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Santa at-aglance. See page A2 County Board agrees to hire company to search for county engineer. See page A5

SCHOOL North Greene extends deadline for remote learning. See page A4

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press It might not rank up there with the first men landing on the moon, but the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine being given in Greene County should rank somewhere up there as a historical moment. Because Greene County was ranked as the county with the highest per capita death rate in the entire state, the county was first on the list to receive the vaccine. Wednesday afternoon, 70 doses of the vaccine rolled through the doors of the Greene County Health Department in Carrollton and by 4 p.m., Greene County Health Department staff began administering the vaccine to health care workers. Dr. Randy Voights, Greene County Health Department Medical Director and Jersey Community Hospital Physician became the first Greene County resident to be administered the vaccine. He was followed by other health department staff. Public Health Administrator Molly Peters said there are many guidelines and parameters which must be adhered to regarding the vaccine, so there was much preparation that had to be done prior to its arrival. “We had prepared for its arrival the day before and especially that night before it arrived,� she said. “Our goal

was to get the vaccine disseminated quickly. We discussed with Boyd Hospital what their plans were, and their plans were to disseminate it the next day (Thursday), so we gave them their 45 doses.� The vaccine comes in fivedose vials, which have to be kept at a certain temperature until they are ready for use. Once a vial is opened, there is a six-hour window in which it has to be used. “There are many parameters we have to follow, but we aren’t planning to get anywhere close to the high part of the parameters, so if it says six hours, we want to get those doses out within an hour,� Peters said. “That is why Boyd held off on their clinic until Thursday, because they wanted to make sure they had all their staff on hand to receive the vaccine right then and there.� Currently, there are two brands of vaccine being disseminated in Illinois, the brand manufactured by Pfizer and the brand manufactured by Moderna. Greene County received its first 70 doses from Pfizer, though Peters said next week’s shipment could come from Moderna. “We could get both versions, and, based on the emergency authorization, there may be certain requirements per vaccine, so it’s important that people not be so consumed on the brand as they are on the assessment of

who receives that vaccine,� she said. There are differences in the vaccines, but both require the recipient to take two doses. Pfizer requires another dose in 21 days while Moderna requires a follow up dose in 28 days. So, who is going to keep track of everything? “We are going to keep track of those we give the vaccine to and which vaccine they get,� Peters said. “And the state has been planning for this. So they know they sent us 70 doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week, so they know in three weeks to send us 70 more doses of it. Same thing if we get Moderna doses next week. It has all been planned for.� Peters said they are supposed to be receiving more vaccines on a weekly basis, and that they are still determining which group will be next in line to receive the vaccine. “They want anyone in healthcare that has direct contact with or direct exposure to bodily fluids like hospital workers, dentists or law enforcement officers or other first responders to be on the priority lists,� Peters said. “As for long-term care workers, they have signed up for a program through Walgreens to have Walgreens assist in providing the vaccine, and the state is working to assure that all the vaccines are pro-

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By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press There is some great news for Carrollton businesses who have suffered losses during the pandemic and have the paperwork to back it up – the City of Carrollton has been notified that they have been approved for the Business Sustainability Grant in the amount of $77,247 that they applied for last month. The grant, offered through

the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), gives any business located within the city limits of Carrollton up to $7,500. All the businesses have to do is show proof of invoice for rent, mortgage and utilities that have been paid from March through November, plus show at least a 20 percent loss in business each month for that same time period to qualify for the grant. “We had originally asked

for $115,000, but we are very pleased to have received this $77,247 to help our businesses here in Carrollton,� Carrollton City Comptroller Debbie Dunlap said. “I don’t know why we didn’t receive the full amount requested other than maybe the amount received is based on your population or maybe on how many cities applied for the grant.� (See, GRANT, A2)

Several contested races in upcoming municipal elections By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The filing deadline for the upcoming April 6 municipal election was Monday at 5 p.m. in Greene County, and all but Roodhouse will have contested races. White Hall is sure to have an exciting race with three candidates vying for the office of mayor. Incumbent Mayor Brad Staats is being challenged for the seat by Derek Kleidon and Phillip Shipley.

In Ward 1, incumbent Derek Gilmore is running unopposed for the two-year term and incumbent Rick Cox is running unopposed for the fouryear term. In Ward 2, incumbent Dewalin Painter will have competition from Dave Meldrum to retain his seat for the four-year term and in Ward 3, incumbent Sue Vinyard will be challenged by Shari Axley, also for a fouryear seat on the board. Bill Dunlap is running unopposed for the office of city clerk.

There were no contested races in Roodhouse. Tommy Martin is running unopposed for mayor and the following are running unopposed for positions in Wards 1, 2 and 3, respectively: Charlie Huffines, Dawn Crum and Hal Pollard. Kala Wahls is running unopposed for the office of city clerk. Carrollton will also have an exciting election with contested races in all but one ward.

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Dr. Randy Voights becomes the first Greene County resident to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday afternoon as Traci Whitlock gives him the shot at the Greene County Health Department. Dr. Voights is the Greene County Health Department medical director and a Jersey Community Hospital physician.

vided and available for long term care so they are going to have assistance from that program.� The question on many people’s minds is whether or not they should take the vaccine if they have already had COVID-19. Peters said they should. “The CDC, FDA and the Advisory Council for Immunization Practices suggest that even if you have

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Technology and social media reportedly thwarted a Carrollton couple from ruining Christmas for Carrollton residents Friday by stealing packages off their porches. Justin G. Counts and Michelle Carraway were arrested Friday afternoon by Carrollton Police less than half an hour after a photo of Carraway was posted on Facebook, showing what appeared to be her trying to steal a package off a porch that was equipped with a security system. “This particular home happened to have a doorbell camera that alerted the homeowners on their phone anytime someone came up to their door,� Carrollton Police Chief Mike McCartney said. “They saw this person come up, attempt to take the package and then walk away because it was too heavy.�

“We had them picked up within half an hour of the call.�

Mike McCartney Carrollton Police Chief

Visit with Santa Charlotte and Larsen Pruitt, of Carrollton, had one last visit with Santa before Christmas Saturday as Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped in the Evans Ford showroom to visit with the children and get an idea what they wanted for Christmas before the big day. Santa’s visit was sponsored by the Eldred American Legion Auxiliary.

