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Stay-at-home mandate extended through May

Greene County sees two new COVID-19 cases

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press With Gov. JB Pritzker’s announcement last Friday that the stay-at-home mandate would be extended to at least May 30, there came additional mandates that must be followed by those in the State of Illinois.

Per the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH): “All Illinoisans should wear a mask or face covering when they must leave their home or report to work for essential operations and they either cannot or it is impractical to maintain 6 feet of physical distance between themselves and others.�

In other words, if you can’t stay away from the person in front of you, you should have a mask on. It also gives the right to stores to mandate that customers wear protective face gear before entering their facility, as well as limiting the number of customers that are allowed in that particular facility. “I believe your larger corporations, such as Walmart, are going to mandate that everyone who comes in to shop must be wearing a mask,�

Greene County Health Department Administrator Molly Peterson said. “If

you are unable to wear a mask and it is something that a particular store is requiring, people should call friends or family to see if they can pick up things for them, or we have a list of community helpers that are willing to lend some assistance, and we can direct people to them.�

Around two weeks ago, businesses were forced, by the IDPH, to limit the amount of customers who were allowed in the store at one time, which has proved to be a challenge for some of the more busy stores, such as Kroger and Dollar General. “I think everyone is trying to do their best and trying to be patient since we know this is something that is new,� Peterson said. “Stores are posting how many they are allowing in the store at one time, and that is about all that we can ask of them other than asking the general public to stay at home when we are sick and be sure to wash our hands and continue to maintain the social distancing.�

The typical amount of customers allowed per 1,000 square foot of store is no more than five at any given time, roughly 20 percent of a store’s capacity.

When the capacity is reached, which is 10 at Kroger in Carrollton and White Hall, the admittance is allowed on a one-out, one-in system, where as one customer exits another is allowed in.

Despite everything going on, the health department is monitoring the situation regarding the amount of customers in a store at any given time. “We have been in constant contact with these businesses, and we are checking on them, especially the retail stores like Dollar General and Kroger,�

Peterson said. “We have sent them the guidelines, and they have been trying their best to comply. Our recommendation is to just limit the amount of people in the store at any one time. We don’t care how they do it.�

Greene County had a coronavirus test come back positive last week.

Tuesday, another case was also reported, officially increasing the total confirmed cases to three. For those most recent cases, health department officials are working to call all direct contacts and anyone that may have been within 6 feet and had a contact time of 10 minutes. “The only time we really post on

Facebook is when we have a change in the count,� Peterson said. “If we have a positive case come up, we are definitely making that known.�

The first patient confirmed as positive for the virus has recovered. “We consider someone recovered if they have gone for more than three days without any symptoms of the virus,� Peterson said. “Sometimes the 14 day guideline is less and sometimes it is more. So far, no one in Greene County has had to be hospitalized from it.�

As of Friday, only two of the 57 tests that have been processed have come back positive for the virus. “We have some that are still pending, so more than 60 tests have been done,� Peterson said. “It’s hard to get an accurate count because patients from our county are tested at other hospitals or clinics and they don’t make us aware immediately those tests are occurring.�

The state has increased the amount of testing that can be done to include “essential� workers like retail and (See, STAY-AT-HOME, A2)

School graduations to be held virtually

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Schools in Greene County have come together and released a joint press release concerning upcoming graduations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Graduation will look a bit different than in the past due to the pandemic.�

Kevin Bowman Greenfield Superintendent Instead of the traditional gathering at the schools and students receiving their diplomas from school board members and hearing their names announced, everything will be done virtually. “The school leaders in Greene County would like to assure senior students, their parents and guardians that graduation is a top priority for our schools,�

Greenfield Superintendent Kevin Bowman said. “However, graduation will look a bit different than in the past due to the pandemic.�

Carrollton, Greenfield and

North Greene schools must follow Gov. JB Pritzker’s orders and are not allowed to re-open during this pandemic. The governor ordered all of the schools in the state to remain closed for the remainder of the year. “Schools are not allowed to host gatherings or more than 10 people during this time,�

Bowman said. “I know some people have asked why we don’t hold graduation on the football field. We would if we could, but those areas are not allowed per the governor. “If there was any other option out there right now that would allow us to have a more traditional ceremony, we would already be doing it.�

At the present time, the stayat-home order has been extended through the entire month of May. Bowman, along with North Greene Superintendent Mark Scott and Carrollton Superintendent Mark Halwachs understand that a formal graduation is preferred by everyone but simply isn’t possible at this time. “If the circumstances change during the summer, formal graduations can be planned and held at that time,� Bowman said. “There is a concern that schools will not be allowed to open until (See, 4-H GRADUATIONS, A3)

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Beautifying Greenfield Greenfield High School Ag teacher and FFA Sponsor Beth Burrow sits with one of the many barrels that were planted with beautiful flowers last week around the Greenfield Square. Burrow and her FFA students have been planting in the barrels for quite some time, and residents can expect the color around the square that comes with spring.

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Upcoming 4-H shows at county fair still uncertain

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ith the Greene County Agricultural Fair being one of the earliest fairs in the state, scheduled to begin on June 22, organizers of both the fair and the 4-H shows are uncertain of how things are going to play out at this point.

