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I don't like Major League Baseball's wildcard game. There, I said it, and it falls trippingly off my tongue.

Baseball has the longest season of all sports in America. For five months -- six, if you count spring training -- fans watch a story unfold. It's the beauty of the game, this longevity. Storylines play out over this half-year season, a season actually made up of three seasons.

We watch the rookies make the team in April, and witness the magical month of May, where every team is on equal ground and at its healthiest. We watch them soldier on through the heat of summer, sweat out the pennant races in September, and we tune in to watch the heroics of October.

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1. Hall of Famers Tony Gwynn and Rod Carew combined for how many batting-average titles?

2. How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit in World Series play?

3. Who is the only football coach to lead the University of North Carolina to multiple ACC championships?

4. Bismack Biyombo set a Toronto Raptors record in 2016 for most rebounds in a playoff game

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play best out of three, the higher seed getting homefield advantage for all three games. This eliminates the need for a travel day. Scheduling would be a cinch, too. Just lop three games off of spring training. Broadcast game one on a Saturday night, game two in a day game on Sunday. If both teams win a game, it's a double header ... turn on the lights and break the tie.

Right now, baseball has three divisions of five teams each. Baseball is due for expansion. TV ratings are bad, but the league is flush with cash and in the coming years, as football hemorrhages players due to safety concerns, you'll see a lot of talent opting to play baseball. The talent pool will be there. (For the record, I propose a team in Portland, Oregon, and a team in Nashville or C h a r l o t t e . ) C r e at e another division so you have four divisions of four teams. This once again establishes the thrill of a pennant race, since only division winners get to meet in a five-game series.

Of course, Bob Costas wouldn't approve of this idea, but he's not the boss of me. Even in a pastime, the one constant going for ward shou ld b e change.

wild-card game between the next best two teams.

They play a one-game playoff and the winner goes against the top seed.

And that's when my record needle scratches.

One game? You just played 162 games in the regular season, and the losing wild card gets to play 163? It makes no sense. I'm not buying into the theory that those teams are just lucky to be there, nor do I like the false equivocation of treating it like it's the seventh game of a series -- because it's not. Teams play on a baseball diamond, not a baseball cubic zirconia.

One-game playoffs are like kissing your sister. It showcases nothing.

During the regular, ordinary time of the season, teams play three game sets. This is not only done for logistical purposes, it is done in order to let the fans see the depth of the respective teams rosters, and that's why this oneMark Vasto is a veteran game format fails.

Here's a simple, tempo- sportswriter who lives in rary fix: Have the teams New Jersey. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

(26). Who had held the mark?

5. The Minnesota Wild set a franchise record in the 2016-17 NHL season for victories (49). What had been the team's highest total?

6. In 2016, Claressa Shields became the sixth American to win the Val Barker Trophy for best boxer in the Olympic tournament. Name three of the five others.

7. Si Woo Kim, in 2017, joined three others as the only PGA golfers in the past 25 years to win two tournaments before the age of 22.

Name two of the three others to do it.

Answers 1. Fifteen — Gwynn with eight and Carew with seven.

2. He appeared in 10 World Series, and hit a total of 15 home runs.

3. Bill Dooley (1971, '72, '77).

4. Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 19 rebounds in a playoff game earlier in 2016.

5. The Wild won 48 games in the 2006-07 season.

6. Louis Laurie (1936), Norvel Lee (1952), Howard Davis Jr. (1976), Paul Gonzales (1984) and Roy Jones Jr. (1988).

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The Shoppers Weekly Papers Centralia / Salem Area To donate blood simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.

East Park Avenue, Hoffman. org or call 1-800-RED Nov. 13, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Civic Center, 100 East to make an appointment or Birch Street, New Baden. for more information. All blood types are needed to Marion County: ensure a reliable supply for Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., patients. A blood donor Centralia Elks Lodge, 235 card or driver’s license or North Locust Street, two other forms of identiCentralia. fication are required at Nov. 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., check-in. Individuals who Wal-Mart, 1870 West Main are 17 years of age in most Street, Salem. states (16 with parental Nov. 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., consent where allowed by Kaskaskia College, Shattuc state law), weigh at least Road, Centralia.

110 pounds and are in genNov. 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., erally good health may be Kaskaskia College, Shattuc eligible to donate blood.

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High school students and other donors 18 years of age Washington County: and younger also have to Nov. 7, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., meet certain height and Wa s h i n g t on C ou nt y weight requirements.

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RED CROSS CALLS FOR BLOOD DONORS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY SEASON With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter.

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many regular donors delay giving due to holiday activities and travel. This often decreases the amount of donated blood available for patients. More donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help stock the shelves for patients like Emily Bratton.

After the birth of her first child, she received several units of blood.

“I know that my life was saved because someone, somewhere, was willing to donate their blood,” said

Bratton. “There aren’t words to describe how incredibly thankful I am that people are willing to donate blood to help a stranger.”

Give patients in need another reason to be thankful – make an appointment to give blood. Download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-7332767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities from Nov. 1 to Nov. 15 are listed below.

Clinton County: Nov. 6, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 601 South Clinton Street, Aviston.

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MURRAY CENTER'S FIR COTTAGE RECEIVES NEW GOLF CART Fir Cottage at Murray Center now has their own wheel chair accessible golf cart. John Stumpe’s family donated the cart which will be used by the individuals on Fir Cottage. The Murray Parents’ Association for years has purchased regular golf carts for the individuals of Murray, but some of the residents found it difficult to sit properly on the carts, as their wheelchairs didn’t fit. Last year the Rita Winkeler presenting Jill Louv with a certificate of from the Murray Parents’ Association, along M u r r a y P a r e n t s ’ appreciation with John Stumpe, her brother.

Association, along with a center staff member, purchased an accessible golf cart for Elm Cottage. Jill Louv, John’s sister, along with John’s mother, Betty then decided to purchase one for Fir Cottage. John’s father, the late Jack Stumpe, and his mother, Betty were strong supporters of Murray Center, and Betty at one time served as the Fir Cottage Residents: Carl L, John Stumpe, Sharon president of the Murray Front: H, Adam G. Back row: Rita Winkeler, Jill Louv, staff Diana Parents’ Association. Neal Rainey, Center Director Mary Ann Smith, Neal Smith from Smith from Little Egypt Little Egypt Golf Cars Company.

G olf C ars C ompany worked with Jill to construct a golf cart that would work for the individuals of Fir Cottage, most of whom use wheelchairs. At the presentation of the golf cart to Fir C ottage, Rita Winkeler, president of the Murray Parents’ Association, presented Jill with a plaque stating, “In Appreciation to the Stumpe Staff thanking the Stumpe family: Jilly Louv, John Stumpe, Family for their dedication, Staff Teresa Boester, Gayle Juelfs, Crystal Beshon care, and concern for the Submitted Photos individuals of Murray (Permission has been given for pictures of the residents.)

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CENTRALIA HALLOWEEN PARADE AND FALL FEST! Saturday, October 28th Fall Festival 9:00-3:00 p.m.

Halloween Parade Starts at 7:00 p.m. (Line Up at 6 p.m.)

2017 Parade Theme “Animals Bring Happiness” Check out www.centraliahpff.org For Info

Downtown Fall Festivals Activities FREE CHILDREN ACTIVITIES

9:00-3:00 9:00-2:00 10:00-2:00 10:00-2:00 10:00-2:00 10:00-11:00

11:00-Noon

Southern IL School of Cosmetology Kiddie Station Lil’ Miss Pumpkin and Mister Pumpkin Photo Contest Inflatable from Mid America Jumpers Children Games Pony Rides Centralia Moose Lodge #1219 Costume Contest at the Centralia Regional Library Children’s Halloween Parade

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MC for the day - Rob Jackson LOCUST STREET ENTERTAINMENT - Centralia High School Marching Band - Centralia High School Pom Squad - Community Youth Center Dance Team - Centralia High School Hip Hop Squad - Amparo Wolden’s Zumba Conmigo Children’s Halloween Parade LOCUST STREET ENTERTAINMENT - Little Theatre Players Present “Rocky Horror Show” Time Warp - Amparo Wolden’s Zumba Conmigo - Community Youth Center Wrestling Team Best Dressed Pet Contest (Sponsored by Buchheit) LOCUST STREET ENTERTAINMENT - Rock 101 - Magician - Hunter Lurkin Winners of the Lil’ Miss and Mr. Pumpkin Photo Contest announced (Voting ends at 2 p.m.)

