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Area Girl Scouts Learn About New Countries On World Thinking Day World Thinking Day activities took place at the Mt. Vernon Airport on Sunday, February 18. Girl Scouts enjoyed “visiting” and learning about the following countries: China, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, South Korea and Spain. Each year on or around February 22, Girl Scouts participate in events with global themes in honor of Girl Scouts and Girl guides worldwide, reminding them that we are apart of a global community — one of nearly 150 countries. Posing in the shape of the world and celebrating being apart of a global sisterhood are: Lexi Trout, Azreala Edwards, Madison McConnaughay, Baylee Nichols, Grace Seidel, Mya
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Event were Foreign from Germany. Both girls Exchange Students Mariel are attending Mt. Vernon Villerreal Carras from Township High School. Mexico and Clara Roeskau
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the mental health system, leaving many falling through the cracks. • The moral state of our country as a whole. • Violent video games which are desensitizing children. • A breakdown in the complete American family. • The lack of Christianity being taught. • The lack of respect for others. • The inability of teachers and schools to discipline students for bad behavior at school. • Gun store owners who don't do proper background checks. I'm sure I could make the list longer, but for those wondering where I stand on guns, I'm a huge supporter of the Second Amendment. However, I don't think a kid needs an AR-15. But I also think there are kids that don't need a pocket knife! It has everything to do with case by case. This recent case of vio-
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believed that all of God’s creatures were special and needed love and care. She began spending her lunchtime in front of Little Annie’s cell reading to her and praying for her. Days went by, but Little Annie did not respond. She tried talking to her, but it was like talking to a stone wall. Months went by. One day a brownie was missing from the plate that the caring woman had placed in Little Annie’s cell. Encouraged, she continued to read to her and pray for her. Eventually the little girl began to respond to the woman and talked to her through the cell door. The woman convinced the doctors to give Little
Annie a second chance. They brought her up from the basement and continued to work with her. After two years, Little Annie was told she could leave the asylum and live a normal life. Little Annie chose not to leave because she was so grateful for the love and attention she was given by the dedicated Christian woman. Little Annie decided to stay and love others as she had been loved. She began working with other patients who were suffering as she had. A half century later, the Queen of England had a ceremony to honor one of the most inspiring women in America, Helen Keller. When asked what she attributed her success to, Helen Keller replied, “If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, I would not be here today.” Anne Sullivan, who believed in an incorrigible, blind, and deaf little girl named Helen
how long did the journey of Ezra ordinarily take from Babylon to Jerusalem? 3 days, 4 months, 2 years, 5 years 3. From Philippians 4, what does the Apostle 1. Is the Book of Darius Paul instruct us to do in the Old or New rather than worry? Cry, Pray, Love, Talk Testament or neither? 4. What creature(s) did 2. In biblical times,
the prophet Joel have a vision of? Locust, Flies, Viper, Leeches 5. From John 18, who asked, "What is truth"? Moses, Paul, Pilate, David 6. In what were all of Job's children killed? Flood, Fire, Wind, Stampede
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The Light of Hope It’s been said that a positive, hopeful person sees a light at the end of a tunnel. A pessimist looks at the end of a tunnel and sees a train coming. We cannot really live without hope. Before the turn of the 20th century, an asylum near Boston housed mentally challenged and disturbed individuals. One of the patients, called “Little Annie”, was totally unresponsive to others in the asylum. The staff tried to help her, but to no avail. Finally, she was confined to a cell in the basement of the asylum and given up as being hopeless. A Christian lady who worked at the asylum
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Keller, was “Little Annie”. Because a Christian woman brought the light of hope to a little forgotten girl in an asylum, the world was blessed with the gift of Helen Keller. The Apostle Paul and Silas were thrown in prison for preaching about Jesus Christ. They were beaten, bloodied, and bound in chains. But at midnight they began singing praises to God. God sent an earthquake that rocked the prison. Their chains fell off — the prison doors swung open. Fearing that all the prisoners had escaped, the jailer drew his sword to take his own life. Paul shouted for him not to do it. All the prisoners were accounted for. The jailer
called for a light. In the darkest of circumstances there is a light of hope. A Christian woman shined it in the cell of Little Annie. The Philippian jailer found it in Paul and Silas’ cell. When the jailer saw Paul and Silas he cried, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved and your household.” (Acts 16:25-33) Because Paul and Silas shined the light of hope in their midnight hour, multitudes found hope and lives were forever changed. Paul brought the light of hope to a suicidal jailer. Titus took that light to a depressed Paul. “But
