THEThe G Talk AndAZETTE- Cobden Review • ServingD UnionEMOCRAT County Since 1849 Thursday, July 4, 2019 Anna, ©2019 Reppert Publications $1.00 Volume 170, Number 29 News Governor issues new state disaster proclamation Gov. JB Pritzker on Fri- day, June 28, issued a new state disaster proclamation NotesItems of interest for all 36 counties currently from throughout undergoing flood response the Union County area or recovery activities in Illinois. Happy Independence Union County is included Day to all of our readers. in the state disaster procla- *** mation. Remember to keep your While some portions of holiday celebrations safe... the state have begun re- and sober...please do not covery operations, there are drink and drive. still several river communi- *** ties in an active flood fight The Shawnee Com- with river levels in major munity College Board of flood stage, the governor’s Trustees announced early office noted. this week that Dr. Kathleen “For more than three Curphy has been appointed months, Illinois residents as the college's interim have witnessed a seemingly Sunday sunset in river bottom lands president. Curphy has been constant wave of storms The setting sun on Sunday evening cast an almost golden hue in waters along the Refuge Road at serving as the college's vice that have generated sig- the Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area near Ware. president of academic af- nificant rainfall, triggering fairs. Curphy's appointment ground and levee saturation was announced in a news and significant river flood- release which the paper ing,” the governor said in a received at press time on River levels slowly falling in region news release. Tuesday afternoon. Major flooding was oc- backwater flooding. stage near 38.4 by Saturday *** “Life safety continues to curring. Major flooding was Flooding has led to the morning, July 6. A new, 1 percent county be our priority. The State in the forecast. closing of Illinois Routes Big Muddy River near sales tax which will gener- of Illinois will continue to The forecast early this 3 and 146 in McClure and Murphysboro: At 8:30 ate funding for local school provide the resources nec- week was calling for the East Cape Girardeau areas. p.m. Monday, July 1, the improvements went into essary to protect lives, save river to continue to slowly at river’s stage was 26.8 feet. effect on July 1. critical infrastructure and fall to a stage near 40.1 Thebes: At 8:30 p.m. Mon- Flood stage is 22.0 feet. *** help our local governments feet by Saturday morning, day, July 1, the river’s stage Minor flooding was oc- in their time of need.” The Illinois Principals July 6. was 40.3 feet. Flood stage is curring. Minor flooding was The governor recently Association is welcoming The weather service 33.0 feet. in the forecast. activated an additional 80 Anna Junior High School noted that thousands of Moderate flooding is oc- The forecast called for principal Mark Laster as a National Guardsmen to bol- acres are flooded. Numer- curring. Moderate flooding the river to continue to member of the association’s ster flood fighting efforts in Route 3 closed ous roads are closed, both was in the forecast. slowly fall to a stage near board of directors. northern Alexander County, A sign along Illinois *** Route 146 between along the Mississippi River The forecast called for 24.5 feet on Saturday morn- along the Mississippi River Jonesboro and Ware and in areas impacted by the river to slowly fall to a ing, July 6. The Cobden Women’s community of East Cape Club has been chosen to alerts motorists that Girardeau. part of state Route 3 is serve as grand marshal for The governor’s office the 2019 Cobden Peach closed due to flooding. Festival parade. The parade, said that officials with the ‘Flood the Bus’ event planned Water levels were slow- with a theme of “Celebrat- Illinois Emergency Man- As volunteers continue to number of volunteers now Save-a-Lot in Jonesboro, ing Our Agricultural His- agement Agency and Illi- ly falling early this week battle the rising seep water sandbagging the homes of and Dollar General stores tory,” is planned Aug. 3. nois Department of Trans- along the Mississippi and in Alexander County from residents in the county, re- in Union County. *** portation, IDOT, have Big Muddy rivers in South- this year’s historic flood- sources are being depleted All donations must be Story hours are sched- worked hand-in-hand with ern Illinois and Southeast ing, the rising temperatures faster than they can be re- taken to the collection site uled on Tuesdays during local and county officials to Missouri. create an additional need stocked,” Southern Seven at the bank for immediate July at the Jonesboro Public ensure critical community Even as river levels of bottled water for those Health Department MRC delivery, the health depart- Library. The programs be- lifelines, such as transporta- were falling, the National sandbagging in the area. coordinator Bobi Cavins ment noted. gin at 2 p.m. tion corridors, remain open Weather Service office in In response, Southern said. Once collected, the items *** during this historic flood. Paducah reported that flood Seven Health Department’s “The Medical Reserve will be delivered to the The Anna-Jonesboro However, due to inland warnings remained in effect Medical Reserve Corps, Corps is hoping to fill the sandbagging operations Elks Lodge recently donat- until further notice for the flooding, both Illinois MRC, plans to collect do- bus with enough supplies center, located in the Spark ed a laptop computer to the Mississippi and Big Muddy Ministries Church along Route 3 and Illinois Route nations of bottled water, to meet the need while we Anna Police Department. rivers. Illinois Route 146 in Mc- 146 in the immediate area Powerade and Gatorade wait for backup reserves to *** The weather service Clure. of East Cape Girardeau shared the following flood products at its “Flood the arrive.” More information about were no longer viable. updates: Bus” for Flood Relief on Throughout the area, “Flood the Bus” for Flood The following state re- Mississippi River at Friday, July 5, from 9 a.m. local businesses are en- Relief and the Medical sources had been deployed Cape Girardeau: At 8:30 until noon at Anna-Jones- couraging customers to Reserve Corps is available through June 28 in response p.m. Monday, July 1, the boro National Bank on donate to help meet the by contacting the Southern to the flooding: river’s stage was 42.1 feet. North Main Street in Anna. need, including the Anna Seven Health Department (continued on page 2) Flood stage is 32.0 feet. “With the increased Kroger and Walmart stores, at 618-634-2297.

Independence Day deco- July 1 proclaimed Paula Stairs Day in Union County rations are on display at the Union County Museum in The Union County Board Union County coordinator. and Developmental Cen- been employed through the was on the mission of downtown Cobden. of Commissioners has hon- Shawnee Development ter at 1000 N. Main St. in local Community Action changing people’s lives, im- ored the long-time coordi- Council is a Communi- Anna. Agency, Shawnee Develop- proving communities and (continued on page 2) nator of a local Community ty Action Agency which The proclamation honor- ment Council Inc., for the being dedicated to helping Action Agency. serves Union, Alexander, ing Stairs was read at last past 50 years.” people help themselves...” Monday, July 1, was pro- Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Friday morning’s regular The proclamation con- “...after giving the entire claimed as Paula Stairs Day Pope and Pulaski counties. meeting of the Union Coun- tinued: county of Union 50 years of in Union County. The agency has an out- ty Board of Commissioners. “...through her work as dedicated service, Paula has Stairs is retiring after reach office which serves County board chairman Union County Coordinator, decided to retire...” 50 years of service with Union County. The office Max Miller read the proc- has been a conscientious “...the County of Union the Shawnee Development is located on the grounds of lamation, which began by and dedicated employee...” wished to honor Paula Council. She is the agency’s the Choate Mental Health noting that “Paula Stairs has “...Paula Stairs’ focus Stairs for her distinguished service to the county...” “...therefore, we the County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim July 1, 2019, as Paula Stairs Day in Union County, Illinois, in recognition of her hard work and dedication.” After reading the proc- lamation, Miller told Stairs that “we so sincerely ap- preciate what you’ve done.” Commissioner Bobby Toler Jr. serves as the county representative to the Shawnee Development Council. Toler also praised the work Stairs has done. “We wish you the very best,” he said. Stairs voiced apprecia- Paula Stairs honored tion for the honor she re- Paula Stairs was honored at last Friday morning’s regular meeting of the Union County Board of ceived. Stairs noted that Commissioners. From left are county commissioner David Gould, county board of commissioners when she was hired, she chairman Max Miller, Paula Stairs, county commissioner Kent Pitts, county board of commissioners was told that she was to vice chairman Bobby Toler Jr. and county commissioner Dale Foster. have a job for six months. Page 2 - Section A Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Gazette-Democrat County tax bills mailed Union County Treasurer Leigh Burns reported on Friday that local property tax bills would be arriving in the mail this week. The treasurer reported at last Friday’s regular meet- ing of the Union County Board of Commissioners meeting that tax bill due Street project work continues dates are set for Aug. 1 and Work continues on improvements along Illinois Route 146 (South Main Oct. 1. Street) in Anna. Several intersections have been closed in conjunction with Burns said that the bills the work that is being done. One of the intersections which was closed last were mailed on Monday. week was at South Main and Jefferson streets. The improvement work is being About 13,000 bills were done in Anna and Jonesboro. mailed. The treasurer noted that her office was working on 9.36 inches of rain recorded during June; mobile home tax bills this week. precipitation for year 2019 totals 43.12 inches The property tax bills are The Union County area Following are tempera- 93 degrees. The high was being issued about a month was relatively dry dur- tures for the period of June recorded on June 29 and earlier than they were in ing the period of June 25 25 through July 1 as re- June 30. The average high 2018. through July 1. corded by local weather for the month was 84. During Friday morning’s Precipitation for the pe- observer Dana Cross in The low for the month commissioners meeting, riod measured included .20 Jonesboro: was 47, which was recorded county board chairman of an inch on June 26 and H L Disaster declaration on June 14. The average Max Miller praised the hard .01 of an inch on June 27. Tuesday, June 25 87 59 work done by Burns and The weather was hot low was 63. (continued from page 1) Union County Board of Wednesday, June 26 90 65 Union County Clerk Lance and humid, too. The high Thursday, June 27 86 66 Precipitation for the Commissioners. The meet- Meisenheimer in preparing More than 5 million temperature reached 93 Friday, June 28 89 67 month totalled 9.36 inches. ing was at the Union Coun- the bills for mailing. sandbags deployed. degrees. Saturday, June 29 93 67 The most rain in a 24-hour ty Courthouse in Jonesboro. County officials are hop- 38,000 tons of rock dis- The costs incurred by the Sunday, June 30 93 67 period was 2.22 inches, tributed. Monday, July 1 93 68 recorded on June 16. ing to have the bills mailed county in fighting the flood even earlier next year. 1.2 million tons of sand remain uncertain. A review State police June Weather Precipitation for the year, distributed. of the overall impact of the The high temperature through the end of June, More than 3,300 rolls of flooding cannot be made to watch for for the month of June was totalled 43.12 inches. Anna VFW plastic distributed. until water levels drop. On average, the Union More than 1.1 million County board of com- ‘Fatal Four’ County area receives about plans fish fry sandbags filled by the Il- Veterans of Foreign Wars missioners chairman Max Stormy 44 inches of precipitation Carroll P. Foster Post No. linois Department of Cor- Miller praised the work violations during a year. 3455 plans to serve a fish rections. which has been done by The Illinois State Police weather Precipitation totals for fry on Friday, July 5. 39 pumps deployed by the county’s emergency report that personnel are the months of January Serving is planned from IDOT. services coordinator, Dana ramping up enforcement ef- during June through May of this year 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the post, 26 pumps deployed by Pearson, and the county’s forts for the July 4 holiday. include 5.29 inches in Janu- which is located at 70 VFW U.S. Army Corp of Engi- engineer, Kevin Grammer, The state police said that in region ary, 7.74 inches in February, Ln. near Anna. neers. in documenting the impact An active period of se- the efforts are meant to 4.68 inches in March, 7.66 The menu will include 450 linear feet of HES- of the 2019 flood. vere weather occurred June ensure travelers in Illinois inches in April and 8.39 fish, potato salad and slaw CO barriers installed. Miller said that county 16-23 in the region. arrive at their destinations inches in May. for a $10 donation. 1,750 feet of Aquadam officials have had two meet- The National Weather deployed. safely during these Inde- A wind gust of 39 miles The fish fry is open to the ings with representatives Service office in Paducah pendence Day celebrations. public. Carry outs will be The state disaster proc- of the Illinois Emergency per hour was recorded at 5 reported that the active available. lamation issued on June 28 Management Agency re- State police will be ac- p.m. on June 21. includes the following 36 tively looking for the “Fatal period of severe weather garding the flooding. occurred in 58 counties counties: The county engineer Four” which include speed- Public Notice Adams, Alexander, ing, driving under the influ- in an area which includes noted that flood conditions This notice pursuant to the Illinois Department Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, ence, seat belt violations , Southeast have been experienced of Labor certifies a copy of the current prevail- Carroll, Cass, Fulton, since March. and distracted driving. Missouri and Western Ken- Greene, Grundy, Hancock, These violations are con- tucky. Union County would ing wage rates for the County of Union effective Henderson, Henry, Jackson, be part of the area. April 5, 2019, are appropriately on file at the Anna- Jersey, Jo Daviess, Knox, sidered the most deadly Accident because the causes of most During the period of June Jonesboro Community High School District #81 LaSalle, Madison, Mar- 16-23, a combined 115 shall, Mason, Mercer, Mon- fatal crashes can be nar- Superintendent’s Office at 608 S. Main St., Anna, on interstate tornado, severe thunder- roe, Morgan, Peoria, Pike, rowed down to one of these IL 62906. Putnam, Randolph, Rock claims lives violations. storm and flash flood warn- Island, Schuyler, Scott, State police encourage ings were reported in the Anna-Jonesboro C.H.S.D. #81 St. Clair, Tazewell, Union, of three persons motorists to: 58-county area. Board of Education Whiteside and Woodford. Three persons sustained Obey the speed limits. That compared with 159 June 24, 2019 29G Flooding Addressed at fatal injuries in a multi-ve- Stay sober or designate a warnings which were re- County Board Meeting hicle traffic accident which sober driver if you consume ported for the period from An update on the local occurred Sunday afternoon, alcohol. Wear seat belts. Put Oct. 1, 2018, through June flood situation was shared June 30, in I-24 in Massac your phone down. 15 of this year. at last Friday morning’s County. The weather service re- regular meeting of the Illinois State Police Dis- ported that 42 percent of trict 22 at Ullin reported Abandoned, its warnings during the nine that the accident occurred at junk vehicles News Notes approximately 12:40 p.m. months from October 2018 Sunday at mile post 37 in through June of this year (continued from page 1) addressed the westbound lane of I-24. Anna city officials have, occurred June 16-23. The Cobden Village State police reported that for some time, been work- Board has accepted a the accident involved a ing to beautify the com- proposal from Plott Con- 2007 Volvo truck tractor, a July 4 munity. struction in the amount 2014 Toyota sedan, a 2010 of $11,800 for repair and Honda Civic, a 2006 Hum- Abandoned and junk weather replacement of sidewalks mer, a 2014 Kia Sorento, a vehicles are among the along South Jefferson 2012 Kia Sorento, a 2012 concerns which have been reviewed Street, South Front Street Ford pickup and a 2017 addressed. High temperatures on the and South Appleknocker Freightliner truck tractor. The Anna Police Depart- Independence Day holiday Drive. The drivers of the ve- ment posted the follow- generally are in the 80s and *** hicles were from Illinois, ing message on Facebook 90s, the National Weather Plans are moving for- Mississippi, Kentucky, Service office in Paducah Missouri, Nebraska, Dela- regarding abandoned and ward on the development junk vehicles: reports. of a disc golf course at the ware and Tennessee. Passengers were reported “The Anna Police De- The weather service not- Cobden Community Park. LEGAL NOTICE to have been traveling in partment will be taking a ed that the “normal high” *** three of the vehicles. temperature on July 4 in the NOTICE Of pubLIC hEArING A food truck has been more proactive approach A total of 13 people were into the abandoned/junk region is 89. On Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance making an appearance in involved in the accident. The weather service re- vehicles which are sitting of Stinson Public Library District Cobden. Of those 13, three sus- ported that the warmest *** on properties in town. tained fatal injuries and six high temperatures on record Notice is hereby given to the Public that on August A loud, banging noise “This initiative will were transported to area include: 26, 2019, at the hour of 5:00 P.M. at the Stinson Public was heard in Cobden early hospitals for treatment of hopefully improve the im- 101 in 2012. 97 in 2018. Library District, 409 S. Main Street, Anna, Illinois, a Wednesday afternoon, June injuries. Four persons were age to those who live in and 97 in 1954. 96 in 2002. 96 public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and 26, while a freight train was reported to have sustained visit our city. in 1990. 96 in 1988. 96 in Appropriation Ordinance for the Stinson Public Library heading through the village. no injuries. “To remain compliant 1938. District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, and Reports suggested that the State police reported that with city ordinance, your The coldest high tem- ending June 30, 2020. Any person interested in said sound was related to an air the accident occurred when peratures on record include: budget and ordinance may be present at said time and hose which broke on the the 2007 Volvo truck trac- vehicles must be in run- 72 in 1972. 77 in 1997. place and may be heard in regard to the budget and train. tor/semi-trailer failed to re- ning order and have a valid 79 in 1970. 79 in 1967. 80 ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the *** duce speed and struck a line registration. of vehicles, resulting in a “This information is be- in 1984. 80 in 1968. Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Stinson Public Library The Anna Arts Center The weather service re- chain reaction crash. Seven ing posted to make those District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon plans to host auditions on ported that July 4 measur- request prior to said hearing by the Public. July 19-20 for the Septem- vehicles were stopped in aware police will be visit- traffic on I-24 westbound. able precipitation on record ing properties where these ber production of “One Identification of the vic- included: Lisa Livesay, Librarian Dated: July 3, 2019 Smart Pig,” which is a chil- tims was pending the noti- violations are occurring. 3.44 inches in 1984. 2.19 Stinson Public Library District dren’s musical. Ticket sale fication of families by the “Please do your part to inches in 2016. 1.91 inches 409 S. Main Street money will go to Marlee Massac County coroner, make the vehicles on your in 1941. 1.55 inches in Anna, IL 62906 29G Smith. state police reported. properties compliant.” 2009. 1.34 inches in 1950. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, July 4, 2019 Section A - Page 3 Illinois important dates Editor’s note: This is the latest story in the Illinois Important Dates series. The series is presented by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association. Throughout the year, writers from newspa- pers throughout Illinois will mark milestones and holidays with ar- ticles noting their sig- nificance in the state. Dennis Anderson (dan- [email protected]), exec- utive editor of the Jour- nal Star in Peoria, and Diane Dungey (ddung- [email protected]), managing editor of the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, are coordinating Shawnee students receive honors and editing the Illinois The national Senior Beta Club convention was held June 19-21 in Oklahoma Important Dates series. City, Okla. While there, students participated in sessions, went sightseeing and *** tasted local cuisine. Shawnee High School at Wolf Lake had three students who By Tom Emery attended and competed at the national convention. They were accompanied Today in Illinois, the by Chris and Dee Rose. Graduating senior Tre Rains participated in Division Independence Day fireworks Fourth of July is a hol- II creative writing and drawing. Upcoming senior Koby McLane participated Fireworks have long been a staple of Fourth iday for boating, bar- in Division II agriscience. Graduating senior Nicholas Rose participated in of July celebrations. A fireworks display was Division II math. Koby McLane finished ninth in the nation in agriscience. becues and fireworks. scheduled for Thursday night, July 4, at the Anna Nicholas Rose improved on a top 10 finish last year by finishing third in the In the state’s earliest City Park in Anna. The photograph was taken at the nation in Division II math. From left are Koby McLane, Tre Rains and Nick days, the celebrations 2017 fireworks display presented at the Anna City Rose. Photo provided. were more organized Park. File photo. and formal, though the fireworks were a constant. recurring theme in many members of early 19th The first Fourth of July July Fourth celebrations century society in Illinois Project Redeploy Illinois celebrations after Illinois nationwide, and some and elsewhere, espe- was granted statehood in towns featured the firing cially on July Fourth. 1818, as elsewhere, often of 13 guns or cannons as “Now, our Greatest receives $483,844 grant were loosely scripted. part of the festivities. Generation includes the Those who attended last In related business, the laski and Jackson counties. First on everyone’s “Today, the number 13 veterans of World War minds was reverence for is considered unlucky,” Friday morning’s regular commissioners approved Clark works out of the II, but in that era, it was the Revolution, which Wheeler said. “But in meeting of the Union Coun- about half a dozen subcon- Union County state’s at- the Revolutionary vet- had taken place less that era, everyone knew erans,” Wheeler said. ty Board of Commissioners tractor agreements related torney’s office at the court- than 50 years earlier. what 13 meant. That “People of that time heard some good news about to the Project Redeploy house in Jonesboro. Dr. Samuel Wheeler, honored the colonies certainly appreciated grant funding for a success- Illinois program. Project Redeploy Illinois state historian of Illinois that had banded together what those men had done ful local program which The grant funding for the serves young people 13 to and director of research and created this auda- is designed to keep young program was awarded by 17 years of age who are and collections at the cious new experiment in to ensure a new form offenders out of prison. the Illinois Department of facing charges and are at Abraham Lincoln Pres- popular government.” of government that we continue to enjoy today.” The Project Redeploy Human Services. risk for commitment to a idential Library and The toasts, too, fol- Tom Emery is a free- Illinois program which The Redeploy Illinois corrections facility. Museum in Springfield, lowed a script. One lance writer and historical serves most of the counties program grants funding to The grant funding for FY says, “Americans of the was for the heroes of in the First Judicial Circuit counties, or groups of coun- researcher from Carl- 2019-2020 will allow the 1820s and 1830s were the Revolution; another in Southern Illinois has ties, to establish programs closer to the Revolution was for the sitting presi- inville, Ill. He may be program to train staff mem- received $483,844 in grant for juvenile offenders. than we are to World War dent; and a third was for reached at 217-710-8392 bers at regional agencies funding for the fiscal year Clark explained that the II. They understood how George Washington. or ilcivilwar@yahoo. which began on July 1 and program’s goal is to offer in trauma-based therapies. significant the Revolution Even the number of com. This article was continues through June 30, young offenders an alter- Such training will build was, and held the men and cheers after each toast was sponsored by Dispatch-Ar- 2020. native to time in prison. upon the services which the leaders of that time planned ahead of time. gus-QCOnline.com. Keri Clark, the director The program also works to are offered through the in very high esteem.” The last of the 13 toasts of juvenile justice program- reduce the possibility that program. A typical Fourth of usually was dedicated to ming for Union County, the young people would Offering an alternative July in the era began with women, who were rarely Illinois shared the news about the return to prison. to incarceration saves on the boom of a cannon or present at the dinner. grant funding at Friday The Project Redeploy financial resources in the the crackling of gunfire, “Women in the Fourth of July followed by a parade of morning’s county board Illinois program in the long run. 19th century weren’t Facts the leaders of the town, going to be a part of meeting. The meeting was First Judicial Circuit serves The program is expected On July 4, 1778, the including tradesmen, that,” said Wheeler. at the Union County Court- Union, Massac, Alexander, to serve 88 clients during daring takeover of Kaskaskia business owners and “Men and women lived by George Rogers Clark house in Jonesboro. Johnson, Pope, Saline, Pu- the 2019-2020 fiscal year. militia members, with in separate spheres in secured the Illinois country musical accompaniment. that era. But the women for the Americans during the Then the Declaration usually celebrated July Revolutionary War. Ground was broken on the of Independence was Fourth in their own way.” Illinois-and-Michigan Canal normally read aloud In one instance in the on July 4, 1836. before an array of patriotic early 1840s, about 400 The cornerstone of Have a Safe and speeches was delivered. women in Springfield held the Old State Capitol was “Celebrations of the their own outdoor cele- laid in Springfield on July Fourth of July usually bration to mark the day. 4, 1837, paving the way followed an agenda,” for the relocation of state Fireworks, though, were government from Vandalia. Happy 4th of July! said Wheeler. “There was a mainstay of Indepen- All state records were to a kind of order on how dence Day celebrations. be moved to Springfield by things were to be done.” “Fireworks or some sort July 4, 1839. However, the Afterward, the men of of aerial display were government did not actually the town gathered at a always a feature,” Wheel- operate in Springfield until local tavern or hotel for er said. “That really December of that year. July 4 was first designated dinner, complete with 13 hasn’t changed much as a federal holiday in 1870, formal toasts: one for each in the decades since.” and it became a paid holiday of the original colonies. Revolutionary vet- for federal employees in The number 13 was a erans were cherished 1941.

