THEThe G Talk AndAZETTE- Cobden Review • ServingD UnionEMOCRAT County Since 1849 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Anna, Illinois ©2021 Reppert Publications $1.00 Volume 172, Number 23
For those fully vaccinated... News Governor rescinds Illinois mask mandate By Sarah Mansur mits fully vaccinated peo- requires residents follow to private businesses to de- checking a vaccine pass- Notes Capitol News Illinois ple to not wear masks or this recommendation re- cide if they want to require port as part of some state Items of interest smansur@capitol- physically distance in any garding planes and public patrons to provide proof of mandate.” from throughout newsillinois.com non-health care setting, transportation. It also per- vaccinations. The mask mandate in Il- the Union County area SPRINGFIELD – Gov. “except where required by mits any entity to continue “We are relying on peo- linois took effect last May JB Pritzker issued a new federal, state, local, tribal, stricter masking require- ple to do the right thing,” when Pritzker issued an Congratulations to all executive order Monday or territorial laws, rules, and ments than are required by he said. “We are relying executive order requiring of Union County’s 2021 that allows fully vaccinated regulations, including local the state. upon people to recognize anyone older than 2 years of graduates. residents to not wear masks business and workplace “(B)usinesses are en- that they don’t want to go age “to cover their nose and *** inside and outdoors. guidance.” couraged to prioritize the infect other unvaccinated mouth with a face-covering A Memorial Day service The updated rules for The CDC still recom- health and safety of their people and they don’t them- when in a public place and is set for 9:30 a.m. Monday, mask wearing are nearly mends that fully vaccinated workers and customers, selves want to get sick and unable to maintain a six- May 31, at the Cobden identical to the U.S. Centers people wear masks in health and may continue to require so it’s important for people foot social distance.” Cemetery. for Disease Control and care settings, as well as on face coverings and social to protect themselves and I A spokesperson for the *** Prevention’s updated guid- planes, trains and other distancing, even for those think there’s real motiva- secretary of state said the The Mound City Nation- ance, which was released forms of public transporta- who are fully vaccinated,” tion for people to go get office is awaiting further al Cemetery Preservation Thursday, May 13. tion. the order states. that. We’re not going to stop direction from the governor The CDC guidance per- The new executive order Pritzker said it will be up people and, you know, start (continued on page 2) Commission plans to have a Memorial Day program on Saturday, May 29. The program is planned at 10 COVID-19 virtual a.m. at Veteran’s Park in Mound City. *** town hall meeting set The Thebes Courthouse While the Illinois De- ity to educate and spread plans to open for 2021 tours partment of Public Health, awareness when it comes beginning on Memorial IDPH, reported on May 13 to public health concerns,” Day weekend, Saturday and that more than 62 percent of Sawyer said. Sunday, May 29-30. Illinois adults have already Special guests for the vir- *** received their first dose of tual town hall are scheduled The annual Blessing of the COVID-19 vaccine, to include Dr. Damon Ar- the Bikes is planned Sun- hesitancy among residents nold with Blue Cross, Blue day, May 23, at the Cross to get vaccinated continues Shield of Illinois; IDPH di- of Peace on Bald Knob to be a primary concern in rector Dr. Ngozi Ezike; and Mountain near Alto Pass. the healthcare community. Dr. Vidhya Prakash and Dr. *** For Southern Seven Vidya Sundareshan with the The Cobden Lions Club Health Department, and the SIU School of Medicine. has posted a message on rest of Illinois, one county Those in attendance at Facebook about this year’s in particular is drawing the meeting will have the Cobden Peach Festival. The festival is scheduled Aug. widespread attention. opportunity to ask ques- 6-7, with a full carnival, Alexander County cur- tions about COVID-19 and performances by the Uncle rently has the lowest vac- the vaccines. Pecos and Diamond Dog cination rate of any county The Centers for Disease bands, a queen pageant, in the state. Control and Prevention, food and peaches. As of May 13, only 12 CDC, reports that a num- *** percent of the population ber of studies show that The Village of Cobden is in the county had been vac- COVID-19 vaccines are making plans for the 2021 cinated – despite weekly working in the real world. Peach Festival parade. vaccine clinics being held Studies show them to be *** in the county since January. greater than 90 percent ef- Stinson Memorial Li- In an effort to understand fective in preventing mild brary in Anna posted a the reasons behind the low and severe disease, hospi- message on Facebook that rate, Southern Seven Health talization and death. Heartland Haven Build- Department plans to have Vaccines have also prov- ing & Design has finished a community COVID-19 en to be effective against installing plexiglass at the virtual town hall meeting the SARS-CoV-2 variants facility. The message also on May 25 from 6 p.m. to currently circulating in the read: “Wondering when 7 p.m. country. Parade held for Cobden High School seniors The health department you’ll be able to come and The health department Members of the Cobden High School graduating class of 2021 participated said that it is through dis- in a senior parade which was held Tuesday evening, May 11, in the Union see it in person? Check was approached by mem- back here for more updates cussions with healthcare County village. The event followed the route of a parade which is held during bers of the Alexander-Pu- soon.” professionals and those the Cobden Peach Festival. Seniors, who were dressed in their graduation laski Branch of the NAACP *** who have received the vac- caps and gowns, rode in vehicles through the Cobden downtown area. The Friends of Stinson to plan the virtual town hall cine that vaccine hesitancy Memorial Library are plan- meeting. can be overcome. ning to have a summer book This was in response to “We are trying to give Illinois State Police planning special traffic sale on Saturday, June 12. the sharp reduction in at- residents an opportunity to *** tendance at vaccine clinics ask those burning questions enforcement patrols during May in county The Anna City Park was in the area, organizers said. about COVID-19 and the Illinois State Police est to traffic crashes and Impaired driving is a fac- a busy place last Friday “The main goal of the vaccines,” Sawyer said. District 22 is planning to fatalities. tor in more than 30 percent evening. town hall is to have a down- “Understandably so, our conduct Special Traffic Those violations include of traffic deaths in Illinois, (continued on page 2) to-earth conversation with community still has ques- Enforcement Patrols during driving under the influence, the state police noted. tions and this is our way of residents in our region,” May in Union County. DUI; safety belt and child Speeding is a factor in trying to help with that.” restraint use; speeding; and said Natalie Sawyer, the Capt. Michael Alvey, the nearly 35 percent of fatal health educator director To join the conversation, distracted driving. visit the link at www.south- commander of District 22, crashes; and, nearly 50 per- at Southern Seven Health The Illinois State Police ern7.org or on Facebook at announced plans for the will increase their daytime cent of vehicle occupants Department. @SouthernSevenHealth- patrols. and nighttime patrols to killed in traffic crashes were “We accept that getting Department. For more in- The patrols will allow ensure the safety of vehicle known to not be buckled up. vaccinated is a personal formation, contact Natalie the state police to focus on travelers through enforce- The project is funded choice. However, it re- Sawyer at 618-634-2297, the “fatal four” violations ment of all traffic safety through the Illinois Depart- mains all of our responsibil- extension 9136. which contribute the great- laws. ment of Transportation.
Invocation at Dongola graduation ceremony Dongola High School held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, for the 2021 graduating class. The ceremony was held in the Dongola High School gymnasium. Senior Matthew Aden led the invocation at the start of the ceremony. Photo by Benjamin Marxer. Page 2 - Section A Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat
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Other Quality Titles from REPPERT PUBLICATIONS to a program which seeks decrease juvenile incarcera- In other business at Fri- The items will be sold in an Monday’s Pub. to prevent juvenile offend- tion through programs that day’s meeting: online auction. Senior Views • Plus many others ers from being incarcerated maintain public safety and The commissioners ap- A resolution appointing www.annanews.com were on the agenda at last promote positive outcomes proved a tourism grant Mathew Lambdin and Jus- facebook.com/gazettedemocrat Twitter: @gazettedemocrat week’s regular meeting of for youth. application request in the the Union County Board of Program director Becky amount of $7,500 from the tin Pender to the Shawnee Commissioners. Pearce shared an update Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Valley Water District Board News Notes The meeting was Friday about the program with The county’s hotel/motel of Directors was approved. morning, May 14, at the county officials. The pro- tax board recommended A resolution appointing (continued from page 1) Teresa Gilbert, the out- Union County Courthouse gram has served 46 juve- approval of the funding Yvonne Graham, Debbie Reminder: the Union going Bald Knob Cross in Jonesboro. niles during the current request. Tripp, Leonard Sadler, Bri- County Hospital District of Peace executive direc- Discussion at the meeting fiscal year; it is hoped that Commissioner Darryl an Hill and Sherri Housman Auxiliary is accepting ap- tor, was honored during a indicated that county prop- 64 can be served during the Harvell reported that he has to the Ebenezer Hall Cem- erty tax bills are expected new fiscal year. been appointed to serve on etery Board was approved. plications for its health care retirement celebration last to be in the mail on June A $693,474.20 budget the Southern Five Regional A resolution appointing scholarships. Applications, Sunday afternoon. 1. Payment due dates are is in place for Fiscal Year Planning District’s execu- Aaron Hall to the Lick which must be postmarked *** anticipated on July 15 and 2021-2022, which begins tive committee. Creek Public Water District by no later than June 1, are A food drive is planned Sept. 15. July 1. The commissioners ap- Board was approved. available from the human from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The commissioners ap- In addition to the DHS resources office at Union on June 5 at St. Joseph’s proved an application and application and budget, the County Hospital in Anna. Catholic Church in Cobden. budget for the Illinois De- county board also approved Sheriff issues activity reports *** The food drive is a part of partment of Human Servic- five subcontracts related to Union County Sheriff reports, eight. 911 calls, Beginning during the Anna Rodgers’ Girl Scout es, DHS, Redeploy Illinois the program. Scott Harvel has released 1,634. Miles patrolled, program. “I think it’s a great pro- week of May 24, Southern Gold Award project. his department’s monthly 10,365. Seven Health Department *** Union County admin- gram,” county board chair- activity report for March isters the program for the man Max Miller comment- April plans to begin annual trap- Southern Seven Health and April. First Judicial Circuit in ed about Redeploy Illinois. Felony arrests, nine. Mis- Highlights from the re- ping of mosquitoes in the Department plans to have Southern Illinois. He noted that former Union demeanor arrests, 24. Traf- Southern Illinois counties a community electronics re- ports follow: The circuit includes County state’s attorney, fic arrests, eight. Warrant it serves. Union County is cycling event June 26 at the March Union, Jackson, Johnson, and now judge, Tyler R. arrests, nine. Total arrests, one of those counties. Job Corps location in Gol- Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Sa- Edmonds played an instru- Felony arrests, eight. 50. *** conda. A similar event held line and Williamson coun- mental role in beginning the Misdemeanor arrests, 15. Shawnee Community recently in Union County ties. program in the circuit. Traffic arrests, 11. Warrant Cases opened, 28. Drug College is promoting its proved to be extremely Redeploy Illinois has Miller also noted that arrests, 12. Total arrests, 46. investigations, eight. Crash truck driving program. The popular. been operating in the cir- funding for the program’s Cases opened, 21. Drug reports, 10. 911 calls, 868. college says that the seven- *** cuit since 2014. According budget is from grants. The investigations, seven. Crash Miles patrolled, 9,367. week program offers gradu- A stealthy raccoon appar- ates plenty of opportunities ently was having fun with to connect with trucking cat food bowls at the Union companies and their re- County animal control shel- cruiters. ter near Anna. The right place for emergencies. Mask mandate Safe and Ready to care for you. (continued from page 1) The governor’s new or- and the Illinois Department der rolling back the mask of Public Health about mask mandate came as the state rules for the state Capitol is reporting 37.7 percent Complex. of the population, or more “Once we do, we will than 4.8 million people, are review the information and fully vaccinated. 30-MINUTE then will proceed accord- About 57 percent of Il- PLEDGE ingly. We will also consult linoisans between ages 16 with the Illinois General and 64 have received at STROKE Assembly,” spokesperson least one dose of the vac- SENIOR ER Henry Haupt said in an cine, as have 81.3 percent CARE email. of those 65 years of age or older. The number of COV- One new case ID-19 cases and hospital- izations reported are de- in county creasing, as the state moved Union County had one into the “bridge” phase on new confirmed case of CO- Friday, increasing capacity VID-19 on Monday, May limits for various indoor 17, Southern Seven Health and outdoor venues. Department reported. If COVID metrics re- The health department main stable, the state is reported that the case was set to fully reopen without in a person in the 30s. limitations on capacity on The number of con- June 11. firmed cases of COVID-19 Hospitalizations for the in Union County since the week ending May 16 fell by about 14 percent from the start of the pandemic to- week prior. As of Sunday, talled 2,218 as of May there were 1,512 individu- When you have an emergency, turn to the emergency department at 17, the health department als in the hospital with CO- Union County Hospital with confidence. reported. VID-19. Total COVID-19 statis- On Monday, IDPH re- • The means we will work diligently to have you initially tics for Union County since ported 946 new confirmed 30-Minute Pledge the start of the pandemic, as and probable cases out of seen by a medical professional within 30 minutes of your arrival. of May 10, follow: 33,148 tests, with a rolling 2,218 cases. 2,172 recov- case positivity rate of 2.4 • We are an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital, as designated by the ered. 14 active cases. 32 percent, down from 2.8 Illinois Department of Public Health. It means that we have complied with deaths had been reported. percent for the previous stringent criteria in providing emergency care for stroke patients. Southern Seven Health Monday. Department serves Union, The state reported six • Our Senior Friendly ER features more than a dozen updates and Alexander, Hardin, John- additional COVID-related enhancements designed specifically for the needs of seniors – along with son, Massac, Pope and deaths Monday, bring- Pulaski counties. ing the total death toll to continuing staff education. As of May 17, the health 22,445. Capitol News Illinois is a department reported the Current Average ER Wait Time following updated statistics nonprofit, nonpartisan news for the seven counties it service covering state gov- UnionCountyHospital.com serves: ernment and distributed to Six newly confirmed more than 400 newspapers 517 N. Main Street, Anna, IL 62906 cases. 11 newly recovered statewide. It is funded pri- If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. cases. 56 total active cases. marily by the Illinois Press 102 total deaths. 6,874 cu- Foundation and the Robert mulative total cases. R. McCormick Foundation.
