Locally Owned

JUNE 25, 2014

AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT | PART TWO OF A TWO-PART SERIES. Look for part one in the June 18 edition of The Southern IllinoisanAN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT | PART TWO OF A TWO-PART SERIES. Look for part one in the June 18 edition of The Southern Illinoisan

Showcasing businesses ownedand operated in Southern Illinois

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Nested among the hills and lakes of beautiful Southern Illinois, the Red Hawk Golf Club has an 18-hole, 6,155-yard, par 70, watered golf course with a world of character.

For seasoned players to beginners, Red Hawk Golf Course is the place to play

Lessons are given by Dan Breslin, the local PGA Golf Pro, and are scheduled throughout the week. Private, group and public group lessons are also available.

Red Hawk is the only Southern Illinois affiliate

of “The First Tee”; a rec-ognized preeminent junior golf program in our nation.

For those who are competitive in nature Red Hawk Golf Course offers junior events to the festive Chili Dip Four Lady Scramble and other great great tournaments throughout the year.

Before or after your game, enjoy lunch, dinner or a weekend breakfast at our restaurant, located in the center of the course is our Clubhouse with patios overlooking the golf course and lake.

We also serve a large selection of sandwiches, burgers, and salads rang-ing from $2.99 to $5.99, including daily specials. We start serving lunch at eleven and carry the menu through evening.

On weekends, we offer a breakfast buffet and on Sunday, join us after 11 a.m. for our traditional chicken dinner. We also offer carry-out and delivery within the Pinck-neyville area.

Join us for a round for golf soon.

Red Hawk Country Club

Dixie Cream Donuts Gene Forgatch started

Dixie Cream Donuts in West Frankfort from scratch in 1955.

Gene and his wife, Sue, have seen the business grow and most of all remain in the family.

Dixie Cream now has 34 employees along with five delivery vans and five drivers.

They expanded with a new building 10 years ago and recently added a sit down deli with sandwiches, soups, salads and baked goods.

Sons Steve, Todd and Jay help run businesses. Daughter Beth Connor, recently retired from teaching, is also joining the business.

Dixie Cream is gratified that they have maintained a family owned business for 59 years.

“We are proud that

our children could come into the business if they wanted,” Sue Forgatch said. “We have grown where we’ve needed to and made adjustments as

we’ve grown.”One thing that hasn’t

changed is the friendly family behind the counter and in the kitchen since 1955.

Come try a few of our new sandwicheswith our improved Metro Deli meats!

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Nested among the hills and lakes of beautiful Southern Illinois,the Red Hawk Golf Club has an 18-hole, 6,155-yard, par 70,

watered golf course with a world of character.

Golf Course

Nine and Dine!!Couples pay for two 9 holes w/ cart after 5 w/ a paid

dinner choice receive a free dinner choice ofgreater or lesser value.

Valid: Saturday - Wednesday. Tax and beverages not included.Expires: July 31st

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1 Billion Combinationsonly limited to your imagination!

With 18 flavors of frozen yogurt,custard, gelato, sorbets and Italianice; with 150 toppings and sauces,Cool Spoons offers possibilitieslimited only by your imagination.‘You get to choose your favoriteflavor and make it your owncreation,” said Don Johnson, owner.“We have a friendly environment,and there are unlimited possibilitiesof flavor combinations.”You’re personalized fro-yo creationstarts with yogurt made from allfresh ingredients. (Said Jill Johnson,owner and resident yogologist) “Thefruit is fresh; it’s not a puree or syrup.The strawberry is made with realstrawberries. The peanut butter ismade with real roasted peanuts.”The Johnsons also offer sugar free

and gluten free yogurt flavors andtoppings. Flavors change seasonally.Other menu items include fat- freesmoothies, soda, water, coffee, teaand energy drinks.The yogurt and toppings are 49cents per ounce by weight. Theyinclude everything from fruits tochocolate and unique items like“bursting bobas” and “muddiebuddies”. Now add a topping or twoor more.Cool Spoons trumps other fro-yoshops when it comes to toppings.“We offer so much more than atraditional store which offers 50 to60 toppings,” said Don Johnson.“We offer twice that.” The toppingselection is astounding. The toppingsinclude fresh fruit, candy, breakfast

cereal, nuts, and a variety of syrups.“Some people think it looks likeWillyWonka and the ChocolateFactory,” Jill said. “The kids piletheir yogurt with candy.”Don calls it the “WillyWonkaeffect” and it seems everyone hastheir favorite. “Chocolaholics willget chocolate yogurt and put everychocolate item in the place on top,”Don said. “The health conscious maychoose fresh fruit. Everybody hastheir own preference and that’s what’scool.”Along with great yogurt andtoppings, Cool Spoons is an invitingplace to hang out. “It has more ofa coffee shop feel,” Don said. “Wehave a family atmosphere whichappeals to everyone, crossing over

from seniors to little kids.”Cool Spoons also makes for a great“date night”, according to Don.We had a couple who had their firstdate here and are nowmarried,” saidDon.Customers range from familiesand college students to baseball andsoccer teams to church groups.“Our environment is a warmmeeting place that everybody enjoys,“Jill said. “We even have a chalkboard area for the children to drawpictures.”Cool Spoons has seating insideand patio tables outside. They alsoprovide free wifi. Cool Spoons isopen Daily from 11 am to 10 pm.The Johnsons plan to open anotherstore soon.

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Norman Carpet One, opened by Gene and Pauline Norman in 1963, is a second generation family owned business. They have been serving the flooring needs of Southern Illinois for over 50 years and as a Hunter Douglas premier dealer for over 20 years.

The business, is still family owned, by Brian and his wife Becky who took over after Gene retired from the partnership in 2007. Their son, Tyler, also works in the family business.

Brian Norman grew up in the family business.

“I remember being five or six and following behind my dad, picking up carpet scraps,” Norman said. “By 14 I had my own crew and went to installer schools at the minimum required age of 17.”

That experience, along with great customer service, great value and their excep-tional guarantee has made

Norman Carpet One a leader in the industry.

“We were invited to join the Carpet One cooperative in 1996,” said Brian Norman. As a coop-erative, with over 1,000 stores in our buying group, we can get great value and service from the best flooring manufacturers— and pass the savings on to you.”

