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Community Trust Bank: Serving Its Communities For Over 104 Years

Community Trust Bank has a long heritage of being a family owned independent financial institution for much of its history. In February of 1923 Alfred Pitchford was appointed president of the Richview State Bank. Alfred was the grandfather of Lester Pitchford who served as President and Chairman of the Board. Lester served as president for 50 years after being appointed in 1950. Currently serving as chairwoman of the board is Lester’s daughter, Nancy Roethemeyer who replaced her grandfather, Raymond Pitchford upon his death in 1976 and Lester’s grand-

daughter Sheila Burcham is currently serving as President/CEO. Over the past 156 years, Community Trust Bank has been known by three different names. Starting out in 1860 the bank was a private business ran by Samuel Phillip Cooper and called the The Exchange Bank of S.P. Cooper located in Richview, Illinois. In 1912, when Mr. Cooper passed away his son-in-law, Jack Stanton sold the bank to a group of investors who changed the name to The Farmer’s and Merchants Bank. On August 7, 1913 the State of Illinois gave permission to another

Sheila Burcham, President/CEO and the late past chairman Lester Pitchford.

group of men to form the Richview State Bank and as a result, by September 15th of the same year, the new bank had bought out Farmer’s and Merchants Bank. After moving to Irvington on December 12, 1966, the directors changed the name to Community Trust Bank for which it is known today.

This financial institution has seen many economic changes throughout its history. During the depression in 1932, the bank was closed for two weeks due to the Bank Moratorium but re-opened after a trip to Springfield with the books to prove its solvency. However, during this time, in order to keep the bank operating, the 3% semi-annual dividend was eventually reduced to zero and the $1 per meeting directors fee was given back to the bank by all board

members. These measures paid off as the bank weathered the depression almost unscathed.

Community Trust has been through numerous expansions after the move to Irvington in 1966. The building in Irvington was expanded once in the early 80’s. In 1981, the board and management decided to expand their operations to include the Centralia area by putting a branch facility on the east side of town and an ATM facility on the west side of town. This facility was again expanded by doubling its space and adding a basement in the fall of 1994 enabling the data processing operations to be moved in the fall of 1996.

Wanting to expand its market and continue to grow, the Board of Directors decided to expand with a branch facility in the Nashville, Illinois area.

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S&L Produce, Inc.: Providing Fresh, Quality Products Since 2000 S & L Produce, Inc. was established in 2000.

Locally owned and operated by Mark & Lisa Palazzolo, S & L Produce, Inc. services the southern Illinois area with a wide variety of products.

Although fresh produce was the original forte of S & L Produce, Inc., the product lines offered today have become unlimited regarding

ANY and ALL food service needs.

S & L Produce, Inc. also provides customers with products such as commercial equipment & supplies, paper products, cleaning supplies, refrigerated items, frozen foods, spices, dairy products, and just recently they have added fresh cut meats such as beef, pork, and poultry items.

S & L Produce, Inc. strives to provide customers with the freshest, quality products available at competitive prices with exceptional customer service! For the individual who also longs for the value and quality products that S & L Produce, Inc. delivers to customers, they are proud to announce they will soon be opening a new loca-

tion to the public! A wholesale establishment for you to visit, so that you too can choose the freshest, quality products available for your family, to serve at home! Keep your eyes and ears open for a wholesale foods location coming near you soon! You can visit S & L Produce on the web at www.slproduce.com.

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Your Full “Service” Wholesale Food Distributor

New Location Coming Soon And Opening To The Public!

Mark & Lisa Palazzolo www.slproduce.com

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Straith’s Jewelers: Serving You Since 1939

Higher Financing Standards For Over 64 Years Heights Finance has been around since 1953.

The office in Mt. Vernon opened 18 years ago. Amy Owen is the branch manager and has been with the company for 15 years. They offer personal loans, debt consolidation loans, auto loans and dealer financing loans. Loans start as low as $500 with quick same day approval.

HEIGHTS FINANCE

CORPORATION

Shake Off The Winter Bill Blues!

What We Do:

• Loans Starting At $500 • Quick Same-Day Approvals • Local Loan Servicing • Online Applications • Former Bankrupts Welcome

George Straith was a watchmaker in St. Louis. He heard of a small store in Centralia that was going out of business. It was a great economy and George decided to take a leap of faith.

He moved to Centralia and set up shop, not knowing anyone. He put his watchmaker’s bench in the front window to attract the attention of people passing by and did his watch repairs from there.

George met a girl from Centralia, fell in love and made Virginia into Mrs. Straith.

They had three children but the youngest, Karen, was the

only one to join the business.

Straith’s is a 78 year old business, with Karen being the second generation. Straith’s is known for their friendly service, wide selection and trusted integrity in the jewelry, watch and giftware business. In business serving southern Illinois since 1939.

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Loans For:

• Insurance or Tax Payments • Home or Car Maintenance • Debt Consolidation • Unexpected Expenses

Heights Finance makes it a regular practice of lending to individuals with previous credit problems, tight budgets and past bankruptcies. We cannot help every customer with these credit issues. All loans are subject to our normal credit requirements and underwriting approval and may be subject to the provision of acceptable collateral.

“Helping Families Reach New Heights” 2929 Broadway, Suite 4, • Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 • 618-244-1156 heightsfinance.com/loans

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532-4141 *Serving Customers Since 1939 For All Your Jewelry & Giftware Needs*

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Greenfield Country Store Celebrating 4th Year Greenfield Country Store carries bulk foods, groceries, fresh deli meats and cheeses, deli sandwiches (hot or cold) and baked goods on Fridays and Saturdays. Also, on Saturdays they make donuts and soft pretzels.

They have beautiful local made hand-quilted

quilts, loom rugs, gift items, lawn furniture and don’t forget to take a peek into the kitchen room.

They recently added prepared meals and pizza to the homemade items made in their kitchen. Go see them in Wayne City behind Crossroads Family Medicine. It’s worth the drive!

GREENFIELD Handmade Lawn Furniture

COUNTRY STORE

Homemade Soft Pretzels & Donuts

MADE FRESH EVERY SATURDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. FREE COFFEE ON SATURDAYS!

Beautiful Handmade Quilts

Baked Goods On

Friday & Saturday!

We Use Only REAL BUTTER!

& Natural Kopa Products

Try A Frozen Meal Entree:

Made In Our Kitchen. Now Featuring

Fried Fruit Filled Pies

Trim Healthy Mama Meals

Heat And Serve. No Preservatives Added.

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Made In Our Kitchen Fried Fruit Pies!

Available All Week!

• Bulk Foods • Cold Subs Sandwiches Made Fresh

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Wayne City, IL • 618-895-2025 W Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 8 am - 6 pm; Sat. 8 am - 5 pm

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Plaza Verde Apartments Independent Living Since 1978

Tate’s Plumbing: A Family Business

Plaza Verde Apartments offers independent living for persons 50 and over or persons with disabilities. Our residents relax in their comfortable one-bedroom apartments and enjoy the maintenance free lifestyle that Plaza Verde offers.

A variety of activities are listed in the weekly newsletter that is delivered to our residents' doors each week. Activities include morning exercise class, bingo, ceramics class, birthday celebrations and health chats. Many of Plaza Verde Apartment’s residents can also be found enjoying friends and neighbors in our Community Room with a cup of coffee and playing cards, dominos or bingo. Our library is open three times a week and offers a wide variety of large print books, movies, and talking books.

Mary Beth Robertson, our beautician provides attractive cuts and styling in our beauty salon and leaves our residents with a smile on their faces.

Victor Tate was working for a local business when they downsized and he had to find a means to support his family. Since Tate was already a licensed plumber he decided to start his own business with his son, Jim. Tate’s Plumbing started in 1997 in his home on Race Track Road. As the business grew, he asked his other son, Greg, and his son-in-

Let Plaza Verde Welcome You Home!

Providing an affordable, comfortable life-style for persons age 50 and over or persons with disabilities.

law, Danny Phillips, to take part ownership in 2006. In 2009 he built a bigger building and employed two more men, along with his daughter, Leanna Phillips. Today Victor has his grandsons working with him also.

