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MARCH 18, 2020

VOLUME 147 - ISSUE 12

Calhoun is prepared Elections, services, businesses, schools aected by COVID-19

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald

INSIDE NEWS Jersey Community Hospital responds to COVID-19.

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Driver services facilities closed for month.

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6HH SDJH A4 Carroll found guilty of first degree murder.

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t has been a status that has shifted not daily, but hourly. “This is situation that is changing rapidly,� said Sandy Teichmann, Health Administrator at the Calhoun County Health Department.

At the local and state level, measures are being put into place to restrict the spread of COVID-19, colloquially referred to as the Coronavirus.

And progressively, these measures are reaching almost every aspect of the county — from the restaurants to the schools to court proceedings.

Teichmann said the health department has been monitoring the virus, taking part in statewide conference calls updating officials on the status of the spread. “This is not a panic situation, but this should be taken seriously,� she said.

This point was further reiterated on the Calhoun Health Department Facebook page. “As we all watch the continuing drama of COVID-19 unfold, it is important that we take a step back, take a deep breath and prepare, but not panic,� a post on their page read. “We have a pandemic plan, which has been tested in exercises, and are ready to implement it if and when it becomes necessary. “While it is extremely disappointing that many events are being canceled, it is important to understand why this is happening. Social distancing, along with good hand washing, are two of the most important things you can do

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to avoid becoming ill. It is a good idea, then, to avoid large groups of people.

We are still trying to contain the spread of the virus. If we can slow the pace of it, so that everyone doesn’t become ill at once, then we are avoiding the very real possibility of our healthcare system becoming overwhelmed.�

Teichmann said local and state offi-

cials are trying to contain this disease as best as possible.

Schools It was announced late last week that schools would be closed until the end of the month.

According to a state news release, building on state guidance issued yesterday to promote social distancing and

minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that the state will close all schools from March 17 through March 31.

According to the Calhoun School District Facebook page, food will be (See, LOCKDOWN, A2)

Calhoun Girl Scouts see food drive success despite rain

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald The recent generosity and concern of Calhoun County toward residents of the Nashville area has reminded us all that it’s just as important to give as it is to receive.

Girl Scout Troop 405 were hard at work this past weekend keeping that important truth at the forefront of our minds as they collected items for their annual food drive. “Our food drive coincides with Girl Scout Week,� Debbie Kamp, one of the three leaders of Troop 405, said. “The girls put bags out between March 4 and 7 and they came back to pick them up on the fourteenth.

We had 15 scouts participate along with a good-sized number of national honor society students from the high school,� Kamp added.

The group had an exhaustive stretch of county to canvass, but they

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Debbie Kamp One of the three leaders of Troop 405. got the job done. “We put out over 500 bags from Batchtown all the way to the southern tip of Calhoun.�

Although you can always count on rain to be a deterrent, the girls had a successful weekend. “This is our second year in a row that its rained and we normally do a little better in good weather, but altogether we had about 2,100 food, personal hygiene and cleaning sup-

plies items donated, and we still have some items straggling in.�

The girls returned to St. Matthew’s Hall where they began the tedious process of sorting the items before they were delivered to Angel Ministries in Hardin. “All of the items they collect will be used to help those who need it in Calhoun County,� Robin Hillen with Angel Ministries said. “Last Saturday we had a room full

of boxes,� Hillen added. “For the past two years, we bagged the items after we sorted them and dispersed them to individual families, so we’re glad there is a food bank open to donate to,� Kamp said.

Angel Ministries in Hardin is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

For any questions regarding Angel Ministries, interested persons are instructed to call 618-363-5239 for more information. “If anyone cannot come to get food, we’d be happy to deliver some of it,� Hillen said.

Hillen also mentioned that as spring starts to make its way in, gently used winter clothing will be available for a reduced price.

Be on the lookout for these young people who are working to help their friends and neighbors in the county, and give them a pat on the back when you see them.

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Jersey Hospital expresses interest in Hardin building

Obituaries in this issue: None

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By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Jersey Community Hospital has expressed interest in utilizing at least a portion of the Village Hall building.

The matter was among topics including village water and future projects addressed at the Hardin Village Council Wednesday, March 11. “This past week, I received a proposal from Jerseyville Hospital about potentially leasing part of this building,� Hardin Mayor Dave Hurley said.

According to the mayor, the Jerseyville hospital has interest in utilizing 2,800 square feet of space.

Any potential agreement between the city and the Jerseyville Hospital is still preliminary, with details in need of working out as Village Attorney Laef Lorton noted during the meeting.

A couple members on the Village Council raised questions about the costs that could be associated with accommodating the building for the hospital.

Consideration was made to increase the rent, should the village move to accept a lease agreement.

Village business would not be affected by the inclusion of the hospital affairs in the building. For those currently using the tenant space, they might have to be moved. “Those folks would be moved — if they accepted — to the basement,� Lorton said.

Hurley said this agreement would honor the interests of a previous owner of the building.

“It is kind of nice,� Hurley said “Doc Bell; one of things when he turned it over to the village — his wishes were if we ever had the opportunity, to offer it back, or at least a portion of it.�

Although Lorton is currently working with the village on this matter, his time as the village attorney has ended. It was announced that he would be stepping down from the role at the last meeting.

In his place, the council has chosen Bill Strang to serve as village counsel. Strang is the attorney for various municipalities in the area. “Bill brings a lot of experience especially with a lot of other municipalities around here,� Hurley said. “Bill has done work with TIF, which is another thing we have been talking about on and off.�

Lorton shared his thoughts on his leaving to the board before offering the seat at the council table to Strang. “It has been a pleasure to serve my hometown board,� Lorton said. “I think it is the perfect time for me to step out.�

During the meeting, more spending was approved to help improve the village’s water systems as well. At their last meeting, the council members OK’d the purchase of soft starters for the village’s water systems at roughly $8,500, in an effort to alleviate some issues with water main breaks. It is projected to also help ease the water system’s reaction should a break occur.

In the time since the previous meeting, the village was advised to put these soft starters on the water pumps at the water (See, BUILDING, A5)

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OPINION

Hardin, Illinois

Wearing coronavirus masks might lead to new problem

By BILL HOAGLAND It happened at least 30 years ago and unfortunately, I can’t remember all the details anymore. I am referring to an incident that happened in a small southern Missouri town—a town perhaps the size of Brussels in Calhoun County—in which a bank was robbed by a man who was disguised as a turkey hunter.

He was wearing full camouflage, a face mask and carrying a shotgun as he strolled through town. At the time, no one thought anything of it; everyone, or just about everyone, hunted turkey in this community, and it was

common to see armed turkey hunters in town, pumping gas and so on during turkey season.

This guy simply walked casually into the bank, stuck the shotgun in the face of the teller and walked out with a boatload of cash.

Do you think that something like that could never happen today? Well, over the weekend of March 6-8, there were two armed robberies in the news—one involving a shop in the Central West End in St. Louis and the other at a casino in New York City.

The casino robbery was a big deal; the robbery in St. Louis, not so much. The

two robbers in the New York casino got away with an estimated $250,000 in cash and a bunch of cell phones. And the connection between these two robberies?

In each case, the robbers were wearing surgical masks similar to the coronavirus masks that soon will be making their commonplace appearance here in the MidWest.

So does this mean we soon will have to get a pat-down before we can enter a bank to cash our checks if we are wearing a coronavirus mask?

Or will we always be having to go through a metal detector just to make a deposit?

I can see where the presence of masks in our everyday life could lead to ridiculous situations, not just in banking but in normal life as well. Simply walking down the street toward a crowd of folks who are all wearing masks and coming the other way could raise a few hairs on your neck, depending on the neighborhood where you are walking.

And that first date with a new person of interest also might not go so well if you are both wearing masks when you show up.

The irony of all this is that the coronavirus mask was intended to be worn only by

“If this will keep the virus from spreading, I am all for it,” she said.

But, it did not make the news any easier to digest.

“We were just recouping on the flood from last year,” she said.

Mel’s was one of several restaurants impacted by the flooding last year, and that coupled with the mandatory minimum wage increase has taken its toll and made news of the coronavirus closure that much more impactful.

The Riverdock will be open with abbreviated hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There will be no dine-in options — only carry-out.

Customers are urged to call in their orders and then pick them up at the window.

Heffington noted she is not sure if they can stay open for much longer than a week though, if inventory is still an issue. She said they are not getting groceries from their suppliers, which can only be sustained for so long. Heffington added they might run out of fries.

Those that call will be notified if a particular item is or is not available.

Other restaurants with carry-out options during this time: Q Wittmond’s Hotel, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday to Monday Q AJ’s Bar and Grill, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Q The Old Fill in Station, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Q The Kampsville Landing, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Q Hardin Drive-In, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Q Straight Home, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Delivery service available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7p.m.

Q Feed Mill, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Q The Landing, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m on Friday through Sunday The Calhoun Herald could not get into contact with the Old Point Pub, Longneckers, Big John’s Corner, or Subway.

continue.

Macauley said staff is in the process of notifying of canceled court dates and rescheduling them.

Most importantly, there are restrictions barring entry into the courthouse to those with symptoms consistent with that of one who was COVID-19 positive and those who have been overseas within the last 21 days.

cuss what actions officials can take in case of flooding and how to react to changing FEMA’s policies on topics like sandbagging.

The March 25 meeting was planned to be for all residents of Hardin that have applied for a buyout at the Village of Hardin building. During the meeting, residents’ questions concerning the buyouts that they applied would have been addressed.

In addition, the All-Star Classic that pulled athletes from the region including from Calhoun is being postponed. According to a news release, the game initially set for Saturday, March 21 is being postponed. Several from the county were set to be in WBBA’s and WJBM’s 38th Annual Refreshment Services Pepsi Senior All Star Classic March 21, this year, at the Griggsville/ Perry High School.

The game is not canceled,

those who have already been exposed. The mask is to prevent you from spreading your germs to others if you are sick. If you have not been exposed, you should not be wearing a mask unless, of course, you need it to rob a bank.

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ticed 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.

though, the news release stressed. The new date has not been announced.

Also too, the Calhoun Entertainment Company’s production of Peter Pan has been postponed. The news came way in a post on their Facebook page.

“We are going to have to postpone the musical to a later date, yet to be determined, until the Coronavirus scare is over,” the post read.

People with tickets already are urged to hang on to them. Tickets will still be accepted at the door when they are able to reschedule.

matter. Across the country, aisles are emptying of items such as toilet paper amid COVID-19 concerns.

