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PRSRT STDCARRIER ROUTE
SORTUS POSTAGE PAID
Centralia, ILPERMIT NO. 339
ECR - WSS
POSTAL RESIDENTIALCUSTOMER
Vol. 25 No. 45 Wednesday, November 11, 2015301 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, Illinois 62801
WEEKLY PAPERSthe shoppers
MT. VERNON AREAwww.theshoppersweekly.com
FREE!
2005 Buick LaCrosseMaroon
2004 Mercury MontereySilver
2006 Chrysler Town & Country Red
2002 Dodge Intrepid
Silver2007 Pontiac Vibe
Blue2006 Ford Escape
XLT, 4x4, Blue
1996 Chevy 15004x4, Green
2001 Ford F-150Silver
CREDIT PROBLEMS?• Bankruptcy• Repossessions• Late Payments• No Problem For Us• We Finance
LET US HELP!Documents you may need to bring:
1. Two most recent paycheck stubs2. Current utility & phone bill (with physical address)3. Current Driver’s License4. Five references (with addresses and phone number)
2ND CHANCE AUTOHwy. 142 East, 3 Blocks East of Rt. 37
JIMMIE FITZJERRELLS - OWNER; 244-4582Mt. Vernon, IL 62864Jimmie Fitzjerrells, Owner
Be Sure To Visit Our Real “Reality” Site! At 701 Hwy 142
Touch it, Start it, Drive it Here!
• Local Decision Makers• FREE Warranty - 3 Months / 3,000 Miles*• NO Doc. Fees• NO “Hidden” Fees• Low Overhead Largest Selection
In One Location!
Second Chance Advantages For You! 35 YEARS!
Call 244-4582 For Instant Approval!
* Most Vehicles.
F15
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Call
244-4582FOR INSTANT
APPROVAL!
Rome School Receives Donations Page 2
Girl Scouts Donate To Mended Little Hearts Of Southern Illinois Page 3
Brownies Donate To Feed Orphans Page 3
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500 S. 10th St. • Mt. Vernon • 242-2375
On behalf of Borowiak’s IGA, we would like to welcome you to our 2015 Holiday Open House. We are proud of our store and hope you will be also. We appreciate your
business over the past year and would like to share a little “taste of the holidays” with you and your
family. So come join us during our open house for lots of free samples of special holiday items, great prizes to be given away all day long, entertainment, and just a
great atmosphere.
Come see our special selection of party trays, crown roasts, donut trays, fruit baskets, veggie trays and much,
much more! Our goal is to be your grocery store of choice when you serve your family and friends this
holiday season.
Enjoy the day and thank you for shoppingBorowiak’s IGA.
Borowiak’s IGA Holiday Open HouseFriday, Nov. 13 • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ode to Lamar Odom
One of the weakest state-ments a person can make includes the very strong word "judgment."
Typically, it's either uttered, or increasingly in this day and age, tapped out via e-mail or instant message, by people pre-tending not to judge you (but you know they are.) That, or it's uttered by someone who has all but tapped out for a time and informs you that you are free to judge them.
I once worked with an outstanding journalist who one morning walked into the office looking like a million bucks, sat down at her desk, � ipped open her laptop, reached into her bottom right draw and pulled out a glass and bottle of Moscato. She poured herself a drink and without even looking over her pretty blond-tressed shoul-der tossed a brassy, "you can judge me" out of the side of her mouth in my direction.
Less than a year later she was dead by the same hand that poured that drink.
Last month, Lamar Odom, an outstanding bas-ketball player, almost died.
By the time you read this, he may already be dead. I'm not an epidemiologist, but I'm guessing that the odds are stacked against him living very long without serious care.
I don't want to add to Lamar Odom's despair by pointing out that his actions on reality TV and a four-day stay at a Nevada brothel will de� ne him far more than his career as an NBA champion. He's a smart man. Also, I cannot claim to understand what his personal motivations were in going to this seeming extreme, since I have not talked with him and would not disturb him in any event.
The majority of the world believes that ulti-mately only God can judge you. Atheists and sports/celebrity fan/stalkers just judge you themselves, I suppose. My judgment on Lamar Odom is that he's a good man.
I o� en employ sarcasm in this column. Not today. Lamar Odom decided to take a portion of his wealth and go have a little fun a� er being tortured by the Kardashian clan and their despicable reality TV cartel for years. I try not to loathe
people, but it's been a real test not to loathe the Kardashians. � at he has survived this long is a testa-ment to his strength.
� is is for you guys out there: If your wife � led for divorce, broadcast it on international TV, and defamed and disparaged you along the way, would you be upset? Assuming you would be, and that you had a friend there to ask what it would take to get you happy again, what would you reply? Well, Lamar Odom's vision of nirvana was Kentucky Fried Chicken, T-bone steaks and women that he didn't have to fight ex-boyfriends over and who didn't feign interest for ratings on an obscure reality show that, sorry Kim and Khloe, nobody will ever care about or miss as soon as it's gone.