113046_UNIO_ERcapabilities_6_6713x10c.indd 1 11/20/20 10:03 AM The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, May 20, 2021 Section A - Page 3 Blessing of the Bikes planned at Bald Knob On Sunday, May 23, the are expected for the annual Cross of Peace on Bald event at the Cross of Peace. Knob Mountain near Alto “Not only will we offer Pass plans to host the annu- prayers for a safe summer al Blessing of the Bikes in season, but we will provide partnership with the Lord’s an opportunity for enthusi- Paheece Chapter of the asts to gather in an outdoor Christian Motorcycle As- setting capable of social sociation. distancing,” Isbell said. The event provides an Event t-shirts are avail- opportunity for motorcycle able online, at the Bald enthusiasts to gather for Knob Cross welcome cen- a blessing at one of the ter near Alto Pass, Black region’s most iconic land- Diamond Harley Davidson in Marion, Phillips Pro marks. Cycle in Carbondale, Road- Blessing of the Bikes is house Harley Davidson in scheduled from 8 a.m. to Mt. Vernon, Silkworm in 3 p.m. A brief service is Murphysboro and at Law- planned at noon. less Harley Davidson in “For nearly 30 years, we Scott City, Mo. have partnered with the Event patches will also Christian Motorcycle Asso- be available during the ciation to host this signature event. event,” said Jeffrey Isbell, More information about Cobden High School commencement held executive director of the the annual Blessing of the Commencement ceremonies were held Friday night, May 14, for members of the 2021 graduating Cross of Peace. Bikes can be found at www. class at Cobden High School. The ceremonies were held outdoors on Blayne Smith Field at the Union More than 5,000 mo- baldknobcross.com or at County school. Banners congratulating the 2021 Cobden graduates were displayed on the fence around torcycle enthusiasts from www.facebook.com/bald- the ball field. throughout the Midwest knobcross. Alto Pass Veterans Organization planning to host special events The Alto Pass Area Vet- the veterans plan to con- zation is responsible for erans Memorial Organiza- duct a flag retirement cer- creating and maintaining tion is planning to conduct emony at Dutch Ridge the Alto Pass Veterans Memorial Day ceremonies Church north of Alto Pass. Memorial. and a flag retirement cere- For more information, or The memorial honors mony. if you have a flag to retire, U.S. military veterans who Memorial Day Cere- contact an Alto Pass Vet- have died and are from the monies erans member or call 618- Alto Pass area. The organization plans 559-8277, 618-559-3891 Veterans from the Alto to conduct a Memorial Day or 618-559-0089. Pass area are encouraged ceremony at 1 p.m. Satur- The Alto Pass Area Vet- to become members of the day, May 29. The ceremo- erans Memorial Organi- organization. ny will be at the veterans memorial in downtown Alto Pass. Rapid COVID testing to be The ceremony is sched- offered at middle, high schools uled to include a brief pre- In an effort to ensure to prevent further spread. sentation and a three-vol- in-person learning can This could include ex- ley salute. fully resume as quickly posure in school, sports The veterans also plan to and safely as possible, or other extracurricular conduct Memorial Day cer- activities. Sheriffs’ association scholarship presented emonies with a three-vol- the Illinois Department of The more quickly a case On May 11, Union County Sheriff Scott Harvel presented this year’s Illinois ley salute on Monday, May Public Health, IDPH, has can be identified, the num- Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship to Kennedie Marks of Cobden. Kennedie is 31. announced a $225 mil- ber of potential exposures a senior at Cobden High School with a grade point average of 3.93. Kennedie Ceremonies are planned lion investment to expand plans to finish earning her associate of science degree this summer at to other people can be at 10 a.m. at the Alto Pass access to covidSHIELD Shawnee Community College and then transfer to Southern Illinois University, reduced, as well as the Cemetery and at 11 a.m. at testing to middle and high where she plans to major in physiology and minor in theater. After receiving number of people needing the Dutch Ridge Cemetery, schools across the state at her bachelor’s degree, she plans to apply to SIU’s physician’s assistant to quarantine, state offi- which is north of Alto Pass, low or no cost. program to earn her master’s degree in the science of physician’s assistant. cials said. along Illinois Route 127. The covidSHIELD test, Kennedie would like to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant in Southern Instead of a nasal swab, Illinois or Southeast Missouri. Harvel said the Union County Sheriff’s Office Flag Retirement Cer- which was developed by the test uses saliva, which congratulates Miss Marks on her high school achievements and wishes her emony the University of Illinois takes minutes to collect all the best in her future endeavors. Photo provided. At 11 a.m. on June 19, Urbana-Champaign, is and results are available a saliva-based test that within 12 to 24 hours after Garden walk quickly detects the virus the sample reaches the lab. that causes COVID-19, The specimens will be set in Anna including in people who ar- collected at each partici- en’t exhibiting symptoms. pating school and parental this evening Testing will help quickly The Anna-Jo Garden consent is required. identify individuals who Club is planning to host an evening garden walk are positive for COVID-19 Thursday, today. so that people who are The event is planned close contacts of that indi- from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. vidual can be quarantined at the Anna-Jo Garden Club Park. The park is located near the McDonald’s in Anna. Live Music! A dedication event in Friday, May 21st • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. honor of Linda Clutts is at planned at 5:30 p.m. Backporch Company is scheduled to perform Goddard’s Barn & Grill during the evening. with Dwane & Travis Sims Weather 23G High 80, low 36 Temperatures in Union County ranged from a high of 80 degrees to a low of 36 during the period of May 11-17. Precipitation during the period included .01 of an inch of rain on May 15, .24 of an inch of rain on May 16 and .21 of an inch of rain on May 17. Fog was recorded on May 17. Following are tempera- tures for the period as re- corded by local weather observer Dana Cross in Jonesboro: H L Tuesday, May 11 66 39 Wednesday, May 12 65 42 Phillip R. McGrath Thursday, May 13 68 38 Financial Advisor Friday, May 14 72 36 311 South Main Saturday, May 15 66 41 Anna, IL 62906 Sunday, May 16 80 54 (618) 833-6999 Monday, May 17 72 57 21-24G Page 4 - Section A Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat Cobden 11, Sports Elverado 1 The Cobden High School baseball team defeated vis- A-J wrestling team earns iting Elverado 11-1 Thurs- day, May 13. Brock Reynolds led the share of division title hitting for Cobden by going The Anna-Jonesboro ern Illinois River-to-River 4-for-5 with 2 doubles and Commnity High School Conference Mississippi 2 RBIs. wrestling team split last Division title. This will be Tyler Franklin was 3-for- week in four matches at the 8th consecutive year 5 with 2 doubles and 5 home. that A-J has won or shared RBIs. Nolan Hand was Benton 54, A-J 24: the title. 2-for-3 with an RBI. Daw- Ethan Hall, 113 pounds and West Frankfort 38, A-J son Short was 2-for-4 with Caleb Mays, 145 pounds, 36: Drew Holshouser, 132 an RBI. Hunter Pitts was won by forfeit on Wednes- pounds, won by forfeit in 1-for-4 with 2 RBIs. Noah day, May 12. the two matches Saturday, On the mat Franklin was 1-for-5. Daniel Dover, 106 May 15. Anna-Jonesboro Community High School wrestler David Kester grapples with Carterville’s Merrick Orendoff in the 132 weight class. Kester would go Hand and Reynolds pounds, won by a pin in Daniel Dover, 106 pitched in the win. Hand 4:20 and T.J. Macy, 152 pounds, won by a pin in on to win the match by pinfall. The match was one of two meets the Wildcats competed in on Wednesday, May 12, in the Union Hall gymnasium at A-JCHS. pitched an inning and al- pounds, won by a pin in 2:11. Caleb Mays, 145 lowed a hit to go with a walk 3:36. pounds, won by a pin The Wildcats went 1-1 on the night, picking up a 42-36 win over Carterville, after a loss to Benton, 54-24. Photo by Benjamin Marxer. and 7 strikeouts. Reynolds A-J 42, Carterville 36: in 2:13, T.J. Macy, 152 pitched 3 innings and al- Evan Hall, 113 pounds, pounds, won by a pin in lowed 3 hits to go with 4 Oregon Dover, 126 2:13, Barry Johnson, 170 Relay team leads A-J boys’ Cobden walks and 7 strikeouts. pounds, Caleb Mays, 145 pounds, won by a pin in Cobden, 3-4, is scheduled pounds and T.J. Macy, 152 :47 and Liam Schroeder, softball team to play Thursday, today, at pounds, all won by for- heavyweight, won by a pin track team at Murphysboro home against Century. feit in Wednesday’s other in 1:40: The Anna-Jonesboro Godinez in 3:50.6. in action match. David Kester, 132 A-J 54, Mt. Vernon 24: Community High School Matteo Vaca Diez fin- The Cobden High School pounds, won by a pin in The Rams failed to match boys’ track team competed ished in 7th place in the softball team lost twice in Agape posts win 1:13 and Barry Johnson, up in any weight classes and at Murphysboro Thursday, 300-meter hurdles in 48 .5. recent action. over Shawnee 160 pounds, won by a pin forfeited the entire match to May 13. Eighth place finishes were Elverado 18, Cobden 2: The host Shawnee High in 1:02. the Wildcats. The 4x800-meter relay recorded by Swink in the Kylie Hale was 1-for-2 with School baseball team was The win over Carterville A-J is scheduled to travel team of Matteo Vaca Diez, 1600-meter run in 5:39.4 a double and 2 RBIs to lead held to one hit in a 11-1 assured the Wildcats of at to Mt. Carmel Thursday, Charles Vaca Diez, Jason and Keegan Keller in the visiting Appleknockers in loss to Agape Christian least a share of the South- today. Swink and Zach Henry led discus with a toss of 98-2. the loss Thursday, May 13. Thursday, May 13. the way for A-J with a 3rd Ninth place finishes were Mckenzie Howell was Because of the cancelled SIBSA highlights place finish in 9:502. posted by Henry in the 1-for-2 with a double and 2 and postponed games this Highlights from this past week’s SIBSA action in Fifth place finishes were 800-meter run in 2:29.7, stolen bases. season due to the inclement Union County. Photos provided. recorded by Charles Vaca Valencia in the high jump Karliegh Ellis pitched in weather, this was the first Diez in the 400-meter run with 5-6 and in the long the loss and allowed 13 hits game played by Shawnee. in 55.5 and the 4x400-meter jump with 17-11. to go with 4 walks. Justin Kaufman was relay team of Charles Vaca The A-J boys are sched- Herrin 26, Cobden 6: 1-for-2 for the lone Redskin Diez, Matteo Vaca Diez, uled to compete Thursday, Katelyn Shadowens was hit. Braden Freeman drove Juan Valencia and Romeo today, at Pinckneyville. 2-for-3 with a double and him in with an RBI. an RBI to lead visiting Cob- Caleb Nicholson and A-J softball 1-1 in play den in the loss Wednesday, Devin Clendenin pitched in May 12. the loss. Nicholson pitched at Vienna tournament Emily White was 2-for-3. 3 2/3 innings and allowed The Anna-Jonesboro 2 home runs to lead the Howell, Abby Clover and 4 hits to go with 2 walks Community High School Lady Wildcats to the win Tess Brummer were each and 5 strikeouts. Clendenin softball team went 1-1 in in the second game. 1-for-2. pitched 2 1/3 innings and play Saturday, May 15, at a Petey Foster was 2-for-5. Ellis and Howell pitched didn’t allow a hit to go with tournament in Vienna. Whitley Quick was 1-for-1. in the loss, combining for 5 walks and 2 strikeouts. Massac County 9, A-J Jenna Sadler was 1-for-3. 15 hits to go with 11 walks. Shawnee, is scheduled 0: Morgan Smith was 1-for- Megan Wright was 1-for- Cobden plays Thursday, to play Thursday, today, at today, at Century. Joppa. Ariana Turner had one over the fence home run. 2 at the plate to lead A-J in 4. Shea Thorn was 1-for-5 Kansas Craig had two home runs. the first game loss. with a home run. Dahmer Jadelyn Biggerstaff and and Smith were each 1-for- Dongola baseball team Abigail Dahmer were each 5. 1-for-3. Dahmer and Sadler opens with four games Smith and Dahmer pitched in the win. Dahmer pitched in the loss. Smith pitched 4 1/3 innings and The Dongola High olds pitched in the loss and pitched 4 innings and al- allowed 6 hits to go with a School baseball team combined to give up 13 hits lowed 10 hits. Dahmer walk and a strikeout. Sadler opened the season with to go with 5 walks and 4 pitched 2 innings and al- pitched 2 2/3 innings and four losses. strikeouts. lowed 3 hits to go with 2 allowed 2 hits to go with 3 Pope County 11, Don- Agape Christian 21, strikeouts. strikeouts. gola 1: Cameron Halphen Dongola 4: Shipley and A-J 19, Vienna 16: Av- A-J plays Thursday, to- was 2-for-3 to lead the Reynolds were each 1-for- ery Osman was 4-for-5 with day, at Du Quoin. visiting Demons in the loss 3 at the plate in the loss for Wednesday, May 12. the host Demons April 22. Hunter McCommons McCommons was the A-J girls track team and Jacob Whitney were losing pitcher and in one each 1-for-2. James Shipley inning gave up 3 hits and 9 competes at Murphysboro and Brandon Griffith were runs and had 5 strikeouts. The Anna-Jonesboro 18.72. 1-for-3. Dongola is scheduled Community High School Sixth place finishes went McCommons and Ship- to play Thursday, today, Ariana Turner had three over the fence home girls’ track team competed to the 4x400-meter relay ley pitched in the loss. at home against Christian runs, including a grand slam. at Murphysboro Monday, team of Kaylee Stover, Eldorado 12, Dongola Agape on Senior Night. May 10. Hall, Addison Denny and 0: The Eagles fired a no-hit- Addison Denny led A-J Brodie Denny in 4:42.67, ter over visiting Dongola A-J/Cobden with a 2nd place finish in the Hess in the shot put with a Tuesday, May 11. 300-meter hurdles in 54.89. toss of 31.1.25 and Stover Jacob Whitney, Joseph players honored Third place finishes went in the high jump with 4-04. Reynolds, Ryan Whitney Five members of the An- to Brodie Denny in the The 4x200-meter relay and Shipley pitched in the na-Jonesboro/Cobden high 800-meter run in 2:23.83 team of Alexis Nekoia, loss, combining to give up school boys’ soccer team and Kaylee Stover in the Ana Markovic, Marlee 11 hits and getting 6 walks were named to the South- triple jump with 28-08. Smith and Hess finished in and 4 strikeouts. Fourth place finishes 2:22.97 for 10th place. ern Illinois River-to-River Meridian 19, Dongola were recorded by Anna Hess Stover finished in 11th Conference Mississippi Di- in the discus with 92.05 toss place in the long jump with 4: McCommons was 2-for- vision all-conference team. and the 4x800-meter relay a 13.08.50 jump. 2 with a double and 2 RBIs First team selections team of Julia Hall, Olivia Hall finished in 13th to lead the visiting Demons from A-J/Cobden were Brown, Bree Hazelrigg and place in the 400-meter run in the loss Monday, May 10. Bryce Henry, Nick Mc- Brodie Denny in 11:15.29. in 1:11.92. Griffith was 1-for-3 with Grath and Beto Vaca Diez. Fifth place finishes were The A-J girls are sched- an RBI. Second team honors went recorded by Addison Denny uled to compete Friday, Griffith, Jacob Whitney, to Romeo Godinez and Jenna Hoehner had a three-run home run. in the 100-meter hurdles in May 21, at Nashville. McCommons and Reyn- Maddox Thorpe.
