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ITʟS ILLINOISʟ BIRTHDAY! HEY, WAIT ‌ COME BACK BY AUSTIN BERG
Illinois celebrated its 199th birthday Dec. 3. The eventual Land of Lincoln first became a state in 1818. Back then, nearly all of Illinois’ fertile prairie was left unsettled. But it seems like Springfield is doing its best to return to that remote state, according to new data from the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS data dump Nov. 30 was a crummy birthday gift. But it underscored the biggest policy problem with which state lawmakers must reckon in Illinois’ bicentennial year: flight. In the 2015 tax year (2015-2016), Illinois sustained record losses of both income and people to other states. Illinois saw a net loss of nearly 42,000 tax returns to other states on the year, representing a net loss of more than 86,100 people (measured in exemptions) according to the IRS. That’s
an all-time high. And when people leave the state, they don’t just take their talent, drive and ingenuity with them. They take their wallets, too. Illinois lost $4.75 billion in adjusted gross income, or AGI, on net to other states in tax year 2015. That’s also an all-time high. While residents saw $6.35 billion in AGI “walk in� Illinois from other states, $11.1 billion “walked out� of Illinois to another state. Care about a balanced budget? Improved infrastructure? Adequate social services? One must care about the continued erosion of Illinois’ tax base due to outmigration then, too. Now, to dispel a couple of myths: It’s only retirees, and they’re leaving because they hate the weather. First, analysis of the same IRS data show millennials are the ones leading the Illinois exodus, not the
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back to the White House. It seems, Trump's charge that "you don't see Merry Christmas anymore" was directed at his predecessor former President Barack Obama. You know, the fellow who Trump falsely suggested was a Muslim. Just to set the record straight, Obama repeatedly used the term “Merry Christmas� during his time in office. And, when Obama was a state senator, I spent a fair amount of time chatting with him over lunch about religion and other things. He is not a Muslim. But hey, The Donald had “Merry Christmas� printed on the White House holiday cards this year. Whether it’s the 10 Commandments or “Happy Ho l i d ay s v s . Me r r y Christmas� on White House stationary, the controversies remind me of another I covered about a decade ago
elderly. And second, if the weather is so bad, how come Illinois lost people and income on net to every neighboring state? The Prairie State lost 21,800 residents to neighboring states in 2015-2016, measured in exemptions. Indiana led the pack, netting 8,200 Illinoisans. Illinois also lost more than $720 million in AGI on net to neighboring states. Wisconsin saw the largest net gain, with $253 million. It’s true that Illinois has had a people problem for decades. But the exodus accelerated in the wake of the 2011 temporary tax hikes. And it hasn’t slowed down. This consistent, worsening trend is an indictment of the policy status quo in Illinois. The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute found in 2016 that nearly half of Illinoisans wanted to leave the state. Pollsters asked why. The No. 1 response? Taxes. And while Illinois’ temporary income tax hike partially sunset at the start of 2015, left to run wild was the largest tax Illinoisans p ay : prop er ty t axes. Illinoisans shoulder the heaviest property tax burden in the nation, according to a 2016 study from real estate services company CoreLogic. Yet for years, Springfield when a group wanted to place a nativity scene in the Illinois Capitol rotunda. A private group spent $7,000 to do just that. And then an atheist group demanded and received equal space. They put a display next to the Baby Jesus. And then a menorah was erected next the Christian and atheist exhibits. Why is it so important to some folks to use taxpayerowned property — whether it be a statehouse rotunda or White House stationary — to promote a religious viewpoint? This holiday season, do we really care what is etched into a courthouse monument or printed on a White House holiday card? Isn’t it more important what’s inscribed in the hearts of men and women? Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions. He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@ gmail.com.
has rejected any substantial reforms to address the costdrivers behind those property tax bills: the highest number of local governments in the nation, skyrocketing local pension costs and an unfair bargaining regime that stacks the deck against taxpayers in negotiations, to name a few. Serious proposals to protect homeowners from skyrocketing bills have been rebuffed as well. And in the face of this outmigration problem, Illinois lawmakers passed the largest permanent income tax hike in state history in July. Of course, taxes aren’t the only reason people are leaving. The state’s laggard economy is another likely culprit. Nearly 100,000 Illinoisans have dropped out of the workforce this year alone.  Illinois’ exodus of people and money is the state’s most pressing policy problem. Until lawmakers get serious about addressing its causes, there’s little reason to think the trend will change. Austin Berg is a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute. He wrote this column for the Illinois News Network. Austin can be reached at aberg@illinoispolicy.org.
