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The Athlete of the Year For whatever reason, there seemed to be a lot of fuss — more than usual, at least — made over one question: Who was the athlete of the year? Most people, I'm guessing, didn't even know that there are still organizations that actually care enough to sit down and decide such things (in smoke-filled rooms, natch), but apparently there are. And depending on which source you hold most dear, you heard several different answers: The Associated Press chose Serena Williams; Sports Illustrated chose Stephen Curry; and the BBC made waves across the ocean for not choosing the new heavyweight champion of the world, Tyson Fury. (Fury, who may have the coolest name in boxing history, might have won in the worst fight in history, and he may have possibly given the worst post-fight performance in history ... singing Aerosmith and offending everyone else with his mouth.) Golfer Jordan Spieth tripped off the tongues of more than a few pundits as well. And then, of course, there were the curiosities. According to G o og le, t he most searched-for term in 2015 was Lamar Odom, but chances are, the teeming masses weren't interested in the retired basketball player's lifetime stats. Caitlyn Jenner made it onto a bunch of lists, but I'm not quite sure how that
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hands up and shake his head "no" and make a few hundred million dollars for the pleasure? Rousey only worked about two rounds in her three fights combined, but she reintroduced the sport to the world. Nobody was talking about boxing like they were talking about MMA this year, and she deserves the lion's share of the credit. But in the end, it wasn't a lion that mattered most. Serena didn't win the Grand Slam, Rousey didn't beat Holm, and Spieth, as amazing as he was, didn't win them all either. So who was the athlete of the year? The horse, of course! Why does everyone have such a hard time saying it? Was it because they misspelled the horse's name? American Pharoah — that's your athlete of the year. It's not a slam on any athlete to lose to an animal, in this case an incredibly beautiful one from New Jersey that glided to the Triple Crown, drawing crowds that rivaled presidential campaigns and rock concerts. In 2015, that horse, as briefly as he was around, was truly a sight to see.
relates to the world of sports other than an interesting asterisk for the record books. And poor Holly Holm. She superkicked the people's champion to the face to become the undisputed bantamweight champion of the UFC world, and all anybody wants to talk about is the girl she beat. I have to admit, count me among those who had their heart shattered along with Rhonda Rousey's face. I was one of those holdouts when it came to mixed martial arts. In the beginning I bought the fight, and all I remember was the sumo wrestler getting his teeth blasted into the front row in the first fight, and then everyone else just rolling around the floor for a few hours. After that, I stubbornly clung to boxing until I realized the "sweet science" wasn't Mark Vasto is a veteran all that sweet anymore. sportswriter who lives in How thrilling is it to New Jersey. watch Floyd © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. Mayweather hold his
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CENTRALIA ORPHANS WIN CHAMPIONSHIP IN SALEM INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT The Centralia Orphans took home the hardware for t he 2016 Sa lem Invitational Tournament by defeating the Edwardsville Tigers 57–52 Saturday
night, January 23. The red-hot Orphans have elevated their record to 18–2 on the season. The Mt. Vernon Rams took third place after defeating
Thornton Fractional North 80–63. Consolation honors went to Effingham after their thrashing of Mattoon, 74-33.
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STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS' PENDING OBJECTION HEARINGS DELAYS BY MAIL AND EARLY VOTING Marion County Clerk Steven Fox announced recently that ongoing objections to several Presidential Candidates are not anticipated to be resolved by the State Board of Elections in time for ballots to be prepared and voting tabulators to be programmed for the opening of Vote By Mail (absentee) and Early Voting on February 4, 2016. The ballots and machines will be available no later than February 17, 2016 — the beginning of Grace Period Registration and Voting — by which time most challenges seeking to remove candidates from the ballot should have been decided and final ballot certifications issued by the State Board of Elections. "It is possible that ballots
may be available prior to February 17, and if so, we will notify the media and voters through a news release," said Clerk Fox. "It's unfortunate that the compressed filing calendar for Presidential candidates and the circumstances of these objections will likely delay our receiving final certifications from the State Board of Elections and affect the opening of voting statewide Once final certifications are received, we will move as quickly as possible to finalize ballots, program machines and open for voting." Voters seeking more information about Voting By Mail and Early Voting schedules and locations should email ilmarioncountyclerk@ussonet.net or call 618-548-3400.