Pickleball tournament played in Anna The second annual Southern Illinois Open pickleball tournament was played Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 14-16, in Anna. The tournament was played on the pickleball courts at the Anna City Park. A portion of the proceeds generated by the tournament will be going to the Smith family in honor of Tabi Smith. More than 80 players competed in the tournament. Competitors came from Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, May 20, 2021 Section A - Page 5 A-J softball team loses two in recent conference games The Anna-Jonesboro Dahmer was 1-for-4 with a Community High School home run. softball team lost twice in Dahmer and Sadler recent action. pitched in the loss. Dahmer Sparta 11, A-J 10: Av- pitched 3 2/3 innings and ery Osman was 3-for-4 at allowed 7 hits to go with the plate with a home run 2 walks and 2 strikeouts. and 3 RBIs to lead the visit- Sadler pitched 2 1/3 innings ing Lady Wildcats in an 11- and allowed a hit to go with 10 loss in Southern Illinois 2 walks and a strikeout. River-to-River Conference Du Quoin 13, A-J 4: Mississippi Division play Osman was 3-for-4 and Tuesday, May 11. scored 2 runs to lead host Shea Thorn was 2-for-3 A-J in the conference loss with 2 home runs and 4 Monday, May 10. RBIs for A-J. Jaden Big- Payton Seip was 2-for-4 gerstaff was 2-for-4. Jenna with an RBI. Wright was Sadler and Megan Wright 1-for-2. Sadler was 1-for- were each 1-for-3. Abigail 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Biggerstaff was A-J’s Watkins 1-for-3 with a triple.Thorn was 1-for-3. named All-South Sadler and Dahmer Anna-Jonesboro Com- pitched in the loss. Sadler munity High School’s Jaley pitched 4 innings and al- Watkins has been named to lowed 6 hits to go with the Southern Illinois Coach- 2 walks and 5 strikeouts. es Association All-South Dahmer pitched 3 innings girls’ basketball team. and allowed 6 hits to go The Lady Wildcats fi n- with a walk and a strikeout. ished 7-5 overall during A-J, 2-5 overall and 0-3 their season, which was in the conference, plays shortened as a result of the Thursday, today, at Du COVID-19 pandemic. Quoin. Coach Ron planning to have book signing Coach Ron’s fi fth book Eagles will be available to sales are to be held at the autograph books. Rise Training Center in The title of the book is Anna on May 23 honoring “Cross County – No Half- A-J girls’ soccer team in action Coach Matt Denny’s Anna times, No Timeouts, No The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School girls’ soccer team was in action against Pinckneyville, Junior High Lady Indians, Substitutions.” Murphysboro and Massac County last week. Host A-J, in dark uniforms, fell 3-0 to Pinckneyville in a the Jonesboro Lady Bull- The cross country coach- game played Thursday afternoon, May 13, in Anna. The accompanying photographs are from the game. dogs and the Lick Creek es who assisted coach Den- A-J goal keeper Riley Cruse had 14 saves in the game. Host Murphysboro outscored A-J 9-0 in a game played Tuesday, May 11. Cruse had 24 saves in the game. Host Massac County edged A-J 1-0 in a game Lady Eagles. ny are Jenny Schlenker played Monday, May 10. Cruse had 19 saves for A-J. The A-J girls are scheduled to play Thursday, today, The event will be held Sadler, Josh Staples and at home against Carterville. from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Beth Miller. Sunday, May 23. The state The foreword was writ- champion Jonesboro Lady ten by Cameron Wright the A-J baseball team wins Three Illinois Congressmen Bulldogs cross country 1996 Olympic high jumper team and state champion at the Atlanta Games in introduce legislation to raise cross country runner Jadyn Atlanta, Ga. twice at Vienna tourney Gerardi, as well as the run- The Rise Training Center The Anna-Jonesboro and allowed a hit. police salaries, hire more offi cers ners from the Anna Junior is located across from the Community High School A-J 10, Massac County In honor of National Po- of the David Dorn Back the High School Lady Indians Strike Zone (Anna-Jones- baseball team won twice 3: Watkins was 2-for-2 to lice Week, three U.S. Rep- Blue Act include: and the Lick Creek Lady boro) Bowling Alley. in action at a round robin lead the Wildcats in the resentatives from Illinois Authorizing $15 billion tournament Saturday, May second game win. recently introduced the Da- through the Department 15, in Vienna. Ralls was 2-for-3 with vid Dorn Back the Blue Act. of Justice to help state and Shawnee Community A-J 4, Vienna 0: Hayden 3 RBIs. Dylan Smith was The measure was intro- local law enforcement de- Ralls was 2-for-2 with a 2-for-3 with an RBI. Jerrell duced by U.S. Reps. Mike partments to boost their College plans to offer double and 2 RBIs at the was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Bost, Rodney Davis and department personnel. plate to lead the Wildcats Harvel was 1-for-1 with an Darin LaHood. All three are Retaining existing fund- in the fi rst game win. RBI. Wright was 1-for-1. Republicans. ing for the Mental Health Saints’ Kids camps Nick McGrath was Ames was 1-for-1 with a The bill would authorize and Wellness Act services Shawnee Community lege main campus near 2-for-2. Matthew Wright home run and an RBI. $15 billion through the at a minimum level in an College is planning to host Ullin. Ages 7-9. Fee: $25. was 1-for-3 with a home Drake Hartline and Wat- U.S. Department of Justice effort to not negatively im- 13 in-person Saints’ Kids Minecraft Camp. June run and 2 RBIs. Dylan kins pitched in the win. to help state and local law pact existing mental health summer camps this year. 28 through July 1. 9 a.m. to Harvel, Ethan Ames and Hartline pitched 3 innings enforcement agencies hire services; providing that The camps are scheduled noon. Shawnee Community only funding appropriated Mason Watkins were each and allowed 5 hits to go and retain offi cers. to begin on June 4. College main campus near The legislation is named over the currently autho- 1-for-3. with 3 walks and 5 strike- Here’s a look at the sum- Ullin. Ages 9-13. Fee: $40. in honor of David Dorn, rized level of $7.5 million Kyle Jerrell and Dylan outs. Watkins pitched 3 mer camp schedule: T-Shirt Creations Camp. a retired St. Louis Police can be used for the purposes Ahlberg pitched in the win. innings and allowed 2 hits June 28. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. of the bill. Let’s Get Growing Ag Jerrell pitched 6 innings and to go with 3 walks and 3 Department captain, who was killed on June 2, 2020, Providing funding for Camp. June 4. 10 a.m. to Shawnee Community Col- allowed 3 hits to go with strikeouts. while protecting a friend’s additional offi cer hires and noon. Shawnee Community lege Cairo Extension Cen- 2 walks and 6 strikeouts. A-J, 4-5, plays Thursday, store during a violent night offi cer retention for depart- College main campus near ter. Ages 12-17. Fee: $40. Ahlberg pitched an innning today, at Du Quoin. of rioting in St. Louis. He ments that need more man- Ullin. Ages 4 and up. Fee: Art Camp. July 12-15. served for 38 years with power on their police forces. $20. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Shawnee the St. Louis Police De- Giving pay raises to offi - Cookie Decorating with Community College main CheCk out our seleCtion partment. cers by allowing recipients the Anna Bakery. June 7 campus near Ullin. Ages “Defunding the police to use federal funds to raise or June 14. 9:30 a.m. to 11 8-14. Fee is $40. of sausage, steak and More! will not make our commu- the salaries of offi cers up a.m. Shawnee Community ELITE Youth Entrepre- nities safer – in fact, the sta- to 110 percent of the local College Anna Extension neurship Camp. July 7-9. tistics prove the opposite,” median earnings. Center. Ages 5 and up. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shaw- Bost said in a news release. Excluding cities that de- Fee: $15. nee Community College “Now more than ever, it fund their police by not FUN-DA-MENTAL main campus near Ullin. is critical that we provide allowing any department Basketball Camp. June 7th through 9th grades. our men and women in to receive money for pay 14-16. 9 a.m. to noon. Fee: $10. blue with the resources and raises that recently cut of- 3rd through 8th grades. Use of Force Camp. July training they need to keep fi cer salaries. Preregistration fee: $50; 12. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shaw- Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. our communities safe. Including language to en- day of camp registration: nee Community College Route 146 E & I-57 Junction “I’m proud to once again sure that an agency that has $55. Contact: John Sparks main campus near Ullin. 5565 St. Rt. 146 East • Anna, IL 62906 support the David Dorn reduced salaries in the year [email protected] or Ages 16 and up. Fee: $25. Back the Blue Act and stand prior due to COVID-19 re- 618-634-3230. A printable registration 833-5986 9GTF with our law enforcement lated budget constraints are Cooking with Connie. form and online registration, offi cials in Southern Illinois not penalized, only those June 15. 10 a.m. to noon. along with more details on and around the nation.” seeking to dismantle law Ages 10-14. Shawnee Com- each camp, can be found Provisions which are part enforcement agencies. munity College main cam- on the college website at pus near Ullin. Fee: $25. shawneecc.edu/communi- Art Camp. June 16 or ty-services/kids-camps. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT COURT? July 7. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The college said that Follow us on Instagram @ Shawnee Community Col- registrants are encouraged ILLINOIS COURT HELP IS HERE FOR YOU lege Metropolis Extension to fi ll out the entire form ei- Center. Ages 11-14. Fee: ther online or by print/mail gazettedemocrat $25. options sending payments What is Illinois Court Help? SCC ESports. June 21- to Shawnee Community 23. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. College, Attn: Stacy Simp- A free service offered by the Illinois Courts Shawnee Community Col- son, 8364 Shawnee College to provide answers about the court process. Clark and Sons Salvage lege main campus near Ul- Rd., Ullin, Ill. 62992. 155 Quail Lane lin. Ages. 12-16. Fee: $50. Registration and fees are Cobden, IL • 893-2195 Aeronautics Camp. June due at least one week before the camp start date. CALL OR TEXT 833-411-1121 24. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shaw- TO CONNECT WITH A TRAINED COURT GUIDE nee Community College For more information or We Buy/Sell Trucks/Cars $150-$1000 main campus near Ullin. to register for the Saints’ Catalytic Converters • Scrap Metal Ages 10-18. Fee: $25. Kids 2021 summer camps Visit ilcourthelp.gov for more information. We Sell Used Auto Parts and Tires Cooking with Connie. and activities, contact Stacy Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m. - Noon June 25. 10 a.m. to noon. Simpson at 618-634-3375 21-24G Shawnee Community Col- or [email protected]. Page 6 - Section A Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While meeting with them, he enjoined them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for “the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak; for John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” When they had gathered together they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He answered them, “It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. While they were looking intently at the sky as he was going, suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” From the Acts of the Apostles ******* Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs. From the Gospel of Mark The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, May 20, 2021 Section A - Page 7 News from News from Anna Nazarene Church Camp Ground Church, A morning worship ser- May 22. vice was held Sunday, May Breakfast will be served Community 16, at 10:35 a.m. in the at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May Kayton Crane, assisted not divide us in the fellow- church and on Zoom. 23. by her grandfather Rodney ship of the church. Pastor Randy Wright and Adult and children’s Sun- Miller, rang the bell calling “Two thousand years lat- the worship team led the day School is planned at all to worship. Addi Bonner er, as Christians, we are singing. 9:30 a.m. on May 23. and Reed Crane received the struggling for unity in ser- The message, titled “Go Morning worship service offering. vice to Him. Somehow the Make a Difference in This will be at 10:35 a.m. on Rev. Thompson’s sermon church universal as a whole World,” was given by Pas- Sunday, May 16. Sunday was based on scrip- has fallen short of the unity tor Wright. Scripture was A Wednesday night ser- ture from the Gospel of John Christ prayed for.” from John, Romans and 2nd vice is planned at 6:30 p.m. referred to as Jesus’ High Rev. Thompson closed Corinthians. on May 26 in the sanctuary Priestly Prayer. with questions: “What does The message can be and on Zoom, with chil- The message shared that the world see when it looks found on the church’s web- dren’s Bible quizzing and “prayer is communication at us? Will you pray – com- site at annanaz.com and the youth group meeting with God.” In the selected municate with God – so that on the church’s Facebook in the fellowship hall, with scripture, Jesus was com- the world can see Jesus in page. CDC guidelines being fol- municating with His Father you?” Friday night Bible study lowed by wearing masks on behalf of His disciples as The session held its first is planned at 6:30 p.m. and social distancing. The He knew His time on Earth in-person meeting since the Friday, May 21, on Zoom. pastor can be texted prior was ending. COVID outbreak following Pastor Wright can be texted to the meeting for the pass- The message continued: morning worship. for the password prior to the word. “Even knowing all that was All are welcome at Camp meeting. During this time, the going to happen to Him in Ground Church for in-per- the next few hours, Jesus son Bible study at 9:30 a.m. A grocery giveaway is church can be contacted by spent most of this prayer time on Sunday, followed by planned from 10 a.m. to calling the church office praying for His disciples and worship at 10:30 a.m. noon on May 22. at 833-6702 and leaving for us, future believers. Services are also available A graduation party for a message if necessary or “Jesus had taught the dis- via Zoom. Any member Lilly Hancock is planned by calling Pastor Wright at Services planned at Kornthal ciples all He could; now he of the congregation can be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on 618-534-7103. Third Thursday worship services are scheduled to resume at the landmark Kornthal Church in was praying for God to care contacted to learn how to be News from Union County. A worship service is planned at 7 for them, for unity as they connected to the link. p.m. Thursday, today. Kornthal Church is located continued ministry, and show Birthday greetings this 2 miles south of Jonesboro, just off Illinois Route love as Jesus had loved them. week go to Camp Ground First Baptist Church, 127. Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines “Jesus didn’t pray that we Church’s pastor Dee Ann will be observed at the service. would all be the same, but Thompson on May 19 and Jonesboro that our individualism would to Vanda Gerard on May 20. On Sunday, May 16, Pas- which began at 6:30 p.m. tor Perry Williams spoke at Sunday, May 23, the 4-H planning to offer new both services. church will recognize its The morning message graduates during the morn- Family Camp this summer addressed “God fighting our ing worship service. After Families will have the Camp and activity size will battles for us.” The message the worship service, a pot- chance to create new mem- be closely monitored with was based on scripture from luck picnic is planned at Deuteronomy in the Old ories as they experience 4-H meals served family style at the Lincoln Memorial Pic- Memorial Camp together designated indoor or outdoor Testament. nic Grounds in Jonesboro. The service was sent via this summer as 4-H unveils family dining spaces. There will be Sloppy Joes, a new Family Camp model COVID antigen testing transmitter for worshippers hot dogs, games and fellow- who stayed in their cars on for 2021. will be required of all partic- ship. Everyone is invited Families will have the ipants and administered by the church’s lower parking to bring their favorite side lot while tuned in to their opportunity to stay together 4-H Camp employees prior to dishes and desserts to share. in cabins while experiencing entry for each session. radios on station 87.9 FM. There will be no evening outdoor adventures and ac- All Illinois Department The service also was worship on that day. tivities throughout their stay. of Public Health COVID-19 live streamed on Facebook, Birthdays: Bon Kohler, “While safety is our first protocols will be enforced: where it can be viewed. May 16; Mary “Murk” priority, we knew we wanted masks must be worn by all The church’s Facebook Donation presented Cripps, May 20. Rural Health Inc. community outreach coordinator the camp to be used in some participants and staff when page has videos and the capacity this summer,” says indoors or around others out- latest information about Currently, the regular Chase Hileman presented a donation to Two Rivers schedule for worship at Child Advocacy Center executive director Jordan Andy Davis, University of doors; 6-foot social distanc- possible closings. Illinois Extension 4-H Me- ing will be encouraged; hand During morning worship, Jonesboro First Baptist Edmonds. Photo provided. Church includes Sunday morial Camp director. sanitizer will also be available music director Dee Rose led “All of the things that throughout the camp. worship. Debbie York was School classes on Sunday at 9 a.m., Sunday morning Rural Health Inc. makes make camp great like outdoor Available Family Camp the pianist. Debbie York adventures, hiking, boating, dates are June 6-8, June 18-20 worship at 10 a.m. and presented special music, and swimming are just as and July 9-11. Sunday evening worship donation to Two Rivers “Glorious Day (Living He fun socially distanced once Due to the nature of Family Loved Me).” at 6 p.m. we flipped to a family camp Camp, a parent or guardian A monthly business Prayer and Bible study, Child Advocacy Center model.” must stay with their campers meeting was rescheduled as well as youth group Rural Health Inc. has pro- Jordan Edmonds, the ex- Family campers will get for the duration of their camp to Wednesday, May 19, im- meetings, are scheduled at vided a donation totaling ecutive director of the Two their own cabin for a three- session. mediately after Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. $600 to the Two Rivers Child Rivers Child Advocacy Cen- day, two-night retreat with Sign up for the camp is Advocacy Center in Anna. ter, voiced appreciation to planned activities geared for available online at https://4h. News from On April 28, Rural Health Rural Health Inc. for the campers 8 and older, although extension.illinois.edu/pro- Inc. held a superhero cos- donation. younger family members will grams/camping/4-h-fami- Walnut Grove Church tume contest in honor of “We are grateful to Rural be welcome. ly-camp. On Ascension Sunday, and follow His teachings,” Child Abuse Prevention Health Inc. and their staff for May 16, at Walnut Grove she said. Month. supporting Two Rivers Child United Methodist Church, Prayers were requested Proceeds raised by staff Advocacy Center in our Johnathan played the piano for Bill Toler, and Kerrin members were matched by mission to help children heal Pastor's Corner for the musical prelude and Meléndrez. It was noted the organization. from abuse,” Edmonds said. by Pastor Don Cox the hymns. The altar candles that it’s a joy to have good Also included in the do- “We plan to use the do- were lit by David. friends and neighbors! nation were numerous $35 nation to provide comfort The congregation sang Congratulations went to Walmart gift cards and pro- items for the children we see When the "root" of honor was a Christian “Happy Birthday” to Barb Grace and Duane Gaffney, tective masks for children. at the CAC.” moral ethic, we had less corruption "satu- and Donna and “Happy who have a new great grand- “With last month being Hileman added that the Anniversary” to Keith and son, Saul Lavern Gaffney. Child Abuse Prevention services Two Rivers pro- rating" our government. Loren. Johnathan played It was reported that Bish- Month, our organization vides to children who have the piano and sang a special, op Palmer is stepping in wanted to step up and be he- to face the unfortunate crisis Congregational Church of Alto Pass “The Angel Band.” for Bishop Beard, while he roes...literally,” Rural Health “are amazing.” Hileman Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Bobbi read scrip- is out. Inc. community outreach said that Rural Health Inc. Worship-Message at 10:30 a.m. ture from Acts, Ephesians Note: masks are now op- coordinator Chase Hileman “was thrilled to know that 23G and Mark. tional for the services; how- said. their donation will go about She asked everyone to ever, everything is sanitized “Not only was the super- in aiding in their cause and consider what the meaning after each service. hero costume contest fun efforts.” is of Ascension, and how Sunday school for the for our staff, but two greater Rural Health Inc. is a not- everyone can live their lives children has been temporar- things came out of it. for-profit organization which due to Jesus’ Ascension. ily cancelled. “We raised funds for a do- provides health care services “We can be his disciples Sunday services are nation towards this incredible in Union, Johnson and Mas- scheduled at 9:30 a.m. each agency, and we raised aware- sac counties, with locations News from week. The church is located ness for the issue at hand, in Anna, Dongola, Vienna, at 3195 Mountain Glen Rd. child abuse prevention.” Metropolis and Goreville. Shiloh Baptist near Cobden, and near Illi- Church nois Route 127. May the sun bring you new energy by day. Auditions set PROTECT May the moon softly at arts center YOUR FAMILY restore you by night. Auditions for the musical May the rain wash away “Nunsense” are planned our worries. Thursday, today, and Fri- May the breeze blow new day, May 20-21, at the Anna strength into your being. Arts Center. May you walk gently Auditions are scheduled through the world and know from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each its beauty all the days of day. The arts center is lo- your life. Apache blessing. cated at 125 W. Davie St. We at Shiloh Church in Anna. Keep mercury out of the environment by safely thank Mart Clutts for gift- Those who want to audi- disposing of your old mercury thermostat. ing the serenity of open tion are asked to prepare a To find a recycling location, visit: chapel doors with a belief monologue and a song. in science, an honorable Rehearsals are scheduled thermostat-recycle.org/zipsearch existence and the wearing to begin on May 26. Perfor- of masks with temperature mances are planned July checks as necessary. 30-31 and Aug. 1. 23G Page 8 - Section A Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat
bring industry to Anna and today. helped to make it grow. May 21 from 10 a.m. Thanks to 2 p.m. Friendship and Anna News A special thanks to Jane Sewing will meet. By Martha Ann Webb Bauer for giving me credit Birthday Celebration Please have news to me by Sunday night. Email when she renewed her Martha Ann Webb was me at [email protected], mail to me at 118 W. subscription to The Ga- honored by her family Fri- Monroe St., leave news in the back of the green box zette-Democrat. day night with a birthday at the right of my front door or call me at 833-5717. Birthday Celebrations dinner at El Jalapeño’s in Tracee Foley was hon- Anna by Curt, Bessie and Congratulations versity of Louisville with a ored with a birthday dinner Elijah Ellis. Other guests Congratulations to all B.S. in finance and a minor by her husband John on were Earl and Brian Miller. the graduates. in economics. He made the May 15. Bessie and Elijah took Volunteer Helper dean’s list for fall 2020 and Birthdays Martha Ann to one of Zach Dudley volun- spring 2021. May 15 Lou Boswell, 15 her favorite places on her teered his time to clean up He will be working for Keira Webb 2 years old, 17 birthday Saturday, May and revitalize the veterans Citigroup in Tampa, Fla., Clara Cates. 15, yard sales, then to Cape memorial area located at as a foreign exchange Anniversary Girardeau so Elijah could Shawnee Community Col- market analyst. He is the Jason and Jenny Sadler look at 4 wheelers for his lege. son of Christine Davis of May 15, 18 years. coming up birthday, Buck- The area is often used Mt. Washington, Ky., and Women’s Club eyes, to the Traders Mall by students and staff alike: grandson of Carol Frick The GFWC Illinois Anna in Sikeston, Mo., stopped some study, some chat, of Anna. Jonesboro Women’s Club at the Strawberry Festival, some enjoy their lunch or American Legion will meet June 7 at 11:30 dinner at the Roadhouse some just to take a break. A special thanks to our a.m. at El Jalapeno Mexi- in Cape Girardeau, where Zach Dudley volunteered his time to clean up Zach is finishing his first American Legion for tak- can restaurant in Anna. The Martha Ann got a big Yee and revitalize the veterans memorial area located year at SCC, majoring in ing care of the flags in our program will be education Haw from the waiters and at Shawnee Community College. criminal justice. Anna Cemetery. Homer with guest speaker Janet the Bald Knob Cross for The veterans area is Hawk recently changed Boyd. Always looking for a sticker for Blessings of close to his heart, having the flags on the dough boy. new members. Everyone the Jeeps. many close relatives who Herman Wright Drive welcome. I really appreciated all served. Did you ever wonder United Methodist the cards, phone calls and In 2020, Zach was how streets got their name? Church, Anna messages everyone sent awarded the American Le- I had someone recently ask Sunday was Ascension me. Made me feel very gion Area Ritual Team me how or why Herman Sunday. special on my birthday. (Jackson, Mo.,) Scholar- Wright Drive in our Anna Next Sunday the church I received a happy birth- ship by Buddy Walls. Bud- park had that name. will honor the graduates. day card from Louise Pitts I had to do some research dy’s name is on the honor Rev. Tim Gossett’s ser- from Texas who told me but found out. Herman was monument. mon was Up, Up and Away, how much she loved read- a precinct committee per- Zach also was awarded The Ascension of Jesus to ing my Anna news and son and worked to get the a scholarship through the Heaven. Scripture was A The Gazette-Democrat and Saturn car plant here in Anna Moose Lodge, and Promise of the Holy Spirit keeping up on her home Anna. That was how the their name is also on the from Acts. town and people in South- street was named that. honor monument. ern Illinois. She was afraid It was a really big thing Special music was by With appreciation in his the chimes choir. Every- my card wouldn’t get here heart and respect for all that he was getting them to come to Anna but then it all one was happy to be able on time but I got it right on veterans, Zach cleaned, Congratulations to Grace Rendleman, who fell through. to sing All Hail the Power my birthday. weeded, mulched and of Jesus Name and I’ll Fly Ellis School graduated with three associate degrees and planted. Saturn was founded on honors from Shawnee Community College. Grace Jan. 7, 1985, in Detroit, Away. Received this letter Graduation Congrat- Special prayers for Gary from Bobby E. Chase, Ret. is pictured with her parents and sister, Stuart, Amy ulations Mich., founder Roger and Keri Rendleman. Smith ceased operation Rider and Chris Foster’s USAF, in response to the Drew Davis graduated mother with the Pastoral Ellis School article I wrote on May 8 from the Uni- on Oct. 31, 2010. There have been so Prayer. The Lord’s Prayer. looking for a picture of the would then pass out assign- CILA homes (Community many wonderful people Myra Gossett said a Ellis School. ments to each grade. Integrated Living Arrange- who have worked to help prayer before Rev. Tim’s In the year 1930, I was The curriculum relied ments serving those with make Anna a wonderful sermon. It was so good to five years old and I wanted heavily on Reading, Writ- disabilities) and other wor- place to live and raise our hear Gary Rider’s surgery to go to school. The City ing and Arithmetic. Each thy causes. children and have tried to went well and he got to Schools required students grade would be called to At times they can do- come home last Friday. to be six years of age be- the teacher’s desk to recite nate players. If you have It was good to have Tre- fore New Year’s. and ask questions. items you want to declutter, na Boyd visit. A special Country schools only This was the start of please email Dan Ruther- thanks to Dean Corbit for required students to be six the Great Depression, and ford
