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County has first positive case of COVID-19

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Test positive cases of coronavirus have continued to rise, hitting places all around the country, but the virus had yet to make its way into Calhoun County.

That was until recently.

In a news release issued Saturday, April 4, the Calhoun County Health Department confirmed the first positive case of novel coronavirus, or more specifically COVID-19, in the county.

It was noted that the case was not travel-related.

The individual is a resident of Calhoun County and is in their 20s.

The patient will be self-quarantined at home. “We are working closely with our healthcare partners and the state to monitor the patient and identify any close contacts,� the news release states. “Any close contacts will be contacted individually. “We understand that this is a worry-

ing time for members of our community. As there are more positive cases found in Illinois and the United States, the best thing that all residents can do is to practice social distancing, proper hand washing and staying home when you are sick.�

In the wake of this and other confirmed cases in the region, Sandy Teichmann, Calhoun Health Department administrator, mirrored that sentiment.

She is urging individuals to “stay vigilant,� continuing to practice safety measures such as social distancing and washing hands. She said this “might be a wake up call� for those who have been not taking the outbreak seriously. This was not a time to panic, though. “I don’t want the public to be frightened,� she said.

The eventual introduction of the virus into the county was expected.

COVID-19 has been trickling into communities all around the country. Just ahead of the notice of the Calhoun case, the Illinois Department of Public

Health had confirmed that a Jersey County resident, a currently hospitalized male in his 50s, had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 1, according to a news release from the Jersey County Health Department.

But, Teichmann stressed, safety efforts such as social distancing and hand washing should not be abandoned. “That is what kept us safe (up until now),� Teichmann said.

In past weeks, individuals from Calhoun have been tested, but results have come back negative up until now.

Because people can be tested using private labs, the exact total for who has been tested in the county is not clear, but Teichmann said they get notified of the results of the tests in either case.

Whether tested or not, Teichmann urged those experiencing symptoms consistent with coronavirus to selfquarantine.

The Calhoun Health Department news release elaborates on this point.

The department advises those with

symptoms of a respiratory illness such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, to call their healthcare provider.

Other minor symptoms that have been reported, include loss of sense of smell and taste.

If your symptoms are severe enough to go to the emergency room, call ahead.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also have steps to protect yourself and the community if you are sick: Q Stay home, except to get medical care. In this case, call ahead before getting medical care.

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Farmers are already out in the county, doing the work they would regularly do to ensure a good harvest in summer whether by pruning, fertilizing or cleaning up rows in the field.

However this season has come with its own unknowns, leaving farmers unsure of what success they might see this season.

At Jacobs Orchard and Farms in Golden Eagle, this year’s peach crop is expected to be the biggest yet as a result of

a relatively mild winter season.

But because of the uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak and the social restrictions that followed, farmers like Roy Jacobs are left wondering what this might do to the peach market. “I don’t know how this is going to play out,â€? Jacobs said. “Maybe it will be over by then (summer). I doubt it, but‌â€?

Farmers will start picking some early peaches near the end of June.

Despite these concerns around the virus, there are hopes that the season for local peach markets may be relatively unaffected. Jacobs noted his family’s presence in the county will allow them to get peaches to customers some way. “We have been here for 100 years, and I think dad raised peaches for 40 or more, so everybody pretty much knows where we are at,� Jacobs said.

Should the coronavirus continue to be an issue across the country even after harvest, the means of selling peaches just might be a little different.

Jacobs is hopeful, though, that the demand would still be there. “People have got to eat, so I could imagine we could have some kind of drive through pick up for them,� he said.

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He noted also that the wholesale markets have been reporting good sales, despite all of the coronavirus concerns.

In fact, the situation might benefit peach sales come peachpicking time. Jacobs explained they might think more about preserving their own personal

Bick family takes egg hunting to next level

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald Three years ago, Martha Bick was inspired by a Pinterest post to decorate the tree in her front yard for Easter, and it’s been a mainstay in her yard ever since. But this year, she’s added a twist. “This year, we thought we’d offer a prize for the best guess on how many eggs were in the tree,� Bick said.

The lucky winner will receive one of Bick’s famous cakes in time for Easter Sunday.

Nowadays, Bick spends her time enjoying retirement, having slowed down on baking after a track record

of about 50 years. And everyone knows, with retirement comes a stronger focus on family. “When I started this three years ago, I started it with Jackie and Andy Baalman and their three kids. Jackie is a niece of mine and I babysit her kids. And now this year, with the coronavirus going around, my grandkids came up from Denver to spend the holiday. I thought that doing something like this for the kids was a good idea since we already had activities like the bear hunt going on.

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supply of food. “I think people are going to want to buy larger quantities of fruit and vegetables so they can can and put stuff up,� Jacobs said. “This is waking a lot of people up.�

As the crop grows, a more common yet still pressing con-

cern is the weather, which has in the past destroyed a crop. So far, the weather has been ripe for a good season, but that can always change. “A lot of it has to do with Mother Nature and what she wants to do with it,� Jacobs said.

Lorton earns State FFA Degree

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald

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ince the start of his freshman year, DJ Lorton has been working diligently toward an achievement not attained by many.

Representing the third generation of his family to don the respected blue corduroy jacket, the 17-year-old junior at Calhoun High School has recently earned his State FFA Degree and is set to receive his certificate when he attends the annual Illinois FFA Convention in Springfield later this year.

Throughout his high school career, Lorton, who serves as the Section 13 treasurer as well as co-vice president of his chapter, had to complete 750 hours of community service as well as productively accumulate $1,500 in order to be eligible for the degree.

