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White Hall Nursing debuts new visiting booth The Campbell Publications offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

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By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting nursing home residents off from their loved ones to prevent the possible spread of the virus, nursing

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The video calls were nice, but nothing can replace seeing your loved one up close and personal.â&#x20AC;?

Scott Phares Director of Admissions and Marketing

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homes have had to get creative in the way they allow residents to visit with their loved ones.

White Hall Nursing and Rehab (WHNR) has been letting residents Facetime with

their family and friends, but very soon, they will be able to see them in person as the facility introduces its new visiting booth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This booth is going to allow the family members and friends to be able to physically see their loves and be able to look at them when speaking as opposed to what we have been doing during this quarantine,â&#x20AC;?

Director of Admissions and Marketing Scott Phares said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The video calls were nice, but nothing can replace seeing your loved one up close and personal, and this will allow that and still prevent the possible spread of the virus.â&#x20AC;?

It is nothing fancy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just a wooden structure surrounded by plexiglass, and WNHR is not the first nursing home to implement the feature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other nursing homes have done this, and that is where we got the idea,â&#x20AC;? Phares said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We put the idea out there, and the community responded and built us this booth, free of charge.â&#x20AC;?

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The builders of the visiting booth at White Hall Nursing and Rehab stand in front of their work along with Admissions and Marketing Director Scott Phares. Left to right: Phares Lloyd Leonard and Lloyd Lee Leonard. Others making significant donations were Barrow Baptist Church and LaCrosse Lumber, who donated the plexiglass. Others donated towards it as well.

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Hitchinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; a ride Alicia Beams, 9, hitches a ride on the back of her sister, Tessa, 8, during opening day of the Carrollton Pool. The Beam family traveled from Roodhouse to take part in opening day. The much-anticipated opening of the Carrollton Pool took place Friday, June 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the date the state entered into Phase 4 of the reopening, which allows gathering of groups of up to 50. There were two 3-hour swim sessions in order to meet the 50 or under guidelines. The entry fee on opening day was a can of food, which was to be donated to the Carrollton Food Pantry. More photos can be found on A8.

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press This year would have been the 81st White Hall Lions Club Parade and celebration, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lions Club decided to cancel this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event.

The event itself is steeped in history and tradition, but for the Roberts family of Greenfield, it is much more than just a celebration of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independence. For 80 years, the family has sold popcorn from the same popcorn stand that was built by Charles Roberts and his brother. The first year of the Fourth of July celebration, the family rented a stand.

Chuck Roberts said the announcement was devastating to his father, Don Roberts, 91, who has been operating the machine since he was a little boy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad was majorly disappointed to hear that the celebration was canceled,â&#x20AC;? Roberts said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, for him, we decided to hold a little celebration in front of his house where we will have the popcorn machine set up and give folks a chance to come by, grab some popcorn and say hello.â&#x20AC;?

This event will take place on July 11 at 123 Prairie Street, two houses down from the grade school, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The reason the family started selling popcorn was two-fold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First of all, they started selling popcorn from this stand as a source of extra income for the family,â&#x20AC;? Roberts said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secondly, my grandfather liked to visit with people. He would go around to all of these picnics and chicken frys that every town had back then and set up his stand. While he would visit, my father would be running the popcorn machine.â&#x20AC;?

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Relay for Life still set to celebrate survivors

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Greene Prairie Press

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he Relay for Life of Jersey and Greene counties is gearing up for their annual event, which will feature a new twist this year.

Because of the COVID-19 presence in the area, the usual walk will be replaced with a parade that will start at the Carrollton High School parking lot, working its way up around the town square.

Molly Cannon, the survivor chair for the organization, shared that everyone involved in the planning was eager to find a way to celebrate survivors in some format. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly sure what was going to be allowed with COVID still around, so we are inviting people to come out along the parade route to cheer on our survivors,â&#x20AC;? Cannon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The parade route is still being worked out, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start at the high school and travel down some side streets to the square before making its way back to the high school.â&#x20AC;?

People will be able to line up around the sidewalks, square and the parking lot at the square, but they are encouraged to practice social distancing.

The committee members planning the event are relieved that the Relay for Life is set to go on, especially since so many local fundraisers that benefit the American Cancer Society had to be canceled this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just finished up a gift card raffle that was put on by our

Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab team, but we had a lot of teams that had to cancel their fundraisers,â&#x20AC;? Cannon explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a rock nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll bingo and a fish fry that had to be canceled. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to get some fundraisers in this fall if things can be opened back up.â&#x20AC;?

Currently, 100 participants are expected to take part in the parade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normally the number of survivors we have at our dinners, but I realize some might opt to stay home,â&#x20AC;? Cannon noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, we do encourage our teams to come out and participate.â&#x20AC;?

The Luminaria ceremony, which will follow the parade and take place in the Carrollton High School parking lot, is the only event left virtually unaltered from COVID-19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll still have our committees and a few others to help us light the bags,â&#x20AC;? Cannon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be lit around the parking lot at the high school. When survivors come back from the parade, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to walk around if they choose.â&#x20AC;?

The American Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay for Life event will be held on July 31. Registration and the parade line-up will begin at 7 p.m. The parade will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Luminaria ceremony will follow at 8:15 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Putting on this event means a lot to us because everybody has been touched or affected by cancer,â&#x20AC;? Cannon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re passionate about it, and we want to give back to it as much as we can. Putting on these events and getting to see the (See, RELAY, A2)

White Hall Library introduces â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Adopt-a-Petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries are not able to hold their usual summer reading programs, so they are getting creative in ways to encourage children to read.

The White Hall Public Library staff has introduced its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adopt-a-Petâ&#x20AC;? program in an effort to get children to read more.

The library has many different stuffed animals to choose from. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea behind this is that when a child adopts a pet, they are promising to read to their pet every day,â&#x20AC;? White Hall Librarian Penny Eilers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children are encouraged to also check out books to read to their pets.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just as simple as picking out a stuffed bear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the library has gone all out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our pets have been given names, and they wear their names proudly on their name tags,â&#x20AC;?

Eilers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once a child has chosen a pet, they will have to complete an adoption certificate.

Once that has been completed, they will be given a reading log for them to keep track of the books they read to their pets.â&#x20AC;?