Along with value prices, Nor-man Carpet One has the greatest selection of flooring and win-dow treatments in the area.

As a family business, Brian, Becky and Tyler are “hands on” when it comes to Norman Car-pet One.

“Our family not only sells flooring and blinds, our fam-ily also installs them,” Norman said. “We are the only store in Southern Illinois where the owners are also installers. We know the business from both sides.”

Norman Carpet One Floor & Home, knows how important

it is to feel confident in your flooring selection. You want to know it’s going to look exactly the way you want once it’s installed in your home. That’s why they offer you unmatched peace of mind with our

one-of-a-kind guarantee for Carpet One products.

“We want you to be 100 per-cent happy that the floor we’ve created together is as beautiful as the one in your dreams,” Nor-man said. “If not, we will replace

it for free. That’s what we call The Beautiful Guarantee™.”

They also offer an easy-to-understand warranty system that gives you a level of protec-tion that is tailored for you.

At Norman Carpet One you can get fast, easy and secure financing. You can apply for your Carpet One credit card through our secure online credit application, and know your buy-ing power, before you shop.

Norman Carpet One works to have a great relationship with their customers with price, selection, customer service and guarantees.

“But, when we think about what we are most proud of when it comes to our family and our business, the first thing we think of is our relationship with Jesus Christ,” Norman said.

Visit Brian, Becky and Tyler at Norman Carpet One for flooring knowledge and experience like no other in Southern Illinois.

Steve Ledbetter opened his first Medicine Shoppe in Harrisburg in 1983. He and The Medicine Shoppe team are devoted to serving their community by going above and beyond to provide them with pharmaceuticals and home healthcare products. Since opening, the community

responded with loyal support that encouraged Ledbetter to open additional locations in Marion in 1985 and Ridgway in 2006.

“We try to instill a service-oriented approach in taking care of people,” Ledbetter said. “Whether it is greeting them with a friendly smile or

delivering their prescriptions right to their door, our customers come first,” he added.

The Medicine Shoppe strives to offer their customers the most convenient and helpful service. “We reach above and beyond to serve and meet the unique health care needs of our customers,” says Angie Tresso, sales representative for Medicine Shoppe. To better serve their customers needs, The Medicine Shoppe began selling a full line of home medical and respiratory equipment, including lift chairs, hospital beds, and portable oxygen systems. This effort

has expanded to Home Health Solutions, a new business by the Medicine Shoppe, set to open in Harrisburg this summer.

The Medicine Shoppe is returning to its roots in Harrisburg by purchasing and renovating an empty storefront. When finished, this building will house Home Health Solutions by The Medicine Shoppe.

Although, the Marion store will continue to display a showroom of the equipment and the Harrisburg and Ridgway locations will continue to sell a variety of the equipment, the new Home Health Solutions showroom will display the full line of all available equipment, from bathroom safety equipment to diabetic shoes. With licensed respiratory therapists and knowledgeable employees on staff, Home Health Solutions will be able to offer an exceptional and educational experience for caregivers, doctors, patients,

and all individual customers.“We’re a complete center

for all facets of home medical care. Many people consider us a one-stop shop for their health needs,” Ledbetter explains. “We are able to offer many products and services that the chains don’t offer,” he added.

Being a locally-owned business, The Medicine Shoppe takes pride in contributing to the revitalization of the community that has supported them for so long. With this new business and reconstruction project, Home Health Solutions by The Medicine Shoppe hopes to enrich the community’s growth and development and to enhance the quality and convenience of medical care for all of Southern Illinois.

“It really is thanks to our loyal customers and employees that we are able to take this next step and to continue to be a vital part of the communities we serve,” said Ledbetter.

The Medicine Shoppe

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It’s simple economics. As much as $75 out of every $100 that you spend at

locally owned businesses remain in your area, according to recent studies.Compare that to $40 at non-locally owned

establishments and zero dollars when you buy online, and your shopping priorities should be crystal clear.

Local ImpactMore money staying put in your area means

more funding for your schools, roads and hos-pitals. Tax revenue created from local purchases goes back into community improvements and new development opportunities.

In short, your money plays a major role in enhancing your daily life and the lives of those around you – depending on where you spend it.

Additionally, small-business owners are more likely to make social investments in the community by volunteering at their child’s school, donating to local charities and hosting fundraising events, according to The American Small Business Coalition. Doing so allows these entrepreneurs to ingrain themselves into their communities and make it known that they are sensitive to the needs of those around them.

From local music groups to youth sports teams, small-business owners are quick to offer their sponsorship and money to help support commu-nity groups. This helps create customer buy-in for business owners, as well as a reputation for genuinely caring about their communities.

Hiring LocalAnd since local business owners hire local

workers – about half of all private sector workers are employed in small businesses, according to the Bureau of Labor – money for taxes and wages stays in the community, too.

Unemployment statistics are linked very closely to the success or failure of small busi-nesses, which means that your infusion of shop-ping money can also make a positive impact on a national level. This creates a strong connection between workers and customers alike.

You’re more than just another number in the customer count when you visit a local business. Without your business, your local small-busi-ness owner would not be able to hire or retain as many local workers. From the owner down to the seasonal part-timer, all employees of small busi-nesses depend on your support.

SHOP LOCAL | SUPPORT

Boost Your Economy

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The Bank of Carbondale is proud to be a locally owned and operated Real Community Bank. They have five area banking centers located in Carbondale, Carterville, Murphysboro and Vergennes to serve their customers.

When a customer deposits their money with The Bank of Carbondale, those deposits are reinvested back into our local area – into home loans, consumer loans and small business development. “As a locally owned and operated community bank, we are committed to Southern Illinois,” said Robert Bleyer, President of The Bank of Carbondale. “Our goal is to provide the highest quality of banking services to our customers”.

The Bank of Carbondale offers a wide variety of banking services to their customers. These services include personal and business checking accounts,

savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money markets and IRA’s. They also offer home mortgages, automobile loans, personal loans and business loans.

The Bank of Carbondale also has a variety of electronic services which offer customers the convenience of 24-hour, on-the-go banking. These include mobile banking, eStatements, online banking and bill pay.

