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tion where he played in the Minor Leagues for three years before he was released. He then returned to Southern Illinois to attend SIU’s School of Medicine from 1999-2003. He completed his orthopedic surgery r e s i d e n c y at S I U i n Springfield from 2003-2008, during which time he also served as a Captain in the Illinois Army National Guard. Kern then accepted a sports medicine fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles, Calif., where he worked specifically in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and reconstructive surgery on shoulders and knees. He was the first fellowship-trained surgeon in arthroscopy and sports medicine in the Paducah area. “I wanted to come back to Southern Illinois, so I called the CEO of the Orthopedic Institute of Southern Illinois, Greg Thompson. There was not an opening for a sports medicine physician within their group, but he asked if I would be interested in starting a group in the Western Kentucky as a division of the Southern Illinois group,” said Kern. “I joined up with two other doctors, Dr. Clint Hill and Dr. Brandon Strenge, and with the help of the Southern Illinois group, we founded the Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky in 2009.” Since that time, the orthopedic group has grown to ten physicians and has over 100 employees. The Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky resides in a newly constructed building in Paducah, Ky. The Orthopedic Institute also recently completed the opening of a new ambulatory surgery center in Massac County, which is a $6 million project in partnership with Massac County Hospital. Kern said, the Center hopes to employ around 25 people and provide access to quality care to lower Southern I l l i n oi s an d We s t e r n Kentucky patients. Annually, the institute injects more than $3.3 million into the local economy. At t h e O r t h op e d i c Institute, Kern serves as the Chairman of the Board and the Medical Director of the OI Surgery Center, and is a member of the Executive Committee of the OI of S outhern Illinois and Western Kentucky. Kern and his wife Summer currently reside in Paducah, where they are raising three children of their own, a son Caden, 9, and two daughters, Charli, 5, and Ellsie, 2. They are expecting a baby boy in March.
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Finally, Barack Obama said the San Bernardino attack was a probable terrorist attack, only after he said this horrible act could have been work place violence. Unbelievable! Will he ever utter the words Islamic Terrorist? T he t wo att a cke rs , husband and wife, 28-yearold Syed Farook and 27-yearold Tashfeen Malik opened fire on a Christmas party, killing 14 (from 26 to 61 years old) and wounded an additional 21. After the attack, the authorities, along with the FBI, found their home — located in a peaceful suburban neighborhood in San Bernardino — anything but peaceful. It was a complete, well put together bombmaking facility. They also uncovered thousands of rounds of ammunition and at least 12 completed pipe bombs, as well as other weaponry. The two attackers were alleged followers of ISIS. It was reported that during the attack the wife, Malik, took time to post her allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS. The Islamic State also took credit for the act of terrorism immediately. This all happened prior to Obama alluding to his work place violence comment! The family of the couple are claiming they knew nothing, and the grandmother lived with them. The couple lived the American Dream. Farook had a $75,000 a year job. The wife was a housewife and full time mother to a six-monthold baby. They lived in a quiet suburban area in sunny California.