To meet these requirements, he volunteered at the Warrior Food Bank while also working at Aerie’s Winery in Grafton.

Lorton isn’t taking all the credit for himself, though, as he’s had several important supporters along the way. “Definitely my biggest supporters have been Miss (Heidi) Doyle, my parents and my grandparents. My grandpa on my mom’s side was in FFA as well as my dad. My grandpa on my dad’s side has been there for me since I was little and has supported me in everything I do. He and my dad even took me up to Jacksonville, where I had to be interviewed for my degree before I could earn it,� Lorton said.

His teacher, Heidi Doyle, has nothing but praise for him. “I’m very proud of DJ and his dedication in doing the work to meet the requirements for earning the State FFA Degree. I’ve watched DJ

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grow into an amazing leader over the last three years, acquiring numerous leadership skills not only in FFA but also in the school,� Doyle said.

Lorton reflected on his experiences in FFA and what led up to the point where he is today. “I was walking down the hall with my sister when Miss Doyle screamed out ‘Anyone that wants to join FFA come with me!’ She came up to me and my sister and said she knew my family and that I should join.

She talked to me about everything I could do in FFA and how much it can impact a life,� Lorton said.

The decision wasn’t a difficult one for Lorton to make, and he hasn’t regretted it since. “I have so many friends all over the state from FFA. Going to Washington D.C., the leadership summer camp and up to the state convention every year, you have so many experiences and meet so many new people.� “Probably the most impactful (See, LORTON, A2)

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Things you should know about Hydroxychloroquine Positive r e n n u R e Ridg

By BILL HOAGLAND Several weeks ago, a 60-year-old man and his wife in Arizona took some fish tank cleaner because it contained chloroquine phosphate and they thought, erroneously, that it would protect them from contracting COVID-19.

They apparently mistook chloroquine phosphate for hydroxychloroquine, an antiviral drug being touted as a possible remedy for COVID19. Within 30 minutes after ingesting the drug, they both became seriously ill and had to be hospitalized. The man died in the hospital and his wife managed to survive but not without complications.

Obviously, chloroquine phosphate is not the drug that has been promoted lately as a remedy for COVID-19, so maybe we need to eliminate some confusion here.

In other words, what do we non-medical types need to know about hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, the two drugs that recently have been promoted as potential antiviral drugs?

Here is what I have been able to learn from a brief review of various medical and scientific websites, such as www.livescience.com and www.thelancet.com.

Both hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine have been

on the market for about sixty years and they both have been routinely used for certain forms of malaria and for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is marketed under the brand name “Plaquenil”; chloroquine is marketed under the brand name “Aralen Phosphate.” Chloroquine is regarded as the stronger of the two medicines and because the side effects are more pronounced with chloroquine, it has not been the medicine of choice for the treatment of lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

That is not to say that hydroxychloroquine is necessarily safe to take as an antiviral drug to counteract COVID-19. It should only be taken after consulting with your physician and getting a prescription. This is because the side effects could be serious enough to make your condition worse, not better.

The immediate potential side effects of hydroxychloroquine include vomiting, headaches, diarrhea, and various forms of allergic reactions. There are also long term effects for those using it over a period of years, including retinopathy (eye damage), liver damage and muscular toxicity, to name several of the more common side effects resulting from

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long term use.

Those with heart issues or diabetes are particularly at risk using this medication.

It has been reported that hydroxychloroquine has been used successfully in China and Italy to treat patients who already have the virus; unfortunately, we do not have sufficient medical data relating to those treatments as of yet to determine its effectiveness in this situation.

In the meantime, clinical tests have been started in New York and elsewhere in the US regarding patients who are infected and are already being treated. In addition, tests are just now getting started in Seattle and New York to determine to what extent hydroxychloroquine might act as a preventive medication for persons who may have been exposed, but who as yet are not symptomatic. (If you are interested in following up on this issue, read the discussion

by Rachael Rittner at www.

livescience.com regarding these new tests.)

Hydroxychloroquine does not kill the COVID 19 virus that has already infected the body. Rather, it has the effect of blocking or disrupting the virus from entering additional cells within our bodies and reproducing within those cells. (For a good discussion of this process, I refer you to Sai Balasubramanian at www.forbes.com.)

Let’s hope this works but it will take time to sort it out.

In the meantime, don’t be taking any fish tank cleaner.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life.

Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County.

Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Turkey season offers escape from COVID-19 stresses As everyone in the world knows, we’re right in the middle of a pandemic.

Many people are falling sick, and some are dying.

What is not killing us virally is killing us economically.

I hurt for small business, churches and every worker.

What comes to mind for me, are the situations I heard about concerning the Great Depression.

I pray this time is different.

But even though it will be different and even though we will make it through, everything will change. We will change how we do business, church, and our own personal lives. And we will find out what we can really do without.

In the middle of this catastrophe, turkey season opened in my home state. It felt different.

It felt good. It felt like something I could run to and enjoy while making sure I was social distancing. And since we are quarantined, I plan on spending several hours a week matching wit with the toms who have no idea our world is upside down.

What I’m taken back to right now is the simplicity of life as it is lived away from most manmade constructs. I have a gun, a few calls, and then, I am in nature. I am wallowing in what is turning out to be the most trusted substance anywhere around.

Dirt. Yes, dirt. No viruses.

No unhealthy bacteria. Just dirt. What you and I are made of. For some reason, I trust most things untouched by human hands. I would rather be bitten by a spider in the wild, than in an abandoned old house.

