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Health Dept. reports first COVID-19 death in Greene

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press According to the Greene County Health Department, the county has seen its first COVID-related death Monday. The victim was an elderly female in her 70s.

As of Tuesday morning, there were 96 cases in the county with 27 of those cases active and 68 recovered.

Per the Illinois Department of Public Health’s website, which lists how many cases are in each zip code,

providing the city has at least five cases, the majority of cases are in White Hall and Roodhouse.

In Roodhouse, out of 611 individuals tested, there has been 38 positives.

In White Hall, 684 tests have been performed and of those 32 have come back positive.

In Carrollton, there have been 476 tests and only 8 positives. Greenfield also has 8 positive cases with 274 individuals being tested.

The county remains at a warning level with a 10.6 percent positivity

rate. As of Friday, Aug. 21, Greene was among 20 counties at a warning level. Twenty counties are currently reported at a warning level – Bureau, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Franklin, Greene, Grundy, Hancock, Henderson, Jefferson, Logan, Madison, Monroe, Moultrie, Randolph, St. Clair, Union, White, Will and Williamson.

According to a state news release, these counties saw cases or outbreaks associated with weddings, businesses, neighborhood gatherings, parties, long-term care facilities and other con-

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gregate settings, travel to neighboring states, bars, sports camps and spread among members of the same household who are not isolating at home.

Cases connected to schools are also beginning to be reported.

The target rate is below 8 percent.

The only way to get the positivity rate to go down is if more tests come back negative as opposed to positive.

Jersey County is at the threshold with 8.0 percent while Scott County is inching up with a positivity rate of 7.1 percent.

White Hall Lions Club holding Fourth of July in October

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fee for each entry, and there will be someone at the high school to register the cars.

Powell said the carnival rides he White Hall Lions for the kids are still up in the air Club have scheduled at the moment. their Fourth of July cel“As long as the state allows ebration for Oct. 9-10 with the carnivals to operate, they a parade, carnival and fire- will be here,� he said. “If they don’t allow them to operate, works display. then we have a contingency plan Lions Club President Danny where we will have some blowPowell said in the more than ups for the kids to play on.�

The one thing that might be 80 years the celebration has absent this been going on, year is the they have never Lions Club missed a year, “As long as the world famous and they don’t state allows the barbecue. intend to start “I think the now. carnivals to operplan is to just “As long as have reguno one tells us ate, they will be lar food like we can’t, on here.� hamburgers Friday night, the and hot dogs ninth, we will Danny Powell this year,� have a carnival, Powell said. hopefully, and Lions Club President “Honestly, it Music in the doesn’t sell Park along with food and bingo,� Powell said. that well. However, we might go “Then on Saturday morning, ahead and do a smaller amount beginning at 10 a.m., we will of it. We have no idea of what have the annual parade and then kind of attendance we are going at dusk we will have our fire- to have.�

If other events in the region works display along with more are any indication, there should bingo and music.�

The City of White Hall will be a good-sized crowd in attenalso have their annual Fall dance. More than 1,100 people Festival on Saturday from 1 p.m. showed up to the tractor pull in Winchester last week. to 4 p.m. at the park as well. “We just didn’t want to break The theme for this year’s parade is Charlie Brown with tradition,� Powell said. “It Pumpkin Patch, and those wish- might not be on the Fourth of ing to participate in the parade July, but we will have our annual are asked to line up at the high celebration that so many people school between 8 a.m. and 9 look forward to coming to each a.m. There is a $5 registration year.�

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It had to happen sooner or later It was only a matter of time before Roodhouse Mayor Tommy Martin got tagged with the Spartan Squatter. Of course, it is for a good cause and has raised a lot of money for the school so far. The North Greene Athletic Department kicked off the “Spartan Squatter� fundraiser earlier this year. The Spartan Squatter is a decorated toilet that appears in different yards throughout the North Greene community. 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.

Ellis takes unexpected plea deal

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press In an all-together unexpected move, Jamia Ellis accepted a 20-year plea deal in the death of her six-month-old son in 2018 on Monday afternoon.

What could be considered so unexpected was that both of the first degree murder charges were dropped along with the concealment of a homicidal death charge, and an additional charge was added.

This new charge, to which Ellis pled guilty to, was a charge of drug-induced homicide. Druginduced homicide is a Class X felony, that can come with a sentence of 15 to 30 years in prison.

The first degree murder charge carried a sentence of 20 to 60 years. “Securing a Class X felony conviction – which is one of Illinois’ most serous felonies, ensures that the defendant will spend significant time in prison following the senseless death of her child,� Greene County State’s Attorney Caleb Briscoe said. “My thoughts are with the Ellis family as they continue to grapple with the loss of a loved one and the sobering reality that their daughter will spend decades in prison for her role in the heinous crime.�

Ellis was arrested on Nov. 28, 2018, along with her boyfriend, Ryan Wheeler, after Ellis’ son was found buried in a shallow grave on the Wheeler property on Cemetery Road.