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The Anna Blue Dolphins represented Cobden in the from South Egyptian, Black hosted Herrin in the meet. game. Diamond and South Seven The Anna Blue Dolphins placed in the top three 9-10 2nd. 25 backstroke 100 IM. Carson Reynolds rep- Conferences over the SIR- swim team competed at included: and 24 freestyle and 3rd. Jenna Clark: girls 15-18 resented A-J in the senior RC, MVC and GEC teams home at the Anna City Pool Agent Inman: girls 11- 50 freestyle. 2nd. 50 and 100 freestyles. contest. in a tie-breaker decision. against Herrin, Tuesday, 12 year old 50 breaststroke Adam Clark: boys 11-12 Michael Marggraf: boys West and Nance both The winning team had June 26. The event was the and 100 meter. 2nd. 50 backstroke and 25 7-8: 1st. 25 and 50 free- pitched and didn’t allow a two players from Cobden Blue Dolphins’ first home Isabeth Hawk: girls 11- breaststroke. styles and 25 fly. run in the senior division on the roster, including meet of the season. 12 2nd. place in 100 meter Noah Chotner: boys 11- Luke Dallas: boys 7-8 game. Nance had a hit and Landon Britt and Noah The team had a large and 50 breaststroke. 12 2nd. 50 freestyle and 2nd. 25 freestyle. Reynolds added a hit. Franklin. Britt had a hit in number of swimmers at- Nile Chotner: boys 13- 3rd 50 backstroke. Aden Lingle: girls 7-8: The team, which was the game. tending the meet, with 37 14 1st. 100 meter and 100 Callysta Borders: girls 2nd. 25 breaststroke. Blue Dolphins swimmers freestyle. 11-12 1st. 50 backstroke. Ben Marggraf: boys SIBSA home run hitters competing. Those compet- Isaac Tolley: boys 13-14 Maggie Johnson: girls 9-10 1st. 25 breaststroke. The Union County SIBSA shared photographs ing included Troy Beard- 2nd. 100 meter. 11-12 3rd. 50 backstroke. Haley Graff: girls of players who have been home run hitters during sley, Callysta Borders, Marissa Turner: girls Marissa Turner: girls 13- 9-10:2nd. 25 breaststroke, the 2019 season. Photos provided. Katryna Borders, Sabryna 13-14 2nd. 100 meter in- 14 2nd. 100 IM and 3rd. 50 25 freestyle and 100 meter. Borders, Trystan Borders, dividual medley and 3rd. backstroke. Adam Clark: boys 11-12 Ava Boreup, Paxton Bore- 50 backstroke. Michael Marggraf: 7-8 2nd. 50 breaststroke and up, Lakelynn Carter, Myan J.J. Dallas: boys 6 & boys 1st. 50 and 25 free- backstroke. Carter, Niah Chotner, Nile under 2nd. 25 backstroke styles and 25 butterfly. John Turner: boys 11-12: Chotner, Noah Chotner, and 25 butterfly. Luke Dallas: boys 7-8 3rd. 50 breastroke. Adam Clark, Jenna Clark, Katryna Borders: 6 & 2nd. 25 and 50 freestyles. Tillman Dallas: boys Megan Clark, JJ Dallas, under 1st. in 25 backstroke Karson Graff: boys 7-8 9-10 1st. 25 butterfly. Luke Dallas, Tilman Dal- and 3rd in 25 freestyle. 3rd. 25 and 50 freestyles. Following are Blue Dol- las, Gwendelynn Eastman, Sabryna Borders: 6 & Hadassah Harvel: girls phin relay events: Frank Gaddis, Haley Graff, under 2nd. 25 backstroke 7-8 2nd 50 freestyle. Boys 7-8 100 medley Karson Graff, Hadassah and 25 freestyle. Tilman Dallas: boys relay: 1st. Karson Graff, Harvel, Isabella Hawk, Karson Graff: boys 7-8 9-10 1st. 25 and 50 free- Luke Dallas, Michael Mar- Agent Inman, Maggie 1st. 25 backstroke and 3rd styles and 25 butterfly. ggraf and Trystan Borders. Johnson, Aden Lingle, 50 freestyle. Timothy Tolley: boys Girls 7-8 100 meter re- Kinley Lingle, Ben Mar- Troy Beardsley: boys 9-10 2nd. 25 freestyle and lay: 1st. Hadassah Harvel, ggraf, Michael Marggraf, 7-8 2nd. 25 backstroke and 3rd. 50 freestyle. Ava Boreup, Aden Lingle Jason Miller, Piper Stearns, 3rd. 25 freestyle. Adam Clark: boys 11-12 and Gwendelynn Eastman. Isaac Tolley, Isaiah Tolley, Paxton Boreup: boys 7-8 2nd. 100 freestyle. Boys 9-10 100 medley Tim Tolley, John Turner 3rd. 25 backstroke. John Turner: boys 11-12 relay: 1st. Paxton Bore- and Marissa Turner. Ava Boreup: girls 7-8 3rd. 50 breaststroke and up, Ben Marggraf, Tilman Several swimmers swept 2nd. 25 backstroke and 25 100 freestyle. Dallas and Timothy Tolley. all their individual events. freestyle. Lakelyn Carter: girls 11- Girls 11-12 200 medley IDNR News Bits Those earning all first Gwendelynn Eastman: 12 1st. 100 freestyle and relay: 1st. Isabella Hawk, The Illinois Department visitors to the museum place wins were Nile girls 7-8 3rd. 25 back- 2nd. 50 freestyle. Lakelyn Carter, Agent In- of Natural Resources, in Springfield unlimited Chotner, Ben Marggraf, stroke. Kinley Lingle: girls 11- man and Kinley Lingle. IDNR, shares the follow- admission for one adult Michael Marggraf, Jason Ben Marggraf: boys 12 2nd. 100 freestyle and The Blue Dolphins are ing items of interest: through Labor Day for Miller, Tilman Dallas and 9-10 1st. 25 backstroke 3rd. 50 freestyle.. scheduled to compete Check Boat Registra- $10. Agent Inman. and 25 breastroke. Nile Chotner: boys 13- Tuesday, July 9, at Car- tion: The IDNR reminds The 2019 Summer Pass Several other swimmers Timothy Tolley: boys 14 1st. 100 freestyle and bondale. boat owners in Illinois will expire Sept. 2. The earned first place finishes to check their three-year museum is located at 502 in various events in the boat registration/decal and S. Spring St., Springfield. meet. renew their registration if Art Show July 13-14 at Those placing first in it expires in 2019. Cahokia Mounds: Native an event were Callysta Renewing watercraft American artists from Borders, Lakelynn Carter, registration can be done tribal affiliations across Niah Chotner, Jenna Clark, online through the IDNR the nation will display Luke Dallas and Karson website at www.dnr.illi- and sell fine art during the Graff. nois.gov or by phone by 24th annual Contempo- The most improved time calling 1-866-867-3542. rary Indian Art Show on for the meet was by Sabry- Online Dove Permits: July 13-14 at the Cahokia na Borders. She dropped Online applications will Mounds State Historic Site 14.97 seconds off of her be accepted from July in Collinsville. 25M backstroke. 7-21 for the second lottery The show, inside the Results for Blue Dol- for Illinois free dove hunt- historic site’s interpretive phins swimmers who ing permits for hunting at center, features free ad- select state sites. mission and is scheduled Cobden players Applications may be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both submitted for the second days. on Legion roster lottery by resident hunters Rough Fish Round- Three players from the who were unsuccessful in up July 13: Bowfishing Cobden High School base- the first lottery, residents enthusiasts are invited to ball team are on the roster who did not apply in the the fifth annual Kaskaskia for the Harrisburg Ameri- first lottery, and non-res- River Rough Fish Round- can Legion squad this sum- mer. ident hunters. up bowfishing tournament The three Cobden players After the second lottery Saturday, July 13, on the on the Harrisburg roster are permit application dead- Kaskaskia River at Wood Cody Wieseman, Bayden line on July 21, hunters Duck Marina near Bald- Ditterline and Brayden may apply for remaining win. Clark. free dove permits on a The tournament is host- first-come, first-served ed by the Kaskaskia River A-J’s Lasley, basis beginning at 8 a.m. State Fish and Wildlife players excel Three Anna-Jonesboro Community High School players are enjoying July 28 through Aug. 25. Area in cooperation with Osman honored success on the softball field at the national level. Payton Seip, Avery Osman Two Anna-Jonesboro More information about the Bowfishing Associa- and Jenna Sadler are members of the Illinois Bombers 14u travel softball team dove hunting permit areas tion of America. Community High School which travels around the country participating in national championships, and free dove permits can Registration is available student athletes have been college showcases and state championships. be found on the IDNR by contacting the Kas- named to the 2019 Southern So far this summer, these girls have won the USSSA Southern Illinois State website at https://www. kaskia River SFWA by Illinois Coaches Associa- Championship 16u Division in West Frankfort, posted a first place finish in dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/ phone at 618-785-2555. tion All-South girls’ track the PGF Mid South Summer Showcase in Franklin, Tennessee and earned dove/Pages/OnlinePermi- More details on the squad. a runner-up finish in the Texas/Mississippi Bombers Summer Showcase in tApplication.aspx. IDNR website at https:// The two Lady Wildcats Oxford, Miss. Summer Pass at Illi- www.dnr.illinois.gov/cal- earning the postseason hon- Tournaments still to come for the girls are the PGF Midwest FireCracker nois State Museum: The endar/Documents/Kas- ors were Julia Lasley in Showcase scheduled July 4-8 in Indianapolis, Ind., and the NFA National Illinois State Museum kaskiaRiverRoughFish- the pole vault and Addison Championship, which is scheduled July 14-20 in Gulfport, Miss. The players ISM Summer Pass allows RoundUp2019Flyer_.pdf. Osman in the hurdle events. are shown with their USSSA Southern Illinois State Championship trophy. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, July 4, 2019 Section A - Page 5 A-J football players volunteer at MDA camp Most Illinois toddlers not fully ready to start kindergarten By Peter Hancock osity and initiative in learn- Capitol News Illinois ing; their relationships and phancock@capitol- interactions with famil- newsillinois.com iar adults and peers; their SPRINGFIELD – A new ability to communicate report from the Illinois and use language, even if State Board of Education not standard English; and says the vast majority of their basic sense of num- children who entered kin- bers, math operations and dergarten last year lacked shapes. many of the skills and Each of the 14 variables developmental strengths relates to one of the three needed for long-term suc- developmental areas that cess in school. help teachers assess wheth- A-JCHS football players at the MDA summer camp. Photo provided. The second annual er students are ready for Wildcats participate Kindergarten Individu- kindergarten. in annual charity al Development Survey, “Children who display or KIDS report, shows these typical or anticipated event for kids about only one-fourth of behaviors and skills in all On June 18, 27 An- those students, 26 percent, three developmental areas na-Jonesboro Communi- demonstrated readiness demonstrate kindergar- ty High School Wildcat across all three key devel- ten readiness,” the report football players and three opment areas: social and states. coaches volunteered at the emotional development; “Children who display Muscular Dystrophy As- language and literacy de- the skills and behaviors ex- sociation, MDA, summer velopment; and math. pected upon entering kin- camp held in Frederick- The report also showed dergarten in none, one or town, Mo. wide disparities between two of the developmental This has become an an- racial, ethnic and socioeco- areas may need additional nual tradition for the A-J nomic groups, with black support.” Wildcats since the White and Hispanic students and Statewide, according to Out Game was started sev- those from low-income the report, only 26 percent en years ago. households much less like- demonstrated readiness “It is important for the ly to be fully prepared for across all three develop- players to see what we are kindergarten. ment areas, while 17 per- raising the money for by A-JCHS football players and MDA summer campers. Photo provided. State Superintendent of cent showed readiness in attending the camp and Education Carmen Ayala two of the areas and 18 meeting some of the chil- said in a statement the re- percent showed readiness dren that go to camp,” said port demonstrates a need in only one area. Brett Detering, head coach for more investment and But more than a third, of the Wildcats. more equity in access to 39 percent, did not demon- Those involved with the early childhood education. strate readiness in any of A-J football program said “Data from the second the three areas. that volunteering at the year of KIDS implemen- Students from lower-in- MDA Camp is a great way tation affirms the impor- come backgrounds, those to kick off the White Out tance of comprehensive, who qualify for free or Game fund-raising cam- high-quality supports for reduced-price meals, were paign. early learners,” Ayala said. only about half as likely to The 2019 White Out “Systemic inequities in show readiness across all Game is scheduled on Sept. resources and opportuni- three areas as their wealth- 13, when A-J will play Mas- ties can negatively impact ier peers: 18 percent for sac County. the development of young poorer students compared The proceeds from this children. We look forward to 34 percent for wealthier year’s game will again be to continuing to work with students. divided between MDA and lawmakers to increase the The report also showed Hadley’s Haven. state’s investments in early significant racial and ethnic Hadley’s Haven is an Fredbird, the official mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals, was a special guest childhood education and disparities. all-inclusive playground at the camp. Photo provided. close gaps in development Only 15 percent of that is being developed for be in the lower gym the as early as possible.” Hispanic students and 22 the area and will be located night of the game, so do- The state budget for percent of black students in the Anna City Park. nations for that will also the upcoming fiscal year demonstrated readiness Some of the ways the be needed. that Democratic Gov. JB across all three categories, White Out Game raises “The community has Pritzker signed into law compared to 32 percent of money are through cor- been so supportive of the earlier this month includes white students, 33 percent porate sponsors that are White Out Game and of the a $50 million increase of Asian students and 34 listed on the back of the team trying to raise mon- in funding for the Early percent of Pacific Islander shirts, the shirt sales and ey to send children with Childhood Block Grant students. the silent auction the night neuro-muscular diseases program, enough to serve The most common area of the game. to camp,” Coach Detering an estimated 4,600 to 5,800 of deficiency was math The players have started said. additional students, ac- readiness, according to the their fund-raising cam- “Last year, we had the cording to the State Board report. paign by delivering spon- opportunity to not only send of Education. Total funding Only 33 percent of stu- sorship letters to area busi- children to camp, but also for the program is now dents showed school read- nesses. donate to an all-inclusive $543.7 million. iness in math, compared to Included with the spon- playground for our kids This year’s survey was 46 percent in language and sorship forms are order here in our area. based on teacher observa- literacy development and forms for shirt sales. “We were able to do- tions and measurements 53 percent in social and Players hope that local nate $10,000 to MDA and of nearly 116,000 students emotional development. businesses will join them $25,500 to Hadley’s Haven. who entered kindergarten The State Board of Ed- and wear their 2019 White “Hopefully this year’s in the fall of 2018. ucation provides a list on Out shirts on game day. campaign will be just as During the first 40 days its website of suggested The silent auction will successful.” of class, teachers were activities families can asked to observe and in- engage in such as read- teract with students and ing and writing togeth- measure their development er, counting and sorting along 14 different variables An outside activity at the camp. Photo provided. things around the house that help determine school and supporting adult-child readiness. relationships that can help They included such prepare toddlers for kin- things as the students’ curi- dergarten. The Gazette-Democrat Your IRA & 401K Rollover Headquarters Serving Union County Since 1849. See us for: Stocks • Bonds • CDs • Mutual Funds Simple & SEP Retirement Plans Annuities • 401K Plans

