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THEThe G Talk AndAZETTE- Cobden Review • ServingD UnionEMOCRAT County Since 1849 Thursday, October 15, 2020 Anna, Illinois ©2020 Reppert Publications $1.00 Volume 171, Number 44 News Union County again at COVID-19 warning level Southern Seven Health main vigilant to slow spread Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, which dividing the county case potential new cases (based Department reported on of the virus. led to an orange “Warning” count for seven days by on 29 positive cases) per Notes Friday, Oct. 9, that the Eight different indicators designation for the counties county population times 100,000 reported, up from Items of interest coronavirus disease/CO- are used to determine a for two categories: new 100,000. This describes the previous week of 96 from throughout VID-19 risk level in Union county’s designation. cases per 100,000 and Test the potential number of new potential cases (based the Union County area and Johnson counties had A county is considered at Positivity Percentage. people who are currently on 12 positive cases). changed from blue to or- the orange “Warning” level A warning for new case ill and may be infectious in The test positivity per- As of early this week, the ange on the Illinois De- when at least two of the rate indicates the rate is the county. centage for Johnson County Union County clerk’s office partment of Public Health, main indicators are going in greater than 50 cases per Union County had 196 was 12.4 percent out of 193 IDPH, County Level Risk 100,000 people. potential new cases (based reported that 701 people has the wrong direction. tests, up from 3.3 percent Metrics Map. A warning for test posi- on 33 positive cases) per cast early voting ballots for The health department out of 215 tests the previ- Southern Seven Health tivity indicates that the 100,000 reported, up from the Nov. 3 general election. ous week. Department also reported said that individuals, fami- percentage was above 8 the previous week of 113 *** lies and community groups Although Massac and From the website for the that Massac and Pulaski percent from the previous new potential cases (based counties remained orange should use this information seven-day period. on 19 positive cases). Pulaski counties both rec- National Weather Service to help inform their choices corded a decrease in the office in Paducah: “Temper- for another week. New cases per 100,000 The test positivity per- An orange designation about personal and family people rate is a unit of centage for Union County number of new cases and atures will drop well below indicates warning signs of gatherings, as well as what measure calculated as a was 9.1 percent out of 362 test positivity, the rates normal by Friday and stay increased COVID-19 risk activities they choose to do. rate to compare the number tests, up from 4.9 percent weren’t enough of a drop below normal through the in the community. Both Union and Johnson of cases in large and small out of 347 tests the previ- to remove the warning des- weekend. Some frost will The health advised that counties showed an increase counties. ous week. ignation. be possible over portions of residents are asked to re- in two risk metrics from The rate is calculated by Johnson County had 233 (continued on page 2) the region early Friday and Saturday.” *** 82 cases More than 1,200 Ameren customers were reported to have been without electric- reported ity last Saturday afternoon in areas including Anna, at Choate Jonesboro and Cobden. More than 80 confirmed *** COVID-19 cases had been The Great ShakeOut reported as of late last week earthquake drill is planned at the Choate Mental Health at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, and Developmental Center today, throughout Illinois. in Anna. The theme is “Drop, Cover In response to the out- and Hold On.” break, a joint statement *** was issued by State Sen. The Union County Dem- Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg; ocratic Party shared in an State Sen. Paul Schimpf, R- email last week that it con- Waterloo; State Rep. Terri tinues to lose 2020 election Bryant, R-Murphysboro; campaign signs on a daily State Rep. Patrick Wind- basis: “...mainly Biden/ horst, R-Metropolis; the Harris or Biden/Durbin but Illinois Department of Hu- also local signs as well.” As man Services, AFSCME of Oct. 6, at least 60 signs Council 31 and the Illinois had been taken. Nurses Association. The COVID-19 mobile testing in Anna *** statement follows: As COVID-19 continues to sweep across the region, Southern Seven Health Department encourages The health, safety, and Trick-or-treat hours are all residents to get tested, regardless of symptoms, especially if they have been in close contact with well-being of residents and planned from 5 p.m. to 7 someone who has tested positive. The health department noted in a news release that “it is through employees at Choate De- p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, testing that the health department can effectively track this disease and prevent its spread to our most velopmental Center are of vulnerable populations." in the City of Anna. Illi- the utmost importance. During September, Southern Seven Health Department held mobile COVID-19 testing events in five of nois Department of Public The 82 confirmed CO- the seven counties it serves. A total of 382 people were tested. The health department scheduled three Health guidelines will be VID-19 cases in the last more drive-thru mobile testing events in the region during early October. A drive-thru mobile testing followed for safety. ten days, among 45 Cho- event was held Friday, Oct. 9, at the health department’s public health clinic along Lick Creek Road in *** ate Developmental Center Anna. By noon, more than 30 tests had been administered. The Illinois Department of Public Health and Businesses in downtown (continued on page 2) Southern Seven Health Department hosted the testing event. Anna and on the Jonesboro Square are planning to have trick-or-treat hours from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Former Congressman calls for unity, end to violence Oct. 24. By Benjamin Marxer oration called for citizens those freedoms are never just and lasting peace for for justice, with violence,“ *** Former Southern Illi- to take a stand against in- lost to any of our people,” ourselves in all nations.’“ said Poshard. The City of Anna is plan- nois Congressman Glenn justice and violence. said Poshard. “That’s leadership,” con- “Those voices are wrong. ning to offer leaf pick up Poshard has taken to the “As long as there is in- “It doesn’t matter the tinued Poshard. “That’s Because we can never get during the week of Nov. streets and sidewalks of equality among our people, race, religion, ethnicity, what leadership is about. to the guarantees of that 2-6. Those who would like as long as anyone is being the politics, we are Ameri- declaration, of equality, Southern Illinois, calling Compassion. Caring. For- to have leaves picked up are denied justice and the free- cans.” freedom, justice, mercy, for a return to peace, unity giving. It’s being Ameri- asked to contact Anna City dom to peruse life, liberty Quoting from Lincoln’s we will never get there and civility amongst a bit- can.” Hall by Oct. 28. terly divided state and na- and happiness, as long as second inaugural address, through violence. Violence these children, the next gen- Poshard said, “’With malice “Please, silence the voice will never get us to where (continued on page 2) tion. of violence. It doesn’t mat- Throughout the month eration, our generation, are toward none, with charity those principals live. It can being denied the freedoms for all, let us go forth to bind ter where the voice comes only be done through non- of October, Poshard has that are a gift to us from up the nation’s wounds, to from, be it the podium of violence.” scheduled “silent marches” our forefathers, then, as Mr. care for him who has borne the highest office in the Poshard’s silent marchers in front of the courthouses Lincoln said, it is an unfin- the battle, for his widow, land, or on the streets where are scheduled through Oct of each of 39 counties he ished work that we must and his orphans, to do all people divert the peace pro- 22, concluding in St. Clair represented during his time address, to make sure that that we can do to insure a cess, the process of protest County. in Congress. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Poshard’s tour brought him to the Union County Court- house in Jonesboro. With signs promoting non-violence, kindness and togetherness, Poshard led marchers in a non-partisan appeal to end the strife between political ideologies and the violence that has arisen from those divisions. Masks and social distancing standards were observed by participants in the event. “We have to take it upon ourselves to be the kind of citizens that democracy requires,” said Poshard in ad- dressing the assembly “We have to speak out against the violence.” Incorporating famous March at Union County Courthouse speeches from Presidents During October, former Southern Illinois Congressman Glenn Poshard is leading “silent marches” Lincoln and Kennedy, as throughout the region in a call for a return to peace, unity and civility during a tumultuous time in the well as the Declaration of nation’s history. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Poshard, left, led a march at the Union County Courthouse in Independence, Poshard’s Jonesboro. 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Phone: 618-833-2158 on 16 positive cases) per the spread of this relentless Fax: 618-833-5813 COVID-19. “We are taking this situ- Member 100,000 reported, down disease.” Email: [email protected] Bost represents the 12th ation seriously and will from the previous week The health department Periodical postage paid at Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 Congressional District of continue to serve the people of 128 new potential cas- continues to work with of Southern Illinois while es (based on 18 positive businesses and many other Illinois. Union County is in PUBLISHED THURSDAY doing our best to ensure cases). facets of the community the district. Jerry L. Reppert...... Publisher their health and safety. Geof Skinner...... Editor The test positivity per- to prevent and control the The Congressman re- Lonnie J. Hinton ...... 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In the update, Bost said 1-800-833-2699 from the previous week attorneys to address ex- “Despite taking my tem- that he “wanted to reach of 439 new potential cas- ecutive order violations at perature regularly and hav- out and thank everyone POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ing no evidence of a fever, The Gazette-Democrat, P.O. Box 529, Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 es (based on 24 positive businesses, and assisting for the thousands of well Advertising rates given on application. cases). schools, childcare provid- I experienced a mild cough wishes and prayers I have Mail list open to inspection by advertisers. The test positivity per- ers, long-term care facilities and a rapid loss of both taste received since announcing Other Quality Titles from REPPERT PUBLICATIONS centage for Pulaski County and other industries with and smell and recognized it my COVID-19 diagnosis Monday’s Pub. was 13.2 percent out of public health education and was important to get tested last week.” Bost said that Senior Views • Plus many others 91 tests, down from 17.6 guidance. immediately. his wife, Tracy, also had www.annanews.com percent out of 108 tests the Southern Seven Health facebook.com/gazettedemocrat Twitter: @gazettedemocrat “My staff and I have tested positive. previous week. Department reported the consulted with Congress’ Bost also shared a video “As a nation, we real- Southern Seven Region’s Office of the Attending in which he said his staff ized this past week that this first COVID-19 case on Physician for additional was on lockdown and in News Notes virus can affect any of us,” April 1. Southern Seven commu- As of Oct. 8, 1,347 resi- guidance and any staff I’ve quarantine. been in close contact with The Congressman said (continued from page 1) of 25 to 35 miles per hour, nity outreach coordinator dents had tested positive will quarantine until receiv- he was experiencing a few were possible when a cold Shawnna Rhine said in a for the disease. Twenty-five The joint emergency news release. deaths had been reported. ing their own test results. minor symptoms and re- telephone system involv- front moved across the area. “We are also beginning mained in full quarantine. ing Union and Alexander *** the process of reaching out Bost said he is conduct- counties is doing well fi- The Illinois Department Choate Center to any constituents I’ve met ing virtual meetings and nancially. The message was of Children and Family (continued from page 1) County, alone, is 6.2 per- with in recent days. added that “we’re not slow- “I am postponing my ing down.” He anticipates shared by Union County Services reports that it has cent (compared to 3.4 per- Board of Commissioners enhanced and streamlined residents and 37 staff are public event schedule but being up to 100 percent in deeply concerning. cent, statewide) and new vice chairman Bobby Toler its online reporting system. will continue conducting a couple of weeks. Choate Developmental cases per 100,000 stands at Jr. at the board’s meeting *** Center is working closely 113, both exceeding state last Friday morning. Union County Counsel- with Southern Seven Health targets for containing the Two school districts *** ing Service plans to host Department to ensure the virus. As of late last week, a 5K run/walk event on health, safety, and well-be- To protect the residents the appointment of a new Saturday, Oct. 17, at the ing of their staff, residents, and staff of Choate Devel- go to remote learning Union County engineer Anna City Park, beginning and those in the community. opmental Center – as well Two Union County el- efforts with the Southern We are united in concern Seven Health Department was awaiting completion of at 9 a.m. The event helps as their families and others ementary schools have tem- for every individual resid- porarily shifted to remote to promptly identify and paper work by the Illinois to support activities for the in our community – we re- ing or working at the Cho- learning due to two separate monitor individuals who Department of Transporta- agency’s clients of all ages. mind everyone, outside of tion. ate Developmental Center positive COVID-19 tests. have had recent contact *** who has tested positive your home and household: *** Students in Anna School with the COVID-19 posi- A boil water order was for COVID-19 – for their please wear a face cover- The county board last District No. 37 and Jones- tive individual to prevent in effect late last week for families and for their fellow ing, wash your hands, and further spread without our Friday approved election residents and colleagues. practice social distancing boro School District No. judges for the 2020-2021 customers of the Cobden 41 have been in full remote school and community.” Together, we are urging measures. Schools hope to be back election years. municipal water system. learning for the week of everyone in Union County This is as important in to blended learning by next *** *** our personal lives as it is in Oct. 13 to 16. to work together in the pub- week, but as of press time Flushing of fire hydrants lic interest to limit further our professional ones. A letter, dated Oct. 6, was Nathan Smith has been early this week no official planned in Cobden: this spread of COVID-19. We will continue to col- sent to parents and families employed as a full-time of- decisions have been made. ficer with the Anna Police week on the east side of the We know that Union laborate to encourage area in the Anna School District, Department. village and during the week County resides in Illinois’ residents to follow the rec- in which superintendent *** of Oct. 19 on the west side. COVID Region 5, which ommendations set forth by Julie Bullard gave details Help offered currently has a 7-day roll- IDPH and the CDC. A holiday season parade The work may lead to some about the situation. discoloration of water. ing average positivity rate These small actions can “Due to a staff member’s to businesses is planned in Anna on the save lives and prevent The Illinois Depart- *** of 5.8 percent. exposure to COVID-19 evening of Small Business Currently, the COVID-19 short- and long-term health A fall curbside clean up and potential other staff ment of Labor, IDOL, has Saturday, which is Nov. 28. positivity rate in Union problems. day in Cobden has been exposures, Anna District launched Back to Business *** Illinois. A presentation about Tax rescheduled for Thursday, Southeast sets commencement events #37 will be closed begin- today. ning tomorrow, October 7, Back to Business Illinois Increment Financing dis- Southeast Missouri State Southeast was unable to *** 2020,” the letter read. is a free, voluntary service tricts was presented at last University in Cape Gi- host commencement for Dave’s Bagels, a new “To protect the health and to connect small businesses week's regular meeting of rardeau has announced re- spring and summer gradu- of 250 employees or fewer area business, is scheduled welfare of our students and the Anna City Council. scheduled, in-person dates ates in May in response to with consultants who will to be set up in Jonesboro on staff and allow appropriate *** for fall commencement the COVID-19 pandemic. help them evaluate and Monday, Oct. 19, starting time for contact tracing to Union County area win- ceremonies to honor spring, The fall 2020 commence- address workplace safety at 7 a.m. take place, the district will eries have received numer- summer and fall 2020 grad- ment, originally set for Dec. be closed until at least Oc- and health issues related to *** COVID-19. ous honors, including Gov- uates. 19, has been moved to Nov. tober 19.” Did you know that the The consultants will cre- ernor’s Cup recognition, Southeast plans to have 21 to coincide with the fall “Lincoln-Douglas Memo- In a similar letter ad- ate a plan for small busi- in the 2020 Illinois wine rial Fountain” on the Jones- fall commencement cer- 2020 semester completing dressed to families and competition. nesses that promotes a safe, boro Square was dedicated emonies on Saturday, Nov. in-person instruction on staff in the Jonesboro healthy and productive en- *** 50 years ago this month? 21, in the Show Me Center Nov. 24. School District principal vironment for workers and The National Weather in Cape Girardeau. Ceremonies will be live- Tom Stark reviewed the customers. Service office in Paducah Richard Yates, the son Southeast has set com- streamed. For the safety of steps the school has taken For more information issued a special weather of Illinois' Civil War gov- mencement ceremonies for those who attend, face cov- after an individual in the about the Back to Business statement for the region for ernor, was inaugurated as spring and summer 2020 erings will be required and district tested positive for Illinois program, visit the Monday afternoon. Strong governor himself on Jan. graduates on Nov. 14 in the social distancing guidelines COVID-19. official website at www. wind gusts, in the range 14, 1901. Show Me Center. will be in place. “We are coordinating our illinois.gov/worksafe.