The original cause of death was listed as blunt force trauma, but apparently, the baby had traces of methamphetamine in his system, hence the drug-induced homicide charge. According to the new charge, Ellis was responsible for the drugs found in the child.

This is the latest of additional charges being

filed after almost two years. At the end of June, two additional charges were added to Ryan Wheeler, who up to that point was in jail on a charge of concealing a homicidal death.

Briscoe added two additional charges of first degree murder to Wheeler’s charges. Wheeler had been in the Greene County Jail since his arrest in 2018 with a bond set at $500,000; however, because the pathologist could not leave the state of Idaho because of COVID-19, Briscoe was forced to ask for a continuance, which started the 120-day speedy trial mandate.

Wheeler’s attorney asked that he be released on his own recognizance and put on an ankle monitor. On Aug. 11, the two first degree murder charges were dropped, and Wheeler pled guilty to concealing a homicidal death, a Class 3 Felony.

Ellis’ attorney Michele Berkel, filed a 16-page motion prior to Wheeler’s plea deal siting the fact that three jail cellmates of Wheeler had information that Wheeler was more culpable in the child’s death than originally thought. Briscoe said he determined these witnesses to be not credible.

Berkel, however, did feel they were credible and had planned on putting them on the stand had Ellis gone to trial. “The family’s continuing regret is that Chad Combs will be denied the opportunity to recite the details of the alleged confessions made to him

by Jamia’s co-defendant, Ryan Wheeler, when they were cellmates at the Greene County Jail,�

Berkel said. “We appreciate Mr. Combs’ courage in coming forward.�

Berkel said the plea announced Monday afternoon was an imperfect resolution of matters related to the death of her client’s son. “On the one hand, the dismissal of the murder (See, PLEA, A2)

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Braxton Thornton carries Puddles, a kitten, after getting out of St. John’s daycare last week. Puddles is his favorite and is the first thing he looks for when he gets out of school.

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Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

To mask or not to mask – that is the question

For the past two months, my Facebook newsfeed has been chock-full of posts regarding the wearing of masks and the upcoming presidential election. Frankly, I’m sick of both of them.

While I refuse to get into politics – don’t even try to talk to me about it because I will change the subject – I thought it would be nice to have a little fun with the “Great Mask Debate of 2020.”

There are three factions out there: Those that want to hang anyone who doesn’t wear one out in public; those who would rather be hung than wear one.

And those who are middle of the road – who feel if you want to wear one, fine, but if you don’t want to, that is fine as well. You can count me in this group.

I get it – some people, for medical reasons, cannot wear the masks. Then there are those who feel wearing a mask is tantamount to being led around like a sheep. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, which is what I think a lot of people miss out on.

But, as I said, let’s just have a little fun.

Personally, I don’t like wearing them. The reasons are many: they make my glasses fog up, it’s hard to breathe, I get a headache if I leave it on too long — the list goes on.

One thing that I really hate is that I can’t always tell who is behind the mask. After all, all you can see are the eyes, so without them speaking and me recognizing their voice, I am sure I have dissed quite a few people without even knowing it.

But, on the other hand, it does have some benefits that I have come to appreciate. For example, those people that you don’t want to talk to, you can always get out of it by saying, “Oh, I didn’t recognize you behind that mask.”

It gets even better.

When you are feeling really petty and you see someone that you just really can’t stand – you can make whatever face you want, and they will be none the wiser. That right there is worth the occasional discomfort of the mask.

For those that want to go completely incognito – put on a pair of sunglasses and a big hat and not even the closest of friends will recognize you.

Another plus, I just discovered the other day when I went to my first girl’s softball game of the season, the St. John’s girls vs. Meredosia – probably the last but fingers crossed it won’t be – the field was so dusty every move they made looked like Pigpin of Peanuts fame was walking around on the field. The dust was terrible.

However, I had my mask on so it was really good at keeping the dust out. Of course, it was so hot in the sun that it made breathing even more difficult. So, I guess in the end, it canceled each other out. But another plus was that when I blew my nose later that night, it wasn’t black. I know TMI (too much information).

Think about something: Back at the end of March, wonderful people all over this county and others were busy at their sewing machines making hundreds of masks for us to wear because you couldn’t buy a mask anywhere.

Now, you go to any store and there are hundreds of different masks for purchase.

Every style, every pattern, every size, you name it.

There are even commercials on television for them.

Copper infused models to keep out everything but the air we breathe. Then, there are those anti-bacterial models with nonwoven fibers for extra protection.

You can spend anywhere from a couple of dollars for one up to $20 or more for one.

