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Flowers & Fine GiftsRt. 13 at 1200 North Market • Marion

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amily Foot & Ankle Center3022 S. Park Ave • Herrin • 942-3334Dr. Mindy Moore

Gain Your Active Lifestyle BackDon’t let foot pain hold you back

After hours appointments availableMost insurances accepted

• Hammertoes • Bunions • Sprained Ankles • Heel Pain • Diabetic Foot

Problems

There’s something special about ahometown physician; someone

who cares not only for patients, butrather who knows and understands theregion and its people. Dr. Mindy Mooreof the Family Foot and Ankle Center ofSouthern Illinois is one of thosephysicians.

Originally from Carterville and agraduate of both John A. Logan Collegeand Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale, Dr. Moore opened theFamily Foot and Ankle Center in Herrinlast fall following graduation from theScholl College of Podiatric Medicine inNorth Chicago and a three-year surgicalresidency at Chicago’s Sacred HeartHospital.

“I wanted to come back home,” Mooresaid. “I saw a need for a podiatrist in myhome area and I am glad to be here.”

She said her patients benefit from heroffice’s central location and convenientappointments.

“I really enjoy seeing patients,” sheadded. “I like that we can get them inquickly and I love meeting and talking topeople from around southern Illinois andbeing able to help them.”

The Center is a full-service podiatristpractice, treating everything fromingrown and infected toenails, bunionsand heal pain to more complex issuesincluding diabetic foot care and ankleproblems. Always, Dr. Moore’s firstconcern is with the patients’ wants andneeds.

“I’m not one to talk patients into things they don’t want to do,” she

explained. “I try to get them the care they need and get them back up and

running as quickly as possible andwithout surgery.”

In cases where surgery is necessary,Dr. Moore has staff privileges at area

hospitals including Herrin Hospital,Memorial Hospital of Carbondale andHeartland Regional Medical Center aswell as several area surgery centers.

While the Family Foot and AnkleCenter of Southern Illinois may be one ofthe area’s newest medical facilities, Dr.Moore plans on being part of the regionfor years to come.

“I want to continue to grow mypractice right here. I don’t plan on goinganywhere; this is where I’m going to be.”

Family Foot and Ankle Center

Etcetera Flowers & Fine GiftsEtcetera Flowers and Gifts in Marion is

truly Southern Illinois’ finest.Walk through the door and the first

thing you will see is a big, brightshowcase of fine chocolates, which isalways a good start. Etcetera has acomplete floral service, from traditionalto what they call “our specialty”, which is“the unusual.” And they have same daynationwide delivery. You will also findthe finest Waterford crystal, LampeBerger, gourmet chocolates, coffees and

foods. Etcetera has a great selection ofcandles, home accents, lamps andaccessories. Founded in 1979 by MichaelHeilig, and joined later by MarkAlexander, these two have formed abusiness based on appreciation andunderstanding of what their customerswant, which is great service and the bestproducts.

Their located at 1200 N. Market,Marion phone 618-364-4261

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Distinctive Flooring has been providingpersonalized service since 1996. Backedby a reputation for quality workmanship,the company offers one of the mostcomplete lines of floor coverings inSouthern Illinois. They also have newtrendy and “green” products like recycledcarpet, cork, bamboo, and even leatherflooring. Distinctive Flooring alsoprovides a recycle dumpster for ourcustomers free of charge.

Owners Keith and Sheila Stokesbelieve that unfailing dedication tocustomer service is what sets them apartfrom other floor stores. “By the word‘service’ I mean just that,” said Keith.“We take care of the customer from startto finish. We follow up with the best-trained installers so that our customerswill be happy with the end result.”

Personalized customer service beginsin the planning process. The company’sknowledgeable staff will guide customersthrough the sometimes confusingprocess of selecting the right floorcovering for their needs. “We try toeducate the customer the best we can sothey can make a wise choice.”

