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BREAKING: Kroger will be closing both its Greene County stores in White Hall and Carrollton. The stores will close in about 30 days. More information about the closings and what this will mean for these communities will be in future editions of the Greene Prairie Press.

INSIDE NEWS Carrollton plans to replace fire hydrants. See page A4

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Greene County back to square one in search for engineer By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press

ny hopes of filling the position of county engineer were dashed Monday afternoon when members of the Greene County Board’s Transportation Committee learned that the candidate they were prepared to offer the position of county engineer had already accepted a position with another county. Last month, the county convened a special meeting to interview Nathan Bullard from Plano, Ill., for the position of county engineer. Last week, they convened another special meeting to fulfill the requirements with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) required to offer him the position. Acting Highway Engineer Diane Hendricks, at the Monday transportation meeting, announced that IDOT had contacted her via email to let her know that Bullard had notified them that he had

accepted a position as county engineer with Alexander County. “I guess that puts us back to square one as far as getting an engineer,” Hendricks said. “IDOT has to see that you are actively looking for someone, and we are past our 100 days.” Hendricks said that the county’s advertisement with the Illinois Society with Professional Engineers, the firm that found Bullard, had expired, and she asked the committee if they wanted her to contract with them for another month. This firm sends out an email to everyone on their mailing list, which consists of only engineers, for a cost of $300 per month. The committee, which consists of board members Chris Elliott, Joyce Clark and Regan Joehl, said they would present the motion to the full board on Wednesday for approval. Another motion to be presented to the full board for approval will be the hiring of two new employees at the highway department. These two new employees will be hired based on the recommendation of Hendricks, who checked out their references. The county will also be looking for another part-time mower for the

summer. They have one returning parttime mower who has stopped to farm but will be back by the middle of May. Their goal is to have two people on the tractors three days a week. They are looking to hire one person for seasonal help not to exceed 30 hours per week at a rate of pay of $16 per hour. Hendricks opened numerous bids received on the two tractors that the Highway Department had let for bids, which included John Deere and Case model tractors. The terms of the bidding included allowing bidders to be in attendance at the opening to raise their bids if they so desired. This was the second time the tractors were let for bids. During the first round of bidding, the Case tractor had a minimum bid of $35,000, and the John Deere had a minimum bid of $25,000. Neither tractor received a bid. During this round of bidding, there was no minimum bid on either tractor. Sievers Equipment submitted the high bid for the Case tractor with a bid of $35,500, which the committee approved accepting, pending the approval of the full board on Wednesday. The John Deere tractor received a

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high bid of $15,000 from Mike Kinser. However, another bidder was present and began raising his bid. A bidding war began, and the tractor ended up going up to $24,000. When the committee began stalling and acting as if they might not accept the bid, because the minimum bid at the last bid letting was $25,000, Kinser asked if it would help if he would raise his bid to $24,500. The board took this into consideration and made a motion to accept this bid and said they would present this motion to the full board on Wednesday. The only dissenting vote was Elliott. Hendricks informed the board that all of the bridge inspections have been completed. “There were a total of 52 of them done, and of that 52, three of them were county bridges, and the rest of them were township bridges,” she said. “The cost is between $300 to $350 each, and I’m going to wait until I receive billing on all of them and split that out evenly among all of them. But everything is up to date as of now. There will be more due this fall.”

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Quarantine can’t stop Homecoming celebrations This will surely be in the North Greene Spartan yearbook as a memory of the 2020-21 school year. Madison Magelitz, on the computer screen, was the Junior Attendant to the Homecoming Court but was in quarantine and could not attend the halftime ceremonies at the football game Friday night. She did the next best thing and attended virtually with a little help from Bailey Berry and Rhiannon Hazelwonder who stood in for her on the field and held up the computer, draped in her sash.

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press When Mike Snyder takes the oath of office on May 13 as Carrollton’s new mayor, he has one goal as the city’s new leader – to bring unity to what he feels is a city divided. “My goal is to reunite everyone – if that is even possible – because I believe you can disagree on different things, but that shouldn’t make anyone enemies,” he said. “I think there was some disconnect between the citizens and city government over the TIF, and that created a fracture between a lot of the citizens and city government, and that is just not the way it should be. I just think there are better ways to do things.” Snyder is referring to the city’s attempt to establish a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) district back in 2018, which essentially pitted the city against the school district and fire department, both of which stood to lose additional tax dollars through growth within the district over the next 20 years. “I think the TIF district is one thing that stirred a lot of people up, because I think a lot of people felt like it was being shoved down their throat, and people don’t like that,” he said. “We need to have a good relationship with our school board. We need to listen to their concerns, because we are here to serve.” Snyder’ knowledge of the city after being in their employ for

the last 37 years, the last 24 as their director of public works. He retired at the end of June last year and talked it over with his wife before tossing his hat in the mayoral ring. “My wife and I talked about it when I decided to retire, which was about a year earlier,” Snyder said. “Then, I talked to some different people around town, and I had quite a bit of encouragement from them. I decided I wanted to get in there while things were still fresh, and we had some projects going on, and I was in the know on those projects. It was just the time to run. I just didn’t want to wait four more years.” When asked if he had changes planned for the city, Snyder said of course. “I believe there are some changes that need to be made or I wouldn’t have felt the need to run,” he said. “For example, the planned Veteran’s Memorial, I believe, after talking to the citizens and several veterans, that it needs to be at Rainey Park, but that has always been my belief. I don’t believe the water tower site is a good site for it. While I don’t have a vote on that, I do have a voice, and I would hope this could be revisited.” As for what he would like to accomplish in the coming four years, Snyder said one of the first things on his list are the sidewalks. (See, MAYOR, A2)

Carrollton Council approves purchase of new copier By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press There was a slight disagreement between council members at the April 8 Carrollton City Council meeting as to what features the new city copier should possess. Discussion was held at last month’s meeting about replacing the current copier, which was purchased in 2011 and now is in need of replacement. City Treasurer Debbie Dunlap had bids at the last council meeting, but Alderman Tim Reif suggested she get more bids and recommended getting prices with additional features included such as a folding machine, saddle stitch or three-hole punch. Dunlap presented three bids: one from Williams Office Supply, one from Reco and one from CDS. She requested a bid from Wade and Dowland, but they failed to supply a bid. The additional items that Reif requested for doing booklets or pamphlets would cost approximately $2,000 over the standard color copier. (See, COUNCIL, A2)

Carrollton resident named Principal of the Year By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Carrollton resident Andy Stumpf has been named the 2021 Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year by Horace Mann and the Illinois Principals Association (IPA). Stump has been the Elementary/Junior High School Principal at Winchester since 2016. Stumpf, 39, has been a principal for only seven years, so being named Principal of the Year came as a surprise to him. “I was honestly just completely shocked,” he said. “It was something that I didn’t expect and I had no idea it was coming. But it is an absolute honor to be recognized as the Principal of the Year, and it is a compliment to the students, teachers and paraprofessionals and everyone at the Winchester Grade School because this isn’t just an individual award. It is very much a

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Winchester Elementary/Junior High School Principal Andy Stumpf is all smiles after being named the 2021 Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year by Horace Mann and the Illinois Principals Association.

reflection on the entire staff that I work with.”

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Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Spring motivates us with the life that sprouts up Spring is made for the outdoors. It seems everything that inspires us has its beginnings outside. Whether you hunt, fish, hike, bike, run, play sports, garden or simply mow your grass, it feels empowering to engage in all of these under the clear skies and in the clean air of springtime. While fall will mesmerize us with its panoramas, spring will motivate us with its pursuits. It is the season of life and the preparation that comes with it. The birds will build their nests, the animals will give birth to their young and the trees and plants will unfold their blankets of green that perfectly match a sparkling blue sky. It is a painting that has been supernaturally brushed. A few mornings of late, I have been able to observe the wakening of the day. I have stood on a hill as the sun begins to rise, listening for the familiar sound of a gobbling turkey. His alarm might be the loudest, but it is not the only sound that comes from the surrounding woods. After a

few days of listening, one can almost predict the order in which each creature will make itself known. The smaller birds will be the first to sing their songs. The tom turkey, along with a distant rooster from a nearby farm will gobble and crow, respectively. And then a few minutes later the caw of the crow will officially open the door for a new day. And I am there to watch – and listen. Perhaps the greatest obstacle for obtaining answers is not in research, but in observation. It is not in being surrounded with much, but little. It is not in being overwhelmed with possibilities but in being overcome with simplicity. It is being reminded that we have been given two eyes, two ears and only one mouth – and while our eyes and ears are open during our most productive times, our mouth is closed except for an occasional moment when it is dropped open in awe from something our eyes and ears have just witnessed. I don’t understand everything about God. There are some deep and

difficult questions that linger within the minds of every honest believer and even every honest skeptic. But I do know that deep within the heart of each of us, is a longing to find out if there is a God and what He is like. And every spring, I am reminded again as I stand with eyes and ears open, and mouth gaped in amazement, that He is a God of life and that, while I have no promise of the quality or quantity of my days on earth, I can clearly see through creation. One day there will be a new morning that will give way to a new life. ––––––––––––––––––– Q *DU\ KDV WKUHH ERRNV WKDW are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 \HDUV +H DOVR VSHDNV DW JDPH dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@ outdoortruths.org.