But, hey, pay for the shipping

and handling, and they will send you a second mask for free.

When this all started back in March, I was thinking to myself, all of these companies are going all out producing millions of masks, and in a few months, this is going to be over, and they are going to be left holding the bag.

I couldn’t have been more wrong.

At the end of June, when we kind of “opened up” everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and some left our masks in the car. Surely the worst was over, but that was not the case.

For the first few weeks, I still wore my mask in the store, and then I felt comfortable enough to go in maskless or “COVID naked.” A few weeks later, the mandate came down that they were once again required. I wasn’t too shocked.

You see, I had done a lot of research on the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 and knew that there were phases to the virus and that we were due for another spike. Funny how history repeats itself, isn’t it?

I feel for the workers who have to wear a mask during their job. I can’t imagine wearing a mask for an extended period of time. I know how hard it must be for them.

But at the same time, I also feel for those people who have loved ones who have contracted this disease because someone was positive and wasn’t wearing a mask.

This is not a disease that anyone should be ashamed of contracting. It’s not like the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s.

There should be no stigmatism associated with getting this virus. It’s not something we did “bad” to get it.

I have seen posts about those who have been criticized and blasted for getting the virus, but we are all subject to get it unless we lock ourselves in our house and never come

This is a great time to thank someone

By BILL HOAGLAND The pandemic has impacted all of us in many ways but one of the most significant ways is the fact we can’t see our friends or family as often as we would like.

According to psychologists, the depression that so many Americans are experiencing directly relates to this inability to socialize. The requirement that we socially distance ourselves could not have come at a worse time because, frankly, relationships between old friends and even within some families had soured long before the pandemic hit.

I know of families who, for several years now, have not been able to have a meal together without an argument breaking out over politics.

Against this background, it is refreshing to hear about a concept that might improve our social relationships during the pandemic.

I am referring to the Thank You Project, a idea that a woman named Nancy Davis Kho came up with several years ago. A friend of mine who knows her personally says she is the real deal— meaning someone who truly cares about others-- and he recommended her book, the Thank You Project which I bought and read last week.

So what is the Thank You Project? Well, Ms Kho, as she neared her 50th birthday, decided that she really needed to tell special people in her life how important they have been to her and she felt she needed to do this now, before all of the important people in her life were no longer with us.

So, she resolved to send 50 lengthy “thank you” letters to the fifty people (and pets, schools and even cities) that have meant the most to her during her lifetime. She resolved to do this during

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in contact with a single person, and we all know Much Ado About that is not going to Nothing happen.

BY CARMEN I might ENSINGER test positive next week because someone I was next to at the store had it and passed it to me. Wearing a mask is no surety that you aren’t going to get it. I might have touched something that a positive person had touched.

Does that make me a bad person? No, it doesn’t.

This virus could be stopped a lot faster if those who tested positive would come forward and say they are positive without the Health Department trying to do “contract tracing” with everyone they have been in contact with.

HIPPA prevents the Health Department from releasing any information about positive cases, but if we want this to end, we have to bypass HIPPA and do the right thing. If you are positive, admit it and let those who know you know about it so they can quarantine if necessary. There is no shame associated with it. You can bet that if I ever come in contact with someone who has tested positive and I test positive myself that I will be the first to post it on Facebook to let everyone know.

So, you will see me wearing a mask. Now, you just have to wonder what I’m doing behind that mask.

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

Month has acted like May, but felt more like September I can’t remember a nicer August than we’ve been having in my area.

It has acted more like May. The mornings have been nice, the rain adequate, and I’m having to mow my yard every few days. While its acted more like May, it has felt more like September. I feel rushed to get fully prepared for deer season. I still have a field to plant and a couple of tree stands to hang before I can think about getting all my equipment together.

And then until November, I’ll watch and wait — watch my trail cameras and wait until I see a buck I want to hunt.

Sure, I may harvest a doe for a friend in need, but for me, I’ll watch and wait for that buck until closer to the rut. As many of you know, during that time, what shows up in the woods may not have been seen on a camera anytime before. The neighboring bucks will begin moving away from their home territory to look for that first doe in heat. This is when the hunting gets good.

And for me, since I only have so many days I can hunt, I don’t want to waste my time and energy on unproductive times.

Sure, I love just sitting in the woods, but I also like the hope and anticipation of a harvest.

I think everything in life works best when there is an anticipated outcome. Even doing nothing can have an anticipated outcome.

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(Continued from A1) charges was an unmitigated victory,” she said. “And the new charge is more in line with the mistakes that my client made.

To this end, we are pleased with the terms of the plea entered today.”

It’s that rest will occur.

W h e n we do nothing without an anticipated outcome, we say we’re bored. There’s a difference.

The fear, however, in thinking only about the outcome, is we can fail to enjoy the process.

