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There are plans for the Carrollton Municipal Pool to open by the Fourth of July.

Greenfield graduates celebrate milestone.

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Carrollton Pool looking at 4th of July opening

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The Carrollton Municipal Pool has plans for opening for an abbreviated season this year around the beginning of July. “We are hoping we will be able to be open by the Fourth of July,� Pool Board Chairman Sharon Butler said. “We are not sure what the rules and regulations are going to be.�

Two months ago, they were not certain they would be able to open at all. “To keep everyone from opening, the state was holding all the licenses,� Butler said. “But, we received our license last week, so we are good to go whenever they lift the restrictions on the

“We are good to go whenever they lift the restrictions on the gathering size.�

Sharon Butler Pool Board Chairman gathering size.�

The pool had to make repairs before they could even get their license. “We had some ongoing issues in the chemical room that they told us we either get fixed, or we would be denied our license this year,� Butler said. “There were five issues that needed attention, so we called in a company and for $3,400

they got them fixed and we received our license.�

However, the pool’s main attraction — the diving board, will be absent when the pool opens. “Our diving board no longer met regulations, so we had to get a new one installed,� Butlers said. “It was ordered back in March, but somehow the order

got canceled, and we had to reorder it. It takes 10 weeks for it to be built, and we are about five weeks into that 10 week period so chances are, we will open without a diving board. But it should only be a week or two before it gets installed.�

At the February city council meeting, the city leaders agreed to pay for onethird of the cost of the diving board up to $8,000. Last month, that motion was rescinded because no one knew if the pool would even be able to open. The new motion contained a stipulation that the city would pay their portion after tax money started rolling in.

In the meantime, the pool board said they would front the entire cost of the diving board and be repaid by the city later.

Carrollton city-wide yard sale this weekend

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Some refer to them as yard sales and some as garage sales.

No matter what they are called, they are one of the most popular events in Greene County during the summer months.

The thought that the pandemic might prevent this year’s citywide sales had many concerned, but, the governor opened up the state in just in the nick of time for this event to go ahead. “We weren’t certain we were going to be able to have it this year because of the stay-at-home mandate,� Organizer Bernie Faul said. “We were waiting to hear from the health department on whether we were going to be able to have them and what protocol must be followed.�

The sales will take place on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, and these sales will be listed on flyers that can be picked up Thursday at Jiffi, Moto, Buck’s Crossing, Pharmacy Plus and Krogers.

Greene County Public Health Administrator Molly Peters said as the state moved into Phase 3 of reopening, they can’t prevent yard sales from taking place. “The group had decided to go ahead with the city-wide yard sales and because some things are allowed now that we are in Phase 3, we just encourage everyone to be careful and make good decisions,� Peters said. “If we get a larger outbreak, we are going to have to step back and look at addressing it again.�

There are certain guidelines which must be maintained during these events. “We are trying to encourage everyone to wear a mask, maintain social distancing and have hand sanitizer available for everyone,� Peters said. “The person who takes the money should be wearing a mask and if possible limit the amount of people at each sale.�

Limiting the amount of people at each sale might be easier said than done as dedicated yard salers are up and out early to get the best bargains.

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Summer lunch Layla Morris, 4, reaches for a lunch Monday morning for the opening day of the Carrollton Summer Lunch Program. The Carrollton program differs from other programs in that it provides a lunch for anyone and everyone, regardless of their age or income.

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Going to her favorite place Ruby Driver is all smiles as she heads up the steps of the White Hall Public Library. The library opened for service Monday after being closed for more than two months. Certain restrictions are in place such as limiting the amount of people allowed in the library at any one time.

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Carrollton’s newest business is Southwestern Eye Care, located on the east side of the square next to All About You Beauty Bar and Boutique.

They opened for business on June 2. “We are so glad to be a part of the Carrollton community,� Dr. Dena Bachman said. “We felt welcomed from the moment we started working on the building. Businesses have welcomed us in so many different ways.�

Not only are they a full-service eye-care facility, but the three optometrists all have ties to the Greene County community in one way or another.

Southwestern Eye Care was opened in Brighton in 2002 by Bachman. Bachman’s grandmother, Amy Tuey, lives in Greenfield and just turned 103.

Dr. Amanda Gerson joined the Brighton practice last year and is from Calhoun, but her father, Bob Gerson, was raised in Carrollton.

The newest addition to the staff is Dr. Laura Longnecker, formerly Laura Moss from Eldred.

Moss is a 2001 graduate of Carrollton High School and a member of the basketball team that won the State Championship.

