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Registration open for Whitetail Archery Academy at Gardner Camp. See page A2

Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge seeks rural entrepreneurs. See page A2

Pritzker signs FOID Modernization Bill, expanding background checks to all gun sales in Illinois. See page A7

Power industry faces cleanenergy reconing. See page A7

OPINION “The Greatest Beer Run Ever”. See page A3

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Scott County COVID-19 cases spiking along with surrounding communities By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Mirroring state and national trends, Scott County’s COVID-19 case load is on the rise according to Scott County Health Department’s (SCHD) RN Meghan VanDeVelde. She said cases spiked sharply last week. “The mess has unfortunately hit Scott County as well,” VanDeVelde said. “Towards the end of last week, we began to see a huge spike in cases. Scott County has had a 466.67% increase in cases as well as a 28% increase in overall testing with an 18.75% increase in positivity of all those tests conducted.” VanDeVelde said that there are silver linings in Scott County’s case load – pointing out that there haven’t been major outbreaks associated with a particular local event or location. “While doing contact tracing and case investigations not many of them are ‘random’ or from community event settings, thankfully,” VanDeVelde said. “The majority of the cases are from folks who have recently traveled for vacations or from being a direct contact to a positive case in the home or in the workplace.” VanDeVelde went on to say that Scott

County’s COVID-19 cases, for the most part, are experiencing relatively mild symptoms of the disease. “Thankfully, most of our current cases are tolerating well at home,” VanDeVelde said. VanDeVelde also reports that some fully vaccinated Scott County residents have recently tested positive for COVID19. “So far, we have had seven ‘breakthrough’ cases of fully vaccinated folks,” VanDeVelde said. Although COVID-19 infections are on the rise, SCHD doesn’t plan on delivering more vaccine, because additional Scott County residents don’t seem interested in getting vaccinated. “In terms of vaccination clinics, we do not have plans for an increase at this time,” VanDeVelde said. “Mostly because the interest is just not there for us to allocate the time away from other programs or office visits for that. Some of clinics are less than 10-15 people at a time. So, it just isn’t practical for us to do that at this time. We feel the almost weekly clinics have been ample and made the vaccine readily accessible.” VanDeVelde said if the public expresses interest in getting vaccinated, SCHD

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Sharp increases in COVID-19 cases in Scott County have been reported by the Scott County Health Department in the last week. On Monday, SCHD reported 30 active cases and 22 individuals in quarantine.

would provide additional vaccine clinics. “If we start to see a spike in interest, we will absolutely get more inventory and

begin with more clinics,” VanDeVelde said. (See, COVID, A2)

Pike-Scott Farm Bureau to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pike-Scott County Farm Bureau will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at their Pittsfield office, located at 1301 East Washington Street, on Monday, Aug. 9. According to Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Executive Director Blake Roderick, the clinic is an effort to raise vaccination rates and suppress rising COVID-19 case numbers in Pike and Scott counties.

“Right now, our vaccination rates are not at that 70 percent vaccination target,” Roderick said. “It’s pretty low in the area. Every effort we can make to get people vaccinated, we should make. We’re willing to help and provide our building.” Roderick said that current infection rates in Pike and Scott counties are worsening. “Things are as bad right now as they were this winter,” Roderick said. “It’s to everyone’s benefit to stop this.” The consequences of not getting vac-

cinated, Roderick said, could be dire. “The protection that vaccination offers is to avoid ending up in the ICU or dying,” Roderick said. Vaccinations at the Farm Bureau building are being made available to all eligible residents. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered at the clinic, so youth as young as 12-years-old may receive the vaccine. “School age kids from 12 on up are can get vaccinated,” Roderick said. The Pfizer vaccine requires a second shot, so a follow-up clinic is scheduled

Aug. 30. “The second jab is Aug. 30,” Roderick said. “The second one is needed 21 days after the first.” The Pike-Scott County Farm Bureau walk-in clinic is open to all residents 12 years and older. The Aug. 9 Farm Bureau walk-in clinic will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vaccinations are also available at the Pike County Health Department (PCHD). Residents are directed to call 217-2854407 to make an appointment with the PCHD.

Three Critical Questions to Ask Yourself When Accepting Child Tax Credits By BRYAN HUBBERT Vice President, Farmers State Bank “The goal of me getting the word out about this to families was for everyone to be aware of what the child tax credit is and to consult with his or her own accountant to make the right choice for their family,” said Bryan Hubbert, Vice President, Farmers State Bank. “What I am not doing is giving tax advice or telling others what to do.” Hubbert was commenting on the recently enacted child tax credit being mailed to families with children under the age of 17 Hubbert said the issue is complicated and he had to visit approximately six different websites to get his questions answered. His goal of sharing this information was to provide a place for people to get answers without having to do the same. In the past two weeks, many parents are opening their mail or their online banking accounts to find a check or direct deposit from the IRS. With all the fraudulent activity surrounding stimulus payments and

unemployment claims over the past year, some are questioning whether this is “real money.” The short answer to that, is “Yes, it is real money.” The important thing to note, however, is it is not “free money.” “In the middle of July, the IRS began sending 2021 child tax credits to American parents,” Hubbert said. “First and foremost, this is not a stimulus check or simple government payout. If you have children, the monthly payments you receive from the IRS from July through December of this year will reduce your tax credits next spring dollar for dollar.” According to Hubbert, unlike stimulus payments, if you receive an overpayment from the government through the monthly tax credits, the excess amount must be paid back when you file your 2021 tax return if your income is above a certain amount. There are exceptions to this rule for middle- and lower-income families, but they are limited. And with the way monthly payments are calculated, overpayments could be fairly common. (See, TAX, A2)

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Crockett Masonry employees rebuilt the east wall of the Rural Cyclery building on South Main Street in Winchester on Wednesday, July 28.

