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Kathryn Harris Portrays Harriet Tubman In honor of Black History Month, Kathryn Harris, a regional historian and retired library services director at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, will portray Harriet Tubman and tell her life story in a presentation at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17 in the Schweinfurth Museum at the Jefferson County Historical Village. Linking the past with the present, Kathryn Harris slips into the persona of the former slave who, after winning her own freedom, became a conductor on the Underground Railroad in the mid-1800s. In numerous trips back into the South, Harriet Tubman helped more than 300 slaves, including her own parents, escape to the North. After the Civil War broke out, she worked for the Union as a cook, a nurse, and even a spy. Harris has been telling the amazing story of Tubman’s faith, determination and courage for over a decade. This program is sponsored by Peoples National Bank. It is provided free of charge, but donations are appreciated. The Jefferson County Historical Village is located at 1411 North 27th Street in Mt. Vernon. For more information contact the Historical Society office at 618-246-0033. Pictured is Kathryn Harris in her role as Harriet Tubman.

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Former Mt. Vernon Mayor and City Councilman David Keen was the guest speaker at the February Man Alive Prayer Breakfast at the Mt .Vernon Christian School Cafeteria.

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Community Hospital D i r e c t o r o f Cardiopulmonary Services and Sleep Center, Jennifer L. Young. “We are honored to be recognized for those efforts and for achieving accreditation with ACHC.” Crossroads Community Hospital is a 47-bed facility located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient,

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Carla Donoho, right, director of Angels’ Cove, was the featured speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon noon meeting. Associated with Baptist Children’s Home & Family Services, she reported Angels’ Cove provides residential care and many other services for pregnant women and their children in a comfortable, home-like setting in Mt. Vernon. Ms. Donoho also spoke about their newest outreach program, Cove Connection, which is committed to helping young moms and dads with the challenges of parenthood. Also pictured is Rotary President Sandy Sinnett, who introduced and welcomed the speaker.

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Area Bank Announces New CFO Jo David Cummins, President & Chief Executive Officer of Community First Bank of the Heartland (CFB), announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Gary Bryant to a dual position of Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In addition, Bryant has been appointed Secretary to the Board of Directors. Bryant joined the bank in November of 2010 as CFO. “This promotion is well deserved and reflects recognition of the talent Gary brings daily to his role at Community

First Bank. Gary’s humble leadership within our bank is recognized by everyone he works with and is especially recognized by our Board,” stated Cummins. Bryant, a Certified Public Accountant, has spent his entire 32-year career in the banking industry. Prior to joining CFB, he served as CFO for three Southern Illinois banks beginning in 1988. Community First Bank of the Heartland has five locations, all located in Jefferson County.

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The Shoppers Weekly – Mt. Vernon Area passed last week after a brief shutdown. That could be the other reason the media doesn't talk about it. Obama is still responsible for the national debt. Hopefully that answers the questions. However, there is more to this. Obama would have inherited some of the cost of Katrina as well as the war on terror. Then he came in with his stimulus act, giving $400 billion to businesses (some after going bankrupt). So he inherited some, but he also spent a lot. The fact still remains that under Barack Obama the national debt grew the most dollar-wise. He added $7.9 trillion, a 68% increase, in just seven years. Under George W. Bush, $5.9 trillion, the second greatest amount, was added. The time to look at the national debt under Trump will be November 2019. So to accuse Trump of being responsible for national debt now is somewhat premature. So in closing, let me say the national debt is more to the point that our grand- than $20 trillion. It exceedchildren will be paying on ed that amount on September 8, 2017. It's greater than it. When Barack Obama the economic output of the submitted his first budget entire country. It occurred in 2009 the national debt despite congressional atwas $11.9 trillion. When he tempts to cut government spending. These included left office eight years later it threats to not raise the debt was $19.6 trillion. The na- ceiling and the U.S. debt tional debt almost doubled. crisis in 2011. That's when What a mess to inherit! the U.S. headed toward a When Trump submitted debt default. It continued his first budget this January with the fiscal crisis in 2012 the national debt was $20.3 and a government shuttrillion. Keep in mind that down in 2013. for the first year he or she Until next time. is in office a new President To comment on this or any column and Congress are living in Th e Shopper’s Weekly, please mail under the budget set by the to: Editor, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia IL previous President and 62801, email to info@theshoppersweekly.com or drop it off at the office Congress, and for Donald on 301 E. Broadway. In order for your Trump that would be letter to be considered for publication, must provide your signature and Barack H. Obama's budget. you an address and phone number where The end of the second year you can be reached. Addresses and will fall under Trump's phone numbers will not be published. budget, and that budget was