For all your plumbing needs, go to Tate’s Plumbing, with 20 years of experience.

TATE’S PLUMBING, LLC

Share the important things in life surrounded by friends.

• Carpeted one bedroom apartments • Stove, refrigerator and air-conditioner provided • Beautifully landscaped grounds • Full social schedule • In house laundry, library, beauty shop • Individual mail box • Easy access to shopping • Affordable income based rent

For All Your Plumbing Needs.

For a tour of Plaza Verde Apartments, Centralia’s best kept secret, call Melissa or Ellen.

We would be proud to show you what Plaza Verde Apartments has to offer.

Plaza Verde Apartments 1200 W. 4th St. • Centralia, IL 62801 618-532-6721 • TDD 800-526-0844 Managed by Pacific Management, Inc.

618-532-2057 Lic.# 058/144700

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The Centralia Recreation Complex, Celebrating Their 21st Year The Centralia Recreation Complex, located at 115 East Second Street, was a $5 million project that was built with private funds.

Getting the Complex built was a team effort.

There were also almost 200 individuals involved in fund raising efforts for the Complex. In addition, more than 700 individuals contributed to the campaign.

On July 10, 1992 the Centralia Foundation announced that it had initiated a study to determine the feasibility of building a c o m m u n i t y c e n t e r.

Foundation trustee Bruce Geary was named chairman

of the Building Committee.

Preliminary architectural designs for the proposed $7 million community recreation center were unveiled on July 28, 1992. The master plan, designed for a maximum of 70,000 square feet, was split into three construction phases.

The first phase would include a two-court gym.

The second phase was to include an indoor pool and the third phase could contain a second gym and racquetball. Construction drawings and bids were completed in the first half of 1994, ground was broken on June 26, 1994, and the

Centralia Recreation C o m p l ex o p e n e d o n October 4, 1995.

The new building was huge, with 60,000 square feet. The dual gym, with a three-lane, 1/12 mile jogging track suspended around it, covered 13,000 square feet.

The Complex has always offered year round activi-

ties for the whole family.

In the 21 years since they first opened, The Centralia Recreation Complex has continued to add new equipment and classes to their facility. For more information about their current schedule of classes and other offerings, please call them at 618-532-3214.

Call Us For A Complete Schedule Of Classes From Yoga To Water Exercise!

We’ll Design A Plan For You And Your Family From Walking Passes To Complete Membership Programs!

Centralia Recreation Complex

115 East Second Street • Centralia • 532-3214 • www.centraliarecreationcomplex.com

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Monical's Pizza Is Celebrating 37 Years In Business In 1980, Sid and Marty Shanks of Villa Grove, Illinois opened up a new hot spot in town known as Pizza Man, located at 1310 North Elm Street in Centralia. In 2006 it was renamed Monical’s Pizza.

Serving their famous thin crust and deep dish pizzas, pastas and sub sandwiches, this casual Italian atmosphere and food is the place to enjoy lunch or dinner with people of all ages.

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One Stop Truck, Trailer And RV Parts Shop Avesco is a one stop shop for all your truck, trailer and RV parts. We have learned the customer in today’s world wants a company that has a wide variety of skills so the work can be performed at one location instead of multiple places. It saves time and money for the customer.

Avesco started in a rented two-car garage not far from where we are located now at 1291 Walnut Hill Road. We started out manufacturing trailers and just

outgrew the old shop. We currently work out of a 12,000 square foot shop, and we still build trailers.

Through the years we have added a truck, trailer and RV parts showroom for retail. We also offer sandblasting and painting services on site. In addition, we are mobile for welding and sandblasting. Our customers include the public, large construction, and the military.

Order Online! monicals.com

Dine-In, Carry-Out or Delivery*

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Additonal Items $1.00 each

*We deliver ALL DAY! $2.25 charge applies. Only valid at Centralia Monical’s.

No coupon needed.

1310 N. Elm • Centralia • 533-2755

“One Stop Shop For All Your Truck Trailer & RV Needs”

Parts & Accessories / Service & Repair

5th Wheel • Goosenecks • Bumper Hitches Lights & Electrical / Brake Assembly Hardware & Cargo Control / Fenders Towing Accessories / Tires & Wheels Full Sandblasting & Paint Bay

1293 Walnut Hill Rd. • 3 Mi. East of Rt. 51

Look for the Big American Flag!

618-532-1425

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Helping You Reach Your Destination South Central Transit has been helping the public safely and reliably reach their destinations since October 1989. Their shuttles operate throughout the six counties of Clinton, Franklin, Jefferson, Marion, Perry and Washington Counties. This is a very cost effective means of transportation for the citizens of the communities. For medical appointments, employment, continued education, shopping, or even a ride to and from the bus and train stations, call 1-800-660-7433 for scheduling. Go to their website www.southcentraltransit.org for all their information and follow them on Facebook for updates.

This map is a basic view of SCT’s current public shuttle route system. Detailed brochures of shuttle routes, times and information are available at www.southcentraltransit.org or by calling South Central Transit at 532-8076 or 800-660-7433.

South Central Transit Our shuttles provide safe, reliable, cost-effective public transportation.

We Will Get You Where You Need To Be. southcentraltransit.org Centralia, IL 100 N. Locust 618-532-8076

Mt. Vernon, IL 15178 N. IL Hwy. 37 618-242-0202

Transit can be arranged for disabilities by contacting the number below.

Breese, IL 12778 Drive In Rd. 618-526-7431

Call For Ride Scheduling

1-800-660-7433

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24 Years of Attitudes

Most people would love to live their dream. Cathy King is one of those lucky women that has done just that.

In 1993, starting original in a small building located on Franklin Street, she had a hair salon and tanning salon where she and a friend started the business known as Attitudes.

Since then, King has moved to a bigger location where she and five other ladies have now introduced a spa and a boutique. The spa includes facials and pedicures and the boutique includes jewelry and clothing in Small through Plus sizes. For some great looks in one location, check out Attitudes in Carlyle and visit their website. www.attitudessalonandtanning.com

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Hoffman Seed House Serving Your Seed Needs For 71 Years Construction began in 1946 under Gus Kleiboeker which consisted of a two story all brick building, totaling 6,800 square feet.

In 1960 Norman Grandt bought the business, changing the name to Hoffman Elevator and he owned it until he sold it in 1963 to Jewett Cook. Jewett changed the name to Hoffman Seed House and owned and operated the business until 1976. In 1976 Oliver Hanenberger bought the business and his main focus was on seed processing and seed sales. In 1994 Oliver’s son Mike Hanenberger bought and took over the business, focusing on the same things but bringing in new ideas and new services offered to the public and commercial farmers. Unfortunately, in 1996 the original structure was destroyed by fire, and the new structure was completed in 1998 which consist of 34,000 square feet.

For All Your Seed Needs For 2017 Planting!

Bulk Seed Delivery Available

Salon • Tanning • Spa • Boutique Mon.-Thurs. 9am-8pm • Fri. 9am-5pm • Sat. 9am-12pm

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Many Soybean Seed Treatment Options Available

Dealers For Syngenta, Mycogen, Stine and Hoffman Brands Available!

HOFFMAN SEED HOUSE, INC. Rt. 161 West • Hoffman • 618-495-2617

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Fisher Auto Parts: Home of the Parts Professionals In 1929, when our country was entering the great depression, Blair Coiner founded his company with high hopes, perseverance and determination. He started by selling auto parts to car dealers, service stations and garages. A Model T 1-ton truck ran a sales route from Winchester, VA into North Carolina, “rendering dealer service of the highest character at all times.”

In 1933, the company offered “door-to-door” service with a fleet of 6 specially constructed trucks that carried hundreds of parts and offered mobile machine shop services. Our salesmen traveled delivery routes that kept them out for up to a week at a time, servicing remote rural areas where replacement parts were hard to come by.

By 1941, the company had grown to 18 employees and serviced approximately 800 “wholesale only” accounts.

Training and education were extremely important, even then, to providing

quality service. Employees and customers loaded onto buses for trips to manufacturer’s facilities for up-to-date training.