the city last year and the year prior. While Rosentreter only asked for one part-time worker, Reif asked if he needed more help. “There are times we do and times we don’t,” Rosentreter said. “I won’t turn down any help.” Reif made a motion to hire two part-time workers since the street department was one man short already with the city considering sidewalk work this summer. Freand seconded the motion. Reif, Maria Cox and Freand voted yes, while Gillingham and Shane Carter voted no. Mayor Montanez voted no and the motion failed 3-3. Gillingham then made a motion to hire Valentin, and that motion passed. Rosentreter had a list of requests for the city council, mostly related to the lift station located at Walnut Estates. There are pumps on the sanitary-sewer side and the storm-sewer side, each operating independently. The storm-sewer pumps are the ones that are constantly going out. “We had another pump go out down there,” Rosentreter said. “We did some checking, and the sanitary pumps have 600 hours on them. We charge for those pumps on the water bill. The storm side, which we have replaced both of them, are pumping stormwater, and both of them have over 3,000 hours on them. They are using five times more electricity.” The reason for the overworked pumps is the field next to the pump station has field tile running right into the lagoon, and the pumps are pumping that water all of the time, which causes them to rapidly wear out. Rosentreter said he talked to Pointer Electric, and while there is one way to alleviate some of the problem, it is an expensive one. “We could change over to

a three-phase system, but we would have to change both pumps on the sanitary and storm side and all the electrical boxes, which isn’t cheap to do,” he said. “Debbie (Dunlap) is looking at some grants to help with this. This week, the pump quit and blew two transformers, so right now we need another pump out there.” Rosentreter requested prices on pumps and got three prices. Flo Systems had one for $3,500, but he also found two companies online with much cheaper pumps at $3,029 and $3,057. Rosentreter was instructed to go with the cheapest source, which included shipping. Rosentreter also requested supplies to replace several missing street signs, which the council approved. “We were approached by a couple residents recently about missing street signs, so we got busy and went around town and ID’d the ones missing,” Rosentreter said. “To replace the missing ones will cost a total of $1,989.70.” The council also approved rebuilding the three chemical feed pumps at the well at a cost of $1,018. “I want to send a couple guys down there to watch them work on them, so maybe in the future, we can take care of them ourselves,” Rosentreter said. “That way, maybe we can save that $525 worth of labor. One of our workers thinks it is not that big of a deal.” Cleanup days have been set for May 5 to 8, Wednesday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through the week and to 5 p.m. on Saturday. This is for Carrollton residents only and they will need to bring their items to the city shed during the above times when someone is on duty. No refrigerators, paint, tires, batteries or building supplies will be accepted. Inquire at city hall for more information.

Council (Continued from A1) “I would recommend going with the basic color copier from Williams Office Supply,” Dunlap said. “Because in the last eight years, I don’t recall at any time needing a folder, stapler or three-hole punch.” Reif, however, disagreed with Dunlap. “I have used machines that perform these functions, and if the city is going to get into economic development and try to promote the city, if we ever decide to make pamphlets or anything like that, this will come in handy,” he said. “My recommendation is to go with Williams for the $6,757 and to get the extra equipment on the copier so, if, in the future, we want to expand and do things different we will have that capability.” Gillingham disagreed with Reif’s motion to purchase the copier with the accessories. “I talked to a fellow who has worked with one of these, and he said the more you put on one of these the more problems you have,” he said. “I say let’s just keep it to the basics.” Dunlap agreed with Gillingham. “I don’t think we have the need for the finisher part,” she said. “If we ever did need one, I think we could go to Kinkos or some place like that.” Reif’s motion to purchase the copier with accessories died for lack of a second. Gillingham then made a motion to purchase the basic copier at a cost of $4,842 plus the maintenance contract at a cost of $427 a year, which covers all the maintenance and toner plus 20,000 copies a year. This motion passed 4-1 with Reif voting no. A motion was made to approve the hiring of part-time help for the city. Public Works Director Steve Rosentreter asked that the city rehire David Valentin, who had worked for

Mayor (Continued from A1) “Sidewalks have been a big issue with a lot of people in this town for a long time, and I think we can come up with a program to get out there and replace more sidewalks,” he said. “There are a lot of them in town that need work, so that is one thing I look forward to working on.” Another thing he would like to see is renovating the Carrollton Square. “When I became director of public works in 1996, one of my dreams was that by the time I retired that the square would be revitalized,” Snyder said. “But when the administration changes, people have different ideas and different goals, and it

just never happened.” But Snyder said he is going to work toward that goal in the next four years. “I believe we need to make sure that we preserve and improve our Carrollton Square because it is an historic area,” he said. “I know there is some concrete work that needs to be done and some resurfacing down the road that needs done. There are grants out there that can help with revitalizing these areas – you just have to go after them. I have driven through smaller towns than ours that have done work, and I’m pretty sure those communities couldn’t afford all that work without some help, so I’m sure there is money out there – you

just have to find it.” And one way to find that money is getting out there and talking with people. “As mayor, you are kind of the PR guy for the city,” he said. “You try to be the face of the community, so getting out there and talking with the community leaders educates you on different subjects and different ways of doing things. You learn a lot from just talking to other people. You learn of different opportunities out there.” Snyder defeated incumbent Mayor Joe Montanez by 205 votes. When asked about his victory, he had very few words. “I was humbled and overwhelmed,” he said. “It felt good.”

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China now wants probe of our top bio lab By BILL HOAGLAND The World Health Organization (WHO) recently concluded its probe of possible origins of the COVID-19 virus in China. While it considered four possible origins, they officially determined that a lab leak from the Wuhan BSL 4 laboratory was “very unlikely” and there is no need to consider that issue any further. Are you seriously surprised by that conclusion? Of course they were going to reach that conclusion. China denied investigators any access to the Wuhan lab for over a year, and when they finally did so, the investigators were still not given unlimited access to the information and witnesses that they felt were pertinent. China was even permitted to control who was allowed on the WHO investigative team and they specifically would not allow the person originally designated by the US to be included on the team. That tells you a lot. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, China is now demanding that WHO conduct an investigation at the US military biowarfare lab at Fort Detrick in Maryland to determine if the virus was created there. Allowing WHO to inspect this facility or any other bio lab in the US for that matter would be a horrible mistake. But let’s back up for a minute and get a better understanding of what a “BSL 4 bio lab” is. There are hundreds of research laboratories world-

wide investigating harmful infectious disease, including more than ten here in the US. But there are only a relatively few laboratories that are Bio Safety Level 4, (BSL 4) which is the highest category of bio labs in the world. These are the research laboratories best equipped and authorized to handle and study pathogens that are not only contagious but pathogens that are almost always fatal and for which there are no known cures, such as the Ebola, Nipah and CrimeanCongo hemorrhagic viruses. The Wuhan lab was the first BSL 4 lab in China. There are several BSL 4 labs in the US but the one at Fort Detrich, which China wants WHO to investigate, is the US Army Medical Research Institute on Infectious Diseases, where our researchers study the most serious infectious diseases so as to protect us from bioterrorism attacks from our enemies. It is our most critical bio lab. Allowing WHO to inspect this facility could seriously compromise our secret bioterrorism research. The US response to this presumably will be to deny that request; that denial will then probably become the basis for a propaganda campaign by China that because we are denying access, we therefore have something to hide

with respect to the origins of COVID-19. We really don’t have anything to hide regarding the origins of COVID-19, but here is the nasty part of this anticipated propaganda campaign: the CDC ordered a partial shut down of the BSL 4 facility at Fort Detrich from July 2019 until March 27, 2020 because of “lapses in biosafety standards.” For more detail on this embarrassing closure, see the article by Patricia Kime on April 1, 2020, at www.military.com. But the partial closure at Fort Detrich is apparently just the tip of the iceberg. According to USA Today in its May 28, 2015 edition, there have been “hundreds of serious accidents” at our various bio safety labs here in the US that the public and the world in general do not know about – yet. You can probably see where this is headed, and it ain’t good. ––––––––––––––––––– 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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Frances L. “Fran” Howard, 75, of White Hall Passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 3, 1946 in Luxora, Arkansas the daughter of A.D. and Maybelle Walker Dunham. She married J.W. Howard on June 5, 1964 in White Hall and he survives. She is also survived by her children, Kerri (Donnie) Hull of Roodhouse, Scott (Karen) Howard of Troy, Kelly (Jim Bob) Arnold of Roodhouse and Brandon Howard (Suzanne Hutton) of Chatham ;11 grandchildren, Ashliegh (Willie) Smutz, Allie (Carter) Cox, Ambrea (Alex) Reilman, Jake Hull, Arika Hull, Zac Howard, Brenae Howard, Jake Howard, Jaycey Arnold, Chloe Howard, and Macey Howard; 5 great-grandchildren, Chaliegh Smutz, Weston Smutz, Everliegh Smutz, Nash Cox and Harper Reilman; one brother, David Dunham of Jerseyville; one sister, Thelma Talkington of Jerseyville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Dun-

ham and George “Jugger” Dunham (surviving wife, Trudy of Jerseyville); brother-in-law, Mike Talkington and a nephew, Mikey Talkington. Fran retired from North Greene Unit District #3 where she had worked in various capacities for over 30 years. She had also served as the Treasurer for the City of White Hall and had worked at Jones House and Wilson Paint and Wallpaper. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in White Hall. She enjoyed being outside taking care of her garden and flowers, sitting on the front porch swing, visiting in the backyard with neighbors and spending time with her fam-

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ily, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and will be remembered for being an excellent cook, but mostly for her chicken and noodles and chocolate chip cookies. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in White Hall. The family will also meet friends from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday the 17th as well at the church. Memorials are suggested to the North Greene Educational Foundation. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsmanhires.com.