Teichmann said what people should be doing is considering how much they are washing their hands.

“I can’t stress enough: hand-washing,” she said. “…Right now that is your best defense.”

More Coronavirus coverage can be found on A3 and A4.

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(Continued from A1) distributed every day for all students at specific drop off locations. The two weeks of school closures will be counted as Act of God days and not e-learning days.

Letters with further details were sent out regarding the drop-offs and the closures. Parents are urged to read the letters and let Superintendent Kate Sievers know if you have any questions or concerns. There will be an administrator at school each day in case you have any questions.

In the Brussels School District, it was announced that an alternative learning plan was sent home with students Monday. As far as what that learning plan looks like, younger students would likely have been sent home with more “paper and pencil work” while older students might be able to do work on the computer, Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin said. Even still, he noted it is not something they have had to deal with before.

“We are kind of building the plane as we fly it,” he said.

Although this will have an impact on the district, Martin said the worry largely focuses on the families that work who now have to find arrangements to care for their children.

“It is going to be a strain on families,” Martin said.

Ahead of the closure, Martin noted School Nurse Sarah Schleeper has been educating students on the preventative measures they should take to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

“She is doing a great job pulling info together,” he said.

Catholic schools in the county are also closed.

According to a news release from the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, all Catholic schools under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois will be closed the week of March 16. This includes the cancelation of all extra-curricular activities, social events and other school-related gatherings.

Teachers will work on plans for remote learning opportunities. Schools will also use the opportunity while closed to disinfect their buildings, according to the release.

Restaurants

A couple of days after the announcement of the school closures, the governor enacted another preventative measure.

Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public, beginning at close of business Monday, March 16 through Monday, March 30.

It was an announcement that drew concern from restaurant owners like Sara Heffington of Mel’s Illinois Riverdock Restaurant.

Heffington said she was more than willing to play her part in minimizing the spread of the virus.

Nursing Homes Namely, all non medical visitation has been temporarily suspended at the Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. For facility specific information, please call 618-5762278.

Also too, Calhoun County Senior Center is still open for carry-out lunches, home deliveries and frozen meal pick-ups. No appointments can be scheduled at this time, though. Also they are currently cancelling any events or gatherings up to the end of March.

Court The order has been made to suspend or move some of the cases in the Calhoun County courthouse — namely misdemeanor, traffic, probate, civil jury, small claims, family court and other non-emergency court cases to dates in the future.

Calhoun Circuit Clerk Yvonne Macauley said only felonies, juvenile, emergency orders of protections and other such cases will

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Elections For this year’s election primaries, local election officials were not only concerned over keeping the machines safe and secure, but ensuring those that go to the polls Tuesday were safe and healthy.

Rita Hagen, Calhoun County Election Authority made an announcement that, due to the Coronavirus, the Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been placed on lockdown — meaning election judges would not be allowed in the facility.

For health and safety reasons, election judges were not be allowed to enter the facility on Monday, March 16 at 10 a.m. to provide ballots to those people that are current residents of Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center that are registered to vote in the Hardin Precinct and have applied for a ballot to be delivered to them by an election judge for the March 17, 2020 primary election, according to a news release.

As an alternative, Hagen delivered ballots enclosed in security envelopes to the facility director for each of these applicants to be voted as if they were a vote by mail ballot. The director then returned each of them enclosed in the voter signed certification envelope to the election authority for counting during central counting.

Making sure these voters have the ability to cast their ballots is the election authority’s grave concern, according to the news release.

Hagen said this election cycle has been a challenge so far with the additional element of COVID-19 into the mix.

“It has added one more thing to be concerned about,” Hagen said.

She noted the concerns around elections lately have focused on cyber-security, but the Coronavirus has introduced another responsibility to the mix. Outside of this location, the polling was consistent with past years. She noted this time around that more hand sanitizers were placed at polling locations.

Events Some upcoming events have been canceled as a preventative measure as well.

A couple of major meetings involving flooding are canceled for the time being, one on March 18 and another on March 25. On March 18, there was a meeting planned for all mayors, fire chiefs and emergency managers at the Richter Government Building in Hardin to dis-

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Status in the county Currently, there are no known cases of COVID-19 in the county.

Teichmann urged anyone with concerns or symptoms associated with the virus to contact a health provider.

Teichmann stressed that there is no reason to hoard, urging people to “just be sensible” regarding the

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Jersey Community Driver services facilities closed Hospital responds for month because of COVID-19 to COVID-19 Jersey Community Hospital is taking precautions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jersey Community Hospital is actively monitoring the most up to date information from the CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health concerning the COVID-19 virus. Currently, there have been no active COVID-19 cases in our immediate area, but our leaders and staff remain prepared and on alert if the situation changes.

JCH, a 5-star CMS hospital, is dedicated to the health and well-being of our patients and their families.

We are adding additional precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and caregivers.

These apply to our hospital and all clinic locations effective immediately.

Testing: If you have flu symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath or have questions concerning COVID-19 please call the JCH COVID-19 HOTLINE at 618-639-4277.

After speaking to a nurse, you will be given instructions on your next steps for your care.

Visitors: Effective immediately, no visitors under the age of 18 will be allowed on our inpatient floor. No more

than one family member may be present at bedside.

JCH Wellness Center: The Wellness Center will be closed to members beginning Tuesday, March 17 until March 30, at which time the situation will be reassessed. Physical Therapy will remain in the Wellness Center during this time.

JCH Resale Shop: The Resale Shop will be closed effective immediately until March 30, at which time the situation will be reassessed.

Business travel: We are now restricting all business travel until further notice.

In-person meetings: We are asking all staff to replace in-person meetings with a virtual option such as Webex when possible.

Jersey Community Hospital events: We are in the process of reviewing all upcoming JCH-hosted events to determine which should be canceled or postponed. The Spring Fling scheduled for Saturday, April 4 will be postponed until a later date.

As healthcare providers, our first priority is serving our patients and community.

We are taking these precautions to ensure we can continue caring for our patients while also protecting the health of our caregivers.

NOTICE

Greater Alton Concert Association March 22 Concert

HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The Mark Trammell Quartet Concert at Lewis & Clark Community College March 22nd Will Not Take Place Greater Alton Concert Association

For Updated Schedule Information GreaterAltonConcertAssociation.org

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all offices, including Driver Services facilities statewide, will be closed to the public due to the COVID-19 virus and the health and safety recommendations by experts endorsing social distancing efforts. The closures will take effect March 17 through March 31.

Expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification (ID) cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and document filings will be extended by 30 days through an emergency rule.

White also joins a growing list of states and industries calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to push back the Oct. 1, 2020, federal REAL ID deadline due to the impact COVID-19 is having on the general public and driver’s license and ID card-issuing agencies nationwide.

“After careful consideration, it is clear that this decision to close offices and Driver Services facilities is the right one to make for the health and safety of Illinoisans,” said White. “This important action will help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.”

Our region will weather coronavirus by working together WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW About COVID-19 • Coronaviruses are a common family of viruses that can cause respiratory infections. There are several variations and they are well-known to the medical community. Symptoms include fever, cough and/or shortness of breath.

(See “The symptoms” below.)

• COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus first identified late last year. The symptoms and transmission are similar in many ways to influenza.

Evidence has shown so far that in most cases COVID-19 causes mild to moderate respiratory illness.

• In some cases, especially for the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions, COVID-19 can be more harmful and require medical intervention.

• COVID-19 is spread from person to person by respiratory droplets, such as when someone who is sick coughs or sneezes. Symptoms of COVID-19 usually appear about five days after initial exposure to the disease.

• The WHO has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. A pandemic is simply a disease that has spread across a wide region, such as several continents, affecting a greater number of people than usual.

White is reminding residents that many transactions with the Secretary of State’s office may be conducted online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Customers are encouraged to take advantage of these online services, some of which include: obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card; renewing a vehicle registration; obtaining a driver record abstract; renewing a standard driver’s license with the Safe Driver Renewal program; filing Business Services documents, such as incorporations and annual reports; customers with issues involving administrative hearings may contact 312-793-3722 or 217-782-7065.

White stressed that the office will continue to monitor the COVID-19 crisis. Expert advice, news and events involving the virus will influence the reopening date of offices and the Driver Services facilities.

“We will do everything we can to help protect the health and safety of our residents,” said White. “This will, and must, be the guiding principle of our decision making.”

The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting challenges to the world and our own region that are likely to continue over the next weeks and months.

Area physicians and health care leaders from BJC HealthCare, Mercy and SSM Health are united in their mission to help our community face these challenges. We are working in close partnership with local and state health departments and our academic medical institutions, Saint Louis University and Washington University Schools of Medicine.

BJC, Mercy and SSM Health are working together, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and Missouri and Illinois health departments, to give community members access to factual information and quality care connected to novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

WHAT WE ARE DOING AT OUR HOSPITALS

Steps you should take

• Screening at doctors’ offices and hospital entry points for clinical symptoms and travel history; screening criteria will continue to evolve with the CDC’s guidelines, and adapt to the spread of the virus.

• Wash your hands frequently and effectively, especially after using the bathroom, blowing your nose or coughing, and before eating. This means using soap and water and scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).

• If soap and water aren’t available, use a hand sanitizer containing 60% alcohol.

• Avoid touching your face.

• Avoid contact with others who are sick.

• Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and immediately dispose of the tissue and wash your hands, or cough into your elbow.

• Be aware of any flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, cough, sore throat, headache and body aches.

• Stay home if you’re sick. Going to work or attending social events while sick puts other people at risk.

• Unless you are sick, or have been directed by your medical provider, it is not necessary to wear a mask to protect yourself.

The symptoms

Reducing your exposure

• Symptoms of COVID-19 infection include fever, dry cough, fatigue, and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

The chances of COVID-19 spreading are increased when large groups of people are in close, extended contact with each other. As a result, communities are canceling parades, festivals, concerts and other events; colleges and universities are extending breaks or holding classes online; and sports leagues are suspending their seasons. You can reduce your chances of exposure by:

• Some of these symptoms are similar to cold or flu symptoms. But runny noses and sinus pressure or stuffiness are not normally among the first symptoms.

If you believe you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or believe you have been exposed to someone who is infected, contact your physician for guidance. If you’re having extreme difficulty breathing or feel your condition is an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911. However, please do not go to the emergency department just to request a screening. The health department has established a hotline to answer questions about screening.