CENTRALIA HOME, GARDEN & BUSINESS EXPO TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 20 & 21 The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce will hold their 12th Annual Home, Garden & Business EXPO, February 20 & 21. Bob Kelsheimer, Executive Director of the Chamber stated there are still booths available for the event which is held annually at the Centralia Recreation Complex. This is an excel-
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LOCAL ORCHARD'S CIDER WINS FIRST PLACE LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES SECOND BY PEGGY JOHNSON ROMANCE NOVEL, BOOK SIGNING JAN. 29 Have you ever tasted Tom Schwartz's sweet apple cider? If not, you should. Ten judges voted his fresh sweet cider the best, not only in the state, but also in the nation! On January 7 Tom took his cider to Springfield where he won First Place in state and national against approximately 25 other contestants. He said he used a mixture of apples, sweet to wake up the taste buds, and a stronger apple to keep the taste lingering in your mouth. He said the judges based the cider on the clarity, the color and the aroma. Tom plans to provide fresh apple cider to wineries for hard cider or wine. He's also looking into the possibility of working with some schools to provide a nutritional drink for the kids that has no sugar added and is wholesome and healthy. You can buy Tom's cider year round at Schnuck's in Centralia. Schwartz's Orchard is located at 1942 Copple Road, Centralia (618532-0058) and Rt. 37 North, Dix.
Local published author Sandy Sinnett has published her second faithbased romance novel, Grace After the Storm. A book signing and launch celebration is being held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at King City Books from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Stop by to visit the author, and enjoy light appetizers provided by RARE. Sinnett’s newest novel was just released January 7, 2016 and is a story about Brad Young. Brad is a rugged, 40-something, rough-around-the-edges North Carolina man who gets a second chance with the first love of his life. Readers first met Brad in Sandy’s debut novel, Hope in the Rain — a story about Laci Kramer, mother of four, a widow, and lover of the rain. Laci believes that good things always follow the rain, and she gets a second chance at life and love with Mitch Young, the sweet southern gentleman she met on a plane ride back to Seattle. The couple faced many challenges together, including much resentment from Mitch’s brother, Brad. After overcoming all odds, Laci and Shopper's Weekly Staff Photos Mitch’s love prevailed. Grace After the Storm Tom Schwartz is pictured with his awards.
picks up with Laci and Mitch Young, who are now married and live in North Carolina, expecting their first child. They experience a great loss however, and return to the Pacific Northwest for a trip of healing and renewal. During this visit, they encounter a new friend named Hannah Blake, and together they enter a business venture to help Hannah save her family’s winery and bed and breakfast. Mitch asks his brother Brad to take over the new business, where he comes face to face with a love from his past. Brad has longed to find love again, but no one seems to compare to his first real love; the woman he walked away from eight years ago to pursue big money and his career. To remind himself of their love, on what would have been their wedding anniversary, he writes her a letter. Never mailed. Never opened. Never read. Until this year…when a storm sweeps through and changes everything. Published by 5 Prince Publishing, the book is available in Kindle edition and print through bookstores and online retailers
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nationwide, from the publisher at www.5prince books.com or at King City Books in Mt. Vernon, IL. Sinnett is the epitome of a hopeless romantic, on a new journey to find her own second chance at love. She has quite an addiction to Hallmark movies, which fueled her passion to write. Sinnett recently relocated to her hometown of Mt. Vernon with her two youngest children. She works as the director of development at a local children’s home and is currently working on the third installment of her "Elements of Love" series entitled Faith After Falling Snow. Visit www.sandy sinnettbooks.com for more information.
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Plans are underway for the 28th annual Healthcare Foundation Ball. The theme this year is "Celebrate Spring." This year's ball will be held on March 12, 2016 at the Centralia Recreation Complex. The Ball will feature dinner, a silent auction, the annual chocolate extravaganza, music by the Invaders 2.0, and the Shutterfly Photo booth. The evening will begin with the judging of the annual chocolate contest at 5:00 p.m. then the social hour at 6:00 p.m. Ball Committee and Foundation Board members meeting recently include Greg Reichenbacher, Geni Zibby,
Nate Gruen, a sixth grader at St. Theresa, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on January 13. Students answered oral and written questions on geography. The 10 finalists in the Bee were: Mackenzi Neff, Zach Tyler, Henry Morton, Mark Vest, Nate Gruen, Max Morton, Drew B e e r, Ty r e s a Ty l e r, Christian Jourdan, and Ty Submitted Photo Reynolds. In addition to (L to R): Nate Gruen, Henry Morton Nate Gruen (6th grader) and Tyresa Tyler winning first place, Henry Morton (6th grader) won Schools around the up to 100 of the top scorers 2nd place and Tyresa United States and in five on that test in each state Tyler (7th grader) won U.S. territories participate. will then be eligible to 3rd place. Nate will take a written test; compete in their state Bee.