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WANTED: Kitchen Aide WEBB'S LAWN CARE MULBERRY MANOR, LLC: an Intermediate Care Facility Mowing, Weedeating, Notice to Self Storage Facility The Gazette-Democrat for adults who are devel- pressure washing, opmentally disabled, is ac- general lawn care. Owners in Union County: Classified Section cepting applications for Full Call today for a Phone: 618-833-2158 • Fax: 618-833-5813 Time & Part Kitchen Aide Free Estimate. By Illinois law, E-mail: [email protected] positions. Background check (870)-595-4425 required. Recently restruc- 4p-47gpc CLASSIFIED RATES tured and eager to find staff a notice Classifieds...... 30¢ per word to add to our team. Apply in person or email. 612 E. Davie must be published $6.00 minimum for each prepaid ad per week St., Anna, IL 62906. 618- Public $3.00 additional if ad is charged 833-6012 mulberrymanor@ in The Gazette-Democrat Bold Face 35¢ per word keltechmanagement.com Notice for 2 consecutive weeks EOE. prior to the sale of property AD DEADLINE IS 11:00 A.M. TUESDAY 23g-26p NOTICE UNDER in units behind in ASSUMED BUSINESS CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATES NAME ACT payment or abandoned. Per inch...... $12.50 CD 22-25G Wanted State of Illinois WANTED TO BUY: SS TAX DEED WETAUG RD County of Union HELP WANTED: Part-time Arrowheads and Artifacts NO. 2019-TX-1(5) PERMANENT INDEX Secretary, First Evangelical wanted. Now paying fair FILED: 05/03/2021 NUMBER: 14-00-10-522- cash values for Arrowheads Notice is hereby given and was sold on 3/13/19 For Sale Presbyterian Church in Anna pursuant to "An Act in rela- is seeking a person to work and Artifacts. Call, Text, or TAKE NOTICE for general taxes for the year FIBERGLASS FOR SALE: send pictures to Nick (630) tion to the use of an Assumed 2017. The period of redemp- 15 hours per week (2 days) Name in the conduct or Corrugated, 26" wide, preparing church bulletin, 824-8902 or nickgatses1@ TO: ANDREW tion will expire on 9/17/21. 8/10/12 ft. long, 8 ft. equals gmail.com. Transaction of Business in QUINTANA, newsletter, receptionist du- the State," as Amended that a $6.50. 12 ft. equals $10.00. ties. Knowledge of MS 20-27gpc LINDA QUINTANA, UN- RAVEN SECURITIES INC Large supply, all colors. Call certification was filed by the KNOWN PETITIONER Word a must, Publisher and undersigned with the County (618)-827-4737. database experience helpful. WANTED TO RENT: Room OCCUPANTS, 8221-914552 gptfn Clerk of Union County. Filed UNKNOWN OWNERS, 22-24g Bookkeeping a plus, would or 1 bedroom apartment for this 30th day of April, 2021, make possible quick move single person, in or close to OR PARTIES FOR SALE: Highlander tree under the Assumed Name to full-time. Inquire with Anna. For more information, INTERESTED and IN THE CIRCUIT house with swing and slide; of Sister's Sweet & Savory Pastor David Fischler, (618)- please call Josh, (618)-614- NON-RECORD COURT OF THE FIRST sand box house; boat with with the place of business CLAIMANTS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 833-5225. 0907. located at 215 N. John Street, trailer. Call (618)-833-0103, 22g-25p UNION COUNTY, Will text pictures. 21p-23gc Jonesboro, Illinois 62952, This is NOTICE of the ILLINOIS and that the True Name(s) and 22p-23gc HELP WANTED: In-home filing of the Petition for Tax WANTED TO RENT: Re- Residence Address of the sole Deed on the following de- ESTATE OF caregiver for elderly woman, tired couple is search of house owner(s) and Proprietor(s) of FOR SALE: Laying hens & part-time. Please text (618)- scribed property: BONNIE L. WHITE, pullets. Call for price, (618)- to rent in Union County, pref- said Business is: PERMANENT PARCEL DECEASED. 202-9104. erably in a country setting. 201-8610. 22p-24gc NUMBER: 14-00-08-710 IN PROBATE 23gpc Call (618)-614-0050. Sarah Gibbs On October 27, 2021 at NO. 2021-P-12 HELP WANTED: Jones- 22g-25pc 215 N. John Street 9:00 AM the petitioner in- FOR SALE: Entertainment boro Elementary School #43 Jonesboro, IL 62952 tends to make application for NOTICE OF DEATH TV cabinet, washer & dryer is accepting applications for a an order on the petition that a INDEPENDENT set, new Kenmore gas dryer. School Office Secretary for Charlotte Massey Tax Deed be issued. The real ADMINISTRATION, Call (618)-306-2126 or can the 2021-2022 school year. YARD 455 Springfield Avenue estate was sold on March 13, AND CLAIM DATE stop by 27043 State Hwy. Application deadline is June Anna, IL 62906 2019 for general taxes of the 127 S., Tamms. 1, 2021. year 2017. The period of NOTICE IS GIVEN to 23gpc SALE Lance Meisenheimer 23gp redemption will expire on creditors of the death of *CLEARANCE SALE:* Union County Clerk September 24, 2021. Bonnie L. White of Cobden, WANTED: DSPs/CNAs/ REPPERT'S OFFICE 21-23gc Illinois. Letters of Office AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD Mature Caretakers SUPPLY, were issued on April 26, 2021, TAX DEED Purchaser or Assignee to Aleta L. Uhls, 510 W. Main For Rent (we will train you) 112 LAFAYETTE MULBERRY MANOR, NO. 2019-TX-1(7) 22-24gc St., Dahlgren, Illinois 62828, STREET, ANNA. FOR RENT: Trailer, 5 miles an Intermediate Care Fa- FILED: 05/03/2021 as Independent Executor, south of Anna. 3 bedroom, 2 cility for adults who are MONDAY-FRIDAY, TAX DEED whose attorney is Elvis C. bath, appliances. $550.00 per developmentally disabled, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. TAKE NOTICE NO. 2019-TX-1(8) Cameron, 205B N. Main St., month, $550.00 deposit. Call is accepting applications for File Folders, Cards, FILED: 05/03/2021 Anna, Illinois. (618)-827-4737 or (618)- All Shifts, Full Time & Part Stamps, TO: BRADLEY G. Within 42 days after the 697-1948. WHITE, DSP/CNA positions. No Lots of Misc. Supplies. TAKE NOTICE effective date of the original 23gpc KAREN R. WHITE, Order of admission, you may prior certification required. All Sales Final. Background check required. FIRST SOUTHERN TO: JOHN HOWELL, file a petition with the Court tfn Recently restructured and BANK, UNKNOWN to require proof of the Will by eager to find staff to add to RANDY MILLER, OCCUPANTS, testimony of the witnesses in Help our team. Apply in person or GARAGE SALE: Every Fri- CITY OF ANNA, UNKNOWN OWNERS, open Court or other evidence, email a resume. 612 E. Davie day & Saturday. Collectibles, UNKNOWN OR PARTIES as provided by Section 5/6-21 Wanted St., Anna, IL 62906. 618- McDonald's toys, glassware, OCCUPANTS, INTERESTED and of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 833-6012 mulberrymanor@ baseball cards, $2.00 bags of UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD 5/6-21.) HELP WANTED: LPN for keltechmanagement.com craft jewelry. 1920 St. Johns OR PARTIES CLAIMANTS You also have the right, developmentally disabled EOE. Road, Anna. INTERESTED and under Section 5/8-1 of the individuals in a residential/ 23g-26p 22p-23g n/c NON-RECORD This is NOTICE of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8- day training setting. Duties CLAIMANTS filing of the Petition for Tax 1), to contest the validity of include medication admin- WANTED: LPNs WOLF LAKE MARKET: Deed on the following de- the Will by filing a petition istration, quality assurance, MULBERRY MANOR, Saturday, May 22, 8 a.m. to This is NOTICE of the scribed property: with the Court within six (6) on call duties & following an Intermediate Care Facility noon. Rain or shine. 4720 N. filing of the Petition for Tax PERMANENT PARCEL months after admission of the nursing care plans. Position for adults who are develop- State Route 3. Ms. D's Melts, Deed on the following de- NUMBER: 14-00-10-419 Will to probate. is Monday through Friday mentally disabled, is accept- canned & baked goods, hon- scribed property: On October 27, 2021 at The estate will be admin- with paid medical insurance, ing applications for Full & ey, plants, embroidered items, PERMANENT PARCEL 9:00 AM the petitioner in- istered without Court super- dental, vision, life insurance Part Time LPN Positions. handmade jewelry, jeans, and NUMBER: 05-28-03-940 tends to make application for vision unless, under Section and paid holidays. Must Recently restructured and much more. On October 27, 2021 at an order on the petition that a 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. have valid driver's license 9:00 AM the petitioner in- Tax Deed be issued. The real Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, eager to find nursing staff to 22p-23gc and transportation. Apply in add to our team. Experience tends to make application for estate was sold on March 13, Par. 5/28-4), any interested person, mail resume, or fax an order on the petition that a 2019 for general taxes of the person terminates Indepen- is a plus, new grads welcome. YARD SALE: Friday & Sat- to: Rave Inc., 214 West Davie Background check required. Tax Deed be issued. The real year 2017. The period of dent Administration at any Street, Anna, IL 62906; fax urday, May 21 & 22. Basket- estate was sold on March 13, redemption will expire on time by mailing or delivering Apply in person or email. 612 ball cards, robots, handsaws, (618)-833-4222. E. Davie St., Anna, IL 62906. 2019 for general taxes of the September 24, 2021. a petition to terminate to the 21gp-24g bottles, Coleman cook stove, year 2017. The period of Clerk of this Court. 618-833-6012 mulberryman- bike mufflers, bike seat, or@keltechmanagement. redemption will expire on AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD Claims against the estate HELP WANTED: The Stin- 2- weedeaters. 312 Willard September 24, 2021. Purchaser or Assignee may be filed in the Office of com Ferry Road, Jonesboro. son Memorial Public Library EOE. 22-24gc the Clerk of this court at the District is accepting applica- 23g-26p 23gc AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD Union County Courthouse, tions for a Library Director. Purchaser or Assignee PUBLIC NOTICE 309 West Market, Jonesboro, Application information and HELP WANTED: The Il- FIRST BIG FAMILY YARD 22-24gc LEGAL NOTICE Illinois, or with the Indepen- materials may be accessed linois Veterans’ Home in SALE OF THE YEAR: 428 dent Executor, or both, on or at StinsonLibrary.org/direc- Anna is currently seeking the Springfield Avenue, Anna. TAX DEED CERTIFICATE before November 13, 2021, tor-posting. Friday & Saturday, May 21 or if mailing or delivery of a 21p-25g following: NO. 2019-TX-1(6) NUMBER 2017-00104 COOK I – & 22, 7 a.m. FILED: 05/03/2021 notice from the Executor is required by Section 5/18-3 of JOB OPENING Part-Time Position 23gc To: the Probate Act of the State COBDEN PUBLIC Starting Salary: $2,994. TAKE NOTICE TAMMY ROWAN AND/ of Illinois, the date stated in WORKS DEPARTMENT per month. GARAGE SALE: Friday, OR UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS that notice. Any claim not The Village of Cobden Average 24 hours per week May 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 206 TO: PAUL K. PEARL, TAMMY R GREEN AKA filed on or before that date is is seeking applications for a and every other weekend off. Holly Terrace, Anna. UNKNOWN TAMMY ROWAN barred. Copies of a claim filed full-time Public Works Em- Food Service Certification re- OCCUPANTS, 23g OFFICER FOR THE with the Clerk must be mailed ployee. Submit resume to quired. Interested candidates UNKNOWN OWNERS, FIRST STATE BANK OF or delivered by the claimant the Village of Cobden, 112 E. please contact Human Re- OR PARTIES DONGOLA to the Executor and to the Maple Street, P.O. Box 218, sources at 618-202-6012 or INTERESTED and LANCE attorneys within ten (10) days Cobden, IL 62920, or email 618-202-6034 between the NON-RECORD Business MEISENHEIMER after it has been filed. [email protected]. hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CLAIMANTS UNION COUNTY Dated: April 26, 2021. To apply in person, call 618- 21p-23g DUCKWORKS LAWN CLERK, 893-2425 for an appointment. CARE: and all unknown owners, ALETA L. UHLS Applications are available on WANTED: Dietary/ This is NOTICE of the filing (618)-201-5712 occupants, beneficiaries, CAMERON LAW FIRM, our website: www.cobdenil. Kitchen Manager of the Petition for Tax Deed MOWING IS WHAT heirs, devisees or parties LLC com. MULBERRY MANOR, on the following described 21p-23g an Intermediate Care Fa- WE DO! property: interested. A Petition for ELVIS C. CAMERON cility for adults who are Free Estimates! PERMANENT PARCEL a Tax Deed on the premise ATTORNEY FOR INDE- JOB OPENING developmentally disabled, Other Services: NUMBER: 05-19-03-499 & described below has been PENDENT EXECUTOR COBDEN POLICE is accepting applications Landscaping, 14-00-07-470 filed in the Circuit Court of 205B N. MAIN ST. DEPARTMENT for the Full Time Dietary/ Power Washing On October 27, 2021 at Union County, Illinois, as ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 www.duckworkslawn.com The Cobden Police De- Kitchen Manager Position. 9:00 AM the petitioner in- Case Number 19-TX-1 (4). PHONE: 618-833-2220 partment is seeking applica- Recently restructured and gptfn tends to make application for On September 22, 2021 at ARDC# 6244394 tions for full and part time eager to find staff to add to an order on the petition that a 9:00 a.m., in Room TBD, 22-24g Police Officers. Certification our team. Experience is a TINY MIGHTS Tax Deed be issued. The real the Petitioner will make an preferred but not required. plus. ServeSafe Certification CONSTRUCTION: estate was sold on March 13, application to such court in PUBLIC NOTICE Submit application to the required. Background check Matthew Pearson, Owner 2019 for general taxes of the Union County, Illinois, for Village of Cobden, 112 E. required. Apply in person or (618)-201-5323 year 2017. The period of an Order on the Petition that a The Southern 14 Work- Maple Street, P.O. Box 218, email. 612 E. Davie St., Anna, Licensed • Insured redemption will expire on Tax Deed be issued if the real force Investment Board, Cobden, IL 62920 or email IL 62906. 618-833-6012 • NO Job TOO BIG September 24, 2021. estate is not redeemed from Inc., Subgrant Recipient for [email protected]. mulberrymanor@keltech- or TOO SMALL • the sale. The real estate is Workforce Innovation and To apply in person, call 618- management.com We Make Your Tiny AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD described as follows, to wit: Opportunity Act programs 893-2425 for an appointment. EOE. Dreams Mighty! Purchaser or Assignee LEGAL DESCRIP- in the counties of: Alexander, TION: W 1/2 LOT 137 Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, 21p-23g 23g-26p tfn 22-24gc LEAVENWORTH EXT. 306 Hardin, Johnson, Massac, The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, May 20, 2021 Section A - Page 11
Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Auxiliary aids and ser- and applications may be on June 4, 2021. Benefits, Home Weekends, Wabash, Wayne and White vices are available upon obtained by contacting the Southern 14 Workforce Call 800-648-9915 or www. is seeking applications from request to individuals with offices of the Southern 14 Investment Board, Inc. is an boydandsons.com organizations interested in disabilities. Workforce Investment Board equal opportunity employer/ Illinois being selected as a Youth Persons with access to TTD/ Inc. P. O. Box 186, Carmi, program. Classified Provider of Services for all TTY equipment dial 1-800- Illinois. Phone (618) 382 Auxiliary aids and ser- To Place Your or part of the above named 526-0844. 5024 between the hours vices are available upon counties comprising Work- 22p-24g of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM request to individuals with Network Ad In force Investment Area 26. Monday through Thursday. disabilities. Request for proposals in- PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposals may Persons with access to HELP WANTED DRIVERS The Gazette-Democrat dicates that providers must be obtained on the Southern TTD/TTY equipment dial New Starting Base Pay - Call agree to serve either the The Southern 14 Work- 14 website www.SO14LWIB. 1-800-526-0844. .60cpm w/ option to make .70cpm for Class A CDL northern seven counties or force Investment Board, com . Responses must be 22p-24g (618) 833-2158 the southern seven counties. Inc., Subgrant Recipient for received by close of business Flatbed Drivers, Excellent County groups will not be Workforce Innovation and separated, but respondents Opportunity Act programs may propose to serve for all in the counties of: Alexander, fourteen counties. Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Successful respondents Hardin, Johnson, Massac, State’s revenue picture shows improvement will provide services that Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, meet the requirements of the Wabash, Wayne and White By Peter Hancock ing deficit in next year’s to get a responsible budget ties, $1.7 billion for public Workforce Innovation and is seeking applications from Capitol News Illinois budget, which House Ma- to the governor’s desk,” health programs and $1.35 Opportunity Act Section organizations interested in phancock@capitol- jority Leader Greg Harris, said Rep. Michael Zalews- billion for child care and 134(c) (2) (A) (B) (C). being selected as an Adult and newsillinois.com D-Chicago, estimated at ki, D-Riverside, who chairs Head Start programs. Additional information Dislocated Worker Provider SPRINGFIELD – Illi- around $1.3 billion. the House Revenue Com- The Treasury Depart- and applications may be of Services for all or part of nois budget officials said “The choices are really mittee. ment has published interim obtained by contacting the the above named counties Thursday, May 13, that clear,” Harris said during Pritzker’s budget plan rules that outline general offices of the Southern 14 comprising Workforce In- revenues are flowing into a news conference on May was drafted before Con- categories of spending that Workforce Investment Board vestment Area 26. Request state coffers at a faster pace 13. gress passed the American qualify under the law. Inc. P. O. Box 186, Carmi, for proposals indicates that than previously estimated, “We’re either going to Rescue Plan, which will They include respond- Illinois. Phone (618) 382 providers must agree to serve 5024 between the hours of either the northern seven meaning lawmakers will have to find ways to cut send about $8.1 billion in ing to the public health 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday counties or the southern seven have more money to work to fill that hole, or we’re fiscal relief to the state. emergency or its negative through Thursday. Request counties. County groups will with as they try to finalize going to have to review the But the U.S. Treasury economic impacts; pro- for Proposals may be ob- not be separated, but respon- a new budget for the fiscal proposals that the governor Department is still in the viding premium pay to tained on the Southern 14 dents may propose to serve for year that begins July 1. made to close corporate tax process of finalizing rules essential workers during website www.SO14LWIB. all fourteen counties. The Governor’s Office of loopholes on wealthy indi- for how that money can the pandemic; making up com . Responses must be Successful respondents Management and Budget viduals and corporations. be spent, and on May 13, for revenue lost due to the received by close of business will provide services that officially raised its revenue Some mix of those will be Harris cautioned against pandemic; and investing in on June 4, 2021. meet the requirements of the estimate for the current required.” trying to use it to fill the water, sewer or broadband Southern 14 Workforce Workforce Innovation and fiscal year by more than In February, Pritzker pro- state’s ongoing structural infrastructure. Investment Board, Inc. is an Opportunity Act Section posed filling the budget budget deficit. The interim rules also say equal opportunity employer/ 134(c) (2) (A) (B) (C). $1.4 billion and by $842 program. Additional information million for the upcoming hole with about $1.5 billion “We know that this is an the funds may not be used fiscal year. in revenue enhancements amount of money that can for funding pension plans or Those figures are similar that included closing what be spent over the course of paying down debt. to the latest revised esti- he called “corporate tax four years, so we have to Pritzker and Comptroller mates from the General As- loopholes,” but which Re- be very thoughtful as how Susana Mendoza have said Public Record sembly’s budget monitoring publicans prefer to call we spend it over a period Illinois should be allowed from the files at the agency, the Commission on “business incentives.” of time,” he said. to use the money to repay Government Forecasting So far, however, lawmak- “We know it’s largely short-term loans the state Union County Courthouse, Jonesboro and Accountability, which ers have not appeared anx- one-time money. So I think took out from the Federal Realty Transactions Grantee: Linda Knaack, said earlier in May that ious to take up Pritzker’s we’re all going to want to Reserve during the pan- The following real estate Michael Panici. Tract Section revenues for the current tax proposals, at least until look at it really carefully demic, and they have urged transactions were recorded 24 Township 13S Range 1W. year would go up about $2 they have a clearer idea of to be sure that we’re not federal officials to make at the Union County clerk’s Warranty Deed. Grantor: billion while next year’s how big of a budget hole building this into a base that that change when the final office in Jonesboro: Becky Eddleman, Shayne revenues would be $792 needs to be filled. then there would be a cliff rules are published in July. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Eddleman. Grantee: Keira Angie J. Cluck-Griffith, Gould, Jacob M. Hebert. million more than previous- “I think there’s a number when this money expired.” Capitol News Illinois is a Anthony C. Rodriguez. Tract Section 31 Township ly forecasted. of things that the governor State and local govern- nonprofit, nonpartisan news Grantee: Nathaniel W. 11S Range 1W. That came as good news has proposed that we’ve ments also stand to receive service covering state gov- Griffith. Tract Section 11 Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: to state lawmakers who are asked members to take a significant federal aid. ernment and distributed to Township 12S Range 1E. John Hoffman. Grantee: Mark According to Harris, the trying to finalize the next deep dive and to be mind- more than 400 newspapers Warranty Deed. Grantor: Edwin Hoffman. Tract Section fiscal year’s budget before ful of to think about how it federal law will send about 15 Township 14S Range 2W. statewide. It is funded pri- Carmen Coffman. Grantee: their scheduled adjourn- would affect their constit- $5.9 billion to Illinois cities Jennifer Lynn York, Richard Traffic Citations ment day on May 31, but uents vis-à-vis the overall and towns, $5 billion to marily by the Illinois Press Wayne York. Subdivision The following people Foundation and the Robert Name: Grammer’s Add. of were cited for the indicated it still was not enough to state budget…We remain public schools, $1.3 billion Jonesboro. Lot 103. violations and were assessed completely close the loom- very, very invested in trying to colleges and universi- R. McCormick Foundation. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: the accompanying fines and Harley G. Rhodes, Patsy court costs as recorded at the J. Rhodes. Grantee: Trena circuit clerk’s office: Renee Hardin, Jeffrey J. Matisse A. Travis, Ullin, Rhodes, Rodney Ray driving 21-25 mph above Rhodes. Tract Section 12 limit, $255. Lorna Woods, Township 12S Range 2W. Carbondale, operate Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: uninsured motor vehicle, Harley G. Rhodes, Patsy $731. J. Rhodes. Grantee: Trena Kaylie A. Smith, Advance, Renee Hardin, Jeffrey J. Mo., operate uninsured Rhodes, Rodney Ray motor vehicle, $731. Isidoro Rhodes. Tract Section 17 Rodriguez Jr., Brownsville, Township 13S Range 2W. Texas, violation drivers Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: license restriction, $255. Harley G. Rhodes, Patsy Annabelle Flores, Pharr, J. Rhodes. Grantee: Trena Texas, driving on suspended Renee Hardin, Jeffrey J. license, $255. Mikaelah Rhodes, Rodney Ray Nicole Avery, University Park, Rhodes. Tract Section 24 driving 15-20 mph above Township 13S Range 1W. limit, $255. Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: Roni J. Jackson, Mounds, Harley G. Rhodes, Patsy driving 21-25 mph above J. Rhodes. Grantee: Trena limit, $255. Jessica E. Wills, Renee Hardin, Jeffrey Cobden, driving 21-25 mph Jay Rhodes, Rodney Ray above limit, $255. Rhodes. Tract Section 24 Alejandro Sacramento- Township 13S Range 1W. Gonzalez, Laurel, Miss., Quit Claim Deed. Grantor: operate uninsured motor Harley G. Rhodes, Patsy vehicle, $731. Jera L. J. Rhodes. Grantee: Trena Reynolds, Jonesboro, driving Renee Hardin, Jeffrey J. 15-20 mph above limit, $164. Rhodes, Rodney Ray Francisco Aguirre Lopez, Rhodes. Tract Section 2 Laurel, Miss., transport/carry Township 12S Range 2W. alcoholic liquor/passenger, Warranty Deed. Grantor: $255. Ryan Asbury, Perryville, Ginger Staples, Joshua Mo., driving 15-20 mph above Staples. Grantee: Amber limit, $164. Clark, Dalton Myers. James Brandon Stewart, Subdivision Name: Gardners Dongola, driving 21-25 mph Add. of Jonesboro. Lot 5. above limit, $164. Tiffany Ann Warranty Deed. Grantor: Beasley, Mounds, operate Robert Shepard. Grantee: uninsured motor vehicle, Josh Ames, Joshua W. Ames, $731. Michaela R. Ames, Micheala William Cody Campbell, R. Cook. Tract Section 25 Anna, transport/carry Township 13S Range 1W. alcoholic liquor/passenger, Warranty Deed. Grantor: $255. Larry G. Gibbs Jr., Terry Shawn Hileman, Wilda McClure, driving 15-20 mph Kay Ray, Valda Lazelle Snell. above limit, $164. Grantee: Jennifer E. Land. Mayra A. Maldonado Subdivision Name: W.H. Juarez, Chicago, driving Simpsons 1st Add. of Anna. 21-25 mph above limit, Lot 25. Subdivision Name: $164. George W. Motsinger, Thomas J. Greens Sub. of Mulkeytown, driving 21-25 Anna. Lot 1. mph above limit, $164. John Quick Claim Deed. G. Pickel, Cobden, driving Grantor: Michael Panici. 15-20 mph above limit, $164. Obituaries Online at annanews.com Page 12 - Section A Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat Ryan Michael Stroehlein Mabel Carter nee Merriman Ryan Michael Stroehlein, Obituaries Mabel Carter nee Merri- 31, of Cobden, died Wednes- man, 91, of Jonesboro, died day, May 12, 2021, at Saint Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Louis University Hospital in Jacqueline T. 2:20 a.m. at Union County St. Louis. Hospital in Anna. He was born on March 23, ‘Jackie’ Myers She was born on Oct. 27, 1990, in Carbondale, the son Jackie Myers, 84, of Jones- 1929, in Union County, the of Michael Ray Stroehlein boro, died Thursday, May 13, daughter of Clifton and Jenny and Valerie Ann Bennett. 2021, at the Ray and Kay Caraker Merriman. He served in the United Eckstine Center in Paducah. She married George Wen- States Marine Corps. He was She was born on July 5, dell Carter on Dec. 27, 1947. on active duty from 2009 1936, in St. Louis, the daugh- He preceded her in death on to 2013 in the Afghanistan ter of William O. and Theresa Dec. 31, 2009. Conflict War, where he oper- M. Colombo Page. She was a member of the ated the front mine sweeping She married Francis Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s truck. “Butch” Myers on Jan. 11, Witnesses in Murphysboro. Upon returning, he worked for IDOT, 1969, in Arnold, Mo. He She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and tatting. which he loved, the City of Anna, and the preceded her in death on Feb. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy (Rick) Glasco Union County Highway Department. 12, 2012. of Chaffee, Mo.; a special friend, Joyce Rendleman of He loved being on a tractor or a motor- Mrs. Myers is survived by Jonesboro; a sister-in-law, Suzanna (Bob) Kessler of cycle. He enjoyed fishing, bonfires and cutting wood with her sisters-in-law, Betty Ca- Anna; a brother-in-law, Gordon Carter of California; and his father, but especially loved spending time with his cioppo of Bensenville, Irma numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. children, family and friends. Frick of Jonesboro and Shirley (Bruce) Osladil of Ottawa, Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by Ryan is survived by his parents, Mike and Margie Stroe- Kan.; two brothers-in-law, James Myers of Phoenix, Ariz., her parents, Clifton and Jenny Merriman; a brother, Fred hlein of Cobden and Valerie Spurlock of West Frankfort; a and Tom (Jane) Myers of Dongola; numerous cousins; Merriman; a sister, Glenna Griffith; and two brothers-in- daughter, Penelope Stroehlein (mother, Brandi Naumann) other relatives and many friends. law, Donald Carter and Maxwell Carter. of Alto Pass; a son, Wesley Grant (mother, Tina Grant) She was preceded in death by her parents; and by her Funeral services were held at Crain Funeral Home in of Lick Creek; siblings Cody Clark of Metropolis, Tracy husband of 43 years, Francis “Butch” Myers. Anna on Friday, May 14, at noon. Burial followed in Stroehlein of Cobden, Jada Henson of West Frankfort, Mrs. Myers was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic McGinnis Cemetery. Mandy Dailey (David Webb) of Joppa, Natalie Dailey Church in Anna for many years. She worked as a secretary Memorials can be made to McGinnis Cemetery and (Mike Brown) of Anna, Bub Dailey (Kellie Yearian) of for Inmont Corporation in St. Louis before she and Butch will be accepted at the funeral home. Dongola and Zeke Baggott of Anna; aunts and uncles moved to Southern Illinois. She later owned and operated Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro was in charge Cathy and Ed Pitts of Cobden, Roger and Debbie Stro- Myers Upholstery in Jonesboro until her retirement. of arrangements. ehlein of Cobden and Bill and Marilyn Vernon of Anna; Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, To view the full obituary or to leave nieces and nephews Kiley Dailey of Anna, Daultan Mixen at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, an online condolence for the family, of Anna, Kaitlyn Starr of Anna, Tradon Stroehlein of Cob- with Father Uriel Salamanca officiating. Interment was visit www.crainsonline.com. den, Onyx Chapman of Cobden, Dixie Dailey of Dongola, in the Lakewood Park Cemetery. Colton, Landon, Ella, Greyson Lindley, all of Dongola, Memorials can be made to PAWS or to St. Mary’s Makayla, Erika, Braden Brown, all of Anna, Ali Russell Catholic Church. Jean Marie Yates of Carterville, Eleison, Zella Baggott, both of Jonesboro To view the obituary and to leave online condolences Jean Marie Yates, 73, of and Maycee Jerrell of Metropolis; cousins Jeff, Stephanie, for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Anna, died Saturday, May Jaylyn, Addysyn Stroehlein, all of Cobden, Jason, Valerie, Rendleman & Hileman Funeral 15, 2021, at her home. Brayden, and Avery Stroehlein, all of Colorado, Jessie, Home in Jonesboro was in charge of She was born on July 14, Michael and Henley Rogers, all of Cobden, Nikki, Kenny arrangements. 1947, in Allen Park, Mich., and Logan Shipley, all of Cobden, Andy, Tasha, Layne the daughter of Clarence and Harper Vernon, all of McClure, Samantha, Justin, Eugene and Virginia Blaga Summer and Hunter Wade, all of Goreville, Janet Lence Linda Lou Roach Bachmann. of Chicago, Jack and Iohla Stroehlein, Maryanne and Linda Lou Roach, 75, of She is survived by her Mark Jones, Sandy Madsen, Linda Head, Lindsey Head Jonesboro, died Wednesday, daughter, Lisa Yates of Anna; and Alyson Winter, all of Tuscon, Ariz., AJ Bennett and May 12, 2021, at Southeast dear friends David and Lori Ashley Bennett of Anna; other relatives and many friends. Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Wilde; other relatives and He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph She was born on Nov. 3, friends. and Wilma Stroehlein. 