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www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 29G The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, July 4, 2019 Section A - Page 7 FOR LEASE: Commercial Property. Retail Space, 1,105 Help Wanted The Gazette-Democrat sq. ft. Available now. 125 Business Leigh Avenue, Suite B, Anna, Jonesboro School District #43 is accepting appli- IL 62906. Call (618)-833-5636 DUCKWORKS Classified Section for an appointment to view. LAWN CARE: cations for a full time K-8 Music/Band Teacher. Phone: 618-833-2158 • Fax: 618-833-5813 ------(618)-201-5712 Interested applicants should send cover letter, re- E-mail: [email protected] FOR RENT ANNA: 601 MOWING IS WHAT sume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts Dewey Street. 1 bedroom, 1 WE DO! and proof of Illinois Certification to: CLASSIFIED RATES bath, all appliances. $425.00 Free Estimates! Classifieds...... 30¢ per word per month, $425.00 deposit. Other Services: Tom Stark, Principal $6.00 minimum for each prepaid ad per week Call (618)-827-4737 or (618)- Landscaping, Power Washing Jonesboro Elementary School $3.00 additional if ad is charged 697-1948. ------www.duckworkslawn.com 309 Cook Ave. Bold Face 35¢ per word FOR RENT: 2 bedroom rural ------Jonesboro, IL 62952 GROSS BUSTERS AD DEADLINE IS 11:00 A.M. TUESDAY Anna home. 1 year lease, se- curity deposit and references EXTERIOR CLEANING: CD Deadline to apply is July 8, 2019 27P28GP29G required. Available now. Call House Washing CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATES (618)-525-5538. Roof Washing Per inch...... $12.50 ------Gutter Cleaning against you and others, asking County where recorded: Free Estimates. for foreclosure of the Mort- Union County Call (618)-697-5968 gage held by the Plaintiff on Recording document Help www.grossbustersIL.com the property located at 300 identification: In Book 286 Fund, which is calculated at W. Walnut Street, Jonesboro, Page 358 as Document No. the rate of $1 for each $1,000 ------Wanted TREECE IL 62952, more particularly 2007R0509 For Sale or fraction thereof of the described as: UNLESS YOU FILE your amount paid by the pur- HELP WANTED: Backhoe & Hauling BLUEBERRIES ARE RIPE Union County Housing Skid Steer i. The names of all plain- answer or otherwise file your chaser not to exceed $300, in tiffs and the case number are appearance in this cause in & READY AT certified funds, is due within Authority is accepting appli- Trenching HALLSBERRY FARMS: cations for Office Clerk until Gravel & Sand identified above. the Office of the Clerk of this twenty-four (24) hours. The ii. The court in which said Court at the Union County U-pick & pre-pick available subject property is subject July 15, 2019. This full-time (618)-833-6197 or daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 12 position includes healthcare (618)-697-0453 action was brought is identi- Courthouse, 309 West Mar- to general real estate taxes, fied above. ket St., Rm 101, Jonesboro, p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 1 mile special assessments, or special insurance and a 401k pro------southwest of I-57 on Lick gram. Hours are Monday-Fri- iii. The names of the title IL 62952 on or before July taxes levied against said real holders of record are: Heirs 22, 2019, A JUDGMENT Creek Road, Exit 36. (618)- estate and is offered for sale day, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Salary Public 559-6127. is $10.75/hour. You may pick and Devisees of Russell K. OR DECREE BY DEFAULT without any representation Johnson, Jr., deceased MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST ------as to quality or quantity of up an application at the main Notice FIBERGLASS FOR SALE: office at 131 Hillside Terrace, iv. A legal description of YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED title and without recourse the real estate sufficient to IN THE COMPLAINT FOR Corrugated, 26" wide, 8/10/12 to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" Anna, IL, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 NOTICE UNDER ft. long, 8 ft. equals $6.50. p.m., Monday-Friday or apply ASSUMED identify it with reasonable FORECLOSURE. condition. The sale is further certainty is as follows: THIS COMMUNICA- 12 ft. equals $10.00. Large subject to confirmation by online at indeed.com. BUSINESS NAME ACT supply, all colors. Call (618)- Minimum qualification A PART OF THE NORTH- TION IS AN ATTEMPT TO the court. EAST QUARTER OF SEC- COLLECT A DEBT, AND 827-4737. If the property is a condo- is a high school diploma or State of Illinois ------equivalent. Office clerical SS TION 25, TOWNSHIP 12 ANY INFORMATION OB- minium and the foreclosure SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST TAINED WILL BE USED FOR SALE: 2004 black Ford takes place after 1/1/2007, experience is preferred. Mi- County of Union Focus SVT. 201,000 miles, crosoft Office/GSuite soft OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL FOR THAT PURPOSE. purchasers other than the MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AS 6-speed manual, looks & mortgagees will be required skills a plus. Notice is hereby given pur- runs good. Can be seen in The Union County Hous- suant to "An Act in relation to FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BE- Danielle Patterson to pay any assessment and GINNING AT A ROCK AT (#6306717) Anna. $1,995 OBO. Call legal fees due under The Con- ing Authority is an equal the use of an Assumed Name (573)-579-8341. opportunity employer. in the conduct or Transaction THE NORTHWEST COR- HEAVNER, BEYERS & dominium Property Act, 765 NER OF LOT 106 IN GRAM- MIHLAR, LLC ------ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). ------of Business in the State," as FOR SALE: Older style HELP WANTED: Labor/ Amended that a certification MER'S ADDITION TO THE Attorneys at Law If the property is located in TOWN (NOW CITY) OF P.O. Box 740 Sears lawn & garden tractor. a common interest commu- driver. Building materials was filed by the undersigned 3-point hitch, cultivators, knowledge a plus. Salary with the County Clerk of JONESBORO, ILLINOIS; Decatur, IL 62525 nity, purchasers other than THENCE IN A WESTERLY and plow, 8-speed transmis- mortgagees will be required depends upon experience. Union County. Filed this 17th sion. Can be seen in Anna. Apply in person at SI Build- day of June, 2019, under the DIRECTION ALONG THE Send Notice/Pleadings to: to pay any assessment and SOUTH LINE OF WALNUT Veronika L. Jones Call (573)-579-8341. legal fees due under the Con- ing Supply, 104 E. Chestnut Assumed Name of Linton Street, Anna. STREET, A/K/A FERRILL (#6313161) ------dominium Property Act, 765 Lawn Care with the place ------of business located at 701 STREET, IN SAID TOWN Email: NonCook ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). HELP WANTED: Exciting (NOW CITY) 112 FEET Pleadings@ For Sale If the sale is set aside for Williford Road, Jonesboro, Career in Substance Use Illinois 62952 and that the TO A STAKE; THENCE hsbattys.com any reason, the Purchaser at Disorder Treatment for RN SOUTH AND PARALLEL Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Real the sale shall be entitled only True Name(s) and Residence or LPN! 3 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Address of the Sole Owner(s) WITH THE WEST LINE OF Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 to a return of the deposit paid. or 11 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. shifts SAID LOT 106 AFORESAID 27-29g The Purchaser shall have no and Proprietor(s) of said Estate available. Send resume to The Business is: 388.92 FEET TO A STAKE; further recourse against the Fellowship House, 800 N. THENCE EAST AND PAR- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT COMMERCIAL LOTS FOR Mortgagor, the Mortgagee SALE: Lots in commercial Main Street, Anna, IL 62906 Patrick Linton ALLEL WITH THE SAID FOR THE 1ST JUDICIAL or the Mortgagee's attorney. OR by email to mfinch@ SOUTH LINE OF WALNUT CIRCUIT subdivision in Anna. All Upon payment in full of 701 Williford Road utilities. High traffic count. thefellowshiphouse.com. Jonesboro, IL 62952 STREET 112 FEET TO A UNION COUNTY - the amount bid, the purchaser ------STAKE ON THE RANGE JONESBORO, ILLINOIS Call (618)-697-1793. shall receive a Certificate of ------Lance Meisenheimer LINE; THENCE NORTH Sale, which will entitle the ALONG SAID RANGE U.S. Bank National FOR SALE: 63 acres, 1 1/2 purchaser to a Deed to the Yard Sale Union County Clerk miles north of Cypress, IL. 27-29gc LINE 388.92 FEET TO THE Association as successor real estate after Confirmation DONGOLA HANDY NORTHWEST CORNER by merger of U.S. Bank Nice country location. Used of the sale. The successful pur- for farming and hunting. Has HELPERS VENDOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID LOT IN SAID AD- National Association ND chaser has the sole responsi- FAIR: electric, deep well and out- OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DITION, THE PLACE OF PLAINTIFF bility/expense of evicting any Saturday, July 13, 7 a.m. to buildings. Serious inquiries, CIRCUIT BEGINNING. EXCEPTING Vs. tenants or other individuals 2 p.m. Downtown Dongola. THEREFROM: STARTING Beatrice Stevens; et. al. call (618)-771-2713 after 4 presently in possession of the JONESBORO, Bounce houses, Poor Boys UNION COUNTY, AT THE NORTHWEST DEFENDANTS p.m. subject premises. BBQ and fresh vegetables. ------ILLINOIS CORNER OF LOT 106, 2018CH23 The property will NOT All vendors welcome. For GRAMMER'S ADDITION FOR SALE: 4 miles north be open for inspection and more information, call (618)- TO THE TOWN (NOW NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S of Cobden off of old route REGIONS BANK D/B/A Plaintiff makes no represen- 697-2780, (618)-614-8834, or CITY) OF JONESBORO; SALE OF REAL 51, 3 bedroom home and REGIONS MORTGAGE, tation as to the condition (618)-697-4214. RUNNING SOUTHERLY ESTATE a mobile home with a new Plaintiff, of the property. Prospective ------ALONG THE WEST LINE roof on 3 acres, $85,000. Call vs. bidders are admonished to DOUBLE GARAGE SALE: OF SAID LOT AND THE PUBLIC NOTICE IS (618)-969-2451. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND check the Court file to verify Friday & Saturday, July 5 & WEST LINE OF THE J. AND HEREBY GIVEN that pur------all information. 6, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 miles DEVISEES OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT RUSSELL K. JOHNSON, D. CRAVER'S ADDITION suant to a Judgment of Fore- IF YOU ARE THE MORT- east on 127 or 4 miles west FOR A DISTANCE OF 209 closure and Sale entered in the FOR THE 1ST JUDICIAL GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), of Dongola. 1920 St. John's JR., DECEASED, CIRCUIT UNKNOWN FEET TO THE POINT OF above cause on 06/07/2019, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT Road, Anna. T-shirts, jeans, BEGINNING; THENCE the Sheriff of Union County, UNION COUNTY - TO REMAIN IN POSSES- household items, collectibles CLAIMANTS AND LIEN- JONESBORO, ILLINOIS HOLDERS AGAINST SOUTHERLY ALONG THE Illinois will on July 24, 2019 at SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER & more. WESTERN LINE OF THE J. the hour of 9:00AM at Union ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF ------THE ESTATE OF RUS- U.S. Bank National SELL K. JOHNSON, JR., AND D. CRAVER'S ADDI- County Courthouse 309 West POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- DRIVEWAY SALE: Nice TION FOR A DISTANCE Market Jonesboro, IL 62952, Association as successor DANCE WITH SECTION recliner, motorcycle helmets, DECEASED, by merger of U.S. Bank UNKNOWN OF 180 FEET; THENCE AT or in a place otherwise des- 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLI- guitar, lots more nice stuff. A 90° ANGLE WESTERLY ignated at the time of sale, National Association ND 709 N. Main, Anna. Thursday CLAIMANTS AND LIEN- NOIS MORTGAGE FORE- FOR A DISTANCE OF 112 County of Union and State of PLAINTIFF & Friday, July 4 & 5, 6 a.m. HOLDERS CLOSURE LAW. FEET; THENCE ON A 90° Illinois, sell at public auction Vs. to 11 a.m. AGAINST THE For information: Exam- ANGLE NORTHERLY FOR to the highest bidder for cash, Beatrice Stevens; et. al. ine the court file or contact ------UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEFENDANTS FARMER'S MARKET & DEVISEES OF RUSSELL 180 FEET; THENCE AT as set forth below, the follow- Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis A 90° ANGLE EASTERLY ing described real estate: 2018CH23 & Associates, P.C., 15W030 MORE: Saturday, July 6, 8 K. JOHNSON, JR., a.m. to noon. Rain or shine. DECEASED, 112 FEET TO THE POINT A PART OF THE SOUTH- North Frontage Road, Suite OF BEGINNING, IN THE WEST QUARTER OF THE NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, 4720 N. State Route 3, Wolf SHIRLEY LYNN PAGE, SALE OF REAL Lake. Toler Farms produce, BRANDON JOHNSON, TOWN (NOW CITY) OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF (630) 794-9876. Please refer JONESBORO, COUNTY OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP ESTATE to file number 14-18-08367. plants, canned & baked BRETT JOHNSON, BRE- goods, balms, pecans, Co- ANNA JOHNSON, CHAS- UNION, STATE OF ILLI- 12 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST I3123734 27-29g NOIS, HERETOFORE CON- OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL PUBLIC NOTICE IS ------lumbian merchandise, GT SIDY JOHNSON and HEREBY GIVEN that pur- history books, K & L Design WILLIAM BUTCHER, VEYED TO THE HOUS- MERIDIAN, JONESBORO, suant to a Judgment of Fore- and more. (618)-833-3740. AS SPECIAL ING AUTHORITY OF THE UNION COUNTY, ILLI- closure and Sale entered in the For Rent ------REPRESENTATIVE OF COUNTY OF UNION BY NOIS, BEING MORE PAR- YARD SALE & BAKE SALE: WARRANTY DEED DAT- TICULARLY DESCRIBED above cause on 06/07/2019, NOTICE: All real estate RUSSELL K. JOHNSON, Trinity Assembly of God, ED MARCH 31, 1970, AND AS FOLLOWS: COMMENC- the Sheriff of Union County, advertised herein is subject JR., DECEASED, Illinois will on July 24, 2019 at Hwy. 146, Olive Branch. Sat- Defendants. FILED FOR RECORD IN ING AT THE SOUTHWEST to the Federal Fair Housing urday, July 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. BOOK 112, PAGE 208, IN CORNER OF SAID QUAR- the hour of 9:00AM at Union Act, which makes it illegal CASE NO. 18-CH-26 County Courthouse 309 West W/D & stove, almost new, THE UNION COUNTY RE- TER-QUARTER; THENCE to advertise "any preference, baby items, plus-size clothing. CORDER'S OFFICE. SITU- EASTERLY ALONG THE Market Jonesboro, IL 62952, limitation, or discrimina- PROPERTY ADDRESS: or in a place otherwise des------300 W. WALNUT STREET ATED IN UNION COUNTY, SOUTH LINE OF SAID tion based on race, color, YARD SALE: 105 Welding ILLINOIS. QUARTER-QUARTER, A ignated at the time of sale, religion, sex, handicap, JONESBORO, IL 62952 County of Union and State of Street, Jonesboro. Friday & Permanent Index Num- DISTANCE OF 266.94 FEET familial status, or national Saturday, July 5 & 6, 7 a.m. ber: 08-25-06-140 TO A FOUND IRON PIN Illinois, sell at public auction origin, or intention to make NOTICE BY to the highest bidder for cash, to ??? Furniture, John Deere PUBLICATION v. A common address or SET BY GARNER, I.P.L.S. any such preference, limita- mower, clothing sizes infant description of the location 2316; THENCE NORTH 13 as set forth below, the follow- tion, or discrimination." ing described real estate: to 3X, maternity clothing, NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, for the real estate is as follows: DEGREES 36 MINUTES 40 This newspaper will not household items, toys, tools, PIN 08-24-06-074 Unknown Heirs and Devisees 300 W. Walnut Street, SECONDS EAST, A DIS- knowingly accept any ad- and more. Improved with Single of Russell K. Johnson, Jr., de- Jonesboro, IL 62952 TANCE OF 399.83 FEET TO vertising for real estate ------vi. An identification of A FOUND IRON PIN AT Family Home which is in violation of the ceased, Unknown Claimants YARD SALE: Saturday, July and Lienholders Against the the mortgage sought to be THE NORTHWEST COR- COMMONLY KNOWN law. Our readers are hereby 6, 8 a.m. to noon. 219 Brady AS: Estate of Russell K. John- foreclosed is as follows: NER OF THE RENDLEMAN informed that all dwellings Mill Road, Anna. Kids cloth- Names of the Mortgagors: LOT; THENCE SOUTH 69 306 Willard Ferry Rd advertised in this newspaper ing, toys & books, furniture, son, Jr., deceased, Unknown Jonesboro, IL 62952-1113 Claimants and Lienholders Russell K. Johnson, Jr DEGREES 54 MINUTES are available on an equal op- art, craft, classroom supplies, Names of the Mortgagee: 10 SECOND EAST, A DIS- Sale terms: 10% down of portunity basis. To complain household goods, etc. Against the Unknown Heirs the highest bid by certified and Devisees of Russell K. Regions Bank d/b/a Regions TANCE OF 124.48 FEET TO of discrimination call HUD ------Mortgage A FOUND IRON PIN AT funds at the close of the toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. YARD SALE: 1525 Old Hwy. Johnson, Jr., deceased, Brett auction; The balance, in- Johnson, Breanna Johnson Date of the Mortgage: THE NORTHEAST COR- The toll-free telephone num- 51 North. Friday & Saturday, February 27, 2007 NER OF THE RENDLEMAN cluding the Judicial sale fee ber for the hearing impaired July 5 & 6, 8 a.m. Rain or shine, and Chassidy Johnson, De- for Abandoned Residential fendants, this case has been Date of the recording: LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 is 1-800-927-9275. on back porch. February 27, 2007 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 51 Property Municipality Relief ------commenced in this Court The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, July 4, 2019 Section A - Page 7 FOR LEASE: Commercial Property. Retail Space, 1,105 Help Wanted The Gazette-Democrat sq. ft. Available now. 125 Business Leigh Avenue, Suite B, Anna, Jonesboro School District #43 is accepting appli- IL 62906. Call (618)-833-5636 DUCKWORKS Classified Section for an appointment to view. LAWN CARE: cations for a full time K-8 Music/Band Teacher. Phone: 618-833-2158 • Fax: 618-833-5813 ------(618)-201-5712 Interested applicants should send cover letter, re- E-mail: [email protected] FOR RENT ANNA: 601 MOWING IS WHAT sume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts Dewey Street. 1 bedroom, 1 WE DO! and proof of Illinois Certification to: CLASSIFIED RATES bath, all appliances. $425.00 Free Estimates! Classifieds...... 30¢ per word per month, $425.00 deposit. Other Services: Tom Stark, Principal $6.00 minimum for each prepaid ad per week Call (618)-827-4737 or (618)- Landscaping, Power Washing Jonesboro Elementary School $3.00 additional if ad is charged 697-1948. ------www.duckworkslawn.com 309 Cook Ave. Bold Face 35¢ per word FOR RENT: 2 bedroom rural ------Jonesboro, IL 62952 GROSS BUSTERS AD DEADLINE IS 11:00 A.M. TUESDAY Anna home. 1 year lease, se- curity deposit and references EXTERIOR CLEANING: CD Deadline to apply is July 8, 2019 27P28GP29G required. Available now. Call House Washing CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATES (618)-525-5538. Roof Washing Per inch...... $12.50 ------Gutter Cleaning against you and others, asking County where recorded: Free Estimates. for foreclosure of the Mort- Union County Call (618)-697-5968 gage held by the Plaintiff on Recording document Help www.grossbustersIL.com the property located at 300 identification: In Book 286 Fund, which is calculated at W. Walnut Street, Jonesboro, Page 358 as Document No. the rate of $1 for each $1,000 ------Wanted TREECE IL 62952, more particularly 2007R0509 For Sale or fraction thereof of the described as: UNLESS YOU FILE your amount paid by the pur- HELP WANTED: Backhoe & Hauling BLUEBERRIES ARE RIPE Union County Housing Skid Steer i. The names of all plain- answer or otherwise file your chaser not to exceed $300, in tiffs and the case number are appearance in this cause in & READY AT certified funds, is due within Authority is accepting appli- Trenching HALLSBERRY FARMS: cations for Office Clerk until Gravel & Sand identified above. the Office of the Clerk of this twenty-four (24) hours. The ii. The court in which said Court at the Union County U-pick & pre-pick available subject property is subject July 15, 2019. This full-time (618)-833-6197 or daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 12 position includes healthcare (618)-697-0453 action was brought is identi- Courthouse, 309 West Mar- to general real estate taxes, fied above. ket St., Rm 101, Jonesboro, p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 1 mile special assessments, or special insurance and a 401k pro------southwest of I-57 on Lick gram. Hours are Monday-Fri- iii. The names of the title IL 62952 on or before July taxes levied against said real holders of record are: Heirs 22, 2019, A JUDGMENT Creek Road, Exit 36. (618)- estate and is offered for sale day, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Salary Public 559-6127. is $10.75/hour. You may pick and Devisees of Russell K. OR DECREE BY DEFAULT without any representation Johnson, Jr., deceased MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST ------as to quality or quantity of up an application at the main Notice FIBERGLASS FOR SALE: office at 131 Hillside Terrace, iv. A legal description of YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED title and without recourse the real estate sufficient to IN THE COMPLAINT FOR Corrugated, 26" wide, 8/10/12 to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" Anna, IL, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 NOTICE UNDER ft. long, 8 ft. equals $6.50. p.m., Monday-Friday or apply ASSUMED identify it with reasonable FORECLOSURE. condition. The sale is further certainty is as follows: THIS COMMUNICA- 12 ft. equals $10.00. Large subject to confirmation by online at indeed.com. BUSINESS NAME ACT supply, all colors. Call (618)- Minimum qualification A PART OF THE NORTH- TION IS AN ATTEMPT TO the court. EAST QUARTER OF SEC- COLLECT A DEBT, AND 827-4737. If the property is a condo- is a high school diploma or State of Illinois ------equivalent. Office clerical SS TION 25, TOWNSHIP 12 ANY INFORMATION OB- minium and the foreclosure SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST TAINED WILL BE USED FOR SALE: 2004 black Ford takes place after 1/1/2007, experience is preferred. Mi- County of Union Focus SVT. 201,000 miles, crosoft Office/GSuite soft OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL FOR THAT PURPOSE. purchasers other than the MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AS 6-speed manual, looks & mortgagees will be required skills a plus. Notice is hereby given pur- runs good. Can be seen in The Union County Hous- suant to "An Act in relation to FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BE- Danielle Patterson to pay any assessment and GINNING AT A ROCK AT (#6306717) Anna. $1,995 OBO. Call legal fees due under The Con- ing Authority is an equal the use of an Assumed Name (573)-579-8341. opportunity employer. in the conduct or Transaction THE NORTHWEST COR- HEAVNER, BEYERS & dominium Property Act, 765 NER OF LOT 106 IN GRAM- MIHLAR, LLC ------ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). ------of Business in the State," as FOR SALE: Older style HELP WANTED: Labor/ Amended that a certification MER'S ADDITION TO THE Attorneys at Law If the property is located in TOWN (NOW CITY) OF P.O. Box 740 Sears lawn & garden tractor. a common interest commu- driver. Building materials was filed by the undersigned 3-point hitch, cultivators, knowledge a plus. Salary with the County Clerk of JONESBORO, ILLINOIS; Decatur, IL 62525 nity, purchasers other than THENCE IN A WESTERLY and plow, 8-speed transmis- mortgagees will be required depends upon experience. Union County. Filed this 17th sion. Can be seen in Anna. Apply in person at SI Build- day of June, 2019, under the DIRECTION ALONG THE Send Notice/Pleadings to: to pay any assessment and SOUTH LINE OF WALNUT Veronika L. Jones Call (573)-579-8341. legal fees due under the Con- ing Supply, 104 E. Chestnut Assumed Name of Linton Street, Anna. STREET, A/K/A FERRILL (#6313161) ------dominium Property Act, 765 Lawn Care with the place ------of business located at 701 STREET, IN SAID TOWN Email: NonCook ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). HELP WANTED: Exciting (NOW CITY) 112 FEET Pleadings@ For Sale If the sale is set aside for Williford Road, Jonesboro, Career in Substance Use Illinois 62952 and that the TO A STAKE; THENCE hsbattys.com any reason, the Purchaser at Disorder Treatment for RN SOUTH AND PARALLEL Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Real the sale shall be entitled only True Name(s) and Residence or LPN! 3 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Address of the Sole Owner(s) WITH THE WEST LINE OF Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 to a return of the deposit paid. or 11 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. shifts SAID LOT 106 AFORESAID 27-29g The Purchaser shall have no and Proprietor(s) of said Estate available. Send resume to The Business is: 388.92 FEET TO A STAKE; further recourse against the Fellowship House, 800 N. THENCE EAST AND PAR- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT COMMERCIAL LOTS FOR Mortgagor, the Mortgagee SALE: Lots in commercial Main Street, Anna, IL 62906 Patrick Linton ALLEL WITH THE SAID FOR THE 1ST JUDICIAL or the Mortgagee's attorney. OR by email to mfinch@ SOUTH LINE OF WALNUT CIRCUIT subdivision in Anna. All Upon payment in full of 701 Williford Road utilities. High traffic count. thefellowshiphouse.com. Jonesboro, IL 62952 STREET 112 FEET TO A UNION COUNTY - the amount bid, the purchaser ------STAKE ON THE RANGE JONESBORO, ILLINOIS Call (618)-697-1793. shall receive a Certificate of ------Lance Meisenheimer LINE; THENCE NORTH Sale, which will entitle the ALONG SAID RANGE U.S. Bank National FOR SALE: 63 acres, 1 1/2 purchaser to a Deed to the Yard Sale Union County Clerk miles north of Cypress, IL. 27-29gc LINE 388.92 FEET TO THE Association as successor real estate after Confirmation DONGOLA HANDY NORTHWEST CORNER by merger of U.S. Bank Nice country location. Used of the sale. The successful pur- for farming and hunting. Has HELPERS VENDOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID LOT IN SAID AD- National Association ND chaser has the sole responsi- FAIR: electric, deep well and out- OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DITION, THE PLACE OF PLAINTIFF bility/expense of evicting any Saturday, July 13, 7 a.m. to buildings. Serious inquiries, CIRCUIT BEGINNING. EXCEPTING Vs. tenants or other individuals 2 p.m. Downtown Dongola. THEREFROM: STARTING Beatrice Stevens; et. al. call (618)-771-2713 after 4 presently in possession of the JONESBORO, Bounce houses, Poor Boys UNION COUNTY, AT THE NORTHWEST DEFENDANTS p.m. subject premises. BBQ and fresh vegetables. ------ILLINOIS CORNER OF LOT 106, 2018CH23 The property will NOT All vendors welcome. For GRAMMER'S ADDITION FOR SALE: 4 miles north be open for inspection and more information, call (618)- TO THE TOWN (NOW NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S of Cobden off of old route REGIONS BANK D/B/A Plaintiff makes no represen- 697-2780, (618)-614-8834, or CITY) OF JONESBORO; SALE OF REAL 51, 3 bedroom home and REGIONS MORTGAGE, tation as to the condition (618)-697-4214. RUNNING SOUTHERLY ESTATE a mobile home with a new Plaintiff, of the property. Prospective ------ALONG THE WEST LINE roof on 3 acres, $85,000. Call vs. bidders are admonished to DOUBLE GARAGE SALE: OF SAID LOT AND THE PUBLIC NOTICE IS (618)-969-2451. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND check the Court file to verify Friday & Saturday, July 5 & WEST LINE OF THE J. AND HEREBY GIVEN that pur------all information. 6, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 miles DEVISEES OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT RUSSELL K. JOHNSON, D. CRAVER'S ADDITION suant to a Judgment of Fore- IF YOU ARE THE MORT- east on 127 or 4 miles west FOR A DISTANCE OF 209 closure and Sale entered in the FOR THE 1ST JUDICIAL GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), of Dongola. 1920 St. John's JR., DECEASED, CIRCUIT UNKNOWN FEET TO THE POINT OF above cause on 06/07/2019, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT Road, Anna. T-shirts, jeans, BEGINNING; THENCE the Sheriff of Union County, UNION COUNTY - TO REMAIN IN POSSES- household items, collectibles CLAIMANTS AND LIEN- JONESBORO, ILLINOIS HOLDERS AGAINST SOUTHERLY ALONG THE Illinois will on July 24, 2019 at SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER & more. WESTERN LINE OF THE J. the hour of 9:00AM at Union ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF ------THE ESTATE OF RUS- U.S. Bank National SELL K. JOHNSON, JR., AND D. CRAVER'S ADDI- County Courthouse 309 West POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- DRIVEWAY SALE: Nice TION FOR A DISTANCE Market Jonesboro, IL 62952, Association as successor DANCE WITH SECTION recliner, motorcycle helmets, DECEASED, by merger of U.S. Bank UNKNOWN OF 180 FEET; THENCE AT or in a place otherwise des- 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLI- guitar, lots more nice stuff. A 90° ANGLE WESTERLY ignated at the time of sale, National Association ND 709 N. Main, Anna. Thursday CLAIMANTS AND LIEN- NOIS MORTGAGE FORE- FOR A DISTANCE OF 112 County of Union and State of PLAINTIFF & Friday, July 4 & 5, 6 a.m. HOLDERS CLOSURE LAW. FEET; THENCE ON A 90° Illinois, sell at public auction Vs. to 11 a.m. AGAINST THE For information: Exam- ANGLE NORTHERLY FOR to the highest bidder for cash, Beatrice Stevens; et. al. ine the court file or contact ------UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEFENDANTS FARMER'S MARKET & DEVISEES OF RUSSELL 180 FEET; THENCE AT as set forth below, the follow- Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis A 90° ANGLE EASTERLY ing described real estate: 2018CH23 & Associates, P.C., 15W030 MORE: Saturday, July 6, 8 K. JOHNSON, JR., a.m. to noon. Rain or shine. DECEASED, 112 FEET TO THE POINT A PART OF THE SOUTH- North Frontage Road, Suite OF BEGINNING, IN THE WEST QUARTER OF THE NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, 4720 N. State Route 3, Wolf SHIRLEY LYNN PAGE, SALE OF REAL Lake. Toler Farms produce, BRANDON JOHNSON, TOWN (NOW CITY) OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF (630) 794-9876. Please refer JONESBORO, COUNTY OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP ESTATE to file number 14-18-08367. plants, canned & baked BRETT JOHNSON, BRE- goods, balms, pecans, Co- ANNA JOHNSON, CHAS- UNION, STATE OF ILLI- 12 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST I3123734 27-29g NOIS, HERETOFORE CON- OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL PUBLIC NOTICE IS ------lumbian merchandise, GT SIDY JOHNSON and HEREBY GIVEN that pur- history books, K & L Design WILLIAM BUTCHER, VEYED TO THE HOUS- MERIDIAN, JONESBORO, suant to a Judgment of Fore- and more. (618)-833-3740. AS SPECIAL ING AUTHORITY OF THE UNION COUNTY, ILLI- closure and Sale entered in the For Rent ------REPRESENTATIVE OF COUNTY OF UNION BY NOIS, BEING MORE PAR- YARD SALE & BAKE SALE: WARRANTY DEED DAT- TICULARLY DESCRIBED above cause on 06/07/2019, NOTICE: All real estate RUSSELL K. JOHNSON, Trinity Assembly of God, ED MARCH 31, 1970, AND AS FOLLOWS: COMMENC- the Sheriff of Union County, advertised herein is subject JR., DECEASED, Illinois will on July 24, 2019 at Hwy. 146, Olive Branch. Sat- Defendants. FILED FOR RECORD IN ING AT THE SOUTHWEST to the Federal Fair Housing urday, July 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. BOOK 112, PAGE 208, IN CORNER OF SAID QUAR- the hour of 9:00AM at Union Act, which makes it illegal CASE NO. 18-CH-26 County Courthouse 309 West W/D & stove, almost new, THE UNION COUNTY RE- TER-QUARTER; THENCE to advertise "any preference, baby items, plus-size clothing. CORDER'S OFFICE. SITU- EASTERLY ALONG THE Market Jonesboro, IL 62952, limitation, or discrimina- PROPERTY ADDRESS: or in a place otherwise des------300 W. WALNUT STREET ATED IN UNION COUNTY, SOUTH LINE OF SAID tion based on race, color, YARD SALE: 105 Welding ILLINOIS. QUARTER-QUARTER, A ignated at the time of sale, religion, sex, handicap, JONESBORO, IL 62952 County of Union and State of Street, Jonesboro. Friday & Permanent Index Num- DISTANCE OF 266.94 FEET familial status, or national Saturday, July 5 & 6, 7 a.m. ber: 08-25-06-140 TO A FOUND IRON PIN Illinois, sell at public auction origin, or intention to make NOTICE BY to the highest bidder for cash, to ??? Furniture, John Deere PUBLICATION v. A common address or SET BY GARNER, I.P.L.S. any such preference, limita- mower, clothing sizes infant description of the location 2316; THENCE NORTH 13 as set forth below, the follow- tion, or discrimination." ing described real estate: to 3X, maternity clothing, NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, for the real estate is as follows: DEGREES 36 MINUTES 40 This newspaper will not household items, toys, tools, PIN 08-24-06-074 Unknown Heirs and Devisees 300 W. Walnut Street, SECONDS EAST, A DIS- knowingly accept any ad- and more. Improved with Single of Russell K. Johnson, Jr., de- Jonesboro, IL 62952 TANCE OF 399.83 FEET TO vertising for real estate ------vi. An identification of A FOUND IRON PIN AT Family Home which is in violation of the ceased, Unknown Claimants YARD SALE: Saturday, July and Lienholders Against the the mortgage sought to be THE NORTHWEST COR- COMMONLY KNOWN law. Our readers are hereby 6, 8 a.m. to noon. 219 Brady AS: Estate of Russell K. John- foreclosed is as follows: NER OF THE RENDLEMAN informed that all dwellings Mill Road, Anna. Kids cloth- Names of the Mortgagors: LOT; THENCE SOUTH 69 306 Willard Ferry Rd advertised in this newspaper ing, toys & books, furniture, son, Jr., deceased, Unknown Jonesboro, IL 62952-1113 Claimants and Lienholders Russell K. Johnson, Jr DEGREES 54 MINUTES are available on an equal op- art, craft, classroom supplies, Names of the Mortgagee: 10 SECOND EAST, A DIS- Sale terms: 10% down of portunity basis. To complain household goods, etc. Against the Unknown Heirs the highest bid by certified and Devisees of Russell K. Regions Bank d/b/a Regions TANCE OF 124.48 FEET TO of discrimination call HUD ------Mortgage A FOUND IRON PIN AT funds at the close of the toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. YARD SALE: 1525 Old Hwy. Johnson, Jr., deceased, Brett auction; The balance, in- Johnson, Breanna Johnson Date of the Mortgage: THE NORTHEAST COR- The toll-free telephone num- 51 North. Friday & Saturday, February 27, 2007 NER OF THE RENDLEMAN cluding the Judicial sale fee ber for the hearing impaired July 5 & 6, 8 a.m. Rain or shine, and Chassidy Johnson, De- for Abandoned Residential fendants, this case has been Date of the recording: LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 is 1-800-927-9275. on back porch. February 27, 2007 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 51 Property Municipality Relief ------commenced in this Court Page 8 - Section A Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Gazette-Democrat SECONDS WEST, A DIS- legal fees due under The Con- DILLOW Business is: vision unless, under Section essary in order to minimize TANCE OF 350.00 FEET TO dominium Property Act, 765 2019-MR-67 5/28-4 of the Probate Act of the likelihood of outages and A SET IRON PIN AT THE ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Nancy Watkins 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any safety hazards. There is no SOUTHEAST CORNER If the property is located in There will be a court date 213 N. Acre Lane interested person terminates charge to you for this service. OF THE RENDLEMAN a common interest commu- on my Request to change Jonesboro, IL 62952 Independent Administration If you have any questions LOT; THENCE WESTERLY nity, purchasers other than my name from: GREGORY at any time by mailing or about this work, please call ALONG THE SOUTH LINE mortgagees will be required DENSMORE DILLOW to Lance Meisenheimer delivering a petition to termi- 1-800-755-5000 or visit our OF THE RENDLEMAN to pay any assessment and the new name of: Gregory Union County Clerk nate to the Clerk of this Court. website at MySafeTrees. com. LOT AND THE SOUTH legal fees due under the Con- Densmore Dillow. 