The Bank of Carbondale is committed to investing in the community through donations and support to area schools, charitable organizations and civic groups, as well as sponsoring the Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations. Employees at the bank support the community by fundraising and volunteering their time for such events as the Relay for Life, the Southern Illinois Heart Walk, and

the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Bank of Carbondale employees also donate to local organizations through their “Dress Down for Charity” days.

The Bank of Carbondale supports education through their Community Scholarship Program. Graduating seniors from Carbondale, Carterville, Murphysboro and Elverado High School are eligible to apply for these scholarships, which have awarded over $330,000 to local students since 2001.

The Bank of Carbondale is committed to serving the banking needs of their customers, and investing in Southern Illinois. You can visit their website at www.tboc.com, or contact the main location at (618) 549-2181. You are also invited to stop by their banking centers and discover “The Real Community Banking Difference”.

The Bank of Carbondale


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-of-the-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.

• Water, sewer,and gas installation and repair• Backflow Specialists• Drain cleaning

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10253 Samuel Rdacross from SI Bowl

Carterville618-985-2021

Your Source for

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Thad Ellet has nearly twodecades of experience under his belt and specializes inservice plumbing and backflow prevention for both residential and commercialcustomers.

Thad started Thad Ellet Plumbing in 2008 after working for several years underthe nameEllet/CockrumPlumbing.The companyhas grownexponentially sincethen, warranting bigger equipment, more space, and a larger staff. In 2013, theymoved to their present location at 10253 Samuel Road, just west of SI Bowl,along Rt. 13 in Carterville.

Thad’s wife Kate, a native of Harrisburg, joined the TEP team as Office/FinancialManager in 2008. Before becoming a plumber, Thad served his hometown ofCarterville, Illinois as a firefighter. He resides in Herrinwith hiswife and two sons.

The mission of Thad Ellet Plumbing is to bring quality, affordable plumbingservice to Southern Illinois. As a plumbing contractor, Thad Ellet Plumbingstrives to treat your home and business as its own. That is why our technicianswear booties over their shoes and place their tools down on mats. Techniciansalways quote prices before performing work, and never begin work withoutthe client’s approval. Thad Ellet Plumbing strives to ensure that every one of itsclients receives the time, respect, and quality service they deserve.

Thad Ellet Plumbing is now a proud member of the National Federation ofIndependent Business, America’s leading small-business advocacy association.

Thad and his staff are proud to service southern Illinois and look forward togrowing their base of satisfied customers.

Thad Ellet has nearly t o decades of e ience under his belt and specializes in

Plumbing Services Exceeding Customer Expectations


CrossFit Marion

Fish Tales Pet Shop

The most important thing that Nathan Simp-kins of CrossFit Marion wants everyone to know about CrossFit is that it is for everyone.

“Anyone can do it, no matter what your fitness level or fitness goals are,” said Simpkins, owner and trainer. “If you are over-weight, out of shape, or have an injury, CrossFit workouts can and will be scaled to your ability. “

The programming at CrossFit Marion is a blend of personal training and group exercise classes, with hands-on coaching and motivation by a certi-fied trainer for every class.

“The trainer helps adapt the workout of the day (WOD) for you based on ability level, injuries, and any other relevant factors,” said

Simpkins, who grew up in Herrin and graduated from SIU with a bachelors in Recreation Administra-tion and a masters in Sport Management.

“You are not paying for a simple gym member-ship–you are paying for a motivator that gets you results,” Simpkins said.

Along with that moti-vation, CrossFit Marion also focuses on functional movements in the gym that replicate movement in real life or sport.

CrossFit Marion focuses on building strength, flex-ibility, endurance, stamina, speed, power, agility, balance, coordination and accuracy.

Variety is the key to improving all these areas of training.

“To get this variety, we use movements and train-ing techniques and skills from the sports of weight-lifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning.” Simpkins said. “CrossFit specializes in not special-izing.”

Find out what CrossFit Marion is like at a free class, with a coach, offered every

Wednesday at 7 p.m.The gym has separate

men’s and women’s showers, restrooms,

and changing areas and is family friendly with a

large kid’s area.

Linda Hooker is proud of the happy pets and helpful staff at Fish Tales Pet Shop. Hooker and Fish Tales Pet Shop have been a tradition in southern Illinois for more than 20 years, as a top store for pets and pet supplies. They have been in their bigger and better facility in Energy, Ill, for a whole year now

“We’ve got more room and now offer hydrosurge technology for grooming,’ she said. ‘It offers deep cleaning and massage.”

Hooker attributes the store’s success to her experienced staff and staying locally focused.

They’ve heard every question from what to feed a lizard to caring for

hamster babies and more.“We know these things,”

Hooker said. “We have the experience to help our customers out.”

That tradition of helping brings the customers back.

“We’re not a chain, we’re locally owned,” she said. “That means we care more about people and their pets.”

Hooker and her staff are serious about customer service.

“It’s not just a job and we’re not just employees; we’re neighbors and friends,” she said.

The friendly staff enjoys helping customers find new “friends” of their own, including dogs, cats, fresh and saltwater fish, hamsters, guinea pigs, bunnies, birds,

reptiles and more.“We treat every pet

with the utmost love and consideration, from the littlest mouse to the biggest puppy,” said Hooker. “We care about people and their pets.”

Hooker and the Fish Takes staff are proud of their tradition of service and their new location.

We’ve been in our new location fora whole year! We’re celebrating withHUGE DISCOUNTSSTOREWIDE

all week long!Dogs • Cats • Fish • Reptiles • Birds • Pocket Pets

You love them andWe’ve got them!

408 S. Pershing / Rt. 148 S. Energy, IL(618) 942-FISH (3474)Fishtalespetshop.comMonday-Saturday: 9am-6pm

Sunday 12pm-5pm

a wh SaleSale

We are your local independent pet shop.ALL pets welcome - Stop in Today!

Get your pooch ready to get out and enjoythe weather!

Save Big on our Great Selection ofCollars • Harnesses • Leashes • Flea & TickPrevention • Toys • Clothing andmuchmore!

Make sure they have the proper nutrition to keepup with you!

Fish Tales Pet Shop

AnniversaryAnniversary

Feed them right with our great selection ofQuality Foods, Treat and Supplements

• Blue Buffalo • Nutro • Pro-PacRoyal Canin • Natural Balance

Join us thisSaturdayfor cake andcoffee.