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had COVID to go ahead and get the vaccine because they are still trying to understand the long-term immunity,� she said. “The vaccine is clearly at 95-percent effective, and we want to assure that everybody has high immunity. It is suggested you have some built in immunity for three months, so a vaccine would be recommended.�

The woman in the video joined a man on the sidewalk and continued on. Luckily, the homeowner knew exactly what the couple were up to and called the police with what her doorbell cam had just captured. In the meantime, they decided to warn their neighbors in Carrollton and took to social media to do it. Instead of posting under just their name, they posted it under a buy, sell and trade site which thousands of people subscribe to, including hundreds of Carrollton residents, thereby exponentially increasing the number of post views. Within minutes, the post had gone viral around Carrollton with friends warning friends and neighbors warning neighbors to check their porches for packages and be on the lookout for the couple. In another ironic twist of fate, the entire Carrollton police force was at city hall getting fitted for bullet proof vests when the call came in. “All of the guys were up

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This screenshot that was taken from a doorbell camera and later circulated on social media helped police capture a pair of alleged thieves in Carrollton who were going around stealing packages off of porches Friday. Within half an hour of receiving the call of the suspects trying to steal the package in this photo, the Carrollton Police had the subjects, a male and female, in custody.

here, so they all went out in their cars and we had them located in no time,� McCartney said. “We had them picked up within half an hour of the call.� McCartney said as far as he knows, the couple were on foot and had just started on their alleged Christmas crime spree. “I think they had only gotten to like three houses before they were caught,� McCartney said. “Of course, there was the house they went to where they didn’t take anything, so we don’t know how many of those there were. If you are expecting a package, please watch for it and take it in when it arrives.� Counts was reportedly found with methamphetamine on his person, so he is charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine in addition to theft. Counts also has a charge of possession of a firearm by a felon charge in Greene County with a petition to revoke his bond pending. A motion to revoke or modify bond on that charge was made on Oct. 23, but was continued on a motion from the defense. He remains lodged in Greene County Jail. Charges are currently pending on Carraway for theft and criminal trespass to land. She bonded out Friday afternoon. In addition to watching their homes for thieves trying to steal their packages, McCartney also wants to remind residents to keep their cars locked at all times.

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Santa at-aglance Santa made an appearance at the KC Hall in Carrollton a couple of weekends ago for children to drive by and say hello and one of his elves was on hand to hand out treats and get their Christmas lists to hand to him. Twins Chloe, left, and Lillian, right, Dahl, 8, of Winchester, were spending the weekend with their grandma, Tina Isringhausen, of Carrollton, who drove them to see Santa. Their main request this Christmas – slime.

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(Continued from A1) Peters said the general public will get the opportunity to get the vaccine and when their chance comes, they will know about it. “I think it’s really important to stress to the community that we have to serve the priority groups, but we are going to plan for public dispensing,” she said. “And when we do, the public will be very aware about it. It is just a waiting period, but we will be very clear on when it will be available to them.”

For those who might be afraid of taking the vaccine, Peters has this advice. “There has been so much turmoil and so much death in our community – our death rate is the top in the state for our rural community,” she said. “Protecting yourself through the vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent the spread of illness. It will be important that people who have questions contact their healthcare provider or they can always contact us with their concerns.”

Grant (Continued from A1) There have been many grants and loans through both the state and federal government that businesses could apply for to help them with their businesses through the pandemic. “There were numerous programs out there between DCEO and the various small business programs that business could apply for,” Dunlap said. “Some of them were grants and some of them were loans, but I can’t tell you anything other than they were out there and businesses could apply for them.” This loan, however, differs in that businesses apply for the grant directly through the city. “The way it works is, the business submits their application and we have a team that will review this application, and if they are in compliance with the terms of the grant, then you will receive a check for those items that qualify,” Dunlap said. “Then, more than likely in January, the city will submit our payout to DCEO, and the DCEO will reimburse us dollar for dollar up to the $77,247 amount of the grant.” Three main criteria must be met to qualify for the grant. The business has to be locat-

ed within the city limits of Carrollton. It has to be a brick and mortar-type business, and the business has to be able to show a reduction of 20 percent or more on a monthly basis between March and November of 2020 and be able to provide invoices and proof of payment of all mortgage, rent and utility bills. Businesses are not guaranteed the maximum $7,500 amount of the grant – only the amount of loss they can show up to that number. For example, if their rent, utility payments and loss of income for those nine months only comes to $6,300, they will get $6,300 instead of the $7,500 maximum. On the other hand, if a business can show a loss of $15,000 for that same time period, they will only get $7,500 because that is the maximum amount the grant will pay out to each business. Businesses will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis. The deadline for businesses to submit their application was Dec. 23, and the city is expected to have the money in the hands of the businesses no later than Dec. 31, making for a happy New Year for some businesses in the city.

Elections (Continued from A1) Incumbent Joe Montanez will be challenged for the office of mayor by former Public Works Director Mike Snyder who retired earlier this year. Current City Clerk Karen Kirbach is not seeking a second term in office. Seeking the office of city clerk is former Grade School Principal Donna Nonneman and Vicki Jackson. The only non-contested race is in Ward 1 with Alderman Larry Gillingham running unopposed for a second fouryear term in office. In Ward 2, Bernie Faul is running for the four-year open seat with two candidates vying for the two-year unexpired term – incumbent Maria Cox and Gary Witt. In Ward 3, incumbent Dewain Freand is running unopposed for another fouryear term, and vying for the two-year unexpired term that was being filled by Shane Carter, who chose not to run for the position, are John Banghart and Tammy Isringhausen. In Greenfield, Nick Bishop is running unopposed for another term as mayor as well as Debbie Hunt for another

term for the office of city clerk. For Alderman in Ward 1, incumbent Robert Reeves is being challenged by Kari Alderfer and incumbent David Bishop in Ward 2 is being challenged by Chris McMillen. In Ward 3, incumbent Ryan Wood is running unopposed for the two-year-unexpired term while there are three running for the four-year term: Jeremy Conrad, Terry Plogger and Ronny Costello. In the consolidated school board election at Carrollton, there are four, four-year seats open and one, two-year unexpired term open and five candidates. They include Denny Cook and incumbents John Schild, Tammy Weber, Melissa Wade and Steve Adcock. At Greenfield, there are three open seats and three candidates: Joe Kinser, Christopher Goode and Brandi Rynders. At North Greene, there are three four-year terms open and one two-year unexpired term open and four candidates, all incumbents. They are: Rachelle Malin, Karen Daniels, Caleb Hoesman and Stacey Schutz.

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Aaron A. Smith, 58, of Godfrey died on Friday Dec. 18, 2020 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. Born in Carrollton on July 19, 1962, he was the son of the late Howard Smith and Carneal (Copley) Bishop. He married the former Rebecca Pohlman on Jan. 21, 1988 and she survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters: Heather and Brittany Smith, grandchildren: Hyleigh Smith, Liam Scott, Lillian Scott, Landon Russel, 1 sister: Lisa Carey of Pocahontas, IL, a brother Warren Smith of Murrayville, half sister: Julie Smith of Bloomington, a step-sister: Diane Monroe of Jacksonville, and a halfbrother: Brad Smith of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son: Michael Smith. Aaron worked for Southern Pacific Railroad as a machine operator prior to

Terry L. Garrison retirement. He loved browsing antiques. As per his wishes he will be cremated. Graveside rites will be held on Tuesday Dec. 29, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Cemetery in Carrollton. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is assisting the family at this time. Condolences may be left online at: www.airsmanhires.com.