I would rather drop my bologna sandwich in a pile of leaves and still eat it, than drop it on blacktop, knowing I’ll have to throw it away. I may be naïve, and I know I can’t always trust these standards, but this morning, I can’t imagine the coronavirus being closer to me than about 15 miles. I run to the woods.

Not only do I find comfort in nature, but I also find the clutter between her and her

Creator is minimal. The distance between dirt and deity is only a starry sky interrupted on occasion by a welcomed gobble. I hope you have a place like this.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

Egg (Continued from A1) time of year, Bick shares the same sentiment that we all do at this time concerning Easter.

“I started an egg hunt at St. Joseph’s last year. I remember when I was a kid, we’d leave church and go straight into an Easter egg hunt. We’d have on our easter bonnet and fancy dress and it was something we all looked forward to every year. I wanted those same experiences for the kids today,” Bick shared.

Even though she’d like to be dedicating time to a good old-fashioned egg hunt, the Easter egg tree in her yard is something Martha plans to continue every year. This year, it has had a successful run, with an estimated 50 to 75

guesses altogether.

“One person drove by and said their little girl just loved the tree,” Bick said.

“It’s something I plan to do every year.”

Through it all, Bick hopes that this contest of hers will have a positive impact on the folks that will be going through a hard time this Easter being away from the usual gathering of family and friends, as well as entertain kids that need something to keep them from going stir crazy during the stay-at-home order. She’s been having one heck of a time keeping her grandkids entertained.

“The grandkids and I put a bunch of hearts up in our sunroom, you know, just doing stuff for the kids. Our little grandson does not want to do lessons

every day, so we have to keep him busy.

He learned to ride a bike just last week,” Bick shared.

The Bick family is one of many that are working on the front lines to keep the morale of the whole county up in these uncertain times in their own unique way. For many, this will be the first Easter spent outside of the church and the usual gathering place of family, but little things like what the Bicks are doing help to keep us all moving forward together.

The contest ended on April 5 and the winner has been announced. But for those who are curious as to how many eggs were on the tree this year, the number you were looking for was 117.

Illinois State Museum announces COVID-19 collecting initiative The Illinois State Museum (ISM) today announced a new collecting initiative that allows Illinois residents to share stories that reflect their experience during the COVID19 pandemic, for the benefit of future generations.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a vital moment in history, and ISM wants to document how it is affecting Illinois residents through its Share your Story: Illinois in the COVID-19 Pandemic collecting initiative.

ISM is requesting personal stories,

written works, artwork, photos, or photos of objects from the people of Illinois to document life during the pandemic. The Museum is collecting residents’ submissions for preservation in its digital archive via its new online tool at https://bit.ly/347wTle. Additionally, ISM will share some of the stories and photos on its social media platforms and in its online exhibition.

“As history is unfolding before our eyes, the Museum is committed to documenting the experiences of

the people of this state,” said Illinois State Museum Curator of History, Erika Holst. “We want to hear from everyone. We’re all in this together, and everyone’s story is important.

Whether you’re homeschooling your kids, a doctor on the front lines, or having to cancel your graduation party, we want to hear how your life has been affected by the COVID19.”

Illinois residents can learn more about the initiative at https://bit. ly/2xLuUqE.

(Continued from A1) COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask before medical help arrives.

Q Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Q Clean your hands often.

Q Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Q Clean frequently

touched surfaces and objects often.

For the latest local COVID-19 information, residents are urged to visit the Calhoun County Health Department’s web page: www.calhouncountyhealth. net/covid19. For general questions about COVID19, please call the Illinois Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 hotline at (800) 889-3931.

Lorton (Continued from A1) Leadership Conference and listening to alumni talk about how they changed their communities and how it’s not what happens to you when you’re in FFA, but what you do with your time in the jacket. It’s the most amazing thing any kid could ask for,” Lorton said.

From agriculture teachers to the countless friends he’s made, DJ believes no one can say a bad thing about FFA. “I’ve met over hundreds of people and I still talk to most of them today,” Lorton noted.

DJ will tell you that FFA has even strengthened the bond he has with his best friends and provided him with an even larger company of committed, hard-working friends.

“I talk to the incoming freshmen every year, and I tell them to just come in and see what it’s all about. It’s not just a farm club. In FFA, it doesn’t matter whether you’re popular or not outside of the chapter. What matters is if you’re a good person or not, and everyone in our chapter is a good person. They give one hundred and ten percent in everything.”

“My best friend wasn’t big in FFA her freshman year. I talked her head off about getting more involved, and now she’s an officer. Now us and our other best friend are all officers and we love it even more now.”

“The one thing that makes me happy is when all of us are in FFA together. Popularity doesn’t matter after high school and in FFA, you don’t have to worry about being judged or unpopular for being a part of it. No matter where you go in FFA, they look at you and see the blue jacket and you’re family straight off the bat.”

“So many people are hesitant about joining. Some view it as not being cool. But, you get out of FFA what you put into it. If you work your tail off and give it everything you have, you’ll end up loving it.”

Lorton’s experiences in FFA have impacted him to such a measure that he intends on making a career of it.

“I really want to become an agriculture education teacher.

I want to keep kids in FFA and give them the experiences that I had. It’s something in life that’s worth putting effort into,” Lorton said.

Though he doesn’t know what the future holds for him for the rest of his high school FFA career, Lorton hopes to become a state officer and is considering working toward his American FFA Degree.

“It means a lot that I did this and that I stuck with it.

My mom and dad had to yell at me to get back to my computer and push through it but it means a lot to me that they did,” he said.