They offer free estimates, measures,

and delivery of materials. For the do-it-yourself enthusiast, they offer flooringinstallation tools for rent and eveninstructions on how to remove oldflooring. Distinctive Flooring is the onlycompany to offer a lifetime laborwarranty. Also, Distinctive Flooring is theonly company in Southern Illinois thatstands behind its installers for life.

So come by our showroom some timeand see all we have to offer! If you cannotmake it to the showroom check our newrevamped websitewww.shopdistinctiveflooring.com.

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Affton’s Dance Academy2009 was busy for Affton’s Dance

Academy. Owner Affton Waldron movedher studio to a larger location in Herrin,allowing for expanded class times andtypes.

Affton offers classes in ballet, tapdancing, jazz and Pointe for children agesthree and older in a safe and lovingsetting. She will also be offering musiclessons very soon.

Students get the opportunity to showwhat they have learned from the skilled

dance instructors during annual recitalsand in performances of The Nutcrackerannually. Birthday parties for studentsand other children in the community areavailable at very reasonable rates.

“We pride ourselves on offering qualitydance lessons with consideration to age-appropriate music, costumes andchoreography,” owner Affton Waldon,said. “The dancers work so hard in theirlessons to learn and master dancechoreography and technique.”

Yesteryear TobacconistsStepping into Yesteryear Tobacconists

on S. Illinois Avenue in Carbondale is likebeing transported into a classic Europeanfamily owned tobacco shop. There’s acertain atmosphere and aroma thatmeans quality.

Featuring a cedar-paneled walk-inhumidor and more than 300 handmadecigars in stock, there is something forevery aficionado.

Yesteryear Tobacconists carries a widerange of fine custom-blended tobaccosfor both the cigarette and pipe smoker.

Yesteryear also features a fine selectionof imported cigarettes and AmericanSpirit and Nat Sherman from the USA.

Of course, the shop also has all of therequisites every smoker needs includingbriar pipes from around the world, cigarand cigarette cases, cigar cutters,ashtrays, humidors and Zippo lighters, allwith the expert advice and assistancethat comes from almost two decades ofexperience as the area’s only dedicatedfine tobacco shop.

“By the word ‘service’ I mean justthat. We take care of the customerfrom start to finish. We follow upwith the best-trained installers sothat our customers will be happywith the end result.”

KEITH STOKES,OWNER OF DISTINCTIVE FLOORING



Your Hometown Team

HERRIN DRUG116 N. Park Ave. Herrin 618-9942-55315 • www.herrindrug.com

Hours: Mon.-Fri.

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Great Selection of Cardinal Buildings.All sizes of Carolina Carports.

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SWAINS FURNITURE201 E. MAIN ST. • WEST FRANKFORT • M-S 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

618-932-3433

Wolf Rock LandscapingSix years ago, John Lewis converted a

portion of a soybean field into the“WOLF ROCK & MULCH YARD”. WolfRock provides the most popular lines ofrock and mulch at the lowest possibleprices. Wolf operates with a very lowoverhead (no electricity, no runningwater, no land phone, and a free officebuilding courtesy of Cardinal Buildings).Wolf Rock prices are hard to bet.

John can load decorative rock or mulchonto your truck or trailer. Simply driveinto the Yard, and he will help you.Delivery is available as well.

Wolf Rock is a dealer for CardinalPortable Buildings and CarolinaCarports. You can buy a building off thelot, or John and Matt can customize onefor you.

Swains FurnitureMost furniture stores offer a very

limited selection—just enough to fill abuilding. Swain’s Furniture in WestFrankfort has so much furniture andaccessories to choose from it takes fivebuildings to hold it all.

“We offer a large selection of newfurniture and used furniture andantiques, all in one company,” owner NeilSwain said.

He said that the store offers more than50 different mattress sets from six

manufacturers including Beauty Rest,Serta and Glideaway, plus there isfurnishings for every room of the house.All of it in a setting without hype andpretenstion.