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KC CELEBRATES MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
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Pictured is Herb Williams with a projected image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students, staff and community members gathered i n t h e Jan e Kn i g ht Auditorium on Kaskaskia College’s main campus to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Thursday, January 21. After a greeting by the event emcee, Professor Robert Rhymes of the Culinary Arts Department, the attendees were lead in the singing of the National Anthem by KC student Courtney Diamond and the Pledge of Allegiance by student David Davis. Reverend Tommy Henegar of the first Christian Church in Centralia gave the invocation. The showing of a video of Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, a tradition at the celebration, was followed by an address by KC President Dr. Penny Quinn, who used the opportunity to give a short biography of Dr. King’s life, which was tragically ended by a murderer’s bullet on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mr. Bill Hawley, Chair of the KC Board of Trustees, took the podium and praised the non-violent message of Dr. King, and told the audience that the best celebration of Dr. King is to continue to combat the forces that do not wish to see equality. “We have a program every year because we have not achieved the dream,” Hawley said. The keynote speaker for this year’s celebration was Mr. Herb Williams. Mr. 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 s t a n d o ut at h l e t e at Centralia High Schools in basketball, football and track, he earned more than 50 honors including AllState and All-American. 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. Mr. Williams’s address was on the word “if,” which he called the most important word in the English language. He told of discrimination he has experienced, including being banned from restaurants due to his skin color, and wondered if Dr. King, and other veterans of the civil rights movement, were to witness the current state of race relations, what would they say? He sang a passage from the spiritual “Go Down Moses,” and said that today, it is not Pharaoh that oppresses the people, but drugs and violence. He also quoted from the poem “State of Mind” by Walter D. Wintle, which states that: “If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost, For out in the world you find Success begins with a fellow’s will; It’s all in the state of mind.” Mr. Williams asked the gathering to consider that if we wish to be people of love and understanding, then we need to become mentors and stewards for the fight for justice. Closing comments were given by Dr. Greg Labyak, KC Vice President of Instruction.
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On to Bernie. At this point the polls are showing that he has a better chance of beating Trump than Hillary does, even though not one from the Democratic establishment has endorsed Bernie. The fact that Bernie is calling for political revolution has something to do with that. Not to mention he is a socialist, and the young adults' favorite pick.
In theory some of his ideas sound good, but realistically wages of $15 per hour will cost jobs. Free college for all? Someone is going to pay for that. Medicare for all? If you think the health care system is broken now — and it is — just wait! There's no quick fix. But there are better ways to fix broken systems instead of pouring more money into them. Oh well! On to Trump and Cruz. Trump remains on top in spite of what the National Review says. By the way, Trump's wrong. The National Review is a well respected conservative magazine and far from dying! The Republican Party is every bit as fractured as the Democratic Party. And the Republican candidates have been nastier by far than the Democrats for now, but it's picking up between Clinton and Sanders. I believe the Republican establishment's goal is to beat Cruz, who, according to many, is a nasty guy and not the Party's pick. Trump will take a number of states, and then in comes a new candidate, inserted by none other than the establishment. Really! It's too late to run against Trump. The big question should be: Who can run the country? Putting party
aside, it's apparent Barack Obama — who Clinton is hugging — couldn't do the job. On to Iowa. We are just a week away from the Iowa Caucuses. Today Trump has an 11-point lead over Cruz. However, Iowa's biggest newspaper, The Des Moines Resister, just endorsed Marco Rubio. I find that interesting since more money has been spent attacking Rubio than any other candidate. Keep in mind many Iowans make up their minds the day of the Caucus. This will be the first big test for Donald Trump. But my prediction is Trump / Sanders in Iowa. And maybe that's wishful thinking on my part. In closing, let me again encourage one and all to see the movie, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. I'm sure Hillary Clinton won't; after all, she slept through it the first time! 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.