113 N Quality Way, Marion, IL 618-925-3001crossfitmarion.com

What is CrossFit?CrossFit is Variety • CrossFit is Unique

CrossFit is Functional • CrossFit is IntensityCrossFit is for Everyone

Join Us for a Free Class | Wednesdays at 7:00 pmWhat is CrossFit? Find Out!


A Step Above

Jenny’s Uniforms

A Step Above Kitchen and Bath offers you more than 65 years of experi-ence.

Eric Ashby, Tracy Wil-son and Shane Bennett work together to give you the best kitchen and bath experience available.

“We are three equal partners who after work-ing in this line of work for other businesses decided to go on our own, open-ing in a temporary office in Marion in August of 2013 and moving out to our permanent location in Herrin on May 16, 2014,” said Ashby.

Their new location has a 2,300 sq. ft. showroom that you have to see to believe.

“We have what we believe is the most exquisite showroom in at least a 75 mile radius,”

Ashby said.The showroom has

kitchens, baths, entryway furniture and fireplace displays. Interested in a touchless faucet? Reach out and touch the one on display. Working bathtubs can show you the difference between a whirlpool and champagne bubble tub.

With multiple lines, A Step Above Kitchen and Bath has the ability to

meet any budget.“Because each customer

is looking for something different, we have every-thing from apartment grade to the highest end custom cabinetry avail-able,” Ashby said.

They are especially excited about their completely custom Amish cabinets.

“They cabinets are beyond your imagination,” Ashby said. “The carpen-ter is an artist.”

A Step Above Kitchen and Bath can help you with your remodel or new construction build.

“We are three local guys who were able to go on our own and provide this area with products for every-thing from apartment grade to the highest end custom cabinetry avail-able,” Ashby said.

Jenny’s Uniforms is proud to be a locally owned business and serve the medical, restaurant, police, fire and EMS communities.

Jenny’s Uniforms, which has been in business for the past 38 years, has been recently purchased by Janell Kobler-Litton, who will continue to offer excellent customer service to returning and new customers.

Medical personal can find scrubs and other nursing and medical accessories at Jenny’s Uniforms, including Littmann brand stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, watches, lanyards, ID holders, safety glasses, med sleeves and more.

Shoes include K-Swiss, Cherokee, Skechers, Dansko and Grey’s Anatomy.

New brands of scrubs include WonderWink, Dickies, Carhartt and HeartSoul.

Jenny’s Uniforms carries police, fire and EMS uniforms. Special orders and bulk ordering is available upon request. Brands include 5.11 Tactical, Under Armour and Blackhawk.

Restaurant apparel includes chef and wait staff coats and aprons.

Jenny’s Uniforms, for all your uniform needs.

Your One StopUniform Shop

Scrubs, Chef Coats, Wait Staff Apparel, Police, Fire,EMS Uniforms, Shoes, and Medical Accessories

Special Orders and Bulk OrderingAvailable Upon Request

EMS Uniforms, Shoes, and Medical

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JennY’S UnifOrmSOpen: Mon.-Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-3

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Stop in for Our Annual Sale in July!

M-F 8aM-4pM Sat 8aM-noon or by appt.

3108 S. park ave, Herrin

1/4 Mile nortH on rt. 148 FroM rt. 13618-942-2000

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The Mattress Store

Ralph’s Small Engines, LLC

Want a good night’s sleep? Look no further than The Mattress Store where you can find name brand mattresses at everyday low prices.

Bill and Cindy Suitt have been helping Southern Illinois get a good night’s sleep for the past 10 years. Their professional staff has more than 20 years of mattress selling experience and prides themselves on superior customer service and expert product knowledge.

The Mattress Store proudly carries a extensive mattress selection from Tempur-Pedic, Serta, I-Comfort, Dream Haven and America’s Mattress including traditional to advanced innerspring, memory foam and latex foam mattresses. In

addition, The Mattress Store carries accessories including headboards, bed frames, specialty frames, adjustable bases, mattress protectors, and pillows.

Suitt and the friendly staff at The Mattress Store want their customers to take their time in a customer friendly, low pressure sales environment where they can be confident they are choosing the perfect mattress for their sleeping needs and for getting them on the right track to better sleep, so they can have the energy needed to get the most from their busy days.

“Our sales people are friendly and knowledgeable ,” Suitt said. “Come shop with us for the best value at the lowest price, largest

selection in Southern Illinois, and the best deals in town. We proudly carry a selection for every budget.”

Come shop with us! The Mattress Store has affordable, competitive prices, offers same day delivery on in stock items and free local delivery.

Come shop with us! The Mattress Store offers financing, 12 months same as cash, so you can pick the mattress you really want, not the one that costs the least if you are short on cash.

Stop in today! The Mattress Store has special savings during their road construction sale until July 4, or shop online at www.matressstoreil.com. You can also find The Mattress Store on Facebook.

Ralph’s Small Engine is an independently owned company serving the com-mercial and consumer lawn mower and outdoor power equipment industry since 1995

Ralph’s Small Engine carries a full line of new and used lawn equipment and has grown to be one of the leading providers of parts and accessories in

Southern Illinois.We carry ECHO,

Gravely, Hustler Turf, Toro Consumer and Toro Landscape/Contractor and offer 0% financing for 48 months. We recently added Myron & Mixon Wood Pel-let Grills to our long list of products and services.

If you need maintenance or repair on your lawn mower, small engine or other piece of outdoor power equipment we can

help. Since we know your time is important and

some outdoor tasks can’t wait, we

offer

quick repair and service.We have original equip-

ment manufacturers (OEM) parts as well as after-market replacement parts for all major brands of outdoor equipment in our on-site warehouse.

We’re your source for everything you need to keep your mower or other outdoor equipment run-ning at its best. From blades and belts to spe-cialized parts, we have a huge warehouse with both OEM and after-market parts for all major brands.

If we don’t have it in stock we can get it for you—fast. We even offer pick-up and delivery of your equipment from any-where in our region.

Call us today for our competitive pricing on parts and accessories or visit our website to look up parts for major brands.

