Veterans Day

Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941 and made a huge impact on the world, including a tall, thin salesman, 25 years old living in a small community in western Pennsylvania. Little did he know the actions of the Japanese would forever change his life path. The following day he enlisted in the United States Army, much to his parents' concern. Undaunted he forged forward like many of his peers who became know as "The Greatest Generation". He ended up becoming a pilot of the B24's and flew in the European and African fronts. He used to enjoy telling stories about how he ran out of gas flying over the Mediterranean sea and glided to a stop on the beach, or how they landed and crossed a farm field to discover once on the other side it was filled with land mines.... The real trick, he'd say, was how they got back across it. He'd reminisce about the girl he had met at the USO concert in December and how she had followed him to Phoenix the following May for their wedding. (Then they had 4 children one of them being me and the other Pierre).

He was a Veteran and this week we celebrate all veterans...We thank you all for your service to our country and the enormous sacrifices you have made on our behalf. We ask the Good Lord for keep and protect all of you currently serving and those who have done so. God bless you.

-Claire Wiegand

Ready for candy corn and plastic rats???

Halloween is right around the corner. Good thing UFS has a great selection of items to help us celebrate. There are assorted costumes for the kiddies, enough for the whole crew...

...and all kinds of bizarre decorations. The most disturbing one is the "Rat in a Trap" a huge rat that moves as if dying when you press the button. There's a witch waterfall, cobwebs, (that you don't want to get rid of), pumpkins, scarecrows, witches of all shapes and sizes AND CANDY. I don't know what I like better, the Hershey's Crunch or the Three Musketeers, or M&Ms....I miss those days when the kids would come home after Trick or Treating and put their candy away .....and only I would know their secret spots....and when they were fast asleep I'd slip into one of their bags and steal my favorites. (True confessions of a chocolate addicted mother). Good thing the candy is so affordable at UFS I'll just go buy my favorites myself.

You missed it!!

Last night fifty people attended a fabulous 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting at our store. We tasted some of the great "Cabs" for this year: Charles Krug, Beringer Knights, Frogs Leap, Groth, Routestock, BV Tapestry, Honig, Justin Isosceles... plus 30 more exciting choices!If you weren't there... well, you missed a golden opportunity- BUT, don't worry, we'll do it again. Make sure you sign up on our email list. Don't miss your chance to enjoy the world of fine wines at UFS- you'll see the difference in you're life.

Yes, it's my favorite time of year!!!!

THE RETURN OF FOOTBALL. Just into week two and I'm already excited about my beloved team....no it's not the New Orleans Saints, or the New England Patriots, or the Indianapolis Colts, It's the GREEN BAY PACKERS, the team where men are warriors even if they have long flowing blond hair. ( I guess you can have that hair if you lead the NFL in quarterback sacks.) It's the team where cold, snow, and ice are a way of life. It's the team that rides their youngest fans' bicycles from the club house to the field as the tykes run alongside (even if their knees are bumping their chins).

Well, before we can really enjoy the season we need SUPPLIES...You got it, beer (my favorite is Land shark), chips, sausage, cheese, pizza, etc. These are all available at UFS and come look at the prices!!!!

My husband decided he needed a new recliner for the season???? Now women live in circles and guys live in boxes so it's ok I don't understand. It's all about geometry....who knew.

Anyway we bought him a new recliner. It's a Franklin big man's recliner that's on sale this week for $299....It's a chocolate, faux leather and it's amazing. So we're ready....BRING ON THE GAMES!!!!

How Are You Sleeping?

A recent study by Stanford University reported that among 9,000 U.S. adults, 20% reported that they have fallen asleep or have been seriously drowsy in situations requiring a high degree of concentration (like driving a car, attending a sales meeting, etc.). OMG!These folks are out there- driving on 116 or 74- scary! These people need better sleep. Better sleep starts with a better mattress. UFS carries Sealy and Englander bedding at very affordable prices. Let us help you get better sleep; you'll be happier and safer (and so will the rest of us).

Time for School

I can't believe the summer is almost over! It seems like it barely started, yet when I'm driving down Central Illinois roads and I see all the beautiful ripening crops, I know that fall is coming. The corn is probably 6-8 feet tall and the soybeans are lush and full. Another dead give-a-way is when I come to UFS and see all the "Back to School" supplies on the shelves- everything from paper, pencils, lunch boxes, back packs, etc. It's hard to believe just how many little things kids need for school- they can really pile up.Poor kids! They're really going to miss swimming, fishing, hiking, playing video games, sleeping in, no homework, and summer ice cream and Popsicles. :) But, oh well... let's bring on the FOOTBALL!

The Splendor of Our New Vendors

So you know how UFS is always looking for new sources for DEALS...Well, the furniture store has found three new vendors of furniture. The first is ROWE FURNITURE which is made in North Carolina and is exquisitely tailored. The ROWE furniture that UFS carries can be ordered in many fabric options. Now you can customize your furniture so that it's just right for your taste.

Another source for furniture is a company out of New Albany, Mississippi called Starmont. They specialize in producing quality products at an affordable cost. We have two cushioned sofas in a patterned microfiber in three colors at an affordable $299.00.

Finally, UFS has added another really affordable vendor called Higdon Furniture. We currently have several bedrooms here at UFS.

UFS prides itself on continual improvement. Come down and see our new furniture!