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Anna Six is pictured with her pet, Moon, which she adopted from the White Hall Public Library. Anna reads to Moon every day as part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adopt-aPetâ&#x20AC;? program.

So far, eight children have adopted pets to read to, and once the word got out that they were looking for pets to adopt out, the pets came flooding in. There are at least 20 different pets to choose from.

While the library isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t open for story hour, children are still welcome to

come in and check out books with their parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most important thing is to keep kids reading over the summer,â&#x20AC;?

Eilers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wish we were able to offer story hour as we normally do, but we hope this is some kind of encouragement for children to keep reading.â&#x20AC;?

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Popcorn

May the Fourth be remembered This year’s Fourth of July is just not going to be the same without the White Hall Lion’s Club Fourth of July celebration.

For 80 continuous years, the Lions Club has put on a parade, fireworks show and carnival rivaled by no other. This would have been their 81st year, but because of the pandemic, officials thought it would be wise to cancel since so many people generally attend.

“Many people” is the understatement of the year. Thousands of people gather along Main Street to watch probably one of the best and longest parades in the state.

They come from all over – not just Greene, Scott, Jersey and Morgan counties.

Local folks get up bright and early the day of the parade and go set out their chairs to mark their spots. I used to drive up there the morning of the parade just to see all those chairs lined up and down Main Street.

But a part of me always dreaded it too.

Because there was so many people, it was almost impossible to find a place to park unless you got there an hour to hour and a half early. And, it was always so hot and humid. Getting out of the air conditioned car your body immediately started sweating.

I would always walk up and down the street and see people I would only see on parade day. When Schuyler was still alive,

he always went with me, and he was a crowd-pleaser. People would remember him year-to-year and want to see him. The spring he died, I had so many people stop me and ask me where he was, and I sadly had to tell them that he had passed on.

Jim Esary had antiques in the old house directly across from Kroger, and it had a wraparound porch. Every year, they would have a huge picnic on that porch, and one year as I walked by and said, “Hi,” to Jim and Emily, Emily told me to go up and get some food.

I never turn down food, so I made myself part of the family for that day. Their entire family would sit in the front yard and watch the parade after they ate. I made my way there year after year until Jim and Emily died. The house was eventually torn down, and all that is left is those memories I have, but they are so very clear in my mind.

The firework display was pretty much unrivaled. I remember one year, before they hired the professional firework company to shoot them off, there was a mishap, and one of the fireworks shot into the crowd. It was not far from where I was sitting — talk about an explosive evening!

Lions Park would be literally filled with people out to watch the fireworks. But the best part of the night was the Lions Club BBQ. It tastes like no other, and several times, I waited until the end of the evening

when they were trying to get rid of what was left and would mark the sandwiches down.

I think I took home a sack of 10 one year.

Much Ado I remember one About year when it pretty Nothing much rained during the entire event. They BY CARMEN went ahead and had ENSINGER the fireworks, and Lions Park was just one big mud puddle.

The ground is very uneven anyway in places, and I got up there with my big old camera, tripod and law chair and ended up tripping and falling flat on my face in the mud. If I remember correctly, I rode home that night in my underwear.

Basically, this whole summer sucks because everything is canceled. There are no ballgames, no fireworks, no parades, no burgoos, no fishing derby, no Easter egg hunt…everything I live for was canceled this year.

I just got done doing an interview with a vendor whose family has set up a popcorn machine at the event for the past 80 years.

Talk about breaking a tradition.

It is just a good thing we have our memories.

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

Removing the President for inability could get complicated r e n n u R e Ridg

By BILL HOAGLAND Unless things change between now and November, we will be electing a U.S. president who will be either 74 or 78 years old at the time of the inauguration.

Both candidates are old enough that either one could quickly become physically or mentally unable to perform the duties of the presidency by reason of a stroke, dementia or some other physical or mental issue. If the president dies or agrees to resign, then the procedure for moving the vice president into the presidency is pretty clear. But what happens if the president is physically and/or mentally unable to continue and he refuses or is unable or unwilling to officially resign?

The 25th Amendment to the US Constitution, enacted following the assignation of President Kennedy, was intended in part to establish procedures for the removal of the president during his term if he becomes incapacitated. This procedure and the issues justifying removal under this Amendment are different than, and should not be confused with, the provisions for impeachment.

Under Section Four of the 25th Amendment, the president can be removed from office, assuming he is unwilling to voluntarily resign, if the Vice president and a majority of the members of the president’s cabinet agree that the president is “unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office.”

The 25th Amendment does not clarify what would constitute being “unable to

discharge the powers and duties of the office.” While other provisions of the 25th Amendment have been invoked in the past, Section Four has never been used; thus, there are no historical references or court decisions to rely on.

Instead, this is a subjective issue that the vice president and a majority of the president’s cabinet need to decide on their own. It seemingly would include disabilities resulting from a stoke or dementia but could also include an ongoing pattern of behavior that convinces these men that the president is “unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office”; as a legal matter, it technically could be anything. So right there we have a potential controversy—just a handful of people making a subjective but important decision that affects all of us.

And there appears to be a further potential controversy with this procedure: Section Four reads as if the vice president must agree that the president needs to be removed in order to invoke Section Four. If the vice president is not willing to remove the president, then Section Four arguably cannot be used even if a majority of the cabinet thinks he should be removed. The amendment does empower Congress to enact some other procedures to remove the president in addition to those set forth in the amendment but to date that has not been done.

This requirement that the vice president must concur in order to activate Section

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Four seems odd when you consider that the vice president generally is nominated to run for that position with the recommendation of the presidential candidate.

Could loyalty block the removal? Perhaps. And looking at it from another perspective, does the vice president have an inherent conflict of interest if he has the opportunity to remove the president and put himself in charge? Perhaps.

If the vice president and a majority of the president’s cabinet officially recommend removal, Section Four provides an opportunity for the president to respond and thereby preserve his position. All he has to do is to send a letter within four days to the speaker of the house and the president pro-tempore of the Senate, declaring simply that he is able to discharge the powers and duties of the office.

That’s it.

The next step in this procedure is to then send the removal issue back to the vice president and the cabinet to further respond within the next four days. And if that does not resolve the issue, it falls to a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate to be held within the next 21 days.

It sounds like an ongoing ping-pong match, doesn’t it?