After growing to 60 stores and 300

employees, Coiner Parts changed its name to Fisher Auto Parts in 1983. Art Fisher continued the company’s dedication to providing the professional installer with quality service that was second to none. Giving our customers name brand parts at competitive prices and the fastest, most accurate delivery service available was, and still is, the focus of Fisher Auto Parts.

And now, over 85 years later, Fisher Auto Parts is still dedicated to the professional technician. Bo Fisher, Mr. Coiner’s grandson and C.E.O. of Fisher Auto Parts, continues the commitment to “rendering dealer service of the highest character at all times. Our goal is to provide customers the best overall value in the automotive aftermarket.”

The Automotive Aftermarket has seen many changes since 1929, but our commitment to the professional installer has remained constant throughout.

When time counts, professional technicians count on Federated Auto Parts.

Auto Parts

FISHER

PROFESSIONALS

We strive to serve our customers by:

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 - 5:00; Sat. 8-12; Closed Sun.

433 South Locust Street • Centralia, IL

618-532-4709

• Exceeding expectations in value, quality and service.

• Offering fast, dependable delivery service.

• Providing quality name brand parts at affordable prices.

• Saving customers money by saving them time through express delivery.

• Pleasing each customer with service they deserve.

• Providing employees with the opportunity to advance and treating them with respect.

207 South 12th St. • Mt. Vernon, IL

618-242-5040

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Joe Black Agency: Covering Your Insurance Needs

LifeStar Ambulance Service: 44 Years Going Strong Roger Campbell, owner of LifeStar Ambulance was working in Mt. Vernon with an ambulance service when he decided to move to Centralia and start his own ambulance service in April of 1973. Campbell’s Ambulance Service started out with just one ambulance. Through the years he changed the name of the service to LifeStar that is known in four areas with 20 ambulances and 100 employees.

Gene L. Yolton, who worked at Marion County Building & Loan, after returning from WWII, started the Gene L. Yolton Agency on January 22, 1948. He later added the insurance business of Mr. Ratzburg, and Gene had his wife, Margaret, working in the insurance agency.

In 1957, Yolton moved the agency to 102 N. Walnut and hired Joe Black in 1958. Joe went to Hartford, Connecticut and graduated from Aetna’s Agents, Multiple Lines School.

In 1968, a partnership was formed between the Yoltons and Joe Black, and the agency would be known as Yolton-Black Insurance Agency.

The insurance agency was incorporated in January 1980 and was called what it is known as today, Joe Black Agency, Inc.

We’ve Got You Covered!

Whether It’s Commercial Or Personal Insurance,

We Have The Coverage You Need.

• Business Owners • Contractors • Churches • General Liability • Worker’s Compensation • Professional Liability

• Home Owners • Auto, Boats, RVs • Motorcycles • Life • Group Health • Medicare Supplements And Much More!

Joe Black Agency, Inc.

AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. 940 N. Elm • Centralia 618-532-2474 www.lifestarambulance.net

122 W. Main St. • Salem, IL 62881

(618) 548-3073

George J. Black (Joe) Producer • Richard E. Black (Ed) Producer Jean M. Oulrey CSR / Producer Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Salem Building Materials: Serving You For Over 30 Years 2017 marks Salem Building Materials 30th year. “It’s amazing the changes in building products over the years. “states owner/manager Kathy Rose. She also notes, “Improved energy efficiency and products made using recycled materials are just a couple of examples of changes. We’ve also seen many increased options in color, finishes and style in flooring, cabinetry, decking, siding, windows, doors, and countertops.”

Computers allow employees at Salem Building Materials to help their customers visualize projects from new construction, garages and room additions to kitchen or bath remodeling.

The staff at Salem Building Materials boasts many years of experience in the industry. “I started out as a bookkeeper in 1987 and have been managing since 1988. I feel very fortunate to have such

an experienced, knowledgeable, caring and helpful staff.” emphasizes Kathy.

General Manager, Floyd Purcell was a carpenter prior to joining the staff in 1994, Jackie Storey, cabinet designer and Lorraine Day, office administrator have been at SBM since 2000 and 2001 respectively. Troy Mayberry, store assistant manager is new to the staff but has 10 years of previous lumberyard experience. Yard and delivery persons, Alan Bell (2008) and Curtis Finley (2015) assist, deliver and load building material purchases for customers. Newcomers, Julie Phillips and Judy Cain round out the SBM team.

“We are so grateful to our loyal customers for supporting us throughout the past 30 years! We hope to continue to serve them along with gaining the trust of new customers in the future.”

In Business Since 1987 • Lumber • Windows • Countertops • Decking • Cabinetry • Siding • Shingles • Concrete Steps • Stone • Hardware • Doors • Railing • Metal Roofing and Siding • Tile • Flooring www.salembuilding.net

Salem Building Materials, Inc. 1217 South Broadway, Salem •

548-3221

Open: Mon. – Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Smoked To The Bone: Bar-B-Que At Its Finest Smoked To The Bone started in 1984 as a food vendor in Texas. The business moved to Illinois and opened its current location in 2011, offering a variety of smoked meats daily along with all the fixings.

Smoked To The Bone is open from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Thursday night is all you can eat fish! Come try their daily specials. Smoked To The Bone is located at 309 N. Front Street in Iuka.

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Lee's Variety Is Celebrating 63 Years In Business Lee Roy Borowiak began his 20 ft. by 70 ft. Lee's Five and Dime store in 1954, and is family owned and operated by Lee and Mary Ann Borowiak and family.

In 1978, Lee's Variety moved to its present location at 212 E. St. Louis St. Today with the assistance of Lee Roy and Mary Ann's children, Mike Borowiak and Sara Habbe, the store serves the entire Southern Illinois area with its dime-store mentality and excellent customer service. Their quilting and fabric department managed by Mary Ann is well known throughout the area, and customers look forward to seeing what new items they will find.

BRISKET • RIBS • PULLED PORK • CHICKEN SPECIAL EVENTS • COMPANY PARTIES • ON SITE COOKING SANDWICHES (with chips) Brisket - $7.00 Pulled Pork - $6.00 Turkey - $7.00 Chopped Beef - $6.00 (when available) Chicken Salad - $5.00 (when available) Texas Hot Link - $5.00 (beef sausage) Texas Dog (All Beef) - $4.00

BY THE POUND Brisket - $12.00 Pulled Pork - $10.00 Turkey - $11.00 1/2 Chicken - $6.00 Ea. The Conway Joe - $7.00 (Fries Covered with Pork & Toppings) 1/2 Hamburger with Fries - $6.95 KIDS MEAL Your Choice of Sandwich & 1 Side w/ Drink - $5.00 BABY BACK RIBS Full Rack - $20.00 Half Rack - $11.00 1/4 Rack (4 Bones) - $7.00

DRINKS Soda, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Coffee, Hot Cocoa - $1.50 PIE - $2.50 DINNER PLATE Brisket - $10.00 Pulled Pork - $9.00 Half Chicken - $8.00 2 Meat Combo - $13.00 (Choice of Beef, Pork, Chicken, Hot Link, Turkey, 1/4 Rack) Sliced Turkey - $10.00 Texas Hot Links - $8.00 Rib Plate (4 bones) - $9.00 Half Rack - $14.00 HOUSE SALAD - $5.00 BBQ NACHOS - $6.95 SIDES Baked Beans, Cowboy Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, Fries Additional Sides;$2.00 Ea., $4.00 Pt., $8.00 Qt. Half Pan $20.00

OUR WINTER HOURS: Thursday 4–9 pm • Friday 4-9 pm • Saturday 11 am - 9 pm • Sunday 11 am - 9 pm

Thursday Night All You Can Eat Fish! 4-9 pm

309 FRONT ST. • IUKA

618-323-4115

Quilting And Fabric Department Bulk Candy Displayed In An Bulk “OldCandy TimeDisplayed Case” In An “Old Time Case,” Mud Pie Gifts & Decor, Braided Rugs Melissa & Doug Toys, Baby Gift Depart., Home & Garden Braided Rugs, House &Decor Garden Flags, Inspirational & and Christian GiftGift s s Inspirational Christian American & Merchandise American Flags andFlags Patriotic Patriotic merchandise

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Honey Pot Comfort Wash Makes Laundry Time Fun Dairy farmer Jason Loepker of Bartelso, Illinois started doing rental properties in the Centralia area in 2009 and saw the need for a nice laundromat. He thought it would be nice to have a laundromat that the community could go to where the kids would have something to do.

