Locally owned

JUNE 18, 2014

Showcasin and operat g businesses owned ed in South ern Illinois

AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT | PART ONE OF A TWO-PART SERIES. Look for part two in the June 25 edition of The Southern Illinoisan

Huffman-Harker-Walker Funeral Home ‌During a time of need, you want to call someone you can count on.

Walker Funeral Home, the oldest continuously family owned and operated funeral home in Carbondale, has been “Dedicated to Service” and committed to serving the families of Southern Illinois for more than 62 years.

We offer a full range of services with a trained staff to give you a personal and professional service.

Along with tradition, the Walker family welcomes change.

Our largest funeral home, located at 112 South Poplar Street in Carbondale, Illinois, is our original location which was built in 1850 and is listed as a Historical Home of Carbondale.

In 1950 after graduating from St Louis University School of Mortuary Service, James W. Walker came to Southern Illinois to start his own funeral business and through the years, added two more funeral homes, one in Hurst and another in Alto Pass.

James married Mary L (Shafer) Walker in 1962. In 1966, Mary became the first woman to graduate from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Mortuary Science and Funeral Services Program She and her son, Regge

The Walker family knows the rising cost of funeral services today may have you concerned. We want to help.

At Walker Funeral Home, we realize that not everyone wants or needs the traditional funeral service, nor can they afford the high cost of funerals. We offer many alternative funeral services to meet your every need.

Walker, worked side by side with James until the time of his death in 1996. Mary and Regge continued to serve all of Southern Illinois with the highest standard of professional service and personalization.

Upon Mary’s death in 2010, the legacy of Walker Funeral Home passed down to Regge.

To this day, the dedication to service established by his parents is left unwavering.

In 2011, Regge purchased the Huffman-Harker funeral Home to continue the Huffman family legacy of service since the early 1900’s.

G.R. Huffman was a business-minded individual who was raised in Carbondale.

He started Huffman’s Store in the mid 1850’s and then opened Huffman Furniture and Undertaking. He was the proud owner of one of the first three cars in the city of Carbondale.

In 1925, he established the first stand-alone funeral home in the area. In 1987, Huffman Funeral Home was purchased by Harold Harker,

who spent many years serving the families of Carbondale as well as surrounding areas. Upon his retirement, Harold sold his business to Regge.

The Walker family knows the rising cost of funeral services today may have you concerned. We want to help.

At Walker Funeral Home, we realize that not everyone wants or needs the traditional funeral service, nor can they afford the high cost of funerals.

We offer many alternative funeral services to meet your every need including: traditional funeral services, memorial services , church services, graveside services, cremations, body donations, pre-planning counseling and even funeral home tours .

Walker Funeral Home is continually looking for ways to better serve families in their time of need.

Every year during the holiday season, we have our Tree of Remembrance for the families we have served throughout the year. Crystal

ornaments of angels, doves, and butterflies adorn our trees. The name, birth and death dates of the loved ones who have passed are delicately displayed on the ornaments for the families to come in and view before taking home to appreciate on their own trees.

Many families are requesting more relaxed or casual services. Walker Funeral Home is there to help you plan a specialized service for your loved one.

Remodeling projects have improved the exterior of the Alto Pass location, new chapels, selection room and parking. The addition of our new lead car and funeral coach, gives the funeral procession safe and reliable transportation to the cemetery. We have also added an elevator to our Carbondale location which provides families with easy access to our selection room.

The newest addition is Walker’s on-site crematory facility, established in 2003.

Cremation is becoming an alternative and addition to the traditional wake.

The Walker family and staff are committed to service with security and peace of mind. The loved ones of those we serve will never leave our facility for the cremation process. We can also arrange for viewing and

visitation prior to the cremation process.

Additionally, we can provide information on government benefits, information on veteran benefits, out of town arrangements and help with filing insurance claims Walker Funeral Home also specializes in international services.

We encourage you to speak with our trained staff about a pre-arrangement, choosing the service and possible merchandise (i.e. casket, vault, cemetery property, etc.) before the services are needed. A carefully preplanned funeral service can be comforting to your family members as it spares them from facing emotionally and financially difficult decisions at the time of death.

We can help you plan the service that is right for you.

You will receive a no obligation price quote on your customized service.

Our history of caring for our family in Southern Illinois makes us a trusted partner when people have made their pre-arrangements with us knowing that it is a service we offer at no charge and is absolutely confidential.

After 62 years, Walker Funeral Home remains “Dedicated to Service” and committed to serving the families of Southern Illinois.

Four Great Locations Ad #20533040

Carbondale, IL Carbondale, IL Hurst, IL 112 S Poplar St 210 W Oak St 317 S Bush Ave 618-529-3100 618-457-2400 618-987-2222

Alto Pass, IL 425 Main St 618-893-2637

www.walkerfuneralhomesandcrematory.com Page 2 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

Huffman-Harker-Walker

Traditional Funeral Services • Church Services • Cremation Services • On site Crematory • Pre-Planning Counseling Information on Government Benefits • Out of Town Arrangements • Memorial Services • Grave side Services • Body Donations • Funeral Home Tours • Information on Veteran Benefits Filing Insurance Claims • Annual Tree of Remembrance

We Specialize in International Services 112 S. Poplar St., Carbondale • (618) 529-3100 walkerfuneralhomesandcrematory.com Serving ALL of Southern Illinois Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 3

Now Featuring:

Children’s Department Sizes up to size 8

The Olde Homestead 618 South 42nd St. • Mt. Vernon, IL 618.246.1055 • theoldehomestead.net

• Isobella & Chloe • Peaches & Cream • Mud Pie • Rugged Butts & Ruffle Butts • Giggle Moon • Le Top • Chooze Shoes • Persnickety

Turquoise Door ‌ he Turquoise Door in T Ava, Ill., owned by Kasey Doerner, specializes in one of a kind locally made gifts and home décor.

The shop, located in the former Squire’s Drugstore and Sweet Shop, is full of unique, locally made items including purses, primitives, local honey, lotions, organic soaps, lip balms, candles, quilts,

outdoor items, holiday décor and little girl items.

Some vintage items are also available.

The Turquoise Door has personalized signs, handmade cabinets and shelves, chalk-painted furniture, desks, vanities, dressers, night stands and occasional tables.

All items are from local venders and are one of

a kind.

In addition, the Turquoise Door has a project room where doit-yourselfers can purchase furniture.

The buyer can then take the item home to fix up and customize anyway they choose.

Visit Kasey at the Turquoise Door for more information.

The Olde Homestead

‌ he Olde Homestead, T a Colonial primitive gift shop, specializes in colonial and primitive items and more. Owner Kathy Lemay goes all over the country looking for unique, one-of-a kind items for her shop which she started15 years ago in her home and now covers 9,000 square feet.

The Olde Homestead carries painted furniture,

hutches, end tables, harvest tables, handmade folk art, along with upholstered furniture for the colonial home. Other home décor includes bath accessories including shower curtains and lighting.

Gifts include candles, new and vintage jewelry, scarves and cards.

The country store carries gourmet food

including Wind & Willow dips, seasoning, salsa, dipping mustard and candy.

The Olde Homestead’s children’s department carries sizes birth through seven. Brands include Giggle Moon, Isobella & Chloe, Peaches & Cream, LeTop, Mud Pie and Persnickety.

The Olde Homestead also has a custom floral custom center.

Handcrafted Items from Local Vendors!

