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18 TV ENCORE Peru Vacuum Carpet & Flooring 2 x 3" Wilkenson Heating & Plumbing 2 x 3" Royal Center Locker 1 x 9" By Andrew Warren TV Media P repare to be star-struck. Twelve accomplished cooks have assembled for the 12th season of "Food Network Star," the titular network's star factory, premiering Sunday, May 22. Each of the dozen hopefuls has one goal and one goal alone: avoid elimination and land the ultimate prize. And what a prize it is! The winner of "Food Network Star" gets to host his or her own TV show, resulting in instant fame, for- tune and culinary recognition. It's not easy, though. Not only do they have to prove their culinary know-how, but they have to do so beneath the harsh glare of spotlights, under the watchful eye of dozens of cameras and in front of loud and distracted live audiences. In short, they're put through all of the pressures that any TV host has to deal with on a constant basis. Some freeze up and stumble in the spotlight. Others take to it naturally. For one contestant, though, this is all old hat. This season, the traditional 12 potential stars are becoming 13 — a baker's dozen. That extra hopeful will be fresh from his or her victory in "Comeback Kitchen," a fight that's been raging for the past three weeks. "Comeback Kitchen" brought back seven former "Food Network Star" finalists for a second shot at stardom, with the winner earning that extra 13th spot. The newcomers won't want to take that extra wan- nabe lightly: he or she is sure to be riding high after the big "Comeback Kitchen" win, and totally used to the lights, cameras and pressures of starring on TV. Luckily, two TV pros are on hand to mentor the infant stars and help them each develop their own unique on- screen personality. Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis return this season to coach the contestants, giving them advice and criticism, and helping them deal with the high-pressure competition. It's just the sort of help that they need with the stakes so high, and with an experienced extra contestant in their midst. Season 12 of "Food Network Star" pre- mieres Sunday, May 22, on Food Network. Star power 'Food Network Star' returns with more delicious drama Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay host "Food Network Star" Jason Seward 2 x 3" 6639 S. US 31, Bunker Hill, Across from Grissom AFB Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (765) 689-9004 WWW.PERUVACUUMANDFLOORING.COM F R E E Measuring & Estimates VACUUMS, FLOORING, CARPET & VINYL REMNANTS ON SALE NOW! Hurrry in today! F R E E Measuring & Estimates COME SEE OUR NEWLY UPDATED STORE! 6665 US Rt. 31 S., Suite 100, Peru, Across from Grissom AFB Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. LARGE SELECTION OF FLOORING, CARPET, AND VINYL -ALWAYS LOGANLAND FRESH- ROYAL CENTER LOCKER 104 N. CHICAGO ST. ROYAL CENTER, IN (574) 643-3275 BEEF ARM ROASTS ....... $ 4 39 LB HOT SMOKED POLISH SAUSAGE ............. $ 3 69 LB CAJUN BRATS.................. $ 3 39 LB PORK BACON ................. $ 3 89 LB BBQ CHICKEN BREASTS ............... $ 3 49 LB BONE-IN PORK STEAKS ........ $ 2 59 LB BUTTERFLY PORK CHOPS ....... $ 3 09 LB GROUND BEEF/ PATTIES ............... $ 4 09 LB CUBED TENDERLOINS ..... $ 3 59 LB BEEF ROUND STEAKS ................ $ 4 29 LB A/C SPECIALS INSTALLED A/C STARTING AT $85/ MONTH Complete A/C Tune Up $ 98 FREE ESTIMATES Talk to us about the right policy to protect and provide for your family, no matter what the future holds. You'll Always Be There for Them Jason Seward-Agent 1730 W Market St.- Logansport 574-721-9357 MAKING A DIFFERENCE UNITED WAY OF CASS COUNTY

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