1945, the daughter of Rob- She was preceded in death Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, today, at ert and Sarah Viola Burns by her parents; son Larry Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden, with Reynolds. Joseph Yates Jr.; brother Gary Bachmann; and beloved Pastors Doug Bridgeman, Jason Forby and Lonnie Lewis She married the love of her dog Nikki. officiating. Interment will be in the Cobden Cemetery. life, Kenny Roach, on July She worked for over 26 years as a rural mail carrier for Military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster 22, 1961, in Cape Girardeau. the U.S. Postal Service until her retirement. She had one Post No. 3455 of the VFW in Anna and the United States She was a member of New of the largest rural routes in Cobden. She was a member of Marine Corps funeral honors team. Beginnings Church and the the National Rural Letter Carrier Association and attended Memorials can be made to Anna VFW Post No. 3455. STROH’S Monday prayer meetings regularly. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home. group and was a God Chaser. She was an avid stamp collector from an early age. She Everyone attending will be required to wear a face She loved going for a stroll enjoyed shopping trips with her daughter, Lisa, and nights covering and to observe social distancing guidelines. and adored spending time with her family, especially her out with her friends David and Lori. Special thanks to a very special, dedicated and awe- grandchildren. Graveside memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, some caregiver, and her parents, Tina Grant, through She is survived by her husband, Kenny Roach of Jones- May 24, at the Cobden Cemetery, with Donald Yates of- our troubled time of need. Thank you for all the dona- boro; her children, Marsha (Rich) Griffin of Jonesboro, ficiating. Interment will immediately follow. tions, calls, texts, and prayers. Big hugs to all of you. Becky (Rob) Heuring of Anna and Nancy (Doug) Cerney Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Thank you, Stroehlein Family. of Anna; grandchildren Brandy Gipson, Mindy Martin, Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery and To view the obituary and to leave online condolences Brandon Griffin, Caleb Cerney, Caden Cerney, Hannah at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Heuring and Megan Penrod; 10 great-grandchildren; To view the obituary and to leave online condolences Rendleman & Hileman Funeral brothers George (Trudy) Reynolds of Mississippi, Richard for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Home in Cobden is in charge of ar- (Emma) Reynolds of Anna and Bon (Linda) Reynolds of Rendleman & Hileman Funeral rangements. Jonesboro; a sister, Brenda Reynolds-Wright of Anna; Home in Cobden is in charge of ar- several nieces and nephews; many other relatives and rangements. friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Helen Ruth McCain Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, Helen Ruth McCain, 87, of at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, The Gazette-Democrat Jonesboro, died Friday, May with Pastor Lonnie Lewis, Zack Strong and Bon Reyn- 14, 2021, at her home. olds officiating. Interment followed the ceremony in the Serving She was born on April 12, Jonesboro Cemetery. Union County Since 1849 1934, in Gallatin County, the To view the obituary and to leave online condolences daughter of George and Pearl for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Leona Farley Risley. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral "The Preaching Pen" She married the love of her Home in Jonesboro was in charge of life, William A. Scroggins, arrangements. The Need for Obedient Faith on Feb. 5, 1951, in Arkansas. If you were to ask the average religious person what you had to do in order to become a Christian and go to Heaven, He preceded her in death. I imagine the answer would go something like this: “Just believe Mrs. McCain was a mem- Dale Olaf Cobb in Jesus Christ, and you’ll be saved. We’re saved by faith – that’s ber of the Order of the East- Dale Olaf Cobb, 84, of Anna, died Monday, May 17, all we need.” What we must be concerned with is this: is that ern Star. She loved spending at his home. what the Bible teaches? her time bird watching and Funeral arrangements were pending at Rendleman & The Bible doesn’t teach this false concept at all, but people crocheting. She was a mem- Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. take verses out of context and try to teach that a person has ber of the Beech Grove Bap- To view the obituary and to leave online condolences absolutely nothing to do with his or her salvation. They distort tist Church. She retired from the Choate Mental Health for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. passages where Paul teaches that we’re saved by grace or by and Developmental Center in Anna. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral faith. For example, Rom. 3:28:“Therefore we conclude that a She is survived by her son, William F. Scroggins of Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” Also: Jonesboro; a daughter, Lou Reed and her fiancé Scott ments. Eph. 2:8: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that Miller of Jonesboro; grandchildren Michael and Joshua not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” Belford; sister Mary Lou Mobley of New Haven; many When people remove these verses from their context, they other relatives and friends. teach that a person cannot do one thing toward their salvation She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. because if they did, it would be considered a work, and therefore Reynoldsville News one can only be saved by grace alone by merely believing in Scroggins; her parents; and brother, Sam Risley. By Sue Eudy God. When we keep things in their proper context, we see Paul Graveside funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday, May Dolores Reynolds, Jay Kevin Eudy of Cape is teaching that a person cannot be saved by the works of Moses’ 17, at Jackson Cemetery in Ridgway. Interment followed. Jennings and Gracie Wil- Girardeau visited Sunday law because it was no longer in effect. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences son, all of Reynoldsville with Sue and Steve Eudy. You see, there are different types of works. There are works for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. and River Kelley of Mc- Gary Gibbs of Jonesboro of the Old Law, and there are works of merit. Neither one of Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Clure went to Wolf Lake visited with Fred and Max- these is going to add one whit to your salvation. However, Home in Jonesboro was in charge of on Saturday to watch Kyn- ine Pender of Fair City. there is another kind of work mentioned in the Bible in which arrangements. every Christian must engage in order to accept God’s grace dal Oxford of Anna play You are invited to at- and salvation, and that is an obedient faith. This is why you T-ball. tend services at Reynolds- see Jesus saying things like John 14:15: “If ye love me, keep Rodney Reynolds of ville Missionary Baptist my commandments” and Matt. 7:21: “Not every one that saith Billy Tucker Wolf Lake ate lunch on Church. Sunday School is unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but Billy Tucker, 90, of Wolf Lake, died Tuesday, May 18, Thursday with Dolores at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morn- he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”Jesus at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Reynolds. ing worship service is at expects some effort from us in order to make it to Heaven – Funeral arrangements were pending at Rendleman & Lois Crites of Jackson, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening “Keep My commandments. Do the will of My Father.” God Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Mo., and Venita Lingle of worship service is at 6 p.m. demands that we accept the salvation He offers by grace and To view the obituary and to leave online condolences Anna visited Saturday with Rev. Jamie Bridgeman is keep salvation by means of an obedient faith. God has always Steve and Sue Eudy. the pastor. demanded action on our part to receive the gift that He has for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. freely made available. Have you obeyed? Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- R.W. McAlister, Minister Anna church of Christ ments. Obits Online at annanews.com 23G The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, May 20, 2021 Section A - Page 13 sons of Cape Girardeau need to make an effort. County Line News came to spend Mother’s Georgia, Florida, Mississip- (Mill Creek and Upper Elco) By Suzan Harvel Day with me, their dad, and pi, and Louisiana aren’t the Sorry about the lack of Kohler, tutored me in fourth their grandmother, Shirley only states with wetlands in a column last week. My grade math back in the day. Harvel. our nation. Southern Illinois husband had surgery that She got me through, but, We were additionally has 14,960 acres located in morning and in the hustle sorry Bonnie, I still don’t blessed to see all of my the Cache River State Natu- of getting out the door and like math. brood again this past Sun- ral Area alone. Check it out. to Cape on time I forgot to Shawnna works for day for my birthday. We Mill Creek Baptist send it in. Likewise, today Southern Seven and was won’t discuss the number. Church had their first Va- for eye two. Story of my reminding us to get those I’m just thankful I’m cele- cation Bible School meet- life…BUT, he did really COVID shots. Something brating another one. ing this past Tuesday. It’s well with both surgeries. else I had to get through and A host of prayers are going to be different than in Mill Creek Baptist had didn’t like doing. being lifted up for speedy years past but I am looking their annual Mother-Daugh- Actually, it wasn’t that recoveries after surgery for forward to it. We’ve lots of ter Banquet May 6. It was bad. I received mine at the Gary Rider, Pauline Neigh- planning ahead and need a wonderful event and well Southern Seven site in Anna bors and Richard Harvel. volunteers in several areas. attended. and it was administered by We add prayers for Karen We’ve set the date for Barbara Layman gave soldiers. Talk about flash- Sadler as she’s been sick. Aug. 2-6, from 5:30 p.m. to an uplifting program on backs. Additional prayers go out 8:30 p.m. Another meeting mothers and emphasiz- My daddy was career to Ed Cates with his heart will be held after morning ing Proverbs 31. All the Army and every shot I condition. Also, we are services May 23. Please guests took home gifts of received from birth (in an praying for the Ann Romine consider helping out. potted flowers, Mother’s Army barracks hospital) family as hospice has been I had a nice conversation Day bookmarks, and To- until I was married at age called in. with my cousin Jack Miller nya Marshall received the 19, was given by a soldier I had occasion to visit this week. He’s on the board balloon cluster gift. in uniform. the Cache River Wetlands Clouds and a cross of the St. John’s Cemetery We were honored to have We had a nice chat while Center this past week. I’d Clouds were billowing into the sky one evening and they won’t be taking recently behind a cross atop the steeple at Trinity six guests: Jean Lynn and they waited to make sure I never been there and was donations at the cemetery Lutheran Church in Anna. daughter Lori Stettler, Jo- didn’t have a reaction. Each very impressed with their etta Spier, Nikki Bates, had been posted somewhere ongoing mission and the this year. They’ll need to Mayor signs proclamation Fern Thompson and her I’ve been at one time or the museum facility. It’s a beau- be mailed to John Mowery, daughter-in-law Diana other…imagine that. I sure tiful place and Molly Oliver 880 Sweet Potato Rd., Don- designating May as Mental Thompson. appreciated their service to did an amazing job impart- gola, Ill. 62926. Thanks go out to Lula me on Friday. ing information about the Jack’s brother Randy Health Awareness Month Belle Tripp for the wonder- Armed Forces Day was Cache River. came to visit my mother-in- Mayor Steve Hartline sibility to promote men- ful decorations. Thank you Saturday, May 15. I pray My group, the Daniel law, Shirley, this past week. has signed a proclamation tal wellness and support to all who brought such an that all our armed forces Chapman Chapter of the She does enjoy company. designating May as Mental prevention and treatment awesome selection of food. are safe and thank God for National Society Daughters Seems Randy is retired and Health Awareness Month efforts.” Everything was spectacular. them and the sacrifices that of the American Revolu- we hope will be moving in Anna. Along with proclaim- Bon Kohler had visitors they continue to make, plus tion, and I learned a lot. back locally soon. He’s “We are thankful to May- ing May as Mental Health Friday night: Lori Stettler the vast and varied services We heard all about the been living and working in or Hartline for recogniz- Month in Anna, the mayor and Jean Lynn. They took they provide for us. goals they have, the work Kansas since the Transcraft ing May as Mental Health also called upon “the cit- along a covered plate from The Harvel household that’s been accomplished, plant closed down. Thanks Awareness Month,” said izens, government agen- the abundance at the church has had an abundance of and how the Cache River for stopping by Randy. Karen Lawless, director cies, public and private dinner. Bon is doing well company these past week- has changed over thousands Amy Kram, president of the Senior Solutions institutions, businesses and and eagerly awaiting the ends. Tina and Darron of years. of the board at Mill Creek, program at Union County schools in Anna to commit stated that the Mill Creek Hospital in Anna. our community to increas- arrival of more family next Moore, of Poplar Bluff, They have a newsletter Village board had a good “The staff at Senior Solu- ing awareness and under- month. Mo., visited with her moth- you’ll find at friendsofthe- tions appreciates the sup- standing of mental health, It was nice seeing Shawn- er Shirley Harvel on May 8. cache.org. It gives infor- meeting. Nothing new to port,” Lawless said. the steps our citizens can na Rhine on television the Chuck and Martha Har- mation on the programs impart beyond the laying The proclamation signed take to protect their mental other day. I’ve known her vel, with three of the grand- they offer to teach fishing of new mulch in the play- by Anna’s mayor declares health, and the need for literally since she was born. daughters, visited as well. to youth, upcoming free ground area. She is also my that: appropriate and accessible My late grandmother, Ag- My children, Allison fishing days, and so much Tupperware dealer. If you “...mental health is essen- services for all people with nes Smiddy, used to baby Harvel of Poplar Bluff, Mo., more. need Tupperware, Amy’s tial to everyone’s overall mental health conditions.” sit her. Her mother, Bonnie Nikki and Jordan Bates and If you’ve not been, you who you need to see. health and well-being. The Senior Solutions “...all Americans face Program is an intensive out- challenges in life that can patient counseling program. impact their mental health, The program is designed Attention especially during a pan- to meet the unique needs demic. of older adults over the age “...prevention is an ef- of 65 who are struggling Class of 2021 Senior Grad Families! fective way to reduce the with depression and anxiety burden of mental health often related to aging. Job well done. All your conditions. Services which are of- Show your graduating senior how proud “...there are practical fered include group therapy, hard work paid off. Look you are with a congratulatory ad in the tools that all people can individual therapy, fami- use to improve their mental ly therapy, mental health toward the future. The Gazette-Democrat or Monday's health and increase resil- evaluation, medication ed- Pub. Special Graduation Section. iency. ucation and management, I am so proud of you! “...mental health condi- community resources and tions are real and prevalent after-care planning. Love, Mom in our nation. Information about the 3x3 - $45* “...with effective treat- Senior Solutions program ment, those individuals at Union County Hospital with mental health condi- is available by calling 833- tions can recover and lead 4505. 