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BLUFORD GIRL SCOUT RECEIVES GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Brenna Collins from Bluford has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, called From Victim to Victor, Brenna hosted a series of self-defense classes for area girls and young women aged 6 to 18. She has been a student of Shotokan style karate for more than a decade, during which she has earned her brown belt, and felt that sharing her passion with others could help them feel more confident and be more prepared to respond to a dangerous situation. First, Brenna planned curriculum to teach students self-defense techniques. Next, she recorded videos demonstrating selfdefense moves, as well as personal safety tips, which she publishe d on a Facebook page where she also promoted the selfdefense classes she had planned. She also appeared on two local radio shows and was interviewed by local newspapers to spread the word about her project. Once classes started, Brenna developed new leadership skills while working with students of all different ages and martial arts experience. She kept worksheets to help keep track of students’ progress, and worked to give one-on-one guidance. Through the series, students learned basic safety tips, evasive maneuvers and weapon evasion. Using the demonstration videos she had recorded, her students can continue to practice these techniques in the future and share what they have learned with others. At the end of the sessions, all of the participants shared that they felt more self-confident and safe. “My goal was for my students to learn that fighting is never the answer, but that they should be prepared with options should
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Brenna Collins they find themselves in a threatening situation,” said Brenna. She shared that she too, developed new skills throughout the course of her Gold Award project: “By teaching the classes, I better understand the concepts that I demonstrated,” she said. “I learned that different people learn in different ways and I have expanded on my communication skills as well as my patience.” Brenna is the daughter of Chris and Tricia Collins. She finished her Girl Scout Gold Award project shortly after graduation from Webber Township High School and is currently a freshman at Rend Lake College. The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, recognizes a Girl Scout's commitment to excellence as she develops skills and values to meet present and future challenges in her life. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that fulfills a need within a girl’s community, creates change, and is sus-
tainable. The project must be completed with a suggested minimum of 80 hours of work. Only about 5 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award. Today, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. is the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world. Its sole focus is to meet the needs of all girls (ages 5-17) from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Today’s Girl Scouts not only enjoy camping and crafts, but they also explore math and science and learn about diversity, good citizenship, leadership and teamwork. GSSI provides a premier Girl Scout Leadership Experience to over 12,400 girls and nearly 5,000 adult volunteers in 40 ½ counties in southern Illinois. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit organization supported by various United Ways throughout the region. Girl Scouts is a Proud Partner of United Way. For more information, please call Kim Vrooman at 618-6920692. You can also check them out at www.gsofsi.org.
The Girl Scouts of Jefferson County turned out in large numbers to celebrate the holidays by par ticipating in Mt. Vernon's Annual Christmas
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to community support through donations of the Little House Foundation. Pictured are area girl scouts enjoying the parade.
HIGH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT SPEAKS TO MT. VERNON ROTARY Dr. Marilyn Holt, right, interim superintendent of t h e Mo u n t Ve r n o n Township High School was the guest speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Mount Vernon meeting. Dr. Holt spoke about her duties as interim superintendent and the process of hiring the new administrator. Also pictured are Rotarian Matt Flanigan, MVTHS school board president, who assisted in answering any questions after the presentation and Rotary president Sandy Sinnett who welcomed the guest.