Bachman said her practice in Brighton has

grown so much that she has been thinking about expanding the practice to another location for a couple years. “We have over 8,000 patients in Brighton, and a lot of them are from the Greene County area,�

Bachman said. “Every time I would drive through Carrollton, I would admire the square and how the people are always out, either walking their dogs or just walking. “It’s just a warm and inviting community, so when we heard a building was going to be available, we decided to expand to a location on the Carrollton Square.�

The addition of Longnecker made the decision to come to Carrollton a lot easier. “I grew up Brighton, and when I opened my office there, I instantly had patients just because people want to come out and support a local person,� Bachman said. “And I am seeing the same thing in Carrollton as well. They want to support their local people, and Laura grew up in the community. Plus, it is a very underserved area in the eye care world.�

Longnecker formerly worked at the Walmart Eye Care Center but left last December, thinking (See, EYE CARE, A2)

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One man’s trash is another man’s treasure

This Friday and Saturday are citywide yard sales in Carrollton, and while I’ve always liked going to yard sales — my car just kind of automatically stops when it sees them, I learned last year that rather than a weekend pastime, it should be considered an Olympic sport.

You see, there are two kinds of yardsalers – the hard core and the average shopper. The main difference is that the hard core — they are there the minute the doors open.

With city wide sales, a map is provided to all the locations. Now, your hard core yard-salers will get that flyer, and the night before, plan out their strategy based on what is for sale and location.

The next morning, they set out with plenty of room in the vehicle for those unexpected finds. Then it’s off to the first sale. Of course, everyone else is thinking the same thing, so the best yard sale will see dozens of cars converge on the location.

Here is where it can get ugly. They are after bargains, and when those doors open, or the homeowner fires the starting gun, it is like Black Friday used to be – everyone rushing at once.

There is no time to “think” if you want an item; you grab it before someone else can and keep it with you. Of course the person behind you that just missed it gives you a dirty look the entire time you are at the sale, all the while hoping that you will change your mind and put it back. Trust me, it does happen. I know. I’ve done it.

All of the plans on the map made the night before suddenly go out the window. You end up following the person in front of you. Where they stop, you stop. After all, you can’t let them get the bargains.

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Here is where it helps to have good driving skills ‘cause people are crazy during these sales. There are cars lined up on both sides of the road and barely room for a car to pass by in the middle.

If you happen to be one of those poor schmucks who is just going for their morning coffee, you should be especially diligent because the people in the cars don’t know you are only after coffee. They think you are trying to beat them to the next sale. Therefore, they want to beat you and pull out right in front of you.

No doubt, it’s dog-eat-dog during yard sale weekend. By the time you hit your tenth sale, you are wearing down.

It’s getting harder and harder to get out of the car, and your vehicle is rapidly filling up.

Usually, there is a feeling when you stop at a sale that you need to buy something, even if it is just a quarter. At a single sale, I always try to make small talk with the owner, which makes me feel even more guilty about not buying something.

However, during city-wide sales, this goes out the window. It’s not about being polite – its about getting out of there as fast as you can and to the next sale if there is nothing that strikes your fancy.

Another distinction between yard salers is why they are buying. There are those who buy stuff to resell, either on Ebay or in an antique booth. They are there snapping up all the antiques.

Then there are those who go to yard sales because they can’t afford to buy stuff new. Those pots and pans out for a dollar each could mean the world to a family without any at all. That slightly used children’s coat might be the only

thing that keeps a young child warm in Much Ado the winter.

About And then there is Nothing me.

I’m kind of in the BY CARMEN middle. Back in the ENSINGER early days of Ebay, we used to go to yard sales for the antiques. It was our living. That part of my life is over. Truthfully, there is nothing I really “need.” I just like to go to the sales.

Of course, once I’m there, it’s not hard for me to convince myself that I shouldn’t pass something up. My weakness is T-shirts. I must have 200 T-shirts at home, and yet, I can’t pass up a nice T-shirt for a quarter.

The really sad part is I have my favorites and no matter how many more I buy, I never throw the old ones out.

They are stained, but they are familiar.

I guess that is why I have so many – I just can’t get rid of them.

Another reason I don’t have yard sales is that I just can’t bear to part with things. In the back of my mind I’m always thinking, “what if I need that in the future?”

Most of the stuff I buy at yard sales never even makes it in the house. It stays in the car for a couple weeks until I need room for something else, and then it gets taken out and put in the garage. Once a year, I try to clean up the garage, and I find all my buys from last year, and it is like Christmas all over again.

Until Friday morning! Let the games begin!

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

Greene County is now up to seven confirmed COVID-19 cases, the latest a woman in her 50’s announced Monday.

“It’s going to take everyone in the community to work together to keep

our count from rising,” Peters said.

“We are moving on, and we hope that everyone takes time to be considerate of others and try to protect people who are high risk and immune compromised.”

Yard sale (Continued from A1) “We just have to be careful and make good decisions,” Peters said.

“We can give guidance, but everyone together has to continue to take heed to our messages for us to be effective.”

Eye care (Continued from A1) about possibly opening her own practice.

“I had been looking in both the Calhoun area, where I call home now, and the Carrollton area, where I am from,” Longnecker said. “So, they reached out to me and said ‘Hey, let’s not work against each other – let’s get together and see if we can make this work for both of us.’ After talking with them it turns out they were looking to open in Carrollton so we ended up just coming together and all of us going in to open this practice here in Carrollton.”

Southwestern Eye Care is a full service medical eye care practice.

