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LEAVING 2020

WITH A BANG

Grafton’s Lighthouse Park parking lot was packed with cars Thursday night for what was a fireworks celebration to end the year of 2020 on a good note. Much of the audience stayed in their vehicles for the duration of the fireworks because of the frigid temperatures that night.

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal A couple of COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed across the county, but it will still be some time before the general populace has access to it, and until that time, COVID positive cases will continue to crop up, and death is still a concern.

In the past week, one died in relation to COVID-19. It was was earlier this week that the Jersey County Health Department announced another COVID death bringing the total to 31. That number has not gone up in the updated numbers since.

Across the county, there 97 active cases.

Barring some very minor increases, the number of active cases in the county has dropped considerably. It was just a couple of weeks ago when the number of active cases hit 161.

In total 2,046 have tested positive for COVID in the county, 1,918 of which have since recovered, according to health officials.

It was reported last week that individuals in the community have started getting the vaccine.

“At this time, shipments are coming in weekly,” Doug King, Public Health Administrator said. “The Illinois Department of Public Health allocates the number of doses each county receives based on population. “ Jersey County was listed among the state’s most in need of the vaccine for the virus based on their death rates per capita. It was reported several weeks ago that the initial doses were distributed in the 50 counties with the highest per capita death rates.

For context, there are 102 counties in the state. It was also a recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the Centers for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Public Health

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and other public health professionals that the first vaccines will be dedicated to hospital and healthcare workers in these counties.

Jersey County was listed at No. 31. At the top of the list was Greene County.

Currently, the vaccines have been going to healthcare workers.

“The vaccination of all health care workers in Jersey County is our first priority,” King said. “We will then move into other population groups such as educators, those over 75 years of age and workers in certain job categories.”

Notably, their first batch of doses all went to the Jersey Community Hospital staff.

“Hospitals and healthcare facility operations are vital for the health and well-being of the population,” King said. “These frontline workers are the people that make this happen. Giving these individuals the vaccine first allows them to continue to care for others.”

The timeline for when it will be readily available for the general populace is entirely dependent on the supply.

“This could be several weeks to a few months,” King said. “As the vaccination campaign moves forward, we will get a better understanding of a timeline for vaccine availability to the general public.”

Health departments are given guidance on what individuals to inoculate first. This guidance is the phased approach to COVID-19 vaccination.

(See, COVID, A2)

Jerseyville working on support for fitness court

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal In a time where people are finding any avenue to go out and do something, city leaders are looking to build an outdoor fitness facility at a park in the city, but they are looking for private support to help with the cost of the project.

Last week, the Jerseyville City Council cleared Bob Manns, Public Works director, to commit the city to move forward with this project in order to maintain the $25,000 Illinois Parks and Recreation Association grant.

The facility is a body-weight centered fitness court. The Jerseyville commissioner explained he was introduced to this, and believed this would be a good addition to the city.

“There are grants available with this, and I brought it to Bob’s attention and Zach’s, and Bob has done all of the homework. He has gotten a grant through this National Fitness Campaign that has developed this outdoor fitness facility.”

According to their own website, the National Fitness Campaign is a quality of life consulting firm that partners with cities, schools, corporations and design firms to fund and build outdoor fitness courts. This campaign has been ongoing for over 40 years, helping communi-

ties fund, build and activate the Fitness Court, an outdoor gym of sorts.

The "Core Zone" provides endless opportunities for training one of the most important function muscle groups in the body. An open, 8’x25’ space and integrated sports floor supports hundreds of bodyweight abdominal exercises.

The court has seven zones focused on specific to different exercises and muscle groups.

The first station, according to the National Fitness Campaign, is geared toward giving room for core exercises.

The second zone is for squats. It is set to bring quad-dominant leg exercises into focus, building strength, endurance, balance and agility with six custom plyometric boxes. It is built of carbon steel and coated with a shock absorbing cap.

People can move from the 4-inch box all the way up to 42 inches over time.