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Midwest Avenue performs Members of Midwest Avenue performed at the White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center on Tuesday for an outdoor concert for the residents, which included ice cream treats from Dairy Queen in Carrollton. Pictured are Steve Vincent on violin and Scott Phares on guitar. Phares is also the Director of Admissions at the facility.

“We will be speaking with the Department of Agriculture to get some guidance today (Wednesday) and will know more about what we will be able to do,� Greene County Fair Treasurer Jim Challens said. “Right now, we just don’t know anything.�

However, the State of Illinois Director of 4-H Lisa Diaz said they are preparing to hold the 4-H shows for the students both ways – virtually, if necessary, or in person. “We have been planning for this summer as if things were still going to be able to happen face to face,� Diaz said. “But, at the same time, we are preparing ourselves and researching options for backup plans as needed.�

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Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Wish me luck as I jump back into garden I’ve never presumed to have a green thumb, but it has always been my dream to have a nice little garden.

When I moved into my house three years ago, it came with a lot next door that would be absolutely perfect for a huge garden area. However, I didn’t want to mess up the nice grass so since the only thing I really wanted was tomatoes, I opted for another option.

I tried “potted” tomato plants. I bought about eight garbage cans, poked some holes in the bottom and put some potting soil in them and picked out my nice little tomato plans and planted them. I was expecting a mother lode of tomatoes in a few months, but I couldn’t have been more wrong.

I diligently watered them every evening when I got home from summer baseball games and waited and waited for blooms to appear.

The vines were growing, but there were no blooms. When they finally did bloom and the vines started growing, I realized that I needed something to keep them upright. I went out one evening after a high wind and found them all laying on the ground.

What to do? Rather than purchase the typical metal tomato cages, I opted for the cheaper wooden stakes. Big mistake.

I tied the plants to the stakes and the next big wind and they were down.

I pounded them deeper, but it didn’t matter.

The vines grew, but the blooms and tomatoes didn’t. I went out and purchased Miracle Grow and started supplementing the soil expecting eventually to get big, luscious tomatoes. Again – wrong!

I diligently watered them, kept them upright and fertilized them, and I think I got like six tiny tomatoes off of the entire lot. I added it up and I think after all was said and done each of those tomatoes cost me around eight dollars.

It was an experiment and it failed.

But there was nothing that said I couldn’t grow flowers. The next year I bought some pots and set about with my flower garden. For the first few weeks of the summer everything went good, but once I got busy shooting baseball, I missed watering them in the evenings — not to mention the fact that I was never home to enjoy them.

I watched them slowly wither and die from a lack of care, and I swore that this year I would not attempt to grow anything.

But then the COVID-19 hit and everything under the sun got canceled.

No ball games to go to, no meetings to go to – nothing. I decided that maybe it was time I tried for a nice little flower garden. I’m still not comfortable enough to till up my vacant lot for a real garden, so flower garden will have to suffice.

When the office uptown was still open, Patty was always talking about painting flower pots, and the sun had done some real damage to my pots that didn’t crack over the winter. I bought a can of spray paint and that was all it took.

I was hooked. I dragged out every pot I could find and set about spray painting it. First I bought blue, then red, then green, then yellow ‘cause I wanted a variety. Note – you have to have approval to purchase paint from Walmart – I felt almost like a criminal.

By the second week when I purchased my fourth color I was sure they thought I was a “huffer.”

I decided instead of buying plants I would buy seeds. Another big mistake.

I planted them in three new pots, and I’m still waiting for them to come up.

It’s not looking good.

Today, I broke down and went to Farm and Home and bought some petunias to plant. I love dead-heading them – makes me feel like I am doing some-

thing. Four days later I went back again and bought another $20 worth.

Oh, also bought five more pots.

Much Ado I also bought eight About plants at the WinNothing chester FFA plant sale. Unfortunate- BY CARMEN ly, a couple of the ENSINGER coleus, which I love, died after I transplanted them. Makes me wonder about my green thumb and whether I should even try to attempt flowers this year.

I’m faced with a summer of nothing to do in the evenings. Meetings are all cancelled or are online, no baseball or softball games to go to, so I’m desperate for something to do, as I’m sure most people are.

I have used potting soil and planted seeds and bought ready to bloom plants just to keep something to do in my life.

This situation has people on edge, whether they are staying at home or not. Life as we know it is not going to be the same this year and we all must deal with that.

All in all, I have purchased about 20 pots full of plants that I must plant in the next few days. Deadheading the plants will give me something to do in the evening when I’m not at my typical ballgame. It’s not the way I envisioned my summer, but it will have to suffice.

I will just be glad when everything goes back to normal. I am lucky in that I can do my job from home, but there are so many aspects of it that have changed, and I miss being a part of activities. I loved going to games and shooting them. That is my life. Until I can do that again, I will survive, but I will not thrive.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Q Carmen Ensinger is a pet-lover and a reporter for Campbell Publications.

Don't expect COVID-19 vaccine for a while

By BILL HOAGLAND There are a lot of confusing questions about the COVID19 virus, such as whether it will come back in the winter, whether those who have been infected are truly immune to further exposure and whether this virus is contagious even before symptoms appear. But one assertion that has been consistent is the assertion that we will not have a vaccine ready for this disease for at least another 18 months.

Having to wait 18 months before we have an effective vaccine and a return to a normal life in this day and age seems odd, doesn’t it?

So recently I started looking on the internet for a simple explanation as to why this process will take so long.

