News Notes County Clerk Addresses Concerns About Election

NotesItems of interest from throughout the Union County area

Numerous American Red Cross blood drives are scheduled during June in Union County. The pandemic is having a major im- pact on the nation’s blood supply. *** University of Illinois Extension on June 1 announced that in-person events through July 31 will be postponed or hosted online. *** Southern Seven Health Department reports that Veteran honored the Illinois Department A hero at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna was of Human Services soon honored last Sunday with a special event. will offer statewide use of Veterans home resident Dave Johnson was saluted Electronic Benefits Transfer with a drive-by parade Sunday afternoon which was for the Women, Infants & held to salute his 101st birthday, which was May 31. Children’s, WIC, Nutrition Program. Mr. Johnson is a World War II veteran who served *** in the U.S. Army. He achieved the rank of Tech 5 dur- Local municipal officials ing his service. have been continuing to dis- The Illinois Veterans Home is located along North cuss the status of dispatch Main Street in Anna. The parade route was along services with the Union North Main Street, going past the veterans home. County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency services agencies and veterans orga- *** nizations were joined by many others to honor Mr. The 28th annual Bless- Johnson. ing of the Bikes was held last Sunday at the Cross In the photograph above, members of Southern Il- of Peace on Bald Knob linois Elks Lodges stopped to honor Mr. Johnson with Mountain near Alto Pass. a salute featuring a large American flag. The annual event was spon- In the other photograph, a float from the Veterans of sored by the Lord’s Paheece Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 in Anna chapter of the Christian honored Mr. Johnson. Motorcylists Association. *** Anna Heights Baptist Church in Anna had a service in its parking lot last County clerk addresses concerns about election Sunday morning. In the midst of the coro- Gazette-Democrat: has changed. You can mark on your The application will be *** navirus/COVID-19 pan- As you may know, I put Everyone that voted in application whether you’d sent out by August 1st, The First Baptist Church demic, 2020 is an election out a letter a few weeks either the 2018 General, like to vote by mail or vote 2020. in Jonesboro plans to be year. A primary election ago about the possibil- 2019 Consolidated or 2020 in-person by either early If you would like to go open for worshipers on was held in March. A gen- ity of an all vote-by-mail General Primary Elections voting at the County Clerk’s ahead and apply for your Sunday morning, June 7. eral election is scheduled in election that would have will be mailed an applica- Office or at your designated mail-in ballot you may go *** November. been passed by the Illinois tion from the Union County polling place on election ahead and do that by in- The Anna Nazarene Concerns about the elec- Legislature. Clerk’s Office. day. (continued on page 2) Church is conducting tion process are ongoing My concerns were listed drive-in services on Sunday and were addressed during on why I believe this would mornings. the recent Illinois state leg- have been a bad decision *** islative session. for voters, myself as an Five new COVID-19 cases in county From a social media While the state legisla- Election Authority, and tax Southern Seven Health in their 20s and two females COVID-19 in its service posting: the Thrive Dis- ture was meeting, Union payers. Department on Monday, in their 50s. area on Friday, May 29. pensary in Anna was closed County Clerk Lance Mei- On Friday, May 22nd, June 1, confirmed 12 new Pulaski County: one male All of the cases reported Tuesday, June 2, due to senheimer voiced concerns both the Illinois House and cases of COVID-19 in the in his 20s, two males in on Friday were in Pulaski vandalism. about some of the issues Senate passed legislation region it serves in Southern their 30s and two males in County: three males in their *** that would change the No- Illinois. their 40s. 20s, three males in their 30s The Union County Mu- which were being dis- vember 3rd, 2020 election. seum in downtown Cobden cussed. The cases confirmed on Johnson County: one and four males in their 40s. had an unofficial opening With the session having Senate Bill 1863 isn’t Monday, by county, gender female in her 20s and one Five new confirmed last weekend. Further de- come to an end, the county what I had feared the most, and age, included: male in his 80s. cases were reported on tails about the reopening clerk shared his ongoing but it does cause for some Union County: one fe- The health department Thursday, May 28. All of of the museum were to be concerns in a letter to The concerns on what exactly male in her 20s, two males confirmed 10 new cases of (continued on page 2) announced. (continued on page 2) Illinois Secretary of State driver services facilities reopen Illinois Secretary of State through July 31, these fa- listed on www.cyberdriveil- stations and tape has been customer inside the vehicle. Jesse White announced his cilities will only serve: linois.com. applied to the floor in 6-foot Customers will be re- office’s reopening plan, New drivers (most will Protective Measures intervals to follow social quired to wear face masks beginning June 1, with the be 16-year-old driver ap- Customers and Illinois distancing guidelines, limit- unless medically unable. first two months focused plicants). Customers with Secretary of State employ- ing the number of custom- Disposable plastic will on serving only new driv- expired driver’s licenses ees will be required to wear ers inside a facility at one be used to cover the vehicle ers, customers with expired and ID cards. Vehicle trans- face masks, unless a medi- time. driver’s licenses/ID cards actions. cal condition prohibits the For drive tests, employ- seats during the drive test. and vehicle transactions. For all other services, safe use of a mask. ees will wear a face mask The plastic will be discard- As of May 26, there were people are asked to refer Plexiglass dividers have and a face shield due to the ed immediately after the more than 700,000 expired to the various departments been installed at all work close proximity with the conclusion of the drive test. driver’s licenses/ID cards and 1.9 million expired vehicle registrations. All Illinois Secretary of State departments and offices were scheduled to be open for business on June 1. On Tuesday, June 2, Tuesday through Saturday facilities (all driver services facilities statewide outside the Chicago metro area) were scheduled to open. A driver services facility is located in Anna. Hours of operation are scheduled Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wednes- day through Friday, from 8 Drivers services facility in Anna reopens a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday This was the scene at about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the Illinois Secretary of State’s drivers 7:30 a.m. to noon. services facility in Anna. Downstate facilities reopened this week following a lengthy closing caused For the first two months by the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Page 2 - Section A Thursday, June 4, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat

THE GAZETTE-DEMOCRAT County clerk Mississippi River flood THE TALK AND COBDEN REVIEW Serving Union County Since 1849 (continued from page 1) So if you request to vote (USPS 215-280) by mail, you won’t be al- warning continues 112 Lafayette St., P.O. Box 529 person request to our office, lowed to vote in person A flood warning contin- to continue rising to near Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 by mail, email or on our either early or on Election ues until next week for the 37.0 feet by Wednesday Phone: 618-833-2158 website. We don’t have the Mississippi River at Cape Fax: 618-833-5813 Day. morning, June 3. Email: [email protected] Member website ready yet for the We will also be making Girardeau. The forecast calls for the requests but we will soon. sure nobody abuses the The National Weather Periodical postage paid at Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 river to fall below flood Some concerns that I see vote by mail system and Service office in Paducah stage Tuesday evening, PUBLISHED THURSDAY with these new changes will will be making sure that reported early this week on June 9. Jerry L. Reppert...... Publisher be what we have to deal there will be no harvesting its website that recent heavy Mississippi River at Geof Skinner...... Editor with here in the office. or fraudulent activities with rains have caused the river Lonnie J. Hinton ...... Production Manager Thebes Sending out applications the ballots or applications. to rise. A flood warning is in ef- SUBSCRIPTION RATES to every voter will not be I’ve heard some concern As of Monday morning, fect until Monday, June 8. Union County...... $40.00 Six months out of area...... $45.00 cheap for the county and with the process of the mail June 1, the forecast was Elsewhere in 629 Zip Code...... $42.00 At 10 a.m. Monday, June Students (nine months)...... $41.00 simply was not budgeted in ballot in our office. calling for the river to crest Out of area...... $50.00 Armed services...... $41.00 1, the river’s stage was for in my office. I can assure you that we “in a couple of days.” Six months in county...... $37.00 Single copy...... $1.00 35.4 feet. Flood stage is At this point the State do not trace ballots by the Mississippi River at Six months in 629 Zip Code...... $38.00 Mailed copy...... $5.00 33.0 feet. e-edition...... $40.00 • With print subscription...... $7.00 Board of Elections will not person and we have no Cape Girardeau confirm if we will be able idea whose ballot is who’s A flood warning con- Minor flooding was oc- 1-800-833-2699 to receive a reimbursement when we enter them into the tinues until Wednesday, curring. Minor flooding was for these new added costs. tabulation machine. June 10. in the forecast. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to I do hope for local gov- Election Judges from At 10 a.m. Monday, June The river was expected The Gazette-Democrat, P.O. Box 529, Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 ernments’ sake, they are each party over see this 1, the river’s stage was to continue rising to near Advertising rates given on application. 36.0 feet by Wednesday Mail list open to inspection by advertisers. able to fund these new costs process to make sure this 36.4 feet. Flood stage is Other Quality Titles from REPPERT PUBLICATIONS for us that the state passed. right is protected for you. 32.0 feet. morning, June 3. Monday’s Pub. I am currently looking So if you decide to vote Minor flood was occur- The forecast calls for the Senior Views • Plus many others into some cost saving op- by mail this fall be assured ring. Minor flooding was in river to fall below flood www.annanews.com tions with the United States that your vote will count the forecast. stage Monday morning, facebook.com/gazettedemocrat Twitter: @gazettedemocrat Postal Service but I don’t and it will be kept secret. The river was expected June 8. have anything set just yet. We are working hard here What you the voter needs in my office to make sure Jonesboro Council appointees, to know is that you will get we keep elections fair and Cobden Village Board grants to vote like always and you hope you trust us with this scholarships to two students committee members named still have your option on very important task as you The Cobden Village ments to village board com- Jonesboro City Council Commission Board: Doug how you’d like to vote. vote this fall. Board of Trustees has appointees and commit- Edwards. I feel that is the most As always, if you have mittees also were approved. granted scholarships to tees have been announced Jonesboro Library Board: important part to let every- any questions please don’t The appointments, by com- two students. by Mayor Ken Blandford Steve Haldeman and Brandi one know and understand. hesitate to contact me or mittee, included: The scholarships were for the fiscal year which Boyd. It is also important to let my office. Lance Meisen- Finance: Patrick Brum- granted at a regular meeting began May 1 and continues Committees everyone know that we will heimer, Union County leve, chairman; Todd Diet- Cemetery: Bart Hileman, of the village board which through April 30, 2021. be making sure that each Clerk/Recorder, lmeisen- terle. chairman; Beverly Schae- was held Monday, May 4. The appointees and com- person only gets one ballot heimer@unioncountyil. Streets and sidewalks: fer, Ken Carlson. gov. Students Jenna Hartline mittees include: to cast. Larry Hackethal, chairman; Finance: Brandi Boyd, and Jennifer Juarez each re- City clerk and collector: Jean A. Britt. chairman; Beverly Schae- ceived a $500 