• Avoiding crowded places, especially if you are older or have an underlying health condition like diabetes, heart disease or COPD • Working at home if your employer allows • Traveling only when necessary for work or personal reasons.

It is not necessary to stockpile food, hand sanitizer or other goods at home.

• Following a process to identify patients suspected of infection and coordinating testing, when appropriate, with local or state health departments.

• Isolating patients suspected of infection and using CDC-recommended personal protective equipment to reduce the spread of infection.

• Managing personal protective equipment and supplies to ensure our caregivers have the equipment they need to safely provide care.

• As health care leaders, we are working with a sense of calm caution on behalf of our patients, visitors and each other by working with our employees regarding travel restrictions and screening, canceling or postponing events, and encouraging team members to use technology to virtually attend meetings and stay connected with colleagues in other parts of the country.

• Mercy has opened a community testing site in Chesterfield to test patients who meet certain criteria for suspected cases of COVID-19. As a hospital community, we expect to add additional community screening sites and will share information with the public as those sites become available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COVID-19 AND RELATED ISSUES: Missouri Department of Health 877-435-8411

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: cdc.gov/coronavirus/ 2019-ncov who.int/emergencies/diseases/ novel-coronavirus-2019 bjc.org/coronavirus mercy.net/covid19 ssmhealth.com

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Carroll found guilty of first degree murder

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald After a three and a half hour deliberation, the jury of 12 in the Roger Carroll trial in Jersey County had come to a verdict: guilty.

The jury found Carroll guilty of first degree murder Monday, March 16.

The deliberations started following six days of opening statements, testimony and closing statements. Also too, the jury found that the allegation that Carroll personally discharged a firearm that proximately caused the death to another person was proven.

Carroll was accused of and was charged in relation to luring Bonnie Woodward to his car outside of Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton on June 25, 2010. The charge asserted that he then took Woodward to his property in rural Jersey County where the prosecution asserted that he shot Woodward several times with a Stoeger Cougar 9mm pistol. Carroll was then said to have burned Woodward’s body over a series of several days.

There were standouts from the trial including testimony from witnesses like Nathan Carroll, his son.

Special Prosecuter Jennifer Mudge called Nathan to the stand last week. Nathan was 16 at the time of the alleged murder. He was questioned on his time growing up with his father, where he testified that they were “very close.”

Questioning then led to the days and weeks leading up to the incident, when Heather Woodward, Bonnie’s stepdaughter, was

addressed.

According to testimony, Heather Woodward lived with the Carrolls at the behest of Roger in the weeks leading up to the alleged murder.

Heather needed to stay with them until she was 18, because “she didn’t want to go home.”

Nathan said his father had spoken about Bonnie before, calling her a bad person and that she was aggressive and abusive. Roger said, “she needed to go away” according to Nathan’s testimony.

Mudge then directed the questions to a trip to Goreville, said to be the week before Bonnie went missing. Roger, Nathan, Nathan’s mother Monica, and Heather made a visit to Goreville.

While in Goreville, comments around Bonnie escalated. Nathan testified that Roger said, “she needed to die” referring to Bonnie. Nathan noted that he tried to convince him otherwise.

It was said that the two left Goreville, passing by Bonnie’s work to their rural home.

There, Roger Carroll took a shower, shaved, clipped nails, picked out clothes including a camouflage hat and sunglasses and blue jeans before loading a gun then leaving at approximately 1:30 p.m.

“This has got to happen whether you like it or not,” Nathan testified his father saying before leaving.

Roger told Nathan he then lured Bonnie to his vehicle saying that he had her daughter, according to Nathan’s testimony.

When Roger returned, Nathan was at the table in the Carroll home eating a sandwich when he heard gunshots, 8 or 9, according to

Leaders urge shoppers to stop panic-buying, hoarding items Supply chains feeling ‘tremendous stress’

By BEN ORNER Capitol News Illinois As store shelves across Illinois empty of key products during the COVID-19 pandemic, public and private-sector leaders are urging shoppers to put less stress on the supply chain by not hoarding items.

Since the pandemic intensified in Illinois last week, customers have been panicbuying and hoarding products like toilet paper, tissues, hand sanitizer, bread and pasta.

Signs posted on cleaned-out shelves ask customers to limit their purchases of such highdemand items to a few or even one.

But perceived shortages of products are being caused not by a lack of supply, but by a panicked demand.

“This is an entirely selfcreated problem,” Rob Karr, president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, said.

“There’s no shortage, there’s no need for hoarding, there’s no thoughts of closing grocery stores,” he said. “Just stick to your normal patterns, and there would be plenty for everyone.”

Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau echoed those concerns during a Monday press briefing.

“There is no need to purchase dozens of packages of toilet paper at any one time,” she said. “Let me be clear: Hoarding is irresponsible.

Please be considerate with others.”

Tate-Nadeau added that when people hoard food and supplies, “they are hurting our most vulnerable neighbors.”

“Please stop buying more than you need,” she said.

While restaurants and bars are closed to dine-in customers, grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and stores that sell cleaning supplies, pet supplies and electronics remain open.

“They’re worn out, but

they’re working hard. They’re rising to the challenge,” Karr said of store workers.

“They’re working 24/7 to replenish their stores (and) keep their stores clean to meet the needs.”

Despite the “tremendous stress” Karr said panic-buying and hoarding has put on inventories, he said supply chains continue to work normally.

“There is absolutely nothing deficient about the supply chain,” Karr said. “It is working. In fact, it is answering the call. But we would not have to be taking these extraordinary measures if people would shop normally.”

Illinois’ largest group of manufacturers said the same about the flow of products from producer to seller.

“It’s important for Illinoisans to remain calm and understand that the food supply chain remains strong and robust,” Mark Denzler, president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, said in a statement Sunday.

Karr said he is working with the Illinois Department of Labor to suspend the state’s One Day Rest in Seven Act, which requires workers to have at least 24 hours of rest every week “so that willing employees can work longer hours at distribution centers if they want to get overtime.”

An IDOL spokesperson did not respond to Capitol News Illinois’ request for comment.

Karr also said he is working with municipalities to

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his future, agreeing with the defense when they suggested Nathan was concerned about his future, namely how it would affect his schooling.

Ahead of jury deliberations Monday, Mudge addressed the jury in her closing statements stressing this case was about Bonnie.

“Bonnie survived cancer,” she said. “She did not survive the defendant.”

Mudge then laid out evidence brought forward during the trial pointing to testimony that painted Roger Carroll as very involved and interested in what his son and others told police when the matter was being investigated.

“That is not consistent with an innocent man,” Mudge said.

In the closing statement for the defense, Attorney David Fahrenkamp stressed the “holes” he said were revealed throughout the course of the trial.

Namely, he touched on evidence involving those who were said to be the last ones to see Bonnie, who he said did not identify Roger Carroll among a list of photos when this matter was originally investigated.

He also pushed back extensively on the testimony from Nathan, stressing his immunity or “golden ticket” as Fahrenkamp explained.

“The person who had the most to gain is Nathan,” Fahrenkamp said.

Fahrenkamp said he is a “liar” and that his testimony should be considered with caution.

This “doesn’t pass the smell test,” he said.

Roger Carroll’s sentencing hearing is set for April 23, 2020 at 9 a.m.

CALHOUN COUNCIL FOR SENIOR NEWS Information is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are still open for carry-out lunches, home deliveries and frozen meal pick-ups. No appointments can be scheduled at this time. We are currently cancelling anything up to the end of March.

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call here at the Senior Center, 618-5769567.

Coming Up: There are currently no walk-in question and answer sessions scheduled at Miller Apartments or South Calhoun Retirement Center in March.

March 19: Bingo has been cancelled due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

VITA Tax Day: VITA Tax Day has been cancelled due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Please feel free to use this link to try and find assistance near you. This link is for tax assistance within 50-mile-radius from Hardin: https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/jsp/vita. jsp?zip=62047&lat=39.1630761&lng=90.6298922&radius=50 Hopefully we can reschedule something in early April, but until we see how things go over the next couple of weeks, we cannot set up future appointments to get your taxes complete for you before April 15, 2020. I’m hoping the federal government steps in and extends the tax deadline further out from the April 15, 2020, but that is out of our control.

Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – noon: There will be carry-outs only due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Each individual picking up a carry-out lunch will still need to sign the sheet just as you would do if you were dining in. or those over 60-years-old, donate what you can afford.

For those under 60-years-old, you must pay $6, the full cost of the meal.

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Wednesday, March 18: Asian Chicken, rice, buttered peas & carrots, stuffed peaches, juice.

Thursday, March 19: Smothered Pork, sugar snap peas, cauliflower, pears w/cherries.

Friday, March 20: Fried Catfish, macaroni & cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, pineapple.

Monday, March 23: Pork Chop w/ Gravy, au gratin potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, cake, juice.

Tuesday, March 24: Chicken Breast w/ Onion Gravy, long grain wild rice, lima beans, Mandarin oranges, juice.

Wednesday, March 25: Smoked Sausage & Sauerkraut, broccoli rice casserole, green beans, fruit cocktail.

Thursday, March 26: Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, vegetable blend, peaches & cherries.

Friday, March 27: Tuna Casserole, green beans, carrots, banana bread pudding, juice.

I am listing some good links for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic as well as any other sites you might get assistance or answers from at this time. Please know that we are following the guidelines from the CDC in order to ensure the safety of our clients and our community: Q CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ Q CDC on Travel: https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html Q World Health Organization: https:// www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novelcoronavirus-2019/advice-for-public Q Child Mind Institute: https://childmind. org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/ Sending God’s many blessings to everyone!

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President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration on Friday prompted the U.S. Department of Transportation to loosen limits on driving hours for American truckers carrying certain food and medical supplies and equipment. It is the first time the rules have been suspended since they were enacted in 1930.

The Springfield-based MidWest Truckers Association said Monday that the Illinois Department of Transportation plans to issue a weight variance waiver for “trucks transporting medicine, food and other necessary supplies.” An IDOT spokesperson could not comment on specifics.

Illinois had reported 105 cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, though the number is likely higher due to scarcity of testing. There have been no recorded deaths from the disease in the state.

Since groceries might see the largest gatherings of people at one time during the outbreak, Karr advised shoppers to continue their normal virus prevention practices, including washing hands, and staying home when sick. He also suggested shoppers wipe down carts with disinfectant before using them.

For those with general COVID-19 questions, the Department of Public Health maintains a hotline at 1-800889-3931 and an email address (dph.sick@illinois.gov).

his statements. Nathan came out to see feet but nothing more than that at the time because his father directed him not to, stating “it was ugly.”