A Special Acknowledgement And Heartfelt Thanks To All Our Halloween Parade Sponsors

MAJOR SPONSORS City of Centralia Dynergy Homefield Energy Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home Centralia Foundation Monken Chevrolet Buick GMC Monken Chrysler Dodge Jeep SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital

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6:00-11:30 10:00-11:00 10:00-2:00 10:00-2:00 10:00-4:00 12:00-1:30 1:00-2:30 9:00-3:00 9:00-3:00 9:00-3:00 9:00-3:00

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Traveling Carillon Concert, by Carillonneur Roy Kroezen Centralia Fire & Police Department - Safety Fair Masonic Lodge - Child ID Program “IL ChIP” Centralia Historical Museum CHILI PUBLIC TASTING Traveling Carillon Tours Craft Show at Recreation Complex Car and Motorcycle Display Show Downtown Flea Market Various Vendors throughout the Fest

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GHOST IN A GRAVEYARD WEEKLY CLUE

THE HOPE ROCK

Last week we wrote about a local treasure hunt that has brought hundreds out of their homes in search of a Rock that will win the finder $1000 worth of Silver Bullion.

It's hidden in Marion County and all you need to find it is the Map, and of course Weekly Clues. This week Rick McDonald, who is behind the hunts that have brought so much joy and adventure to the community, would like to let searchers and our readers know that "This Rock Only Rolls On One Side."

Rick McDonald started the Facebook page Ghost in A Graveyard months ago, and as mentioned last week it now has over 3000 members.

It's grown quicker than Rick ever expected and he stated he receives dozen of messages and questions on the page, one being, "How will we know we have found the right rock?"

Rick replies by saying, "When you turn it over you'll know!"

He would like to help

At times we all need some inspiration or some words of encouragement or kindness.

When it seems that things just aren't going right, it feels good to find some unexpected hope.

Well, some of the local adults and children are spreading encouragement, inspiration and smiles in our communities with little painted rocks.

These painted rocks have messages painted on them, cute little faces or whatever the painter feels like creating. Then the rocks are taken around in our communities and left in different places for the right person to find.

This Rock Only Rolls On One Side. searchers and our readers with this burning question and allow us to reveal the bottom of THE rock. It reads, "Rock Around The Clock Winner."

For more information or

to join the hunt visit Ghost in the Graveyard on Facebook.

Don't forgot to continue reading The Shoppers Weekly for the weekly clue.

BCMW CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE The Social Service Agency BCMW celebrated its 50th birthday on Friday, Oct. 20.

The agency was formed as a Community Action Agency in 1967 as part of the effort to fight and eventually end poverty. Its name stands for Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties, where most of its programs are cenShopper's Weekly Staff Photo tered.

Centralia Mayor Tom Ashby is presenting a proclamaCentralia Mayor Tom tion to BCMW Executive Director, Sue Castleman and the Ashby presented a proclama- BCMW board. tion honoring BCMW, calling it a valuable asset for the com- grants, economic develop- Mayor Tom Ashby proclaimed munity. ment, education, emergency October 20, 2017 as BCMW BCMW services include assistance, home modifica- Day. headstart, senior nutrition, tion, housing rehabilitation BCMW has 130 employees, energy assistance, weatheriza- and homeless assistance. mostly full-time. tion, community service block

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If you find one, you can be sure that particular rock or message was meant especially for you.

The HOPE rock pictured above was found by one of the Shoppers Weekly employees, Linda Weible, when she looked out the window and saw it on the

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT IN ODIN The Odin Renewal/ Development Council (ORDC) is holding another electronic recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Wood St. and U.S. Hwy. 50 in Odin, IL. Look for signs.

Items accepted include: any type of metal; small appliances with cords; telephones; microwaves; freezers/refrigerators; computers and components; vacuums cleaners; anything electronic, including

radios, remote controls; audio speakers; electric motors; electric fans; air conditioners; washers / dryers; any kind of wiring, including Christmas tree lights; and all other similar items.

They cannot accept TV sets without a donation.

They cannot accept plastic, paper or glass.

For more information, please call 367-3301 or 7758401. Items to be donated to this project should be

brought to the site on the day of the event, or call the phone numbers above to arrange for possible pickup.

Volunteers will be available on the day of the event to assist in unloading your donated items.

Proceeds will go to ORDC to be used in the continued renovation of the Sugg Building; and/or other Odin Community projects.

AREA FFA PARTICIPATES IN CONSERVATION'S DISTRICT LAND USE CONTEST

The Sandoval Agriculture class/FFA members participated in the Tri-County (Marion, Fayette, and Effingham) S o i l a n d Wa t e r Conservation District’s Land Use Contest. The event was held on Tuesday, September 26 in Effingham County. The Sandoval team brought home first place.

Please give generously. formation call 618-616- Participating were Mya These concerts are open to 2815, email southerngospel Brown, Courtney Evans, every denomination to 4u@aol.com or visit www. Jasmin Tarlton, Megan Parson, Alissa Gauger, come and enjoy an evening southerngospel4u.org. of great gospel music.

The cafe will open at 5:30 Isabelle Moore, and Shelby Bethalto Church of God p.m. serving chicken and Pig g . Sandova l FFA is located at 800 E. Bethalto dumplings. Early arrival is Chapter then attended the Dr., on the corner of Hwy. suggested for good seating. Section 21 FFA Land Use Contest on October 4 that 140 and Moreland Rd., in was hosted by Kaskaskia Bethalto, IL. For more in-

SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT NOV. 4 Bethalto Church of God and Southern Gospel 4 U will present a Southern Gospel Concert on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

Featured guest is Lineage of David from Oklahoma.

An offering will be taken, The suggested donation is $7 or more per person.

window ledge. Whoever laid it there put a smile on her face and HOPE in her heart.

If you find time, get some rocks and paint them and take them around your community and neighborhood. You never know who may need a smile.

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College. There are 16 FFA chapters in the section and Sandoval came home placing 8th as a team. Emily Pigg was the top individual from the team. Other participating were Isabelle Mo ore, Mya Brown, Courtney Evans, and

Megan Parson. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

LINCOLN DAY DINNER 2018 SPEAKER The 2018 Lincoln Day Dinner Co-Chairmen, Judy Shafer and Debbie Smith are pleased to announce that Erika Harold, candidate for Illinois Attorney General, has confirmed she will speak at the 2018 Marion County Lincoln Day Dinner. Ms. Harold is also a former Miss Illinois and Miss America 2003.

“We are excited to announce that we have Erika Harold confirmed to speak at our 69th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner where our theme is Honoring Women Leaders in the Republican Party,” said Judy Shafer, Lincoln Day Dinner CoChairman. “Not only is Erika Harold a former Miss America, but she is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Illinois and Harvard Law graduate with a focus on Constitutional law. She will make a great Attorney General for the people of Illinois.”

The dinner is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the American Legion in Centralia with a reception from 5:30-6:30 and Dinner/

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SOUTH CENTRAL FFA ATTENDS LEADERSHIP TRAINING SCHOOL

The South Central FFA tivities that involved went to the Section 19 building the characterisLeadership Training tics of a good leader.