29-31gc Claims against the estate You may address your con- LINE OF THE SAID QUAR- dominium Property Act, 765 The court date will be held: may be filed in the Office of cerns in the manner specified TER-QUARTER, A DIS- ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). on July 26, 2019, at 9 a.m. at the Clerk of this court at the on our website. You may TANCE OF 127.31 FEET If the sale is set aside for 309 W. Market, Jonesboro, STATE OF ILLINOIS, Union County Courthouse, also call the Consumer Ser- TO THE POINT OF BE- any reason, the Purchaser at Union County, in Court- CIRCUIT COURT 311 West Market, Jonesboro, vices Division of the Illinois GINNING. SITUATED IN the sale shall be entitled only room #4. UNION COUNTY Illinois 62952, or with the Commerce Commission at UNION COUNTY, ILLI- to a return of the deposit paid. Independent Administrator, 1-800-524-0795. Maps have NOIS. The Purchaser shall have no GREGORY DENSMORE PUBLICATION NOTICE or both, on or before Janu- been provided to the mayors SUBJECT TO ALL EASE- further recourse against the DILLOW OF COURT DATE FOR ary 2, 2020, or if mailing or and the county board chair- MENTS, COVENANTS, Mortgagor, the Mortgagee 28-30gc REQUEST FOR NAME delivery of a notice from the persons of the affected areas. CONDITIONS, RESERVA- or the Mortgagee's attorney. CHANGE (ADULT) Independent Administrator TIONS, LEASES AND RE- Upon payment in full of STATE OF ILLINOIS, is required by Section 5/18-3 Sincerely, STRICTIONS OF RECORD, the amount bid, the purchaser CIRCUIT COURT Request of: of the Probate Act of the State Ameren Illinois Forestry ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, shall receive a Certificate of UNION COUNTY KATHY LYNN MAZE of Illinois, the date stated in Department ALL RIGHTS OF WAY, Sale, which will entitle the SANDERS that notice. Any claim not 29g ALL ZONING, BUILDING purchaser to a Deed to the PUBLICATION NOTICE 2019-MR-69 filed on or before that date is AND OTHER LAWS, OR- real estate after Confirmation OF COURT DATE FOR barred. Copies of a claim filed DINANCES AND REGU- of the sale. The successful pur- REQUEST FOR NAME There will be a court date with the Clerk must be mailed LATIONS, ALL RIGHTS chaser has the sole responsi- CHANGE (ADULT) on my Request to change my or delivered by the claimant to OF TENANTS IN POS- bility/expense of evicting any name from: KATHY LYNN the Administrator and to the Illinois SESSION, AND ALL REAL tenants or other individuals Request of: MAZE SANDERS to the new attorney within ten (10) days ESTATE TAXES AND AS- presently in possession of the BOBBY JOE HALE name of: Kathy Maze Sanders. after it has been filed. Classified SESSMENTS NOT YET DUE subject premises. 2019-MR-68 The court date will be Dated: June 25, 2019. AND PAYABLE. The property will NOT held: on July 26, 2019, at 9 Network PIN 08-24-06-074 be open for inspection and There will be a court date a.m. at 309 W. Market Street, TIM MCGRATH Commercial Real Estate Auc- Improved with Single Plaintiff makes no represen- on my Request to change Jonesboro, Union County, in INDEPENDENT tion July 15th 6pm 834 S 12th Family Home tation as to the condition my name from: BOBBY JOE Courtroom # 4. ADMINISTRATOR St, Quincy, IL 3000sf, large COMMONLY KNOWN of the property. Prospective HALE to the new name of: kitchen, prep area, walk-in AS: bidders are admonished to Bobby Joe Hale. KATHY LYNN MAZE CAMERON LAW FIRM, cooler, freezer, 29x30 dining. 306 Willard Ferry Rd check the Court file to verify The court date will be held: SANDERS LLC 217-242-3388 www.corner- Jonesboro, IL 62952-1113 all information. on July 26, 2019, at 10 a.m. at 28-30gc ELVIS C. CAMERON stoneauctionco.com Sale terms: 10% down of IF YOU ARE THE MORT- 309 W. Market Street, Jones- ARDC # 6244394 ------the highest bid by certified GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), boro, Union County. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ATTORNEY FOR CASH FOR CARS! We buy funds at the close of the YOU HAVE THE RIGHT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL PETITIONER all cars! Junk, high-end, to- auction; The balance, in- TO REMAIN IN POSSES- BOBBY JOE HALE CIRCUIT 205B N. MAIN ST. taled - it doesn't matter! Get cluding the Judicial sale fee SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER 28-30gc ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 free towing and same day for Abandoned Residential ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF UNION COUNTY, PHONE: 618-833-2220 cash! NEWER MODELS Property Municipality Relief POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- NOTICE UNDER ILLINOIS 29-31g too! Call 1-844-294-2531 Fund, which is calculated at DANCE WITH SECTION ASSUMED ESTATE OF ------the rate of $1 for each $1,000 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLI- BUSINESS NAME ACT SHELLY M. NIMMO, PUBLIC NOTICE ARE YOU BEHIND $10K or fraction thereof of the NOIS MORTGAGE FORE- IN PROBATE OR MORE ON YOUR amount paid by the pur- CLOSURE LAW. State of Illinois DECEASED. TREE TRIMMING TAXES? Stop wage & bank chaser not to exceed $300, in For information: Exam- SS NO. 2019-P-17 ACTIVITIES IN levies, liens & audits, unfiled certified funds, is due within ine the court file or contact County of Union ALTO PASS, COBDEN, tax returns, payroll issues, & twenty-four (24) hours. The Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis NOTICE OF DEATH UNINCORPORATED resolve tax debt FAST. Call subject property is subject & Associates, P.C., 15W030 Notice is hereby given pur- INDEPENDENT UNION COUNTY AND 855-849-6790 to general real estate taxes, North Frontage Road, Suite suant to "An Act in relation to ADMINISTRATION, NEARBY AREAS ------special assessments, or special 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, the use of an Assumed Name AND CLAIM DATE NEED NEW FLOORING? taxes levied against said real (630) 794-9876. Please refer in the conduct or Transaction TO THE PATRONS OF Call Empire TodayÆ to estate and is offered for sale to file number 14-18-08367. of Business in the State," as NOTICE IS GIVEN to AMEREN ILLINOIS: schedule a FREE in-home without any representation I3123734 27-29g Amended that a certification creditors of the death of Shelly estimate on Carpeting & as to quality or quantity of was filed by the undersigned M. Nimmo of 301 S. Main Please be advised that Flooring. Call Today! 844- title and without recourse STATE OF ILLINOIS, with the County Clerk of St., Anna, Illinois. Letters of Ameren Illinois will trim 220-6034 to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" CIRCUIT COURT Union County. Filed this 26th Office were issued on June trees and other vegetation in ------condition. The sale is further UNION COUNTY day of June, 2019, under the 25, 2019, to Tim McGrath, and around the town(s) of NEED LEGAL HELP? Get a subject to confirmation by Assumed Name of Shawnee 95 Maid Marian Lane, Anna, Alto Pass, Cobden and Un- FREE referral to an attorney! the court. PUBLICATION NOTICE Hills Real Estate, LLC with Illinois 62906, as Indepen- incorporated Union County, Call the Illinois State Bar If the property is a condo- OF COURT DATE FOR the place of business located at dent Administrator, whose Illinois. Our qualified utility Association Illinois Lawyer minium and the foreclosure REQUEST FOR NAME 100 Public Square, Jonesboro, attorney is Elvis C. Cameron, arborists will trim trees and Finder The advice you need takes place after 1/1/2007, CHANGE (ADULT) Illinois 62952 and that the 205B Main St., Anna, Illinois vegetation that could inter- 877-270-3855 or https:// purchasers other than the True Name(s) and Residence 62906. fere with electric lines that www.isba.org/public/illinoi- mortgagees will be required Request of: Address of the Sole Owner(s) The estate will be admin- run from pole to pole and slawyerfinder to pay any assessment and GREGORY DENSMORE and Proprietor(s) of said istered without Court super- elsewhere. This work is nec------Bible that belonged to Lincoln obtained by library/museum SPRINGFIELD – A hibited in the museum’s two hundred and fifty years unique Bible that belonged Treasures Gallery for the of unrequited toil shall be to Abraham Lincoln in his rest of 2019. sunk, and until every drop final year of life, a period An inscription on the of blood drawn with the when he was growing more front of the Bible says it lash shall be paid by another overtly religious, has been was given to Lincoln by drawn with the sword, as obtained by the Abraham “the Ladies of the Citizens was said three thousand Lincoln Presidential Library Volunteer Hospital of Phil- years ago, so still it must be and Museum. adelphia.” said, ‘the judgments of the Mary Lincoln gave the It was probably presented Lord are true and righteous Bible to family friend Noyes on June 16, 1864, when altogether’.” W. Miner in 1872. Lincoln visited Philadelphia “The donation of this Miner, a Baptist minister for a “sanitary fair” to raise Bible offers a new opportu- who had lived across the money for medical care of nity to reflect on Lincoln’s street from the Lincolns Union soldiers. religious beliefs,” said Ian in Springfield for several He contributed signed Hunt, head of acquisitions years, was “a friend very copies of the Emancipa- for the Abraham Lincoln much beloved by my hus- tion Proclamation to the Presidential Library and band,” Mrs. Lincoln wrote. fund-raising effort. Museum. Miner and his descen- The back says, “Mrs. “It’s a tangible con- dants kept the Bible safe for Abraham Lincoln to N.W. nection to the fascinating nearly 150 years. Miner, D. D., Oct. 15, question of what Lincoln Now they have donated 1872.” believed and how those be- it to the Abraham Lincoln In a surviving letter to liefs evolved as he endured Presidential Library and Miner, Mrs. Lincoln men- tragedy after tragedy.” Museum to ensure it is tions giving him the Bible. It’s also a reminder of preserved for generations Lincoln frequently visited Mary Lincoln’s efforts to to come. Miner’s home when they shape her husband’s legacy. “We feel that Lincoln’s were neighbors. She was furious over Bible belongs to the Amer- Miner was among the claims by his former law ican people as a national VIPs who escorted Lin- partner, William Herndon, treasure. Lincoln is our coln’s body from Chicago to that Lincoln had been an most revered president and Springfield. He also spoke atheist. this Bible will be a con- at Lincoln’s funeral, reading Giving this Bible to Min- stant connection to his in- from the Book of Job. Lincoln Bible er may have been a way to credible life,” said Sandra Miner kept in touch with The Bible is 14.5 inches long, 11.5 inches wide, 4.25 inches thick and encourage the reverend to weighs about 18 pounds. Photo from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Wolcott Willingham, the Mary Lincoln after the pres- offer an alternative view on and Museum Facebook page. great-great-granddaughter ident’s death and supported Lincoln’s beliefs, which he of Noyes Miner. her efforts to obtain a feder- Willingham said. tioned God in speeches and did in later years. Alan Lowe, executive al pension. The Bible went to their His religious views, how- letters: writing, for example, “I never heard a word director of the Abraham She rewarded his years of daughter, Carol Hill Lamb, ever, are a matter of signifi- in April 1864 that, “I am fall from his lips that gave Lincoln Presidential Library friendship with the very per- and then in 1994 it was cant debate. responsible...to the Ameri- me the remotest idea, that and Museum, thanked the sonal gift of Lincoln’s Bible inherited by Lamb’s grand- Lincoln never joined a can people, to the Christian his mind was ever tinctured family on behalf of Lincoln engraved with her name. son (Willingham’s son), church. In 1846, he denied world, to history, and on my with infidel sentiments,” fans and scholars every- Miner’s family has had William Prescott Wolcott of being an enemy of religion final account to God.” Miner wrote. where. the Bible ever since. San Francisco. and of Christians but did And Lincoln’s Second In- Dr. Samuel Wheeler, the “President Lincoln once “Some of my fondest He is the one formally not specifically say he was a augural Address was domi- state historian of Illinois, called the Bible ‘the best memories of childhood donating the Bible to the believer. Some of his friends nated by religious themes: said, “As a widow, Mary gift God has given to man.’ were visiting my grand- Abraham Lincoln Presiden- later described him as an “Fondly do we hope, Lincoln worked tirelessly Now Rev. Miner’s family parents, Dr. and Mrs. Min- tial Library and Museum. atheist. fervently do we pray, that and successfully to protect has made a gift of Lincoln’s er C. Hill of Oyster Bay, Lincoln knew the Bible But others, including his this mighty scourge of war her husband’s memory. One own Bible so that it can NY, and entering the living well and frequently quoted wife, said he did believe in may speedily pass away. of her strategies was culti- be shared with everyone,” room where they proudly it. Its themes and language God. Yet, if God wills that it vating allies like Miner who Lowe said. displayed Lincoln’s Bible helped shape his most fa- He often attended church continue until all the wealth could offer a sympathetic The Bible will be ex- and other family treasures,” mous speeches. in Washington. He men- piled by the bondsman’s portrait.” The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, July 4, 2019 Section A - Page 9 Brian Scott ‘Bear’ Blunt Katherine C. Turner Obituaries Brian Scott “Bear” Blunt, 57, of Lynn Katherine C. Turner, 83, of Haven, Fla., and formerly of Cobden, died Anna, died Tuesday, June 25, at 11:20 p.m. on June 19, 2019, at home, 2019, at her residence. Frankie Murray with his wife and son by his side. She was born on March Frankie Murray, 75, of He was born on Jan. 9, 1962, in Frankfurt, Germany, 14, 1936, in Cobden, the Anna, died on June 26, 2019, the son of Harold Lester Sr. and Ethel Mae Flamm Blunt. daughter of Burt John and at Memorial Hospital in Car- He married Michele (Thompson) on Aug. 7, 1993, and Nora Ellen Griddings Hill. they were blessed with a son, Xander Scott Blunt. bondale. She married Carroll S. Mr. Blunt is survived by his wife and son; three broth- He was born on June 11, Turner on May 31, 1958, in 1944, in Cobden, the son of ers, Harry Blunt, Chuck (Charlotte) Meadows and Doug (Melody) Meadows, all of Cobden; his father-in-law and Jonesboro. He preceded her William and Bertie Burnett in death on April 25, 2007. Murray. mother-in-law, Loyd and Carlena Thompson of Anna; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and She is survived by her He married Janice Graves sons, Carroll Gene Turner, on Aug. 23, 1985, in Jones- treasured friends. Steve Turner, Larry Turner boro. He was preceded in death by his father, his mother and and Daryl Turner; daughters Mr. Murrray is survived a sister, Janis Graham. Wilma Turner, Patricia (James) Williams and Kathleen by his wife, Janice Murray Mr. Blunt served as an MP in the U.S. Army. He at- of Anna; a son, John Murray tended Southern Illinois University Carbondale on two Bailey, a sister; Betsy Upton; 45 grandchildren; 34 of St. Louis; a daughter, Lisa separate occasions, earning bachelor’s degrees in math great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. (Matt) Graham of Anna; three grandchil- and accounting. It was in accounting where he found his She was preceded in death by her parents; her hus- true calling. dren, Dylan and Allyson Graham, and band, Carroll S. Turner; sons Johnny Turner and Ricky Mr. Blunt worked for the federal government for 31 Megan (Ryan) Chapman; two great-grand- Turner; brothers Charles and Don Hill; and a sister, Lula years. He spent the last 18 years working for the Internal children, Clayton and Willow Chapman; Dickerson. Revenue Service as a revenue agent for small business/ She was a member of the Lockard Chapel Baptist siblings Bill (Nadine) Murray of Alto Pass, Donald (Lin- self-employed. da) Murray and Betty Stegle, all of Anna, and Bertie Green Church. She loved the outdoors, camping and fishing. He was highly respected at work by coworkers and She loved spending time with her family. of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters-in-law Carolyn Murray of those he was auditing. Jonesboro, Patsy Murray of Chicago, Edwina Murray Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at He treasured time with his family, making special mem- Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with of Anna and Mariam Murray of Alto Pass; many other ories that would last a lifetime. He had a smile that would Pastor Jack Richardson officiating. Interment was in the relatives and friends. light up a room and a calmness that always let everyone He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, know that everything was going to be all right. Jonesboro Cemetery. Dorothy Murray; siblings Junior, Charlie, Melvin, Jimmy A Celebration of Life for Brian Scott “Bear” Blunt will Memorials can be made to the family. and Bobbie Murray; sisters Dorothy Burgess and Laverne be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Anna First Baptist To view the obituary and to leave online condolences Highland; a sister-in-law, Sue Murray; and brothers-in-law Church, which is located at 409 Morgan St. in Anna. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Jim Stegle, Joe Green and Frank Highland. Per his wishes, he was cremated. Kent-Forest Lawn Rendleman & Hileman Funeral He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He Funeral Home and Cemetery in Panama City, Fla., was Home in Jonesboro was in charge of was an over the road truck driver for many years. in charge of arrangements. arrangements. Funeral services were at noon Saturday, June 29, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Nick DiMauro officiating. Interment was in the Alto Pass Cemetery. Graveside military rites were conducted by Carroll P. Foster Post On average, heat claims more No. 3455 of the VFW in Anna and the Illinois National Guard military honor team of Marion. Memorials can be made to Janice Murray. lives than other weather hazards To view the obituary and to leave online condolences On average, heat kills inside a vehicle will rise 30 If a worker shows signs of extreme heat. Even a for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. more people each year than to 40 degrees in less than 30 of heat stroke, consider it a few hours a day in air con- Rendleman & Hileman Funeral other weather-related haz- minutes. medical emergency. ditioning can help prevent Home in Anna was in charge of ar- ards, such as tornadoes, The effects of hot cars While first aid is being heat-related illnesses. rangements floods and lightning. can be more severe on chil- administered, call 911 if Do not forget your pets. To increase awareness dren because their bodies medical professionals are Offer pets extra water and about the dangers of ex- warm at a faster rate than not available on site. place the water bowl in a Opal Joy Osman treme heat, the Illinois adults. Meanwhile, assist the shaded area if outdoors. Opal Joy Osman, 98, of Anna, and formerly of Dongola, Emergency Management Several tragic deaths also victim to a shaded, cooler Make sure pets have a shady died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Union County Hospital Agency, IEMA, and the have occurred when chil- place and remove outer refuge where they can es- in Anna. Illinois Department of La- dren got into vehicles with- clothing. Soak the work- cape direct sun exposure. She was born on Sept. 6, 1920, in Carlisle, Ark., the bor are offering heat safety out their parents’ knowledge er with cool water and, if If you or someone around daughter of James Lee and Eliza Leona Beggs Waters. tips to help people stay safe and then could not get out. possible, use ice, a fan or you begins experiencing She married Wayne E. Osman on Sept. 13, 1944. He when temperatures rise. It is important to always air conditioning to cool the dizziness, nausea, headache, preceded her in death. According to the National lock car doors and trunks, person. confusion and a rapid pulse, She is survived by her son, Terry B. (Sharon) Osman Weather Service, NWS, even at home, and keep keys Other hot weather safety seek medical attention im- of Anna; four grandchildren, Tia (Thad) Brown, Jamie heat accounted for an av- out of children’s reach, state tips include: mediately, as these could be (Kevin) Toole, Shane (Jennifer) Osman and Eric (Janice) erage of 101 fatalities each officials noted. Stay hydrated by drinking the symptoms of heatstroke. Osman; seven great-grandchildren, Catlin (Luke) Hod- year from 2009 to 2019. While heat affects ev- at least 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of The State of Illinois of- nefield, Cassidy Brown, Josiah Brown, Bryce Osman, During that same peri- eryone, it especially poses fluids daily, even if you do fers many state owned fa- Gavin Osman, Addison Osman and Avery Osman; a od, tornadoes caused an danger to those who must not feel thirsty. cilities as cooling centers daughter-in-law; Jasmin Osman of Louisville, Ky.; and average of 89 deaths each do physical labor in the Avoid alcoholic bever- to provide Illinois residents many other relatives and friends. year, while floods resulted heat and humidity, indoors ages and drinks containing with a place to stay cool She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, in an annual average of 95 or outdoors. caffeine. and comfortable during hot Wayne E. Osman; a son, Jerry W. Osman; brothers Carroll fatalities. Heat stroke is the most Avoid overexertion and summer days. and Cecil “Arkie” Waters; and a sister Tressie Dallas. NWS also reports during serious heat-related health strenuous outdoor activities Department of Human She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church that same 10-year report- problem: in fact, it can be if possible. If you work out- Services cooling centers are in Dongola for many years. ing period, an average of fatal if not recognized and doors, remember to drink open during normal busi- Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Friday, June 28, at 38 children have died due treated quickly. plenty of water and take ness hours, from 8:30 a.m. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with the to heat stroke from being “Efforts to keep the work- frequent breaks in the shade. to 5 p.m., Monday through Rev. LaRue Parr officiating. left inside a hot vehicle (16 place safe certainly can be Take advantage of cool- Friday. A list of state facil- Interment was in the Dongola American Legion Cem- children have died so far in thwarted if employers and ing centers, public pools ity cooling centers can be etery. 2019). workers don’t keep in mind and air-conditioned stores found by visiting Keep Cool Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. “Heat-related fatalities the threat posed by hot and malls during periods Illinois online. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences can be prevented by taking weather,” said Illinois De- for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. precautions when tempera- partment of Labor director Rendleman & Hileman Funeral tures rise,” said IEMA act- Michael D. Kleinik. Home in Anna was in charge of ar- ing director Alicia Tate-Na- “Employers should train CheCk out our seleCtion rangements. deau in a news release. workers and supervisors to “One of the most im- recognize the symptoms of of sausage, steak and More! portant heat safety tips is to heat stroke and to immedi- never leave children, elderly ately report anyone exhibit- Reynoldsville News people, adults with dis- ing symptoms.” By Sue Eudy abilities, or pets in parked Symptoms of heat stroke Recent visitors of Max- Miller of McClure and Ju- cars even for a short time. include: ine and Fred Pender of Fair lie and Tessa Burtin of St. Temperatures in vehicles Confusion. Very high City were Judy and Gary Peters, Mo. rise much faster than many body temperature. Hot, dry Gibbs and Brad and Lori Shirley Miller and Erma- people realize.” skin or profuse sweating. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pender, all of Jonesboro, dell Elkins enjoyed lunch Even with the windows Seizures. Loss of conscious- Route 146 E & I-57 Junction and Russ and Patsy Pender together in Anna on Sun- slightly open, temperatures ness. of Olive Branch. day. 5565 St. Rt. 146 East • Anna, IL 62906 Happy belated birthday Joe Schneider of Cape 833-5986 19-52G wishes to our son, Kevin Girardeau visited with Shir- Eudy, of Cape Girardeau, ley Miller. on Wednesday, July 3. Ryan and Jade Driscoll Recent visitors of Sue and Jennifer Eudy, all of and Steve Eudy were Kevin, Cape Girardeau, visited Emma and Jennifer Eudy of Thursday with Sue and Cape Girardeau and Ryan Steve Eudy. Wachter of Jonesboro. You are invited to attend Our thoughts and prayers services at Reynoldsville are for the many people Missionary Baptist Church. who are affected by the Sunday School is at 9:30 flood waters which are a.m. Sunday morning wor- threatening their homes and ship service is at 10:30 a.m. their lives. Sunday evening worship Those enjoying eating service is at 6 p.m. Rev. at Pizza Hut in Anna were Jamie Bridgeman is the Deanie and Jerry Hinkle of pastor. Jonesboro, Jadyn Samuels, Hope everyone has a safe Tammy Davis and Ermadel and happy 4th of July week- Elkins, all of Anna, Shirley end. Please drive safely. Obituaries Online at annanews.com Page 10 - Section A Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Gazette-Democrat Apollo 11 exhibit planned at Union County Museum The Union County Mu- Center patches, plaques seum in Cobden plans to received by Weakley for his present an exhibit celebrat- service, photos, booklets, ing the 50th anniversary of newspapers covering the the Apollo 11 moon landing moon landing and other which occurred on July 20, artifacts. 1969. Weakley died in 1995 in The exhibit will feature Cobden. His widow, Mary the collection of Galen Anna Weakley of Cobden, Weakley. loaned the items for the He was assigned to the exhibit. Saturn/Apollo program in The exhibit is scheduled 1963 and worked at the to open at 1 p.m. Saturday, Kennedy Space Center in July 6, and will continue Florida for seven years. through the end of August. Weakley was at the space The Union County Muse- center during the moon um is located in downtown landing. He was the first Cobden. IBM Saturn/Apollo engi- Museum hours are sched- neer and charter member of uled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the launch team. on Saturdays and Sundays, The display is scheduled and on Friday afternoons to include Kennedy Space by chance. Catch-and-release fishing clinics set at wetlands center Free catch-and-release The clinics are scheduled fishing clinics for young peo- from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on two ple are planned during July Thursdays, July 11 and 18. at the Barkhausen Cache The wetlands center is River Wetlands Center near located at 8885 State Route Cypress. 37 South. The fishing clinics will be offered by the Illinois Bible School set Department of Natural Re- at Sandy Creek sources. Vacation Bible School is Instructors will present planned July 8-12 at Sandy information about fish and Creek Baptist Church in other aquatic life, along with Tamms. fishing rules and regulations. Vacation Bible School is Instructions on how to bait scheduled from 9 a.m. to a hook, tie a knot and casting, 11:30 a.m. each day. as well as tactics for catching Children ages 3 years up fish and how to handle and to those who just complet- return fish to water. ed 6th grade are invited to Participants can bring attend. their own equipment. Rods, Sandy Creek Baptist reels, bait and tackle will be Church is located at 26929 available for 90 minutes of Grapevine Trail, Tamms, catch-and-release fishing. near Egyptian School. The clinics are geared The theme for Vacation towards children ages 16 Bible School will be “The and under. Looking for food Organizers noted that any- An egret was looking for food last Sunday evening in water in a field along the Refuge Road at the Incredible Race.” Lessons, Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area near Ware. songs, crafts, games and one who is interested in snacks are planned. learning about basic fishing More information is avail- techniques also can attend. able by calling 776-5151 or Parents and other adults Outdoors 967-2067. are not required to have a fishing license to assist program Nature note during the program. Those who want to at- planned cards program tend are asked to register A summer Young Trek- in advance by calling the kers program is scheduled set at center wetlands center at 618-657- to begin next week at the A nature note cards pro- 2064. Lincoln Memorial Picnic gram is planned Saturday, Grounds in Jonesboro. 300 W. Broad • Jonesboro, IL • (618) 833-3000 July 13, at the Barkhausen The program is sched- Cache River Wetlands Cen- SIU campaign uled from 10 a.m. to 11:30 Bliss Artisan Ice Cream Flavors ter near Cypress. a.m. on three consecutive • Apple Pie • Fried Corn The program is sched- surpasses goal Tuesdays: July 9, 16 and 23. • Banana Toasted Walnut • Green Matcha Tea Southern Illinois Uni- • Bittersweet Raspberry • Madagascar Vanilla Bean uled from 10 a.m. until The program is hosted • Block Lodge Latte • Maple Bourbon Bacon noon. versity Carbondale’s stu- by the U.S. Forest Service/ • Blackberry Cobbler • Mississippi Mud The wetlands center is dent-focused Forever SIU . • Blueberry Lemon or Strawberry Sorbet • PB and J • Brown Sugar Maple Cinnamon • Peaches and Cream located at 8885 State Route campaign has surpassed its A different outdoors $75 million goal with seven • Brownie Batter Chunk • Pecan Pie 37 South. theme is planned each • Butter Toasted Pecan • Peppermint Bark months to go. Those who attend the week. • Cake Batter • Pineapple-Strawberry Sorbet More than 26,000 do- program will have an op- The program is designed • Chocolate Covered Coconut • Pretzel and Brown Sugar nors have made more than • Chocolate Covered Peanut • Pumpkin Spice portunity to make personal for students in the 1st 60,000 individual gifts since • Chocolate Sea-Salt Cashews • Red Velvet note cards by using pressed • Chocolatey-Chocolate • Roasted Pistachio the three-year campaign through 5th grades. wildflowers and other parts Those who want to attend • Cranberry-Pear Sorbet • S'mores launched in January 2017. • Crumbled Peppermint • Sea-Salt Caramel of plants. the program, either for one Each participant will cre- Of the $75.3 million • Dark Chocolate Almond-Cherry • Spearmint Chocolate Chip raised through May 30, day or for all three, are • Dark Chocolate Cayenne • Spiced Rum Raisin ate two note cards with • Double Vanilla or Zesty Lemon • Strawberry/Strawberry Cheesecake nearly $40 million supports asked to preregister. envelopes. Preregistration, and more • Freckled Malt • White Chocolate Mocha Program materials will student scholarships and $33 information, are available summer hours be provided free of charge. million has been committed to academic programs. by calling the Mississip- Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. • Friday & Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Those who want to at- 29G The balance goes toward pi Bluffs Ranger Station tend are asked to register in Jonesboro, phone 833- in advance by calling the facilities, technology, facul- ty initiatives and more. The 8576, from 8 a.m. until wetlands center at 618- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through 657-2064. campaign is scheduled to continue through December Friday. Junior Duck 2019. Chancellor John M. Dunn Peterman Stamp art said the success of Forever SIU: The Campaign for Stu- honor student show planned dents speaks to the loyalty Makynzie Peterman of A 2019 federal Junior of SIU’s alumni and friends. Cobden has been named to Duck Stamp art show is Dunn said the university the spring semester dean’s planned July 5-30 at the will continue to reach out to list at Barkhausen Cache River donors during the remaining in Greenville. Wetlands Center near Cy- months of the campaign and Peterman is a senior at press. The center is located beyond. the university. at 8885 State Route 37 South. The show at the center will feature the 2019 federal Junior Duck Stamp Illinois state winner’s art. The program teaches biology and habitat con- Residential and Commercial servation through scientific observation and artistic Sales & Repairs interpretation to students CHI Dealer in kindergarten through the senior year in high school. GIve uS a Call! The art can be viewed 45 Industrial Drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vienna, IL 62995 Wednesday through Sun- day. 618-658-DOOR 28-30GP THEThe Talk G AndAZETTE- Cobden Review • ServingD UnionEMOCRAT County Since 1849