“My dad and grandpa drove me all the way from Calhoun to Jacksonville for my interview, and I freaked out all the way there because I didn’t want to let them down.

When I got it, I called my grandpa to say thank you. It means a lot to my family that this happened.”

But, in the end, everything worked out well and Lorton has a lot to be proud of. His focus, though, isn’t on himself, but on encouraging peers to join FFA and receive the same experiences that he has received.

“If you have second thoughts about FFA, just do it and try it out. The worst thing that could happen is that you don’t like it. Don’t be afraid to be yourself, get out there, and do something that others see as out of the norm.”

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OBITUARIES SARAH JANE FUNK Sarah Jane Funk of Batchtown, died March 27, 2020 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab.

Memorials may be made to

St. Barbara's Altar Society or Calhoun Nursing and Rehab activity fund.

Services will be private.

CAROL A. POWELL 25 Years Ago April 12, 1995 Plans are underway for the 1995 Annual American Cancer Society Crusade in Calhoun County. Kickoff meetings with distribution of ACS materials will be held in each community this year in lieu of one large meeting. Plans will be announced later.

Calhoun has two new volunteers who are coordinating the drive in their areas.

Sarah Kinder, the mayor of Brussels will chair the south Calhoun drive. In north Calhoun the new volunteer is Jane Brangenberg, also, a volunteer and leader with 4-H. Joan Corbett, unit chairman, said, “We appreciate the many crusaders who give so freely of their time and talent year after year in the fight against cancer.”

50 Years Ago April 9, 1970 The Calhoun County Democratic State Central Committee has announced that Honorable Adlai E. Stevenson III will be in Calhoun County on April 15.

Stevenson is a candidate for U.S. Senator. He is presently serving as Treasurer of the State of Illinois. His father, former Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson, was also a presidential candidate.

Stevenson will arrive in Calhoun County at 9 a.m.

beginning with a coffee hour on the lawn of State Representative Jerry Corbett and then to the Calhoun County courtyard and a walking tour of the Hardin business district which will be concluded at 10 a.m. Many Calhounites will remember his father touring the Hardin business district in the same manner when he was seeking the Illinois Governorship.

Stevenson will be on a three-day tour of downstate Illinois and will be accompanied by the news media including Life and Newsweek Magazines, United Press and Associated Press and all local area newspapers and possibly TV as well.

Rep. Corbett, Democratic County Chairman, said, “This is an opportunity to show the spirit of our County to the general public through the nation-wide coverage by the news media.”

75 Years Ago April 12, 1945 The Calhoun County National Farm Loan Association at Hardin has received a detailed chart of the procedure by which a discharged veteran may use the provisions of the ‘G.I. Bill’ in connection with the purchase of a farm. This chart makes the provisions of the bill easy to understand.

“But let me make it clear,” says Secretary-Treasurer T.A. Martin, “a farm-minded

veteran wishing to apply for a loan should go first to the county agricultural agent or farm adviser who is secretary of the veteran’s advisory committee.”

John McDonald, president of the NFLA commenting on the G.I. Bill said: “We want the veteran to get first consideration. It may or may not fall to our association to help finance any of these buyers, but we think it is essential that any farm purchased must be large enough and good enough to support the veteran’s family, pay his farm operating expenses, and leave enough over to pay off his debt without hardship, with prices and annual yields that are likely to prevail over a long period of years. That’s what we mean by normal value.

“We don’t want to see any veteran misled into buying a farm at too high a price or to be saddled with a debt that will be more than he can pay out of his farm income.

The returning serviceman is entitled to every possible chance to make good on his farming venture and one way to help assure that success is to adhere to the reasonable normal value as the basis for buying farms.”

100 Years Ago April 8, 1920 Martin Curtis took charge of the Farmer’s Central Telephone at Hillcrest Saturday.

Mr. Curtis formerly was in charge of that central and he gave perfect satisfaction.

Mike Bullier repaired the broken plate glass in front of the bank building Saturday.

A number of windows and other minor damages were done by the wind storm of a few days ago.

After 36 hours of rain and snow clear sky and sunshine are welcome.

The river is falling slowly at this point at present writing.

A difference of opinion is expressed by orchard men as to the damage of Sunday night’s freeze.

Our roads are impassable since the recent storm.

Grant Sibley is breaking Polly Riees’ pair of colts.

They are said to be the bestmatched team in Crater precinct.

Wm. Houseman moved to the farm he purchased from Tom Lumley last Wednesday.

The hearing of the case of the Kampsville Electric Light Plant before the Utilities Commission has been deferred for 90 days.

Russell Behren, who is attending school at the Central High School in St. Louis, returned home Friday to spend Easter with home folks.

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.

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Veterans info request: Since the publication of the 2011 version of the Calhoun County Historical 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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are suggested to be made to Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund or Donor’s Choice.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www. nieburfh.com.

Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Bishop Paprocki to celebrate live streaming Holy Week liturgies The 125,000 Catholics from across the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois are invited to participate in Holy Week liturgies online with Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

Catholics can go to the diocese’s website, dio.org, or the diocese’s Facebook page, facebook.com/diospringfield/, to watch the liturgies live or on replay.

Holy Thursday takes place at 6:30 p.m.; Good Friday at 3 p.m.; Holy Saturday at 8 p.m.; and Easter Sunday at 10 a.m.

40 parishes across the diocese are also offering Mass online each Sunday.

Most are also offering daily Mass. Catholics can visit the diocese’s website for the complete list, Mass times, and links to those parishes that are streaming Mass online.

Since March 18, all Masses in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois have been closed to the public in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Priests have been offering private Masses with their personal Mass intentions being offered “for the people.”