Barbara Sue (DeShasier) Gowin Barbara Sue (DeShasier) Gowin, 74, of Jacksonville died on Sunday December 20, 2020 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. Born in Carrollton on July 3, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Roewe) DeShasier. She married James Gowin on July 9, 1966 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Carrollton. James passed away on Feb. 2, 2016 in Alton. Surviving are two granddaughters: Aliya Sue and Anya Sue Kurz of Ellisville, MO, 1 sister: Marilyn Brinker of Murrayville, 1 brother: David (wife Diane) DeShasier of Carrollton, several nieces, nephews, cousins as well as two very good friends: Barbara and Karen of Carrollton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her only son: Craig Stephen Gowin, her only daughter: Angela Sue Gowin-Kurz, two nephews: Brian Brinker of Springfield and Jerry Daily of Murrayville. Barbara graduated from Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville with her husband Jim in the Class of 1964. She then attended Flamingo Beauty College in Jacksonville in 1965. She worked at Boyd Memorial Hospital, Tom Cottingham’s Beauty Shop for 25 plus

years. Barb loved to cross stitch, color in adult coloring books and loved her dogs and misses her cat “Sweet Pea�. She stayed with her granddaughters most days and evenings after their mother had died. Both Barb and her husband Jim were very supportive of the Carrollton Lady Hawks and especially their nieces that were participants in Carrollton athletics. Barbara requested to be cremated. She will be laid to rest along with her husband at a later date at Kane Cemetery. No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials are suggested to a college fund for her granddaughters at the Carrollton Bank. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is assisting the family at this time and condolences may be left online at: www.airsman-hires.com.

Terry L. Garrison, 69, of Carrollton died on Wednesday evening Dec. 16, 2020 at Willow Rose Care Center in Jerseyville. Born in Carrollton on Feb. 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Leroy and Zelma (Pollard) Garrison. Terry is survived by his sister and brother-in-law: Mary and Jim Grummel of Carrollton, a nephew Nicholas Grummel of Carrollton and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and sister and a nephew Jason Grummel. Terry loved to help his Dad on the farm and was a gentle spirit. He loved watching sports and relaxing with his family. Graveside rites were held on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at the Carrollton City Cemetery at 11 a.m. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at: www.airsmanhires.com.

John William Koster John William Koster, 75, of Carrollton, died Tuesday, December 15, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Graveside rites were held at 11 am Monday, December 21, at St. John’s Cemetery in Carrollton. Friends and family were invited to attend. Masks and social distancing were requested by the family. Memorials are suggested to the St. John’s Cemetery or School, Boyd Gas Cards for Cancer Patients or the We Care Food Pantry. Please mail donations to the Shields-Bishop Funeral Home, 604 Walnut St. Greenfield, IL. 62044. Please leave an online memory or condolence at shieldsbishopfh.com

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hat is the message we should send to loved ones at Christmas? Perhaps we should take our cue from the message God was sending to us in sending His son Jesus. That the savior of the world came to us as a helpless baby, born in a stable to parents who were travelers without a place to stay and in dire circumstances speaks volumes. The message that God appears to be sending in the circumstances of Christ’s humble birth is that God cares about the lowly and that no matter how humble the circumstances, we can live a godly life. Remember that wise men came to offer gifts to this humble, helpless child. God chose the humble and lowly things of this world to

demonstrate his love for all of mankind. And it’s not as if God has any animosity for the rich or famous; it’s just that the rich and famous shouldn’t think they are somehow more important in the grand scheme of things than the poor unknowns who make up the vast majority of the people who have ever lived. Perhaps the Christmas message is simply that God cares for all of us, but that there is a special place in his heart for the lowly and downtrodden. –Christopher Simon

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White Hall Calvary Baptist Church news On Sunday Dec. 13, Pastor Carl opened with prayer and announcements. Brother Brad led the singing, and Sister Jean played the piano. We were thankful to have her and her son visiting. Sister Stephanie played the trumpet. Message: The Seventh Trumpet of the Kingingdom Proclaimed Scripture: Revelation 11: 15-16 and 17-18 Be intentional through sharing the Gospel that changes lives. Seven is the number of perfection and completion. Revelation – the kingdom comes to pass,

Jesus rules them and forever, We were created by and for him. Every man will receive what they are due. Creation is destroyed by sin. We should be busy growing His kingdom as time is growing short. Jesus is coming soon. Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice for each of us. Are you a bound servant to Jesus or are you a slave to sin? One step is all it takes to come back to Jesus. “It is finished.� He paid on the cross, and cast out all fear. We should have to give a reason for the way we live. Others should see Jesus in us.

God wants an intimate relationship with each of us; he reminds us of His love. For in our weakness, he is strong. Our hope is not in ours but put in his. God has already done all the work. Believe, confess His faithfulness. Are you a child of God? He will rescue the perishing. We are his disciples. Jesus is coming soon. Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand. Morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday night prayer meet is at 6 p.m. Come and be a part of our worship, you are always welcome at Calvary!

Walkerville Baptist Church news From the desk of Pastor David Slagle – 473-1892: It was good to be in the house of the Lord today. We enjoyed special music from one of our own this morning. Christmas will be here soon as time marches on. Hope you all are ready for it now; I am. When you have a two-anda-half year old great grandson, you better be ready. It will be interesting I am sure.

Our message this morning was from the book of Luke 1:28 and following verses. The same angel that appeared spoke to Zechariah in the temple, and was sent by God to Nazareth of Galilee. He appeared to Mary and said “rejoice, highly favored one, the lord is with you; blessed are you among women.� Mary was blessed to be the future earthly mother of

Jesus Christ, God’s only son. I invite you to read verses 28-38. How would you react to the announcement received from the angel? Our recent prayer requests are Robertand Sue-Dorothy’s brother in California-Harold, Jane, Bud and Diane, Dan and Ava, Betty, DebbieVera’s niece, Bob Esposito. We invite you to join us each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. for our worship service.

Greene Sheriff's Dept. receives drop-off box for pharmaceuticals By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The Greene County Sheriff’s Department, thanks to the help from the Jerseyville Rotary Club, has the solution to the question of what to do with extra prescription medication – a new drop-off box located just outside the front door at the Sheriff’s Department in Carrollton. “This new drop-off box will help to keep dangerous pharmaceutical drugs off the streets and out of the hands of individuals who might abuse them,� Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen said. “It will give the residents of Greene County a safe place to dispose of their old, outdated or unused medications.� While it might seem that flushing medications down the toilet would be a simple and safe way to keep them out of the hands

of those who might abuse them, it is not. “Flushing them down the toilet is not a safe alternative, as it has been shown that medications can, and do, contaminate surface and groundwater supplies,� McMillen said. “Wastewater treatment plants are incapable of filtering out pharmaceuticals from the water supply, passing it along to families in their drinking water.� Throwing them in the trash is just as hazardous, as medications that end up in landfills can leach into surrounding surface groundwater. The drug drop-off box is free for residents but for medications in pill or capsule form only. No medication in liquid form will be accepted. Also, no needles will be accepted, nor will any inhalers. For more information on the drug dropoff box, contact Sheriff McMillen at 217942-6901.