Thursday, July 4, 2019 ©2019 Reppert Publications Section B Rural pharmacies to receive state help By Peter Hancock for funding of the program, awaiting Gov. JB Pritz- House Bill 3493, also Capitol News Illinois said in a statement June 24 ker’s signature, would bring sponsored by Guzzardi, phancock@capitol- that the program is intended pharmacy benefi t managers, would have established newsillinois.com to help small, independent or PBMs, under regulation a state board to regulate SPRINGFIELD – Inde- pharmacies in small towns by the Illinois Department prescription drug prices pendent pharmacies that stay in business. of Insurance. in Illinois. It also failed to serve Medicaid patients in “This funding is going to PBMs are companies that come out of committee. small communities in Illi- negotiate drug prices on be a major boost for rural House Bill 156, spon- nois will soon start receiv- behalf of health insurance pharmacies and will help sored by Rep. Mary Flow- ing additional payments keep them open while we plans, often resulting in from the state. steep discounts that only ers, D-Chicago, would have find ways to combat the required insurance com- The Department of rising cost of prescription large chain pharmacies can afford to provide. panies to report certain Healthcare and Family Ser- drugs,” he said. Lawmakers considered prescription drug pricing vices confi rmed Monday, “I’m glad to see that several other bills during and spending information June 24, that it has begun we’re finally leaving the implementing a program the legislative session that to the Department of Pub- gridlock of the past behind lawmakers established in were aimed at addressing lic Health. It passed out of and bringing this needed 2018 known as the Critical the rising cost of prescrip- the House but died in the program to communities Scholarship recipient Access Care Pharmacy tion drugs, none of which Senate. The Anna-Jo Garden Club welcomed scholarship Program. that are at risk of losing made it through the General recipient Emma Ray, right, at the club’s “picnic their local pharmacies.” And House Bill 1441, The program provides Assembly. fi led by Rep. Anna Moeller, in the park” on June 11. Debby McKibben, left, is Manar was the lead Sen- House Bill 2880, spon- up to $10 million a year in D-Elgin, would have autho- chairperson of the club’s scholarship committee. ate sponsor of another bill sored by Rep. Will Guz- Photo provided. additional reimbursements rized a program through for independent, brick and this year, House Bill 465, zardi, D-Chicago, would which the state of Illinois mortar pharmacies located that he said is intended to have imposed a tax on pre- could import prescription Garden club welcomes in counties with fewer than help independent pharma- scription drugs whenever 50,000 people. cies compete with larger their prices rose more than drugs from licensed, reg- Under the program, qual- retail chain pharmacies. the rate of infl ation. It was ulated Canadian suppliers. scholarship recipient That bill, which passed never reported out of its The bill stalled in its com- Members of the Anna-Jo superior qualifi cation for the ifying pharmacies receive both chambers and was committee. mittee. Garden Club had their an- scholarship. These factors quarterly payments from nual “picnic in the park” on made the selection process the state, based on the num- June 11. very easy, the club reported. ber of prescriptions they fi ll The picnic was at the The activity following that are reimbursed by the Anna-Jo Garden Club Park lunch was making flower state’s Medicaid program. in Anna. arrangements from fl owers A spokesperson for The club shared in a news grown by members. DHFS said the agency does release that “beautiful weath- Arrangements were not have data refl ecting how er, good friends and beautiful shared with local businesses many Illinois pharmacies surroundings made for a very and public offi ces. The en- qualify for the program. enjoyable pot luck lunch.” tire event was in recognition The program was includ- Emma Ray, a recipient of National Garden Week. ed as part of the budget of one of the two 2019 club The club’s next meeting is package that lawmakers scholarships, was a special scheduled for noon, Tuesday, approved during the 2018 guest of the club. July 9, at the United Method- session. It will be funded Emma shared with those ist Church at 111 W. Monroe for a second year in the bud- present that she will be at- St. in Anna. get that took effect July 1. tending Southeast Missouri Hostesses are scheduled “This administration State University in Cape to be Susan Sherwin, Velina worked aggressively to Girardeau, majoring in pre- Hartmann, Linda Karraker launch this vital program med. and Charlotte Echols. as rapidly as possible, and Debby McKibben, chair- Richard Little, a Univer- we are pleased to help sup- Check presented to sheriff’s offi ce person of the scholarship sity of Illinois Extension port local pharmacies that Mike Meisenheimer, right, Country Financial representative in Union County, committee, reported that horticulture educator in Jack- are so often critical to our recently presented a check for $1,500 to Union County Sheriff Scott Harvel. Emma submitted an excel- son County, is scheduled members and to commu- The funds are to be used to fund anything needed by the Union County lent application. to present a program titled nities throughout Illinois,” Sheriff’s Offi ce. The donation was provided in cooperation by the local agent/ Emma has been an out- “Foodscaping with Edible said John Hoffman, DHFS representative and Country Financial’s Operation Helping Heroes program. standing student her entire Ornamentals.” director of communications Meisenheimer said that he and Country Financial are very pleased with the school career. Her grades, Everyone interested in and public affairs. cooperation that they receive when working with the sheriff’s offi ce. Photo along with all of her many club-related activities is wel- State Sen. Andy Manar, provided. activities, added up to her come to attend the meeting. D-Bunker Hill, who pushed Southeast Missouri State housing National Guard troops involved in fl ood-fi ghting effort More than 160 Illinois happy to do our part to also are staying in Vandiver National Guard troops are assist where we can. following the closure June Loans for all reasons... being housed in Vandiver “Our thoughts go out to 21 of the Bill Emerson Hall at Southeast Missouri everyone impacted by the Memorial Bridge, Illinois State University in Cape ongoing Mississippi River Route 3 near McClure, Illi- Girardeau while they work fl ooding and those facing nois and Illinois Route 146 in Southern Illinois to help challenges and inconve- in Alexander County. with sandbagging efforts to niences as a result of this The university extended protect communities from situation.” an on-campus housing offer devastating fl ooding. In addition, eight South- during the third week of About 80 soldiers arrived east employees who nor- June to its employees who during the weekend of June mally commute to Cape normally commute to work 22-23. Girardeau from Illinois from Southern Illinois. 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The soldiers are being in Anna and Jonesboro are Edward Jones has 749 Stop in or give us a call to housed on three fl oors in Phillip McGrath, Tim Mc- branches located through- Vandiver, which is located Grath and Kelli Wood. out Illinois. near the corner of Hender- The Business Ledger The fi rm is growing, add- son and Broadway in Cape teamed up with the Best discuss your borrowing needs. ing branches and seeking Girardeau. Companies Group of Har- new fi nancial advisors who “We are very pleased risburg, Pa., to rank the we are able to accommo- state’s top 69 employers. are interested in operating date the troops here on our Companies named Best an entrepreneurial office campus and to provide them Places to Work in Illinois with the support and bene- food and lodging while they for 2019 were divided into fi ts of one of the oldest and work to fi ght this natural di- 18 large companies, 21 largest fi rms in the industry. saster,” said Dr. Carlos Var- medium companies and 30 Edward Jones is a For- gas, president of Southeast small-sized companies by tune 500 company with STATE BANK Missouri State University. the number of people they headquarters in St. Louis. “We are very fortunate to employ in Illinois. The fi rm provides fi nan- 100 E. Vienna Street • Anna, Illinois • 833-2151 have this residential space The ranking was based cial services in the United available during the sum- on an employer inventory States and, through its af- www.annastate.com 29G mer months and are very of practices and an anony- fi liate, in Canada. Page 2 - Section B Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Gazette-Democrat News from Anna Nazarene Church Homecomings, reunions highly During the Sunday morn- man Sr. ing worship service, congre- Special music was pro- gational songs were led by vided by Stanley Elkins. regarded events at early churches Pastor Randy Wright, Abby The message, “The Holy Heritage House guests attests to the tenacity and Barlow, Madison Schnaare, Scriptures,” was brought by on Sunday afternoon, June faith of the people to per- Jessica Elkins and accom- Pastor Wright. 30, were welcomed by severe and thrive in good panied by Jack and Nina Birthdays: Jason Elkins, PAST board member Judy times and in bad. Shepard and Kathy Cook. June 30. Brenda Keeley, Neal. What Area Church- Ushers for the morning July 2. Neal introduced guest es Were Called “Re- worship service were Matt A Wiseman fish fry is presenter David Owen formed”? Macy, T.J. Macy, Robert planned at 4 p.m. July 6. Karraker. He said he uses Historian and author Smith and Terry Wiseman Everyone is asked to bring his full name because there Darrel Dexter is scheduled Sr. a side dish and lawn chairs. are so many David O. Kar- to speak about the heritage The offertory was pro- A district assembly is rakers around. He said, like of the German Reformed vided by Betty Odum and planned July 12-13 in De- most historians, he has dis- Church in Union and Pu- Rin Ray. catur. covered various spellings laski counties at PAST’s Special music was pro- Dan Bohi Ministries will of the Karraker name, all Heritage House in Jones- vided by Jaida and Kaylee be at the morning and eve- equally valid. boro on Sunday, July 7, at Guest speaker David Karraker led a parlor talk on Sunday at Smith. ning services on July 21. Karraker led a parlor talk 2 p.m. The message brought by A missionary service is PAST’s Heritage House about historic Christian about the historic Chris- Dexter shares that al- Chapel Church near Dongola. In the photo are, from Pastor Wright was titled planned at 6 p.m. on July tian Chapel Church near though there were at least “Are You Willing to Make 28. left, Judy Neal, Linda Karraker, David Karraker, Dongola. a half dozen German Re- Darrel Dexter, Stephen Burns, Joyce Rowe and Ken the Sacrifice?” A WOW conference is Karraker said that Chris- formed Churches in the During the Sunday eve- planned Aug. 10 at An- Rowe. Seated are Linda Hileman and Joan Dale. tian Chapel Church is now area during the 1800s, Photo provided. ning service, congregation- na-Jonesboro Community located on Christian Chap- today there are none. al songs were led by Pas- High School. el Road near the Dongo- The church’s early con- tor Wright, Abby Barlow, Sunday School begins at la-Cypress Road. gregations met at St. John’s Madison Schnaare, Jessica 9:30 a.m. Worship services He said at one time there near Mill Creek (1824), Elkins and accompanied by are Sunday at 10:35 a.m. was a sign that designated Mt. Pisgah near Wetaug Jack and Nina Shepard and and 6 p.m. and Wednesday Karraker Church, and the (before 1850) and Casper Kathy Cook. at 6:30 p.m. Youth services sign for the cemetery there near Anna (1847), where Ushers for the evening are at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. had a different spelling. they joined with Lutherans worship service were Curly Bible study is planned at A large photo was on to form union churches, Ralls, Dorris Johnson, Rob- 6:30 p.m. on Friday in the display of a Christian each congregation using ert Smith and Terry Wise- fellowship hall. Chapel homecoming re- the “meeting house” on News from union in 1907 with over alternate Sundays. 400 attendees. The German Reformed Walnut Grove Church In addition to the cloth- Church in Jonesboro ex- On the third Sunday one that “we are all citizens ing styles of the men, wom- isted before 1850, the Ger- after Pentecost at Walnut of America and also of the en and children, there were man Reformed Church of Grove United Methodist Kingdom of God.” Model T cars in the back- Anna was organized in Church, Sandy lit the altar Prayers are requested ground. 1859 and the German Re- candles while Johnathan for Grace Gaffney, Frank Another exhibit of a formed Church of Wetaug Cauble played the musi- Moore, Debbie Mauer, 1907 plat map showed was dedicated in 1883. cal prelude on the piano, Gary Hartline, David the location of numerous Philip Henry Kroh, and Jim also collected the and Karen Lamer, and a Karraker families living chaplain of the 109th Il- offering. co-worker of Johnathan. around the church, as well linois Infantry during the In observance of Inde- The next ladies’ lunch as the old Karraker School. Civil War, was pastor to the pendence Day, the congre- is planned Friday, July 5, In earlier times schools German Reformed mem- gation sang patriotic songs. at 11:30 a.m. at Goddard’s and churches, especially in bers in the two counties for The gospel reading was Barn and Grill in Anna. rural areas served as area many decades and served from Matthew. Pastor Bob- The church’s Sunday community centers. a term in the Illinois leg- bi Shultz compared the schedule includes Sunday The Christian Chapel islature. connections between God school for the children and congregation has merged Dexter will also display and the country by reading starts at 9:30 a.m. into the Dongola Church of local artifacts connected Christian Chapel Church Historic Christian Chapel Church was topic of a verses from the Bible and The church is located at Christ, but a board of trust- to the German Reformed similar corresponding lines 3195 Mountain Glen Rd., parlor talk on Sunday at PAST’s Heritage House in ees maintains the historic Church, now called the Jonesboro. Photo provided. of “The Star Spangled near Cobden, and near little chapel in the country United Church of Christ, Banner,” reminding every- Route 127. on Christian Chapel Road. including baptismal certif- summer’s parlor talks. For history, call Linda at 618- News from According to former icates, an 1863 catechism more information or to vol- 697-1870 or Barbara at members Ken and Joyce book and 1855 daily ex- unteer to share a church’s 618-527-2046. Camp Ground Rowe, there have been sev- amination book. eral wedding events at the Anyone with artifacts News from Church, Community picturesque little church. from the German Re- The Rev. Doug Hughes also, to pray for the church The Rowes joined Da- formed Church in the area First Baptist filled the pulpit Sunday at and the country. He said that vid and Linda Karraker to is invited to bring them to Camp Ground Church. “to lead the way, we should share fond memories of the this informal gathering at Church, Jonesboro His sermon was about read our Bible faithfully and church’s a capella music the PAST house. The messages on Sun- Jessica Wright, July 1; Kim how America is today com- attend worship regularly.” and friendships, as well Open house times are day, June 30, were brought Benefield, July 2; Nicholas pared to when independence Receiving the offering as not-so-fond memories scheduled from 1:30 to by Pastor Perry Williams. Rose, July 3; Lillie Stone, was declared in 1776. His Sunday were Addi and Rae- of inconveniences like out 3:30 p.m. Admission is Dee Rose led the wor- July 6. scripture was from Genesis lynn Bonner. houses. free. ship. The choir presented Anniversary: Ed and Pat- and Matthew. Sandy Boaz is lead elder David Karraker present- PAST stands for Pro- patriotic music. sy Shelby, 30 years, July 7. The message shared that for the month of July. ed a paper he has written moting Appreciation for The church welcomed The schedule for wor- “just as many of the Bib- Birthday greetings this profiling history of the Structural Treasures and guests who presented infor- ship at the church for this lical characters, and even week go to Wally Warren, congregation, its develop- preserving stories of the mation about the ministry coming week includes Bi- nations, repented of their who was born on the 4th ment and its influence in people. of the Gideons. ble study at 9 a.m. on Sun- sins against God and fellow of July. the Dongola community. There are some open The Voyage, formerly day, and worship services mankind, America needs Celebrating a wedding The research and work dates available during this known as River to River, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Youth to repent of what we have anniversary Monday, the Sunday School class is meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday. become and return to ‘one 8th will be Dwight and Southern Seven schedules scheduled to meet at 9:45 An adult Bible study/ nation under God.’ Sandy Boaz. a.m. Thursday, today. prayer meeting is planned “Christians need to stand Camp Ground invites ev- Head Start Walk-In Day Birthdays: James Brown, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. up for what we know is eryone to join them in Bible Area families who are record, meet a few of the right, and by our witness study and worship. Fellow- planning to enroll, or staff, possibly tour the "The Preaching Pen" lead others back to God.” ship is at 9:30 a.m. Bible have already enrolled, building and complete Freedom In Christ! Rev. Hughes closed by study is at 10 a.m. Worship a child in Head Start in any other registration July 4th is Independence Day. We celebrate the precious urging everyone to pray is at 11 a.m. The church is Union County are invited requirements. gift of freedom we have because of the price others paid. for their families daily and located at 50 Tunnel Ln., to attend an upcoming A Walk-In Day is In a letter to William Smith dated November 13, 1787, teach them God’s way; east of Anna. Walk-In Day event. scheduled July 8 at the Thomas Jefferson wrote, "the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants" Freedom News from Walk-In Day is de- Southern Seven Health is not free. The price is always paid in blood. signed to make it easier Department clinic in Jesus paid the price in blood for the remission of mankind's Mt. Moriah Lutheran to get a child’s required Anna. sins (Mt. 27:26; 35:38) to make available to him the gift of immunizations for the The clinic is scheduled freedom. Church, Anna Head Start program. from 10 a.m. to noon and Jesus came in order to bring us freedom from a host of human June 30 was the fifth beth (Sue) Fassler, Ed Sud- Parents will be able to from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ailments. As Christians, we believe that Jesus is the Son of Sunday of the month, so darth, Becky Poole, Gladys use Walk-In Days to take Head Start is a federally God. In John 8:34-36 Jesus says "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 35And the servant Mt. Moriah’s service was Freeze, Taylor Baker, Ab- their child to the clinic to funded educational pro- 36 get their hemoglobin, lead gram for income eligible abideth not in the house forever; but the Son abideth ever. If combined with Salem at bie Edwards, Pete Franco, the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be freed indeed." Jonesboro. Giovanna Hilland, Carolyn and TB shots complet- families. Later, the Apostle Paul wrote these words regarding the In keeping with the series Frick and Bob Lyerla. ed at their convenience, More information about work of Jesus in setting us free: "For the law of the Spirit of about Fruits of the Spirit, Prayers also were said without an appointment. Head Start is available by life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and this week’s sermon was for those grieving for Karen Afterward, parents can contacting Sharity Gaddis death" (Rom. 8:2). about joy. Toler and Pat Fahlberg. visit their Head Start loca- at 618-634-9340, exten- On Independence Day, we celebrate our independence Pastor Mark explained The adult Bible study tion to turn in the health sion 127. from tyranny and bondage to an oppressive government, an the difference between group plans to meet July 9 independence won over 200 years ago, but should we not, daily, celebrate our independence from the tyranny and bondage of “happiness” and “joy.” at 7 p.m. by Pastor Don Cox guilt, sin, fear, and death; an independence won over 2,000 He said that “happiness The men’s group planned Pastor's Corner years ago? is based on external things to have a night out on July The longer a person can hide their bad behavior, the more they When we don't turn to Jesus and confess our sins and allow and conditions. Joy comes 1. Him to cleanse us through repentance and baptism, we're slaves from within. When we wor- grow into that life . . . unless . . . they belong to God! He will to our past and to our guilt, but once we come clean, we're free ship the one true God, and Gospel singing set not allow this to go on without correction, a sure way we from accusations. We're no longer slaves. not other things, we truly A gospel singing is know we are His child! When we come to Jesus, The Son of God, and let the Son find joy.” planned Saturday, July 6, set us free, we are . . . Free from guilt. Free from the consequence of our sinful lives. Free from accusation. Prayers for healing were at Shiloh Baptist Church in Congregational Church of Alto Pass If you'd like to experience this freedom, let us at the Anna offered for Sarah Sims, Villa Ridge. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. church of Christ help you. Contact us at 833-5815 or Ann West, Tasha Faire, Singing begins at 7 Worship-Message at 10:30 a.m. through our website, www.annachurchofchrist.com. David Wright, Lisa Gam- p.m. The Redeemsmen Bible Study - Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Have a great day! mons, Gary Davis, Clark from Jonesboro and the R.W. McAlister, Minister Newton, Marlee Smith, Book of Revelation Gloryroad Travelers from Anna church of Christ 29G Matthew McLane, Eliza- Mounds will be featured. 29G The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, July 4, 2019 Section B - Page 3 After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came into his own town. And there people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” At that, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, “Why do you harbor evil thoughts? Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” – he then said to the paralytic, “Rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home.” He rose and went home. When the crowds saw this they were struck with awe and glorified God who had given such authority to men. From the Gospel of Matthew. Page 4 - Section B Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Gazette-Democrat Tours highlight romance Public Notice CITY OF ANNA VeNdOr PurChAses OVer $1,000.00 between FIsCAL YeAr : 2018-2019 Lincoln, Todd SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presiden- tial Library and Museum is offering tours this summer that let visitors explore his- toric Springfield and learn about the unlikely romance between Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd. The “Abe and Mary: Quite Contrary” walking tour takes visitors through downtown Springfield, past the spots where a rough young lawyer and a South- ern belle fell for one anoth- er, where they broke up but reunited, and where they lived happily until leaving for Washington. The free tour is sched- uled every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. through Aug. 7. The tour covers 1.5 miles and takes about an hour. Guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes, bring water and dress appropri- ately for the weather, which can be quite hot. The tour begins at the presidential museum, locat- ed at 212 N. Sixth St., where visitors are encouraged, but not required, to visit the section about Lincoln’s life CITY OF ANNA before the presidency. The tour ends at the First PAYROLL RANGES FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 2018-APRIL 30, 2019 Presbyterian Church at Sev- enth Street and Capitol Ave- nue, but guests are welcome to accompany the guides back to the museum. “It really is striking just how contrary Abraham and Mary were on so many levels: their educations, upbringings, temperaments. At the same time, they complemented each other so well that they were able to achieve the impossible,” said one of the guides, Jenifer Brownell. The library/museum ad- vised that the tours usually fill up quickly, so reserva- tions are strongly encour- aged. Reservations can be made online at www.Pres- identLincoln.Illinois.gov and clicking on “special event reservations.” Houseman employee of month