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• On Feb. 16, 1848, composer and pianist Frederic Chopin plays his final Paris concert. Chopin's musical goal had been to speak to the heart and soul of man. Upon his death, at his request, Chopin's sister was able to smuggle his heart in a jar back to Poland, where it was buried in a church. • On Feb. 18, 1856, the American Party, also known as the "Know-Nothing

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the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins . . . God is love. Whoever lives in love, lives in God and God in them.” (I John 4:7-16) LOVE’S COMMAND. Love is not just an emotion or a warm fuzzy feeling. It is an act of the will, a command. “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.” (I John 4:7) He has given us a command. (I John 4:21) LOVE’S SOURCE. Love comes from God. It’s the highest level of love. “Because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 5:5) The Mississippi starts as a stream of water you can walk across, but it develops into a mighty river. Walk into God’s love in Christ and His river of love will flow into and out of you. LOVE’S EVIDENCE. Many people claim to

know God, but we have the true evidence. “Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love.” (I John 4:7-8) LOVE’S ESSENCE. Everything about God can be distilled into this one scripture. “God is love.” Perfume is made by distilling certain fragrant flowers. God’s love has a fragrance. Out of her love for Jesus, a woman broke an expensive bottle of perfume and poured it on Jesus. It was an extravagant act of devotion. (Matthew 26:7; Genesis 8:20-21) The essence of God is love. How could anyone in their right mind not want to live in His love? LOVE’S DEMONSTRATION. “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world.” (I John 4:9-10; Romans 5:8) Why is the color of Valentine’s Day red? Why is the symbol/

emblem a heart? I believe it is because God’s heart of love sent His Son to die on the cross for the sins of the world. LOVE’S EXPRESSION. Someone aptly said, “Love is not love until it’s given away. “Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.” (I John 4:19-21) LOVE’S EXTINGUISHER. “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.” (I John 4:18) The more you know and experience God’s love, the less fear you will have to contend with. Your Savior, Jesus, the Master Gardener, has planted you where you are today — refreshing you with His mercy and nourishing you with His Word. As you bloom, may you display the beauty of His grace and share the fragrance of His love. Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com

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a record with an eightgame winning streak. Name either of the two teams that won five in a row in their first NHL season. 6. Who did the U.S. men's hockey team beat in the final game to secure the Olympic gold medal in 1960? 7. Brooks Koepka, in 2017, tied a men's U.S. Open record for lowest score to par (16 under) in winning the event. Who else did it? Answers: 1. It was 1935 (100-54). 2. Paul Molitor in 1996, and Ichiro Suzuki in 2016. 3. Peyton Manning. 4. Duke's Dick Groat scored 48 points against North Carolina in 1952. 5. The New York Rangers (1926-27) and the Edmonton Oilers (197980). 6. Czechoslovakia. 7. Rory McIlroy, in 2011.

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Feb. 14, 2018 - Feb. 20, 2018 Volume 28, Number 7

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In food processor, combine chocolate chips and hot coffee. Process until mixture is smooth. With machine on, add egg yolks and vanilla through feed tube. Then add butter, piece by piece, through feed tube, processing until well blended. Transfer mixture to large bowl. In medium bowl beat cream until stiff. Blend large spoonful of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Then fold in remaining cream. Line 1½-quart heatproof glass bowl with plastic wrap, leaving about 5" extending over each side. Spoon chocolate mixture into bowl. Bring overhanging plastic wrap up over top to cover. Freeze several hours or overnight, until firm. To assemble dessert, carefully remove Chocolate Truffle Cake from springform pan and invert onto serving plate; remove foil from cake. Remove bowl of frozen chocolate mousse mixture from freezer. Invert mousse to unmold on top of truffle cake, rounded-side up. Refrigerate. Flatten almond paste and place between 2 sheets of wax paper sprinkled with powdered sugar. Using rolling pin, roll from center out in all directions to /16" thickness, or until large enough to fit completely over domed surface and cake. Refrigerate almond paste 10 minutes. Remove top sheet of wax paper and invert almond paste onto mousse-topped cake. Remove paper from almond paste and press gently all over dome-shaped surface of mousse and cake. Trim any edges of almond paste, if necessary. Refrigerate 1/2 hour. Pour Chocolate Glaze evenly over entire cake. Spread with knife or spatula to cover. Refrigerate cake until chocolate is set. Cut into wedges to serve. Serves 12 to 16.