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By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press North Greene gave parents a deadline of Dec. 11 to decide whether they wanted their children to participate in in-person learning in the district or continue with remote learning through a third-party education program called Educere. However, that deadline was extended by a week until 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18 at an orientation session prior to the Dec. 16 school board meeting with Superintendent Mark Scott and representatives from Educere. “We answered a lot of questions from the parents at this orientation, but I would have to say the most asked question was how the instructional program was going to work,� Scott said. “They wanted to know whether or not it was going to be one-on-one direct instruction with the teacher or self-paced instruction. It is self-paced instruction, but the students have access to a teacher from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. if they have any questions.�

The school will be given updates on the students’ progress. “We will get weekly progress reports on how the student is doing and how their attendance has been,� Scott said. “We will get a daily report of how many has logged on and for how long each day so we can take attendance that way. So we can still count them as being at school even though they are getting remote instruction.� As of the deadline, 42 students were signed up for the remote learning program through Educere – 24 at the junior/ senior high and 18 at the elementary. The district is paying just under $500 for the semester for each student. The students will be required to stay with the program for the entire semester once they commit to the remote learning option. Scott informed the board that the district, at present, has one teacher out with COVID-19 and five out under quarantine. There are currently 35 students at the junior/senior high quarantined and 33 at the elementary. The district is aver-

aging 517 students per day, which is 65 percent of its total enrollment. Scott isn’t as concerned with the students as he is with the staff. “I’m not going to lie – I am concerned,� he said. “We took a hit – we had six staff wiped out in one go, and if you have that tomorrow and another day and we are just limping along right now, we are not going to have a choice.� Teachers who are able are teaching from home, but even though they are teaching from home, there must still be someone in the classroom with the students. Scott said the goal is to keep the school open for in-person learning. “To me, if we have over 60 percent of our kids in school, I want to keep going,� he said. “Our plan is to go back to a full schedule. As long as we can keep the building staffed and we have over 60 percent of our students in attendance, we are going to try to keep going, but who knows what the next few weeks over Christmas break is going to bring.� The way it stands, classes are set to

resume on Jan. 5, and while everyone was expecting a big surge in COVID cases after the Thanksgiving break, that didn’t happen. The same skepticism exists over the Christmas break. “We will just have to monitor it and see where we are on Jan. 5,� Scott said. “But the plan is to go back to in-person learning if we can, but it all depends on what the numbers are two weeks from now. It doesn’t just change from week to week – it changes from day to day now.� The district is still struggling to decide what to do to find a replacement for Transportation Supervisor John Davidson who announced last month that he would be retiring at the end of February. The district posted for the position, but also had someone suggest that they would be interested in doing the mechanical part of the job if they could find someone to do the clerical part of the position, essentially breaking the job down into two part-time positions. Board members had an extensive discussion with Davidson in both open

and closed session about the pros and cons of such an arrangement. Davidson doesn’t think it is a good idea because he currently fills in for bus drivers when they can’t fill their routes and that would be a problem with two part-time people, neither of which would be responsible for that task. After closed session, Scott said the board is still up in the air about what to do about the position but that Davidson is going to remain as transportation supervisor until the end of February at a minimum. The district is going to keep the position posted and see what kind of applicants they get. “Last night the board kind of got some directives to find out what the mechanics and labor would be if we outsourced that and didn’t do it in house and had outside contractors do the mechanical work on our buses,� Scott said. “Then maybe hire a part time clerk to do the work in the bus garage, but right now it is still posted as a full-time position to see what kind of applicants we can get.�

Former NG grad hired to replace high school English teacher

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The death of high school English teacher Steve Heitzig was a shock and tragedy to everyone at North Greene and left a big hole in both the hearts and teaching curriculum at the high school. Heitzig had been a teacher at North Greene for 20 years before his death on Nov. 18 at his home in White Hall. He left a lasting impact with thousands of students over his 20 years with the district and became friends with many of them after they graduated. Ben Cox was one of those students. Cox graduated from North Greene in 2001 and went on to get a bachelor’s degree in English and theatre from MacMurray College and a master’s degree in literature and composition. He is currently news director for WLDS/WEAI Radio in Jacksonville. Prior to becoming news director, he was an adjunct English and Literature Professor at Lewis and Clark Community College in Jacksonville and Beardstown as well at MacMurray College. So, when he learned of

his friend’s untimely death, he attended the North Greene School Board meeting a couple days later and offered to fill in teaching the class on his substitute teaching certificate. The board, while appreciating the offer, didn’t take him up on it, but when they posted for a substitute to fill in for the position for the second semester, Cox applied officially for the position. The problem lies in that even though Cox has a substitute teaching certificate, he doesn’t have a State of Illinois teaching certificate. North Greene Superintendent Mark Scott said he informed Cox that even if the district did hire him to finish out the second semester, that doesn’t mean he would be hired for the fulltime position next year. “In order to maintain the position, he has to become a full, certified and licensed teacher in the state of Illinois,� Scott said. “He has a master’s degree in English, but he doesn’t have the teaching credentials. But he has been in contact with the Regional Office of Education and he is interested in becoming certified. We will just have

to see how it plays out and how much schooling he gets done and if any other certified people apply for it. But for now, he is going to fill in and finish out the second semester for us.� As a student of Heitzig, Cox developed a love of writing, which eventually would lead him into his journalism career. For a short time, he even wrote for the Greene Prairie Press. But his real reason for wanting to come in and take over for Heitzig was the special relationship they had shared over those many years since high school. “We shared a special relationship that started out when I was a student and when he passed, because his life was his teaching and his students, my immediate thoughts were about the district and his students and not my own grief,� Cox said. “I felt compelled by his spirit to help the district and continue moving it forward.� Plus, in true cinematic fashion, the student eventually became the master. “Steve even became my student for a semester when I was teaching at Lincoln Land,� Cox said. “He had always told

me that I was gifted at teaching and explaining things in ways he couldn’t, so this is my homage to him for his 20-plus years of friendship and being my mentor all that time.� Back in November, when Cox addressed the board offering his services to take over Heitzig’s classes, he listed some of his credentials and why he would be a good fit for the position. Cox said Heitzig had him as a substitute many times when he had to be absent from his classes. He also substituted in the Jacksonville School District for a year in the early 2000s and was an English and reading tutor for junior high and high school students at Sylvan Learning Center for a year. One thing that he feels will be advantageous for the students is that he knows Heitzig’s curriculum. “I feel like there are few who know Steve’s curriculum up, down, back and sideways as I do, and because of my several visits grading, lecturing and learning in his classroom,� Cox said. “That, along with being mentored by him over the last several years. Plus, his curriculum is very

familiar to me.� When school starts back up in January, Cox’s life will become a lot more busy. Not only will he take on teaching a full load of courses at North Greene High School, but he will also begin the certification process to receive his

teaching certificate. “My hope is to complete an accelerated program and have my state licensure by September,� he said. “In the meantime, I run the risk of someone else, already with a state license, coming along and taking the job.�

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A look back at Christmas in the early 1800s

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Last week, we took a look at Christmas traditions over the past 200 years, but now let’s take an in-depth look at what Christmas was like in the early 1800s from someone who

lived it. No, no one has discovered the secret to a long life. Rather, Steve Black, president of the Greene County Historical Society, ran across an article published in a 1906 edition of The Carrollton Patriot that he thought the readers might enjoy.