“We are regular folks selling affordablequality furniture to regular folks,” Swainsaid. “We’re carrying on the legacy ofZookie Swain to help those we can, betterour town and have faith in ourselves andour loyal customers.”

Looking for a hometown pharmacythat knows and cares about thecommunity and its people? Look nofurther than Herrin Drug, a realhometown pharmacy where you can getcourteous and professional service frompeople you know and trust.

“I think that people like doingbusiness with people that they know andtrust and who they can see face-to-face,”David Mattingly, pharmacist and ownersaid. “We support and are involved in thecommunity—in church, in localorganizations, in youth sports. Ourinvolvement is important and thatseparates us from the big chain stores.”

For nearly three decades, HerrinDrug has been locally owned andoperated. The pharmacy is fullyaccredited, meaning you can trust theproducts and advice you receive. Unlikebig corporate stores – where service isimpersonal and sometimes hard to find –at Herrin Drug, education and freeconsultations about prescriptions andother medications are the norm.

GettingPlus, getting prescriptions fromHerrin Drug is easy: come into thepharmacy, use the new drive-up window

at the convenient downtown location orhave your medications delivered directlyto your home. At Herrin Drug, customerservice is a top priority, after all, the staffmembers are your neighbors andfriends.. Customers can even drop offdry cleaning at the pharmacy, avoidingan extra stop on their the errands.

A Hallmark Gold Crown store,Herrin Drug offers greeting cards, andgift wrap. You will, wrapping paper andgifts. They also find all of the great giftsand supplies to make any occasion extraspecial.

Herrin Drug also carriescarry homehealth care items and a full line ofmedical supplies, from first-aid items allthe way to hospital beds and liquidoxygen, all with courteous,knowledgeable and professional advice.Herrin Drug also carries a large selectionof diabetic care supplies including shoes.Of course, the friendly staff works withyour medical insurance company for yourconvenience. All of it combine togetherto make Herrin Drug one of the area’smost innovative pharmacies.

“We are a complete, full-servicepharmacy,” Mattingly added.

Herrin Drug


Why buy out of state when you can buy quality right here in Southern Illinois?1-800-786-7111 • (618) 927-0533

19867 Ketteman Lane • Ewing, IL • email: [email protected] 7:30-5:00 • Sat. Appts.

Keith Ebersole started building storagebarns 24 years ago in Pennsylvania andtoday operates K&K in Ewing, IL. The sec-ond Ebersole generation is already activelyinvolved in the company providing qualitymaterials and flexibility in designing abuilding to fit your needs.

All floor joists, wall studs andrafters are 2x4’s on edge every 16inches. Our exclusive 2x8 treatedtongue and groove garage floors are built tocarry any type of vehicle’s weight. Steeperroof pitches allow for more loft storage andbetter drainage. (Looks better, too).

They offer the best

primed fir siding for durability. They useSherwin Williams solid color deckscapes latexstain to seal the siding to match your homedecor. Custom colors are available.

K&K portable buildings are being used for:Hair Salons, Offices, Pizza Parlors, Hobby

Houses, Hunting Cabins or Lodges, andany other styles of your choice.

Need a cabin by the lake or on the back40? Pick from one of our many exclusivecabin styles to make a quick affordablehome. They come in many attractive

styles and range in width from 8 to16 feet and up to 40 ft in length.They even have dog houses in fourcolors and three sizes. The extend-

ed list of options are available for any of theirportable buildings or outdoor sheds including:• Log Siding • Slide-Up Porches • Ridge Lite• Vinyl Siding • Insulation • Roof Dormers• Weather Vanes and Cupolas



Plaza Tire Service, Inc.was founded early in 1963by Mr. Vernon “Pee Wee”Rhodes. It was originallyknown as Plaza Car Wash.,at that time doingbusiness strictly as anautomatic car washservice. The business didwell except on rainy days.In order to shore up thecompany’s financial base,the business expandedinto an auto clean-up anddetailing service for localautomobile dealerships.Along with servicing thesevehicles, the companystarted selling tires to the

dealers as they wereneeded.