School at Greenville High These activities included School on Tuesday, going through a maze, October 3, 2017. The of- and meeting other FFA ficers and other members members through many Submitted Photo of South Central FFA activities. It was great exSubmitted Photo were put into groups with perience for the chapter Erika Harold Pictured are (L to R) top row: Toby Boughers, Jacob other FFA members from and one they will look Hanks, Peter Pearson, Dawson Carter, Mason Robb; botProgram from 6:30-8:00pm. other chapters and par- forward to next year. tom row: Victoria Iler, Hailey Jones, Jami Tidwell, Lexie Tickets will be $25 each or ticipated in various acReid. $40 for a couple and a special student ticket for $10.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

CENTRALIA BPW WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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Centralia Business & Professional Women's Club announced the Boss of the Year on Monday, Oct. 16.

Kim McMillan of Monken

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Centralia Elks Lodge will hold a blood drive in honor of Tom Walsh from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in the upstairs Banquet Hall. Please use the elevator entrance. The Lodge is located at 235 North Locust Street in Centralia, IL. Tom Walsh has always been an avid blood donor with having donated 18.5 gallons until he was diagnosed with cancer. In January 2015, he and his wife Karen were told that Tom had a form of cancer called lymphoma. He received chemotherapy treatments and initially went into remission. He relapsed and fought this same battle a few more times until it

returned as a brain tumor.

Determined to beat it once and for all, Tom underwent a bone marrow transplant on June 22, 2017.

During his 54 day stay in the hospital, Tom needed and received blood transfusions. Tom wants everyone to know it is the blood already on the shelf that saves lives and that is why we need YOU. We have yet to conquer cancer, but we can help each other through, by donating blood which will be needed by more cancer patients just like Tom. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: CentraliaElks to schedule an appointment.

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL LUNCHEON & BAKE SALE The Salem Lutheran Church’s Annual Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale are set for Friday, November 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event is hosted by the Salem Lutheran Ladies Circle to support mission projects. People can select from a variety of chili or chicken noodle soups, grilled chicken breast or

Italian beef sandwiches, cranberry orange salad, broccoli cauliflower salad, seven layer overnight salad, Oriental slaw, grape salad or fruit salad, and pies, layered desserts, or angel cake desserts. Children four and younger eat free.

The bake sale has pies, cobblers, cakes, bread, candies and more!

WINTER WONDERLAND DINNER & DANCE

The 29th annual winter wonderland Dinner &Dace Fund-raiser will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Salem Community Activities Center with entrenchment by 4Play. Social hour is at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m., a dessert dash from 6 to 7:45 p.m, music from 8 to 10 p.m. and a silent auction from 6 to

10 p.m.

An individual ticket donation is $35; a table for 8 donation is $240. Event is casual dress and open seating. Tickets can be purchased at Marion County Savings B ank, Head Quarters for Hair, and the Salem Community Activities Center.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

EAGLE LIFE

Ministries by: Cliff Sanders

A Bobble-Head Jesus Many sports fans like bobble-heads of their favorite players. But I was surprised when I went into a truck plaza and saw a bobble head Jesus with a big smile on his face, his thumb sticking-up in a positive gesture, and his head bobbing up and down.

The next day I saw a car at McDonald's with a Jesus bobble-head on the dash.

My initial reaction was to think that it was somewhat cheesy, disrespectful and perhaps sacrilegious. But after thinking about it, I think it’s a matter of perspective and perhaps Jesus would be amused.

I recently came across a novel entitled “Truck Stop Jesus� by Buck Storm. The heroine is tired of her life in Hollywood. When her absentee father dies, she inherits an ancient gold coin rumored to be a clue to hidden treasure. On the

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way to her father’s hometown in Arizona, she stops at a truck stop and is impressed to buy a Jesus bobble-head. It becomes a symbol of the presence of Jesus speaking into her life.

The novel is an interesting, humorous adventure story.

In the end, the aspiring actress finds true hidden treasure in Jesus and the bobble-head Jesus is a symbol of God’s affirmation of her.

A bobble-head Jesus can remind us of some biblical truths. Search them out and find your hidden treasure.

JESUS IS THE YES AND AMEN. Some people are so negative that they are not fun to be around. They tend to squelch all creativity and confidence out of a person.

The Word of God reveals that Jesus is YES and AMEN. “But just as sure as God is faithful, our message to you is not ‘yes’ and ‘no’ . . . I preached to you about the Son of God, Jesus Christ

2. Whose first chapter begins, "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God"? 1 Timothy, Titus, James, 2 John 3. From Acts 16, what Asian city was the home 1. Is the book of Boaz in of Lydia? Derbe, Thyatira, the Old or New Testament Samaria, Jericho or neither?

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JESUS IS FOR YOU — NOT AGAINST YOU. He believes in you. “What shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things.�

(Romans 8:31-34) JESUS HAS AN INFECTIOUS SENSE OF HUMOR. When I see a bobble head Jesus, it reminds me to lighten up. “The joy of the Lord is your strength.� (Nehemiah 8:10) Many of the stories and parables of Jesus reveal his

humor and joy. Heaven is a joyful place. Don’t be a religious Pharisee. “I tell you . . . there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous persons who do not need to repent.� (Luke 15:9-10) JESUS AFFIRMS YOU. When I see that bobblehead Jesus with his smiling face, his thumb pointing up, and his head bobbing, I’m reminded that God affirms me. God says, “You can do it.� “I’ve got this.�

Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.� (Philippians 4:13) Solomon wrote, “He brought me to the banqueting house and his banner over me was love.

My beloved is mine and I am his.� (Song of Solomon 2:4, 16) With his head bobbing in the affirmative, Jesus asks, “What do you want?�

Jesus is the hidden treasure you have been looking for.

You were bought with a price — his sacrifice on the cross. Say “Yes� to Jesus and begin an adventure that’s out of this world.

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RIBBON CUTTING AT DREAMALITY ATHLETICS Drew Sherman kicked off the Dreamality Athletics opening with a dead lift party on Saturday, October 21. Dreamality brings a lot to Centralia, with 24 hours / 7 days a week convenience and easy parking. They offer treadmills, free weights, weight benches and more. Drew also has appeal for comfort and bite meals to help stay balanced after a workout. Come check out Dreamality Athletics at 114 S. Poplar Street in Centralia, and be sure to like them on Facebook for updates.

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ANNUAL BPW SALAD LUNCHEON A HUGE SUCCESS T he Bus i ne ss and Professional Women held their annual salad luncheon last Friday, October 20 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Centralia American Legion Post 446.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Cooking With Lizzie

Fall Harvest Desserts

During the fall harvest, it's apple and pear picking season. Apples and pears are peeled and sliced for tarts and turnovers. Over the years I've had plenty of both, but the last few years my old pear tree that over the years has produced enough to keep family members well supplied with sweet, delicious pears has stopped producing. This year not one pear hit the ground. But thank goodness there's still plenty of apples. Some of my favorite recipes are below.

Cider Sweet Apple Pie

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You can cook any apple, but the Stayman Winesap, the Red Rome and the Granny Smith are some of the finest cooking apples. You can't miss the tart apple flavor in this pie because it also contains apple cider.

Double-Crust Pie Pastry, unbaked (below) 1/2 cup sugar 2 T. cornstarch 1 T. unsalted butter or margarine 1 tsp. sugar for sprinkling 7½ cups peeled, cored and sliced cooking apples (8 to 9 apples)

1 cup plus 2 T. apple cider, plus extra 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. milk

Line a 9-inch pie plate with half of pastry and set aside. Combine 1 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup sugar, and brown sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add apples, and cook, uncovered, 8 minutes, or until apples are tender. Drain, reserving syrup. Add enough additional apple cider to syrup to measure 1⅓ cups liquid; return syrup mixture and apples to saucepan. Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine cornstarch and 2 T. apple cider, stirring well; add to apple mixture. Stir in cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in butter. Spoon mixture into prepared pie plate.

Cover with top pastry. Trim edges of pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in tip of pastry to allow steam to escape. Brush top of pastry lightly with milk. Sprinkle top of pastry with 1 tsp. sugar.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, shielding edges with foil if pastry browns too quickly.