Tashfeen came to America on a fiancée visa!! How did she go from a wife and mother to a killer. Was she self radicalized? Was he? At this point, many are suggesting she radicalized him. How does this happen? ISIS uses online and on the ground recruitment procedures. Social media gives terrorist organizations a lot of power. According to MSNBC, there are approximately 300 individuals involved with ISIS in this country (if the truth were known probably more), with 56 of them being arrested this year alone. Obama immediately started his gun control rhetoric. I would suggest to him the first thing that should be done is close the damn borders! These are unusual times and call for strong, unusual measures as well as a strong commander-inchief. Keep in mind, the female shooter, Tashfeen Malik, was granted a green card in July 2015 and came here on a fiancée visa. She married Syed Farook for the second time. The first time they married in Mecca, a most holy place. But U.S. law requires a marriage within 90 days, which they did. As per Obama and gun control, California has the strictest gun laws in the country and has the highest rate of mass shootings. In my opinion, Obama has left a huge void in this country, leaving most people afraid and not trusting the government. Currently, just 19% say they can trust the government always or most of the time, among the lowest levels in the past half-century. Only 20% would describe
government programs as being well-run. And elected officials are held in such low regard that 55% of the public says “ordinary Americans” would do a better job of solving national problems. That leaves 81% of us not trusting our government, certainly not a good climate to ask people to turn over any type of guns they own or try to restrict gun rights. It's not going to happen. A closing thought: Does Obama still think he has one of the most rigorous screening processes for immigrants? Remember, one of the San Bernardino, California shooters made it through his rigorous screening processes. And to top off the craziness, the State Department said at this time they have no plans to change a thing! And finally, during the national address Sunday night from the White House, after dancing around, Obama finally said ever so faintly that what happened in San Bernardino was an act of terrorism. He called on Muslims and Americans worldwide to speak out against ISIS and all those who have this perverted view of Islam. The big question is why haven't these things been done before? Until next week! To comment on this or any column in The Shopper’s Weekly, please mail to: Editor, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia IL 62801, email to info@theshoppersweekly.com or drop it off at the office on 301 E. Broadway. In order for your letter to be considered for publication, you must provide your signature and an address and phone number where you can be reached. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published.
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CHILDREN'S HOME WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO The United Methodist Children's Home welcomes its new President and CEO, John Shadowens. Over the last 28 years, John has worked his way up from his first job in youth residential treatment through the direct service and management ranks at Centerstone of Illinois (formerly, the H Group). Born, raised and currently residing in Marion, John is no stranger to the Jefferson County area. From 1995 to 2000, John was the Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Illinois which had a satellite office on the former St. Mary's Good Samaritan campus. "We are excited to have John joining the UMCH staff as President/CEO. The Board feels that his expertise in child welfare and family issues as well as his team approach to leadership will lead UMCH in a new direction as we strive to
become a premier provider of human ser vices in Southern Illinois, " says Julie Webb, UMCH Board Chair. John is the author of Legacy Lost, a book chronicling the changes in culture, technology, and lifestyle that has led to a substantial erosion of the family and crucial support systems for children and families. John has done extensive training, consultation and presentations throughout the region on youth issues and effective interventions for at-risk populations. "I am so excited for this opportunity to join this outstanding organization. I believe God has great things in store for UMCH and the children, youth and families we serve," states Shadowens. John is married to Angie, his wife of 22 years, and they have a 19-year-old daughter, Abbie. In his spare time, John and his family are
active in ministry and leadership in their church. John is also a musician and played drums in various local bands over the years. Pleas e join United Methodist Children's Home in welcoming John at a community reception being held on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the UMCH Campus, in the Youth Services Bu i l d i ng C on fe re nc e Center. The UMCH Main Campus is located at 2023 Richview Road, Mt. Vernon, IL. UMCH and its programs serve the needs of children, youth and families in our communities in Southern Illinois, providing hope, health, and healing through Christ-centered human services to meet their ever changing needs. During 2014, they provided services to 794 youth, individuals, and families.