Vaccines normally take years to develop—sometimes as long as twenty years—and even then many potential vaccine candidates still prove to be ineffective despite the time and money spent on those projects. The swine flu vaccine, hurriedly developed in anticipation of the so-called swine flu epidemic of 1976, is an example of a vaccine that, as it turns out, was ineffective despite being approved for use by the general public; this vaccine ended up causing more deaths than the disease it was designed to eradicate did. It also caused serious side effects, including paralysis, for others who were vaccinated. And despite years of

ongoing research and clinical tests, we still have never been able to develop an effective vaccine for many of the viruses that are plaguing the world today, such as HIV and Ebola. In short, most potential vaccine candidates are more likely to fail than not fail.

Fortunately, as to the coronaviruses, a lot of ground work was done following the emergence of two coronaviruses, SARS in 2002 and MERS in 2012. In fact, but for a lack of funding and a loss of interest by the public, it is believed by some virologists that we easily could have had an effective vaccine by now to combat the coronaviruses if we had just stuck with it in 2016, when the funding essentially ran out.

But because of this research, we at least have a head-start in understanding what we are dealing with regarding this particular coronavirus. Yet, even with this head start, we are told we are still 18 months from getting a vaccine.

The simplest explanation I have seen as to why we are still at least 18 months away was given by Dr. Wilbur Chen of the University of Maryland, which I found at www.medicinenet.com. He divides the coming research and development into three phases: The first phase is to determine if the proposed vaccine candidates are safe enough to be administered to humans; in

other words, would giving a particular experimental vaccine cause more harm than the disease we are trying to combat? This is a question that under normal circumstances would require at least six months to resolve. That is because we need to administer the vaccine to a very small test group of humans and then wait six months to see if there are any adverse effects to the vaccine being used.

The second phase is to determine if the “safe” vaccine will trigger an adequate immune response to a weakened or altered form of the virus. This is a tricky proposition. If you don’t inject the right amount of the weakened form of the virus, you won’t develop the antibodies you need to fight the virus. If you inject too much, the patient will catch the virus you are fighting. Normally, it takes 12 months to properly determine if the immune response to the weakened form of the virus appears to be adequate.

The third phase is to expose vaccinated participants to the actual virus to see if the immunities developed as

symptoms because the test may not be accurate if someone isn’t to the point of exhibiting symptoms.”

Symptoms to be most concerned about are shortness of breath, cough and fever with the first being the most important.

“I think the big red flag is the shortness of breath,” Peterson said. “Like if someone is getting out of their car or doing something they normally do and notice that they are having a hard time

a result of exposure to the weakened virus will effectively block the actual virus.

Under normal circumstances, this part of the study takes three years to conclude.

Obviously, we are not going to be waiting the full four and a half years to let this testing take its normal course.

But frankly, getting it done in 18 months, as suggested, will really be pushing the normal standards for creating a safe and effective vaccine for COVID 19. Let’s hope it works because an effective vaccine is the only way we will truly conquer this virus.

Note: In case you are wondering, phase one has already started thanks to hundreds of volunteers.

––––––––––––––––––– 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.

doing it, then that is something to be concerned about.”

Peterson said in the end, it is better to be safe than sorry.

“You know your body and if you feel something isn’t right, go see your doctor,” she said. “I know a lot of people are choosing not to go see their doctor at this time because of this situation, but I can’t stress enough to go to your doctor if you think anything out of the ordinary is going on with you.”

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I’m embarrassed to say, my turkey season has been terrible.

I’ve not been able to stay very late up in the morning, so I’ve been limited to trying to compete with hens after the toms fly off the roost. Early in the season, this is hard.

For me it has been impossible. I have watched several toms strut just out of range expecting the hens to follow.

They have. I have actually watched them walk right in front of me on their way to greener pastures. I have been left holding only crushed expectations.

Social distancing has placed me completely out of range. I have no concern of catching anything. Hopefully as the season progresses, the seemingly uninterested gobblers will not only hear my call, but respond.

I’ll let you know.

Have you ever felt like God was just out of reach? I mean have you ever felt like no matter how intense your prayer was, or no matter how sincere you prayed, God just didn’t feel the same urgency?

I know you have – especially if you have been in any serious predicament. In that situation, you so need to hear from God, but he seems hidden in the shadows, just beyond the length of your prayers. When this happens, most of the time we resort to more extreme measures.

We plead, cry, scream, beg, fast, or just about anything abnormal, to get the attention of God. Our thoughts are, if God sees how serious we are, he will immediately stop what he’s doing and answer our prayer according to our desire.

After a few hours or days

of doing this, we are convinced the seriousness of other issues have evidently consumed the attention of God, and thus we are left to work out our own issues, on our own time and according to our own ability.

We think, “Where is God when I need him?” And the answer seems to be, “With someone else.” During those times what we must remember is, it is true God is with someone else. But he has not abandoned us. He is still working in and for us.

He is asking us, however, to wait. Waiting is designed to do several things including building greater trust. But know this, while you are waiting God is working for you. While you are waiting, God is preparing the people and the place that is designed to bring about his answer to your prayer.

If I could have stayed at my hunt a little longer, there is no doubt those gobblers would have came back to me eventually. And while you’re waiting, stay faithful and keep calling, not to remind God where you are, but to remind yourself to keep a watchful eye for when he shows up.