I don’t have room in this column to outline the procedures in more detail but suffice to say that the entire process could take a month to conclude; that is why Section Four seems to be dreadfully inadequate (and dangerous) if we need someone in permanent authority immediately.

Let us hope that Section Four will never have to be invoked, regardless of whom is elected, because in my view, the drafters did a lousy job on this amendment.

Note, I have admittedly used only the male pronoun in referring to the president and vice president. I recognize the president and/ or vice president could be female and this omission is not to suggest otherwise. I simply have a space limitation.

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

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

Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Childhood way back when offered many freedoms There is no doubt the freedoms I enjoyed as a child are no longer around.

If a parent lets their child do today what I could do back then, he or she would be brought before Social Services. It was not just my parents; every parent in my neighborhood was the same way. For instance, I can remember getting to ride my bike to school every day when I got into the sixth grade.

That’s unheard of today.

The trip was approximately a three-mile ride that led beside the foundry, by the old ice plant and across the railroad tracks at the train station. I can still remember how cool the early morning air felt on my skin, on that first day.

I think that was the only day in my life I actually

looked forward to going to school.

In those days, no one thought about someone kidnapping a child. Nobody I knew even locked the door to their home!

But that bicycle was my transportation to the world.

I rode it to school, baseball practice, the swimming pool, the roller rink, the movies, friends’ houses and to the best fishing holes all over my little city. I’ve carried bats and gloves, fishing poles and even stringers of carp while maneuvering my way in and out of every shortcut. In my day, it was banana seats, sissy bars and one gear. And, the handlebars were so long and tall, a friend could always come along.

Sometimes that bike took me to places I had never

been, but it always brought me back home. Every kid in that day was an expert bicycle mechanic and custom rod builder. We had to be if we were going to be able to travel — and boy did we travel.

Today is so different — better in many aspects and worse in some.

Today, we have better education, better technology and more skills. And these are why I will never long for the “good ole days.” What is worse is mankind — not individually, but collectively. The sheer number of people added to our propensity to sin, equals more sin in the world and thus a more sinful world.

For followers of Jesus, we can either bemoan the new sinful days and complain

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(Continued from A1) Charles Roberts, when he wasn’t working at Olan Mills in Alton, would run the stand on the corner in White Hall across from what is now Farmer’s State Bank.

“There was a drive-in there called Jim and Veras or something like that, and right down the street was the movie theatre,” Roberts said. “At the time, the movie theater did not sell popcorn, so the folks that were going to the show would stop in and buy a nickel bag of popcorn to eat while watching the movie.”

It wasn’t long before the theater got smart and started selling their own popcorn, but that didn’t discourage Charles Roberts.

“He kept right on selling

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(Continued from A1) Barrow Baptist Church donated money for the wood along with others. LaCrosse Lumber donated the plexiglass, and Lloyd and his son, Lloyd Lee Leonard, built it.

WHNR remains COVID19 free, due in part to the stringent measures taken before anyone is allowed entry.

“We have a guard shack at the end of the drive, and we are screening everyone, taking their temperature, giving them masks and sanitizing everything before they enter,” Phares said. “Anyone who has a temperature or doesn’t feel well are not allowed to come in for the safety of our residents and staff. That has probably been one of the biggest key components that has really helped us remain COVID free.”

The visiting booth will probably see a lot of use, despite the state gradually opening up.

“I do not see the state allowing nursing homes to open up to visitors anytime soon,” Phares said. “We are waiting for word from the Department of Public Health and the CDC to be able to let us do that.

We are kind of at their mercy now.”

Nursing home restrictions exist for a reason, though, looking at other states. Recently, the virus was introduced into the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia with nine employees and 11 residents testing positive and in a matter of four days the numbers jumped to 18 employees and 24 residents.

This shows how fast the virus can spread within contained areas, such as nursing homes, which contain the most vulnerable individuals to the virus. The state is currently in the process of testing every employee and every resident of nursing homes.

The White Hall staff has been painting the booth this week and is still in the pro-

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(Continued from A1) community come out and celebrate life and hear the stories and struggles — it means a lot to us.”

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popcorn pretty much throughout the year,” Roberts said.

“There was a dry-cleaner close by, and they let him store his stand in there at night. When it was cold, they let him sell it from inside the store. They operated it seven days a week, and my dad (Don) ran it since he was big enough to stand up.”

While he is disappointed that the celebration has been canceled this year — breaking an 80 year tradition — Roberts said he understands.

“I understand their reason for canceling – they didn’t want to take a chance of spreading this virus – and I understand that,” he said.

“Sometimes traditions have to be broken if you do what is right.”

cess of figuring out how it will work.

“I think the first day we debut it, it is going to be an all day event,” Phares said.

“We have 103 residents at this facility, and we are working on a plan to schedule visits.

We think we are going to go by seniority – those who have been here the longest will get first chance at visiting with their family.”

While most facilities are limiting visits to just 15 minutes, Phares thinks they will more than likely go with 30-minute visits.

“By the time we get the residents out there and situated and they say, ‘hello,’ there isn’t much time for really visiting,” Phares said. “It limits how many we can do in a day, but it makes for a more quality visit.”

During the quarantine, staff has worked diligently to keep variety in the lives of the residents.

“In July, we are going to have a drive-thru hamburger stand for the residents in the parking lot,” Phares said.

“McDonald’s in Jacksonville and Jerseyville are donating Happy Meal boxes along with burger wraps and fry bags to us, and we are going to do the cooking. We are just trying to think outside the box.

“It has been tough to navigate this quarantine because there is no playbook for it.”

Phares said he and several staff members brainstorm ideas for things to do with the residents.

“It’s like a big think tank that we have going,” he said.

“We get together and see what we can come up with. We look online for ideas and just see what we can make happen here.

“We have a lot of great people here, and we love them like family and sometimes see them more than our own family.”

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Persons desiring more information for the event are encouraged to contact Molly Cannon at 618-9461063.

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Mark Thomas Reynolds Mark Thomas Reynolds, 58, of Chatham, passed away on June 25, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1961 in Alton, Ill. to Robert F. and Mary Ellen Reynolds. Mark married Jill Bandy on June 27, 1981 in Carrollton, Ill. and she survives.