scholarship. Barbara Casper. Deputy fer, Steve Haldeman. Utilities: Larry Hack- COVID-19 In other business at the clerk: Beverly Boyd. Gas: Ken Carlson, chair- ethal, chairman; Austin May 4 meeting, Cobden’s City treasurer: Shelly man; Mike Stegle, Steve (continued from page 1) tests had been reported in Sellars. Pender. City attorney: Tim Haldeman. police chief was reappoint- the region as of June 1. ed. Public safety: Austin Sel- Denny. Property: Steve Halde- those cases were in Union The number of individu- lars, chairman; Jean A. Police chief: David man, chairman; Beverly County: one female in her Village board committee als confirmed to have CO- members also were ap- Britt. Wilkins. Assistant police Schaefer, Brandi Boyd. 10s, one female in her 30s, VID-19 in the area counties chief: Brent Sims. Streets: Mike Stegle, pointed. Cemetery: Todd Diet- one male in his 30s, one male served by the Southern Fire chief: Tim Bowen. chairman; Bart Hileman, Village president Paul Z. terle, chairman; David in his 60s and one female in Seven Health Department Assistant fire chief: Kevin Steve Haldeman. her 70s. Tomazzoli’s reappointment Stewart. Tucker. Water and sewer: Mike as of June 1 follows: of B.J. Hale as police chief Park and beautification: All of those with new Union County: 153 cases. City superintendent: Stegle, chairman; Bart cases were being isolated. was approved by a 4-2 vote. David Stewart, chairman; Billy Alsip. Assistant city Hileman, Brandi Boyd. 43 had recovered. Eleven The mayor’s appoint- Patrick Brumleve. Southern Seven Health deaths had been reported in superintendent: Mike Ellis. Budget committee: Steve Department reported no Zoning: John Pickel. Haldeman, Brandi Boyd, Union County. new recovered cases in its Anna-Jonesboro Water Ken Carlson. Alexander County: Eight service area on Monday. total cases. All eight had Dr. Steve Vincent in Anna is announcing Five new recovered cases recovered. Anna library continues were reported on May 29. Hardin County: One the closing of his dental office on All were in Union County. case. The person recovered. August 1, 2020. Until that date, I will be plans for phased reopening Eight new recovered Johnson County: 10 cas- available for my previous patients while Stinson Memorial Li- Before our closure, it was cases were reported on es. Four had recovered. brary in Anna continues to common for many patrons May 28. All were in Pulaski Massac County: Seven they make their transition and records work on plans to reopen. to enter our building each County. cases. Six had recovered. can be transferred if needed, by leaving The library has been day. As of June 1, there were Pope County: One case. 93 people in the health a message at 618-833-7773. closed due to the coronavi- People touched the same The person recovered. department’s service area Gwen, Gena, Tyra, Sue and I would rus/COVID-19 pandemic. books, computers, news- Pulaski County: 58 cases. Excerpts from a social papers, study tables, and who had recovered since like to thank All who trusted us media message posted by bathroom sinks. the start of the pandemic in 30 had recovered. the library follow: It was common for pa- the United States. According to the Illi- for their dental needs We are currently working trons to sit in close quarters Also as of June 1, the nois Department of Public throughout the years. on our phased reopening and for large groups to health department was re- Health, IDPH, in Illinois plan, following the advice meet in the auditorium for porting a cumulative total there were 974 new individ- 25GPC of our local health depart- programs. of 238 positive cases of CO- uals with COVID-19 identi- ment and local and state Young children would VID-19 in its service area. fied on June 1, bringing the library resources. play with toys and look at The health department confirmed total in the state We are currently hoping books – and then minutes confirmed that a total of to 121,234 individuals, with 2020 Census to launch curbside service later another child would 2,496 negative COVID-19 5, 412 deaths. for patrons to pick up li- touch those same books Response Rate brary materials on June 15, and toys. 2020. In an environment that News Notes Challenge Library staff and trustees is designed for people to are reviewing procedures browse, linger, and share (continued from page 1) ting, in addition to no- The City of Anna invites YOU and securing supplies need- common resources, reopen- contact curbside pickup. to do your part and fill out the Census. The Village of Cobden is ed by staff to insure we can ing in the midst of CO- *** If we can beat our 2010 response provide this service safely VID-19 has serious impli- planning to replace a water The Farm Fresh store in and efficiently. cations. line on Front Street. Anna is now offering Hunt rate of 73.9%, the city of Anna We want to be upfront This will mean we need *** Brothers pizza. pledges the following: with our community about to go slowly at first. In the Giant City Lodge near *** what a phased reopening meantime, we are fine- Makanda announced plans Taking advantage of the Response Rate Incentive means – and what it doesn’t tuning our new curbside on social media to offer shutdown, the Revlon Tav- mean. pick-up service and plan limited outside dining last ern and Bob’s Tavern are We do know that it won’t to launch it June 15, 2020. weekend, weather permit- both remodeling. Between 75-85% Anna City Pool FREE be “business as usual.” We will share more de- Summer Admission There will be new rules, tails in the coming weeks new procedures, and ser- about how that will work. *Summer 2021* vice limitations. Thank you for your pa- Some of these may be tience and your support Between 86-95% Residential Utility temporary, and some may as we navigate this new Customers $10 local be long term. normal together. business gift card

CheCk out our seleCtion 96% and above Residential Utility Bill Credit of $25 - *Dec. of sausage, steak and More! 2020 *As of 5/27/2020 our response rate was 65.4% How to participate in the 2020 Census: Online: my2020census.gov Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Telephone: 844-330-2020 Route 146 E & I-57 Junction Paper: Fill out the questionnaire mailed 5565 St. Rt. 146 East • Anna, IL 62906 to your address and return. 833-5986 19-52G Visit cityofanna.org for details 25,30,34G The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, June 4, 2020 Section A - Page 3 County hospital earns June blood drives set in Union County Eligible donors in the continue to be canceled, and must be replenished ensure social distancing Joint Commission’s Union County area are in- as many businesses, high to help prevent shortages precautions are followed. vited to help ease a shortage schools and community or- during the coming weeks (AABB is an internation- in the nation’s blood supply. ganizations remain closed, and months. al, not-for-profit association Gold Seal of Approval On May 28, the follow- and social distancing mea- AABB, America’s Blood representing individuals Union County Hospital in care organizations measure, ing statement was issued sures have limited blood Centers and the Ameri- and institutions involved Anna has earned The Joint assess and improve perfor- by AABB, America’s Blood centers’ ability to collect can Red Cross are joining in the fields of transfusion Commission’s Gold Seal of mance. Centers and the American blood at pre-pandemic lev- together to urge eligible Approval for Critical Access “As a private accreditor, medicine and biotherapies.) Red Cross regarding the els. individuals to make an Union County Blood Hospital Accreditation and The Joint Commission sur- status of the nation’s blood The availability of an ad- appointment to donate now. Nursing Care Center Ac- veys health care organiza- Drives supply: equate blood supply is a key Blood will continue to creditation by demonstrating tions to protect the public Five American Red Cross continuous compliance with by identifying deficiencies Since the beginning of aspect of ensuring optimal be needed throughout the blood drives are scheduled its performance standards. in care and working with the COVID-19 pandemic, treatment for all patients summer and beyond. during June in Union Coun- The Gold Seal of Approv- those organizations to cor- AABB, America’s Blood Making and keeping ty. al is a symbol of quality that rect them as quickly and Centers, the American Red Shawnee names an appointment to donate The following schedule Cross, and others in the blood is the best way to help reflects an organization’s sustainably as possible,” of blood drives is posted on blood community have ensure the continued stabil- commitment to providing said Mark Pelletier. 8th grade the website for the Amer- safe and effective patient Pelletier, an RN, is chief been working together to ity of the blood supply. ican Red Cross Paducah care, the hospital noted in a operating officer, accredi- monitor the nation’s blood Blood collection organi- graduates Blood Donation Center: news release. tation and certification op- supply and help reduce the The Shawnee School zations continue to follow Tuesday, June 9, First Union County Hospital erations and chief nursing risk of blood shortages. District No. 84 announces the highest standards of underwent a rigorous, un- executive with The Joint This past March, during 8th graduates for 2020. safety and infection control. Baptist Church, Dongola, announced on-site review Commission. the early stages of the pan- Zachery Davidson Bell, To ensure optimal safe- 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 2. “We commend Union demic, the blood supply Luke Cullen John Cho- ty during the ongoing Wednesday, June 10, During the review, a team County Hospital and Long decreased to a critical level. ate, Olivia Ann Marie Clo- COVID-19 pandemic, so- Anna Heights Baptist of Joint Commission review- Term Care for its continuous At that time, the blood ver, Destany Ann Marie cial distancing measures Church, Anna, 1:30 p.m. to ers evaluated compliance quality improvement efforts community and policymak- Crowden, Aizlyn Marie and increased infection 5:30 p.m. with hospital standards relat- in patient safety and quality ers issued public statements Dodson. control protocols have been Thursday, June 11, First ed to several areas, including of care.” Baptist Church, Anna, 10 emergency management, “Union County Hospital encouraging eligible indi- Jaci Lynn Rose Har- implemented. a.m. to 6 p.m. environment of care, infec- is pleased to receive accred- viduals to donate blood. ris, Marissa Louise Har- Donors may be required tion prevention and control, itation from The Joint Com- Thanks to a strong re- ris, Kiersten Paige Hollo- to wear a face covering or Friday, June 19, Main leadership and medication mission, the premier health sponse from the public, way, Ryan Pierce Libbert, mask while giving blood. Street Center, Anna, 1:30 management. care quality improvement the blood supply was re- Karsynne Franziska Liv- In addition, donation p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Surveyors also conducted and accrediting body in the plenished through donors’ ingston. appointments are strongly Thursday, June 25, on-site observations and nation,” Union County CEO selfless acts. Allie Ann Myers, encouraged to appropriate- Walmart supercenter store, interviews. Jim Farris stated. Now, throughout the Mathew Joseph Porter, Car- ly manage donor flow and Anna, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Joint Commission’s “The standards estab- country, blood centers are olyn Jean Schaefer, Ethan standards are developed in lished by The Joint Commis- reporting inventories fall- Deric Smith, John Joseph consultation with health sion exceed all applicable ing to their lowest levels Dale Sullivan. Anna VFW plans fish fry, care experts and providers, state licensure and federal since the early stages of the Ashley Ann Sutliff, Car- measurement experts and certification requirements. pandemic as the nation’s men Justine Danielle Ta- chicken leg quarter dinner patients. Hospitals seeking accredita- hospitals resume elective pley, Jace Evan Williams, The Veterans of Foreign the awning at the VFW They are informed by sci- tion go through a much more surgeries. Elaine Maleen Willmore, Wars Carroll P. Foster Post post and the meals will be entific literature and expert rigorous survey process than Brody Lane Wills. No. 3455 of Anna and its delivered to your car. The consensus to help health non-accredited facilities.” In addition, blood drives Auxiliary continue to serve VFW asks that you have Lick Creek meals. exact change ready for your Your local quilting, The VFW post is located meals. School names at 70 VFW Ln., just off Chicken Leg Quarter knitting, embroiderY & old U.S. Route 51 between Dinner cross stitch source 2020 graduates Lick Creek School Dis- Anna and Cobden. The Auxiliary plans to Commercial Quilting and Embroidery Available trict 16 announces 8th grade Fish Fry serve a “to go” chicken leg Classes Offered • Local Artwork graduates for the 2020 aca- The VFW post plans to quarter dinner on Monday, Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. demic year. serve a fish fry on Friday, June 8, beginning at 5 p.m. Ilse Easterly, Store Manager June 5, starting at 5 p.m. The menu will include 319 S Main Street, Anna, IL 62906 Email Ilse with your questions: Sammi Marie Turner, The menu will include chicken leg quarters, roast- [email protected] Mattilynn Jolene House- 1-618-833-0845 25GP man, Andrew Cale Hols- two pieces of fish, potato ed potatoes, green beans, houser, Noah Clyffe Cav- salad, slaw, and a pickle for roll and dessert for a $10 ins, Gunnar Jackson Myers. a $10 donation. donation. Tysen Edward Tripp, Due to the restrictions The chicken leg quarter The GaTherinG Place Payton John-Luther Den- placed by the state, and dinner will work just like a resource cenTer for union counTy ny, Brisan Michael Dird- to keep everyone safe, the the fish fry on Friday eve- GenealoGy and family research en, Meranda Nicole Faith meals will be available as ning. Wright, Evan James Hall. “to go” orders only. Call 833-5182 before 8 Family Histories • Pictures • Artifacts Jason Jeremiah Frazier You can call 833-7737 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, Gerardi, Lucas Scott Hoeh- before 10 a.m. Friday, June to reserve a pick up time. Susan A. (Sitter) Whitemountain, PhD ner, Hailey Ryann Wright, 5, to make a reservation for The Auxiliary will pre- Phone: 618-833-6525 313 S. Main Street Landon Michael Bradley, your meals. pare your meal and meet Email: [email protected] Anna, Illinois 62906 Shane M Casey. You will be met under you under the awning in 25GP front of the building. 