Christopher Houseman Christopher Houseman has been honored as the June security employee of the month at the Shawnee Correctional Center in Vi- enna. The honor was an- nounced by the center’s warden, Jeffery Dennison. C/O Houseman is as- signed to the adjustment committee. “He constantly works to ensure DR504 is followed in administering discipline to offenders,” the warden stated. C/O Houseman has been a member of the Shawnee Correctional Center’s hos- tage negotiations team for two years. He is a current member of the crisis team. “Houseman is punctual and needs no supervision and is very dependable. He has the ability to work any and all assignments at any time with no complaints,” the warden stated. “C/O Houseman is a huge asset to the Shawnee Correctional Center and the Illinois Department of Corrections.” 29G THEThe Talk G AndAZETTE- Cobden Review • ServingD UnionEMOCRAT County Since 1849 Thursday, July 4, 2019 ©2019 Reppert Publications Section B A Salute to Union County Sports Page 6 - Section B Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Gazette-Democrat The Gazette-Democrat 2019 Union County Spring Sports

Shawnee High School Baseball First row, from left, Kaden Baltzell, Christian Otte, Josh Hammonds, Braden Holtman, Marshall McLane, Devin Clendenin, Koby McLane. Second row, Nick Rose, Scott Schedeman, Charles Williams, Caleb Nicholson, Ryan Schaefer, Jeremiah Hale, Braden Freeman, Justin Kaufman, head coach TC Schaefer. Photo by Tiffiny Dillow for The Gazette-Democrat. We applaud you.

