THEThe G Talk AndAZETTE- Cobden Review • ServingD UnionEMOCRAT County Since 1849 Thursday, January 14, 2021 Anna, Illinois ©2021 Reppert Publications $1.00 Volume 172, Number 5 News U.S. Capitol riot brings bipartisan condemnation Governor calls for Congress to take action to remove president immediately By Jerry Nowicki The Associated Press re- incited this coup and en- “Because of today’s Washington, D.C. NotesItems of interest Capitol News Illinois ported one woman was shot couraged it and did little to events incited by the Presi- “As the heart of our de- from throughout jnowicki@capitol- and killed at the Capitol on protect the Capitol and the dent, I had to ask the Illinois mocracy was under siege the Union County area newsillinois.com Wednesday, and members Constitution,” Kinzinger State Police and other law and blood was literally SPRINGFIELD – Hours of Congress were sent flee- said in a video posted on enforcement resources, en- being spilled in our most gaged in important life-sav- sacred halls, Donald Trump after rioters seeking to ing as angry Trump sup- his Twitter account. “He is ing missions, to redeploy to was praising the attackers. block the certification of porters stormed the floor of no longer the leader of our heighten their presence at There are real questions President-elect Joe Biden’s the U.S. House and Senate. party. Our party must reject government buildings and about what efforts the presi- November election victory (The death toll later rose these treasonous acts.” the Capitol in Springfield,” dent made to protect our first began storming the to five.) Pritzker, in a statement, Pritzker added. Congress or what obstruc- U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, U.S. Congressman Adam said, “Two weeks is too A small group of 75 to tions he committed that has Jan. 6, Gov. JB Pritzker Kinzinger, R-Channahon, long for Donald Trump to 100 protestors demonstrat- prevented the ending of the called on Congress to im- called the scene a “coup remain in office, where he ed peaceably Jan. 6, outside siege,” Pritzker said in the peach and remove sitting attempt.” can continue to incite more of the Illinois State Capitol, statement. President Donald Trump. “The current president untold violence.” a far cry from the events in (continued on page 2) 1,853 cases in county As of Jan. 11, the South- ern Seven Health Depart- An owl was keeping an ment reported a total of eye on things when it was 1,853 confirmed cases of spotted last Sunday after- COVID-19 since the start noon on a utility line in of the pandemic. rural Union County. Statewide, the total num- *** ber of cases has passed 1 A prayer vigil was re- million. ported to have been held The health department Wednesday night, Jan. 6, in reported 33 newly con- front of the Union County firmed cases of COVID-19 Courthouse in Jonesboro. in Union County on Jan. 11. It is our understanding that The health department prayers were said for the reported the following country...on the day of the number of newly confirmed riot at the U.S. Capitol in cases in the county, by age: Washington, D.C. Two under 5. Four in *** their teens. Eight in their The U.S. Geological sur- 20s. Seven in their 30s. One vey plans to conduct an in the 40s. Six in their 50s. airborne survey to study Two in their 60s. Two in the rock layers under parts their 70s. One 80-plus. of Southern Illinois and Total COVID-19 statis- Southeast Missouri starting tics for Union County since in mid-January and lasting the start of the pandemic, as through the spring. Union of Jan. 11, follow: County is in the area which 1,853 cases. 1,245 recov- will be surveyed. Data gen- ered. 583 active cases. 25 erated by the survey will be deaths had been reported. used to create state-of-the- Southern Seven Health Snowy Thursday afternoon in Union County art maps. Department reported a cu- Snow was falling early Thursday afternoon, Jan. 7, in the Union County area. The photograph was *** mulative total of 5,440 taken at the railroad crossing on South Main Street in downtown Anna. The National Weather Service The Pulaski County confirmed cases of CO- office in Paducah was reporting at the time that “bursts of moderate snow and sleet” were in the forecast Courthouse in Mound City VID-19 in its service area in some parts of the Southern Illinois area. The weather service was advising motorists to “use extra closed for a deep cleaning as of Jan. 11. caution” if they were planning travel from the Southeast Missouri area to Vienna. due to COVID-19. Esti- mates were that the court- Expansion of popular disc golf course planned house would remain closed until Jan. 13. *** Cobden American Legion donates $5,000 to support project January is Fire Fighter Expansion of Cobden’s port the expansion project. The Cobden Community including a softball field. Future plans could include Cancer Awareness Month. popular disc golf course is Representatives of the Park is the home of the disc The goal is to have the other tournaments which The goal of this campaign planned. American Legion post were golf course, which currently new nine holes ready for would generate funding to is to provide fire fighters the The project is being on hand to present a check features nine holes. disc golf tournament which support the post’s commu- necessary tools and guid- made possible thanks to to village officials on Mon- The expansion project is being planned for the Me- nity activities. ance to develop life-saving a major donation from a day evening, Jan. 4. will double the current morial Day weekend. Cobden Mayor Paul Z. protocols for cancer pre- veterans organization in the The presentation was number of holes to 18. Proceeds generated by Tomazzoli voiced his ap- vention and to support those community. made at Cobden Village The new nine holes will the tournament will go to preciation to the American with a cancer diagnosis Cobden American Le- Hall, just prior to a meet- be placed in locations which the Cobden American Le- Legion post for the dona- within their departments. gion Post No. 259 has made ing of the village’s board wrap around the Cobden gion post to help support its tion. a $5,000 donation to sup- of trustees. School District grounds, activities in the community. Appreciation also was voiced by Union County resident John Wingate, who was on hand for last week’s check presentation. Wingate has led efforts to create disc golf courses at the Cobden Commu- nity Park and the Anna City Park. Cobden’s disc golf course formally opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony which was held in the fall of 2019. Since that time, the course has hosted a num- ber of tournaments, which have attracted players from throughout the Southern Il- linois area. The most recent tournament was played in December. Wingate also voiced his appreciation to the Cobden American Legion post for Check presentation the donation. Representatives of the Cobden American Legion post presented a check to village officials on Monday “Without their contribu- evening, Jan. 4. From left are John Wingate, who has led efforts to develop disc golf courses in Cobden tion the expansion would and Anna; Cobden American Legion post representatives Earnie Newton, Harold Blunt, Mark Haddick and Chuck Neal; Cobden Mayor Paul Z. Tomazzoli; and American Legion post representatives Gene not have been possible,” Horn and David Stewart. Wingate stated. Page 2 - Section A Thursday, January 14, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat

THE GAZETTE-DEMOCRAT State surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases THE TALK AND COBDEN REVIEW Serving Union County Since 1849 By Grace Barbic seven from the day prior. federal government pulls the federal long-term care (USPS 215-280) Capitol News Illinois There were 783 patients in an allotment of doses from vaccination program. 112 Lafayette St., P.O. Box 529 gbarbic@capitol- intensive care unit beds, a each delivery to put towards Pritzker noted the pro- Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 newsillinois.com decrease of 74 from the day its long-term care vaccina- gram’s partners started vac- Phone: 618-833-2158 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois prior, and 450 on ventila- tion program. Fax: 618-833-5813 cinating in Illinois on Dec. Member has reported more than 1 tors, one less than the day Approximately 114,075 Email: [email protected] 28, nearly two weeks after million cases of COVID-19 prior. doses from Illinois’ latest Periodical postage paid at Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 the state’s first delivery of since the beginning of the The seven-day rolling allotment, outside the city vaccinations. PUBLISHED THURSDAY pandemic. average case positivity rate of Chicago, have been set “Now that vaccine dis- Jerry L. Reppert...... Publisher “In a pandemic that has increased slightly to 8.5 aside for this purpose. tribution has begun, we can Geof Skinner...... Editor contained far too many percent on Jan. 7, compared The long-term care vac- see the light at the end of Lonnie J. Hinton ...... 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Box 529, Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 wide total of just over 1 5, approximately 344,525 About 850,000 residents vaccine when it’s your turn Advertising rates given on application. million cases. total doses of Pfizer-BioN- are eligible for the first in line.” Mail list open to inspection by advertisers. Other Quality Titles from REPPERT PUBLICATIONS An additional 177 deaths tech and Moderna vaccines phase of vaccinations cur- The next eligible group Monday’s Pub. were reported for a total of had been delivered to Illi- rently underway, which in- for vaccinations after the Senior Views • Plus many others 17,272 since the pandemic nois, excluding the city of cludes health care workers current phase will include www.annanews.com began. Chicago. and long-term care facility non-health care frontline facebook.com/gazettedemocrat Twitter: @gazettedemocrat Hospitalization rates re- Federal supply issues residents. essential workers and resi- mained nearly identical to have resulted in delivery Illinois as a whole had dents age 65 years or older. previous days, with a slight reductions, according to administered approximate- Capitol News Illinois is a drop in hospitalizations and the governor. The state is ly 207,106 total vaccine nonprofit, nonpartisan news U.S. Capitol riot ICU patients, and a nearly receiving approximately doses through Jan. 7, in- service covering state gov- (continued from page 1) our nation. He must be im- consistent number of pa- 120,000 doses per week, cluding the first round of ernment and distributed to Trump, in a video state- peached and removed from tients on ventilators. 60,000 each of the Moderna second doses for recipients more than 400 newspapers ment released on the after- office immediately. And As of Wednesday night, and Pfizer vaccines. who received the first dose statewide. It is funded pri- noon of Jan. 6, urged the every person in a position Jan. 6, 3,921 COVID-19 From this lower than in mid-December. marily by the Illinois Press rioters to go home while of public trust, elected or patients were reported hos- expected number of vac- That number also includ- Foundation and the Robert pitalized, a decrease of cine doses, Pritzker said the ed vaccinations through R. McCormick Foundation. still incorrectly maintaining otherwise, who enabled the the election was “stolen” by systematic dismantling of Democrats. Trump has filed our democratic norms and several lawsuits alleging failed to speak up or take State veterans affairs director resigns voter fraud, repeatedly be- action bears some respon- By Sarah Mansur Mazzochi, R-Elmhurst, Da- of corrective action being “No more answers that ing rejected by judges for sibility for the culmination Capitol News Illinois vid Welter, R-Morris, and taken by the agency. And, ‘That’s a part of the inves- lack of evidence. of four years of spreading smansur@capitol- Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo that no steps were taken tigation,’” Thapedi said Trump also praised the bile.” newsillinois.com Grove – issued statements to ensure the investigative during the hearing Monday. rioters in the video state- Legislative Republicans SPRINGFIELD – Illinois immediately following the cooperation of the admin- “This is the investiga- ment, calling them “very in the state also rebuked the Department of Veterans’ committee hearing. istrator in charge of the tion. I don’t care how many special” and telling them events in Washington. Affairs director Linda Cha- The lawmakers said Cha- facility at the time is an investigations are going on. he loved them. “The events unfolding at pa LaVia resigned Monday, pa LaVia’s performance independent critical over- This is an investigation. On Twitter, the social the United States Capitol more than two months after during the hearing reflect- sight error,” Mazzochi’s Please answer the question media platform began re- today, and the inflammatory an outbreak was first report- ed poor leadership which statement read in part. so that we can conduct an moving some of the presi- remarks by members of the ed at the LaSalle Veterans’ caused them to lose confi- Chapa LaVia served as investigation. If you don’t dent’s tweets after he criti- Republican Party, are a dis- Home that has killed more dence in her ability to lead a first lieutenant in the Il- know the answer, it’s fair to than a quarter of the facil- the agency. linois Army National Guard say that you do not know.” cized Vice President Mike grace to the core values and ity’s residents. Welter, whose district and is a former state House Committee members also Pence for not being more beliefs of our great nation,” Chapa LaVia is the sec- covers the veterans home, member. grilled Chapa LaVia about proactive in blocking the re- House Republican Leader ond high-profile departure said Chapa LaVia’s resig- During the committee several violations reported sults of the November elec- Jim Durkin, R-Western related to the outbreak at nation is a necessary step hearing, Thapedi also ac- during a site visit at the tion. Wednesday evening, Springs, said in a statement. the LaSalle home in the to hold Pritzker’s admin- cused Chapa LaVia of a facility. Twitter placed a 12-hour “These actions do not aftermath of the deadly istration accountable for “delay tactic” for not pro- Chapa LaVia said her block on his account, not- represent our Republican outbreak. LaSalle Veter- the deadly outbreak at the viding information about administration is constantly ing it would continue until Party, and are against ev- ans’ Home administrator LaSalle facility. the outbreak that the com- communicating with lead- certain tweets deemed a erything we stand for as Angela Melbrech was fired Sen. Sue Rezin, a Morris mittee requested from the ership at all state-run vet- threat to public safety were Americans. I am sickened on Dec. 7. Republican whose district facility in December. erans homes. (Editor’s note: the state removed. and deeply saddened by Chapa LaVia’s resigna- also includes the LaSalle House Judiciary Com- operates the Illinois Veter- Several Republican what I have witnessed to- tion came after a House home, said in a statement mittee members repeatedly ans Home in Anna.) members of Congress day. Any public officials Civil Judiciary committee that Chapa LaVia’s removal pushed back when Chapa Capitol News Illinois is a planned to object to Biden’s who condone these ac- hearing on Monday morn- should have come much LaVia and IDVA Chief of nonprofit, nonpartisan news certification Wednesday tions have no place in the ing during which members sooner. Staff Tony Kolbeck de- service covering state gov- before it was waylaid by Republican party or in our questioned her handling of “While I can respect the clined to answer questions, ernment and distributed to the rioters. democracy.” the outbreak at the LaSalle former director’s decision due to the independent on- more than 400 newspapers But House Speaker Nan- Dan McConchie, Senate home, where 36 residents to resign, I question why going investigation by the statewide. It is funded pri- cy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the minority leader designate, have died of COVID-19 the decision to leave the acting inspector general of marily by the Illinois Press joint session would recon- also issued a statement. since Nov. 1. department was left in her the Illinois Department of Foundation and the Robert vene on the night of Jan. 6 “The horrible violence “It’s been an honor and hands. The governor should Human Services. R. McCormick Foundation. to certify Biden’s election at our nation’s Capitol is a a privilege to serve our have removed the director victory. (The joint session disgrace to all Americans,” veterans,” LaVia said in a from leadership long before news release announcing today,” Rezin’s statement did reconvene and Biden’s McConchie said. her resignation effective read. CheCk out our seleCtion election victory was certi- “This violence does not reflect the United States immediately. Following Chapa La- fied.) that generations of Ameri- “I’m proud of our ac- Via’s resignation on Mon- of sausage, steak and More! “There is no doubt in cans have fought so hard to complishments and I look day, House Civil Judiciary my mind that his efforts to build. I stand with members forward to assisting the Chairman Rep. Andre Tha- encourage a coup represent of all parties in condemning interim director in any way pedi, D-Chicago, wrote high treason to this democ- these un-American acts possible as the department in a text message to Capi- racy, our Constitution and of violence and treachery, continues its work to serve tol News Illinois that the all Americans,” Pritzker and will do my part here in our heroes.” systemic problems at the said in his statement. Illinois to repair the devas- Gov. JB Pritzker, who Department of Veterans’ “He poses a danger to tating divide that has been appointed Chapa LaVia as Affairs are enormous and Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. created in our country.” IDVA director in Febru- most of them predate Chapa Route 146 E & I-57 Junction Senate President Don ary 2019, said during his LaVia’s tenure. 5565 St. Rt. 146 East • Anna, IL 62906 Weather Harmon, D-Oak Park, and Monday COVID-19 news “The care and treatment Snow, low of 16 House Speaker Michael conference it was a “mutual of our most vulnerable 833-5986 19-52G Cold temperatures and Madigan, D-Chicago, also decision” for her to resign. people – and especially our snow highlighted the Union issued statements condemn- “What we want to do is heroes – must be entrusted County area’s weather dur- ing the rioters. restore confidence. We want to our most capable and ing the period of Jan. 5-11. “The peaceful transition to do our best to take care of compassionate care givers. One inch of snow was of power is a hallmark of our veterans,” Pritzker said. My only hope is that the recorded on Jan. 7. (The our great democracy,” Har- “As you know, Linda necessary reforms at nurs- snow melted down to .20 mon said. Chapa LaVia had served ing homes and veterans of an inch of precipitation.) “To disrupt that transition for a number of years in the homes across the state takes legislature. She’s somebody this principal to heart,” Tha- Traces of snow were re- is an affront to the very fab- who cares deeply about vet- pedi wrote in the message. corded on Jan. 9, 10 and 11. ric of the United States of America. The U.S. Capitol erans. Her appointment, as Mazzochi wrote in a Temperatures ranged has stood strong in the face all the appointments of my statement before Chapa from a high of 51 degrees of attacks by confederates Cabinet, come up in about LaVia’s resignation that to a low of 16. and terrorists. We will sur- a week for reappointment she was “particularly dis- Following are tempera- vive today’s sad acts to once or not. And it was a mutual turbed” that IDVA had out- tures for the period as re- again be a beacon of hope, decision that she would step sourced an investigation on corded by local weather change and equality for the down.” to the state Department of observer Dana Cross in world.” Maj. Gen. Peter Nezamis Human Services, “with no Jonesboro: Capitol News Illinois is a has been named the depart- concurrent self-assessment H L nonprofit, nonpartisan news ment’s interim director. He on the practices and policies Tuesday, Jan. 5 51 28 service covering state gov- currently serves as the as- that led to the outbreaks.” Wednesday, Jan. 6 46 25 ernment and distributed to sistant adjutant general-air, “As members of our Thursday, Jan. 7 36 32 more than 400 newspapers at the Illinois Air National committee from both sides Friday, Jan. 8 36 32 statewide. It is funded pri- Guard. of the aisle agree, what they Saturday, Jan. 9 35 30 marily by the Illinois Press Three members of the heard today was stonewall- Sunday, Jan. 10 31 28 Foundation and the Robert House Civil Judiciary ing of our legislative inves- Monday, Jan. 11 30 16 R. McCormick Foundation. committee – Reps. Deanne tigation; and a distinct lack The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, January 14, 2021 Section A - Page 3