The operation required aseven day work week,using Sundays to purchaseretreads to be sold to thedealers. After a while aretreader rented part ofthe car wash building, thussharing the rent and givingthe company a convenientsource for tires. One yearlater the retreader metwith financial disaster andPlaza Car Wash, Inc.purchased his operationfrom the bank. A 1964 oneton Chevrolet truck wasincluded as part of the

purchase.This truck was the

beginning of the tirewholesale route business,for which retreads weredistributed outside thelocal area. In 1967 thebusiness startedpurchasing and sellingnew tires. The first brandssold were Gates Rubberand B F Goodrich. Thefirst Dayton Tires werepurchased in 1967 with anopening credit line to thecompany of $10,000.00with a personal guarantee.At that time this amountcould almost buy a trailer-

load of tires.The business continued

to grow and soon thecompany had three routetrucks on the road, a carwash operation in fullswing and the retreadingshop working at night. Itbecame necessary topurchase a tire changer todo local business and itwas mounted on thesidewalk outside of the carwash. All tire changingjobs were done on thestreet using a jack. Due tolocal regulations thesystem for tire changingjobs on the street had to be

halted. At this time achoice had to be madewhether to remain in thecar wash business or to gostrictly with the tires.

On Labor Day 1968, allthe car wash equipmentwas removed from thebuilding and the first PlazaTire Service Center wasopened. A HunterAlignment Machine wasadded but most of thebusiness was tire sales. In1972, a wholesale/retaillocation was started onSouth Kingshighway in St.Louis.

Operations, mainly

wholesale, were opened atColumbia, Mo.,Springfield, Ill. andSpringfield, Mo., in theearly to mid 70’s. Whenfuel prices escalated in1980, the companyrealized the need for retailservice centers. Since thattime, Plaza Tire Service,Inc. has expanded with anaggressive pace to fortyfull service locations thatoperate in 4 states as wellas maintaining a verysuccessful wholesaleoperation. The Companyremains family owned andoperated.

Plaza Tire ServiceOur Mission “Is to treat everyone as we expect to be treated” - Vernon “Pee Wee” Rhodes

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Hughes Dental Arts Centre504 Rushing Drive • Herrin, IL

618-993-3100www.hughesdentalarts.com

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J Bacher Fine JewelryAs southern Illinois’ first Certified

Jeweler, Joe Bacher shares the knowledgeand expertise gained from 34 years ofworking with clients. The goal, Bachersays, is to educate the public.

“That way, you can make an informeddecision on what you would like topurchase, rather than being sold aproduct which may not fit your desires orneeds.”

As a fine jeweler, the store offersoriginal productions and repairs on-site.

J. Bacher Fine Jewelry has a history ofbringing some of the finest productsavailable to the region.

“We work closely with smallmanufacturers to enable unique stylingand fine detail with lower overhead,”Bacher says.

He adds that the store’s newestaddition will be available this summer –Sirius Star diamonds from Canada.

“Get ready to be blown away,” Bacheradds.

Pizza and Pasta ExpressQuality ingredients and a consistent

taste for over 20 years in a familyatmosphere await you at The Pizza andPasta Express in Carterville. OwnerFrank Charles is dedicated to serving thecommunity with the most positive andhospitable attitude possible.

One thing you will certainly noticeabout the restaurant is its’ family-friendly environment. From a train tablein the corner to moving trains overhead,kids can enjoy themselves while parentsrelax and enjoy the wide variety ofpizzas, pastas, sandwiches and salads.The Friday and Saturday night buffets

continue to gain in popularity, while theTuesday through Thursday lunch buffetoffers a quick fix mid-day. Among thehomemade items you’ll enjoy are thepizza dough, pasta sauces and two saladdressings.