Honey Pot Comfort Wash has an arcade area just for that. Loepker stated that in the future he would like to expand the arcade section for the youth in our community to give them someplace to go to instead of the streets.

Honey Pot Comfort Wash LAUNDROMAT LA AUN AU N DR ROM MAT IN CENTRAL CITY Just Having Fun With Dirty Laundry!

- OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY •7 DAYS A WEEK Now Available - Drop Off Laundry

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 1pm & 3pm - 7pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm; Sunday 11am - 3pm; Not Available Monday & Tuesday

We Have All Size Machines To Fit Your Needs.

20 Lb. Single/Double Load 30 Lb. Triple Load 50 Lb. Five Times Load Machine

Come In And Enjoy Free Wi-Fi, Vending Machines And Watch Tv While You Wait!

119 NORTH BROADWAY CENTRAL CITY, IL

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Fuehne And Fuehne Celebrates 23 Years In Business Fuehne & Fuehne, LLC is located in the old Shell Building at 326 East Broadway in Centralia. Lisa Fuehne began working at the current location in 1982 as a CPA and Dave Fuehne soon followed in 1983. In 1994 they bought the practice and renamed it Fuehne and Fuehne.

For Business or Individual Services

Celebrating

23 Years

In Business! • Tax Preparation & Planning

• Accounting Services • Bookkeeping Services • Estate & Trust Taxes

FUEHNE & FUEHNE, LLC Certified Public Accountants

326 E. Broadway • Centralia • 618-532-1963

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The History of Country Bob's

Where do great products come from? Usually, they are the result of much time being exerted and a tremendous amount of love being invested. At that point, you can say, “That’s mine! I made that.”

That’s the way Country Bob Edson created his All Purpose Sauce.

In 1968, Country Bob perfected the sauce of his dreams. After years of giving the sauce to friends and family, he began to sell it

in 1977. The reaction was overwhelming just as it is today. Almost everyone who tries Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce becomes a lifelong user. And why not, it is the perfect complement to practically any meal set on your table.

It was actually October of 1982 when Country Bob, Inc. became the company, which remains today. Bob Edson, Terry Edson, Al Malekovic and Reed Malekovic formed

a corporation with equal ownership. Since that time, Country Bob’s distribution has magnified regionally in all directions from our corporate office located in Centralia, Illinois. Even with the tremendous growth we have not forgotten where we came from, continuing in our relentless pursuit of product excellence.

Along with our All Purpose Sauce, we have expanded our product line to include BBQ Sauce and

Seasoning Salt as well as Apple Chipotle and Honey Habanero All Purpose Sauce and the newest member to the family Country Bob’s Marinade.

With our fully automated bottling line we also have the capability of producing Private Label products for stores or restaurants.

It would be nice if we could claim responsibility for the success of the company, however, credit must be given where credit is due. Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” We have placed true ownership of Country Bob, Inc. in the hands of God. “Christ is our CEO” and He is an Awesome Boss!

You Can Purchase In Local Grocery Stores, Or Place Your Order On Our Website www.countrybobs.com w

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Salem Township Hospital Is Celebrating Many Years Of Excellence In Compassionate Health Care The first hospital in Salem was operated by Dr. George S. Rainey and was called Rainey's Hospital. It was located on the northwest corner of North Broadway and West Schwartz Streets.

The second hospital was located on the south west corner of Marion Street and Each Church Street.

At one time, the hospital was also called "Salem Memorial Hospital" and "Public Hospital of the Town of Salem." Salem Township Hospital is currently located at 1201 Ricker Drive, which is their third location.

Rural Health Clinic Open Daily • 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

(Walk In Or Call Ahead)

Located Inside The Hospital.

Reasonable Rates / Payment Plans IPA / Medicare / IHC We Treat Sore Throats, Flu Symptoms, Injuries & More

School, Work, D.O.T. Physicals

We Are Committed To Providing Excellent Health Care For You And Your Family

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1201 Ricker Drive Salem, IL 62801

618-548-3194 www.sthcares.org

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Outdoor Power Strives To Offer The Best Products And Service Outdoor Power Sales and Service offers premium lawn and garden equipment along with top-notch customer service to back up their products.

Outdoor Power started as a lawn mower repair shop, 13 years ago in a two-car garage outside of Ewing IL. In 2006 they became dealers for Dolmar Power products (chainsaws) and Maruyama (handheld trimmers and blowers).

In 2013 they expanded their business to take on the Toro line of mowers, snow equipment, and also moved their business to their current location on Route 37 in Whittington. They have since added the Echo brand of trimmers, blowers and chain saws to their showroom.

It is Outdoor Power’s desire to have the best products and service to fit your needs. Whether it is shopping for a mower or handheld product or simply getting your equipment ready for spring, Outdoor Power is here to be of help. So stop on by or give them a call!

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Since 1996...21 Years Of Service Brown’s Heating and Air Conditioning has been servicing Southern Illinois since 1996. Raymond Brown took advantage of the dislocated workers program and took classes at Rend Lake College after the big layoff at World Color Press. In 2014 of April he retired and Gene Allen took over the business. In 2016, we lost Raymond in a tragic accident.

Now, Gene and his son Dylan, who had been going to KC for classes in heating and cooling are working together and keeping Brown’s Heating and Air Conditioning a name in the services in a 50 mile radius of Shattuc, Illinois.

Brown’s

Heating & A/C “Doing It Right – The First Time”

Residential Service & Repair At Brown’s Heating and Air Conditioning, we put our customers first. Since Raymond Brown founded this company in 1996, it has steadily grown due to his loyal customers and excellent products and service. We have been offering Southern Illinois heating and cooling solutions designed to fit your budget and lifestyle for nearly two decades and are ready to assist you. Gene Allen took over the business in 2014.

Brown’s Heating & Air Conditioning carries all applicable licenses and insurance. If you’re looking for a new system installation or routine maintenance solutions for cooling and heating in Southern Illinois, Brown’s is ready to serve you.

Call Gene Allen Cal C

61 618-367-2259 C Cell: 618-322-7162

Carlyle, Carly yle, IIL. 62231

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Meyers Greenhouse: Nurturing For Over 49 Years Meyers Greenhouse is celebrating 3 generations! Located in Nashville, Illinois, it opened 49 years ago in 1968 by Roland and Loretta Meyer. In 2012 their daughter Shelby Meier bought the business from them and is currently operating the business along with the help of her daughter Tayler Schaeffer who handles the daily operations.

Manager Deb Tuttle has been at Meyers Greenhouse for 36 years, Daniel Siliven for 8 years.

We have all your early Spring gardening needs.

Cool crop veggies like cauliflower, cabbage & broccoli... will be ready soon • Bulk Garden Seed • Seed Potatoes & Onions • Strawberry & Asparagus Roots Coming Soon • Pansies

Great variety of new yard décor & pots.

Meyer’s Greenhouse & Nursery 1471 W. St. Louis • Nashville • 327-3712

OVER 45 Years In Business Your Ferti-lome dealer February Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sat. & Sun. March Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Closed Sunday

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Business Geared Towards The Future Crescent Bearing and Supply was established by Don Bertrand in 1946 at 1131 South Broadway in Salem. Don owned the business and in 1952 he established a partnership with Bill Booth. In 1986 Joe and Sheila Booth bought the business and took over ownership. Josh and Rexann Eastin are currently working at the family owned business. Joe and Sheila would also like to mention two lifetime employees, Marilyn Cushman and Darlana Cushman. Â For all of your bearing needs please stop in and see them.

Don Bertrand,1946

We Are Your One Stop Shop When You Need Bearings For Industrial, Automotive & Other Needs.

Since 1946

ng Celebrati In 70 Years Business!