“After reading last week’s article on the Christmas traditions from 200 years ago, I wanted to share another article that I had on Christmas traditions in Greene County from many years ago,� Black said. “I think local residents would enjoy the activities that were traditional in this county during this time.�

The article, published in the December 1906 edition of the paper, was written by Dr. Samuel Willard and entitled “Christmas in Old Greene.� “Samuel Willard was a Carrollton boy in the 1830s,� Black said. “At the age of 85, he still had a wonderful memory of conditions in early pioneer

days and an ability to write historic details, equaled by few. Obviously, there is no one who can tell of the personal experiences at Christmas time in the early 1800s now, so we think it worthwhile to reproduce a portion of Dr. Willard’s Christmas reminiscences.�

Christmas in Old Greene By DR. SAMUEL WILLARD

Christmas was a festival day, perhaps less thought of than now, though not neglected. Then there was less thinking of gifts and more thought of the social features of the holiday week, the parties and dances and visits. Gifts there were, for the children mainly; for I do not remember an instance of gifts to adults. The gifts were simple; for the resources of the time were scanty if we compare them with the abundance of the present. Some ornamental or useful article of dress; or some candy, generally home-made out of the rich New Orleans sugar; or a book, if that were likely to be welcome; such were the gifts. The stores had no display of Christmas goods. The Christmas turkey, now expected of course, was not provided then. There were more turkeys wild in Greene’s woods than there were on all Greene’s farms, and though a turkey, wild or tame, might sometimes honor the festal table, the chicken literally ruled the roast. The tin kitchen, so called, had its load of fowl; the prairie chicken was likely to be abundant at that season and was preferred. Some housewives chose chicken-pie rather than roast, or for a larger company had both. Many things now deemed essential were not to be had. Celery and all salads except the cabbage salad called coldslaw (probably cole-slaw) were unknown; and the cole-slaw was not used at that season. Nobody thought of cranberries or olives. Lemons, oranges, pears, and grapes now obtainable at a moderate price, were then beyond purchase; but there were good apples in abundance. Every housekeeper had made in season rich preserves of peaches and plums. I used

to go to the woods and bring home loads of red or golden plums of delicious flavor. I find nothing now in the markets to equal them. For nuts we had not the English walnut and the awkward fat Brazil nut; but we had the black walnut, the hickory nut from the shagbark tree and the pecan; and the almond might be added as a foreign specialty. Raisins and figs were our only foreign fruit. Honey might be had; but it was more costly than now for the life of a whole hive full of bees were sacrificed at once. The hives, generally called “beegums�, were sections of hollow trees, capped with a board. To take the honey the beekeeper at night started a fire near his hives and sprinkled brimstone upon it; then the hive was quickly lifted and held over the burning sulphur, which killed all the bees. I remember seeing a heap of dead bees thus slaughtered. There might be other meats than the poultry, for in this season the sausage and the headcheese had been prepared; on Christmas day these might be on the table at breakfast, but were not likely to appear as rivals to the chicken at dinner. And I should not fail to tell of the excellent potatoes that we had; none of the peachblows or early roses of the present day have such fine flavor as the fine “neshannoks� that Mr. Carr brought to market. Then there were the “lady-fingers�, four or five inches long and never over an inch and a half in thickness, quickly cooked and delicious. For drink there was coffee of course; the merchants furnished the genuine unadulterated Rio or perhaps LaGuayra, in raw grains; but the ready-roasted or the ground coffee mixed with the buyer-knows-not what was unknown. Each housewife roasted the coffee berry to suit herself, or trusted it to her Sally

or Tom, who generally burnt it instead of giving it an even delicate brown. And beside the coffee, eggnog was prepared for all tables but those of the teetotalers; and this was a pledge of hospitality offered to visitors. In Timothy Virgus’s “grocery� or saloon a free bowl of it stood on the bar one Christmas; I partook of it there, invited in by some older boys; one of them said, “drink it; it won’t hurt you�; and fortunately, it was weak of whiskey. Need I tell of the abundance of mince pie? Of candy there was but little, even of the home-made sort; but the stores had two or three jars of candy sticks flavored with peppermint or wintergreen, and adorned with red stripes that ran spirally around them. The bright color seemed to make the candy taste better. There was a strife among the children on the morning of the holiday to be the first to cry out,

“Christmas Gift�! The winner was to receive a gift from the loser in the contest of quickness. The New Englanders were not accustomed to observe Christmas; their Puritan ancestors had discarded the observance of all saints’ days, church festivals, and the like. I was in my sixth year before I had heard of the festival; then a line of sleighs passed through our suburban village; thereupon I heard one say, “Those are Episcopalians; they are keeping Christmas.� But when the Yankees came into the West, they soon let their children fall into the current customs. In contrast to the present, I should not omit to speak of the open fires of seventy-five years ago. There was abundance of shagbark hickory to make the brightest and hottest of fires, easy to cut and split, clean and white, and next in quality, though less common, was the ash. But on the other hand,

though we had the fine illumination of the hickory fire, we had on the table nothing better than the tallow candle, needing the constant use of the snuffers, and at best, with its dull light, a greasy thing, tall at first and at least squatting down in a puddle

of its own gutterings. So I contrast the Christmas of seventy-five years ago with that of today; but I think that the people of old Greene enjoyed the festivals fully as their descendants and successors in 1906.

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By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The Greene County Board, comprised of newly seated board members Christy Ford and Earlene Castleberry, approved hiring Gruen Search Consultants (GSC), Inc. to find a replacement for County Highway Supervisor David Marth, whose last day with the county is Dec. 31. Marth, who has been with the county for 22 years, announced he was leaving to take a position with another firm two months ago. The motion to hire the firm to conduct the search was not on the original agenda, but board member Andrea Schnelten made a motion to amend the agenda to add the item. The motion passed with all voting yes except for board member Joyce Clark, who voted no. Clark, who is Chairman of the Transportation Committee thanked Marth for his service to the county. “We want to thank you for your 22 years of dedicated work to the county and the good roads you have given us and we would like to keep them that way,� she said. “We hope to work towards main-

taining what you have achieved. Again, thank you and your staff for all the work you have done.� Marth said he felt good about the shape he was leaving the county in. “We have spent 22 years trying to rebuild the department [...] to where it is at, so you are in good shape,� he said. “The finances are solid, the equipment is solid – we need more crew – but that is another topic. But you are solid and I wish you the best." Marth also said he is only a phone call away. “I will help you any way I can,� he said. “I will help you interview candidates if you want since I know what questions to ask; if you want me to help, I will. If you don’t, that is fine, but if you need me, I’m just a phone call away.� Last month, a special meeting was called to discuss finding a replacement for Marth and the subject of contracting the duties of the highway department out to an outside agency was brought up. This brought out the commissioners of the various townships who urged the county not to get rid of the highway department because they also utilize their services.