“Our main goal is the serve the needsand desires of our customers. We listento our customers and respond withenthusiasm. We believe in treating thecustomer right every time.”

Dine-in, carryout or have it delivered,come by and enjoy a good meal with yourfamily.

Dr. Christopher Hughes in not youraverage dentist. His concern is not justabout how his patients teeth work, butalso about how they look. It’s a conceptaround which he’s built his entire Herrinpractice around. Even the name HughesDental Arts Centre reflects it.

“I think the name emphasizes theartistic aspects of dentistry,” Dr. Hughessaid. “As much as dentistry requiresmedical science and training, it alsorequires skills in artistry and aesthetics.”

That means that patients not only turnto Dr. Hughes and his staff for routinedental care such as cleanings, filings,extractions and root canals, but also forimproving their smiles.

“We do cosmetic dentistry. We call itsmile makeovers,” he said.

Services include teeth whitening,straightening, fixing chips and cracks orother damaged areas of teeth.

Hughes grew up in Herrin and is agraduate of the SIU School of DentalMedicine in Alton. He also has completedadvanced training in aesthetic andreconstructive dentistry and implantdentistry.

“We’re the only office in southernIllinois that does complete implant care,”he said. “We do the implant surgery aswell as make the crown or denture thatfits the implant(s). That makes usunique. In most other settings, you go toone dentist for the surgery and thenanother for the restoration. We do theentire procedure here without an outsidereferral.”

For those patients who are a bitnervous about their trip to the dentist,Hughes also offers intravenous sedation.

“We administer a sedative through anIV,” he explained. “It is ideal for patientsthat want to get dental care done but arefearful. It makes them feel sleepy, relaxedand less anxious.”

Regardless if the care is a routineexamination and cleaning or moreadvanced services, the staff of HughesDental Arts Centre focus on helpingpeople look and feel their best.

“We want people to feel good abouttheir smiles, because that impacts howthey feel about themselves and ultimatelyhas an influence on their lifestyle andtheir confidence.”

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A 1 Buildings have beenin business for over 20years, and buildapproximately 100buildings a year. That is alot of crews andcoordination, but it is alabor of love, say theowners David and LeslieAndrews. Each buildingrequires a rolled metalpanel to completeconstruction, and it washard to find a reliablesource for metal that wasnear by. That was not ahurdle for this innovativecouple. The simplesolution was to

manufacture the panelsthemselves, so in Februaryof 2009, Heartland MetalSales was started and thecompany grew even more.

“With thirty years in thepost-frame buildingindustry, it was a naturaldecision for us to offerthese metal services aswell,” Leslie Andrews said.“We know what kind ofquality is needed to build agood building and how tomake it look good and howto get the job done quicklyand on time.”

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panels for buildings, roofs,commercial buildings,farm structures andcarports. The companycan provide metal forcommercial, residentialand agriculturalapplication and completeaccessory trimcomponents.

“We also offer Energy-Star qualified metalsheeting for building. Thisprovides a tax incentive aswell as energy savings thatcan help reduce costs.” shesaid.

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colors of metal, allproduced to specificationsgiven by the customer.Any length is available andwith the wide variety ofcolors, we can work withour customers to make thebuildings fit in with theirexisting homes. “Ourcustomers have beenpleased that we take thetime to work with themand find out what theirneeds are. Our buildingknowledge, coupled withthe fact we canmanufacture on site, givesus the perfect product forthem. Quality, looks and

an affordable price. Itseems to be working.We’ve been at it now forover 20 years and we havea great crew.” She said.

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The Bank of Carbondaleis proud to be a locallyowned and operated RealCommunity Bank. Theynow have five area bankingcenters located inCarbondale, Carterville,Murphysboro andVergennes to serve theircustomers.