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Ancestry.Christ Many people are curious about their family roots. My wife and I went through a company that traces ones ancestry through DNA testing. I was somewhat surprised by the results. I remember a cartoon in which someone says, “I shook the family tree and all that fell out was a bunch of nuts.� Matthew begins his gospel with the ancestry of Christ. Jewish scholars knew that the promised Messiah must come from the tribe of Judah, through the lineage of King David. Surprisingly, the lineage of Christ includes some women who were not Jewish and had not lived good, exemplary lives. Why were these women in Christ’s ancestry? Because they were good? NO! God includes the good, the bad, and the ugly to showcase his amazing grace. This is what Christmas is all about. Take a look at these women in the ancestry of Christ found in Matthew 1. TAMAR. Tamar was married to Judah’s son Er. Her husband was so wicked that we have this postscript, “Er, Judah’s first born, was wicked in the Lord’s sight; so the
1. Is the book of Ruth in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In 2 Kings 13, what prophet ordered a king to shoot arrows out of a window? Paul, Job, Elisha, David 3. How many books of
Lord put him to death.� (Genesis 38:6) Tamar’s life reads like a tragic soap opera. Christ came to bring hope. Tamar, by God’s grace, was included in the ancestry of Christ. (Matthew 1:3; John 3:1315) RAHAB. “Solomon, the father of Boaz whose mother was Rahab.� (Matthew 1:5) Rahab was not even Jewish, but she was grafted into the Jewish lineage of the Messiah. Rahab was a prostitute who hid the two Israeli spies who were scouting out Jericho, before the Israeli army destroyed it. Rahab put faith in the living God and received the promise that she and her family would be spared. (Joshua 2; 6) The scriptures tell us, “By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who we re d i s ob e d i e nt .� (Hebrews 11:30-31) RUTH. This Moabite woman married a Jewish man who came into her country because of a
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famine. When he died, Ruth left everything and went with her mother-inlaw Naomi back to Bethlehem. She put her trust in the true living God and met, by the providence of God, Boaz, who became her “kinsman redeemer� and married her. Boaz was of the tribe of Judah and Ruth became the great grandmother of King David and a direct ancestor of Christ. The book of Ruth is an ancient Jewish love story and foreshadowing of our kinsman redeemer — Christ Jesus, who, incidentally was born in Bethlehem, the hometown of Ruth and Boaz. BATHSHEBA. “David w a s t h e f at h e r of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife.� (Matthew 1:6) Matthew called her “Uriah’s wife� because David had no right to take Bathsheba like he did. David suffered the consequences of his sin. David later repented. Bathsheba lost her husband and suffered the loss of her firstborn son. But she found comfort and hope in Jehovah God and became a direct ancestor of Christ the Messiah. MARY. Matthew concluded his list of the ancestry of Christ, “And Jacob, the father of
Joseph, the husband of Mary and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah.� (Matthew 1:16) This young Jewish girl didn’t have an easy time. Her husband, Joseph, initially thought she was unfaithful when he heard she was pregnant. Joseph was determined to divorce her privately, but an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son and you are to give him the name of Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.� (Matthew 1:18-21) Mary, a humble, obedient young virgin, was blessed to be the mother of Christ the Lord. (Matthew 1:2224) Why did God include these women in the ancestry of Christ? Because no matter how ordinary, good, bad, or ugly one’s life may be, God’s grace is greater still. There is a Redeemer who came to save his people from their sins — Jesus Christ, the Lord. Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com
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Love Match Tennis is the only sport in the world to use the word "love" when it comes to scoring. Ironically, when you have nothing, zero points, in tennis, this means you have "love." But in the early '70s, the sports world and sports reporters had something all right — they had the "Love Match" between tennis' top two players, Jimmy Connors and Chrissie Evert. Connors was brash and boorish on the court. His
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game was about destruction and violence. Connors broke his back during every match. In a sport that harbored a private club mentality, Connors was a prizefighter. (Indeed, he played two winner-take-all prize matches at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in the mid'70s, winning both times.) Evert was "Little Miss Icicle." She moved with grace and never seemed to perspire or struggle with her emotions on the court. She played to win every point and did so with asAssociated Press college football poll during the season? 4. Who was the last San Antonio Spurs player before Kawhi Leonard (2015 and 2016) to win the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award? 5. In 2017, Nashville's Fre d e r i c k G au d re au became the third rookie since 1927 to score gamewinning goals in consecutive games in the Stanley Cup Final. Name either of the first two. 6. When was the last time before 2016 that golf was played in the Summer Olympics? 7. Name the golfer who,