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The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, October 15, 2020 Section A - Page 3 Election judges Pumpkin Town has new Union County students home at Anna City Park receive Chancellor’s, training scheduled The popular Pumpkin The ongoing coronavi- Union County Clerk times of uncertainty, offer- Town display in Anna is rus/COVID-19 pandemic Provost honors at SIUC Lance Meisenheimer is ing your time to serve your set to have a new home has led to the creation of Two students from Union graduate, is the son of planning to have training community is appreciated this year. a new home for Pumpkin County have earned rec- Jeanne and Dan Brumleve. more than I can express,” for election judges. Pumpkin Town is sched- Town this year. ognition from Southern He participated in the Judges will be working the county clerk wrote. uled to be at the Anna City The theme for the 2020 Illinois University Carbon- school’s Beta Club, Math/ at Union County precincts “As Americans, there Park this year. display is “Superheroes.” dale. ACES team and the Union during the upcoming Nov. is nothing more precious Joseph Blayne Brumleve County CEO program. 3 general election. than preserving our rights Since its inception, Set up for the drive-thru of Cobden has been named Brumleve also finished In-person and online to vote and have our voices Pumpkin Town has been event is planned Oct. 19-22. as a Chancellor’s Scholar. first in chemistry in an training sessions are sched- be heard. displayed on the grounds of A ribbon cutting cere- Connor Windings of Alto ACES regional meet. uled. “By serving as an elec- the Choate Mental Health mony to mark the opening and Developmental Center of Pumpkin Town is set Pass has been named as a He played varsity bas- Two in-person training tion judge, you are helping Provost Scholar. sessions are set for Oct. to facilitate this right for in Anna. for 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 22. ketball and was a 2020 Pumpkin Town is scheduled Chancellor’s Scholars first-team all-South Egyp- 22 in the old sanctuary at your fellow neighbors and Exceptional efforts in to be on display Oct. 22-31. tian Conference basketball the First Baptist Church in you are part of what keeps the classroom and in their First freeze Breakdown and removal selection. Cobden, which is located at our country, and county, communities helped this 200 S. Walker St. running. Thank you, again, of displays will be Sunday, He will major in biolog- year’s Chancellor’s Schol- ical sciences. The in-person training for your participation.” arrives early Nov. 1, by 3 p.m. ars at SIUC stand out from sessions are planned at 2 The county clerk also Local weather observer No categories or divi- Provost Scholars Dana Cross recorded a low their peers. Outstanding efforts in p.m. and 6 p.m. addressed key concerns sions are planned. This is an The Chancellor’s Schol- Judges are asked to con- which are part of having an temperature of 31 degrees open opportunity for any- the classroom, leadership arship, SIU’s most presti- and community service are tact the county clerk’s office election during the corona- on Oct. 5 in Jonesboro. one who wishes to partici- The National Weather gious award, is a significant among the qualities of nine in Jonesboro to secure a seat virus/COVID-19 pandemic. pate and create a display in achievement for the stu- Service office in Paducah students chosen as 2020-21 for one of the two classes. “Your health and safety the 20 by 20 space assigned. dents as it covers tuition, reported on the average Provost Scholars at SIUC. For those who may be are our number one concern Those who want to be fees, room and board for more comfortable with during this process, and our dates for a first freeze in The scholarship is a sig- a part of Pumpkin Town four years. nificant achievement for online training, a link is office will secure all clean- the region. were asked to register their Twenty-six students ing supplies, sanitizing students as it covers tuition available on the county’s In Paducah, the average plans by Wednesday, Oct. are receiving this year’s website. agents, masks and gloves date for the first freeze is and fees for two years. 14, with the Southernmost awards. The nine recipients were Those who want to uti- for your protection.” Oct. 26. In Cape Girardeau, A total of 258 students Illinois Tourism Bureau. among 77 who participated lize online training can go the date is Oct. 22. participated in the Chancel- The Anna-Jonesboro Ro- in a Provost and Transfer to the county website at Blood drive set A freeze is when the tem- lor’s and University Excel- tary Club is helping to bring Achievement Scholarship www.unioncountyil.gov, An American Red Cross perature falls to 32 degrees. lence Scholarship Interview Pumpkin Town to the com- Interview this spring. select “Election Info” on blood drive is planned The earliest first freeze in Weekend. munity this year. Students must have a the home page, select the Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Paducah, as well as in Cape The selections were minimum 3.5 transfer GPA “Election Judge Training” Anna-Jonesboro Commu- Girardeau, was recorded on based on the students’ ACT box and follow the instruc- and the evaluations are nity High School. Oct. 3, 1974. Fall Colors or SAT scores, their aca- tions. The blood drive is sched- based on the student’s lead- The latest first freeze date demic credentials submitted In a letter which he sent uled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ership, community service in Paducah was recorded on at Cross at the time of admission, to the judges, Meisenheimer To make an appointment and interview. Nov. 13, 1975, and Nov. an essay and personal in- thanked them for serving. to be a donor, visit redcross- event set terview. Each student earned an 13, 1946. A Fall Colors at the Cross “Especially during these blood.org. The applicants also have associate’s degree from a The latest first freeze event is planned Saturday, regionally accredited com- date in Cape Girardeau was a record of leadership in Oct. 17. their communities and par- munity college. recorded on Nov. 13, 1984, The event is scheduled Connor Windings of Alto and Nov. 13, 1975. ticipation in numerous ex- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at tracurricular activities. Pass, a Shawnee Commu- the Cross of Peace on Bald The award is renewable nity College student, is Weather Knob Mountain near Alto for three years, contingent the son of Jenny and John Dry; high 83, low 37 Pass. The entrance fee is upon the students maintain- Windings of Metropolis. The Union County area $5 per car. ing a 3.0 or higher grade He placed in vocal and remained dry during the The day is scheduled to point average, GPA, and drama performances in period of Oct. 6-12. No rain feature vendors, food and completing 20 hours of international competitions was recorded. coffee beverages, horse and community service and and was a member of the Temperatures during the buggy rides and more. campus leadership activi- Phi Theta Kappa Honor period ranged from a high More details can be ties per year. Society. of 84 degrees to a low of 37. found online at baldknob- Joseph Blayne Brumleve, He is majoring in music Following are tempera- cross.com/fall-colors. a Cobden High School education. tures for the period as recorded by local weather observer Dana Cross in Jonesboro: H L Tuesday, Oct. 6 75 37 Phillip R. McGrath Wednesday, Oct. 7 84 48 Financial Advisor Thursday, Oct. 8 80 53 311 South Main Friday, Oct. 9 80 53 Anna, IL 62906 Saturday, Oct. 10 74 59 (618) 833-6999 Sunday, Oct. 11 83 60 43-46G Monday, Oct. 12 79 45 New faces at Anna-Jonesboro National Bank

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McLeansboro-Ham- Du Quoin 25, Ben- finish with a time of 16:52.8. center. dom: Salute to Veterans A-J Girls, at Massac ilton County 339, West ton 54, A-J 85, Herrin Other results posted by Registration begins at 6 The arts center plans to County Regional Frankfort 342, A-J 345, 100, West Frankfort 101: the A-J runners includ- p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. host a Celebration of Free- Massac County 343, Zeigler-Royalton-Chris- Kaylee Stover led the Lady ed: 2nd, Beto Vaca Diez The fee will be $5 per card. dom: Salute to Veterans, Zeigler-Royalton-Chris- topher 361, Eldorado Wildcats with a 12th place in 17:17.0. 7th, Matteo A concession stand will with dinner and entertain- topher 364, Carbondale 362, Goreville 381, Nor- finish in 22:05. Vaca Diez in 18:11.1. 8th, be open. Those who plan ment, on Nov. 5. The eve- 400, Benton 415, A-J 420, ris City-Omaha-Enfield Yoselin Avila was next Zach Henry in 18:12.8. to come also can bring their ning begins at 6 p.m. West Frankfort 422, 410, Vienna 442, John- for A-J with a 16th place in 10th, Colby Bowman in own snacks and favorite The Kitchen on Lafayette Picnkneyville 439, Gore- ston City 489, Cobden a time of 23:07. 18:13.4. 16th, Jason Swink drinks. will cater the dinner. ville 465, Carterville 471, 499. Other results posted by in 19:52.0. 18th, Nick Mc- Art Competition, Ex- The event is free for vet- Murphysboro 473, Herrin Luke Lasley led A-J with A-J runners included: 17th, Grath in 19:58.7. hibition erans and active duty mil- 494, Du Quoin 535. a second place finish with a Julia Hall in 23:08. 21st, The A-J boys and girls A judged art competition itary personnel. All others Marlee Smith led A-J score of 77. Marisol Zamora in 24:08. are scheduled to compete and exhibition is planned are asked to donate $10. with a fifth place score of Gavin Osman was next A-J Boys Thursday, today, at Du from Oct. 26 through Nov. The arts center asks those 45. for the Wildcats with 87, Herrin 55, Du Quoin Quoin. 22. who plan to attend the event Mary Jane Cavaness was followed by Kamden Rich- 60, A-J 61, Benton 75, to RSVP by no later than next for the Lady Wildcats ardson 89, Timothy Plott West Frankfort 89: Jayden Fish fry, Xtreme Bar Bingo Oct. 28. with 55, followed by Re- 92, Hayden Ralls and Nick Perez led the Wildcats with To RSVP, or for more ese Reynolds 56, Kiersten Hannan each with 94. a 4th place finish in 16:59. planned at Anna VFW post information about the up- Wright 60, Victoria Bittle Lasley advanced to the Beto Vaca Diez was next A fish fry and Xtreme and still social distance. coming events, call Lee 61, Madi Hawk 62 and Addi Class 1A sectional at West for A-J at 5th place with a Bar Bingo are planned at The back hall and the at 904-625-1109 or email Hadley 63. Frankfort. time of 17:08. the Veterans of Foreign kitchen are scheduled to [email protected]. Other results posted by Wars Carroll P. Foster Post be open starting at 5:30 Trail society planning hike A-J runners included: 11th, No. 3455. The post is lo- p.m. and food will be Check out Matteo Vaca Diez in 17:46. cated at 70 VFW Ln. near available. The Gazette-Dem- 18th, Zach Henry in 18:36. Anna. Only 50 people will be at Ferne Clyffe State Park 23rd, Nick McGrath in Fish Fry allowed to attend at this ocrat online at The River-to-River Trail goal, all hikes will require 19:22. 26th, Colby Bow- The Auxiliary to the post time. annanews.com Society this fall again plans advance registration with man in 19:43. plans to serve a monthly to offer a schedule of guid- the hike leader. Carterville Invitational fish fry on Friday, Oct. 16. ed hikes in and near the Starting times and meet- The cross country teams Serving starts at 5 p.m. CheCk out our seleCtion Shawnee National Forest ing places will be commu- competed at the Carterville The menu will include in Southern Illinois. nicated to registrants over Invitational Monday, Oct. fish, potato salad, slaw and of sausage, steak and More! All hikes are free and the telephone. 5. a pickle for a donation of open to the public. The On Saturday, Oct. 17, A-J Girls $10. trail society said in a news Bob Mulcahy will lead a A-J 28, Herrin 52, Car- Peggy will be at the post release that although the hike at Ferne Clyffe State terville 57, Sparta 120, at 6 p.m. with her Star Ka- hikes vary in level of dif- Park in Johnson County. Harrisburg 135, Massac raoke. Social distancing has ficulty, all are intended for Mulcahy is an experi- County 137. been set up. people in good health who enced leader for both the Julia Hall led the Lady Xtreme Bar Bingo have done some hiking in society and the Sierra Club. Wildcats to the win with Xtreme Bar Bingo is Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. the past. To register, call him at 708- a second place time of scheduled at 7 p.m. each Route 146 E & I-57 Junction Hiking sticks and boots 471-7500. 21:31.6. Monday. 5565 St. Rt. 146 East • Anna, IL 62906 or sturdy shoes are strong- All hikers must bring Other results posted by It will be held in the ly recommended. All hik- a face mask capable of A-J runners included: 4th, back hall at the post to al- 833-5986 19-52G ers should bring their own covering nose, mouth Kaylee Stover in 21:54.9. low for 50 people to attend water and a snack. Hikers and chin. The trail soci- 10th, Lakelyn Carter in are asked to not bring ety shared the following dogs. message: “No Mask, No Hardcore The trail society said Hike.” that in order to protect While hikers need not wrestling the health of leaders and wear face masks while hik- set in Anna hikers, a number of new ing, they must wear them Hardcore wrestling is procedures will be in effect when standing near other scheduled to return to during the coronavirus hikers or when passing on Southern Illinois Thurs- emergency and are man- the trail. day, today, with Anna Fight datory. Proper social distance Underground at Quick’s All groups will be lim- must be maintained when- Skating Rink in Anna. ited to no more than 15 ever possible. Doors for the event open hikers, except in certain Because the route of all at 6 p.m., with the first bell wilderness areas where hikes will be either a loop scheduled for 7 p.m. the U.S. Forest Service has or out-and-back, the society General admission tick- limited groups to no more will not provide any trans- ets are $10 and are available than 10. portation. online at fightundergroun- In order to achieve that All hikers will be re- danna.square.site. The top of the card fea- sponsible for transporting tures Mikey! vs Dysfunc- Disc golf themselves to the trail- tion, and a tag team match head, and all will be ex- pitting Cash Borden and tournament pected to sign a waiver of Mickie Knuckles taking liability. on the team of Dalton Dia- set in Cobden Any other conditions re- mond and Ty Blade. A random draw doubles quired by executive order of In the main event, former two-disc challenge tourna- the governor or recommen- JCW champion Mad Man ment is planned Saturday, dations of the CDC must be Pondo squares off with Oct. 24, in Cobden. complied with. hardcore legend New Jack. The tournament will be played at the disc golf course at the Cobden Com- munity Park. Players will choose two discs from the Trilogy line- up the morning of the challenge. Registration for the 36- hole tournament is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m., with early registration available. The teams will be drawn at random after registration. Both members of the winning team will receive a portable disc golf basket. Organizers encourage those who want to participate in the tournament to sign up early. Forty spots are open. The cost will be $30 a person, with each player receiving two Trilogy discs. Social distancing will be practiced due to COVID-19. For more information about the event, or to sign up, contact John Wingate at 44-46GC 618-697-2479. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, October 15, 2020 Section A - Page 5 Peak season begins in Illinois for deer-vehicle crashes As the leaves begin to rule: don’t veer for deer. so more are likely nearby. More than 40 percent 337. 8. Rock Island, 318. 9. help control traffic, clear change and cooler tempera- While the urge to swerve •Prepare for the unex- of crashes involving deer Jackson, 288. 10. Bureau, the roadway or in the event tures prevail, the Illinois is instinctual, it could pected. Deer may stop in in Illinois occurred in 285. the animal must be eutha- Department of Transpor- cause you to lose control the middle of the road or October, November and A total of 99 crashes nized.” tation, IDOT, and Illinois of your vehicle or drive double back. December, with Novem- were reported in Union If you hit a deer, pull off Department of Natural Re- into oncoming traffic, in- •Deer are adaptable and ber being the highest-risk County. One fatality was to the shoulder, turn on your sources, IDNR, are remind- creasing the severity of a can flourish in rural, sub- month. reported. Six of the crashes hazard lights and call 911 to ing motorists to watch out crash.” urban and urban environ- Rural environments were involved personal injuries, report the accident. Do not for deer. This fall, state officials ments. the site of more than 90 with a total of nine persons exit the vehicle to check With autumn comes deer encourage motorists to take •If a collision is inev- percent of all motor vehi- hurt. A total of 92 of the on an injured deer or pull it mating season, a time of in- the following steps to en- itable, try to glance your cle crashes involving deer, crashes involved property from the road. creased activity at dawn and sure their safety. vehicle off the deer and with more than 70 percent damage. For more information on dusk from October through •Be aware of your sur- avoid swerving into oppo- occurring at twilight or “Deer populations are how to claim a deer that December. roundings, especially in site lanes of traffic. nighttime. common in both rural and was involved in a crash, “We are starting to be- areas with deer crossing In 2019, a total of 16,213 State officials reported urban areas which means visit www.dnr.illinois.gov/ gin our peak season for signs. crashes involved deer in that the top 10 Illinois coun- deer-vehicle collisions can hunting/deer/Pages/Claim- deer-vehicle crashes,” said •Scan the sides of the Illinois. ties for crashes involving happen anywhere,” IDNR a-Road-Kill.aspx. Omer Osman, the acting road for eye shine: the re- Of these, 15,605 resulted deer in 2019 include: director Colleen Callahan To report possession of a secretary of IDOT. flection of headlights in in damage to property or 1. Cook, 472. 2. Mad- said. deer killed in a deer-vehi- “We ask all drivers to their eyes. vehicles, while 604 caused ison, 434. 3. Sangamon, “And remember, if you cle crash, fill out the form keep a watchful eye and •Slow down if you see a personal injuries. Four of 406. 4. Will, 375. 5. Fulton, do hit a deer, report the at http://dnr.illinois.gov/ remember the cardinal deer. They travel in groups, the crashes were fatal. 346. 6. Peoria, 340. 7. Kane, accident to local law en- SalvageDeer/.(S(2g2y5tun- forcement or Conservation jelyrx45y2dzqd55))/Sal- Police Officer. They can vageInfo.aspx. Reynoldsville News By Sue Eudy Visiting with Shirley everyone. Gary Gibbs of Miller of McClure on Tues- Jonesboro also visited on day were Lois Ann Rhymer Saturday. and Penny Hill, both of Brad and Lori Pender McClure. of Jonesboro visited with Shirley Miller visited Maxine and Fred Pender with Penny and Kerry Hill on Sunday. on Friday. Also visiting Our sympathy to the fam- with the Hills were Julie ily of Ron Charles of Jones- and Eric Burtin and Tessa boro who died on Saturday, of St. Peters, Mo. Oct. 10. On Friday, Penny and Sue and Steve Eudy of Kerry Hill and Eric, Julie Anna visited Sunday after- and Tessa Burtin went to noon with Kevin and Emma Tennessee to help Kerry Eudy and Jonathan Bohnert celebrate his 60th birth- of Cape Girardeau. day with his family. They You are invited to attend returned home on Sunday. services at Reynoldsville Kerry’s birthday was Oct. Missionary Baptist Church. 7. Sunday School is at 9:30 Russ and Patsy Pender a.m. Sunday morning wor- and Shelton, Kayde and ship service is at 10:30 a.m. Ridge Pender, all of Olive Sunday evening worship Branch visited with Maxine service is at 6 p.m. Rev. A common sight and Fred Pender of Fair Jamie Bridgeman is the White-tailed deer are a common sight along roads and highways in the Union County area. File photo. City and brought pizza for pastor. JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY AND THE ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT

Justice Judy Cates is the Democrat candidate for the Fifth District seat on the Supreme Court. Justice David Overstreet is the Republican candidate for the seat. Currently they both serve on the Fifth District Appellate Court and hear and decide cases together.

One such case was State Farm Insurance v. Elmore. The case involved an injury to Mr. Elmore’s son, Kent, which occurred while he was unloading a grain truck. Kent’s foot got caught in a turning auger blade. The grain truck was owned by Kent’s dad and was insured by State Farm. Kent made a claim and State Farm filed a suit seeking a declaration that the claim was not covered under the policy. The Trial Court ruled in favor of State Farm. Justice Cates and Overstreet were on the panel of the Appellate Court that heard the appeal. Justice Cates wrote the opinion for the majority, finding that State Farm’s policy exclusions were am- biguous and could not be enforced against Kent. She wrote that the exclusion could not permit the average policy holder to discern which devices would trigger the exclusion. Justice Overstreet dissented writing that the majority’s conclusion restricts the parties freedom to make their own contracts. He would have ruled for State Farm. Justice Cates was concerned about the “average policy holder.” Justice Overstreet was concerned about the freedom of State Farm to contract. The position of the Judges reflects their philosophy. The voter can see those philosophies clearly in the written opinion. If a voter is concerned about State Farm’s freedom to contract, the voter might support Justice Overstreet. If a voter is concerned about the average policy holder, Justice Cates provides protection to them and voters might support Justice Cates. I am a Plaintiffs personal injury lawyer. I do not think State Farm needs protection. I think the average policy holder does. I agree with Judge Cates’ legal philosophy. That philosophy belongs on the Supreme Court. VOTE FOR JUDY CATES FOR THE SUPREME COURT. WOMICK LAW FIRM, CHTD.

JOHN WOMICK 44G Page 6 - Section A Thursday, October 15, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat Anna News By Martha Ann Webb Please have news to me by Sunday night. Email me at [email protected], mail to me at 118 W. Monroe St., leave news in the back of the green box at the right of my front door or call me at 833-5717.