Mark is survived by two sons: Adam (partner Dan Fenton) Reynolds of Carlinville and Shane (partner Lizzy Fedorek) Reynolds of Brooklyn, N.Y., his mother Mary Ellen Reynolds of Carrollton, one brother Steve Reynolds of Dayton, Texas and several nieces and nephews.

Mark enjoyed a long and

successful career in the aviation industry owning and operating M.T. Reynolds and Associates Aircraft Consulting taking him all over the world certifying aircraft. One of Mark’s favorite past times was flying as well as hunting, fishing and traveling but above all he cherished the time he had with his family and friends. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #158 and the Chatham Jaycees.

A memorial gathering will be held on Mark’s birthday Aug. 16, 2020 at the TRN Club, 25 Lakewood Drive, Chatham, Ill. 62629, from 12 p.m.3 p.m. with Dave Littrell performing live. Memorial

contributions may be made to the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, make checks to: IECCC, or to the Chatham Jaycees and please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at http://www.bischfuneralhomewest.com.

Rev. John E. Haney, 87, of Rockbridge, Ill., in the presence of his loved ones, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Bro John was born on Oct. 25, 1932 in Commerce, Mo. to Smith and Madge (Phipps) Haney. He married Wanda Urhahn on April 12, 1953. During their 67 years of marriage, they had three children, Bianca “Beebe” (Steve) Barnes of Rockbridge, Cheryl “Cherie” (Joseph) Vinyard of Greenfield and John (Sandra) Haney II of Le Roy. He is survived by seven grandchildren, Aaron Barnes of Rockbridge, Benjamin (Ashley) Vinyard of Carlinville, Cody (Morgan) Vinyard of Greenfield, Paige Vinyard of Carlinville, Anna, John Clark and Katie Haney of Le Roy. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren,

Clay Lloyd Sidwell

Clay Lloyd Sidwell, 31, of Griggsville died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Funeral services will be held July 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. at The Crossing Pike County. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Friday from 12- 2 p.m. at The Crossing Pike County. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Autumn Sidwell. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com.

Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Cade, Chloe, Claire and Cash Vinyard of Carlinville, and Dean, Landon and Tate Vinyard of Greenfield.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his brothers, Eugene, Alfred and Joe Haney and his oldest daughter, Beebe.

Bro John served as a Southern Baptist pastor in Illinois and Missouri for 27 years. Prior to his ministry, he served in the Air Force and operated heavy equipment. He loved sharing the gospel at every opportunity and looked forward to his heavenly home.

He loved his family dearly and prayed for each one daily. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his biggest joys. He spent many hours hunting and fishing and loved to tell the stories.

The family greeted friends Wednesday evening, July 1,

from 4 to 6 p.m. with a funeral service immediately following 6 p.m., at Charity Baptist Church, Greenfield, Ill. Internment at Witt Cemetery in Rockbridge, Ill. will follow.

Donations may be made to BJC Hospice.

The Shields-Bishop Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences can be left at http://shields-bishopfh.com.

parking along the route.

Memorials are requested to the St. John’s Grade School, where Barbara attended and supported her whole life.

They may be mailed to the funeral home at 604 Walnut St. in Greenfield. Online condolences can be left at shields-bishopfh.com

Anniversary

7(/ Days’ to celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary James and Dotty Day of Carrollton are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 4, 2020. They were married on July 4, 1970, in Jacksonville.

Their family includes a daughter, Jennifer Day Hooper, and her husband, Andrew Hooper, and their grandsons, Ethan and Zach, all of Lecanto, Fla. Their son, James Allen Day, and his wife, Jennifer Day, and their granddaughter, Samantha, live in Kansas City, Mo. James and Dotty are looking forward to enjoying more time with their children and grandchildren after James retires in December 2020 after 30 years as the Greene County Circuit Judge.

In order to safely celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary, due to the pandemic, the family is planning a drive-by celebration, Saturday, July 4.

Card of Thanks In loving memory of Kenneth F. Ballard of Roodhouse, who passed away 37 years ago on July 1, 1983. Sadly missed by Frances C. Ballard; Larry and Judi Ballard; Gary, Cheryl and David Kenneth Ballard; Dale B. Ballard; Larry Jr., Jeanette, Benjamin Shea, Samuel Kenneth, Natalie Judith and Isobel Rey Ballard.

June 21- Father’s Day Opened with prayer and announcements. Sister Rosemary read “Father’s Day Poem.” Bro. Gordon’s daughter played piano. Special on piano, “Untitled Hymn.”

Multiple scriptures: Deut.

6:1-4, Mark 12:30, Prov. 4:7, Psalm 119-1-12, 1 Thess.

5:17-18, I Timothy 2:8, Joshua 24:15, Deut. 6:4-11, Prov.

22:5, Ephesians 5:25-30 and Acts 1:8.

We need more godly men in the world today. “God is God” needs to be proclaimed.

There is no respect in the world today. Our world is in the shape it is in today

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because we have ignored the instruction of God and His word.

Be men after God’s heart, but this change must happen in the mirror first. Your heart must be changed. We must get wisdom and a sight of what God wants in your life.

Pray without ceasing because Satan preys on you. Pray in His strength.

Our home and family should be Godly examples.

We should pray always in all we do. We should play songs in our homes always.

We should be planting the seed of God in our children’s hearts, as they are the foun-

dation and it will not leave them. If not planted, it will not grow. People do not have respect for authority in this world. You are called to be Jesus’ witness in your home.

We go to church because we are a broken people.

We should be a godly example in our church society. We should live in truth and love. We should meet the needs of others. The church should be making an impact for the Lord.

Morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday night prayer meeting is at 6 p.m.

Come be a part of God’s work.

Hillview Baptist Church news

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Barbara Elizabeth Rawe Barbara Elizabeth (Kuhnline) Rawe, 101, of Greenfield, died Monday, June 29, 2020.

Private family services will be held and burial will take place at the St. John’s Catholic cemetery in Carrollton. A funeral procession will leave the ShieldsBishop Funeral Home in Greenfield at approximately 4 pm on Thursday. It will travel across highway 108 turning south on NE 875 Ave to travel by the Rawe family farm. Anyone wishing to pay their respects may do so by

White Hall Calvary Baptist Church news

Phase 2 begins; Phase 1 events continue under the current plan.

Evening service resumes at 7 p.m. for those comfortable and will be avail-

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able on Facebook live.