There still are women like Mary Tyler Moore in this world who people don't remember. The Kardashians may have "broken the Internet" but trust me ... they couldn't have broken onto the set of "� at Girl" or even "Rhoda."
If you look down on Lamar Odom, leave him alone. He le� sports, lost his spirit and survived. Who are you to judge? If you look up to Lamar Odom, extend your hand and help the man up. I cer-tainly know which side I'm on.
Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey.
1. In 2014, Detroit's Victor Martinez became the third A.L. player in history to have a season of 30-plus homers and less than 50 strikeouts at age 35 or older. Who were the � rst two?
2. Name the last major-league playo� team before the 2014 Kansas City Royals to not have at least 100 regular-season home runs.
3. Who was the last player before Jacksonville's Allen Hurns in 2014 to score on each of his � rst two NFL receptions?
4. Name the � rst men's basketball coach to take � ve different schools to the NCAA Tournament.
5. Who was the first graduate from Harvard to score a goal in the Stanley Cup Finals?
6. In 2015, Alex Morgan became the third-fastest U.S. female player (79 games) to score 50 goals in international competition. Who did it faster?
7. How many losses did heavyweight boxer Joe
Frazier have during his 37-� ght pro career.
Answers1. Joe DiMaggio (1950)
and Ted Williams (1957).2. The Los Angeles
Dodgers, in 1988.3. Detroit's Charles
Rogers, in 2003.4. Lon Krueger (Kansas
State, Florida, Illinois, UNLV and Oklahoma).
5. Alex Killorn, for Tampa Bay in 2015.
6. Michelle Akers (49 games) and Abby Wambach (64 games).
7. Four -- two to George Foreman and two to Muhammad Ali.
John Burkett, athletic director at Rome School, accepts a $500 donation from Christie Foster, MD from Express Care. Also donated was a � rst aid bag put together by the Express Care sta� . � e � rst aid bags are stocked with a wide variety of supplies for any injury. Bags can accompany teams to sporting events where supplies might not have been available. School sta� can bring the bag back to Express Care for re-stocking at any time.
ROME SCHOOL RECEIVES DONATIONS
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� e American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood throughout the holiday season.
Blood donations o� en decline from � anksgiving to New Year’s Day when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. This often causes a drop in the blood available for patients. Donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help o� set this seasonal decline.
Donors with all blood types are needed, and espe-cially those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visi-tredcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their donor card and
view vital signs from previ-ous donations.
Upcoming blood dona-tion opportunities are listed below.
Franklin County: Nov. 10, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.,
Whittington Church, 200 Main Street, Whittington.
Nov. 13, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Benton High School, 511 East Main Street, Benton.
Je� erson County:
Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rend Lake College, 468 N. Kengray Parkway, Ina.
Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rend Lake College, 468 N. Kengray Parkway, Ina.
Nov. 4, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Dix Community Center, 217 N. Main, Dix.
Wa s h i ng t on C ou nt y Hospital-Nashville, 705 South Grand, Nashville.
To donate blood down-load the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit red-crossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2 7 6 7 ) t o m a k e a n appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reli-able supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identi� cation are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with pa-rental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
RED CROSS ENCOURAGES BLOOD DONATIONS THROUGH HOLIDAYS
Girl Scout Troop 8623 members (L to R) front row: Zoe Merriman, Baylee Nichols, Dazey Musgrave, Paige Powers, Daniya Musgrave, Madalynn Eskew, Lenzie Merriman, D y mond Mu s g r ave ,
Hannah � ompson, Zoey Wilson, and back row: Brianna Milner, Madison McConnaughay, and Samiah Dabney donate Halloween candy, socks, and much more to Jenna Kidd with Mended Little
Hearts of Southern Illinois. � e Girl Scout Troop's do-nation helped children in the St. Louis Children's Hospital and Cardinal Glennon enjoy a Halloween Party.
GIRL SCOUTS DONATE TO MENDED LITTLE HEARTS OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
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Summersville Brownie troop #8626 raised money to feed orphans around the world just by saving change in special banks from ricebowls.org. Part of the girl scout law is to make the world a better place and these girls are
doing just that. Pictured (L-R) back row:
Elizabeth Fisher, Rhianna Maynor, Aubree Long-Croteau, Annie Wilkerson, Tarrah Sneddon, Amelia Webb, Emma Newell, Reagan Robison, Daley Kern, Makenna Smith,
Mattie Nadolski; front row: Gracie Richardson, Laleana Coonce, Irene Newell, Jerica Newell, Chelsea Beahringer, Danicah Tobin, Lola Hudson, Emma Griswold, Rachael Burk, Lydia Robison.
BROWNIES DONATE TO FEED ORPHANS
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NEWScommunity
Girl Scout Troop 8623 earns Reading Rocks Badge at C.E. Brehm Library with Library Clerk Marva Swarthout. Front: Zoe
Merriman, Brianna Milner, Zoey Wilson, Hannah Thomps on, Kamyr n Gradford, Baylee Nichols, Madalynn Eskew Back:
Marva Swarthout, Lenzie Merriman, Terionna C h a n d l e r, Ma d i s on McC onnaug hay and Samiah Dabney.