The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois encompasses 28 counties in Central Illinois.

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Saturday, May 16: CCF’s Cash for Roadside Trash redeem date, payment for collected bags 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at County Highway Bldg., Hardin or St. Mary’s parking lot, Brussels.

Postponement: 2020 Spring Luncheon at the Hardin Presbyterian Church initially planned for April 28 has been postponed.

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Carol A. Powell, 77, of Pittsfield, IL died March 30, 2020 at Eastside Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield, IL. Funeral services will be held privately and interment will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials

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Jersey Community Hospital 618-498-6402 www.jch.org

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Colossians 3:13 NIV

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elationship problems are a common cause of depression and anxiety. When others hurt us, we understandably become anxious, depressed, and often angry.

Many people turn to drugs and alcohol to soothe the pain or quell their anger. Drugs and alcohol often provide a quick relief from the pain that we are feeling, but when the drugs wear off, we feel worse than we did in the first place, and eventually the drugs don’t do the trick. The source of our bad feelings is within us, and as long as we hold onto it, we will suffer. This is why we say “you have to let go of your anger.” And often this can be something we literally hold and feel in our bodies.

We feel tension in our necks and back. Anger may burn in our chests, and our throats may “choke up” with sorrow. An appropriate metaphor for anger is the burning stone, which we

want to use to harm others, but as long as we hold onto that stone (i.e., our anger), we’re the ones who are hurt. Ultimately, if we want to be relieved of our bad feelings, we have to forgive the person who has hurt us. This can be difficult, requiring time and effort, and an almost superhuman willingness to let go of the harm, especially when we are feeling betrayed and undeserving of the wrong done to us.

– 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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CORRESPONDENCE/NEWS

WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN THE RIVERS Q Point News

by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

My, but it was a long week, thank goodness for telephone and iPhone, for a chance to hear someone’s voice and sometimes even FaceTime to see their face while talking to them.

I’m not much for having the radio or TV on during the day, so it has been extremely quiet around here. My daughter sent me an article on living alone and being lonely. Very truthful!

While families are homeschooling, keeping younger ones entertained and having social distancing with a spouse, kids or roommate that would make a difference.

They have my love and sometimes sympathy, but then again I envy them.

Being alone here now seems like forever instead of just three weeks of isolation, plus even more to come. Right now I would love to do anything with anyone, as long as it was together.

The warmer days have given me a chance to get outdoors and I have really enjoyed that. Being able to watch and hear Rev. Mark from Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman, Ill. really has helped during this Lenten season. Now as we begin Holy Week we ask the Lord to forgive our sins and strengthen us inHis word.

Give us the strength needed to help us through the days and weeks ahead.

Congratulations to Cody

and Ashley Kiel, parents of their first child, born on March 30 at 5:11 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. The infant weighing 7 lbs., 3 oz., has been given the name Beau William.

Grandparents are Jeff and Joan Kiel of Golden Eagle and Kevin and Melinda Wieneke of Meppen.

Congratulations to Justin Dunse and Amy Meyer of Jerseyville on the birth of their first child. Born on March 31, weighing 5 lbs., 7 oz. and 18 inches long, he has been given the name Lucas Lee. Grandparents are Doug Meyer (and the late Kim Meyer) of Jerseyville and Ann Dunse of Godfrey. Great grandmother Joyce Meyer of Brussels came dressed in mask and gloves, to see baby Lucas on Thursday.

Congratulations to Tom and Barb Jacobs who observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 4. Birthday blessings this week to my granddaughter Brittney Kim of Festus, Mo., also Larry Pohlman, Kris Pohlman, Mary Toppmeyer, Taylor Hurley, Landon Sievers, Mackenzie LaMarsh, Jerome Sievers, twins Greg and Brandon Nolte, Rachel Dickey, Sharon Looper and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.

Happy anniversary to Jerome and Betty Sievers and all other couples celebrating their wedding anniversary this week.

The Angel Ministries in

Hardin has food and clothing for those who are in need. Just call Robin Hillen at 618-3635239 to schedule a time to meet there.

Please be advised the “Trash for Cash” campaign has been extended to May 16. The Calhoun County Foundation, sponsor of the program, is calling on residents to join in the effort to keep the roadsides of Calhoun clean. Trash bags can be picked up at the driveup windows of the Banks of Calhoun and the Banks of Kampsville.

As we approach Easter I would like to share a prayer called “The Jelly Bean Prayer.”

Red is for the blood Christ shed Green is for the grass he made Yellow is for God’s light so bright Orange is for our prayers at night Black is for the sins we made White is for the grace he gave Purple is for his hour of sorrow Pink is for His new tomorrow.

A jar full of jellybeans, colorful and sweet is a prayer, a promise, a special treat.

God fill my heart and my life with the Joy of the Resurrection of Christ.

Amen

Q Kampsville News

by Diane Brangenberg Q 618-653-4520

Our stoplights are gone.

That’s right. We can now drive down 96 without stopping at stoplights. Work on the bridge is nearing completion. That also means Jefferson Street is opened back up.

I have some exciting news I planned to share last week and didn’t get it in.

Trevor Eickmeyer of Kampsville received a letter to play football for the University of Wisconsin What a wonderful opportunity and greatly deserved. Trevor is the son of Brian and Mandi Eickmeyer.

Scott Kuhlmann is having his house raised since the flood. It is nice to see someone having their house raised and able to save it as opposed to having to tear it down. I’m sure Scott is anxious to be back in his house instead of living in his camper.