Roger then got their tractor with a bucket front-loader and picked up the body to a brush pile on their property, according to testimony.

Nathan said he saw a body in the front-loader but not a face. Nathan also said he then lit a fire at the pile with accelerant at the request of his father, and Roger then dropped the body onto the pile.

Nathan then smashed Bonnie’s phone and threw it on the fire. Nathan testified there was also a wallet with cash that Roger considered taking but commented that “this is not a robbery.”

They then both changed their clothes and threw their clothes during the course of those events on the fire, according to the testimony.

Later, Nathan testified that Heather was quizzed on what to say to police and that Roger told him to “try not to talk when speaking with police.”

Later, Mudge questioned Nathan on his testimony, noting that his account of the events changed in recent years. Mudge asked why Nathan did not tell the “truth” until now.

Nathan said he “wanted to protect his dad.”

During cross-examination, the defense examined Nathan’s commitment to protecting his dad and asked questions regarding his clothing, the access Nathan had to the front loader, Nathan breaking Bonnie’s phone and the brass casings that Nathan helped his father clean up.

Nathan also answered questions regarding

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“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”

Philippians 3:12 NIV

It can be difficult to get over the past.

The sins of our youth are rarely forgotten, and sometimes we just can’t forgive ourselves for something we did years ago. We have the same problem with others; it may be almost impossible to forgive someone who hurt us, even after many years. But that lack of forgiveness costs us dearly, both in terms of the negative emotions associated with it and in terms of moving on with our lives. Consider how the apostle Paul must have felt about his time spent persecuting Christians.

He was present at the stoning of St. Stephen, where the perpetrators laid their coats at his feet (Acts 7:58). The author of Acts then declares “And Saul approved of their killing him.” (Acts 8:1) Saul changed his name to Paul after his conversion, and it is clear from his letters that he had tremendous remorse for his youthful zeal in persecuting Christians. Not only did he

have trouble forgiving himself, but some of his fellow Christians did as well. Paul’s story has a deeper moral than just forgiving ourselves for the past. Clearly no one can change the past, but we can change the future.

Consider what Paul did to spread the gospel after his conversion. He travelled widely and suffered greatly while preaching the word of God. His letters are a testimony to the fact that by looking forward rather than backward, we can make the world a better place.

–Christopher Simon

These religious messages are published each week in the Calhoun News-Herald as a service to our churches and are sponsored by the listed business firms.

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WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN THE RIVERS Q Point News

by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

What a frenzy our country is in due to the Coronavirus.

Saw an interview on Fox 2 News this morning with John Pertzborn. He and his wife had just returned from two weeks in the United Kingdom. His interview spoke of London not rushing to close down everything like the U.S. is doing. I agree with him, my thoughts are we are rushing into all these closings much too fast. But, who am I to say? Thoughts and prayers to those suffering with the COVID-19 nationwide.

The benefit for Jim and Johna Tepen on Saturday night at the Brussels American Legion Hall saw an overflow crowd wanting to help this couple.

After their devastating fire back in February they were left with nothing.

The outpouring of love was certainly shown to them at this benefit. The Wittmond family furnished all the food.

The cooks, waitresses and busboys were there to help with the buffet serving of food. So many wonderful desserts were donated for serving and for the bake sale.

Just goes to show how a small town can come together to help when needed.

God’s blessings to all.

Bernie and Gloria Snyders of Golden Eagle hosted a barbecue with all the trimmings, plus cake and ice cream, to honor two of their grandsons on their birthday.

Namely, Colton Snyders and Tyler Snyders. Present were Colton’s parents Joe and Tammi Snyders and sister Corey and Tyler’s parents Tim and Suzie Snyders and brother of St. Charles, Mo. The event also celebrated Tyler being accepted

by Lindenwood College in St. Charles for the 2020-21 school year. Best wishes to both young men!

On Wednesday Jean Barton, Kelly Mazzacavallo and Jane Herter, all of Golden Eagle, had an enjoyable visit and lunch with Gloria Marienau. She is a resident of Morningside in Godfrey.

While there, they also visited

with another resident, Charlotte Jacobs. They report a wonderful day together.

On Thursday afternoon the Brussels Woman’s Club met at St. Matthew’s Hall with 10 members present. Namely; Elaine Eberlin, Judy Burch, Jean Barton, Kelly Mazzacavallo, Judy Klemme, Susan Haug-Kinder, Janet Schleeper, Jane Herter, Marie Held and myself. Plans were well underway for the Health and Safety Fair to be held in April. After a call to the Calhoun Health Department, who were assisting with the fair and Batchtown Club President Robin Hillen, it was decided to postpone the event at this time and hopefully to reschedule it for Sept. 3. The Health Dept. had received calls from the Governor’s office, as well as other health agencies, to not schedule events with 50 or more people present.

We thank everyone that has donated raffle items, 55 in all, which will be held until the fair is held at a later date.

Sorry for the cancellation at this time, we will keep you updated when it will be held.

Many thanks to all that have been saving beverage tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. The closing date to turn them in is April 30.

Either leave on my back porch, porch of Marie Held or the Kampsville Banking Facility in Brussels. Thanks again for your help with this.

On Saturday, May 2, the tabs will be taken to St. Louis.

The Brussels Girl Scouts along with the National Honor Society picked up the many bags and boxes of non-perishable items, canned goods, personal products, etc. on Saturday. Once again they did a great job with over 2,100 items collected for the Angel Ministries in Hardin.

Many thanks to everyone that donated!

My weekend visitors and helpers were John and Caleb Carnes, with it being a rainy day inside chores were done.

Many thanks for purchasing a new water softener and installing it for me. Also other “honey do” jobs along with

getting the mower ready for upcoming season. Enjoyed the day with them along with attending the Tepen benefit dinner, etc. that evening.

Don’t forget the Calhoun Entertainment Co.’s upcoming production of Peter Pan. March 26, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at the American Archaeology Gym in Kampsville.

The Village of the Blue Rose, located in Clarksville, Mo., is a place where specialneeds young adults live and work. On Feb. 29 they held their 20th Annual Dinner Auction at the United Auto Workers Hall in Wentzville, Mo. with the theme of “The Roaring 20’s” and many in attendance were dressed in this attire. Tom Friedel, son of Patsy Friedel (and the late Ron Friedel) lives at the Village. Many people from Calhoun helped with this great cause by either donating items for the auction, donating money or attending that evening were Gary, Kathy and Tony Fortschneider, Pat and Jackie Shortal, Gerald and Carrie Friedel, Jeanette Held, Jon and Marie Kinder, Mark and Jeanne Friedel, Nick and Kelly Roth, Larry and Mary Ellen Friedel, Albert Pohlman and many other members of the Friedel, Stumpf and Hillen family. Many thanks to one and all for the amazing support for this annual event.

Birthday Blessings this week to Gary Devine, Gilbert Kinder, Jax Caselton, Yvonne Macauley, Kim Kamp, Pat Droege, Collin Weigel, Tara Thompson, my sister-in-law Anita Kamp and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.

Happy Anniversary to Ronnie and Joyce Maag and all other couples celebrating a wedding anniversary this week.

––––––––––––––––––– THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Irish Blessing May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.

Q Kampsville News

by Diane Brangenberg Q 618-653-4520

Our Queen was found and only 10 numbers in! Congratulations to Pete Swedenjelm. Pete is a great guy and always helping Mayor Schumann out when he has a chance.

If the kids are home from school and you’re looking for activities, or even you as an adult are looking for something to do, drop a letter or a card or for kids to have them draw a picture to the residents at the assisted living home as they are on quarantine as well as our nursing home residents. I have no doubt as I have the pleasure of knowing most of the staff at both places they are being given the best care, and I’m sure all the staff is going above and beyond to fill in that gap from them not getting their visitors. We need to keep this generation safe.

Here are the addresses: Calhoun Nursing and Rehab P.O. Box 340 Hardin, Il 62047

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(Continued from A1) house, and the cost associated with doing so would increase to $11,500. The Village Council approved the move with intentions to ratify it at the next meeting. They also OK’d the purchase of isolation valves priced at roughly $400500 with roughly $2,000 in labor to assist in the village’s water main breaks.

The village and namely the Calhoun School District has been affected by a number of water main breaks this year.

“We don’t want to see the

Calhoun Court # 2 Aderton Lane Hardin, Il 62047 I can’t think of anything that would brighten their spirits more than to receive a beautiful piece of artwork drawn by a child.

Harry Hayn, son of Stephen and Britney Hayn, celebrated his 4th birthday on March 12. Little Hank Wicks, son of Adam and Deanna Wicks, had a birthday party in honor of his first birthday on Sunday the 15th.

He will be one on the 16th.

Hank’s grandparents are Darren and Chris Hayn.

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Gibson on Saturday. Jack was a great man with an adorable grin. What I will remember most about him is his love of music and his musical talent. There will be a memorial in his honor at a later date. Sympathy to his daughter Debbie Becker and son Wade Gibson. Please keep them in your prayers and

schools, or any of the businesses for that matter, shut down anytime soon because of water breaks,” Hurley said.

Also at the meeting, council members were tasked with brainstorming projects the village could propose for a grant tied to the revolving loan fund program. The village can get grant monies for two projects that could range from facade to streetscapes work. Lorton said the qualifications for a village like Hardin is broad. Ideas will be proposed at future village meetings.

continue prayers for all of our healthcare workers, are nursing home residence, and our leaders as they lead us through this difficult time.

We are all entitled to our different opinions on how this situation should be handled. However that doesn’t change the fact that even if you don’t agree with a family member or friend we can still all come together to get through this. Please remember to have patience with retail workers and the general public. Also remember weeks or months having to close could wipe out our small businesses. Please if you can shop local, we can’t lose any more businesses in this county. It’s also our small grocery stores that’re working so hard to keep the supply coming into us and we are grateful for that.

Blessings to everyone as a community I’ve seen Calhoun come together many times. We will get through this!

St. Jude Novena May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved, throughout the world now and forever.

Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of helpless, pray for us.

Thank you, St. Jude KS

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by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

There are many closures and changes in dates of events with the Coronavirus outbreak. Schools are closing for a two-week span and many businesses and settings of large gatherings are being closed. Everyone is to avoid crowds and to practice good health habits, such as washing our hands, and staying home if possible. We just don’t know at this time what is coming next and will follow the health requirements as they are decided by health officials. This will be based on the progress and outcome of the virus, and if a vaccine is found. Let’s pray to God that a cure is found soon.