Roller Bearings Oil Seals Agri Bearings Sprockets Ball Bearings Roller Chain V-Belts Suction Hose Sheaves S heaves Hydraulic Hydraulic Hose Hose Gears G ears Screw Screw Conveyors Conveyors

Ready Available Stock

A Complete Supply of Power Transmission Equipment

618-548-0282 548-1788 AFTER HOURS

1131 1 131 S S.. B Broadway roadway • Salem, Salem, IILL

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Carl’s 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Center Three years after completing college and receiving a degree in automotive Technology, and with his love for race cars, 4-wheeling and fixing things that challenged him, Carl’s 4-Wheel Drive and Performance Center was established in 1977.

Located in a small town called Bartelso, where the population is approximately 600, Carl welcomed his first customer through his doors. It was a small three bay shop, built on a corner lot of his father’s farm and was originally known as Carl’s Automotive & 4-Wheel Drive Center.

Back in the late 70’s, the 4-wheel drive industry was in its infancy. Being involved in drag racing since his high school days, Carl’s interest started to turn to the fun of 4-wheeling in the mud to satisfy his need for that “adventure rush’ we all look to find.

Seeing the desperate need for a supplier and a knowledgeable source for 4-wheel drive and performance parts for his local area, Carl’s can be considered being on the ground floor of the industry. Going on 40 years, he and his knowledgeable staff have taken that one customer the day he opened and expanded their customer base to now include thousands of satisfied customers, not only local, but across the region and states. Now serving them in a 10,000 square foot facility and unlimited parts access, the satisfaction and friendship of our customers is the foundation on which the company stands.

Carl’s is a true brick & mortar place that treats all its customers with respect and honesty. If they cannot help you with something you are looking for, they will recommend only places that value their customers as much as they do.

We Provide - Your Decide Bartelso, IL • (618)765-2199

COME SEE OUR LARGE SHOWROOM!

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Knapp Oil: 4 Generations

Knapp Oil is a family owned business that began in 1933 by Ed and Clea Knapp.

They began serving customers in Rinard, IL and soon moved to Xenia, IL where they sold groceries, clothing and food as well as heating oil.

The business grew, as did the family with the additions of three sons, Eldred, Howard and Bill.

The Effingham Truck Plaza opened in 1966 and in the late 60s / early 70s, Knapp Oil Company purchased the Home Oil Company of Marion, IL. In the 1980s Eldred Knapp held off on building a convenience store in Xenia to avoid competing with a good friend that owned a restaurant downtown. Finally in 1986 the first Knapp Oil Convenience Store opened

in Xenia and later spread to Clay City, Cisne and the other current locations as the “76” brand. When Eldred and Howard passed away, Bill’s son Chuck and sonin-law Rick began working for the company as the 3rd Generation.

In 1995, Knapp Oil decided to become Citgo branded, a very aggressive brand in the Midwest.

Knapp Oil added their 4th Generation in 2011 to the company with the addition of the propane division.

Bryan Knapp, propane manager, brings new energy to the company and has begun business across Southern Illinois.

The company foresees the propane division becoming a major player in the propane industry and a significant portion of the company.

For All Your Service & Pricing Needs Call Bryan

618-678-2211 (Office) 618-508-1374 (24 Hour Cell)

PROPANE • Competitive Pricing • Residential, Ag, Church, Transport Loads • IPGA Certified Maintenance & Delivery Personnel • Tanks For Sale or Lease • Installation & Service Work Available

Contract Pricing Available!

KNAPP OIL CO., INC. SINCE 1933

PROPANE PLANTS Mt. Vernon (2 Locations) Xenia (618) 678-2211 Pinckneyville (618) 336-5221 Forest Ave. (618) 244-0916 Eldorado (618) 273-9590 Route 15 (618) 244-3160

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Rod Snow Real Estate Will Take Your Home From Listed To Sold Rod Snow Real Estate opened in 1973, and was owned by Rod and Lana Snow. In 2004, Scott and Stacie Wampler purchased the business from Rod and Lana. In 2016, Scott and Stacie Wampler and the Rod Snow team relocated from 418 S. Poplar in Centralia to their new location at 1519 E. McCord in Centralia.

A wide variety of services and affiliations enables them to take care of your real estate needs. At Rod Snow you will get a team of top selling agents

that can accurately price, market and take your home from LISTED to SOLD. Not only will they locally market your home but you will also have an online presence.

When you list with Rod Snow Real Estate you will have the best internet exposure available. Rodsnow.com, realtor.com, egyptianhomes.com, zillow.com, hotpads.com, realestate.msn. com, realestate.yahoo.com, and trulia.com are just a few of the websites that will market your property.

Selling Your Home?

We Get Results!

114 Years Of Tradition In 1903 Ross Flower Shop and Greenhouse in Centralia opened for business by Earl and Whitie Ross. The greenhouse, operated by the Ross family following the turn of the century, provided fresh flowers for the Centralia shop and other florists as far away as Chicago. Carl and Jackie Thalman of Centralia purchased the store in 1959 from the Ross brothers to continue the tradition at 211 South Locust in downtown Centralia. The next generation came with Kenny and Judy Thalman, naturals since Kenny grew up in the flower industry. In 1984 Kenny and Judy became the new owners when their parents retired. Ross Flower Shop continues to flourish at 705 South Poplar in Centralia with a rich history for 114 years.

Proud to carry on a 114 year tradition...

Local Marketing

PLUS

The Best Internet Exposure!

Your Agent Will Be Available To Service Your Real Estate Needs 7 Days a Week!

ROD SNOW

R E A L E S TAT E 44 Years Serving Centralia And Surrounding Areas

1519 E. McCord • Centralia, IL 618-532-SOLD or 618-532-7366 See Our Website:

www.RodSnow.com

See us for fresh/silk arrangements, Fannie Mae Candy, blooming and green plants, Woodwick and Old Virginia Candles and so much more...

A complete gift shop including antiques.

Ross Flower Shop “The beauty of our business is flowers”

705 S. Poplar • Centralia • 532-5696 www.rossflowers.com

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Ace Auto Sales and Detailing Running Strong In Its 9th Year Ace Auto Sales and Detailing opened for business in 2008. Since then they have expanded to a new location at 1411 S. Broadway in Salem.

Ace Auto Sales and Detailing offers pre-owned vehicles as well as premium detailing. They are a certified Yeti dealer and also sell automotive accessories.

Ace Auto Sales and Detailing was founded by owner and operator, Dustin Gansauer. Stop in today and test drive a quality pre-owned vehicle.

Automotive Cleaning Experts 1411 S. Broadway • Salem, IL 62881

Dustin Gansaur Sales www.aceautosalesllc.com

Sale Hours

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1411 S BROADWAY AVE • SALEM • 618-548-2237 See our entire inventory at www.aceautosalesllc.com

Authorized Dealer

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Bean Insurance: Having You Covered Since 2002 Encore Consignment: If You’re Looking For It, Find It Here!

Jennifer Livesay, owner of Encore consignments has been in business since 2007. She has recently expanded to a new location, with a larger selection and a nice showroom. If you are looking for it, Jennifer can help you find it here! Encore Consignments is located at 119 E. McMackin Street in Salem.

Bean Insurance Company was opened in 2002 on July 1. It's located at 1320 Broadway in Mt. Vernon, IL. When Chris was asked why he and his wife Brandi Bean opened the doors he said "After working at another insurance agency he wanted to bring his personal touch to the insurance work." When Erie Insurance started a agent program Chris and Brandi took a leap of faith and jumped at the chance to start their own business and follow their dreams and that's what they've been doing for the last 20 years. They offer auto, home, business and other insurance for their favorite people, their customers.

Serving This Area For Their Insurance Needs Since 2002!

Housewares • Jewelry • Shoes Small Furniture • Purses Loads Of Like-New Clothes

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IT, YOU CAN FIND IT HERE!

Agency, Inc.

• Auto • Home • Motorcycle

Chris Bean

119 E. McMackin St. • Salem

618-780-1582

• Life • Business Insurance • Medicare Supplement

For a quick quote find us online beaninsurance.net

1310 Broadway • Mt. Vernon, IL

618-242-6017

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Man Caves, She Sheds, Biker Barns, And More!