The third station is focused on upper body work. The “Push Zone” brings a pair of destabilized rings and stabilized push ladders into play, providing hundreds of variations to train pressing movements, building strength in the shoulders, chest and triceps. People can increase difficulty by using the foothold strips integrated into the court’s backwall.

The “Lunge Zone” is for just that –

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People exercise in a fitness park like the one which the city council is considering for one of Jerseyville’s outdoor spaces.

lunges. In this zone, people can experience a variety of hamstring dominant movements with the patented lunge course, supporting a variety of leg based exercises and variations with bases at various heights.

The fifth station is geared for pulling exercises, containing a wide variety of rowing handles, pull-up bars and rings and row stations to provide a comprehensive upper-body training experience for all parts of the back and biceps.

The agility station has various equipment and markings to do exercises such

as two leg dot jumps, high knees and ladder drills.

At the final station, the “Bend Zone,” the core is the center of attention. The variable height bend stations provide a variety of exercises to train the important muscles of the lower back, glutes and posterior chain.

Along with the actual facility, there is also an app where people can track and follow exercises and workouts specifically for the fitness court.

(See, FITNESS, A2)

2020: A year in review – Part 1

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Though many want to forget about as much they can from 2020, there were still plenty of good things that came out of it.

Babies were born, couples married and communities came together to support one another as best they could given the circumstances brought on by COVID. Though the light at the end of the tunnel seems to be growing brighter by the day, there is still much ground to trek before society makes it out of the woods.

Still, 2021 is a welcomed change and is full of more promise than 2020, but there is plenty to reflect on. The Journal has selected a story from each edition of the paper for reflection.

Jersey County has come a long way in a year that seemed to stretch on endlessly, so it’s good to reflect on the past as folks look toward the future.

Below are brief reflections from papers between January and June 2020: JANUARY Q JCHS Cheer qualifies for state competition: Jersey Com-

munity High School’s competitive cheerleaders will be making their way to the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association state competition after qualifying at sectionals on Dec. 22- an accomplishment made more impressive by the fact that JCHS has not had a competitive cheer team in three years.

Q Jersey Panthers claim 4th consecutive tournament victory: In their championship matchup Dec. 30, 2019 against the Alton Marquette Explorers, the girls’ basketball team proved victorious, with a final score of 59-46, Jerseyville. But that Monday night win- the last one of the decade- held more weight than a typical season win or even tournament win. The Jersey Community High School Panthers made history, or at least recent history, with their fourth consecutive tournament win- a feat Head Coach Kevin Strebel said was a blast to be witness to.

Q Miss Jersey County heads to state pageant: The state pageant for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen is days away, but for Sara Lamer, it started the second she got off stage after being crowned as

Miss Jersey County at the 150th Jersey County Fair. Lamer will be representing the county in the state pageant Jan. 18 and 19 at Crowne Plaza in Springfield.

Q Solar panels to light up Jersey Community Schools: The Jersey Community School District had entered into a solar power purchasing agreement with Clean energy Design Group (CEDG), and currently the CEDG crews are in the process of installing panels to the roofs of the schools in the district- a project that is slated to be done by late February. The project was made possible through a grant for solar through Ameren, Alan Churchman, director of transportation and facilities in the district, said.

Q State Street to retain angled parking in resurface project: Angled parking on State Street in Jerseyville was saved- at least for the time being. During their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 28, Jerseyville City Council members authorized Jerseyville Public Works Director Bob Manns to submit a written response to the Illinois Department of Transportation to proceed with the US 67 resurfacing project

and to maintain the current striping plan for the segment of the project from Carpenter Street north to Spruce Street.

FEBRUARY Q Jerseyville receives funding for Hollow Avenue construction: A section of Hollow Avenue will be getting a longneeded and extensive makeover following a $1 million grant award to the City of Jerseyville.

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, RIllinois, announced that the city, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation, was awarded the grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The funding comes from the Accelerated Innovation Deployment Demonstration program. The AID Demonstration program provides fundings for innovative construction techniques.