2x3 - $30* full, productive lives. Individuals or organiza- Congratulations “...each business, school, tions also can call Senior government agency, health- Solutions if they are inter- David on your care provider, organiza- ested in partnering to raise accomplishments! tion and citizen shares the awareness or if they would burden of mental health like to receive free educa- We are so problems and has a respon- tion on mental health. proud of you. Southeast Missouri State greenhouse earns certification Love, Southeast Missouri State grows poinsettias, chrysan- University’s Charles Hutson themums, All-American se- Mom and Dad Horticulture Greenhouse lection plants, annuals, pe- recently became the first re- rennials, shrubs, houseplants, tailer in Cape Girardeau to be vegetables and herbs. certified by Proven Winners, It also conducts a Syngenta Looks like you Call Zach at a brand composed of leading mum trial each year and is 618-833-2158, plant propagators around the home to one of the state’s have made the world. largest collections of amorph- email your ad info to The certification makes ophallus (the corpse flower). grade! [email protected] or Southeast one of only two Thanks to its certification, retailers in the southeast Mis- Southeast’s greenhouse qual- Way to go! [email protected] souri region to hold the des- ifies for further training from or stop by the office at ignation. Proven Winners, LaPlant 112 Lafayette St., Greenhouse manager Me- said. lissa LaPlant said the certi- “It is a resume builder, and Sending the Class of 2021 our heartfelt Anna, IL. fication will bring in more it helps keep the students up customers and generate more to date on new cultivars com- congratulations. * Pricing for black sales. ing to the market from Proven and white only. “It also gives us a higher Winners,” LaPlant said, “and level for professionalism,” it can further their education Deadline to get your LaPlant said. “It further opens about certain plants.” Wishing all of you the best for the future. a door for the students in Southeast is now autho- ad in is 05/31/2021 horticulture.” rized to sell the entire line This is the first day of the rest of your life. The Charles Hutson of Proven Winners, which The Gazette-Democrat Greenhouse is an on-campus consists of shrubs, perennials Make the most of it! facility that provides expe- and annuals, as well as some or riential learning and student vegetables and herbs. Monday's Pub. entrepreneurship through Southeast’s Charles Hut- P.O. Box 529 commercial plant production son Horticulture Greenhouse Anna, IL 62906 and retail sales. It is the larg- is located at 1039 Bertling St. est student-run production For more information or to greenhouse in the country. place an order, call 573-651- The greenhouse facility 2316 or visit Facebook. 3x5 - $75* Page 14 - Section A Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Gazette-Democrat
Opinion and Please read this... By Geof Skinner Commentary Especially now, we can’t thank our teachers enough By Roger Eddy Every year, we take time to celebrate School Principals’ Day on May 1 and National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 4. The Appreciation Day for teachers has now turned into National Teacher Appreciation Week, and this year was celebrated May 2-8. This was one of two egrets the photographer saw Back in the early 1950s, the idea of honoring our teach- out of his car window, one recent cool and cloudy day. ers originally came from Eleanor Roosevelt, former first A cardinal appeared to munching on a snail hors One of the egrets abruptly decided there was a better lady of the United States and wife of President Franklin d’oeuvre one evening. By the way, have you ever won- home a-waiting in the sky, Lord, in the sky. (Keep on Roosevelt. dered why “hors d’oeuvre” is pronounced “or derv”? reading...you’ll figure this one out...or not...) In 1980, the idea took on increased publicity and grew from that time into a rather significant day and week, when we routinely and officially give kudos to these people who Nothing like letting loose with a good guffaw... have dedicated their lives to educating our young people. Once again this week, we’re going to treat you to a little of it. The movie was pretty good. So was the novel. So is This year, the official day and week for showing ap- bit of this...and a little bit of that...you might even say this “1942.” Kind of like a box of chocolates... I suppose this preciation to our teachers has come and gone, but it oc- one is for the birds...it just kind of turned out that way... column might be like a box of chocolates, too...just don’t curred to me that a day or week is not enough time for us Seemed like we had two or three seasons rolled into know what you’re going to get... to collectively thank teachers and administrators for the one last Sunday. Early in the morning, the weather was And, in closing...almost...for this week... work they performed this particular year. This year was kind of coolish, with a not-so-balmy breeze. By Sunday Saturday night, I happened to catch some of a show on in no way routine. Our efforts to appreciate these folks afternoon, the weather had turned warm and humid. Hard the radio called “The Midnight Special.” Yes, my friends, should also not be routine. to believe there was a wind chill on Mother’s Day...just It all really started at the end of the 2019-20 school year, there are still five or six of us left on the planet who still a week earlier. listen to shows on the radio. which turned out to be a dress rehearsal for the start of the Meanwhile... 2020-21 school year. Teachers were forced into develop- The show airs on KRCU radio in Cape Girardeau and The Other Half and yours truly went on a bit of a Pan- comes from WFMT radio in some place called Chicago. ing and employing remote learning techniques with no demic Date last Sunday evening. We got a late start, so On the Chicago station’s website, “The Midnight Special” warning, from March 2020 until the end of the school year. our adventure was kind of short. is described as a “Unique weekly series featuring songs, Technology was often spotty, at best, and in some re- The plan was to motor into the countryside and look for mote areas not possible. Not to worry, school buses were deer or what ever critter happened to make an appearance. silliness, and show tunes.” Listeners are encouraged to used as mobile hot spots and homework wagons and meals Evening is a good time do such a thing. Or so I thought. “let loose with a good guffaw” when they tune in. were delivered to students. In a word, or two, the evening could be summed up by I’m all for silliness. I think the world would be a whole Even in those districts rich with technological hardware declaring: Oh, Dear, No Deer. Didn’t see a single white- lot better off with a whole lot more silliness. And a few and software, the techniques of teaching remotely for tail. Not a one. more guffaws. Just not enough guffawing going on these long periods of time had to be mastered. Zoom became a We did see about a half dozen or so horses. A bunch of days. And, this listener did indeed let loose with a “good common part of the teaching vernacular. cows. A fountain in a pond. And, in keeping with sort of guffaw” last Saturday night when I heard one of the songs Spring sports were canceled, some highlights of the a theme for this week...some birds... played on “The Midnight Special.” year like prom were eliminated, and graduations were held We also noticed how green the landscape had become The song was a parody of a well-known, and well- mostly remotely or with major changes made to allow for since our last Pandemic Date a few weeks ago. liked by many, including yours truly, song called “Will social distancing and other necessary precautions. Meanwhile... the Circle Be Unbroken?” Great song. The parody was Lock downs replaced annual field trips, and parents Speaking of dates, The Other Half and yours truly have called “Will the Turtle Be Unbroken?” It was silly. Well were often forced to become supervisors of “at home” been watching “Atlantic Crossing” on the PBS website. worth a guffaw. learning. Many people learned just how difficult teach- Check it out. In closing...for real... ing can be. Watching the show kindled an interest in reading/learn- The Friends of Stinson are planning to have a summer During the summer of 2020, there was even more work ing more about World War II. Right now, I’m enjoying a book sale in June. June 12, as a matter of fact. At Stinson done in an attempt to start the school year with a combina- book titled “1942” by Winston Groom. Memorial Library. Looking forward to it... tion of remote and in-person learning. Mr. Groom is the author of a novel which inspired a Enough for now...find a good book...and a box of Various approaches were used as creative learning film by the name of “Forrest Gump.” Maybe you’ve heard chocolates... techniques emerged. Some schools remained remote, some used a hybrid model and when in-person was pos- sible, students and teachers got used to using face masks and social distancing as an entirely different environment emerged. No matter the approach used, these efforts were often met with criticism, which became the true definition of a “no-win situation.” Through it all, our administrators, teachers and support staff personnel worked hard to do the best they could to provide our children with an education. The teachers I have spoken with have had the most dif- ficulty with the lack of contact with “their kids.” Teaching is more than a profession; it is a calling. The best of the best become so invested in the success of their students that they lose sleep and suffer from anxiety worrying about how those they feel responsible for are doing. It is much more difficult to know how students are doing when the Mystery bird...saw this feathered critter high in the Saw these young feathered critters high in another contact is hybrid or remote. Students count on teachers bare branches of a tree in Anna one evening. Right in tree...at a location somewhere on the North American for a multitude of reasons beyond being educated. town. Subsequent research suggested that the bird continent. This year, if you have not yet thanked a teacher or others might be a kite. Or not. who have worked so hard to provide your children with an education, don’t let the fact that Teacher or Principal Appreciation Day has passed stop you. This has been an The Union County Beagle Club held a field trial re- unusual year, let’s extend the timeline and continue to A Page from the Past cently. thank teachers at least a bit longer. from the files of The Gazette-Democrat Presley Tours Inc., Makanda, has invited 15 Red Chi- Roger Eddy is a retired member of the Illinois House nese fishermen to visit Southern Illinois on a friendly serving the 109th Legislative District from 2003 to 2012. Thursday, May 20, 1971 people-to-people tour. A gala evening is being planned at Anna-Jonesboro He served on the Special Investigative Committee on the From the Wolf Lake news: An art exhibit and talent show Community High School for Friday evening, May 21, impeachment of Rod Blagojevich. He recently authored was held at the Wolf Lake Grade School last Thursday when the Junior Class will sponsor the annual Spring a book highlighting the impeachment of Blagojevich. The night and was enjoyed very much by all attending. book, “A Front Row Seat,” is available through Amazon Prom. From the Nubbin Ridge news: The strawberry growers and Barnes & Noble. While currently a member of the Festivities will get underway at 8:00 with Payge III report a good crop and (they) are ripening. Illinois State Board of Education, all comments are as playing for the dance prior to the highlight of the evening, From the Casper Church news: Come see what a good an individual and not as a member of the State Board of the crowning of the Prom Queen. job the people did in redecorating the house, also in fixing Education. *** the piano. It is in fairly good tune. What we are in need of Directors of the Anna State Bank opened bids and is some one who can and will play for us. Commentary awarded contracts for construction of a new banking facility last Wednesday. Construction of this facility was Get a vaccination today scheduled to begin just three weeks following the award- By Mike Estel ing of contracts. Someone, The national news agencies recently claimed that a The new building, which will be 4,650 feet square feet vaccine for the COVID-19 virus has now been approved in size, will be built on the present parking area of the bank somewhere by the country’s top physicians for 12- to 15-year-olds. which was the former location of the Tuthill Building and The vaccine had previously been for all adults and youth the Dougherty Building. wants just what down to 16 years of age. *** you don't need anymore. This is very good news because the new virus strains Baccalaureate services will be held at Anna-Jonesboro have recently been spreading more among the younger Community High School, in Union Hall, Sunday eve- generation. ning, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Richard Teaford The next step now is for those reluctant adults to stand in line and get the vaccination. From what all the coun- officiating. Use a classified ad in try’s top medical professionals are claiming, the virus Baccalaureate services will be held at the Shawnee High isn’t going to go away in our country until everyone gets School Sunday, May 23, at 3:30 p.m. The Gazette-Democrat vaccinated. A large portion of one corner of the Phoenix Flour Mills to get yourself Toss aside politics and think about doing something that on East Vienna Street in Anna crumbled and fell during will help end this horrible pandemic. The light shining the early morning hours on Tuesday, May 18. some extra cash. brightly at the end of the tunnel is that everyone needs a Many Anna merchants are participating in a Sidewalk vaccination to halt this. Sale this weekend. And, if one isn’t convinced that shots work, look at Shawnee College expects to graduate 196 students on those countries that are mired down with the virus be- June 6. To place your cause the majority of their people have not received the Announcement was made at the May board meeting of vaccination. classified ad, Please think twice about making an honest effort and the Union County Hospital Auxiliary that the membership get that shot in the arm. It really doesn’t hurt that much now totals 1,271. call 833-2158. and it will pay huge dividends down the road. Don’t wait The Elementary schools of the Shawnee Unit District for tomorrow, line up an appointment for a vaccine today. presented their annual “Spring Sing” last Thursday, May 6.