Judith A. Wendell Judith A. Wendell, age 72 of White Hall passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 5, 1948 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Raymond and Mary Moles Wendell. She is survived by two daughters, Kelley (Derek) Blasa and Shelley (Chad) Watts both of Carrollton, four grandchildren, Morgan and Zachary Blasa, Caleb and Savannah Watts, two sisters, Beth Bacon of Novelty, MO, Kara Sue (Susie) Israel

of O’fallon, MO, and a brother, Karl Wendell of Starke, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Judy enjoyed visiting with the staff and community members at White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She loved Elvis Presley , reading mystery novels, and watching true crime tv. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com

Kandi Reilley Kandi Reilley, 54, of Roodhouse died on April 5, 2021 at her home in Roodhouse. Born in White Hall on May 26, 1966, she was the daughter of Ralph Buchanan and Mary M. (Monroe) Upleger. Surviving are her son: Richard Leighton Harp of Cape Canaveral, FL, her companion Don Harper of Roodhouse and many other relatives. Kandi was

helping other people anyway she could, her infectious smile, and compassionate spirit. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday April 14, 2021 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Roodhouse at 6 P.M. Friends called from 4-6 P.M. at the funeral home that day. Condolences may be left online at: www. airsman-hires.com. known for her love of

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“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.” 1 John 2:15-16 NIV

here is power in saying no, insofar as it allows us to say yes to what is important in life. If you are one of the many people who have trouble saying no, you know intuitively how true this is. That is, we are often stuck doing things we did not want or need to do simply because we couldn’t say no. How often have you been pulled away from something that was important to do and aligned with your values by someone asking you to do something that didn’t need to be done, or worse, something frivolous. Parents, teachers, and managers all have to say no with some frequency during their lives and their occupations. A parent who cannot say no will raise unruly

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children who are difficult to be around. It is good advice for parents and teachers to not let their children or students do things which are bothersome to them, lest they raise children who are bothersome to others. Perhaps the power of no is most relevant to our moral and spiritual lives. Leading a good life requires us to affirm our values, and this necessarily entails rejecting the things which are antithetical to them. Loving God and living a truly spiritual life requires us to say no to much of this world’s values. –Christopher Simon

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Hello from Barrow Baptist Church and our pastor, Mancel Day. Our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship with nursery service and kids church available. We are handicap accessible. On Sunday, April 11, we had 22 attending Sunday school and 36 attending morning worship. Remember our men and women in uniform and the

leaders of our nation in your prayers. Others to remember include: Gerald and Junia Day, Lois Hart, Connie Sturgeon, Ruby Whorten, Chuck Roberts, Carol Strong, Jennifer Hoots, Sandy Griffin, Brenda Pollard, Rich Icide, Barb and Lonnie Helderman, Lucy Yerion, Don and Judy Bigley, Claudine Fearneyhough, Sam and Carla Wallace, the families of

Gail Pence, Fran Howard, Rickey Pinkerton and Kahli Riley. There were also unspoken requests. During morning worship, we had a reading and Rich Caskey sang, “This Ole’ House.” We will have our quarterly business meeting Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. That’s all for this week. Stay safe and be a friend to someone in need.

White Hall Calvary Baptist Church news “He Is Risen” Sunday, April 4, the pastor opened with prayer and announcements. Bro. Gordon and Sister Mary did the singing. Video and song played, “Does He Still Feel the Nails?” Sermon: Is the Blood applied and are you ready? Scripture: Exodus 12:113. Is the blood of the lamb applied for your life? Jesus arose and conquered sin, death and Hell. Perfect sacrificial lamb to pay all our sin debt. Has the blood of Christ been applied to your life? The blood of Jesus. Two commands for the law fulfilled: love your Lord and love your neighbor.

The Bible is full of answers on how to apply the blood. You can own as many Bibles as you want, but if not read and studied, they do no good. You, yourself, must apply it to your heart. No one else can do it for you. Only room for one ruler in your heart. It is either the Lord or the Devil. The Word must be applied. When the blood is applied there will be a change in your life. We should be growing the Kingdom of God. Are we walking in the authority of the Lord? Are you feasting on the lamb? Jesus is the Word. Read your Bible. When you

devour the Word, you will know Jesus better. Jesus is the Word. Start with prayer. Ask Him to illuminate you. The Blood of Jesus frees us from all lies, schemes of Satan. The Word of God is the Sword of the Spirit. The only way to defeat Satan is to read and know the word of God. Are you spiritually clothed and ready for Him to come? Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand. Jesus is coming soon. Be sure you are ready. Morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday night prayer meeting is at 6 p.m. Children’s church for the younger ones.

Walkerville Baptist Church news From the desk of Pastor David Slagle: My phone number is 217-473-1892. Feel free to call me. The morning began with cool temperatures and no rain. Now, late in the afternoon, it’s sunny and the neighbors’ children are playing outside, riding their bikes and having fun. I really enjoy watching children play. I try to go back some 70-plus years to how I entertained myself on days like these. Well first of all, I lived in the country, and there were no bikes. I played in the apple orchard. I was climbing trees and playing with my collie named Teddie.

Today was a great day to worship with the family of God at Walkerville Baptist Church. We welcomed several more guests this morning. The song service was great. The new keyboard is a welcomed addition to our worship time. We are making plans for our outdoor gospel concert on June 12. Watch for more updates. Our message this morning was looking at how God uses the word “all” in the scriptures. I came across a reference to this word and found 5,675 “alls’’ in the Bible. This word shows up in a remarkable number of verses, and it amplifies many of our greatest truths, commands

and promises. Here are several scripture references for your Bible study: Romans 8:28, Isaiah 38:17, Matthew 10:30, Matthew 22:37, Matthew 11:28, Psalms 23:6, Matthew 6:33. The Lord doesn’t waste words in His book. Our recent prayer requests are: Larry Nolan, George Campbell, Joe Arview, Diannes mother, the farmers and those who work alongside the farmers. We invite you to join us each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. for our worship time, and Wednesday evening bible study at 6:30 p.m.

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Jersey Fair might be Carrollton plans to different this year; replace fire hydrants planning continues By CONNOR ASHLOCK Greene Prairie Press With April here, county fair officials across the state are sitting down to determine what fairs will look like this year, if they happen at all. As previously reported, Greene County fair officials have begun planning an abridged version of the county fair, and now, Jersey County is also cautiously optimistic that they, too, will have some version of a fair, much to the delight of everyone who has been cooped up for the last year. According to Jersey County Fair Board President Phil Ringhausen, a full-blown fair isn't as likely as many hope for, but there will be something for locals to do this summer. “I don’t know if we’ll get to have a full-blown fair, but we’re going to have an event of some kind,” Ringhausen said. Ringhausen expressed that public safety is a concern, but with the vaccination rollout continuing at a steady pace, he trusts individuals will be able to make the best decisions for themselves and their families when it comes to attending events. But, public safety, though important, isn’t the factor that Ringhausen and his fellow county fair volunteers throughout the state are immediately concerned with. “What bothers me is are we going to get our funding for the fair,” Ringhausen noted. “Our funding for the fair comes through the Illinois Department of Agriculture, but we have to rely on the governor’s budget to make it all work. And, there is a budget, but when will they pass it? That’s the scary part of having a full-blown fair.” County fairs generate a significant amount of income that goes toward paying bills, maintaining or adding events, maintenance work and overall keeping associations and agricultural societies solvent, but additionally, fairs receive a reimbursement for certain premiums they pay out. Premium payouts are reimbursed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture based on stipulations outlined in the Agricultural Fair Act, and for Jersey County, that payout is about 33.33 percent. This doesn’t mean a third of the total expenses of the fair – just a third of those premium payouts for specifically defined areas of the fair such as livestock and general projects exhibits – not for events that are for entertainment purposes. Other county fairs in the immediate area and throughout the state have the same problem, Ringhausen said. “I’m going to say probably 75 percent of county fairs are going to try to do something, then there’s another 20 percent saying, ‘Yeah, but I don’t think we’ll get to do this, this or this,’ and then there’s five percent asking, ‘Why are we going to put ourselves in that risk,’” he said. And, while people hold out hope for a possible lessening of restrictions in the early summertime, Ringhausen expressed that the fair cannot invest in a regular fair with the possibility of those restrictions not lightening. “They’re saying early July, but that’s about a week before the Jersey County Fair,” Ringhausen said. “We’ve got a very sticky situation, and I’m