Chuck and Cricket Quiller celebrated their 53rd Wed-

ding Anniversary on April 1.

We have lots of April 1 birthdays: Marcella Becker, Lindsey Taul and Aaron Tucker. Caroline Adams turned 11 on April 3 and Devon Bick turned 11 on the 4th. Happy birthday to you all!

Remember for everyone’s safety, practice social distancing at the post office, even if it means you have to wait outside till someone comes out. It’s such a small building and very hard to keep your distance in there.

But it really is for everyone’s safety.

Please continue prayers for all and an end to all this craziness and sickness.

Take this opportunity now to show your children a simpler life. When I was a kid, my dad used to play a game called 500. As we got older he used a bat and softball, but when we were little he

used a wiffle ball and bat.

Sunday evening, I introduced my granddaughter and daughter to this game. It was so much fun to share with them something that I loved playing as a child but had almost forgotten. I’m sure you all have lots of fun things that you have as memories of children that you can pass on now. Take this opportunity to make memories that could last a lifetime.

As I write this, there is one positive case of COVID-19 in our county. Remember now is not the time to gossip.

There is no shame in having it. It is a respiratory virus.

None of us are immune to it.

Anyone can get it. So let’s hold our judgment back and instead as a community come together and pray. I’ve never seen a community that can come together like Calhoun County, which is why I’m proud that this is my home.

THE ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER’S I-CASH PROGRAM WANTS TO RETURN OVER

$3.5 Billion TO OWNERS

Q Batchtown News

by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

We wish all our readers a very happy Easter.

The county is still practicing social distancing and staying home as much as possible. We wish you good health during the coronavirus pandemic. We need news if you have it.

The families throughout the county will honor Easter and have some joy and happiness by displaying Easter bunnies and scenes of Easter in their windows and yards.

The drive around the county to see the displays is a way to entertain the kids and have some fun.

The Old Fill Inn Station is open for pick-up service on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m.

The Angel Ministry is closed at the time. If you need food, call Robin Hillen at 1-618-363-5239 for an appointment time to get it.

Jerome and Betty Sievers celebrated their 69th Wedding Anniversary April 7 at home together with an anniversary supper. We wish you many

more happy anniversaries.

Mari celebrated her fifth birthday April 1with her mother Haley, and great grandparents,Tony and Jana Sievers and the family. They had a supper and birthday cake that Jessica made for Mari, and enjoyed being outdoors. Happy birthday Mari.

Have a fun year.

Jerome Sievers celebrated his birthday April 5 at home with Betty. They enjoyed a birthday supper and cake together. Happy birthday Jerome. Have a wonderful year.

Tony Sievers celebrated his birthday, April 7 with Jana and the family. Happy birthday Tony. Have a great year.

Luke and Rochelle Hillen of Hardin celebrated birthdays this week. Lennox was 6-years-old Sunday, April 5, and Roman was 4-years-old Tuesday, April 7. They celebrated at home with siblings Reese and Leland on Sunday. They were surprised by neighbors who sang happy birthday from a distance, but

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 April.

All April activities are canceled.

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call here at the Senior Center, 618-576-9567.

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

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. For those over 60-years-old, donate what you can afford.

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

for your support!

Wednesday, April 8: Brown Sugar Glazed Ham, broccoli bacon shells & cheese, candied carrots, daffodil cake.

Thursday, April 9: Salisbury Steak, baked potatoes w/sour cream, spinach & mushroom, apple crumble, whole grain bread.

Friday, April 10: Cheese Ravioli w/Marinara Sauce, buttered peas, side salad w/ dressing, banana pudding.

Monday, April 13: Swedish Meatballs over Rice, waxed beans, mixed greens, pineapple crisp.

Tuesday, April 14: Pork Chop w/Gravy, oven roasted potatoes, brussel sprouts, tropical fruit w/whip topping.

Wednesday, April 15: Roast Turkey, baked sweet potato, creamed peas, strawberry mousse, juice.

Thursday, April 16: Walking Taco, pinto beans, fiesta corn, creamy orange cake, juice.

Friday, April 17: Baked Ham, scalloped potatoes, lima beans, five cup salad, whole grain bread.

I am listing some good

close enough for the kids to enjoy. Happy birthday Lennox and Roman! Have a fun year.

––––––––––––––––––– Easter Greetings The flowers lend their colors Of every varied hue To brighten up the Easter wish That Bunny paints for you.

May the Easter Message bring All the beauty of the Spring.

May every Easter wish come true And beauty of the old renew.

May wonders of this Eastertide Fill hearts with hope, and peace, abide.

May Easter seasons grow more dear With faith and trust throughout the year.

And may this coming Easter find Love in the heart of all mankind.

Mamie Ozburn Odum

ADULTS DISCOVER PROPERTY TO CLAIM WHEN THEY SEARCH ILLINOISTREASURER.GOV/ICASH

To find out if you have cash or property, visit www.Illinoistreasurer.Gov/icash.

If you do not have access to the internet to search for unclaimed property, a computer may be available at your local public library.

I-CASH BY THE NUMBERS

By Katrinna Brangenberg links for coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic information as well as any other sites you might get assistance or answers from at this time: Q Transitions of West Central Illinois: https://twi.org/ Q Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services: https:// www.cms.gov/ Q Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa. gov/ Q CDC: https://www.cdc. gov/ Q World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/ emergencies/diseases/novelcoronavirus-2019/advicefor-public Q Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/ talking-to-kids-about-thecoronavirus/ Please know that we are following the guidelines from the CDC in order to ensure the safety of our clients and our community.