Personalized Signs • Handmade Cabinets & Shelves Purses • Local Honey • Handmade Soap • Outside Decor Painted Furniture • Candles • Vintage Items 218 W. Main St. Ava, IL • 618-521-0798 Wed-Fri 10am-5pm • Sat 10am-2pm

Absher-Arnold Motors ‌Absher-Arnold Motors LLC was opened in 1947 in Marion, Ill. by Mason Absher after he returned home from serving his country in World War II. The dealership is now on its third generation of family ownership, providing jobs, vehicles and automotive service to the Marion community for over 67 years.

All four brands sold by Absher-Arnold, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, are American brands made and assembled in the U.S., so all the money comes back to America and the local communities.

The mission of the staff at Absher-Arnold is to provide affordable and quality services to Marion and the surrounding

communities with honesty and a smile, and to offer a quality experience that sets them apart from other dealerships. Their

Page 4 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

goal is to make every customer who walks through the door feel as if they are family.

Their business

philosophy has earned them an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, as well as with hundreds of customers

who continue to return with every automotive need they may have.

The sales staff and mechanic staff at Absher-Arnold continue to work to improve the services they offer to their valued customers.

The sales staff continue to learn about the new features of all the new vehicles to make sure that they can answers any and all questions the customer may have.

There is a lot of experience in the service department at AbsherArnold. The three mechanics on staff have more than 50 years of experience.

They attend classes several times a year and even take online classes to keep up with

the constantly changing technology to better serve the customer.

Absher-Arnold strives to give back to the community.

Over the past two years, they have raised, and donated more than $20,000 to local charities and organizations, including The Lighthouse Shelter, as well as organizing toy and food drives every year to support the Marion community.

Last month, during their biggest fundraiser, a charity golf scramble, held every summer, Absher-Arnold raised over $9,500 for charity.

Sales, service and community involvement continue to make Absher-Arnold a quality experience.

Beauty

Melise’s ‌Melise’s is your Southern Illinois destination for high-quality formal wear, accessories, swimwear and more. At Melise’s, they have something for everyone and something for everyone’s budget.

In addition to being Southern Illinois’ go-to location for formal wear and pageant wear, check out Melise’s great inventory of pageant swim suits and custom swim wear

by Vicky’s Custom Swim Suits. The swim suits are “made for your body”, and are fit and styled for each one of their clients.

Women can customize their swimsuit right down to the last detail, including color, pattern, enhancements and hardware.

Melise’s also sells swim team suits and swim accessories.

In addition, for that

special occasion, or just because, spray tanning is now available at Melise’s.

Melise’s also carries gymnastic wear, dancewear, dance shoes, spirit wear, custom vinyl transfer shirts and bling wear. Top brands include Capezio, Body Wrappers, Danshuz, Motionwear and

many more.

When you shop at Melise’s, you will experience two levels of fabulous clothing, dresses, jewelry, dance wear and more.

The first floor features dancewear, accessories, bling clothing, Woodwick candles, embroidery items and tuxedos.

The second floor boasts Award Winning Formal Wear including prom, homecoming and pageant, and special occasion formal wear.

You’ll also find a great selection of shoes, jewelry, gloves and much more.

A wonderful new service now offered at Melise’s is Tru Identity Facial Rejuvenation by Dr. Carmen.

Carmen performs face and body sculpting and lipo laser body sculpting.

There is something for everyone at Melise’s!

From Head To Toe

Award Winning Formal Wear • Pageant Gowns • Vinyl • Embroidery • Bling Wear • Prom & Homecoming Dresses • Swim Suits • Accessories • Forever Dancewear We Also Offer Spray Tanning!

Melise’s Award Winning Formal Wear and Forever Dancewear

Facial Rejuvenation

Microcurrent Bio Infusion Therapy Non-Invasive Lipo Laser Naturally Restore Elastin Long Lasting Results Affordable Treatment Packages For Smoother, Softer, Younger Looking Skin Results After The First Treatment!

(618) 993-1800

Dr. Carmen J. Hutchcraft

www.melises.com melisesmith@hotmail.com

www.tru-identity.com DrCarmenJH@Tru-Identity.com

(618) 751-6686

928 W. Main St. Marion

Over 40 rAM Trucks in sTOck up TO $5,000 Off selecT QuAd cAb And crew cAb rAM 1500s sTArTing AT Only $299/MOnTh 0% fOr 72 MOnTh finAncing AvAilAble *Payment based on Tier 1 credit approval. 0% for 72 months.

Stock number 20708. One at this price. See dealer for complete details.

3203 W DeYoung St, Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5000 • AbsherArnoldMotors.coM Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 5

GREENSHOOT MEDIA‌

‌SHOP LOCAL | BARGAINS

BETTER DEALS FOUND LOCALLY Shopping for a great deal? Ditch the keyboard for your car and head on down to your favorite local business. Shopping locally, you tend to buy just what you need.

This helps cut down on the extra purchases and additional “stuff” you don’t really have a use for. Keeping local owners in business also fosters a competitive entrepreneurial environment that will improve quality in the long run, decrease costs and rejuvenate our precious downtowns.

Growth for All

As local businesses grow, so does their ability to create more products and improve their service, all at less

expense to the consumer. This can mean growth for the business, as well as for your wallet. In many cases, you can find the same product at your local store for the same price as the big box, saving you time and money.

Ripple Effect

Small-business owners have a tendency to buy supplies locally and use local services for their business needs. When an independent business owner needs a vehicle

Page 6 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

maintained or a haircut, he or she is more likely to spend money on local services, according to The American Small Business Coalition. This means your money actually touches many of the local businesses in your area one by one, helping enhance your economy for years to come.

Deals, Deals, Deals

Local shops are focused less on the mega deals that actually can cost you more in the long run. But this doesn’t

mean they aren’t in the business of giving deals. Many independent retailers provide discounts to those who live nearby, helping you save money instead of paying more in tourist taxes that some out-of-town establishments may charge.

Some local businesses boast pricematching programs, as well. Ask your local owners if they are willing to match deals you find at other businesses. Their answer may surprise you – and help you save money.

‌SHOP LOCAL | KNOWLEDGE

GET A LOCAL EDUCATION Local business owners are often treasure troves of historical knowledge related to your area, so shopping locally can provide you with a full-blown education.

The next time you are perusing through a downtown business, ask yourself if you know the history of the building you are in.

No? Odds are the owner does.

They can give you detailed information about their buildings or the services that used to be offered there because they are privy to past records and business documentation. They know who owned the building before them, probably dating back to its construction.

Bring the Kids

It’s never too early to pass on the values that drive you to shop local and support your neighbors. Your sons, daughters, nieces and nephews will earn money and shop for themselves one day, and they may even be future small-business owners.

Bringing them along for the shopping trip to your favorite downtown store will give them a great understanding of the benefits of spending money locally and may spark an entrepreneurial spirit within them.

School Partnerships

Many local businesses have formed partnerships with schools to promote the importance of shopping locally. Strategically placed around annual spend-happy periods such as back-to-school shopping, these links attract more parents and children into local shops for items such as school supplies, backpacks and clothes.

In addition to bringing in more business, local owners use these partnerships to educate young people about entrepreneurship, economics and finances. Teachers are use the promotions to focus on these topics, many times through week-long lesson plans.

If your local school doesn’t participate in such a program, consider pitching the idea to your local PTA members or administrators. It’s never too early to plant the seed of business in the minds of our youth.

WWW.DELIGHTIMAGES.COM

Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 7

B and A Travel Service ‌Our sincerest ‘Thank You’ to our customers, friends, family, and employees for making it possible for us to serve Southern Illinois for over 50 years.

B and A Travel Service was founded in 1963

by Bill and Anna (B and A) Coracy, and was a 1 1/2 person business for several years. We have grown to two ‘Brick and Mortar’ locations and have an online travel planning site (bandatravel.com).