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B & R Furniture When you call B&R Fur-

niture in Marion, Ill. you will most likely talk to “B” or “R”, owners Brandy or Royce Toepfer.

B & R Furniture, who has been businesses since 1965, and at their current location for the past 1 ½ years, offers quality fur-niture at affordable prices with personal service and no high pressure sales people who are on com-mission.

“The difference between us and others is that we don’t believe in being pushy or charging for local delivery. We do believe in helping a customer who has a problem,” said Royce Toepfer. “If you have an issue with your delivery and it doesn’t happen very often, but if you do, you don’t have to jump through hoops to get it resolved to your

satisfaction.”B&R Furniture has free

local delivery and interest free financing along with interest free layaway and offer made in the USA products when possible.

The Toepfers sell afford-able, midrange furniture from suppliers they trust.

For sectionals and recliners, Toepfer recom-mends Catnapper which is made in Tennessee.

“They have a

competitive price with great quality,” Toepfer said. “They also give good customer service.”

He also recommends Campbell mattresses, which are made in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

“We want to be your hometown, locally owned furniture store,” Toepfer said. “We are also part of this community and we look forward to serving our community.”

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Neal Tire Employee owned Neal Tire

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“We treat them like we would want to be treated,” said A.J. Carr, manager. “Customers come first. We do what we need to do to take care of them.”

It’s the Neal way.“Our company is now

employee-owned and proud to carry on the Neal family standards of reliability, integrity, and fair business practice,” said Carr. “We are also proud to be employee owned. There aren’t many businesses that are employee owned.”

The Neal family, who started the company in 1925, pledged: to have the best available products; have stock levels customers need, when they need them; to be competitive in pricing; to be reliable and to take care of customers from start to finish.

For all your automotive needs, including price matching on

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Their experienced technicians

who have more than 125 years of automotive experience, are continuously receiving training

from different manufactures on the latest products and technology.

“We strive to fix the vehicle right the first time,” said Carr. “We encourage preventative maintenance and check for any possible upcoming problems, before the issue occurs.”

Neal Tire can also work on air conditioning, belts, brakes, computerized alignment, computerized engine analysis, exhaust systems, oil changes, shocks, struts, transmissions and tire repair and rotation.

They also sell tires for passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, agriculture, commercial vehicles, trailers, ATVs, golf cart, and earthmoving vehicles.

Some of the brands they carry include: Bridgestone, Firestone, Cooper Tires, Carlisle, Goodyear, Kelly, Multi-Mile, Pro Comp Tires, Mickey Thompson, Dayton, Kenda, Sumitomo, Alliance, Yokohama and Titan.

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Independent businesses across the country have worked hard at getting their message to the masses. Message received.

Local First initiatives are boosting customer traffic on Main Street, according to a 2013 national survey of independent business owners conducted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance in partnership with the Advocates for Independent Business.

With 550 member businesses, Local First is the largest organization supporting and advocating for locally owned companies in the Midwest.

The survey – gathered from 2,602 independent businesses – also found that small-business owners need policymakers to do more to create a level playing field. Write your local congressional leaders to make your voice heard on any of the following issues you feel need to be addressed.

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Strong growth: Independent businesses

reported revenue growth of 5.3 percent on average in 2013.

Buy Local: More than 75 percent of

businesses located in cities with active Local First campaigns reported increased customer traffic. They also reported sales growth of 7 percent on average in 2013, compared to 2.3 percent for independent businesses in places without such an initiative.

Roadblocks: Competition

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companies, unbalanced supplier pricing and the high cost of health insurance are a few of the chief concerns identified by small-business owners, according to the survey.

Policy priorities: Many small-business owners

are continually pushing the requirement to collect sales tax to large online retailers, as the

survey confirmed. Eliminating public subsidies and tax breaks for big companies would go a long way toward balancing the scales in the eyes of many independent retailers.

Internet sales tax: More than three-quarters

of independent retailers said in the survey that the fact that many online companies are not

required to collect sales tax had hurt their sales. More than 40 percent of these respondents described the level of impact to their sales as “significant.”

Access to credit: In the past two years, 42

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The Carbondale Farmers Market started from humble beginnings in 1976 as the Illinois South Project, an organization sponsored by the United Church of Christ. The Illinois South Project helped local, small farm families stay economically sustainable and provide a market of local, fresh produce for the community. The Carbondale Farmers Market has since grown to be one of the oldest successful markets in the state.

Every Saturday the Carbondale Farmers Market offers quality, seasonal, fresh produce and more, all locally grown in Southern Illinois.

In early spring, customers can expect asparagus, lettuce, greens, onions, mushrooms and more. As the season warms up, look for tomatoes, green beans, onions, zucchini, different varieties of squash, cucumbers, blueberries,

cherries, peaches, melons, apples, and green peppers.

Farmers offer garlic, fresh herbs in pots and planters, along with fresh cut basil, cilantro, mints and parsley.

There is also cheese, grass fed beef, sustainable pork and chicken, lamb, salmon from Alaska and bison.

Cut flowers in season include daffodils, peonies, iris, and more. There is also a wide selection of annuals, perennials, native plants and hanging baskets.

“Our variety changes as the season changes so there are always surprises for the shopper,” said Ann Stahlheber, Market Manager. “Southern Illinois’ climate allows farmers to grow an amazing variety of produce.”

On average, the market has 28-32 vendors who offer locally grown, seasonal fruit and vegetables, meats, baked goods,

plants and local arts and crafts to the community.

“We have farmers who have been participating in the market since the early years and farm families that are just beginning their farming lives,” Stahlheber said. “We are a unique market and our customers are loyal and supportive to the small farms and businesses that sell every Saturday morning from April-November.”

Over the years, the members of the market and the shoppers have developed friendly relationships. The customers know who grows their produce.

“The fact that every Saturday a large group of farmers, artists and others come together and sell locally grown produce, etc. to shoppers makes us unique,” “Produce is fresh, shoppers know where their food comes from, and through the seasons friendships are formed between

the vendor and the shopper.”For customers, it lets them

know where their produce and meat are coming from and the growers are available to answer questions about the farming techniques they use.

“Growers appreciate who is buying their product,” said Stahlheber.

“It makes the farmer proud of what they grow.”