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3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup solid vegetable shortening

1 tsp. salt 3/4 cup cold half-and-half

Combine flour and salt in bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle cold half-and-half evenly over surface, stirring with a fork, until all dry ingredients are moistened. Shape dough into a ball; chill. Divide dough in half. Roll each half of dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and proceed with recipe.

Apple Dumplings During lean times, Southern cooks were known to be frugal. But an abundance of apples and leftover pastry scraps meant apple dumplings could be made — a real treat!

Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup ice water

2 tsp. sugar 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1 egg, beaten

Filling: 3 large, firm, tart cooking apples 3 tsp. brown sugar

6 tsp. unsalted butter or margarine 1½ tsp. ground cinnamon

Syrup: 2 cups water 3 T. unsalted butter or margarine 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1½ cups sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

To make the dough, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening and butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine egg and ice water; gradually add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork to make a soft dough. Cover and chill 1 hour.

On a floured surface, roll pastry out into a 21- x 14-inch rectangle; cut into six 7-inch squares. Peel and core apples; cut in half, crosswise. Place one apple half (cut side down) in center of each pastry square; dot each with 1 tsp. butter. Sprinkle each with 1/2 tsp. of the brown sugar and 1/4 tsp. of the cinnamon. Moisten edges of each dumpling with a little water; bring corners to center, pinching edges to seal. Use any extra pastry to make decorative leaf designs, if desired. Place the dumpling in a 13- x -9 x 2-inch baking dish; set aside. Preheat oven to 450°F. To make the syrup: Combine the water, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until butter melts and sugar dissolves; set aside.

Bake dumplings, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and pour syrup mixture over the dumplings. Bake 30 minutes more, basting occasionally. Yield: 6 servings. *** If you have a favorite recipe and want to share it with us, just send it in c/o The Shopper's Weekly, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to: info@theshoppersweekly.com, (Subject - ATTN: Lizzie) Also, if you have a household problem, like a stubborn stain or a kitchen conundrum, drop us a line, our readers just might have your solution! I'm also interested in your general decorating or household tips. Send your message in a bottle and we might just publish it and enlighten our readers! Until next week, Au Revoir!

—Elizabeth Fenton

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

91ST CENTRALIA HALLOWEEN PARADE LINEUP: (PARADE BEGINS AT 7:00PM) 1. Honor Guards — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2055 & Ladies Auxiliary 2. American Legion Post 446 3. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 176 4. Float — Disabled American Veterans Chapter 76 5. AMVETS 6. Cub Scout Pack #446 7. Centralia Veterans Affairs Committee 8. Centralia Elks Lodge 493 — “The American Flag” 9. Centralia Police Dept.

10. Wamac Police Dept.

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13. ESDA 14. Grand Marshall — Mrs. Fay Vaccaro Driven by Herb Lambert 15. Theme Winner — Miss. Natalie Ann Poninski Driven by Monken Buick GMC 16. Heroes on the Water — Wabash River Valley Chapter 17. City of Centralia Mayor and Council 18. Centralia Youth Commission 19. Marion County Coalition Against Drug Use 20. Band — Centralia Junior High School Marching Tigers 21. City of Centralia Fire Dept.

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28. LifeStar Ambulance Service, Inc. 29. Centralia Moose Lodge Family Center #1219 — “66th Annual Kiddies Parade Winners” 30. Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival Best Dressed Pets Winners 31. Band — Centralia High School Marching Showcase 32. Centralia High School 2017 May Fete Court 33. Centralia High School 2017 Prom Court 34. Centralia High School 2017 Homecoming Court 35. Centralia High School Cheerleaders 36. Marching — Centralia High School Dance Team 37. Centralia BPW Woman of the Year — Mrs. Stephanie Waggoner 38. Centralia BPW Boss of the Year — Mrs. Kim McMillan 39. Centralia BPW State President — Mrs. Tina Suarez 40. Centralia BPW President — Mrs. Alishia Winkler 41. Village of Central City Express Train 42. Village of Central City Public Works Dept.

43. Central City Grade School 2017 King and Queen 44. City of Wamac Lil Toot Train 45. City of Wamac Go Cart 46. City of Wamac Public Works Dept.

47. City of Wamac Police Dept.Tactical Response Team 48. Float- Mad Dogs MC — “Mad Dogs MC 40th Anniversary” 49. ABATE Freedom Riders – “Safety for Pets” 50. Float-Jefferson Co. Krazy Klowns Shrine Club 51. Float- Centralia Masonic Lodge #201 52. Float- W.G. Murray Center Parents Association — “Happiness” 53. Float — W.G. Murray Center Daisy Cottage — “Down on the Farm” 54. Band — Iuka Grade School Marching Pirates 55. 2017 Miss Marion Co. Fair Queen- “Miss Emma Butler” 56. Float — Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival Inc. — Major Sponsors: City of Centralia, Dynergy Homefield Energy, Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Monken Chevrolet Buick GMC, Monken Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Sponsors- GCS Credit Union, Midland States Bank, Peoples National Bank, Quad County Title Company, SINA. 57. The Centralia Carillon — “The Travelling Carillon” 58. Sub Debs 2017 Queen and Court 59. Marching — Studio 50 Gym, Dance & Cheer Center 60. Float — Dempsey Family — “Lion King” 61. Tri Chi 2017 Queen and Court 62. Luckey Family — “Fighting Cystic Fibrosis”

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63. Peoples National Bank Antique Fire Truck 64. Float- Christ Our Rock Lutheran High — “A Choice for High School” 65. Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School 2017 Homecoming Court 66. Float/Marching — Southern Illinois Elite Tumble and Cheer — “SEITC Pet Shop” 67. Float- Kaskaskia College — “Superheroes for Education” 68. Kaskaskia College — “Success Starts Here” 69. Float — Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute 70. Band — Franklin Park Middle School Marching Bobcat 71. Float — Wehking Family — “Nightmare Before Christmas” 72. Shain’s Antique Cars 73. Schippel’s 1928 Ford Coupe 74. Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival Inc. Car Show Winners 75. Float — Brinkmeyer Family- “Trolls Bring Happiness” 76. Marching — Infantry Dance Team 77. Float — Alternative Learning Academy — “Happy Feet Makes Happy Hearts” 78. Band — Sandoval Jr. / Sr. High School Marching Blackhawks 79. Sandoval High School 2017 Homecoming Queen & Court 80. Float — Sandoval High School FFA“Animals Bring Happiness” 81. Float — Tender Hearts Daycare- “Down on the Farm” 82. Band — Breese Central Community High School Cougar Marching Band 83. Float — Monken Automotive- “Old McMonken Had a Farm” 84. Pinnacle Foods 85. Riechmann Bros.

86. The Centralia Foundation — “Calliope” 87. Float — Ace Hardware — “Pets Go-Around” 88. Marching — Three Decades of Dance — “C-Town Drillers, CP Drillers, BMU Drill Team” 89. Cricket Wireless 90. Float — Calumet St. Christian Church — “Jesus Brings Joy” 91. St. John’s Episcopal and Redeemer Lutheran Puppet Choir 92. Band — Greenville Jr. High Marching Bluejays 93. Float — Clinton County Citizens for Life — “Life Float” 94. Float — Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints — “Bee Attitudes” 95. Float — New Horizon Christian School- “Noah’s Ark” 96. Float — Marion County Democratic Central Committee 97. Family Video and Marco’s Pizza 98. Great Clips of Centralia 99. Float — Borowiak’s IGA — “Animals Bring Happiness, Veggie Tales Bring Healthiness” 100. Float — Marion County Republican Central Committee 101. Band — Bond County Community #2 High School Marching Band 102. Rent A Center 103. Float — Macz Funeral Home — “Nothing but a Hound Dog” 104. ATV’s & More — “Side by Side Fun” 105. Float — Invisible Fence of Southern Illinois — “Invisible Fence” 106. Off the Chain DJ 107. Float — Groomingdales — “Animals Bring Happiness” 108. Bierman Family — “A Carload of Animals” 109. Float — Shoe Sensation — “I Never Want to Grow Up” 110. Timmons Racing 111. Float — Honey Pot Comfort Wash — “Honey Pot Comfort Wash” 112. Float — Johnston Family — “Elvis Live Band” 113. Niederhofer’s — “618 Jeeps at Play” 114. Float — Our Kid’s Daycare — “Our Kid’s Daycare —Animals Bring Happiness” 115. Float — “Santa Claus Ice Cream Castle” Chakota Therapeutic Horses & Riders Horse Entries.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Trick or Treat!