The Fill Inn Station is now open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. All orders will be taken at the window of the restaurant. They will be dropping all dinner menus at this time. They will be serving sandwiches, French fries, and appetizers, pizza, ice cream, the Thursday night chicken special, and store items for you to purchase from the window.

Place your order by calling them at 618-396-0466.

The Modern Woodsman of America Chicken Supper next Wednesday, March 25 has been cancelled.

Bernie and Robin Hillen enjoyed the weekend with their children and grandchildren. On Saturday, Justin and children Abner and Franci Hillen, and Luke and children, Reese, Lennox, Roman and Leland were there. Tony, and Jamie, Mark and Bud Hillen were there too.

The Angel Ministries located in Hardin across from the Dollar General in the new storage building is moving out the winter clothing until the end of March.

All the clothes are lightly used, all coats are 50 cents, adult clothing is .25 cents each, and children’s clothing is 10 pieces of clothing for a $1. Stop by at their regular hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.

The Batchtown Woman’s Club scheduled for Wednesday evening, March 18 has been cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 15.

The Health Fair scheduled for April 23 at St. Matthews Church at 6 p.m. has been cancelled until a future time.

The raffle ticket is now being made, and the ladies from Batchtown and Brussels Woman’s Clubs will be selling them. There are many wonderful donations from our local businesses, and individuals on the ticket. We will announce the rescheduled date of the Health Fair when a date has been set.

Bradley Rose celebrated his 10th birthday Sunday, March 15. Saturday night his family Brad and Anna, and siblings William, Nicholas and Emma went with Bradley and a girl friend to eat out at Drifters in Grafton. They enjoyed the meal with grand-

parents, Marilyn Klockenkemper, and Gary and Diane Rose. Greg and Rosemary Barczewski, and children, Sam, Jackie and Henry were also there. They had a lot of fun and the food was terrific.

Happy birthday Bradley and have a great year.

Lauren Pohlman celebrates her fourth birthday today, March 18. The family came over to her parent’s home Sunday, March 15 for her birthday party. Lauren’s brothers, Carlin and Braden, and grandparents Joyce Simon, and Harvey and Sally Pohlman were there along with many other family members. Happy birthday Lauren have a happy year.

The Koinonia Weekend Retreat was enjoyed by many people in the county. The new candidates who came for the first time, and a large group of people who have attended in the past years shared a faith experience that continues to grow in their daily life experiences.

Lindy and Martha Bick are entertaining their grandchildren, Levi, and Claire Bick for a two week visit. It will be a nice break from the mountains of Denver, Colo. where they live with their parents Dave and Rachel Bick. They are having a wonderful time visiting and playing with cousins and friends.

Holly Rutherford celebrated her fifth birthday March 12 and had a pool party at the Wellness Center

in Jerseyville on March 14 with family and friends. Holly’s parents, Jesse and Haley Rutherford of Hardin gave the party and attended along with grandmother Lynn Caselton of Hillsboro, grandparents Darrell and Anne Becker of Hardin, and greatgrandparents, Delmar and Barb Bick of Batchtown, and Janet William’s of Hardin.

Aunt Riley Rutherford of Hillsboro and children Avery, Jackson and Harrison also enjoyed the party with Holy and her classmates. Happy birthday Holly have a fun year.

––––––––––––––––––– Measure Your Lifetime In Blessings Not in the years you have known…

Count up the number of people touched, Add up the love you have shown…

Measure your life in the gladness That you and your loved ones have shared…

Tally the smiles on the faces of friends, Total the smiles on the faces of friends, Total the times you have cared…

Yes, measure your lifetime in blessings, And you’ll always remain in your prime For youth is a feeling you keep in your heart Whether seven or seventy—nine.

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A-WARE ENT Inc. Accounting & Tax Preparation. 1167 W Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363. Receptionist – Sally Martin. Over 20 years of experience Michele Ware, EA. Call for an appointment 217-5922297.

CALL BEVERLY BUILDERS now to schedule your pole building, metal roofing, garages, and decks.

217-653-5357. Ask for Raymond or Stephen. 4.22.20

BLACK OIL seed, sunflower see or bird feed. 30 cents a pound. Call (217) 430-2881. TFN SEED FOR SALE: NONGMO, Farm, Clover, Cover Crop, Food Plot, Yard Grasses, Seed Cleaning and Mixing services, Select Garden Seed and Supplies. Call 217-5937333 at Camp Point Seed Company. 4.8.20 JEFF SELLS Storage.

Units available in Kinderhook and New Canton.

Call Jeff at 217-242-1812 or Drew at 217-653-3000.

400 FOR RENT

3.18.20

OFFICE SPACE. Prime location. Ample parking.

West Washington St., Pittsfield. Call 217-653-2548, 217-285-5925 or 217-6530212. TFN CASH RENT farmland 50 acres - Brown County, Buckhorn Township.

Phone: 217-498-9985. 3.25.20 2 AND 3 bedroom mobile homes and houses for rent in Griggsville. Call for availability. 833-2107. Lyndle Ellis. 4.8.20 FOR RENT 1-Bedroom House. Newly Remodeled, Energy-efficient.

Phone-285-6508. 3.25

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600 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED experienced waitresses and cooks. Apply in person at Fran and Marilyn’s or call and ask for Bill or Lauren 618-498-4912. 3.25.20 PITTSFIELD MACHINE is looking for production workers. Must be able to read a tape measure.

Please apply in person at 609 North Fulton Street Payson IL. 4.15.20

615 HUNTING

900D-NO TRESPASSING PIKE COUNTY MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property.

Trespassing is forbidden.

Violators will be prosecuted.

LOOKING FOR 100/150 acres of land to lease for bowhunting. Contact Ken @ 717-515-9809. 3.25.20 DEER HUNTING land for lease. Illinois residents, not 1.2.21 outfitters. Willing to pay NO TRESPASSING or top dollar. Call 217-440- hunting allowed on my land 3044 or 217-248-6377. 5.6.20 in Pearl and Spring Creek township owned by Timo900A-NO thy Brinkmann. Violators TRESPASSING will be prosecuted. 10.21.20 CALHOUN COUNTY NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned

by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.5.20 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned

by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.5.20

1300 WANTED WANTED: INDIAN artificats of all kinds. One piece or entire collection. Free appraisals. 309-338-3281.

Land Auction

Venue: St. Brigid’s Church Hall, 706 N. Main St., Liberty, IL

THURS., APRIL 2ND AT 5 P.M. 371 AcresÂą (Subject to Survey) 2 Tracts

The Neisen farm is located a short distance west of Richfield, IL along N. 400th Ave. Richfield is located approx. 4 miles south of Liberty.The farm is further described as being located in Section 7, T3S – R6W, Richfield Township, Adams County, IL. The farm represents tillable cropland, pastureland, timber & draws. The Neisen farm sells free & clear for the 2020 crop year & hunting seasons. Make plans to check out this neat property that has so much to offer.

4.8.20

MCKINNON LOGGING BUYING WALNUT TIMBER. No yard trees. 217242-5401. 9.2.20

Raymond J. & Clara T. Neisen Farm Theresa Neisen – Trustee Attorney: Steven E. Siebers • Quincy, IL • Ph: 217-223-3444 Land Auction Managers: John Borrowman (217) 430-0645 & Michael Sullivan (309) 333-0916

2-Day Adams County, IL Land & Equipment Auction Equipment Auction

1200 SERVICES

Auction to be held on the Neisen Farm SW of Liberty, IL.

FRI., APRIL 3, 2020 AT 9 A.M. No Reserve Farm Machinery Estate Auction

Highlights include: JD 7810 MFWD tractor, NH TS110 MFWD tractor w/ loader, AC 8050 MFWD tractor, other tractors, Gleaner R40 combine, heads, NH skid loader, planting, tillage, hay & livestock equipment. Also selling an assortment of misc. farm support items & shop tools. Check our website for complete listing, details & photos.

CRACK YOUR pecans. 40 cents a pound. Call (217) 430-2881. TFN HUNTER WANTS deer lease, insured, space for food plot or current ag fields, Calhoun, Jersey, Madison.

618-406-8158 message. 4.28.20

The Late Raymond J. & Clara T. Neisen Estate Equipment Auction Manager: Cody Holst (217) 242-8747

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • Lic. #444000107

LARGE 2-DAY LAND AND EQUIPMENT AUCTION

900B-NO TRESPASSING GREENE COUNTY NO TRESPASSING, fishing or hunting of any kind on the Buckhorn Farm located in sections 14, 15, 22 and 23 of Woodville Township. Violaters will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 2.5.21

LAND: MONDAY, MARCH 30 AT 10:00 A.M. To be held at the Carrollton Knights of Columbus Hall

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White South Africans voted for constitutional reforms that would give legal equality to blacks.

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A Russian AN-24 crashed killing 50 people.

China’s new president, Hu Jintao, announced that his country must deepen reforms and raise living standards of workers and farmers. https://www.on-this-day.com/ onthisday/thedays/alldays/ mar18.htm

FREON WANTED: We pay CA$H for cylinders and cans.

R12 R500 R11 R113 R114.

Convenient. Certified Professionals. Call 312-598-1758 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com

837 ACRES (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) 16 TRACTS

Land, House & Personal Property Auction Calhoun County, IL The Estate of Bernard (Buddy) Brinkman 48.7 m/l Acres with Duck Lake Possibilities & Household

When: Sat. March 28th, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M. on site at the farm. Property Will Sell @ 12:30 PM Land Location: In Calhoun County, IL. 11678 IL Rv. Rd., Brussels, Il 62013, 12 mi South of Hardin on the IL Rv Rd or 3 mi North of Brussels Luthern Church on IL Rv Rd. (watch for signs) Contact Terry @ 618-396-2563 for info. or viewing. This will be a small sale so be on time.

48.7 acres in Richwoods Township, Sect. 25 pg. 17 Acres & House: 48.7 with 45 m/l Tillable, 4 Room House (24’X28’) with (16’ X 30’) attached Garage, (32’X32’) Barn, Water on property is supplied by a well. New buyer has farming rights for 2020. There is a ow easement of 2.9 Acres where this property joins Swan Lake Wildlife Refuge.