Make plans for the Alsey Burgoo By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times

fter a year off, due to the pandemic, the Alsey Burgoo is on the schedule and looking like it’s going to be a big success. The theme “The Great Outdoors” will be the platform for some interesting parade entries. Parade starts at 10 a..m. and will be followed by the Jacksonville Drumline Institute. The event will be this Saturday, in the town park. Burgoo will served but there will be a few other food vendors. A full slate of pageant contestants will make the day interesting. Crownings for

Little Mr and Miss, Junior, Miss and Miss Alsey will begin at 5:30 p.m. All contestants will be judged on first appearance at 11 a.m. at the Alsey Brick Buillding. A blast from the past will sweep over the crowd when Alsey Mountain DareDevils take the stage from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Afternoon entertainment will be Hearsay, on stage from 7-8 p.m. Kettle service for the burgoo starts at 6:30 a.m. Submitted photo

One of these lovely girls will be the 2021 Miss Alsey. The crowning will be Saturday, Aug. 7 at 8:30 p.m. Contestants are, left to right, Kari Anders, Karsyn Wardlow, 2019 & 2020 Miss Alsey Zoe Evans, Kylie French-Wilson. More photos on A2.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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Winchester, Illinois

Registration open for Whitetail Make plans for Archery Academy at Gardner Camp the Alsey Burgoo On Saturday and Sunday, August 14-15th, Gardner Camp, in partnership with Whitetails Unlimited, Rivers Edge Chapter, will be hosting a Whitetail Archery Academy for area youth. Whitetail Bowhunting Academy will provide youth ages 12- 17 with an opportunity to be outside shooting a bow at multiple targets on a variety of archery ranges. Campers will learn everything from the anatomy of bow and arrow, planning for a hunt, tree stand safety, shot placement, game recovery, trail camera tactics, and deer management. A 3-D range competition will take place and selected campers are chosen to return to Gardner Camp for a 2-day bow hunt, completing the learning circle. “To increase the number of hunters in our area we focus on recruiting and

retaining young hunters and shooters through multiple outdoor learning events,” Amy Lefringhouse, Gardner Camp Executive Director, said. “Our Whitetail Archery Academy will equip young bow hunters with the skills, practice, and preparation they need to kick off the upcoming season and, ultimately, pair them with hunting mentor.” A national R3 movement, which stands for ‘recruitment’ of new hunters, ‘retention’ of existing hunters, and ‘re-engagement’ of lapsed hunters, was released by the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports in 2016. Recently, the R3 movement has gained momentum with state natural resource agencies and industry partners. “Gardner Camp is joining in with the R3 movement and doing

its part toward transforming youth into knowledgeable and responsible outdoor citizens.” Registration is free (meals provided) for the overnight tent camping event. More information can be found at www.gardnercamp.org. Gardner Camp, located outside of Hull, is a not-for-profit, private foundation established by the generosity of the late John Willis “Jack” Gardner, II. Mr. Gardner appointed State Street Bank Trust Department to develop Gardner Camp into an outdoor education and recreation center for youth organizations in the local region. Guided by a local advisory board, Gardner Camp offers mentored youth hunting, shooting sports and outdoor education events year-round.

Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge seeks rural entrepreneurs The Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge is a national business competition that showcases U.S. startups developing innovative solutions that address challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Launched in 2015, The Challenge was the first national business competition of its kind focused exclusively on rural entrepreneurs. Now in their eighth year, the Ameri-

can Farm Bureau Federation in partnership with Farm Credit, are looking to identify the top entrepreneurs who are addressing both traditional challenges farmers face on their operation, such as access to labor, optimizing yield and reducing operating costs, to entrepreneurs who are addressing new challenges facing farmers and rural communities. Farm Bureau will award $165,000

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Little Miss Alsey will be crowned Saturday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m. Contestants are: left to right, Abby Gail Ferguson, Rebecca Winningham, Payton Gieske, 2019 & 2020 Little Miss Alsey Brynn Evans, Maura Moore, Faithlynn Booth, Briella Newingham.

in startup funds to ten businesses, culminating at a live pitch competition and networking event at the AFBF Annual Convention in January 2022 in Atlanta, GA. The Ag Innovation Challenge Winner will be awarded $50,000 in startup funds provided by sponsors Farm Credit, Bayer Crop Science, John Deere, Farm Bureau Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, and FMC Corporation.

Secretary of State Offices and Driver Services Facilities to Reinstitute Mask Policy Due to a recent increase in COVID19 cases, Secretary of State Jesse White, announced that Driver Services facilities, Secretary of State offices and the Illinois State Capitol Building will require all employees and customers to wear a mask beginning Monday, Aug. 2. White stressed that it is imperative for his facilities to remain open to serve the public to reduce the heavy customer volume caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year. White said reinstating the

mask policy for employees and customers will help achieve this goal. White is reminding customers that his office extended expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards until Jan. 1, 2022. As a result, expired documents will remain valid until Jan. 1, 2022, so customers do not need to rush into a facility. White continues to urge the public to consider using online services when possible instead of visiting a facility due to heavy customer volume. White has greatly expanded

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online services and encourages the public to visit his office’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Many transactions can be conducted online, including the purchase of license plate stickers, obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card, and renewing driver’s licenses and ID cards, including REAL IDs, for those who are eligible. As a reminder, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.

Junior Miss contestants, left to right, Mackenzie Bigham, Lillian Dahl, Brynn Evans, 2019 and 2020 Junior. Miss Alsey Gracie Howard, Maci Peterson, Chloe Dahl. The Junior Miss will be crowned Saturday night at 6 p.m.