Quiet day at the park Images of the surrounding landscape were reflected in the water of a pond at the Anna City Park. The photograph was taken Monday afternoon, Jan. 4, when weather conditions were cold, clear and calm. Anna Council meets Jan. 5 Update shared on project to ease flooding on city street Plans to ease flooding on The work is expected to on the agenda. The request posal to the council for matched by the organization to have a wreath placed on an Anna street appear to be cost a total of $175,000. has been a topic of discus- a $1,500 donation to the which oversees the program. the grave of every veteran moving forward. Costs also will include traf- sion for some time. Wreaths Across America During discussion about who is buried at the Anna The project was on the fic control measures when The business was pro- program. the possible donation, city Cemetery for a Wreaths agenda at last week’s regular work is done on the busy posing to allow on-site con- The program involves council member Bryan Mill- Across America ceremony meeting of the Anna City street. sumption in its request. the placing of wreaths on er suggested the possibility which is planned in Decem- Council. The City of Anna expects Mayor Steve Hartline said the graves of veterans each of also making a donation to ber. A total of 575 wreaths The meeting was Tuesday to contribute $25,000 to the that the business’s request year in December as a way support a food pantry oper- were sponsored in 2020. evening, Jan. 5. Attendance cost of the project. had met all of the guidelines to honor and remember their ated by the United Method- The city council approved was available by telecon- A timetable has not yet in the city’s liquor license service. ist Church in Anna. a resolution which autho- ference. been finalized for the proj- ordinance. Hartline also Wreaths Across America Mayor Hartline suggested rized and approved an in- For a number of years, ect. serves as the city’s liquor ceremonies have been held that if such a donation were flooding frequently has oc- In other business at last commissioner. at the Anna City Cemetery to be made, it would instead tergovernmental agreement curred in the 500 block of week’s meeting: The mayor recommended for the past two Decembers. be given to the Union Coun- with the Union County ani- East Vienna Street during Council member Martha the granting of a license to Webb has led efforts to ty Alliance of Churches mal control program. heavy rainfall. Ann Webb said that she had the business. His recom- implement the program and instead of to a single church. The council discussed For some time, Anna offi- heard many positive com- mendation, in the form of a conduct the ceremonies at The mayor said he would the cost of repairing a wood cials have attempted to take ments about how the city motion, died for a lack of a the cemetery in Anna. pursue that proposal further. chipper. The estimated cost action to fix the problem. looked during the holiday second. At this time, donations The council approved for the repair work is $7,700. A solution now may be season. Commissioner Martha made to support Wreaths Webb’s proposal for the The work will be done in St. coming. This year’s holiday sea- Ann Webb presented a pro- Across America are being $1,500 donation. Her goal is Louis. City administrator Dori son decorations included Bigler reported that she had the debut of a new display been in contact with State called Gumdrop Drive. The County board waives liquor license fees Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Mur- display included decorations The Union County Board Once again, due to limita- utive orders included the directly and negatively af- physboro, to discuss the which were on display at the of Commissioners has ap- tions which are in effect for designation of some busi- fected by COVID-19 and/ project and to secure grant Anna City Park. proved a temporary waiver the region due to the corona- nesses as ‘nonessential’ and or the Governor’s lockdown funding for the work. City City officials agreed that of fees for many of the coun- virus/COVID-19 pandemic, requirements that such non- measures...” officials also have been Gumdrop Drive was a suc- ty’s liquor licenses. Friday morning’s meeting essential businesses cease The resolution approved working with the Illinois cess in its first year and are A resolution approving was not open to the public. or severely limit their op- by the county board waived Department on Transporta- looking forward to displays the waiver was approved at a The meeting was live- erations during the ongoing all county liquor licenses, tion on the project. for the 2021-2022 holiday regular meeting of the coun- streamed on the “County of COVID-19 disaster... except for Class B package The city is anticipating season. ty board. The meeting was Union, Illinois” YouTube “...while the above de- store licenses, for 2021. the awarding of a $100,000 A request by the Farm held Friday morning at the page. scribed policies were calcu- The resolution only ap- state grant to help fund work Fresh store in Anna to be Union County Courthouse The City of Anna also has lated to slow the spread of plies to businesses which to end the flooding. granted a liquor license was in Jonesboro. approved a waiver of fees for COVID-19 and to protect had a valid county liquor liquor licenses. the public health risks cre- license on the date that it The action taken by the ated thereby, they also had was adopted. county and the city are in negative consequences for APPLY ONLINE TODAY! response to the economic local businesses, including Stewardship impact that the pandemic many of the County’s liquor Anna-Jonesboro National Bank is proud to announce applying for a has had on local businesses. licensees, which were both agreement mortgage loan is easier than ever! 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Page 4 - Section A Thursday, January 14, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat Young hunters invited Bob Love’s life, career Sports to wingshooting clinic, special story of success By Mike Estel will and with some words All IHSA sports remain pheasant hunt in March A lot of young people in laced with a bit of profan- Young hunters between National Sporting Clays the area know the famed ity, she made sure than his on pause for moment the ages of 10 and 17 can Association/IDNR certified professional basketball stepfather kept his distance Illinois High School As- it can in Illinois if we uti- apply now for a youth wingshooting instructors player Bob Love. and out of Bob’s life. sociation, IHSA, executive lize the mitigations pro- wingshooting clinic and will teach the wingshooting The youth got to meet Bob developed a stutter- director Craig Anderson, vided by IDPH and the pheasant hunt scheduled clinic. him and came to know the ing problem that made him Saturday, March 20, at the members of the IHSA staff, IHSA SMAC. Students Young hunters will prac- famed basketball legend a target of kids making World Shooting and Recre- tice safe shotgun handling and Illinois Elementary are already leaving or par- over the last several years fun of him when he was ational Complex, WSRC, in and operation while ad- when they attended the younger. As a professional School Association, IESA, ticipating out-of-state on Randolph County. vancing their wingshooting Sport Speed Development basketball player, he never staff members met virtually weekends. We believe that All participants in the skills. and Basketball 101 camps gave an interview to a news with Illinois Department of competing for their high clinic and hunt will be re- The pheasant hunt will held in Anna-Jonesboro, reporter because of his stut- Public Health, IDPH, direc- school remains the safest quired to follow all health take place during the af- Vienna and New Simpson tering problem that didn’t tor Dr. Ngozi Ezike, deputy venue for participation.” and safety guidelines is- ternoon. Hills schools. finally go away until he was governor Jesse Ruiz and All IHSA sports remain sued by the Illinois De- Young hunters must have “Many of the older peo- 43 years old. IDPH chief of staff Justin on pause at the moment. partment of Public Health, successfully completed ple remember Bob playing The story of his is an DeWitt on the evening of Low risk sports may not including wearing masks an approved hunter safety for the Chicago Bulls in the inspirational account of his Jan. 6. begin until the state returns when social distancing course and have a valid late 1960s and 1970s,” said roller coaster journey from “We appreciate the dia- to Phase 4 in the All Sports cannot be achieved, and hunting license to partic- Ron Fulenwider, who is in poverty in the Deep South logue with state leadership Policy. The IHSA Board of carrying and using hand ipate. charge of the camps at the through his high school, and believe it is crucial Directors were scheduled to sanitizer. Cosponsors will assist various schools. “Bob held college and NBA career that it continue moving meet again on Jan. 13. The WSRC youth clinic IDNR and the WSRC with most of the Bulls records with the Chicago Bulls. He forward,” IHSA executive “Our board of directors is and hunt has been a popular the wingshooting clinic and until a fellow named Mi- also played for and has a director Craig Anderson going to have difficult deci- late winter/early spring ad- pheasant hunt. chael Jordan broke nearly degree from Southern Uni- said in a news release which sions to make regarding the dition to the Illinois Depart- The cosponsors provide all of them in his playing versity in Louisiana. was posted on the associa- seasons’ for medium- and ment of Natural Resources, funding for clay targets, career in the 1980s and After his success with the tion’s website. high-risk sports very soon,” IDNR, wingshooting and target and field shot shells, 1990s.” Bulls he was forced into re- “We understand that the said Anderson. youth pheasant hunting and lunch for the young Ron started inviting Bob tirement with a back injury. state faces shifting priori- “With no specific IDPH programs. hunters. to his camps several years His jersey was retired ties as it continues to fight timeline or statistical Most youth pheasant Through the assistance ago. along side Michael Jordan’s the pandemic, while also benchmarks established hunting opportunities are of some of their members, “I first worked with Bob and Jerry Sloan’s in a spe- beginning the distribution for the return of sports and offered at IDNR controlled cosponsors also provide when I was the health cial ceremony at the United and safety director for the Center in Chicago. of the vaccine. There was the calendar shrinking, put- pheasant hunting areas in bird dogs, bird dog handlers Laborers’ International Bob has written two no expectation that a single ting together a puzzle that the fall or early winter. and hunting guides. Union of North America,” books about his life. One meeting would resolve all allows for all sports to be During the March 20 Permits for the WSRC event, young hunters will youth wingshooting clinic/ Fulenwider said. “Bob was book is the Bob Love Story, our questions. However, we played becomes increasing- hired to be our motivational and another is a children’s participate in a wingshoot- pheasant hunt are available believe that collaboration ly improbable. We continue speaker at our many union book called, The Bob (But- ing clinic in the morning. through the IDNR con- with state officials is vital to urge all residents of our meetings and health fairs.” terbean) Love Story, which trolled pheasant hunting for the IHSA to be able to state to be diligent in their The former NBA star can be purchased from the internet reservation system. develop an informed plan efforts to adhere to safety Winter good time had a rough start in life. He Lick Creek School library. for the 300,000-plus stu- guidelines, as a lower pos- Organaizers advise that grew up on a plantation in He has recently signed dent-athletes and over 800 itivity rate remains the key to plan garden hunters need to review the Dehli, Louisiana, and was a contract to have a movie University of Illinois Ex- high schools that encom- to athletics returning.” “Illinois Youth Pheasant raised in a two-story house about his life produced. tension says that winter is a pass the association.” Hunt Information” and the with 13 siblings. He was And, what a life he has had great time to make plans for IHSA and IESA leader- “Illinois Youth Pheasant abused as a child by his in the world of basketball. Wellness new garden projects. ship used the meeting to Hunt Regulations” on the stepfather and was forced to One of the projects could reintroduce recommended IDNR controlled pheasant live with his grandmother at program be a perennial fruit garden. Stimulus mitigations from the IHSA hunting web page prior to a very early age. Information about fruit Sports Medicine Advisory applying. His development to what checks cashed launched garden planting, including Committee, SMAC, as well The Illinois Department Completing a permit res- he became he credits to his fruit-specific information as to seek understanding of Central Management ervation online takes less grandmother. She was a without fees and cultivar recommen- The Illinois Department on any preliminary insight Services recently an- than five minutes, IDNR strong, imposing women at dations, can be found on of Professional and Finan- IDPH may have related to nounced the launch of Be noted. 5-foot, 10-inches. She had University of Illinois Ex- cial Regulation, IDFPR, the return of interscholastic Well Illinois. For details, check the an overwhelming presence, tension’s Small Fruit Crops has worked with banks sports. Be Well Illinois is the controlled pheasant hunt- physically and otherwise. for the Backyard website at Through her personality, to provide services for The IHSA also asked state’s new, comprehensive ing webpage at https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ Bob saw what his needs unbanked Illinoisans who IDPH leadership to review wellness program for em- dnr2.illinois.gov/con- fruit/index.cfm. were. Through her strong are seeking to cash their the risk levels of all remain- ployees, retirees and health trolledhunt/. stimulus checks without ing sports, with consider- plan participants. incurring check cashing ation for lowering some The new program con- fees. sports from their current nects plan participants with The banks provided the risk levels. resources to help create and service during the first “We believe that there is maintain an active lifestyle. round of stimulus checks both data and science that Information can be found and IDFPR secured the validates the idea that we on the Be Well Illinois same agreement for the can safely conduct sports,” website at www.Illinois/be- second round of stimulus said Anderson. well and also on Facebook checks. “We have seen it work (Facebook.com/BeWellI- The FDIC estimates that in other states and believe llinois). over 22 percent of Illinois households are under or Sports Page from the Past unbanked. from the files of The Gazette-Democrat Many of these Illinois households will once Thursday, January 14, 1971 again be receiving paper Illinois turkey hunters will be allowed another spring stimulus checks and will turkey hunt this year in the southern sector of the state. have few check cashing Henry N. Barkhausen, the director of the Illinois De- partment of Conservation, authorized a three day hunt options that won’t incur to take place in Union, Jackson and Alexander counties fees. April 16, 17 and 18. IDFPR has announced This will mark only the second time for hunting of a number of banking in- these birds in Illinois since the early 1900’s. Turkeys were stitutions that are able to restocked into Illinois in 1960 and have done extremely work with non-customers well. They were obtained from West Virginia, Arkansas on cashing their stimulus and Mississippi in exchange for Illinois deer. checks for free. *** Participating banks in- The Illinois goose season fell 4,000 birds short of the April 2020: Faithful fans clude Bank of America, allotted quota in 1970. Union County is home to lots of fans of the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago First Midwest, Fifth Third, Hunters bagged 23,970 birds in Union, Alexander, Jack- Cubs. The 2020 Major League Baseball season was put on hold because of the Huntington, Wells Fargo, son and Williamson counties during the regular season coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Local fans, like those at Mt. Moriah Lutheran JP Morgan Chase and U.S. which ended December 23. Church in Anna, were still showing their support for the Cardinals and Cubs. Bank. A total of 28,000 birds was the quota allotted to the Southern Illinois area by the U.S. Bureau of Sports Fish- eries and Wildlife. Hunters received a New Years treat this year, as the Bureau allowed two extra days of hunting for the four counties January 2 and 3. *** Goose season for Illinois hunters ended on a happy note, according to Jim Lockart, supervisor of wildlife resources for the Illinois Department of Conservation. The special two-day hunt in Southern Illinois resulted in a total of 3,221 (geese) bagged in Alexander, Jackson, Union and Williamson counties. This brought the total kill for the season to 27,274 geese, only 726 birds shy of the 28,000 bird limit set by the U.S. Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife, Lockhart reported. *** The 15th Anna-Jonesboro Community High School Invitational Tournament got underway Tuesday, Jan. 12, with Meridian playing Carterville at 7:00 p.m. for the first game. The second game featured Cairo vs. Johnston City. The Jonesboro Bulldogs won over the Unity Point Trojans by a score of 55 to 49 last week. Jonesboro and Unity Point both used numerous fast breaks and seldom even set plays in the first half. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, January 14, 2021 Section A - Page 5 Rural Health Inc. funds, administers healthcare scholarship opportunities Rural Health Inc. is fund- Home-schooled students who are interested in apply- guidance counselor at the Rural Health Inc. is a sac counties, with loca- ing and administering eight in Union, Johnson and Mas- ing for the scholarship pro- student’s school/school not-for-profit healthcare tions in Anna, Dongola, healthcare scholarship op- sac counties are welcome to gram can call Rural Health district. organization which serves Vienna, Metropolis and portunities. apply as well. at 833-4471 to learn how All application packets Union, Johnson and Mas- Goreville. A $1,000 scholarship Applicants will be rec- to obtain an application are due March 12 at Rural will be awarded to a high ognized for their desire packet. Health Inc. in Anna. Home- Smith named to dean’s list school senior at each of the to pursue a career in the Rural Health Inc. noted school students can return Meghan Smith of Jones- To qualify for Bethel’s following schools: healthcare field. in a news release that the their application packet to boro has been named to the dean’s list, undergraduates Anna-Jonesboro, Cob- Application packets are program has two upcoming Rural Health Inc. in Anna. fall semester dean’s list by must have completed 12 den, Dongola, Goreville, available from the guidance deadlines. For more information the Bethel University Col- or more hours of academic Joppa, Massac County, counselor at each of the All application pack- about the scholarship pro- lege of Arts & Sciences and work with a grade point Shawnee in Wolf Lake and eight high schools. et materials are to be re- gram, contact Rural Health College of Health Sciences average of 3.5 to 3.69 and Vienna. Home-schooled students turned by March 10 to the Inc. at 833-4471. in McKenzie, Tenn. no grade lower than a “C.”