God, who comforts the depressed, comforted us by the coming of Titus.” (II Corinthians 7:6) Little Anne took the light of hope she received while in a basement cell in an asylum to others such as Helen Keller. “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” (II Corinthians 1:4-5) Do you need the light of hope to shine into your darkness? There is light and hope — His name is Jesus. Come to the light! (Ephesians 5:14) Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com
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Congress passes a conscription act that produces the first wartime draft of U.S. citizens. The act called for registration of all males between the ages of 20 and 45. Exemptions from the draft could be bought for $300. • On March 2, 1944, a train stops for more than 30 minutes in a tunnel near Salerno, Italy, and more than 500 people on board suffocate and die. The locomotives were burning low-grade coal substitutes, which produced an excess of odorless and toxic carbon monoxide, asphyxiating the passengers. • On March 4, 1952, Ernest
The Shoppers Weekly – Mt. Vernon Area Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Hemingway completes his short novel "The Old Man and the Sea," telling his publisher it was the best writing he'd ever done. The critics agreed: The book won the Pulitzer Prize and became one of his bestselling works. • On March 1, 1961, President John Kennedy With Lizzie issues an executive order establishing the Peace Corps. Although many in Congress and the U.S. public, were skeptical about the program’s costs and the effectiveness, thousands of young Who doesn't like Mexican food, and you don't have to be south of the border to Americans flocked to serve enjoy sensational food. Below are some taste-tempting recipes to fix tonight. in dozens of nations. • On Feb. 26, 1993, a bomb Easy Taco Salad explodes in the parking garage beneath the World 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup bottled Catalina dressing Trade Center in New York 1 pkg. (1¼ oz.) taco seasoning 4 to 5 cups corn chips, crushed City. Six people died and 1 medium head lettuce, shredded 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 1,000 were injured by the 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped powerful blast. The FBI discovered that the bombers In skillet, brown ground beef; drain well. Stir in taco seasoning. Combine beef, were not terrorists but jewel lettuce, tomatoes, dressing, corn chips and cheese in large serving bowl; toss well to thieves. mix. Serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings. © 2018 Hearst Communications, Inc.
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Archaeologist Discovers Gravestones In Jefferson County That Are Similar To Markers In Ireland The C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library will be sponsoring a book signing and power point talk by retired archaeologist Michael J. McNerney on his recently published book: A Shape in Time and Space: The Migration of the Necked Discoid Gravemarker — The Illinois Sample. This publication is the result of over 22 years of survey and research in the southeastern U.S. and 4 foreign countries. The program will be held on Thursday, March 1 at 6;30 p.m. at the Brehm Library 101 S. 7th Street, Mt. Vernon.
Following the publication of Early Pioneer Gravestones of Pope County (1994), McNerney and Meyer continued to track the “effigy or anthropomorphic” marker style from the North Carolina Coast, made in wood, all the way to Oklahoma. This effort has resulted in a huge U.S. sample of the style drawn from 14 states, 79 counties, and 185 cemeteries. Approximately 485 markers were recorded of which 333 have inscribed death dates and surnames. In addition, the book documents the marker style in Ireland,
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5. Create an email address. To have all of the wedding-related details in one place, create a separate email address exclusively for wedding correspondence. 6. Use veil weights. These weights can be sewn into veils to prevent fly-aways during outdoor ceremonies or photoshoots. 7. Keep bugs at bay. Spray chair and reception table legs with insect repellent. Dryer sheets also can be tucked into inconspicuous spots to
keep bugs away. 8. Save money on favors. Unless the favor is something to eat or something especially practical, you may consider skipping the favors altogether, as many guests tend to forget to take them home anyway. 9. Use page markers for seating. Use multicolored, selfsticking page markers to create easy seating arrangements. Each color can represent a category: His, Hers, Friends, Work. 10. Make a photo clothesline. A clever and inexpensive idea is to pin photos of the couple to a string, cataloguing how they met and their time
together leading up to the wedding. 11. Use loose flower centerpieces. Loose flowers in a vase are easier to sort and transport home for guests who want a memento. Make precut butcher’s paper or cellophane available to make bouquets. 12. Stock up on string lights. Lights can be wrapped around trees outdoors, strung indoors around windows or draped along buffet tables to create a romantic ambiance. Weddings can be expensive and stressful; therefore, couples can use all the tips they can to corral their expenses and tame their nerves.