tonishing ease for her entire career, retiring with the highest winning percentage ever. They had little in common — Connors was from Ohio, Evert from Florida. Evert had her dad as a coach; Connors his mom. In fact, all they really seemed to have in common was a two-handed backhand and the Wilson racquets they used to play with. Tennis is the only major sport where men and women play simultaneously. No match is televised without repeated cuts to the girlfriend or husband of the player on the court. Connors and Evert were the Charles and Diana of their day, and the whole world watched. Rumors that the then 17-year-old Evert and 19-year-old Connors were dating began swirling when the two started missing tennis practices, instead
going on dates. The missed practices were few and far between, however, and both became top-10 players. Then, in 1973, Connors proposed to Evert, and she accepted. Going into the 1974 Wimbledon Championships, bookies were giving 33-1 odds that the engaged couple would win Wimbledon. They both rolled through the tournament in convincing fashion, despite the incredible pressure on them both to win, and emerged victorious. Together, standing on the famed Centre Court of Wimbledon, they held their trophies aloft and kissed. Later that night, Connors gave her a gold charm bracelet — a style of jewelry still referred to as a "tennis bracelet." Eventually, both decided that their schedules and desire to be No. 1 made their proposed marriage impossible. Evert went on
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The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area Dec. 13, 2017 - Dec. 19, 2017 Volume 27, Number 50
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WEEKLY PAPERS MT. VERNON AREA
A Weekly Publication of
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Located at 301 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 1223 Centralia Illinois 62801 Telephone (618)533-7283 Fax (618)533-7284 email: info@theshoppersweekly.com ads@theshoppersweekly.com website: theshoppersweekly.com Copyright ©2017. All Rights Reserved.
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Cooking With Lizzie
Country Bob’s Christmas Cooking
I love the local company who has grown way outside the southern Illinois boundary. The love of God, hard work, dedication and going the extra mile were all elements that helped to produce quality products. I personally use Country Bob’s products — all so good, especially the allpurpose sauce and seasoning salt — year round. During the holidays it’s an absolute must when it comes to appetizers. Below are some of my favorite go-tos.
Wingettes
5 lbs. chicken wings 4 cups flour 1/4 cup granulated garlic 4 tsp. Country Bob's Seasoning Salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper Oil for deep-frying 1/2 cup Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce
Cut off and discard wing tips and separate each wing into 2 pieces at joint if desired. Rinse chicken wings; drain and set aside. Combine flour, granulated garlic, Country Bob's Seasoning Salt and red pepper in a double thickness paper bag and shake until well mixed. Add wings, several at a time, and shake until coated. Heat oil to 350° in deep fryer. Add wings, several at a time, to hot oil and fry for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and place in large bowl. Add desired amount of Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce and toss lightly until coated. Serve with additional sauce. Yield: variable
Hot Reuben Dip
8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1½ cups (6 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
1/3 cup Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce 4 oz. deli-sliced corned beef, chopped 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
Combine cream cheese, 1 cup Swiss cheese, dressing and Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce in bowl and mix well. Stir in corned beef. Spread mixture in 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or quiche pan. Top with sauerkraut and remaining ½ cup Swiss cheese. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until bubbly around edge. Serve hot with pretzel crackers or cocktail rye bread slices. Yield: 2½ cups (about 10 servings)
Family Reunion Cheese Balls
24 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 3 T. Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce 1 T. hot pepper sauce
4 cups (16 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Combine cream cheese, garlic, Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce and hot pepper sauce in food processor or blender and process until blended. Add cheddar cheese and pulse until mixed but with cheddar flakes still visible. Divide into several portions and shape into balls or logs as desired. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze. Grind pecans and mix with parsley on waxed paper. Just before serving, roll cheese balls in pecan mixture to coat. Place on serving plates and serve at room temperature with assorted crackers. Yield: variable
Polish Sausages, WOW!