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Page 4 - Section A Thursday, June 4, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat Hess News Sports Page from the Past Cobden: home of high school By Glenn Heisner from the files of The Gazette-Democrat Danny and Jonathon Heisner from Newnan, Ga., Thursday, June 4, 1970 state softball, baseball champs came up for the holiday. Cayden Childers had back- Andrew, RaeAnn and to-back singles to start the Sam Heisner from Leeds, 6th inning fireworks. Ala., also came up. J.T. Moore and Logan Andrew and RaeAnn’s Spalt each had a hit and 2 high school graduation was RBIs apiece in the inning. cancelled, so we had a little Spalt led the 15-hit Ap- backyard get-together for pleknocker attack by going them. All Union County relatives. 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs. The kids went swimming Furlow was next top hit- most of the day in a local ter by going 2-for-3. He pond. was followed by Moore Danny is in a work at 2-for-5 with 2 RBIs; Park- home mode, so he was on er Flamm 2-for-5; Austin a laptop most days. He also Lewey 1-for-1; John Rus- talked on the phone with sell 1-for-2 with an RBI. associates in Japan while Theron Sweitzer 1-for-3 on our front porch. Remembering state champions with 3 RBIs; Dylan Duty Billy Halter celebrated a This is one of the signs in Cobden which recall and Childers were both birthday on May 28. He and high school state championships in softball and 1-for-4; and Sam Cohen Judy had an anniversary on baseball. 1-for-5. May 27. The Village of Cobden winning run after walking Flamm pitched 6 innings David and Pat Johnson is the home of four state and stealing second base. and allowed 6 hits to go have returned from a visit championship teams. Knop and Orsburn both with 3 walks and 2 strike- with daughter Julie. They Cobden High School’s pitched in the win. Knop outs in the win. J.T. Moore took the camper to practice Kiwanis Field softball team won three relieved Orsburn after 13 closed out and pitched 2 1/3 social distancing. Kiwanis Field at the Anna City Park is the home state titles. The school’s innings and struck out 10 innings and didn’t allow a Gary and Sue Hoskins of the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School baseball team also brought and allowed only one hit hit to go with a walk and a from Tennessee are here baseball team. The A-J baseball team’s 2020 spring home a state championship. the rest of the way. strikeout. this weekend. season was brought to an end by the coronavirus/ Sports writer Mike Estel Cobden finished the sea- The Appleknocker base- Andrew and RaeAnn are COVID-19 pandemic. takes a look back at the son at 32-4 overall. ball team was coached by registered to start at a Chris- For the first time in Anna-Jonesboro, the Khoury League championships. Cobden 5, Alexis United Craig Partridge. tian college in Cleveland, is sponsoring a “Rally Day” on Saturday, June 6. The pur- By Mike Estel 2: Katelyn McMahan drove Cobden finished the sea- Tenn., this fall. We will see pose: to raise money to finish, primarily lighting, a new Cobden Softball Cham- in the tying run in the 6th son going 27-6 overall. what happens. ball park started by the Anna Kiwanis Club. Other items pionships inning and scored the game which the funds will go toward are back stops, practice The Cobden High School winning run in the 11th Pandemic meant two A-J fields and dug-outs for safety. softball team won three Illi- inning in the 2008 state James Keller, president of the Khoury League, and Bob nois High School Associa- championship game. Wolfe, vice president, attended an Anna City Council tion Class 1A state consecu- The Appleknockers had girls’ track team standouts meeting last month and got permission to have a “Rally tive softball championships four double plays in the Day” Saturday, June 6. from 2008 to 2010. game. could not compete this spring Dale Denny, Mayor, told Keller the city would coop- With those three titles, Orsburn and Knop By Mike Estel advanced in the state meet erate in every possible way to help up-grade the Khoury the Appleknockers became pitched in the win. Sports enthusiasts will in the pole vaulting event League program in Anna-Jonesboro. the second team in Illinois Cobden finished the sea- just have to speculate on and finished among the More than 400 boys have signed up to play Khoury to win three consecutive son at 31-8 overall. what could have happened top 11. League baseball this year and there are not enough fa- state championships. Josh Franklin coached to two outstanding girl ath- Lasley set the record in cilities to take care of all of them without up-grading the In that final title-win- the 2008 team and Nathan letes from Anna-Jonesboro the pole vault previously at present program, Keller said. ning season in 2010, the Emrick coached both the Community High School at A-J with an 11-0 vault. *** Appleknockers claimed the 2009 and 2010 squads. the Illinois Class 1A state Osman, who was also The new baseball field at the Anna city park is rapidly state championship with a Cobden Baseball Title track meet this past spring. a triple jumper, holds approaching completion. The Kiwanis club initiated this 2-0 win over Lebanon in Almost five years have The two graduating se- A-J’s school record in the project with a grading of the southwest area of the fair Peoria. now passed since the Cob- niors, who were prevented 100-meter hurdles with a grounds. The grading was continued to provide a larger Taylor Orsburn had a den High School baseball from advancing because of 16.6 finish. area for the baseball field. two-run home run in the 4th team won the 2015 Illinois all high school sports be- “They were two good The Ridge Riders Saddle Club will have a western horse inning to capture the win. High School Athletic As- ing put on hold because of senior girls we had coming show Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the Dongola Arena. DaCota Knop was the sociation Class 1A state the coronavirus were Julia back this year and they lost There will be several junior events, several senior events winning pitcher, allowing 7 championship with a 9-3 Lasley and Addison Osman. the opportunity to com- and a pony class. hits to go with 4 strikeouts win over Okawville on June “I wish they would have pete,” Eudy said. The Union County Sportsmen’s Club is sponsoring a to go with 2 walks. 6 at Peoria. had the opportunity to com- Lasley will continue her ground hog hunt to be held Saturday, June 6. Ana Duda led Cobden at It was the first state base- pete,” A-J track coach Mi- career pole vaulting for the plate by going 2-for-3. ball championship for Cob- chael Eudy said. “They Mississippi State Universi- TALCUM POWDER ALERT both certainly had the abil- ty in Starkville, Miss. Taylor Wilkins was 1-for-2. den, which had previously OVARIAN CANCER Orsburn was 1-for-3 with finished in second place in ity to medal at state.” Osman will attend the the 2-run home run. Knop 1987. Lasley holds the A-J University of Mississippi at If you used Johnson & Johnson® baby power regularly for was 1-for-3. The Cobden softball team school record in the pole Oxford, Miss., and plans to feminine hygiene and have been diagnosed with OVARIAN Cobden finished the sea- also claimed its three state vault at 11-6, which also is be a member of the school’s CANCER, you may be entitled to a CASH settlement. son at 33-4 overall. championships in Class 1A the top vault in the South- cheerleading squad. GO TO ROLSHOUSELAW.COM TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY. Cobden 1, Alexis Unit- from 2008 to 2010. ern Illinois River-to-River Avid A-J sports fans will ed 0: With two outs in the Before that, when the Conference Mississippi just have to speculate on 1-888-388-9555 Division. what could have happened bottom of the 19th inning, state had only one class James Rolshouse is licensed to practice in MN, AZ, IL and NV and associates with other firms across the country. Primary offices in Scottsdale, AZ. sophomore Kayla Querter- system, Cobden finished As a sophomore, Lasley to the pair of standouts. mous had an RBI double in second place at the state to lift the Appleknockers to boys’ basketball champion- the state championship win ship in 1984. in 2009 in Peoria. In the championship The game, which lasted baseball game in 2015, with for four hours, was also the score tied 3-3 in the 6th held up by a pregame rain inning, the Appleknockers delay. erupted for 6 runs. Knop scored the game Jacob Furlow and 618-697-2863 or 618-697-2790 Pandemic brings end moralesmobiledetailingservices • Exterior Wash • Hand Wax to summer swim team, • Interior Cleaning • Interior Shampoo ball seasons in county • Leather Treatment • Motor Wash The coronavirus/ have waited as long as pos- AND MORE . . . COVID-19 pandemic has sible with the hope to see led to the cancellation of you all back on the fields. Where we come to you! 24P25GC two summer sports pro- “We are disappointed for grams in Union County. our community but know Union County SIBSA this is the best decision for summer ballgames have the health and safety of our been cancelled. players and families. The Blue Dolphins swim “We are currently work- team of Union County also ing on a plan to issue re- 12-11,2021GPC has seen its season can- funds to those that do not celled. The swim team hosts wish to carry their fee its home meets at the Anna over to next year’s season. City Pool. Please be patient with us as SIBSA this will take some time to SIBSA posted the follow- prepare.” ing announcement about Anna Blue Dolphins the 2020 season on social The Anna Blue Dolphins media: in mid-May posted the “It is with great sadness following statement about Your IRA & 401K that we must report that the 2020 season on social Rollover Headquarters our 2020 season has been media: officially cancelled. “The SISL league met Under direction of the tonight and it was decided See us for: State of Illinois, we are that the swim season is of- Stocks • Bonds • CDs • Mutual Funds not allowed to have games ficially called off for 2020. Simple & SEP Retirement Plans during the current phase 3. “Everyone was sad to “It has also been ex- have to make the decision Annuities • 401K Plans pressed that moving into but it was a unanimous phase 4 will likely be a vote by all teams. With all Tim McGrath, AAMS® lengthy process. the questions surrounding Financial Advisor “Given the timeline and pools be able to open, it 1000 Leigh Ave., Ste. C regulations put forth by the isn’t possible to plan a swim Anna, IL 62906 state, we feel we are left season. (618) 833-6894 with no other choice but to “We will miss swimming cancel. with you and hope you all www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC “Please know that we continue to stay healthy!” 25G 48GTF The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, June 4, 2020 Section A - Page 5