The economy of the market and the relationship between the customer and producer is up close and personal. The market is also farmer managed, unlike some markets, which are city managed.

Musical and community groups also participate in the market, adding more local flavor and fun.

The Carbondale Farmers Market continues to evolve. They are proud to give back to the community by giving away several boxes of fresh produce

each week to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen.

“This year we have added a small farm family specializing in mushroom cultivation and a local farm family growing chicken and eggs,” said Stahlheber. “We also have a pork producer, and local bison farm. The added variety of meats to our vegetables and fruits makes our market almost a one-stop shopping center for family groceries.”

“We are proud that since 1976 we have been a part of the Carbondale Community and that we, as a group of family farms and small businesses, have been able to keep the market successful, and each year offer a better market to the community,” said Stahlheber. “We are proud that the community has supported the Carbondale Farmers Market over the years and has helped us grow.”

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Paw Prints Sportswear gets their customers ready to cheer with designs that are one of a kind! Owners Angela and Eddie Krelo, along with daughter Alex-andra, have a goal to be a one-stop shop for fans of all southern Illinois sports teams and schools. They added many new services since first opening and are discovering the only limit is your creativity.

They have clothing for infants to adults, in trendy to traditional styles. Trans-fers for all sports are avail-able and they’ve added in-store embroidery and more screen-printing services. One recently added service is monogrammed pocket t-shirts…very cool for any style and taste!

They’re also able to do custom bags, pillows and many other accessories.

If you need to update your business apparel, they can help too with logo merchandise or if need be, design a logo for you. They can also design special event shirts, like 5k runs, benefits, family gatherings and much more!

Show support for your favorite teams outfitted in colors and styles only Paw Prints Sportswear can provide.

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Sam Davis’ main goal when he started the busi-ness was to take care of his customers. As he always said, “If you take care of your customers, the

business will take care of itself”. So after 52 years of sales and service his words still carry true. Most of our business comes from referrals. This is because of the excellent service we provide.

We are proud to offer the following services: free estimates Peak Per-formance Maintenance agreements, Carbon

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D & C Heating and Cooling service all brands of equipment and have 24 hour emergency service with a live answering service after office hours so we can take care of our customers.

Farmers and custom applicators will now be able to better apply her-bicides and pesticides to growing crops by using The Knox attachments sold by CAMS Sales Co., LLC.

The Knox attaches to almost any

self-propelled sprayer enabling the sprayer to be used even in crops that are over three feet tall.

The unique risers ele-vate the sprayer, to allow the operator to apply liquid nitrogen, her-bicides and pesticides

later in various cycles, providing better yield potential.

The risers, which elevate the sprayer, do not stress the boom attachment.

The Knox and YDrop attachments, developed in Iowa for corn and

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Louisiana State Uni-versity is using these attachments in research test plots.

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Perfectly Posh Boutique Customers are special at

Perfectly Posh Boutique in Marion, Ill. and so is their customer service.

Owner Tresa Storto carries the latest and trendiest women’s fashions and accessories and works with each customer individually to find that perfect outfit, with accessories, for any occasion.

“We will help customers put outfits together with accessories, jewelry, shoes, handbags, hats, whatever they want,” said Storto who opened the store in 2012. “That is one of the reasons our customers come back. We work one-on-one with them.”

Customers may be shopping for more than one special event.

“They may have a bridal shower on Saturday and a baby show the next week, and want something that will work for both,” Storto said.

Storto can help.“Changing an accessory

can make an outfit work for both occasions,” Storto said. “You will get a completely different look. You won’t receive customer service like this at a department store at the mall.”

Or if you need with help

with casual pageant wear or senior pictures, Storto can also offer suggestions.

“You can call or Facebook message me and I will bring extra staff to help,” Storto said. “I will have everything ready, including snacks.”

Perfectly Posh Boutique networks with other local businesses including Melise’s and Carter Photography in Marion for pageant wear, senior pictures and even after prom wear.

“We have snacks and beverages,” Storto said. “They can come in after school with a friend or their mom, relax, and find the perfect outfit.”

Storto takes pictures of each accessorized outfit and after the session, the customer can decide what they like.

Along with unique customer service, Perfectly Posh Boutique offers unique boutique clothing that you also won’t find in a department store.

“We carry the newest, up and coming boutique brands,” Storto said.

You can find dresses, tops, bottoms, skirts, outerwear, footwear, resort/beach wear and accessories including

scarves, jewelry, handbags and even gift items.

Perfectly Posh Boutique offers clothing for all ages and sizes and is the only retailer in the area which carries the Lake Girl Brand. Other lines include Missy Robertson, Union of Angals, 2 Tee Couture, Scandalous and jewelry brands Jimmy Crystal of New York, Julio Designs, Johnny Loves June and Betsey Johnson handbags. Big Buddha will be arriving in the fall.

Perfectly Posh Boutique also carries TwoAlity Boots rain boot. The clear boot has colorful inserts/liners you can change out for rain or snow.

Do your loved ones need help picking out a gift for you?

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Yes, it is a real thing. Well, maybe not as defined by the American Psychiatric Association, but “retail therapy” has been shown to impact people in large-

scale studies.Most recently researched by the University of

Michigan, people tend to spend more on themselves when they’re feeling sad about something.

Another recent study published by Psychological Science polled dozens of volunteers in a unique way. A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon, Harvard, Stanford and the University of Pittsburgh showed volunteers either a video clip that showed grief following a tragic death or a neutral clip from a nature show. They found that people who watched the sad video clip offered an average of 300 percent more money for the item than those who had viewed the neutral clip.

Feel Good by Going Green“Retail Therapy” isn’t the only way that shopping

locally can make you feel good. The impact you make on the environment can go a long way, too. Every dollar you spend locally decreases your carbon footprint by reducing the amount of gas and packaging required to complete the supply chain process.

The connection between smart shopping and sustainability is strong, especially when spending is at its peak. So whether you’re shelling out your hard-earned tax refund or Christmas shopping stockpile, don’t forget the health of the environment and the shape you want to leave it for future generations.

Less Travel = Quality TimeBuying more locally produced products can help

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Staying local can lead to more quality time spent with family, too, instead of being confined inside of your car. Cleaner air AND more time with your favorite people? By now you should be feeling all fuzzy inside about shopping locally. Now go share your positive feelings – and money – with your local business owners.