2 lbs. Polish sausages 1 cup Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce
1 (16 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce Salt and pepper to taste
Slice sausages and brown lightly in skillet. Drain sausage and return to skillet. Add Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce and cranberry sauce. Bring to simmer, stirring until sauce is well mixed. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Serve as an appetizer or snack or on hearty bread or rolls as sandwiches. Yield: variable
Country Bob's Shrimp Salad Deluxe
1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce 1 T. prepared horseradish Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups peeled cocktail shrimp, cooked
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1 cup chopped celery 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 dill pickle, chopped
Combine mayonnaise, Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce, horseradish, salt and pepper in small bowl and mix well. Combine shrimp, celery, eggs, green onions and pickle in large bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture to shrimp mixture and toss lightly. Yield: 6 servings
Country Bob's Chip Dip
1 lb. lean ground beef 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped onion
Salt to taste 8 oz. cream cheese 1/2 cup Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce
Cook ground beef, green pepper and onion in skillet until brown and crumbly, stirring frequently. Drain ground beef mixture and return to skillet. Season with salt. Chop cream cheese into pieces and add to skillet with Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce. Heat over low heat until cream cheese melts, stirring frequently. Serve hot with favorite sturdy chips. Yield: 4 to 5 cups. Until next week, Au Revoir!
—Elizabeth Fenton
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area
by Samantha Weaver • It was 20th-century French journalist, poet, aristocrat and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery — best known for his novella "The Little Prince" — who made the following sage observation: "A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." • Eggplants weren't always the deep purple
color we know today; originally, the vegetables were white. The color, paired with the ovoid shape, is how the eggplant got its name. • If you l ive i n Rochester, New York, you're doubtless used to dealing with the hazards and inconveniences of s n ow an d i c e. It ' s America's snowiest city, after all, averaging 94 inches every winter.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Start preparing now to make sure you get the credit you’re due for all that effort you put in to get that project off the ground. A new challenge emerges after the 15th. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re still charging full steam ahead on the job -- and that’s fine. But take time to share the joy of preparing for the upcoming holidays with folks you love. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A former detractor resists joining your ranks just yet. Give him or her time to learn more about what you’re doing. Meanwhile, devote more time to friends and family. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to be goaded into a tiff by someone who might be looking for a fight. Remain cool as you make your exit. Be assured that others will rally to your support. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Kudos on getting the well-deserved Lion’s share of the rewards for a job welldone. Now you can take a breather from your workaday duties and spend time with your family. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You enjoy a quick spurt of renewed energy just in time to meet that upcoming deadline. A potentially romantic situation looms. How it develops will be up to you. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Watch out for distractions that could cause delays and leave you run-
• Those who study such things say that paternity leave can have significant domestic impacts. Research shows that men who take a few weeks of leave when they have an addition to their family spend more time on domestic chores and taking care of the kids than men who don't. They cook more, and they're even 50 percent more likely to do laundry. The most interesting finding, though, is the fact that these changes are long-term; the effect tends to last the rest of a man's life. • Those who suffer from nescience are unlikely to know what "nescience" means — an absence of
ning twice as fast to finish your work by the 15th. Then go ahead and have fun. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might prefer to work on current tasks on your own. But be open to a potentially useful suggestion from someone who admires you and wants to help. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Avoid rushing full gallop into that volunteer project without knowing what’s expected of you. Take things a step at a time as you begin to find your way. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Good news: You should begin to feel more comfortable expressing your emotions. This will go a long way in helping you with that personal situation. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An old friend gives confusing signals. Best advice: Don’t assume that things will necessarily work themselves out. Ask questions and demand straight answers. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new relationship needs time to develop. Be careful not to let your emotions flood your natural sense of caution. Meanwhile, check out that new job offer. BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of right and wrong sometimes causes you to come into conflict with others. But you invariably come out ahead. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