Public Record from the files at the Union County Courthouse, Jonesboro Realty Transactions Warranty Deed. Grantor: A. Nussbaum, Jason L. Michael Hatfield. Grantee: Warranty Deed. Grantor: John Michael Dalton, 24, The following real estate Melissa Irene King, Melissa Nussbaum. Tract Section 5 Blue Gem Realty LLC. Secretary of Housing of Marion, and Zoie McKenzie transactions were recorded Subramani. Grantee: Township 13S Range 1E. Subdivision Name: D.W. and Urban Development. Mann, 22, of Marion. at the Union County clerk’s Michael Lloyd Duty, Rose Warranty Deed. Browns 1st Add. of Anna. Grantee: Mackenzie L. Ryan Steven Miller, 33, of office in Jonesboro: Evelene Duty. Tract Section Grantor: James E. Roberts. Lot 1. Kellogg, Blake A. Laird. Tract Jonesboro, and Casaundra Warranty Deed. Grantee: Ethan Rowan, 8 Township 12S Range 1E. Warranty Deed. Section 30 Township 11S Leigh Hastings, 27, of Grantor: US Bank National Taylor. Subdivision Name: Subdivision Name: Denny Grantor: US Bank National Range 1W. Jonesboro. Association. Grantee: Maplehurst Add. of Anna. Association. Grantee: Secretary of Housing and Acres. Lot 8. Block 2. Lot 30. Warranty Deed. Grantor: Ian Randall Turpin, 25, Warranty Deed. Grantor: Secretary of Housing and Jeremy S. Harris, Whitney of Anna, and Sharrol Dee Urban Development. Tract Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Urban Development. Name: Jena Guined, Steven L. D. Harris. Grantee: Meredith Norton, 29, of Anna. Section 30 Township 11S Mary Susan Karraker. Gattingers Add. of Anna. Range 1W. Guined II. Grantee: Jessica Grantee: Elizabeth S. Burns, R. Woods. Tract Section 20 Jacob R. Hunt, 30, of Lot 26. Township 12S Range 1W. Warranty Deed. Southern Kueker, Kyle Kueker. Tract Brian A. Karraker. Subdivision Paducah, and Marissa R. Warranty Deed. Grantor: Warranty Deed. Grantor: Illinois Coalition for the Section 19 Township 12S Name: T.J. Eddlemans 1st Rood, 32, of Anna. Homeless Inc. Grantee: Dale Add. of Dongola. Lot 8. Southerntrust Bank. Grantee: Carrington Mortgage Range 1E. Subdivision Name: Anita Chandra, Rakesh Services LLC. Grantee: Trent Andrew Grider, A. Bush. Tract Section 25 Shannon Lake Estates. Lots Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: 20, of West Frankfort, and Township 13S Range 1W. Secretary of Housing and Chandra. Tract Section 23 Elizabeth Gansner, Shannon 25, 7, 8, 9. Lydia Jae Kaufman, 21, of Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Urban Development. Township 11S Range 2W. Gansner. Tract Section 20 Warranty Deed. Grantor: Opal Eftink. Grantee: Jamie Grantee: US Bank National Tract Section 24 Township Township 12S Range 1W. Buncombe. Collin Cain. Grantee: William Lynn Benefield, Ursula Association. Tract Section Marriage Licenses Austin J. Woolverton, 27, G. McIntyre. Name: Daniel 11S Range 2W. Subdivision Reynolds. Tract Section 13 30 Township 11S Range 1W. The county clerk’s office in of Jonesboro, and Krista Lee Siffords Heirs Add. Lot 2. Name: Sunset Ridge Sub. Township 12S Range 2W. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Jonesboro issued a marriage Pender, 23, of Jonesboro. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Warranty Deed. QEP Energy Company. license to: Kevin Nicholas Widiger, Clfford Ryan Sims. Grantee: Warranty Deed. Grantor: Grantor: Tina L. Furlong, Grantee: Haywood Minerals Ryan Seth DeWitt, 27, of 23, of Moberly, Mo., and Jennifer Lynn Hampton, Glenda Russell. Grantee: Lillie Stone, Tina L. Stone. Ltd. No. 1. Tract Section 16 Anna, and Madison Briann Dalaney Danielle Plott, 23, Clifford Ryan Sims. Tract Grantee: Melvin L. Macklin. Township 11S Range 2W. James L. Griesbaum. Name: Calhoun, 22, of Carbondale. of Moberly, Mo. Section 9 Township 12S Subdivision Name: Purcell Tract Section 19 Township Rendleman Subdivision. Range 1E. Heights Sub. of Anna. Lots 11S Range 2W. Tract Section Block F. Lot 5. Warranty Deed. Grantor: 105, 106, 107. 21 Township 11S Range 2W. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Tami R. Ury. Grantee: Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Tract Section 30 Township City of Anna. Grantee: County Bethany Harvel, Samuel Farm Corps program George Inez Lee, Casey 11S Range 2W. Tract Section Harvel. Tract Section 28 of Union. Tract Section 18 George, Casy George. 20 Township 13S Range 2W. Township 11S Range 1W. Township 12S Range 1W. Grantee: Casy George. Tract Tract Section 28 Township partnership announced Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Warranty Deed. Grantor: Section 10 Township 13S 13S Range 2W. A partnership program feeding our nation during David O. Karraker. Grantee: Donna A. Etherton, Micheal Range 1E. Tract Section 15 Warranty Deed. Grantor: Linda S. Karraker. Tract D. Etherton. Grantee: has been launched to pro- this pandemic. Township 13S Range 1E. Terry Boyd. Grantee: Bill Section 27 Township 12S vide job opportunities for “I’m proud to have Warranty Deed. Grantor: Bass. Tract Section 33 Etherton Family Trust, Range 1E. James B. Long Jr., Marsha Township 12S Range 1W. Adrienne Marie Etherton, Illinois veterans. worked with our public Warranty Deed. Grantor: K. Long. Grantee: Dona J. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Donna A. Etherton, Michael Farm Corps will pair and private partners to get Rachel Kell, Trevor Kell. Swain. Subdivision Name: Brandi N. Sissom, Logan D. Etherton, Zachary James furloughed or unemployed this program off the ground Grantee: Lloyd R. Dunn. J.G. Dale’ First Addition. B. Sisson. Grantee: Diana Etherton. Tract Section 12. Tract Section 3 Township 12S veterans with agricultural for both our veterans and Lot 1. Elizabeth Poole, Steven Range 2W. Township 11S Range 1E. producers who have an agricultural producers.” Warranty Deed. Grantor: Wayne Poole. Tract Section Warranty Deed. Grantor: Tract Section 13 Township Mark J. Garwin, Sylvia 4 Township 12S Range 12S. immediate need for on-the- “Labor is a continual Nancy L. Lyerla. Grantee: 11S Range 1E. F. Garwin. Grantee: Paul Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: farm labor. need for agriculture,” said Emily E. Sherwood, Ethan Warranty Deed. Grantor: D. Taitt. Tract Section 1 Kenneth Lee Lingle, Linda The program was an- Raghela Scavuzzo, associ- W. Sherwood. Tract Section Gwen E. Tripp, Jerald D. Township 11S Range 2W. Sue Lingle. Grantee: Kendra 22 Township 12S Range 1W. Tripp. Grantee: Jason E. nounced May 22 by U.S. ate director of food systems Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: D. Lingle. Tract Section 13 Tract Section 34 Township 12 Menees, Kristie K. Menees. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., development at the Illinois Diana Schaefer, Nadine Township 13S Range 2W. Range 1W. Tract Section 19 Township the Farmer Veteran Coali- Farm Bureau. Sneddon. Grantee: Kelly Warranty Deed. Grantor: Warranty Deed. Grantee: 12S Range 1E. Subdivision Bowers, Diana Schaefer, DG Property Holdings LLC. tion of Illinois, the Illinois “At this time, as farms Jason K. Oliver, Molly G. Name: Shannon Lake Nadine Sneddon. Tract Grantee: JPI LLC. Tract Farm Bureau and Illinois work to keep employees Oliver. Grantee: Chad A. Estates. Lots 7, 8, 9. Section 11 Township 11S Section 24 Township 13S AgrAbility. safe, the demand is greater Hurst. Tract Section 19 Warranty Deed. Grantor: Range 1E. Tract Section 14 Range 1W. “The ongoing COV- Township 12S Range 1W. Leni Lambdin, Matthew than ever." Township 11S Range 1E. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Warranty Deed. Grantor: Lambdin. Grantee: Beverly K. ID-19 pandemic has caused Farm Corps is also sup- Warranty Deed. Grantor: Gerald D. Toler, Sharon George E. Johnson Jr. Schaefer, Jacob D. Schaefer. a number of problems for ported by the Illinois Pork Kenneth Lee Lingle, Linda K. Toler. Grantee: Donna Grantee: Lou Ann Carpenter, Tract Section 24 Township producers across my dis- Producers, the llinois Spe- Sue Lingle. Grantee: Melodie Beegle, Kenneth Beegle. Thomas H. Carpenter. Tract 12S Range 2E. Subdivision A. Penrod. Tract Section 13 Tract Section 24 Township trict, including a shortage cialty Growers Association, Section 28 Township 12S Name: Willis Willards 2nd Township 13S Range 2W. 12S Range 2W. of on-the-farm labor,” Bost the Illinois Department of Range 1W. Tract Section 33 Add. of Jonesboro. Lots 15, Warranty Deed. Grantor: Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: said in a news release. Agriculture, the Illinois Township 12S Range 1W. 16, 17. Brett D. Nehrt, Sheila C. Darryl Bunch, Gretchen Warranty Deed. Grantor: Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: “COVID-19 has also Department of Employment Nehrt. Grantee: Danyell Bunch. Grantee: Curtis Nancy Lyerla. Grantee: Kelly Kenneth C. Bozsa. Grantee: caused many veterans to Services and the Illinois Pritchett. Tract Section 9 Treece, Dorthy Treece. Tract McDowell, Lyle McDowell. Bozsa Living Trust, Kenneth be furloughed because of Department of Veterans Township 12S Range 1W. Section 26 Township 12S Tract Section 34 Township C. Bozsa, Wanda L. Bozsa. businesses being shuttered. Affairs. Warranty Deed. Grantor: Range 2W. 12S Range 1W. Tract Section 30 Township David O. Karraker, Linda S. Warranty Deed. Grantor: “Not only will Farm More information about Warranty Deed. Grantor: 12S Range 2W. Karraker. Grantee: Taylor M. Kathleen Papa, Robert F. Corps provide jobs for Il- the partnership, as well as John Buettikoffer, Pamela Warranty Deed. Grantor: Adkins. Subdivision Name: Papa. Grantee: Jennifer linois veterans, but it will an opportunity to submit a Buettikoffer. Grantee: David Gregory Roberts, Martha Warren T. Browns Add. of Hendricksen, Stephen M. A. Gochenaur, Margaret Jan Roberts. Grantee: Mindy also help fill the need for work opportunity or to see Anna. Block A. Lot 15. Hendricksen. Tract Section Gochenaur. Tract Section 14 Martin. Subdivision Name: on-the-farm labor so that job listings can be found Quit Claim Deed. Township 12S Range 2W. 31 Township 11S Range 2W. Rolling Hills Subdivision. Illinois farmers can con- online at illinoisfarmervet- Grantor: Tonya Stewart. Subdivision Name: Plank Hill Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Lot 7. Grantee: Shannon Conekin. tinue their important job of erans.org/farmcorps. Subdivision. Lot 1. Subdivision Name: Pleasant Warranty Deed. Grantor: Acres Sub. Lot 17. Anna State Bank. Grantee: Warranty Deed. Grantor: Justin G. Clarke, Vanna M. Joann Turner, John B. Turner. Clarke. Tract Section 10 Grantee: Hugo Flores. Township 12S Range 2W. Subdivision Name: A.J. Tract Section 9 Township 12S Menees Addition. Lot 1. Range 2W. Warranty Deed. Grantor: Warranty Deed. Grantor: Gerry Romine, Mildred Jeffrey W. Denny, Kerry A. Stewart. Grantee: Brian K. Denny. Grantee: Chandra Lukes, Sherri M. Lukes. Tract Englehart, Hunter Lee Section 29 Tonwship 11S Englehart. Tract Section 26 Range 1W. Township 12S Range 1W. Warranty Deed. Grantor: Tract Section 26 Township Leland Mark Osman. 12S Range 1E. Grantee: Robert Joseph Warranty Deed. Grantor: Hogue. Tract Section 25 Deborah E. Grant, Todd A. Township 13S Range 1W. Grant. Grantee: Brandon L. Warranty Deed. Grantor: Fuhrhop, Nickie J. Fuhrhop. Anna-Jonesboro National Tract Section 4 Township 11S Bank. Grantee: Carol Range 2W. A. Messamore, John C. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Messamore. Tract Section Robert Lucas McCann, 3 Township 13S Range 1W. Samantha Lynn McCann. Subdivision Name: William Grantee: Robert Lucas and Henry Nordmeyers 1st McCann. Tract Section 10 Add. of Balcom. Lots 1, 2, 3. Township 11S Range 2W. Warranty Deed. Grantor: Tract Section 15 Township Teena Bingaman, Richard B. 11S Range 2W. White, Teena White. Grantee: Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Bonnie E. Rooney. Tract Brenda S. Carter, Julia Rose Section 28 Township 12S Carter. Grantee: Brenda S. Range 1W. Carter, Julia Rose Carter. Warranty Deed. Grantor: Subdivision Name: Anna Anyo Lindsey, Jerry Lee Heights Subdivision. Lot 46. Lindsey. Grantee: Tammy Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Sue Brenningmeyer, Jerry City of Anna. Grantee: Anna and Anyo Lindsey Irrevocable Quarries Inc. Tract Section Trust. Tract Section 14 20 Township 12S Range 1W. Township 11S Range 1E. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Patricia F. Williams. Grantee: Sherry B. Wilson. Grantee: Kelly J. Williams, Patricia F. Gerald Walter Green. Tract Williams. Subdivision Name: Section 3 Township 12S Purcell Heights Sub. of Anna. Range 3W. Subdivision Lots 56, 57, 58. Name: D.G. Wilsons 1st Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Add. of Wolf Lake. Lots 7, 18. Barbara A. Verble, Kenneth Warranty Deed. Grantor: D. Verble. Grantee: Aaron J. Debra Tayes, Lee Tayes. Lambdin. Subdivision Name: Grantee: Patrick Budzynski. R.M. Rendleman 2nd Add. Tract Section 4 Township 11S Block 1. Lot 12. Range 2W. Warranty Deed. Grantor: Warranty Deed. Grantor: Michael C. Jeremiah. David Owen Karraker, Linda Grantee: Back Pocket Karraker, Linda S. Karraker. Ventures LLC. Subdivision Grantee: Daniel O. Karraker. Name: Original Plat of Alto Tract Section 4 Township 13S Pass. Block 9. Lots 1, 2, 3. Range 1E. Tract Section 5 Warranty Deed. Grantor: Township 13S Range 1E. Martin Brandon Barnes. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Grantee: Christopher Ferris, Michelle Lyerla, Michelle Moore, Wayne Moore. Amy Wagner. Tract Section Grantee: Nancy Campbell, 1 Township 13S Range 1W. Robert Campbell. Subdivision Warranty Deed. Grantor: Fountain on Jonesboro Square Name: Village of Cobden. Jason W. Stoltzfus, Mary Those who have traveled through the Jonesboro Square may have noticed a sign that warm weather Block D. Lot 6. A. Stoltzfus. Grantee: Heidi has arrived. The fountain on the square was operating last week. Page 6 - Section A Thursday, June 4, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat News from News from Anna School District First Baptist Church, Anna Nazarene Church A drive-in service was p.m. by using Zoom. names 8th grade grads Jonesboro held Sunday, May 31, on The link to Zoom ser- Anna School District No. Hunter Ryan Partain, On Sunday, May 31, Pas- a.m. Sunday, June 7. At the parking lot at the Anna vices can be found on the 37 announces 8th graduates Ethan Joel Penrod, Victoria tor Perry Williams preached the present time, there will Church of the Nazarene. Anna First Church of the for 2020. Nicole Perez, Lane Kayli via transmitter for drive-up be no nursery. Morning Singing was led by Pastor Nazarene Facebook page. Trinity Lynn Adams, Ka- Piller, Isaiah Aden Gale church. worship services will be Randy Wright and the wor- A drive-in service is leb Allen Aden, Samuel Pitts, Whitley Nicole Quick. The church has been the only services held. Safe ship team. planned at 9:30 a.m. on Douglas Allen, Isaac Apollo Izley Marie Rowan, Pey- having a great turn out as guidelines will be practiced. The pastor’s message on June 7. Archey, Yoselin Neyli Avila, ton Deanne Samuels, Jadyn worshippers stayed in their At the present time, all Sunday was titled, “Per- A Sunday School board Elizabeth Davis Back. Leigh Samuels, Mallary cars on the church’s lower activities are postponed, sonal Pentecost,” with meeting is planned at 6 p.m. Addyson Rae Bailey, Em- Beth Shipley, Thomas Alex- parking lot while tuned in other than Sunday morning scripture from Acts and 2 on June 11. A church board ily Cheyenne Belcher, Con- ander Smith, Camron Isaiah Chronicles. meeting is planned at 7 p.m. to their radios on station worship services and live nor Reese Belcher, Logan Sperry, The message can be Both meetings will be on 87.9 FM. stream services. Ray Bird, Callysta Violette Kolton James Stadel- heard on the church’s web- Zoom. Dee Rose led in worship. Check the church’s Face- Lee Borders, Brianna Erin bacher, Kaitlyn Elizabeth site at annanaz.com and on A grocery giveaway is Debbie York played the book site for updated mes- Brunner. Sullivan, Jason Alexan- the Anna First Church of the planned from 5 p.m. to 7 keyboard. sages. Ryleigh Payton Brust, der Swink, Chance Henry Nazarene Facebook page. p.m. on June 26 in the fel- The message was also The church’s prayer line Brooke Nicole Carmack, James Tanner, Jasmine Rhi- On Thursday, June 4, lowship hall. Lakelyn Breeze Carter, Eric ana Desma Taylor, Andria live streamed, which can can be called at 833-4021 Trent Ice, pastor at Salem During this time, the Chen, Ashley Lynn Craig, Eve Marie Taylor. be found on the church’s to hear prayer requests and Grace Church of the Naza- church can be contacted Riley Jade Cruse. McKayla Kathleen Treat, Facebook page: @jonesbo- updates. Birthdays: Blake Aldrige, rene, is scheduled to be the by calling the church office Tyler Marek Cunning- Francisco Vaca-Miron, rofbc. Other messages also May 31; Suzie Wright, June guest speaker on Zoom at at 833-6702 and leaving ham, Adriel Donaire Del Hannah Lucille Webb, can be found there under the 3; Jimmy Ralls, June 4; Bo- 6:30 p.m. a message if necessary or Rosario, Carl Michael Dus- Joshua Andrew Williams, video tab. nita Doll, Amber Newberry, Saturday night Bible by calling Pastor Wright at key, Presli Elizabeth Garner, Harley Rae Yancey, Elvira Pastor Perry is live June 6. study is planned at 6:30 618-534-7103. Nicholas Ryan Hannan, Zamora. streaming a series of devo- Anniversaries: Darrell Gamieka Sharelle Harris. tionals focused on the end and Cindy Parker, June 2, Drake Gunner Hartline, Dongola School times at 9 a.m. Monday 30 years; James and Jackie Cobden Unit School District Bree Leanna Hazelrigg, through Friday on Face- Dillow, June 3, 42 years. Zachary Allen Henry, Alicia announces 8th book. announces 8th grade graduates Elizabeth Castaneda-Her- The schedule for worship Cobden Unit School Dis- Hunter John Richard How- Announcements regard- at Jonesboro First Baptist nandez, Angel Hernandez, trict No. announces 2020 ell, Samuel Bain Ingold, grade graduates ing the series are available Church for the coming Antwon Jordan Hoffman. Dongola School District 8th grade graduates. Agent Adele Inman, Emma by calling the prayer line at week includes devotionals Jayci Paige Hopkins, No. 66 announces 8th grade Kaylie Elizabeth Ad- Grace Kilpatrick. 833-4021. about end-time teaching, Philip Elias Jackson, Ben- graduates for 2020. ams, Agoberto Amezquita, Jett Corbin Kuhn, Moises The pastor’s messages Monday through Friday at 9 nett Joseph Keller, Kyle Madalynn Ohana-Fay also can be found on You- a.m.; Sunday morning wor- Andres Amezquita, Kylie Miguel Lara, Cole Bran- Keith Kerr, Karma Elizabeth Delgadillo, Beth Marie Tube; do a search under ship on Sunday at 10 a.m.; Madison Baker-Hale, Ni- don Meadows, Alexander Key, Daniel B Kinder. Dunston, Cheyenne Regina Brother Perry Williams. and a live stream worship cole Rae Marie Basler, Luke Meier, Mya Ann Pearl Steven Carter Lannom, Felder, Jalee Ford, Blake The church plans to be service on Sunday at 10 Heather Nicole Bass. Morse, Hunter Lane Pitts. Jace Bradley Lee, Miranda Herren, Donavan Higgins. open for worshipers at 10 a.m. on Facebook. Steven Wayne Brown, Vanessa Rafael, Yadira Lynn Lessar, Devon Bran- Payton Hilliard, Terry Tess McLean Brummer, Rafael, Isaac Wayne Rei- don McNelly, Alayna Shaye Dewayne Hodges, Alexis News from Verenize Manuelita Carmo- man, Andrea Rojas San- Menees, Jossilin Claire Nee- Peeler, Joseph David Reyn- na, Colton Charles Clausen, chez, Yanet Aurora Romero dling. olds, James Ethan Shipley, Camp Ground Church, Lily Grace Deschamps, Hernandez, Anna Claire Carl Michael Nim- Makayla Janna Shipley. Jack David Eagle. Staley. mo-Dusky, William Keyben Juliaunna Marie Tellor, Mariana Fatima Fabian, Juan Nathan Tomas, Ma- Orea-Johnson, Janie Marie Catherine Jewell Thom- Community Morgan Lakota Fred, Dora rio Jesus Trevino, Moises Ozment, Drew Rendleman as, Eric Nathaniel Trexler, Continuing to worship matter where we are, we Guadalupe Funes, Jada Re- Raymound Underwood, Page, Esten Joseph David Macy Ann Wells, Ryan Al- by using Zoom, Sunday’s can all be in ‘one place’ nee Furlow, Eric Alexander Grace Irene Rae White, Parks. len Whitney. service began with praise even though it isn’t in the Guijon, Kaylee Grace Hall. John Walker Williams, Jace reports, prayer requests and building we were used to Ayden Wyatte Hallett, Evan Wyatt, Mayla Ann the intercessory prayer. attending. Mitchell Dean Howell, Yates, Alejandro Zamora. Rev. Dee Ann Thomp- “In spite of closings and PROTECT son’s sermon for Pente- social distancing, God’s Jonesboro School District cost Sunday was based on church has been worship- YOUR FAMILY! scripture from the second ping – just in ways unlike announces 8th grade graduates chapter of Acts. we were accustomed. Jonesboro School District Kovach, Faith Dawn-Marie The message shared that “With the outpouring of No. 43 announces 2020 8th Lane, Mya Rosa Laster. “many people today claim the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, grade graduates. Ella Catherine Lingle, Ja- to believe, however there the church was given the Daniel Dean Adams, son Robert McAlister, Gen- seems to be so little change power to proclaim the mes- Cadance Christina Rose esis Amory Martin, Bailey in society, and relatively sage of Jesus Christ. When Agne, Ava Michelle Al- Yvonne Mix, Shaylee Nich- few gather in prayer. we accept Christ, we re- sip, Cadence Marie Black, ole Moore, Hannah Faith “At Pentecost, the believ- ceive that same Holy Spirit Elizabeth Jadden Brimm, Morris. KEEP MERCURY OUT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ers were all joined together so that others may come to Jasmine Aaliyah Buck, Mi- Aubrey Leigh Morri- in prayer. God doesn’t want know Jesus Christ.” randa Kate Bundren. son-Parker, Jordyn Alexan- BY SAFELY DISPOSING OF YOUR us to go it alone, but to gath- Rev. Thompson closed Stuart Landon Busby, dra North, Om Dipak Patel, OLD MERCURY THERMOSTAT er together in prayer, as well with “May the Holy Spirit Lizbeth Carrillo-Garcia, Remington Drake Poole, as worship and fellowship. grace your life and lips so Andrea Renae Cole, Kayt- Torie Grace Ralls, Matthew “As we’ve experienced that you walk in His ways.” lynne Mackenzie Cunning- TO FIND A RECYCLING LOCATION, VISIT: Lee Rendleman. the past several weeks, no Rev. Thompson’s ser- ham, Edward John Dahmer, thermostat-recycle.org/zipsearch mons are posted on the Shaylee Faith Farris. Baley Nicole Robin- News from church’s Facebook page at Allison Faye Frick, Anto- son, Cayden Dale Sawyer, “Camp Ground Cumber- nio Alejandro Guijon, Vic- Anndrew Brilea Christian First Baptist land Presbyterian Church” tor Manuel Guijon, Liam Smith, Deven Smith, Kin- and YouTube. Patrick Hale, Benjamin See MaySun Smith, James Church, Anna Worship will be held by Leland Harvel, Dylan An- Ronald Dean Spurlock. Pastor Nick’s Bible study using Zoom again Sunday. derson Harvel. Noah Andrew Sullivan. "The Preaching Pen" for last week was titled If you want to be a part of Alyson Beth Hasty, Alex- Brooklyn Tipton, Marissa From the Question Box “The Spiritual Discipline the live worship experience, andria Rose Keller, Carson Faith Turner, Dale Evan What exactly is the soul? The Hebrew term for “soul” of Worship.” is nephesh. Because the context may vary, it’s not always contact any member of the Berry Knupp, Hailey Judith Noah Vicory Case. His sermon was titled translated as “soul.” Nephesh, therefore, signifies different congregation for the link. “From Sorrow to Joy,” things, depending upon the passage in which it is found. with scripture from 2 Cor- Birthday greetings this Likewise, in the New Testament, the original Greek word week go to Nathan Smith, Pastor's Corner by Pastor Don Cox for “soul” is psuche. Our modern word “psychology” comes inthians. from this word. Let’s look at a few ways “soul” is used in Sermons and Bible stud- who turned 2 yesterday on June 3. He was “guest of Remember: Your days are numbered, so the Scriptures. ies can be viewed online “Soul” can refer to an individual person. The prophet at www.annafirst.org/ser- honor” at a drive-by birth- is everyone else, so stop thinking only Ezekiel declared the “‘soul’ (i.e., the person) that sinneth, it mons. day parade past his home shall die” (Ezek. 18:20), or, as Peter would write hundreds The church continues Sunday. "they" die and you somehow have immor- of years later: “in the days of Noah…eight souls were saved to have a food giveaway The church congratulates tality on earth! by water” (I Pet. 3:20). from 11 a.m. to noon on Dennis and Jennifer Herren, “Soul” can also refer to that aspect of man which is characterized by the intellectual and emotional parts of him. Thursday (today). The food whose wedding anniversary Gen. 27:25, Isaac said in reference the venison Jacob brought, giveaway is in the parking will be June 5. Congregational Church of Alto Pass “Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that lot at the church and is Tony Gerard is the Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. my soul may bless thee.” available to anyone in the church’s lead elder for the Worship-Message at 10:30 a.m. Most importantly, however, the body has been endowed by community. month of June. 25G the God of Heaven with a “soul” (John 12:27). Specifically, mans’ soul is the spiritual component of man that is fashioned in the very image of God (Gen. 1:26), and that can exist apart from the physical body. Jesus made reference to the soul in Mt. 10:28, where He warns, “…fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” We see from this verse that a definite distinction is made between the soul and body. Who can kill the body? Mankind can do that. However, man cannot kill the soul, for the soul is not physical, but spiritual, able to exist without the body. Rachel’s soul did not die with her body; rather, it departed from her body when she died. Gen. 35:18, “And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.” In Luke 12:20, the rich fool was told, “…this night thy soul shall be required of thee then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” The clear implication being that when his soul was taken, his body would cease to exist. Hence the question, “…then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” The important things to understand are these: 1) Your soul will live forever. 2) It will either spend eternity in Heaven or Hell: there is no “purgatory” or “in-between” state, as some wrongly allege. The Bible only speaks of two destinations: Heaven or Hell, so we ask, “Where will your soul spend eternity?”