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to offer and protect that kind of in-person experience for the kids,” Diaz said. “As we explore the virtual option, we are ready to go, if needed, with a viable option for that.”

Diaz said there is also the possibility that the programs can be held at a later date after the pandemic is over, but there are a lot of factors to consider.

“Holding the shows at a later date is going to depend on a lot of different variables,” she said. “Such as the availability of the space and judges at a later date. Would we need to look for another venue for the shows? And will it require a contract? Is the facility designed in such a way that it would allow for some social distancing? Are there ways we can limit the group size? Those are just some of the considerations that must be accounted for.”

Which is why they are looking at going ahead with the shows virtually if necessary.

“We are a big, diverse state and that is one of the things that I love about my job and 4-H,” Diaz said. “That diversity makes us strong and vibrant, and it really comes into play when facing a situation like this because there are factors that are unique from county to county, and we want to do our best to be responsive to those factors.

“It’s just a little complicated at the moment.”

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(Continued from A1) Diaz said they have made progress in identifying an online platform that is being used by the 4-H program in Indiana.

The 4-H Animal Science Specialist and faculty at the University of Illinois in the Animals Science Department, livestock families and 4-H programs in other states have been reviewing options in order to be ready for the backup scenario.

“There are states here in the Midwest that have already canceled all of their in person university supported activities, including 4-H and Extension events for June,” Diaz said.

“They are using a virtual platform that would allow the upload of photos and videos for the 4-H projects, including the animals.”

Last Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that the stay-at-home mandate would be extended through the month of May. “We are in the process of regrouping around that updated guidance to decide what the implications are going to be for 4-H, but we have not made any announcements or decisions about that yet,” Diaz said. “We are still in the discussion stage, but we have an option ready to go if we need to use it.”

Diaz said the last thing anyone wants to do is to hold a virtual 4-H show.

“To the extent that we are able, we would love to be able

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Stay-at-home (Continued from A1) healthcare workers who are showing no symptoms of the virus.

“Typically, the IDPH guidelines for testing relies on symptoms, but the IDPH lab has opened up some testing for people without symptoms who are on the front line such as grocery clerks, retail workers and healthcare workers if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive,” Peterson said. “But in general, you have to have

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Head Start students express creativity with crafts Students in Illinois Valley’s Head Start program spent their time creatively making instruments out of everyday items and learning to write their name in shaving cream.

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Oliver Sweeten works on his cutting skills.

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Legend Goldberg and his dad Chris do a science experiment with Oobleck.

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Blakelyn Benson works on name writing with shaving cream.

Oliver McGee makes music using spatulas and a plastic bowl.

Macoupin County clinic designated a COVID-19 testing site

The Macoupin County Public Health Department announced April 21 that the Maple Street Clinic, which is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving a high-risk population, has been designated as a State of Illinois COVID-19 testing site.

According to Christy Blank, Clinic Director, Maple Street Clinic staff have been preparing in anticipation of receiving the designation.

Prior to this announcement, the health department was limited to testing only those designated as high-risk who were exhibiting symptoms.

Now all residents who are symptomatic may qualify for the testing through the Maple Street Clinic.

The clinic has been testing individuals on a limited basis since March 20.

“We are going to start by opening our drive-thru testing from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day and expanding hours with the demand,” Blank said.

She urged that residents do not just show up at the Maple Street Clinic. Individuals must call 217-313-5078 to complete a screening.

Screening will include: Q Triage to verify symptomatic as stated in requirements below.

Q Provide our COVID19 team with your required information to complete your specimen requisition form prior to arrival.

Individuals may qualify for testing if they have at least two of the following symptoms (fever, rigor, chills, loss of taste or smell, muscle ache, headache, and/or sore throat) or if they have at least one of the following symptoms (cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing).

Individuals who qualify will receive an appointment time. The test consists of a nasal pharyngeal swab. Samples will be sent to the Illinois State Laboratory for testing.

Turn around for results varies based on the volume the State Lab is experiencing. All persons tested will be notified of results by the Macoupin County Public Health Department.

Individuals may still contact their primary physician.

If a physician feels that it is necessary to test a patient, they can collect the nasal pharyngeal swab and send it to a private lab for testing, such as Lab Corp or Quest Diagnostics. Questions about private lab testing should be directed to your physician office.

In addition, the public is reminded that at the Maple Street Clinic location, sick visits are being conducted carside (with full PPE) to reduce infection risk inside the building. Medical and behavioral health staff have transitioned to mostly telehealth appointments. Immunizations are being provided by appointment only and done in the designated mobile unit to prevent exposure. Dental services continue to be limited in order to minimize exposure and preserve PPE. Direct Macoupin County Transportation Service questions to 217-839-4130.

Residents are urged to continue to adhere to the “Shelter in Place” Illinois mandate and are encouraged to wear masks when it is necessary to be in public for example when purchasing groceries. Visit the CDC’s website for sew and non-sew instructions for making a face mask: https://www.cdc.gov/…/ prevent…/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Due to widespread COVID-19 cases throughout our county, the health department is reiterating what is stated in the Governors Executive Order. Section 3 of the Executive Order states that any public or private gathering of any number of people is prohibited. Planned public gatherings jeopardize the safety of our community members. The organizers are liable for potentially encouraging the spread of COVID-19 instead of halting it. There are many members throughout the community that may be asymptomatic at this time and are poten-

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tial carriers for this deadly virus. The health department continues to ask everyone to do their part by following the “Shelter-in-Place” order from the Governor. The more cooperation we receive the sooner we can all get back to our normal lives.