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Carterville Chiropractic Center and Advanced Pain Management offer many services at one location, including, pain manage-ment, massage therapy and physical therapy.

“We are proud to be members of this com-munity and to be able to serve the people of Southern Illinois in so many ways,” said Dr. Erich Snyder, D.C., who opened Carterville Chi-ropractic Center in 2003.

Dr. Snyder is also certi-fied with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME), to administer physicals for DOT, CDL licenses and bus driv-ers, along with drug and breath alcohol testing.

Carterville Chiroprac-tic Center offers spinal

adjustments, Electric Muscle Stimulation, ultrasound therapy, physical therapy, acu-puncture, and coming soon, massage therapy.

After seeing many patients with a need for further pain relief, Dr. Snyder opened Advanced Pain Management and Dr. Babu Prasad, M. D., who has over 25 experience in pain management, joined his practice.

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In November 2013, Cassie Vestal, R. N., also jointed the practice full time to assist with DOT physicals and pain man-agement patients.

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Dr. Snyder supports local schools, sports and charities. He is a mem-ber of Friends of Crab Orchard Lake and Cache River and is a Rotary International member

Massage therapy will also be offered by appointment next month, including Swedish and deep tissue massages by appointment.

“We are proud to have what we believe to be the best team of healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Snyder. “We are confi-dent that you will feel right at home in our office, as we welcome all patients as if they were family.”

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Town Square Market Town Square Market

is a local, family owned natural food store in his-toric downtown Carbon-dale, Illinois.

Opened in October 2006, Town Square Mar-ket is a values-driven business that operates under the basic principle that food and nutrition, as well as good health, are essential birthrights. “Our mission is to get high quality natural food at reasonable prices to local folks,” said Jennifer Pel-low, owner/manager. “The quality of our groceries and the way in which they are produced is our abso-lute priority.”

Town Square Market is driven by a commitment to selecting products from companies that share these values.

Pellow explains, “We

strive to stock products that don’t have GMO’s. We are currently working to replace products from companies that don’t sup-port GMO labeling. Our customers share these values and trust that we have their best interests in mind,” Pellow said. “They feel confident in knowing that what they get from the Town Square Market is good for them, their family and the greater commu-nity.”

They are always expand-ing to have new items in their bakery and deli.

“We use our own organic ingredients in all our bakery and deli items. This year we’ve intro-duced onion rolls and a new whole wheat German bread to our bakery, which are a fantastic hit,” Pel-low said. “Our deli is now

offering more sushi and salad choices.”

Town Square Market also caters, with a huge selection of soups, salads, sushi and other homemade foods for any event.

The bulk foods section has the best deals in town on natural products.

“Our staff is dedicated to making our custom-ers feel welcome,” Pellow said. “As a family owned business, our staff is part of our family and in turn that’s how they treat our customers.”

She knows customers have other choices.

“People could choose to shop at larger, more popu-lar locations but what they get from the Town Square Market is more than just great food… they get to feel part of a loving com-munity,” Pellow said.

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Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Vernell’s Interstate Service was established in 1964 by Vernell Sellars of Marion, with nothing more than a pick-up truck and a jack in the garage behind his home.

The Marion based company has become the area’s first choice for truck and car towing, recovery and repair.

They specialize in tire repair and replacement on trucks and cars alike, including emergency roadside service. Handling Goodyear and Bridgestone national accounts, they have an extensive stock full of all size tires, both new and used. As a NAPA Truck Center, they are known for their truck repair and work with several fleet service companies, but they also service passenger cars.

In addition, their facil-ity is located conveniently next to Interstate 57, Exit 54, behind the truck stop, and has a fully stocked parts department, capable of locating most parts needed to get you back on the road as soon

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comfort knowing there are experienced, trained tech-nicians working 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Vernell’s Interstate Service.

They are available and ready to help you when you

are broke down and stuck on the side of the road.

Vernell Sellar’s son, Randy, now oversees the family owned and operated company. He continues the tradition of community-minded service passed down by his father, who

continues to be a big influ-ence on the way the day-to-day business is handled.

Vernell’s purchases a great deal of their parts and supplies from local vendors.

And just like his dad, Randy believes in giving

back to the community. It is a big part of who he is as a person and who Vernell’s Interstate Service is as a company.

Hopefully, these tradi-tions and practices will carry on into the next gen-eration.

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Since 2005, The Appli-ance Wizard in Marion has been a one-stop shop for home appliance needs of all types, including both new and refurbished units, as well as repair, and a giant selection of parts for do-it-yourselfers.

For those looking for new appliances for their

homes, The Appliance Wizard has a full line of GE appliances, Blomberg dishwashers, and Speed Queen brand washers and dryers. “We service every-thing we sell without the hassle of calling an “800” number. Call us directly and we handle the hassle.”

“We’re most proud of

the way we have adjusted and made changes in our business to fit the needs of our customers,” Patti says. “We’ve changed our product line to offer more, created even better deals and worked hard to service customers and the com-munity in the most effi-cient way we possibly can.”

All Occasions Party Supply has everything you need for any spe-cial occasion.

The friendly, knowl-edgeable staff can help you plan the perfect party often for a lower price than retail chain box store.

Cindy and Rich Trokey opened the store in 2006

and they have everything you need and help you coordinate your tableware, balloons and decorations.

All Occasions Party Supply also has over 20 different colors of solid tableware including uten-sils, plates, table coverings and napkins. Table rolls are also available and they can

also give estimates on bulk tableware. If you can’t find what you want, they can possibly order it for you. They order from many dif-ferent suppliers, where a chain store only has a lim-ited amount of suppliers.

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GOYA Health, formerly Herrin Behavioral Health, has beenproviding services in Southern Illinois since 2004. After 10 years ofproviding traditional mental health service, Herrin Behavioral Healthevolved into GOYA Health, to better represent the services nowoffered. GOYA Health is made up of 10 providers,all with many years of experience and diverse backgrounds.

GOYA Health is an integrative, holistic health center. We utilizescience-based treatment methods to offer a comprehensiveapproach to health, healing and wellness. Clients engage intreatments that are customized to their individual needs topromote real and lasting life changes in all areas of health,relationships, work and personal growth.