Wednesday night Bible Study resumes on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. with Zoom video conferencing encouraged for those

not comfortable attend in person Hope to see back in church day.

or able to meetings. everyone next Sun-

Love in the Time of Covid-19 “Comfort and prosperity have never enriched the world as much as adversity has.”

Billy Graham

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hatever else we might think about the Covid-19 pandemic, we can be thankful that most people are showing more love and kindness. Deprived of physical closeness and contact with our friends and family, we are moved to show our love in other ways. And while we cannot be thankful for the virus itself, or the pain and suffering it brings, we can be grateful for the salutary effects it has on communities in general and individuals in particular. Besides people expressing their love and tenderness in myriad ways, people are slowing down and finding peace in their solitude.

Speed and noise, those anxietyproducing hallmarks of the modern world, have been replaced by a muchneeded slowing of the pace and a quieting of the noise. How ironic that during the period of Lent, the quarantine that was imposed on many of us provided its own type of Lent.

(The word “quarantine” comes from the same word which our Hispanic friends

use for Lent, namely, “Cuaresma,” both deriving from the Latin word for forty.)

Some of us find comfort in the austerity and simplicity that is forced upon us. But most of us also feel a gnawing anxiety, and in some of us this rises almost to panic, for which prayer and following the guidelines are perhaps the only remedies. But most of all it is the love that comes to the fore, the love we see in the healthcare workers practicing their professions, and all the “essential” workers, but also the love that we see in people simply treating each other with tenderness and solicitude.

– Christopher Simon

These religious messages are published each week in the Greene Prairie Press as a service to our churches and are sponsored by the listed business firms.

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Moore makes McKendree University Dean’s List Anita Moore of Winchester made the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at McKendree University.

Students who earn a grade point average of 3.60 or higher are eligible for the Dean’s List.

Valentin named to Pensacola Dean’s List Kaitlyn Valentin of Carrollton was named to the Dean’s List by Dr. Troy Shoemaker, president of Pensacola Christian College, for academic achievement during the 2020 spring semester. This

was a result of earning a semester grade point average of 3.00 or higher.

Pensacola Christian College is a liberal arts college in Pensacola, Fla.

Sasieta named to Knox College Dean’s List Katerina Sasieta of Carrollton has been named to the Knox College Dean’s List of distinguished students for the 2020 Winter term.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have earned at

least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Sasieta’s major is Music at Knox. Founded in 1837, Knox College is a national liberal arts college in Galesburg, Ill.

Local students named to Blackburn Dean's List Local students were named to the Blackburn College Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester. Students named to the Dean's list must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester.

Included on the list were Emily Moran of Carrollton; Holly Jones, William Seaton and Kelly Youngblood of Greenfield; Emma Hall of Patterson and Kolten Heberling of White Hall.

Locals named to Illinois College Dean’s List Locals were some of numerous names on the Illinois College Dean’s List.

They include: Q Deelany Bell, junior, of Roodhouse.

Q Jaden Craigmiles, junior, of Kane.

Q Kayla Dorks, graduate, of Rockbridge.

Q Luke Gillingham, graduate, of Carrollton.

Q LaNise Kirk, graduate, of Roodhouse.

Q Josh Knight, Sophomore, of Carrollton.

Q Hannah Krumwiede, sophomore, of Carrollton.

Q Alex Little, sopho-

more, of Roodhouse.

Q Cheyenne Pressey, junior, of White Hall.

Q Matt Walker, junior, of Wrights.

Q Abigail Weisner, junior, of Greenfield.

Candidates for the dean’s list must complete at least 14 semester hours and post a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All grades must be a “C” or better, and no more than one “C” grade is allowed.

The classification listed refers to students’ standing as of fall 2020.

Greene county graduates receive award Twenty-eight west central Illinois students received 2020 Rotary Scholar-Athlete Awards from the Jacksonville Rotary Club in early June. Among the list of students were Greene County locals.

The awards recognize one senior student from each high school for demonstrating outstanding leadership, athletic achievement and academic excellence during his or

her high school career.

Students were selected based on the recommendations of school administrators and coaches.

Local award recipients are: Kennedy Ruyle, Carrollton High School; Taylor Smith, Greenfield High School; Chad “Brady” Brown, North Greene High School; and Gabe Cox, Winchester High School.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Saturday, July 11: After more than 75 years, the Roberts family will host an outdoor event from 1-4 p.m. at 123 Prairie Street in Greenfield. Popcorn and visit with the Roberts family as they continue this tradition. A tractor parade is planned. Social distancing will be observed.

Postponement: The Greene County Historical and Genealogical Soci-

ety 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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Greenfield School District approves CARES grant

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The Greenfield School Board approved the purchases of items through the CARES grant at the June 15 meeting.

The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act is a law intended to address the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Greenfield will get $74,000 through this act.

“This is the only money the state is putting towards helping with remote learning and COVID-19 costs,” Greenfield Superintendent Kevin Bowman said. “We will be using this money to purchase certain safety supplies such as masks and cleaning supplies. We will also purchase some computers and technology as well to help out with our remote learning plan. Under the new reopening guidelines, we have to have temperature kiosks to make sure

kids are temperature free, so we will use that money to purchase some of those items that will help out as well.”

Greenfield is not yet oneto-one on computers to students.

“We handed out quite a few computers this spring, but a lot of kids had their own,” Bowman said. “Over the last few years, we have been updating our computer labs as well as purchasing Chromebooks. I do think, however, we are going to be a lot closer to one-to-one if we need to be. However, I don’t know that we just want to work 24/7 on the computer. There is a lot of teaching, learning and reading that can go on without being stuck in front of a computer screen.”

Bowman said the district is about 50/50 when it comes to the use of technology in learning.

“However, I think with remote learning, now we are

moving a lot more towards trying to provide tablets to as many students as we can,” he said. “But who knew a pandemic was going to hit. We are going to try to buy as many Chromebooks as we can to help out. But, the younger kids need a lot of in-person teacher time too.”

The board approved the summer athletic workout plan that was approved by the Greene County Health Department.

“We are all working together in the county to make sure we are all on the same page,” Bowman said.

“Kids can now at least come and work out a little bit.

Some of our programs that require use of a ball have not been approved yet. We are hoping maybe by Friday we will get some more information, and they will approve the IHSA Phase 4 plan as well.”