Please reach out to Transitions if you need someone to talk to. Their hotline number is (217)223-0413.

Sending God’s many blessings to everyone!

Reported to Treasurer’s Office 9/1/19 – 2/29/20 Reports Properties Cash Shares

4,921 704,534 $150,713,509 28,151,299 Returned to Owners 9/1/19 – 2/29/20

Number of paid claims Cash and share value returned

87,701 $106,004,555.86

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US AT unclaimedproperty@illinoistreasurer.gov or 877-581-3689

These properties have been placed in the custody of the State Treasurer, to whom all further claims must be directed. Infomation regarding the amount or description of the property and the name and address of the holder may be obtained by any persons possessing an interest in the property at www.IllinoisTreasurer.gov, 877-581-3689, or by addressing an inquiry to the State Treasurer: Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division, PO Box 19495, Springfield, IL 62794-9495. Printed by the authority of the State of Illinois

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Horoscopes ARIES

VIRGO

AQUARIUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Aug 24/Sept 22

Jan 21/Feb 18

This is the week to take charge of your overall health, Aries. If you haven’t been feeling so well, now is the time to visit a doctor and get back on track.

Virgo, if you have not been exercising regularly of late, now is the ideal time to get back in the action. Embrace the physical and mental benefits of being active.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, if you have your heart set on an art project but can’t find the time, figure out a way to make it happen. If you commit to finding the time, your efforts will pay off.

PISCES LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23

Let your ambition guide you this week, Libra. Spend the week mapping out strategiess. Once you have a plan on paper, you can work towards executing it to perfection.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, now is the perfect time to get up and get outside. Fresh air, sunshine and physical activity are long overdue, and they can infuse you with positive energy.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

Do not have a moment’s hesitation when taking on a project or spearheading plans this week, Scorpio. Your organizational skills are right for the job.

CANCER

SAGITTARIUS

Jun 22/Jul 22

Nov 23/Dec 21

Cancer, do not get frustrated with a close friend if he or she seems less ambitious than you. Everyone works at his or her own pace and may not have the same focus as you. Be patient.

Sagittarius, this week should go well for you. Expect to feel a renewed energy and harbor a more positive outlook. Use this to your advantage in your career.

LEO

CAPRICORN

Jul 23/Aug 23

Dec 22/Jan 20

Use good relationships with loved ones and friends to organize group activities. Such outings will strengthen your already strong bonds with the people you love most, Leo.

Aquarius, do not be surprised if you wake up feeling super this week. Chances are this renewed strength and energy has something to do with better lifestyle habits.

Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, the cosmos puts an end to any lethargy you have been feeling. Use this opportunity to be active and pursue new goals.

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Ambition is creeping up on you and it cannot be ignored, Capricorn. You have the time now to devote to any plan of action, so don’t be afraid to go all-in.

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PENDING 80 ACRES KINTOWN RD., HARDIN: Beautiful scenery, 2 stocked ponds, 24 acres of CRP at $160/ac, deer and turkey hunting.

LOT 8: 2388 PLUMMER HILL RD., HARDIN: Surveyed 6.51 acres. Total price is $39,060. Lots of room to expand with easy access to road and utilities.

LOT 13: 2251 PLUMMER HILL RD., HARDIN: Surveyed 4.36 acres. Total price is $26,160. Beautiful backyard view with road and utilities running through property.

COVE RD., GOLDEN EAGLE, Mississippi River frontage. This lot is towards the end of a dead end road. Nice sandy beach.

Perfect place for your camper or to build a home! $30,000. $25,000

383RD ST., PLEASANT HILL, IL: 108 total acres with 47 tillable!

Remaining timber (walnut) has not been timbered for 30 years. Creek and pond with this farm! $496,800

LOT 16: 2605 PLUMMER HILL RD., HARDIN: Surveyed 10.10 acres.

Total price is $60,600. Beautiful Mis- 81 ACRES SALT SPRING ROAD, HARsissippi River views, wooded back- DIN. Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise! All wooded and ground, and lots of room to expand. undeveloped land. $2,800/acre

1189 KINTOWN HOLLOW RD, HARDIN: Updated 2 story farmhouse, 2 outbuildings, nice sized pond on 71 acres of property. $4160 CRP annual income. $285,000

15001 STATE HWY. 96, PLEASANT HILL: 2-3 Bed/1 Bath home located outside of town sitting on DFUH +DUGZRRG Ă&#x20AC;RRUV DQG PDQ\ MOWEN LANE, FIELDON: 7.53 upgrades. $67,500 acres of nearly all tillable land with 288â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of road frontage in Jersey County.$55,000

210 ELM ST, HULL: 2 bed/1 bath home in quiet neighborhood with fenced in back yard. Appliances convey. $61,500

WATER ST., HAMBURG: 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Mississippi river frontage with boat ramp. Utilities readily accessible for potential development. $12,500 407 HARMAN ST., PLEASANT 217 S. ILLINOIS ST., PITTSFIELD: HILL: Adorable 2 BR/1 BA home 2QH Âś[ Âś Ă&#x20AC;DW ORW JUHDW IRU with large yard. 960 sq. ft. attached home site! $11,500 JDUDJH DGQ ZRUNVKRS 8QÂżQLVKHG basement. A must see! $72,000 15610 N. MISSISSIPPI RIVER RD, HAMBURG: 1.5 acre lot with amazLQJ YLHZ QRW LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRG SODLQ DORQJ Rt. 96. $13,000

BROADWAY, RT. 100, KAMPSVILLE: Two 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lots. No building. Good location fruit/vegetable/ good stand. $5500/ea

208 HIDDEN VALLEY RD. HARDIN: Beautiful, 4 BR, 2 BA log cabin on 5.2 acres north of Hardin. 1000 sq. ft. guest house on property. 6240 sq. ft. pole building. Home is on a dead end road. $275,000

212 NORTH COUNTY RD., HARDIN: Cute 2 bedroom/1 bath home.

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1763 JOHNSON HOLLOW RD., NEBO, CALHOUN COUNTY: Cabin sitting on 5 acres in northern Calhoun.