“We do all of the traditional things with eye care that people think of, but we also do a lot of medical procedures including treating glaucoma, some minor surgical procedures in addition to doing glasses and contacts, including specialty contacts,” Bachman said. “One of the special things we do is a membrane transplant to help with severe dry eye. We also do emergency care as well.

There is not much we don’t do in the way of eye care.”

Bachman attended optometry school in Chicago and practiced up there for several years before moving back home.

“I knew when I began raising a family that I wanted to be in this community, and I know Laura and Amanda feel the same way,” Bachman said. “We all have the same philosophy in that we love our small towns, and we want to see them thrive.”

Dr. Amanda Gerson graduated from Calhoun High School and also attended optometry school in Chicago, but opted to come back to her roots.

“I kind of think when you get down to it, the Carrollton area is considered home, even though I live across the river in Calhoun,” Gerson said. “I

OPINION

Carrollton, Illinois

July will mark my seventeenth year of doing this column.

It has been a very satisfying and life-altering period of time. It all started when I bought an ad in two different newspapers for an event that was taking place. Both left my office with my first attempt at Outdoor Truths promising me they would sporadically run the article as space became available.

Each paper has carried the column ever since and has only rarely missed putting it in their publication.

What began with two newspapers is now in several newspapers as well as some regional magazines and on many websites. I reminisce not to boast but to tell you how blessed I have been through these many years.

Those blessings have come from several avenues.

First, I have had the wonderful privilege of being a part of some great hometown newspapers and bluecollar hunting and fishing magazines. The men and women who make up these publications understand a great segment of their readers are hunters, fishermen (or women) and believers in God. We may have different doctrinal beliefs, and some may not even be totally sure about this church thing, and Christians, and even Jesus.

But, what we are all sure about, is Someone greater than man created this earth that we get to play in every time we hunt or fish.

Our local newspapers at times take a lot of criticism, but they also bring you the good stuff that many folks in bigger cities never get.

Another blessing that has thrilled my soul is when you tell me about how some story I have written caused you to

remember a special outdoor time in your life with a father, mother or friend.

These stories come just at the right time and make me feel so honored to have had a part of bringing back these precious memories.

And lastly, these seventeen years have made me more sensitive to what creation has to say about God. It was a few years ago, I realized when Jesus started his ministry here on earth, and he went looking for some good men who he would make his disciples, the first place he went was to the lake.

There he found Peter and his brother Andrew and made them “fishers of men.” Many fishermen I know might not consider themselves disciple material, but God must think differently. I’ve learned God’s provision is illustrated by the sparrow and the lily, his care by the sheep, and his power in our life by his ability to speak peace to the winds and the waves. All outdoor illustrations.

But more than this, I am more convinced than ever that he knows your name, cares for you immensely, and hurts when you hurt. If I began to count my blessings there is no doubt my time with you each week would be at the top.

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Southwestern Eye Care is located on the East side of the Carrollton Square in the newly remodeled building owned by Jaime and Sarah Flowers. It is located next the All About You Beauty Bar and Boutique, also owned by the Flowers. It is just one of many new businesses popping up around the square in renovated buildings.

really like small towns and the fact that everyone supports each other.”

Her decision to go into the field of optometry came as a result of a car accident, which affected her sister’s eyesight.

“When I was in high school, my sister was in an auto accident and had some injuries to her eyes and had double vision and that kind of sparked my interest in the eye care field, and I went forward with it from there,” Gerson said. “Plus, I have always wanted to help people and be a doctor.”

The one thing that all three doctors have in common is a desire to be a driving force in the community.

“Our goal is to become a part of the Carrollton com-

munity,” Bachman said. “If there is any team or organization that needs sponsorship, we want to be a part of that – helping the schools and different activities in the community.”

A grand opening is being planned for the near future.

Longnecker and Gerson will be primarily in the Carrollton office. Longnecker will see patients on Tuesdays and Fridays, while Gerson will be in the office on Wednesday and Thursday. They will alternate Saturdays.

Hours of operation are: Sunday, closed; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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Kid’s golf program being discussed

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Ben and Adler Hawk of Roodhouse proudly stand by the Spartan Squatter that was deposited in their yard last week. Home owners must make a donation to the North Greene Athletic Department to get the Spartan Squatter moved to a different home.

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By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The COVID-19 pandemic has pretty much prevented all of the traditional forms of fundraisers, but the North Greene Athletic Department has come up with a unique way to raise funds for its athletics.

Last week, the athletic department kicked off the “Spartan Squatter” fundraiser. The Spartan Squatter is a decorated toilet that appears in different yards throughout the North Greene community throughout the month of June.

Removal of the Spartan Squatter requires a $10 donation to the NG Athletic Department. Spartan fans can donate $20 for removal and to determine where the Spartan Squatter goes next. A third option for $30 will remove the Spartan Squatter and allow the recipient to determine where it goes next and prevent them from receiving it again.

North Greene Athletic Director Brett Berry said it was a fellow teacher and coach who came up with the idea.