GIRL SCOUTS EARN READING ROCKS BADGE
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Crossroads Community Hospital will again help area residents learn about and enroll in health insur-ance options on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Open enrollment for health coverage is from Nov. 1, 2015 to Jan. 31, 2016.
As part of the A� ordable Care Act, most U.S. citizens were required to have health insurance beginning in 2014. Since the passage of the ACA � ve years ago, about 16.4 million unin-sured people have gained health coverage. Yet, ap-proximately 30 million Americans remain unin-sured.
“As a primary health provider in Southern Illinois, our goal is to help educate residents in an easy-to-understand way, as well as assist those who haven’t yet signed up for health insurance or Medicaid, if quali� ed,” said Finny Mathew, CEO. “During the next few months, we’ll be out in the community and meeting one-on-one to help these individuals � nd a� ordable coverage.”
Health Plans on Health Insurance Marketplaces
The Health Insurance Marketplace provides U.S. citizens access to a� ordable
health insurance coverage. Depending on household income, some individuals may qualify for govern-ment � nancial assistance– or subsidies – towards the cost of the premium and other � nancial obligations like co-pays or deductibles.
All health plans on the Marketplace must o� er a comprehensive set of ben-e� ts, and coverage cannot be denied for individuals with a pre-existing health condition. Some of the health bene� ts include free preventive care and well-ness services, doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospital and emergency department care, lab services, pediatric services – and more.
� e penalty fee for not having insurance has in-creased this year. If you can afford health insurance coverage in 2016, but don’t sign up, you may have to pay a penalty ($695 per adult, $347.50 per child – up to $2,085/family or 2.5% of family income, which-ever is higher). You will have to pay the fee on the federal income tax return you � le. And, without in-surance, you will be � nan-cially responsible for all of your medical costs.
“ T h i s i s w h e r e Crossroads can assist,” said Mathew. “With many
people not having access to a computer or having dif-� culty maneuvering on the government website, our application counselors can help individuals and their families evaluate the health plan options and determine if they are eligible for Medicaid or other � nancial assistance. We’ll also help with re-enrollment.”
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and re-sources.
� ough a major function of www.healthcare.gov is assessing whether indi-viduals and families qualify for � nancial assistance to lower the cost of health insurance, Crossroads Community Hospital ap-plication counselors can perform the same analysis and help with enrollment and re-enrollment. To make an appointment to meet with an application counselor, call 618-241-8584
“Crossroads Community Hospital is committed to improving the health of the communities we serve by helping residents gain access to healthcare ser-vices,” said Mathew.
PENALTY FEE FOR NOT HAVING HEALTH INSURANCE INCREASES THIS YEAR
University of Illinois Extension will be hosting an Open House on November 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. to highlight the up-coming Master Gardener training.
Extension staff and current Master Gardeners will be on hand to meet you, and discuss program details along with sharing with you what they enjoy
most about being a University of Illinois Master Gardener. � is in-formal drop-in open house will give you the opportu-nity to ask questions and assist you in your plans.
If you love gardening and sharing your knowl-edge with the public you will want to attend this informational open house. You do not need to be a
skilled gardener, just have the desire to learn about gardening. The Master Gardener program is open to any adult (age 19 or older).
� e Open House will be at the Jefferson County Extension Office, 4618 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL. For more information call 618-242-0780.
MASTER GARDENER OPEN HOUSE
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois sta� recently raised nearly $5,500 during their annual United Way Campaign. Girl Scouts
provides nearly 14,000 girls and 4,500 adult volunteers a premier Girl Scout Leadership Experience thanks in part to GSSI’s
partnership with various United Ways throughout southern Illinois and the St. Louis Metro East area.
GSSI STAFF RAISES $5,500 DURING UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Chelsea B eahr inger, Laleana Coonce, Tarrah Sneddon, Aleyna Payne, Lydia Robison, Lola Hudson, Danicah Tobin.
BROWNIES VISIT PUMPKIN PATCH
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Work is the greatest thing in the world, so weshould always save some of it for tomorrow.
–Don Herold
Last Friday on MSNBC Rachel Maddow hosted a Democratic presiden-tial candidates forum, a real love fest, as a good friend of mine put it! Participants were Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. I found it to be an interest-ing and staged perfor-mance — and I do mean performance. It was exactly as I expected. A� er all, Ms. Maddow was in charge.
Up next, Ben Carson and the liberal media attack on Carson as well as the other outsiders. With the elections less than one year out and Carson's rise in the polls, he's now become a threat. Do I believe he's created some problems for himself? Yes! But what some suggest is vetting others think is absolute-ly attacking, exactly what you can expect from net-works like MSNBC, NBC, ABC and others when someone becomes a problem for the liberal lineup.
However, I think Bernie Sanders said it best when he said, "Maybe we should spend time on real issues instead of digging into the past — 30+ years ago." Amazing! What a concept!