COVID (Continued from A1) VanDeVelde went on to say that the low interest in COVID-19 services and competing demands on staff time will mean less time for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. “We will no longer be testing after this Friday, August 6th,” VanDeVelde said. “We simply do not have the staff or the time to be able to properly allocate to do all of the above on top of our normal work in a day’s time. We have tried to keep testing ongoing in our area several months after other health departments have stopped by making it appointment only so that we did not

have to step out of our lunch breaks, patient appointments, etc., and that did not work. We have days where we have posted that we cannot test due to clinics, or meetings, or appointments and we end up testing all day long due to folks showing up.” VanDeVelde also reports that SCHD is in ongoing contact with Scott County’s schools as the school year approaches. “Schools are gearing up to begin,” VanDeVelde said. “I have been in contact with the superintendent and Krysta Coon, the school nurse at Winchester. I have been sharing updated information with them

regarding K-12 activities, etc., as I get it. We are hoping that things will have plateaued by the time students hit the schools, but we are working to have plans in place for alternative methods, if necessary.” VanDeVelde credits the Scott County Nursing Center (SCNC) for the facility’s ongoing work to prevent COVID19 from entering and spreading within the nursing home. “The nursing home is still doing incredible” VanDeVelde said. “The staff has been so commendable. There really are no words of high enough praise for the work they have been doing. They have been testing staff and residents inter-

mittently as precautions. SCNC and SCHD staff have decided to limit visits to the nursing center in an effort to limit the risk of COVID-19. “We feel with the vulnerable population it is best to be proactive as it is not worth the increased risk at this point and time,” VanDeVelde said. “We want to give a couple weeks, see how things play out in our area, and hopefully in two weeks’ time things will have improved and we can reopen the doors. It is not an option that anybody truly was happy to decide on, but we feel, for the health and safety of those residents, at this time it is best decision.”

not actually be claiming any children on their 2021 returns. The amount being paid out is based on your 2020 dependents and income. New laws have adjusted the amount of credit from $2,000 to $3,000 per child. In fact, for any child five years old and younger, the credit is $3,600. Half the total credit amount will be paid in advance with the monthly payments this year, the other half will be claimed when you file taxes in 2022. https://www.kiplinger.com/ taxes/602334/2021-child-taxcredit-calculator Another factor in the amount of credit is an income phase out. The credit begins to be reduced to $2,000 per child if your modified AGI (adjusted gross income) exceeds the following thresholds. $150,000 if married and filing a joint return or if filing as a qualifying widow or

widower; $112,500 if filing as head of household; or $75,000 if you are a single filer or are married and filing a separate return. The second phase out will begin to reduce under $2,000 per child if modified AGI exceeds the following thresholds: $400,000 if married and filing a joint return; or $200,000 for all other filing statuses Deciding to accept or refuse the tax credit requires significant research. “I encourage everyone to research the positives and negatives of the child tax credit advance to better understand the final impact. If you determine it is better to not receive monthly tax credit advance payments, you will have to unenroll through https://www. irs.gov/credits-deductions/ child-tax-credit-update-portal, Hubbert said.

“Click on ‘manage advance payments’ and create an account. In order to create an account, you will need your social security number and the ability to take a picture of your driver’s license. Once you open an account, you can unenroll. For couples filing jointly, both will need to unenroll, or the IRS will continue to send half payments. I was able to unenroll through my cell phone in about 10-15 minutes.” A final important note: the IRS also warned of potential scams related to the child tax credit, and urged taxpayers only to submit their information to IRS.gov and not click on links received via phone, text or email prompting them to update their bank account information in order to receive the payment. Q Reprinted with permission from Farmers State Bank.

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Little Mr Alsey will be crowned Aug. 7 at 5:30 in conjunction with the Little Miss pageant. Contestants are, left to right, Little Mister (left to right) – Carter Adams, , Kyler Thompson, Hunter Thompson, 2019 & 2020 Little Mister Alsey Beau Donavan, Jesse Waid, Gannon Booth, TJ Fearneyhough.

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(Continued from A1) “When accepting the advances on your 2021 child tax credit, it is important to understand your personal tax situation,”Hubbert said. “An individual or couple that typically receives a small refund may find themselves owing money in the spring of 2022 if they accept the monthly advances. Even more at risk, in my opinion, are small business owners. Often times, small business owners plan all year to know their tax liability. Failing to take the advance into account, could lead to a significant tax bill.” Another situation to consider is for those who are divorced. Divorcees many times will alternate claiming a child or children. In this situation, the person who claimed their children in 2020 will be getting an advance on the tax credit when they may

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Alsey Picnic Aug. 7: music, food, pageants, parade Hello from Alsey. Sure has been hot but I am hoping for cooler weather for the Alsey Picnic Aug7. Even the humming birds are not feeding its so hot. Remember out men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Others on the prayer list include Chuck Roberts, Connie Sturgeon, Judy Bigley, Judy Cannon, Josh Cannon, Brad Fundel, Lois Hart, David Wells, Elma Redmon, Edna Layne and Jennifer Hoots. Happy birthday to Tanner Fay, Elsie Gibbs, Ronnie Howard, Rhonda Lawson, Aug.6. Gary Palmer, Aug. 7, Tammy Slater and Bryant Sipes, Aug.8, Jackie Barber, Rod Wynn, Samuel Long and Erin Miller Aug.9, Adam Fundel and Sara Wynn, Aug. 10, Chuck Roberts and Matt Rueter, Aug. 11 and Betty Jefferson and Lonnie Little Aug.12.

Happy Anniversary to Janet and Kay Smith Aug. 7, Bill and Viola Davis Aug.8 and Harold and Esther Jefferson Aug. 11. Alsey Burgoo Picnic Homecoming is Aug. 7. Burgoo Kettle Service at 6:30 a.m., parade at 10 a.m. Jacksonville Drumline performs directly after the parade. Dinner stand, including burgoo, fish and chicken from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Little Miss and Mister Crowning at 5:30 p.m. Juniorr.Miss Crowning at 6 p.m. Alsey Mountain Daredevils on stage 7. – 8 pm. Miss Alsey crowning at 8:30 pm. Come spend the day, visit with friends and enjoy some burgoo and good food. The band “Hearsay” will be on stage from 2– 5 pm. Alsey Baptist Church movie night the fourth Sunday each month at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own chair or pillow or use the ones at the church. Of course, popcorn and drinks are available. Come enjoy a good movie.