A Macoupin County COVID-19 hotline is available at 217-313-5078. To see up-to-date statistics about COVID-19 cases in Macoupin County, visit and like Macoupin County Public Health Department’s Facebook page or, for state-wide statistics visit https://www. dph.illinois.gove/covid19.

Graduations (Continued from A1) August or September. If that is the case, our senior students may be going to school or work at this time, joining the military or simply no longer in the area.

“We do not want to miss an opportunity to honor our students, so we will plan to do what we can at this time with the possibility of a future formal graduation if we are allowed to gather this summer.”

The superintendents of all three school districts are in contact with the Greene County Health Department and are required to follow the guidelines of social distancing and limiting crowds at this time.

“We are also closed by the governor for the remainder of the school year, which includes the dates we had scheduled for our individual graduation ceremonies,” Bowman said. “All of our community members, board members, teachers, parents, guardians and family members understand the need to honor our graduates as well as keep our communities safe.”

All three school districts are planning their individual graduation ceremonies along with teachers, students and other community members. Each school may include some unique ways to honor graduates and make graduation as special as possible during this time with the rules that are currently in place.

There are several different platforms that can be used for a virtual graduation on the computer.

“We watched a Josten’s webinar where we can have a Zoom event for up to 1,000 people, which could be an option for Greenfield,” Bowman said. “I can’t speak for all the districts, but there is also the option of creating

a YouTube channel. It’s just what each individual district decides will work best for them.”

The idea is to try keep the event as “traditional” as possible using a nontraditional platform.

“In the beginning, we might play ‘Pomp and Circumstance,’ and I will welcome the Class of 2020 as their pictures scroll across the screen,” Bowman said.

“The speeches will be videotaped and played as well, and those receiving scholarships will be mentioned as well.

“Then there will be a short video of me saying that the class has met all of the graduation requirements and are now alumnus of Greenfield High School.”

Bowman said they might be able to do a drive-thru type event where a student comes to pick up diploma and there is a picture area where they can get a picture with their family and a picture of any scholarship they might receive.

“This is just a totally unique situation and one none of us had planned for,” Bowman said. “If we knew for sure that in maybe June or July we could have graduation, we would certainly schedule it, but if we wait and the governor doesn’t approve school going back in session ’til after Labor Day, then a lot of those students will already be gone and not get honored at all.”

Bowman said should the state open up in June or July, they would be open to a formal graduation at that time. Until then, however, Bowman had this to say.

“We ask that everyone please support our schools and our graduates during this time,” he said. “Class of 2020 – we are proud of you!”

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By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Local officials are stressing the importance of participation in the census.

The census is not just the government being nosy, which is a common misconception. So many things depend on the data taken from the census including federal funding for local programs.

“The census is not just important in determining how many seats Illinois will have in the U.S. House of Representatives,” Carrollton City Treasurer Debbie Dunlap said. “The census is critical to the everyday operation of not only our city, but every city in the state.”

Federal funds, grants and support to states, counties and municipalities are based on population totals and breakdowns by sex, age, race and other factors.

“By responding to the census, you are helping your community to get its fair share of the more than $675 billion per year in federal appropriations,” Dunlap said. “These funds are

distributed to schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.”

Businesses also benefit from the data collected from the census. This data is used to decide where to build factories, offices and stores which in turn creates jobs. Developers use the information to build new homes and revitalize neighborhoods.

At the local level, governments use this data for public safety and emergency preparedness, along with receiving revenue through the Local Government Distributive Fund, Motor Fuel Tax, Personal Property Replacement Tax and others.

The census is not an option – the U.S. Constitution mandates that a census be taken every 10 years, which has occurred since the first census was taken in 1790.

The information collected includes how many people live or stay at a residence, along with the sex, age and race of each person. This information is to ensure that everyone is counted only once.

Another important factor decided by the census is the impact on federal representation.

Every decade the census dictates the number of

From the desk of pastor David Slagle 473-1892 What a beautiful Sunday it has been. I started the morning with my Bible reading and and am getting ready for the 10:30 a.m. morning Facebook Live video from my home study.

This morning was the fourth time in doing the live video and I am still learning.

It is a good way to connect with our church family and area friends. It does look like we won’t be back in our church building until the first of May. We have to remember that the building is the meeting place, and we, the believers, are the church and the church goes where the believers go. My topic this morning

beef and rice, whole wheat roll*, yellow hominy, five cup salad with fruit..

Thursday, May 7: Broccoli cheese soup, chicken salad sandwich, bean salad, apricots, fruit crisp.

Friday, May 8: Pepper steak, red skin mashed potatoes, butter beans, mixed fruit, dessert bar.

Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*), 2% milk is served daily.

Menu subject to change based on product availability. Call local center to learn about events and activities.

was titled “Heaven’s Checklist.” There are games on social media that people play that the game asks for people to check the number of items listed that they have or have not done. Whoever gets the most checkoffs wins. My Heaven’s checklist went like this: “Things I must do to get in Heaven: do good things; be baptized; go to church; keep the ten commandments; love others; give to charity; receive communion; say prayers and read the Bible.”