Today the middle class is disappearing. There are more women and children in poverty than ten years ago. There's more racial tension. There's class warfare. Our veterans aren't being cared for. Our military is a mess. � ere's corrup-tion in almost all govern-ment agencies. � ere's war on Christianity. ISIS is getting stronger daily now in 12 countries that we know of and is re-sponsible for at least 25 attacks outside of Syria in 2 years. Our national debt is ticking like a time bomb, sure to affect future generations to come.
And what's the media concerned about? At-tacking the outsiders, e.g.: Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, and can you believe it, Bernie Sanders.
Let's look back. Ben Carson doesn't have a scandal. Marco Rubio doesn't have a scandal. And frankly, I'm not crazy for Donald Trump, but there's no scandal there. But on the flip side, Hillary Clinton is nothing but scandal!
In my opinion, if the nominees were Carson versus Hillary, Carson would be the next Presi-dent. At this point the
above is not a prediction! It's too early in the game.
On to Bush 41 – 43 and 45??? Wouldn't I love to be a mouse on � anksgiving Day at the Bush family gathering! Bush 41 has come out ripping Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld, accus-ing both of not doing a good job for Bush 43, and he has gone so far as to call them iron asses, making Bush 43 uncom-fortable and creating more problems for Jeb Bush.
And last but not least, to confirm my earlier comments about the liberal media, in watch-ing Meet the Press last Sunday morning, 55 minutes were spent in "gotcha" moments on Republican candidates and Bernie Sanders as opposed to 5 minutes addressing the serious issue of ISIS with U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA).
Until next week.
To comment on this or any column in � e Shopper’s Weekly, please mail to: Editor, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia IL 62801, email to [email protected] or drop it o� at the o� ce on 301 E. Broadway. In order for your letter to be considered for publication, you must provide your signature and an address and phone number where you can be reached. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published.
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One of my favorite things about the holidays is it gives me a chance to go back to my southern roots and fondly remember my childhood with my grandmother and mother as well as more recent memories of my children and grandchildren. Just a few of my favorites recipes are below.
Turkey With Stu� ng1 turkey (12 lbs.) 1/2 cup dry white wine or white vermouth1 T. salt Fruit and Sausage Stu� ng or Wild Rice Stu� ng 2 tsp. pepper 1/4 cup butter, meltedRemove giblets from turkey. Rub turkey inside and out with salt and pepper; sprinkle cavity with 3 T.
of wine. Fill body cavity loosely with Fruit and Sausage Stu� ng; do not pack tightly. Fill neck cavity with Wild Rice Stu� ng. Sew or skewer openings; truss legs and wings against body. Place turkey on rack in roasting pan and brush with melted butter. Roast in preheated 325° oven about 4 hours, basting occasion-ally with pan drippings and remaining wine. Turkey is done when leg joint moves easily and meat ther-mometer inserted in center of stu� ng registers 165°. Remove from oven and let rest, tented with foil, in warm place 15 minutes before carving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Fruit and Sausage Stu� ng1 lb. sausage meat 1 tsp. marjoram1/ cup butter 1 tsp. salt1 cup chopped onion 1/2 tsp. pepper1 cup chopped celery 1/2 tsp. sage2 quarts bread cubes 1/2 cup water or turkey broth2 cups cut-up mixed dried fruitsBrown sausage meat in large skillet, stirring with fork. Remove meat to large bowl, pouring o� fat.
Add butter, onion and celery to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, 5 minutes. Add bread cubes, turning to brown. Add mixture to sausage in bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss until well mixed. Adjust seasoning to taste. Cool before using to stu� turkey. Makes enough for 12-pound turkey.
Wild Rice Stu� ng 1 (6 oz.) pkg. long grain and wild rice blend 1/3 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup chopped onion 3 T. butterPrepare rice blend in saucepan as directed on label, but reduce water to 2 cups and cooking time to
20 minutes. Saute onion and walnuts in butter until onion is so� ; stir into rice mixture. Cool before using to stu� neck cavity.
Yam Pu� Don't double this recipe! Make two separate dishes.4 cups cut-up cooked or canned 3/4 tsp. salt yams or sweet potatoes 1/4 tsp. pepper1/4 cup butter, melted 1/8 tsp. cinnamon1/2 cup light cream 4 egg whites4 eggs, separatedMash yams with melted butter in large bowl. Beat in cream, egg yolks, salt, pepper and cinnamon.
Beat egg whites (8) until sti� but not dry and fold into yam mixture. Spoon into buttered 6-cup sou� e dish. Bake in preheated 325° oven 30 minutes or until pu� ed and golden. Makes 8 to 10 servings. NOTE: To cook yams or sweet potatoes, cover and boil in just enough salted water to cover until they can be pierced easily with fork, about 40 minutes. Drain; rinse in cold water. Peel when cool enough to handle.
Cranberry Orange-Pear Relish2 small oranges, peeled or unpeeled 1 lb. fresh cranberries1 � rm pear 1¼ cups sugarQuarter oranges and discard center pith and seeds. Quarter pear and discard core and seeds. Pick over
cranberries and rinse. Put oranges, pear and cranberries through food chopper. Add sugar and mix well. Chill at least 1 hour. Makes 3 to 4 cups.