“Justin Vinyard brought the idea to me, modeled after a similar fundraiser that Pleasant Plains used,” Berry said. “The toilet is a real toilet donated by Maintenance Director Vance Dirksmeyer and my brotherin-law, Chad Kirchner, did all of the artwork for it.”

Funds from the fundraiser will be used in a variety of ways.

“We are in desperate need of facilities upgrades for baseball and softball programs,” Berry said. “We will also look to use some of the funds raised to help with the purchase of scoreboards for the junior high gym as well as to facilitate weight room and training upgrades.”

For anyone lucky enough to receive the Spartan Squatter, instructions are on the back of the tank on what needs to be done to get it removed from the yard.

“I’m hoping this is something our community can have some fun with while we help raise funds for the athletic department,” Berry said. “A special thanks to everyone for their continued support of our athletics, coaches and fans here at North Greene.”

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.

Postponement: The Greene County Historical

and Genealogical Society canceled the May 17, 2020, meeting. Also scheduled for the May meeting was the election of officers and directors. This action will be postponed until the July 19, 2020, meeting; if that meeting is canceled, the election will take place by electronic voting, which the details of will be announced at that time.

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By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press With summer baseball and softball programs canceled this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are hundreds of children left with nothing to do this summer.

With that in mind, one grandparent decided to try and get something going for not only his grandchildren but also the other children in the area.

Vince Espinosa of Carrollton, who is also an avid golfer, approached the Lone Oak Golf Course owner, Rich Harp, about the viability of holding a Kid’s Golf Program this summer.

“The goal of this program is to give the kids a chance to get outside and have something to do since summer ball has been canceled,” Espinosa said. “We are allowed to golf, with restrictions, and this is a good time for kids to try their hand at the sport of golf.”

At this time, logistics are still in the process of being finalized.

“Although we do have a plan, this is sort of a trial and error situation,” Espinosa said.

“There might be some rules or ideas that come up that we hadn’t thought of before, and we might just have to figure it out as we go along.”

The program is for children between the ages of 6 and 14, and they will be divided up into three different age groups: 6 to 8, 9 to 11 and 12 to 14. Participants must be accompanied to practice and meets by a parent or guardian.

Sign-up began on June 1, and there will be numerous practice dates before the league begins on June 15. All of the practice ses-

sions are free with Lone Oak providing the range balls. League play will take place each Monday at a cost of $5 per child and a $5 cart fee for the adult who will drive the child around.

League play will consist of three rounds for the 6-8 age group; five rounds for the 9-11 age group and seven rounds for the 11-14 age group.

“If you think of it, at the end of the day you will have $40 invested in the rounds of golf for the child and $40 in cart fees for the parent to take the child around the course,” Espinosa said. “It is a very reasonable amount when you stop to think about the fees that some of the other sports charge.”

Plus, it’s a sport that one can play long after they have grown up.

“For the amount of time and effort you spend in all your other sports, when you stop to think about it, it is the only sport you can play the rest of your life,” Espinosa said.

“If you can get introduced to the sport at an early age, you might not be so afraid to pick it up again when you get older.”

Rich Harp said getting kids interested in golf at a young age can also lead to future scholarships.

“There is a lot of money out there given to colleges by former golfers to go towards scholarships,” Harp said. “They are just looking for kids to give this money to, and several students from Carrollton have been able to take advantage of these scholarships.”

For those who missed the June 1 signup date, they can still participate by contacting Espinosa or just showing up at one of the practices.

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Walkerville Baptist Church news From the desk of Pastor David Slagle- 473-1892 What a beautiful Lord’s Day it has been.

It was good to be in the house of the Lord today.

Franklin Graham has requested all believers to lift up our nation and our leaders to pray for guidance, wisdom and strength in ongoing killing, riots and burning in our nation. Satan is working hard from within to destroy our nation.

Please pray daily for our country and our leaders, our front line health care workers and the men and women in uniform. Our text this morning was from Numbers 20:1-11 and Exodus 17:6.-1 Corinthians 10:1-4. I invite you to read these verses and see why Moses was punished for striking the rock twice.

Two praises were share this morning, a brother who underwent surgery is doing

good and uncle is doing much better.

And praise for a couple celebrating 60 years of marriage. Prayer requests are for those who have medical treatments awaiting them and for those treatments to be scheduled. As we progress through this virus, we invite you to join us for Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study dates will be announced.

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Our Biggest Blind Spot “The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.”

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ognitive psychologists have made it abundantly clear that we are prone to a multitude of biases, blind spots, and other failures of rationality. We have a tendency, for instance, to keep fighting losing battles because of the “sunk cost” bias, which makes us reluctant to give up on projects or investments in which we have already invested heavily, in time or money. Another common bias is that we notice flaws in others more readily than we notice them in ourselves. We also tend to project our current mindset and feelings into both the past and the future. We are drawn to details which confirm our existing beliefs, a bias which we often see in political disputes. Perhaps the largest and most surprising blind spot is that which is created by our own knowledge. When we know something, especially when we know it well, we have trouble remembering what it was like to not know it. Even teachers, whose job it is to remedy

our ignorance, will sometimes say things like “how do you not know that?” to which the answer might be “how do you not know that I don’t know that?” After all, we are born knowing almost nothing, and so we have to learn virtually everything.