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Thus says the LORD: All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! Why spend your money for what is not bread, your wages for what fails to satisfy? Heed me, and you shall eat well, you shall delight in rich fare. Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David. As I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of nations, so shall you summon a nation you knew not, and nations that knew you not shall run to you, because of the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, who has glorified you. Seek the LORD while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way, and the wicked man his thoughts; let him turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD. As high as the heavens are above the earth so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts. For just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it. From the Book of the Prophet Isaiah ************ This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” From the Gospel of Mark The sponsors on this page urge you to attend the church of your choice. n Co Ozbourn Chiropractic Clinic, S.C. nio unty 618-833-2179 U total body he ut your alth an abo d w re elln Market ca es e s. 603 East Broad St. • PO Box 896 W Jonesboro, IL 62952 • 833-1725 Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dr. Jason S. Ozbourn 101 Transcraft Drive We gladly accept Link, WIC, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Chiropractic Physician Anna, IL 62906 Discover, Debit Cards, Cash and Checks with proper ID. ozbournchiropractic.com Southpass Beads & Fibers Feed your crafting needs. BEADS • YARN SUPPLIES Terry & Tina Riley southpassbeads.etsy.com 833-9225 • Anna, IL Find us on southpassbeads Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Freezers • Washers 203 E. Ash St., Cobden, IL • (618) 893-6170 Dryers • Ranges • Microwaves • Disposals

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By Grace Barbic 109,725 doses to providers According to an IDPH Scripture was from Mat- human, stepping into the “Every one of us has Capitol News Illinois in the city of Chicago. document detailing Tier thew, the account of the muck and muddle of our a mission as a Christian. gbarbic@capitol- The federally mandated 2 restrictions, “IDPH will baptism of Christ. daily lives. Imagine the change in the newsillinois.com pharmacy partnership pro- continue to track the positiv- The message shared that “The Holy Spirit descend- world if Christians lived out SPRINGFIELD – Some gram has administered ap- ity rate in regions requiring “for Jesus to come to John ed and a heavenly voice con- the fullness of our baptism.” regions of the state could proximately 334,939 vacci- additional mitigations over for baptism was shocking firmed Jesus the Son of God. Having birthdays this past see loosened COVID-19 nations as of Sunday night; a 14-day monitoring period to John, who had declared After His baptism, Jesus week were Collin Crane on restrictions as early as Fri- 36,867 by pharmacy part- to determine if mitigations earlier in his ministry that began His ministry. the 10th and Jhan Miller on day – as some counties have ners CVS and Walgreens, can be relaxed, if additional one was coming who he was “When we are baptized, the 12th. already transitioned to the and 298,072 by the state’s mitigations are required, or unworthy to even carry his we are affirmed as a child of Camp Ground Church next phase of vaccine dis- public and private health if current mitigations should sandals. God; after our baptism our will be worshiping via Zoom tribution, Gov. JB Pritzker care providers. remain in place. If the posi- “Why would Jesus stand spiritual journey/ministry through Jan. 17. Contact announced Monday. Yet, Pritzker said the state tivity rate averages less than in line with sinners for bap- should begin.” any member of the congre- Although the state re- is still not receiving enough or equal to 6.5 percent over a tism when He was sinless? In closing, Rev. Thomp- gation and they will be able mains in Phase 1A of its vaccine doses. 3-day period, the region will It wasn’t for salvation. son asked “What prevents to “connect” you to join with vaccine distribution plan, “We don’t even have a return to Phase 4 mitigations “It symbolizes His emp- us from living as a child us in virtual worship. some communities which million doses and there are under the Restore Illinois News from have substantially complet- 12.7 million people in the Plan.” ed Phase 1A have moved to State of Illinois,” he said. The statewide COVID-19 the early stages of Phase 1B. Pritkzer recently joined rolling positivity rate re- First Baptist Church, Jonesboro “We want to make sure eight other governors in mained below 8 percent On Sunday, Jan. 10, Pas- The messages were sent The church’s Facebook any available vaccine is urging President-elect Joe for the second consecutive tor Perry Williams spoke at via transmitter for worship- page has videos and the administered quickly to the Biden to release more avail- day Monday at 7.6 per- both morning and evening pers who stayed in their cars latest information about priority groups that we’ve able vaccine doses, noting cent. Illinois reported 4,776 services. on the church’s lower park- possible closings. laid out,” Pritzker said. that the federal government, new confirmed and proba- The morning message ing lot while tuned in to their During the morning ser- “Let’s get those out to Phase under President Donald ble cases of COVID-19 on asked: “Are You Watching radios on station 87.9 FM. vice, music director Dee 1B people. ...Even though Trump’s administration, Monday, with 53 additional for Christ to Come Back?” The message also was Rose led worship. Debbie we haven’t moved every- has been holding back enor- virus-related deaths. Scripture was from 1st live streamed on Facebook, York was the pianist. Molly body into the next phase, mous stores of vaccines. The state is reporting a Thessalonians. where it can be viewed. Jones sang a special, “Till I we don’t want any of these The Biden administration total of 1,033,526 cases for a Met You.” vaccines sitting around.” has agreed to release nearly total of 17,627 deaths across News from Birthdays: Sue Clary, Those in Phase 1A, who all available vaccines upon the state’s 102 counties. Amy Sheffer, Jan. 10; Den- are receiving vaccines, in- taking office. A total of 66,697 test na Williams, Jan. 11; Gary clude health care workers Tier 3 mitigations will results had been reported AnnaA morning Nazareneworship ser- dren is Churchplanned from 9:45 Dahmer, Robert McCain, and residents of long-term begin to be lifted come Monday. Over 14.1 million vice was held Sunday, Jan. a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Jan. Jan. 12; Carmen Coffman, care facilities. Friday in regions that meet test results in the state have 10, at 10:35 a.m. in the 17. Jan. 14; J.D. Tripp, Jan. 15. Phase 1B would extend certain metrics. The timeline been reported since the pan- church, on Zoom and on A morning worship ser- Currently, the regular vaccine priority to non- represents a 14-day incuba- demic began. the radio in the parking lot. vice is planned at 10:35 schedule for worship at health-care essential work- tion period following New As of Sunday night, 3,540 Singing was led by Pas- a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in Jonesboro First Baptist ers and residents age 65 or Year’s Day. people in Illinois were re- tor Randy Wright and the the sanctuary and on Zoom. Church includes Sunday older. In order to transition from ported to be in hospital beds worship team. The service will be avail- School classes on Sunday This early transition has Tier 3 to Tier 2, a region for COVID-19, an increase Special music was pro- able in the parking lot on at 9 a.m., Sunday morn- been authorized by the Illi- must experience a positivity of 13 from the day prior, vided by Jessica Elkins, the radio for those who do ing worship at 10 a.m. and nois Department of Public rate below 12 percent for and 759 COVID-19 patients Madison Schnaare and Lot- not feel comfortable com- Sunday evening worship at Health, but local health three consecutive days. It were in intensive care unit tie Smith. ing inside the sanctuary. 6 p.m. departments determine the must also have greater than beds, an increase of 19 from Sunday’s message was CDC guidelines will be Prayer and Bible study, as phase transition on a coun- 20 percent available inten- the day prior. There were titled “What You Do Mat- followed by wearing masks, well as youth group meet- ty-by-county basis, depend- sive care unit and hospital 401 patients reported to be ters,” with scripture from social distancing and fami- ings, are scheduled at 6:30 ing on Phase 1A progress. It bed availability and declin- on ventilators, an increase of the Psalms. lies sitting together. p.m. Wednesday. is not clear which counties ing COVID hospitalizations 10 from the day prior. The message can be A Wednesday night ser- have already started Phase for 7 of the 10 days. Capitol News Illinois is a found on the church’s web- vice is planned at 6:30 p.m. News from 1B. Regions began hitting nonprofit, nonpartisan news site at annanaz.com and on Jan. 20, with praise and Pritzker said he expects Tier 2 restrictions in No- service covering state gov- on the church’s Facebook worship in the sanctuary First Baptist to make a formal announce- vember, with statewide Tier ernment and distributed to page. and on Zoom and Chil- ment later this week regard- 3 mitigations announced on more than 400 newspapers Birthdays: Jaida Smith, dren’s Bible quizzing in the Church, Anna ing when the entire state will Nov. 20. No region has been statewide. It is funded pri- Jan. 12. fellowship hall, with CDC John Turner led the wor- move into Phase 1B. able to move back to Tier 1 marily by the Illinois Press A combined Sunday guidelines being followed ship music for services on “But I want to urge restrictions after reaching Foundation and the Robert School and church board by wearing masks and so- Sunday, Jan. 10. patience,” Pritzker said. Tier 2. R. McCormick Foundation. meeting is planned at 6:30 cial distancing. The pastor Pastor Nick DiMauro’s “Phase 1B will take many p.m. Thursday, today, in the can be texted prior to the sermon was titled “How to weeks to complete.” fellowship hall. meeting for the password. Have Joy in a Pandemic, If the next phase is not yet Friday night Bible study A grocery giveaway is Part 9.” Scripture was from available in certain areas, is planned at 6:30 p.m. planned from 10 a.m. to Philippians. Pastor's Corner it is because many coun- Friday, Jan. 15, on Zoom. noon on Jan. 23. Time also was spent by Pastor Don Cox ties have not administered Pastor Wright can be texted During this time, the praying for the country. enough vaccines in Phase for the password prior to the church can be contacted by The church’s worship 1A to move forward with the Life is short . . . Eternity is long . . . so you bet- meeting. calling the church office service starts at 10 a.m. on current pace of the national A work day is planned at 833-6702 and leaving Sunday morning. ter be sure where you really want to be when Wednesday night Bible vaccine development pipe- at the church on Jan. 16, a message if necessary or study is planned at 6 p.m. line, Prtizker said. you go through that last door of reality. starting at 8 a.m. by calling Pastor Wright at Pastor Nick continues to Even when the entire state Sunday School for chil- 618-534-7103. lead a study about the Book transitions into Phase 1B, Congregational Church of Alto Pass of Revelation. those who were eligible for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Commemorative event The church family invites Phase 1A who have not yet Worship-Message at 10:30 a.m. the community to be a part been vaccinated, are still 5G to honor Dr. King will be of the worship service. The authorized to receive the church is located at 409 vaccine in its next phase. Morgan St. in Anna. As of Sunday night, ap- "The Preaching Pen" held virtually this year The church’s next food proximately 587,900 dos- First Place The Alexander/Pulas- Legacy Training Inc. giveaway is planned Thurs- es of Pfizer-BioNtech and One of the most demanding and frequently ignored ki County Branch of the Jeff McGoy is scheduled day, today. A food giveway Moderna COVID-19 vac- admonitions from Jesus Christ is found in His well- NAACP is planning to host to serve as this year’s master is planned on the second cines have been delivered known Sermon on the Mount: “But seek ye first the kingdom an annual Dr. Martin Luther of ceremonies. Thursday of each month. to the state. of God, and his righteousness; and all these things [basic King Jr. commemorative Local young people Lyric The giveaway begins at Approximately 478,175 needs] shall be added unto you” (Matt. 6:33). This is one of event. Houston, Jamaal Jones. and 11 a.m. in the parking lot doses have been delivered the most challenging, and yet most neglected, directives of The 2021 event is sched- Nyasha Howard also are behind the church and is to public and private health Christ—even by many who profess to be His loyal followers. uled to go forward on a scheduled to perform. available to anyone in the care providers, outside Please consider a few thoughts relative to this verse. “First.” This adjective is used as an adverb to emphasize virtual platform, from 10 to “This event was too im- community. the city of Chicago, and noon on Monday, Jan. 18. portant to our community to precedence. It signifies degree, as: “in the first place,” “above all.” It’s the very opposite of the disposition of the This year, the keynote be canceled due to the pan- man who sought to follow Christ, but said: “suffer me first speaker is scheduled to be demic,’’ NAACP Alexander/ to go and bury my father” (Matt. 8:21). Jesus admonished Dr. Larry T. Barnett Sr., Pulaski County Branch pres- the man because he didn’t recognize the preeminence of pastor of St. John Praise and ident Tyrone Coleman said his Lord, not because of his love for his father. He didn’t Worship Center in Pulaski. in a news release. give the Lord the place He must have in one’s life. Barnett retired from work- “Although we will miss Likewise, in Luke 9:61, we find, “And another also ing in the field of education the meal and fellowship, we said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them after 25 years of service. look forward to hosting this farewell, which are at home at my house. 62And Jesus said He served as a coach, event in the safest way for unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, teacher and administrator our attendees.” and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” In other for the Sparta, Century and The ceremony will also words, “I’ll follow you, but first let me go and say goodbye Carbondale public school include recognition for local to my family.” Jesus said, “He that loveth father or mother systems. leader contributions to the more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son He has served in interna- community. Special door or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” (Matt. tional ministry as well as in prizes will also be awarded. 10:37). Do we really understand that? We ought to love our family, but we ought to love God even more, just like leadership roles in national To attend, download the Abraham (Gen. 22:10). ministries. Zoom app on your phone, Can we really believe that God would settle for second During the event, State tablet or computer. The link or third place in the lives of the crown of His creation? For Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Har- to join will be provided upon the true disciple who tries to live according to the Lord’s risburg, is scheduled to offer registration. example, “it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in his reflections on Dr. King’s To register, email sarita- me” (Galatians 2:20). Essential to the Christian’s lifestyle legacy. [email protected] . A $10 is “deny himself, and take up his cross daily” (Luke 9:23). Dr. Tim Taylor, the pres- registration fee is required. So many in the world today are like the man who was ident of Shawnee Commu- Sponsorship opportunities going to follow Jesus, but first had to go bury his dead, or like nity College, is scheduled are also available. the one who had to tell his family “goodbye” first. Man says, to honor Dr. King’s legacy For more information, “Let me do some other things first - let me sort a few things as a scholar. contact Sarita Sawyer, out – get it together, then I’ll follow you, Lord.” Jesus Entertainment will be branch secretary, at 618- says, “Seek God’s kingdom first.” Are you doing so? provided by master spoken 306-2324, or Tyrone Cole- R.W. McAlister, Minister word artist Samuel Hawkins, man, branch president, at Anna church of Christ who is artist in residence for 270-366-2014. 5G Page 8 - Section A Thursday, January 14, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat Stephen Burns in St. Louis. 101st Birthday They really enjoy reading Bernice Dempsey cele- the news and hearing about brated her birthday Dec. 21. Anna News their hometown. United Methodist By Martha Ann Webb Anna American Legion Church, Anna Please have news to me by Sunday night. Email A special thanks to the Rev. Tim Gossett sermon me at [email protected], mail to me at 118 W. Anna American Legion Sunday was Baptism of the Monroe St., leave news in the back of the green box Post No. 344 for donating a Lord with scripture from at the right of my front door or call me at 833-5717. new American flag and flag Mark. pole at the DAR monument Carla Anderson played Guest Dalton were also there. in our Anna Cemetery. the organ and sang special Guest of Homer and Jan- Debbie’s daughter Brandy Homer Hawk, command- music. Lord of the Dance, et Hawk was their grand- Shelton and her daughter er of the post, with the help Spirit Song, Praise God daughter Alison Bonner Mac Sturgeon and her fi- of Mark Clary, put the new From Whom All Blessings from Charleston, S.C. Al- ance Tyler Hileman came. flag and pole up. Flow, On Jordan’s Stormy ison is in her last year of Saturday after Christmas They also recently placed Banks I Stand, Shall We law school. Dorothy’s daughter from a new flag at the Dough Gather at the River. 53rd Anniversary Boonville, Ind., came Mei- Boy and a new American A special thanks to Myra Ralph and Diane Blaney sha and her husband Dayna flag at the American Legion Gossett for recording the celebrated their wedding Morton and their three chil- graves and placed new so- message for Facebook and anniversary Jan. 13. dren Gaea, Oliver, Paxton. lar lights on the three flag the website. 96th Birthday Saturday afternoon Den- poles there. A special thanks to all Virginia Housman will nis and Jason came back. Our service men and who work with Loaves and celebrate her 96th birthday Meisha and family went women serve our country Fishes that will be Tuesday, Jan. 20. home Sunday. Dennis and and still serve our country Jan. 19. Celebrating Christmas Jason stayed and Sunday when they retire by doing Congratulations to Nati- Dorothy Mitchell cel- night Dorothy, Debbie, things like this in our com- lyn Corbit at your first club ebrated Christmas for a Sharon and Dalton all munity. I can never thank volleyball tournament in week and half. She got to went out to eat in Cape Gi- them enough for helping me St. Louis. Birthday Celebration spend time with all her rardeau. Dennis and Jason with our Honor Wreaths for A special thanks to Anna American Legion Post children. went home Monday. Veterans ceremony. Rosemary Dillow cel- No. 344 for donating a new American flag and flag Her stepdaughter Retirement Anna Heights Baptist ebrated her birthday with pole at the DAR monument in our Anna Cemetery. Lori and grandson Aden Debbie Ayers retired Church family and friends over the Homer Hawk, the commander of the post, with the Scheeter from Oran, Mo., from Choate Mental Health Pastor Darryl Williams weekend. help of Mark Clary, put the new flag and pole up. came on the Saturday be- and Developmental Center continued his sermon series Florida fore Christmas. On Sunday after 20 years. Ruth: The Road to Redemp- Talked to Aaron Hart her two grandsons from St. Weekend Trip tion, this week: Beginning from Florida, formerly for Louis Jason and Dennis Jeffery and Christy Barra the Journey Back to God Anna. He said Florida was came. enjoyed a trip to Florida. Ruth 1: 6-14. colder than he had seen it They took them all out Birthday Celebration Birthdays: Jan. 13th Vel- in the 11 years he had lived to eat at Patti’s and look at Amy Mize and Shelly ma Eaker and Don Last- there. It was in the 40s the the decorations in Grand Cooley celebrated their er, 14th Jason Oliver and day I talked to him. Rivers, Ky. birthdays with family and Joni Yates, 15th Cheyanne Wedding Anniversaries On Wednesday Doro- friends at Blue Fish Café Greer, Bill Hess, Chole Mc- Mr. and Mrs. Kenny thy’s son Wayne Brown in Dongola. Amy’s birthday Farland, Davontae Webb, Flamm celebrated their fifth came from Ivesdale and was Jan. 8 and Shelly’s 16th Bill Pace, 17th Bucky wedding anniversary Jan. 4. two of his sons Allison and Jan. 10. Echols, Lowell Huckle- Cindy and Jim Walker cele- Sam Brown came from Special Thanks berry. brated their 20th wedding Carbondale. To Wilma Thomas from Anniversary: Jan. 15th anniversary Jan. 5. The day before Christmas Norris City for giving me Gary and Donna Taylor. Art Work Alison Bonner, granddaughter of Homer and Dorothy and Wayne went credit when she renewed Attendance for Jan. 3: Marie Samuel’s De- Janet Hawk, enjoyed visiting Anna and getting for a long ride in the coun- her subscription to The Sunday morning worship cember window display at her picture made at the Angel wings at Annabelle try. They wanted to look up Gazette-Democrat and a 8 a.m. service 66. 10:30 LEAA in Marion is con- Market. Wayne’s great-grandmother surprise gift subscription to service 89. Small group tinuing for January. Alice McCommons old her niece Christine Miller. studies 162. There is a high school us 24 hours. who have donated Honor Union County Histori- home place. Also to Aaron Hart from Momma Lou’s Crafters show and competition there Wreaths: City of Anna 100 cal & Genealogy Society Christmas Day Dorothy Florida for giving me cred- will meet Jan. 28 at 6:30 this month. Only eight wreaths for Veterans who and Wayne had dinner at it when he renewed his p.m. in the chapel. This schools have entered so far. Carole Kinder Watkins of have no one buy for them. Dorothy’s daughter’s Deb- subscription to The Ga- months project is six hand- They can’t have their usual Anaheim, Calif., contacted The Enchanted Garden 2 bie and Mike Ayers. Sharon zette-Democrat and a gift made greeting cards. Sign reception for the students Patrick Brumleve of the wreaths for Veterans who Gibson and her grandson subscription to his cousin up and pay $5 by Sunday, because of the restrictions. Union County Historical & have no one to buy for Jan. 24. Marie is enjoying hearing Genealogy Society. them. Birthday Celebration from quilter friends who She donated a group of Michael and Debbie Fitz- Happy birthday to Cin- share links to learn new art photos from Tunnel Hill gerald 2 wreaths for Deb- dy Walker. She was hon- and quilting techniques. school of her mother’s, bie’s dad James A. Smith ored on her birthday Jan. Staying mostly at home Maude Rhodes Kinder. U.S. Navy WWII, Adolph 9 with a dinner in Cape means people are looking They plan to display these W. Walter III Debbie’s un- Girardeau with her husband for more information, and photos and other related cle. U.S. Army WWII. Jim, daughter Maelin and ways to learn are changing items this spring when the Jane Bauer for GFWC friend Luke Sadler. for older as well as young Union County Museum in Illinois Anna-Jonesboro Special Thanks folks. Cobden reopens. Women’s Club for her Janna Harner did the Law Enforcement Ap- The society greatly ap- uncle Donald Aldridge Reindeer Run in November preciation Day preciates the donation and WWII, Martha Ann Webb for the Anna Arts Center Jan. 9 was a special day thanks all of those who for GFWC Illinois An- and ringing the bells for to thank our law enforce- helped make it possible. na-Jonesboro Women’s the Salvation Army before ment. Please keep them Honor Wreaths For Club for the Dough Boy. Christmas. She has been in your prayers everyday. Veterans Duane and Linda Hi- working from home. They are always there for A special thanks to these leman for Duane’s uncle