B and A currently employs 8 Full-time Travel Planning Professionals, with over 250 years of combined experience, who are dedicated to providing

the best possible service, knowledge and expertise to our clients locally and worldwide.

Our Mission has been to provide the best Personalized Professional Travel Planning, to deliver the Best Values from the Industry’s Leading Vacation Travel Companies, and to ensure that Our Client’s Travel is Enjoyable, Educational and Safe.

Our Motto ‘ We Do Everything, except Pack Your Bags ‘ says it all! Your complete satisfaction is our #1 goal! We pride ourselves on having earned an excellent reputation with the customers we serve and the travel providers we work with.

Our continuing education and industry certifications enable us to offer the highest quality of service and provide you the best possible Vacation Travel Values. We are extremely Proud of Our Exceptional and Experienced Staff of Professional Travel Planners. They are the reason we have been ‘Making GREAT VACATIONS since 1963’!

Be assured that there will always be a knowledgeable and willing individual here to work with—Someone to “Do Everything, except Pack Your Bags”.

Thank you, again, southern Illinois for making our first 50 years ‘great!’

Don’t LiMit Your LanDScape poSSibiLitieS! Mulch, Decorative Gravel, Natural Stone, Flagstone, Fieldstone, Boulders, Pavers, Retaining Wall Materials, Garden Compost, Plants & More!

Not in-stock...We Can Get It Quick!

Hessit

Sam’s Material & More

1808 Supply Rd. (Across from SI Bowl on Rt. 13) Carterville, IL

618-521-3793

samsmaterialco.com Open: M-F 8-4:30, Sat 8-4, closed Sunday After Hour Appointments Available Page 8 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

“We do everything except pack your bags”

AIR - CRUISES - TOURS - RAIL

A Family owned and operated business proudly serving Southern Illinois since 1963 Carbondale | Marion www.bandatravel.com

Sam’s Materials and More ‌A second location of Sam’s Materials and More, recently opened in Carterville, Ill., joining their original location of 15 years in Pinckneyville.

The new location in Carterville offers even more diverse product lines, with the same friendly staff and outstanding customer service.

Sam’s Materials and More offers landscaping and building supplies, decorative gravel, mulch and garden compost along with pavers, retaining wall blocks. They also have a large selection of natural stone, including flag store, field store

and boulders.

Sam’s Materials and More is one of only a few places in Southern Illinois with the variety and scope of outdoor products.

They also feature EASYPRO pond, lake and water feature products.

Sam’s Materials and More caters to the do-ityourselfer.

You can back up your pickup truck and get what you need or they will deliver what they sell, from palletized materials to concrete products, natural stone and boulders.

They will even place the boulders you’ve

chosen in your landscape.

They offer the full service needed to get their product to where their customers need it.

If you’re not a doit-yourselfer, Sam’s Materials and More offers a large network of knowledgeable suppliers, professional landscapers and contractors who are available to help their customers with the same friendly, outstanding customer service.

Sam’s Materials and More is proud of their expanding lines of products, their growing customer base and the reputation they are building in the Southern Illinois area.

Rend Lake Marina ‌Rend Lake Marina is celebrating 40 years of servicing what they sail.

Steve Vercellino, who has owned the marina for the past 17 years, has all your boating needs covered at the 19, 000 acre Rend Lake.

The lake, the second largest manmade lake in Illinois with more than 3.5 million visitors a year, is perfect for pleasure boating and fishing.

There is no horsepower limit or length limit for boats. It also boasts a public beach and a boater’s beach where pontoon boats can pull up right on the beach.

If you are searching for a new boat, to enjoy the lake, Rend Lake Marina

can help. They sell Lowe pontoons, Lowe fishing boats along with Bennington pontoon boats.

Their inventory includes new and used boats.

The staff at Rend Lake Marina, including certified mechanics, works hard to get you back on the water if you have mechanical issues.

Even if you don’t have a boat, Rend Lake Marina can help. They rent pontoons and fishing boats.

Boating is great for a family vacation or even just a one day-get-away.

Vercellino suggests renting a boat for your next family reunion, camping trip, corporate event, company picnic or even a lady’s day out. Rental

rates are discounted Monday through Friday.

Rend Lake Marina also has 250 boat slips including covered, open and houseboat slips. Rental slips are also available for long term, for the weekend or daily. Covered and open storage is also available on land. They also offer gas on the water.

Rend Lake Marina has all your boating needs at their ship’s store, including boat accessories, skis, tubes, knee boards, wake boards, life jackets, snacks, ice, beer and wine.

Rend Lake Marina is open seven days a week, April through October and six days a week the rest of the year.

Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 9

EARTHWORK ‌EARTHWORK was established in Carbondale, Illinois in 1977.

Proprietor Mark N. Riffel founded his business on a standard of exceptional quality that defined EARTHWORK and continues today.

Riffel’s love of nature and appreciation of architecture contribute to his passion in landscape design that produces unique and sometimes extraordinary concepts.

EARTHWORK clients appreciate the personal, intuitive relationship with Riffel, and commend the professionalism and work ethic of his dedicated team.

From courtyard gardens to a paver brick

driveway, an inviting flagstone walkway with a rose covered arbor to resort like atmospheres featuring pools and cabanas; and even the refreshing sound of a mountain stream with the sparkle of cascading waterfalls, EARTHWORK can uniquely suit each project to the individual client’s interest and expectations.

EARTHWORK routinely works with architects, home builders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians and specialty contractors, providing their clients with

Herrin Drug well planned, coordinated projects.

“We Do Everything Under the Sun...Original Design—Genuine Craftsmanship—Natural Beauty” Landscape construction includes retaining walls, patios, sidewalls, and driveways as well as outdoor fireplaces, arbors, and pergolas.

They specialize in nature based scenery including waterfalls and boulder features. Pleasant combinations of specimen trees, shrubs, and perennials provide the finishing touch.

There’s No Place Like Home...

Original Design • Genuine Craftsmanship • Natural Beauty Since 1977

We hope our work with you gives you elegance in your home, charm in your garden and tranquility for your soul.

www.theoriginalearthwork.com

618-549-3230

Professional landscaPing in southern illinois for 37 Years.

Page 10 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

‌Looking for a hometown pharmacy that knows and cares about the community and its people? Look no further than Herrin Drug, a real hometown pharmacy where you can get courteous and professional service from people you know and trust.

“I think that people like doing business with people that they know and trust and who they can see face-to-face,” David Mattingly, pharmacist and owner said. “We support and are involved in the community—in church, in local organizations, in youth sports. Our involvement is important and that separates us from the big chain stores.”

For nearly three decades, Herrin Drug has been locally owned and operated. The pharmacy is

fully accredited, meaning you can trust the products and advice you receive. At Herrin Drug, David and his fellow pharmacists provide education and free consultations about prescriptions and other medications for any customer who needs it.

Getting prescriptions from Herrin Drug is easy: come into the pharmacy, use the drive-up window at the convenient downtown location or have your medications delivered directly to your home.

Customers can even drop off dry cleaning and ship UPS packages, avoiding an extra stop on their errands.

A Hallmark Gold Crown store, Herrin Drug offers the latest designs of greeting cards, gift wrap, great gifts and supplies to make any occasion extra special.

Gift shop manager Kathy

Childers has expanded her gift selections to include more variety and items you’d expect in a larger town, further serving the gift-giving needs of her customers. Among the lines available are Willow Tree, Disney, Peanuts, Wizard of Oz, Fannie May and Russell Stove candies, and much more. Herrin Drug also carries home health care items and a full line of medical supplies, from first-aid items all the way to hospital beds, CPAP machines and oxygen, all with courteous, knowledgeable and professional advice. Herrin Drug also carries a large selection of diabetic care supplies.