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Col- enjoyed some family his- They laughed and cried lin and Barbara remember tory recently when they at stories told by Collin that the bungalow home visited the rural Anna farm Boyd and Barbara Boyd built by their father Glenn of Alice and Collin Boyd. Bauer as the two took trips Boyd in the early 1930s, They enjoyed tours of the down memory lane. was actually moved in two 1930s Craftsman-type bun- The sister-brother team pieces from another loca- remembered watching the tion, somewhere northeast first streamliner trains that of Anna. Amy Casper was honored by a birthday dinner from her family in Cape replaced the old steam en- There is no record or Girardeau with David, Kaitlin and Emily May 29. gines passing through their remembrance of what farm. community that house They recalled when the was moved from, but it first electric lights were is thought that it once be- turned on. longed to a mining compa- Collin pointed out bound- ny for miner’s housing. ary lines and explained how The quest for more infor- his father and grandfather mation about those miners had purchased land for road houses that were moved, rights. continues. Barbara, Collin and Emi- Alice Boyd shared their ly grew up on the farm that pretty mock orange bush has been in their Knupp- with Emily and Barbara. Boyd family for almost Great-grandmother Nellie 200 years. Roberta “Bertie” Knupp Purchased in 1824 by Boyd’s mock orange bush is Jacob Knupp and in 1890 thought to have been plant- by C.J. Boyd, the land is ed soon after the house was now owned and farmed by built in 1910. It has been a Collin and his grandson source of family pride for Logan Beanland. over 100 years. Recent internet and an- The older generation Thanks to Frankie cestry connections have Boyds expressed apprecia- Williams for putting yielded early photos of tion for the interest shown up the large American buildings that do not exist by younger family mem- flags at the entrances to today. bers to hear and learn about Jewels and Ian Watson celebrated their 3rd birthday Sunday, May 31. They the Anna Cemetery on are standing in front of their super birthday present. The question was raised the life experienced by their Memorial Day. ancestors. That families have had visiting them from Basalt, ored on his birthday Sun- end Trip a little more time for “in Colo. day at the Illinois Veterans Willie and Terrie Rhymer house” visits, may be the Carlyn’s daughter Darla Home with a drive by birth- spent some of the Memorial only positive thing to come also fixed a birthday dinner day party. Day weekend going to cem- out of the 2020 coronavirus for them on Sunday with 3rd Birthdays eteries in Anna, Friendship situation. Submitted by brisket and she made him a Ian and Jewels Watson Cemetery in Dongola, Alto Barbara Bauer. coconut cake. celebrated their 3rd birth- Pass, Cobden and Lime- Birthday Celebration Camping Trip days Sunday, May 31. stone Cemetery in Cobden. Carlyn Light was hon- Cheyenne Lingle en- 37th Wedding Anni- They attempted to visit ored with a birthday dinner joyed a camping trip last versary the Pentecostal Cemetery in in Cape Girardeau with his weekend in Harrisburg with Andrea and Smiley Wit- Elco where Willie’s grand- wife Mary and her sister friends. thoft celebrated their anni- father Jessie Rhymer is bur- Maxine and husband Mi- 101st Birthday versary May 29. ied, but it was overgrown so chael Pixley, who were Dave Johnson was hon- Memorial Day Week- bad that you could not get

Violet Yates celebrated her 8th birthday May 22 at the home of her grandparents, Willie and Terrie Rhymer. Even though she could not have the celebration with her friends like she wanted, she received many cards, and gifts in the mail or dropped on her porch. Her ice cream cone themed party was complete with a water slide bounce house Marie Samuel made this Penny Rug, which she and a camp fire to cook s’mores. called “Watchful Peacock.”

Congratulations to Natalie Bittle. Ribbon Cutting for The Little Hair House, 618-306-3240. Natalie was able to open her new business at 1505 Old Hwy 51 North, Anna, Monday. Call for an appointment. Social distance used. Those present for a ribbon cutting were Natalie, Eric, Bentley, and Kayley Bittle, Danny and Pam Thurston, Chris and Toni Livengood, Jay, Brittney, Jaxon, and Addie Taylor and Ella Boyd.

Alice Boyd shows off the family heirloom mock orange bush to Emily Beanland and Barbara Bauer that has been blooming there annually for over 100 Alice and Collin Boyd point out boundary lines years. of the original Knupp Boyd property.

The Union County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development farmers market opened for the 2020 season Tuesday morning, May 19, in Anna. Anna City Council member Martha Ann Webb Emily Boyd Beanland and Beth Bauer Hileman and local farmer Nathan Sweitzer were at the first enjoy hearing stories from Barbara Boyd Bauer market. The farmers market is scheduled to open at Emily Beanland listens intently as Barbara Bauer and Collin Boyd of when they lived in the 1930s 7 a.m. every Tuesday through October. The market points out the original homestead near the Illinois Craftsman bungalow on the Boyd Farm. It seems is located in a municipal parking lot along East Central Railroad that runs through the farm. In the house was moved to the rural Anna location Davie Street in Anna. Organizers remind those who the background is the vintage barn built by their from a coal mining community elsewhere in plan to visit the farmers market to stay safe and ancestors in 1909. Southern Illinois in 1932. practice social distancing. Photo provided. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, June 4, 2020 Section A - Page 9 spirit so we will be able to I am in my 18th year at 11 a.m. at Anna Pizza Hut given lessons on line. witness to others. of writing the Anna news hopefully will be opened If you would like to learn Call to worship was from for The Gazette-Democrat then. how to make this please Ephesians. Old Testament this time and in all those Hostesses will be Lula contact Marie Samuel at lesson was from Leviticus. years never having missed Belle Tripp, Ginger Bow- [email protected]. Gospel lesson was from a week. Not even when I man, Barbara Layman and To my dear friend Ma- John. Our Lord’s Supper was in the hospital, when Mary Haffly. rie Samuel and Shawnee was taken. my daughter, Bessie Mae 2020 Census Quilter: Sympathy to the family Ellis, finished my news for The telephone number She encouraged the of John Alston, the brother me. Bessie Mae has always to call to do your census by making and naming of my of Nancy Skoglund. helped me so much with my phone is 844 330 2020. If “Watchful Peacock” Penny Birthdays: June 3 Sean news and pictures and she is you didn’t get a paper copy Rug that she was going to Belcher, 7 Mark Foster, really appreciated. in the mail please call or teach at the SQG in March Rev. Millie Sloan, 17 Teri I enjoy writing the Anna go on line my 2020 census. 2020. Goldsberry, 19 Angela Leh- News for Jerry Reppert. I gov. Because of the Covid-19 man, 23 Trystan Borders, wrote years ago for Jerry’s Military Prayer List Virus everything was shut Pictured are John Fuhrhop, Tristan Casper, 25 Celeste Borders, 26 mother. She was always Alex Gratz, Lukas W. down and we sheltered in and Abby Clover. Tristan Casper celebrated his Elijah Ellis, Chris Foster, so sweet and kind when Davis, Reagan Morri- place in our homes for 3 17th birthday on Thursday, May 28. His fellow 30 Emily Belcher. anyone would come into son, Garrett Goins, James months. classmates gave him a parade for his birthday. He Anniversaries: June 9 The Gazette-Democrat McWhorter, Jennifer Ann Though the virus was all would like to thank the Cobden Fire Department Dean and Elizabeth Corbit, and she made them feel Bishop, Arin Whitemoun- around, I was sheltered by and the Cobden High School Class of 2022, Louis 21 Al and Jan Campbell. so welcome. She seemed tain, Katelynn Williams, the All seeing eye of the and Jeannie Britt, Mindy Goodman, Paige Tripp and The church congratu- to always have a glow of Lindsey Keene, Jacob Father and my soul, mind Julie and Hannah Woolard for participating in the lates graduates: Christian happiness around her. Schaefer, Jerod Schaefer, and whole being. parade. You all made his birthday the best ever. He Andrew Goins, senior at I always appreciated Di- Creighton Laster, Josh There was beauty all loves each and everyone of you. Cobden High School. Elijah anne Reppert’s smile and Steveson, Josh Williams, around knowing my heav- Glen Ellis, senior at An- friendliness. Dianne always Jim Bonner, Nick Har- enly Father’s Holy eyes to it even in their side by paint was cracking and na-Jonesboro Community gave me the notes people vel, Nona Elizabeth Luke, were watchful, protecting side. The other only way colors had faded. High School. Jenna Wat- would write asking them Lucas J. Strickland, Wil- and guiding me as I created up to it which is on a huge Canvas patches to the kins, senior at Anna-Jones- to give me credit when liam Nathaniel Frankell, this Penny Rug. hill is through a corn field, frayed areas were glued boro Community High they sent their money for Ethan Maze, Tanner An- The true colors of His and they did not go through from the back in a collage School. Emily Cheyenne their subscriptions to The derson, Hayden Young, Love was all around me. it. Plans are to go back in process to repair holes and Belcher, Anna Junior High Gazette-Democrat. Kiefer Stull, Davis Jorden Marie said it reminded the late fall when it may be worn areas. School. Campbell Ann Wil- These two women are Glasco, Ryan Hampton, her of peacock feathers. So easier to get to. A student, Bob Jenner, de, Agassiz Elementary truly missed very much Brittany Michelle Lence, I realized that the Peacock Kentucky Trip and his wife, Beverly, used School in Chicago. Callysta and were an asset to our Killian Jesse, Molly Noyes, spreads it’s feathers to show Willie and Terrie Rhymer a researched cleaning tech- Borders, Anna Junior High community. C. J. Youngerman, Freddy it’s beauty just as the All made a road trip to Murray, nique before the color was School. Jason Swink, Anna Honor Wreaths For Morse. Seeing Eye of the Father Ky., this past week to meet restored with oil paint do- Junior High School. Ashlyn Veterans Thank You Letter above spreads the beauty her sister and husband Deb- nated by the SIC class. Brasher, Harrisburg Middle Program will be at our This is a thank you let- of His Love. orah and Jim Walker, who Small brush strokes were School. Anna Cemetery Dec. 19 at ter from Shawnee Quilt I recognize, and know live in Parsons, Tenn., and used to work the oil into Special Thanks 11 a.m. If you haven’t sent Guild president, Vickie His “Watchful Eye” is take her a couple of flats of the original painted areas A special thanks to ev- money yet for your loved Parry who Marie Samuel watching over me! strawberries. by matching colors in the eryone who sends me news. one a wreath they are $15. taught to make a Penny Rug Peacock symbolizes: They ate lunch at Rudy’s original Rubens. These last few months have The check can be made out by email. integrity and beauty that on the Square in Murray. Paducah Trip really been a challenge to Honor Wreaths for Vet- Marie will be glad to we can achieve when we Murray, Ky., is the half- Betty Eagle, Karen Toler to write my news article erans and mailed to Martha help anyone interested in endeavor to show our true way point to meet for both and Sharon Goins enjoyed a with the coronavirus scare Ann Webb, 118 W. Monroe learning this heritage craft colors. It symbolizes nobil- couples. trip to Paducah on Saturday. and most people not going St., Anna, Ill. 62906. by email that she was to ity, holiness, guidance, pro- Guests Anna Heights Baptist anywhere. Red Hat Meeting teach in March at their guild tection and watchfulness. Marie and Dave Samuel Church I really appreciate Barba- Little Egypt Red Hat meeting. Thank you Marie, for decorated graves on Memo- Anna Heights Baptist ra Bauer for always helping Ladies June dinner and The meeting was can- your inspiration and friend- rial Day, then a cousin of Church had its first park- me with many news arti- meeting has been canceled celled due to the pandemic, ship. Dave’s stopped by to visit ing lot church on May 31 cles. and rescheduled for July 15 so about 10 quilters were Vickie Parry with them and stayed in with social distancing rules. their car while they visited Around 150 were there in to keep the social distance. attendance. Marie got a nice card The surrounding neigh- Television Listings from her guild president for borhood probably heard teaching an on line class on the music and message too. THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2020 THURSDAY how to do penny rugs. 