not going to wait until the last minute. I can’t do that. Our deadline is going to have to be like last year. When we get close to six weeks out, we’ll have to make a decision.” Ringhausen shared that the fair board isn’t entirely certain what an abbreviated fair would look like, but already there appears to be certain events that will be able to go on this year. “We can have the talent show and pageant and maybe the demo derby, but we don’t have a lot of outof-pocket expense that goes along with these shows,” Ringhausen explained. “If you talk about tractor pulls and the rodeo, that’s a different subject. You have a lot of money that goes out for these events.” Work has already started with the talent show and fair queen pageant, which are commemorating their 25th and 60th annual events this year, respectively. Ringhausen also shared that the fair board hopes to put on its annual BBQ cook-off and annual Christian music festival. The fair board likes to bring two acts to the fair every year that provide free entertainment to fairgoers. They reserved a comedic vaudeville-like show as one act, as well as another show that involves bears. These two acts were originally reserved for the 2020 fair, but both acts agreed to come to the 2021 fair in light of the pandemic. “The bear act is out of California, where they work with the California Department of Conservation,” Ringhausen said. “Basically, every bear you see on TV, whether in a movie or commercial, comes from their ranch. They’ve done this for years and they’re informative, educational and work extensively with fairs, as well as with the California Department of Agriculture.” Exhibits housed in the Exhibit Hall, also known as the Green Building, as well as some of the livestock shows will be able to go on. However, for the livestock shows specifically, they might be jackpot shows, meaning that the entry fees would go toward the premium awards – a consideration in the event that funding concerns don’t let up. Concerning the carnival, there is even greater speculation than there was last year, when county fair officials were made aware that the state would not be sending out inspectors to ensure carnival rides were safe to operate. As Ringhausen currently understands it, it looks like inspectors will actually be able to inspect carnivals to ensure they are safe for operation, but that doesn’t mean that their priority will be county fair carnivals. “They have to inspect the rides, then again each time they’re put up and taken down,” Ringhausen explained. “Here we are in March and they haven’t gone out and visited these carnivals and inspected their rides. It leaves a lot of questions as to what will and will not take place.” Ringhausen further mentioned that it’s still unsure if the health department would be able to issue permits to food vendors. “The health department has been very supportive of trying to get things going, but when it comes down to it, they have to answer to the state government also,” Ringhausen said. As for the annual Jersey County Fair parade, Ringhausen noted that the

plan is to hold it this year, although state restrictions will have the final say in the matter. “We already have people calling about getting registered. We’re not starting registration until the end of May. When registration does open, folks can register with Andrea or Natalie at Espresso Yourself Bakery,” Ringhausen said. It’s been observed that the state is trying to open up a little bit, as is seen in how 4-H events are being offered virtually and inperson this year, whereas last year livestock and general projects shows had to be virtual. Overall, there are just a lot of “what ifs” that are being mulled over across the state that have officials wondering what their county fairs might end up looking like this summer, if they can even happen at all. The Jersey County Fair is preparing social distance policies for as best as they can control, including spacing out track seats and blocking off rows in the grandstand. “We’ll take every precaution that we can and hope we can make it work,” Ringhausen said. Fair board members throughout the state, like Ringhausen, speculate that another year without revenue could result in several fairs throughout the state shutting down permanently. “You give it another year, maybe two, and most of your smaller county fairs will be pretty well done. Not saying that something can’t be put back together and made into an event. But, you give it another year or so, and it’s going to be putting quite a hurt on at least 70 to 80 percent of your county fairs,” Ringhausen explained. As Ringhausen explains it, the reason why fair board members have been going on with all the hassle of trying to plan a fair is because of the love and dedication they have for it, as well as to the young people and their families who participate in its various activities every year. The Jersey County Fair board continues to plan for the 2021 fair. Already, those eligible and interested are encouraged to sign up for the talent show and pageant, which will be going on this year in accordance with state health guidelines.

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Two years ago, when the City of Carrollton had a water leak study done while debating joining Alluvial or building a new water plant, it was discovered that the city had a 50 percent water loss. The city was treating and pumping 50 percent more water to the city than it was receiving payment for. Part of this loss was because of leaks found in 36 fire hydrants throughout the city. New hydrants were purchased and installed by city crews, all but 12, that is. “We weren’t able to install these 12 because these hydrants had no valves on them,” Public Works Director Steve Rosentreter said at the April 8 city council meeting. “Installing these 12 hydrants requires us putting a valve in front of each of them, which we already have, but it’s a complicated process.” There are basically two ways to approach the project – one which would require the city shut off the water supply to the entire town for an evening, or pay an enormous amount of money to an outside contractor to do the job. “Our first option is we could shut the town down for the evening and do them

Carrollton Chamber announces ‘Huntin’ for Treasures’ event By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press For years, the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce has been holding its June Christmas in Carrollton event, but COVID-19 put an end to it last year, giving members time to reflect and come up other possible scenarios to draw people to Carrollton to shop. Chamber member Bernie Faul came up with an idea incorporating the one thing that draws hundreds of people out of their homes every weekend – yard sales! Thus was born the inaugural “Huntin’ for Treasures” event, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 4-5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be yard sales throughout Carrollton with a map listing those sales. There will also be craft and food vendors around the square on both days. “Every year, we have citywide yard sales and hundreds of people come to town to go to these yard sales,” Faul said. “So why not incorporate our Chamber event into this event and call it ‘Huntin’ for Treasures,’ because they always say that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” The Chamber of Commerce gives out what they call Chamber Bucks, which can be spent in businesses that are members of the chamber. During the Christmas in Carrollton event, one had to visit all of the member businesses and get a card punched to be entered into a drawing to be eligible to win those Chamber Bucks. But this year, getting those Chamber Bucks is going to be more like a treasure hunt. “On Friday, we are going to hide yel-

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Farm Credit Illinois awards grants to local youth groups Farm Credit Illinois named 29 high school seniors as agriculture scholarship recipients and awarded 50 community improvement grants to FFA chapters and 4-H clubs in central and southern Illinois, and among the youth groups awarded grant funding was that of a local group. 4-H clubs and FFA chapters throughout central and southern Illinois will implement valuable improvement projects in their communities with help from grants provided by Farm Credit Illinois. FCI awarded $500 grants to 50 4-H clubs and FFA

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Lakeleigh Brown and Sammy Bush enjoyed one last moment of glory as the North Greene Homecoming Queen and King before the new royalty is crowned.

Madi Smith applies the sash to Peyton Mullins, who was crowned this year’s Homecoming Queen Friday during halftime ceremonies of the Calhoun game. Retiring queen, Lakeleigh Brown, is looking on after applying the crown.

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chapters to deliver projects that will make their local communities better places to live. “FFA and 4-H members inspire Farm Credit each year by eagerly serving their communities,” Rod Stoll, vice president of marketplace engagement for FCI, said. “We are grateful to team-up with youth organizations investing in the future of their hometowns.” With this grant funding, the Carrollton FFA Chapter will complete a project, Color-up Carrollton, where they will grow and plant flowers around the Carrollton town square.

Tiger Tales Thank you to all of our senior participants in volleyball, cheerleading, marching band and football. Your leadership and dedication are greatly appreciated: Colby Crafton, Denver Davenport, Jacob Lansaw, Isaac McAdams, Delaney McEvers, Allison Mettenburg, Courtney Meyer, Ethan Rigg, Gavin Roberts, Hannah Theivagt, Ben Twitchell, Hayden Vetter, Jessa Vetter, Caitlyn Weisner, Paige White and Blake Woelfel. Have a great week. Go get ‘em, Tigers! The sports schedule for the week includes: Q April 15, High School

Volleyball vs. Triopia at Greenfield, 6:15 p.m. – Senior Night. Q Junior High Girls’ Basketball vs. Our Savior, 6:15 p.m. Q April 15, Football vs. Calhoun at NW, 7:30p.m., Senior Night Q April 19, High School Volleyball at Southwestern, 6 p.m. Q JV Football at Calhoun, 6:30 p.m. Q Junior High Girls’ Basketball at New Berlin, 6 p.m. Q April 20, High School Volleyball at North Greene, 6 p.m. Q Junior High Girls’ Basketball at South Fork, 6 p.m.

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The North Greene High School Homecoming Court has been announced. Left to right: Korissa Woolsey, Hailey Thompson, Payton Mullens, Madisyn Smith and Sarah McEvers.

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White encourages consumers to participate in Money Smart Week, a weeklong free virtual event designed to help people manage their personal finances and avoid fraud. “For many years, Money Smart Week has brought financial literacy and has offered valuable information to children and adults during this event,” White said. “I urge Illinoisans to take advantage of these informative virtual events and get ‘money smart.’” Money Smart Week, held from April 10 to April 17, will feature one daily live events and select resources that cover

topics such as budgeting, saving, student loans, personal finance and smart banking. Consumers will also learn how to manage their finances and avoid fraud schemes. The week is coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank and its Money Smart partners. The Illinois Securities Department, a department of the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, investigates investment fraud and works with other government agencies to promote financial literacy and fraud awareness. Additional information and a calendar of the online events for this year’s Money Smart Week are available at www. avoidthescam.net.

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The North Greene High School Homecoming Court has been filled out. Left to right: Owen Baird, Levi Ballard, Dalton Mitchell, Karter Heberling and Tyler Goodall.