12x16 Biker Barn

16x28 Log-sided Cabin

Keith Ebersole started K&K Storage Barns, LLC in 1989. This family-based business serves their residential and commercial customers with durable and well-built custom buildings. They have two local sales lots where some of their buildings are on display: East Side Mercantile, located on Hwy. 50, 1401 E. Main St. in Salem, and 301 N. Main St. in Benton. They build all of their buildings in Ewing, Illinois and offer customized buildings to suit your specific needs. From playhouses to Man Caves, from She Sheds to cabins and biker barns, you name it, they’ll build it.

K&K offers two easy ways to purchase a building.

One way is to rent to own (RTO), with no credit check, which offers 90 days same as cash. Another option is financing with approved credit and up to six months same as cash. K&K extends their warranties to their customers, so you can trust them to provide the best.

So men, order your Man Cave today. And ladies, get the She Shed you’ve always wanted. Call them today at 1-800-786-7111.

CUSTOM BUILT LOCALLY Quality Workmanship For Over 28 Years

10 x 12 She Shed

10 x 16 Utility DOS w/ Vinyl Siding

12 x 16 Lofted Rollup Door

16 x 28 Utility Garage

No Money Down 6 Months Same as Cash Financing Available!

Rent-to-Own 90 Days Same as Cash with No Credit Check!

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

STORAGE BARNS LLC

kkbuildings@gmail.com kkportablebuildings.com *Cannot offer Rent to Own Plan if used as residence.

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LeeTronics: Electronics Are In Lee’s Blood

Nature Trail Celebrates The Success Of Their Residents Nature Trail has been offering the very best in health care since 1970. Here at Nature Trail Health Care Center, we strive to give your loved ones the best in compassion and nursing care. Nature Trail is dedicated to getting them the therapy and care they need so they can return home to their normal lives.

Call Dixie McGill today for a tour of Nature Trail Health Care Center at 618-472-4208

At a young age, Lee Boozer found out he had electronics in his blood. He said, “I would go around and get old junk pieces and make lamps out of them, and they would work.”

When he started high school in 1969 he had already taken four years of AC/DC Fundamentals which would help him with the career he was so fond of. After graduating high school plus twoand-a-half years of Kaskaskia College, he received his Associate in Applied Science

(AAS) degree, and went to work at Murray Center. He also began working part time at a small place in Wamac.

By 1990, Boozer decided to call it quits at Murray Center and joined with two other men to run a business called Advance Service Stereo Shop.

He worked with them until 2002, then closed another door in his life and opened what we know today as LeeTronics. Lee Boozer built a garage next to his house, and that is where he has worked ever since.

LEETRONICS CAR AUDIO www.savaseniorcare.com

Over 35 Years Experience

We Have the Best In:

• Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Skilled and Intermediate Nursing Care • VA Contract

Nature Trail Health Care Center 1001 South 34th St. • Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864

(618) 242-5700 www.savaseniorcare.com

In Stock

Breathalyzer Installation Bluetooth Installation For Audio Navigation Upgrade Speakers & Bass Enhancement 1412 S. Hickory • Centralia

618-292-1036

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Mt. Vernon TV & Appliance Since 1981 Mt. Vernon TV & Appliance was started by Dwayn Klein on October 1, 1981, and it’s remained a family owned, family friendly business over these 35 plus years.

Dwayn had previously worked at his brother’s appliance store in Fairview Heights, Illinois and was offered a position with Maytag Industries, but he was going to have to move to Nebraska. Not wanting to move there, he convinced Maytag to let him open a store in Mt. Vernon.

Mt. Vernon TV & Appliance’s first location was at 225 North 10th, and later moved to 819 Broadway. The third and current location is 3006 Broadway at The Gallery, which also includes Carls and Jackson Jewelers.

In the beginning the TV and appliance lines were GE, Maytag, Kitchen Aid, and Jenn Air. Through the years Whirlpool, Samsung, Sub-Zero Wolf, and just last year a Serta Bedding Gallery have been added.

As a family business, sons Jeff and Mike, and daughter Cindy Timsley, are involved in the store. Dwayn said, “Why not. ‘The kids’ all grew up being at the business.”

Mt. Vernon TV & Appliance takes pride in the quality lines they carry, but even more so, in their knowledgeable sales and service departments.

Servicing everything we sell since 1981

The Gallery

Part of their huge showroom

Hurry In Today!

VISIT US ONLINE www.mtvernonappliance.com

Mt. Vernon

TV & Appliance Center, Inc.

3006 Broadway • Mt. Vernon, IL

618-242-1579

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Duis Sales Center Is Celebrating 18 Years In Business

Centralia Stationery Celebrating 59 Years Purchased in 1958 by Elmer and Tudy Gherardini this second generation family business is currently owned and operated by Myra & Charlie Bartlett.

Duis Sales Center LLC, located in Salem, Illinois, has been servicing Southern Illinois for 18 years. They are dealers for Big Dog, Exmark, Gravely, Grasshopper, Husqvarna, Ariens, Kohler, Kawasaki, Briggs, Red Max, Jonsered and more. Duis Sales also has one of the largest parts inventories in the Midwest. In 2015 they received 3 very prestigious Big Dog sales awards, the 5th Largest Dealer in the U.S., the Top Dog (largest) Dealer in the Midwest, and the #1 Dealer, selling the most 72-inch size mowers in the U.S. Duis Sales Center LLC is owned by Leon Duis, along with his wife Mary and recently their son Lee has joined the operation. Lee added a new division to Duis Sales by establishing Mower Parts Direct; a Florida based online business operating hydrogeardirect.com, mowerblades.com and mowerclutches.com

DUIS SALES CENTER

Since 1958

We Service All Makes & Models

EVERYTHING FOR THE WORKPLACE WE ARE THE SOURCE for all your business needs: Office Supplies · Office Furniture Technology & Accessories · Printing & Forms · Color Copies Janitorial & Safety Products · UPS Shipper

With the press of a button...

Easy access to clean the deck and blades.

Stop in and see how simple it is.

Access to over 65,000 products!

Give us a call or shop online at www.centraliastationery.com.

Most items to most places delivered next day, to your door or desk! Your favorite national brands or value brands.

National buying power for everyday competitive pricing.

Easy Ordering • Personal Service • Quick Delivery • Low Prices Locally Owned 324 E. BROADWAY

· 532-5643 · M-F, 8-5 · EVENINGS/SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT

IT TAKES A BIG DOG TO LEAD THE PACK AND WE ARE THE LEADER! 1706 E. Main (Rt. 50) Salem

618-548-2922 • 800-995-2922 www.duissales.com

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Heritage Woods Of Centralia: 9th Anniversary Heritage Woods of Centralia is celebrating its 9th Anniversary in Centralia this month. The Heritage Woods community on Rt. 161 East includes Heritage Woods Apartments, the Independent Living community and The Villas.

The eighty-four Heritage Woods apartments are an affordable assisted lifestyle community for adults 65 and older of all incomes. There are weekly social activities, provided meals and more, plus around the clock assistance available.

The Independent Living community of sixteen great apartments is for those 55 and older adults who wish to remain independent, yet still be in a community atmosphere.

The Villas are twenty-five duplexes at the rear of the community for those 55 and older adults who like the home-like setting that the Villa provides.

The administrator of the Heritage Woods Centralia community is lifelong Centralia resident Tom Broughton. The community is part of Gardant Management Solutions. In addition, many of their monthly fun events are open for the residents’ family and the general public to share time together. Everyone at Heritage Woods is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults.

For more information or to schedule a tour, call Mandy Albers or Linda Poninski at 532-4590.

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE TODAY! We Are Pleased To Be Able To Offer Adults 65 And Older A Wonderful

Residential Alternative To A Nursing Home Or To Struggling Alone At Home.

Financing Assistance Available!

Call Now For a Special Tour:

618-532-4590

Affordable For All! Safety For You!

Don’t Wait Another Day to Feel Safe and Secure!

• Private Apartments • Medication Assistance • Weekly Activities And Various Outings • Personal Assistance • Meals, Housekeeping And Laundry • Affordable For All Incomes

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American Family Insurance Is Celebrating 20 Years In Business!