So, the question is have you won enough to get into Heaven? No matter if you scored 100 percent, you have failed because all nine items are work and you cannot get into Heaven by doing good works. To get into Heaven, you must first confess you

are a sinner, ask for God’s forgiveness and invite God’s son Jesus Christ into your heart.

Any other attempt to work or earn your way into God’s kingdom will fail.

Our most recent prayer requests are the Laila Hardwick family and for the family of Sarah Cook, Harold, for all of those who have been affected by the virus, for the sick, the families of the deceased an all the medical personnel.

I invite you to join me on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for our Facebook Live video an on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. for scripture and Bible study. Continue to pray for each other and for all of this to come to an end.

White Hall Calvary Baptist Church news

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Postponement: The White Hall High School Alumni Association annual meeting has been postponed. Plans are to hold it on Saturday evening, June 20 at the White Hall Masonic Lodge at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale at People’s Bank in White Hall.

Saturday, June 6: Carrollton High School

only a 44.6 percent self response rate. Carrollton is slightly above the state average and well above the county average with 58.2 percent in; Greenfield, 58.8 percent; Roodhouse, 46.6 percent and White Hall, 56.1 percent.

Scott County has done a bit better with 50 percent of its residents turning in their data.

In Winchester, 54.3 percent have fulfilled the requirements; Bluffs, 61 percent; Glasgow 50.7 percent but Alsey is at a paltry 26.9 percent selfresponse rate.

The self-response rate for Calhoun County is only 19.5 percent. Hardin is showing 27.7 percent reporting; Batchtown, 19.4 percent; Brussels, 19.6 percent and Kampsville’s rate sits at a much lower 13.3 percent.

The government has made it easy to get the information to them. Packets were sent out to every household. There is a website where the information can be entered online or it can be done via the phone.

To do it by phone, call 844-330-2020. People can also go online at 2020census.gov to participate.

Walkerville Baptist Church news

Illinois Valley Senior Citizens menu Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at (217) 942-6414.

Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk served daily.

Monday, May 4: Chicken and noodles, whole wheat roll, tomato salad, fruit cocktail, tapioca pudding.

Tuesday, May 5: Sausage patties, biscuit* and gravy, potato wedges, wax beans, plums and brownie.

Wednesday, May 6: Green pepper casserole with

U.S. Representatives that each state will have representing them in Congress for the next 10 years. It is up to the individual states to determine how those district maps are constructed, based off the census data.

According to information from the Illinois Municipal League, in 2015, the State of Illinois received more than $19.7 billion in federal assistance for 16 programs, or approximately $1,535 per person.

However, had more people taken the time to fill out and submit the census form, even more money would have been allotted.

“This funding is based off the 2010 census numbers where only an estimated 76 percent of Illinois residents participated,” Dunlap said.

“This means our state and our city could have received more if every resident was counted.”

Currently, according to data from the U.S. Census website, less than 60 percent of the residents of the state have submitted their information. Statewide, only 58.4 percent have sent in their data.

As a county, Greene County residents have

147th Annual Alumni Banquet honoring the CHS Class of 1970, at KC Hall of Carrollton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Catering by Brass Door Restaurant and Catering. Tickets available March 15-May 15 at Carrollton Bank or CNB Bank. Those with any questions can call 217-416-0006.

Sermon: Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 Matthew 4:17 We are called to lead others to Christ.

We are not Christians but disciples of him.

We are called to be Jesus’ modern day witnesses/disciples. God does not send us to Hell. He gives us the choice to accept Him. If we do not choose Him, we are bound for Hell. For those of us who accept and proclaim Him we will receive Heaven’s rewards. Those of us who reject Him will not be in Heaven. The worst that can be is for us is to be totally separated from God and His love. Not the gnashing of teeth of the unquenchable thirst that we would

experience. We should be moved as Disciples of Christ to bring others to Christ.

Jesus has called us to be disciples to go and make disciples and to teach and preach the truth of His word.

Through baptism we are showing others we have been made anew thru Jesus Christ. They should see Christ in you and tell others.

Daily we should be in His word, we should pray and we should serve others in His name. We should forgive others, pray unceasingly. Salvation is today. Tomorrow is never promised. It’s time to preach and teach that Heaven and Hell are real! It is about the power of God to heal those who are broken. We should have to have an

excuse for the way we love. That Hell is a real place. Other scriptures to read Deut.

19:15, Matt. 7:18-20, Matt 7:21-23 and Luke 5:32.

God is doing great things. I believe He is sending His churches up through this time. We should live as we believe every word of the Bible. Our hearts should be broken for what breaks God’s heart. We should live the Great Commission to go and preach and teach His Word. All of us should proclaim His word. The fate of those around will depend on it.

Sunday school is 9:30 a.m., morning worship is 10:30, Sunday evening 6 p.m.

Wednesday prayer service 6 p.m. Come and worship with us.

Court order changes new party, independent candidate filing Independent and new party candidates seeking placement on the Nov. 3 ballot will be required to submit only 10 percent of the normal number of nominating signatures and will file petitions six weeks later than originally scheduled under a court order issued Thursday by Chief U.S. District Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer.

The order was in response to a lawsuit by the Libertarian Party of Illinois, the Illinois Green Party and several independent candidates alleging that concerns over COVID-19, including a statewide order limiting social contact, impaired their ability to gather sufficient signatures and meet the June 22 filing deadline for new party and independent candidates. Under the order, new party and independent candidates will file nominating petitions with the State Board of Elections from July 31-Aug. 7.