Being aware of all the ways our thinking can go wrong should make us more empathetic, humble and understanding. Try to remember what it was like to not know what you know and keep in mind all of the ways our thinking can go awry.

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Violators will be prosecuted. 1.2.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on my land in Pearl and Spring Creek township owned by Timothy Brinkmann. Violators will be prosecuted.

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Bradford angel ornaments, hobnail vases, snow babies, guardian service cookware, washer and dryer, John Deere riding mower, DR trim mower, push mower, ladders, garden and hand tools, a lot of home furnishings, Christmas decorations, very clean sale with some new items, something for everyone. 6.3.20

NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy CARROLLTON AREA - Part-time Meszaros. Violators will be pros- 10.21.20 NO TRESPASSING and no huntcattle farm help, fencing, handy- ecuted. 8.5.20 ing of any kind, is permitted on any man that does carpentry and has property owned by Double Creek own tools. Call 217-942-6289. 6.24.90 Farms. Can be prosecuted. 4.7.21

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This Day In History June 3 Christian Crusaders of the First Cru- Tripoli was completed in the captain’s cabin on board the USS Constitution. sade seized Antioch, Turkey.

The German Reich voted to confiscate so-called “degenerate art.�

The New York Knickerbockers became the first baseball team to wear uniforms.

A rebellion by North Korean prisoners in the Koje prison camp in South Korea was put down by American troops.

strations in Tiananmen Square.

Slobodan Milosevic’s government accepted an international peace plan concerning Kosovo. NATO announced that airstrikes would continue until 40,000 Serb forces were withdrawn from Kosovo.

The Dutch West India Company received a charter for New Netherlands (now Cullen Whipple patented the screw The first class graduated from the Air machine.

Force Academy in Denver, CO. known as New York).

Dennis Muren received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Hernando De Soto claimed Florida for Spain.

The U.S. Congress formally created the United States Army to replace the disbanded Continental Army. On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress had created the Continental Army for purposes of common defense and this event is considered to be the birth of the United States Army.

“Casey at the Bat� the poem by Ernest Lawrence Thayer was first published.

The Finnish Parliament ratified its treaty with Germany.

Edward White became the first American astronaut to do a “space walk� when he left the Gemini 4 capsule.

Har Gobind Khorana and colleagues announced the first synthesis of a gene from chemical components.

Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs) broke a bat when he grounded out against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The bat he was using was a corked bat. (Illinois, Florida)

Toys “R� Us, Inc. announced that it had signed a multi-year agreement with Alb In Italy, Benito Mussolini granted ertson to become the exclusive toy provider women the right to vote.

After five years, the characters of for all of all of Albertson’s food and drug

Lou Gehrig set a major league baseNancy and Chris Hughes returned to CBS- stores.

John Adams moved to Washington, DC. He was the first President to live in ball record when he hit four consecutive TV’s “As the World Turns.�

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Muwhat later became the capital of the United home runs.

Chinese army troops positioned seum opened in Springfield, MA. States.

The Duke of Windsor, who had ab- themselves to began a sweep of Beijing to https://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/may27.htm 1805 - A peace treaty between the U.S. and dicated the British throne, married Wallis crush student-led pro-democracy demonWarfield Simpson.

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Greenfield graduates celebrate milestone

By SHERRY FRALEY Greene Prairie Press Greenfield High School hosted their first ever drive-in graduation on Friday, May 22, with attendees parking just south of the Greenfield High gymnasium. All 2020 graduates were parked in the first row with their family.

High school principal, Beth Bettis, welcomed everyone: “While this school year and this ceremony may have not followed the traditional form, we are still very proud of our graduates and are excited for this opportunity to celebrate with them.”

The ceremony was aired live on the district website and besides speakers next to the stage, attendees could hear those speaking at graduation through their car radios. Twenty-four graduates

walked across the stage to pick up their diploma with two graduates graduating in absence.

Breanna Knittel, class president, said in her address to the class, “I know that we are all tired of hearing about COVID19, but in many ways this has impacted our lives in one way or the other. For some of us, we thrived with online classes getting work done on our own time, while others struggled getting work done because frankly it just wasn’t the same.”

Knittel acknowledged that every teacher from pre-school to now had made an impact on the lives of her classmates and her.

“While this situation will be a part of history, it doesn’t define who we are as people,” Knittel said. “However, it does shape our individual outlooks.

The circumstances of our senior year

were less than ideal, but these struggles are preparing us for years to come and hopefully will remind us to appreciate each moment. The goals we set are still achievable, we may just have to look for alternative paths to reach them.”

As the graduation ceremony came to a close, the front row of cars followed one another to a spot not located on school property where the Class of 2020 went rogue and threw caution to the wind. The Class of 2020 did not want to be denied their class photo because of the pandemic. They bailed out of the cars and took their class picture. This photo had all been set up through a group snap chat operated by the graduating students. The Class of 2020 has already started making their own decisions in this new chapter of their lives.