Marshall Burns and his grandson Dalton Bowles celebrated their birthdays together on Marshall’s 79th birthday Jan. 9. Dalton turned 14 Dec. 12.

On Jan. 3, David and Lori Ray called Miss Taytum Ray and family to wish Taytum a happy 8th birthday. Taytum is the daughter of Corrie, David and Lori’s godson and his wife Brooke of Lawrenceville. David and Lori visited the family in December and had a pre-birthday pizza party for Tatum’s upcoming birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. Collin Boyd will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Alice Foreman married On Tuesday, Jan. 5, Lori and David Ray’s niece Jamie (Baity) Olson and 16 month old daughter Emery Collin on Jan. 14, 1961, at the United Methodist visited Lori and David. David brought Lori’s sister Lynn over to share in the visit. Lori fixed breakfast Church in Anna. They have been blessed with and lunch for everyone. Christmas gifts were exchanged since Jamie, husband Brandon and Emery three children, five grandchildren and eight great- were in Florida over the Christmas holiday. The visit went quickly but many pictures were taken to grandchildren. commemorate the day. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, January 14, 2021 Section A - Page 9

Robert Herman French Richard’s dad Clarence Wreaths for Veterans Cer- In communicating with care of any other business community and will be who was killed on Guam Gillespie and a Veteran that emony December 2021 Carol A. Jablonski GFWC that needs to be taken care missed. in WWII. doesn’t have anyone to buy now is the time to buy your Illinois of the strategic of. Sympathy to the family Steven R. Bauer for Cur- for them. wreath but you will have planning committee com- Friday, Jan. 15, the Post of Bobby Joe Hines. We tis L. Adams. From Alice Jim and Sandy Carter 2 to hurry tomorrow Jan. munications and public will have a drive thru fish worked with Bobby at Kerns for a Veteran that wreaths for Jim’s dad Ever- 15, is the deadline to get relations committee from fry dinner from 4:30 p.m. Choate Mental Health. doesn’t have anyone to ett “Buck” Carter in Anna the matched wreath by Springfield about turning to 6 p.m. Call 833-5182 no Military Prayer List buy for him in memory Cemetery and Sandy’s dad Wreaths Across America. in an article for the Wom- later than noon on Friday, Trace Faire, John Mi- of Alice brother Cardwell Hubert L Clover in Grand Take your check made ens Club State Magazine Jan. 15, to reserve your chael Brimm, Kaleb Meier, Joiner who is buried in Tower Cemetery. out to Honor Wreaths for she was reading about our meal and pick up time. Nathaniel Moss, Derek Springfield. Kenneth and Carol Sue Veterans to Anna City Hall Honor Wreaths for Veter- Pull up under the awning Nelson, Nick Pearson, Sharon Dillow for 5 Dillow for 12 wreaths, 2 and ask them to put in my ans at our Anna Cemetery. in front of the building, Nate Frankell, Alex Gratz, wreaths 4 for Veterans of them for their brother in mailbox there. Thanks so She told me her dad was give your name and they Lukas W. Davis, Reagan who have no one to buy for laws D.G. Sanders, (Duffy) much. a Korea War veteran, and will bring your fresh hot Morrison, Garrett Goins, them in our Anna Cemetery Army Korean War and Our goal is to cover was at the Illinois Veter- meal out to you. Anyone James McWhorter, Jen- and 1 for her father Miles Edward Kawpas Army Air every Veterans grave this ans Home in Manteno for can order these meals for nifer Ann Bishop, Arin David Kerby who is buried Corps World War II and 2021. Our mission to Re- almost three years before a donation of $10. Whitemountain, Katelynn in Camp Ground Cemetery. the other 10 for Veterans member, Honor and Teach. succumbing to Parkinson’s Sympathy Williams, Lindsey Keene, Jimmy and Deborah that has no one buried in We live in the land of the last October. Sympathy to the family Jacob Schaefer, Jerod Walker 5 wreaths, for Ste- Hillcrest addition at Anna free because of these brave She said she couldn’t of George Warren. George Schaefer, Creighton Laster, ven Hill, Bud Hill, and 3 Cemetery. men. The wreaths are $15 say enough good things was a member of the Ki- Josh Steveson, Josh Wil- wreaths for Veterans that Judy Gurthie for her hus- each. about the care he received wanis Club working with liams, Jim Bonner, Nick have no one to buy for band Ronnie. Aaron Hart You will be able to buy a there. It’s always so nice many projects to help the Harvel, Nona Elizabeth them. from Florida for Aaron W. wreath all year but the buy to hear that our veterans youth of our community. Luke, Lucas J. Strickland, Cara Follis 1 wreath for Hart, James “Jim” McNa- one match one will be over are being cared for at our He and his wife Linda William Nathaniel Fran- a Veteran that has no one to mee, Gilbert Knupp, and after Jan. 15 for this year. state homes. were the owners of T & I kell, Ethan Maze, Tanner buy for them. Crystal Gur- Thomas Coffman. A special thanks to all Anna VFW Office Supplies and Equip- Anderson, Hayden Young, ley 5 wreaths for Veterans All these wreaths will our Veterans who are re- Thursday, Jan. 14, the ment for many years. Kiefer Stull, Davis Jorden who don’t have anyone to be matched by Wreaths tired and our service men Post will not meet. The George made appear- Glasco, Ryan Hampton, buy for them. Across America for Vet- and women serving our Auxiliary will have a short ances as Abraham Lincoln Brittany Michelle Lence, Bob and Betty Caraker erans who have no one to country now. Past, Present meeting at 6 p.m. to drape at many gatherings over Killian Jesse, Molly Noy- for Bob’s dad Curtis M buy for them. and Future. the charter in memory of the years telling about es, C.J. Youngerman, Fred- Caraker. Richard and Eve- If you plan to buy a Caring for Our Vet- 3 members who passed Abraham’s life and work. dy Morse and wife Megan lyn Gillespie 2 wreaths for wreath for our Honor erans away, pay the bills and take George was an asset to our in Alaska. Television Listings