Honor Wreaths For Hurricane Delta was to Veterans come to shore to the area. A special thanks to Car- Birthday Celebration Keith and Michelle ol Kinder Watkins for 2 Willie and Terrie Rhymer Bono celebrated their wreaths for Anna E. Rhodes along with Jamie and Re- wedding anniversary WWII WAC for Jonesboro becca Yates, Ruby, Mason, Sunday in St. Louis. Miles and Violet had supper Cemetery and Richard Dick They ate at Maggiano’s in celebration of Jamie’s and went to the Funny Kirdu U.S. Navy 1943- Janice Plemon with birthday at The Red Onion Bone Comedy Club in 46 Jonesboro Cemetery. her new Annabelle sign. in Equality. the evening. They stayed Janice and Joe Plemon Thanks to Linda LaFoon Guests at Westport Plaza. They will be on the Annabelle for bringing these to me and Sunday, Oct. 11, their were married 10-11-12. Linda will pick the wreaths grandson Jordan Rhymer A special thanks to our Anna city administrator Trail at their home at 312 up and take to the Jones- set up a bounce house at Dori Bigler, and all those helping her, for all the W. Davie St. in Anna. then come back to Anna boro Cemetery at our 11 Willie and Terrie Rhymers work they did getting people signed up with the census who hadn’t mailed theirs in. Dori was for services here. Please a.m. ceremony at our Anna home and their grandchildren, Ruby, Mason, Miles presented with this trophy for top number count for keep them in your prayers Cemetery Dec. 19. the southern counties at the census meeting last as they travel between both 94th Birthday and Violet Yates and Junior, Hadley Rhymer spent the week. Anna still needs to get their numbers up so churches and minister to Janice Plemon’s mother day playing. everyone can get free swimming next summer at them. Doris Leonard celebrated Also watching the fun our Anna Pool. Also Union County still has to the Sunday, Rev. Tim Gos- her 94th birthday Oct. 13. were Alexis Rhymer, and end of October to turn in names of people who are sett’s sermon was Jesus She lives in Mt. Vernon. Jamie and Rebecca Yates, not signed up. Remember if you have not filled out Tells The Parable of the Biloxi Trip while Maw Maw Terrie your census filling them out helps you as well as Wedding Banquet Feast, Willie and Terrie Rhymer played outside with baby all our community. with scripture from Mat- Jaxson. thew. have returned from their Singing 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. They cooked hamburgers Myra Gossett said a spe- vacation in Biloxi, Miss., The Tiptons from Arkan- They will require everyone out and had a picnic later in cial prayer for Rev. Tim attending the Cruisin’ on sas are singing at the fund wear a mask and social the day. before his sermon. the Coast. There were over raiser on Oct. 24 for helping Janet Kirk from Anniversary distance, please. They will Special music Savior 3,000 cars there cruising up on roof and repairs on The have pews marked where Du Quoin United Chris and Stacey Plott Like A Shepherd Lead Us Stable ministries in Ware. to sit and will have ushers Methodist Church and down the coast from celebrated their 21st wed- and Come, Sinners, to the Fundraiser will be held at who will help with that, if and representative to Biloxi to Gulfport. ding anniversary Oct. 9. Gospel Feast by Carla An- The Spark in McClure. Cunningham Children One day they attended Annabelle Trail needed. derson and Marcy Morris. Congratulations Bald Knob Cross Home spoke at a United a parade where 600 hot Two new names and ad- Praises were given for Jonesboro Bulldogs cross The welcome center is Methodist Women rods participated. They also dresses have been added to baby Carter James Hand country team brought home open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. meeting at the United spent time on the beach, the Annabelle Trail. Sandy being able to come home first place at regionals. Monday through Saturday Methodist Church Anna touring the Mississippi Bush at 209 High St. on the from the hospital. Rev. Tim The Stables and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 6. Aquarium and other points corner of High Street and prayed for all those who are Pastor Randy Wheaton is on Sunday. of interest . Freeman Street and Janice sick and our country. can also drop your check working on the old school Fall Colors at the Cross They left the day before and Joe Plemon at 312 W. Wednesday men’s Bi- off at Anna City Hall. house in Ware to have non- is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 Davie St. ble study is at 7 a.m. and Anna VFW denominational church ser- Special Treat p.m. on Oct. 17. Entrance women’s Bible study meets Extreme Bar Bingo is vices there. fee $5 per car. Children will get a special at 1 p.m. Monday nights. starting at You will notice the Stable Lots going on that day. treat this year on Halloween Friendship and Sewing/ 7 p.m. The kitchen opens with Mary, Joseph and baby All safety guidelines will from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at our Happy Scrappers plan to at 5:30 p.m. Jesus in front of the church be followed at the event, Anna Park. There will be a meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, the Aux- when you drive by. including social distancing drive through trick or treat. on Oct. 30. iliary will serve its monthly Randy would love to and masks while inside the Anna and Jonesboro fire Anna Heights Baptist fish fry starting at 5 p.m. have evergreen trees to building. If the COVID trucks will be there to pass Church for a $10 donation. Peggy plant in front of the church. situation changes, modi- out candy to children along Pastor Darryl Williams will be there with her Star The church needs a new fications may need to be with others. has started a new sermon Karaoke starting at 6 p.m. roof and heat. made to the event. Anyone wishing to do- series: Essentials, Under- Pumpkin Town There will be a fund rais- Congratulations nate candy, money or to standing and Defending Pumpkin Town will be er for the roof held at the To Jennifer Cleghorn and help may contact the fire Your Faith. This past week at the Anna City Park this Sparks Ministry Church in her family. They are open- departments or the Anna or was Authority-The Role year. The theme will be McClure Oct. 24 starting ing a small diner named Jonesboro city halls. of God’s Word in Shaping superheroes. around 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Margaret, located on the A special thanks to Steve Believers study found in A drive through. Set up Tiptons from Arkansas will historic square in Jones- Bundy for being the first 1st Samuel. will be Oct. 19-22. Ribbon be singing along with oth- boro. to make a donation to the He is currently leading cutting opening Oct. 22 at ers. Everyone is welcome. Birthday Celebration fire department for trick or Wednesday night prayer 5:30 p.m. Display on view Randy is also asking for Bessie Mae Ellis was treaters. meeting and Bible study at Oct. 22-31. help to make a beautiful Anna Trick or Treat honored with a birthday 7 p.m. from the FLC Cha- Breakdown and removal garden he has named Gar- dinner by her family and Children will be able to pel. Others are welcome to of displays Sunday, Nov. 1, den of Gethsemane in back friends at Lamberts and one Trick or Treat in Anna from attend. by 3 p.m. of the church and is also at her home. Terrie Rhymer on the 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, You can still stream this No categories or divi- asking for help with this. If Those attending with her beach at Biloxi, Miss. Oct. 31, on Halloween. service on YouTube and on sions. This is an open op- anyone has any dogwood were Curt and Elijah Ellis, They will need to wear Facebook or on the church portunity for anyone who trees or flowers to donate. Molly Siebert, Martha Ann their special masks and go website annaheights.com. wishes to participate and You will be able to sit in Webb and Earl Miller. to houses with lights on. Birthdays: Oct. 21 Bar- create a display in the 20 by the garden and be able to United Methodist The candy will be placed on bara Gamble, Ben Greer 20 space assigned. see the Bald Knob Cross Church, Anna tables in front of the homes and Glenna Miller, Oct. 24 Please register your in- from there. October is Pastor Ap- that want to give out treats Darrel Hannahs, Oct. 25 tent to participate and enter Anna First Baptist preciation month. Rev. Tim and social distance used. Elijah Revelle. either and/or the diorama Church and Myra are appreciated The people who are giv- Anniversaries: Oct. 22 display or store front entry The church plans to start so much. They have only ing out treats will watch and James and Megan House- by Wednesday, Oct. 14, by a new contemporary service been here a short while but when the tables are empty man. Oct. 23 Rodney and mail or email to Carol@ on Sunday night, Oct. 18, the love and kindness they they will place more candy Kendra Seip. Oct. 26 Victor southernmostillinoiscom with Jermaine Bollinger show everyone touches all there. They will also be and Alisha Murillo. or Southernmost Illinois Willie and Terrie and his band. our hearts. It is time to pack a shoe- wearing masks. Tourism Bureau, P.O.Box Rhymer has returned Doors will open at 6 p.m. They drive to Vienna box for Operation Christ- 378, Anna, Ill. 62906. from their vacation in Early Trick or Treat and the service will start at and hold services there mas Child. Pick up a shoe- The stores in beautiful Census Biloxi, Miss., attending box and pamphlet from the Thanks to everyone who down town Anna will have the Cruisin’ on the sanctuary, fill it up for a boy has filled out your census. Coast. There were over an early trick or treat and or girl and return by Nov. 1. Fill out your census and 3,000 cars there cruising stay open late Saturday, Do not forget to include $9 be counted at my2020cen- up and down the coast Oct. 24, from 3 p.m. to 6 for postage. You can also sus.gov or by phone call from Biloxi to Gulfport. p.m. provide your own box. 844-330-2020 or by mail There is an October food fill and return paper ques- drive for nonperishable tionnaire you got in the food items. Drop them off mail. at the collection center. Military Prayer List The church will not be Trace Faire, John Mi- having their annual Pump- chael Brimm, Kaleb Meier, kin Patch this year due to Nathaniel Moss, Derek the COVID pandemic. Nelson, Nick Pearson, Sunday Services Nate Frankell, Alex Gratz, Light House Outreach Lukas W. Davis, Reagan Jewels and Ian Watson enjoyed a ride to meets on Sunday mornings Rendleman Orchards. Morrison, Garrett Goins, at 10:30 a.m. The church James McWhorter, Jen- is located on the corner of nifer Ann Bishop, Arin West Chestnut and North Whitemountain, Katelynn Green streets. Gary Broad- way is the pastor. Williams, Lindsey Keene, Honor Wreaths For Jacob Schaefer, Jerod Veterans Schaefer, Creighton Laster, The ceremony will be at Josh Steveson, Josh Wil- our Anna Cemetery Dec. 19 liams, Jim Bonner, Nick at 11 a.m. Phil Ray will be Harvel, Nona Elizabeth in charge of the ceremony. Luke, Lucas J. Strickland, The deadline to buy an William Nathaniel Fran- Honor Wreath for a veteran kell, Ethan Maze, Tanner will be Monday, Nov. 30. Anderson, Hayden Young, If you haven’t sent mon- Kiefer Stull, Davis Jorden Sunday, Oct. 11, Willie and Terrie Rhymer’s ey yet for your loved one grandson Jordan Rhymer set up a bounce house a wreath they are $15. The Glasco, Ryan Hampton, at their home and their grandchildren Ruby, Mason, check can be made out to Brittany Michelle Lence, Miles and Violet Yates and Junior, Hadley Rhymer Kelli Clutts with grandson Alexander Klein and Honor Wreaths For Veter- Killian Jesse, Molly Noyes, spent the day playing. Also watching the fun were granddaughter Roselyn Klein. Alexander celebrated ans and mailed to Martha C.J. Youngerman, Freddy Alexis Rhymer, and Jamie and Rebecca Yates, while his birthday Oct. 3 and Kelli celebrated her birthday Ann Webb, 118 W. Monroe Morse and wife Megan in Maw Maw Terrie played outside with baby Jaxson. Oct. 4. St., Anna, Ill. 62906. You Alaska. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, October 15, 2020 Section A - Page 7

Expansion brings Uber 11 OFFICIAL BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION to Southern Illinois NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Uber has announced that health experts, the company it planned to expand its has leveraged its technolo- PUBLICATION rides platforms to 39 addi- gy and invested in the safety tional counties throughout of drivers and riders during 21 Illinois starting Wednesday, the pandemic. Oct. 7. The company made a JUDGE'S INITIALS______Among the counties in- $50 million commitment Lance Meisenheimer, County Clerk cluded in the expansion to provide drivers with plans are Union, Alexander, PPE and recently launched UNION COUNTY, ILLINOIS To vote, darken the oval to the LEFT of your choice, like this . To cast a write-in vote, darken the oval to the LEFT of Johnson, Massac and Pulas- a partnership with Clorox the blank space provided and write the candidate's name in the space. For specific information, refer to the card of instruction posted in the voting booth. If you tear, spoil, deface or erroneously mark this ballot, return it to the election ki in Southern Illinois. to distribute thousands of judge and obtain another. Uber said in a news re- Clorox wipes to drivers in STATE FEDERAL lease that with this expan- major cities which included sion, the company will nearly 200,000 distributed "NOTICE FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES offer Illinois residents ac- in Chicago. THE FAILURE TO VOTE THIS BALLOT MAY BE THE (Vote for ONE) EQUIVALENT OF A NEGATIVE VOTE, BECAUSE A cess to reliable and afford- As Illinois continues to CONVENTION SHALL BE CALLED OR THE 40 (JOSEPH R. BIDEN able transportation options enforce statewide safety AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IF (KAMALA D. HARRIS APPROVED BY EITHER THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE DEMOCRATIC and prospective drivers measures and adjusts to 41 VOTING ON THE QUESTION OR A MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING IN THE ELECTION. (THIS IS NOT TO BE the ability to flexibly earn the new normal, Uber has 42 CONSTRUED AS A DIRECTION THAT YOUR VOTE IS (DONALD J. TRUMP REQUIRED TO BE CAST EITHER IN FAVOR OF OR IN (MICHAEL R. PENCE extra money on their own adapted its policies and fea- REPUBLICAN 43 OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSITION HEREIN schedule. tures to help riders and driv- CONTAINED.) Powered by Uber’s inno- (HOWIE HAWKINS ers stay healthy together. WHETHER YOU VOTE THIS BALLOT OR NOT YOU (ANGELA WALKER MUST RETURN IT TO THE ELECTION JUDGE WHEN GREEN vative technology, encour- Consistent with the U.S. YOU LEAVE THE VOTING BOOTH". aging shared responsibility, Centers for Disease Control CONSTITUTION BALLOT (GLORIA LA RIVA and including guidance and Prevention, CDC, rec- PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1970 ILLINOIS (LEONARD PELTIER from health experts, Uber ommendations, masks and CONSTITUTION PARTY FOR SOCIALISM & LIBERATION has implemented new mea- face-coverings are man- Explanation of Amendment (BRIAN CARROLL (AMAR PATEL sures designed to help pro- datory for both riders and The proposed amendment grants the State authority to AMERICAN SOLIDARITY PARTY impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, tect the health and safety drivers alike. which is how the federal government and a majority of other of everyone who uses the Uber said it is leverag- 51 states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of (JO JORGENSEN the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is (JEREMY "SPIKE" COHEN platform. ing technology to promote sometimes referred to as the "flat tax," that requires all taxes LIBERTARIAN on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not Riders can learn more compliance with this poli- itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to about creating an account cy: drivers are prompted to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels ______and lower income tax rates on those with middle or lower Write-In by going online to help. take a selfie showing that income levels. You are asked to decide whether the FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois (Vote for ONE) uber.com; and they can get they are wearing a mask Constitution. price estimates for UberX before every go online. and For the proposed amendment of Section 3 of Article IX of RICHARD J. DURBIN and UberXL, offer afford- riders who are reported for the Illinois Constitution. DEMOCRATIC able rides for a larger group. not complying with the face YES MARK C. CURRAN JR. Residents interested in mask requirements will REPUBLICAN NO WILLIE L. WILSON flexible earning opportuni- need to take a selfie before WILLIE WILSON PARTY DAVID F. BLACK ties on their own time can their next trip. GREEN sign up at uber.com/drive. Drivers also must com- DANNY MALOUF Before anyone can drive plete Uber’s Go Online LIBERTARIAN ______with Uber, they must un- Checklist to confirm that Write-In dergo a multi-step safety they’ve taken certain steps CONGRESSIONAL screen, including being that help stop the spread of FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS checked for driving vio- the COVID-19 virus. TWELFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT lations, impaired driving, Uber has also been pro- (Vote for ONE) violent crime and other viding educational ma- RAYMOND C. LENZI DEMOCRATIC checks. terials that were devel- MIKE BOST In addition, Uber re- oped with the CDC and the REPUBLICAN screens drivers every year World Health Organization, TURN BALLOT OVER TO CONTINUE VOTING and uses technology to look WHO, with ridesharing in for issues in between. mind about how drivers can

Uber is actively moni- clean their vehicles, focus- LEGISLATIVE JUDICIAL DISTRICT toring the coronavirus sit- ing on high touch surfaces FOR STATE SENATOR FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT uation and, working with to wipe down. FIFTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (Vote for ONE) (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Lloyd A. Karmeier) (Vote for ONE) NO CANDIDATE DEMOCRATIC TERRI BRYANT JUDY CATES REPUBLICAN DEMOCRATIC DAVID K. OVERSTREET REPRESENTATIVE REPUBLICAN FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT GENERAL ASSEMBLY FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Melissa Ann REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT Chapman) (Vote for ONE) (Vote for ONE)

NO CANDIDATE SARAH SMITH DEMOCRATIC DEMOCRATIC PAUL JACOBS MARK M. BOIE REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN IAN PEAK LIBERTARIAN BALLOT FOR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES SEEKING RETENTION IN OFFICE RANDY AUXIER GREEN "Vote on the Proposition with respect to all or any of the FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE Judges listed on this ballot. No Judge listed is running against any other Judge. The sole question is whether each GENERAL ASSEMBLY Judge shall be retained in his present office." ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT SHALL EACH OF THE PERSONS LISTED BE RETAINED (Vote for ONE) IN OFFICE AS JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT, FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT? NO CANDIDATE DEMOCRATIC THOMAS M. WELCH PATRICK WINDHORST REPUBLICAN COUNTY YES

FOR CIRCUIT CLERK NO (Vote for ONE) SHALL EACH OF THE PERSONS LISTED BE RETAINED IN OFFICE AS JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIRST TIFFANY BUSBY JUDICIAL CIRCUIT? DEMOCRATIC KERI CLARK WILLIAM J. "BILL" THURSTON REPUBLICAN FOR STATE'S ATTORNEY YES (Vote for ONE) NO

DANIEL KLINGEMANN JOSEPH M. LEBERMAN DEMOCRATIC TYLER E. TRIPP REPUBLICAN YES FOR COUNTY CORONER NO (Vote for ONE) WALDEN E. MORRIS PHIL HILEMAN DEMOCRATIC YES NO CANDIDATE REPUBLICAN NO FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER SEAT B (6-YEAR TERM) (Vote for ONE)

