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Mt. Vernon Rotary Hosts High School Honors Banquet The Rotary of Mt. Vernon recently hosted its annual High School Honors Banquet. Over 100 Mt. Vernon Township High School seniors were honored by Rotary for academic, music and service accomplishments. Three students, Nicole Richard, Ella Warner and Jacob Parks, also received the John Howard Scholarship in the amount of $500. This scholarship was established in 2012 to honor students who exemplify the Rotary motto “Service Above Self.” It is named after long time Rotarian, John
Howard. One student, Lauryn Willis, also received the Lumbattis Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Dr. John Lumbattis, a dentist who practiced over 50 years, was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon in 1920 and is credited with starting the club’s annual Honors Banquet in 1946. After his passing in 1969 this award was established in his honor to recognize a student exemplifying outstanding achievement and leadership.
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It was a major evening of news on Wednesday, May 9, the day three American prisoners were released from North Korea and turned over to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; Trump pulled out of the Iran deal; and Iran fired missiles from Syria at Israel in retaliation for Trump's decision to pull out. So what does CNN focus on all evening? Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen. In timing the seven o'clock hour, Daniels / Cohen got 55 minutes, the Korean prisoners release got 3 minutes, missiles over Israel got 2 minutes. For those of you that keep watching the Clinton News Network (CNN), stop drinking the Kool Aid. My new name for CNN is "Carry No News." Unfortunately, I have to watch everything from CNN to Fox News and everything in between in order to write this column. But I decided to watch CNN all Wednesday evening, because with the major news that was breaking, I had to believe for a change they would at least do some real news. But, needless to say, they didn't. But with that said I'll leave it there. This is a new day for America. In one day, President Donald Trump accomplished more than former President Barack Obama did in eight years. On to the Obama deal with Iran. According to the
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A special luminaria ceremony held during the Relay For Life of Jefferson County event on Saturday, June 9, 2018 will remember those lost to cancer and honors those who have survived. Luminaria are white paper bags decorated with names and messages to the people they are dedicated to. They honor every life touched by cancer and can be dedicated to loved ones lost, those currently bat-
tling, or anyone who has overcome it. During the Luminaria Ceremony, which is set to start at 8:45 p.m. on June 9, Luminaria will line the inside of the walking track and be illuminated with glow sticks in honor of cancer survivors and those who have lost their lives to cancer. Anyone desiring to purchase a luminaria may do so by contacting any Relay For Life team member or
by calling the Luminaria Chair Brenda Lawson at 618-315-1754. Luminaria bags are available for a donation of $10. All funds raised through these sales support the programs and services of the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life is set for Saturday, June 9 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Veterans Park in Mt. Vernon. Former and current cancer patients, families, businesses, civic organizations, and the
public are invited to take part in this team event to fight cancer. For more information, or if you are interested in forming a Relay For Life team or walking in the Sur vivors Lap please contact your American Cancer Society at 618-2882390, visit relayforlife.org/ jeffersonIL, or visit their Facebook Page at Relay For Life of Jefferson County, IL.
JCHS Strawberry Festival And Treasure Hunt The Jefferson County Historical Society will present a Strawberr y Festival and Treasure Hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at the Historical Village. Enjoy delicious strawberry desserts and search
for hidden treasure. Your hidden treasure may be found in the Jefferson County Historical Society’s Rummage Sale. Find something you can’t live without! This is the first Strawberry Festival to be held at the Historical Village.
Strawberry desserts will be available for purchase. There will also be a bake sale. The “treasure hunt” is their name for rummage sale. You probably know the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Donated items for the
rummage sale may be brought to the village beginning May 12. They are asking that no clothes be donated. All proceeds go toward the operation costs of the Historical Village. The entire village will also be open for tours.