Halloween Safety A – Z Everything you need to know for a supremely fun and safe Halloween.

Schedule of Trick-or-Treat Dates And Times For Surrounding Area Carlyle

Business: Tuesday October 31 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Town Wide: Tuesday October 31 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday October 27 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Lions Park Trunk or Treat Tuesday October 31 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Judging at City Hall

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What you want to be eventually, that you must be every day; and by and by the quality of your deeds will get down into your soul.

It is with great gratitude I write this week. To those that have followed Politically Speaking for the last 20 years, many have questioned where I've been the last two weeks.

I'm not sure whether they missed me or they really missed me, but the answer and truth is I've reached a point that I can find nothing to say about the state of Illinois or federal government, especially the Congress, that is positive. This is especially true after Rauner's decision to kill unborn babies and make the taxpayers pay for it, to the tune of $20 million a year, yet by the same stroke of the pen protect illegal immigrants.

Many people have asked

me what is the choice, other than Rauner. I will say it's not J. B. Pritzker; in my opinion, he's 100% Madigan's guy, just more of the same. But I have said I can't support anyone that votes to murder babies, so I guess for governor I won't vote for either.

With that said, over the years I've been a registered democrat as well as a registered republican. Today I'm neither. I'm an American and I love my country and hate that this country has become so divided in every area, from the NFL players disrespecting our flag and national anthem that so many have fought and died for, to the murder of innocents. Degrading women's

marches lead by those that disrespect women, the murder of our heroes (men and women in blue), the disgusting movements that encourage rioting and destroying property, the looting and burning of businesses, corrupt politicians, and the liberal press — in other words, fake news.

We will continue a political column, just not under my pen for a while. So I thank each one of you for the encouragement, the support, and the opinions you've shared on both sides, because I think that's what we've lost — respect for different views.

Until next time, God bless each of you.

This week's guest writer is Scott Reeder. Scott is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions.

He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@gmail.com.

also baloney.

Oh sure, I know pols of all political stripes who run for public office for all the right reasons.

I think of my friend U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois.

We don’t agree on a lot of issues. But I’ve known her for nearly 30 years and I know that she is a person of integrity. In politics, as in life, honesty trumps all else. That’s why, if I still lived in her district, she would be getting my vote.

On the other end of the political spectrum, state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, a 1987 West Point graduate, personifies the cadet honor code: "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.” I don’t always agree with Ives either, but I know she too is an honest person.

Ives is contemplating a primary run against Gov. Bruce Rauner after he signed a measure allowing for taxpayer-funded elective abortions. Some folks think the underlying issue here is abortion. It’s not.

Rauner signed the measure after promising Republicans in the Legislature, multiple Catholic bishops and the public that he wouldn’t.

Rauner’s supporters knew he was pro-choice when they elected him. But they didn’t know he was a liar. Integrity matters.

Yes, we are all sinners. But those who have chosen a life in politics, are among the most vulnerable to temptations.

I called up the University of Virginia’s Larry Sabato, one

of the nation’s most preeminent political scientists, and asked him: Why do politicians lie, cheat and steal?

His answer: “Because they think they are special. … They have positions where people readily defer to them. Before they were elected, many of them came from positions where no one would give them the time of day. And now that they are in office they have people coming to them asking for favors. They look around and say, ‘I’m not doing nearly as well as these mere supplicants. I deserve more. They get caught up in the hubris of their positions.”

An ancient Hebrew king once wrote: “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Thousands of years have passed since those words were penned, but they are as true for our “kings” today as when it was written.

But the guilt doesn’t end with those in politics. We share the blame. We are guilty of low expectations.

A fellow journalist — a liberal — delighted with the governor’s decision to break his word, sent me this note the day of the bill signing: a "lying politician" is redundant.

I find no humor in such cynicism. We have been conditioned to just look away. We condemn the transgressions of the politicians who we don’t agree with, but tolerate them in those we do. And it’s not going to get any better until we won’t tolerate it from anyone. Other wise, we deserve what we get.

They Think They Are Special

After 30 years of covering politics, I’ve lost count of the number of politicians I’ve known who have found themselves mired in scandal.

Sometimes the offenses are criminal. A bribe, a theft, a fraud. And sometimes an offense is one of just character.

A lie, an infidelity, a betrayal.

Regardless, each misstep informs us about our governing class.

I was thinking about that over the weekend when I saw that former state Rep. Sandra Pihos, a Republican from Glen Ellyn, was arrested on shoplifting charges. She’s accused of stealing clothing worth several hundred dollars and then attempting to return the items for a refund.

I don’t know whether she is guilty any more than I know whether former congressman Aaron Schock, R-Peoria, is to blame for being something more than a self-absorbed jerk.

I take no delight in the legal predicaments of either of these individuals. Or of the transgressions of the many of politicians I’ve covered during the last 30 years.

I’ve heard it said, that politicians are no better or worse than those who elect them. It’s an interesting thought. But it’s

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The two-day controlled pheasant and quail hunt – cosponsored by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever – is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 20-21.

Hunting will take place on 25 fields at Wayne Fitzgerrell SRA, one of the state’s best venues for upland game and other hunting opportunities.

The event includes late morning check-in and lunch on Nov. 20, a full afternoon of hunting, followed by a cocktail reception, dinner and auction in the evening. On Nov. 21, a morning hunt is scheduled after breakfast.

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to benefit Illinois Conservation Foundation youth hunts and youth conservation education programs, is priced at $275 for individual hunters or $1,000 for a team of four, which includes two hunts, two boxes of steel shot shells for each hunter, plus a guide and dog, if requested. Banquetonly tickets are also available (for those unable to hunt) for $50 each, or $75 for a couple.

Participating hunters can make their own lodging arrangements for the ICF Director’s Hunt at the Seasons Lodge (phone 618629-2600) or Lake Cove Hotel (phone 618-2004116).

Registration and sponsorship information is available on the ICF website at www. ilcf.org or by phoning the ICF at 217-785-2003.

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unting is a popular hobby and sport enjoyed by millions of p e ople across Nor t h America. Over the last 10 years, data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service indicates that more and more females are taking up hunting.

Hunting seasons vary depending on where you live. Regulations designed by local conservation, game, fish, and wildlife departments often dictate the start and end of hunting season.

Although the licensing, seasons, limits, and fees for hunting may differ geographically, the preparation that goes into getting ready for hunting season is similar regardless of geography.

Many seasoned hunters realize hunting season does not begin on "opening day."

Rather, it can take weeks or months to get ready for a successful season.

C ons i d e r i ng hu nt i ng seasons can be brief, preparation helps hunters make the most of their time spent in the field.

• Purchase your license, tag or stamp. Many wildlife departments require hunters register in advance of the season, and this registration includes securing a hunting license. Because there is a limit to how many animals each hunter can hunt, tags for the animals they're hunting also will be issued.

Hunters planning on going out for the season should stay apprised of when licensing and registration begins and ends so they can hunt legally.

• Scout areas. The landscape can change from year

to year depending on a host of factors, including construction, commercialization and weather. Areas once open to hunting may now be restricted lands.

Map out your potential hunting location and be aware of any new landmarks or changes.