Discussion on hiring the firm to conduct the search was taken into closed session which lasted more than 90 minutes. Per the agreement, should the county hire a candidate referred to them by the consulting firm, the fee for direct placement services is 25 percent of the candidate’s estimated gross annual compensation for the first year’s employment. In other words, if the candidate is hired at a yearly salary of $100,000, their fee would be $25,000. Another clause states that any candidate referred to the county who is then recommended to a non-related entity and that entity employs said candidate within a 12-month period of last presentation of candidate to county, then the county agrees to pay the applicable fee to GSC, Inc. Following the conclusion of the meeting, Elliott said that there was some misconception after the November meeting in that there was never any intention of doing away with the highway department. The only thing being discussed was the possibility of contracting out some services that the replacement for Marth might not be qualified to do.

Greene County police and traffic

The following police reports were filed between December 4 and December 10. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals have been charged with a felony: Neff, Richard E., dob 1-301979, possession of meth less than five grams, possess drug paraphernalia. Smith, Vincent E. Jr., dob 2-05-1986, felon possess/use weapon/firearm, aggravated fleeing police/21 mph over.

The following individuals were charged with a conservation violation: Rawe, Charles W., dob 11-26-1977, unlawful take/possess/deer, deer hunting permit violation. Rawe, Ronald D. Jr., dob 5-08-2002, deer hunting permit violation. Farris, Joshua Leaon, dob 1-29-1991, unlawful hunting at night, harass animal w/vehicle/ shining, take birds/mammals along highway, unlawful trans-

port of weapon. Farris, Jaken L., dob 2-071994, unlawful hunting at night, harass animal w/vehicle/ shining, take birds/mammals along highway, unlawful transport of weapon. Hardwick, Corey M., dob 3-28-1991, unlawful hunting at night, unlawful transport of weapon, take birds/mammals along highway, harass animal w/vehicle/shining. The following individuals were charged with driving under the influence: Berry, Matthew R., dob 3-01-1989. Smith, Vincent E. Jr., dob 2-05-86. The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Graham, Keith Alan., dob 8-23-1960, driving on a suspended license. Holtz, Gregory L., dob 6-021969, unlicensed. Shaw, Cynthia M., dob 3-161988, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Dawber, Michael A., dob 3-29-1987, driving on a suspended license. Pinkerton, Brent S., dob 10-14-1983, unsafe equipment. Bone, Joshua L., dob 3-02-

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Tri-County Christmases of long ago

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Greene Prairie Press In the Dec. 9 edition of the Greene Prairie Press we discussed how traditions played an important role in how our ancestors kept the Christmas season in the Jersey, Greene and Calhoun region. Another tradition that has been celebrated in some fashion for centuries but didn’t really start to solidify itself into its modern form until the 1800s was the celebration of Advent. Advent comes from a Latin word meaning “coming� or “arrival.� Today, churches and many homes in the region participate in the season of Advent, which is designed to prepare Christians for the Christmas season. Advent incorporates the motif of light as is seen in several other Christmas traditions and invites Christians to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ while anticipating his awaited second coming. Advent begins on the Sunday closest to Nov. 30 and is celebrated on a weekly basis. For the four Sundays leading up to Christmas day, a new candle is lit each Sunday. A wreath, known as an Adventskranz in Germany, is an evergreen wreath decorated with cones, twigs, ribbons, stars and four candles, with one candle being lit on the first Sunday of Advent and subsequent candles additionally lit as the weeks progress. As the tradition goes, the modern Advent wreath was thought up by a Lutheran minister in 1839, in Hamburg, Germany, and the tradition quickly spread. Originally, the four candles in the wreath were red, to symbolize the blood of Christ that was shed for humanity, but now, more commonly, there are three purple candles and one rose-colored candle that adorn the wreath, although some Christian denominations

use only blue candles. There’s also a white candle in the middle that is lit on Christmas day. Though uncommon, as many as 25 candles can be used in an Advent wreath. The area's German ancestors might have been more acquainted with this tradition in our region’s earliest years of settlement, but it appears to be unlikely that they brought the custom over with them from Germany given that it wasn’t widely celebrated in the United States, even by German immigrants, until the twentieth century. Still, some might have been aware of the celebration, especially German Lutherans, who were the first to utilize a form of the Advent wreath as early as the sixteenth century, as some reports indicate. In the early-to-mid 1800s, when pioneers were beginning to arrive in Calhoun, Greene and Jersey counties, Christmas trees weren’t common. But, if there were any families that did celebrate Christmas by decorating a tree, it was decorated with whatever materials were available. Nuts, pine cones, berries and popcorn would probably be utilized in decorating the tree, but for many people, a tree was too big to put in a home. Regardless, the homes of the early settlers were probably trimmed in other ways, most often evergreen branches, holly and ivy and maybe even some paper-craft decor. Families would be singing carols around the fireplace, communities would gather together to have celebrations at the area church or schoolhouse (if they weren’t two in the same building) and special meals and desserts would be prepared to commemorate the holiday. Also, given the high place of religion in the lives of many families, the reading of such passages as Luke 2 and Isaiah 9 were probably not uncommon. The sound of fiddlers would have been heard in various

sectors of the region, inviting partiers to square dance, waltz, quadrille, jig and round dance all night long. Such a scene was described in the Calhoun Sesquicentennial book, “Calhoun is My Kingdom.� In fact, the book has much to say on dancing in the early years of the Kingdom, which no doubt reflects the culture of Greene and Jersey counties as well. There were several holidays that folks would gather together and have a dance, Christmas night being among them. “Usually on those days a grand ball would be given, and grand it was too,� according to a settler’s account in the book. “At the home of Antoine DeGerlia’s in a spacious palatial hewed log house...the grandest of the grand balls were given in those days, and were attended by the best people in the land.� The musicians comprised a couple violinists and maybe an accordion every once in a while and most dances usually occurred in settlers’ homes. One can imagine the gaiety of the evening, with women in their nicest dresses and men in their best clothes. Perhaps wassail and the home brew of a couple German boys made their way into the party. Other parties recorded in the region make mention of pastries and coffee being served. Something that was common in the old days during winter were bobsleds and sleighs making their way down the windy backroads of the region, common sights until the rise of the automobile. They’d transport families, children and general merrymakers as they traversed the small towns and country backroads of the region. For many families, Christmas was truly honored as a season, not just a day. Beginning on Christmas day, the season would last through Jan. 5, closing with the feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, which