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All About Grace Gospel recording artist Allen Asbury sings a song that sums up the essence of the gospel, “All About Grace.” Christmas is all about the grace and mercy of God. The lights of Christmas point to the Messiah who came to the earth as a bright and shining light that shines in the darkness of the world. The Jewish priests had the responsibility of keeping the lights in the temple shining and the incense on the altar burning. As Zachariah, the priest, was going about his duty, the angel Gabriel appeared to him and announced that his wife Elizabeth, who had been barren for many years, would have a baby who would be the forerunner of Christ and would go in the spirit and power of Elijah, “To make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17) They were to name the child John, which, interestingly, means “grace” or “God is gracious.” When Elizabeth found out she was pregnant, she exclaimed, “The Lord has done this for me . . . In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
1. Is the Book of Numbers in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What book of the Bible mentions the word "holiness" the most times, at 152? G enesis, E xo dus,
(Luke 1:5-25 NIV) Elizabeth realized that she was blessed simply because of God’s favor. This is grace, the unmerited favor of God. To experience the true miracle of Christmas, you must apply these aspects of grace. SAVING GRACE. To understand a concept in the Bible, many Bible scholars apply what’s called the law of first mention. The first mention of the word “grace” is found in Genesis 6:8. When the earth became totally corrupt and wicked, God determined to destroy the whole earth with a flood. But we find this beacon of light, “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.” (Genesis 6:8) God inst r u c te d No a h to prepare an ark, or big boat, for the saving of his family. The ark is a perfect picture of saving grace through Christ. “For God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love . . . even when
we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), . . . For by grace you have been saved through faith” (Ephesians 2:4-9) ENABLING GRACE. When John was born, Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied as he sang what has been called “Zachariah’s Song”. “Praise be to the Lord . . . because he has come and redeemed his people . . . to rescue us from the hand of our enemies and to enable us to serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness.” (Luke 1:68-75) Only by God’s enabling grace can we serve him and live in holiness and righteousness. Whatever God asks you to do, he will give you the grace to do it. The apostle Paul had what he referred to as “a thorn in the flesh.” He prayed three times for God to deliver him. God’s answer was, “My grace is sufficient for you.” (II Corinthians 12:9) Paul credited God for His grace to take the gospel to the gentiles. (Galatians 2:6-9) God’s grace will enable you to accomplish His will. EXTENDING
GRACE. Zachariah prophesied of the Messiah who would “give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” (Luke 1:78-79) The Jewish feast of Purim commemorated the deliverance of the Hebrews from the plots of wicked Haman, who wanted to exterminate the Jews. (Esther 3:7–9:26) Jewish Queen Esther risked her life to go before the king uninvited and unannounced to beseech the king to spare their lives. The king stretched out his scepter of grace to her. God has stretched out his Scepter of grace to us through His only begotten son. (John 3:16) Should we not also extend grace to others? Paul was shunned by the apostles, because of his past, until Barnabas extended grace to him. To experience the miracle of Christmas, extend grace to those who have offended you. It’s all about grace. Experience God’s saving grace — His enabling grace — and extend His grace to others. Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com
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family remained in complete isolation for 42 years. It wasn't until 1978 that surveyors in a helicopter saw in a remote area a clearing that was obviously not of natural origin. Investigation revealed that Karp and his four children (his wife had died in 1961) were living in a crude log dwelling. They'd had no contact with the outside world since fleeing their village in 1936, and two of the children had never seen a human not related to them. • A male lion can mate up to 50 times in one day. *** Thought for the Day: "Language is the apparel in which your thoughts parade in public. Never clothe them in vulgar and shoddy attire."— George W. Crane © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 50 tabs $90 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net
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Miscellaneous ––––––––––––––––––––––––– DISH TV Starting at $19.99/ month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $34.99 Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 877-477-9659
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MIDWEST CLASSIFIED NETWORK ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Automobiles
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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Employment/Help Wanted
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OWNER OPERATORS wanted. Paid all miles. No touch freight. Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years. Many bonuses and good home time. Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time. Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line http://www.mcfgtl.com (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CDL Drivers needed to haul livestock, home on weekends. Great Benefit Package for Full-Time Drivers! www.lynchlivestock.com or call Angie @ 563-776-3051 for more information. EOE (MCN)
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Health
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ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information. –––––––––––––––––––––––––
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CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136 –––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Auto Donations
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Autos Wanted
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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330
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Education
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MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home to process Medical Billing & Insurance! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at Bryan University! HS Diploma/GED & Computer/ Internet needed. 1-888-734-6711 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Health/Medical
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Health & Fitness
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous
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NCL CRUISE SPECIAL Pick one - FREE Unlimited Beverages / FREE Specialty Dining / FREE WIFI / Free Shore Excursions! Hurry, limited time offer. Call for full details 877-270-7260 or go to NCPtravel.com
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CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/ Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960
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CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888776-7771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Employment/Help Wanted
For Sale
Health & Medical
Health & Medical
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Trailer Sale! Trike trailer 7’x12’ V-nose ramp $3,074.00; 6’x12’ V-nose ramp $2,750.00; 7’x16’ Vnose ramp $4,063.00; 12 different dump trailers 7k to 21k bumper pull & gooseneck. $50.00 off all aluminum utility trailers (mention this add). 515-972-4554 www. FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN)
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MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.newmailers.com (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www.MyHomeIncomeNow55.com (MCN)
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Farm Related
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Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866-309-1507 www. BaseCampLeasing.com (MCN)
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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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Health & Medical
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VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 50 tabs $90 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net (MCN)
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Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace at little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1- 800-604-2613 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888389-0695. www.cash4diabeticsupplies.com (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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LIVING WITH BACK PAIN, NECK PAIN or WRIST PAIN? Medicare recipients may qualify to receive a pain relieving brace at little or no cost, plus get Free Shipping. Call now to speak with a Rapid Relief back pain specialist! 844-887-0082 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Tired of OVERPAYING for TV? Turned down for cable/satellite? NO credit check! NO contracts! Premium entertainment only $24.95/mo. Guaranteed approval. 1-888-906-2361
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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 1-800-217-3942
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-290-8321 to start your application today!
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Miscellaneous ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ADT Security protects your home & family from "what if" scenarios. Fire, flood, burglary or carbon monoxide, ADT provides 24/7 security. Don’t wait! Call Now! 1-888-607-9294 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (MCN)
Miscellaneous
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FREE Political Coins. Trump, Hillary and the Gang. Free Kids Collection 5 coins with Purchase of any Political Collection. Just in Time for the Holidays. Merry Christmas. www.WeRPotus.com (MCN)
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DISH NETWORK - $19 Special, includes FREE Premium Movie Channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz) and Blockbuster at home for 3 months. Free installation and equipment. Call NOW! 1-866-820-4030 (MCN)
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$14.99 SATELLITE TV. Includes free installation. High speed internet for less than $.50 a day. Low cost guarantee. Ask about our FREE IPAD with Dish Network. Call today 1-855-331-6646 (Not available in NE) (MCN)
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19.99/mo. for DIRECTV - HD Channels + Genie HD DVR + 3 months FREE HBO, SHOW, MAX & STARZ + FREE NFL Sunday Ticket! Call Now 1-888-552-7314 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
DIRECTV Starting at $19.99/mo. FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX, STARZ. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1-800-203-4378 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
DISH NETWORK - Get MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months). PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month). CALL Now 1-800-390-3140 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– largest senior living referral service. GET HELP NOW! One Button Contact our trusted, local experts Senior Medical Alert. Falls, Fires today! Our service is FREE/no & Emergencies happen. 24/7 Protection. Only $14.99/mo. Call obligation. CALL 1-800-442-5148 (MCN) NOW 1-888-840-7541 (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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SUPPORT our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need. For more information visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Travel ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CRUISE DEALS available for a limited time. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival and Norwegian. Hurry as these offers won’t last! Call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPTRAVEL.COM to research.
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Wanted To Buy ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS or GIFT CARDS or STOP SMOKING PRODUCTS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1-855-440-4001 www.TestStripSearch.com. Habla Espanol. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Miscellaneous ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-640-8195 (MCN)
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HOME BREAK-INS take less than 60 SECONDS. Don't wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets NOW for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 855-614-5579 (MCN)
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Vacation/Travel
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Join us in Texas! Would you like to get away from the cold snowy winters? Why not hook up your RV and come on down to J-5 in Mission, TX. We are a small park with a country setting yet we have lots of shopping nearby. Lots of activities in the park. We have specials for 1st time residents. Call us at 956-682-7495 or 515-229-1540 or email us at tdtuttle@hotmail.com (MCN)
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Tired of the snow? Become a Winter Texan where the sun meets the gulf. Over 100 RV resorts and retirement communities for you to choose from. RV sites, fully furnished rentals and more. For more information visit www.rgvparks.org (MCN)
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