We can get so wrapped up in the results, we forget about some of the delightful details that gave us the best chance for the success we expect. Each day I make a to-do list. It is a list of outcomes I want to accomplish. But the outcomes are nothing without a plan to achieve them.

Today, what will make my day unforgettable will not be all I was able to accomplish, but it will be something special, or different, or unexpected, that will turn one mundane outcome, into a memory. And memories are the things we share with others.

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her “fiftieth” year. Each letter was carefully thought out with an extensive, heart-felt message as to how much the recipient of that letter meant to her and why. In many instances, these were things that she wanted to say for years but she had not taken the time to formulate and reduce those thoughts to writing.

Of course, she started with her parents and other family members but the list included in-laws, childhood friends that she had not seen in years, college roommates, former bosses, specific teachers, an ex-boyfriend and even some friends that over the course of time, she eventually grew to dislike for some reason or other.

Some of these letters, though extensive and thoughtful, for obvious reasons were never sent; the recipient was dead or otherwise presumably unable to read, such as the favorite dog, but most letters were sent. All letters, whether sent or not, were immensely and surprisingly satisfying for her to compose. In a sense, each letter gave her closure.

Then, after each letter was mailed, she waited anxiously to see if there would be a response. She was a bit unsure as to how people would react. The response was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone greatly appreciated hearing how they had impacted her life and being thanked when no thanks was expected.

How satisfying is it to know that you meant so

much to someone else? And how satisfying is it to hear specifically why you meant so much to that person? Letters like this couldn’t come at a better time than right now.

Some of us, including me, are admittedly hesitant to write a letter that lays it all out there; maybe it’s a guy thing, I don’t know. But there is an alternative and it is something that I intend to do soon.

Why not write your own eulogy and make it not about you but rather about all the people in your lifetime who truly made a difference in your life?

During this pandemic, as you are just sitting around anyway, wouldn’t this be a great time to write at least one thank you letter (or that thank-you eulogy) and brighten someone else’s life by letting them know how much and why they are appreciated?

Note, Ms. Kho’s book, available on Amazon, provides helpful advice and specific recommendations on getting those letters written if you need a little nudge.

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

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

Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

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Greenfield readies for the school year

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press During a public hearing prior to the school board meeting Monday, Sept. 17 Greenfield School Board sent in paperwork that would allow them to do remote learning instead of using a snow day. They can use up to five days if they need to.

“We could probably do this this year if things stay like they are, and it is a really bad day, you could do a remote learning day,” Superintendent Kevin Bowman said. “You can do an e-learning day for the snow day as well.”

In district highlights, Bowman said that Ben Twitchell was on the All-National Choir as a Tenor 2.

“There were 30,000 applicants for 240 positions, so it was quite an honor for him to be included in that Tenor 2 section,” Bowman said. “We were pretty excited to hear about his success.”

Other good news came from Agriculture teacher Beth Burrow who announced she received a $15,000 grant from the America Grows Rural Education Grant from Bayer. The district purchased the old United Producers building on the outskirts of town, and the money will be used to get the building ready for livestock.

“Considering the time we are in, we are pretty excited for our music program and our FFA program,” Bowman said.

The district started back to school last week, and Bowman said everything started out very smoothly.

“We have done our Return to School Plan so everyone will be masking up, and we are going to have them wash their hands as often

as possible,” he said. “The classrooms we are keeping the kids six feet apart to observe social distancing. All of the safety protocols will be in place, and I think we are just kind of excited to get the kids back in the facilities and get some semblance of normalcy back.”

Parents were given the option for their children to do remote learning for the first semester or go into the classroom.

“We offered the opportunity to all of the parents, but, honestly, I think people want their kids back in the classroom,” Bowman said. “I think we had between 10 to 15 percent of our students opt to do the remote learning. That comes out to around 30 students.”

Like many other schools in the area, Greenfield will have shortened days. Start of school is 8 a.m. with dismissal at the elementary school at 1:45 p.m. and the high school at 1:55. The remainder of the time, the teachers will be working with the remote learners.

The board approved the Health, Dental and Vision insurance for the coming year.

“We ended up with like less than a two percent increase overall, so we are pretty pleased with our insurance rates,” Bowman said. “One went up slightly and one went down, averaging out to the less than two percent.”

There are four new basketball hoops at the elementary school thanks to a donation made by the family of Jim Trump in his memory.

The family donated the money to the Tiger Backers who purchased four new clear glass backguards.

The board set the non-union salaries to match the union salaries of the teachers.

“I think they got a 1.5 to 2 percent increase, and we always try to match the non-union raises to the union raises,” Bowman said.

Greenfield gets $15,000 ag grant

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Greenfield has received a $15,000 grant from America’s Farmer’s Grow Rural Education grant, sponsored by Bayer.

