POCAHONTAS WOMAN DIES IN SINGLE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN ST. ROSE

According to Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn, Camille Rose Schuette, age 34, of Pocahontas, passed away as a result of a one-car accident Saturday, October 6.  According to the coroner’s report, Schuette was the driver and sole occupant of a 2002 Ford Explorer traveling on Jamestown Road when her car left the roadway.  As she attempted to re-enter the roadway, her vehicle rolled over, approximately one mile south of Surge Road in St. Rose.  According to the coroner, Schuette was not wearing a seatbelt, and was ejected from her vehicle.  She was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital Emergency Room where she was pronounced dead.  Routine toxicology studies are being performed.  The crash remains under investigation by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department.

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME BUYING TIPS

Parents and Grandparents, are you planning to shop for a Halloween costume for your little ghost or goblin soon?  Officer Stefan Neece with the Greenville Police Department has a few tips for you to keep in mind. First, dark colored costumes can be dangerous to wear at night.  If you choose a dark costume, be sure it has reflective material to increase visibility.  Long costumes may cause children to trip or accidentally brush against low-lying flames in decorations. Some masks may restrict seeing and hearing.  Instead of using a mask, apply costume make-up whenever possible.  If make-up will not work for your costume, choose a mask that does not restrict your senses.  Avoid dangerous simulated knives, guns, or swords.  For more information, contact the police department at 664-2131.

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PLANTS FROM FROST

With fall comes football, shorter days, and cooler temperatures.  Gardeners must properly protect delicate plants from cold weather and frost.  According to GardeningKnowHow.com, the most common way to guard against frost is with some type of covering.  Old sheets, blankets, or burlap sacks are good covers for plants.  Remember to remove the covers when the sun comes out or the plants may suffocate.  Another easy way to help protect your plants from frost is to water them one to two days before the expected frost.  Wet soil retains heat better than dry soil.  You may also mulch your garden plants.  This is fine for some plants but not all tender plants will tolerate heavy mulching.  Ultimately, the best way to protect your plants is to know their individual needs. 

DONNELLSON MASONIC LODGE 3RD ANNUAL BASS TOURNAMENT

The 3rd Annual Donnellson Masonic Lodge #255 AF & AM Benefit Bass Tournament is Saturday, October 13, at Coffeen Lake.  Sign-up is from 6:00 – 6:45 a.m. with a drawing for take-off positions is at 6:45.  Take-off is at 7:00 a.m. and weigh-in is at 3:00 p.m.  The entry fee is $75.00 per boat.  For more information, call 217-851-4554.

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INFORMATION SHARING MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR EXPANDED MULBERRY GROVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

The Mulberry Grove Fire Protection District scheduled two information sharing meetings to inform Fayette County rural residents about the proposed fire district boundaries expansion.  Mulberry Grove Fire Chief Dwight Volkmar said the expansion is a result of requests by rural persons whose insurance rates were increasing because they do not legally have fire protection.  Meetings are scheduled for Saturday, October 13, at 5:00 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church and Saturday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. at the Bear Grove Township Building in Hagarstown.  Everyone who is included in the proposed fire district expansion and all with concerns should attend one of these meetings.  The proposal to expand the Mulberry Grove Fire Protection District will be on the November ballot.