knowledge. • The first wristwatch was made by an English clockmaker in 1571. Described as "a wristlet in which there was a clocke," the watch was presented as a gift to Queen Elizabeth I. • If you're like the average human, you have about 615 hairs for every square centimeter of your skin. *** Thought for the Day: "A man said to the univers e: 'Sir I exist!' 'However,' replied the universe, 'The fact has not created in me a sense of obligation.' " — Stephen Crane © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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WEEKLY PAPERS CLASSIFIEDS
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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BUILT-MOR BUILDINGS 24x40-$8,835 30x50-$12,873 40x60-$19,472 50x70-$28,806
Erected, Choice Of Colors
732-8704 or 237-0792
Farming
508
701
FOR SALE: Round and square bales of grass hay. Also 3rd and 4th cutting square bales of alfalfa. 618-242-6445, leave message. 12-13
Lusch Excavating & Sanitation Install • Pump Service Aerators & Septic Tanks
548-2637
FOR SALE: 1973 Ford F600 grain truck, exc. shape, runs exc., V8 engine, 4x2 trans.; also 1965 Chevy C60 grain truck, steel bed, steel sides, runs exc., good tires. Leave message. 618-242-6445 12-13
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Help Wanted
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Construction Workers Needed starting pay 00
15 per hour
Health & Fitness
IF YOU HAD KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY with the DEPUY ATTUNE SYSTEM between 2011 and the present time and required a second revision surgery, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson
Apply in person at: DCA Construction 1620 N. 4th St. Breese, IL 62230
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Must have full sanitation certificate Must be 21 to serve alcohol Apply in person either location Mondays & Wednesdays 103 E. Broadway or 1053 W. Broadway Centralia TFN
ADVERTISE YOUR JOB OPENINGS
Call Peggy 618-533-7283
Lawn & Garden
Contact Peggy Phone 618-533-7283
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
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25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877209-1309 drive4stevens.com
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• Bulk Seeds • Grass Seeds • Bird Seeds & Feeders Come See Us For Your Lawn & Garden Needs
AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA certification to work for airlines. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Housing assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704
Maco Elevator
418 N. Oak • Centralia TFN 532-6779
Our Classifieds Get Great Results!
FIND WHAT YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
Autos Wanted
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DENTAL INSURANCE. Call Physicians Mutual Insurance Company for details. NOT just a discount plan, REAL coverage for 350 procedures. 888-623-3036 or http://www.dental50plus.com/58 Ad# 6118
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OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 844-558-7482
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Bathe safely and stay in the home you love with the #1 selling walk-in tub in North America. For an in-home appointment, call: 888-308-5610 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2000 and Newer. Nation’s Top Car Buyer! Free Towing From Anywhere! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www. Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com
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Financial
Over $10K in debt? Be debt free in 24-48 months. Pay nothing to enroll. Call National Debt Relief at 866-243-0510.
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508 509 602 603 605 606 701 702 801 802 803 805
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Owner: Alan Minor 301 W. Chestnut, Odin
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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GEM Decorating, Inc.
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618-367-2469
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Construction & Home Improvement
775-6283
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CATTLEMEN'S LIVESTOCK, INC. Phone: 618-895-3156 Highway 15 West • P.O. Box 486, Wayne City, IL 62895
1-800-535-5727 12-13
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I buy estates, antiques, garage clean-outs, barns,
Web www.theshoppers weekly.com
Barkley Barnard Fairfield 618-842-7850
401 404 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507
Give Us A Try And See What We Can Do For YOU!
NEED CASH?
Email info@theshoppers weekly.com
Locally Owned & Operated! Ben Klebba Mt. Vernon 618-735-2503
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Fax 618-533-7284
NEXT AUCTION: MONDAY, December 18 Cattle auctions are held 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Sunday check-in hours are 1-6 p.m.
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
COUPON
Top Dollar Pawn 215 E. Noleman • Centralia
533-9012
204 205 206 207 208 301 302 303 304 305 306
non-business classified
Wanted To Buy
Buying Scrap Gold!
CATTLE AUCTION
Mark Barnard Wayne City 618-895-2418
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
We Pay Top Dollar!
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Locations To Serve You!