State officials urge residents Advertise to consider flood insurance

As Illinoisans welcome April showers and May flowers, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are reminding Illinoisans to invest in flood insurance to protect their homes and businesses from flooding emergencies. Wet spring weather can bring an increased chance of spring flooding, regardless of whether homes and businesses are located near bodies of water. With this in mind, state officials are encouraging Illinois residents to consider flood insurance before the next flood occurs. “Just one inch of water in a mid-sized home can cause up to $25,000 in damages,” IEMA Director Alicia TateNadeau said. “Flood insurance is one of the most important ways for people to financially protect their homes and belongings, allowing them to recover more quickly. But it also is important to act quickly – flooding insurance

policies typically take up to 30 days to go into full effect.” Flood insurance, if you have it, can provide immediate financial assistance regardless of whether a major disaster is declared by the President of the United States. In 2019, devastating river flooding occurred in more than 33 counties and impacted 2.1 million residents. Throughout the 2019 flood season, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provided more than $19.7 million to Illinois homeowners who submitted flood insurance claims. “Illinoisans need only think back to 2019 to recall flooding along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers for a reminder that the threat of flooding in Illinois is always present. Still, less than 1 percent of Illinois residents have flood insurance,” IDNR Director Colleen Callahan said. “The IDNR administers the NFIP in Illinois to help mitigate some of the risk associated with flooding. The program not only protects homes and businesses in the event of a flood, but also helps mitigate perennially flooded areas,

reducing the risk of flooding in the future. It really is a win-win for both the community and policy holders.” Managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the NFIP enables homeowners, business owners and renters in communities that participate in the program and adopt local floodplain regulations to purchase federally backed flood insurance. Although nearly 90 percent of communities in Illinois participate in the NFIP, a few communities in Illinois have not adopted local floodplain regulations and have not enrolled in NFIP. “Homeowners should purchase flood insurance through the private insurance market if their communities do not participate in the NFIP. An insurer or licensed agent can offer private flood insurance to help protect property and personal belongings,” IDOI Acting Director Dana Popish Severinghaus said. “Flooding is the most frequent and costly disaster in the U.S., and private flood policies may provide higher amounts of coverage than the NFIP.”

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State pausing use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois On advice of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Illinois will pause distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson. The federal agencies made that recommendation Tuesday morning after reporting rare and severe blood clots in six people who had taken the vaccine. The CDC and FDA are reviewing the data regarding those cases. In a news release, the Illinois Department of Public Health advised that the move was “out of an abundance of caution.” The CDC and FDA said such complications with the vaccine “appear to be extremely rare.” In a news release, the CDC and FDA said Tuesday

the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet Wednesday to “further review these cases and assess their potential significance.” “Until that process is complete, we are recommending a pause in the use of this vaccine out of an abundance of caution,” the CDC and FDA statement reads. “This is important, in part, to ensure that the health care provider community is aware of the potential for these adverse events and can plan for proper recognition and management due to the unique treatment required with this type of blood clot.” The blood clots were reported in six women aged 18-48, and symptoms occurred six to 13 days after vaccination, according to the CDC. More than 6.8 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses have been adminis-

tered across the country thus far. Those who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should contact their health care provider, according to the CDC and FDA release. The state also said in a news release that the “vast majority” of vaccines being administered in Illinois were developed by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNtech. Of the allocation for this week, only 17,000 doses were Johnson & Johnson. For next week, the state said it expects to receive 483,720 total doses of COVID-19 vaccine, of which 5,800 doses are expected to be Johnson & Johnson. “IDPH has notified all Illinois COVID-19 providers throughout the state to

discontinue use of the J&J vaccine at this time,” the department said in a news release. “In order to keep appointments, IDPH is strongly advising providers to use Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.” Gov. JB Pritzker received the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine on March 24 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. On Monday night, his office reported that a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19 during routine testing. The staff member was not in close contact with the governor, according to a statement from his spokesperson. The staff member had recently received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and any close contacts are being instructed to quarantine, according to the spokesperson.

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Spring brings spring beauties to the landscape Have you ever noticed small white flowers dotting the landscape this time of year? Chances are they’re spring beauties (Claytonia virginica). While they may not be the first wildflowers to bloom, spring beauties are one of our earlier blooming wildflowers and a sure sign that spring has arrived. Individually, these wildflowers may not be the most impressive plants out there, but when growing in large masses, they are a sight to behold. Spring beauty can be found throughout Illinois and the Eastern United States in various habitats, including woodlands, meadows, yards and parks. Because they can tolerate degraded habitats better than most of our wildflowers, they are still relatively common. These plants grow from small potato-like tubers (corm). In spring, they will produce grass-like foliage that will get about six inches tall. If you’ve ever seen these plants growing in lawns, you know that the foliage blends in well with turfgrass. Since these plants are ephemeral, the foliage will die back and disappear in late spring as the plants go dormant.

We aren’t growing them for their leaves but their flowers. The blooming period of spring beauty begins in mid-to-late spring (this year in Jacksonville, they started blooming in early April) and will last for one to two months. Plants will produce flower stalks (in this case, racemes) with clusters of star-like flowers. The small flowers appear white from a distance, but if you look closely, you will see the petals have pink stripes on them. The flowers will open on sunny days and will close at night or when it is cloudy. If you’ve ever wanted some spring beauty in your landscape, they can be grown from corms or seeds. Growing from corms is going to be the quickest and easiest. These are planted about three inches deep and can be obtained from online nurseries and possibly in local plant sales. If you decide to dig plants from the wild, make sure you have permission from the landowner and don’t overharvest. These plants can also be grown from seed, but you’ll need to have some patience. Seeds can also be purchased or collected (again, make sure you have permission). If you are collecting seeds, gather the

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A clump of spring beauty (Claytonia virginica) blooms in Duncan Park in Jacksonville.

stems once the seed capsules turn brown. Once the seeds are ready, the capsules will split open, and the seeds will be ejected up to four feet away. Because of this, it is probably a good idea to put the stems in a bag or box to contain the seeds. Once you have your seeds, you’ll need to plant them ASAP since they quickly lose their viability if they dry out. Here is where your patience comes in. The seeds of spring beauty need to go through not one but two dormancies (double dormancy). The seeds need to be exposed to warm moist conditions (summer) followed

by a cold, moist period (winter). Therefore, your seeds won’t begin to germinate until the year after they are planted! Like many perennial plants, they will put a lot of energy into producing a root system. So, flowering likely won’t happen until two to three years after sowing seed. Good Growing Fact of the Week: The corms of spring beauty are edible, which has given rise to another name for this plant, the fairy spud. After cooking, they have been described as having a texture similar to potatoes and tasting like boiled chestnuts.

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(Continued from A1) The award recognizes middle school principals who have demonstrated a positive impact on their students and learning community. Criteria for the award include: Q Demonstrating a positive impact on education and advocacy for children. Q Ensuring the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale. Q Moving actively to implement the goals and objectives of the school. Q Working collaboratively with teachers and other staff to improve the educational program and student achievement. Q Involving the community in the life of the school and using community resources for students. Stumpf graduated from Carrollton High School in 2000 and then attended Monmouth College where he said he had no intention of going into teaching, let alone one day becoming an administrator. “Ironically enough, football is the reason I went into teaching,” Stumpf said. “I played football at Monmouth, and part of our job was to volunteer. We would go out to different areas and volunteer to do things. My roommate and I went out and volunteered to read to a second-grade class, and I thought to myself, ‘I could do this and I could coach at the same time.’ So I changed my major from business to education.” After graduating in 2004 with a bachelor’s in education from Monmouth, Stumpf began a nine-year career at Carrollton grade school in 2005, first as a

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FOID, concealed carry permits extended again Illinois State Police assure lawmakers agency is clearing renewal backlog

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois The Illinois State Police has given another 150-day extension to people whose Firearms Owners Identification cards or Concealed Carry Licenses have expired due to a backlog in processing renewal applications. A panel of state lawmakers gave approval Tuesday to that emergency rule after ISP officials assured them that the agency had made significant progress toward clearing a backlog of renewal applications. “I wouldn’t say we’re over the hump. We’re on top of it,” ISP Lt. Greg Hacker, who heads the agency’s Firearms Services Bureau, told the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. “Over the past three months, our metrics have shown us that we are starting to bend the curve in our direction.” Under the emergency rule, a FOID card or CCL that has expired since the start of the pandemic is still considered valid as long as the holder has applied for renewal, paid the required fees, and the card is not subject to revocation, meaning the person has not committed an offense that would otherwise disqualify them from holding the permit. Yvette Loizon, ISP’s general counsel, said that in the month of March alone, the agency received 14,847 renewal applications, and it approved 67,847 applications, the largest number of approvals in a single month in more than a year. ISP saw a huge increase in renewal applications last year, Hacker said, in part because FOID cards are issued on 10-year renewal cycles and the 2019-2020 period marked the end of the program’s first 10-year cycle. But the program has been beset by funding and personnel shortages, officials have said. The application and renewal process involves extensive criminal background checks that are paid for with the fees paid by applicants. But that fee fund was often “swept” during the state’s two-year-long budget impasse, so the agency did not have enough staff to handle the flood of renewal applications that came in last year. Hacker said ISP began 2020 with only 21 “firearms eligibility analysts,” or FEAs, who are trained to process applications. Since then, he said, the agency has hired an additional 29 FEAs and it plans to hire another five or six by July. In addition, ISP has hired another 25 contractual employees to conduct background checks for both new and renewal applications. But Hacker said it has been a slow process to get all of those new employees fully operational because the training process generally takes about six months. Meanwhile, gun rights activists in Illinois have grown impatient. Although state law requires ISP to process applications within 30 days, many have complained of waiting several months before ever getting a response from the agency. In July, the Illinois State Rifle Association and the Second Amendment Foundation filed a federal lawsuit against ISP, arguing that the FOID card processing delays were effectively violating the applicants’ constitutional right to bear arms. That case is still pending, according to court documents. Members of the joint committee pointed out that they have been hearing complaints from constituents for months. “I mean, within the last two days, I’ve gotten emails from folks, they applied last July. We’re nine months in, haven’t heard a word,” said Sen. Donald DeWitte, R-St. Charles. Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, a cochair of the committee, said he has also heard complaints from constituents. “So we’re gratified to see that the process is moving up (and) ask you to continue to work with JCAR staff on this,” Cunningham said. “There’s been a long-standing problem that has only gotten worse because of COVID. So it’s something that still demands a long-term solution.” Q Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