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Lot Number Twelve (12) boro, IL 62952, or with the In- used very few times and only 2020-21 school year for: • Teacher – must have YARD Lots of items. Stihl 290 chain in Block "A" in N E Phillips dependent Executor, or both, inside. $100.00 obo. ALSO, saw, furniture, tools, house- First Addition to the Village on or before December 4, Best Way steel Pro Max both LBS-1 certification and elementary education SALE hold items, men & women's of South Pass, now Cob- 2020, or if mailing or delivery swimming pool, 12'x30". clothing. den, in Section Thirty (30), of a notice from the Executor Only used last summer. certification. UNION COUNTY The appropriate application 25gc Township Eleven (11) South, is required by Section 5/18-3 $135.00 obo. Please call GUIDELINES Range One (1) West of the of the Probate Act of the State (618)-614-2515. packet, which can be picked PERTAINING TO up at the Davie/Jr. High Third Principal Meridian, of Illinois, the date stated in tfn YARD/GARAGE SALES: Union County, Illinois. that notice. Any claim not building or gotten online at 1. Social Distancing must Business www.anna37.com, should and for other relief, that filed on or before that date is FOR SALE: Zinger 32' be exercised. DUCKWORKS LAWN summons was duly issued barred. Copies of a claim filed be completed and returned 2. Please wear a mask camper. Great condition. to: Julie Bullard at 301 South CARE: out of the said Court against with the Clerk must be mailed Sleeps 8, outside kitchen. Call and/or other protective (618)-201-5712 you as provided by law, and or delivered by the claimant Green Street, Anna, IL 62906 clothing. (618)-967-1107 after 5 p.m. no later than June 9, 2020. MOWING IS WHAT that said suit is still pending. to the Executor and to the 25-26gpc 3. No more than 10 peo- Now, therefore, unless you, attorneys within ten (10) days 24gp-25g WE DO! ple at one time permitted. Free Estimates! the said Defendants, Brian after it has been filed. tfn S. Lence, Linda K. Lence, Dated: May 26, 2020. HELP WANTED: Insurance Other Services: Help Landscaping, Southeast Missouri Hospi- Position Opening. Customer YARD SALE: 402 Spring- tal, Daniel Lewis, Unknown AMY ABERNATHY Service Representative. Full- Power Washing field Avenue, Anna. Friday, www.duckworkslawn.com Owners and Non-Record IND. EXECUTOR Wanted time position. Please send June 5, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Claimants, file your answer resume to Taylor, Dodd & gptfn HELP WANTED: Lick Creek Saturday, June 6, 7 a.m. to the Complaint in the CAMERON LAW FIRM, Wood, 521 E. Vienna Street, CCSD# 16 is accepting ap- to 4 p.m. Health & beau- suit, or otherwise make LLC Anna, IL 62906. TREECE plications for the following ty items, clothing (adult Backhoe & Hauling your appearance therein, in ELVIS C. CAMERON 25-26gp positions for the 2020-21 & children's), groceries, Skid Steer the Circuit Court of Union ATTORNEY FOR Trenching County, Illinois, in the Coun- INDEPENDENT Gravel & Sand ty Courthouse in the City EXECUTOR (618)-833-6197 or of Jonesboro, Illinois, on 205B N. MAIN ST. (618)-697-0453 or before the 28th Day of ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 gptfn June. 2020, default may be PHONE: 618-833-2220 entered against you and each ARDC# 6244394 BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER: of you at any time after that 25-27g Bush Hogging, day and a decree entered in Tree Clean-up, accordance with the prayer NOTICE UNDER Seasoned Hickory/ of said Complaint. ASSUMED BUSINESS Campfire Wood. NAME ACT Insured. Tiffany Busby Terry Foster, Clerk of the Circuit Court State of Illinois (618)-697-1204 SS 10gp-40gpc Prepared by: County of Union JOHN R. SCHNEIDER WEBB’S LAWN CARE: JOHNSON, SCHNEIDER Notice is hereby given Mowing, Weed-Eating, & FERRELL, L.L.C. pursuant to "An Act in rela- Pressure Washing, 212 North Main Street tion to the use of an Assumed General Lawn Care. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Name in the conduct or CALL TODAY FOR A Tel: (573) 335-3300 Transaction of Business in FREE Fax: (573)335-1978 the State," as Amended that a ESTIMATE! 24-26g certification was filed by the (870)-595-4425 undersigned with the County 24p-28gc IN THE CIRCUIT Clerk of Union County. Filed COURT OF THE FIRST this 14th day of May, 2020, CURB APPEAL - JUDICIAL CIRCUIT under the Assumed Name of MOWING & DAM Transport LLC with LANDSCAPING: UNION COUNTY, the place of business located Mowing, Edging, Fertilizing, ILLINOIS at 880 Ralls Lane, Dongola, Weed Control, Seeding, Aer- Illinois 62926 and that the ating, Landscaping, Install ESTATE OF True Name(s) and Residence & Maintenance. Call Dave, LARRY STOUT, Address of the sole owner(s) (618)-525-2130 or Lucas, DECEASED. and Proprietor(s) of said (618)-534-7475. IN PROBATE Business is: tfn NO. 2020-P-17 David Medley NOTICE OF DEATH 880 Ralls Lane INDEPENDENT Dongola, IL 62926 Public ADMINISTRATION, AND CLAIM DATE Lance Meisenheimer Notice Union County Clerk NOTICE IS GIVEN to 24-26gc IN THE CIRCUIT creditors of the death of COURT OF THE FIRST Larry Stout of Anna, Illinois. Notice of Public Hearing JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Letters of Office were issued UNION COUNTY, on May 13, 2020, to Amy NOTICE IS HEREBY ILLINOIS Abernathy, of 11 Valley View GIVEN by the Board of Ed- Drive, Jonesboro, IL 62952, ucation of Anna-Jonesboro ANNA-JONESBORO as Independent Executor, Community High School NATIONAL BANK, whose attorney is Elvis C. District No. 81 in the County a National Chartered Cameron, 205B N. Main St., of Union, State of Illinois, Bank, Anna, Illinois. that a public hearing will Plaintiff, Within 42 days after the be held at 5:50 p.m. on the vs effective date of the original 15th day of June, 2020, at BRIAN S. LENCE, LIN- Order of admission, you may the Anna-Jonesboro High DA K. LENCE, file a petition with the Court School Library, 608 S. Main SOUTHEAST to require proof of the Will by St., Anna, Illinois, to discuss MISSOURI HOSPITAL, testimony of the witnesses in and hear public testimony on DANIEL LEWIS, open Court or other evidence, the transfer of funds from the UNKNOWN OWNERS as provided by Section 5/6-21 Transportation Fund to the and NON-RECORD of the Probate Act (755 ILCS Operations and Maintenance CLAIMANTS, 5/6-21.) Fund. Notice is given this 4th Defendants. You also have the right, day of June, 2020. Board of Case No.: 2020-CH-12 under Section 5/8-1 of the Education of School District Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8- Number 81, in the County of PUBLICATION 1), to contest the validity of Union, State of Illinois. NOTICE the Will by filing a petition with the Court within six (6) Dee Blakely The requisite affidavit months after admission of the Secretary, for publication having been Will to probate. Board of Education, filed, notice is hereby given The estate will be admin- Anna-Jonesboro to you, Brian S. Lence, Linda istered without Court super- Community High K. Lence, Southeast Missouri vision unless, under Section School District Number 81 Hospital, Daniel Lewis, Un- 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Union County, Illinois known Owners and Non-Re- Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, 25g cord Claimants, Defendants Par. 5/28-4), any interested The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, June 4, 2020 Section A - Page 11 Mary Lou Cochran Christopher Stephen Obituaries Mary Lou Cochran, 95, of Springfield, died Thursday, ‘Chris’ Rhymer Alice Marie Bauer McMillion May 28, 2020, at her home Chris Rhymer, 43, of Car- Alice Marie Bauer McMil- surrounded by loved ones. bondale, died Friday, May lion peacefully passed away She was born in Anna on 15, 2020, at his home. at 6 a.m. Thursday, May 28, Feb. 10, 1925, the youngest He was born Aug. 5, 1976, 2020, at Carpenter’s (Hos- of four children. in Lakenheath, England, pice) House in River Ridge, She married Arthur Co- the son of Jay and Jeannie La., at the age of 91. chran in Eminence, Mo., on Haynes Rhymer. She was born on Oct. 28, Oct. 6, 1950. He is survived by his life 1928, the daughter of Stella She was active in the partner, Rachel Walker of Tomlinson and Roy R. Bauer King’s Daughters Organiza- Carbondale; his mother, of Jonesboro. tion, Capitol Circle, Ceram- Jeannie Haynes of Anna; his On Jan. 8, 1950, she mar- ics and Crafts Club and the father, Jay (Debbie) Rhymer ried Harold Raymond Mc- Springfield Women’s Club. of Anna; a brother, Brad (Pat- Million in Jonesboro. They She belonged to two golf ty) Rhymer of San Francisco, were blessed to have cele- leagues and at the age of 80, Calif.; a sister, Amy (Jason) brated their 70th wedding shot three rounds at Pasfield for a net of 93 for 27 holes. Messamer of Coralville, Iowa; maternal grandmother anniversary this past January. She belonged to a bowling league and was an avid Bonnie Haynes of Anna; very special aunt Cathy Spinazo- During their 70 years of marriage they had three chil- bridge player and bridge teacher, belonging to several la of Cobden; many other aunts and uncles; cousins; and dren, Donna Jean McMillion of Harahan, La., Scotty Ray clubs. numerous close friends. McMillion of Ponchatoula, La., and Tina Marie Rosselot She was active in scouting as both a den mother and He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed going on (Andre) of Slidell, La. Girl Scout leader. hiking excursions all over the United States and beyond. The family moved from Illinois to Louisiana in late She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, He enjoyed going camping and listening to music. 1956. In 1958, Harold started his own construction com- traveling, sewing and playing cards. He worked for many years for Southern Illinois Uni- pany, McMillion Dozer Service, and Alice became the She was preceded in death by her parents, Fount and versity Carbondale in the registrar’s office. secretary and bookkeeper for the company and remained Edith Mull; two brothers, Robert and Harold Mull; and Graveside services will be held privately for the im- an employee until the company began to shut down and one sister, Helen Peeler. mediate family. they retired in January 2009 after 50 years. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Arthur Memorials can be made to the Ocean Conservancy or Even as the company grew and her work increased, she Cochran; three children, Beverly McFarland (James), to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. was always a very hands on Mom, making sure all of her Michael Cochran (Janice) and Kevin Cochran; her beloved To view the obituary and to leave online condolences children got the attention and care we needed growing up. grandchildren, Tiffany Klamm (Mark), Emily Kiriakas for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Besides raising three children and working full time, (Alan), Audrey Milburn (Frank), Angel Cochran, Spencer Rendleman & Hileman Funeral she was very active in church work. Over the years she Cochran and Phoebe Cochran; five great-grandchildren, Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, worked in the Ari and Lena Klamm, Korina and Lily Kiriakas, and ments. women’s group and occasionally played the piano at the Wesley Milburn; and many nieces and nephews. church Services. Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Jon R. Sanders Center prior to ceremonies. Mrs. McMillion was a member of the Kenner United Jon R. Sanders, 75, of Cobden, died Tuesday, May 26, Interment will take place at Camp Butler National Methodist Church for over 50 years. For the last four years 2020, at Union County Hospital in Anna. Cemetery at a later date. she had been a member of St. Matthew’s United Methodist He was born on March 3, 1945, in Mt. Carmel, the son Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the Church in Metairie, La. of William and Zelma Irene Dillard Sanders. donor’s choice. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy R. and He is survived by one brother, Larry Sanders. Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave. Stella Bauer; and her brothers, Roy L. Bauer and Gerald He was preceded in death by his parents. W., Springfield, is in charge of arrangements. Bauer of Jonesboro. There will be no public service. Condolences can be offered online at boardmansmith. Besides being survived by her husband and three To view the obituary and to leave online condolences com. children, she also leaves five grandchildren, Edward for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Raymond McMillion, MaryAnn McMillion (Hoyt John- Rendleman & Hileman Funeral son) of Springfield, Suzanne Hannah (Joe) of Maurepas, Sherry Raeleen Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- Jessica Rosselot Krumm (Justin) of Slidell and Brian ments. Rosselot (Jasmine), currently on duty with the Coast Dabbs Newell Guard in Alaska; eight great-grandchildren and two Sherry Raeleen Dabbs great-great-grandchildren. Newell, 49, of Mill Creek, She will not only be missed by her two brothers-in-law, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Reynoldsville News four sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews whom May 27, 2020, at Memorial By Sue Eudy she loved, but also by the many people she knew. Hospital of Carbondale. Fred Pender of Fair City on Funeral services will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Visitors over Memorial She was born on Jan. 4, Saturday were Gary Gibbs Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie, La., Day weekend of Penny 1971, in Cape Girardeau, and Brad and Lori Pender, on Friday, June 5, 2020. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. and Kerry Hill and Shirley the daughter of Grady and all of Jonesboro. until noon. The funeral service will be at noon with Rev. Miller of McClure were Imogene Nolan Dabbs. Russ and Patsy Pender of Darryl Tate, officiating. David and Kristy Miller of She was very family ori- Olive Branch visited with Private interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mau- St. Charles, Mo., and Eric, ented. She loved her grand- Maxine and Fred Pender on soleum for immediate family only. Julie and Tessa Burtin of St. children dearly. She loved to Memorial Day. Flowers can be sent to Alice’s funeral or memorial Peters, Mo. cook. You would often find Recent visitors of Sue contributions can be made in her name to St. Matthew’s On Saturday night, May her in the kitchen cooking a large meal for her family. She and Steve Eudy were Ryan United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St., Metairie, 23, a pizza party was held was the life of every event and her smile was contagious. Wachter of Jonesboro and La. 70003. for the birthdays of Eric She was as silly as she was beautiful. Venita Lingle of Anna. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeagan- Burtin and Kristy Miller. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Brittany Hileman You are invited to attend funeralhome.com. Those present were David of Dongola, Courtney (Dylan) Bailey of Marion and Syd- and Kristy Miller, Shirley services at Reynoldsville ney Newell of Mill Creek; eight grandchildren, Emmitt, Miller and Eric, Julie and Missionary Baptist Church. LaWanda Lyerla Alyson, Addison, Adalei, Lillyann, Hezekiah, Elias and Tessa Burtin. Sunday School is at 9:30 LaWanda Lyerla, 85, of Parker; three sisters, Linda Turner of Elco, Lisa McClellan Happy belated anniver- a.m. Sunday morning wor- Alto Pass, died Thursday, of Pulaski and Janet Dabbs of Mill Creek; and two broth- sary wishes to Doris and ship service is at 10:30 a.m. May 28, 2020, at her home. ers, Jerry Dabbs and Randy Dabbs, both of Mill Creek. Ernie Rhodes of Jonesboro Sunday evening worship She was born on March 2, Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by who celebrated 64 years on service is at 6 p.m. Rev. 1935, in Anna, the daughter three sisters, Carolyn Dabbs, Patricia Coleson and Cathy May 26. Jamie Bridgeman is the of Claude and Mary Proctor Klasner; and by a son-in-law, Justin Hileman. Visiting with Maxine and pastor. Hartline. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. John’s Cemetery She married Harold Lyerla near Dongola. on Dec. 4, 1954, and they Memorials can be made to Crain Funeral Home to help had remained at each other’s the family with funeral expenses. side for the last 65 years. Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro is in charge Thank You She is survived by her of arrangements. We would like to express our gratitude for the husband, Harold of Alto To view the full obituary or to leave an online condolence for the family, flowers, plants, phone calls and kind words on the Pass; four sons, Rob Lyerla passing of my son, Chris Rhymer. of Michigan, Kelly (Terri) visit www.crainsonline.com. Lyerla of Waterloo, Keith A special thank you to pastor Lonnie Lewis for (Gail) Lyerla of Columbia and Kip (Terra) Lyerla of Alto the kind words he had to say at the service. I want Pass; eight grandchildren, Heather Haare, Shannon, Eli, Paul H. ‘Doc’ DuBois to say a special thank you also to Linda Isom and Jordan, Easton, Gracey, Lauren and Mason Lyerla; two Paul H. “Doc” DuBois, 89, of Cobden, Brenda Schlenker for all their help. great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. died Sunday, May 31, 2020, at the Illinois Thank you for the beautiful spray and flowers from She was preceded in death by one brother, Emil Har- Veterans Home in Anna. The Enchanted Garden. Thank you also to Phil and tline. He was born on Nov. 21, 1930, in Cob- den, the son of Howard and Florence Ihle DuBois. Beth at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alto and the pallbearers. Pass. He is survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Private graveside services will take place at the Alto He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Chris will be missed by many, He was a wonderful Pass Cemetery, with Pastor Carroll Toler officiating. and Hervey DuBois, and an infant sister, Christine. son and I loved him dearly. Interment will follow. Mr. DuBois served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Please keep my family and I in your prayers. She wanted to share the comforting words of her favor- War. He was a member of Carroll P. Foster VFW Post No. Sincerely, Jeannie Haynes & family ite verse, Second Timothy, chapter 1, verse 7: “For God 3455 and the American Legion. 25GC hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of Private graveside services with military honors for Paul love, and of a sound mind.” “Doc” DuBois will be conducted at the Cobden Cemetery. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Alto Pass is in charge of ar- Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements. rangements. James Price Darlene Zubbrick James Price, 77, of Goreville, died Satur- Darlene Zubbrick, 76, of Carbondale, died Friday, May day, May 23, 2020, at Integrity Healthcare. He was born on Aug. 29, 1942. He 29, 2020, at Integrity Healthcare. married Dongzhen Qi on April 13, 2009, She was born on June 20, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter in China. of Ester Livermore Grey. Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Dongzhen Price. She will be missed by many friends, including, Monika, He served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. He Dianna, Lucinda, Cassidy, Randy, Heidi, Steve, Shannon, worked many years as a truck driver. Tommy, Robert and Keela. There will be no services held. There will be no services held. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements. ments. Page 12 - Section A Thursday, June 4, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat

Opinion and Please read this... By Geof Skinner Commentary Our Union County Roots Our Union Roots is a monthly column by the Union County Historical and Genealogy Society. The society owns and operates the Union County Museum in Cobden. *** Cute little ones? Of course they are...spotted these young turtles basking on a tree limb in water at the pond Transportation in 1871 at the Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds. If you did not have your own means of transportation in 1871, traveling within the county or as far away as Cape Girardeau was not as problematic as one might imagine. Lions, tigers and bears...nope...'Jesus bugs'...yup Some of the most popular modes of transportation Lions...and tigers...and bears... The Other Half also was kind enough to point out a were horse-drawn hacks, the equivalent of a modern day Didn’t see any of those critters during the past week. young snake that was out enjoying the evening with a stroll taxicab. Did see some young turtles...and a young snake...and some through the creek bed. I guess “stroll” really wouldn’t be “Jesus bugs” of undetermined age. the right word for what a snake is doing. Hack owners advertised their services in the local To tell you the truth, I had not heard of “Jesus bugs” Anyway, I had learned something new, so we could newspapers. until last Saturday evening. That was when The Other Half go home. The Cape Girardeau and Anna Semi-Weekly Hack may and yours truly went on what we’ll call a pandemic date. Our “date” to the state forest was a little bit something have been the best way for Union County residents to get The date involved giving her an opportunity to get out “normal,” whatever that is these days. One day last week, to and from Cape Girardeau. and see a little bit of the world around us. She hasn’t been I also tried to do something a little bit “normal,” all by able to do a lot of that sort of thing since about the middle myself. of March or so. For the first time since March, I paid a visit to the Lin- 'Some of the most popular modes That’s not to say she’s stuck at home completely. There’s coln Memorial Picnic Grounds in Jonesboro. Just wanted of transportation were horse-drawn hacks, some garden space up the road a bit, where I believe she to go a walk at the picnic grounds...maybe take in a little has put something like 10,000 potatoes in the ground. bit of the spirit of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Lincoln visited the equivalent of a modern day taxicab.' She also has a garden right out the back door, and the what is now the home of the picnic grounds a few years front door, too. She likes to garden, which is a bit of an ago. The twice weekly hack left Anna for Cape Girardeau understatement. Didn’t get to talk with Mr. Lincoln while I was at the every Monday and Friday at 8 a.m. and arrived in Cape Back to that “date” we went on last Saturday evening. picnic grounds. I did see several very young, and very Girardeau at 5 p.m. the same day. We motored to one of our favorite spots in Union County, cute (at least for a reptile) turtles. The hack left Cape Girardeau for Anna every Tuesday the Trail of Tears State Forest. Like many other places, Before we wrap this up, it’s time for another batch of the state forest had been closed, courtesy of the pandemic, really funny jokes. The daily supply of laughter (?) for and Saturday at 7 a.m. which is proving to be a very unpleasant visitor. the coming week comes from a website called “Best Dad The company also made weekly runs on Wednesday The state forest is one of the many places which has Jokes.” Enjoy. to Preston from Anna and returned to Anna on Thursday. now reopened, so off we went. Turned out that we pretty Thursday: “What do you call an elephant that doesn’t Comfortable hacks and careful drivers were promised much had an entire forest to ourselves. matter? An irrelephant.” by the contractor, J.P. Bohannon. Packages and the mail As we often do during a visit to the state forest, we kept Friday: “What do you get from a pampered cow? were also sent by this conveyance. an eye out for whatever critters we might see. Listened Spoiled milk.” Treese & Modglin of Anna advertised that they had for the sounds of the forest, too. Saturday: “I like telling Dad jokes. Sometimes he safe horses, good saddles and splendid buggies which While walking past a pool of water, I mentioned some- laughs!” thing about looking for water striders. Water striders are Sunday: “Did I tell you the time I fell in love during a they would rent to careful persons at reasonable rates. bugs that you might see in a pool of water. Water striders, backflip? I was heels over head!” Their services also included taking anyone to any and according to wikipedia, “distinguish themselves by having Monday: “I ordered a chicken and an egg online. I’ll all parts of the county as well as keeping one’s horse with the unusual ability to walk on water.”* let you know.” good feed at a reasonable rate. And that was when I learned about “Jesus bugs.” As Tuesday: “It takes guts to be an organ donor.” John Wagner, proprietor of the Jonesboro tri-Daily we were watching three or four water striders doing their Wednesday: “If you see a crime at an Apple Store, does Hack Line, pledged to connect patrons with all passenger water strider thing, The Other Half mentioned she had that make you an iWitness?” trains at Anna. Wagner’s hack left Jonesboro at 5:30 a.m., read these critters also were called “Jesus bugs” in some One more thing for this week...happy anniversary to my 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. places. (Seems that water striders also are called water sweetheart. Don’t think we ever had any kind of discus- skeeters, water skooters, water bugs, pond skaters and sion about a pandemic when we started this journey. One Should one be leaving or returning on the night train, water skippers.**) more special memory... Wagner would provide the necessary transportation to Without getting into a big discussion about theology, Stay safe, folks. and/or from the depot if arrangements were made in let’s just say scripture recalls a story about Jesus walking (*As is often the case, I will note that since this infor- advance. on water – I guess that’s where the “Jesus bug” connec- mation was found online, it has to be true.) John Wagner also was the proprietor of the Jonesboro tion comes in. (**Ditto.) Livery and Feed Stable. He rented horses and carriages, but would take someone to any part of the county. R.M. Davis, proprietor of the Dongola Livery and Feed Stable, advertised that the stable had been refitted with good horses and buggies and that anyone needing a good rig could rent one for a reasonable rate. Davis, too, would take passengers to all parts of Union County. Charges for these services were not listed in the ad- vertisements; however, in 1880 Joseph Reese charged 10 cents per mile for a hack according to the Farmer and Fruit Grower newspaper. The editor felt that was a fair price. Accidents occasionally occurred. The Jonesboro Gazette reported in its September 16, 1871, issue that the horses pulling the Anna to Cape Girardeau hack ran away because the driver failed to put down the brakes on a hillside. Col. McClures’ wife and children were thrown from Not so cute? Quite a few folks probably don’t find a snake to be very cute. This young snake was seen crawl- the hack when it overturned. Their injuries were not con- ing through a creek bed at the Trail of Tears State Forest. Social distancing was practiced. sidered serious, but the driver sustained major injuries. A Page from the Past from the files of The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, his candidacy for the U.S. 3, with relatives at the old Senate in the 1970 election. homestead, now the home June 4, 1970 For two days this past of Wallace (Jack) Casper Saturday, May 30, 1970, week, the sun shone and the near Cobden. the comrades and sisters of weather was lovely. Then, Rod Serling of Televi- the Townsend F. Dodd Post late Friday evening, just sion’s “Twilight Zone” 344, American Legion, and prior to graduating exercise fame is being brought to the the Carroll P. Foster Post time at the majority of the Shawnee College student 3455, Veterans of Foreign high schools in the county, body to speak on “Mass Wars, joined together to the skies clouded over and Media” and films and the- pay tribute to their departed at 8:00 p.m. the rains came! ater. The Shawnee College comrades and sisters who An Emergency Opera- student council has set June have given their lives so we tions Simulation Training 5 for the program in the may live in a free country. exercise was held at the Century High School gym- Dr. Carroll Loomis, son Union County Emergency nasium at 8:00 p.m. The of Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Loo- Operation Center, Jones- Century gym is being used Scan Here To Experience mis, Anna, will assume Our Virtual Campus Tour boro, Friday afternoon, because there is no space his new duties as a Gen- May 2. for (an) assembly at (the) eral Practitioner serving the Although the local Selec- college. Union County area July 1, tive Service office reported Award day was held with offices to be located at no draft call or physical Thursday, May 27th, at the 211 South Main. examinations scheduled Anna Junior High School at The Court Room of the for the month of May, a call 1:00 p.m. Union County Court House, was received and one man Tuesday, May 26, Cob- Jonesboro, was filled with was inducted May 21. den High School presented interested citizens Tuesday At 104 years young, Mrs. their first Spring Fashion evening, May 26, when Ad- L.L. Casper celebrated her Fair from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 lai Stevenson III spoke of birthday Wednesday, June p.m.