In addition to reducing the number of signatures required by candidates, the order allows the Libertarian and Green parties to place candidates on the November ballot without filing nominating petitions for any offices in which those parties fielded candidates in either the 2016 or 2018 general elections. This means

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both parties can place candidates for president and U.S. Senate on the November ballot. The Green Party also can name candidates to the ballot in the Fifth and 12th congressional races.

Other independent and new party candidates will be required to submit 10 percent of the statutory signature requirements for offices on the November ballot. This reduces the original 25,000 signature requirement for presidential, U.S. Senate, Illinois Supreme Court and Illinois Appellate Court candidates to 2,500 signatures. Signature requirements for other offices on the November ballot vary by office, and the original requirements are listed in the 2020 Candidates Guide.

The order also drops the requirement that signatures on nominating petitions be original, physical signatures. A physical “wet” signature would still be permitted but not required on the candidate’s petition.

Petition signers may physically sign a copy of a candidate’s petition, or they may electronically sign their handwritten signatures to the petition using a finger or a device such as a computer mouse or stylus. Photocopies of signatures also will be permitted.

HALT “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.

Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:7-9 NIV

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here are many things which happen to us which we cannot control and which affect how we think and feel. The death of a loved one, someone treating us unfairly, and even things like the weather can seriously affect our health and our emotions. And while we cannot change the weather, or in most cases prevent others from dying, or treating us poorly, we can change how we react to those things, or at least resign ourselves to accepting things as they are. One of the gems from the literature on recovery is the acronym HALT, which stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired, and the idea is that these things can make us fall off the wagon and turn to alcohol, drugs, or simply bring us down emotionally. It may seem trite, but most of us do indeed run into problems when we are hungry, or let anger get the better of us, and loneliness and being tired almost always prevent us from

operating at our best. Willpower is like a muscle. It needs to be exercised, and it requires energy. Being hungry or tired, therefore, leads to weakness of the will, which makes it harder to resist cravings. Anger, on the other hand, tends to disrupt the will by overriding rational thought. And loneliness is really a type of emotional hunger, the hunger for connection with others, and we are prone to bad decisions when we are emotionally hungry. When we pay attention to these four states of mind they are less likely to exert a negative influence in our lives.

– Christopher Simon

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Greene County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between April 17 and April 23. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations.

All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individual was charged with a misdemeanor: Peters, Tasha C., dob 11-20-1988, disorderly conduct, resisting/peace officer, correctional employee/firefighter.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF CARROLLTON May 14, 2020 at 6:45pm 621 South Main Street Carrollton, IL 62016

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NORTH GREENE UNIT DISTRICT NO. 3 250 East Sherman Street White Hall IL 62092

Budding Picasso Schoolwork wouldn’t be complete without art class. Preston Bradford, a student at North Greene, decided to do some painting for his project.

McKendree University recognizes local student for academic achievement McKendree University proudly congratulates its outstanding students across all disciplines for their high overall academic achievement.

Kate Maag, a senior from Kane, is recognized for excellence in the study of art education.

The 2020 honorees were selected by full-time fac-

ulty members based on four major components of McKendree University’s mission: responsible citizenship, engagement, academic excellence and lifelong learning. Many have also participated in clubs and organizations, athletics, music and service projects.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLLTON, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF SHEILA J. CUMBY, DECEASED. NO. 2020-P-11

Sealed bids are being accepted for the purchase of the following: Bid No.: 21-01 Classroom Supplies for 2020-2021 Due Date: May 15, 2020 %LGV PXVW EH VHDOHG PDUNHG DQG VXEPLWWHG WR WKH 8QLW 2I¿FH E\ 12:00 noon on the due date so indicated, at which time a public bid RSHQLQJ ZLOO EH KHOG 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV DUH RQ ¿OH DW WKH 8QLW 2I¿FH and will be furnished to bidder upon request. The Board reserves the right to reject any/or all bids, or parts thereof.

A public meeting will take place on May 14, 2020, at 6:45 pm for the purpose of providing general information to the public regarding the proposed USDA Rural Development CF Grant Program to purchase a new squad car.

The public is invited to attend and comment on such issues as economic and environmental impacts, service area, alternatives to the project or any other pertinent issues.

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If the COVID-19 stay at home requested is lifted by May 14, 2020, the public hearing will be held at city hall.

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CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given to creditors of the death of SHEILA J. CUMBY, of Roodhouse, Illinois. Letters RI RI¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ April 17, 2020 to Lindsey E. Cumby, 3 Sunnydale Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650, as Independent Executor, ZKRVH DWWRUQH\ LV 7KRPDV H. Piper, Attorney, 103 South Main Street, P. O. Box 334, White Hall, Illinois, 62092.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH of the Circuit Clerk of the Court at the Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main St., Carrollton, IL 62016, or ZLWK WKH DERYH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH or both on or before October 22, 2020, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, as amended, S.H.A. 755 ILCS 5/18-1 5/28-3 the date stated in that notice. $Q\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG RQ RU before that date is barred. &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the DWWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Dated this 17th day of April, 2020.