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(Above) Greenfield graduate, Dylan Moore, passes a stuffed autograph owl to the car next to him before commencement on Friday, May 23, at Greenfield High School’s first ever drive-in graduation ceremony. Several items were passed from car to car for autographs, including a framed photo that Moore had of himself.

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(Left) The Greenfield Class of 2020 threw caution, and their mortar boards, to the wind. Unbeknownst to the school officials, the graduating class had arranged an impromptu photo after the completion of their commencement. They drove to a site that was not on school property and grabbed a quick opportunity to have a photo together one last time.

Catholic Daughters announce Education Contest winners

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Back in business Two Dogs Saloon in Roodhouse has set up a larger outdoor area in order to be able to seat more guests.

Saturday afternoon, several were taking advantage of the second day of lifted social restrictions on bars, which allowed outside seating and dining.

Winners of the annual Education Contest sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Joan No. 522 are usually honored at the May meeting. Due to the COVID19 restrictions, they were unable to be honored at this meeting.

This year’s themes were “Blessed are the peacemakers” Mark 5:9 or “Living in harmony with others. Division 1 entries consist of grades 4-5, Division 2, 6-8 and Division 4, CDA members. The winners will be awarded the prizes at a later date.

Education Contest Chairman Becky Reed announced the winners as follows: Q Essay Division 1 – Henry Gramelspacher in first place; Katera Ulery, second; and Carter Randolph, third.

Q Essay Division 2 – Madelyn G.

Coats in first place; Sara Albrecht, second; and Reed Schnettgoecke, third.

Q Poetry Division 1 – Katera Ulery in first place; Allison Albrecht, second; and Chase Schnelten, third.

Q Poetry Division 2 – Henry Rawe in first place; Mara Beiermann, second; and Charlie Stumpf, third.

Q Poetry Division 4 – Denise Sanders in first place; Alice Massey, second; and Mary Helen Isringhausen, third.

Q Art Division 1 – Mallory Vandersand in first place; Jaylynn Pitchford, second; and Mara Seely, third.

Q Art Division 2 – Carson Flowers in first place; Reed Schnettgoecke, second; and Sara Albrecht, third.

Q Computer Art Division 1 – Nathan Joehl in first place; Mallory Vandersand, second; and Veronica

Dawdy, third.

Q Computer Art Division 2 – Nicholas Mettenburg in first place; Mya Albrecht, second; and Colten Scharfenberb, third.

Q Photography Division 2 – Carson Flowers in first place; Charlie Stumpf, second; and Eli Flowers, third.

All first place winners are sent on to compete at the state level.

State winners are as follows: Q Essay Division 1 – Henry Gramelspacher in second place.

Q Computer Art Division – Nathan Joehl in first place.

Q Poetry Division 4 – Denise Sanders in second place.

The first place winning entry by Nathan Joehl in Computer Art will now compete at the national level.

Those results are not yet available.

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We would also like to express our gratitude to the customers who continued making timely utility payments, as this allowed us to meet the debts of the City.

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Summer is upon us

Digging his new hobby

Olivia Hoots, an employee at Ice Cream Depot in Roodhouse, hands a customer a cone Saturday afternoon. Hoots is abiding by health department rules by wearing a mask when serving customers. Ice Cream Depot doesn’t have any indoor seating and already had a drive-up and outdoor seating, so they have not seen much change with the pandemic.

Ryan Anthony, 4, of Roodhouse takes a break from some light gardening last week. With no summer sports, children have had to find new ways to entertain themselves this summer. Ryan found out he likes digging in the dirt – like most four-year-old boys.

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Greene County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between May 22 and May 28.

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 felony: Hughes, Daniel N., dob 12-28-1971, felon possession/use weapon/firearm.

Bratsch, Robert E., dob 09-26-1979, aggravated domestic battery.

Lawson, David N., dob 01-05-1980, aggravated battery/peace officer, resist/ peace officer/correctional employee/ firefighter, disorderly conduct.

The following individual was charged with a misdemeanor: Newingham, Rebecca L., dob 11-221985, resist/peace officer/correctional employee/firefighter.

The following individual was charged with driving under the influence:

Maria, Tanya L., dob 08-04-1976, DUI alcohol/intoxicated compound/ drug.

The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Jackson, James A., dob 08-10-1969, driving on revoked license.

Gilbert, Travis E., dob 09-11-1984, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Smith, Madisyn E.M., dob 05-292003, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Avina-Carillo, Felipe DeJesus, dob 06-17-1971, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Vaupel, Michael J., dob 10-05-1989, driving on revoked license, unlawful possession cannabis/driver.

Delp, Cole A., dob 08-25-1994, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Gansz, Cody D., dob 02-15-1993, registration expiration.

Currie, Glenn M., dob 12-24-1957, driving on revoked license, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/driver, drive/ operate non-highway vehicle/ATV. Ghazal, Tysha L., dob 03-08-1985, driving on suspended license, operate

uninsured motor vehicle.

Kimbrough, Amber, dob 01-28-1994, driving on suspended license.