• Check and replenish gear. Inspect weaponry, field-dressing supplies, clothing, and other supplies for wear and tear. Address any issues that need to be fixed, or replace items as necessary. If a rifle, bow or shotgun hasn't been fired in a while, take it to a range to verify accuracy and sighting. If you hunt out of a tree stand or blind, make sure it is sturdy and in good condition prior to use. * Get in shape. Hunting often requires hiking in and out of the great outdoors in various terrain. It's helpful to increase physical activity leading up to the hunt to prepare your body for the physical demands of hunting.

• Organize and pack gear.

Ensure your equipment is clean, in working order and packed away in your travel bags. Establish a system of organization and a checklist so you're certain you will have what you need. Don't forget to bring along your hunting license and animal tags; otherwise, you may be levied with costly fines.

• Always hunt safely. It is quite easy to get swept up in the moment when tracking game. Don't let overzealousness cloud rational judgement and safety precautions.

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The American Sportfishing Association reports that there were roughly 40 million Americans who enjoyed angling in 2008. In Canada, there were more than 3 million people who registered for fishing licenses in 2005 (Editor's note: Both numbers are the most recent statistics available.) The National Sporting Goods Association ranks fishing sixth out of 42 recreation activities in terms of its popularity, preceded only by walking, swimming, exercising, camping and bowling.

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excursions each year. With so much money being spent, it is essential to properly care for gear and store it well.

Here's how to get started.

Safety There are many components of fishing gear that can be dangerous in the wrong hands. From fileting knives to bait hooks, there is the potential for injury should young children get into the fishing equipment you have.

Also, sinkers made out of lead can be toxic should children put these items in their mouths.

Emphasize safety when storing your equipment. If you are keeping rods and reels on your boat, be sure they're in a locked cargo area so they're not easily accessible. If tackle and other gear is kept at home, be sure to have a locked cabinet where it can be kept, or place it high enough where it is out of reach.

Make sure sharp lures and hooks are kept together in a tackle box and placed out of the way. Not only will this

keep people safe, but it also helps to keep gear organized.

Cleaning In order to work properly, gear should be cleaned and inspected prior to storage.

Cleaning will also prolong the life span of fishing equipment. Fishing rods should be wiped down after each fishing trip to prevent harmful contaminants and corrosives from eating away at the clear coat on the rod and any metal components. Wiping down also reduces the chance of salt water corrosion.

In terms of cleaning lures and tackle, start out by soaking them in distilled water. If there is a smell or debris stuck on it, some people have used a spray like WD40 with success. If using a soap-based cleanser on soft rubber lures, choose one that is gentle, like baby soaps or even gentle laundry detergent. Just be sure to rinse well.

Rod storage It is important to store fishing rods horizontally to prevent warping or bending.

If using a rack specially designed for fishing rods, it will keep rods straight despite them being stored vertically.

Try to keep rods out of a humid room, which can further exacerbate warping and bending of the equipment. Also, never stow a rod in its tube. This can trap humidity and cause corrosion of the guide rings.

Reels should be rinsed after use and disassembled to clean the gears inside.

Water can become trapped in small crevices and may rust out ball bearings. Never soak reels in water and try to keep them out of the water on fishing trips. Fly fishing backing may be left on the reel, provided it is completely desalinated and dry.

Application of lubricant between uses of a reel can improve performance.

Fishing is a popular recreational activity that is enjoyed thanks to myriad gear. Properly storing this equipment can prolong its life span and keep things safe and organized.

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ationally, one in three hunting injuries involves a tree stand. Falls from tree stands can be caused by a variety of factors, including a weakness in the stand’s structure and incorrect installation.

Hunters also may fall asleep while on their stands. Tree stands can also be a factor in other hunting accidents, including injury from accidental firing of a loaded firearm while the hunter is climbing to the stand. To help prevent these accidents, follow these safety precautions: Never carry equipment with you while climbing. Use a haul line to raise or lower your gear. Make sure guns are unloaded and broadheads are covered prior to raising or lowering firearms or bows with a haul line.

Since most accidents occur when hunters are climbing up or down a tree, always use a climbing belt.

Always use a safety belt or harness when hunting from elevated tree stands. Study manufacturer’s recommendations before using any equipment. Never use a rope to replace a safety belt.

Check permanent tree stands every year before hunting from them, and replace any worn or weak lumber.

Read, understand and follow the factory recommended practices and procedures when installing commercial stands. Inspect portable stands for loose

nuts and bolts each time they are used.

Choose only healthy, living trees when using climbing devices. Roughbarked trees such as oak are best. Do not use a tree that is rotten or has dead limbs.

Never put all your weight on a single branch.

Keep at least one hand and one foot on a secure place when reaching for the next hold.

Climb higher than the stand and step down onto it. Climbing up onto it can dislodge it.

Wear boots with nonskid soles, because steps or platforms can be slippery in rain, sleet or snow.

Tell a dependable person where you’re hunting and when you plan on returning. Map your whereabouts and leave a note at camp, at home or in your car so that you can be found.

Don’t fall asleep. This is a common cause of accidents. If you get drowsy, move your arms rapidly until you feel alert.

Never wear a ring in any climbing situation. Rings can catch on tree limbs and equipment.

As a precautionary measure, remove all logs, upturned and cutoff saplings, rocks and other obstructions on the ground below the tree stand.

Use updated equipment. When used properly, newer tree stand equipment is solid, safe and secure.

Older models of safety belts offer some protection, but newer safety harnesses offer more protection.

Carry a whistle to call for help and carry a first aid kit, flashlight and cellular telephone in a fanny pack.

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TEACHING YOUR CHILD GUN SAFETY

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unting and shooting have low accident rates precisely because we rightly place so much emphasis on gun safety. Although hunting should be fun, teaching kids to be safe shooters doesn't call for much sense of humor.

Treat the topic seriously, and children will respond to the gravity in your voice.

want the gun to go off.

Take them to the gun club, where they will see targets smashed to bits. Show them the bloody holes your guns put into the animals you bring home. A friend likes to impress new shooters with the power of firearms by shooting a cantaloupe at 10 paces with a 12-gauge. The distinction between real and toy guns will be as clear as the difference between real and toy cars.

point of treating it like a real gun—which it is.

Let your young hunter bring it along, unloaded, on short hunts with you. Insist that he carry it with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Pack a few BBs along for some safe target shooting at the end of the day.

Spend Time At The Range The more often Demystify Guns you take your children Young boys, espeshooting, the more cially, find guns fascipracticed they'll become nating. Keeping guns Give Them A BB Gun in handling guns safeforbidden and mysteriOwning a BB gun ly. At the range, insist ous only increases their can teach children that muzzles point up, allure. Let your kids good safety habits or down, or downrange— handle your guns with bad ones. Kids of your always. Keep control of your permission and generation might have the ammunition yourunder your supervi- roamed the woods self, and dole out shells sion. Show them how with Red Ryders and one at a time. Kids will to check whether the no parental supervi- be scrupulously careful chamber and magazine sion, but there's a better about muzzle control are empty. Let them way. Give a child a BB until they fire a shot. In point the gun in a safe gun a year or so before the excitement of heardirection. Teach them he or she is ready to ing the gun go off, they now that the only time start shooting .22s and will turn to you, swingthey are ever to touch 20-gauges. Store it with ing the gun, or drop a trigger is when they your guns and make a it down so it points at

their toes. If the gun is empty, it's a teachable moment, not a potential tragedy. Insist on eye and ear protection, and emphasize its importance by always wearing it yourself.

Pick First Hunts Carefully Your first real hunts should be for squirrels, waterfowl, deer, turkeys, or doves, sedentary hunts where the

game comes to you.

Leave your own gun at home. Sit right with your hunter, whispering advice and giving the go-ahead to take the safety off and shoot.

Save upland hunting for last. It requires walking with a loaded gun for long periods as well as split-second shoot-ordon't-shoot decisions.