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hangars. Enjoy live music, arcade games, silent auction items, and giveaways. Uncle Joe’s BBQ food truck will be available for food purchase inside the hangar, as well as Lowery’s Irish Pub. A pool table, darts, a race car game, pin ball, Pac Man and more arcade games will be in the hangar at When Hogs Fly. Bid on over ten silent auction baskets, with items donated from local area business, or make a bid on a helicopter ride donated by Roadhouse Harley Davidson. Watch the balloon glow at dusk. Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door. Must be 21. For tickets, go to sperofs.org/events. Spero Family Services serves children, youth, and f am i l i e s t h rou g h out Southern Illinois. These fundraisers help to provide these services at no cost to the families Spero services. Spero's mission is to provide hope, help and healing in a Christ centered environment. If you would like to learn more, please visit www.sperofs.org.
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Local 4-H Members Headed To State 4-H C.E. Brehm Memorial Library Events The C.E. Brehm Memorial “Goober Peas,” “Dixie,” and 6 p.m. to help you find Public Speaking Contest Public Library in Mt. more. money the state owes you. On May 2 members of Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington County 4-H came together for an area 4-H Public Speaking C ontest at Kaskaskia College. 4-H shows are an opportunity for members to exhibit the projects they have been working on throughout the year. Youth were vying for the opportunity to present their speeches at the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest on June 9 in Decatur. Families were welcomed to the Lifelong Learning Center by Dean of Arts and Sciences Kellie Hanegar, and the speeches were evaluated by Kaskaskia College Speech Professors Brandi Wilkins and David Quinn. Participants chose between four different types of entries. Formal speeches are meant to provide information to the audience. Props are not used in formal speeches. Illustrated speeches also
inform the audience, but use visual aids. Original works could be presented by one to three members and are designed to entertain the audience. Although none of the participants this year selected the oral interpretation category, it is one the options as well. Each of the entries had to be between four and six minutes in length. Judges filled out an evaluation sheet for each entry, and graded them Blue, Red or White based on the Danish rating system. The judges also had the task of selecting State Fair delegates and alternates, who are listed below by county. Bond County: Allison Hemker, Original Work, Blue, State Fair Delegate; Megan Miller, Illustrated Speech, Blue, State Fair Delegate. Clinton County: Maggie Schrage, Formal Speech, Blue, State Fair Delegate; Valerie Tebbe, Formal Speech, Blue, State Fair Delegate.
Jefferson County: Raquel Minor, Formal Speech, Blue, State Fair Delegate. Marion County: Eliza Engelhardt, Illustrated Speech, Blue, State Fair Delegate; Parker Karrick, Formal Speech, Blue, State Fair Delegate. Washington County: Christopher Johns Illustrated Speech, Blue, State Fair Delegate; Abigail Meyer, Illustrated Speech, Blue, State Fair Delegate. This program kicked off the 4-H show season for Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties. Each county will have individual 4-H shows scheduled through the summer season. The fair season wraps up for 4-H during the Illinois State Fair in August. For more information about local 4-H, contact your local University of Illinois Extension Office or, contact Youth Development Educator Liz Miller at lizmill@illinois.edu.
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Creative Coloring & Watercolors For Adults Watercolors and Coloring are not just for children anymore. With the Library's user friendly materials you can create your own art work. Join the group for Wonderful Watercolors and Creative Coloring from 1:30 to 3:00 on May 15. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, crayons, watercolors and paintbrushes will be provided. Call 242-6322 ext. 2 to register for this program.
Introduction To Genealogy Research For True Beginners This free genealogy session will be presented by Kathryn Greenwood on May 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. The two-hour session is intended for those individuals who are new to genealogy research. It will make your introduction to genealogy research easier and save you time in the long run. During the first hour you will receive several handouts and suggestions to help you get started. During the second hour you will be provided information about the genealogy resources available for you to utilize at the C. E. Brehm Memorial Library, with time for you to individually browse the collection.
The State Treasurer is holding 2.9 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification. Also, every year, thousands of state checks payable to taxpayers go uncashed. This program allows taxpayers to learn whether they can claim an uncashed check worth more than $5, issued within the last ten years. If an uncashed check (also called an escheated warrant) is located, the check replacement process can also be started here. The Comptroller currently has records of more than 100,000 uncashed checks worth over $30 million. The C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library is located at 101 S. 7th St. in Mt., Vernon, Illinois. For more information on the Library and its programs call 618- 2426322.