either side of the couple, consisting of the ushers, bridesmaids, best man, and maid of honor. If much of the wedding party is already married, couples may opt to have the wedding party sit with their spouses instead of at the dais. Organize family tables. Tables for parents, grandparents and immediate family members of the bride and groom also are high priority. Both families can be combined at one
table, or they can be separated into two tables. These tables should be the closest to the bride and groom. Consider mobility issues. Next seat guests who have specific needs at tables. Elderly guests may want to be away from the band, deejay or speakers. Guests in wheelchairs may need an accessible seat near the exit. Get some help. Enlist the help of parents to seat their friends and extended family members. Parents
may know best who gets along and who should be separated. Seat dancers near the dance floor. To encourage dancing, place guests who tend to be lively close to the dance floor so others can see them getting up to dance and join in. Couples can use apps, lists or self-made charts to plot their reception seating arrangements. Create place cards or a central chart so guests can find their seats promptly and easily.
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rides and grooms understandably feel a little stress when planning their weddings. Adding to the pressure is the fact that, according to a WeddingWire.com report, the average couple in their 30s spends $32,000 on their wedding. That is a lot of money riding on one day. But planning a wedding can be even more fun than it is stressful, especially for those couples who employ a few tricks of the wedding planning trade.
1. Fake the cake. Save some money by asking the bakery cake artist to decorate a foamtiered “mock” cake for pictures and display, and serve guests from an inexpensive sheet cake in the kitchen. 2. Use labels. Once the guest list is finalized, create a database of guests’ addresses. Print out two sets of labels: One for addressing the invitations and the other to address the thank-you cards.
3. RSVP tricks. Number the back of RSVP cards and correspond the numbers to the guest list. If one or more responses is illegible, refer to the number to figure it out. 4. Embrace inexpensive decor. Dollar stores and craft stores are great places to find inexpensive decorative items. Empty wine bottles can be painted or glazed to serve as vases. Candle lanterns can be picked up at low cost at many retailers.
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eceptions may be big or small, lavish or casual. But regardless of their size or style, receptions all share a common element: They will require couples to set up seating arrangements for guests. Even though assigned seating isn’t mandatory, selecting seats for a sit-down dinner makes things simpler and reduces confusion. Some reception venues may even require assigned seating so that catering staff can service tables
accordingly. Seating guests can be tricky, but employing a few strategies can make the process go quickly and smoothly. Use a seating chart. A seating chart, whether it’s venue-specific or one couples make themselves, is essential. If you are using a self-made chart, inquire with the venue about the shape of tables, how many guests each table can seat, and the location of tables around the space.
Start with the wedding party table. Couples can ease themselves into the task of seating by doing the easy tables first. The primary one is the wedding party table. This traditionally can be a dais or a sweetheart table flanked by the wedding party. According to Martha Stewart Weddings, the table should be centrally located and the wedding couple should sit in the middle. A male-female pattern follows on
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Choosing wedding color palettes
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ome brides may feel beholden to the color white on their wedding days, at least in regard to their gowns. Those who do often embrace the opportunity to showcase their personal styles and set the mood for their nuptials by embracing various colors throughout their ceremonies and receptions. Color can be a critical component when establishing the ambiance for a wedding. Color can evoke certain moods and set the tone for the day. Some colors work better
together than others, so while choosing a color scheme may seem like an easy undertaking, some couples may find it requires more careful consideration than they first imagined. According to the bridal guide A Practical Wedding, wedding colors can give couples a starting-off point for all of the other details of their weddings. This ensures the wedding ultimately has a cohesive look. Colors need not necessarily match, but borrowing on similar hues can make it easier to plan
wedding party wardrobes, flowers, table linens, and much more. Colors can come from anywhere, but many couples try to coordinate their color schemes with the season in which the wedding takes place. In fact, couples who are finding it difficult to decide on a palette can look to seasonal colors for inspiration. For example, pastels and blooming flowers can set the scene for spring weddings, while jewel tones and rich reds and greens may be fitting for winter ceremonies. Some couples opt for more loosely defined color palettes, such as neutral and natural colors. Country and garden weddings can borrow ideas from the landscape, with natural linens paired with wildflowers. Using whites, grays and beiges enables couples to add a pop of color without
overwhelming the setting. Brides magazine suggests that couples avoid choosing too many colors. A maximum of three with one metallic can ensure that things look cohesive without being over-the-top. Also, brides and grooms needn’t feel pressured by the “hot” colors of the moment. As with clothing and hairstyles, trends change. It is better to select colors that will stand the test of time and look good for years to come. Couples may have to incorporate colors already at their wedding venues into their style. Fortunately many reception sites are outfitted in neutral tones to enable customization. The wedding resource The Knot also says having a basic knowledge of the color wheel can help. Typically, colors that pair
well together are those that are opposites on the color wheel. Also, colors that share proximity on the color wheel will have similar tones and play well together. Examples of opposite colors include purples and yellows, reds
and greens, and oranges and blues. Couples should not be afraid to take some chances with their color palettes, especially if they want to make a bold and modern statement.