BOBBY TOLER JR. DEMOCRATIC DARRYL G. HARVELL REPUBLICAN

43G Page 8 - Section A Thursday, October 15, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat News from State records first death in Anna Nazarene Church 2020 related to West Nile virus A drive-in service was masks, social distancing The first human West West Nile virus is trans- held on the church parking and families sitting togeth- Nile virus-related death in mitted through the bite of a lot Sunday, Oct. 11, at 9:30 er. A baptismal service Illinois for 2020 has been mosquito. a.m. and by Zoom inside the is planned following the confirmed. Common symptoms in- sanctuary. morning worship service. The Illinois Department clude fever, nausea, head- Singing was led by Pas- Bible quizzing is planned of Public Health, IDPH, on ache and muscle aches. tor Randy Wright and the at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. Thursday, Oct. 8, reported worship team. 18, in the fellowship hall, Symptoms may last from that it had confirmed the Special music was pro- with CDC guidelines being a few days to a few weeks. death. vided by Madison Schnaare, followed by wearing of However, four out of five Lottie Smith and Jessica masks and social distanc- The disease claimed the people infected with West Elkins. ing. life of a Chicago resident Nile virus will not show any The pastor’s message on Wednesday night Bible who became ill in mid-Sep- symptoms. Sunday was titled “Is Christ study is planned at 6:30 tember and tested positive In rare cases, severe ill- Your All?” Scripture was p.m. Oct. 21 in the sanc- for West Nile virus. ness including meningitis from Colossians. tuary and on Zoom. Chil- “Although we are already or encephalitis, or even The message can be dren’s Bible quizzing is into fall, West Nile virus death, can occur. found on the church’s web- planned in the fellowship Pastor honored remains a risk until the first People older than 50 and site at annanaz.com and hall. CDC guidelines will Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church honored Pastor hard frost,” IDPH director immunocompromised indi- Dr. Ngozi Ezike said in a on the church’s Facebook be followed by wearing Doug Bridgeman and wife Patsy during Pastor viduals are at higher risk for page. masks and practicing social news release. Appreciation Day, Sunday, Oct. 11. Several severe illness. Birthdays: Barron Tall- distancing. Pastor Wright “It’s important for ev- members of his family surprised the pastor by Public health officials ent, Oct. 17. can be texted for the pass- attending the service, including his wife, who is eryone to continue taking said that steps which people Anniversaries: Mark and word prior to the meeting. recuperating from surgery. Bridgeman has been precautions such as using can take to protect them- Lottie Smith, Oct. 11; Rich- A grocery giveaway is pastor of the Union County church since the fall insect repellent, wearing ard and Yvonne Graham, planned from 10 a.m. to of 2000. Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church welcomes long sleeve shirts and pants, selves include: Oct. 16. noon on Oct. 31. everyone to attend services. Sunday School is and staying indoors be- Reducing, eliminating The church extends sym- The church plans to have scheduled at 9:30 a.m. A worship service is planned tween dusk and dawn.” or refreshing all sources of at 10:30 a.m. Photo provided. pathy and prayers to John trunk or treat on the parking As of Oct. 8, 24 human standing water each week. Reeves and his family in the lot from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. When outdoors, wear News from cases of West Nile virus had loss of his brother, Michael Oct. 31 on the parking been reported in Illinois. shoes and socks, long pants Reeves of Monticello, Ark. lot. Illinois Department of Last year, IDPH reported and a long-sleeved shirt, Graveside services were Public Health guidelines First Baptist Church, Anna 28 human cases (although and apply insect repellent held Tuesday, Oct. 13, in for Halloween events will John Turner led worship ship also is scheduled to human cases are under- that contains DEET, picari- Sparta. be followed. music for the service on start at 10:15 a.m. din, oil of lemon eucalyptus Friday night Bible study During this time, the reported), including one Sunday, Oct. 11. Wednesday night Bible death. or IR 3535. is planned at 6:30 p.m. Fri- church can be contacted by The Rev. Dennis Mohr study is planned at 6 p.m. In 2019, 46 counties in Reporting locations day, Oct. 16, in the fellow- calling the church office brought the message, which Pastor Nick is teaching a ship hall. CDC guidelines at 833-6702 and leaving Illinois reported a West Nile where water is seen sitting was titled “What is in a study about the Book of stagnant for more than a will be followed, with the a message if necessary or Name?” Scripture was from Revelation. virus positive mosquito week to local public health wearing of masks and social by calling Pastor Wright at Psalms and Hebrews. The church is located at batch, bird, horse and/or distancing. The Bible study 618-534-7103. This week, the church 409 Morgan St. in Anna. human case. or government officials. also will be available on News from hosted a food giveaway and Those who may need to ride Zoom. Pastor Wright can the American Red Cross. the church bus can call the be texted for the password First Baptist The church’s next food give- church office at 833-5416, Notice prior to the meeting. away is planned Nov. 12. Monday through Friday, Public test of AutomAtic Sunday School for chil- Church, A contemporary worship from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The dren is planned from 9:45 service is scheduled to begin church’s pastor is Nick Di- tAbulAtiNg equiPmeNt a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Oct. Jonesboro at the church on Sunday eve- Mauro. All are welcome to 18. On Sunday, Oct. 11, Pas- ning, Oct. 18. The services attend services. Notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the A parking lot service tor Perry Williams spoke are planned at 7 p.m. each Automatic Tabulating Equipment required by 10 is planned at 10:35 a.m. in both the morning and Sunday. ILCS 5/24A-9, 24B-9 or 24C-9 will be held on on Sunday, Oct. 18, if the Food Cabinet evening worship services. The Jermaine Bollinger october 21, 2020 at 11:00 A.m. weather permits, and on The morning message Band will be leading in helps families Zoom. Services will be was about the man who music. Pastor Nick DiMauro The Cobden School Par- at the Union County Clerk's Office located at 309 inside the sanctuary if the was blind from birth whose will bring the message. ent/Teacher Organization is W. Market St., Room 116, Jonesboro, IL. weather is bad following story was told in John. The Doors are scheduled to sponsoring a Food Cabinet As prescribed by the Election Code, this test is open CDC guidelines by wearing man proclaimed: “Though open at 6 p.m. The worship to help families in need. to representatives of the political parties, the press, I was blind, now I can see.” service begins at 7 p.m. Non-perishable items representatives of the State Board of Elections and Mental health The messages were sent All are welcome to attend and checks can be donated via transmitter for worship- the service. Masks and soon weekends from 9 a.m. the public. first aid pers who stayed in their cial distancing are required. to 5 p.m. Dated October 9, 2020 cars on the church’s lower The church’s adult Sun- For more information, course set parking lot while tuned in day School class is sched- contact Cobden Elementary Shawnee Community to their radios on station uled to begin at 9 a.m. Chil- School at 893-2311. Infor- College plans to co-host an 87.9 FM. dren’s church worship is mation also is available on Lance Meisenheimer, adult mental health first aid During the service, Dee scheduled to begin at 10:15 the Cobden Elementary Signature of Election Authority training course from 9 a.m. Rose led worship. Debbie a.m. Sunday morning wor- School Facebook page. 44G to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. York was the pianist. Con- The college said in a nor Benbrook sang “How news release that the vir- Great Thou Art.” ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF COBDEN tual course will provide The church plans to have FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2020 the tools necessary to help another drive-in movie Property Tax 55000; TIF 39437; Sales and Local Use Tax 90683; Utility Tax participants assist someone REVENUES SUMMARY: night at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 47023; State Income Tax 125401; Replacement Tax 5035; Excise Tax 11567; Video Gaming Tax 5905; who may be experiencing a 16. A family friendly movie Fees and Fines 132530; Interest Income 14935; Donations 19309; Miscellaneous 18976; Water, Sewer, mental health or substance will be shown, with free Gas Fees and Services 714531; MFT 41825; State Grants 898 TOTAL REVENUE: $1,322,783 use-related crisis. popcorn, hot dogs and soda. EXPENDITURES SUMMARY above $2500: Alan Environmental Products 3765; Ameren 70389; Anna In the online course, certi- Those who want to do so Quarries 2826; Auto Tire & Parts 3165; J. T. Blankinship, Inc. 13589; Cambridge Technologies 5214; City fied instructor Lynne Cham- can sit in their car and tune of Carbondale 7002; William T. Center 3630; Cobden Auto Repair 5843; Complete Equity Markets 3453; bers will offer students tools in to 87.9 to hear the movie, CWI 94530; Dell Marketing 4735; EKANSH 7782; Euclid Managers 3180; Followell Construction 194907, that help them identify risk or they can bring a lawn Ford Motor Credit 6510; Cobden Gas System 10055; Frontier 4494; Hawkins, Inc. 5627; Health Alliance factors and warning signs chair and sit outside. There 91899; Illini Asphalt 4972; IEPA 5000; IMCO Utility Supply 8798; IMGA 62445; IL Municipal League 69013; for mental health and addic- will be extra speakers set up Immanuel Praise & Worship Center 20075; Innova Disc Golf 4694; City of Jonesboro 6825; Kemper CPA tion concerns. to boost the sound. 10470; McCarver’s Repair Service 5098; Postmaster 4421; Pro-1 Auto Body 5555; Rusty’s Home Center The course also pro- The schedule for worship 3397; E. T. Simonds 4030; Skuta Construction 4845; ; St. Louis Boiler Company 3184; STL Equities 6176, vides strategies for helping at Jonesboro First Bap- Sunny Communications 5075; Mike Sweitzer 2611; T & I Office 2878; Union County Treasurer 5936; US someone in both crisis and tist Church for the com- Bank 4645; USDA 13812; Utility Safety & Design 25065; WEX Bank 15505; Mark Williams Outdoor Equip. non-crisis situations. ing week includes Sunday 3975; FICA/Medicare 43764; IMRF 50310; personal services less than $25000: Alex Siegfried, Ashley Space in the class is lim- School classes on Sunday Guined, Austin Sellars, Brenda Childers; Carmela Martinez, David Stewart, Douglas Meadows, Dakota ited. The college said that at 9 a.m., Sunday morning Wieseman; Dylan Lewey, Gregory Dillow, Ionatan Menees, James Hammer, Jeremy Smith, Jean A. Britt, persons who are interested worship at 10 a.m. and Jesse Spencer, Jesse Vicente, Jermiah Hickam, Joshua Burgess, Jacob Hankins, Larry Hackethal, Lou A. in taking the course are en- Sunday evening worship Hartline, Patrick Brumleve, Paul Tomazzoli, Riley Gearhart, Stephanie Murillo, Roscoe Bridges, Ryan Barr, couraged to register as soon at 6 p.m. Ryan Stillman, Tori Brummer, Timothy Smith, Todd Dietterle, Travis Wisely; $25000-49999: David Craig Jr., as possible by calling 618- Prayer and Bible study, Jesse Adams, Maria Braden, Shayne Eddleman, Thomas Ebenhoh, Tyler Hess, Waylon Logsdon, Jacob Sanders; $50000-60000: Bobby Hale, Karen Winzenburger, William C. Eads. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: 457-5200, extension 67842, as well as youth group $1,420,958 or emailing fantasaidou@ meetings, are scheduled at sih.net. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION (Excerpt from Comptroller Report) GENERAL SPECIAL FIDUCIARY ENTERPRISE TIF Beginning Fund Balance 34,284 25,553 219,962 2,249,526 70,190 Revenues 512,227 41,867 14,431 714,531 39,727 Less Disbursements/ Expenditures (644,231) (33,923) ---- (719,711) (16,713) Operating Transfers 135,900 ---- (23,700) (112,200) ---- Other (6,511) ------131 ---- Ending Fund Balance 31,699 33,497 210,693 2,132,277 93,204

Subscribed and sworn on this 25th day of September, 2020.

I, Karen M. Winzenburger, Village Clerk of the Village of Cobden, Union County, Illinois, do hereby certify the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2020.

AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT VILLAGE OF COBDEN The Audit Report for the Village of Cobden for the period of May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020 as prepared by Kemper CPA Group is available for public inspection at the Cobden Village Hall, 112 East Maple Street during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 44G The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, October 15, 2020 Section A - Page 9

On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; he will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face; the reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken. On that day it will be said: “Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the LORD for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!” For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. From the Book of the Prophet Isaiah ************ Brothers and sisters: I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress. My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen. From the Letter of Paul to the Philippians Page 10 - Section A Thursday, October 15, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat Online resource shows availability of food assistance locations in Illinois URBANA – Illinois resi- bility and food security of Program for Women, In- can sign up to receive ben- Powered by FoodFinder, The map will be main- dents who are seeking food individuals and households fants, and Children, typical- efits, are included in search Inc., the map combines tained in real-time as data assistance can visit go.illi- across the state. ly search multiple, specific results as well. input from Illinois Exten- sources and submissions nois.edu/findfoodIL for a To help Illinois residents websites to find the resourc- While the resource aims sion, Feeding Illinois and are received and approved. community food resource and families meet their es they need. to help all Illinois residents the food bank network, the Food providers who want that shows food assistance basic food needs, Univer- The comprehensive new looking for food assistance, Illinois State Board of Ed- to be included can submit locations closest to a spec- sity of Illinois Extension Illinois community food Kownacki believes it will ucation, the Illinois Depart- requests on the EatMove- ified Zip Code. launched a new Illinois map combines all resources be especially valuable for ment of Human Services, Save website. Resources include school community food map in in one geolocation mapping single parents, single-head- the Illinois Department on Illinois Extension and summer meal sites, early August that allows tool, making it particularly of-household families, and Aging, the Illinois Office SNAP-Education is in- as well as grocery stores, individuals to search by convenient for those with households with children. of Emergency Management terested in working with farmers markets, and road- Illinois zip code for all food limited access to transpor- In 2018 an American and other state and private organizations who want to side farm stands that accept resources in that area. tation. Community Survey Brief agencies which collaborat- host links to map on their SNAP (LINK) and WIC “Our map takes a whole In addition to locating by the U.S. Census Bureau ed to create this inclusive websites. benefits community approach, food pantries and school reported 31.6 percent of list of food resources. Those who are interested Over 2 million Illinois mapping all helpful food and summer meal sites, national households par- A crowd-sourcing feature in linking to the resource residents rely on the Sup- resources, not only food households seeking food ticipating in SNAP were supports submissions for are encouraged to contact plemental Nutrition As- pantries and summer meal support will be able to single-head-of-household additional resources to be Caitlin Kownacki for more sistance Program for food sites,” says Caitlin Kow- search specific areas for the families, and 50.9 percent added to the map. information. assistance according to nacki, SNAP-Ed Extension nearest grocery stores, food of SNAP households in May totals from Illinois specialist with Illinois Nu- retailers, farmers markets, Illinois have children under Department of Human Ser- trition Education Programs. and roadside farm stands the age of 18. Call (618) 833-2158 vices. Residents who count on that accept SNAP (LINK), In developing the map, it That number increased SNAP (LINK) and other WIC, or senior food ben- was important to make find- 14.4 percent from January nutrition assistance pro- efits. ing food easier for families or (800) 833-2699 as the effects of COVID-19 grams, such as the Special Illinois SNAP and WIC who may rely on multiple impacted the financial sta- Supplemental Nutrition offices, where individuals sources. to place your ad today!