Queen of Hearts Drawing at Rose’s Cantina, Main Street in Alsey each Thursday at 7 p.m. Tickets are one dollar each and must be purchased by 6:30 pm the night of the drawing. Jackpot is at $10,000 plus. Proceeds go to Scott County Dog Rescue. Queen of Hearts Drawing at Grand Slam Bar and Grill, South Alsey Smith Road, Alsey (the old Alsey School Building) each Monday night at 7 pm. Proceeds go to Mandy’s Whine and Bark Rescue. Barrow Baptist Chuch will hole their monthly Ladies Luncheon Tuesday, Aug 17 at noon. All ladies are welcome to come visit, enjoy lunch and a few games of bingo. Come join us! That’s all folks! Have a great week. Be a friend to someone in need this week!!!

“The Greatest Beer Run Ever” By BILL HOAGLAND I have read a lot of books about VietNam but this one, entitled “The Greatest Beer Run Ever”, is certainly different from any other book I have read about Viet Nam. The setting for the story mostly takes place in Viet Nam but it is about a lot more than just Viet Nam. It is about long lasting friendships and the loyalties that go with all that. It also happens to be a true story. Do you know how some of the closest friends you have in life were friends you had as a child or teenager? And that is true despite the fact that you and those childhood friends have all made significant changes in your respective lives, drifting apart but not really that far apart when you get back to the traits that stay with you your entire life. My theory is that you know those childhood friends better than anyone else because there were no pretenses in those childhood days; you were what you were and your childhood friends saw you unfiltered—at your worst and at your best, night and day. And let’s face it, some things never change despite college, marriage, children and “highfalutin” jobs. This book basically deals with the loyalties that go along with those childhood friends and the extent to which you might be willing to honor those loyalties later in life. John “Chick” Donohue grew up in New York City. As a child, he and his buddies, all from blue collar families, had humble beginnings and that meant that as kids, they had to invent their own entertainment. That, of course, led to a number of risky, Tom Saw-

yer type adventures but it also created a bond of friendship that was never broken. Sound familiar? This story starts in a bar in New York City in November 1967. Donohue is there with lots of life-long friends, talking about other life-long friends who are now fighting and dying in the jungles of VietNam. The guys in the bar wished there was something they could do to express their appreciation for their friends in Viet Nam and to let them know that they support them, regardless of the anti-war protests going on around the country. After way too many drinks, Donohue, a former Marine, volunteers to go to VietNam as a private citizen and personally deliver to each of his friends a can of their favorite beer from New York and to let them know they are still appreciated. Of course, the next morning he is wondering why in the world he agreed to do this, but he feels the die is cast and he has no choice but to follow through. Donohue’s ingenuity to get this mission accomplished is absolutely amazing. He had no passport, no visa and no military orders. All he has is a longshoreman’s union card and a backpack full of canned beer. He doesn’t even have a change of clothes. But he disembarks from a commercial cargo ship at Qui Nhon

and winds up being “in country” for the next three months wandering around in a war zone, following through on his promise to personally deliver beers to his friends who were scattered throughout Viet Nam. In the process of this mission, he misses his connection for his boat ride home and among other thrills, gets to spend some “quality time” in Saigon during the Tet Offensive of 1968. It is a wonder that he survived. I am not in the business of critiquing or promoting books but I must agree that this book truly describes “the greatest beer run ever”. It also has a lot to say about our lifelong friendships without being overly philosophical about it. Note: John “Chick” Donohue and J.T. Molloy is the author of “The Greatest Beer Run Ever”. If you order this book, be sure and get the 2020 edition; an earlier publication omitted several critical chapters. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Checking Trail Cameras for Hunting I have to admit I can’t stand going too long without checking my trial cameras. This is true especially this time of year. Even though the experts tell me to leave them alone until hunting season, I know I’m probably not even going to hunt some of these spots until the November rut anyway. So, I checked it out. I figure any buck that has gotten spooked by my presence now, will undoubtedly be dumbstruck early in the rut by a hot doe, forgetting all traces of human activity that I left in August. So, I’ll wait a few weeks and make my way back to the camera to see if there are any surprises that might cause me to set up a stand early. This is especially helpful for me on my Kentucky property since only one buck is allowed for the whole year. I have two good eight pointers showing up right now but I’m not about to waste my only tag on one of these. They need one and maybe even two more years before they become a Kentucky trophy. For now, I will keep waiting and watching to see if a bigger deer shows up consistently or to see if I’ll just need to take my chances that a stray happens to make a visit during November or December. There have been several years when the tag I bought in September was still in my pocket in January – when the season ended.

For some it was considered wasted. For me, it was not. That tag didn’t represent a deer but an opportunity for a deer. That’s all a hunting license is. It’s an opportunity to hunt within certain parameters. If I stay within those guidelines, I can harvest anything I want. But there are also other parameters that are self-imposed. We each have them. They involve anything from the size of deer to the time of year. For instance, I won’t shoot a doe if it has a fawn with it, or I’m not going to shoot a doe if it’s too late in the afternoon. I’m just not interested in being out at 10:00 processing deer. I prefer to be home and even in bed by then. I find this a great picture of the Christian life and how we are meant to interact with each other. There are some things that are parameters for everyone and then there are some self-imposed convictions that others may not hold. These selfimposed ones are the grey areas where we sometimes disagree. Paul, the writer of most of the New Testament,

d e a l t w i t h how we are to live with fellow Christ i a n s w h o may not see things the same way we do. His overall admonition is to make every effort to live in harmony with each other. (Romans 14) And there is no doubt these words still ring true. In a world where there is so much disunity, Christians must strive to be the answer to Jesus’ last prayer. “May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me.” (John 17:23 NLT) ––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

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A note about this recipe-it really is best if you don’t make it too far in advance, so sometimes when I know I don’t have time to do the prep work at desired time, I cut up the broccoli and onion earlier in the day. I make the mayo mixture early too, and store it all separately in the fridge. Then at the right time, all I have to do is mix it all.