commemorates the visit of the three wisemen. Concerning this day, another account is featured in Calhoun is My Kingdom, describing some of the festivities as they occurred in Calhoun County, and no doubt, Greene and Jersey counties as well. They referred to the day as “Three Kings Night� and it involved three men from a community, usually those with vocal and instrumental music ability, donning the costumes of the three kings and paying a visit to homes throughout the community. As the night lingered on, many more young men would join in on the fun and as the entourage toured about the area, they received refreshments from happy hostesses. “This custom is usually linked with the German communities and was brought over from the Fatherland,� the book stated. “Probably the only community that celebrated this day, in 1933, was Meppen.� So, the tradition waned as the years went on, but there’s still hope for a resurrection should some community members find the gumption in coming years. Though this is a long article, this is only a brief account of the traditions practiced by those in the area in years passed. There’s several others that weren’t touched on that could be included, enough to make a book in itself. As younger generations begin to implement fewer traditions around the holiday season, no doubt unamused with the general busyness and over-commercialization of the season, this might serve as an inspiration for initiating a simpler, yet no less memory-filled holiday season. Even today, the examples set by not-so-distant ancestors might very well be what is needed to capture anew that spirit of Christmas that was loved so dearly growing up.

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By CONNOR ASHLOCK Greene Prairie Press Back in the fall, the Greene Prairie Press showcased a variety of off-the-beaten paths throughout Calhoun, Greene and Jersey counties and directions for navigating them. While the weather is still permitting safe road travel and the Christmas season is still in full force, the idea of packing up the family and taking another tri-county road trip to see the lights doesn’t sound like a bad gig at all. Below, we have outlined just some of the few places that the news office has heard of and have included some tips to make the trip more memorable. This year, people have responded to the gloominess of COVID in a marvelous way: people like never before have decorated their homes and businesses in honor of the Christmas season. As you drive around the region taking in the sights, you’ll come across many such places that were not featured in this article, so by all means snap a photo and spread the word so as many folks as possible can enjoy the hard work of those working to keep Christmas bright this year. Pack up the kids and head to Jerseyville, where the Downtown Country Christmas Festival, Inc. volunteers kicked off their Bright Nights event this year, with tens of thousands of lights scattered all throughout the city. Dolan Park, where the community swimming pool is located, is adorned with approximately 50,000 lights, while Rotary Park, across the street from Dairyland on Route 16 going west, shines with nearly 10,000 white lights. There’s even a backdrop for a photo-op at the Rotary Park, where families can take a picture with the giant “Joy� sign. Don’t forget to check out the nearly two dozen window displays around the community, mostly centered around the downtown business district along Highway 67. One’s road trip also wouldn’t be complete without a visit over to Calhoun County, where brothers Jerry and Tony Sievers have been hard at work with their light displays at each other’s houses near Hardin.

Christmas in the Woods on Sievers’ Lane comes alive every night at 5 p.m. and lights up the hills until 11 p.m. “There’s two portions to our display. On the south side of the house is the manger scene and is more traditional, but the front house is, well, crazy,� Jerry Sievers said. For about five years, maybe a little longer, Jerry has been hosting and adding onto his computerized light display, which syncs his lights to Christmas music that can be enjoyed by tuning in to the radio station he has advertised when you pull in. “The display is in our yard,� Jerry said. “There’s about 30 minutes of music before it starts over again, so you can sit there as long as you want. Some stay a couple minutes, others stay a lot longer,� Jerry said. This year, Jerry added a large sleigh that folks can sit in and take family pictures. To get to his house, one will want to come into Calhoun on the Joe Page Bridge, turning left to go into Hardin. At the stop sign, turn right and stay on that road until you get to the top of Rocky Hill. “We have a lighted arch at the beginning of our driveway on the left side. Go under that and follow our driveway all the way back,� Jerry said. Christmas in the Wood on Sievers’ Lane is a free display, although they do accept donations for county charities. “We have Santa’s mailbox set up in front of the sleigh where we are accepting donations for the Calhoun High School’s Warrior Food Bank and the county’s St. Vincent de Paul Society,� Jerry said. For those desiring more information or just to keep informed, one can follow Christmas in the Woods on Sievers’ Lane on Facebook. While over in Calhoun, don’t forget to stop by Jerry’s brother’s house just south of Hardin. Tony Sievers, along with his brother, have garnered quite the reputation in the region for their Christmas light displays. Tony’s display is known as Candy Cane Lane and boasts a more traditional setting featuring over 60,000 lights. “We are pretty well traditional,� Tony said. “We’ve got all our trees decorated and we do a lot of color. We

also have a lot of characters from Rudolph and all kinds of other characters throughout the display.� Like his brother, Tony also has a photo opportunity available for families. “We have a sleigh with reindeer to take pictures at, and we always have my great granddaughter’s plastic playhouse in the garden, styled to make it look like a little village,� Tony said. “We have people taking pictures all over the place.� Tony normally accepts donations for local charities, but with many people keeping things closed up this year, he mainly just focused on getting his display up and running. “We did have someone make a donation, and we’re going to give that money to the Angel Tree program. If anyone donates anything more this year, they can expect it to go to a local charity,� Tony said. To get to Candy Cane Lane, one will need to go south out of Hardin a little ways and watch for Franklin Hill Road

on your right. You’ll turn onto that road and drive about four miles, but take it easy on the road. “Just follow the road and you can’t miss our place. We’re up on a hill from the road and you just drive right up our driveway,� Tony explained. Those with questions can reach out to Candy Cane Lane Presented by Tony Sievers on Facebook. For all the trouble 2020 has been, this might just be the year to start a new family tradition, or at least rekindle an old one that has been neglected for a couple years. Some Christmas music here, some holiday treats there, and you’re bound to make the experience a memorable one for years to come. Also, it can’t be forgotten that by taking in the holiday sights in the tri-county region, you’ll be contributing to bringing the three counties closer together by mutually supporting one another in making Christmas merry.