Maria, Tanya L., dob 08-04-1976, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/ driver, unlawful possession cannabis/ driver.

Davidson, Jimmy W., dob 05-021980, driving on revoked license, improper use registration/title, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Hert, Annemarie, dob 01-02-1957, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Egan, Faith D., dob 08-17-1999, vehicle fail right-of-way emergency vehicle.

Woolsey, Elijah L., dob 10-23-1999, disregard official traffic-control device.

Bryant, Kirsten D., dob 07-18-1997, driving on suspended license.

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.

Greene County Health Dept. begins dead bird surveillance The Greene County Health Department is seeking the public's assistance in obtaining dead birds to submit to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to test for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV).

Please contact the department at 217-942-6961 and the staff will retrieve species of "perching birds" (Passeriformes) in addition to crows, blue jays, robins, cardinals, catbirds, mockingbirds, many species of sparrows, finches, flycatchers, swallows, warblers, wrens and small or medium size hawks or owls for submission to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign for testing.

An internet link for identification of the above birds is available by visiting the IDPH's West Nile Virus web page: http://www.dph. illinois.gov/topics-services/ diseases-and-conditions/ west-nile-virus.

As per Vector Control / Arbovirus Surveillance, IDPH, since WNV arrived in Illinois at the end of the summer of 2001, dead birds

have been important sentinels for early WNV activity.

For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found counties that record a WNVpositive bird before Aug. 1 were twice as likely to have a human case compared to those who recorded a WNVpositive bird after Aug. 1.

Therefore, the dead birds will be accepted for testing beginning May 1 through Oct. 15, 2020. This effort will help detect any early season WNV activity promoted by weather conditions this spring. The dryer the summer becomes creates the increase of Culex pipiens (the common house mosquito) population which is the disease transmitter of the West Nile Virus.

The Department is asking the community to be aware of any birds that: Q Have been dead for less than 48 hours.

Q Died singly (birds dying from WNV are usually found singly, scattered over a wide area versus birds that die from other causes-storm mortality, food poisoning, toxicants- usually die in groups or clusters in a small area).

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Q Not decomposed (strong odor present, dried/ deflated eyes, maggots present or bloated with decomposition gases or damaged by scavenging animals Q No obvious cause of death, i.e. crushed, shot or killed by a motor vehicle Dead birds that do not meet the requirements should be properly disposed of by an adult by burying or double wrapping in plastic bags and disposing properly without touching the carcass. Wash hands upon completion.

Please keep in mind that the onset of WNV human cases with Illinois exposure has been known to occur as early as May in the past but the virus has also been documented of an onset in July in 2008 and as late as October of 2013. If the dead bird meets the conditions for testing or if you have any questions contact

the Greene County Health Department for further instructions or information. Prevention measures to decrease the mosquito population include eliminating all ponding or pooling of stagnant water (including containers of stagnant water and water high in organic matter such as sewage effluent) i.e. roof guttering and change any collectors of water (such as bird baths, pets' water bowls, yard toys, potted plant containers or kiddy pools) at least weekly. The growth stage of the mosquito is 10 days from an egg to an adult. The Department upon request is able to larvicide areas that cannot be eliminated by drainage or any source area where mosquitoes are known to be of a nuisance. Please call the Health Department, 217-942-6961 if you know of any areas as described above.

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Winners of the DAR American History essay contest, from left to right: Hannah Lake, Emily Albrecht, Mary Francis Tunison and John Vandersand.

Apple Creek Prairie Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution honored the winners of their American History essay contest on Sunday, March 1 when they met at Christ United Methodist Church in White Hall.

The sixth grade winner was Hannah Lake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lake of Carrollton.

The seventh grade winner was John Vandersand, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vandersand of Carrollton.

The eighth grade winner was Emily Albrecht, daughter of Brian Albrecht of Berdan.

All are students at St. John’s School.

The chapter held a brief business meeting, opened

by Chaplain Mrs. Gene Bryant, who read Psalm 84:11 and continued with prayer. Minutes were read by Secretary Leslie Reynolds-Fowler, who further reported that she had delivered 19 bags of cookies to the USO installation at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Following Mrs. Fowler’s report, Treasurer Mrs. John

Griswold gave her report.

The Indian report told of Squanto’s help to the pilgrims and how the Indians were prey to diseases carried by the settlers.

The conservation report listed flowers to be planted in gardens that would aid in pollination by birds and insects.

Regent Mary Francis Tunison urged members to remember to vote and to fill out and submit the census forms when they receive them. The “real� drivers’ license and the need for it was discussed.

Several programs were planned for the 2020-2021 chapter year.

At the chapter’s April 5 meeting, the ladies laid a wreath at the grave of James Garrison in the Patterson Cemetery.

Garrison was one of several Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Greene County.

Mrs. Anthony Gresham publicized Vietnam Veterans’ Day on March 29.

The Apple Creek Chapter has held two events in the past honoring Vietnam veterans.