“We are a complete, full-service pharmacy and we enjoy meeting all our customer’s needs,” Mattingly added.

Your Hometown Team

Full Service Pharmacy • Gifts • Collectibles Diabetic needs • Mobility products Become our friend on Facebook and interact with us at www.herrindrug.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6:30pm 116 N. Park Ave. Herrin Sat. 9am-2pm 618-942-5315 • www.herrindrug.com CLOSED Sunday

Harrison’s Sport Shop ‌Whether you’re playing on the water or looking to catch some of what’s below the surface, Harrison’s Sport Shop in Hurst is the source for boats, motors and accessories to make you water outings even better!

They specialize in meeting the specific needs customers have in relation to their boating interest.

Harrison’s offers a large selection of both new and used boats ranging from simple jon boats to speedy bass boats and luxurious pontoons. The impressive inventory of new models boasts some of the best names in boating: Yamaha, Mercury, G3, Landau pontoons and more. You’ll find the newest models on the lot, along with a great selection of used inventory.

These provide a nice entry point for the beginning boating enthusiast or for someone looking to add another model.

Since 1965, Harrison’s Sport Shop has served the boaters of the region. Today, Harrison’s Sport Shop offers quality products specifically chosen to meet the needs of the shop’s loyal customers.

Plus, Harrison’s Sport Shop offers a complete service center for all makes and models of boats and outboards.

Whether they’d sold it to you or not, they’ll make sure your equipment is running at its’ peak performance.

They are open six days a week for your convenience. Stop by today and see all they have to offer you!

Great DeaLs NOW ON G3 fishiNG bOats

speciaL fiNaNciNG

Of 3.99%

and

$0 DOWN

aLsO avaiLabLe

hurry...aLL Offers eND JuNe 30! stOp tODay fOr Great seLectiON!

15993 Cambria Rd. Hurst, IL 618-987-2661 or 618-987-2030 bosswing@msn.com www.harrisonssportshop.com Like us for sale updates & more!

© Aveda Corp.

Lush Salon and Spa

undo everyday stress.

Take time for yourself — at our Aveda Concept Salon and Spa. Experience the soothing nature of our plant-derived products for skin, hair, body and life style. Enjoy the calming moment of stress relief before every service and our makeup touch-up afterward. Feel inner peace. Call us today for a hair cut, color, facial or waxing treatment.

Find other Aveda locations at 800.328.0849 or aveda.com.

LUSH Salon & Spa

701B S. Illinois Ave Carbondale 618.549.5874 Like us on Facebook

‌Opened in 2007 by Rachael Bonner, Lush Salon and Spa is a “green” salon featuring Aveda products. Protecting the environment, treating their guests right, and giving back are the core values of the salon.

Along with your experience, the environment is important at Lush.

The Aveda products, including their hair color line, are 96-100 percent plant derived and several products are Eco-Cert and Cradle to Cradle certified organic.

They recycle everything they can in keeping with their mission to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world.

The Lush Salon and Spa staff members have the education and experience to provide an array of services. The stylists keep up with the latest trends by attending Aveda training classes two to three times a year. Together the staff has 30 years of experience in hairstyling. Bonner refers to the group of stylists at Lush as “a small family with

amazing talent”.

Not only are the staff members talented but they work hard to give back to the community. Recently they raised $2000 for the Alliance for the Great Lakes as a part of Aveda’s corporation wide Earth Month fundraiser.

Visit Lush Salon and Spa for an environmentally conscious high-end salon experience.

Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 11

See our New LocatioN at 31 Premier BUilDers of PortaBle BUilDings Commercial Buildings • Storage • Garages • Cabins & More

Choose from:

Colors • Siding • Roof • Trim

What sets Us apart

Custom Built • Steeper Roof Pitches Quality Material • TurnKey Cabins (Ready to Move In) Most Durable Siding • Heavy Duty Garage Floors 16 inch Centers (16” oc)

WE CAN BuILD IT CuSTOM TO MATCH YOuR HOuSE!

You Design It... We Build It Pick & Choose from Options • Dormers • Vinyl Siding Slide-up Porches • Insulated Vinyl Window Log Siding • Insulated Pre-hung Doors Choice Between Shingled or Metal Roof at NO EXTRA COST

Play Houses and Dog Houses are available in many colors and styles

Free Delivery anD Setup*

*ask sk for details.

Rent to oWn no CRedit CheCk k

1-800-786-7111 • 618-927-0533 310 N. Main • Benton, IL 62812

kkbuildings@gmail.com • kkportablebuildings.com Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm • Sat 10 am-2 pm Page 12 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

10 N. MaiN • BeNtoN, iL 62812 K&K Storage Barns, LLC in Ewing, IL is celebrating 25 years in providing top quality portable buildings using top notch materials and custom building designs that fit your needs.

The second Ebersole generation is already actively involved in the family owned and operated company which serves both residential and commercial customers.

Owner Keith Ebersole started constructing storage buildings 28 years ago in Pennsylvania. Along with his staff, they have the knowledge and experience to complete any type of portable building structure.

Our professional builders and employees are friendly and helpful when it comes to assessing the usage of your buildings. We make expert suggestions to give you the most

bang for your buck!

We don’t want our customers to break the bank on this lifelong investment. We offer rent to own and financing options to save you money. At times, we also have REPO and used buildings available. So you can trust us to provide the most durable and best built buildings for you or your business, we extend warranties to our customers All floor joists, wall studs and rafters are 2x4’s on edge every 16 inches. Our standard storage building floor is decked with ¾ inch tongue and groove Sturdi-Floor plywood.

Our exclusive treated 2x8 tongue and groove garage floor decking is built to support any type of vehicle or equipment that is stored in them.

We use Roseburg’s DuraTemp 50 year warranty FIR siding for best durability. We then use Sherwin Williams solid color latex stain to seal this siding and match any home décor.

Custom colors are available at no extra cost.

Our steeper rafter pitch designs allow for more interior loft storage and better roof drainage. (It looks better, too!)

K&K portable buildings are being used for: Garages, Hair Salons, Offices, Pizza Parlors, Hobby Houses, Play Houses, Hunting Cabins and/ or Lodges and for all your other storage needs.

A new feature K&K has added to their buildings is an aluminum diamond-plate threshold. This addition prevents the threshold

25th

from being damaged by any equipment when entering or exiting the building. It not only adds functional value but also puts K&K buildings in a class of its own. We continue to upgrade our building’s value without raising the price.

You design it, we build it! Choose from one of our many attractive styles which range from 8 foot wide up to 16 foot wide. Any style of building can be built up to 44 foot long.

Need a cabin by the lake or on the back 40?

Got stuff? Get storage! We even have dog houses in four colors and three sizes, not to mention the many styles of deluxe play houses.

The extended list of options that are available for any of our portable buildings or outdoor sheds includes: • Log Siding • Slide-up Porches • Ridge Lite • Vinyl Siding Keith Ebersole • Insulation Owner/operator • Roof Dormers • Weather Vanes and Cupolas • Electrical Packages

1989-2014

AVAILABLE AT THESE FINE BuSINESSES NEAR YOu! South Side Lumber, Herrin • 618-942-3111

East Side Furniture, Salem • 800-786-7111

Wright Do-It-Center, Murphysboro • 618-687-1702

TNT Enterprises, Greenville • 618-684-4868

Pine Ridge Homes, Vandalia • 618-283-4340

Ande Auto Sales, Eldorado • 800-455-6288 Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 13

SIU Credit Union ‌In their 76th year of serving Southern Illinois, SIU Credit Union continues to find ways to benefit their members, including new facilities and new services.