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Lisa Schnettgoecke reinforces a box filled with food being held by Shelli Martin Saturday morning at the Carrollton Methodist Church. For more than 50 years, Operation Christmas has delivered food to the needy of Carrollton during the Christmas season. Now, Operation Christmas also includes gifts for the children in addition to food for the family. Organizers said COVID-19 has affected the amount of families served this year. While normally they serve around 120 families, this year, they are serving only 80 families because they rely on the schools to distribute the flyers about the program and collect the names. With in-person school being so sporadic this year, many people either didn’t know about the program or didn’t get their names to them. The program is for anyone in the Carrollton School District. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY CARROLLTON ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-HE8, Mortgage 3DVV 7KURXJK &HUWL¿FDWHV Series 2006 HE8 Plaintiff, vs. Otis F. Crain, III, AKA Otis F. Crain, AKA Spirit Crain; Jersey State Bank; Security Finance Defendants. Case No. 2019CH1 407 Madison Street, Kane, IL 62054 Judge James W. Day NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 26, 2019, Rob McMillen will on January 13, 2021, at the hour of 10:00AM at the *UHHQH &RXQW\ 6KHULIIœV 2I¿FH Greene County Courthouse, 519 N. Main Street, Carrollton, IL 62016, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 407 Madison Street, Kane, IL 62054 Parcel Number(s): 04-143-30-418-001 The real estate is improved with

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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Carrollton, Illinois

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We are celebrating Christmas anyway

By BILL HOAGLAND If you know my wife, Annie, you know she is a very determined person— maybe the most determined person I have ever met. And she is determined that COVID and the restrictions that go with it are not going to completely destroy our Christmas traditions. Frankly, I cannot imagine anything worse than sitting at home by yourself on Christmas Day, staring at your cell phone waiting for the Christmas spirit to be delivered to you from a satellite hundreds of miles above the earth. Does this mean that as a family, we are going against recommendations that families not gather this year to celebrate Christmas around a Christmas tree, exchanging gifts and generally celebrating the original purpose of Christmas? Actually, the most recent recommendation from the COVID experts takes it a step further; we are supposed to gather only with those members of our immediate family who are in our “pod.” Apparently, not everyone in your immediate family is necessarily in your “pod.” If you have a child or grandchild away at college, they are not in your “pod.” Does this mean they

are in someone else’s “pod?” I’m not sure. I thought only killer whales were in “pods” but I digress. Annie and I do take the COVID warnings seriously. The experts are probably right— that prolonged, close personal contact indoors is likely to be very risky right now and as senior citizens, we definitely do not want to be involved in risky behaviors— at least not that kind of risky behavior. But Annie is determined that we are going to be celebrating Christmas with our entire family just as we have always done. The only difference is that we are going to be doing this one outside. Even if it snows. In case you are wondering how in the world we can pull this off, I am sort of wondering that myself, but here is the plan: We are going to put a decorated Christmas tree on a flatbed trailer, put the presents under the tree and pull the trailer into Annie’s horse barn. If it is really cold, we can bring the horses in to their stalls and the body heat from the horses will bring the temperature inside, with the doors partially closed, up to about 40 degrees. The celebration will

probably combine the smells of Christmas with horse “ca ca;” I know that doesn’t sound very festive, but at least the dogs will love it. Yes, all of the dogs will be there, even if not all of them are in our “pod.” The only problem with having the dogs there will be if one of the barn cats jumps onto the tree; that could trigger a canine free-for-all. But, we will keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best as we gather around the flatbed to open presents and enjoy our blessings. This Christmas celebration for us may not be the most comfortable, but it might turn out to be the most memorable. Merry Christmas, everyone. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

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Santa’s biggest elf When all the kids had their opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday morning at Evans Ford in Carrollton, Santa’s Elf, Carrollton’s own Bernie Faul, took the opportunity to take a picture with them. Faul is actually rumored to be Santa’s biggest helper here on Earth. Some would even go so far to say she is an “angel in disguise.” If there is anyone in need, or an organization needing to raise money, the first person they go to to organize a fundraiser is Faul. She will haul out the grill and organize a porkchop cookout on a moment’s notice. She has been behind the Carrollton Christmas Parade for the past 14 years, even though it was canceled at the last minute this year. She spearheaded the Carrollton bicentennial a few years back, and her current project is fundraising for a Veteran’s Memorial at Rainey Park. If Santa gave out an award for Elf of the Year, Faul would certainly be in the running.

Fear lies in the unknown I know it has been a while since I did a column, and for that I apologize. Holidays are not my favorite time of year these days and especially this year. I think it is safe to say we have all lost at least one friend or family member to COVID-19 and been praying for the day it would all end. Now, when the possible end is in sight with the roll-out of the vaccine, many people are afraid to take it. Why? Because they don’t know how it works. There are multiple medical websites that can explain, in detail, just how it works, but you would need a medical degree to understand it. But while I was scrolling through Facebook one day, I saw a post by a woman called Molly Beck Veltz, a registered nurse who works in the St. Louis area, who wanted her two teenagers to know how the vaccine worked so she came up with an explanation they could understand and comprehend.

I was so impressed with that explanation that I contacted her and asked if I could use it in this column because I thought it could help some of my readers also comprehend the concept and thereby maybe lesson some of the fear they might have about getting the vaccine. Here is that explanation. Kudos, Molly! “The Pfizer vaccine works by using mRNA, or messenger RNA, which is a single-stranded genetic code. Traditionally, vaccines are used to inject us with a weakened or inactivated virus, which our body recognizes as a threat, and makes antibodies to it. Utilizing mRNA is a new approach, but mRNA itself is not new, and we know a lot about it. Here’s how the mRNA vaccine protects us from COVID19: "First of all, this messenger RNA is super freakin’ fragile. At room temp it breaks down and dies, so it has to be kept at -70 degrees Fahrenheit. As another means of protection, Pfizer put the mRNA inside a

lipid envelope, a type of fat bubble, like hiding something inside a donut hole. "So the mRNA is encapsulated as it gets injected into your arm, and this oily shell surrounding it assists in the sneaky mission of latching onto your cells and invading. Once it has access to a cell, mRNA starts acting like a mean boss. "Your cells are busy doing the important things they normally do, and all of a sudden they are being ordered to make SPIKE proteins. mRNA is like, ‘Now listen, I don’t care if you’re already swamped, I need you to make spike proteins now. See these instructions? Any idiot should be able to copy this template.’ "Your cells are gullible and obedient so they’re like ‘OK I guess,’ and they start manufacturing spike proteins, which are harmless. By the way, the mRNA never interacts with a person’s DNA, because DNA is safely locked inside the nucleus of

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the cell. "So, the cell becomes a factory for spike proteins and soon it creates lots of these guys and meanwhile the mRNA is dying because its job is finished. What happens next is that your immune system, patrolling your body for any foreign substances, notices all these spike proteins, which are now hanging out of the cell like a suitcase bursting at the seams. Your immune system is like, 'What the heck are these?' Now your body’s offensive line is sent out to wage a war against spike proteins. Soon you have an army of antibodies that specifically murder spike proteins. While this is going on you may feel tired, achy and you might even develop a fever. But that quickly resolves. "Then along comes the corona virus and what do you know, it has these same spike proteins all over its surface. Your immune system is primed and ready and immediately recognizes the spike proteins as a

threat, kills them all and you don’t get sick. The end.” I like to refer to it as a dumbed down version, but I think it does an excellent job of explaining Much Ado how the vaccine About works and from Nothing what I can make out from the BY CARMEN medical explaENSINGER nation, it seems pretty on target. I have to admit, I have never had a flu shot because I have heard people say that after they have had one that they get sick – achy and with a fever – well, now I know why. One mystery unlocked at least. Will I get the vaccine? Probably. However, I fear that won’t be for quite a while yet so I will have plenty of time to think about it.

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Carrollton, Illinois

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