Agriculture teacher Beth Burrows said the grant is given to rural schools after they submitted an application that includes what the school plans to do with the money.

“This is actually the third year in a row we have received this grant,” Burrows said. “They changed it up a bit this year. Last year, they gave out $10,000 and $25,000 grants, but this year they bumped the amount up to $15,000 across the board.”

Burrow said the proposal she sent off for the grant was to help the district get the old United Producer’s building just outside of town in shape to act as an FFA or Agriculture department livestock building.

“The building has been vacant for a long time, so this grant is kind of going to help get things updated out there,” she said. “It will help with getting the power and water back on and the facilities updated to where we can have some livestock out there.”

Burrow said plans are to have different species of animals in the building such as cattle, pigs, chickens and some rabbits.

“The ultimate goal is for us to be able to run different trials out there,” she said. “The kids will have the opportunity to do some hands-on activities out there. So, if we have a litter of pigs they will be able to process that litter. Or, if we have three different pens of laying hens, they could run a feed trial and see each different food impacts the laying of the hens.”

Burrow, who has been with the district for 19 years, said she has been hoping the district would be able to purchase the building for several years now.

“We had our farmland plot, which was locat-

ed right next to it, and I just thought how neat it would be to have both the farm plot and the building right next to each other,” Burrow said.

“Sadly, we lost our farm plot this year, but this building is going to be a great addition to our FFA and ag program.”

Burrow said the district has been trying to purchase the building for several years now but the cost was always too high.

“They finally came down to a number that the district felt they could handle,” Burrow said. “They bought it for $35,000 on contract for deed. Our school is pretty awesome about thinking this would be a good facility for us.”

Burrow said United Producers vacated the building around 15 years ago.

“I think the number of people around her who had hogs around here started to go down so they just downsized a number of the facilities they had,” she said. “Unfortunately, Greenfield got their facility closed.”

Burrow said the FFA and agriculture kids have been working all summer clearing out brush and making the building more presentable.

“There are some things we are going to have to hire out such as getting the water and power on,” she said. “The kids have worked hard all summer as there was a lot of junk in the building that had to be taken out. They spent many hours this summer out there starting to get it ready.”

The two previous grants were in the amount of $10,000 each. The first grant was used to buy some graphing calculators for the math teachers and some scales for the science lab along with a plasma cutter that allows the kids to use a computer to design something which is then cut out in metal.

Last year, the grant was used to purchase an artificial inseminator breeder whicht students can practice giving implants or doing tagging.

There are approximately 70 students in the agriculture program.

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Seventh-grader Blaine Kaiser and fifth-grader Bella Kaiser are ready for another year at school, this time remote learning through Carrollton Elementary School.

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Dynamic duo Blair, first-grade, and Oliver Steinacher, kindergarten, can’t wait to start their school year at Carrollton Grade School.

Baylie Bowman, secondgrade, and big brother Brock, seventh, stop for a picture on their way to Greenfield Elementary School.

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Brooke Thornton takes a break from a busy first day of kindergarten to grab a lunch and head back to her classroom at St. John’s.

Fifth-grader Bryson Farris shows off Submitted photo his dedication and focus on his first Caiden Decker is day back to e-learning with North probably all smiles Greene Elementary under that mask on his way to his first day as a third grader at Greenfield Elementary.

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Right: Pre-K student Braxton Thorton, left, and kindergartener Brooke Thorton, right, take tips from seasoned pro and seventh grader Carson Flowers on their first day back at St. John’s.

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Redbirds fall to Meredosia The St. John’s Lady Redbirds played host to Meredosia on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20. After leading for most of the game, Meredosia rallied and defeated the Lady Redbirds 13 to 7.

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Meredith Koster gets ready to pound the ball.

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Above: Brooklyn Eilerman took the mound for the Lady Redbirds and pitched a great game.

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Right: Tessa Price stretches out to get the ball and keep her foot on the bag at first base.

NG starts school year 100 percent remote

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press North Greene is the only school in the county to do 100 percent remote learning.

It was a decision directed partly if not wholly because of the large number of COVID19 cases in their area, a couple of which have cropped up in schools. Winchester started the school year on Thursday, and by Friday, they had a positive case and the entire school was shut down for two weeks.

North Greene High School Principal Amanda Macias said she thought the rollout was super successful.

“Thanks to the aides and teachers getting the books down there along with all of the Chromebooks, books, schedules and packets ready for the students, they had an awesome system going,” she said. “It went a lot more smoothly just having all those people help. The parents pulled up in their cars and the items were taken out to them.”

However, according to Grade School Principal Jackie Kuchy, things didn’t go quite as smoothly in her building.

“I had a lot of staff who were just overwhelmed doing the rollout,” she said. “They wanted to get one-on-one with the students and parents, and it was just overwhelming getting that all organized and getting their classroom set up.