Apple Tart9-inch Cookie Crust Pie Shell (recipe below) 1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/2 cup cookie crumbs (any kind but chocolate) 3 T. lemon juice3 lbs. tart cooking apples 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jelly1/2 cup sugarPrepare Cookie Crust Pie Shell; chill. Spread cookie crumbs evenly over bottom of pie shell. Peel and
core apples; slice into thin wedges and toss lightly with sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Transfer apples to chilled unbaked pie shell, arranging the top layer in concentric circles. Bake in preheated 350° oven 50 min. or until crust is golden and apples are tender. Warm jelly to so� en and pour evenly over apples. Bake pie 5 min. longer to glaze. Serve warm or cool. If desired, top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream.
Cookie Crust Pie Shell1 ¼ cups si� ed � our 1/2 cup butter, so� ened1/4 tsp. salt 1 egg yolk2 T. sugar 1 T. lemon juiceSpoon � our and salt into large bowl. Push to sides of bowl, leaving space in center. Drop sugar, butter,
egg yolk and lemon juice into center space. Cream center ingredients, gradually working in � our. Gather dough into ball, then knead a few times on � at surface. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until ready to use (at least 1 hour). On lightly � oured surface, roll dough out until slightly larger than pie plate. Fit loosely into plate, then turn edge under all around; � ute. Place shell in freezer or refrigerator to chill while prepar-ing � lling. (Pie shell may be prepared ahead and frozen.) Makes one 8" or 9" pie shell.
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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Danielle Patton from Mt. Vernon has received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive.
For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, called A Fresh Start From My Heart, Danielle worked with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to brighten the lives of the children being served by the organization. Danielle created age appro-priate Birthday Boxes which contained the necessary items for a child’s birthday party. She also created Blessing Bags for the chil-dren that were � lled with
such things as personal hygiene products, toys, books and socks. � e � nal step of Danielle’s project consisted of her making Life Books for the children. � ese notebooks contained autographed pictures of local celebrities that pro-vided encouragement and inspiration to the children who received them.
Danielle gained valuable life skills from completing her Girl Scout Gold Award project. “I learned that I am very fortunate to have such unconditional love and support from my family and friends,” said Danielle. “I learned to recognize a problem, take control, be a leader and take action to help make a di� erence,” she added.
Danielle is the daughter of Greg and Lesa Patton. She is currently a junior at Mt. Vernon Township High School. Danielle has been a Girl Scout for 12 years.
The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, recog-nizes a Girl Scout's commit-ment to excellence as she develops skills and values to meet present and future challenges in her life. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a Girl Scout Senior
or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that ful� lls a need within a girl’s community, creates change, and is sus-tainable. � e project must be completed with a sug-gested minimum of 80 hours of work. Only about 6 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award.
Today, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. is the largest volun-tary organization for girls in the world. Its sole focus is to meet the needs of all
girls (ages 5-17) from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic back-grounds. Today’s Girl Scouts not only enjoy camping and cra� s, but they also explore math and science and learn about diversity, good citi-zenship, leadership and teamwork. Girl Scouting is the place where girls experi-ence the fun, friendship and power of girls together.
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is a not-for-pro� t organization supported by various United Ways throughout the region. Girl Scouts is a Proud Partner of United Way. For more in-formation, please call Tricia Higgins at 618-242-5079.
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T h e C . E . B r e h m Memorial Public Library in Mt. Vernon o� ers a variety of classes and special pre-sentations. Below are some of their upcoming events.
Strokes AndStroke Prevention
� is program will be held on November 17 at both 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Strokes have dropped from the third leading cause of death to the � � h in 2015. Please join them for a pre-sentation about what you can do to reduce your risk for stroke and recognize stroke symptoms in your loved ones.Young Critics Book Club
Aimed at grades 6
through 8, the Young Critics will read a di� erent book every month and get to-gether the last Wednesday of each month to talk (and argue) about the books they are reading. Be prepared to have some interesting dis-cussions and to make some great friends. Fall 2015 meeting dates are November 25 and December 30. All times will be 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Children's Library.
T h e C . E . B r e h m Memorial Public Library is located at 101 S. 7th St. in Mt., Vernon, Illinois. For more information on the Library and its programs call 618- 242-6322.
• On Nov. 10, 1775, during the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passes a resolu-tion that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces for the Continental Navy. � e date is now observed as the birthdate of the United States Marine Corps.
• On Nov. 13, 1850, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of "Treasure Island" and "Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," is born in Scotland. He pursued a career as a writer, but his decision alienated his parents, who expected him to follow the family trade of lighthouse keeping.
• On Nov. 15, 1867, the � rst stock ticker is unveiled in New York City, making up-to-the-minute prices available to investors around the country. Since the New York Stock Exchange's founding in 1792, information had trav-eled by mail or messenger.