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KASKASKIA COLLEGE WINTER BASEBALL CLINICS HELD The Kaskaskia College Baseball Program recently held two baseball clinics for players in grades 5-8. The camps will be conducted by KC coaches and players along with former players Jay Voss (former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher) and Nick G a r d e w i n e ( Te x a s Rangers).   A Pitching Clinic was held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and a Hitting Clinic was held from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. Lunch was served between the camps.  C amp ers include C onnor Rig gs (Ne w Baden), Will Lehman (Flora), Jaxson Kelly (Centralia), Steven Ingram
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Sort and wash black-eyed peas; place in Dutch oven. Add water until peas are covered by 2 inches. Let soak overnight. Drain and rinse black-eyed peas and return to Dutch oven; add enough water to barely cover peas. Add salt pork, onion, green pepper, carrot and celery to peas. Cover and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1½ to 2 hours, or until peas are tender and water has mostly cooked out. Add 2½ cups water, rice, bay leaf, salt, red pepper flakes and thyme to peas. Cover and cook over low heat 20 to 30 minutes, or until rice is done, adding additional water if necessary. Sprinkle with green onions before serving. Yield: 8 servings. *** If you have a favorite recipe and want to share it with us, just send it in c/o The Shopper's Weekly, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to: info@theshoppersweekly.com, (Subject - ATTN: Lizzie) Also, if you have a household problem, like a stubborn stain or a kitchen conundrum, drop us a line, our readers just might have your solution! I'm also interested in your general decorating or household tips. Send your message in a bottle and we might just publish it and enlighten our readers! Until next week, Au Revoir! —Elizabeth Fenton
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NOTICE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION Steven Fox, Marion County Clerk, announces Early Voting Requirements. Voters can cast a ballot prior to the March 15, 2016 Election Day for the General Primary Election without offering a reason or excuse for voting early. Early voting will begin February 4, 2016 and end March 14, 2016. Early voting will only be available at the Marion County Courthouse, room 202. Due to delays in the State Board of Elections’ pending objection hearings for Presidential Candidates Early Voting will be delayed until February 17, 2016. The law prohibits anyone who voted during the early voting period from also voting at the polls on Election Day. Early votes will be counted after the polls close on Election Day. For more information about early voting or early voting location, contact Steven Fox at The Marion County Clerk’s office in room 202 at the Marion County Courthouse or call 548-3852. The Marion County Clerk’s Office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays. STEVEN FOX MARION COUNTY CLERK
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By Larry Cox Cowboy Radio Q: At a garage sale, I found a Hopalong Cassidy radio manufactured by Arvin. It is red with a metal front depicting the cowboy star astride his horse, Topper. I paid $250 for it, and my wife thinks I made a major mistake. — Tim, Alamo Heights, Texas A: I spoke to several collectors and also consulted "Hopalong Cassidy Collectibles" by Joe Caro. Almost everyone agreed that your radio — in working order and in reasonable condition — is worth at least $1,000. There were several models in various colors, but the bottom line is you made a wise purchase. *** Q: I have inherited several dozen pieces of Fenton glass, mostly from the 1950s and '60s. I don't collect Fenton, but I wonder if it is worth keeping. Is there a reference you can recommend so I can determine
whether I should keep or sell? —Della, Spring Branch, Texas A: There are several excellent guides, but I especially like "Warman's Fenton Glass: Identification & Price Guide" by Mark F. Moran and published by Krause Books. This guide features current prices for more than 1,000 pieces of Fenton Glass in addition to the history of colors and designs. It also is illustrated with more than 800 fullcolor photos. Incidentally, the Fenton Art Glass Company began in 1905 and produced crystal, carnival glass, opalescent, milk glass, Vasa Murrhina and various other types of art glass. *** Q: During the 1940s, I wrote dozens of letters to major motion picture stars requesting an autographed picture. More than 50 responded, and I still have them. They include Bing Crosby, Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Betty Grable and
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• On Jan. 26, 1500, Spanish explorer Vicente Yanez Pinzon, who had commanded the Nina during Christopher Columbus' first expedition to the New World, sights the coast of Brazil during a voyage under his command, the first European explorer to do so. • On Jan. 25, 1759, Scottish poet Robert Burns is born. The day is still celebrated by Burns fans with high-spirited "Robert Burns Night" feasts, featuring haggis and other Scottish delicacies, as well as enthusiastic drinking, toasting and speechmaking. • On Jan. 29, 1936, in Cooperstown, New York,
the Baseball Hall of Fame elects its first members: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wa g n e r , C h r i s t y Matthewson and Walter Johnson. Today it has elected 278 individuals, including 225 players, 17 managers, eight umpires and 28 executives and pioneers. • On Jan. 30, 1948, Mohandas Gandhi, the world's chief advocate of non-violence, is assassinated in New Delhi, India. Assassin Nathuram Godse was hanged in 1949 against the wishes of Gandhi's sons, who argued that the execution stood against everything Gandhi believed in. • On Jan. 31, 1950,