In 1997 Darrel Mays was approached by American Family Insurance, to open the first agency in Mt. Vernon, IL. At the time he was a livestock feed salesman, selling to farmers, ranchers and feed distributors. He had told himself that if he were to ever sell anything else it would be something that he could sell to everyone. Obviously, livestock feed isn’t something that you can sell to just anyone. The timing was right and he opened a scratch office for American Family Insurance in Mt. Vernon with no policies in place. With the help of the community and a lot of hard work, not only was he able to succeed, but in August of 2005 he was able to open a second location in Benton, Illinois.

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Schwartz Orchard Celebrating Over 60 Years In Business Schwartz Orchard began as a strawberry farm owned by Matt and Pauline Schwartz in the early 1950s. In 1980, their son, Tom Schwartz, began to help his mother and eventually became owner. In 1997, Tom leased another location in Dix on Rt. 37 and in 2012 he built a new facility on the property at 1942 Copple Road. Today Tom Schwartz and Nancy James offer in season fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams, cider and so much more.

Schwartz Orchard There’s no place like Mt. Vernon / Centralia.

And, like you, we’re proud to call it home. Thank you for your business and your trust. We look forward to many more successful years together.

Darrel Mays Agency, Inc. 2227 Broadway St. Mount Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-7606

1123 Rt. 14 W. Benton, IL (618) 438-7606 darrelmays.com dmays@amfam.com fb.com/darrelmays

Try some of Tom’s National Award Winning Apple Cider!

(Available at Schnucks)

Fresh Produce

(In Season) • Apples • Peaches • Pears • Strawberries • Blackberries • Tomatoes • Pumpkins

Baked Goods

• Strawberry Shortcake

• Peach Cobbler Much More!

Strawberry & Blackberry Wine Made & Ready To Sell!

Hard Cider Coming Soon!

We will be opening Sat., April 29, 2017 at both locations. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1942 Copple Road 19 Centralia, IL

American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries American Family Insurance Company Home Office - Madison, WI 53783 © 2011 002129 - Rev. 6/11

Rt. 37 North Dix, IL

618-532-8058 618-266-7756

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Sofas And More Offers Hometown Customer Service The Bad Boy of Mowing Gary's Outdoor Products has been serving the area since March 1989. Gary Quick, owner and operator, proudly offers what he calls the best of the best in mowers. Gary says you can't go wrong with Bad Boy, Cub Cadet or Bobcat.

He decided to open his business when his dad Doyle Quick sold his farm equipment dealership. Check out the latest in lawn equipment at Gary's Outdoor Products, 110 West Poplar St. in Odin or call 775-6446. Gary's services what they sell.

Sofas and More originated over 6 years ago after Jeannie Berger decided to go into business for herself. She said, "I have been in the customer service industry in all of my previous jobs, so this, combined with my love for interior design along with helping customers, is how Sofas and More came to life."

Jeannie and co-owner Jerry Burton sell new name brand furniture for every room in your home as well as mattresses.

She has everyday low prices and there are no gimmicks. She says her main brand that sells very well is Ashley Furniture.

Jeannie said, "Being a native of Centralia and raising my family here, what better place to have your business than in your home town. Thank you to all of my customers for your support and for keeping your shopping local. I am looking forward to serving this area for many more years to come."

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Check Out Our Everyday Low Prices!

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Bred from the best in the business. A classic example of why

Bad Boy has become the fastest growing zeroturn mower on the market. Powerful enough for professionals and priced for homeowners, the Outlaw features a high-horsepower engine paired with our legendary, all-steel welded build strength, patented Swing-Way™ full access design, full half-inch front wheel forks and quarter-inch welded steel Armor-Tek5 deck. This mower is virtually indestructible, and with its pedigree of strength, power and price, this is one dog that’s all bite.

Mow www.badboymowers.com With An Attitude

GARY’S OUTDOOR PRODUCTS 110 West Poplar Street • Odin • 618-775-6446

• • • •

Sofas Love Seats Recliners Mattress Sets

• • • •

Lift Chairs Coffee Tables End Tables Area Rugs

Free Delivery Available • Free Haul-Away • Free Set Up

618-918-2013

124 S. LINCOLN • CENTRALIA HOURS: MON-FRI 10AM-5:30PM • SAT 9:30AM-3:30pm CLOSED SUN

90 Days • 6 Months or 12 Months Same As Cash

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The Shoppers Weekly Papers: 29 Years, But Who’s Counting?

It’s hard to describe a dream in just a few short paragraphs.

But that’s just what The Shoppers Weekly is — a dream come true, birthed in the heart and minds of a few people who believe in the future of this area. A dream which will place a free weekly paper within the reach of every area resident, one which will encourage, enlighten, inspire, and entertain. A paper based on good news, great hope and a positive outlook on life. A channel that will give advertisers a consistent, large and rewarding penetration of their market and a good return for each advertising dollar spent. In short, a perfect paper. A tall order, but then, isn’t that what dreams are made of?

This dream emerged from many thoughts and casual conversations over the year between the following parties: Cathy Wilson-Stuehmeier, an ex-newspaper woman turned radio executive; her husband

John Stuehmeier, an ex-retailer turned radio executive; Bill DuPerrieu, a retired local newspaper advertising veteran; Kathy McClain, another newspaper veteran, who had just recently returned to this area; Kevin Wayne McClain, a local radio personality and sales manager of WILY/HIT 95 Radio; and Virgil Downen, an ex-newspaper man turned advertising consultant.

At first it was nothing but a series of “Wouldn’t it be nice if...” and “Wouldn’t you just like to...” or “If we only could...”

Gradually, the dream intensified to the point that duties were assigned and detailed research was begun.

Discussions were held several times a week. Every aspect was gone over and over — and over.

Expert advice was sought and received. The pros and cons were examined. The positive and negative points of view were totally exhausted. Finally realization came that all of the talking

was done — it was time to make the irreversible decision. Risky?

Yes! Difficult? Definitely! Should we do it? GO FOR IT!!

The Shoppers Weekly, Inc. started in 1988 as one paper with a circulation of approximately 7,000, covering the Centralia, Illinois area only.

Today The Shoppers Weekly Papers has grown to cover 23,000 homes and businesses in a four-county area.

We also publish an annual women’s magazine, Christmas

catalog and a summer magazine, just to name a few of our wellread publications.

As an advertiser, you would have to buy at least seven different publications to get the same non-duplicated coverage we offer, at least 80% by direct mail.

The goal of every member of our team remains the same: The best combination of coverage, price, experience, service and results. We look forward to serving you for many years to come.

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Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home 235 N. Sycamore

Sutherland–Garnier Funeral Home...

Family Tradition Since 1874 It started in 1874 when Gus A. Garnier joined his aunt Theresa Haussler and her son, Berthold, in the Haussler undertaking business. Mr. Garnier and his sons, Robert and Ira worked for three generations of the Haussler family.

When the Haussler company dissolved in 1929, Gus Garnier and his sons established the Garnier and Sons Funeral Home. Within months they moved to 235 N. Sycamore, where the funeral home remains to this day. The third generation, Ira Garnier, Jr., and Gorden Elliston (husband of Mary Louis Garnier) and fourth generation Richard Garnier joined the family business.

In 2011 Mike and Judy Sutherland of Hillcrest purchased the funeral home from the Garnier family and the family tradition of generations in the funeral home continues as their children, Amanda (Sutherland) Ponyi and John Sutherland are licensed funeral directors and are involved every day in the funeral home.

Our Family Helping Your Family 5 Generations Strong

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Hillcrest Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation Center

Hillcrest’s 96th Anniversary Year In 1921, unhappy with the way other burial sites were being maintained, five Centralia businessmen began Hillcrest Memorial Park Co. It was located north of Centralia on property known as Howell Hill. Around 1930, Paul K. Owens was one of the grounds keepers at the cemetery. Later his widow, Aleida, married one of the original founders of the company. In the years following, Aleida’s son, George Owens and his wife Genny took over the cemetery.