BROCCOLI SALAD Q 2 stalks broccoli Q 1 package Bacon Bits Q 12 to 14 mushrooms, sliced Q 1/2 cup chopped red onion Q 2/3 cups raisins or dried cranberries Q 1 cup mayonnaise Q 1 Tbsp vinegar Q 1/4 cup sugar

If you are tired of grilling the same old burgers and pork chops, here is something different to try on the grill! This turkey recipe is quite good! MARINATED TURKEY TENDERLOINS (makes 4 servings)

Sawyer Stihl Bell A daughter, Sawyer Stihl Bell, was born June 29 to Eric and Dakotah Bell of Winchester. The baby weighed 9 lb. 8 oz and has a sister, Allie Bell. Grandparents are Jamie and Eric Fox of Nebo and Ron and Jeanne Bell of Winchester. Wallace James Cook A son, Wallace James Cook, was born June 28 to Bryan and Sara Cook of Jacksonville. The baby weighed 8 lbs. and was welcomed by two sisters, Alice and Luna Cook. Grandparents are Tim and Mary Howell of Chamberburg. Lincoln Dean Tourtant A son, Lincoln Dean Tourtant, was born July 13 to Alex Toutant and Lexi Holmes of Winchester. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz and is the couple’s first child. Grandparents are Mary Powell of Jacksonville, Ernest Tourant Jr. of Wyoming, Il. and Joshua and Jessica Holmes of Winchester. London Jo Rose Buhlig A daughter, London Jo Rose Buhlig, was born to McKenzi Oden and Dareon Buhlig, July 15, The baby weighed 7 lb. 4 oz and is welcoming by a sister Joyce Dale Buhlig, Grandparents are Dana Buhlig and Tom Pasono of Jacksonville and Cindy Dolen of Manchester.

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Lashmett-Smith family gather for reunion The 33rd LashmettSmith Reunion was held Sunday June 27, at the Nimrod Funk Building in Winchester. The oldest present was Geraldine Lashmett Agans, and the youngest was Briggs Slagle. A 2020 reunion was not held due to the pandemic. Deaths reported were Warren Lashmett (September 28, 2019), Dan Lashmett (April 21, 2020), Mece G. Voyles (May 14, 2020), Dana Lashmett Smith (October 10, 2020) and Mim Lashmet (December 14, 2020). Births were: Eden Jaymes Lashmett, daughter of Ryan and Danielle Lashmett (Aug. 28, 2019), Norah Mae Peak, daughter of Jacob and Taylor Peak (Dec. 27, 2019), Annalynn James Lashmett, daughter of Tim and Celeste Lashmett (May 4, 2020), Charles Briggs Slagle, son of Carter and Kylie Slagle (July 8, 2020), Elle Mynae Niemann, daughter of Erin and Doug Niemann (April 5, 2021) and Brooks Warren Peak, son of Jacob and Taylor Peak (April

30, 2021). Attending were:Liz Lashmett, Springfield, Pat and Phebe Lashmet and granddaughter Addie, Decatur, Geraldine Lashmett Agans, Savoy , Jay and Helen Agans, Champaign, Jeff Lashmett, Manchester, Jack and Dorothy Lashmett, Jacksonville, Chris Montgomery, Hillview, Gary and Judy Hallock, Greenfield, Joe, Tyann, Drew and Tara Hallock, Greenfield, John and Bonnie Petty and Adam, Pittsfield . From Winchester: Larry and Nancy Lashmett, Carol and Bob Sellars, Craig and Barb Lashmett, Phillip Lashmett, Callie and Mark Reichert, Andy, Jennifer and Anna Sellars, Carter, Kylie, Myles and Briggs Slagle, Mary Pranger, Cheryl Thomas, Loree Herring, Bobby and Julie Sellars, Tim, Celeste, AJ and Annalynn Lashmett, Matt and Traci Lashmett, Wes Lashmett and Kaylie Steckel,Linda and Ron Slagle,Terry and Tristan Lashmett The next reunion will be held on the last Sunday in June, 2022.

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hy do we worry about minor problems when the sun is still shining, rain waters the earth, and the world goes on exactly as it should? Our personal problems may seem hugely important and overwhelming, but in the grand scheme of things our problems are irrelevant. The sun will continue to rise and set, the earth will revolve around the sun, and your problems will be unnoticed by everybody on the planet except yourself, and perhaps a few others who are closely related to you. It helps to sometimes go outside and look up at the sky to realize just how

miniscule we are. Especially at night, when we can see the stars and realize that the universe is huge beyond imagination, we begin to sense how unimportant our problems are. Consider also that our lives are a brief span, a veritable knife’s edge between the infinite time before our births and the equally boundless time to come after our deaths. When viewed this way, our problems seem to melt away into the infinite ocean of time and space. – Christopher Simon

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FARMLAND REAL ESTATE AUCTION 156 Acres m/l with 154 Tillable Heirs of Gene & Dorothy Beiser will sell at public auction the following parcels of real estate Saturday August 28, 2021 at 10am. Real estate is located in sections 16 & 21 in Mississippi township in Jersey County, Illinois. Auction will be held onsite which is 4.5 miles south of Jerseyville, Illinois on Route 109 to McClusky Road then east ¼ mile to the farm location. Tract 1: 56.5 acres m/l with approximately 56 tillable acres. This tract has a large concrete silo elevator. Tract 2: 55 acres m/l with approximately 54 tillable acres. This tract is subject to a 20ft. roadway easement thru the property. Tract 3: 27 acres m/l with approximately 26 tillable acres. This tract contains metal grain bins, leg and dump pit. Tract 4: 18 acres m/l tillable cropland Terms of sale: Tracts 1, 2, & 3 will be sold individually and then offered as a single unit with the highest bid to prevail. Tract 4 will sell to the highest bidder and will not be combined with any other tracts. Buyer will enter into a real estate contract and pay 10% of purchase price day of sale with balance due in 30 days at closing. For a buyers packet with more information, maps, contract & etc. contact Gary Kruger at 618-535-5419, Darin Beiser at 618-779-7889 or Buck Reeves at 217-2421709. Owners have the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Warranties: No warranties expressed or implied shall be given as to the condition of the land. No representations are being made by Sellers or their representatives as to the condition of the land. No warranty is granted as to the number of acres and the real estate will be sold without a survey. Seller: Heirs of Gene & Dorothy Beiser Attorney for sellers: Laef N. Lorton Attorney at Law Wittman & Lorton, PC 618-498-2167