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EAGLE LIFE
Ministries by: Cliff Sanders
Peter’s Mother-in-law When you think about the apostle Peter, perhaps the big, boisterous fisherman comes to mind. What many people don’t realize is that Peter had a wife and mother-in-law, whom Paul said, traveled with him in ministry. Here are some things we can learn from Peter’s life that inspires me. First, be hot or cold. Never be passive. Second, nothing or no one is a finished product. Everything is a work in progress. Third, the quality of your life is determined by how you spend your time and with whom you spend it. Peter’s mother-in-law was a remarkable woman who left a godly
mark for the kingdom of God. She is the only mother-in-law, that I am aware of, recorded in the New Testament. Jesus came to Peter’s house and saw Peter’s motherin-law was in bed, sick with a high fever. Jesus touched her, and the fever left her immediately. She got up and began to serve Him. (Matthew 8:14-17) How can we leave a lasting, godly mark for the kingdom of God? L E AV E AN ETERNAL MARK BY MINISTERING TO JESUS. When Jesus healed Peter’s motherin-law, she immediately got up and served him. Perhaps she served Jesus a meal or a nice cold sweet tea. Mary and Martha discovered that
precious stones? 100, 500, 1,700, 2,200 2. Which book recounts the story of the Israelites wandering in the desert for 40 years? Titus, Hebrews, James, Romans 1. In the Bible's King 3. From 2 Samuel 14, James translation there how many shekels did are more than how many Absalom's hair weigh references to gems and
just being with Jesus and ministering to him in worship and prayer is “the one thing that can’t be taken away.” I John 4:19 says, “We love him because he first loved us.” Everything in our life should flow out of our time with Jesus. Recently, I sent my grandmother’s old Bible to my cousin Gene. He couldn’t get over how marked up it was, and the margins scribbled with notes. Someone said, “If your Bible is well used and falling apart, it probably means you aren’t falling apart. Remember, the quality of your life is determined by how you spend your time and with whom you spend it. LET JESUS HEAL
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YOUR FEVER. Jesus touched the hand of Peter’s mother-in-law and the fever left immediately. A fever is an indication of an infection of some sort. What gives you a fever? An infection of bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, and unresolved issues can lay you low. The touch of Jesus on your fevered brow and his cleansing blood can heal like nothing else can. “Forgiving one another . . . even as Christ forgave you.” (Colossians 3:1217, 23-24) Confession is good for the soul and body. (James 5:14-16) LEARN OF JESUS’ HEALING POWER. In Matthew 8 we learn the correlation between faith and Jesus’ healing power. First, Jesus is
willing to heal you. Never doubt his willingness to heal. “Then Jesus . . . touched him saying, ‘I am w i l ling , b e cleansed.’” (Matthew 8:1-4) Second, divine healing is activated by faith. Speaking to the Roman Centurion who beseeched Jesus to heal his suffering servant, Jesus said, “Go, it will be done just as you bel i e ve d.” ( Matt h e w 8:5-13) Third, Jesus cares. When Jesus saw Peter’s sick mother-inlaw, he touched her, and she was healed. Jesus is “touched with the feeling of our infirmities.” (Hebrews 4:14-15) Fourth, healing is in the atonement. The Holy Spirit gives us this revelatory scripture. “When evening had come, they
brought to him many who were demon possessed. And he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah . . . saying: he himself took our infirmities and bore o u r s i c k n e s s e s .” (Matthew 8:16-17; Isaiah 53:5) The stripes laid on Jesus’s back purchased our healing. Like Peter’s motherin-law, leave a lasting, godly mark for the kingdom of God. Minister to Jesus out of your love for him. Let Jesus heal your fever. Learn of faith and Jesus’ healing power. Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com
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