Lindsey E. Cumby (Representative) THOMAS H. PIPER, ATTORNEY FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR 103 S. MAIN ST., P. O. BOX 334 WHITE HALL, ILLINOIS 62092 Telephone: 217-374-2116 4.22, 4.29, 5.6

ATTEST: Barbara Neece, Secretary

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS PEOPLES BANK & TRUST, a Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, -VSSALLY A. MCDADE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants No. 2019-CH-15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered by this Court on April 8, 2020, in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much WKHUHRI DV VKDOO EH VXI¿FLHQW WR satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A. The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: JAMES E. ADCOCK, Senior Vice President & Chief LendLQJ 2I¿FHU 3(23/(6 %$1.

75867 6SULQJ¿HOG 5RDG Taylorville, IL 62568, Phone: 217-824-8555.

B. The common address or other common description, if any, of the real estate is as follows: 503 East Tunison, White Hall, IL 62092 C. The legal description of the real estate is as follows: Lots numbered One (1) and Two (2) in Block Four (4) in W.F. Dillman’s Addition to the City of White Hall, situated in the City of White Hall, in the County of Greene and the State of Illinois.

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PIN: 11-53-2-210-012 D. The time and place of the sale are as follows: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street, Carrollton, IL 62016 E. The terms of sale are: 1. Ten percent of the bid price shall be paid at the time of the sale and the balance of the bid price shall be paid within 30 days of the entry of an Order FRQ¿UPLQJ WKH 6DOH $OO SD\ments shall be in cash or cash equivalent.

2. Any announcements by the Sheriff at the sale shall be binding and shall take precedence over all prior announcements including announcements contained herein.

3. The sale is subject to con¿UPDWLRQ E\ WKH &RXUW F. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

Plaintiff, PEOPLES BANK & TRUST, a Banking Corporation, by its attorney, DAVID R. FINES, By: /s/David R. Fines DAVID R. FINES Reg. No.: 06196440 Attorney for Plaintiff 402 East Market Street Taylorville, IL 62568 Phone: (217) 824-8883 Fax: (217) 824-8884 (PDLO POE#¿QHVODZ FRP 4.15, 4.22, 4.29

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF KIMBERLY A. SCHMIDT, DECEASED. NO.2020-P-10 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of KIMBERLY A. SCHMIDT of Eldred, Illinois. Letters of Administration were issued on April 16, 2020, to Nicole 0 :ROÀH\ 6SDQNH\ 5G (OGUHG ,OOLQRLV ZKRVH DWWRUQH\ LV 5LFKDUG 1 *LOOLQJham, 220 Sixth Street, Carrollton, Illinois, 62016.

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[ $1,187,500 ] 146 ACRES, TILLABLE/WOODED, ROAD FRONTAGE, INCOME PRODUCING

TBD WATERS ROAD - VIENNA, JOHNSON COUNTY

[ $1,050,000 ] 280 ACRES, TILLABLE/CRP/WOODED, POLE BARN, POND

TBD MARLBORO ROAD - AVA, JACKSON COUNTY

495 E. WHITE HALL RD. - WHITE HALL [ $379,900 ] 6BR, 4BA, 4.47 ACRES

15921 YATES RD. - GRAFTON

[ $185,000 ] 3BR, 3BA, 10 ACRES

TBD STAGECOACH RD. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $685,000 ] 130 ACRES, TILLABLE, WOODED, RECREATIONAL, INCOME POSSIBILITIES [ $1,070,400 ] 223 ACRES, RECREATIONAL

26066 ELSAH HILLS DRIVE - DOW, JERSEY COUNTY

[ $500,000 ] 3BR, 1BA, 80 ACRES, TURKEY/DEER HUNTING, OUTBUILDINGS

15133 NEWBERN RD. - DOW

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16260 OTTERVILLE RD. - GRAFTON

[ $299,900 ] 3BR, 4BA, 3.89 ACRES

203 LOUISIANA - FIDELITY

[ $95,000 ] 3BR, 1BA, 1/2 ACRE

909 E. FRANKLIN - JERSEYVILLE

[ $230,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, 9.87 ACRES

208 BATCHTOWN RD. - BATCHTOWN

[ $225,000 ] TURN KEY RESTAURANT/BAR

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552 GRAFTON HILLS DRIVE - GRAFTON, JERSEY COUNTY

[ $400,000 ] 4BR, 4BA, 1.7 ACRES, BUILT IN BOOK CASES, DECK, SCREENED PORCH

124 E. MAIN ST. - BRUSSELS

[ $165,000 ] 1 ACRE, RESTAURANT/BAR

33080 CRYSTAL LAKE RD. - JERSEYVILLE 3BR, 2BA, 20 ACRE LAKE VIEWS

15 DAGGET HOLLOW - GRAFTON

[ $234,900 ] REMODELED GUEST HOUSE

700 PAGE - JERSEYVILLE

[ $70,000 ] 2BR, 1BA, NEW FLOORING

ROUTE 152 - DUQUOIN

720 BOULDER WAY - JERSEYVILLE

[ $229,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, NEW BUILD

403 LINCOLN AVE. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $39,000 ] 2BR, 1BA, SELLING AS-IS

TBD OAKTRAIL DR. - BRIGHTON

[ $162,000 ] 37.5 ACRES, POND

[ $25,000 ] 1.14 ACRES, HOME SITE

309 S. MCGILL - JERSEYVILLE

525 PARKVIEW DR. - CARROLLTON

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