Things were better by the end of the day, and they were able to get ahold of most of the parents. Only a few said they couldn’t come get their stuff.”

Board member Karen Daniels asked if the Pre-K program was full.

“We normally have 60 students, but when all the COVID came out, our contact person said we could reduce the number then the children would have to be here less time with the masks on,” Kuchy said. “There would be less so social distance, but we still would have to pick up the wait list kids.”

Kuchy then said they changed their minds about the number.

“They then come back and say we can serve 80, which is kind of defeating the purpose of the change,” Scott said. “We were told the grant wouldn’t

Tiger tales We have a number of new faces around Greenfield School District this year.

We want to welcome the following new Tigers to the staff: Danielle Dorks, High School English; Luke Gillingham, Elementary PE; Allie Dolen, fourth grade; Jennifer Rigg, High School Paraprofessional; Lindsey Clifford, Elementary Paraprofessional; Kathleen Larsen, Elementary Paraprofessional; Lori McAdams, Cook; Ray Hodgerson, District Maintenance.

Our first few days went very well, and it was so great to get to see kids and staff together again. It promises to be a hot one this week, but we would rather be in school than not. Have a great week. Go get ‘em, Tigers!

be affected – there has just been some drama between the Prevention Initiative and ourselves. Where I’m at is that they are sending us people who wouldn’t normally qualify for the program.”

The way the program works is the the most needy children are chosen first. Each child’s need is scored on a variety of things.

“When we go back to the three sections and full day program, typically once you are in you get to stay in,” Kuchy said. “So, they are sending us ones who wouldn’t normally qualify. Next year, when we go to 60, then those kids who really need it may not always get spots because once they are in the program, they can come back.”

Vance Dirksmeyer, building and grounds supervisor, said they have been doing some work with CTS at the elementary school because of some humidity issues. He also noted that all three air conditioning units were installed on the roof of the high school and were working. The parking lots and all playgrounds have been completely sealed.

The district is using some of the CARES money to make sure there are internet hot spots for families who do not have internet at home. Scott said he ordered 200 MyFi units that they should receive by the end of the month. They will be placed in areas where typical connections do not reach such as Walkerville, Belltown, Patterson and east of Roodhouse.

Scott said that he met with an energy consultant about switching to a different company for the purchase of natural gas.

“By switching to this company, we are going to save about $4,000 per year for two years,” he said. “They will lock the price in for two years, which is what the contract is for.”

The district had a company called Spyglass do a report on the district’s phone lines in an effort to save money.

“Seven years before, I moved everything to Frontier and saved a bunch of money,” Scott said. “But, the savings these guys found is crazy.”

They found a phone and internet line at Roodhouse

which were no longer in use.

Johnson Controls had a big data box with a dedicated line going directly to it along with a phone line to be able to monitor the heating and cooling system remotely.

However, the district changed to CTS when they remodeled the elementary school, but no one thought to turn the service off. They also found two other abandoned lines at the high school along with a dedicated line at the high school for the fire alarm system to be monitored by phone. They also found some long distance on those lines.

Altogether, the district is going to save around $500 a month or $6,000 a year. The cost to the district is half of what they save the district, or around $3,000. After the first year, the district will realize the full $6,000 savings.

Enrollment in the district is 809, down about 50 students from last year. There are 428 students in the elementary school, 143 in junior high and 238 at the high school.

Scott reported that 33 students and six staff were currently quarantined.

“I talk to the Health Department twice a day,” Scott said. “The only way to get back out of warning is to have more people test negative. The first part of September they are planning on having a free testing clinic at the boot camp. The only way we are going to get out of warning is to get more negative tests.”

The district has gotten estimates to repair the damaged caused to the District Office last month when a car hit the building. The total quote for all of the repairs comes to $29,300. This includes $12,000 to replace the gas line, $4,500 for fencing, $2,000 for architect services and $10,000 in masonry work and $800 for brackets for the AC. Scott said the only thing that hasn’t been approved by the insurance company is the fencing as the quote seemed a little high. They are going to get another estimate.

The district added another advanced placement class in biology. This would be a weighted course and go towards college credit.

Baumann receives scholarship Katharine Baumann of Carrollton has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the $1,000 John and Judy Woodruff annual scholarship in the Fine and Performing Arts.

She was selected by a committee representing Theatre in the Park, Springfield Theater Center and The Muni from a pool of outstanding candidates planning to further their education in the Arts.

The award was presented to Baumann on the Theatre in the Park stage on Sunday, Aug. 16. She will be attending Millikin University this Fall, majoring in Theater

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This is the first year for this scholarship intended to help students pursue their long-term educational and professional goals in the arts.