• On Nov. 14, 1900, com-poser Aaron Copland is born in Brooklyn, New York. Copland was respon-sible for the creation of
some of the 20th century's most beloved and enduring works of classical music, such the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Appalachian Spring" (1944).
• On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors a� er processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892. Today, an estimated 40 percent of all Americans can trace their roots through Ellis Island, located in New York Harbor.
• On Nov. 11, 1978, on the Georgia set of "The Dukes of Hazzard," a stunt-man launches the iconic 1969 Dodge Charger named the General Lee o� a make-shi� dirt ramp and over a police car. More than 300 di� erent General Lees were used in the CBS TV series.
• On Nov. 9, 1989, East German o� cials open the Berlin Wall, allowing travel from East to West Berlin. � e following day, celebrat-ing Germans began to tear down the wall, the de� ning symbol of the Cold War.
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"Mantiques"
Q: I attended an antique show in Atlanta recently and noticed a booth that featured "Mantiques." Al-though I have an idea, what exactly are "man-tiques." — Betty, Augusta, Georgia
A: "Mantiques" are items that appeal primar-ily to men such as tools, hand-painted ties, sports equipment, jukeboxes, vintage fountain pens and watches, pin-ups, old pulp magazines, � shing lures and related gear, garage signage and militaria.
One of the better books written about this � eld of collecting is "Mantiques: A Manly Guide to Cool Stu� " by Eric Bradley and published by Krause Books. According to Bradley, there are five main reasons to collect: Mantiques are funky, unique and bitchin'; Man-tique collectors like to go on adventures; People who collect mantiques are good company; People who sell mantiques are as strange and awesome as the things they sell; and Mantiques make you smart.
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Q: My family owned several gas stations through-out the 1940 and '50s. I have two signs that I think might be valuable: a pump plate for "Bulko" gasoline, and a double-sided porcelain sign for Chevron gasoline. Am I right? — Carl, Wheaton, Illinois
A: Indeed. According to "Warman's Gas Station Collectibles" by Mark F. Moran, your "Bulko" plate is worth the most. If in good condition, it could retail for as much as $3,500. Your Chevron sign is valued at $1,100. Gas station collectibles have become quite popular, and with the increased demand, prices have risen dramatically.
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Q: I have six Jim Beam bottles and nine minia-tures, all � lled with liquor and sealed. Where can I sell them? — Freda, Albu-querque, New Mexico
A: You can't as long as there is liquor in the bottles. It is illegal to sell liquor without the proper permits. My advice is to either empty out the con-tainers and then sell them or, better yet, have a party.
***Q: I have five Time
magazines from 1958. I plan to sell them but have no idea of how much they might be worth. I am hoping to get about $50 each. — Mark, Clarksville, Tennessee
A: Although hope springs eternal, your
magazines are probably worth about $10 each. � at is, of course, assum-ing they are in good con-dition.
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Barkley is a seven- to eight-year-old, male Shepherd mix.
Rasien is a one and a half-year-old, female Hound mix.
Ash is an eleven-month-old, female Terrier mix.
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This is a seven-month-old, female Calico cat.
These pets are all very friendly toward other animals and people and will make a home complete.
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Do Charity Events Really Help Pets?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: A local pet charity held a Halloween-themed pet walk, where participants bring their dogs in costume to parade along a local street. My question is, do these kinds of charity events really help pets in need? � ey just seem like chichi see-and-be-seen social gath-erings without any real purpose. — Dan in Long Beach, California
DEAR DAN: Charity events can do a tremen-dous amount of good for pets in need. Besides dona-tions of food, blankets and other items, most shelters and nonpro� ts need cold hard cash in order to func-tion. � ese events can raise quite a bit of money.
Many pet owners join in walks like these just for fun, and I think that’s � ne. � ey’re proud of their pet and want to show it o� , and it’s a great chance to social-ize (as long as the dogs can handle large crowds).
However, if you’re also concerned about how your donation will be used, it doesn’t hurt to do some research � rst. What exactly does the charity support? (Some fund pet rescues or local shelters; others advo-cate for seniors and their pets, and so on.) How much of its funding goes directly to the cause being supported?
You can � nd the answer through watchdog groups like Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org/), Guidestar (www.guidestar.org/Home.aspx) or the Wise Giving Alliance (www.give.org/). You also can check an approved nonpro� t’s 990 tax forms from the IRS to see how e� ciently donations are used.
If you’re still skeptical, save those funds and
donate them directly to your local shelter, where you can ask someone how that money is used, and it
generally travels the short-est path toward helping animals in need.
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"Here's a great way to or-ganize in the shop: Use chalk-board paint on the outside of cabinet doors, and even drawer fronts. You can label the contents, or use the surface to jot down quick measurements if needed. Simple to erase when you make a change. I write down references for a project as I go, and it's easier to see than shuffling through scrap papers on my workbench." — A. in Montana
• Experts say to always crack your egg on a flat surface, rather than using the edge of a counter or bowl. More egg-tastic advice is to crack eggs into a small bowl instead of directly to ingre-dients. If you have a sneaky "bad egg" in your dozen, it's better to � nd out before you ruin your baking.