Harry James. Where can I sell them? — Joan, Plantation, Florida A: Many of the so-called Hollywood autographed pictures were not signed by the actual stars but by employees in the publicity departments of the studios. With that in mind, you might want to contact one of the larger autograph dealers, Conway's Vintage Treasures, 55 Corliss St., Box 40962, Providence, RI 02940. The website is cvtreasures.com. This company can determine if your signatures are authentic and, if so, the market value. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@ aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
President Harry Truman publicly announces his decision to support development of the hydrogen bomb. The discovery of a Soviet spy in the U.S. nuclear program forced Truman to approve massive funding to build the world's first "superbomb." • On Jan. 27, 1965, the Shelby Mustang GT 350 is launched. The Shelby, a Mustang modified for racing, featured a 306 horsepower V-8 engine and today is a valuable collector car. • On Jan. 28, 1973, a cease-fire goes into effect in Saigon, Vietnam, but military operations quickly resumed after each side claimed the other had violated the truce. What resulted was an almost endless chain of retaliations, averaging 2,980 combat incidents per month. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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A few "Friends of Sandoval FFA" members recently attended the Illinois FFA Alumni Conference in Decatur. While at the conference, attendees were able to meet with FFA community supporters from around the state. Ideas were shared on how the community can help with FFA chapter programs. Attendees also enjoyed hearing guest
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FFA MEMBERS HELP WITH FOOD, CLOTHING GIVEAWAY Sandoval FFA members recently volunteered their time to help set up and organize food and clothing. The items will be distributed at the Sandoval Methodist Church at the Sandoval community's
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IRVINGTON FRIENDLY CARE, LLC / RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
Providing Care For Your Family Primary Care • Acute Care • Wellness Care
YOUR HEALTH IS IMPORTANT TO US! Accepting New Patients
Accepting Medicaid / Medicare & Most Insurance
Jerry Beguelin, MD Denise Orrill, APN, FNP-BC Dr. Lyle D. Pahnke, Jr., MD Sara McKinzie, WHNP-BC Tracie Foster, A-GNP-C Tammy Copeland, FNP-C
205 Huron St. • Irvington • 249-6203
Office Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 Evenings & Sat. Available To Schedule Appointment
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and claws PAWS A Page Dedicated To Our Four-Footed Fuzzy Children.
A Scrappy Situation DEAR P AW ’ S CORNER: Can you feed leftover meal scraps to cats? My boyfriend says no; I say yes, because I’ve been feeding scraps to my three cats for years. What do you say? — Carole in Davenport, Iowa DEAR CAROLE: Feeding scraps to pets — dogs or cats — is not recommended. The main reason is that food prepared for humans often contains ingredients that are harmful to pets, such as onions, garlic, raisins, avocado and many more. Scraps also can contain more fat than pets are used to, creating digestive problems and setting them up for obesity. And leftovers
can be high in salt, which can be as detrimental to pets as it is to us. However — and this is a big “however” — table scraps tend to get fed to begging cats anyway by kind-hearted owners or their guests. Or, cats just steal them off counters when no one is looking. Is there a balance between the “absolutely no scraps” guideline and the “live and let live” tendency of some owners? If you really want to share table scraps with pets, be very selective about what you share and how much. Fresh (not cured) meat, poultry or fish are good. Trim away all fat, and make sure no gravy or seasonings are on the food. Serve pets only a small handful, and if they exhibit any health issues — excessive vomiting, lethargy or other symptoms — contact a vet right away. A healthier option is to prepare a small amount
Washington County Animal Control’s
Washington County Animal Control 618-327-9471 imapittie.princess@yahoo.com
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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.
Pets Of The Week
17990 Richview Road Nashville, IL 62263
ing the food rather than cooking in oil. Cool completely before serving to pets.
Centralia Animal Shelter’s
Pets In Need 1. Pebbles is a young, female, cat. She is a diluted calico in color (gray and light tan). 2. Sprinkles is a spayed female cat. She is gray with some light tan. 3. This is a young, orange and white, female cat. 4. Meesha is a spayed female, gray in color with some light tan. 5. Twinkie is a tiger striped, spayed female cat.
of protein and vegetables separately for your pets as you cook dinner. Leave out seasonings and consider steaming or roast-
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1. This is a ten-week-old, male kitten. He is friendly and litter box trained. 2. This is an adult, male cat. He is super friendly and loves attention. He is also litter box trained. 3. This is a young, male, mixed dog. He is friendly and full of energy. 4. This is a young, female Beagle mix. She is very timid and will need a little bit of TLC. 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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1413 W. Whittaker Salem, IL 548-4000
Open: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. –6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. –1 p.m. Closed Sunday
207 E. Huron St. 724 E. Noleman Irvington, IL 249-6905 Centralia, IL 533-3300 Open: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. –5:00 p.m. Closed Sat. & Sun.