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201600150 TO: DEBORAH BANGHART, Greene County Clerk; Occupant; Heather Martin; April Fry;Cavalry SPV I,L.L.C.; Blitt and Gaines, P.C.; Ryan Scott; Rebecca Sue Farge a.k.a Becky Byrd Scott; Carolyn Sue Phelps; and unknown owners or parties interested.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW of Greene County, Illinois,as case 17TX21.

The real estate is described as: 3FR JC 536 ROODHOUSE THIRD ADD S PT 47 (46X65.1) Parcel #: 08-22-18-119-013 Said property was sold on 11/17/2017 for the General Taxes for the year 2016.

The period of redemption will expire on 10/27/2020. On 11/3/2020, 10:30 AM, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF KATHERINE LYNN BONNER, DECEASED. NO. 2019-P-3 NOTICE BY PUBLICATIONSALE OF REAL ESTATE To: Fredrick Bonner You are hereby given Notice that a hearing on Jadrich Bonnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Petition To Sell Real Estate has been set for Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom A before the Honorable James W. Day at the Greene County Courthouse, Carrollton, Illinois, 62016.

The property to be sold is described as follows: Part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section Two(2), in Township Nine (9) North, Range Twelve (12) West of the Third Principal Meridian, commencing at the State Road From Alton to Carrollton on the North line of said Tract of land, thence East 10 Rods, thence South 8 Rods, thence West 10 Rods, and thence North 8 Rods to the place of beginning.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF PEGGY J. ASH DECEASED No. 20-P-18 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Peggy Ash, of Rockbridge, Greene County, Illinois, who died on the 1st day of April, /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH issued on March 21, 2019 to Patricia J. Ringhausen of 28424 Ruyle Rd., Medora, Illinois 62063, and Ricky A. Ash of 20591 Lax Cemetery Rd., Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

Notice has been given to all heirs and legatees named in the petition by mail and is being given by this publication to any other heirs and legatees unknown to the executor whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the petition to appoint an executor, that an order was entered by the Court on March 21, 2020, appointing the above named independent co-executors, requiring notice and publication, was entered on that date.

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201600153 TO: DEBORAH BANGHART, Greene County Clerk; Occupant; Brian Reagor; and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described EHORZ KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ WHK &LUcuit Court of Greene County, Illinois, as cas 17TX21.

The real estate is described as: 3FR JC 536 BATES & MORROWS ADD 9-10 & N 1/2 11 (120X150) Parcel #: 8-22-18-206-001 Said property was sold on 11/17/2017 for the General Taxes for the year of 2016. The period of redemption will expire on 10/27/2020. On 11/3/2020, 10:30 AM, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

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1. Indicates a certain time (abbr.) 28. Company that rings receipts 2. Expression of sorrow or pity 29. Rugged mountain range 3. Central American lizard 34. Commercials 4. Muslim military commanders 35. NY football player 5. One who takes to the seas 36. A form of be 6. Select jury 37. Soviet Socialist Republic 7. Parts of the small intestine 39. Kindnesses 8. Painter’s accessory 40. Natural electrical phenomenons 9. Honk 41. Your 10. Ballpoint pen 42. Diana __, singer 12. Large, dark antelope 44. Upper surface of the mouth 14. Ancient kingdom near 45. National capital Dead Sea 46. Fluid in Greek mythology 19. Exhausts 47. Renowned jazz trumpeter 23. __-bo: exercise system 48. Freedom from difficulty 24. Not written in any key or mode 51. Swiss river 25. Chinese principle underlying 52. Prejudice the universe 53. Actor Idris 26. Corpuscle count (abbr.)

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VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a situation arises that can bring you a much-needed financial boost. This boost is a result of the hard work that you’ve put in over the last several weeks.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 A goal to learn as much as possible is drawing you to the people who can offer you important life lessons. Take opportunities to engage in philosophical debates.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Lately you may be feeling more emotional, Libra. Talk about your feelings with someone close to you. Sometimes speaking about things can help you sort through everything.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a hint that comes your way from a friend or coworker can be the clue that you need to achieve a goal that has thus far been out of reach.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, inspiration flourishes and you may feel some romantic sparks grow as well. Your senses are enhanced by all the things you experience around you the next few days.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Listen to your dreams this week, Scorpio. They will guide you where you really want to go in life. Explore all the possibilities that come your way.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 This week your efforts to take care of home and family will pay off in big ways, Cancer. You have a knack for maintaining peace and tranquility even when situations are hazy.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, if you have been in a sociable mood, then embrace every opportunity to gather with friends or family when the opportunity presents itself.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 This week you may be examining your relationships and seeing which areas have room for improvement, Leo. This is your opportunity to really make some important changes.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, this is a great week to take credit for all of the things you have accomplished lately. You will gain traction on projects and may even be able to take on new ones.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAY 31 Brooke Shields, Actress (55) JUNE 1 Morgan Freeman, Actor (83) JUNE 2 Abby Wambach, Athlete (40) JUNE 3 Anderson Cooper, TV Host (53) JUNE 4 Angelia Jolie, Actress (45) JUNE 5 Mark Wahlberg, Actor (49) JUNE 6 Drew McIntyre, Wrestler (35)

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