• Attention salad eaters: Got a thick dressing that's high in fat? Rinse lettuce before dressing your salad.
Wet or moist lettuce traps less dressing. If your dressing is light, give salad greens an extra spin. Drier lettuce holds on to dressing, making lightly dressed salad more � avorful.
• Another great use for baking soda: Add a cup or two to your toilet bowl. Swish and let sit for 1-2 hours. Flush for odor control and
shine.• "I love to search for
recipes online, and I have learned to pay attention to the comments section. You'll � nd a lot of explanation and frequently a tweak that many people have found successful. Comments have saved me from oversalting a recipe, as well as making necessary adjustments in temperature and cooking time. I have found complicated tech-niques broken down in a way that was helpful. It pays to check the comments out!" — W.G. in Missouri
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Followers of Jesus Christ have anticipated His second coming ever since His ascension back to heaven. Jesus promised that He would come again. (John 14:1-6) � roughout history some Christians have been so excited that they have sold their pos-sessions, refused to work, and waited on a mountain for Christ’s return. Others have grown weary and impatient in waiting for Jesus’ return and have become lukewarm Chris-tians. In I � essalonians 5, the apostle Paul addresses the hope of Christ’s return. He gives several com-mands to explain how believers should live in the light of Christ’s coming. To be a vibrant follower of Christ, put into practice these seven commands.
RESPECT AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER. (I � es-salonians 5:12-15) We are to respect those who God has placed over us. We are admonished to live at peace with each other. Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9) We are told to “exhort, warn, comfort the faint hearted, and be patient with all.” � e church is not a country club for the perfect, but a hospital for the sick, feeble, and recovering. In the
light of Christ’s coming we are told to “keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3) We are even commanded to “greet one another with a holy kiss.” (I � essalonians 5:26) Perhaps in our culture, a loving hug would be an equivalent.
REJOICE EVERMORE. (I � essalonians 5:16) In Philippians 4:4, we are commanded to “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, ‘Rejoice.’” To rejoice means to give joy to, to feel joy, or great delight.” � e object of the believer’s joy is the Lord Jesus. (Psalm 37:4) � e prophet Nehe-miah, told us that, “� e joy of the Lord is our strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) In the light of Christ’s coming as darkness and perilous times sweep the earth, we are to “Rejoice in the Lord always.” � is means in the good times and bad times. It becomes the believer’s lifestyle.
PRAY WITHOUT CEASING. (I Thessalo-nians 5:17) Does this mean we are to pray 24/7? No, but through the day we are to be in commu-nion with the Lord. Martin
Luther said, “The less I pray, the harder it is. � e more I pray the easier it becomes.” Prayer moves the kingdom of God. We must encourage one another to pray. Pray in the Spirit. (Ephesians 6:18)
IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS. In the light of Christ’s coming we are admonished, “In ev-erything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (I � essalonians 5:18; Ephe-sians 5:18-20) Notice it doesn’t say necessarily for all things, but “in all things.” God is sovereign. In His time and way, He will make all things right and work it for our good. (Romans 8:28) To give thanks in everything re-quires a deliberate act of faith. Doing so brings the presence and power of God into our life and cir-cumstances. Develop the habit of thanking God throughout your day.
DO NOT QUENCH THE SPIRIT. (I � essalo-nians 5:19) Have you ever blown out a match or thrown a bucket of water on a camp� re? To disobey or disrespect the leading or moving of the Holy Spirit quenches the � re of the Spirit. � e Spirit will not stay where He is not honored. (Zechariah 2:6; Ephesians 5:18)
DO NOT DESPISE PROPHECIES. (I � es-salonians 5:20-21) God
knew that a time would come when many in the church would not accept the supernatural imparta-tion of the gifts of the Spirit. (I Corinthians 12; 14) They would rely on their own abilities and intellect instead of the Spirit’s impartation. God still speaks supernaturally. In the light of Christ’s coming, in the end times, the church needs to hear what the Spirit is saying.
A B STA I N F R OM EVERY FORM OF EVIL. (I Thessalonians 5:22) Jesus is coming for the church, called the Bride of Christ, that is “without spot or wrinkle,” holy unto the Lord. We live in a corrupt world. Jesus said the last days would be as in the days of Noah. We will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Every day we make choices to honor or dishonor Christ.