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Power industry faces clean-energy reckoning By DENNIS GRUBAUGH Scott County Times A battle continues over energy regulation proposals that failed to muster the power needed to make it through the Illinois Legislature this summer. 1HLWKHU WKH XWLOLW\ LQGXVWU\ QRU FOHDQ SRZHU advocates are happy with the present state of talks that fell apart on the last day of the spring session. The unprecedented effort to rework energy policy in Illinois is viewed as critical to the survival of power plants throughout the state, as well as the direction of renewable energy programs. Left pending are proposals that have the potential to zap the pocketbooks of both consumers and utilities. The last time policy saw such massive change was in the mid-1990s when customers became interested in shopping for their own electric supply. By 1997, Illinois had approved electric deregulation that kept utilities as regulated delivery companies but allowed them to operate on the free market, which those companies said has done a lot to keep costs reasonable for consumers in the years since. 3DWULFN (YDQV SUHVLGHQW RI WKH ,OOLQRLV (QHUJ\ Association, said the Land of Lincoln has one of the largest electric power industries of any state, representing a large investment. “We support about one out of every 20 jobs in the state and actually pay about $3.7 billion in taxes and do about $4.6 billion in infrastructure spending KHUH ´ (YDQV VDLG GXULQJ DQ DSSHDUDQFH LQ -XO\ (YDQV VWUHVVHV WKDW KLV DVVRFLDWLRQ LV ³QHXWUDO´ RQ the bill because his association has members on both sides of it. The association was formed in 1994 to represent member companies before the Illinois General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. Downstate members include Ameren Illinois and Illinois American Water Co. Illinois’ path to the talks that failed this spring began about 2.5 years ago when environmental groups got together with several non-for-profits from the Chicago area to create the Clean Jobs Coalition. Together, they created a bill, the Clean -REV (QHUJ\ $FW It became one of three separate bills aimed at addressing the energy industry’s future in Illinois, with the others coming from the Governor’s Office and the affected unions, but differences over funding, jobs, clean energy goals and the fate of the nuclear fleet caused things to fall apart on the last day of the session, May 31. The energy industry has incentive to negotiate: Its basic ratemaking framework will soon expire — for electric utilities at the end of 2022 and for gas utilities at the end of 2023. The industry says its nuclear plant fleet, which produces cleaner power, is uneconomic in its current state. After the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan, in 2011, the capital costs of nuclear plants started going up dramatically to address safety concerns. As a result, the state’s largest competitive gen-

HUDWRU RI SRZHU ([HORQ KDV VHYHUDO IDFLOLWLHV LQ northern Illinois that now lose money on a daily basis. In combination with that, federal law began giving “priority dispatch” to renewable energy sources, which include the windfarms that began taking hold in northern Illinois in recent years. About a third of WKH WLPH ([HORQ LQ SODFHV OLNH WKH 4XDG &LWLHV LV paying windfarms to get access to its own transmission lines. “Our industry couldn’t wait much longer to discuss the policy initiatives that had to be resolved,” (YDQV VDLG ³EHFDXVH ZH ZHUH JRLQJ WR KDYH PDMRU SRZHU SODQW FORVXUHV QRW RQO\ LQ 1RUWKHUQ ,OOLQRLV but Central and Southern Illinois as well.” $ FULVLV SRLQW FDPH LQ ZKHQ ([HORQ Generation announced it plans to retire its Byron Generating Station and Dresden Generating Station (in Morris), resulting in the loss of four nuclear generation units that supply clean, zero-emissions energy to more than four million homes and busiQHVVHV LQ 1RUWKHUQ ,OOLQRLV %\URQ ZLOO FORVH LQ 6HSWHPEHU DQG 'UHVGHQ LQ 1RYHPEHU ([HORQ VD\V WKH HDUO\ UHWLUHPHQWV DUH WKH UHVXOW of market rules that favor polluting power plants over carbon-free nuclear energy. Dresden and Byron face revenue shortfalls in the hundreds of millions of dollars because of declining energy prices and market rules that allow fossil fuel plants to underbid clean resources at auctions where they bid on compensation for the power that they will provide at some point in the future. In Downstate Illinois, most power comes from coal-fired generation; some from natural gas, and VRPH IURP WKH ([HORQ SODQWV All of the market-based, coal-fired generation is scheduled to retire before the end of 2027. 3UDLULH 6WDWH (QHUJ\ &DPSXV QHDU 0DULVVD which is not market based, has private contracts and is the largest coal plant and most modern in the state. It has contracts with co-ops, with municipalities, and with out-of-state entities. It is not scheduled to close but is threatened by new regulation. Similarly threatened is the CWLP plant in Springfield, which only services Springfield, Ill., and is not scheduled to close. The Southern Illinois Power Cooperative Lake RI (J\SW SODQW LV GRZQ WR RQH RSHUDWLQJ XQLW ZLWK not much activity underway to extend its life span. For most of the businesses operating in the Ameren Illinois footprint, most of the power comes from coal-fired power plants that are scheduled to close by the end of 2027. That was not the result of a state policy issue; that was an issue resolved by the Trump administration, which had eased the regulatory burden on plants, allowing them to escape having to implement expensive environmental upgrades if they agreed to close by 2028. Observers say that even if the Legislature does not pass an energy bill, energy policy will still happen because of market forces that are bringing about change. 1HJRWLDWRUV ZHUH FORVH WR D GHDO XQWLO WKH ODVW GD\ of the session, May 31.