When a customerdeposits their money withThe Bank of Carbondale,those deposits arereinvested back to ourlocal community – intohome loans, consumerloans and small businessdevelopment . “As alocally owned andoperated community bank,we are committed toSouthern Illinois,” said

Robert Bleyer, President ofThe Bank of Carbondale.“Our goal is to provide thehighest quality of bankingservices to our customers”.

The Bank of Carbondaleoffers a wide variety ofbanking services for bothbusinesses andindividuals. Theseservices include personaland business checkingaccounts, savingsaccounts, certificates ofdeposit, money marketsand IRA’s. They also offermortgage loans,automobile loans, personalloans and business loans.

The Bank of Carbondalehas the latest intechnological services,designed to save their

customers time andmoney, and also offer theconvenience of 24-hourbanking. These includeeStatements, on-linebanking and bill pay.Remote deposit is alsoavailable for businesscustomers. The Bank ofCarbondale has 14convenient ATM’s,including locations atSIUC and John A. LoganCollege. “We areconstantly re-evaluatingour services in order tomeet the changingbanking needs of ourcustomers,” Bleyer said.

The drive-thru hours arealso very convenient,which appeals to thosecustomers who need to

bank before or after work.Their drive-through indowntown Carbondale hasthe most extensive hoursin the area, open from 7:30a.m. – 6 pm. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 7 pm. Friday and 7:30 a.m.- 5 pm. Saturday.

The Bank of Carbondaleis proud to continue theirgrowth in SouthernIllinois, with the openingof their new CarbondaleEast drive-thru location inNovember 2009. TheCarbondale East drive-thru is located at 1399 EastMain Street, at theintersection of Giant CityRoad and East MainStreet. This new locationoffers customers added

banking convenience, andalso a new 24 hour ATM.

The Bank of Carbondaleis committed to investingin the community throughdonations and support toarea schools, charitableorganizations and civicgroups, includingsponsorship of the AnnualFishing Expedition forSpecial Populations, andthe Fellowship of ChristianAthletes Day Camp.

The Bank of Carbondalealso supports educationthrough their CommunityScholarship Program.Graduating seniors fromCarbondale, Carterville,Murphysboro andElverado High Schools areeligible to apply for these

scholarships, which haveawarded over $290,000 tolocal students since 2001.The CommunityScholarship Program isanother example of TheBank of Carbondale’scommitment to thecommunity it serves.

The Bank of Carbondaleis committed to servingthe banking needs of theircustomers, and investingin Southern Illinois.

You can visit theirwebsite at www.tboc.com,or contact the mainlocation at (618) 549-2181.You are also invited to stopby their banking centersand meet their friendlyand professional staff.

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The Country Gourmet is SouthernIllinois’ premier gourmet shop witheverything needed to turn meals into

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Mississippi FlywayMississippi Flyway is a restaurant and

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Frank Hiller, Sr., founder and owner ofthe restaurant, said when he opened therestaurant in 1982 there weren’t anyrestaurants in the area that were reallySouthern Illinois themed. Otherrestaurants were similar, but he felt theywere more northern in the way theylooked and the way the food was cooked.

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Mississippi Flyway’s menu consists ofsandwiches, steak, fish, pizza andbarbecue, as well as breakfast served onweekend mornings. In addition to dining,customers can catch their favorite sportsteam on one of five televisions or relaxwith friends in the attached game andbilliards area. Banquet facilities are alsoavailable for groups and special events.