Paul closes his discourse to the church with a prayer of benediction. “Now may the God of peace Himself, sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be pre-served blameless at the coming of our lord Jesus Christ.” (I � essalonians 5:23-24) In the light of the coming of Christ, may this be our prayer.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project. But be careful you don’t lose patience with those who are still not ready to act.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts. Instead, take more time to explain why your methods will work.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more considerate of those close to you before making a decision that could have a serious e� ect on their lives. Explain your intentions and ask for their advice.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might have to defend a workplace decision you plan to make. Colleagues might back you up on this, but it’s the facts that will ultimately win the day for you. Good luck.LEO (July 23 to August 22) � e Big Cat’s co-workers might not be doing enough to help get that project � n-ished. Your roars might stir things up, but gentle purrr-suasion will prove to be more e� ective.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone you care for needs help with a problem. Give it lovingly and without judging the situation. What-ever you feel you should know will be revealed later.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) While you’re to be admired for how you handled recent workplace prob-lems, be careful not to react the same
way to a new situation until all the facts are in.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Rely on your keen instincts as well as the facts at hand when dealing with a troubling situation. Be patient. Take things one step at a time as you work through it.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your curiosity leads you to ask questions. However, the answers might not be what you hoped to hear. Don’t reject them without checking them out.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be careful not to tackle a problem without su� cient facts. Even sure-footed Goats need to know where they’ll land before leaping o� a moun-tain path.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Appearances can be deceiving. You need to do more investigating before investing your time, let alone your money, in something that might have some hidden � aws.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your recent stand on an issue could make you the focus of more attention than you would like. But you’ll regain your privacy, as well as more time with loved ones, by week’s end.BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a good friend and a trusted con� dante. You would be a wonderful teacher and a respected member of the clergy.
• It was early 20th-century American horror novelist H.P. Lovecra� who made the following sage observation: "� e oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown."
• Those who study such things say that Americans spend about $1.65 billion every year on tattoos, and that 45 million Americans have
at least one tattoo. • Ancient Aztecs be-
lieved that when a warrior died, he became a hummingbird.
• In 1974, fast-food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken launched a new marketing campaign in their Japanese stores. Called "Kentucky for Christmas," it has had a lasting impact on the habits of the Japanese. More than 40 years later, the special fried chicken
meal, which comes com-plete with cake and spar-kling wine, is offered every Christmas. It's so popular that those who fail to order theirs months in advance end up waiting in line for hours on Christmas Day to get their traditional holiday meal.
• Scientists have iden-ti� ed fruit � ies that are genetically resistant to getting drunk. It seems the insects have a certain gene that in� uences their susceptibility to the e� ects of alcohol; those with the inactive version of the gene are far less likely to get drunk. � ose conducting the studies are calling the gene
"happy hour." • Th e average citizen
of France drinks six times as much wine as the average American.
• You might be sur-prised to learn that ac-claimed American author (and noted recluse) J.D. Salinger once worked as an enter-tainment director for a Swedish cruise line.
***� ought for the Day:
"A man is like a fraction whose numerator is what he is and whose denomi-nator is what he thinks of himself. The larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction."
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Alton Warehousing& Storage
10x10, 10x20, 12x30Self Storage. Also,
Warehouse & Offi ceSpace Available for Rent
by Month or Year.2235 E. McCord,
Centralia (Next to Airport)
532-6237 EOW
InsuranceMotorcycle & Auto
Standard or Non-StandardIf You Have Been Cancelled
Or Declined Call:M&K Insurance548-6161 EOW
306 Health & Fitness
IF YOU USED THE BLOOD
THINNER XARELTO
and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging,
required hospitaliza-tion or a loved one died
while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compen-sation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson1-800-535-5727
11-11
501 Houses For Sale
508 Farming
HELP WANTED ON DAIRY FARM
Background check required. Leave message at this number:618-314-1025 11-11
Drivers: $3,000.00 Orientation Completion Bonus!
Dedicated, Regional, OTR & Point to Point
Lanes! Great Pay, (New hires min 800.00/wk)!
CDL-A 1 yr. Exp.: 1-855-314-1138
12-2
WORK WANTED: Mowing; cleaning gut-ters, basements, garages; hauling junk, metal, wood, tree limbs; tear down buildings; any odd jobs! No distance too far. Call 618-547-7728 12-16
702 Situation Wanted
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ACADEMYAnnual Fundraiser
Garage SaleFriday, Nov. 13, 2015
10:00 -5:00Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015
8:00-2:00Clothing All Sizes,
Household Items, Books, ToysEverything $2 A Bag
1000 E. 3rdCentralia 11-11
801 Rummage Sales
Mark Barnard Ben Klebba Barkley BarnardWayne City Mt. Vernon Fairfi eld618-895-2418 618-735-2503 618-842-7850
CATTLE AUCTION
Cattle auctions are held 1st & 3rd Monday ofeach month. Sunday check-in hours are 1-6 p.m.
NEXT AUCTION: MONDAY, November 16
Locally Owned & Operated!
CATTLEMEN'S LIVESTOCK, INC.Phone: 618-895-3156
Highway 15 West • P.O. Box 486, Wayne City, IL 6289511-11
CONSIGNMENT AUCTIONGROFF EQUIPMENT LOT
SATURDAY NOV. 21 — 9 AM3 Mi. North of Lawrenceville, IL on Hwy. 1
16 The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area Wednesday, November 11, 2015
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221 S. Walnut, Salem1 block southwest of fi re station;
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WANTED TO BUY: OLD MONEYScrap Gold, Jewelry,
And Small Unique Vintage
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centraliacoin.com12-31
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