Originally chartered as Jackson County Teacher’s Credit Union in 1938, SIU Credit Union has evolved into a community credit union.

If you live or work in one of the 11 counties served by the SIU Credit Union, you can belong to the credit union – a 33,000+ member financial institution.

Just $5 is required to purchase a share of ownership. One unique characteristic of credit unions is that members are the owners, each purchasing a share in the organization as part of their initial deposit.

Profits from the credit unions are returned to members as higher interest rates on savings or other investment accounts and lower loan rates.

SIU Credit Union is focused on member services.

New services includes SIU Credit Union’s Mobile Banking app, allowing members to pay their bills and transfer funds from their smart phone or tablet.

You can also make a deposit using the SIUCU Mobile Deposit app by taking a picture of your check with your smart phone or tablet.

If you don’t have a smart phone, you can use SIU Credit Union’s text banking feature to check account balances, see transaction history and transfer

funds simply by texting 226563 (BANKME).

Members can also benefit from the CO-OP Shared Branch network, which expands the credit union’s six branches (Carbondale East, Carbondale West, Marion, Metropolis, Energy, and Harrisburg) into thousands of locations nationwide, a plus for college students and travelers.

Plans are also underway for a new free-standing facility in Harrisburg.

ATMs are not hard to find with SIU Credit Union. Members have access to more than 80,000 free ATMs around the country through the CO-OP and Allpoint ATM networks.

At home or away, SIU Credit Union offers their members hometown service.

in actual room settings in order to envision how they will look in your home.

In addition, they offer a complimentary in-store design service for their customers, with a designer

on staff who can assist with furniture selections in the store, or in your home.

They are proud to be a part of the community, supporting charities such as: The Little Black Dress Party, benefitting the Women’s Center, The Women’s Center Taste of Chocolate, Boys & Girls Club Night at the Oscars, Boys & Girls Club Anniversary, 100 Men Who Cook, Women’s Center Mother/Daughter Tea, various golf tournament sponsorships, benefits supporting SIU and local high school athletics and foundations, and many other local area events.

The Furniture King offers quality products, outstanding customer service and a strong commitment to the people of Southern Illinois.

Furniture King ‌The Furniture King has been in business for the last 40 years and is owned

by Brad and Lori Weiss.

A native of Chicago, Brad moved to Southern Illinois to attend SIU. Brad and Lori began their career by selling T-shirts on the strip and later opened the Waterbed Shop. From there, he added mattresses and bedroom sets and became Brad the Bed King.

In 1999, he expanded his store into a 30,000 sq. ft. showroom, now called, “The Furniture King.”

The Furniture King is managed by fellow Chicago native, Diane Hood, who moved to Southern Illinois when her husband, Estus Hood, retired from the Green Bay Packers.

When you visit the huge showroom of the Furniture King you’ll think you are

in a big city store, but the quality, service and price is that of a small town.

The showroom features galleries with top brand name furniture like Broyhill Gallery, La-Z-Boy Comfort

Page 14 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

Studio, Smith Brothers Gallery, as well as a huge bedding department that includes manufacturers such as Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, and Stearns and Foster.

The store carries the area’s largest selection of home furnishings from recliners, occasional chairs, reclining sofas, leathers, sleep sofas and modular seating groups, all displayed

Electrical Detectives ‌ ow much is the safety H of your home and family worth to you? For $64, Electrical Detectives in Energy offers a comprehensive evaluation of your home’s electrical panel, test receptacles and wiring.

“It’s like a home inspection focused solely on your electrical system,” said owner Jason Shadowen.

“We’re checking for outdated, unsafe electrical and then discussing with customers their options for solutions. The safety aspect is what we’ve really tried to hone in on.”

Once focused on large, new construction projects, Shadowen says his business has evolved into one handling “all of the electrical jobs that nobody else wants.” From new panel

installation to complete home rewires, Electrical Detectives prides itself on reliable, affordable electrical service delivered by a qualified staff of technicians.

“On rewires, we do one room at a time to be less invasive to people,” Shadowen said. “If your home is older than the 1970s, it is probably a candidate for a rewire.”

Another service provided by the Electrical Detectives is whole-home surge protection. Surges can originate outside of the home from electric companies or lightning strikes, but can also start from inside the home from larger equipment and appliances.

“The average home experiences a couple

dozen electrical surges every day,” Shadowen said.

“They can really shorten the life span of sensitive equipment and appliances like TVs and computers.”

Shadowen can install a device at the home’s electrical panel that will protect up to $75,000 worth of connected household appliances and comes with a lifetime warranty. The second stage to the surge protection is plug-in strips to protect smaller appliances.

“It’s something we strongly recommend especially considering that many people have this expensive equipment,” Shadowen said. “And many homeowner’s insurance policies don’t cover lighting strikes and things of that nature.”

Your Portal to Electrical Expertise Our newly redesigned website offers tips for home safety, a full list of our services and valuable money-saving offers when you need work done!

• Guaranteed price in writing before work begins.

• Fully licensed, insured and bonded • Every worker is covered under liability insurance.

• All work guaranteed.

• All employees background checked for past criminal activity and certified drugfree.

Williamson County (618) 988-8731 Jackson County (618) 351-8731 Franklin County (618) 438-8731

www.ElectricalDetectives.com

The Best Brands s at the Best Price only at Southern Illinois’ Largest Furniture and Mattress Store La-Z-Boy, Broyhill, Sealy, Stearns & Foster, TempurPedic, SD by Ashley, AA Laun, Vaughn Bassett, Best Chair, Flexsteel, Mobel, Med Lift, A America, Carolina, Woodcrest, Steve Silver, Bench Master, American Heartland, Legends, Fashion Bed Group, Spring Air, Smith Brothers, and Winesburg 1 Mile East of Carbondale 549-8332 or 1-800-276-0088 HourS: Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5

www.bradthefurnitureking.com

Like us on Facebook Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 15

Murdale True Value ‌George Sheffer, owner of Murdale True Value in Carbondale describes the store as four stores in one—a hardware store, a rental store, a lock and locksmith store and an appliance store.

“The combination of those four make it easier on the customer so they can get whatever project they need done with the right equipment,” Sheffer said.

“The right expertise and equipment takes the frustration out of any job.”

The friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff at Murdale True Value can get you the right tools for the job and give you valuable information on how to get the job done right.

Sheffer gives an example of painting a house.

“At first you may think you just need paint,” Sheffer said. “But, prepping the surface is the most important thing.”

If you paint over mildew, according to Sheffer, it will look good “for a day or two.” Then the mildew will bleed through. Prepping the surface by cleaning it with a pressure washer powerful enough to do the job, and using a spray chemical to kill the mildew will create the best surface for painting.

Along with paint, Murdale True Value has power washers, scaffolding and even ladders for rent in their Just Ask Rental Department.

“The job just became easier to do with the right equipment,” Sheffer said.

Sheffer recommends renting equipment that you only need occasionally. It’s cheaper than buying and it takes up less storage space.

Murdale True Value also has everything you need to finally get your lawn in shape.

“The first thing people think of is grass seed,”

Sheffer said. “Not all grass seed is the same or the same quality. You may have to deal with weeds later.”

Along with expertise in grass seed for sunny, shady and all types of lawns, the staff at Murdale True Value can explain the process and help you rent an over seeder and aerators to get your yard in shape. They also have fertilizers, straw, straw blowers and hoses and sprinklers to take care of your new grass.

“We can even rent you a bobcat if you want to do a full blown job,” Sheffer said.

This combination of expertise, materials, equipment for sale or rent is an unique combination.

“There are not a lot of places that can do that for their customers,” Sheffer said.