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instill lifelong safety habits, and nothing you say speaks as loudly as your own actions when you and your child hunt together. Handle your own guns with extra emphasis on safety.

While we're at it, boats, ATVs, tree stands, and motor vehicles can be just as deadly as guns if used carelessly. Your young hunter will learn all about them by watching you.

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head out to the nearest fishing hole with a fully stocked tackle box. While even first-timers know to bring a fishing pole and some bait along on their trips, there are some additional items to add to a tackle box that might not seem so practical until after your trip.

The extras When planning a fishing trip, it never hurts to bring along some extra supplies. Many a maiden fishing trip has been cut short when fishermen realize they did not pack enough line or hooks.

Fishing line has a tendency to break, even if you aren't expecting to reel in many fish. Fishing line can break in the mouth of a fish or on items in the water, so you will almost certainly need some extra line. If your fishing hole is known for difficult conditions, pack some heavier and more durable line that's less likely to snap. When conditions are more serene, a thin, less visible line should suffice.

You should also expect to lose a few hooks on your trip, so pack extra hooks of various sizes.

Hooks come in many sizes because fish come in many varieties. You'll want to have various hooks in your tackle box to handle whichever fish seem to be biting on the day of your trip. When buying your hooks, speak

fit when embarking on a first fishing trip. Plastic worms come in various sizes and shapes, and after your initial trip you might decide you want to move on to live bait. But fake bait on the first time is nothing to be ashamed of, and many items mimic the look and even the movement patterns of live Bobbers bait. If you catch a few Few things are as excit- fish, you might just swear ing when fishing as that by plastic bait for the rest first bite from a fish. That's of your fishing career. especially the case for Lures first-timers, many of whom are hooked the Lures come in many moment that first fish varieties, and these are begins to tug on their intended to attract fish on lines. Bobbers are the those days when nothing items you attach to your seems to be biting. Lures fishing line that let you may help first-timers get know when fish are taking their feet wet and catch a bite on your line. their first fish. That's esBobbers come in various pecially true when using shapes, but many people lures that look like are familiar with the red minnows, a popular snack and white round bobbers, for many fish. which can be easily atPliers tached to your line.

Round bobbers limit how Unexpected issues deep you can cast your often arise when fishing line. If you're looking to for the first time, and one cast a line deep, slip such issue is what to do bobbers allow you to do when you have caught just that because they can your first fish. Many firstbe slid up and down your timers do not expect to line. However, slip catch a fish their first time bobbers are more difficult out, but don't be so hard to attach to your line than on yourself. Expect to round bobbers, some- catch a fish and bring thing first-timers might along a pair of pliers in want to keep in mind. anticipation of that first catch. Pliers take the hook Fake worms out of the fish once it's First-timers might be a been caught, so bring little skittish using live along a pair and expect to bait, so some fake plastic use them. worms might be the best with a store representative and let them know which area you plan to visit.

They're likely to know which fish you're likely to encounter, and they can help you choose the appropriate hooks. Just remember to bring extras to account for the ones you're likely to lose.

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HUNTING BASICS

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About Catfish Meat Catfish is excellent mild-flavored, lean, moist, white-to-pink meat. One- to forty-plus-pounders are taken commercially, and there are a number of very edible species marketed. Whole pan-dressed small fish, as well as fillets and steaks from large fish (fresh or frozen), are generally available throughout the country. The white-meat catfish is commercially more popular than pink-meat bullhead or "red cat."

Skinned and filleted catfish are delightful served as fish and chips, broiled, pan or oven fried.

Small fish or steaks are delicious baked in sauce or in foil, poached, in casserole dishes, and in stews.

Deep Fried Catfish With Hush Puppies

2 lbs. catfish fillet Milk Salt and pepper

Cayenne pepper Cornmeal Lard for frying

HUSH PUPPIES 1 cup cornmeal 2 T. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper

1/3 cup minced onion 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup milk

Rinse and pat catfish dry. Cut fillet into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Dip pieces of fish in milk, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a dash of cayenne. Roll fish in cornmeal and set pieces on waxed paper to dry. Heat 1½ inches of lard to 375°F. Meanwhile, make hush puppy batter: Mix together 1 cup cornmeal baking powder, and salt and pepper. Add minced onion, then beaten egg, and stir vigorously. Mix in milk to make a stiff batter. Form into small patties, 2 inches round, then poke a hole through the center of each (doughnutlike). Deep fry fish, turning once, until nicely browned.

Drain briefly and keep warm on a towel-lined plate until all fish are cooked. Fry hush puppies in the same lard until they are crusty and golden brown. Drain and serve at once with fish.

Bayou Catfish Barbecue 4 catfish, about 1 lb. each, skinned and pan dressed Salt and pepper to taste 2 onions, minced 1 green onion, minced

1 bell pepper, minced 8 T. (1 stick) butter 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 T. Worcestershire Juice of 1 lime

Rinse fish, pat dry, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Tear off 4 squares of heavy-duty foil, 18 inches each, and butter them. Place a fish on one-half of each square. Saute both onions and pepper in butter until soft. Stir in garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, and salt and pepper.

Spoon sauce equally over fish. Fold other half of foil over fish and seal the edges with double folds.

Place packages of fish on an oiled grill, 6 inches from medium-hot coals. Cook 12 minutes on each side. Open one package and test for doneness. To serve, cut a big crisscross on the top of the packages and fold back the foil.

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housands of people across North America find hunting game to be a rewarding pastime.

People hunt many different types of animals, but deer are some of the most popular to target. Deer hunting can help to address deer overpopulation in many areas. Hunting requires more than going out with a weapon and targeting deer. Hunters must prepare themselves and purchase the appropriate equipment to protect themselves and make sure they are hunting in adherence to local laws. To begin, hunters should check with their local fish and game organizations to learn about acquiring hunting licences. Licenses will ensure that hunting is being done according to the rules of a particular state, town or province, and establish just how many animals can be taken.

Hunters will need to make sure their firearms or bows are operational and clean.

Hunters may also want to invest in tree stands, binoculars, knives, ammunition, hunting blinds, shooting glasses, ear protection, processing kits (for field dressing), and hunting attire. To make themselves more visible to fellow hunters, hunters should wear clothing in blaze orange rather than camouflage. Hunters can visit fishing and game retailers for additional recommendations on gear.

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How to Document Your Support Pet DEAR PAW’S CORNER: How do I register my older cats as support animals? Do I have to register them with the state? I've had them since they were rescue kittens and couldn't imagine a day without them. — Linda in Wisconsin DEAR LINDA: There is no requirement to register any pet as a support animal, and there is no "official" registry for support and therapy pets. Do not get sucked into paying money to any online "registry" that says you have to do it.

However, you should have something that identifies your cats as support animals, so that you can

travel with them and keep them in otherwise pet-free apartments. The most accepted document is a letter from a doctor or therapist stating that you need a support animal. Most airlines will accept this document, as do most landlords or apartment managers.

The letter does not need to specify the condition for which you need support.

Apartment communities that are up to date with housing regulations are likely to have a clause in their lease stating what they will accept as proof of a support animal. Go to www.hud.gov for the latest guidelines on support and therapy pets in housing.

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Pets Of The Week

1. Leroy is a male, Red Tick Coonhound.

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training is on point. If you're concerned about your pets' behavior in public, consider leaving them at home.

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Pets In Need

2. This is a nice, young adult, neutered male cat.

it's a gray area right now.

It's important, therefore, to be a good steward when traveling with your pet.

Keep small pets in carriers next to you. Make sure support dogs' obedience

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1. This is an adult, calico, spayed female. She is friendly but a little timid.

2. This is an adult, spayed female. She is a little sassy!

3. This is a young, black and white, female cat. She is friendly and full of personality.

4. This is a young, male, Australian Shepherd mix. He is very friendly and loves attention.

Residents of the City of Centralia who own a dog or cat are required to purchase a city tag for each animal. They can be purchased at City Hall. Failure to purchase this tag can result in a $150.00 fine.