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Debbie Stroehlein, Owner 109 S. Appleknocker in Cobden (618) 893-4917 Cobden High School Softball First row, from left, Halle Short, Makenzie Howell, Lily Britt, Aubrey Fisher, Abby Clover, Katelyn Shadowens. Second row, Olivia Brumleve, Megan Rhodes, Jenna Hartline, Emily White, Lexi Miller, Lauren Sweitzer, Hannah Stillman. Best wishes to the area’s athletes.

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Anna-Jonesboro Community High School Soccer First row, from left, Katrina Griffin, Raylin Frankell, Kiersten Wright, Karynna Carter. Second row, Celiflora Martinez, Morgan Keller, Molly Adams, Evan Keller, Bailey Bible, Kyleigh Matuszewich. Third row, Ashley Hoekstra, Madison Johnston, Kristen Brimm, Carla Guerro, Taylor Archey, Jenna Watkins. Photo by Tiffiny Dillow for The Gazette-Democrat. Way to go! Congratulations Practice, We support Union Wildcats! Practice, County Sports. Practice!

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Dongola High School Softball First row, from left, Megan Theis, Nicole Reed, Magali Zavala, Natasha Cosenza, Anabelle Durham. Second row, Maddie Keller, Brooklyn Hogue, Jamie Anderson, Michelle Wolford, Hailey Ames, Dailee Cummins, Melanie Altamirano. Hard work and dedication paid off.

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Congratulations to all of Union County’s teams. Shawnee High School Softball First row, from left, Noveda Qualls, Mariah Faire, Kirsten Pitts, Morgan Patterson, Laycee Presutti. Second row, Autumn Derossett, Jayclynn Presutti, Olivia Jackson, Autumn McMahan, Hannah Sichling. Shawnee School District #84 Wolf Lake

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Cobden High School Baseball First row, from left, Dustin Sutliff, Amon Ingold, Bryce Reynolds, John Fuhrhop, Riley Gearhart. Second row, Christian Goines, Gauge Mitchell, Cody Wieseman, Tristan Brummer, Landon Britt, Alex Remsey, Bayden Ditterline, Brock Reynolds. Back row, Dylan Lewey, Ryan Barr, Zane Nance, Chandler West, Noah Franklin, Jesus Amezquita, Brayden Clark, Carlos Morales, Josh Burgess.

Great Job Dongola High School We can’t hide our Dongola pride!

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Go get ‘em Love is playing You did great this every game as if it’s season. We are Wildcats! your last. Great job! proud of you.

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Anna-Jonesboro Community High School Baseball First row, from left, Trent Mason, Beto Vaca Diez, Kyle Jerrell, Josh Davis, Arojae Hart, Landon Trammel, Bradley Glasco, Mason Watkins. Second row, Nicholas McGrath, Matthew Wright, Gavin Osman, Elijah Pecord, Kollyn Grant, Max Castle, Jace Huckstep, Ethan Ames. Third row, Jacob Schaefer, Tyler Jerrell, Wyatt Johnson, Jackson Laster, Carson Reynolds, Avery Goines, Jimmy Mains, Steen Vaca Diez, Blake Pena, Dalton Siep. Photo by Tiffiny Dillow for The Gazette-Democrat. Awesome job!