All workouts are being held outdoors.

“We can use the indoor weight equipment for small numbers to work out, and you utilize the safe distance spacing,” Bowman said.

“However, you have to do a lot of sanitation, so it’s a little harder to do that. Plus, if you do come inside, you would probably have to put on a mask.”

Also at the board meeting: The board approved the resignation of Leah Pembrook as peewee girl’s assistant basketball coach and junior high girl’s assistant basketball coach and hired Luke Gillingham to take her place. Gillingham was also hired as the girls junior high track coach.

Lori McAdams was hired as a full-time cook for the district, and Ray Hodgerson was hired as part-time director of maintenance.

The board approved the summer driver’s education program under the state specifications.

Expanding group of area residents looking to solar power

By JARAD JARMON Greene Prairie Press Like with any technology, solar energy was a hard pill to swallow in the beginning — especially for individual residents.

In fact, residential photovoltaic systems — the type of solar panels that produce electricity — could cost more than $50,000 a decade ago, according to Money Magazine.

That has since changed. New technology has sent prices plummeting more than 60 percent in the past several years.

Growing advancement in the field, coupled with support through non-profit and government programs, has made solar panels a more feasible option for not only residents but entire municipalities.

Roodhouse man sets example

For David McGraw of Roodhouse, alternative energy, or more specifically the installation of solar panels, has always been appealing.

“I have always wanted to do it,” McGraw said.

Aside from cost savings on utilities, this would be another green initiative he could take part in that would support natural resource conservation — an important effort for him. He said he tries to live by the mantra, “Think globally, act locally.”

He cared about his carbon footprint, and his was a perspective that has been gaining more general backing from the public in recent years.

McGraw said he remembers when the narrative around alternative energy was much different than it is today. Even 10 years ago, it was narrative that left many balking at the notion of alternative energy and calling those interested in the idea “hippies” or “left-wing radicals.”

McGraw said that has since shifted, and with that has come more state and federal support — making the idea of installing solar panels that much more attainable.

“Europe is way ahead of us on these kinds of things, but the United States is slowly catching up,” he said.

Up until recently, the idea of solar energy was great, but the cost to buy in was hard to justify for McGraw.

However, with the expansion of government incentives and dropping prices, that hesitation turned out to not be justified.

“It has been a cost prohibitive thing until recently when the incentives have gone up, and the price has gone down,” he said.

So, after months of research — six to be exact — he went for it. He noted it was important for him that he was not oversold on a system he would not utilize fully. He landed on a regional solar panel business, Sunspot Solar, to install panels on his roof, and in taking this step, McGraw became the first in Roodhouse to use solar energy, a feat that was not lost on the North Greene High School teacher.

“Doing it here in the small town of Roodhouse, and Greene County in general, is hopefully a catalyst that will get other people interested in,” McGraw said.

He hoped that with the introduction of solar panels in the community, he would spur others to look into solar energy.

“I am the guinea pig,” McGraw said.

“If it works out for me, I think you will see a torrent of people go that way. Build it and they will come.”

So far, McGraw thinks he has piqued the interest of some in the area. When work was being done to install the panels earlier this summer, McGraw said he got several inquires from those in the community interested and waiting to see how it works out for McGraw.

From McGraw’s perspective, it has worked out great. He understands not every day will have the sun that the area has been seeing recently, but he has been seeing an overabundance of energy in

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A solar panel system is installed at David McGraw’s home in Roodhouse. There has been growing interest locally and in the tri-county area in solar panels.

comparison to what he and his family use — further ensuring he won’t be paying for electricity anytime soon.

Even still, he said he will see savings.

Like is the case with most solar systems, when he is not using the power, it is put back into the electrical grid, and he is then credited for it. Also too, it supports the system helping prevent any potential blackouts or other issues that might arise.

For McGraw, sticking with more traditional means of power is simply becoming outdated and inefficient.

“It is the future if it is not already pretty much here,” McGraw said of solar power.

Fieldon resident inspired by locals

In Fieldon, Merle Hance was one of those motivated by the early adopters in the town.

Fieldon had a couple solar paneled residences in town before, and now, Hance’s bright red-bricked home, which greets passersby in downtown Fieldon, will also feature a large solar panel system.

For Hance, solar panels had been on his mind for sometime, and after perusing the internet on the topic, he made the decision.

Like McGraw, government incentives and current prices invigorated Hance to look further into solar power. He then came to a conclusion: now was a good time as any to jump into the deep end, and at the beginning of June, he had CR Solar, LLC, install at his home.

“I figured I ain’t got that much longer to be here,” Hance said. “I am going to be gone in 10 years probably. So for somebody else — my wife, it would be nice for her.”

Although installed, his panels are not currently online. Inspections and other pieces of the process are yet to be done, but Hance is waiting in anticipation for everything to be up and running by August.

Until then, Hance said he has been eager to see the panels at work and the electricity bill, or lack-thereof, that comes after it is fully operational.

“I’m hoping it does everything it says it’s supposed to,” Hance said.

Hance mirrored sentiments of McGraw regarding solar in the energy space. He said it is the future.

“I think it is going to have to be,” he said noting people’s hesitancy towards other forms of power like nuclear power.

Local entities taking note

At the local government level too, solar energy is being considered.

The aforementioned support from non-profit organizations inspired Calhoun County’s inclusion into a group-buy program.

On Earth Day, Grow Solar Metro East launched the fifth year of its group-buy program. The program strives to educate

Metro East homeowners, businesses and non-profits on the benefits of solar power, while providing an opportunity to buy lower-cost solar installations through the power of bulk-purchasing, according to a news release.

Lewis and Clark Community College and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), in partnership with volunteers from the Glen Carbon Cool Cities Committee and Sierra Club Piasa Palisades are supporting the program throughout Madison, St. Clair, Monroe and Calhoun counties.

Through this program, local home and commercial property owners throughout Calhoun County and other counties who participate in the program could pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. The program builds on previous years of successful programs that helped over 175 local property owners go solar.

“Our team of volunteers is excited to offer this program again to Metro East residents and businesses and to Calhoun County further north where there has been some growing interest,” Kevin McKee of Troy, a program volunteer, said. “As environmentalists, we like to think that most people want solar power because it reduces pollution. But, we know that price still matters, and that’s why we work to bring this program to the area.”