Open: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 –6:00 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. –12 p.m. Closed Sunday
House Of Hope
centralia humane society 1. Meet Cougar! She is a seven-yearold, female tabby. She is so sweet! She loves her blankets and lounging around. Cougar is spayed, litter box trained, microchipped, and current on shots. 2. Tallulah is a one-year-old, female tortoise shell calico. She is very sweet and loves to be petted! She has a personality you won't forget! Tallulah is spayed, litter box trained, microchipped, and current on shots. 3. Bailey still needs a home! She is a one-year-old, female Domestic Short Hair. Bailey loves to play and lay in the sun. Just look at the heart by her lip! Bailey is spayed, litter box trained, microchipped, and current on shots. 4. Meet Marco! He is a two-yearold, male Domestic Short Hair. This big guy loves to lay around and watch everything around him. He is very sweet and would love to have a "furever" home! Marco is neutered, litter box 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 British journalist, travel writer and literary critic Dame Rebecca West who made the following sage observation: "I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat." • The infamous Ouija board may be surround-
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Single Lambs looking for romance could find Cupid especially accommodating this week. Paired partners also find their relationships benefiting from the chubby cherub’s attention. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep your keen Bull’s eye focused on your target, and shake off any attempt to turn your attention elsewhere. You should get some news later in the week that might answer some questions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your early enthusiasm for a project might have been somewhat premature. Although you feel positive about it, you might need more information in order to make an informed decision. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking on a new responsibility might seem like the politically correct thing to do. But even with the promise of support, was it the wisest? Consider reassessing your upcoming decision. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Apply yourself to completing your task despite all the distractions that might be interfering with your work. Then reward yourself with a weekend of fun shared with people who are close to you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A business agreement from the past might need to be looked at again. Use this unexpected development to check out other matters related to it. A weekend venture proves to be rewarding. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don’t ignore that uneasy feeling
about making a commitment. It could be a case of understandably cold feet, or a warning that something isn’t as right as it should be. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A colleague could be more supporting of one of your efforts. But it’s up to you to make the case for it, and that could mean opening up a secret or two, which might be a problem for you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Expect some good news about a relative you’ve been worried about. But don’t expect the full story to be told -- at least not yet. A workplace matter might face shifting priorities. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Despite some anxious moments, you could have good reason to be pleased with how things are turning out. An end-of-theweek call might hold some interesting information. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A long-overdue expression of appreciation could be offered soon. But admit it: You never really expected it would happen, right? Meanwhile, keep your weekend options open. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s a good time to dive right into a new challenge, whether it’s learning a computer app, or how to drive a stick shift, or making a new friend. Whatever it is, good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You see the wisdom in honesty, and you help others appreciate your vision. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
ed by controversy, but the origin of its name is not mysterious; the creators simply combined the French word for "yes" — "oui" — with the German affirmative — "ja." • Everybody is afraid of something, right? And whatever the fear, there's doubtless a name for it. For example, erythrophones are afraid of blushing, peccatophobes are afraid of sinning, and
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aichmophobes are afraid of needles. If you're afraid of going insane, you're lyssophobic; if it's disease that frightens you, you're nosophobic; cremnophobia is a fear ofs precipices. There's even a word to describe the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth: arachibutyrophobia. And finally, you may at this point be suffering from sesquipedalophobia — the fear of long words. • Located in the Sierras at 8,000 feet above sea level, the town of Bodie was once the secondbiggest city in California. These days, it's deserted for most of the year, but
every summer more than 200,000 people travel to the upper altitudes just to see the slowly decaying town, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the ghosts that reputedly inhabit every crumbling building that remains. • Alcoholic beverages are pretty widespread across cultures. There's even a recipe for Eskimo wine: "Put a seagull in a bottle. Fill with water. Let it ferment in the sun." *** Thought for the Day: "We're in the same tent as the clowns and the freaks — that's show business."— Edward R. Murrow © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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INDEX
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WEEKLY PAPERS CLASSIFIEDS Construction & Home Improvement
201 Business & Services
401
205 N. Merritt St., Odin
GEM Decorating, Inc.
618-322-9967
Come See Our Crafts - Gifts – Bouquets Primitives - Antiques
Owner: Alan Minor 301 W. Chestnut, Odin
775-6283
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HOUSE OF PLUNDER LOOK WHAT WE HAVE FOR OLD CARS!