In their lock and locksmith shop, Murdale True Value has all your lock needs covered.

“We can do memorized chip keys and wireless entry key systems,” Sheffer said. If you lose your car key, we can program your car so no one can use the lost key to gain entry.”

New home owners should also consider their home key security.

“With a new or old house, you don’t know who has a key,” Sheffer said.

“We can do a home security check and install new locks or repin the locks and even suggest if you need deadbolts. We can make one key and then you know everyone who has a key.”

Murdale True Value can also install a master key system where one key can open several doors or properties, but can configure the locks so only one key creates access to certain areas.

If you are planning a party, Murdale True Value has you covered for all your rental needs with the largest

Page 16 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

selection of party needs from inflatables, tents, tables, chairs, dishes and more in Southern Illinois.

“You can have an elegant party to a kids’ party,” Sheffer said.

Rental tents range from very small, 10x10 feet all the way up to 60x120 feet.

Murdale True Value also has a variety of tables and chairs and even a stage.

In addition, Murdale True Value has carnival games and concessions including Slurpee machines, cotton candy machines and popcorn machines.

If you need a new barbecue grill for your next party, Murdale True Value can help. They are the biggest Weber grill dealer in Southern Illinois. They carry a full line of Weber grills and even have free assembly and free local delivery.

Murdale True Value can also refill your propane tanks not only Monday through Friday, but also on weekends and holidays when most other places

are closed.

Murdale True Value also has a great selection of Traeger grills and smokers.

If you are not an experienced griller, Murdale True Value can help.

“We cook here every Saturday,” Sheffer said.

“Our employees have been to cooking school so we can teach you how to grill.”

For that small or big job, Murdale True Value also has your nut, bolt, anchor and fastener needs covered.

“We are not like the large stores who package everything in the “new” way,” Sheffer said. “We don’t believe in that. It may be easier to track inventory for sales, but we don’t do that.

If you only need five nuts, you can buy only five.”

Their unpackaged nuts, bolts, anchors and fasteners help find what you need and only buy what you need. It also makes it easier to find exactly what you need and

the Murdale True Value staff is available to help.

The nuts, bolts, anchors and fasteners are offered in different strengths and even different finishes from chrome to stainless steel.

As the largest appliance dealer in Southern Illinois, Murdale True Value has a great selection of brands including GE, Frigidaire, Samsung, Bosch and premium brands like Wolf, Sub-Zero and Viking.

They offer free local delivery and free standard installation at a very competitive price. They can also remove and ecologically dispose of your old appliances.

Along with being a hardware store, a rental store, a lock and locksmith store and. an appliance store, Murdale True Value is community minded.

“We help sponsor a lot

of fun events to help great causes for individuals, clubs and organizations,” Sheffer said. “We support the Boys and Girls Club and St. Francis Animal Shelter and more. We also host a Safe Halloween event with free events and free treats for the kids.”

For the Halloween event, Murdale True Value teams up with Carbondale police and fire departments to include safety events, including the Safe Fire House.

“This is one more way we can work together to have a better community,” Sheffer said.

As a locally owned store, community is important to Murdale True Value.

“Our money does not get wired out of town every morning,” Sheffer said.

“One hundred percent stays in Carbondale.”

Save 50% 22” tool box 697365

22”L x 13.5”W x 11”H, Iron Gray, Power Tool Box With Tray & Tape Measure Compartment.

$9.99 Save 60%

140932

4 pc plier set Master Mechanic,

3 pc adj wrench Master Mechanic, 3 Piece, Adjustable Wrench Set, Featuring 10”, 8”, & 6”, Wrenches.

Save

$9.99

Save 33% Save 40% 100 pc screwdriver 176574

151369

rotary tool kit Master Mechanic, 24 Piece, 120V, 1.2A

Smooth Rivet Design.

$9.99

$9.99

$11.99

Includes 10” Tongue & Groove Pliers With

Rotary Tool Kit, 10,000 - 35,000 RPM With Variable Speed Dial.

Save 50%

536977

blower 18V Cordless Broom, Designed To Clear Debris From Hard Surfaces Like Patios, Decks, Sidewalks, Driveways & Garages, Comfort Grip Surfaces.

$49.99 Save 40%

140928

GTV, 100 Piece, Screwdriver Set, Includes 60 Piece 1” Carbon Steel Bit Set With Holder.

4 Piece, Pliers Set,

Save 37%

Shop LocaL and

Save 60%

129820

177399

trimmer edger

Ball, 24 OZ, Wide Mouth Drinking Mug.

10”, 18V Cordless Trimmer & Edger, Groom N’ Edge With Flip Up Edge Guide Allows Users To Switch From Trimming To Edging In Seconds

$3.99

$49.99

177917

wide mouth mug

170783

142328

hammock

aero gravity chair

2 Ton, Hydraulic Floor Jack, 5-1/2” To 13” Lifting Range, Patented Bypass Device To Protect Against Over Pumping, Built In Safety Valve For Overload Protection.

Four Seasons Courtyard, 2 Tone Navy Blue, Hammock With Durable Steel Frame, Fashion Air Mesh Material Styling, Air Mesh Pillow & Storage Bag Included,

Zero Gravity Chair, Infinite Recline Possibilities With Ergonomic, Positive Latching Mechanism, Adjustable Sleeve Style Pillow, Plastic Armrests, 250 LB Rated.

$19.99

$49.99

$39.99

hydraulic floor jack

Murdale

Buy what you want, Rent what you need.

Your Appliance Headquarters!

CARBONDALE Murdale Shopping Center, 1915 W. Main St. • 618-529-3400 • www.murdale.com Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-8pm Sun 9am-5pm Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 17

‌SHOP LOCAL | EXPERIENCE

NO PRESSURE ON CUSTOMER For local businesses, it’s all about the customer experience. This means friendly attitudes and a focus on you, not your dollars. You aren’t likely to find quota-driven salespeople around every corner at your local independent business.

That’s because small-business owners depend on your repeat business. If they scare you off the first time you visit their store, they also scare off future revenue.

Positive Experience

Local business owners treat you with respect and kindness because they need your support.

Your money keeps their dreams alive, their families fed and their lights on. It also helps fuel their creativity and passion. Without innovation and a love for their business, independent retailers don’t have much of chance to succeed in the highly competitive fight for your dollar.

Conversation

Local owners are quick to talk with you and ask about your life because they are genuinely interested in learning about their customers.

Gaining a better understating of their target audience helps owners improve their services, which, in turn, boosts their bottom line.

Conversation can be extra helpful if you’re trying to complete a home improvement project. One trip to your local hardware store can often be less time-consuming and more informative than one to a big box operation.

Real People

If you have a question for your local business owner, odds are you can track them down on the phone with

DGRILLA—FOTOLIA‌

one or two calls. And you can bet you’ll actually hear a human voice when you make your call. Finding courteous assistance without having

Page 18 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

to punch through a hoard of automated “please holds?”

What a novel concept.

Small-business owners understand that

customer service means sustained business.

They are willing to make themselves available to help you work through any

inquiries or product issues you are having. So pick up your phone and give them a call. They’re waiting to assist you.

‌ eauty Without ComB promise—Envi Salon & Spa, an organic alternative, spa, offers high quality professional services in an environmentally conscious atmosphere.

Owner Angela Baston, has made it her mission, since opening in September of 2007, to offer high quality salon services as organically as possible.

“I am proud that I am

Envi

making a positive change/ difference in someone’s life through my craft and skills, organically,” Baston, who is a Certified Natural Products Formulator from the American College of Health Care Sciences.

She has received training in herbal medicine, holistic nutrition and aroma therapy.