In 1959, Aleida’s daughter Dorothy Sutherland began running the cemetery. Mrs. Sutherland continued in the family business until 2008. Throughout those years, her son Mike and his wife Judy began working at Hillcrest Memorial Park and are the current owners of the growing Hillcrest Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation Center.

Following tradition, their daughter Amanda (Sutherland) Ponyi and son John Sutherland are now involved as licensed funeral directors. Five generations strong and offering stability year after year.

Peace of Mind Lift the Burden from Your Loved Ones by Pre-Planning Your Funeral And Burial Arrangements Today.

Contact Us For ALL The Details.

John Sutherland, Amanda (Sutherland) Ponyi, Maggie Ponyi, Judy Sutherland and Mike Sutherland

Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home SERVING SINCE 1874

235 N. SYCAMORE CENTRALIA • 532-3523

Trust In A Name You Know 5 Generations Strong

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Ace Auto Sales & Detailing, LLC ......... Salem....................618-548-2237............. 27 American Family Insurance — Darrel Mays Agency, Inc. .............. Mt. Vernon...........618-244-7606................. ................................................................ Benton..................618-438-7606............. 34 Attitudes ................................................ Carlyle ..................618-594-8606............. 12 Avesco Welding & Fabrication ............................................618-532-1425............. 10 Bean Insurance Agency, Inc. ................ Mt. Vernon...........618-242-6017............. 28 Brown’s Heating and A/C ..................... Carlyle ..................618-367-2259............. 22 Carl’s 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Center ....................... Bartelso ................618-765-2199............. 24 The Centralia Recreation Complex ..... Centralia ..............618-532-3214............... 9 Centralia Stationery.............................. Centralia ..............618-532-5643............. 32 Community Trust Bank........................ Centralia .............618-533-0527 ................................................................ Irvington .............618-249-6218 ................................................................ Nashville .............618-327-4400........... 2, 3 Country Bob’s, Inc. ............................... Centralia ..............618-533-2375............. 19 Crescent Bearing & Supply, Inc............ Salem....................618-548-0282............. 23 Duis Sales Center .................................. Salem....................618-548-2922 ...............................................................................................800-995-2922............. 32 Encore Consignment Wear House....... Salem....................618-780-1582............. 28 Farmer’s State Bank of Hoffman .......... Hoffman .............. 618-495-2225 ................................................................ Central City .......618-532-2265 ................................................................ Hoyleton ............618-493-6510....... 39, 40 Fisher Auto Parts .................................. Centralia ..............618-532-4709 ................................................................ Mt. Vernon...........618-242-5040............. 13 Fuehne & Fuehne, LLC ......................... Centralia ..............618-532-1963............. 18 Gary’s Outdoor Products ..................... Odin .....................618-775-6446............. 35 Greenfield Country Store ..................... Wayne City ..........618-895-2025............... 7 Heights Finance Corporation .............. Mt. Vernon...........618-244-1156............... 6 Heritage Woods of Centralia................ Centralia ..............618-532-4590............. 33 Hillcrest Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremation Center, Inc. .................. Centralia ..............618-532-6122............. 37 Hoffman Seed House, Inc..................... Hoffman...............618-495-2617............. 12 Honey Pot Comfort Wash .................... Central City ............................................. 17 Joe Black Agency, Inc............................ Salem....................618-548-3073............. 14

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K&K Storage Barns, LLC ...................... Toll Free ...............800-786-7111 ................................................................ Benton..................618-927-0533............. 29 Knapp Oil Company, Inc...................... Mt. Vernon...........618-244-0916 ................................................................ Mt. Vernon...............618-244-3160 ................................................................ Xenia ....................618-678-2211................. ................................................................ Pinckneyville .......618-336-5221................. ................................................................ Eldorado ..............618-273-9590............. 25 Lee’s Variety ........................................... Nashville ..............618-327-8898............. 16 LeeTronics Car Audio........................... Centralia ..............618-292-1036............. 30 Lifestar Ambulance Service, Inc. ......... Centralia ..............618-532-2474............. 14 Meyer’s Greenhouse & Nursery ........... Nashville ..............618-327-3712............. 22 Monical’s Pizza Restaurant................... Centralia ..............618-533-2755............. 10 Mt. Vernon TV & Appliance Center, Inc. ................... Mt. Vernon...........618-242-1579............. 31 Outdoor Power Sales & Service ........... Whittington .........618-629-1837............. 21 Nature Trail Heath Care Center........... Mt. Vernon...........618-242-5700............. 30 Plaza Verde Apartments ....................... Centralia ..............618-532-6721 ...............................................................................................TDD 800-526-0844 ...... 8 Rod Snow Real Estate ........................... Centralia ..............618-532-7366............. 26 Ross Flower Shop .................................. Centralia ..............618-532-5696............. 26 S&L Produce, Inc. ................................. Centralia ..............618-532-8344........... 4, 5 Salem Building Materials, Inc. ............. Salem....................618-548-3221............. 15 Salem Township Hospital ..................... Salem....................618-548-3194............. 20 Schwartz Orchard ................................. Centralia ..............618-532-8058 ................................................................ Dix........................618-266-7756............. 34 The Shoppers Weekly Papers................ Centralia ..............618-533-7283............. 36 Smoked To The Bone, Inc. .................... Iuka ......................618-323-4115............. 16 Sofas and More...................................... Centralia ..............618-918-2013............. 35 South Central Transit ........................... Centralia ..............618-532-8076 ................................................................ Mt. Vermon .........618-242-0202 ................................................................ Breese ...................618-526-7431 ................................................................ Ride Scheduling ...800-660-7433............. 11 Straith’s Jewelers.................................... Centralia ..............618-532-4141............... 6 Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home ..... Centralia ..............618-532-3523............. 37 Tate’s Plumbing, LLC ...........................................................618-532-2057............... 8

Located at 301 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia Illinois 62801 Telephone (618)533-7283 Fax (618)533-7284 email: info@theshoppersweekly.com Copyright ©2017. All Rights Reserved.

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Advertising John Stuehmeier Cathy Stuehmeier Peggy Johnson Doug Gunter

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Phone Sales Stephanie Daniels

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Office Staff Linda Weible

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Farmers State Bank Was Established In 1911 The site of the original location.

The bank’s second home - built in 1967.

Ray W. Schnitzmeyer as cashier.

Farmers State Bank was organized in 1911 and opened its doors for business as a private bank when the owners and directors of Gluesenkamp Bank of St. Peters, who knew something of Hoffman, concluded it would be a good place to start a bank.

The private bank was changed to a state bank in 1921. In 1933 Ray W. Schnitzmeyer of Hoffman was elected as a cashier and served until 1967 when he was elected to serve as executive Vice President.

The current president is Glenn Knolhoff From 1911 to 2016 — 105 years — the bank’s mission statement remains the same: to offer the finest in banking services as well as being involved in community.

Farmers State Bank came from a humble beginning to now having three locations for your convenience.

Ray W. Schnitzmeyer as executive vice president

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Today, Farmers State Bank Is A Community Bank that serves the needs of the surrounding communities and remains a bank that is involved in the community.

Pictured below are board members Charles Simpson; Mike Hanenberger; President Glenn Knolhoff; Dr. Charles Brink and Tom Anderson.

Our employees, directors and managers are people you know —people who are dedicated to making this a better place to live.

We are proud to be a part of this community.

WE ARE RATED

5-STAR

by Bauer Financial Recognized As One Of The Strongest Financial Institutions In The Country.

...and we look forward to the future. ture

For 105 years Farmers State Bank has been helping customers make clear and confident choices about saving, borrowing and managing their money. So no matter where you plan to go in life, this is the perfect time to start.

Come see us at one of our convenient locations.

Hoffman Location

Central City Facility

Central City Drive-Up

Hoyleton Location

FARMERS STATE BANK OF HOFFMAN The Bank Where You Are Important!

NMLS 404955

(618) 495-2225 • Hoffman, IL 62250 • (618) 533-4196 Central City Facility (618) 532-2265 Hoyleton Facility (618) 493-6510 Telephone Banking (877) 498-2265 – www.fsbhoffman.com –

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