30 Years In Area www.builtmorbuildings.com
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Help Wanted
Legals Antiques Arts & Crafts Announcements Adoptions Auctions Business & Services Computers & Services Financial Services
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NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 866-951-7214
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HERO MILES - to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org
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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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
OUR AREA BUSINESS & SERVICES
This Could Be Your Ad Reaching 20,000 Potential Customers CADNET
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Autos Wanted
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GOT AN OLDER CAR, VAN OR SUV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1-855-558-3509 –––––––––––––––––––––––––
A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREAST CANCER! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs. FAST FREE PICKUP - 24 HR RESPONSE - TAX DEDUCTION 855-831-2976 –––––––––––––––––––––––––
CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/Models 2000-2016! Any Condition. Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing! We're Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-985-1806 –––––––––––––––––––––––––
Education
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AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA Technician certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204 –––––––––––––––––––––––––
Employment
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$$$WORK FROM HOME$$$ Earn $2,845 Weekly assembling Information packets. No Experience Necessary! Start Immediately! FREE Information 24hrs. www.RivasPublishing.com or 1-800-250-7884 –––––––––––––––––––––––––
Health & Fitness
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Attention Viagra users: Generic 100 mg blue pills or Generic 20 mg yellow pills. Get 45 plus 5 free $99 + S/H. Guaranteed, no prescription necessary. Call 844-261-8748
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MIDWEST CLASSIFIED NETWORK
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Automobiles
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CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Competitive Offer! Nationwide FREE Pick Up! Call Now For a Free Quote! 888-366-5659! (MCN)
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Businesses
MISCELLANEOUS
HOUSE OF PLUNDER 100% Wood Cabinets Kitchen, Vanity & Utility Kitchen Cabinets 9”-48” & 60s-70s Special Prices Special Cabinets Above 72” Vanities & Tops — Discounted Prices! Open Fri. 12-5 / Sat. 9-2 406 N. Main – Iuka 618-323-6625 618-323-6622 2-7
Health & Fitness
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Cable/Internet
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Stop paying too much for cable, and get DISH today. Call 855-589-1962 to learn more about our special offers! (MCN) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DISH Network Satellite Television Service. Now Over 190 channels for ONLY $49.99/ mo! FREE Installation, FREE Streaming, FREE HD.Add Internet for $14.95 a month. 1-800-732-9635 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Employment/Help Wanted
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. 855-752-66800 (MCN)
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Cable/Internet
CLASS A TRUCK DRIVER. North Central region. Earn up to $70,000. No touch freight. Good benefits. All mile paid. Nice equipment. 2 years experience needed. Call 507-437-9905. Apply on-line WWW.MCFGTL.COM (MCN)
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SWITCH TO DIRECTV. From $50/Month, includes FREE Genie HD/DVR # 3 months HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, STARZ. Get a $50 Gift Card. Call 877-894-5275 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Change the way you watch TV- Get rid of cable and get DIRECTV! You may also qualify to receive $100 VISA gift card when you sign up today Limited time Only. CALL NOW! 844-359-1203 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BE INCLUDED IN OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY Call Peggy 618-533-7283 DON'T BE LEFT OUT!
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Become a published author! Publications sold at all major secular & specialty Christian bookstores. CALL Christian ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Faith Publishing for your FREE author submission kit. Miscellaneous ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1-855-548-5979 Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? ––––––––––––––––––––––––– You And Your Family May Be A PLACE FOR MOM. The Entitled To Significant Cash nation's largest senior living Award. Call 866-428-1639 for referral service. Contact our Information. No Risk. No Money trusted, local experts today! Our Out Of Pocket. service is FREE/no obligation. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– CALL 1-844-722-7993 DISH Network. 190+ Channels. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE Install. FREE Hopper HughesNet Satellite Internet ? HD-DVR. $49.99/month (24 25mbps for just $49.99/mo! Get months) Add High Speed More Data FREE Off-Peak Data. Internet - $14.95 (where avail.) No phone line required! FAST CALL Today & SAVE 25%! download speeds. WiFi built in! 1-855-837-9146 FREE Standard Installation! Call ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1-855-440-4911 ENJOY 100% guaranteed, ––––––––––––––––––––––––– delivered to-the-door Omaha Wanted to Buy Steaks! SAVE 75% PLUS get 4 ––––––––––––––––––––––––– more Burgers & 4 more Kielbasa CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for FREE! Order The Family unexpired, sealed DIABETIC Gourmet Buffet - ONLY $49.99. TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY Call 1-855-895-0358 mention PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136 code 51689LCX or visit ––––––––––––––––––––––––– www.omahasteaks.com/cook03 Wants to purchase minerals and ––––––––––––––––––––––––– other oil and gas interests. Send Spectrum Triple Play! TV, details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Internet & Voice for $29.99 Co. 80201 ea. 60 MB per second speed ––––––––––––––––––––––––– No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet. ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place Unlimited Voice. Call your ad in over 140 community 1-855-652-9304 ––––––––––––––––––––––––– newspapers, with circulation Attention Viagra users: Generic totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free 100 mg blue pills or Generic Papers of America IFPA at 20 mg yellow pills. Get 45 plus danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or 5 free $99 + S/H. Guaranteed, visit our website cadnetads.com no prescription necessary. Call for more information. 844-848-7463 GENERIC VIAGRA and CIALIS! 50 Pills $95.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 800-317-2145
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L & D Handyman Service specializing in plumbing, bathroom remodels, and interior painting. Available evenings and weekends. Free estimates within 50 mile radius of Cedar Rapids Iowa. Call 319-551-7858 or 319-440-7124. Leave message and we will call you back. (MCN)
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mortgage? Or, have a home and want to lower your monthly fees and refinance? Getting a mortgage is quicker and easier than ever. Call now! 855-715-4721 (MCN)
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TRAILER SALE: Used 6X12 Black ramp door tie downs & spare $1,499.00, 2014 Black & Orange 6X12 Aluminum wheels ramp door V-nose $2,299.00; Special on 25 Aluminum utility trailers; Free Spare with all 14,000# SKID Loader trailers; Extra tall 7’X14’ UTV cargo trailers, V-nose, 80” ramp door. Over 150 trailers IN-STOCK! For inventory & prices: www. FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com 515-972-4554 (MCN)
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LIVING WITH KNEE OR BACK PAIN? Medicare recipients may qualify to receive a pain relieving brace at little or no cost. Call now! 844-668-4578 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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YOU or a loved one have an addiction? Very private and Confidential Inpatient care. Call NOW for immediate help! 800-761-9934 (MCN)
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Medicare doesn’t cover all of your medical expenses. A Medicare Supplemental Plan can help cover costs that Medicare does not. Get a free quote today by calling now. 1-855-398-5900 (MCN) vOXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit. Call 888-572-4944. (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Water Damage in your Home? Call now for a free, fast quote. Insurance approved. Help restore your piece of mind! 866-865-1875 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
SAVE THOUSANDS ON SURPRISE COSTLY HOME REPAIRS!! With Nations Home Warranty we pay 100% of covered Home repairs! CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY!! 888-925-8106 (MCN)
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Leaky Faucet? Broken toilet? Call NOW and get the best deals with your local plumbers. No hassle appointment setup. Call NOW! 866-865-1875 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Got Mold- or think you might have it? Mold can be hazardous to you and your family's health! Get rid of it now! Call our experts and get a quote today! 855-398-7133(MCN)
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Call Empire today to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-800-213-9527 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Diagnosed with Mesothelioma or Asbestos Lung Cancer? If so, you and your family may be entitled to a substantial financial award. We can help you get cash quick! Call 24/7: 866-924-0504 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Moving out of state? Best Interstate Moving and Storage offers a FREE Quote and A Price Plus Promise. Call 855-428-6241 Now! (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Paying too much for car insurance? Not sure? Want better coverage? Call now for a free quote and learn more today! 855-417-7382 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Are you in Debt? Get help now with a 30 minute Phone debt analysis. Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sat: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All eastern time. 1-888-306-0480. (MCN)
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Vacation/Travel
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DOES WARM WINTERS SOUND GOOD?? Bring your RV down to the warm Rio Grande Valley. J-5 RV Park in Mission Tx. will welcome you with a country setting, friendly people and lots of activities to keep you busy. We have a special for first time visitors. Phone us at 956682-7495 or 515-418-3214 Email j5rvparktx@gmail.com Tom and Donna Tuttle, Managers (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CHEAP FLIGHTS Call now! 1-877-295-2904 (MCN)
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Wanted To Buy
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Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver CO 80201(MCN)
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The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
New Living Room Suites In Stock! Take One Home For The Holidays!
WEEKLY
Toshiba, Compaq & HP laptop computers
easy paymen t starting from
1000
$
laxy Tab
Samsung Ga
Gas or Electric Range
TIRES
• white or black • 10 year warranty
40” Smart HDTVs
32” HDTVs
Remember:
Crosley by Whirlpool
Jesus
Washer & Dryer
• complete set • energy saver • extra large super capacity
Is The Reason For The Season!
Columbia Mushroom Recliner
Sectional with Chaise Living Room Set
$
1995
$
3995