After a skin consultation, Angela will use the freshest

ingredients, including honey, beeswax, milk, fruits and vegetables, organically grown, if possible, from local farms for the Farm Fresh Facial and Farm to Spa packages.

“When I spend local, the money stays local,” Angela said. “I try to be organic and reduce my carbon footprint and I am able to provide safe personal care products and promote local farmers.”

Edwards Antiques & Jewelry ‌Kevin Edwards of Edwards Antiques & Jewelry in Benton, Illinois has been buying and selling antiques, gold and silver since he was 18. He is now 54. Born and raised in the area, Edwards, who attended Rend Lake Community College and SIU, has a passion for silver jewelry and antiques and it

shows. Edwards Antiques & Jewelry has an extensive inventory 2,500 to 3,000 pieces of sterling silver jewelry on hand every day, along with 1,000 pieces of costume jewelry. There are no duplicates. Friends and family visit his store every day looking for unique and unusual items. If you can’t

visit the shop, Edwards sells his sterling silver jewelry all over the world through Etsy. Search for him under Edwards Silver Jewelry. You can also find him on Facebook. In addition, Edwards has more than 2,500 square feet of antiques, he has collected from around the country.

Go to the Spa Support Local Farmers Save the Earth By using locally grown Organic supplies we help you look your best, support local farmers, and save the earth.

Please call 618-457-7732 or visit our website for more information www.envisalonandspa.com

Specializing in

STERLING SILVER JEWELRY Over 2700 One-of-a-Kind Pieces at One-of-a-Kind Prices!

Jewelry starting as low as

$15

504 Public Square • Benton, IL 618-927-0204

Villas of Carbondale ‌The Villas of Carbondale, is a gated community where residents age 55 and older, can feel proud to call their home.

Built in May 2010, to give residents of Jackson County and surrounding areas an affordable place to lease, the Villas of Carbondale, offer many

amenities that residents may not have had access to in other living situations.

The Villas of Carbondale are proud to offer a maintenance free independent housing and lawn, along with a rare combination of quality with exceptional value.

In addition, the lease

price includes state-ofthe-art fitness center, elegant clubroom, business center, theatre room and pavilions with grill area.

Each apartment has a garage, energy efficient appliances, full-size washer/dryer and a spacious floor plan.

Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 19

‌SHOP LOCAL | GIFTS

MERCHANTS HAVE HOLIDAY SPIRIT Take a look at the shelves of your local boutique business. See anything that would make a great gift?

Odds are, yes. From locally produced jams and jellies to unique arts and crafts, local shops are brimming with creativity – and great presents.

Valentine’s Day Have a sweetheart who loves to garden? February is a great month to start laying the groundwork for this year’s flowers, vegetables, fruits and trees. Take your love to your local gardening shop for handy tools and beautiful plants, as well as expert advice on planting seasons.

Birthdays If any of your friends’ or family members’ birthdays fall in April, Record Store Day may be right up their alley.

The nationwide celebration of your local indie record store has become a popular annual event chockfull of great promotions and even greater camaraderie.

And as any record fan knows, sometimes a band just

sounds better on vinyl.

Father’s and Mother’s Day Tourism opportunities most likely dot your local landscape in the form of cabins or bed and breakfasts.

Why not treat mom or dad to a relaxing experience?

Staying local for short trips such as these takes away the long travel associated with many getaways, allowing more time for mom and dad to spend quality time together.

Halloween Many downtown establishments open their doors for Halloween, inviting the neighborhood children to come get their fill of candy in a safe, friendly environment.

Parents can have the peace of mind of their children enjoying trick-or-treating, while they do a little window shopping for themselves or others.

Christmas The biggest push to shop local comes around Christmas time every year – on the

last Saturday of November to be exact. Spearheaded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday has rapidly entrenched itself into the holiday shopping tradition landscape.

Gypsy Moon ‌ ypsy Moon boutique in G Harrisburg, Ill., is getting ready to celebrate one year in business.

Owner Beth Moore, who says she always loved to shop, and dreamed of owning her own business, has stocked the store with juniors, women’s and plus size clothing and unique accessories.

Many items complete the

popular “BoHo” look.

Moore travels to markets in Las Vegas, Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas looking for the perfect clothes and accessories for Gypsy Moon.

Popular items include Pink Pewter headbands made popular by Carrie Underwood; Lucky jewelry and apparel; and Free Your Heart T-shirts. Gypsy

Page 20 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

Moon is the first retailer in Illinois to carry Free Your Heart apparel.

Moore’s goal is to carry unique items and make women feel “special” when they wear her clothes or jewelry.

Look for new inventory at Gypsy Moon at their new location at 7 East Popular, on the square in Harrisburg around August 1.

EVGENY KARANDAEV‌

The nationally recognized movement to celebrate and shop small businesses was created as a counterpart to

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and annually attracts 100 million localfocused shoppers.

Take a Trip

to the Moon 618.252.1114 701n Commercial St Suite18

Harrisburg

Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-5:30 • Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-4

Instagram GYPSYMoonBoUTIQUE Facebook Gypsymoon Boutique

We Carry:

Junior-Plus Size Apparel Jewelry • Handbags novelty Items

gypsy ypsybm yps n outique

Enjoy a round of golf at each of these golf courses for only

*with purchase of golf cart

$210 Value

2

0 1 4

Crab Orchard Golf Club

Green Hills Golf Club

Red Hawk Golf Club

Hickory Ridge Golf Course

Rend Lake Golf Resort

Jackson County Country Club

Stone Creek Golf Club

To Order Your 2014 Golf Card Please Call (618) 351-5014 or Order Online at thesouthern.com/golf Limit one card per person per year. Please have recipient’s name ready when ordering.

2014 Participating Restaurants

Great local flavors– at half the price!

618-351-5049

thesouthern.com/top20

Order your Dining Card today for only $20 and start enjoying “buy one entrée, get one free” offers twenty-four outstanding restaurants across Southern Illinois!

All mail orders will be assessed a 50¢ per card shipping & handling fee

Annex Coffee & Deli Bennie’s Italian Foods BJ’s Garden Inn Café Blend Tea & Crepe Lounge Boondock’s Seafood Co. Bottom’s Up Bar & Grill Centralia House Chuck’s BBQ Courtside Grill Crossroads Coffee Delaney’s On Broadway Egyptian Hills Resort Fat Patties Grandma Helen’s Jack Russell Fish Company Miranda’s On Main Pagliai’s Pizza & Pasta Pizza & Pasta Express Riverview Mansion Hotel & Levee Lounge Sergio’s Mexican Restaurant Southern Que Barbecue Taqueria La Fogata Thai Taste Whaler’s Catch

Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 21

Baldwin Piano & Organ ‌In business since 1937, Baldwin Piano & Organ Center is considered by many to be an icon of longevity in Southern Illinois. The business was originally opened by Ms. Mildred Yuill in the current Egyptian Trophy location on West Cherry Street, just blocks from its current location on Park Avenue in Downtown Herrin. The business started out with just a few Baldwin pianos, but since has grown to over 200 instruments from the world’s finest builders — Baldwin, Seiler, Wm. Knabe, Pramberger, Roland, Rodgers, Viscount, and the Midwest’s largest selection of pre-owned instruments.

The staff at Baldwin Piano & Organ are strong advocates of recreational music-making. For young

and digital. The store’s wide selection enables local shoppers to get the “big city selection” at the “home town price” — there’s no need to go to St. Louis, Nashville, or Indianapolis; they’ve got it all here.

As always, delivery, setup, and the first tuning are included with all instruments; no expensive add-on services. If you’re looking for an instrument, shop LOCAL first.