Engineer sixth-grade teacher, then as a paraprofessional for a year and then as a fifth grade teacher for the rest of his time at Carrollton, except the last year when he taught junior high math. Stumpf said it was during his time at Carrollton that he decided he wanted to become an administrator. “When I first got into teaching, I had no plan at all to get into administration,” he said. “But after I had been teaching for a while, I decided, you know what, I think I could do well as an administrator. I had been given a more active role as a teacher, and a lot of what I was volunteering to do is what an administrator does, so why not go back and see what kind of impact I could have as an administrator since I’m already doing those exact things as a teacher?” So, Stumpf went back to school, and in 2013, he graduated from SIU-E with a master’s degree in school administration. The following year, 2014, he was hired at Brussels as the jr./sr. high school principal, where he served two years before accepting the position at Winchester in 2016. When he came to Winchester, he brought a lot of what he learned at Carrollton with him – much of which he was praised for in the Principal of the Year Award. This included the Muffins with Mom, Donuts with Dad and Grandparents Breakfast events. “Yes, I brought those to Winchester from my time at Carrollton because they were such a success at Carrollton when I was there,” he said. “They are as big a success here at

Winchester and one that we were missing here – that community, parent and grandparent involvement in getting them in the building. We were able to tweak it a bit to fit it better to this community.” Overwhelmingly successful is a better way to describe it. “Our normal breakfast takes about 20 minutes, but when we hold one of these events, we have to move it from the cafeteria to the gym to accommodate everyone,” Stumpf said. “And, instead of 20 minutes, it takes around an hour to get everyone through, but it is worth it to see the interaction between the kids and their parents or grandparents, so it is very well received.” During his time at Winchester, Stumpf has created the Winchester Grade School Building Leadership Team (BLT) consisting of five staff members representing all grade levels as well as special education. This group established Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to help with shared leadership. He also makes a point of visiting classrooms regularly to be visible, model appropriate behavior, provide support and make sure the entire staff knows he is supportive of them. “Andy has an incredible work ethic and will often step in to assist staff. In the kitchen, on the playground, in the office, and performing maintenance projects or cleanup,” Superintendent Dr. Kevin Blankenship said. “He is often involved with before and after school activities involving parent/ teacher conferences, PTO

fundraisers, open houses, athletics and fine art fundraisers.” He also received praise from staff in his building. “Our principal isn’t afraid of change, but at the same time, he realizes that change needs to happen strategically,” seventhand eighth-grade teacher Katie Maul said. “At the beginning of 2018, WGS was informed of its ‘underperforming status.’ Mr. Stumpf knew that change was essential in improving effectiveness and efficiency throughout the school. However, he didn’t make any rash decisions or immediate changes. “Instead, he, along with the assistance of the ROE, worked to set up a BLT. As one of the members of this team, I can say its establishment has changed the way the entire school operates. This act created a domino effect that led to a shared leadership initiative that helps the school work more collaboratively in order to hone in on specifically where and how we can implement improvements.” The Middle School Principal of the Year winner was selected from a pool of nominees provided by the 21 regions of the Illinois Principals Association. Stumpf will be recognized at the IPA’s annual Education Leaders Annual Conference in October. Stumpf just recently learned that another accolade has come his way. He was notified by the executive director of the IPA that he has been selected to go on and represent Illinois at the National Principal of the Year event.

(Continued from A1) Hendricks also gave an update on the bridge project. “We got the abutments poured last week, which has to set for a while, so we should be able to set the deck soon and coordinate with the crane operator next week. So, it is getting close,” she said. There had been talk on the county board of suspending the bridge project until the county found a new county

engineer, but as head of the transportation committee, Clark urged them to proceed. She now has 250,000 reasons why. “We have received a check in the amount of around $250,000 for work done on the bridge project from the federal government,” Clark said. “If we had not gone ahead with the work on the bridge project, we would not have gotten that money.”

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North Greene’s Homecoming game honors veterans

Taking a dive North Greene’s Sarah McEvers dives for the ball Monday night as the Lady Spartans played host to the Griggsville-Perry Lady Tornadoes in volleyball action. The Lady Spartans defeated the Lady Tornadoes in straight sets. They will play ISD on Monday and Greenfield on Tuesday.

NG Spartans fall to Calhoun Warriors Carmen Ensinger/Greene Prairie Press

North Greene’s Jordan Nichols, carrying the American flag, leads his team onto the field, prior to the start of the Homecoming game Friday night at North Greene as the Spartans took on the Calhoun Warriors. It was also National Guard Appreciation Night. Nichols will be leaving to finish his National Guard training in June, and three other Spartan players will be joining the United States Army after graduation as well.

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press North Greene’s Homecoming game Friday night was a bit overshadowed by the camo jerseys worn by the team, courtesy of the Illinois National Guard. Friday night was a trifecta night for the team, not only was it Homecoming, but it was senior night – the last Homecoming game senior players would ever play on their home field– and it was also Honorary National Guard Appreciation Night. Spartan team member Jordan Nichols signed up with the split ops program with the National Guard and attended basic training last summer in

Fort Jackson, S.C., and will be leaving in June to finish his training. His recruiter, SFC Mario Saenz, was at the game and provided the special jerseys for the team to wear. Saenz said he had the jerseys made three years ago for area teams to wear for events such as this. Nichols is just one member of the Spartan football team who is enlisting in the military. The other three members are Dalton Mitchel, Owen Baird and Brayden Allen, who have enlisted in the Army for active duty and will be leaving in June also. North Greene Athletic Director Brett Berry couldn’t be more proud of the four young men.

“We are very proud of our young men and their choice to serve our country,” he said. “We wish them the best of luck in the future and know that they will represent the North Greene community with pride.” The four Spartan players will play their last football game together Friday night in Carrollton as the Spartans take on the Carrollton Hawks, a game originally scheduled as a season-opener, but was later switched because the Carrollton team was under quarantine. North Greene was originally scheduled to play Greenfield this week, but instead played Greenfield the first week of the season.

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What else could you call the look on Jordan Nichols face as he brings down this Calhoun player during Friday night’s Homecoming game at North Greene? The Spartans fought hard and played a good game but lost to the Warriors 14-6. They play at Carrollton this Friday.

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Jacob Suttles got enough of this Calhoun player to force him to the ground and out of bounds Friday night in the Spartans’ last home game of the season. The Spartans put up a valiant effort to the very end, but lost 14-6.

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Unified basketball game fun for everyone The North Greene community came together Saturday evening to watch members of the North Greene Unified Basketball Team take to the court along with their Unified Partners for a game of basketball. This is the third year for the program, which pairs up special needs students with other students in the school for an afternoon of basketball. Here, Sophia Buhlig, with the ball, tries to get around Darin Hull, who is on defense.

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Quick feet Greenfield-Northwestern’s Denver Davenport is able to get into the end zone with this Hayden Vetter block during WIVC South action in Pleasant Hill on Friday, April 9. Davenport scored three times during the Tigers’ 52-6 victory over the Wolves.