([HORQ DQQRXQFHG LW KDG DQ DJUHHPHQW RQ D subsidy for the nuclear fleet with the Governor’s Office for $694 million spread out over five years, which would guarantee that no nuclear power plant in Illinois would close during that time. The utility industry thought it had a bill before environmental advocates balked because of a lack of commitment by the energy industry to commit on closing plants that relied on fossil fuels. Those groups wanted such plants to start curbing emissions as early as 2024. Few of them could survive under such restrictions, their operators said. (QHUJ\ VXSSRUWHUV VDLG WKH ZD\ WKH ELOO¶V ODQguage was being written ignored the economics, and Prairie State, CWLP and all modern, naturalgas-fired power plants were seen as at risk of premature closure. Additionally, several large, natural gas facilities now in planning or construction could have lost their financing had the bill passed. Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, said there was significant concern in the utility industry. “People could be out of a job Monday if we passed that bill today,” he told reporters in July. Since the end of May, negotiations have continued but a resolution is not any closer, and other issues have cropped up in the meantime. Getting agreement between unions and environmental groups is seen as a key. Late in July, the Citizens Utility Board, a utility watchdog, sent out a notice to members, encouraging them to contact their legislators in an attempt to get progress moving on talks. “For weeks now, CUB and other members of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition have been trying to hammer out a strong, pro-consumer energy bill before the end of summer. The fight is still very much alive. We want to hold utilities accountable and secure clean and affordable energy in Illinois,” the agency said. The taxpayer cost of the bill has been estimated at $1 billion in its first year and about $1.8 billion over the first 10 years. About half the cost would be for renewable energy – some $360 million to $380 million, but not covering the utility industry’s concern of replacing coal- and nature gas-fired plants that are scheduled to go off line. The rest of the renewable energy subsidy is comprised of distributive generation, which is made up of rooftop energy, small batteries for business and home use; and about $800 million overall ($90 million in the first year) for a program where solar panels and battery storage would be installed at retiring coal plants. 7KH ([HORQ QXFOHDU IOHHW VXEVLG\ UHSUHVHQWV about 14 percent of the overall cost. Another $240 million or so would go toward social programs related to the energy industry — such as job training and equity programs. (TXLW\ SURYLVLRQV UHQHZDEOH HQHUJ\ LQYHVWments, nuclear subsidies and low-income assistance programs, among other provisions in the

energy bill, are largely funded through added charges to ratepayer bills. Cost breakdowns in some of the past public bill language show added costs of $3-4 monthly for the average residential ratepayer. A coalition of business groups and labor unions held a news conference in late June questioning the transparency of ongoing energy negotiations. Illinois Manufacturers’ Association President DQG &(2 0DUN 'HQ]OHU VDLG EXVLQHVVHV IHDU WKHUH may be a cost shift in future drafts of the bill, charging businesses $12 more monthly, with industrial charges increasing possibly over $1,900 monthly. He said the governor’s office failed to provide rate cost estimates, studies on reliability, or the impact on job loss from companies asked to pay significantly higher electric bills. In response to that, Jordan Abudayyeh, a spokesperson for Gov. Pritzker, said the governor has been clear that any energy legislation must address climate change by making meaningful progress toward moving Illinois to a renewable energy future while also protecting consumers. It’s still unclear if, or when, a finalized version of the energy bill will be reached, but many equity advocates are cautiously optimistic that a compromise will be made before the end of the calendar year, while businesses groups are calling on the governor to slow the process down. (QHUJ\ LQGXVWU\ DGYRFDWHV EHOLHYH WKDW FRQVXPer costs go up every time a utility takes a generator off line. According to a 2018 study by PJM, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia, closing down coal-fired operations is costly to the consumer. The study concludes that in northern Illinois for every thousand megawatts of coal you take off line, the price of power goes up by 40 to 50 cents per megawatt hour. Additionally, no one has studied what impact that closing the entire fossil fuel generation system could have on costs as a result, analysts say. Whether Illinois would have to turn to surrounding states for power is also a question, since those states are also lacking in supply or have intermittent capacity and would always serve their own states’ needs first. The costs utilities pay for that power could also skyrocket. Ironically, if the plants in Illinois close, utility officials say they would turn to outside coal-fired sources for power generation, and they would have to pay more for it. The chances of building more nuclear plant capacity in Illinois are seen as unlikely because previously approved deregulation makes it impossible to guarantee a builder would get back its costs. 6RPH LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWULEXWHG E\ &DSLWRO 1HZV Illinois.