You might be surprised to see just how much they have; nearly 20,000 sq ft of showroom space in three adjoining historic downtown buildings, with one devoted entirely to sheet music! Visit them for all your music needs, at the corner of Park Avenue and Monroe in Downtown Herrin, IL.

people, sports may be the obvious pastime and character builder, but music carries a lot of great benefits with it too. Music enhances the mathematical abilities of people who play, which for students in school is one of the most struggled-with subjects.

Additionally, it improves their reading and comprehension skills by teaching focus and perseverance.

It also carries with it a significantly lower risk of injury, and is an activity that can be continued well into an individual’s later years.

Baldwin Piano & Organ Center offers a wide variety of instruments for the beginner and the professional alike; instruments for literally every budget in a variety of finishes and styles — acoustic

Let us help you have the

home of your dreams

Decorating Den

Custom WindoW treatments | Furniture | Lighting | FLoor Coverings | aCCessories Since 1995, I’ve been bringing beautiful windows and rooms to residential and commercial clients all over Southern Illinois. I work with you to create your Dream Room with custom furniture, gorgeous window treatments, thousands of area rugs, and hand selected accessories, lighting and artwork. So call me and we’ll design a window, room, or whole house of your dreams.

Decorating Den interiors ®

618-253-4711 1-888-467-4711

or toll free

Angela Rowe, DDCD

www.decoratingden.com www.decdens.com/angelarowe Facebook: Southern Illinois Decorating Den Interiors - Angela Rowe

Page 22 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

‌The Complete Decorating Store That Comes To You Angela Rowe, DDCD, has been owner and decorator of Decorating Den Interiors of Southern Illinois since 1995. She travels to her customer’s home or office and offers full service interior decorating which includes: a complete line of window treatments, wallpaper, carpet, area rugs, furniture and accessories. Excellent customer service and bringing the vision of the whole project together are the primary components of her business. Many may be unaware that Decorating Den Interiors offers custom plantation shutters, both wood and vinyl; area rugs, both custom and stock; dozens of furniture lines; and the complete line of Hunter Douglas window products. Via her specially

equipped ColorVan®, customers may select from high quality merchandise at competitive prices right in the convenience of their home or office. More than just products, Angela brings the design all together with her years of experience. She specializes in residential jobs, as well as commercial projects.

Interior decorating is an always-changing business. With her affiliation to DDI, the world’s largest interior decorating franchise, Angela is able to stay abreast of the newest products and the best way to complete most any project.

She travels to High Point, NC to attend the International Home Furnishings Market at least once a year plus the DDI market at their national convention annually. In addition to

many sales and incentive awards, she is Decorating Den Certified Decorator (DDCD), a program that is the highest educational achievement level in the DDI organization. In 2012, Angela was awarded second place in the International Dream Room Commercial category and in 2002 won first and second place for overall first time participator. Angela’s personal website is www.decdens. com/angelarowe and the corporate website can be found at www.DecoratingDen.com. Serving most all of Southern Illinois, beautiful interior design can be delivered right to you by contacting Angela Rowe.

For your complimentary consultation, call 253-4711 or toll-free 1-888-467-4711 or email at arowe@DecoratingDen.com.

Global Gourmet ‌Global Gourmet recently celebrated a “Grand Opening” for their 10th anniversary. Proprietors Chef Andrea Barclay, who grew up in Johnston City, and graduated from the esteemed Culinary Institute of America, and William “Tip” Cook, a Memphis native and SIU alumnus, focus on unique menu items.

The menu, which sometimes includes house made pates, ceviche, tartars, roasted garlic, tapenade, empanadas, paella, duck, lamb, veal and focuses on seasonal items and inspirations from their travels.

There is also a new aperitif and digestif menu to offer you a libation suggestion before or after dinner. Tapas and small plate items are available late night after the main

kitchen closes.

Global Gourmet also boasts an extensive wine list. Global goes to great lengths to find uncommon grape varietals—wine from female owned vineyards, organic and sustainably farmed wines. Global offers more than 25 wines by the glass, which are on special every Wednesday.

Some of the wines are from places they visited in their global travels.

Cocktails feature upper tier liquors with fresh ingredients.

For those with a sweet tooth, Global Gourmet also has a large variety of desserts made in house by Chef Andrea Barclay.

Global Gourmet has a new communal table. The “G Spot,” (the outdoor patio), allows them to grow produce and herbs

for their dishes from the Global Gourmet kitchen.

Global Gourmet is a local, neighborhood hangout with a very intimate setting, which allows Andrea and Tip to get to know their customers, who are a very diverse clientele.

Since Global Gourmet makes all of their food and know exactly what ingredients are used, it’s easy to accommodate special needs diets, i.e. gluten free, vegan/vegetarian and nut allergies.

Global Gourmet is proud that they are constantly growing and forever striving to satisfy their customers. In an ever changing economy, they do not skimp on the quality of their ingredients, or change their goals and principals.

4 est. 200

e Continents Food from th this World of Cocktails out

102 E Jackson St, Carbondale, IL 62901 GlobalCarbondale.com

618 549 0771

Phoenix Cycles

GET ACTIVE WITH GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE !

Discover new lower prices on our best selling lifestyle and youth bikes!

Phoenix

C yCles

300 S. Illinois Carbondale | 549.3612 | phoenixcycles.net

‌Phoenix Cycles, established in 1970, as a complete bicycle sales and repair shop still continues that tradition of friendly, excellent customer service today.

Phoenix cycles, which has been in its present location since 1972, was purchased by current owner, Doug McDonald, in 1987.

Doug and his staff have continued the tradition of outstanding customer service by a knowledgeable staff, offering great attention to details from sales to service, while doing everything they can to make cycling a great experience for everyone.

Phoenix Cycles is proud of the relationships they

have formed with their customers who bring in the second and third generations for bicycles from a shop they trust.

Phoenix Cycles offer quality bicycles like Giant, the biggest bike manufacturer in the world and Schwinn, Cannondale, FUJI and GT. Their inventory includes quality bikes for anyone, from their first bike to their last bike.

Phoenix Cycles offers a quality product with great prices and has permanently lowered their prices on the bestselling lifestyle and bikes from Giant, which are a great value.

Along with sales, repairs and maintenance,

Phoenix Cycles offers fitness equipment, accessories and clothing.

In addition, Phoenix Cycles can help you get the latest in biking technology, which is changing as fast as computer technology. One of the biggest changes is electronic shifting, which is great for anyone who rides long distances or races. The electronic shifting eliminates “drag” for smooth shifting and a comfortable ride.

Their motto is — we do everything we can to make cycling a great experience for everyone.

Beginning cyclists to weekend racers will find everything they need at Phoenix Cycles.

Special Section Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Page 23

WE’LL GET YOU ON THE ROAD TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE! T

here’s never been a better time to get your body in top condition with a membership to our state of the art gym. Our members enjoy 24-hour access to work out when they want, for as long as they want. Our

top of the line equipment provides a maximum fitness experience and a personal trainer is on staff to help you reach your fitness goals or for beginners, set you on the right course. All memberships include a

variety of fitness classes, which are offered regularly (see our website for complete schedule). These classes are perfect for beginners and ideal for those seeing a challenge. Stop at the full-line pro shop, with energy drinks

ASK ABOUT OUR FREE 14 DAY TRIAL

3/6/12/24 MO. MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE PLUS FITNESS CLASSES

1207 Weaver Road, Herrin

Like us for gym updates.

618-988-8878

herrinworldoffitness.com

Page 24 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Special Section

and supplements to aid in recovery and performance maintenance. And finally, to show off your new body in all its’ glory, we feature state of the art tanning beds, kept up to the best standards possible!