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Peach farmers seeing signs of ‘heavy’ crop ahead of picking season By JARAD JARMON Greene Prairie Press The peaches have started blooming, and this time, it is not only a signal that spring has truly arrived, but that this crop could be an exceptionally heavy one. The blooms on the trees are full this year, getting farmers like Brian Matthews cautiously excited about the upcoming season. “Basically, every variety will need to be thinned at this point,” Matthews, of Blueridge Farms in Hardin, said. “Every tree is loaded with blooms.” It is a bloom Matthews has not seen in years. “I haven’t had a crop like this probably in four years, and it seems to be countywide,” Matthews said. “Everybody that I know of has a strong crop of peaches.” This comes as a welcomed surprise after concerning late freezes like the one in February, when temperatures dipped into the single and even negative digits. “The cold of the winter did not seem to affect the buds at all,” Matthews said. “Usually, your late cold – your last January, February cold – is what usually gets them. You start getting your colds around zero, it starts affecting the crop.” There was a late chill a couple of weeks ago that reportedly did some minor damage to some crops, though the damage was done mainly in the southern end of the county, where temperatures reportedly dipped to 23 degrees one night. However, it was not a season-defining moment for the county, much to the relief of farmers. “I don’t believe it was enough to affect our crop at all,” Matthews said. This was a particularly early bloom, but if weather stays warm, it should only mean good things for the crop. “The bloom has been a little early, but it has been quick so far, which is good if you have a quick, fast bloom, especially on the apples, which are just starting to bloom,” Matthews said. The focus now will be on thinning the blooms, and

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Brian Matthews uses a bloom thinner on this year’s budding crop of peaches Friday. This year, there is expected to be a thick bloom, promising a healthy crop of delicious peaches for locals and tourists alike.

waiting to thin them further as they grow. “We will try to knock about half the blooms off with the string thinner, and then we will come back in about the time peaches start to get to a size [about as] big around as your thumb, and we’ll start hand-thinning at that point — the earliest harvested peaches first and work our way to the later peaches,” Matthews said. Apart from that, all that can really be done is hoping and praying for a favorable and calm season ahead as the peaches grow. As favorable as the weather has been, such luck can turn – especially when it comes down to the weather, as locals know all too well. “Anything is possible. It looks like they are going to make a peach. It is a matter of missing all of the hailstorms and bad winds and stuff at this point,” Matthews said. “Nothing is a guarantee in peaches. We have had cold weather in May before that has affected the crops.” The peaches are expected to be ready for picking by June 15. As far as other fruits like apples are concerned, they will likely be ready in August. Matthews has 10 acres of peaches along with approximately four acres worth of apples and pears that then go to his two roadside markets five and six days a week, a Saturday farmer’s market and their market downtown at the four-way, along with some going to wholesaling.

Looking ahead to the summer, forecasts suggest it will be warm and dry, which are good things for the crop. “If that comes true, Calhoun peaches might be sweeter than they normally are,” Matthews said before explaining that peaches retain more sugar and less water in dry conditions. That goes too for apples and pears that look to be heavy crops as well this year. Now, Matthews is looking to what the rest of the season has in store for farmers – whether it be hailstorms or high winds. “We just hope and pray to stay away from storms at this point,” Matthews said. Should the crop not be as heavy as predicted, Matthews noted that he still has hope the season will be successful if last year was any indication. “Even with a small crop last year, we had a really good year, because people tended to stay around and shop a little more local, I think, than normal,” Matthews said. “... It is great to see, especially when it seems like the demand is going to be strong again this year.” COVID likely played a role in sales last year, but in any case, Calhoun peaches have a following, and some are willing to travel quite a few miles to get them. “They do come from far away to get the peaches,” the Calhoun farmer said. “Even though there is not much left in Calhoun to come and do or see, they come to get the peaches, yes.”

Storm causes damage in Roodhouse It was either a lightning strike or high winds that caused damage to this wonderful old tree in the Roodhouse Park on the square. The tree was virtually split in two, falling on the inside of the park. The tree is located on the east side of the square, and its sister tree on the north side was also struck a few years ago but survived. No major damage was caused by the tree falling.

Area likely to see plethora of morels this season By LUCAS GARDNER Greene Prairie Press Spring is here and that should boost “morel” – morel hunting that is. It’s that time of year again, and with the weather warming up, morel mushroom hunting is soon to be underway. And this season is expected to be a good one, Carl Mager, a local morel hunting aficionado, said. Mager has been hunting morels for nearly 50 years. As a former Calhoun local now living in Jersey County, he was the person to ask when it came to morel hunting. Because of the moisture the county has had, and the predicted upcoming rain, Mager is confident this season should be successful for those morel hunters out there. As a comparison, last year during this time, it was on the dry side and was much colder. As a result, finding morels was a tougher job. This time around, though, the tri-county area has seen warm, rainy weather, spelling good things for those looking for these rare finds. “Well there is always going to be some, but I think we are on the line for a good season. It’s getting warm early, and if we get some rain, there will be a lot of them,” Mager said. “When the temperatures stay in the 60s and 70s at night, that’s when they really start popping. Last year, it stayed cold and dry for such a long time they didn’t do well. So, in my opinion, this year will be better than the last two years.” Over the years, Mager has done quite a bit of morel hunting. The most he has ever found was approximately 15-20 pounds of hand-sized mushrooms in a day spread out over several patches of six to eight. “I’m sure there are other people out there that have found more than that, but that is the

most I have ever found in a day,” Mager said. “That is still a lot. Now, I didn’t find that much in one place but over the course of a day. There are some fellers around that find coolers full of them.” No matter what is left in store for this spring season, Mager assured there would be a chance to find those prized fungi. As far as what time is best to hit the ground and look for some morels, Mager stands by advice his father gave him. “When the mayapples bloom, that is the time to find morels,” Mager said. It is not the only time, though. Mager has found them during all parts of the mushroom season. As an experienced morel hunter, Mager said that places he has found with the most morels were near dead elm trees. Elms can be identified by their gray bark with deep furrows. Notably, they also have pointed oval leaves that have double-serrated margins. “I’ve had my best luck around dead elm trees. It seems the best time is a year or two after the elm has died and the bark is just starting to slide off the tree,” Mager said. ”You can find them around old ash trees and sycamore trees. It seems like morels spawn more around sycamore trees during the later parts of the season – at least in my experience.” The morel season typically lasts about two to three weeks. But, that all depends on the weather, according to Mager. The end of April and early parts of May seem to be the end of the season. When the weather tends to be warm and the moisture is high, these are optimal conditions for fungus. The humidity from such conditions seemingly keeps the morels fresher, longer – all while allowing them to sprout and continue to grow. 4JODMBJS %SJWF +FSTFZWJMMF *)PVST B N Q N t %BZT " 8FFL 1IPOF Your locally owned and operated grocery store Serving Jerseyville since 1940! Visit us online at www.sinclairfoods.com

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703 WEST NORTH ST. - GIRARD

[ $129,900 ] 5BR, 3BA, RECENT UPDATES

[ $87,900 ] 3BR, 1BA, CORNER LOT, SHED

790 SHAWNEE COLLEGE RD. - ULLIN

16280 INDIAN LAKE RD. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $234,000 ] 60 ACRES, PRIME BUCK, CRP

TBD BEAVER LAKE RD. - FIELDON

[ $163,200 ] 48 ACRES, HUNTING RETREAT

501 E CARPENTER - JERSEYVILLE [ $74,900 ] COMMERCIAL

[ $200,000 ] 20 ACRES, HOME SITE

309 N STATE ST. - JERSEYVILLE

206 QUARRY RD. - GOLDEN EAGLE

[ $299,900 ] 4BR, 5BA, RIVER VIEWS

CROSS CHURCH RD. - PINCKNEYVILLE

[ $588,000 ] 140 ACRES, RECREATIONAL

TBD CLARK RD. - GILLESPIE

[ $180,000 ] 23.96 ACRES, RECREATIONAL

18 LASALLE - ELSAH

[ $499,000 ] COMMERICAL, 3 SPACES

[ $225,000 ] UPDATED RESTAURANT, APT

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23237 GREENAPPLE LN. - JEREYVILLE

30251 JONES RD. - GIRARD

3BR, 2BA, WELL MAINTAINED

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Boy Scouts brave weather to plant trees

While the storm might have taken a tree out of the Roodhouse Park Wednesday night, never fear, because the Boy Scouts from Pack #155 were there to help plant three new ones on Saturday morning. The boys pulled on their boots, grabbed their shovels and braved the wind, rain and cold to help Ameren to plant three trees. Front row, left to right: Dante Shipley, David Shipley, Ben Janus, Lane Monroe, Nixon Raabe and Henry Rollins. Back row: Dave Schenck with Ameren, Grady Dossett, Preston Bradford and Porter Dossett. Absent from the photo but also helping with the planting were Ethan Schenck, Eva Schenck and Ben Klomps.

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1039 E St Rt 108, Rockbridge - $225,000 Hard to find hobby farm on 7.24 acres. Offers a nice ranch home, a 27 x 45 Morton building w/ 31470 Bartlett Rd, Brighton - $425,000 90 S Fairmount, Alton - 464,900 three horse stalls, loft, electric and water. Stocked Searching for privacy? Here is 5.7 ac. in a secluded One owner Godfrey home located in exclusive Fairmount! The fishing pond. Home offers 1260 finished sq. ft., country setting. Spacious Home with over 4,000sf of wow factor will start as you enter the foyer with an 18 foot tall Selling Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Madison, open kitchen to dining/ living, Two bedrooms, living living space, two car garage, whole house generator, circle entry and gleaming marble floors. Spacious kitchen w/center Macoupin & Surrounding Counties room w/ gas fireplace. Unfinished basement. drive and 35 x 50 Quonset style outbuilding with electric island, hearth room, main floor master wuite and so much more. ! W NE

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401 Timber Ridge Dr #15, Grafton - $189,000 Megan St, Lots 44 to 50, Jerseyville Gorgeous second floor unit, close to elevator. 315 E Main St, Grafton - $189,900 1204 Beatty Mound Rd, Jerseyville $339,000 13871 Johnson Hollow Rd, Fieldon $37,500 Great location and priced to sell 6 lots available in Miller’s 3 bed, two bath, open floor plan, great room Very nice commercial building. Opportunity for a 2 lots overlooking Otter Creek with a 22 x 28 Wick Building Great location at east end of town. Park Estates. Water and sewer at street. open to kitchen with bar seating. Fantastic 100 ft M/l of road frontage. Suited for variety of business uses. 10880 SF offers a 20T on that has electric & concrete floors. Public water is on site, PICK YOUR LOT and BRING YOUR BUILDER. rail (52’ x 180’) crane. Also includes 3T and 2T jib septic behind the pole building, that was in place for a 1 covered deck w/ awesome views. This unit re-sale and wholesale. Lots #44-49 priced at $12,900 Lot #50 priced at $14,900 cranes, paint booth and 2 office spaces. bedroom cabin that has since been torn down. Bring your offers a corner garage (one of the largest). Call Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071 CALL: Pam Roady 618-535-2914 Call Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071 camper and enjoy your own park like setting.