To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The Illinois Constitution establishes a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective. The purpose of this document is to inform you of proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution and provide you with a brief explanation and a summary of the arguments in favor of and in opposition to the proposed amendment. Proposed changes in the existing constitutional amendment are indicated by underscoring all new matter and by crossing with a line all matter which is to be deleted. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IX – REVENUE SECTION 3. LIMITATIONS ON INCOME TAXATION (a) The General Assembly shall provide by law for the rate or rates of any tax on or measured by income imposed by the State. A tax on or measured by income shall be at a non-graduated rate. At any one time there may be no more than one such tax imposed by the State for State purposes on individuals and one such tax so imposed on corporations. In any such tax imposed upon corporations the highest rate shall not exceed the highest rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5. (b) Laws imposing taxes on or measured by income may adopt by reference provisions of the laws and regulations of the United States, as they then exist or thereafter may be changed, for the purpose of arriving at the amount of income upon which the tax is imposed. EXPLANATION The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the "flat tax," that requires all taxes on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution. ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT Illinois' current tax system unfairly benefits millionaires and billionaires and this amendment will set things right for middle-class and working people. Currently, it is unfair that billionaires pay the same tax rate as regular people. Voting "yes" on the amendment means that the State will enact a new tax structure where only those making above $250,000 a year will see their taxes go up. This amendment is simply upgrading Illinois' old tax system to a graduated system which is how the federal government and the majority of other states do it. This Amendment Would Make Illinois' Tax System Fair. Approval of this amendment would enact a fair system that allows the state to tax wealthy people at higher rates and lower income people at lower rates, replacing Illinois' current unfair tax system, in which wealthy people pay the exact same tax rate as lower and middle income people. Illinois' current tax system unfairly benefits millionaires and billionaires, and approval of this amendment will set things right for the middle class and working people. This amendment will help small business owners by creating a stable economic environment for their businesses to thrive. While others try to mislead you, under the current tax system in Illinois, policymakers already have the authority to set any tax rate and to change tax rates at their will. The current system forces policymakers to charge the same tax rate to everyone, regardless of how much money they make. If this amendment passes, the State will have the ability to tax higher income earners at a different rate. In fact, upon passage of this Amendment, a new tax structure will go into effect where 97% of taxpayers will pay the same or less, while only those making more than $250,000 a year will see a tax increase. This amendment does not tax retirement income. The Federal Government and Most States Use the Graduated Tax System Proposed in this Amendment, Not the Unfair System Currently Used in Illinois. Illinois is among a minority of states that do not utilize graduated tax rates because the Illinois Constitution requires a "flat tax" that penalizes middle-class and working people and benefits higher income individuals. A majority of states and the federal government already use the kind of graduated income tax system proposed in this amendment to ensure that wealthy people pay their fair share of taxes. Nearby states including Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin are among the majority of states that have graduated tax systems. Illinois' Current Income Tax System Relies on Taxes from Middle and Lower Income Earners, While a Graduated System Would Lower that Burden and Fund Critical Programs such as Education and Human Services. While some states have fair tax rates in which the highest income earners pay the highest tax rate, Illinois' "flat tax" rate continues to rely unfairly on taxes from middle and lower income earners. Under Illinois' "flat tax" structure, a nurse making $50,000 per year pays the same tax rate as an executive making $4 million per year. A graduated tax rate would have the executive pay more. Because of the way our current tax system is set up, the bottom fifth of Illinois taxpayers (those making below $21,800) contribute 14.4% of their income to state and local taxes, compared to 7.4% for the top 1 percent of Illinois taxpayers. If this Amendment passes, the State has already enacted a new graduated tax structure where 97% of taxpayers will pay the same or less. Under the new tax structure, only the top 3% of Illinois income earners would pay more in income taxes. Everyone who makes $250,000 or less a year would pay the same or less. Over 95% of small businesses earn $250,000 or less a year in profits, and their owners will not see a tax increase under the new tax structure. This change will generate additional revenue each year that can help address Illinois' budget deficit and fund critical programs, including the State's education system, public safety, and social services like mental health and substance abuse treatment and domestic violence shelters. After the COVID-19 Pandemic, We Need to Do All We Can to Help the Economy and Middle-Class and Working People. Working people and essential workers like nurses, first responders, and grocery store clerks should not pay the same tax rate as the wealthy. Nurses making $50,000 a year should not pay the same tax rate as an executive making $4,000,000 a year. Having wealthy people pay more would reduce the burden on working families. This is money that middle and lower income people need for housing, groceries, medicine, and essentials. When the wealthiest people pay more, middle and lower income earners can pay less while the State funds critical services that our essential workers rely on. ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT 1) The Amendment gives the Legislature power to increase taxes on any group of taxpayers with no limits and no accountability and without any requirement to use the additional revenue to fund essential needs such as healthcare, education, or public safety. 2) Taxes and spending are out of control. The Legislature should not be allowed to keep raising taxes until they get their spending under control. 3) In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the worst possible time for a massive tax increase. The Amendment gives the Legislature power to increase taxes on any group of taxpayers with no limits and no accountability and without any requirement to use the additional revenue to fund essential needs such as healthcare, education, or public safety. The proposed amendment would give the Legislature unlimited new authority to increase income tax rates on any group of taxpayers at will, including low-income and middle-income families and small business owners. There would be no limit on the number of tax brackets that could be created and no limit on how high tax rates could be increased on individual taxpayers. In addition, this proposed change will pave the way for a tax on retirement income. Nothing in the amendment requires the Legislature to do anything to control spending. Nor does it require funds to be spent on essential needs such as healthcare, education, or public safety. It would simply give the Legislature a blank check to spend billions of dollars however they want, with no accountability. Taxes and spending are out of control. The Legislature should not be allowed to keep raising taxes until they get their spending under control. Illinois already has some of the highest property taxes and sales taxes in the nation. And the Legislature has increased Illinois income tax rates twice in the past decade to try to deal with the out-of- control spending in Springfield. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, our state had a huge and growing multi-billion-dollar budget deficit, and the unfunded pension liability skyrocketed to over $137 billion. That's because the Legislature has continued to increase state spending instead of eliminating government waste, corruption, and abuse. Because they refuse to control spending or pass major reforms, the Legislature will just continue to raise taxes on everyone in Illinois, and middle-class families will be their next target. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the worst possible time for a massive tax increase. The COVID-19 pandemic caused layoffs, unemployment, bankruptcies, and closures. As small businesses and local employers struggle to rebuild, this is the worst possible time to impose huge new tax increases. Even before the COVID-19 crisis, many residents and businesses were leaving the state because of the high tax burden. If the Amendment passes, it would be the last straw for thousands of small businesses, causing more jobs to leave the state, and making Illinois lose out on investments to rebuild our economy. This would mean fewer jobs and less opportunity for Illinois families.

FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the "ﬂat tax," that requires all taxes on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower income tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution. Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person. An application is available from your local election authority or at: https://elections.il.gov/electionoperations/VotingByMail.aspx. To register to vote or check your registration status, visit: https://ova.elections.il.gov.

CAPITOL BUILDING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE I, Jesse White, Secretary of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Proposed Amendment, the Explanation of the Proposed Amendment, Arguments in Favor of the Amendment and Arguments Against the Amendment and a true copy of the Form of Ballot for this call as the regularly scheduled general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, as set forth in compliance with the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, Done in the City of Springfield, this first day of June, 2020

