fresh financial course.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Start your Hanukkah and Christmas gift-buying now. This will help avoid problems caused by possible midDecember delays. A family member has important information.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Use a little more sense in how you plan to spend your end-of-the-year holiday dollars. Meanwhile, you continue to gain support for your stand on a workplace issue.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Wearing that big, loving Lion’s heart of yours on your sleeve leaves it unprotected.

Let things develop a little more before you allow your emotions to spill over.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to September 22) You might feel you’re not ready to patch up an unraveled relationship.

But the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be for all parties to take the first healing step.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your end-of-the-year holiday plans could be disrupted by something out of your control, but stay the course.

• Almost a thousand years before Johannes Gutenberg introduced mechanical moveable type to Europe, people in Asia were already printing messages set in type. The oldest recorded such piece, from China, translates as "Beware of Dog." • You might be surprised to learn that the oldest public university in the United States is the University of North

Carolina.

• If you're like the average human being, you have approximately 250,000 sweat glands on your feet alone. *** Thought for the Day: " There is no human being who, as a result of desiring to build a better life, should be named or declared illegal.." — Alejandro G. Inarritu © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Just For Fun Answers

Ultimately, things will settle back into a normal pace.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your honest approach to a workplace project earns you both respect and credit from those in charge.

Meanwhile, that personal problem still needs to be dealt with.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Money could be a little tight this month. This means the usually bargain-oblivious Sagittarian should look for ways to save on endof-the-year holidays.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Examine the facts, and you might find that it’s a wiser move to shift gears and redirect some of your goals before the end of the year.

Someone close to you offers good advice.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Be careful that your generosity is not abused. Find out more, both about the special favors you might be asked to grant and who is asking for them.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’ve come through a recent rough time in great shape. Congratulations.

Now go out and enjoy your wellearned rewards. More good news comes in mid-December.

BORN THIS WEEK: You aim for truth, and you usually find it. Your honesty earns you the friendship and respect of others. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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the shoppers

Legals Antiques Arts & Crafts Announcements Adoptions Auctions Business & Services Computers & Services Financial Services

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Antiques

Construction & Home Improvement

401

FOR THAT

SPECIAL GIFT

of Vintage Quilts, Jewelry, Glassware, Furniture, and Chandeliers, Shop At

JAVA JOE''S

coffee shop

325 W. Noleman, Centralia IL Tues.-Sat. 8-5 12-7

201 Business & Services 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

TFN

BUILT-MOR BUILDINGS

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

618-780-9551 618-432-5479

TFN

GEM Decorating, Inc. Owner: Alan Minor 301 W. Chestnut, Odin

775-6283

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Lawn & Garden

404

• Bulk Seeds • Grass Seeds • Bird Seeds & Feeders Come See Us For Your Lawn & Garden Needs

Maco Elevator

418 N. Oak • Centralia TFN 532-6779

Houses For Rent

502

FOR RENT: 3BR, 1BA house, 1 car attached garage, all appliances, $825 a month. Call 618-204-3701 12-21

Farming

508

24x40-$8,835 30x50-$12,873 40x60-$19,472 50x70-$28,806

UNITED PRODUCERS LAMB POOL

732-8704 or 237-0792

Dec. 13, 2016

Erected, Choice Of Colors

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302 Auto & Trucks For Sale FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Taurus, V6, 157,000 mi., 4 dr., leather seats, power moonroof, PW, PL, PS, cruise control, 24mpg, runs great, asking $3,200 o.b.o. Ask for Dave: 618-367-4975 12-14 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

304 Boats & Watercrafts FOR SALE: 2002 Ranger Cherokee 17 ft. aluminum boat w/80hp Yamaha 4 stroke engine, cost $20,000, will sell for $15,000, in mint cond.

618-495-2304, ask for Tom. 12-7

St. Rt. 15 West Fairfield, IL 62837

Lambs & Goats will be received from 1pm to 4pm

For more info www,uproducers.com or contact Pat O Leary 618-847-3391 or 309-657-8031 Phil Lehman 309-264-0117 12-7

Firewood

509

FOR SALE: Seasoned firewood by the trailer load, delivered. Call TFN 618-499-2240

Help Wanted

701

Construction Workers Needed starting pay

1400 per hour

$

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

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Help Wanted

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802

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

100 101 102 103 104 200 201 202 203

Wanted To Buy

802

NEED CASH? LOCAL COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR DRIVERS to transport railroad crews up to a 200 mile radius from Benton. Must live within 20 miles of Benton, be 21 years or older, valid driver’s license, and a pre-employment drug screen is required. A company vehicle is provided, paid training, and benefits.

Compensation is .17 cents per mile or 8.25 per hour while waiting. Apply online at

www.renzenberger.com 12-7

ADVERTISE YOUR JOB OPENINGS REACH 23,000 Homes In 4 Counties With One Ad Buy Plus Your Ad Goes On Our Website Absolutely Free For 7 Days!

