THEThe Talk G AndAZETTE- Cobden Review • ServingD UnionEMOCRAT County Since 1849 Thursday, June 9, 2016 Anna, Illinois ©2016 Reppert Publications $1.00 Volume 167, Number 25 News Congressman makes two stops in Union County Guest speaker at chamber of commerce meeting Meets with local constituents NotesItems of interest The Union County serving as a long-time state who are serving in Con- By Amber Skelton the chance to communicate from throughout Chamber of Commerce legislator from Southern gress are "really, really U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, his platform to the voters. the Union County area welcomed U.S. Rep. Mike Illinois to serving in Con- good people. They're doing R-Ill., stopped at Kiki’s Bost began the visit with Bost, R-Ill., as a guest gress ("it's like my old job... the best they can...they love Coffeehouse in Anna on individual conversations speaker Thursday, June 2. on steroids"). the nation." Thursday afternoon, June with attendees and centered Bost said that one of the Bost addressed a noon The Republican leg- 2, to meet with his constitu- on a general discussion with things that he misses from hour chamber meeting islator was critical of the ents and discuss the issues all present. which was held at the serving in the state legis- that face them in Southern The turnout was small lature is "20 years of real Obama administration; the Union County Courthouse president is a Democrat. Illinois. but lively. Those in atten- in Jonesboro. About 30 good friendships." Bost represents the 12th dance expressed their anger "This administration people were in attendance. "You miss the people... Congressional District. and concern on a range of you don't miss the games," does not allow us to fix to During the meeting, the Union County is in the topics that affect the local he added. the level that we need to Southern Illinois Congress- district. area, such as funding for The Murphysboro Re- man addressed a wide range fix," he said. Bost said that The session gave Bost Medicare and Medicaid publican said that serving the administration "stone- of issues, ranging from: in Congress is "exciting," the opportunity to hear the programs and the passage •The federal budget walls" Congress. frustrations and desires of of a bill that concerns the particularly when it comes He suggested that a ("we're dealing with the to experiencing the nation's those he represents in a ca- rights of vape vendors. number of presidents have budget right now"). history – firsthand. sual setting. It also gave him (continued on page 2) •To the cost of living "You can go to the places overstepped the bounds of in Washington, D.C. ("the where Abraham Lincoln the power which is granted cost of living out there is sat," he shared. "The history to them. "We want to take unbelievable"). is amazing." that power back," he said. Flag Day is Tuesday, • And the transition from Bost offered that those (continued on page 2) June 14. *** An American Red Cross blood drive is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, today, in the fellowship hall at the First Baptist Church in Anna. *** Nearly 40 area fire- fighters and emergency services personnel attend- ed a medical transport helicopter landing zone training event which was held Monday evening at Guest speaker Making a point the Cobden Community U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., standing, was guest speaker at a Union County U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., emphasizes a point Park. More on this to Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday, June 2, in Jonesboro. during a visit with area constituents on Thursday come. afternoon, June 2, in Anna. *** The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that Union County CEO program celebration held rain continued to cause More than 100 people The celebration also fea- Kaitlin McWhorter, Ro- facilitator for the 2015- were extremely, extremely problems for farmers in gathered last week in Cob- tured a trade show which deoKat's Riding Lessons 2016 academic year. blessed to have her." Southern Illinois through den to be a part of a Union allowed the students to & More. Each of the students who Ecker said the CEO pro- the end of May and into County Creating Entrepre- was involved in the program gram offers a way to help early June. showcase their businesses. Meghan Smith, Elegant neurial Opportunities, CEO, Local students who were Outcomes by Meghan. spoke at the celebration. shape the future of the com- *** program celebration. part of this year's program, Samantha Smith, Origi- Comments also were shared munity – and the nation. About a dozen vendors The special event was by Bailey, Union County In her comments, Bailey and their businesses, in- nal Sam Smith. were on hand for Tuesday held Thursday evening, CEO advisory board mem- shared that the students morning's farmers' mar- cluded: Beszczynski, Conway, June 2, at The Old Feed ber Bill Ecker and by Rollie she had worked with in the ket in Anna. A wide range Store in downtown Cobden. Austin Beszczynski, Jerolds, Jung, Klasner and of produce, and even Hawk, who serves as the program were very special The CEO program offers Digital Memories. Meghan Smith are An- advisory board's chairman. to her. some cherries, peaches MacKenzie Conway, na-Jonesboro Community and baked goods, were young people from Union "We pulled together and "These kids have really County high schools an Shades N' Shadows. High School students. made this happen," Hawk gotten into my heart," she available. Logan Jerolds, Experi- McWhorter and Saman- *** opportunity to learn how to said. "This is something that said. "I love these kids. Traffic was heavy last start their own businesses. ence Southern Illinois. tha Smith are Cobden High we have done together – and We'll always be together." Sunday afternoon along The June 2 gathering Adam Jung, Shawnee School students. can be proud of." The mission of the CEO Brown Section Road celebrated the achievements Dried Foods. Longtime Union County Hawk also praised the program, as noted in the west of Cobden in con- and successes of the 2015- Austin Klasner, In the school teacher Evelyn Bai- work done by facilitator Ev- program's annual report, junction with the opening 2016 program. Loop. ley served as the program's elyn Bailey, noting that "we is to enable high school of the new Shawnee Hills students from throughout Lavender farm. Union County an opportu- *** nity "to become self-reliant, Signup continues enterprising individuals through June 17 for the who will start successful summer reading program businesses and contribute at Stinson Memorial to the ongoing economic Library in Anna. The development of our com- program is scheduled to munity." begin June 22. The report explained that the entrepreneurship edu- cation offered through the program "seeks to prepare people, especially youth, to be responsible, enter- prising individuals who become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers and contribute to economic de- velopment and sustainable communities. "The Union County CEO program is much more than a textbook course. Rather, students are immersed in real life learning experi- ences with the opportunity to takes risks, manage the results, and learn from the outcomes. "Entrepreneurship edu- cation is not just about teaching someone to run a business. It is also about encouraging creative think- ing and promoting a strong sense of self-worth and accountability. Through Trade show presented entrepreneurship education, Union County students who have been involved in the 2015-2016 CEO program presented a trade students learn how to create show during last week's celebration in Cobden. The trade show showcased the businesses created by a business and much more." the students in the program. (continued on page 2) Page 2 - Section A Thursday, June 9, 2016 The Gazette-Democrat CEO program THE GAZETTE-DEMOCRAT T THEHE T GALKAZETTE AND COBDEN-D REMOCRATEVIEW Serving Union County Since 1849 THET HEG AZETTETALK AND-D COBDENEMOCRAT REVIEW celebration (USPS 215-280) THE TALK AND(USPS COBDEN 215-280) REVIEW 112 Lafayette St., P.O. Box 529 (continued from page 1) 112 Lafayette(USPS 215-280) St., P.O. 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