Tractor, Car, & Machinery: 275 MF Tractor (2458 hrs), 3pt. Dirt Scoop, 6’ 3pt. Brush Hog, 2 Sect. of Harrow, 6’ 3pt. Blade, 2005 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck, 14’ Jon Boat w/Trailer, 125 JD Riding Mower, 1hp 3gal Air Compressor, Easy Start 180 Stihl Chain Saw, 8’ & 6’ Step Ladders, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Garden Tools, T-& Electric Posts, Fence Charger, 2 OLD Wooden Ladders, Beam Scale, Cross Cut & Hay Saw, Old Collectable Wrenches, Battery Charger, Live Trap, Front Tine Tiller.

Guns: Model 12- 2 ž Winchester 12ga., Model 270 Winchester 22 Pump Rie.

Household & Misc.: Flat Screen TV, GE Refrigerator, Sm. Kenmore Upright Freezer, Kitchen Table w/chairs, 2- 3pc. Bedroom Sets 1 Waterfall Style, Sofa Hideaway Bed, Like New Reclining Lift Chair, 2 Wooden Rocking Chairs, Sm. Waterfall Desk, Occasional Tables, Lamps, Old Wringer Washing Machine, Oil Lamp, Sm. Black Iron Kettle, WW II Army Jacket & Cantin Other Items To Numerous Too Mention.

Check Web For Terms and Pictures. www.klockesauction.com & facebook “Have Gavel Will Travel�

Klocke’s Auction Service Auctioneer Terry Klocke LIC# 440000568 311 W Batchtown Rd., Batchtown, IL 62006 Ph# (618) 396-2563

Land is generally located near Carrollton, IL in northern Jersey and Greene County, IL. (Carrollton, IL is located approximately 60 miles southwest of Springfield, IL or approximately 50 miles north of St. Louis, MO.)

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PRIME FARMLAND! PREMIER RECREATIONAL ACREAGE! DEVELOPMENT GROUND! BUILDING SITES! LAND AUCTION MANAGER: JIM SULLIVAN (217) 440-8172

EQUIPMENT: TUESDAY, MARCH 31 AT 9:00 A.M. To be held at the farm, located approximately 4 miles northwest of Carrollton, IL on NW 125 Avenue

McDonough County, Illinois AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE MACOMB, IL VFW, 1200 E. JEFFERSON ST., MACOMB, IL 61455

TUESDAY EVE., MARCH 31ST AT 5 P.M.

40 ACRESÂą Selling in

2 TRACTS

The Ullrich property is located approx. 6 miles southwest of Macomb, IL along a hard-surface road and is further described as being located in Section 28, Chalmers Township, McDonough County, IL. Tract 1 represents an executive-style home situated on approx. 37 acres. This piece is improved with (2) Morton buildings and a large pond. The home offers beautiful views and is secluded in the back portion of the property which has access by a blacktop drive. There are several areas of pasture which could be used for livestock and also several areas of timber which can be utilized for hunting/recreational purposes. This farm is abundant with wildlife. Tract 2 includes a smaller country home and barn situated on approx. 3 acres. This piece offers a small pasture area with some trees and would be a perfect setting for a few head of livestock.

OTTO ULLRICH IV – SELLER ATTORNEY: Lawrence J. Kwacala • Flack, McRaven & Stephens 32 West Side Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL • Ph (309) 837-5000 DETAILS, MAPS & PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE:

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com

TRACTORS: JD 9520R 4WD, 145 hrs; JD 9530 4WD, 2,793 hrs; (2) JD 8310R MFWD, 3,074/3,080 hrs; JD 8330 MFWD, 3,135 hrs; JD 7810 MFWD w/loader, 4,350 hrs; JD 6115R MFWD, 1,678 hrs; JD 6410 MFWD w/loader; JD 6320L MFWD w/loader; JD 6300 2wd w/loader; JD 4630 2wd. COMBINES & HEADS: JD S680 4WD, 1,257/915 hrs; JD S680 4WD, 1,637/1,145 hrs; JD 712FC folding corn head; JD 608C corn head; JD 640FD draper; JD 630FD draper; (3) head trailers. SPRAYER: JD 4730, 1,660 hrs. PLANTERS: JD 1770NT CCS 24R30�; JD 1795 CCS 16/31; JD 1790 CCS 16/31; Convey-All BTS240 seed tender. GRAIN CARTS: (2) ‘19 Brent V1100 carts. TILLAGE: (2) ’18 JD 2623VT’s; JD 2210 56’ field cult.; (2) JD 512 rippers; C-IH 5300 NH3 applr.; C-IH 3900 24’ disk. Large selection of conveyors & augers; REM 2700 vac. Fuel trailers. TRUCKS & TRAILERS: (2) ’13 Peterbilt 388’s; ’05 Peterbilt 379; ’05 Peterbilt 378; ’98 Peterbilt 378; ’06 Freightliner; ’19 Wilson 41’ hopper; ’18 Stoughton 40’ hopper; ’17 Timpte 40’ hopper; ’14 Timpte 42’ hopper; Summit 28’ dump trailer; ’94 Fontaine lowboy; ’15 Chevrolet 2500HD High Country; (4) Chevrolet 3500 flatbed pickups; ’17 Wilson 24’ livestock trailer.

HAY EQUIP: JD 560M baler; Krone 3200CRI moco; JD 275 mower; Kuhn tedder; (2) rakes; Hayliner trailer; JD HX15 batwing. LIVESTOCK EQUIP: IH 8100 feed truck; Kuhn 2044 manure spreader; Rissler TR488 feed wagon; Valmetal 5600 bale processor; roller mill; grinder mixer; cattle chute; etc.

CONSTRUCTION: Deere 850C dozer; Deere 650G dozer; Deere 310SE backhoe. ALSO SELLING: UTV’s; mowers; shop tools; JD AMS equip.; forklift; welders; and much more!

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ: In the wake of recent health concerns, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC will be offering free online bidding on all upcoming equipment auctions until further notice. Our teams will still be on-site and all auctions will proceed as usual. An online bidding account can be created at www.SullivanAuctioneers.com. For more information, please contact our office by phone at (844) 847-2161 or via email at Sold@SullivanAuctioneers.com.

EQUIPMENT AUCTION MANAGER: LUKE SULLIVAN (309) 371-5214

DETAILS, MAPS AND PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE OUR WEBSITE:

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com SHERRIE A. HEATON, OWNER ATTORNEY: STEPHEN SCOTT • SCOTT & SCOTT, P.C. 611 E. MONROE STREET, SUITE 200 • SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701 • (217) 753-8200

AUCTION MANAGER: MICHAEL SULLIVAN (309) 333-0916 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC | TF (844) 847-2161 | IL Lic. #444000107 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com | Email: sold@sullivanauctioneers.com

PUBLIC NOTICE/COURT/CLASSIFIEDS

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Dispositions Felonies: Woolsey, Kyla J., dob 10-06-1980, was found guilty with a withheld judgement on a charge of possession amount controlled substance; Two years probation; 30 hours public/community service; credit for three

days time served; $3,723 fine and costs.

Allison, Alfred E., dob 04-09-1963, was found guilty of abuse/neglect/ physical disability/caregiver; 24 months probation; 30 days periodic imprisonment; $1,747 fine and costs.

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CEMENT MASON UNION SEEKS NEW APPRENTICES

PLASTERER’S UNION SEEKS NEW APPRENTICES

Troy, Illinois - The Cement Masons Local No. 90 and Southern lllinois Builders Association Joint Apprenticeship Committee announce that applications will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. April 6, 7, & 9 and April 13, 14 & 16 at the Local No. 90 ofďŹ ce, 820 Lions Drive, Troy, lllinois.

Troy, lllinois - The Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local No. 90 Plasterer’s Apprentice Program will accept applications from 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. April 6, 7, & 9 and April 13, 14, & 16 at the Local No. 90 ofďŹ ce, 820 Lions Drive, Troy, lllinois.

This is a three year program.

QualiďŹ cations are: Q Applicant must be at least 18 years of age Q Birth CertiďŹ cate required Q High School DipIoma or GED Q Reside within the territorial jurisdiction of: Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin, Jersey, Montgomery, Bond, Madison, Clinton, St. Clair and Monroe counties.

For more information, call 618-667-2562.

QualiďŹ cations are: Q Applicant must be at least 18 years of age Q Birth CertiďŹ cate required Q High School Diploma or GED Q Reside within the territorial jurisdiction of: Bond, Cathoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery and St. Clair counties.

For more information, call 618-667-2562.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Appraisal Services

NOTICE

The Village of Hardin, Illinois, (Villageâ€?) is seeking SURSRVDOV IURP TXDOLÂżHG UHDO HVWDWH DSSUDLVDO ÂżUPV WR SURvide commercial property appraisal services needed for the Village’s implementation of the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program grant (‘FMAâ€?) from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (‘IEMAâ€?) and a Buyout Grant from the IL Department of Natural Resources (‘IDNRâ€?), both grants together referred to as “Buyout Grantâ€?, to acTXLUH DIIHFWHG Ă€RRG SURQH commercial properties and to demolish and clear any remaining structures, converting the subject properties to permanent green space.â€?

The Village has been allocated funding for three (3) commercial properties.

Prior to acquiring the trageted properties, the Village must obtain a real estate appraisal of each property to determine the corresponding purchase price. The appraisals must be performed E\ FHUWLÂżHG *HQHUDO $SSUDLVers who are licensed in the 6WDWH RI ,OOLQRLV DQG FHUWLÂżHG in accordance with title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) (12 U.S.C. 3331 et seq.).

All appraisals must be performed in accordance with the curent standards set forth by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The market YDOXHV VSHFL¿HG LQ WKH DSpraisal reports shall be GHWHUPLQHG EDVHG RQ WKH SUH ÀRRG IDLU PDUNHW value. Appraisals must be completed 45 days after bidder selection unless a waiver is granted by the Mayor of the Village of Hardin. The Scope of Services provides additional details concerning the appraisal services needed by the Village to implement the Buyout Grant. The Scope RI 6HUYLFHV 4XDOL¿FDWLRQ Requirements, and buy-out property list is available for review at the Village of HarGLQ 2I¿FH 0\UWOH /DQH Hardin, IL 62047 or by email from villageofhardinil@frontier.com The Village looks forward to receiving your bid submittal

by March 25, 2020, 4:00pm (CST).

The Village of Hardin will be accepting bids on minor construction and repairs to the interior building at #2 Myrtle Ln, Hardin, IL. Interested bidders can stop by the village for list of repairs. For more information call 618576-2828. Sealed bids must be in by April 6th, 2019.