Rustic bouquets add natural flair to wedding celebrations
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ouples opting to get back to basics, streamline their nuptials and create more intimate and less superficial affairs often gravitate toward rustic celebrations to showcase their ideals. Rustic weddings also may appeal to environmentalists and men and women who want their weddings to be as eco-friendly as possible. Rustic weddings may include those ceremonies
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and receptions that take place outdoors or in abodes, such as barns, wineries, castles, or converted silos or town factories. In fact, Bridal Guide says that barn weddings have never been more popular — among both urban and rural couples alike. Coordinating a rustic wedding may mean letting go of perceived notions of how everything from food to favors to flowers should be. In fact, one way to describe rustic weddings — and especially the floral arrangements that adorn them — is “purposely imperfect.” Rustic wedding bouquets may seem like they were plucked right out of the garden or grabbed through a stroll in a meadow. They’re
rarely symmetrical or feature the customary flowers of more formal wedding celebrations. When designing rustic bouquets, florists may keep the stems of wildflowers or other blooms untethered for a relaxed feel. Long stemmed arrangements are quite popular, and trends point toward bouquets that are loosely tied with raffia, twine, vines and other natural materials rather than more refined ribbon. Another way rustic bouquets set themselves apart is with the introduction of other elements into the arrangements. Not merely blooms and greenery, rustic pieces may feature twigs, vines, berries, scabiosa pods,
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The Shoppers Weekly – Mt. Vernon Area
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Borowiak’s Home H ome T Town own Proud d
Prices Good February 26 - March 4
MANAGERS SPECIALS MARCH 1, 2, & 3 S AT U R
10
IGA TableRite Boneless Beef Chuck Roast
LB.
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3
$ 99
I D AY
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3 BIG U DAYS | D AY
Whole Boston Butt W Pork Roast
Limit 1-2-Pack, with $20.00 Additional Purchase
99
¢
LB.
Pepsi Products 6-Pack Multi-Pack Plastic Bottles
5
3/$
2
79
$ 99 Borowiak’s Best Super Lean Ground Beef
¢
LB.
USDA Family Pack Chicken Legs
Green Giant Red Potatoes
LB.
5 Lb. Bag
1
$ 88 Golden Ripe Bananas
30 Oz. Jar or 22 Oz. Squeeze Bottle
Kraft Mayonnaise
5
2/$
1
14-16 Oz. Bottle
$ 88
Kraft Pourable Dressings
24-Pack 1/2 Liter
Dasani Water
48
¢
4
$ 99
LB.
USDA Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1
$ 49 16-32 Oz. Bag
Ore Ida Frozen Potatoes
5
2/$
8 Oz.
4
3/$ 98
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese
12 Oz. Bag
Dole Classic Garden Salad Mix
1
$ 00
Sliced Free!
LB.
Kretschmar Whole Boneless Hams
1
$ 99 LB.
Tombstone 12” Original or 1/2 & 1/2 Pizzas
Ripe Avocados
1
$ 00
14-16 Oz. Bottle
Borowiak’s Best Gold N’ Plump Fried or Baked Chicken
6
$ 99
10.5 Oz.
Bakery Fresh Angel Food Bars
2
$ 99
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532-1313
500 S. 10th St. • Mt. Vernon
242-2375
SENIOR CITIZENS DAY! Every Wednesday! Save 10%.
We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct printing errors. Open 7 Days A Week - 6 AM - 10 PM
4/$
10
In Our Deli!
Kretschmar Bavarian Ham
2
$ 99 LB.