• Spark Plugs • Oil Filters • Radiator Hoses • Air Filters EXCELLENT PRICE!!! 406 N. Main – Iuka 618-323-6625 618-323-6622 2-10
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
30 Years In Area www.builtmorbuildings.com
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306
Health & Fitness
IF YOU HAD AN IVC FILTER PLACED FOR BLOOD CLOTTING AND HAD COMPLICATIONS, between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson
1-800-535-5727
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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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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
701
Help Wanted
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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Situation Wanted
I buy estates, antiques, garage clean-outs, barns,
FOR SALE: 50'w x 100'd empty lot, 10 D'Ann Dr., Centralia. Call 618-322-6757 TFN
household and more!
CALL ME:
618-367-2469 TFN
We Pay Top Dollar!
Buying Scrap Gold!
Help Wanted
701
Wanted To Buy
NEED CASH?
Lots & Acreage
Construction Workers Needed
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
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204 205 206 207 208 301 302 303 304 305 306
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
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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CATTLE AUCTION
WORK WANTED: Mowing; cleaning gut505 Mobile Homes For Sale ters, basements, garages; hauling junk, metal, wood, tree limbs; tear FOR SALE: 28x60 1985 down buildings; any Friendship modular odd jobs! No distance home. 3BR, 2BA needs too far. Call carpet. Must be moved. 618-547-7728 2-3 $6,500. Call 618-314-2851 1-27
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NEXT AUCTION: MONDAY, February 1 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
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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TELLERS
Peoples National Bank is seeking qualified applicants for a part time Teller position at the Centralia branches. Responsibilities will include processing deposits consisting of cash & checks; completing withdrawal and transfer requests; handling commercial transactions; balancing cash drawer daily; cross-selling Bank products and services to meet customer needs; and resolving customer inquiries. Candidates should demonstrate excellent customer service, cash handling, marketing skills, computer skills and ability to multi-task. Teller experience is preferred but not required. Instructions must be followed for application to be considered complete. To apply, please download the application: http://www.peoplesnationalbank.com/ about-us/careers.html Submit application with resume or letter of interest to: Human Resources PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK PO Box 908 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Peoples National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
COUPON
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WEEKLY PAPERS www.theshoppersweekly.com C LASSIFIEDS
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• 25 Words Or Less
Top Dollar Pawn 215 E. Noleman • Centralia
533-9012
non-business classified
• Runs For 3 Weeks • Each Additional Word 25¢
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• Deadline is Friday at 3:00 p.m.
To place this ad: Mail to P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 Call 1-800-479-6323 or Email info@theshoppersweekly.com
starting pay
1400 per hour
$
Apply in person at: DCA Construction 1620 N. 4th St. Breese, IL 62230
DIABETIC TEST STRIPS WANTED
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Auto Donations
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"Helping Diabetics Since 2009"
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
Education
Unexpired-Any Type-Any Brand. Will Pay Up To $10/Box. Call Ron 217-556-3398 Please Leave Callback Number
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HELP WANTED Dishwasher, Waitress, Cook, Bartender. Apply at 730 James Street, Centralia. Applications available.
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Autos Wanted
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
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! 2002 and Newer! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call For Quote: 1-888-416-2330. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Business Opportunity –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $500-$1000 Daily Returning Phone Calls! No Selling, No Explaining! Not MLM! Call 1-800-886-0214 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: Representatives for new brain health product. $2800 to $3100/ month potential, 8 income streams. Call for info & sample: 1-888-524-7982. CODE: BBRP1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Make $1,000 Weekly! Paid in Advance! Mailing Brochures at Home. Easy Pleasant work. Begin Immediately. Age Unimportant. www.MyHomeIncomeNow55.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Education
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ACCOUNTING 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Health & Fitness
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 40 Pills + 10 FREE. SPECIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. FREE Shipping! 24/7 CALL NOW! 1-888-223-8818 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Health / Medical
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– **NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL** VIAGRA 60x (100 mg) +20 "Bonus" PILLS for ONLY $114.00 plus shipping. NO PRESCRIPTION Needed! VISA/ MC payment. 1-888-386-8074 www.newhealthyman.com. Satisfaction Guaranteed!! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CUSTOMER ALERT
Health / Medical
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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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Help Wanted
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: Click Agents! NO experience necessary. Cash-in from the huge demand for quality Internet leads. Everything provided. www.GetAllTheSecrets.com/click ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Miscellaneous