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TV14 (HD) 10 :30 (‘01) PM Live (HD) Lo cal Pro grams (HD) (HD) Seinfeld Steve Good Luck 11 :30 Night line Corden Late Night SC (HD) Conan Fam ily Good Luck (:50) Tiger “Dante Peak” “Gone Baby” Page 10 - Section A Thursday, January 14, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat Annual IDOT contest supports innovative ideas An idea to help conserve 6 Carlinville Team Section, deicing materials and a with the tank level light. tool that assists engineers This innovation places and designers in improving sealed LED lights in the lids safety are the winners of of tanks that hold deicing the Illinois Department of chemicals on snowplow Transportation’s third annu- trucks. al Innovative Ideas Contest. The lights illuminate flu- The contest is a statewide id levels when the tanks are initiative that brings IDOT filled at night. employees together to share IDOT said this idea has creative solutions to com- the potential to save thou- mon problems, with the sands of dollars by pre- winning ideas selected on venting deicing material their ability to save money spills at minimal expense. and improve safety. The lights cost just $38 to “Our department is as make from simple parts innovative as they come which are available at any because of employees who auto parts store. show up for work each day For the technical track, with a goal of doing the best Dixon’s District 2 Bureau job possible every time,” of Program Development’s said acting IDOT Secretary crash analysis tool took top Omer Osman. honors. “I applaud our employees The tool is a program for their creativity on top of developed using existing April 2020: Sign at entrance to Choate Center their hard work on behalf of software to identify traffic A sign seen in early April at the North Main Street entrance to the Choate Mental Health and the public.” safety problem areas by Developmental Center in Anna noted that no visitors were being allowed at the facility in the midst of While the COVID-19 quickly producing visual the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. pandemic delayed this representations of potential year’s contest, typically trends. held in March, it did not The program reduces BIG program helps small businesses diminish its success. processing time by more Illinois officials on Fri- hit businesses with making made to businesses with Business Development Seventy-five ideas were than 90 percent and helps day, Jan. 8, announced more ends meet during the pan- $1 million or less in annual Center, WBDC, to launch submitted by employees in designers make better judg- than $275 million in nearly demic. revenues; and 40 percent, a streamlined online appli- two tracks: technical and ments about how to im- 9,000 emergency assistance “Small businesses are or over 3,600 awards, were cation process to respond to operations. prove safety. grants have been made to the backbone of their local made to minority-owned the urgent demands facing Projects were evaluat- Twenty-three finalists small businesses in over communities, providing businesses statewide. businesses. ed by size and scope of displayed their work in 600 cities and towns state- essential goods and services Additionally, $105 mil- Thousands of applica- the problem addressed, November through a virtual wide through the Business to Illinois residents across lion or 3,100 awards were tions were reviewed each creativity in coming up showcase. Interruption Grants, BIG, the state,” the governor said provided to downstate com- week, and more than 50,000 with a solution, ability to To see videos of the ideas program. in a news release. munities. were reviewed in total be- be implemented statewide in action, visit IDOT’s You- The funding was an- “Due to the ongoing “Through the historic fore the program closed. and potential to save time, Tube account at youtube. nounced by the Illinois COVID-19 pandemic, too BIG program, we are proud Given the extended na- money or other valuable com/user/IllinoisDOT. The Department of Commerce many of those businesses to have helped thousands ture of the crisis, DCEO resources for the state. videos were filmed before and Economic Opportu- are facing tough choices of deserving businesses maintained a rolling appli- The operations grand the COVID-19 pandemic nity, DCEO, and Gov. JB about the future, which is with assistance that will cation to ensure that small champion was the District hit Illinois. Pritzker. why my administration help them continue to make businesses in every part of Small businesses in worked quickly to launch payroll, afford operational the state had ample oppor- Union County are among the historic BIG program to costs, and make ends meet tunity to apply and receive Capture your life story those receiving emergency provide the relief business during these unprecedented grant funding, with many assistance grant funds. owners need. times,” said DCEO director businesses awarded funds in free writing workshop Those receiving grants in “Through BIG, the state Erin Guthrie. in the final weeks of 2020. Recording your life story, pencil and paper or a digital Union County included Si- was able to provide near- “With equity a corner- To help small, minori- treasured memories, and device. nisi’s on Main in Anna, the ly 9,000 grants to small stone of Governor Pritzker’s ty-owned and hard to reach special moments can leave Weekly sessions are Shawnee Hills Arts Council businesses in every corner businesses gain access to response to COVID-19, our a legacy for your family planned online every Tues- in Anna, The Kitchen on of the state, with nearly BIG grantees represent the the program, DCEO part- for generations to come. day from Jan. 19 to March Lafayette in Anna, Abbey half of all grants going to hardest hit industries, the nered with a dozen commu- Ridge LLC (Downtown businesses in industries and Everyone has a unique and 9, from 11 a.m. to noon hardest hit communities, nity organizations to con- individual story to tell. Abbey) in Cobden, Lincoln communities hardest hit by duct outreach and technical (CST). and among the smallest and Start writing yours with Heritage Winery (which COVID-19. most vulnerable businesses assistance for businesses The eight-week series a little help from Universi- is located between Anna Over $275 million in affected by the pandemic. seeking funding. leads participants through ty of Illinois Extension in and Cobden) and Feather funding has been dispersed, “We thank our commu- Community outreach ef- prompts and exercises to a free, eight-week online Vines LLC (Feather Hills allowing businesses to nity and grant partners for forts complemented efforts trigger meaningful life workshop called “Life’s Vineyard & Winery) in make payroll, purchase their tireless work over the by DCEO’s own statewide memories. Makanda/Union County. PPE, and cover other neces- past several months, and we network of 42 Small Busi- Moments: From Memory Byers compares the pro- State officials said that sary operational costs. stand committed to assist- ness Development Centers, to Legacy.” cess to making a quilt; by “There is something through the BIG program, “While the BIG pro- ing more small businesses regional economic develop- the final session, partici- the largest of its kind in the gram has now concluded, special about this class, a impacted in the months ment liaisons and business- pants will have developed nation, grants have been my administration contin- bonding over shared stories. ahead.” es development directors a collection of moments, made available to a wide ues to provide other relief When people share their The hardest hit indus- in the Office of Minority ideas, and stories that come range of small businesses, programming for Illinois try sectors are among the Economic Empowerment stories, they trigger mem- with a focus on the indus- businesses and families ories for others to write together to create their life largest beneficiaries of this who partnered with com- legacy and family heritage tries and communities hard- impacted by COVID-19,” program, including restau- munity leaders, chambers, about,” says Chelsey Byers, they can pass down for est hit by the COVID-19 the governor said. rants and taverns; gyms and and legislators to conduct a University of Illinois Ex- generations. crisis, and with the majority Using an equity frame- fitness centers; museums; over 200 webinars, 1:1 tension family life educator. of funding going to smaller work created by the Pritzker performing arts venues, Technical assistance, and The workshop series is Registration for the free and minority-owned busi- administration and the Gen- event venues, concert ven- calls reaching over 15,000 scheduled to begin Jan. 19 workshop is available on- nesses. eral Assembly, the BIG pro- ues; and indoor recreation. businesses throughout the and is open to adults over line at https://go.illinois. Friday’s announcement gram sought to ensure that Businesses located in course of the program. 18 years of age at all writing edu/write2021. marked the conclusion of the hardest hit businesses downstate communities Additionally, the BIG levels. Email access is required the BIG program, which and communities would be were also prioritized for program has allowed No previous experience to receive registration con- was created by the governor prioritized for small busi- funding. DCEO to provide loan for- is necessary to participate, firmation, session join- and the General Assembly ness grants provided using Nearly half of all funds giveness totaling $7 million and participants will write ing information, writing to assist Illinois’ hardest federal CARES Act dollars. went to restaurants and for over 200 businesses that at their own pace using their prompts, homework and As a result, nearly half, taverns, with 3,747 grants received low-interest loans own writing tools, either other relevant updates. Timothy or over 4,200 awards, were totaling more than $133 through the Illinois Small made to businesses located million dollars. Business Emergency Loan in disproportionately im- Merriman More than 2,700 grants program. Southeast Missouri State names pacted areas, DIAs. were made to other heavily The Department of Agri- earns degree More than 80 percent, or fall semester dean’s list students impacted industries. culture is processing appli- Timothy Merriman of over 7,300 awards, were Southeast Missouri State la. Hannah DeWitt, Anna. cations for up to $5 million Anna was among 291 stu- BIG grants average University in Cape Gi- Lydia Dover, Anna. Savan- $30,000 in size. Grants in business interruption dents at Bethel University rardeau has named fall se- nah Edwards, Anna. Vaccine scam were tailored in amounts grants through the livestock in McKenzie, Tenn., who mester dean’s list students. Hannah Falgout, Cob- ranging from $5,000 to facility grant program. completed the requirements alert issued Students named to the den. Zoe Fuhrhop, Alto $150,000, according to the The BIG program is one for 2020 fall graduation. People throughout Illi- dean’s list earned at least Pass. Cameren Grob, Car- Merriman earned a bach- nois are urged to be on alert amount of loss incurred. part of over $1 billion in The funds may be used emergency assistance pro- a 3.75 grade point average bondale. Justyn Harvel, elor of science degree, with for scams related to the dis- on a 4.0 scale, completed at Jonesboro. Britni Helton, honors. tribution of the COVID-19 toward reimbursing losses grams awarded by the State least 12 hours of standard Jonesboro. Justin Hotwag- Due to the COVID-19 vaccine. due to COVID and opera- of Illinois in response to the graded credit, achieved ner, McClure. pandemic, commencement As the general public be- tional expenses, including economic crisis created by for the graduates will take gins to receive doses of the PPE, rent and utilities, pay- COVID-19. no grade below a B and Brittany Johnson, Anna. place in conjunction with vaccines manufactured by roll and more. The programs have col- received no failing grades Morgan Keller, Anna. No- the spring commencement Pfizer and Moderna, Illinois To receive BIG grants, lectively provided financial in enrolled, credit/no credit lan Knupp, Jonesboro. Al- in May 2021. Attorney General Kwame businesses were required assistance to thousands or pass/fail courses. yssa Kohler, Jonesboro. “Graduation is a special Raoul’s office is cautioning to demonstrate they ex- of businesses and com- Students from the Union Gracey Lyerla, Alto Pass. time,” said Bethel Univer- people to be alert for scams perienced losses due to munities across the state, County area who were Anna Mattheis, Jones- sity president Walter Butler. and theft of personally iden- COVID-19, and that annual through programs includ- named to the dean’s list boro. Penny McFarland, “It’s a celebration of a cul- tifiable information. revenues in 2019 did not ing the $250 million Local include: Anna. Tanner Stadelbacher, mination of commitment, Individuals who have exceed $20 million. CURE program, $325 mil- Molly Adams, Anna. Anna. Megan Tehandon, hard work and learning. I questions or need to report To administer this un- lion through the Emergency Morgan Bass, Cobden. Jonesboro. am so proud of these young a scam can call the attorney precedented program Rental Assistance Program, Clair Boget, Anna. Ken- Jaryt Tripp, Anna. Emma men and women and excit- general’s consumer fraud quickly and efficiently, and over $580 million dis- zie Boget, Anna. Morgan Tweedy, Anna. Jenna Wat- ed for the impact that they hotline at 1-800-243-0607 DCEO partnered with Ac- tributed to small business Bunch, Jonesboro. kins, Anna. Sydney Wind- will have in their careers, (Carbondale), or they can cion Serving Illinois and and childcare providers Zach Clardy, Jonesboro. ings, Cobden. Morgan communities and families.” file an online complaint. Indiana and the Women’s through the BIG program. Delaney Cummins, Dongo- Wright, Buncombe. 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dent Administration at any 68, PAGES 557-560, AND time by mailing or delivering ALSO BEING SUBJECT TO Now Hiring The Gazette-Democrat a petition to terminate to the EXISTING 20 FEET WIDE Clerk of this Court. INGRESS AND EGRESS Office Assistant. Full-time. Spanish a plus! Claims against the estate EASEMENTS ALONG Qualifications: Trustworthy, good work ethic, good computer Classified Section and office writing skills, ability to work with others, problem Phone: 618-833-2158 • Fax: 618-833-5813 may be filed in the Office of THE NORTH AND EAST the Clerk of this court at the LINES OF THE HEREIN solver and detail focused. We offer a positive work E-mail: [email protected] Union County Courthouse, DESCRIBED TRACT. PER environment, some flexibility in slower season, variety in 309 West Market, Jonesboro, PLAT OF SURVEY PRE- work and training. CLASSIFIED RATES Illinois, or with the Indepen- PARED BY CHARLES L. Busiest months are May thru Oct. Pay and hours dependent Classifieds...... 30¢ per word dent Executor, or both, on or GARNER, ILLINOIS LAND on skill set. $6.00 minimum for each prepaid ad per week before January 29, 2021, or SURVEYOR NO. 2316, Email questions and resumes to: if mailing or delivery of a RECORDED ON MAY 17, $3.00 additional if ad is charged CD [email protected] 5GP Bold Face 35¢ per word notice from the Executor is 2004, IN RECORD BOOK required by Section 5/18-3 of 247 AT PAGE 709 IN THE AD DEADLINE IS 11:00 A.M. TUESDAY the Probate Act of the State RECORDER'S OFFICE OF Nichelson. out of the said Court against of Illinois, the date stated in UNION COUNTY, ILLI- Claims against the estate you as provided by law, and CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATES that notice. Any claim not NOIS. may be filed in the office of that said suit is still pending. filed on or before that date is ALSO CONVEYING TO the Clerk of the Court at the Now, therefore, unless you, Per inch...... $12.50 barred. Copies of a claim filed THE GRANTEES, THEIR Union County Courthouse, the said Defendants, Michael with the Clerk must be mailed SUCCESSORS AND AS- Jonesboro, Illinois 62952, Baker, Lisa Baker, State of Il- or delivered by the claimant SIGNS A 20-FEET WIDE or with the representative or linois Department of Revenue TINY MIGHTS to the Executor and to the EASEMENT FOR WATER both, within six (6) months Tax Lien, Unknown Owners CONSTRUCTION: attorneys within ten (10) days METER AND WATERLINE from the date the of first pub- and Non-Record Claimants, For Sale Matthew Pearson, Owner after it has been filed. PURPOSES, WITH THE lication of this notice, which file your answer to the Com- (618)-201-5323 Dated: December 27, RIGHT TO MAINTAIN, is July 15, 2021, or within plaint in the suit, or other- FIBERGLASS FOR SALE: Licensed • Insured 2020. REPAIR, OR REPLACE three (3) months from the date wise make your appearance Corrugated, 26" wide, • NO Job TOO BIG THE SAME AS MAY BE of the mailing of this notice, therein, in the Circuit Court 8/10/12 ft. long, 8 ft. equals or TOO SMALL • RANDY MUSGRAVE NECESSARY, IN ITS PRES- whichever is later, and any of Union County, Illinois, $6.50. 12 ft. equals $10.00. We Make Your Tiny ENT LOCATION, THE claim not filed on or before in the County Courthouse Large supply, all colors. Call Dreams Mighty! JUDITH A. RAY WATER METER BEING that date is barred. Copies of in the City of Jonesboro, (618)-827-4737. tfn ATTORNEY NO. 6287164 LOCATED NEAR THE a claim filed with the Clerk Illinois, on or before the gptfn ATTORNEY FOR PETI- NORTHWEST CORNER must be mailed or delivered Day of, 2021, default may be WEBB'S LAWN CARE TIONER OF A 28.661 ACRE TRACT to the representative(s) and to entered against you and each BUCK-A-BOOK LLC: 215 APPLE LANE CONVEYED BY WAR- the attorney within 10 days of you at any time after that Books, Books, and More Mowing, Weedeating, ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 RANTY DEED RECORD- after it has been filed. day and a decree entered in Books #6 is liquidating all pressure washing, PHONE: 618-713-5450 ED IN RECORD BOOK 246 “E-filing is now mandato- accordance with the prayer in stock materials at general lawn care. 4-6g AT PAGES 534-536 AND ry for documents in civil cases of said Complaint. $1.00 per book/items Call today for a NEAR CASPER CHURCH with limited exemptions. To beginning January 2 and Free Estimate. IN THE CIRCUIT ROAD, WITH THE WATER- e-file, you must first create Keri E. Clark ending January 31. (870)-595-4425 COURT OF THE FIRST LINE RUNNING UNDER an account with an e-filing Clerk of the Circuit Court Packrat's Paradise Antique 4p-47gpc JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GROUND SURFACE IN A service provider. Visit https:// Mall, Cobden, Illinois, UNION COUNTY, GENERALLY EASTERLY efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ser- Prepared by: next to Dollar General ILLINOIS DIRECTION TO THE RES- vice-providers.htm to learn JOHN R. SCHNEIDER Hours: Thursday-Sunday IDENCE LOCATED ON more and to select a service JOHNSON, SCHNEIDER 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ANNA-JONESBORO THE HEREIN CONVEYED provider. If you need addi- & FERRELL, L.L.C. 4-7gc Public NATIONAL BANK, 5.00 ACRE M/L TRACT. tional help or have trouble 212 North Main Street a National Chartered (SEE WARRANTY DEED e-filing, visit http://www. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 FOR SALE: Small round ta- Notice Bank, RECORDED IN RECORD illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/geth- Tel: (573) 335-3300 Plaintiff, BOOK 246 AT PAGES 534- elp.asp or talk with your local Fax: (573)335-1978 ble and 4 chairs, $125.00 firm. NOTICE UNDER Call or text (618)-521-8049. Vs 536 IN THE RECORDER'S circuit clerk’s office.” 5-7g ASSUMED BUSINESS LORRAINE OFFICE OF UNION COUN- 5gp tfn NAME ACT KARRAKER, TY, ILLINOIS.) JERILYN BERRY NOTICE THE FIRST STATE and for other relief, that MILLER, FOR SALE: 43" Sanyo TV, State of Illinois $75.00. Call (618)-697-3976. BANK OF DONGOLA, summons was duly issued Executor Preston Levee & Drainage SS MICHAEL WAYNE out of the said Court against 5gpc County of Union District will be accepting GEE II, you as provided by law, and Prepared by: bids for mowing. The suc- SHERRY GEE, that said suit is still pending. Bill Nichelson #6237771 cessful candidate must have Notice is hereby given pur- SHAUN CHRISTOPHER Now, therefore, unless Attorney at Law suant to "An Act in relation to their own Worker's Comp GEE, you, the said Defendants, Lor- 1330 N. Springfield St. Insurance and must attend For Rent the use of an Assumed Name SARAH ELIZABETH raine Karraker, The First State P.O. Box 290 in the conduct or Transaction the bid meeting for details FOR RENT DONGOLA: (GEE) COONCE, Bank of Dongola, Michael Virden, IL 62690 on Tuesday, January 19, at of Business in the State," as QUENTIN COONCE, Wayne Gee II, Sherry Gee, (217) 965-1400 2 bedroom mobile home. Amended that a certification 12:30 p.m. in the Wolf Lake Available now. Call (618)- UNKNOWN OWNERS Shaun Christopher Gee, Sar- [email protected] Community Center. was filed by the undersigned and NON-RECORD ah Elizabeth (Gee) Coonce, 5-7g 827-4705. with the County Clerk of 4gp-5g 1gp tfn CLAIMANTS, Quentin Coonce, Unknown Union County. Filed this Defendants. Owners and Non-Record IN THE CIRCUIT 28th day of December, 2020, Case No.: 2020CH17 Claimants, file your answer COURT OF THE FIRST NOTICE under the Assumed Name of to the Complaint in the JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Custom Craft Woodworking PUBLICATION NOTICE suit, or otherwise make UNION COUNTY, Clear Creek Levee & Wanted with the place of business your appearance therein, in ILLINOIS Drainage District will be located at 4590 Burns Road, the Circuit Court of Union accepting bids for mowing. LOOKING FOR A 3 BED- The requisite affidavit Dongola, Illinois 62926 and County, Illinois, in the County The successful candidate ROOM HOUSE OR MO- for publication having been ANNA-JONESBORO that the True Name(s) and Courthouse in the City of must have their own Worker's BILE HOME TO RENT filed, notice is hereby given NATIONAL BANK, Residence Address of the sole Jonesboro, Illinois, on or Comp Insurance and must in Union County. Nothing to you, Lorraine Karraker, a National Chartered owner(s) and Proprietor(s) of before the 14th Day of Feb- attend the bid meeting for fancy, but must be pet friend- The First State Bank of Bank, said Business is: ruary 2021, default may be details on Tuesday, March 17, ly, in a country setting. Call Dongola, Michael Wayne Plaintiff, entered against you and each at 12:30 p.m. in the Wolf Lake (618)-614-2886. Gee II, Sherry Gee, Shaun vs Ethan J. Hostetter Christopher Gee, Sarah Eliz- of you at any time after that Community Center. 4-5gpc MICHAEL BAKER, 4590 Burns Road abeth (Gee) Coonce, Quentin day and a decree entered in LISA BAKER, 4gp-5g Dongola, IL 62926 Coonce, Unknown Owners accordance with the prayer STATE OF 3-5gc and Non-Record Claimants, of said Complaint. ILLNIOIS NOTICE OF ELECTION Defendants in the above DEPARTMENT OF OF DIRECTORS YARD IN THE CIRCUIT entitled suit, that the said Keri E. Clark REVENUE TAX LIEN, COURT OF THE FIRST suit has been commenced in Clerk of the Circuit Court UNKNOWN OWNERS To All Owners and Occu- SALE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the Circuit Court of Union and NON-RECORD piers of Lands Lying Within UNION COUNTY, County, Illinois, by the said Prepared by: CLAIMANTS, UNION COUNTY the Boundaries of The Union ILLINOIS Plaintiff against you and JOHN R. SCHNEIDER Defendants. County Soil and Water Con- GUIDELINES other defendants to foreclose JOHNSON, SCHNEIDER Case No.: PERTAINING TO servation District: ESTATE OF a certain Mortgage covering & FERRELL, L.L.C. Notice is hereby given YARD/GARAGE SALES: WILLIAM L. the following described 212 North Main Street PUBLICATION NOTICE 1. Social Distancing must that an Election will be held MUSGRAVE, SR., premises, to-wit: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 on the 9th day of February, be exercised. IN PROBATE EXHIBIT 'A' Tel: (573) 335-3300 The requisite affidavit for 2. Please wear a mask 2021 between the hours of DECEASED. PART OF THE NORTH- Fax: (573)335-1978 publication having been filed, 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., at the and/or other protective NO. 2020-P-48 WEST QUARTER OF THE 5-7g notice is hereby given to you, clothing. Union County USDA Ser- NORTHEAST QUARTER Michael Baker, Lisa Baker, vice Center, 201 Springfield 3. No more than 10 peo- NOTICE OF DEATH OF SECTION 5, TOWN- IN THE CIRCUIT State of Illinois Department ple at one time permitted. Avenue, Anna IL 62906. Two INDEPENDENT SHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE COURT OF THE FIRST of Revenue Tax Lien, Un- (2) Directors will be elected tfn ADMINISTRATION, 1 WEST OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT known Owners and Non-Re- to serve the Union County AND CLAIM DATE PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, UNION COUNTY, cord Claimants, Defendants Soil and Water Conservation *CLEARANCE SALE:* UNION COUNTY, ILLI- ILLINOIS in the above entitled suit, that District of the State of Illinois. REPPERT'S OFFICE NOTICE IS GIVEN to NOIS, DESCRIBED AS the said suit has been com- All persons, firms or SUPPLY, creditors of the death of Wil- FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ESTATE OF menced in the Circuit Court of corporations who hold legal 112 LAFAYETTE liam L. Musgrave, Sr., of 104 AT THE NORTHEAST GERALD BERRY, Union County, Illinois, by the title or are in legal possession STREET, ANNA. Thomas Drive, Cobden, IL CORNER OF THE SAID DECEASED said Plaintiff against you and of any land lying within the MONDAY-FRIDAY, 62920. Letters of Office were QUARTER-QUARTER; 2020P51 other defendants to foreclose boundaries of the said District 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. issued on December 18, 2020, THENCE SOUTH 0°-43' IN PROBATE a certain Mortgage covering are eligible to vote at said File Folders, Cards, to Randy Musgrave, 215 Ap- WEST ALONG THE EAST the following described election, whether as lessee, Stamps, ple Lane, Anna, IL 62906, as LINE OF THE SAID QUAR- CLAIM NOTICE premises, to-wit: renter, tenant or otherwise. Lots of Misc. Supplies. Independent Executor, whose TER-QUARTER A DIS- Legal Description Only such persons, firms All Sales Final. attorney is Judith A. Ray, 215 TANCE OF 467.00 FEET; Notice is given of the LOTS NUMBERED or corporations are eligible tfn Apple Lane, Anna, IL 62906. THENCE SOUTH 89°-42' death of GERALD BERRY, FIFTEEN (15) AND SIX- to vote. Within 42 days after the WEST PARALLEL WITH 792 North Main Street, Anna, TEEN (16) IN MCELHAN- effective date of the original THE NORTH LINE OF THE IL 62906. EY’S HEIRS SECOND Carlyn Light, Chairman Order of admission, you may SAID QUARTER-QUAR- Letters of Office were ADDITION TO THE TOWN Union County Soil and Business file a petition with the Court TER A DISTANCE OF issued on December 29, (NOW CITY) OF JONES- Water Conservation District to require proof of the Will by 467.00 FEET; THENCE 2020, to JERILYN BER- BORO, UNION COUNTY, DATE: December 28th, DUCKWORKS LAWN testimony of the witnesses in NORTH 0°-43' EAST PAR- RY MILLER of 392 Clear ILLINOIS. 