David Hurley Mayor Village of Hardin, IL 3.11, 3.18

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Appraisal Services The Village of Hardin, Illinois, (Villageâ€?) is seeking SURSRVDOV IURP TXDOLÂżHG UHDO HVWDWH DSSUDLVDO ÂżUPV to provide residential appraisal services needed for the Village’s implementation of the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. As a result RI SULRU ÂżRRG GLVDVWHUV WKH Village has been awarded a Flood Mitigation Assistance grant (‘FMAâ€?) from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (‘lEMAâ€?) and a Buyout Grant from the IL Department of Natural Resources (‘IDNRâ€?), both grants together referred to as ‘Buyout Grantâ€?, to acquire DIIHFWHG ÂżRRG SURQH UHVLGHQtial properties and to demolish and clear any remaining structures, converting the subject properties to permanent green space.â€?

The Village has been allocated funding for seventeen (17) single family residential properties.

Prior to acquiring the targeted properties, the Village must obtain a real estate appraisal of each property to determine the corresponding purchase price. The appraisals must be performed by appraisers who are licensed in the State of Illinois and FHUWL¿HG LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) (12 U.S.C. 3331 et seq.). All appraisals must be performed in accordance with the current standards set forth by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The market YDOXHV VSHFL¿HG LQ WKH appraisal reports shall be GHWHUPLQHG EDVHG RQ WKH SUH ÀRRG IDLU PDUNHW value. Appraisals must be completed 45 days after bidder selection unless a waiver is granted by the Mayor of the Village of Hardin. The Scope of Services provides additional details concerning the appraisal services needed by the Village to implement the Buyout Grant. The Scope RI 6HUYLFHV 4XDOL¿FDWLRQ Requirements, and buy-out property list is available for review at the Village of Hardin 2I¿FH 0\UWOH /DQH +DUGLQ IL 62047 or by email from villageofhardinil@frontier.com.

The Village looks forward to receiving your bid submittal

by March 25, 2020. 4:00pm (CST).

David Hurley Mayor Village of Hardin, IL

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Hardin, Illinois

3.18, 3.25

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Point Fire Protection District desires to purchase a used Fire Engine Pumper with a 1000-gallon tank (approx.).

Bids offering to sell the Point Fire Protection a Fire Engine Pumper as described above shall be submitted, in care of Edward J. Fanning of FanQLQJ /DZ 2IÂżFH RI +DUGLQ Inc. on or before Thursday April 2, 2020 by 4:30 p.m. at, :HVW 0DLQ 6W +DUGLQ ,Olinois 62047 by said date, or mailed and received at P.O. %R[ +DUGLQ ,/ E\ said date.

All bids received will be opened reviewed and voted on whether to accept any of the bids at 7:30 p.m. at the Point Fire Protection District )LUH +RXVH ORFDWHG DW Community Ave, Brussels, IL 62013 at the regularly convened meeting of the Trustees on April 2, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Any questions please contact Attorney Edward J. Fanning at 618-576-2284.

Trustees of the Point Fire Protection District reserve the right to refuse any and all bids submitted.

Edward J. Fanning Attorney for the Point Fire Protection District 3.4, 3.11, 3.18

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regarding application for Federal 5311 Non-Metro Public Transportation Program Grant and State Downstate Operator Assistance Program Grand by Jersey County to provide public transportation in Calhoun, Greene and Jersey Counties.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Jersey County (Tri-County Rural Transit) on Rural Transportation regarding the submission of a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation service in Calhoun, Greene and Jersey. The public hearing will be held: March 24th, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

At Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation/ Illinois Valley Rehab. Center 405 Mounds St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 The service to be provided will be demand-response and deviated route meaning passengers will call a toll-free number to reserve a ride from WKHLU VSHFLÂżHG SLFN XS ORFDtion to their desired destination. The service will be available to the general public and will be provided throughout Jersey, Greene and Calhoun Counties. Passengers will be able to travel within the three county radiuses and to areas surrounding the three counties.

The grants will fund administrative and operating expenses of the system to be NQRZQ DV 7UL &RXQW\ 5XUDO Transit. Services will be provided by Illinois Valley Rehabilitation Center and Illinois Valley Senior Citizens. Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation will be the administrator of the system with Jersey County being the Lead County and grant applicant.

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3.11, 3.18

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY HARDIN, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. Peggy M. Bonner a/k/a Peggy M. Hall; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH5 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/01/2019, the Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois will on April 17, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Calhoun County Courthouse, Corner of County and Main Hardin, IL 62047, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Calhoun and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: ALL INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO WIT: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NUMBER 9 IN BLOCK NUMBER 10 IN CHILD’S SOUTH ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN, THENCE WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LOT LINE A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 9 A DISTANCE OF 111 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NUMBER 10, THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NUMBER 10, AS EXTENDED TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT NUMBER 9 A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET, MORE OR LESS, THENCE NORTH ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 9 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SAID LANDS BEING THE NORTH PART OF LOT NUMBER 9 AND THE EAST PART OF LOT NUMBER 10 IN BLOCK NUMBER 10 OF CHILD’S SOUTH ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN. PIN 07-08-27-401-108 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 217 Kennedy St Hardin, IL 62047 Sale terms: 10% down of the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief

Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV LV GXH within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS ISâ€? condition. The sale is further subMHFW WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate afWHU &RQÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH 7KH successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to FKHFN WKH &RXUW ÂżOH WR YHULI\ DOO information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the FRXUW ÂżOH RU FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIÂśV attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please UHIHU WR ÂżOH QXPEHU I3146737 3.4, 3.11, 3.18

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 17-TX-6: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES- COLLECTIONS, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND CALHOUN COUNTY CLERK, CALHOUN COUNTY TREASURER, CALHOUN COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY, VILLAGE OF HARDIN, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested 07-08-14-300-117 CRABTREE, CYNTHIA FKA 07-08-14-300-011-M 07-10-36-300-417 SNYDER, JEFFERY 07-10-36-300-417 SNYDER, KIM 07-10-36-300-417 BANK OF KAMPSVILLE 07-10-36-300-417 CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER DIST

Cert Number Street Or Common Address 000302 LOT 19 DIAMOND HARBOR COTTAGE 000310 000310 000310 000310

GALLINIPPER LOT 20 GALLINIPPER LOT 20 GALLINIPPER LOT 20 GALLINIPPER LOT 20

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON DECEMBER 4, 2017, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2016 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 4, 2020. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY CALHOUN COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 AT 11:00 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 4, 2020. /S/ CALHOUN COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 301 S COUNTY ROAD, HARDIN, IL 62047 TELEPHONE: (618) 576-9700

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Calhoun News-Herald

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Hardin, Illinois

Property transfers for February 2020

Grantor - Kevin L Hunter et al, Grantee - Michael L Hunter et al, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 01/18/20.

Grantor - Mary Ellen Sievers, Grantee - McDonald Sievers Farm LLC, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/21/20.

Grantor - Ora I Grear, Instrument - Death Certificate.

Grantor - James L Montgomery, Grantee - Catherine Gorman, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst. 01/31/20.

Grantor - Curtis Smith Sr, Grantee - Curtis Smith Jr et al, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 11/27/19.

Grantor - Randall L Rhoads & Wf, Grantee - Koster Farms Hunting Club Inc, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst.

- 02/04/20.

Grantor - Kenneth M Avery, Grantee - Rob M Wessel, Instrument - Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 12/18/19.

Grantor - Jeff Gilbrech, Grantee - Rob M Wessel, Instrument - Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 12/16/19.

Grantor - Jeff D Knapper, Grantee - Rob M Wessel, Instrument - Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 12/13/19.

Grantor - Heartland Trophy Properties Inc, Grantee Todd Price & Wf, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst.

- 01/13/20.

Grantor - Heartland Trophy Properties Inc, Grantee - Phillip M Price & Wf, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst.

- 01/13/20.

Grantor - Phillip Price et al, Instrument - Agreement.

Grantor - Phillip M Price et al, Grantee - MERS, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst.

- 01/13/20.

Grantor - Carrollton Bank, Grantee - Heartland Trophy Properties LLC, Instrument Partial Release, Date of Inst.

- 01/16/20.

Grantor - Mickey D Blumenberg & Wf, Grantee Josh Cummings & Wf, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/04/20.

Grantor - Brush Creek Properties LLC, Grantee - Michael Obendorf, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/31/20.

Grantor - Michael Obendorf, Grantee - Great Rivers Bank, Instrument - , Date of Inst. - 02/06/20.

Grantor - Gary Cantrell & Wf, Grantee - Gary L Cantrell Co Trustee et al, Instrument - Trustee Deed, Date of Inst.

- 01/07/20.

Grantor Cynthia Borrowman Kemp, Grantee - Lien Solutions, Instrument - UCC, Date of Inst. - Grantor - Central State Bank, Grantee - Hugh Bailey, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 01/29/20.

Grantor - Central State Bank, Grantee - James R Wheeler et al , Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. 02/05/20.

Grantor - James R Wheeler, Grantee - James R Wheeler et al, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/31/20.

Grantor - James R Wheeler et al, Grantee - Central State Bank, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 01/31/20.

Grantor - Internal Revenue Service, Grantee - Roderick Connell et al, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst.

- 01/29/20.

Grantor - Linda G Gresham et al, Grantee - Linda G Gresham Joint Revocable Trust et al, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. 10/11/19.

Grantor - Bank of Calhoun County, Grantee - Thomas D Droste et al, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. 01/18/20.

Grantor - Dennis W Droege et al, Grantee - 1st Midamerica Credit Union, Instrument - Mortgage Exten, Date of Inst. - 02/05/20.

Grantor - S T Miano, Grantee - Angelo Michael Miano, Instrument - Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 09/18/12.

Grantor - Sally Ann Miano, Grantee - S T Miano, Instrument - Rel Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 08/09/19.

Grantor - Angelo Michael Miano, Grantee - S T Miano, Instrument - Rel Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 08/03/19.

Grantor - Salvadore Theodore Miano, Grantee - Sally Ann Miano, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. 01/29/20.

Grantor - Stephen Keeton,

912 Warren, Jerseyville Investors take a look here. 2 bed 1 bath, 2 car, detached garage with power openers and an attic. House has updated windows , full basement with newer furnace ,A/C, and water heater. All on a double corner lot.

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Grantee - Daniel Wayne Newberry et al, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. 02/07/20.

Grantor - Section 3, T13S, R2W, Grantee - Monument Record, Instrument, Date of Inst. - - 02/11/20.

Grantor - Jane Margaret Gauntt, Grantee - Bank of Kampsville, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/11/20.