Kathi Beyer, a Village of Hamburg trustee, has lead the charge working toward implementing solar energy in village buildings and encouraging the same for other properties in the village and county.

Beyer learned of Grow Solar Metro East through a Sierra Club member.

During a village board meeting, she found there was interest in a solar system for the village and additional interest among other villages and residents throughout the county.

“It seemed like every time I started talking about it, there was either somebody on the board who was also interested or knew somebody else who was interested,” Beyer said.

Initially, Beyer was looking into a solar panel system for herself. At that time, the village board had been having a number of discussions regarding the costs associated with the electricity bills. This is when solar energy was then proposed to the board — an idea that met with a warm and receptive response from trustees.

Currently, the village is getting an assessment from StraightUp Solar, the contractor Grow Solar utilizes, for the cost of a solar system.

“They will do an assessment for us and let us know the feasibility and what the options are for the village to go solar,” Beyer said. “I think there are some other individuals investigating that as well.”

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Greene County police and traffic

The following police reports were filed between June 19 and June 25. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with a felony: Stewart, Tristen L., dob 05-08-1997, criminal sexual assault/force, criminal sexual abuse/force.

Bishop, John F., dob 12-131976, possession of meth less than 5 grams Mitchell, Derek A., dob 09-25-1988, possession of meth less than 5 grams.

The following individuals were charged with driving under the influence:

Fulmer, Dara J., dob 06-181977, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence/blood alcohol concentration.

Ward, Scott A., dob 10-181996, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence/blood alcohol concentration.

The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Houseman, Shelby, dob n/a, accumulation of litter.

Davidson, Miranda, dob n/a, accumulation of litter.

Willis, Ryan S., dob 07-111986, abandon vehicle on property.

The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Fulmer, Dara J., dob 06-181977, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Hodges, Todd D., dob

11-18-1988, unsafe equipment.

Roehrs, Randy T., dob 09-24-1948, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Balcom, Bill L. III, dob 06-10-1993, registration expiration.

McFarland, Mark A., dob 11-30-1957, driving on suspended license, operating motor vehicle/registration/ suspended.

Johnson, Nicole J., dob 08-23-1990, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Smith, Dalton C., dob 10-14-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Maag, Jessica M., dob 08-23-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Weirich, Mark A, dob 04-20-1963, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Sweeten, Edwin L., dob 10-20-1984, driving on suspended license.

Reidelberger, Logan J., dob

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10-31-2002, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Ward, Scott A., dob 10-181996, driving on suspended license.

Beierman, Zachary J., dob 03-14-2003, registration light.

Huffines, Lauren E., dob 09-08-1993, obstruction of driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view.

Dellenbach, Jason M, dob 07-24-1995, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Cannon, Jr., William D., dob 07-05-1971, obstruction of driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view.

Davidson, Miranda N., dob 05-09-1992, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

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 man charged with sexual abuse

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press A Greene County man is facing two counts of sexrelated charges stemming from an incident with a female over the age of 18 on June 17.

Charges were brought against Tristen L. Stewart, 23, of Greenfield on June 19 in Greene County Circuit Court. Stewart is charged with one count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony, for allegedly committing the act of sexual penetration with his fingers on the female victim by the use of

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Columbiana Country Store opens amid pandemic

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Memorial Day weekend saw the opening of the Columbiana Country Store, located near Eldred in the old Columbiana seed barn. And in the month it has been open, the business has been thriving, offering a little bit of everything from homemade food, handmade items and even antiques.

The store is owned by JoDell Langdon of Grafton who took a leap of faith amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found myself without my catering job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and my entrepreneurial spirit immediately kicked in,â&#x20AC;? Langdon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not the kind of person who sits around and waits for help.â&#x20AC;?

In a matter of a few weeks, Langdon transformed the huge old warehouse that she owns on Route 108 west of Eldred into the Columbiana Country Store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I looked at this huge, old, dusty space and saw an old-fashioned country store,â&#x20AC;?

Langdon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pictured homemade foods, local produce, antiques and handmade items from local artisans.â&#x20AC;?

With the help of friends and local workers, she spent most of April and May cleaning out the warehouse and bringing her vision to life. She also rounded up a great group of artists, woodworkers, bakers and consignment items that would make up the wonderful selection that the store offers its weekend shoppers.

Knotty by Nature and Richard Mosby Custom Furniture are featured along with many other artists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really all about the guests,â&#x20AC;?

Langdon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My past experience owning a restaurant and gift shop, as well as working as a caterer, has taught me to create a place where people love to come with

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The Columbiana Country Storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sign is a repurposed stall door that has been given a facelift. The store is located on Route 108, just a few miles before the Kampsville Ferry and west of Eldred.

their friends and always find something new and interesting.â&#x20AC;?

That mission is what has made Columbiana Country Store a true labor of love. Langdonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creativity and the help of friends and neighbors has made the store a space with new and unique items every weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The entire warehouse remodel was done by repurposing old items from the warehouse,â&#x20AC;? Langdon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We created an entire fence and wall using old pallets that were donated by a man who stopped by before we opened. The store counter is made from beautiful walnut wood I found, and the very talented Calhoun County contractor, Adam Bailey, turned it into a gorgeous piece of art. Even the big sign for the store is a repurposed stall door with a facelift.â&#x20AC;?

Langdon credits her work ethic and creativity as her driving forces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know the Air Supply song, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Making Love Out of Nothing At All?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? she asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I find myself singing that song as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m scrubbing the floor and setting up displays. I got up at 4:30 a.m. every morning and started on my list for the day

New charges raised in regard to Greene baby death

By CARMEN ENSINGER Calhoun News-Herald Two additional charges of first-degree murder were filed in Greene County Circuit Court on Thursday, June 25, against Ryan Wheeler of Carrollton

by Greene County States Attorney Caleb Briscoe.

Wheeler has been incarcerated in the Greene County Jail since Nov. 29, 2018, on a charge of concealment of a homicidal death in relation to the death of a five-month-old baby, who was reportedly found buried in a garbage bag in a family memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yard on East Cemetery Road in Carrollton.

The babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Jamia Ellis, of Alton has also been incarcerated since Nov. 29 in Greene County Jail on two charges of first-degree murder and concealment of homicidal death. Wheelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charges are now the same as Ellisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the death of the child.