Chocolate Truffle Cake 2 sticks (8 oz.) butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee 4 eggs

6 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut up 2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate, cut up

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8" springform pan with boil, butter foil generously. Dust with flour; tap out excess. In 2-quart glass bowl combine butter, sugar, coffee, semisweet chocolate and unsweetened chocolate. Heat in microwave oven on high 1½ to 2 minutes, or until chocolate and butter are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Remove from heat. Whisk in eggs until smooth and well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes, or until top has a crust and is dry to the touch. Let cool in pan. Run sharp knife around edges to loosen cake and remove springform side of pan. Invert cake to unmold, peel off foil, then place cake right side up on serving plate. Store cake, covered, in refrigerator or freezer. Serves 10 to 12.

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Dash of salt 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

In 1-quart glass bowl combine butter, corn syrup, salt, and 2 T. water. Heat in microwave oven on high 1 to 1½ minutes, or until boiling, stirring once. Stir in chocolate chips until glaze is melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature and thicken slightly to spreading consistency. Glaze should not be thick. *** Until next week, Au Revoir! —Elizabeth Fenton

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Legals .......................................... 100 Antiques ...................................... 101 Arts & Crafts ............................... 102 Announcements .......................... 103 Adoptions .................................... 104 Auctions ...................................... 200 Business & Services ................... 201 Computers & Services ................ 202 Financial Services ...................... 203 Gunsmithing Services ................ 204 Lost & Found ............................... 205 Daycare ....................................... 206 Hunting & Fishing ....................... 207 Travel........................................... 208

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APPROX. 155 +/- ACRES FARMLAND – Selling in 3 TRACTS TRACT # 1 – approx. 85 +/- Acres, Shiloh Township, Section 29. TRACT # 2 – approx. 40 ACRES, Shiloh Township, Section 21 TRACT # 3 – approx. 30 +/- Acres, Shiloh Township, Section 21 Farming Privileges for crop year 2018! No Reservation of Minerals! Three Individual Tracts offered separately – Sold by the Tract, not by the Acre. No Buyer’s Premium! Possession at Closing!

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Donors Urged To Help The Red Cross Maintain Blood Supply Winter storms and the flu don’t just mean a lot of people are missing work and school – it also means they can’t keep their American Red Cross blood and platelet donation appointments. The Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to help maintain the blood supply for patients in need. In 2018, severe winter weather forced about 600 blood drives to cancel, resulting in more than 17,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations. And, widespread flu across the U.S. has resulted in lower turnout at blood drives. Blood and platelet donations are needed in the coming days to help replenish the blood supply and ensure patients continue to receive lifesaving treatments. Donors can help even more patients when they invite a loved one, friend or co-worker to give with them. Make an appointment to donate this winter by

downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming are blood donation opportunities are listed below. Jefferson County Feb. 22, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Donoho Prairie Christian Church, 7405 Exchange Road, Texico. Washington County Feb. 28, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Nashville High School, 1300 South Mill, Nashville. To donate blood simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who

are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. Another way to support the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador. The role is simple, but it is critical to our success. The Red Cross is looking for people to assist with recep-

tion, greeting donors and hospitality (offering refreshments) at blood drives. The objective is to provide the blood donors with a positive experience. For more information about volunteering contact Kristin Pendleton 314-2817968 or Kristin.Pendleton@ redcross.org The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross. org or cruzrojaamericana. org, or visit them on Twitter at @RedCross.

Youthbuild Program Now Accepting Applications The YouthBuild program of Marion and Jefferson Counties is currently taking applications for youth between the ages of 17 and 24 years old in need of their high school equivalency (HSE) diploma. Applications can be submitted from now until March 31. Mental Toughness, two weeks focused on responsibility and goal setting, will begin April 2 –April 13. “This program is for any young adult who is in need

of their HSE or GED. We will work with these individuals for nine months to help them study for their test and teach them work skills, so they can provide for themselves and their families,” says Ryan Alton, YouthBuild Program Manager. YouthBuild is a program of Spero Family Services, and is federally funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This program helps young adults in our own commu-

nity, living in a lower-income household and without a high school education, be able to earn a high school equivalency (HSE) diploma, learn valuable work skills, and place them in jobs to earn money. “It is a great program for young people. Two days each week is spent in HSE or GED classes. Two days are spent in a work study program, either in construction training or certified nurse assistant training. Fridays are a half day

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of service projects designed to increase community involvement, build teamwork, and leadership development,” adds Mr. Alton. This is a free program. Anyone interested should apply online at www. sperofs.org/youthbuild. For more information, please call 242-6723 ext. 234 for Jefferson County, and 618533-5288 in Marion County. Find them on Facebook too: https://www. facebook.com/speroyouthbuild

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