Grantor - US Bank NA, Grantee - Towd Point Master Funding Trust, Instrument - Assign Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 02/03/20.

Grantor - Linda L Butler Trustee, Grantee - Bradley D Long & Wf, Instrument Trustee Deed, Date of Inst.

- 02/14/20.

Grantor - Bradley D Long & Wf, Grantee - Bank of Calhoun County, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/14/20.

Grantor - Sarake Family LP, Grantee - Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Instrument - Modif Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 01/17/20.

Grantor - Mary Lou Godar, Grantee - Linda K Webster, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/18/20.

Grantor - Green Goose LLC, Grantee - Bank of Springfield, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 09/04/19.

Grantor - Green Goose LLC, Grantee - Bank of Springfield, Instrument Assign of Rents, Date of Inst.

- 09/04/19.

Grantor - William Heffington Sheriff, Grantee - Muddy River Investments LLC, Instrument - Sheriff Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/27/20.

Grantor - Mark A Bowers & Wf, Grantee - MERS, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 02/10/20.

Grantor - Keith Roth, Grantee, Grantee - Plat, Instrument - Plat, Date of Inst.

- 05/01/15.

Grantor - Illinois Department of Transportation, Grantee, Grantee - Plat, Instrument - Plat, Date of Inst.

- 10/09/19.

Grantor - Greg & Kim Baalman, Grantee - Plat, Instrument - Plat, Date of Inst.

- 02/18/20.

Grantor - William Smith Trustee, Grantee - Special WD, Instrument - Date of Inst. -02/10/20.

Grantor - William Smith, Grantee - William Smith Trust, Instrument - Special WD, Date of Inst. - 02/10/20.

Grantor - First Bank, Grantee - Jeffery W Summers & Wf, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/10/20.

Grantor - Ronald M Baalman et al, Grantee - David Baalman et al, Instrument Warranty Deed, Date of Inst.

- 02/02/20.

Grantor - Jean Nolte Heir et al, Grantee - Keaton J Rose, Instrument - Contract, Date of Inst. - 02/18/20.

Grantor - Lilly M Mielke, Grantee - Ruth Magos, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/21/20.

Grantor - Thomas A Ringhausen, Grantee - Joshua T Klocke et al, Instrument Warranty Deed, Date of Inst.

- 02/19/20.

Grantor - Joshua T Klocke et al, Grantee - Farm Credit Illinois FLCA, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/19/20.

Grantor - Thomas A Ringhausen & Wf, Grantee - Donald G Knight et al, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst.

- 02/21/20.

Grantor - Linda K Webster, Grantee - Jeffrey B Kamp, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/19/20.

Grantor - Jeffrey Blake Kamp, Grantee - Bank of Kampsville, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/19/20.

Grantor - Theodore J Rose & Wf, Grantee - Roy L Jacobs Jr, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/20/20.

Grantor - FCB Banks, Grantee - Larry M Vitale et al, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/03/20.

Grantor - Terry L Vaughn & Wf, Grantee - Farm Credit Illinois FLCA, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/25/20.

Grantor - Linda K Webster, Grantee - Jeffrey B Baalman & Wf, Instrument - Warranty Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/26/20.

Grantor - Dean A Arendt et al, Grantee - Jonah White, Instrument - Right of 1st 3049 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035 Phone: 618.466.1513 www.godfreylandmark.com Interest rates have dropped.

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25 Oakwood, Jerseyville $139,900 Park like setting/large corner lot! 3BR/2BA home offers nearly 1800 sq ft living space with a partial basement.

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514 W. Pearl, Jerseyville $115,000 2 story home offers hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, large open rooms, updated kitchen & baths, full basement, detached 2 car garage, large yard.

Mindy Woelfel 946-0434

414 W. Mullberry, Jerseyville 2 bedroom, 1 bath with bonus room (1215 sq. ft. home) - 2 car attached garage (750 sq. ft. garage).

Listed at $79,500. Call Angie

32361 tb Ruyle, Medora $149,900 Spacious ranch is situated on 2 acres +/-. 5BR/3BA. Partly ďŹ nished LL provides additional living space. 2 car garage.

Becky McGowen 570-9375

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508 North State, Jerseyville This 2 bed 1 bath all brick is clean and ready for a starting or retiring couple. Attached garage, full basement, newer roof and furnace.

Listed at $69,500. Contact Roger

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110 South State, Jerseyville 62052 OfďŹ ce: 618-639-6399 Fax: 618-639-6398

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702 S Main, Brighton, $164,500 3BR/3BA, 1 1/2 story with formal DR, FR with FP, bonus rm on 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;r, main ďŹ&#x201A;oor laundry, 3 car garage.

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198 Beyers Lake, Pana $125,500 This 2 story, 2BR/2BA FRQGR RIIHUV DOO RI WKH DPHQLWLHV DW 2DN 7HUUDFH Golf, pools, restaurant, Ă&#x20AC;WQHVV FHQWHU DQG PRUH Matt Horn 560-8201 404 W. Pearl, Jerseyville $172,900 This 2 story home has so much to offer, with over 2,500sq ft of living space, PDLQ Ă U ODXQGU\ Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFH DQG PRUH Becky McGowen 570-9375

Refusal, Date of Inst. 01/14/20.

Grantor - Michael P Stein et al, Grantee - Michael P Stein et al, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/21/20.

Grantor - John M Hazelwonder, Grantee - Randy A Hazelwonder, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/26/20.

Grantor - Kevin A Eberlin

& Wf, Grantee - Kevin A Eberlin Trustee et al, Instrument - Trustee Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/23/20.

Grantor - Dufner Corbett Trustee, Grantee - John A Albrecht et al, Instrument Order, Date of Inst. - 02/21/20.

Grantor - Jeffrey B Baalman & Wf, Grantee - Carrollton Bank, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 02/21/20.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 22nd s 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

1160 Lewis Ave., Wood River - $97,500 One of the nicest garage/workshops in Wood River-heated & insulated- A/C and Exhaust fan with 220 for welder & air compressor- epoxy ďŹ nished ďŹ&#x201A;oor 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Neat and clean 2 bedroom home with dual access bath. New laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooringkitchen appliances stay. Plus full epoxy ďŹ nished basement with 2 storage rooms & laundry hookups. Choice Home Warranty included.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY HARDIN, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. Peggy M. Bonner a/k/a Peggy M. Hall; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH5 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/01/2019, the Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois will on April 17, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Calhoun County Courthouse, Corner of County and Main Hardin, IL 62047, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Calhoun and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-27-401-108 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 217 Kennedy St Hardin, IL 62047 Sale terms: 10% down of the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV LV GXH within twenty-four (24) hours.

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and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney.

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IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the FRXUW ÂżOH RU FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIÂśV attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please UHIHU WR ÂżOH QXPEHU I3146737 3.4, 3.11, 3.18

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25 Years Ago March 22, 1995 The Spring Blossom Tour was one of the main topics on the agenda at the Calhoun Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 7.

The tour will run from April 29 to May 7. It has been expanded this year to include two weekends.

The first weekend will be for the blossoms, and the second weekend will incorporate the Antique Car/ Quilt show. The McCully Heritage Project, south of Kampsville, may have some planned events also.

Plums and peaches are beginning to bloom now in the south part of the county.

Commission member Jeanne Gould had talked to Cindy Sutton, curator and museum director for the Center of American Archeology, who is working on the Spring Blossom Tour brochure. A map will be included showing the location of the orchids.

The Center will be be organizing the brochure, and Calhoun News will print them.

The Calhoun County Commissioners have agreed to allow up to $200 to be used for the cost of printing.

“We had a meeting with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

They recommended that Calhoun start pushing tourism,” Building Inspector Rita Kraushaar said.

In other business, discussion was held again concerning the need for a better telephone system through computer technology in the

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county. This would help the schools and those who would like to work from their homes avoiding having to travel out of the county.

50 Years Ago March 19, 1970 “Current Facts”, a new colorful and entertaining sound film-strip on electrical safety, is now available for use by schools youth groups, women’s clubs and social and civic organizations throughout this area through the public information program of Central Illinois Public Service Co. The 16-minute program carries a vital message about electrical safety to viewers of all ages. It is highly recommended for upper elementary, junior and senior high school classes, adult groups and the various youth organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America.

This film strip, with accompanying recording, dramatically warns against potential electric hazards and seeks to alert and inform the audience on the safe use of electricity.

“Current Facts” as well as many other entertaining and informative speeches and motion picture films are available for booking free of charge from the nearest CIPS office.

75 Years Ago March 22, 1945 A state veterans rehabilitations committee, headed

by Rodney H. Brnadon, State Welfare Director, visited a site near Pere Marquette Park last week to

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make plans for the first downstate veterans rehabilitation center.

The sites adjoining Pere Marquette are known as the former H.H. Ferguson estate, Glen Cliffe farm, which Mr. Ferguson willed to the State of Illinois as part of the park and the CCC camp nearby.

The plans hinge upon enactment of a Houseapproved appropriations bill now awaiting Senate passage.

Glen Cliffe Farm would be an ideal place for a veterans rehabilitation project. There are some well constructed, well equipped, fine houses on the property which would at little expense immediately be made read for use for a home for veterans requiring rehabilitation. The beauty and quiet of the place would adapt itself especially to the needs of the war victims.

100 Years Ago March 18, 1920 J.F. Kayser of Elmwood, Ill., came in on the Gem Monday evening to look over his land holdings south of Hardin. Mr. Kayser fell a victim to tuberculosis last June and went to the Woodmen Sanitorium at Colorado Springs and there succeeded in whipping the disease, which had gained an awful grip upon him. He came away from the Sanitorium a well man, and now tips the beam at over 200 pounds. He speaks in glowing terms of the Woodmen Sanitorium and says there is a sure cure there for those suffering from ’T-B’.

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What’s Happening Wednesday, March 25: Red Cross Month donation opportunity, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Calhoun High School, 102 Calhoun Drive, in Hardin. Those of all all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to provide hope and help for patients across the country. Make an appointment now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-733-2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

ONGOING Veterans info request: Since the publication of the 2011 version of the Calhoun County Histori-

cal Society cemetery book much additional data has been compiled in the constant update process.

A new section titled “Calhoun Veterans Interred Abroad” will be included in their honor and memory in the next edition.

The Society would appreciate receiving names, birth and death dates and military service information for family members of others. Please submit information with name, address and phone number to the Society at P.O Box 46 Hardin, IL. 62047.

Contact Society president Emerson Retzer at 68-535 4945 as well as Society board members.

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