Services help clients suffering from chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, chronic pain, obesity, diabetes, hypertension,cardiac disease, cancer, depression, anxiety, PTSD and other behavioral health issues. Quality care is provided in a privateenvironment through individual appointments, group workshops and health & wellness programs.

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Century 21 House of Realty, Inc Founded in 1982, and

purchased in 2006 by Richard and Janie Davis, CENTURY 21 House of Realty, Inc. is now an award winning agency with five locations in Marion, Carterville/Herrin, Carbondale, Murphysboro and at the Lake of Egypt.

CENTURY 21 House of Realty, Inc. consistently achieves national recognition for its level of quality real estate services provided and was recognized in 2009 as the national award winner for CENTURY 21, LLC as Best Technology company.

“The biggest strength of our company are the people and technologies we employ to serve the residents of southern Illinois,” said Managing Broker & Owner Richard Davis. “Being a regional real estate company, we have connections from one side of the region to the other.”

Those regional connections are a benefit to the buyer and seller.

“While every real estate office serves the community it’s located in, our company serves the region making even greater opportunities to buyers and sellers alike because of our broad reach into all areas of Southern Illinois,” Davis said. “As such, broker associates in Marion have an office in Carbondale to work out of, Carbondale brokers

have an office at the lake to work out of when conducting business there, and so on.”

The regional approach of CENTURY 21 House of Realty, Inc. has the customer in mind.

“It puts our customers first, in convenience and assistance,” Davis said.

CENTURY 21 House of Realty, Inc. also puts the customer first when it comes to technology.

“The technologies available to consumers is ever changing and our obligation to stay up on those technologies is ongoing,” Davis said. “Our company is very internet oriented yet simplistic in design”

By shopping their website, www.buysihomes.com, a consumer has a very clean and simple format without all the clutter and advertising at other real estate portals.

“We’ve optimized our site to make viewing available homes easy on whatever device the consumer is using; phone, tablet, iPad, laptop, or desktop,” Davis said. “There is no resizing the screen to fit your device. We’re proud to offer that convenience.”

According to Davis, quality service is their “best deal.”

“We have achieved the Pinnacle of Service standards within the CENTURY 21 system,”

Davis said. “Each office has attained that high level of service and works daily to maintain it.”

At CENTURY 21 House of Realty, Inc., that quality service has led to outstanding customer service.

“When a consumer is ready to buy or sell, many times they really don’t know the individual broker that comes to their door.” Davis said. “We can offer statistics and services that far surpass the industry in customer satisfaction. Commission is important to consumers but so is the level of integrity, professionalism, ethics and support. That is what our customers have reported time and time again in the exit surveys received. “

As managing broker, Davis says he is proud of the agents and staff that make up CENTURY 21 House of Realty, Inc.

“Day in and day out, they strive to provide not just good service but OUTSTANDING service to our customers and clients,” Davis said. “Maintaining the highest level of service and professionalism to the many they cross paths with, and the demands placed on them each day, is really something to see and be proud of.”

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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 Carbon-dale, 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 wel-comes change.

Our largest funeral home, located at 112 South Poplar Street in Carbon-dale, Illinois, is our origi-nal 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 Ser-vice, 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 ProgramShe and her son, Regge

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 personaliza-tion.

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 pur-chased 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 indi-vidual 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, crema-tions, body donations, pre-planning counseling and even funeral home tours .

Walker Funeral Home is continually looking for ways to better serve fami-lies 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 but-terflies 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 proj-ects have improved the exterior of the Alto Pass location, new chapels, selection room and park-ing. The addition of our new lead car and funeral coach, gives the funeral procession safe and reli-able transportation to the cemetery. We have also added an elevator to our Carbondale location which provides families with easy access to our selec-tion room.

The newest addition is Walker’s on-site crema-tory facility, established in 2003. Cremation is becoming an alternative and addition to the tradi-tional 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 view-ing and visitation prior to the cremation process.

Additionally, we can provide information on government ben-efits, information on veteran benefits, out of town arrangements and help with filing insurance claims

Walker Funeral Home

also specializes in interna-tional services.

We encourage you to speak with our trained staff about a pre-arrange-ment, choosing the service and possible merchandise (i.e. casket, vault, cem-etery property, etc.) before the services are needed. A carefully pre-planned 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 obli-gation 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-arrange-ments with us knowing that it is a service we offer at no charge and is abso-lutely confidential.

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

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First Bank and Trust Back in 1889, a group

of community leaders decided Murphysboro needed a bank. There were about 3,700 people who called Murphysboro home. A loaf of bread cost about three cents and the bank evolved into what today is First Bank and Trust Company, Mur-physboro’s only home owned and operated bank.

When the doors opened for business, assets were $69,547.28. Today those assets are $70 million. As the town grew, the Bank became an integral part of the growth, supporting business, manufacturing and agriculture. There were hard times, too, from a depression, wars, crop failures and the Tri State Tornado which devastated homes, school and the

very fabric of life.As the area faced enor-

mous challenges, First Bank and Trust continued to honor its roots in the community. Today suc-cessful projects that foster stability and community spirit remain a mainstay of a philosophy of prog-ress. Murphysboro Apple Festival, Logan Museum, church festivals, youth programs, scouting and countless other com-munity events, First Bank and Trust consistently maintains a position of financial leadership combined with commu-nity service.

“I believe the success of Murphysboro is in direct correlation with the suc-cess of the bank” Presi-dent and CEO Michael Cripps said.

“The stability and consistency of our found-ers translates into a combination of the best in technology with the personal relationships we have with our customers. We are proud to be a real community bank.”

Cripps views the future as full of promise for the area and, he said, “Our strength is in our people and our strong sense of purpose. We look forward to being an active par-ticipant in the growth of Southern Illinois.”

I believe the success of Murphysboro is in direct correlation with the success of the bank

Michael cripps, First Bank and trust CEO

Michael Cripps, President and CEO, holding the bank’s 125th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Set with the 1889 penny and the Benjamin Harrison Dollar.

First Bank & Trust Company has been a locally owned bank for 125 years,serving the community since 1889!

1889-2014125 Years of Service

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