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OBITUARIES Sherryl Shannon

Sherryl Kaye Shannon, 76, of Carrollton died on Saturday August 22, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL with her husband, daughter and dear friend, Jenny, by her side.

Born in Carrollton on May 21, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Newell W. and Nina Mae (Davidson) Trusty.

She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob� Shannon and he survives. Also surviving are her daughter and son-in-law: Kara and Doug Wagner of Jerseyville, her favorite oldest grandson: Drake Kanallakan and her favorite youngest grandson: Dax Kanallakan, her brother Terry (wife Vickie) Trusty of Carrollton, her sisters-inlaw: Marilyn (Dean) Walker of Greenfield, Judy (David) Gonzales of White Rock, NM, nieces and nephews: Matt (Susanne) Trusty of Troy, MO, Sherry (Mike ) Kinser , Jan (Ron) Plogger and Lori McAdams all of Greenfield, Scott (Anne) Walker of Rockbridge, Amber Ford, of Jerseyville, Mark (Andrea) Gonzales of Treachas, NM and Carrie (Jonathan) Atencio of Dixon, NM. Sherryl worked for 45 years as a RN at Boyd Health Services. She took great pride in being Director of Nurses at Reisch Nursing Home for 34 years and later worked at Boyd completing chart review, Rural Health Cardiac Clinic and volunteering in the gift shop. She was a member of Epsilon Theta Sorority and the

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Barrow Baptist Church news Our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship with children’s church and nursery service available. We are practicing social distancing and wearing masks. Everyone is welcome to either or both services.

On Sunday, Aug. 23, Pastor Becky Long filled the pulpit again. Our pastor, Mancel Day, has been ill, but was able to attend the service. Nice to have him back with us.

WHAT’S HAPPENING Weekend, Sept. 5-6: Free on-site nasal swab COVID19 testing at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Hardin. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Eldred American Legion Auxiliary. In 1962, Sherryl was honored to be crowned Miss Greene County.

She loved being with her family, spending time at the cabin on the Mississippi River, planning and attending the Class of 1962 and Passavant Nursing gettogethers, being the life of the party and drinking margaritas. Most of all, she loved being her two grandsons biggest fan at any sport they chose to play and being the grandma in the stands for their friends as well.

Graveside rites will be held at 10 A.M. Friday, August 28 at the Eldred Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Boyd Health Care Services. Due to obvious COVID-19 concerns, the family requests masks be worn and social distancing be observed by those attending services for the health and safety of all. AirsmanHires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at: www. airsman-hires.com.

From the desk of Pastor David Slagle — 473-1892 Thank you Heavenly Father for the beautiful Sunday that you have blessed us with and the wonderful family of God that you have blessed Walkerville Baptist Church with.

Our text this morning was from 1 Corinthians 11:23-26-institution of the lord’s supper.

We discussed the disciples and the shock they must have felt some 24 hours later after Jesus instituted or gave

planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to his children, in care of the funeral home.

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them and us the Lord’s supper. Twentyfour hours earlier they were setting in the same room with their friend-leaderteacher, and now, he is dead and buried in a borrowed tomb. As we prepared to observe the Lord’s supper, we were reminded that the Lord’s supper is meant to special. Jesus instituted it.

He determined what elements would be used. He gave the elements their meaning. The Lord’s supper is a symbolic observance. We are to remember the Lord’s death on the cross. We are

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

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

Happy birthday wishes go out to Josh Cannon, Aug. 31, and to Ron Veste, Sept. 3. There are no anniversaries to report.

Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our nation in your prayers. Others to remember include Gerald, Junia and Mancel Day, Judy Caskey, Connie Sturgeon, Debbie Grable, Brad Fundel, Delores Cannon, Karla Cannon, Pastor Fred Graves, Brenda Lawson, Sam Ford, Mandy Gates,

Donnie McGee, our students, teachers and bus drivers as school resumes and those suffering from the hurricanes and the forest fires. We also remember those that have lost loved ones.

During morning worship Ron Vestel played, “I Am Resolved� and “They Will Know We Are Christians,� on the guitar.

That’s all for this week. Have a good week and continue to practice social distancing and wearing your masks.

Walkerville Baptist Church news

Aaron Middleton Aaron Matthew Middleton, 34, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Per his wishes, cremation rights will be accorded and no public services are

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to look forward to His coming until he comes. We believe He came once, and we believe He will come again.

Our recent prayer requests are: Harold, Jane, Tina and Amber, Vera and Bob, Thelma, Terry, Brenda, Jessica, Sussie and her son. Wednesday evening bible will resume on Wednesday, Sept.

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Relationships Are Malleable “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.�

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elationships take work. Even the best of friends and the most loving couples disagree or have breaches of faith or trust which challenge their relationship.