This voter information material is available in written format in English, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, and Braille. It is also available in audio format in English. For more information, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com or write the Secretary of State’s ofﬁce at 111 East Monroe Street, Springﬁeld, IL 62756. 42,44,46G The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, October 15, 2020 Section A - Page 11 Southern Seven Health Department schedules flu shot clinics in area Southern Seven Health clinic in Anna. The clinic is sonnel and other patients Department is encouraging located on Lick Creek Rd. to the virus that causes everyone to get an annual A clinic also is scheduled COVID-19. flu shot to reduce the over- on Wednesday, Oct. 28, When scheduling or con- all burden of respiratory at Shawnee Community firming appointments for illnesses. College’s main campus vaccination you should no- Now more than ever, it’s near Ullin. The time is to tify Southern Seven Health important to get your flu be determined. Department in advance if shot, the health department Flu shots are also avail- you, or any member of your says. able at each Southern Seven family, currently have or According to the CDC, clinic office during regular develop any symptoms of it is possible to have the business hours. COVID-19. flu, as well as other re- Vaccines are covered in Additionally, a prior spiratory illnesses, and whole or in part by most infection with suspected COVID-19 at the same insurance companies. or confirmed COVID-19 time. The health department or flu does not protect The CDC recommends says to be sure to bring someone from future flu that all people 6 months your insurance card with infections. and older get a yearly flu you. Regular and high The best way to prevent vaccine. dose vaccine (for those 65 seasonal flu is to get vacci- Throughout October, and older) will be avail- nated every year. Getting a Southern Seven Health able. flu vaccine will not protect Department plans to offer Those getting a flu shot you against COVID-19. community flu shot clinics are asked to wear clothing The CDC recommends throughout the counties in that does not restrict access getting your flu vaccine Southern Illinois which it to the upper arm. You will by the end of October, serves. also be asked to follow all before flu season begins, Anna, Shawnee Com- CDC guidelines to pro- since it takes about two munity College tect yourself and others weeks after vaccination One of the clinics is from community spread for antibodies to develop planned from 3 p.m. to 6 of COVID-19 including in the body and provide p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, wearing a face covering protection. at Southern Seven Health or mask. However, vaccination Department’s public health Individuals who are can be given any time suspected or confirmed during the flu season. 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42-44g istered without Court super- Deceased Part of the Northwest vision unless, under Section No. 2020P34 Quarter of the Southeast The Gazette-Democrat IN THE CIRCUIT 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Quarter of Section 6, Town- COURT OF THE FIRST Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, CLAIM NOTICE ship 13 South, Range 1 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Par. 5/28-4), any interested East of the Third Principal Classified Section UNION COUNTY, Phone: 618-833-2158 • Fax: 618-833-5813 person terminates Indepen- Notice is given of the death Meridian, Union County, ILLINOIS dent Administration at any of Harlan Coffman of Anna, Illinois, described as follows: E-mail: [email protected] time by mailing or delivering Illinois. Letters of Office Commencing at the intersec- ESTATE OF a petition to terminate to the were issued on September 25, tion of the North line of the CLASSIFIED RATES DONALD G. STOKES, Clerk of this Court. 2020, to Carmen C. Coffman, said Quarter-Quarter with the Classifieds...... 30¢ per word DECEASED. Claims against the estate 406 N. Main Street, Jones- Easterly right-of-way line of $6.00 minimum for each prepaid ad per week IN PROBATE may be filed in the Office of boro, Illinois, 62952, whose County Highway 17; thence $3.00 additional if ad is charged NO. 2020-P-24 the Clerk of this court at the attorney is John R. Schneider, South 0 degrees 42' East along Bold Face 35¢ per word Union County Courthouse, Johnson & Schneider, L.L.C., the said Easterly right-of-way NOTICE OF DEATH 309 West Market, Jonesboro, Attorneys at Law, 212 North line a distance of 605.44 feet AD DEADLINE IS 11:00 A.M. TUESDAY AND CLAIM DATE Illinois, or with the Indepen- Main Street, Cape Girardeau, to the point of beginning; dent Executor, or both, on or Missouri 63701. thence South 79 degrees 21' CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATES NOTICE IS GIVEN to before March 17, 2021, or Claims against the estate 44" East a distance of 79.95 creditors of the death of if mailing or delivery of a may be filed in the office feet; thence South 21 degrees Per inch...... $12.50 Donald G. Stokes, of Anna, notice from the Executor is of the Clerk of the Circuit 41' 45" East a distance of Illinois. Letters of Office required by Section 5/18-3 of Court at the Union County 123.58 feet; thence South were issued on August 21, the Probate Act of the State Courthouse, 309 W. Market 84 degrees 04' 40" West a TINY MIGHTS 2020, to Melissa Renee Will- of Illinois, the date stated in Street, Jonesboro, Illinois, distance of 123.18 feet to the CONSTRUCTION: man, 2700 Pioneer Dr., #147, that notice. Any claim not or with the representative, or Easterly right-of-way line of For Sale Matthew Pearson, Owner Cape Girardeau, MO 63703, filed on or before that date is both, by December 25, 2020, County Highway 17; thence (618)-201-5323 as Executor, whose attorney barred. Copies of a claim filed or three (3) months from the North 0 degrees 42' West FIBERGLASS FOR SALE: Licensed • Insured is Elvis C. Cameron, 205B with the Clerk must be mailed date of mailing or delivery along the said right-of-way Corrugated, 26" wide, • NO Job TOO BIG N. Main St., Anna, Illinois. or delivered by the claimant of a personal claim notice, line a distance of 142.30 feet 8/10/12 ft. long, 8 ft. equals or TOO SMALL • Within 42 days after the to the Executor and to the whichever date is later, and to the point of beginning, the $6.50. 12 ft. equals $10.00. We Make Your Tiny effective date of the original attorneys within ten (10) days any claim not filed within that tract containing 0.296 acres Large supply, all colors. Call Dreams Mighty! Order of admission, you may after it has been filed. period is barred. Copies of more or less, situated in the (618)-827-4737. gptfn tfn file a petition with the Court Dated: September 11, a claim filed with the Clerk County of Union, State of to require proof of the Will by 2020. must be mailed or delivered Illinois. testimony of the witnesses in to the representative and to Property Index Number For Rent Public open Court or other evidence, YVONNE EICKELMAN the attorney within ten (10) 03-06-01-412-A as provided by Section 5/6-21 MICHELE R. RICHTER days after it has been filed. On February 3, 2021 at FOR RENT ANNA: 603 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner in- Dewey Street. House plus ga- Notice 5/6-21.) CAMERON LAW FIRM, Tiffany Busby tends to make application for rage, refrigerator, stove & air. IN THE CIRCUIT You also have the right, LLC Union County Circuit Clerk an order on the petition that 2 bedroom, 1 bath. $550.00 COURT OF THE FIRST under Section 5/8-1 of the ELVIS C. CAMERON 42-44g a Tax Deed be issued. The plus deposit. Call (618)-827- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8- ATTORNEY NO. 6244394 real estate was sold on May 4737 or (618)-697-1948. UNION COUNTY, 1), to contest the validity of ATTORNEY FOR CO-PE- STATE OF ILLINOIS, 30, 2018 for general taxes of 43p-44gc ILLINOIS the Will by filing a petition TITIONERS CIRCUIT COURT the year 2016. The period with the Court within six (6) 205B N. MAIN ST. UNION COUNTY of redemption will expire FOR RENT ANNA: Stu- ESTATE OF months after admission of the ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 January 29, 2021. dio apartment. Water/trash CREVA LORETTA Will to probate. PHONE: 618-833-2220 PUBLICATION NOTICE included. No pets. $380.00 HENSON, The estate will be admin- 42-44g OF COURT DATE FOR Kathleen A. Kyndberg, per month plus deposit. Call DECEASED. istered under Court super- REQUEST FOR NAME Attorney for Petitioner (708)-935-4322. 44gp NO. 2020-P-25 vision. IN THE CIRCUIT CHANGE (618) 457-4586 43-45g IN PROBATE Claims against the estate COURT OF THE FIRST (MINOR CHILD) may be filed in the Office of JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TAX DEED NO. Help NOTICE OF DEATH the Clerk of this court at the UNION COUNTY, REQUEST OF: 2018TX3R INDEPENDENT Union County Courthouse, ILLINOIS Misty Dawn Sadler FILED September 29, Wanted ADMINISTRATION, 309 W. Market St., Jonesboro, 2020-MR-81 2020 AND CLAIM DATE Illinois, or with the Executor, ESTATE OF TO CHANGE NAME OF HELP WANTED: Lick or both, on or before Febru- JAMES P. MILES, MINOR CHILD TAKE NOTICE Creek CCSD # 16 has an NOTICE IS GIVEN to ary 27, 2021, or if mailing DECEASED. TO: LANCE immediate opening for a part- creditors of the death of Creva or delivery of a notice from IN PROBATE There will be a court date MEISENHEIMER, time Bus Driver. Interested Loretta Henson of Anna, Illi- the Executor is required by NO. 2020-P-33 for Request for Name Change UNION COUNTY applicants can contact the nois. Letters of Office were Section 5/18-3 of the Probate (Minor Child) for Maddox CLERK; school at (618)-833-2545. issued on July 21, 2020, to Act of the State of Illinois, the NOTICE OF DEATH Jay Miller to the new name of: SHEILA A. MANGRUM 43-44gp Vicky Chamness, 103 Warren date stated in that notice. Any INDEPENDENT Maddox Jay Sadler. The court F/K/A SHEILA Street, Anna, IL 62906 as claim not filed on or before ADMINISTRATION, date will be held on Tuesday, HASTINGS; HELP WANTED: CIL, Inc. Independent Administrator, that date is barred. Copies of AND CLAIM DATE December 8, 2020, at 10:00 BETTY L. MANGRUM; is accepting applications for whose attorney is Elvis C. a claim filed with the Clerk a.m. at 309 W. Market Street, EDWARD L. certified DSP/CNA for the Cameron, 205B N. Main St., must be mailed or delivered NOTICE IS GIVEN to Jonesboro, Illinois, Union MANGRUM, JR.; following positions: Full- Anna, Illinois. by the claimant to the Ex- creditors of the death of James County, In courtroom 1. OCCUPANT; time & part-time evenings, FURTHER NOTICE IS ecutor and to the attorneys P. Miles of Anna, Illinois. NINOTTE JONES part-time midnights, and GIVEN to unknown heirs at within ten (10) days after it Letters of Office were issued Misty Sadler MANGRUM; every other weekend on the law of Judy Ann Krentzberg, has been filed. on September 11, 2020, to Lu- 42-44g MR. ED'S TV REPAIR; day shift. Must have a high Gene Edward Flick, Jimmy Dated: August 26, 2020. anne Burdick, 388 Trammel CHRISTINA LEE; school diploma or equivalent Eugene Flick, Floyd Flick, Lane, Grand Tower, Illinois TAX DEED NO. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND to apply. Competitive salary and Helen Massey. MELISSA RENEE 62942, as Independent Ad- 2018TX3Q DEVISEES OF based on experience. Apply in Within 42 days after the WILLMAN ministrator, whose attorney FILED September 29, BETTY L. MANGRUM; person at 201 East Chestnut effective date of the original is Elvis C. Cameron, 205B 2020 UNKNOWN OWNERS in Anna (behind Hardee's). Order of admission, you may CAMERON LAW FIRM, N. Main St., Anna, Illinois OR PARTIES EOE. 43-44gp file a petition with the Court LLC 62906. TAKE NOTICE INTERESTED; to require proof of the Will by ELVIS C. CAMERON The estate will be admin- TO: LANCE AND NONRECORD HELP WANTED: Main- testimony of the witnesses in ATTORNEY FOR istered without Court super- MEISENHEIMER, CLAIMANTS. tenance person in Pulaski open Court or other evidence, EXECUTOR vision unless, under Section UNION COUNTY County. Painting, carpentry, as provided by Section 5/6-21 205B N. MAIN ST. 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. CLERK; This is NOTICE of the and electrical. 30? hours of the Probate Act (755 ILCS ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, MELISSA JOYCE filing of the Petition for Tax per week. Send resume to 5/6-21.) PHONE: 618-833-2220 Par. 5/28-4), any interested BROOKER A/K/A Deed on the following de- Rushing, 1101 E. 5th Street, You also have the right, ARDC# 6244394 person terminates Indepen- MELISSA JOYCE scribed property: Metropolis, IL 62960. under Section 5/8-1 of the 42-44g dent Administration at any ANGLIN BROOKER; PART OF LOT 6 OF THE 43p-44gc Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8- time by mailing or delivering CARMAN ANGLIN; PLAT OF THE LANDS OF 1), to contest the validity of IN THE CIRCUIT a petition to terminate to the VIRGINIA ANGLIN; JAMES ELLIS HEIRS AS the Will by filing a petition COURT OF THE FIRST Clerk of this Court. OCCUPANT; RECORDED IN PLAT RE- YARD SALE with the Court within six (6) JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Claims against the estate DONOVAN JOHNSON; CORD 1, PAGE 240, BEING months after admission of the UNION COUNTY, may be filed in the Office of UNKNOWN HEIRS AND A PART OF THE SOUTH- ESTATE SALE: Friday & Will to probate. ILLINOIS the Clerk of this court at the DEVISEES OF WEST QUARTER OF THE Saturday, October 16 & 17, 9 The estate will be admin- Union County Courthouse, CARMAN ANGLIN AND NORTHEAST QUARTER a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1912 Hardy istered without Court super- ESTATE OF 309 West Market, Jonesboro, VIRGINIA ANGLIN; OF SECTION 18, TOWN- Street, Murphysboro, IL. vision unless, under Section ANNE M. SZAFRANSKI, Illinois, or with the Indepen- UNKNOWN OWNERS SHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 42p-44gc 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. DECEASED. dent Administrator, or both, OR PARTIES 1 WEST OF THE THIRD Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, IN PROBATE on or before March 17, 2021, INTERESTED; PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, GARAGE SALE: Saturday, Par. 5/28-4), any interested NO. 2020-P-31 or if mailing or delivery of a AND NONRECORD UNION COUNTY, ILLI- October 17, 7 a.m. to ??? Rain person terminates Indepen- notice from the Independent CLAIMANTS. NOIS, BEING MORE PAR- or shine. Shop indoors. Furni- dent Administration at any NOTICE OF DEATH Administrator is required by TICULARLY DESCRIBED ture, jewelry, clothing, misc. time by mailing or delivering INDEPENDENT Section 5/18-3 of the Probate This is NOTICE of the S FOLLOWS: BEGINNING 3860 Boyd Road, Anna. a petition to terminate to the ADMINISTRATION, Act of the State of Illinois, the filing of the Petition for Tax AT THE POINT OF INTER- 44gc Clerk of this Court. AND CLAIM DATE date stated in that notice. Any Deed on the following de- SECTION OF THE NORTH Claims against the estate claim not filed on or before scribed property: LINE OF SAID LOT 6 may be filed in the Office of NOTICE IS GIVEN to that date is barred. Copies of Part of the Northwest AND THE EASTERLY the Clerk of this court at the creditors of the death of Anne a claim filed with the Clerk Quarter of the Southeast RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF Business Union County Courthouse, M. Szafranski of 207 Elderly must be mailed or delivered Quarter of Section 6, Town- OLD ROUTE 51; THENCE DUCKWORKS LAWN 309 W. Market St., Jonesboro, Housing Row, Dongola, IL by the claimant to the Ex- ship 13 South, Range 1 EASTERLY ALONG THE CARE: Illinois, or with the Indepen- 62926. Letters of Office ecutor and to the attorneys East of the Third Principal NORTH LINE OF SAID (618)-201-5712 dent Executor, or both, on or were issued on September 8, within ten (10) days after it Meridian, Union County, LOT 6 A DISTANCE OF 150 MOWING IS WHAT before January 30, 2021, or 2020, to Yvonne Eickelman has been filed. Illinois, described as follows: FEET; THENCE SOUTH- WE DO! if mailing or delivery of a of P.O. Box 135, Dongola, IL Dated: September 15, Commencing at the intersec- ERLY PARALLEL WITH Free Estimates! notice from the Executor is 62926 and Michele R. Richter 2020. tion of the North line of the THE EASTERLY RIGHT- Other Services: required by Section 5/18-3 of of 570 Friendship School said Quarter-Quarter with the OF-WAY LINE OF OLD Landscaping, the Probate Act of the State Road, Anna, IL 62906, as LUANNE BURDICK Easterly right-of-way line of ROUTE 51 A DISTANCE Power Washing of Illinois, the date stated in Independent Co-Executors, INDEPENDENT County Highway 17, thence OF 55 FEET; THENCE www.duckworkslawn.com that notice. Any claim not whose attorney is Elvis C. ADMINISTRATOR South 0 degrees 42' East along SOUTHWESTERLY TO A gptfn filed on or before that date is Cameron, 205B N. Main St., the said Easterly right-of-way POINT IN THE EASTERLY barred. Copies of a claim filed Anna, Illinois. CAMERON LAW FIRM, line a distance of 747.44 feet RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OLD TREECE with the Clerk must be mailed Within 42 days after the LLC to the point of beginning; ROUTE 51 WHICH IS 65 Backhoe & Hauling or delivered by the claimant effective date of the original ELVIS C. CAMERON thence North 84 degrees FEET SOUTHERLY OF Skid Steer to the Executor and to the Order of admission, you may ATTORNEY FOR 04' 40" West a distance of THE POINT OF BEGIN- Gravel & Sand attorneys within ten (10) days file a petition with the Court PETITIONER 123.18 feet to a point; thence NING; THENCE NORTH- (618)-833-6197 or after it has been filed. to require proof of the Will by 205B N. MAIN ST. Southerly in a line parallel to ERLY ALONG THE SAID (618)-697-0453 Dated: July 22, 2020. testimony of the witnesses in ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 the Easterly right-of-way line RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A gptfn open Court or other evidence, ARDC ## 6244394 of County Highway 17 for a DISTANCE OF 65 FEET VICKY CHAMNESS as provided by Section 5/6-21 PHONE: 618-833-2220 distance of 80 feet; thence TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- GROSS BUSTERS INDEPENDENT of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 42-44g Southwesterly for a distance NING; THE TRACT CON- EXTERIOR CLEANING: ADMINISTRATOR 5/6-21.) of 123.0 feet to a point in the TAINING 0.2066 ACRES • House Washing You also have the right, IN THE CIRCUIT Easterly right-of-way line of MORE OR LESS; SITUAT- • Roof Cleaning ELVIS C. CAMERON, under Section 5/8-1 of the COURT OF THE FIRST County Highway 17, which ED IN THE COUNTY OF • Gutter Cleaning # 6244394 Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT point is 106.0 feet South to UNION IN THE STATE OF • Deck Staining ATTORNEY FOR 1), to contest the validity of UNION COUNTY, the point of beginning for this ILLINOIS. Call or text for a Free INDEPENDENT the Will by filing a petition ILLINOIS description; Thence North 0 Property Index Number Estimate ADMINISTRATOR with the Court within six (6) degrees 42' West a distance 05-18-03-330 (618)-697-5968 205B N. MAIN ST. months after admission of the In the Matter of of 106.0 feet to the point of On February 3, 2021 at 37p-46gc ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 Will to probate. the Estate of beginning. 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner in- PHONE: 618-833-2220 The estate will be admin- HARLAN COFFMAN, AND tends to make application for The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, October 15, 2020 Section A - Page 13 an order on the petition that beginning; thence along new SAID PARCEL AND THE SOUTH 64 DEGREES 21' TAKE NOTICE Addition to the City of Anna, a Tax Deed be issued. The easement lines the following POINT OF BEGINNING; 34" WEST A DISTANCE TO: LANCE situated in Union County, real estate was sold on May Seven (7) calls: thence S 42 THENCE N 61 DEGREES OF 45.79 FEET; THENCE MEISENHEIMER, State of Illinois. 30, 2018 for general taxes of degrees 12' 00" E 252.63 feet 02' 41" W 43.59 FEET TO NORTH 51 DEGREES 50' UNION COUNTY Property Index Number the year 2016. The period to an iron rod set; thence along AN IRON PIPE FOUND 42" WEST A DISTANCE CLERK; 14-00-09-219 of redemption will expire a curve to the right with chord AT THE SOUTHEAST OF 161.63 FEET; THENCE ATTORNEY On February 3, 2021 at January 29, 2021. bearing S 22 degrees 03' 40" E CORNER OF LOT #28 IN NORTH 20 DEGREES 52' GENERAL OF 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner in- 144.07 feet, a radius of 209.22 LEWIS MEADOWS SUB- 14" EAST A DISTANCE ILLINOIS; tends to make application for Kathleen A. Kyndberg, feet and a arc of 147.08 feet DIVISION; THENCE N 17 OF 177.08 FEET; THENCE MICHAEL P. BLANK; an order on the petition that Attorney for Petitioner to an iron rod set; thence S DEGREES 43' 29" E 207.21 SOUTH 88 DEGREES 26' OCCUPANT; a Tax Deed be issued. The (618) 457-4586 43-45g 1 degrees 55' 21" W 15.49 FEET ALONG THE EAST 16" EAST A DISTANCE CYNTHIA LUCAS; real estate was sold on May feet to an iron rod set; thence LINE OF SAID LOT #28 OF 57.43 FEET TO THE JIM BURKE; 30, 2018 for general taxes of TAX DEED NO. along a curve to the left with TO AN IRON ROD SET; POINT OF BEGINNING; ILLINOIS the year 2016. The period 2018TX3S the chord bearing 22 degrees THENCE ALONG NEW THE TRACT CONTAIN- DEPARTMENT OF of redemption will expire FILED September 29, 03' 40" W 109.64 feet, a radius LINES THE FOLLOWING NING 0.56 ACRES MORE REVENUE; January 29, 2021. 2020 of 159.22 feet, and an arc of TWO (2) CALLS; THENCE OR LESS. EXCEPTING UNKNOWN OWNERS 111.93 feet to an iron rod S 66 DEGREES 33' 31" E THEREFROM: PART OF OR PARTIES Kathleen A. Kyndberg, TAKE NOTICE found in the South right-of- 72.68 FEET TO AN IRON THE NORTHEAST QUAR- INTERESTED; Attorney for Petitioner TO: LANCE way line of Lick Creek Road; ROD SET; THENCE S 25 TER OF THE SOUTH- AND NONRECORD (618) 457-4586 MEISENHEIMER, thence along a curve to the DEGREES 47' 48" W 210.55 EAST QUARTER OF SEC- CLAIMANTS. 43-45g UNION COUNTY left with chord bearing N 48 FEET TO THE POINT TION 25, TOWNSHIP 13 CLERK; degrees 05' 44" E 50.00 feet, a OF BEGINNING. SAID SOUTH, RANGE 1 WEST This is NOTICE of the TAX DEED NO. GRAND RIVERS radius of 8634.42 feet, and an PARCEL TO CONTAIN OF THE THIRD PRINCI- filing of the Petition for Tax 2018TX3X COMMUNITY BANK; arc of 50.00 feet, to the point 0.277 ACRES, MORE OR PAL MERIDIAN, VILLAGE Deed on the following de- FILED September 29, LINDSEY FISHER; of beginning. Said easement LESS, PER SURVEY BY OF DONGOLA, UNION scribed property: 2020 OCCUPANT; to contain 0.458 acres more MITCHELL R. GARRETT, COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DE- BEGINNING AT THE ILLINOIS or less. Said parcel being IL PROFESSIONAL LAND SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TAKE NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF subject to all right-of-way SURVEYOR NO. 3085, COMMENCING AT THE THE NORTHWEST QUAR- TO: LANCE CHILDREN & FAMILY and easements, recorded or DATED 10/07/02. SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TER OF THE NORTHEAST MEISENHEIMER, SERVICES; otherwise. Per plat of survey PARCEL BEING SUBJECT LOT 1 OF W.A. SMITH'S QUARTER OF SECTION UNION COUNTY UNKNOWN OWNERS prepared by Mitchell R. Gar- TO ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAY FIRST ADDITION; 10, TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH, CLERK; OR PARTIES rett, Illinois Land Surveyor AND EASEMENTS, RE- THENCE SOUTHERLY RANGE 2 WEST OF THE BRAEDEN TREECE; INTERESTED; No. 3085, Dated April 7, CORDED OR OTHER- ALONG THE WESTERLY THIRD PRINCIPAL ME- SCOTT TREECE; AND NONRECORD 2000, and recorded on April WISE. ALL SITUATED IN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF RIDIAN IN UNION COUN- OCCUPANT; CLAIMANTS. 13, 2000, in record book 180 THE COUNTY OF UNION, WETAUG ROAD ON A TY, ILLINOIS, THENCE JODI TREECE; This is NOTICE of the at page 895 in the Office of the STATE OF ILLINOIS. CURVE TO THE RIGHT OF NORTH ON AN AZIMUTH AUSTIN TREECE; KAY- filing of the Petition for Tax Recorder of Deeds of Union Property Index Number RADIUS 400 FEET A DIS- OF 3 DEGREES 13 MIN- LA TREECE; Deed on the following de- County, Illinois. 