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First Southern Bankoriginated in 2002 when agroup of southern Illinoisbankers and shareholdersjoined forces to purchasethe former Shawnee StateBank. Since then, FirstSouthern Bank has growninto a bank with fourlocations and $220 million

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E-Z RentalE-Z Rental Center in Carbondale prides

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Nanette Cottingham specializes inmaking clothing to fit the American Girl-type and Bitty Baby-type dolls.“Guaranteed well-made”, proudlyproclaims her granddaughter. She notonly has the everyday sportswear anddresses, but once the season changes, sowill the selection at the shop. And sinceall the clothes are handmade by Nanette,

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Joy’s Hallmark ShopJoy's Hallmark Shop in Harrisburg has

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Joy's is one of the largest Hallmarkstores in Illinois. Upon entering the storeyou suddenly realize that this is not an"ordinary" Halllmark shop.In addition tocarrying Hallmark Cards and ChristmasOrnaments, Joy's Hallmark also carriesCrocs shoes, Willow Tree Figurines,Wedding and Anniversary gifts, ParkBakeware anad Gooseberry PatchCookbooks, Webkinz,Yankee Candles,and Great Gifts for Guys. There is even aCustom Framing Shop within the store.There is no way to list all the wonderfulgift lines that you will find whileexploring Joy's Hallmark Shop.

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Beginning in 2006 with an upscaleconsignment boutique and adding formalwear just a few months later, Melise’s isknown for great quality and affordableprices.

Owner Melise Smith-Hutchcraft saidthe store features the latest in prom,homecoming and formal wear.

Tuxedo rental rates are the lowest

around and the groom’s rental is freewith just five other rentals. There’s evena rack of brand-new formal dressespriced at $100 each.

“We’ve added Spanx, designer-inspired handbags and unique jewelry.”Smith-Hutchcraft said. Melise’s alsocarries items such as candles andaccessories.

She said the consignment boutique is agreat source for quality clothes at afraction of the original price.

Joe Ollis Auction ServiceFrom household items to collectibles,

farm equipment and real estate, Joe OllisAuction service has been putting sellersand buyers together in Southern Illinoissince 1980. The company is a full-time,full-service auction service with years ofvaluable experience helping people selland market their most valuable assets atfair market value.

Lead by auctioneers Joe Ollis and AlexBelcher, the company can help anyoneliquidate assets in a very timely manner,

and for the most revenue possible. Ollishas more than 27 years of experience andis an International Ringman Championand Illinois State Auctioneer Finalist.Belcher is both an auctioneer and alicensed real estate broker. He currentlyserves as past president of the IllinoisState Auctioneer Association.

“We can market and sell real estate andclose within 30 days after the auctiondate, while sellers receive the fair marketvalue of their property,” Belcher said.

The premier assisted living center insouthern Illinois is getting bigger – andbetter. Prairie Living at Chautauqua,located in Carbondale, is adding 50 newapartments and other amenities.

Designed to serve adults 65 and older ofall incomes who may need some help tomaintain their independence, the PrairieLiving affordable assisted livingcommunity provides a wonderfulalternative to a nursing home orstruggling alone at home. It especiallybenefits those who cannot afford privatepay assisted living.

“The new apartments will open in July,and in addition, we’re adding lots ofadditional spaces for the residents to useand enjoy,” Janet Squibb, director ofmarketing, said.

New features will include an exerciseroom, a library with a computer lab, atheater and a billiards room, allcomplementing the current craft andrecreation areas, spacious dining room,chapel and activity areas.

The main focus of Prairie Living atChautauqua, however, remains providingcare and assistance for residents.Residents get ongoing health monitoringfrom a nursing staff who are on-site 24

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Additionally, three meals are servedeach day along with snacks. There also isweekly housekeeping and laundry,assistance with transportation and awide variety of monthly programs andspecial events.

“We have a loving caring staff thatmeets the need of residents on a day today basis, as well as a nursing staff thatcares for their medical needs,” Squibbadded. “Safety and wellbeing comesfirst.”

It all comes with beautiful living spacesin a facility designed in the style of notedarchitect Frank Lloyd Wright – spaceswith neighbors who are also friends.With them, residents share lifeexperiences, fun activities and morewhile maintaining health, well-being,dignity and independence.

“When you need a helping hand orpersonal attention, our courteous andcaring staff is always ready to assist you,”Squibb added.