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5310 Godfrey Rd Units 12, 16 or 34, 107 W Vine, Brighton $75,000 Darling 2 to 3 bedroom. Updated kitchen & Godfrey $45,000 each Investment Property or Investment Opportunity – This 2 bedroom upper level unit has a long term tenant that hopes to stay. HOA covers Outside Maintenance, snow removal, trash and water. 1 designated parking space.

bath with newer flooring throughout. Spacious living room, Den or home office can be utilized as another bedroom, Main floor laundry, covered patio and detached garage. Wendi Mielke 618-535-2930

This double entry commercial space offers many uses. The main level has been opened up to allow for one larger retail shop. A new owner could separate the space and sublet either side. Approx. 3000 sq. ft on main level. The upper level offers 2 apartments and a studio apartment.

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107 N State St (109 A & B), Jerseyville 147,500

662 Broadway Kampsville $125,000 3 bedroom ranch w/ 2 bath & basement. 45 x 54 Machine shed w/ car lift 1.2 acres

299 Maple St, Kampsville- $125,000 Move in condition home on 4 level 00 Dark Hollow Rd, Fieldon $378,345 101 S Liberty, Jerseyville $92,500 lots located at the West edge of town. PERFECT for your Hunting or Recreation Needs. Cute 2 bedroom home situated on a nice corFrom the front entry you see nice This 68.79 acre property offers you the opportunity ner lot. Eat in Kitchen and appliances remain. hardwood ﬂoors, front formal living to build a nice cabin, or take your camper and enjoy Enjoy relaxing on the covered deck. There’s an room w/ french doors, a Queens hunting, dirt bike or 4-wheeler riading and much more. attached garage and plenty of extra parking. Property has a spring that runs through it in several places. CALL Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071 kitchen with appliances included.

552 Dogwood Dr. Carrollton 4 bedroom 3 bath Over 3000 sq. ft. ﬁnished Come see this beautiful home! $185,000 Wendi Mielke 618-535-2930

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Lot 37 & 38 Grafton Hills Dr, Grafton $22,000 Here is a one acre home site in Grafton Hills. Located within walking distance to the elementary school. 200 x 240 level lot that allows room for your home, garage and good size yard space. Grafton Hills restrictions apply.

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The following police reports were filed between April 2 and April 8. 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.

revoked/suspended DUI/ SSS 2nd. Stewart, Reagan C., dob 07-17-1976, possession of meth between 15-100 grams.

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Dunning, Blake, dob 06-12-1989, reckless conduct. Seib, Adam D., dob 08-28-1989, resisting/ peace officer/correctional employee/firefighter.

The following individuals were charged with a felony: Coy, Jeremy R., dob 03-29-1987, driving

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Prough, Andrew J., dob 07-01-1986, domestic battery/ bodily harm. Farris, Kayla M., dob 11-21-1988, battery/cause bodily harm. Berry, Matthew R., dob 03-01-1989, reckless conduct.

Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email gppnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

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ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. TODD, DECEASED. NO. 2021-P-20

ESTATE OF DOROTHY LOUISE CRUM, DECEASED. NO. 2021-P-21

To the Electric Patrons of Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois: Ameren Illinois (or Company) hereby gives notice to the public that on March LW ¿OHG ZLWK WKH ,OOLnois Commerce Commission evidence (direct testimony) regarding the reconciliation of revenues collected from its electric customers under the Company’s Electric Environmental Adjustment (Rider (($ ZLWK FRVWV LQFXUUHG LQ FRQQHFWLRQ ZLWK FHUWDLQ HQYLronmental remediation activiWLHV DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK LWV PDQXfactured gas plant sites in Illinois from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Rider EEA is applicable to Rate Zones I and III only (formerly the AmerenCIPS and AmerenIP services territories, respectively). This reconciliation may result in changes to the Company’s rates and FKDUJHV ZLWK UHVSHFW WR HOHFtric delivery services throughout the Company’s territories in Illinois. The changes in UDWHV DQG FKDUJHV ZLOO WDNH effect after hearings and after WKH &RPPLVVLRQ LVVXHV LWV ¿nal Order. 7KH &RPPLVVLRQ GRFNHWHG WKHVH ¿OLQJV DV 'RFNHW Nos. 21-0048 (RZ I) and 210050 (RZ III). A copy of the evidence may be inspected DW WKH $PHUHQ ,OOLQRLV RI¿FHV located at 300 Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois or online at ZZZ LFF LOOLQRLV JRY H GRFNet/. All parties interested in this matter may obtain information ZLWK UHVSHFW WKHUHWR HLWKHU GLrectly from Ameren Illinois or by addressing the Chief &OHUN RI WKH ,OOLQRLV &RPmerce Commission, 527 East &DSLWRO $YHQXH 6SULQJ¿HOG Illinois 62706. AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY d/b/a Ameren Illinois %\ 5LFKDUG - 0DUN President

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In Re Estate Of: CHERYL JEAN CLARK Decedent. Case No: 21-P-21

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of the death of Cheryl Jean Clark of White Hall, Illinois on January 19, /HWWHUV RI 2I¿FH ZHUH issued on March 31, 2021 to WKH $GPLQLVWUDWRU OLVWHG EHORZ represented by the attorney OLVWHG EHORZ Administrator: Julia Atkinson 3131 East Corto Place Long Beach, California 90803 Attorney: Shannon B. McDonnell 6LYLD /DZ 217 S. Main Street (GZDUGVYLOOH ,/ 7KH (VWDWH ZLOO EH H[HFXWHG ZLWKRXW FRXUW VXSHUYLVLRQ unless an interested person seeks to terminate independent administration pursuant to section 28-4 of the Probate Act. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the clerk at Greene County Courthouse, 519 N Main St &DUUROOWRQ ,/ ZLWK the representative, or both, ZLWKLQ VL[ PRQWKV IURP WKH date of issuance of letters, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ that period is barred. &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Administrator and to the attorney listed DERYH ZLWKLQ WKH WHQ GD\V RI ¿OLQJ Prepared by Shannon B. McDonnell, Attorney for Julia Atkinson 6LYLD /DZ 217 South Main Street (GZDUGVYLOOH ,OOLQRLV 3 _ ( _ SOHDGLQJV#VLYLDODZ FRP 4.14, 4.21, 4.28

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES HAMMON, JR., DECEASED NO. 2021-P-22 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -- WILL AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of CHARLES HAMMON, JR. of Roodhouse, Illinois. LetWHUV RI RI¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG on April 6, 2021, to S. LEE HAMMON, 16 Shenandoah Ave., Apt B, Jacksonville, IlOLQRLV ZKRVH DWWRUQH\ is CHARLES E. McNEELY, P.C., 226 West State Street, P. O. Box 970, Jacksonville, Illinois 62651. Notice is given to JASON HAMMON and DONELLE +$0021 KHLUV ZKR DUH QDPHG LQ D 3HWLWLRQ ¿OHG LQ WKH above proceeding to probate D ZLOO ZKRVH DGGUHVVHV DUH not stated in the Petition, that DQ 2UGHU ZDV HQWHUHG E\ WKH Court on April 6, 2021, admitWLQJ WKH ZLOO WR SUREDWH :LWKLQ GD\V DIWHU WKH HIIHFWLYH date of the original order of DGPLVVLRQ \RX PD\ ¿OH D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK WKH &RXUW WR UHTXLUH SURRI RI WKH ZLOO E\ WHVWLPRQ\ RI WKH ZLWQHVVHV WR WKH ZLOO LQ open Court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) WR FRQWHVW WKH YDOLGLW\ RI WKH ZLOO E\ ¿OLQJ D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK WKH &RXUW ZLWKLQ VL[ PRQWKV DIWHU DGPLVVLRQ RI WKH ZLOO WR probate. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Clerk of the Court at the *UHHQH &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH 519 North Main Street, CarUROOWRQ ,OOLQRLV RU ZLWK the representative, or both, RQ RU EHIRUH WKH WK GD\ RI 1RYHPEHU DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHriod is barred. Copies of a FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the atWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ WHQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Dated: April 12, 2021. S. LEE HAMMON, Executor of the Estate of CHARLES HAMMON, JR., Deceased

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