If you are interested in a Pet of the Week, or any animal, call 533-7647 or visit the Centralia Animal Shelter.

Directions to the shelter are as follows: Turn south at the intersection of Hwy. 161 E. (McCord) and Airport Rd. Go 1-1/2 miles, then turn left on Copple Rd. Go 1/2 mile to Woods Lane, turn left to shelter on left. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

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centralia humane society 1. Meet Marco! He is a two-yearold, male DSH. This big guy loves to lie around and watch everything around him. He is very sweet and would love to have a Furever home! Marco is neutered, litter box trained, microchipped, and current on shots.

2. Bailey still needs a home! She is a one-year-old, female domestic short hair.

Bailey loves to play and lie in the sun.

Just look at the heart by her lip! Bailey is spayed, litter box trained, microchipped, and current on shots.

3. Meet Cougar! She is a seven-yearold, female tabby. She is so sweet! She loves her blankets and lounging around.

Cougar is spayed, litter box trained, microchipped, and current on shots.

4. Ava is a two-year-old, female Chihuahua mix. She is a little shy because she thinks that humans might hurt her.

She is a sweet girl and would love to come home with you! Ava is spayed, microchipped, and current on shots.

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by Samantha Weaver • It was beloved 20thcentury American poet, memoirist and civil-rights activist Maya Angelou who made the following sage observation: "Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends."

• You might be surprised

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re eager to Ram headfirst into that new project. But before you do, find out why some of your colleagues might not appear to be as gung-ho about it as you are.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) All that dedicated hard work you’ve been putting in pays off better than you expected. So go ahead, reward yourself with something befitting a beautyloving Bovine.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good time to take on that new challenge. And if your self-confidence is sagging, instead of telling yourself why you can’t do it, list all the reasons why you can.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is one time when you might want to put some distance between you and the job at hand. It will give you a better perspective on what you’ve done and still need to do.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Resist that occasional lapse into Leonine laziness that sometimes overtakes the Big Cat. Don’t cut corners. Do the job right at this time, or you might have to redo it later.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You know how you like to do things. And that’s fine. But watch that you don’t impose your methods on others. A current financial crunch soon eases.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone might try to take advantage of your generosity. But before

your sensitivity toward others overwhelms your good sense, check his or her story out carefully.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your strong Scorpian sense of fairness lets you see all sides of a dispute. Continue to remain impartial as you help each person work through his or her particular grievance.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Trust your keen Sagittarian insight to help you see through an offer that might not be all it claims.

A closer look could reveal disturbing elements.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With the Goat exhibiting a more dominant aspect these days, you could find it easier to make your case in front of even the most skeptical audience.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Take things nice and easy as you continue to build up your energy reserves for a big change that’s coming with the full Hunter’s Moon on Oct. 29.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Recent news from someone you trust could help you make an important decision. Also, be prepared to confront an upcoming change in a personal situation.

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to learn that in terms of holiday ret ail s ales, Halloween is second only to Christmas.

• If you're a fan of beer and/or space, you might be interested in Celeste Jewel Beer. This ale, created by Delaware-based Dogfish Head Brewery, has a unique ingredient: moon dust. Yep -- lunar meteorites were crushed into dust, then steeped in Dogfish Head's Oktoberfest offering. The

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 resulting libation, it's said, possesses a subtle but complex earthiness, with notes of doughy malt, toasted bread, subtle caramel and a light herbal bitterness.

• Those who study such things say that there is enough phosphorus in your body to make about 250 matches.

• Bayreuth Festspielhaus is an opera house north of Bayreuth, Germany. The venue is dedicated to the performance of works by Richard Wagner, and the 19th-century German composer himself chose and adapted the design. A key component is the seating: Not only are the seats arranged to give all attendees an equal and un-

interrupted view of the stage, but they're also rather uncomfortable. It's been reported that Wagner intentionally chose exceptionally hard wooden seats to prevent the audience from treating his operas as fun. *** Thought for the Day: "One of the primary tests of the mood of a society at any given time is whether its comfortable people tend to identify, psychologically, with the power and achievements of the very successful or with the needs and sufferings of the underprivileged." — Richard Hofstadter © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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FOR SALE: 1971 Allis Chalmers tractor (170) 3 point hitch, wide front, 3400 hours, new rear tires, gas 226 cu. in. engine, 4 cyl., 54hp, runs good, $4,500, 618-242-2373 or 11-8 618-246-0466 FOR SALE: New Idea round baler with monitor; New Idea disc conditioner mower; Hesston tedder; Sitrex hay rake; V8 150 bushel gravity wagon; 15 round bale rings.

10-25 618-755-9348

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FOR SALE: PFALTZGRAFF DISHES: Sedona and Nuance of Gold, Sage, Red. 12 place settings (-1 mug & 1 salad plate). Includes: 4 large serving bowls, large pasta bowl, large platter, creamer & sugar bowl, cookie jar, 2-prep bowls, oil & vinegar cruets, 12 appetizer plates, sugar shaker, measuring cup set. Retail $1000.

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HOTELS FOR HEROES – to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDA-CB750K (1969-1976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!!

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Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival, Princess and many more. Great deals for all budgets and departure ports. To search for your next cruise vacation visit www.NCPtravel.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Please be advised we at The Shopperʼs Weekly Publications do not know of any fraudulent advertisements. We make every attempt to protect our readers, however we do not have the ability to investigate and verify all advertisements. Therefore, we advise our readers to ask questions of the advertisers they reply to, but be especially careful of anyone who asks you to send large sums of money up front. If you suspect a fraudulent ad in our publications, please give us a call at 618-533-7283.

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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/Models 2000-2016! Any Condition. Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing! We're Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-985-1806 –––––––––––––––––––––––––

GOT AN OLDER CAR, VAN OR SUV? Do the humane thing.

Donate it to the Humane Society.

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Spectrum Triple Play: TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea.

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BUSINESS & SERVICES

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COIN SHOPS

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MISCELLANEOUS

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EastSide Mercantile 618-548-1074

1401 E. MAIN (HWY 50 E.) SALEM, IL 11-15

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Apply online or download an application from our website OR Stop by any branch and pick up an application!

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Employment/Help Wanted

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PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home! No Experience Required. Helping home workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. Start Immediately! www.WorkingOpp.com (MCN)

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Call 1-855-434-0020 (MCN)

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skills. Outstanding career opportunities in a growing company with a professional environment!

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AFTER 4PM

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Our banking team is seeking individuals with strong customer relations, communication and leadership

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618-204-1550

Peoples National Bank is now hiring at our Centralia, IL branches!

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$18.00 Per Week (For A Limited Time). No Minimum To Buy. Call Peggy 618-533-7283!

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WE BUY & SELL!

~ Since 1981 ~

BE INCLUDED IN OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY! GET THE SPECIAL RATE!

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Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

135 E. BROADWAY CENTRALIA 618-292-4461

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Financial

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Are you in BIG trouble with the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-606-6673 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Call National Debt Relief 855-995-1557. (MCN)

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NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book.

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Health & Medical

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LIVING WITH KNEE OR BACK PAIN? Medicare recipients may qualify to receive a pain relieving brace at little or no cost. Call now! 844-668-4578 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Got Mold- or think you might have it? Mold can be hazardous to you and your family's health! Get rid of it now! Call our experts and get a quote today! 855-398-7133(MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Water Damage? Dealing with water damage requires immediate action.

Local professionals that respond immediately.l Nationwide and 24/7. No mold calls. Call today!

1-877-417-5824 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service.

Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-800-442-5148 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Paying too much for car insurance? Not sure? Want better coverage? Call now for a free quote and learn more today!

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Vacation/Travel

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DOES WARM WINTERS SOUND GOOD??

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Wanted To Buy

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Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver CO 80201(MCN)

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