According to court documents, the first count alleges that Wheeler caused blunt force trauma to the child on or about Nov. 2, 2018, knowing it would cause the death of the child.

The second count alleges that Wheeler caused blunt force trauma to the child, knowing it would create a strong probability of death or great bodily harm to the child.

Briscoe said the additional charges were brought against Wheeler after new information was obtained in the death of the child. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In every case like this, the investigation never ends, and we came across

new information, and we think, in this case, that we did not have it when the initial charge was filed,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Based upon that new information, we determined that adding these additional charges was appropriate.â&#x20AC;?

Wheeler pleaded not guilty to the charges during a preliminary hearing Monday afternoon.

Wheeler is represented by Attorney Norbert Goetten, though Goetten was unable to attend the Thursday hearing and an associate appeared in his place.

Wheeler has a jury trial scheduled for July 13, but because of COVID-19 restrictions, the probability of the trial taking place is still in question. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest question we have is whether or not we can have the trial safely,â&#x20AC;? Briscoe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will try to be complying with the social distancing and wearing masks and whatever rules are at the time and whether or not the judge determines it is safe to hold the trial. We are, however, still working towards having the trial on July 13.â&#x20AC;?

First-degree murder is a felony, which could mean a sentence of 20 to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by three years mandatory supervised release. It is a non-probational offense.

Concealment of a homicidal death is a Class 3 felony, which can carry a term of three to five years plus one year of mandatory supervised release if convicted.

Wheeler remains in the Greene County Jail with a bond set at $500,000.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sometimes it was cleaning, sometimes it was cooking barbecue and baking muffins, and sometimes it was meeting with vendors. But, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for the love of the store where I make new friends every day.â&#x20AC;?

There is no doubt that the Columbiana Country Store was created out of almost nothing at all. Langdon had a lot of time on her hands because of the COVID-19 pandemic canceling events and summer projects. She was also denied unemployment benefits because she was self-employed.

But it is not only necessity that has her â&#x20AC;&#x153;making love out of nothing at allâ&#x20AC;? but also her love for people and life itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a very successful grand opening on Memorial Day weekend with customers coming from near and far for a taste of homemade breads, pies, muffins, cookies and homemade ice cream as well as homemade barbecue and pork steaks,â&#x20AC;?

Langdon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With plenty of room in the store, social distancing is easy and comfortable between the booths and displays of jams and jellies, antiques, furniture, gifts, art and dĂŠcor.â&#x20AC;?

During the month they have been open, Langdon couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more pleased with the reception of her dream, and the future of her former catering business is in question. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Business has been very good, but the best thing is seeing so many folks I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in years,â&#x20AC;? Langdon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure about my catering business at the moment. People are coming here because they are looking for things homemade and handmade. I have always been creative, and I loving making something for others to enjoy.â&#x20AC;?

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Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Case No.: 2020-CH-6 Judge: Presiding Property Address: 626 EAST LINCOLN STREET WHITE HALL, IL 62092 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 626 East Lincoln Street, White Hall, Illinois 62092 particularly described as: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT EIGHTY-SIX (86) EXCEPT TWENTY (20) FEET OFF THE WEST SIDE THEREOF AND LOTS EIGHT-SEVEN (87) AND EIGHTY-EIGHT (88), ALL IN MAPLE HEIGHTS ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF WHITE HALL, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 11-53-35-221-005 Commonly known as: 626 East Lincoln Street, White Hall, Illinois 62092 UNLESS YOU FILE your anVZHU RU RWKHUZLVH ÂżOH \RXU appearance in this cause LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH &LUFXLW Court of Greene County at the Greene County Courthouse located at 519 North Main Street, Carrollton, Illinois 62016 on or before July 31, 2020, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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- The U.S. Congress established the Bureau of Internal Revenue.

- During the U.S. Civil War, the first dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fighting at Gettysburg began.

- The Philadelphia Zoological Society zoo opened as the first zoo in the United States.

- Three years after the first issue of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billboard Advertisingâ&#x20AC;? was published, the publication was renamed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Billboardâ&#x20AC;?.

- During the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rough Ridersâ&#x20AC;? waged a victorious assault on San Juan Hill in Cuba.

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- British troops landed in Kuwait to aid against Iraqi threats.

- Robin Yount (Milwaukee Brewers) got the 1,800th hit of his career.

- Bulova Watch Company sponsored the first TV commercial in New York City, NY.

- The first community air-raid shelter was built.

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- John Kevin Hill, at age 11, became the youngest to fly across the U.S. when he landed at National Airport in Washington, DC.

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- German troops captured Sevestpol, Crimea, in the Soviet Union.

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- New York established the New York State Commission Against Discrimination to prevent discrimination in employment because of race, creed or natural origin. It was the first such agency in the U.S. - U.S. President Harry Truman signed Public Law 476 that incorporated the Civil Air Patrol as a benevolent, nonprofit organization. The Civil Air Patrol was created on December 1, 1941.

- The USDA Forest Service was created within the Department of Agriculture. The agency was given the mission to sustain healthy, diverse, and productive forests and grasslands for present and future generations.

- The U.S. exploded a 20-kiloton atomic bomb near Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.

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- In Washington, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

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Hallie Beams, 4, of Roodhouse hangs onto her mom, Lilly, while swimming at the Carrollton Pool Friday.

The pool opened following loosened state guidelines regarding COVID-19.

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Killian McGiffen, 3, grandson of Betty Jones of Carrollton, had his first trip to the Carrollton Pool last Friday during opening day. He took to it like a fish to water.

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Janelle Arnold of White Hall gets a customer a cool glass of lemonade during the White Hall Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market last week at Whiteside Park. It's too early in the season for most vegetables, but there was a wide variety of baked good, flowers and even dog treats available from the half dozen vendors.

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Owen Faul, 9, of Carrollton gets ready to throw the ball to a buddy while playing basketball at the Carrollton Pool Friday.

Torie Willis enjoys the sun while surfing the net on her phone during opening day at the Carrollton Pool, proving the pool isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for kids.

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Rachel Albrecht makes a floral arrangement from the different types of flowers she grew at her house in Berdan during the White Hall Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market. The farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market is held every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Whiteside Park.

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