05-28-03-924 TANCE ALONG THE ARC UTES 7 SECONDS FOR UNKNOWN OWNERS scribed property: Property Index Number On February 3, 2021 at OF 268.10 FEET; THENCE A DISTANCE OF 594.69 OR PARTIES TRACT 1: A parcel of 05-21-03-711-K 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner in- SOUTH 2 DEGREES 25' 57" FEET; THENCE NORTH- INTERESTED; land being a part of the North- On February 3, 2021 at tends to make application for EAST ALONG THE SAID EAST ON AN AZIMUTH AND NONRECORD west Quarter of the North- 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner in- an order on the petition that RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 32 DEGREES 21 MIN- CLAIMANTS. east Quarter of Section 21, tends to make application for a Tax Deed be issued. The A DISTANCE OF 149.47 UTES 14 SECONDS FOR Township 12 South, Range an order on the petition that real estate was sold on May FEET TO THE POINT OF A DISTANCE OF 2.86 This is NOTICE of the 1 West of the Third Principal a Tax Deed be issued. The 30, 2018 for general taxes of BEGINNING; THENCE FEET; THENCE ALONG filing of the Petition for Tax Meridian. Said parcel is also real estate was sold on May the year 2016. The period CONTINUING SOUTH 2 A CURVE TO THE LEFT Deed on the following de- a part of property described 30, 2018 for general taxes of of redemption will expire DEGREES 25' 57" EAST WITH A RADIUS OF 502.47 scribed property: and recorded book 118, page the year 2016. The period January 29, 2021. ALONG THE SAID RIGHT- FEET FOR A DISTANCE Lot 5 in Block G in Rend- 103 in the Union County of redemption will expire OF-WAY LINE A DIS- OF 63.29 FEET; THENCE leman Subdivision, being Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Courthouse in the name of January 29, 2021. TANCE OF 69.02 FEET; EAST ON AN AZIMUTH a subdivision of part of the Attorney for Petitioner Juanita Denny, as Trustee THENCE ALONG THE OF 89 DEGREES 29 MIN- Northeast Quarter of Section Kathleen A. Kyndberg, (618) 457-4586 under the provisions of a trust SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY UTES 30 SECONDS FOR 4, Township 12 South, Range Attorney for Petitioner agreement dated March 15, 43-45g LINE ON A CURVE TO A DISTANCE OF 1339.69 3 West of the Third Principal (618) 457-4586 THE LEFT OF RADIUS FEET; THENCE SOUTH Meridian, according to the 1973, identified as Trust No. TAX DEED NO. 4056-73-1, and also known 43-45g 445.00 FEET A DISTANCE ON AN AZIMUTH OF 180 Plat thereof recorded on No- 2018TX3U ALONG THE ARC OF DEGREES 16 MINUTES vember 3, 1966 in Plat Book as Tri D Development Land TAX DEED NO. FILED September 29, Trust. Said parcel being more 31.33 FEET; THENCE 88 35 SECONDS FOR A DIS- 5, page 159, situated in Union 2018TX3T 2020 DEGREES 26' 16" WEST TANCE OF 649.09 FEET; County, Illinois. particularly described as fol- FILED September 29, lows: Commencing at an iron A DISTANCE OF 100.55 THENCE WEST ON AN AZ- Property Index Number 2020 TAKE NOTICE IMUTH OF 269 DEGREES pipe found at the Southeast TO: LANCE FEET; THENCE NORTH 14-00-11-426-D Corner of said Quarter-Quar- 20 DEGREES 52' 14" EAST 31 MINUTES 7 SECONDS On February 3, 2021 at TAKE NOTICE MEISENHEIMER, FOR A DISTANCE OF ter Section, said corner being TO: LANCE UNION COUNTY A DISTANCE OF 105.96 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner in- established per survey of J.T. FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 1367.96 FEET TO THE tends to make application for MEISENHEIMER, CLERK; POINT OF BEGINNING. Blankenship, IPLS No. 699, UNION COUNTY KEITH HARTLINE; DEGREES 26' 16" EAST A an order on the petition that for Dale Denny, Dated June DISTANCE OF 57.43 FEET Property Index Number a Tax Deed be issued. The CLERK; CLIFTON BENNETT; 07-10-05-239 6, 1966; thence N 0 degrees STANLEY PEELER; JESSICA BENNETT; TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- real estate was sold on May 33' 33" W 1007.81 feet NING; THE TRACT CON- On February 3, 2021 at 30, 2018 for general taxes of PAMELA JERRELL ILLINOIS 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner in- along the East line of said A/K/A PAMELA DEPARTMENT OF TAINNING 0.18 ACRES the year 2016. The period Quarter-Quarter Section to MORE OR LESS. tends to make application for of redemption will expire PEELER; HEALTHCARE AND an order on the petition that the Southeast corner of an OCCUPANT; FAMILY SERVICES; AND January 29, 2021. existing utility easement; PART OF THE NORTH- a Tax Deed be issued. The UNKNOWN OWNERS ILLINOIS real estate was sold on May Kathleen A. Kyndberg, thence N 88 degrees 41' 32" OR PARTIES DEPARTMENT OF EAST QUARTER OF THE W 278.65 along the South SOUTHEAST QUARTER 30, 2018 for general taxes of Attorney for Petitioner INTERESTED; REVENUE; the year 2016. The period (618) 457-4586 line of said utility easement AND NONRECORD ATTORNEY GENERAL OF SECTION 25, TOWN- to an iron rod set, this being SHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE of redemption will expire 43-45g CLAIMANTS. OF ILLINOIS; January 29, 2021. the point of beginning; thence ELIZABETH 1 WEST OF THE THIRD IN THE CIRCUIT along new lines the following This is NOTICE of the HARTLINE; PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, Kathleen A. Kyndberg, COURT OF THE FIRST two (2) calls: Thence S 1 filing of the Petition for Tax UNKNOWN HEIRS AND VILLAGE OF DONGO- Attorney for Petitioner JUDICIAL CIRCUIT degrees 55' 21" E 213.36 feet Deed on the following de- DEVISEES OF CLIFTON LA, UNION COUNTY, (618) 457-4586 UNION COUNTY, to an iron rod set; thence N scribed property: BENNETT; ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS 43-45g ILLINOIS 8 degrees 41' 15" W 190.60 TRACT 1: LOT NUM- UNKNOWN OWNERS FOLLOWS: COMMENC- feet to an iron rod set; thence BER 28 IN LEWIS MEAD- ING AT THE SOUTH- OR PARTIES OFFICE CLOSING IN RE THE INTEREST along a curve to the left with OWS SUBDIVISION, BE- EAST CORNER OF LOT INTERESTED; OF: chord bearing N 22 degrees ING A SUBDIVISION OF 1 OF W.A. SMITH'S FIRST AND NONRECORD Law Office of KENNETH THORNTON, 03' 40" W 144.07 feet, a radius A PART OF THE SOUTH- ADDITION; THENCE CLAIMANTS. Susan Burger, A minor child, of 209.22 feet, and an arc of EAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF- 105 Willards Ferry Road, Case No. 20-P-15 147.08 feet to and iron rod SOUTHEAST QUARTER This is NOTICE of the Jonesboro set in the South line of said OF SECTION 21 AND filing of the Petition for Tax WAY LINE OF WETAUG NOTICE BY existing utility easement NORTHWEST QUARTER Deed on the following de- ROAD ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT OF RADIUS Effective Immediately: PUBLICATION the following two (2) calls: OF THE NORTHWEST scribed property: All clients can call the office, thence S 88 degrees 41' 32" QUARTER SECTION 28, A PART OF THE NORTH- 400 FEET A DISTANCE (618)-833-8677, to make TO: KRISTIAN E 170.94 feet to the point of TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, EAST QUARTER OF THE ALONG THE ARC OF arrangements to come and WOOLARD, a/k/a beginning. Said parcel to RANGE 1 WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER 268.10 FEET; THENCE get their file. We will be open KRISTIAN JOHNSON contain 1.001 acres, more THIRD PRINCIPAL ME- OF SECTION 25, TOWN- SOUTH 2 DEGREES 25' 57" on Wednesdays the month and KENNETH or less. Said parcel being RIDIAN, AS RECORDED SHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE EAST ALONG THE SAID of October from 8:30 am. to THORNTON, subject to all rights-of-way IN THE UNION COUNTY 1 WEST OF THE THIRD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A 4:30 p.m., or by appointment. PARENTS OF THE and easements, recorded or CLERK'S OFFICE AT PLAT PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DISTANCE OF 44.27 FEET After October 28, remaining MINOR CHILD, otherwise. BOOK 7, PAGE 150, SIT- VILLAGE OF DONGO- TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- NING; THENCE CONTINU- files will be destroyed. KENNETH THORNTON. TRACT II: A perpetual, UATED IN THE COUNTY LA, UNION COUNTY, 44-45gp, 46g non-exclusive easement for OF UNION AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS ING SOUTH 2 DEGREES roadway purposes, for the ILLINOIS. FOLLOWS: COMMENC- 25' 57" EAST ALONG You are notified that there THE SAID RIGHT-OF- TAX DEED NO. is now on file in the office of benefit of the foregoing "Tract TRACT 2: A PARCEL OF ING AT THE SOUTH- 2018TX3W I" (The Dominant Tenement), LAND BEING A PART OF EAST CORNER OF LOT WAY LINE A DISTANCE the clerk of court for Union OF 105.20 FEET; THENCE FILED September 29, County, Illinois a Petition for being a part of the Northwest THE NORTHEAST QUAR- 1 OF W.A. SMITH'S FIRST 2020 Quarter of the Northeast TER OF THE NORTHWEST ADDITION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 26' Guardianship in case number 2020-P-15, which prays for Quarter of Section 21, Town- QUARTER OF SECTION SOUTHERLY ALONG THE 16" WEST A DISTANCE TAKE NOTICE ship 12 South, Range 1 West 28, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, WESTERLY RIGHT-OF- OF 57.43 FEET; THENCE Jordan Rhymer and Alexis TO: LANCE Rhymer, be named the Guard- of the Third Principal Me- RANGE 1 WEST OF THE WAY LINE OF WETAUG NORTH 3 DEGREES 12' MEISENHEIMER, ridian. Said easement being THIRD PRINCIPAL ME- ROAD ON A CURVE TO 17" EAST A DISTANCE ian of the minor child’s person UNION COUNTY and estate. For further details more particularly described RIDIAN, SAID PARCEL THE RIGHT OF RADIUS OF 101.70 FEET; THENCE CLERK; as follows: commencing BEING MORE PARTICU- 400 FEET A DISTANCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34' contact the Union County ANNA NATIONAL Circuit Clerk's Office at the at an iron pipe found at the LARLY DESCRIBED AS ALONG THE ARC OF 03" EAST A DISTANCE OF BANK; Southeast corner of said FOLLOWS: COMMENC- 268.10 FEET; THENCE 47.30 FEET TO THE POINT Union County Courthouse, BILLY G. STONER, SR.; Jonesboro, IL 62952. Quarter-Quarter section, said ING AT AN IRON ROD SET SOUTH 2 DEGREES 25' 57" OF BEGINNING. VALETTA STONER; corner being established per AT THE INTERSECTION EAST ALONG THE SAID Property Index Number The petitioner's attorney RALPH GURLEY; and address are: D. Brian survey of J.T. Blankenship, OF THE EAST LINE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 06-25-04-870-A and 06-25- OPAL GURLEY; IPLS 699, for Dale Denny, SAID QUARTER-QUAR- A DISTANCE OF 149.47 04-870-A1 Trambley, P. O. Box 899, BILL G. STONER, JR.; Vienna, IL 62995. Dated June 6, 1966; thence N TER SECTION WITH FEET TO THE POINT OF On February 3, 2021 at OCCUPANT; 0 degrees 33' 33" W 1345.81 THE NORTH RIGHT-OF- BEGINNING; THENCE 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner in- You are hereby notified ANGELA STONER; that there will be a hearing feet to a concrete right-of-way WAY LINE OF TOLL- CONTINUING SOUTH 2 tends to make application for MICHAEL STONER; marker found in the South GATE ROAD; THENCE DEGREES 25' 57" EAST an order on the petition that on the Petition for Guard- AUSTIN STONER; ianship before the Honorable right of way line of Dog Walk ALONG SAID NORTH ALONG THE SAID RIGHT- a Tax Deed be issued. The UNKNOWN HEIRS AND Road; thence N 88 degrees RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE THE OF-WAY LINE A DIS- real estate was sold on May Tyler Edmonds, Circuit Court DEVISEES OF BILLY G. Judge of Union County, at the 41' 32" W 456.70 feet along FOLLOWING THREE (3) TANCE OF 69.02 FEET; 30, 2018 for general taxes of STONER, SR. the South right-of-way line of CALLS: THENCE ALONG THENCE ALONG THE the year 2016. The period Union County Courthouse in AND RALPH GURLEY; Jonesboro, Illinois, at 11:00 Dog Walk Road to a concrete A CURVE TO THE RIGHT SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY of redemption will expire UNKNOWN OWNERS right-of-way marker found in WITH CHORD BEARING LINE ON A CURVE TO THE January 29, 2021. A.M. on the 17th day of No- OR PARTIES vember, 2020. If you wish the South right-of-way line N 64 DEGREES 10' 18" W LEFT OF RADIUS 445.00 INTERESTED; of Lick Creek Road; thence 301.11 FEET, A RADIUS FEET A DISTANCE ALONG Kathleen A. Kyndberg, to be heard in this matter you AND NONRECORD must appear at the above time along the South right-of-way OF 2760.00 FEET, AND THE ARC OF 156.56 FEET; Attorney for Petitioner CLAIMANTS. line of Lick Creek Road along AN ARC LENGTH OF THENCE ALONG THE (618) 457-4586 and date. 43-45g a curve to the right with chord 301.26 FEET TO AN IRON SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY This is NOTICE of the Witness, October 1, 2020 bearing S 46 degrees 54' 01" ROD FOUND; THENCE LINE ON A CURVE TO filing of the Petition for Tax W 310.20 feet, a radius of N 61 DEGREES 02' 41" THE LEFT OF RADIUS TAX DEED NO. Deed on the following de- Tiffany Busby 8634.42 feet, and an arc of W 135.97 FEET TO AN 210.00 FEET A DISTANCE 2018TX3V scribed property: Circuit Clerk 310.22 feet to an iron rod IRON ROD SET AT THE ALONG THE ARC OF FILED September 29, Lot Number 7 in Block 43-45g found, this being the point of SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 25.54 FEET; THENCE 2020 Number 5 in Forest Place Page 14 - Section A Thursday, October 15, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat Ronald Lee Charles Patsy ‘Pat’ Lingle Obituaries Ronald Lee Charles, 66, Patsy “Pat” Lingle, 75, of died at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, Alto Pass, died at 6:40 a.m. Dorse W. Youngblood Oct. 10, 2020, at Southeast Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, at Dorse W. Youngblood, 67, Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Memorial Hospital of Car- went home to be with his He was born on Feb. 10, bondale. Lord and Savior, on Friday, 1954, at the family farm in She was born on June 6, Nov. 10, 2017, at his resi- “UBdam Holler” in Union 1945, in Marion, the daughter dence in Superior, Wis. County, the son of James E. of Virgil and Dorothy Stone He was born in An- and Bonnetta M. Goleaner Eldridge. na-Jonesboro on Dec. 10, Charles, one of five boys and She married Earl F. Lingle 1949, the son of J. Cecil two sisters. on May 26, 1964. Youngblood and Ruby J. He was married on May 4, Mrs. Lingle is survived by Smith Youngblood. 1974, to Debra Ann Dover. four children, Dave (Joanie) He never let his physical While attending Shawnee Lingle of Alto Pass, Tina condition slow him down, High School, he began his career as a journeyman brick- (Mike) Housewirth of Cha- until the physical pain be- layer and specialist, a craft in which he worked for 42 tham, Becky (Rob) Bar- came too much. years, and also as Charles Masonry. telsmeyer of Lebanon, Mo., and Phil (Susan) Lingle In his younger years, while living in Illinois, he was an For 30 years, he and Debra owned and operated Trail of Nashville; seven grandchildren, Katie, Ryan, Gage, active member of ESDA (Emergency Services Disaster of Tears Lodge, where many would come as strangers Sophie, Peyton, Baylie and Jackson; two great-grandchil- Agency-Civil Defense) and the 18 Wheelers CB Club, and leave as friends. They also owned and operated the dren, Jenna and Abi; her sister, Shirley Eldridge-Darby where he was known as “Big Wheels.” He made many former Trail of Tears Junction in Anna. and husband Randy Darby of Marion; a sister-in-law, friends at coffee breaks and talking on the CB. He was a certified outfitter, gun instructor and advanced Cheri Clark-Eldridge of Whittier, Calif.; brothers-in-law He enjoyed working at the Challenge Center and pre- open water scuba diver. He loved horseback riding, Jeff (Pat) Lingle of Cobden, John (Carolyn) Lingle of viously at sheltered workshops in Illinois. fishing, hunting, his Lincolns, vacationing and deep sea Bradenton and Rick (Ruby) Lingle of Cobden; a sister- He moved to Superior, Wis., in 2000, where he lived fishing in the Florida Keys. His best times were always in-law, Sarah (Bill) Barnhart of Marshall; other relatives with his brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Gracie, for with his family and friends. and many friends. nine years before moving to a REM home for the past He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Charles; their She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl F. nine years. twin sons, Douglas Ray (wife Wendy L.) and Randal Dale Lingle; her parents; her father and mother-in-law, Melvin He loved fishing, deer hunting and attending church, (wife Heather D.) Charles; seven grandchildren, Triston (Hazel) Lingle; a sister, Jackie Eldridge; and a brother, as long as he was physically able. Douglas Charles, Alexis Danielle Charles, Ashley Chey- Fred Eldridge. He loved teasing and being teased by his brother Johnny. enne (husband Jacob) Kelley, Katie Lynn Charles, Sierra She loved a good book, going for drives and anything He always had time for coffee with family and friends. Nicole Charles, Alaina Brooke Charles and Haleigh Da- by Thomas Kinkade but most of all, she enjoyed spending He realized a lifelong dream when he became an or- kota Charles; one great-grandchild, Faith Lynn Guzman; time with her family. dained minister in the Christian National Church on March Debra’s parents, Alfred D. and Charlotte A. Dover; Ron’s Funeral services for Patsy “Pat” Lingle were Sunday, 23, 2014. He prayed for and with people and officiated brothers, James Junior (wife Nancy) Charles, Jerry Dean Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home at two weddings. (wife Kathryn) Charles, Donald Eugene (wife Barbara) in Alto Pass, with the Rev. Davy Miller officiating. Inter- He was an inspiration to all who were blessed to meet Charles and David Wayne Charles; sisters Sharon Kay ment followed in the Alto Pass Cemetery. him and everyone will miss his laughter and positive out- Phillips and Deborah Sue (husband Rick) Morgan; his In keeping with her love of flowers, plant a flower in look. All rejoice in knowing that he is where he longed to cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and your garden or stop and enjoy the beauty of a nice garden be. No more pain, no more physical limitations. many friends. and think of her. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Cecil Young- Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his To view the obituary and to leave online condolences blood and Ruby J. Youngblood Tweedy; a brother, Walter great-grandson, Landon Tyler Sadler. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Ray Youngblood; and a nephew, James C. Matuszewski. Visitation for Ronald Lee Charles will be from 11:30 Rendleman & Hileman Funeral He is survived by his stepfather, Clarence Tweedy; a a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Valley Mission Home in Alto Pass was in charge of sister, Janet (Jim) Matuszewski of Wasilla, Alaska; two Cemetery. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m., arrangements. brothers, Johnny C. (Gracie) Youngblood of Superior, followed by a gathering at Valley Mission Church Com- Wis., and Mark (Carla) Youngblood of Henderson, Nev.; munity Center. Memorials can be made at the graveside or at the com- John ‘Larry’ Robertson along with many nieces and nephews. John “Larry” Robertson, 82, of rural A memorial service honoring the life of Dorse Young- munity center drop box. Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro is in charge Anna, died peacefully just past midnight blood will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at on Oct. 6, 2020, at his home, with his wife McGinnis Cemetery, 5 Burns Rd., Anna. Brother Mike of arrangements. To view the full obituary or to leave Pat and nephew Tom and his wife Valera Shultz will officiate. Those attending the service are invit- by his side. ed to arrive at the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. an online condolence for the family, visit www.crainsonline.com. He was born on April 23, 1938, in Elizabethtown, the Memorials can be made to the McGinnis Cemetery son of Irl Vest and Ruby Birch Robertson. Fund, c/o Jerry and Ann Toler, 7635 State Route 146 East, He married Patricia A. Dodson on Dec. 20, 1958, at the Anna, Ill. 62906. Ronald ‘Lane’ Parmly Rosiclare Methodist Church. To share a memory or to leave an online message of Ronald “Lane” Parmly, 50, Mr. Robertson is survived by his wife Pat; one brother, condolence for his family, visit www.baileyfh.com. of Jonesboro, died Saturday, David (Peggy) Robertson; nieces, nephews and other Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna is in charge of ar- Oct. 10, 2020, at Manor relatives. rangements. Court in Carbondale. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, He was born on Jan. 28, Tommy and Jim Robertson; and three sisters, Betty, Bev- Glenda Mae Davis 1970, in Cape Girardeau, the erly and Maryann. Glenda Mae Davis, 91, of Anna, died on Oct. 1, 2020. son of Ronald E. and Brenda He served 20 years in the U.S. Army. After retiring from She is survived by Jack and Connie Davis of Colorado, Tellor Parmly. military service, he worked as a mechanic for the City of Randy Davis and Emily Chamness and Bryan and Rene Mr. Parmly is survived by Anna, retiring in 1996. Davis of Illinois. She also has seven surviving grandchil- his parents, Ron and Brenda A few of his many interests were woodworking, gar- dren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grand children and Parmly; four sons, Jimmy dening, reading, genealogy and his cats. a special niece, Deloris Pribble. and wife Nicole, Jacob, Lee Graveside services and military honors for John “Larry” She was preceded in death by her husband, William and Jon Parmly; a sister, Robertson will be held at a later date at Empire Cemetery “Bill” Davis; daughter Debbie Jackson; daughter-in-law Lori Parmly; nieces Brittni in Hardin County. Donna Davis; grandson Matthew Davis; and all of her (Jason) Simmons and Ba- Memorials can be made to PAWS Place Adoption siblings. leigh (Bryan) Simmons; a great-niece, Jailynn Pratis; Center in Anna and will be accepted at the funeral home. She grew up in Union County. She was the daughter of two great-nephews, Jaxon and Spencer Simmons; other To view the obituary and to leave online condolences two school teachers, Rollie and Edith Treece (Anderson), relatives and many friends. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. being brought up on a small farm near the Casper Church He was preceded in death by his infant brother, Jonathan Rendleman & Hileman Funeral near Anna. Luke Parmly. Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- She was a feisty woman with strong beliefs. She was Mr. Parmly worked as a CNA at Manor Court for Many ments. always an advocate for the underdog (human and animal), years taking care of the Alzheimer patients. He played a loving mom, wife, sister, auntie, grandma and friend. the piano and sang for them any time he was asked to do "The Preaching Pen" She lived the last several years at the Illinois State so. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting in his spare time. The Problem of Suffering Veterans Center in Anna, which became her home away One of the most challenging questions man has ever from home. The employees and residents became her His family sends a special thank you to the liver team asked is, “Why do people suffer?” adopted family and she became very close to all. She will at St. Louis University Hospital for their compassion Many have an improper view of God in regard to suffering. be remembered there for hanging out at the library, doing and dedicated care, and to everyone for the thoughts and They think suffering is in the world because, 1) God isn’t really puzzles, wheel chairing around with a blue cup of coffee, prayers for him and his family. good, therefore He chooses not to prevent suffering, or, 2) He reading every newspaper available, singing old country Private graveside services will be held. Interment will isn’t really omnipotent, and therefore lacks the power to end songs and playing bingo. be in the Alto Pass Cemetery. Memorials can be made to suffering and tragedy. Here’s how we answer that. the American Liver Foundation. First, even though God is all-powerful, (Heb. 11:3), His Up to the end she had her VA friends to include empower is governed by His attributes. For example, because God ployees and residents in her thoughts especially Melissa To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. is completely holy (Isa. 6:3, Hab. 1:13), He cannot lie (Titus 1:2, who treated her like she was her grandmother. Heb. 6:18). His power is limited by His goodness. She had a way about her which could touch your heart Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Think about this, too: God created man with the power of and leave you with a smile with her witty antidotes. As Home in Jonesboro is in charge of choice (Choose ye this day whom ye will serve – Josh 24:15). she often said, “I’m going home” and now she will be arrangements. Would we want it any other way? If, then, God grants us freedom home in heaven joining her husband, daughter and her of choice, He cannot remove that freedom every time we choose other family and friends. to do wrong. We can’t have freedom and be under God’s total There was a graveside service on Friday, Oct. 9, at 11 control at the same time. Our freedom of choice, therefore, a.m. at the Casper Church Cemetery, where she was laid necessitates the ability to make wrong choices. Obits Online at annanews.com Also, because God is just, He also permits us to suffer the to rest next to her husband. consequences of foolish choices. If all decisions (good and bad Memorials can be made to the bingo fund at the Illi- alike) produced the same results, we’d never be motivated to nois Veterans Home in Anna or the charity of the donor’s High-Energy choose good over evil. Therefore, the suffering that men reap choice. as a consequence of their foolish choices does not in fact reflect To view the obituary and to leave online condolences at all upon God’s power or ability. Man’s choices are often the for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Worship Service cause of his suffering, or that of others. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral 7 P.M. Sunday Nights Secondly, the argument assumes that we can’t have goodness Home in Anna was in charge of ar- Starting October 18th & suffering in the world at the same time, and this is a seriously rangements. mistaken notion. The example of Jesus is proof that divine Doors open at 6 p.m. goodness and human suffering can coexist. Christ was absolutely Service start at 7 p.m. pure; He didn’t sin at all (John 8:29, 46; II Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15; I Peter 1:18-19). Yet, He suffered (Heb. 5:8). Or, consider Paul. He Masks and social distancing are required. enjoyed God’s favor, yet his godly service on behalf of Jesus Christ Pastor's Corner The Jermaine Bollinger Band was laden with suffering (II Cor. 11:23-28). Clearly, there can be by Pastor Don Cox Award winning contemporary artist, a divine plan in which goodness and suffering are compatible. Jermaine Bollinger and his band, will be Some suffering is the by-product of cause-and-effect Amazing how many people in their 30's leading the music portion of our services. relationships in a world of “natural law.” Think about “gravity.” don't consider death as imminent. I did About the Service Jesus once mentioned the collapse of a tower in Jerusalem. Our Sunday night service is a modern Eighteen men were killed. The Lord said it wasn’t because of since I was 14 . . . and even MORE now that worship service with sound biblical excessive wickedness; they were just unfortunate victims of a preaching. Come and check us out! natural law (Lk. 13:4). This refutes the idea that suffering is I'm over 60! God’s punishment. We invite you to learn more with us at the Anna church Congregational Church of Alto Pass First Baptist ChurCh of Christ, 104 Nile St. Have a great day! Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. 409 Morgan st., anna, iL Worship-Message at 10:30 a.m. R.W. McAlister, Minister 43-46GP 833-5416 Anna church of Christ 44G 44G The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, October 15, 2020 Section A - Page 15 Harold Dean Hankla Susanne ‘Susie’ McHenry Norma Edwards Harold Dean Hankla, 79, of Anna, died Wednesday, Oct. Susanne “Susie” McHen- Norma Edwards, 80, of 7, 2020, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. ry, 80, of Anna, died Thurs- Olmsted, died Monday, Oct. He was born on Sept. 2, 1941, in Union County, the son day, Oct. 8, 2020, at St. 5, 2020, at her home. of Amos and Opal Williams Hankla. Francis Medical Center in She was born on Nov. He is survived by his sister, Betsie Stokes of Anna; two Cape Girardeau. 22, 1939, in Makanda, the brothers, the Rev. Joe Hankla of Carbondale and Richard She was born on Nov. 9, daughter of Homer and Sibyl (Joyce) Hankla of Alabama; nieces, nephews, other rel- 1939, in Anna, the daughter Smith Jones. atives and friends. of Claude E. and Opal Alene She married Richard Ed- He was preceded in death by his parents and by four Phillips Davis. wards on June 25, 1958. siblings, Juanita Daume, Martha Warr, Wayne and Amos She is survived by her She is survived by her Jerald Hankla. long-time friend, Harold husband, Richard of Olm- Graveside funeral services for Harold Dean Hankla Williams of Anna; a daugh- sted; two sons, John (Trish) were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Anna ter, Cheryl (Bon) Stone of Edwards of Olmsted and Cemetery, with Pastor Joey Hawkins officiating. Makanda; Tyler (Jodi) Hud- Larry (Jeanette) Edwards of To view the obituary and to leave online condolences son, whom she loved as a Goreville; six grandchildren; for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. grandson, and their daughter six great-grandchildren; three Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Madi; a sister, Shirley Fuller of Anna; other relatives and brothers, Gib (JoAnn) Jones of Dongola, Wendel Jones of Home in Anna was in charge of ar- friends. She was preceded death by her parents. Anna and Jim (Bonnie) Jones of Vienna; nieces, nephews, rangements. She was an avid quilter. She enjoyed doing puzzles with other relatives and friends. Madi and she loved her cats. She worked as a dog groomer She was preceded in death her parents and by two running Susie’s Pet Grooming for 43 years. brothers, Clifford and Tommy Jones. Graveside funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. There will be no public service for Norma Edwards. 13, at the Anna Cemetery, with Jason Forby officiating. Family and friends are encouraged to stop by the family Monarch Action Interment immediately followed. home at 291 Paradise St. in Olmsted to pay their respects. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer So- Interment will take place at a later date in the Olmsted ciety. Masonic Cemetery. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences Memorials can be made to the Breast Cancer Research Plan takes flight for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in The Illinois Department “We hold a special com- Home in Anna was in charge of ar- charge of arrangements. of Natural Resources, mitment at IDOT for the rangements. To view the obituary and to leave IDNR, the Illinois Depart- environment and the role online condolences for the family, visit ment of Transportation, pollinators play in the Illi- www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. IDOT, the Illinois Environ- nois ecosystem and econ- mental Protection Agency, omy,” said acting Illinois Midwest particularly IEPA, and the Illinois De- Transportation Secretary partment of Agriculture, Omer Osman. promising region for IDOA, on Sept. 25 solid- “From mowing sched- ified their commitment to ules and restricting the use wind energy development protecting monarch but- of pesticides to planting terflies and other pollina- only certain species along CHAMPAIGN – The wind speed is projected tors by signing the Illinois our roadsides, IDOT has Midwest is a particularly for the winter and spring, Monarch Action Plan at embraced many changes in promising region for future with weaker winds in the Conservation World on the policies and practices over wind energy development summer and fall. This same Illinois State Fairgrounds. the years to protect pollina- out to 2100 when account- pattern was found for the “Though small, polli- tors. This plan only serves ing for climate change, Northern Plains. nators play an extremely to strengthen those efforts according to a new study Where wind energy is important role in our sur- going forward.” at the University of Illinois. reduced, solar energy can vival here in Illinois and Prior to the project’s be- “Climate change will possibly become more the world,” IDNR director ginning in October 2016, influence wind resources prominent in the future. Colleen Callahan said in a efforts to protect pollinators in the future; in the cen- In a preliminary study us- news release. already were in place at tral U.S., there are a lot ing state-of-the-art climate “This signing not only state agencies and organi- of uncertainties in terms models, Chen found that moves us as a state from zations. of changing variability solar radiation is expected plan to action, but also re- Those plans, as well as of wind speed and atmo- to increase over some re- affirms our commitment as new initiatives, have been spheric circulations due gions of the United States public servants to doing our included in the state’s ac- to climate change,” said in the future. part in ensuring pollinators’ tion plan to maximize ef- research climate scientist The wind energy study survival.” forts. Liang Chen at the U of I’s was published in the journal “Monarch butterflies “The Illinois EPA works Illinois State Water Survey. Renewable Energy. capture the hearts of peo- to provide a healthy envi- To benefit from wind ple across Illinois, from ronment and reduce threats turbine-produced energy, school children to mayors, to essential components strong, reliable winds are in cities and across rural of the ecosystem like the necessary. areas. The Illinois Monarch Monarch butterfly and other Wind speed has been Project and this action plan pollinators,” said Illinois changing as a result of harness this enthusiasm EPA director John Kim. human-induced climate to empower others to take “We applaud the efforts change and is projected to steps to help monarchs and of the agencies and orga- continue this course in the other pollinators,” said Iris nizations involved with the future. Caldwell of the University development of the Illinois Using high-resolution of Illinois Chicago and state Monarch Project Action climate simulations, Chen coordinator for the Illinois Plan.” found that if greenhouse Monarch Project. “Illinois leads the nation gas emission rates are high, “We’re excited to launch in soybean production and wind speeds are expected to the implementation of the is number two in corn, so decrease over most of the action plan through a series our state’s farmers are well western United States and of virtual events beginning aware of the importance the East Coast by the end in October.” of pollinators,” said IDOA of the century. Tasked with bolstering acting director Jerry Costel- However, the central the population of monarchs lo II. United States, especially and other pollinators by “Understanding their the Southern Plains, will protecting habitat and add- importance to all Illinois experience increased wind ing food sources, the project crops, IDOA has execut- speed in some seasons. brings together public agen- ed a multi-year pollinator Chen investigated re- cies, private organizations habitat establishment at our gional seasonal variations and residents of the state fairgrounds in Springfield to determine the areas with in a collaborative and co- and Du Quoin. This multi- the most potential for fu- ordinated effort to ensure year plan, which is in its ture development of wind the survival and successful second year, will convert energy. migration of monarchs. approximately 25 to 30 Findings showed that in As part of a regional acres of land when fully the central United States, effort to add 1.3 billion completed.” the strongest average winds stems of new milkweed to Additional information are found in the winter and the central United States about the Illinois Monarch spring and the weakest are to support migrating mon- Project, as well as full text in the summer. archs, Illinois is tasked of the plan, can be found at Particularly in the Mid- with adding 150,000,000 IllinoisMonarchProject.org. west, a slight increase in stems of new milkweed embedded in diverse nectar sources by 2038. As one of the largest landowners in the state, IDOT is in a unique position to contribute resources to this goal. 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Opinion and Please read this... By Geof Skinner In celebration of National Fossil Day... Commentary This week, we’re making note of National Fossil Day, which was celebrated around the world and throughout the universe on October 14 with parades, hoopla and lots of other exciting activities. Breast Cancer Speaking of fossils, let’s start with something I saw about a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil skeleton which sold last week at an auction for about $32 million. Yup. Thirty two Awareness Month million dollars. Amazing. That got me to thinking: How many fossil seashells, at observed in October about a buck-fifty each, would an amateur fossil hunter Southern Seven Health Department reports that accord- (like yours truly) have to find, and sell on eBay, in order ing to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to retire comfortably? each year in the United States about 237,000 cases of The answer, sort of, is about 21,333,333. We have a breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 fair number of fossil seashells, but I don’t think it’s quite in men. enough to generate a comfortable retirement income. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month dur- Oh, well. ing October, Southern Seven Health Department encour- The Other Half and your amateur fossil sleuth got an early start on our National Fossil Day celebration last Sun- ages women, and men, to get an annual mammogram. day afternoon, when we went on another pandemic date. Illinois Department of Public Health reports about One of our goals was to check out the fall colors, which 41,000 women and 450 men in the United States die each are starting to make an appearance in our little corner of year from breast cancer. the world. We saw lots of oranges and reds and yellows. A couple of fossils discovered by yours truly while For 2020, the American Cancer Society estimates that We think the colors could be at their peak by next week- wandering around in Union County. Believe they are over 11,000 Illinois women will be diagnosed with breast end, so we may need to go on another “date.” fossils of critters called brachiopods. cancer, with just over 276,000 nationwide. We also managed to get in a little bit of fossil hunting on a glorious, sunny and warm autumn afternoon, and Excluding skin cancer, breast cancer is the most com- regularly in this publication. brought home a couple of treasures. mon form of cancer in American women and the second The story appeared in the September 24, 1970, edition For National Fossil Day, I planned to cook up a big pot major cause of death after lung cancer. of The Gazette-Democrat. The headline for the article of stone soup, which is pretty much all you can do with a One out of eight women will develop breast cancer over declared: “200 Feet of Sea At One Time Covered So. Ill.” fossil. Sure, you might want to put some stegosaurus rib The headline, by the way, offers an explanation as to why the course of a lifetime. bones on the grill, but that would be pretty much pointless, we find fossils of sea shells in “So. Ill.” The story was The health department notes that over the last decade, since all you would have is stone bones. Which probably about work being done by a geologist at Southern Illinois the risk of getting breast cancer has not changed for wom- would not fit on a grill. University Carbondale. en overall, but the risk has increased for Black women and I figured we would sing a couple of National Fossil The opening paragraph in the long-ago story read: Asian and Pacific Islander women. Black women have a Day carols: “Oh, Trilobite,” “Go Tell It on the Fossil,” “Some 350 million years ago, pale delicate corals waved “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Raptor” and a paleontological higher risk of death from breast cancer than white women. under 200 feet of sea stretching across Southern Illinois, version of “Silent Night” which describes Earth after an Studies have shown that a person’s risk for breast cancer only to be trapped and killed as the water receded leav- asteroid struck the planet about 65 million years ago and is due to a combination of factors. ing the tiny animals buried in mud.” The mud eventually pretty much wiped out life as we know it, including shop- The main factors that influence an individual’s risk became rock. The corals eventually became fossils, like ping on Black Friday. include being a woman and getting older. the one I found at summer camp. As you probably know, yours truly enjoys finding fos- A couple of connections specific to Union County were In the United States, the average age when women are sils. Truth be told, it’s good therapy for me...heading out mentioned in the 1970 story. diagnosed with breast cancer is 61. to the woods...finding some rocks...and see what treasures “One large fossil, a colony of thousands of tiny corals, Men who get breast cancer are diagnosed usually be- the rocks might hold. tween 60 and 70 years old. Somewhere, in a box in a closet upstairs at our humble grouped in an irregular triangle, was found at Green Creek There is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, but there abode, there’s a fossil that a much younger version of me west of Jonesboro,” the story shared, as well as... “One are things all women can do that might reduce their risk discovered while on a hike during a summer YMCA camp excellent specimen was found...on Clear Creek, Union and help increase the odds that if cancer does occur, it is near Grafton, Illinois. (I’m so old that the camp took place County, a cornucopia-shaped fossil.” Mention also was made of “Lingle Limestone,” which found at an early, more treatable stage. before The Village People unleashed their YMCA song was “named from limestone beds on Lingle Creek in The health department says that you can lower your on the universe.) Union County, Illinois... It is exposed in Jackson, Union risk of breast cancer by changing those risk factors that That summer camp fossil was a horn coral. Since then, I’ve found other corals...in Southern Illinois...in Indiana... and Alexander counties in southwestern Illinois... The are under your control. in Kentucky... fauna of the Lingle...is rich in brachiopods and corals.” If you limit alcohol use, exercise regularly, and stay at In keeping with this week’s theme, I thought I would Well, that’s about enough for now about old rocks...from a healthy weight, you are decreasing your risk of getting mention a story which I stumbled across while working an old guy... And, if you want to plan ahead...next year’s breast cancer. on the Page from the Past feature which appears pretty National Fossil Day will be on October 13. Women who choose to breastfeed for at least several months also may reduce their breast cancer risk. Not using post-menopausal hormone therapy, PHT, also can help you avoid raising your risk. Although breast cancer screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Breast cancer cases occur in women with and without any risk factors, so everyone should be checked regularly. Talk to your doctor about which breast cancer screening tests are right for you, and when you should have them. The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides free mammograms and Pap tests for women who qualify: women age 35 to 64 and are uninsured. Younger women may qualify if they have symptoms. To find a site near that provides this free service, call the Women’s Health-Line at 888-522-1282 (TTY 800- 547-0466). For more information about breast health, visit www.dph.illinois.gov. No...these are not fossils. Just thought you might like the picture... The two turtles were spotted enjoying the sunshine together on a recent sunny October afternoon at a pond in Union County. Letter to the editor A Page from the Past Annual Christmas Shop Decision time: be sure to vote from the files of The Gazette-Democrat To the editor, at Cobden museum planned In just a few days, we will be electing individuals to Thursday, October 15, 1970 serve us the people. The polls and commercials are telling Chancellor John S. Rendleman of Southern Illinois by historical, genealogy society us one thing and maybe we believe another. University will be the principal speaker at dedication A Union County holiday season tradition is set to con- Whether you are registered in a party or are indepen- ceremonies (for) the Lincoln-Douglas Memorial to be held tinue this year. Sunday evening, Oct. 18, (on) the square in Jonesboro. dent, your vote is important. The annual Christmas Shop sponsored by the Union Funeral services for Paul Powell, 68, the late (Illinois) County Historical and Genealogy Society is still sched- I do not believe that we are voting for an individual for Secretary of State, will be held today, Thursday, Oct. 15, uled to be held. president as much as voting for an ideology. in his hometown, Vienna, Johnson County. Have you read or understand the platform of either Anna-Jonesboro Community High School students are The society noted in a news release that the Christmas party? There are vast differences and many believe we are busy preparing their floats for the parade which heralds Shop will come “with some changes to the format this year choosing between keeping America a Republic or moving the annual A-J Homecoming activities to be held Friday, because of COVID-19 and our concern for the health and towards Socialism. Somebody has to pay when it is “free.” Oct. 16. safety of both our customers and volunteers.” Our nation has lost its moral bearing. Our Founders The Shawnee College board Monday night approved The number of people in the shop at one time is going believed in a Judeo-Christian nation with law and order. educational specifications for its Master Plan campus. to be limited to 10. Shawnee College opened its second year with an enroll- Saturday, Nov. 7, is scheduled to be the first day that Religion is protected by the Constitution today just as ment rapidly approaching 1,000. Christmas items are going to be for sale. it was in the beginning of this country, but freedom of The 1970-71 United Fund Drive for Union County religion is being challenged. began this week with a breakfast rally for volunteer work- The historical society says there is not going to be a Can we as a country come back to honoring Sunday as ers. The goal during the two week drive will be $25,134. grand opening as has been done in the past with only a day of worship? Can we show more love and unity to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coleman, Anna, are celebrating Christmas merchandise in the shop. our neighbors regardless of who they are? their 50th wedding anniversary. Instead, a limited amount of Christmas merchandise We hear that our nation is a systemic-racist one. We The annual reunion of the Dongola High School Class is going to be put out for the first weekend, and then ad- of 1924 was held October 4 at the Whitehouse Restaurant ditional items for each successive weekend as space is may as individuals have prejudice against a person or in Anna. available. persons, but that does not make us racist. Anna has an From the Friendship news: All we have to do is look unfortunate historic reputation involving race, but we about us to see fall is here, the leaves on most of the trees Plans call for the shop to be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. certainly don’t represent that cliché today. We welcome are changing their color from green to most every color, each Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Sunday. anyone and everyone. really a beautiful time of year. The Christmas Shop is next door to the Union County So, although you may have already voted, many will From the Bethel news: There will be a Halloween Party Museum at 117 S. Appleknocker in downtown Cobden. still have the opportunity. at the church Friday evening, Oct. 30. The party is for all. The shop is the primary fund-raiser for the museum and Come masked. the historical society. Will voting in person be safe? COVID-19 has caused us From the Lockard Chapel news: The Homecoming to be cautious, but with proper precaution, we can make services last Sunday were enjoyed by all. We are always Masks and social distancing are required. the effort. Most important is that we VOTE. happy to see our old friends again and we are especially For more information, call 618-893-2567, 618-893- Signed, Norman Bauer, Anna grateful to those who took part in the program. 2067 or 618-893-2865.