2020 CARE: open Court or other evidence, ALLEL WITH THE EAST Springs Lane, Hillsboro, IL and for other relief, that 4p-5g, 6p-7g (618)-201-5712 as provided by Section 5/6-21 LINE OF THE SAID QUAR- 62049, whose attorney is Bill summons was duly issued MOWING IS WHAT of the Probate Act (755 ILCS TER-QUARTER A DIS- WE DO! 5/6-21.) TANCE OF 467.00 FEET TO Free Estimates! You also have the right, THE NORTH LINE OF THE Other Services: under Section 5/8-1 of the SAID QUARTER-QUAR- Landscaping, Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8- TER; THEN NORTH 89°-42' Need some extra cash? Sell what you Power Washing 1), to contest the validity of EAST ALONG THE SAID www.duckworkslawn.com the Will by filing a petition NORTH LINE A DISTANCE gptfn with the Court within six (6) OF 467.00 FEET TO THE months after admission of the POINT OF BEGINNING; don't need in the classifieds. To place your TREECE Will to probate. THE TRACT CONTAIN- Backhoe & Hauling The estate will be admin- ING 5.00 ACRES, MORE Skid Steer istered without Court super- OR LESS, AND BEING Gravel & Sand vision unless, under Section SUBJECT TO AND HAV- ad in The Gazette-Democrat (618)-833-6197 or 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. ING THE USE OF AN (618)-697-0453 Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, EXISTING INGRESS AND gptfn Par. 5/28-4), any interested EGRESS EASEMENT AS person terminates Indepen- RECORDED IN BOOK call (618) 833-2158 Page 12 - Section A Thursday, January 14, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat George W. Warren Sr. David Samuel Henry Obituaries George W. Warren Sr., David Samuel Henry, the 79, of Cobden, passed away son of RW and Kattie East- Bobby Joe Hines on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at wood Henry, went to be with 2:30 p.m. at Barnes-Jewish his Heavenly family on Jan. Bobby Joe Hines, 67, of Hospital in St. Louis. 6, 2021, of natural causes. Anna, died peacefully at his He was born on Feb. 14, He was born on April 26, home on Jan. 7, 2021, after a 1941, in Franklin County, the 1933, on the family farm in short battle with pancreatic son of Clyde Davis and Ethel White Hill. cancer. M. McNeal Warren. He married the love of his Family and friends came George married Linda life, Dorothy Ann Dunkin on to celebrate his birthday with Mangold on June 30, 1962, June 26, 1970. him on Jan. 6, the day before at the First Baptist Church He was the 10th of 14 chil- his passing. He left this Earth in Anna. dren raised to believe in God, knowing that he was loved George attended Southern family and country. He had a and will be missed by many. Illinois University, where he generous, loving, kind heart, He was born on Jan. 6, earned an associate degree. and worked hard to provide 1954, in Anna, and was the He then began a career in for his family. fourth of five children born sales of copiers and office equipment. That career led him Mr. Henry was a proud veteran who to Loren W. Hines and Olive to his life’s work and eventually the ownership of T & I served his country in the U.S. Army from L. Boyer Hines. Office Equipment, which he and his wife, Linda, owned 1953 to 1955. He was stationed in France, He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Dianne Hines, of and operated from 1996 to 2020. helping rebuild war-torn Europe. Anna; two children: a daughter, Hillary Hines-Holl (Tim) George had a passion for sports and while at SIU he He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Crystle of Anna/Clinton, and a stepson, Billy Joe “B.J.” Colson lettered in pole vaulting. and Shawn Grear; a brother, Vernon; a sister, Velma; (Shelby) of Anna; two grandchildren Billy Joe of Murray, In the late 1950s, George helped start a band called stepchildren Ricky, Robert, Susan and Kelly; numerous Ky., and Lillian Grace of Anna; siblings Lennie “Jerry” “The Four Vests” as the drummer. Although they are no nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He had two devoted Hines (Diane) of Kansas City, Mo., John Hines of Anna, longer together, they enjoyed the opportunity to reunite dogs, Tiny and Spike. Debby Hines Kent (Ron) of Jonesboro and James “Jim” and play for benefits and class reunions. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of Hines of Anna; nieces, nephews and many other family George was a member of the Benton Rotary Club and 41 years; seven brothers, Charlie, Johnny, Olen, Owen, members and friends. the Kiwanis Club in Anna, where he was an officer, a past Donald, DeRay and Ocie; four sisters, Hazel, Martha, Mr. Hines was preceded in death by his parents and by Lieutenant Governor, and the I-I District Secretary. He Leora and Wilma; and a stepson, Scott. a sister-in-law, Linda Hines. was a 33rd Degree Mason and a Shriner. A pass-through was held Friday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. He graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High George was a man of faith and a member of the First to 11 a.m., at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro. School in 1972, where he played football, baseball and Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Anna, where he served Funeral services for David Samuel Henry were at 11 basketball. He also umpired for IHSA and summer league as a deacon. He was able to display his musical gift as a.m. Friday at the funeral home. baseball for several years. a member of the praise band. He especially enjoyed his Interment followed in Casper Cemetery near Anna, with After retiring from the Choate Mental Health and De- men’s Bible class. full military honors. velopmental Center in Anna in 2012, he enjoyed spending Besides his wife of 58 years, he is survived by his son, To view the obituary or to leave an online condolence his retirement years fixing, repairing and selling lawn George W. Warren Jr. (Sarah M. Thomas) of Georgetown, for the family, visit www.crainsonline. mowers. Texas; four grandchildren, George W. Warren III of San com. He was an avid NASCAR and St. Louis Cardinals fan Antonio, Texas, Carl Andrew (Savannah) Warren of San Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jones- and, of course, he loved his A-J Wildcats. Football Fridays Antonio, Texas, Benjamin Davis Warren of College Sta- boro was charge of arrangements. behind the A-J football field in the Hines garage was a tion, Texas, and Hilleary Sarah Warren of Austin, Texas; a tradition for many people for several years. The tradition brother, Max Edward Warren of Cobden; a sister, Carmen will continue. He enjoyed frying fish and cooking out Elaine Garland of Wheatland, Wyo.; nieces, nephews and Edna R. Poole with family and friends every chance he got. other relatives. Edna R. Poole, 91, died on The family thanks everyone who has reached out, He was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Warren. Jan. 6, 2021, in Carbondale. visited, or contributed in any way to support the family A pass-through was held Friday, Jan. 8, from 4 p.m. to She was born on Dec. 4, during these trying times. 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 1929, the daughter of Ford The family extends a very special and sincere “thank Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro. and Anna Hubach Cates. you” to Bobby Joe’s buddy, Adam Mays. When Adam Funeral services for George W. Warren Sr. were held She married Norbert Leo found out his friend was sick, he made one of Bobby Joe’s Saturday, Jan. 9, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with David Basler on July 16, 1948. He dream projects a reality. Fischler and John Hughey officiating. preceded her in death on Jan. For 20 years, Bobby Joe has said “I am going to put Memorials can be made to the Kiwanis Club of Anna 14, 1982. On Dec. 8, 1991, Christmas lights on that 50 foot cedar tree in the front or to the Deacon’s Fund at the First Presbyterian Church she married Donald Poole. yard.” Without hesitation, Adam, with the assistance of of Anna and will be accepted at the funeral home. He went to meet the Lord on B.J., spent many hours to surprise Bobby Joe by putting Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro was in charge Sept. 22, 2017. Christmas lights on that very same tree. Bobby Joe was of arrangements. She was a homemaker and beyond thrilled to see the lights. Special thanks to all of To view the obituary or to leave an farmer’s wife for many years. our family and friends who donated lights to help make online condolence for the family, visit She was also employed at a 20-year dream come true. The tree is still lit in Bobby www.crainsonline.com. Tripp Shelter Care in Cobden as an activity director for Joe’s memory. several years. She worked for a short time at Florsheim A graveside funeral service will be held at the Casper Shoe Factory in Anna and later was employed at Anna Church Cemetery near Anna on Thursday, today. Donald ‘Ducky’ Rangel City Care Nursing Home as a CNA. Individuals may arrive starting at noon to pay respects Donald “Ducky” Rangel, After moving to East Cape Girardeau with her husband, to the family, with the service starting at 1 p.m., with the 64, of Anna, died at South- Donald Poole, she became a seamstress for many people Rev. Stephen Clardy officiating. Interment will immedi- east Missouri Hospital in in that area and also in Cape Girardeau. ately follow. Cape Girardeau on Jan. 1, Survivors include one son, Douglas (Kathy) Basler; Everyone who attends the service will be required 2021. three daughters; Donna (Larry) Mahan, Diann Boyer and Cindy (Steve) Pryor; seven grandchildren and six to wear a face cover and to observe social distancing He was preceded in death step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is guidelines. by his mother, Consuela also survived by one sister, Ginny (Charles) Stephenson; Individuals may choose to remain in their cars at the Rangel, and his grandpar- and three brothers, Gaylon (Clara) Cates, Ed (Carolyn) cemetery and listen to the service on the radio. The service ents, Joaquin and Agrippina Cates and Homer Cates. also will be live streamed through Zoom. Meeting ID Rangel. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, code: 924 4493 2183. Meeting Passcode: Hines. Ducky leaves behind his Helen Treece; and four brothers, Floyd Cates, Donald Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in Mulberry Manor family charge of arrangements. Cates, Charles Cates and Robert Cates. and many other friends who She trusted in the Lord early in life and was a member Flowers may be sent to the funeral home at 301 W. adored him. Spring St. Anna, Ill. 62906, or to the cemetery on the day of Grace Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. She was He was born on Sept. 21, very active in the church for many years and also sang of the service. 1956, in Peoria. He had lived Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illi- in the choir. at Mulberry Manor in Anna since 2008. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, and playing the nois. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and Donald enjoyed spending time in the offices of staff, cemetery. piano for her own enjoyment. where he held many important “meetings.” Funeral arrangements were pending at Rendleman & To leave online condolences for the His favorite things were “clicky pens,” clip boards and family, visit rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. paper. He would spend hours taking notes, talking on the To leave online condolences for the phone and just being the best administrative assistant one family, visit rendlemanhilemanfh.com. could ask for. Rodney Patrick Pearman Ducky has taught many that love and friendship go Rodney Patrick Pearman, beyond words, and that individuality is what makes this 37, of Jonesboro, and for- Joyce Wandalein Cates world so beautiful. We are all equal members of humanity Joyce Wandalein Cates, merly of Cairo, died at 2:19 and to know Ducky was to know that “different does not a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, 89, of Anna, Illinois, went to mean less.” You will forever be in our hearts, little man. her Heavenly home on Jan. at his home. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences He was born on Aug. 19, 3, 2021, at the home of her for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. daughter, Donna Cates. 1983, in Cairo, the son of Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Rodney Gene and Donna Memaw is survived by her Home in Anna was in charge of ar- children, Donna Cates, of Ba- Farris Pearman. rangements. ton Rouge, La., Jerry Cates He loved the outdoors, es- (Shirley) of Cape Girardeau, pecially fishing and hunting. Connie Boyd (Steve) of He worked as a landscaper Mary Lucille Tucker Anna, Illinois, Larry Cates and owned and operated his Mary Lucille Tucker, 90, of Wolf Lake, died Tuesday, and Gary Cates (Dawn) of own lawn service for many Jan. 5, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Mandeville, La.; grandchil- years. He was a member of She was born on July 25, 1930, in Anna, the daughter dren Chris Boyd (Angela), Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center in Cairo. of Francis Lester and Clydie Lingle Kelley. Courtney Aufdenberg, (Dan- Survivors include his mother, Donna Pearman of Jones- She married Billy W. Tucker on April 2, 1960. ny), Mandy Hall (Jon), Nealy Hamson, Ryan Cates (Cari), boro; his sister, Shelly Pearman of Anna; his children and She is survived by her husband, Billy W. Tucker of Austin Cates and Breanna Cates; great-grandchildren their mother, Keaton and Braya Pearman and Melissa Wolf Lake; a daughter, Kathy (Michael) Myers of Grand Hunter Boyd, Brendon, (Charlyn) and Ashlee Johnson, Clark; niece and nephews Noah, Mariah and Drake; Tower; two grandchildren, Brandon (Sheila) Myers and Julia and Evan Hall, Brenna, Makenna and Jenna Ham- and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and Will Myers and fiancée, Holly LeMay; three great-grand- son, Hadleigh Cates; a great-great-grandchild, Marianna countless friends. children, Allie, Zoe and Branson Myers; many nieces and Johnson; and other relatives, and many special friends: He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal nephews; other relatives and friends. Special loved ones of Memaw, Hayden, Matt, (Shannon) grandparents; his father, Rodney G. Pearman; and several She was preceded in death by her parents; and by four Evie, Rusty, (Brittany) and Garrison Ellis, Trevor Taylor, aunts and uncles. brothers, Rosco, Oran, Elmer and Gene Kelley. and especially Randy Simmons and Lou Boswell. Graveside funeral services were at Rose Hill Cemetery She was a member of the Wolf Lake United Methodist She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, in Thebes at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, with the Rev. Larry Church for many years. She retired from Florsheim Shoe Billy Cates; a brother, Curtis Adams; and a granddaughter, L. Potts officiating. Factory. Kimberley Pridgen, (Donna’s daughter) of Baton Rouge, Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro was in charge Funeral services for Mary Lucille Tucker will be an- La. of arrangements. nounced at a later date. Many will remember Pinky by the warm hugs she gave For those who prefer, memorials may be made to Crain To view the obituary and to leave online condolences to family and friends. She was a member of the Anna First Funeral Home, 135 W. Vienna St., Anna, Ill. 62906. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to To view the full obituary or to leave Rendleman & Hileman Funeral the Casper Cemetery. an online condolence for the family, Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- In the future, there will be a private family service at visit www.crainsonline.com. ments. the Casper Cemetery near Anna. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, January 14, 2021 Section A - Page 13 Charles E. Houston Joe J. Smith Dale Harvell Charles E. Houston, 82, Joe J. Smith, 72, of Jones- Dale Harvell, 82, of Jones- of Jonesboro, died at 3:10 boro, died Sunday, Jan. 10, boro, died Sunday, Jan. 10, a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at 2021, at his home. 2021, at Union County Hos- his home. He was born on Aug. 18, pital in Anna. He was born on Jan. 10, 1948, in Anna, the son of El- He was born on July 19, 1938, in Anna, the son of lis and Virginia Hamel Smith. 1938, in Tamms, the son of Claude and Alma Casper Mr. Smith is survived by Thomas and Pearl Bridges Houston. three sons, Little Joe (Sa- Harvell. He married Linda Odum mantha) Smith of Grand He married Dorothy Wil- on Aug. 24, 1983. She pre- Tower, James Lee Smith of liams on Nov. 4, 1959. ceded him in death on Oct. Jonesboro and Danny (Car- He is survived by his 1, 2016. ol) Hancock of Ware; seven wife, Dorothy; his children, Mr. Houston retired from grandchildren, Dustin, Ethan, Darryl (Diane) Harvell and Bunny Bread after many Bam, Rusty, Morgan, Bridget Donna (Kenny) Brumleve; years as a truck driver. He and Daniel; two great-grand- grandchildren Kyle, Jessica, was also a heavy equipment operator. children, Remi and Bailey; girlfriend Mary Ryan, Stephanie and Derek; He loved fishing, hunting and trapping many different Norris of Jonesboro; siblings Margaret great-grandchildren Logan, Flynt, Aria, Kason, Brigham, animals. Mr. Houston earned his 50-year pin with the (Larry) Dale of Jonesboro, Grace (Butch) Adaley and one on the way. He is also survived by a Masons. Norton of Wolf Lake, Kathryn (John) Yow brother, Melvin (Clara) Harvell; and two sisters, Wilma Survivors include his daughter, Melodie (Brian) Penrod of Carbondale, Elvis (Judy) Smith of Vienna and Ellis Hoyle and Kim Guetersloh. of Carterville; a grandson, Colten (Alyssa) Penrod of (Ruby) Smith of Wolf Lake; nieces and nephews; many He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jonesboro; a granddaughter, Michaela (Bobby) Sizemore other relatives and friends. Norman Harvell. of Dongola; great-grandchildren Drake and Ella Penrod, He was preceded in death by his parents and by his Mr. Harvell retired from Sears, where he worked as an Kimber and Piper Sizemore; sisters Jo (Russell) Hill of brother, Harold Smith. appliance repair technician. He continued doing repair Jonesboro and Rita Dillow of Dongola; a brother, Larry Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam work after his retirement. Houston of Dongola; nephews Gary and Patrick Dillow, War. He worked many years as a diesel mechanic. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed spending time originally from Dongola, Jason and Justin Hill of Jones- Graveside funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, with them. He also loved animals, holding a special fond- boro; special helper and caretaker Kendra Lingle; and today, at the Mound City National Cemetery in Mound ness for horses, cats, dogs and spent many hours watching many other relatives and friends. City. Military rites will be accorded by local area veter- birds and deer. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his ans and the Illinois Army National Guard honor team of Graveside funeral services for Dale Harvell will be parents; a son, Scott Randall Houston; and a grandson, Marion. held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at the Jonesboro Cemetery. Jordan Michael Houston. Everyone who attends the service will be required to Interment will immediately follow. Cremation will be accorded and inurnment will take wear a face covering and to observe social distancing Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is place at a later date at the American Legion Cemetery. guidelines. in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Masonic Lodge in To view the obituary and to leave online condolences Memorials can be made to Union County Animal Con- Dongola. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. trol. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and Crain Funeral Home Dongola in Dongola is in charge Rendleman & Hileman Funeral at the cemetery. of arrangements. Home in Jonesboro is in charge of To leave online condolences for the To view the obituary or to leave an arrangements. family, visit rendlemahilemanfh.com. online condolence for the family, visit www.crainsonline.com. Landowners need to know timber’s worth before selling Naomi Davis URBANA – There comes er in a much better position. and determine if the timing “A recent study found that Naomi Davis, 99, of Anna, a time when every forest Extension forestry spe- is right. landowners who worked died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, landowner gets a knock on cialist Chris Evans says a lot “Not all woods are ready with a consultant had sale at Wabash Christian Village their door. Someone wants of Illinois timber is sold for to cut and the timing of a prices 78 percent high- in Carmi. to buy their timber on a a fraction of its true value. timber harvest can influence er than landowners who She was born on Dec. handshake deal. “I usually recommend the income the landowner didn’t,” Evans says. “That 9, 1921, in Buncombe, the “I get calls from land- landowners reach out to receives and the turnaround can be a difference of thou- daughter of Tull E. and Dovie owners looking for infor- a professional forester to time for the next harvest,” sands of dollars.” Thomas Perry. mation on the harvesting work with,” Evans says. Evans says. Illinois Extension For- She married Homer Man- process and rates,” says “There is a lot of thought The consultant will also estry has a list of forest- grum. He preceded her in Duane Friend, a University and planning that should go ensure the harvest is done in er consultants available at death in 1975. She later of Illinois Extension energy into a harvest, especially in a healthy manner as part of a go.illinois.edu/Consulting- married Lester Davis. He and environmental steward- terms of the larger, long- larger, sustainable manage- Foresters. preceded her in death on ship educator. term sustainable manage- ment plan and they will mar- The Illinois Department March 4, 2004. “But by that time harvest- ment of that forest.” ket the timber to multiple of Naturalist Resources also Mrs. Davis was a devoted ing has already started and A consultant forester acts buyers to maximize profit. has timber selling resources Christian. She loved her family and Jesus and became a on the landowner’s behalf There are plenty of re- at www2.illinois.gov/dnr/ prayer warrior when called upon. it’s too late to help.” She is survived by her grandchildren, Kim Langley, A landowner may only and facilitates all the steps sponsible loggers and tim- conservation/Forestry/Pag- Sasha Mangrum and Seve Mangrum; great-grandchildren sell timber once or twice in of a timber harvest. ber buyers in Illinois, but es/SellingTimber.aspx. Jack Langley and Ally Langley; a sister, Martha Cawthon their lifetime. After the timber is sold, a it is still to the landowner’s For more information on of Evansville, Ind.; a sister-in-law, Wanda Perry of Jones- Knowing in advance what portion of the proceeds go to advantage to have a forestry forest management, visit boro; other relatives and friends. the timber is worth and what the forester. expert representing their Extension’s forestry website She was preceded in death by her parents; her two should and should not be As part of the process, the interest and helping to nav- at extension.illinois.edu/ husbands, Homer Mangrum and Lester Davis; a son, harvested puts the landown- forester will survey the land igate the process. forestry. Jerry Michael “Mike” Mangrum; three brothers, Bob, Dave and Van Perry; and two sisters, Josephine Faulkner and Cecile Craig. Graveside funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Cobden Cemetery, with the Rev. Cliff Perry officiating. Interment immediately followed. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of ar- rangements. Doris Choate Doris Choate, of Grand Tower, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, at her home. Funeral arrangements were pending at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- ments. Rauchfuss Hill State Recreation Area reopening A new year means new that we put the time and beginnings for the Rauch- resources into this local fuss Hill State Recreation Southern Illinois treasure.” Area near Golconda. Over the past year, efforts State Sen. Dale Fowler, have been underway to R-Harrisburg, said that prepare the campground for after being closed for al- visitors, including clearing most a decade, the Illinois out brush and removing Department of Natural Re- overgrown vegetation. sources has announced that Other improvements the Rauchfuss Hill State include hiring additional Recreation Area will be staff, putting in new picnic reopening for camping in tables and rocking over the spring of 2021. roadway. In the meantime, begin- Rauchfuss Hill State ning on Dec. 29, Rauchfuss Recreation borders Lusk was scheduled to be open to Creek and is situated just visitors for picnicking and north of Golconda. hiking. Fowler said 15 tent sites “This is great news for and 15 camper sites are the community, providing anticipated to be available another recreational option to campers in the new year, for visitors and campers,” with plans for future expan- Fowler said in a news re- sion of additional sites in lease. the following months. “Rauchfuss Hill State The campground was Recreation Area has been originally closed in 2013 under-utilized and neglect- due to lack of funding and ed for years. It’s past time a staffing shortage. Page 14 - Section A Thursday, January 14, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat

Opinion and Please read this... By Geof Skinner Commentary

Commentary Silence is complicity... By David Porter I try to keep this missive light most of the time. There’s enough anguish in the world without me adding to it. But it’s difficult to think in terms of light and humorous fol- lowing the rampage last week at the U.S. Capitol. I don’t intend to fuel the flames of dissent or provide cover for those who think the Capitol breech was a good thing. No matter where you land on the issue, someone you know is on the other side. I also think, however, that silence is complicity. I’ve stayed silent on a lot of issues that I probably shouldn’t have not because I approve or disapprove but because I just don’t want to fight with people. I just want to smoke my cigars, watch a movie and tune out the rest of the world. I don’t imagine that I can fix the world’s problems. I can’t even fix a decent breakfast. At some point, though, you have to take a stand. I absolutely support the right to petition the govern- A pair of killdeer (or maybe a pair of killdeers) were seen walking along, and on, the railroad tracks in ment and protest. I also support the right to bear arms metropolitan Cobden on a cold January afternoon. and defend oneself. I don’t support the attack on the Capitol, though, because, in my opinion, it was built on a huge lie. The Dear, dear...it's a deer...and two killdeer, too protestors were not rebelling against fascism. They were This week, let’s start with a grammar question: If the language, like gooses and geeses and mooses and meeses acting on behalf of a fascist. plural of deer is deer, is the plural of killdeer killdeer? and mouses and mices, and so on and sew fourth.) The president simply cannot accept the fact that he lost Common sense, which seems to be a rare commodity That brings us back to determining the plural of killdeer. an election and has been willing to use any means possible these days, might suggest that more than one killdeer Both the online version of the Merriam-Webster dictionary to hold onto power. would be killdeer. and a 1965 edition of Webster’s New World Dictionary There’s not enough space here to check off every de- That is said based on the notion that more than one of the American Language informed me that the plural white-tailed deer would be, say, two white-tailed deer. of killdeer is killdeer...or...maybe...killdeers. So, what’s bunked conspiracy theory to support my statement. Was The singular and the plural are the same thing. a person to do? there any voter fraud in the election? Yes. Was it enough With that in mind, I still find it somewhat fascinating You may be wondering (or maybe you aren’t wonder- to change the outcome? No. that one Canada goose, joined by another Canada goose, ing) why we’re spending so much time on killdeer. Or That’s not merely my opinion. That was the conclusion creates a situation involving two Canada geese. Based killdeers. of dozens of officials including Republicans and Demo- on the deer guidelines, why wouldn’t two Canada geese One cold evening last week, I was on my daily walk- crats alike. It included the Attorney General and dozens simply be two Canada goose? Of course, that’s just not about and happened to spot a couple of killdeer/s. I guess of judges, of which some were appointed by the president. possible, you silly goose. the birds were out for a walk, too. At the time I saw them, The effort to subvert the election by force was not an act Same goes for a moose. As far as I know, while we do the killdeer/s were walking along, and occasionally, right of patriotism. It was an act of treason. have lots of deers in Southern Illinois, nobody has seen a on the railroad tracks which are the middle of the village Then, when it was over, there was a proliferation of loose moose in our neck of the woods. But let’s say that we call home. social media posts claiming that the perpetrators were not somebody saw more than one moose on the loose, maybe As often happens, one thing led to another after my supporters of the president but rather members of antifa. down by the Jonesboro Library caboose. More than one encounter with the birds. In addition to wondering about While it’s conceivable that some rabble-rousers were moose would not be mooses, or meese...they would be the plural of killdeer, it occurred to me that I really did not supporters of the president, this was his insurrection. moose. Go figure. Or, don’t. not know much about these birds, which I see quite often His rally. His words. His followers. It had been planned (By the way: yes, I know that we’ve engaged in this on my walkabouts. for weeks on alt-right websites that included blueprints discussion a number of times over the years. I just think The aforementioned online version of the Merriam- of the Capitol. it’s fun to play with some of the words in the English Webster dictionary shared that the killdeer is “an American If you’re going to storm the Capitol, then own it. It’s plover (Charadrius vociferus) characterized by two black alarming how easily some in the Trump camp buy into breast bands and a plaintive penetrating cry.” ridiculous conspiracy theories in an effort to absolve “This attractive dark-eyed bird had a loud, rather sad themselves of any wrongdoing or wrongheadedness. cry that to some people sounds like ‘Kill deer! Kill deer!’ Research from the Associated Press shows that the 120 Killdeers are not vicious birds. They have no special hatred of deer, and they do not eat venison. The killdeer is simply people arrested or sought in connection with the uprising an animal that got its name from human interpretation of were overwhelmingly Trump supporters. its call.” And, just in case you were wondering, the first Then there’s the issue of social media owners shutting known use of the word “killdeer” was in 1731. down the president’s communication feeds. While I’m a The Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University strong defender of free speech, I support the right of the in Ithaca, New York, shared on its website that the killdeer companies to ban any account they want. is “a shorebird you can see without going to the beach.” It’s no different from the newspaper. I own three of (There was a little bit of standing water left over from them, and I encourage diversity of opinion on them. But recent rainfall near the railroad tracks. Don’t know if that I also reserve the right to not publish something that I counts as a beach, though.) know to be false or believe to be dangerous. “These tawny birds run across the ground in spurts, This column goes out to about a dozen newspapers. stopping with a jolt every so often to check their progress, Each of them can choose whether to run my opinion or not or to see if they’ve startled up any insect prey.” (Since it on any given week. They don’t have to give me a reason was early January, and very cold at the time, I don’t think or inform me if they reject a column. It’s their newspaper. they would have seen very many insects.) So, I apologize for not being light and humorous this “Killdeer lay their eggs into an empty nest but add other week. These are not humorous times. materials later on. Some of these items they pick up as We will survive a Biden administration just as we have they are leaving and toss over their shoulder into the nest. survived a Trump administration. Continue to voice your In one nest in Oklahoma, people found more than 1,500 opinion. Continue to pay attention and take part in civic pebbles had accumulated this way.” dialogue. But accept reality. Biden won. Now that you have read this fascinating exercise in word ©Copyright 2021 by David Porter. Porter is a newspaper crafting, and you have learned more than you would ever publisher in Tuscola and the author of the self-syndicated, want to know about killdeers/s, you can at least be grateful award-winning, weekly Ramblin’ Man column. He can Thank goodness there’s only one white-tailed deer that what you are seeing this week does not include yet be reached at [email protected]. in this photograph. I actually saw two of the critters another photograph of a turtle. You are welcome. standing close to each other along a driveway in the *** suburbs of either Cobden or Alto Pass last Friday af- Hope you’ll allow me just a brief reflection on what un- Letter to the editor ternoon. So, did I see two deer...or two deers? folded last week at the U.S. Capitol...sad...incredibly sad... Shame on every one of you Vice President Pence, A Page from the Past Anna VFW to serve dinners from the files of The Gazette-Democrat A drive-thru fish dinner and a drive-thru chicken leg I heard your speech on TV. I quote you “Violence never quarter dinner are planned at the Veterans of Foreign Wars wins, freedom wins, and this is the people’s house.” I From Thursday, January 14, 1971 Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455. The post is located at 70 believe you were referring to the breach of the Capitol. The 1971 Convention of the Illinois Association of the VFW Ln. near Anna. Violence wins freedom. Our country is based on Agricultural Fairs will be held January 16, 17 and 18 in Fish Dinner: The VFW plans to serve a drive-thru fish violence, deceit and broken treaties with the American Springfield. dinner on Friday, Jan. 15. Serving is scheduled from 4:30 Indians which gained vast areas of land. Representing the Union County Fair will be Mr. and p.m. to 6 p.m. Let me state a few events of violence that gained free- Mrs. Henry Don Dillow and Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Rich. The menu will include fish, potato salad, baked beans, a dom or gained land for the USA...Revolutionary War, War The highlight of the affair will be the crowning of the pickle, and hush puppies for a donation of $10. Fish only of 1812, Indian Wars, Civil War, Alamo and World War 1971 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen by the governor. will be available for a donation of $2 per piece. Those who would like to order a meal are asked to call II. If not for World War II violence, Sir you might very Miss Melody Nickles, Miss Union County Fair of 1970, 833-5182 before noon on Jan. 15 to make reservations well be speaking German or Japanese now. will be among the 55 contestants who will vie for the honor with 10 finalists competing for the coveted crown at the for pick up. The VFW asks those who pick up meals to How deceitful is it to say, “this is the people's house?” have the correct change; no credit cards or debit cards The House is a continuous battleground between the Re- Monday evening banquet. *** can be accepted. publicans and the Democrats for total control of the USA. Rep. Clyde L. Choate, Anna, has been selected as the Chicken Leg Quarter Dinner: The Auxiliary to the Each party wants total control of the Presidential office new Democratic leader of the House of Representatives VFW plans to serve a drive-thru pork steak dinner on Monday, Jan. 18. Serving is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. plus the House and the Senate. Neither party is concerned when the 77th General Assembly convened Tuesday, Jan. until 6 p.m. about the people. 5. Choate had been serving as minority whip. If the House is of the people then why is our country so The menu will include baked chicken leg quarters, A primary election will be held March 16 for the pur- cheesy potatoes, green beans and dessert for a $10 dona- deeply in debt, has high unemployment, homeless, lack of pose of nominating a candidate for the position of Union medical treatment for everyone and the elderly having to tion. County Commissioner for a four year term and a State’s Those who would like to order a meal are asked to call choose between buying medicine or food? We the people Attorney for a one year term. 833-5182 no later than 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, to make do not want this. The Union County Board of Commissioners adopted a reservations for pick up. The Auxiliary asks those who You the elected official should be working for the resolution at their meeting Monday, Jan. 11, setting April pick up meals to have the correct change; no credit cards people’s house not for your political party. 6, 1971, as election day for Road Districts 1-A and 2-A in or debit cards can be accepted. Shame on every one of you! Union County, for the purpose of electing a Commissioner The Anna VFW and its Auxiliary continue to thank Signed, Tom Betts, Anna and Clerk in each of the districts. the community for its support during this difficult time.

