ANTIQUES

Abe’s Old Hat Antiques This is weird— an antiques store with real antiques dealers selling real antiques. How dare them! Also offering dried floral gifts and folk art. Downtown at 111 North Sixth Street. Tuesday - Saturday 11-5. 217-414-3320.

Widow at Windsor Antiques Over 100 panels of stunning stained & leaded glass. Cast iron and bronze urns. Nautical decor. Serendipitous antique and vintage treasures from around the world. Fifth & Cook Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00am - 5:00pm

AUTOMOTIVE

Buying a new ‘used’ car? Once our certified technicians check it over top to bottom you’ll have the confidence to sign on the dotted line. Lauterbach Tire & Auto 1569 Wabash Avenue, 217-546-2600.

BOOKS

Books on the Square We buy and sell good, clean, collectible books. Three full buildings. General inventory specializing in history. Monday-Saturday. 153 East Jackson, Virden. 217-965-5443

Mystery Lovers Paradise Sly Fox Bookstore carries thousands of mystery titles by authors you won’t find anywhere else. Plus children/young adult titles, Illinois and Lincoln. On the west side of the square, Virden. Special orders welcome. M-F 10-5 Saturday 10-3. 217-965-3641. [email protected]

BUSINESS SERVICES

Capital Area Independent Business Alliance Join our nearly 140 members to encourage consumers to spend their money LOCAL FIRST. Details and membership info at www.IBuySpi.com

Steam Shine Healthy, clean business environments - priceless. We clean all floor surfaces, carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile & grout while your business is closed for Labor Day. Call 217-789-2589. www.steamshine.net

EVENT PLANNING

Stress-Free Holiday Fun Make this year’s holiday event stress free; let Buena Vista Farms do all the work! The beautiful farm lands

of Central Illinois provide an idyllic setting for your holiday festivities. Ideal for casual get-togethers or elegant events. Call 217-243-3290 or visit www.buenavistafarms.net today.

Custom Sound and Lighting Let R3 DJ Service design the perfect sound and lighting system for your event. Our experienced professionals and state of the art equipment ensure your enjoyment. We can accommodate any size group. 217-306-3992 or www.r3dj.com

DJ Nick Johnson Information available at: www.myspace.com/djnickjohnson733 or call 217-971-9120.

GALLERIES

Martin Art Gallery & Studios Featuring oneof-a-kind modern/contemporary art including glass & metal, cabinet glass door knobs, vases, custom dishes, architectural pieces and more for home, office and gift giving. Visit the gallery Wednesday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-4, or by appointment. 1515 South Fifth (between South Grand and Laurel). 217-652-2873. www.edmartinart.com

HOME SERVICES

Door problems? Call Dave the Doorman for door repairs, installation and professional, quality service. Over 1,000 doors installed. Yes, I can do other types of remodeling, too! Call Dave at 217-628-1163.

Get their bid and call me last! TD Electric guarantees the lowest rates & best service in Central Illinois! This Veteran owned & operated service provides emergency services FREE to families of deployed military members - other great discounts available for ALL! 217-652-6509.

Lawn and Garden Garden tilling and grass seeding, gutter cleaning, shrub and tree trimming, lawn mowing, brush removal, landscaping. Black dirt delivered. Brush weed lots, mowed down. Serving Springfield and surrounding areas. 217-741-1340.

Uninvited Guests? Planning today will keep insects and rodents away! Call about a maintenance program for home or office.

Emergency services available. Environmentally friendly. Adams Pest Control 217-544-2122.

RETAIL STORES

Clothing Connection Womens’ upscale consignments. Nearly new & designer brand name clothes. 939 B Clocktower Drive, Springfield. Turn right at True Colors. Open 10:30-3:45 M-F & 10-4 Saturdays. Consignments by appointment 217-787-5665.

Fresh is best! Robert’s Seafood Market offers the largest variety of fresh seafood, guaranteed! Seafood, meats, fine desserts, breads, soups and wine for any occasion. 1615 West Jefferson Street, 217-546-3089. www.robertsseafoodmarket.com

Fresh Local Produce Tomatoes, Calhoun County peaches & nectarines (last chance!), blueberries, Gala, Jonathan, Gold Delicious & Macintosh apples (Calhoun County), Beardstown watermelon & cantaloupe, sweet corn, and so much more! Park Avenue Market. 3102 South Park Avenue. Just South of Wabash. Monday-Saturday 8:00-6:30 & Sunday 10-5. 217-787-8140.

Nutrition Source Try the hottest & newest weight loss products available on the market! Also offering sports nutrition, vitamins, herbs, supplements, and apparel. 2737 South Sixth Street (next to County Market). 217-528-1669.

Featured BIZ of the week

Fall Into A Good Book Sly Fox Bookstore owner George Rishel has been making an honest living sharing his love of books since 1998. Sly Fox features an unparalleled selection of hard to find & out of print mystery books plus children and young adult novels, Illinois and Lincoln history books, and fiction & non-fiction best sellers. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Sly Fox will special order your book at no extra charge. On the west side of the square in Virden. 217-965-3641.

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