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Competitive Offer! Nationwide Free Pick Up! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Considering an all-inclusive vacation? - Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and more! It's not too late to book! Visit NCPtravel.com or call 877-270-7260 for more information. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4 DiabeticSupplies.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ACCESS YOUR LAWSUIT CASH! In an Injury Lawsuit? Need Cash Now? Low Rates. No Credit Checks/ Monthly Payments. Call Now 1-800-568-8321. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Miscellaneous
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Motorcycles
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (19761982), 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 (19691976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!! 1-800-772-1142. 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Travel
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Wanted To Buy
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EXTRA DIABETIC STRIPS? Sell with us! DTSbuyers.com 1-866-446-3009 Most brands accepted! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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
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Autos Wanted
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A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREAST CANCER! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs. FAST FREE PICKUP - 24 HR RESPONSE - TAX DEDUCTION 855-403-0213
APPLIANCES
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HOLZHAUER AUTO & MOTORSPORTS GROUP
VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 50 tabs $90 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net
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20mg! 50 Pills $99.00 FREE WE REPAIR– SERVICE–SELL Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALL ALL BRANDS! NOW! 1-866-312-6061 •Dyson • Shark • Electrolux –––––––––––––––––––––––– ADVERTISE 10 Million Homes • Kirby to • Filter Queen across the USA!• Place ad in • Rainbow Bissellyour •Hoover over 140 community • Eureka • Oreck •newspapers, Rug Doctor with circulation over 10 • Kenmoretotaling • Simplicity million homes. Contact • And OthersIndepen•Built In Vacuums, Steamers, dent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielle Shampooers burnett-ifpa@live.com
orNEW visit our website cadnetads.com AND RECONDITIONED for 134 moreN.information. 44th St., Mt. Vernon
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Miscellaneous 3-10 ––––––––––––––––––––––––
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 –––––––––––––––––––––––– JIM & SINJURED ANDRA Sin OPER SERIOUSLY an
AUTO
Lincoln Trail Antiques
LEETRONICS CAR AUDIO
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618-775-8255
Wanted to Buy ––––––––––––––––––––––––
Cell 618-267-8255 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send2-3 details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 –––––––––––––––––––––––– CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136 ––––––––––––––––––––––––
AUTO
618-548-0180
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MIDWEST CLASSIFIED NETWORK ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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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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)
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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)
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MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.centralmailing. net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)
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Don't be a blockhead
See Me For Monthly
2118 Brownsville Rd. Mt. Vernon IL 62864 www.cartecautobody.com
618-244-1770
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Pioneer • Kenwood In Stock 1412 S. Hickory Centralia
Accounting And Payroll
Brad J. Decker CPA (618) 548-7773
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AUTO
BUSINESS & SERVICES
AUTO PARTS
This Could Be Your Ad Reaching 25,500 Potential Customers
35 Years Experience Wade Johnson & Mark Lambert Owners
221 W. Broadway Centralia IL 62801
618-292-10362-3
618-533-4181
AUTO
AUTO
HEATING / COOLING
Show Time Auto Sales
Brown's
Holsapple Motors Quality Pre-Owned Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV's! Financing Available! 210 E. McMackin Salem
BUSINESS & SERVICES
FULL SERVICE FOR ALL MOTORIZED NEEDS
ANTIQUES
AUTO ACCIDENT? Let us fight for you!U.S. If our Hwy. attorneys50 don't win, W. Call Poplar St.a you405 don't pay!! today for FREE consultation! P.O. Box855-683-0532 295 –––––––––––––––––––––––– IL 62870 *STOPOdin Overpaying on Cable TV* Lock in Your Price for 3 Years. Open 7 Days FREE Install, HD and Movie Channels Same- Bill, Same Price 9am 4:30pm Every Month Call DISH Network -Shop 855-590-3207 & Home Phone
AUTO
618-327-8264 FULL SERVICE DEPT. & COLLISION CENTER Open: M–F 8–6 Sat 8 – 5 TFN
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For A Low Price, Quality Vehicle, Come See Me 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
Employment/Help Wanted
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MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www.MyHomeIncomeNow55. com (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Was YOUR New Year’s Resolution to make More MONEY and become your own BOSS? Premier Income Plan will allow you to do that WITHOUT RECRUITING OR SELLING plus we GUARANTEE Sales. 1-888-315-8157 PIP.Freedom Online.INFO (MCN)
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Financial
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HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING
Buy Here - Pay Here
Debit Accepted 618-775-6990
Hwy. 50 between Odin - Salem
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Trailer Closeout Sale: 2 & 4 Place Aluminum Snowmobile Trailers. Special on 14,000 lb. Skid Loader Trailers. 29' Combo Snowmobile Enclosed Car Hauler Special. www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld. com 515-972-4554. (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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)
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