Water, septic, electricity on site. Natural spring on property. Creek running through property. $59,000

16299 MISSISSIPPI RIVER RD., HAMBURG: 1 BR/1BA river cabin get-away with Mississippi River approach access. Siding, tin roof installed in 2015. New furnace/AC installed 3 years ago. $27,500

535 E. PARK ST., NEBO: Cozy, 1,192 sq. ft. 2 BR/1 BA ranch home on 2 lots. Attached 1 car garage in quiet neighborhood. $48,000

1709 MEPPEN LANE, BRUSSELS: 4 bedroom/2 bath home.

Newly remodeled! Hardwood Ă&#x20AC;RRUV DQG PDQ\ PRUH ZRQGHUIXO features. $159,000

308 BOTTOM ST., PLEASANT HILL: 2 bedroom/1 bath home on corner lot. New siding, roof, C/A, furnace, windows, updated kitchen. $58,000

206 FRANKLIN ST, HARDIN.: New Listing! Come check out this multi- 206 STATE ST., PLEASANT HILL.: level 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA with a living 1 story ranch with 2 BR/2 BA and add. 11â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; family room and carroom and a family room! $104,500 port! $44,500

48178 160TH AVE. PEARL: Beautiful 3 bed/2 bath home with many custom details and 118.85 acres 430 S. MADISON, PITTSFIELD: with 45 acres tillable. $795,000 3-4 bedroom 2 bath home with original beautiful woodwork in a great location! Beautiful existing trees and landscaping. Central air, furnace and rook all updated!

Upstairs apartment and detached 607 HARMON ST., PLEASANT garage. $79,000 HILL: Charming 2 bed/1 bath home on 2 lots in quiet location. $62,000

508 W. MAIN ST., PLEASANT HILL: 4 BR, 2 BA bungalow home in town with a corner lot. Home has beautiful milwork, build-ins and origLQDO KDUGZRRG Ă&#x20AC;RRULQJ )URQW SRUFK and side screen in porch for outdoor 135 E. BRIDGE ST, NEBO.: 3 BR/2 relaxation. $70,000 BA split level home with recently updated basement on 3 lots. 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bonus room with house! $68,000

803 S. MAIN ST., PLEASANT HILL: *UHDW LQYHVWPHQW SURSHUW\ )L[HU XSSHU RU rental property. 2 BR, 1 BA home selling as is. $29,000

11785 N. MISSISSIPPI RIVER RD., HAMBURG: Well-cared for 3-4 BR/3 BA ranch with full basement on 3 acres. 2 car attached garage and 2 additional large outbuildings. Beautifully located on river bluff! $220,000

EAST ST., PEARL, IL: 1288 sq ft commercial building currently being used as a funeral home. Other possible uses for the building could include a community center, hunting lodge, or a church. $10,000

501 W. QUINCY ST., PLEASANT HILL: 2-3 BR with 1 BA on a corner lot. Open loft concept upstairs. ,QFOXGHV D Âś[ Âś FDUSRUW )L[HU XSper priced at $19,000

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Christmas cheer in April Among the Easter eggs and bunny decorations that have adorned homes in the county, Jerry and Bonnie Sievers sought to bring a little levity to Calhoun with the reintroduction of some of their Christmas decorations, following a national trend of people putting up their lights again to offer families a chance to practice social distancing, but still enjoying some entertainment. A few people had requested the family put up some of the locally famous Christmas in the Woods on Sievers’ Lane decorations. The light display was put up again for their granddaughters who they are missing a great deal, so it helps boost their mood.

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EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS FAMILY DIVISION NOTICE Notice is hereby given on the pendency of a suit entitled “BREANNA HARDWICK vs.

ANDRES LEON” in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Hardin, Illinois wherein Breanna Hardwick is Petitioner and Andres Leon is Respondent which suit No. 19-D-5 and is for a Dissolution of Marriage.

The Respondent, Andres Leon, is to be served by publication. Default may be taken on or after May 5, 2020 in the Courthouse in Hardin, Illinois.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JAY CLENDENNY Deceased.

No. 2020-P-3 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Michael Jay Clendenny, of 8130 State Highway 96, Mozier, Calhoun County, Illinois, who died on the 19th day of February, 2020.

Letters of Administration were issued on March 17, 2020 to Jon Joseph Clendenny, of 702 Clayton Corners Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011 whose attorney is Allison S. Lorton of Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

Notice has been given to all heirs and legatees named in the petition by mail and is being given by this publication to any other heirs and legatees unknown to the administrator whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the petition to appoint an administrator, that an order was entered by the Court on March 17, 2020 appointing the above named independent administrator, requiring notice and publication, was entered on that date.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Calhoun County Courthouse, Hardin, Illinois 62047, or with the representative or both, on or before October 2, 2020, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ that period is barred. Copies RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN must be mailed or delivered to the administrator and the attorney within ten (10) days DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Allison S. Lorton, #6287442 Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 Allison.lorton@ wittmanlortonlaw.com

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20 Acres 702 S Main, Brighton, $163,000 3BR/3BA, 1 1/2 story.

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