And even relationships which early on seemed perfect can develop problems. Part of this is no doubt because people put their best foot forward early on, and may refrain from criticizing their friends early on. What this shows is that change is inevitable in a relationship—as in everything else—and that compatibility is malleable. Rather than assuming that a particular relationship can’t or won’t work, we should take a growth-oriented approach and see if we can’t make the kind of changes in ourselves that

will make the relationship work.

Relationships are almost always vehicles for personal growth. We learn about ourselves, emotionally and spiritually, through our relationships. It’s almost always worth the time and effort to work at them and to realize that compatibility is malleable. It may sometimes seem easier to just go it alone, but that is a lonely proposition. Take a growth-oriented approach to your relationships, and realize that both individuals and their relationships can change. – Christopher Simon

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% & - Britain was invaded by Roman forces under Julius Caesar.

- Michelangelo was commissioned to make the “Pieta.�

- The first fiscal year was established by the U.S. Congress to start on July 1st.

jor league baseball games were shown. The event was a doubleheader between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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- Liberia was proclaimed as an independent republic.

- The Japanese were given surrender instructions on the U.S. battleship Missouri at the end of World War II.

- The school board of St. Louis, MO, authorized the first U.S. public kindergarten.

- Don Bankhead became the first black pitcher in major league baseball.

- In the Philippines, and insurrection began against the Spanish government.

- It was announced that an intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully tested by the Soviet Union.

- The 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect.

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- The first Edsel made by the Ford Motor Company rolled of the assembly line.

- Adolf Hitler demanded that France turn over their Saar region to Germany.

- The International Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto opened.

- All Chinese shipping was blockaded by Japan.

- A U.S. Presidential Proclamation was declared that made August 26th Women’s Equality Day.

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The following police reports were filed between August 14 and August 20.

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 individual was charged with a felony: Foster, David B., dob 06-04-1972, possession cannabis/between 100-500 grams.

The following individual was charged with a misdemeanor: Guthrie, Kelsey N., dob 12-07-1992, electronic harassment/disrupt service.

The following individual

was charged with a conservation violation: Wolfe-Edwards, Stephen J., dob 01-06-1992, fishing without a license.

The following individuals were charge with a DUI: Forsting, Roger K., dob 12-22-1959, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Schnelt, Lance J., dob 01-30-2001, driving under the influence/blood alcohol content 0.08.

The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Forsting, Roger K., dob 12-22-1959, not driving on right side of road.

Bishop, John F., dob 12-13-1976, driving on revoked license, violation license classification for first and second division vehicle,

operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Taylor, Robert Lee, dob 09-07-1986, driving on suspended license.

Mielke, Roy M., dob 06-19-1983, operate uninsured motor vehicle, seat belt required/driver.

Cowan, Sarah Kathleen, dob 03-17-1970, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Downs, Brandon J., dob 04-01-1984, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Dunham, Kalista J., dob 10-10-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Tillary, Donald D., dob 01-05-1958, driving on revoked license.

Galvin, Sandy L., dob 03-11-1987, driving on revoked license.

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White Hall Drag-O-Way still a go for GCD

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Car enthusiasts will be thrilled to learn that the White Hall Drag-O-Way is still scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, during Greene County Days.

Drag-O-Way Chairman Paul Fansler said he is expecting lots of cars to show up for the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, we had the most we have ever had â&#x20AC;&#x201C; over 300, and with so many events getting canceled this year, these guys are really wanting to show their cars,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will practice social distancing, and there will be hand sanitizer and masks available for everyone.â&#x20AC;?

This is the eighteenth year for the event, which brings cars and people from Missouri, Kentucky, Iowa and even farther.

Car enthusiasts are a breed of their own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These guys, myself included, just love sitting around and talking about their cars,â&#x20AC;? Fansler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They proudly showcase the hardware and ribbons they have won at other car shows and just love telling people about their cars.â&#x20AC;?

It also gives the car owners a chance to catch up with what the other car enthusiasts have been doing, especially since so many of these events have been canceled, and they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had the opportunity to visit with them.

As always, there will be prizes to be won. There are prizes to be won by the ladies, the gentlemen and the car owners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have always had great sponsorship which allows us to be able to give away these prizes,â&#x20AC;? Fansler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year is no exception.â&#x20AC;?

As for social distancing, Fansler said that shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a problem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are going to be so many cars here that there is no reason for any group of people to be crowded around a single car,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families â&#x20AC;&#x201D; now, that is different. This is a family event so if we do

see a lot of people around, they are probably all related.â&#x20AC;?

Food will be available. The White Hall Lions Club will be cooking up hamburgers, hot dogs and bratwurst.

Of course with Greene County now at a warning level for COVID cases â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 93 as of Monday, there is a possibility that the event will be canceled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will deal with that if it happens, but for right now, we are going to go ahead with our show,â&#x20AC;? Fansler said.

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