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Anna-Jonesboro Community High School Track 3 First row, from left, Sedona Isaacs, Kelsie Cole, Chloie Powell. Second row, Jayden Perez, Romeo Godinez, Owen Hazelrigg, Keegan Keller, Christopher Johnson, Kamden Richardson, Corydon Jerrell, Zachary Stokes. Third row, Hayley Davis, Ana Markovich, Addison Denny, Kristen Edmonds, Brenna Pribble, Darci McMahan. Photo by Tiffiny Dillow for The Gazette-Democrat. Wishing all Union County athletes good luck in the future. L. K. B. & Sons Rock Hauling & Custom Spreading Heavy Equipment Moving, Back Hoe & Trac-Hoe Service 1390 Campground Rd. • Anna • 833-4769

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Terrie left on Monday of service for Shawnee and traveled to Parsons, Development Council Inc. Tenn., to spend the week News from Debbie Anna News with her sister Deborah By Martha Ann Webb Debbie Janowski said Please have news to me by Sunday night. Email Walker and Willie trav- her granddaughter Kayla me at [email protected], mail to me at 118 W. eled to Pinckneyville with is doing much better in Monroe St., leave news in the back of the green box several from Anna Heights Cardinal Glennon Hospital at the right of my front door or call me at 833-5717. Baptist Church to Mission in St. Louis. Camp at Lake Salleteeska. She now has a swing, On the way home from they can hold her more and Tennessee, Terrie met her she is drinking more milk. brother David Chamness in Sympathy to the Turner Paducah and had lunch with family in the loss of Ka- him at Olive Garden. tie’s grandmother Kathryn Wedding Congratula- Turner. tions Please keep their family Dale Toler with Lee O’Keel at Denny’s with one Jeffrey and Christy Barra members in your prayers: of his birthday celebrations. Dale is now living in were married June 24 in Larry Turner, cancer; Betty Murphysboro after living in Carbondale for several Punta Cana. Turner and Wilma Turner, years. Dale grew up in Anna. Thankful both on dialysis. Janice Lewellyn son Jack Visiting Anna Lewellyn was visiting her Stephen Burns of St. in Anna for a few days. Louis visited Anna and at- While here, he rolled off tended the PAST Sunday the ramp at her home. After afternoon presentation at a stay at the emergency the PAST Heritage House room at Union County and Museum by David Karraker a couple of nights at the about the founding families Super 8, they were able to of Christian Chapel Church. get him home to Evansville, United Methodist Lesley Stoffel and Madison Tweedy loaded a van Ind. Church Anna Sunday with donations from a few people in the A-J He spent a week in a America, the Beautiful area for the town of McClure. McClure residents special rehab before being and My Country, Tis of have been fighting a constant battle with little able to return to his assisted Thee were sung in honor outside help. Many homes have water up to the living. of our country and our In- doors, some have water in their lower rooms. They He is now much better, are in a very bad situation. This town is in dire need dependence Day. no heart attack, nor frac- of food, water, Gatorade, paper supplies and pretty Elizabeth Corbit had the much anything else that’s nonperishable. Please tured foot, as they first had children’s time. She told drop off donations at Southern Roots Hair Salon in feared. them to take responsibility Anna or contact Lesley Stoffel or Rhonda Tweedy. Janice is naturally greatly for their mistakes and ask They will make arrangements to pick up. Monetary relieved and really appreci- God to forgive them and donations will go towards buying supplies that ates everyone’s prayers. not to blame other people. are still needed. This is a huge problem and it’s While they were staying Guest lay speaker was not going away any time soon. Rhonda says she at Super 8 in Anna Janice Bobby Cooper from Mar- Happy 10th wedding anniversary Steve and Jena knows this community has the heart and the ability was in dire need of physical ion. His sermon was “The Guined on June 27. to help out. help with Jack. Word Of God,” with scrip- Happy 4th of July to 6 p.m. in the fellowship There was a large group ture from II Timothy. As we celebrate our free- hall. Baked spaghetti, gar- of men in the dining area. Special music was by dom let us not forget Inde- lic bread, carrot and raisin They each wore a shirt Carla Anderson and Mar- pendence Day is a federal salad, banana pudding, cof- inscribed with Search & cy Morris, “On Jordan’s holiday in our country com- fee, tea and lemonade will Rescue. Although it wasn’t Stormy Banks.” Personal memorating the Declara- be served. their usual rescue, they witness was by Eric Bore- tion of Independence of Guests took the time and effort to up. The youth enjoyed a trip the United States on July Guests of Gaylon and assist Janice and Jack with to the Ark. 4, 1776. Clara Cates were Pat John- manipulation and transpor- At Loaves and Fishes The Continental Con- son of Morris and her sister- tation. Tuesday, July 16, from gress declared that the in-law Ervina Johnson of Janice probably would 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., cheese American colonies were Anna. have had to call for para- burger pie, green salad and no longer subject to the Pat and her family used medics for the third time tomatoes and dessert will monarch of Britain and to be the Cates next door during his short visit with- be served. There were 125 were now united, free and neighbor for years in El- out their assistance. Janice served at the June meal. independent states. wood. is forever thankful to them. Thanks to everyone who May God always bless Disney World Trip Congratulations New works, donates, prays and and protect our country. Bessie Mae, Elijah Glen Store in Anna attends. Land of the free because of and Curt Ellis have returned Patty J’s vintage clothing Rent One Park the brave. from a trip to Florida to cel- shop. Open Thursday to Southern Illinois Miners Birthday Celebration ebrate Elijah’s 17th birth- Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. and Family Night Faith The families of Tim day and Bessie and Curt’s to 4 p.m. Located on North and Family Day at the Rent and Susan Alford, Susan’s 20th wedding anniversary Main Street across from the One Park is Sunday, July mom, Joyce Barter along at Disney World. Anna State Bank. 7. There will be a concert with Carol Gordon, Cheryl They enjoyed all the Catholic Church after the game featuring Stamp, Clarence Tweedy, parks and stayed at Dis- Judy Brown from Sul- the Christian act from Cape Martha Davis, Tim’s moth- ney’s All-Star Resort Mov- livan sent this. Their church Girardeau, Adelaide. er, Janice Lewellyn and ies Lake in Buena Vista, St. Columcille is a small Birthdays friend Don Burnett all en- Fla. They got to see Toy Catholic church in Sullivan. July 7 Stephen Burns, It is close to Springfield and joyed a steak cookout hon- Story 5 while there. Lindsey Houston, 9 Katrina has 100 families. oring Tim’s birthday on On their way home they Borders, Sabrina Borders, Sunday at the Alford home got caught in traffic for two St. Columcille is located at 516 W. Jackson St. in Gary Morris, 12 Darryl south of Marion. hours in Georgia, so they Parks, 14 Lovella Graig, 19 Everyone enjoyed the spent the night close to Sullivan. Mass times are Wednesday at 5:15 p.m., Campbell Wilde. delicious food, beautiful Chattanooga, Tenn. Anniversaries home and great gathering Saturday at 6 p.m. and God sent an angel to July 4 Alfred and Susan and many blessings. watch over them because Sunday at 10. Sacrament of Kamp, July 6 Thomas and 12th Birthday they stopped to get gas in reconciliation is 30 minutes Rebecca Corbit, July 30 Patti Marks enjoyed cele- Paducah or they would have before Mass on Wednesday. brating her grandson Levi’s been in the seven car pile up St. Columcille is one Ricky and Celeste Borders. 12th birthday with him. with two semis that killed of Ireland’s three patron AFSCME Casper Church three people. Please keep saints. The other two are Retirees Chapter 90 Pastor Randy Wheaton the families that were in the St. Brigid and of course, meets at Anna Heights Bap- is preaching at the Casper wreck in your prayers. St. Patrick. tist Church on the fourth Church near Anna. Birthday Celebration Columcille was born Tuesday of each month at Sunday service is at 10 Rodney and Stella Plott’s on Dec. 7, 521 in Gar- 1 p.m. a.m. and Bible study Thurs- grandson Johnathan Bird tan, near Lough Gartan in Jim Wright won the door day nights at 6 p.m. celebrated his 18th birthday County Donegal. He was prize at last week’s meet- Anyone who does not June 29 at the home of his also known as Columba, a ing. have a home church is very grandparents. Latin version of Colum. the Military Prayer List “cille” (pronounced kill) welcome to come join them. Others present were his Tanner Anderson, suffix that was added to the Anna First Baptist parents Kimberly and Mi- Hayden Young, Garrett Church chael and brother Logan. end of his name means “of the churches.” Goines, Nick Harvel, Nona Ruby Brimm reported Trips Elizabeth Luke, Lucas J. about the Soup and Serve Willie and Terrie Rhymer Columcille founded some 30 monasteries in just Strickland, William Na- ProGuard Frameless Kidde Fire Pro 2.6 supper at the church. Mon- of Dongola went different thaniel Frankell, Ethan day, July 8, from 4:30 p.m. directions this past week. 10 years, inspiring many Safety Eyewear Rechargeable people with his personal Maze, Lukas W. Davis, PGD8100100 Fire Extinguisher holiness. Kiefer Stull, David Jorden List $3.14 Ea. KID466227 $ St. Columcille’s feast day Glasco, Ryan Hampton, Reg. 56.54 Ea. SALE $1.69 Ea. is June 9, the day he died Brittany Michelle Lence, SALE $36.95 Ea. in the year 597 AD, at the Killian Jesse , Molly Noyes, Pure Life Purified Drinking Water impressive age of 75. CJ Youngerman, Freddy NLE101264 Glad to be Home Morse, Reagan Morri- Reg. $10.00 Ctn. Barbara File is happy to son, Josh Steveson, Josh SALE $4.41 Ctn. be home after being in the Williams, Faith Odom, hospital and rehab. Tommy Goff and family Retirement Party Janette, Jamison and Kay- Celebration for Paula lynn, Creighton Laster, Jim Marks Stairs July 7, 2 p.m. Bonner, Jacob Schaefer, Je- Home Office: 800-524-7911 Curt, Bessie and Elijah Ellis have returned from rod Schaefer, Jennifer Ann Fax: 618-833-5813 a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida to celebrate to 4 p.m. at the Clear Creek Association building 2825 Bishop, James McWhorter, Email [email protected] Elijah’s 17th birthday and Bessie and Curt’s 20th Order online at www.reppertsales.com wedding anniversary. E. Vienna St. After 50 years Arin Whitemountain. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, July 4, 2019 Section B - Page 13 Federal grand jury returns indictment charging man with mailing of threatening letters A federal grand jury maximum possible sentence has returned an indictment of five years imprisonment. charging Jonathan Wade Threatening to use an Bohn, 43, of West Frankfort, explosive device is punish- in the October 2014 mailing able by as much as 10 years of two threatening letters to in prison. officials in Franklin County. If convicted, Bohn The United States Attor- also faces a fine of up to ney’s Office for the South- $250,000 and three years ern District of Illinois re- of supervised release on ported in a news release each count. that the indictment alleges An indictment is a formal that Bohn was incarcerated charge against a defendant. at the Federal Correctional Under the law, a defendant is Center in Allenwood, Pa., presumed to be innocent of when he sent a letter threat- a charge until proven guilty ening to kill certain Frank- beyond a reasonable doubt lin County law enforcement to the satisfaction of a jury. officers and officials. According to the Bureau Two weeks later, Bohn of Prisons website, Bohn allegedly sent another is now being housed at a threatening letter, this time high-security facility in to the Franklin County clerk Florida and is currently of court, claiming there was scheduled for release in a bomb inside a Franklin August 2022. County school that would The investigation was detonate the following day. conducted by the FBI and The second letter caused the Benton Police Depart- the closing of nine pub- ment. The case is being lic schools, affecting over prosecuted in the Southern Another round of stormy weather 6,400 students. District of Illinois by Assis- The Union County area experienced another round of stormy weather on Wednesday afternoon and Mailing a threatening tant United States Attorney evening, June 26. Dark clouds which rolled through the sky over Anna were followed by heavy rain, communication carries a Ranley R. Killian. strong winds, lightning and thunder. Television Listings

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Opinion and Please read this... By Geof Skinner Commentary Impaired driving has ‘Life or Death’ consequences Police step up patrols for holiday With Independence Day being celebrated this week, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining together to prevent alcohol- and drug-related crashes and fatalities through a ramped-up enforcement period that runs through July 8. “July Fourth is a great day to enjoy with family and friends,” said Omer Osman, the acting secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation. “Unfortunately, summer holidays often mean more Locomotives on the move... vehicles on the road and more opportunities for crashes. If your celebration will involve alcohol or drugs, please do your part to ensure the safety of our roads by making Evenings in the great outdoors with Bob... plans for a sober ride home before the fireworks end.” This week, we’re having some fun with Photoshop, mer evenings. He often stands at the front door and makes According to provisional IDOT data, four people died just ‘cause we can... noises about going out. in motor vehicle crashes in Illinois last year from 6 p.m. ...first up, though, some musings about the time with We never know what kinds of things we might see or July 3 through 11:59 p.m. July 4. Half of those fatalities my good buddy, Bob... hear during the evening. A couple of weeks ago, on a involved a driver who tested positive for alcohol. Bob and I have been taking time out of our busy sched- Friday evening, we were sitting on the picnic table bench During the increased enforcement, the Illinois State ules to enjoy evenings in the great outdoors. Well, if you as the sun was setting. The evening was relatively quiet... Police and local law enforcement agencies will step up consider the front porch to be the great outdoors. It is the usual bird and bug sounds could be heard. efforts to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities outdoors. And it is a great place to be outdoors... The quiet was interrupted by a cacophony* of what Sometimes, we sit together on the porch swing. Some- sounded like some very irritated robins in a tree across through roadside safety checks, impaired driving patrols times...on a picnic table bench. Sometimes... on an old the street. Bob and I watched, and listened for a while. and seat-belt enforcement zones. rocking chair. After a few moments, an owl soared out of the tree. The “The Fourth of July holiday will be celebrated by many The rocking chair is kind of my favorite. We acquired owl was being chased by a posse of robins. Wish I could across the state and nation. Troopers will be patrolling the chair many years ago at an auction. I’m pretty sure have gotten a picture... the roadways during the holiday period with a focus on the chair was hand-crafted, which probably makes it Bob pays close attention to the sounds and sights of identifying the four major violations that lead to fatal worth millions. Or not. At the time, the rocking chair was the evening. Sometimes, he just kind of decides to start crashes: speeding, driving under the influence, failing to a pretty fancy piece of furniture, at least for us. In some rolling around on a small rug for the sheer enjoyment of wear a properly adjusted seat belt and distracted driving,” ways, it still is. the experience. said Brendan F. Kelly, the acting director of the Illinois Using the limited skills I have with genuine tools, a few Bob, in case you were wondering, is one of the two cats State Police. “improvements” have been made to the rocking chair. It which control the daily life in our humble abode. Bob is Kelly said that the state police “would like to remind was either try to fix the thing, or toss it. We’re not good at a rather rambunctious character...and just seems to enjoy just tossing things aside. Some have accused us of being life and all that it has to offer. Including evenings on the motorists to celebrate responsibly. Our number one goal is frugal. Oh, well. The bills are paid. porch. We’ll see if he still wants to spend an evening to save lives. With the public’s cooperation, we are hopeful While the rocking chair is nice, it’s not really meant on the porch in December or January...I’m guessing he our efforts will result in fewer crashes and zero fatalities.” for two. So, Bob and I have been spending some of our probably will... State officials encourage motorists to remember these evenings on a picnic table bench and, more recently, on Now, back to some fun with Photoshop... tips to help ensure a safer holiday: the porch swing. Photoshop is a tool which is necessary for us to do •Before the festivities start, make a plan to get a sober The picnic table bench became a necessary option while what we have to do to create many of the images which ride home. we were waiting for new paint on the porch to dry. That appear in the newspaper each week. And, fortunately for •Ask a sober friend or family member for a ride, call a took a bit longer than had been expected, mainly because me, Photoshop is a tool which yours truly can use without cab, take public transportation, use a ride-sharing service the rain just kept coming. And coming. And coming. hurting himself. or stay where you are until you’re sober. Last week, the rain finally seemed to take a bit of a The Photoshop tool has some fun options which allow break, only to be replaced by the all-too-familiar stifling for a little bit of creativity with photographs. One of those •Don’t let others with you drive impaired. humidity of a Southern Illinois summer. The paint is those options is called “solarize.” •Promptly report impaired drivers to law enforcement almost dry. I pretty much accidentally discovered the solarize tool by pulling over and dialing 911. Bob seems to eagerly anticipate our sojourns on sum- one day while experimenting with Photoshop. Solarize •Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears a seat belt. can help to turn a rather mundane image into something It is your best defense in a crash. just a little bit more dramatic. The heightened enforcement coincides with IDOT’s That’s what I attempted to do with the train images efforts to drive down traffic injuries and fatalities through which appear this week. Hope you enjoy them... the Life or Death public safety campaign featuring true (*Cacophony is our word for the week. Not sure if I’ve stories of Illinois residents killed in motor vehicle crashes. ever had a reason to use cacophony in a sentence.)

Commentary Gasoline price hike By Mike Estel It would appear like there is going to be a mass exodus from Illinois to Kentucky and Missouri this month to buy cheaper gasoline. The gas prices in Illinois have now shot up to 38 cents a gallon beginning on July 1st and the average citizen is going to be hit with this unbelievable increase. Why couldn’t our legislators have found another way to get funds for the roadways and repairs in Illinois? There has got to be another way besides putting it to the average Joe. When this legislation was being tossed around in Springfield, I don’t recall any of our legislators voicing an opinion one way or another against such a move. They appeared to just roll over and accept it. Oh sure, everyone knows our state is in financial Heading north... Through the trees... trouble. But there has got to be a better way to raise funds to take care of this besides going this route and subjecting the people to these higher prices at the pump. from the files of The Gazette-Democrat I know the governor is trying to do what he thinks is A Page from the Past best for the state to get us out of debt. But, I seriously Thursday, July 3, 1969 Harvest time has begun in Southern Illinois with the believe he’s crossed the line this time. For the second time in less than a week, Union Lodi apple being the first of the fruits to be harvested. The average citizen is going to pay dearly for this un- County residents were placed under a tornado alert, as Due to the violent weather and large amounts of rain believable tax increase. high winds lashed the area as well as surrounding coun- in the past week, many of the Khoury League games Even your local neighborhood lawn cutter will probably ties. Damage was slight in the Union County area as were rained out. be charging you higher prices now that the gasoline has compared to that in adjacent counties. A collection of photographs focused on the Southern sky rocketed in the state. This year’s celebration of the Fourth of July promises Illinois coal mining industry will be displayed at South- We just returned from a vacation on the East Coast to be the best ever from “start to finish” according to ern Illinois University’s Mitchell Gallery July 7-30. All Anna Chief of Police Dallas West. and I really enjoyed filling up my tank of gasoline for are the work of C. William Horrell, associate professor Anna State Hospital will receive a 1969 Francis J. the cheapest I could find at $2.24 a gallon. Apparently, in the cinema and photography department. Horrell is a Gerty Award during special ceremonies in Springfield Illinoisans won’t see any drop in prices like that for quite native of Anna. on July 10. Each year the Department of Mental Health Jonesboro Rebekah Lodge met Friday night, June 27, a while now or even if they ever will. presents the Gerty awards for outstanding programs in with 17 members present. With the oil prices so unstable throughout the world it each of five categories. The hospital will receive the From the Camp Ground news: It seems we’re getting wouldn’t take much for an added increase in prices. award in the category of administration. plenty of rain now and when it turns off dry we’ll be And, if Iran keeps trying to blow up those oil tankers to A state deputy fire marshal said Wednesday (June 25) wishing for some of this rain also we’ve been getting stop the steady flow of oil throughout the world, we could that “we’ve really made some headway” in (the) arson plenty of wind, but very thankful it hasn’t been worse. see an even higher price for gasoline on the world market. investigation launched after the destruction of Southern From the Shiloh news: Our attendance was up Sun- Surely our politicians can find another source for Illinois University’s Old Main Building by fire June 8. day morning and evening both. We had more young revenue that won’t affect people so drastically. Let’s all Temperatures ranged in the nineties for the entire folks out for which we were very thankful. It’s won- hope they at least look into it instead of continuing going week beginning June 25 through July 1 with the high of derful when parents and young folks consider their this route. 99 recorded June 30 in the Union County area. spiritual needs.