Union’s heroic efforts should not go unnoticed 773 delivers one million pounds of food to Southern Illinoisans

As a little boy, for trouble I had caused, my mother the outcome could be catastrophic. By sent me to bed without supper. It’d be the closest I Modern history had never experienced anything ever came as a child to experiencing hunger. like this before. For many, the pandemic and the hor- SHANNON Today, hundreds of other Southern Illinois children rific challenges it brought with it remain unbelievable. WOODWORTH are not so lucky. And when the pandemic struck in And while we are still far from an ending to the 2020, the threat of hunger worsened throughout the pandemic, the hopes brought with the vaccine are National Newspaper region dramatically. finally showing a light at the end of what has been an Association Award It wasn’t just finding food — as many grocery extremely dark tunnel. stores were wiped out by consumers with fears of For some, the beginning of the pandemic brought winner and winner of what the pandemic would bring — it was also afford- such a dark time, they had no idea where to turn for numerous awards for ing food as many people lost their jobs and a way to help. pay for necessities. That was until 773 sprung into action and began writing from the As the pandemic began to take the first of 16,500 delivering the first of what would be a total of Associated Press lives in Illinois — and sickening or hospitalizing more 1,000,000 pounds of fresh food and produce to folks than 960,000 — the future for many families became throughout Southern Illinois. Every week from March effort. bleak. Knowing where their next meal would come until just before Thanksgiving, 773 planned and car- Persons like State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harris- from was even uncertain. ried out deliveries to persons who needed them burg); U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphys- As federal leaders dealt with issues of stimulus most. boro); first responders; school leaders, such as payments and lockdowns, leaders of Laborers Local For those of us who have never experienced hun- Jacob “Jake” Rendleman, a member of the John A. 773 based in Marion realized there was something ger, it’s impossible to know the toll it takes on the Logan College Board of Trustees; and trustees at they could and must do. body and mind of those who go without food. Like I Shawnee Community College and Rend Lake Col- Led by Jerry Womick, Matt Smith, Bill Orrill and said before, I only remember missing one meal and lege. And for those like Attorney Tom Lech who others, 773 quickly put together a plan to begin deliv- that was an attempt by my mother to correct my helped purchase important equipment to make the ering meals to needy families throughout the mostly behavior. effort logistically possible. rural landscape of Southern Illinois. For mothers and fathers who pray for food for their These people made a difference. A big difference, It didn’t come as a directive from any other source, children because they have no idea how they will and at a time like no other in the history of this nation. not from the Laborers national leadership or from any supply for them, the hopeless feeling must be unex- As time passes on, and we begin to see “normal” federal political leaders, it came directly from their plainable. again across this great nation, remember what 773 heart. They realized that if they didn’t do it, it prob- Thank God for the Laborers Local 773. And thank did for others. At the very least, remember, we owe ably wasn’t going to get done. And if it wasn’t done, God for everyone who joined hand-in-hand with the them that.

COVID HEROES: Nurses make huge impact in Southern Illinois

By SHANNON WOODWORTH deadly, and very little was known selves physically and emotion- Reppert Publications about it. Yet, people like Esmon ally drained, but didn’t give up the had the courage to face it head fight. We are still in the fight. And MT. VERNON — You’ve prob- on and to help helpless people we care about the outcome of ably never heard of Heather who entered hospitals through- every single patient we have con- Esmon. out Southern Illinois fight for their tact with.” I mean, why would you? In lives. Esmon noted that there is a lot 2010, she quietly graduated Some lives were lost, but many weighing on nurses as they not from nursing school at Rend were saved. And those, like only worry about their patients, Lake College with very little fan- Esmon, who had gone mostly but about their families at home. fare. unnoticed throughout their “We see what COVID can do Her mother was there, grand- careers were rightfully being and we don’t want our family parents, too, her siblings also hailed as heroes of the pandemic. members to suffer from this,” applauded as she crossed the “Until you see a patient battling Esmon said. “Many of us are stage to receive her diploma. COVID-19 struggling for their next outspoken about it, about wear- But, that year, hundreds of oth- breath, you have no idea how ing a mask, washing your hands, ers would do the same across scary and uncertain this virus is,” about staying away from gath- the nation. Esmon said. “So many of us saw erings where it can spread. We So what’s the big deal? The it. We knew this was very bad and are outspoken only because we big deal is this: A decade later, something we had never encoun- care.” every single person like Esmon tered before.” Like I said, you’ve probably — who graduated and became But all the nurses she knows, never heard of Heather Esmon. nurses — would be on the front- Esmon said, stood and fought. But the fact that you haven’t HEATHER ESMON line of the greatest healthcare Even when personal protective heard of her — or the thousands battle in American history. equipment was scarce, the days of other Illinois nurses like her There they were, ill-equipped were long, and the pandemic — doesn’t mean they are not Some lives were lost, but, across the nation, standing toe- worsened. heroes. Heroes who have made because of the heroics of nurses, to-toe with a virus that would “Without committed nurses, a difference, saving lives, sharing many lives in Southern Illinois kill more than 350,000 Ameri- COVID would have already dev- hope, and giving of themselves were saved. can people in less than a single astated the country,” Esmon said. during a time of great uncertainty year. This virus was new, it was “Nurses quickly found them- for everyone. By SHANNON WOODWORTH ferson County to the north to Alexander Reppert Publications County to the south, Southern Illinois’ rural landscape is vast. Reaching its pop- SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — When Willie ulation would prove to be extremely dif- Nelson sang ‘My Heroes Have Always ficult, an undertaking which had never Been Cowboys’ he had not yet lived been attempted before — until now. through 2020, the pandemic, or wit- “It had to be done,” Womick said. nessed the response of Laborers Local “Too many lives were on the line. Too 773 to one of the worst times in Ameri- many families needed the food. We were can history. driven. We weren’t just out to try and suc- If the country music great had wit- ceed, we were going to succeed. No mat- nessed the compassion and commitment ter how many hours we had to work and set forth by union leadership and mem- no matter how difficult it would become, bers, he might have changed the words we were going to succeed.” to the song. As the effort grew, so did the number Simply put, the response by 773 to hun- of people willing to help. Local 773 joined ger and uncertainty that affected thou- hands with Cusumano & Sons, Inc., a sands of families in Southern Illinois, after regional wholesale produce distributor the pandemic struck in 2020, was nothing located in Mt. Vernon; State Senator Dale short of heroic. But nothing in 2020 was Fowler; Congressman Mike Bost; and simple. Vivian Robinson, state central commit- When COVID hit, hunger hit just as teewoman for the 15th Congressional hard, especially in rural communities District, to name a few. where, even if food was available, it was One of the greatest steps forward in almost impossible to distribute. the effort was obtaining a grant from the Feeding America data showed that United States Department of Agriculture nearly 90 percent of counties with the to help with the purchase of food. highest percentage of children at risk “We sat up a food distribution site near of going hungry were rural. The need in Joppa,” Womick explained. “An eight- Southern Illinois was great. The response year-old boy walked up and asked if the by 773 was even greater. boxes had any hotdogs in them. The boy BLAME IT ON THE TIMES explained that he and his brothers lived No one could have ever predicted what with their grandfather and that they had was about to happen in America at the no vehicle and that he had walked two close of 2019. Eventually, COVID-19 dom- miles to the distribution site with hopes inated 2020. The horrors of sickness and he might get a package of hotdogs. He deaths brought fear and hopelessness was just a little-bitty guy. He was hungry.” throughout the nation. The country, at A member of 773 explained that not one point, basically came to a screech- only did they have hotdogs, they had a ing halt. 40-pound box of food for the child’s fam- Jerry Womick, business manager ily. And when the boy, delighted at the of 773, began conversations with 773 news, was about to carry the 40-pound uing to deliver them. have to think about whether or officers and staff concerning a local box of food two miles to his home, a 773 “I may not see as well as I not they should act, they acted. response to needs brought about by the member insisted on giving him a ride. once did but neither that lit- They didn’t wait for someone pandemic. Concerns about 773 retirees “This is just one of many stories that tle setback nor the pain in my else to tell them what to do, they was the first conversation they had. still brings tears to my eyes,” Womick body was going to keep me on saw the need and responded. “Our first response was to purchase said. ON THE ROAD AGAIN the sidelines when I realized The problem with hunger was boxes of food for our retirees and deliver how badly people needed this something to get through, not them to their homes,” Womick said. “I To understand the vast effort put forth by 773, one must understand that this food,” he added. to ignore and allow to grow out guess we started with about 100 boxes. Womick praised Tom Lech of control. Then we realized very quickly just how was something they did each and every week from March until the week before an attorney with Goldenberg Those who joined hand-in- widespread the needs were for other Heller & Antognoli for the pur- Thanksgiving. One must also understand hand with 773, the Cusuma- families throughout Southern Illinois and chase of a transport trailer that nos, public officials, first the landscape of Southern Illinois and we set out to address it.” made reaching rural areas with responders, church leaders, how many thousands of miles of rural What resulted was the distribution of food much easier. school leaders, business lead- roads must be navigated in order to make over 1,000,000 pounds of food by 773 “The trailer was a godsend ers, and farmers undoubtedly an effort like this a success. throughout Southern Illinois. The weekly and another example of so saved many lives and imme- Along with traveling rural roads and vis- effort to feed the hungry in Southern Illi- many others helping with this diately responded with hope iting rural counties, 773 also had to be nois was nearly non-stop from March effort,” Womick added. when hope was beginning to successful in getting the word out about until November. SOMETHING YOU GET wane. the location of food distribution sites. “We knew we couldn’t do anything THROUGH “America is an incredible When individuals, many who were elderly, about the pandemic, but we knew we This wasn’t the first response place, Southern Illinois is just as could not get to food distribution sites, could help lessen the pain of hunger, we to a need in Southern Illinois incredible or more,” said Sena- 773 coordinated at-home deliveries by knew if we worked at it, if we worked hard, by 773, but it was certainly tor Fowler. “When we are faced other volunteers. we could make a difference,” Womick the largest local response and, with a problem that affects us Maurice “Woody” Woodworth of Blu- said. quite possibly, one of the great- all, we all join together to make ford was one of those volunteers. So with the full support of members est responses of its kind in the a difference. I’m proud of 773 Woodworth, an Army veteran, is 83 and union officers like Matt Smith — nation. and each and every person whose grandfather, Connell F. Smith, years old. He is considered disabled by But it didn’t start out that the VA. who gave it their all to respond was a founding member of 773 nearly 80 way. to this crisis and help so many years ago — the union set out to make a But when Woodworth learned that food No one had ever faced any- needed to be delivered in his tiny Jeffer- people get through this difficult difference. Connell F. Smith often asked thing so daunting in modern time. These people are still at the question, “Who can I help today?” son County village, he looked past his ail- history. There was no way it as the crisis still exists, but I Because of the pandemic, there was no ments and took four boxes of food from of knowing initially how long can’t imagine what would have shortage of people the union could help. home to home each week. the pandemic would last or taken place here in Southern Hundreds and hundreds of families, the “I just heard this food needed deliv- how detrimental it would be Illinois if this response had not union would learn, needed food. ered,” Woodworth said. “I didn’t know to Southern Illinois’ families. been so great and so impres- BOTH ENDS OF THE CANDLE who was overseeing it, I just knew it But as quickly as 773 learned sive. I was proud to join hands.” Immediately, those associated with 773 needed to get to a few homes and I fig- how devastating the pandemic Fowler said he will continue began burning the candle at both ends as ured I could help. When I first saw the could be to Southern Illinois, to be involved with 773 to find they worked feverishly to find a way to fill looks of hope on people’s faces when the they sprung into action. resources to continue to help the hunger gap. food boxes arrived, I knew there wasn’t Leadership, led by the philos- the effort into 2021. There was no time to rest. From Jef- anything that would keep me from contin- ophy of helping others, didn’t Thank you to these essential workers

•Firefighters, police officers, and other first responders •Healthcare and Public Health Operations •Human Services Oper- ations •Essential Infrastruc- ture •Food, beverage and 773: 80 years of helping others agriculture •Organizations that Laborers Local 773 responded to the pandemic provide charitable and by distributing over 1,000,000 pounds of food social services •Media throughout Southern Illinois. The weekly effort •Gas stations and busi- to feed the hungry in Southern Illinois was nearly nesses needed for trans- portation non-stop from March until November. Above, •Financial institutions Southern Illinoisans line up for food. At left, a box •Hardware and supply being packed. stores •Critical trades, includ- ing plumbers, electri- cians, exterminators, INCREDIBLE: One million cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and governmental proper- pounds of food distributed ties, security staff, oper- ating engineers, HVAC, in Southern Illinois painting, moving and relocation services, and other service providers that maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operation of residences, $50,000 donation to warming center essential activities, and essential businesses and operations •Mail, post, shipping, logistics, delivery and pick-up services •Educational insti- tutions, for purposes of facilitating distance learning, performing criti- cal research, or perform- ing essential functions •Laundry services •Restaurants for con- sumption off-premises •Supplies to work from home •Supplies for Essential Businesses and Opera- tions •Transportation, for purposes of Essential Travel •Home-based care and services •Residential facilities and shelters •Professional services •Day care centers for employees exempted by this Executive Order •Manufacture, distribu- tion, and supply chain for critical products and industries •Critical labor union functions •Hotels and motels, to The Laborers Local 773 recently donated $50,000 to the Carbondale Warming Center. The donation was made possible the extent used for lodg- through the Laborer’s Care Charity. The Carbondale Warming Center provides a safe, warm place for families or individuals to ing and delivery or carry- out food services stay when cold, winter temperatures threaten lives. The Center serves around 40 people at one time. •Funeral services