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The Party ShopWhether it’s a graduation, wedding

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You can find luau supplies, costumesavailable for rent and decorations andfavors for any party theme ranging from asports-theme party to throwback partiescelebrating a specific era. It’s a singlelocation for party supplies for everyoccasion.

Looking to hold a fiesta? The PartyShop carries a full line of piñatas, sure toentertain party-goers of all ages. Plusthere’s a huge selection of balloons inalmost every color and style.

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Today it’s all aboutgreen--adapting to anenvironmentally friendlylifestyle. Everyone has achoice to make to eithercontribute to the problemor focus on the solution.The staff of Stiles wants tobe part of the solution.They practice Recycology– the science of reduce,reuse and recycle.

Stiles is committed tooffering customers qualityrecycled and eco-friendlyproducts to help ensure abetter future for ourplanet. Today, manycustomers are demandingenvironmentally-friendlyor green products in theworkplace, products thathave less negative impacton human health and theenvironment. Because thedemand is increasing,

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The company hasspanned three generationsof family including

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Today’s owners of StilesOffice Solutions areChairman David L.Sanders, President MarkSanders, VicePresident/Treasurer BeckyPhillips and Vice PresidentLee Sanders.

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For some, total health might mean anabsence of illness, but for theprofessionals at Total HealthChiropractic and Acupuncture Clinic inHerrin, the phrase means much more.

When Dr. Kelly Chullen-Hoppers andher staff work to bring “total health” topatients and clients, it means allowingthose individuals to live the life theydesire.

“We really try to look at the patient as awhole to achieve both our medical goalsand to allow them to achieve what theywant to do,” Dr. Chullen-Hoppers said.“Whether it’s wanting to be able to playwith the grandchildren or just being ableto walk around the mall. When they saythey want to achieve something, that’sabsolutely what we try to help them do.”

With that philosophy, the staff at TotalHealth Chiropractic and Acupuncturetakes a “big picture” approach toproviding care through a variety oftreatment strategies and techniques.

“What makes us unique is ourapproach with lots of different options,”

she said. “It’s not cookie-cuttertreatment. We work with the patient tofind the best option in each case.”

Services include chiropracticadjustments and manipulation,therapeutic exercise, massage therapyand acupuncture, a treatment option notoften found in chiropractic offices.

“Acupuncture might be a goodapproach for pain management, althoughit can be used for hundreds ofconditions,” Chullen-Hoppers explained.

She added that while people oftenrelated chiropractic care to conditions ofthe back and spine, treatments are notlimited to that area. Patients come to theclinic for treatments for neck pain,problems with hips, knees, legs or evenwrists.

Treatments also include education anddiscussions of natural solutions tocommon health problems, all of whichcan lead to an improved quality of life,improving the way patients feel andgiving Dr. Chullen-Hoppers a sense ofsatisfaction.

Total Health Chiropractic

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Some companies offer bargain pricesbut fail to deliver propane when you needit most. Southern Gas Company has adependable supply of quality, HD5, highgrade propane and dedicated employees,which means that when you need gas,they will deliver.

Customers can also get price protectionfor the winter. Southern Gas offers abudget payment plan which eases thestrain of high seasonal bills by spreadingcosts over the entire year with easymonthly payments. Budget paycustomers save money by locking in aprice per gallon for the heating seasonwhich takes the worry out of winter.

There are two choices for deliverysystems. “Keep Full,” where the staff atSouthern Gas makes certain you always

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“Our system does it very well and it isquite accurate and reliable,” Carol EatonBrandenburg, Southern Gas presidentsays.

A variety of tank sizes allows them tofit the specific needs of each customer,including 120 gallon tanks which areperfect for gas logs. Each tank is paintedand maintained on a regular schedule forsafety as well as appearance. SouthernGas can meet all of your propane needs.The company carries a variety of propaneappliances for indoor and outdoor use,including grills, burners, ventless heatersand ventless fireplaces. Of course, theyalso fill and service tanks for grills,campers and RVs.

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