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Standing with legislators, gun-safety advocates, and massshooting survivors, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 562, landmark legislation which expands background checks on all gun sales in Illinois and provides mental health funding for communities most impacted by gun violence, among other life-saving measures. The legislation is the latest effort by the Pritzker administration and General Assembly to address gun violence as a public health crisis, building on the $128 million investment in violence prevention programs included in this year’s state budget. “The bill I sign today delivers to Illinoisans everywhere the most comprehensive reform to our state firearms laws in over a generation. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have come together to shape a law steeped in a commonsense commitment to safety,” Governor JB Pritzker said. “The state will now require universal background checks on all gun sales in Illinois. We’re also taking action to ensure responsible gunowners aren’t held back by an antiquated licensing system – which hasn’t seen significant updates since its founding more than 50 years ago.” Passing with bipartisan support, House Bill 562 makes sweeping modernizations to the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card system, which hasn’t been updated since its creation over 50 years ago. In the last decade, the number of Illinoisans with a FOID Card has nearly doubled without modernization of statutory framework or technology – from 1.2 million in 2010 to 2.2 million today. The legislation does the following: ([SDQGV EDFNJURXQG FKHFNV WR DOO JXQ VDOHV LQ ,OOLQRLV VWDUWLQJ in 2024. ,QYHVWV LQ FRPPXQLW\ EDVHG WUDXPD LQIRUPHG PHQWDO KHDOWK programs in the communities most impacted by gun violence. 3URSHUO\ IXQGV WKH ,OOLQRLV 6WDWH 3ROLFH¶V DELOLW\ WR HQIRUFH WKH surrender of firearms from people who have lost their license for gun ownership. 5HTXLUHV ,63 WR UHPRYH JXQV IURP SHRSOH ZLWK UHYRNHG )2,' cards who have not surrendered their weapon. $PHQGV KRZ )2,' FDUG IHHV DUH GLVWULEXWHG ZLOO JR WR WKH State Police Firearm Services Fund and $5 will go into the State 3ROLFH 5HYRFDWLRQ (QIRUFHPHQW )XQG SUHYLRXVO\ ZHQW WR WKH Wildlife and Fish Fund, $1 to the State Police Services Fund, and $3 to the State Police Firearm Services Fund). &UHDWHV D VWROHQ JXQ GDWDEDVH DQG UHTXLUHV ,63 WR FRQWLQXRXVO\ monitor state and federal databases for prohibited gun buyers. &UHDWHV VWURQJHU LGHQWLILFDWLRQ IDFWRUV OLNH ILQJHUSULQWV VR Illinois State Police can more easily verify the identity of FOID applicants and firearm purchasers, as well as increase the frequency of background checks. Allows responsible gunowners who opt into this process to see their FOID and Concealed Carry applications expedited and automatically renewed going forward. 6WUHDPOLQHV WKH )2,' FDUG V\VWHP E\ DOORZLQJ ,63 WR FUHDWH electronic records, creating a combined FOID and concealed carry license, offering cardholders the ability to apply for renewal six months before the expiration date, and establishing a professional appeals board. )RUPDOL]HV LQ ODZ SUHYHQWDWLYH DFWLRQV WKH ,OOLQRLV 6WDWH 3ROLFH has taken under Director Brendan Kelly’s leadership: giving all Illinois law enforcement agencies access to the FOID status of any individual, ensuring State Police continuously monitor federal and state databases for any new threat to safety, requiring every Illinois law enforcement agency to submit ballistics information to national crime databases within 48 hours, and making available to the public all firearms reported stolen to crack down on illegal gun trafficking. ³(IIHFWLYH YLROHQFH SUHYHQWLRQ UHTXLUHV D PXOWL IDFHWHG DSSURDFK and partnerships between local law enforcement and state and federal government agencies are critical in order to reduce gun violence and violent crime in communities throughout Illinois,” Attorney General Kwame Raoul said. “I appreciate Governor Pritzker recognizing this and signing House Bill 562 into law as another important step in our collective goal to prevent violent crime. I look forward to continuing to use the tools within my office and building upon our partnerships with law enforcement agencies and advocacy groups to work to prevent violent crimes and support crime victims across the state.” “The ISP welcome the signing of this bill which modernizes

FOID and eliminates redundant and duplicative processes that do nothing to improve public safety. This act will help us in our mission to make lawful gun ownership easier for the good guys while keeping guns out of the hands of those who threaten public safety,” ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said. “This is the type of lasting change the people of our state need DQG GHVHUYH ´ +RXVH 6SHDNHU (PDQXHO ³&KULV´ :HOFK VDLG ³1HYHU again will we allow another senseless tragedy like the mass shooting in Aurora, where a convicted felon killed five innocent people and wounded several others, to happen on our watch. With this bill we are giving our state police additional money and resources to ensure law abiding citizens can exercise their second amendment rights, while also equipping our officers with the tools to keep them out of the hands of individuals who present a danger to themselves or others.” “With the help of a broad coalition of legislators, we are finally able to modernize the back-logged FOID system to ease the process for law-abiding residents while helping prevent those who should not have a gun from getting one,” Leader Jay Hoffmann (D-Belleville, IL) said. “I thank the parents and advocates who helped push this issue, and I thank Governor Pritzker for signing this balanced, comprehensive bill into law that will save lives.” “This consequential piece of legislation modernizes our decadesold FOID system and ensure we keep firearms out of the hands of people who are a danger to themselves and others, while at the same time streamlines the process for responsible gun owners,” state Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) said. “As gun violence continues to devastate families across the country, Illinois is taking a major step forward in leading the effort to keep people safe and families together.” “This critical legislation will keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people through implementing universal background checks, empowering partners in law enforcement to act before the next tragedy can occur, and dedicating life-saving mental health funding to communities most impacted by gun violence,” Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) said. “I applaud the 102nd General Assembly for taking decisive and life-saving actions that will, among other things, strengthen enforcement and hopefully prevent unnecessary tragedies in the future,” Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvine said. “As the Governor signs HB0562 today, may we remember the lives and legacies of Russell Beyer, Vicente Juarez, Clayton Parks, Josh Pinkard and Trevor Wehner who devastating lost their lives at Henry Pratt. While we can’t change the past, we can change laws for the future, and I do hope this brings some measure of comfort to their families, knowing that their lives were not lost in vain.” “Two and a half years ago, our Aurora community was ripped apart when a disgruntled employee shot and killed five colleagues at the Henry Pratt Company and wounded five of our officers with a gun he should have never had,” Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman said. “This bill will reduce the chance of someone slipping through the cracks, and I thank our state lawmakers and Governor Pritzker for signing this important legislation into law to protect all of our communities.” “Today our coalition delivered, organizing to ensure Governor Pritzker and legislators from both parties could take a major step forward in reducing the gun violence that plagues Illinois every day, in particular our Black and Brown communities,” Kathleen Sances, President of Gun Violence Prevention PAC Illinois, said. “While the scourge of gun violence is a major equity issue that will not go away overnight, survivors and violence prevention advocates across the country can look at our coalition’s major victory and know that we can pass common sense measures that save lives without infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. We thank Governor Pritzker for his support for this bill, the second major piece of gun violence prevention legislation he has signed into law.” “Since Axel and I lost Clay at the Henry Pratt Co. shooting, I have worked to keep his memory and legacy alive,” Abby Parks, widow of Henry Pratt shooting victim Clay Parks, said. “Part of that work means addressing the fact that Clay and the four others taken that day could still be with us if illegal guns were not left in the hands of people with revoked FOID cards. House Bill 562, which Governor Pritzker signed today, requires Illinois State Police

to remove guns from people who have their FOID cards revoked but do not relinquish their weapons, like the man who killed Clay. Thank you, Governor Pritzker, for honoring Clay and those lost that day with action by signing this bill.” HB 562 takes effect January 1, 2022 except universal background checks which take effect January 1, 2024.

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