Phone 618-533-7283 Fax 618-533-7284

702

Situation Wanted

WORK WANTED: Mowing; cleaning gutters, basements, garages; hauling junk, metal, wood, tree limbs; tear down buildings; any odd jobs! No distance too far. Call 618-547-7728 12-14

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CALL ME:

618-367-2469

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Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up.

100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398

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Autos Wanted

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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

All Make/Models 2000-2015!

Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing!

We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-416-2330.

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Education

802

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Wanted To Buy

Buying Scrap Gold!

Top Dollar Pawn 215 E. Noleman • Centralia

533-9012

508 509 602 603 605 606 701 702 801 802 803 805

Miscellaneous

FOR SALE: Memory quilts made with your sports and organization T-shirts. Call Nancy 618-548-6122 12-21

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Health & Fitness

Miscellaneous

Motorcycles

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WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDA-CB750K (1969-1976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!!

1-800-772-1142 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

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Health / Medical

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VIAGRA & CIALIS! 50 pills for $95. 100 pills for $150 FREE shipping. NO prescriptions needed. Money back guaranteed!

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No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 4.8 pounds and FAA approved for air travel! May be covered by medicare. Call for FREE info kit: 844-558-7482

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CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping.

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25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers earn $800+ per week!

PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers all costs! 1-888-734-6714 drive4stevens.com

Lung Cancer? And 60+ Years Old? If So, You And Your Family May Be Entitled To A Significant Cash Award. Call 877-648-6308 To Learn More. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket.

Employment

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HOTELS FOR HEROES – to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org

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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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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

"Helping Diabetics Since 2009"

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Wanted To Buy

Unexpired-Any Type-Any Brand.

Will Pay Up To $10/Box. Call Ron 217-556-3398 Please Leave Callback Number

household and more!

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DIABETIC TEST STRIPS WANTED

I buy estates, antiques, garage clean-outs, barns,

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Travel

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ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT packages at Sandals, Dreams, Secrets, Riu, Barcelo, Occidental and many more. Punta Cana, Mexico, Jamaica and many of the Caribbean islands. Search available options for 2017 and SAVE at www.NCPtravel.com

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Wanted To Buy

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OLD WATCHES WANTED!!

Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron, Cartier, Longines, Universal, Breitling. Chronographs, Daytona, Submariner, GMT-Master, Moonphase, Day Date, Speedmaster and more. TOP CA$H PAID 1-800-401-0440

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COUPON

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$

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CUSTOMER ALERT

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WEEKLY PAPERS CLASSIFIEDS www theshoppersweekly com

To place this ad: Mail to P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 Call 1-800-479-6323 or Email info@theshoppersweekly.com

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 TFN 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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Education

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BECOME A REGISTERED NURSE No Waiting List!

ATTEND ACCREDITED NURSING SCHOOL CLASSES ONLINE WEEKEND CLINICAL/ SCHEDULES FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE CALL:(813)-932-1710 www. medicalprepinstitute.org –––––––––––––––––––––––––

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AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA Technician certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204

Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award. Call 866-428-1639 for Information. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket.

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Financial

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Health & Fitness

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VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 50 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW! 1-866-312-6061 Hablamos Espanol –––––––––––––––––––––––––

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CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136 ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 –––––––––––––––––––––––––

ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information.

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Automobiles

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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN)

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DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes.

Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (MCN)

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Employment/Help Wanted

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CLASS-A CDL Regional Driver.

Good home time. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonus’s and tax free money. No touch freight. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-460-9011. Apply on-line WWW.MCFGTL.COM (MCN)

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PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required.

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Financial

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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.cash4diabeticsupplies.com (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Trailer Close-Out SALE! 500 & 990 Gallon FUEL trailers; 12’ 7,000 lb. Scissor lift trailers; 16’ 14,000 lb. Dump trailers; 82”x20’+4’ 14,000# Skidloader trailers; 6x12 v-nose/ramp cargo $2,750.00; 7’x16’ v-nose/ramp $4,199.00.

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Businesses

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Gas or Electric Range • white or black • 10 year warranty

Crosley Top Mount Refrigerator

•10 year warranty

• 18 cu. ft.

• glass shelves, crispers, ice and water ready •white or black

Columbia Mushroom Recliner

TVs & s ronic Elect 48” Smart HDTVs 55” HDTVs

WEEKLY

EASY PAYMENT

1495 $

per week

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EASY PAYMENT

$ 95 12 per week

32” HDTVs

40” Smart HDTVs

WEEKLY

EASY PAYMENT

$ 95 14 per week

WEEKLY

EASY PAYMENT

WEEKLY

EASY PAYMENT

$ 95 16 per week

Jesus

Remember:

Toshiba, Compaq & HP laptop computers

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995

Is The Reason For The Season!

$ 95 14 per week

EASY PAYMENT

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Twin Over Twin Solid Wood Bunkbed

Includes Innerspring Mattress

per week

$

EASY PAYMENT

2-Piece Living Room Set

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Includes Innerspring Mattress

Staircase Bunkbed

$ 95 9

Crosley by Whirlpool Washer & Dryer • complete set • extra large super capacity • energy saver

60” HDTVs

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EASY PAYMENT

$ 95 19 per week