Q Historic wedding dresses to be featured at Cheney Mansion: “Tying the Knot: The History of Wedding Traditions” will open this Saturday, and volunteers at the society are currently working to put the final touches on their project. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the story

of marriage as their grandparents, great grandparents and great-great grandparents might have experienced it, as well as learn of now-obscure matrimonial elements like the bride’s trousseau, the infamous shivaree and the origins of the wedding cake.

Q Irish musician plays in Grafton: Colm Keegan, a former member of the international Irish group Celtic Thunder, visited Grafton to play a show at Pere Marquette State Park.

Though Keegan is no longer touring with Celtic Thunder, he is still internationally known and is actively performing at venues around the world. For well over a year now, a good friendship has blossomed between Colm and a little group of Jersey County women. Diane Heitzig, Dottie Koenig, Debbie Pegue and Rosemary Wock consider themselves “Thunderheads” and attend Celtic Thunder shows whenever they’re in the area.

The group was able to bring Keegan to Grafton to perform to a small party and hope to have him come back again.

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Jerseyville Girl Scouts make donation to TreeHouse The TreeHouse Wildlife Center rang in the New Year with a donation from the Jerseyville Girl Scout Troop 83.

Hannah Kallal, Madi Sams, Natasha Smith and Madison Gibson, with a little help from family, built eight squirrel boxes and eight waterfowl shelter boxes for their Silver Award project.

Scout Leader Jennifer Kallal said each of the young ladies had to perform 50 hours of work to complete their project.

After finishing the squirrel boxes and still needing more hours to complete their project,

Fitness

(Continued from A1) There is an initial cost to install the equipment and workout area, and the National Fitness Campaign maintains it from the equipment side, Stork said. The total project budget for this is $150,000.

Manns said the city has $25,000 in hand from the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association and $20,000 in private funding as of Tuesday, Dec. 29 “Some of that will be shaved off with the savings in concrete and labor, potentially,” Manns said.

Stork explained a lot of the work will

COVID

(Continued from A1) “There is a phased approach to eligibility for the vaccine,” King said.

“The beginning phases are directed toward healthcare workers and vulnerable individuals. As vaccine supply increases, the vaccine will be available to other groups. Walgreens and CVS have entered into a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control to vaccinate residents and staff of long-term care facilities.”

The county is currently still in Phase 1a, which are healthcare personnel, long-term care facility residents and staff. Phase 1b includes essential front-

Review

(Continued from A1) Q Former Moose Lodge building is demolished: Crews started to work to demolish the building, once home to the Jerseyville Moose Lodge at 120 E. Pearl St., Monday. Efforts were made to save the building in recent weeks, but they proved fruitless. At a previous Jerseyville City Council meeting, commissioners decided to reaffirm plans to buy the property as a vacant lot.

MARCH Q Jersey schools’ sports facilities to see upgrades: Alan Churchman, director of transportation and facilities in the district, said the district is gearing to make upgrades and additions to their sports facilities, which they have been working to modernize for years.

Among these upgrades to the district will be the construction of runways and other equipment needed for additional field events including pole-vaulting.

They will also be constructing a new junior varsity baseball field. The school leaders also plan to upgrade the visiting team locker room to include ADA-compliant restrooms and upgrades to the football lights.

Q Trial of Roger Carroll underway: The trial of Roger Carroll, a Jerseyville resident who is accused of the murder of Bonnie Woodward, is now underway almost a decade after the alleged incident took place. Following a selection of the jury Monday, prosecutors started laying out their case against Carroll, bringing to the stand police investigators, Carroll’s son, Woodward’s son, Woodward’s boyfriend and a co-worker said to have been

they decided to build new waterfowl shelter boxes. Spring babies will soon be arriving at TreeHouse, and the new squirrel and waterfowl shelters boxes will be needed. Staff and volunteers were amazed at the creativity of using wood burning techniques to decorate all the boxes and were very thankful for the donations.

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Right: Pictured are Hannah Kallal, Madi Sams, Natasha Smith and Madison Gibson of the Jerseyville Girl Scout Troop 83 with a donation to the TreeHouse Wildlife Center.

be done in house.

“We will be doing the assembly and concrete work. We will not be contracting that out. It will be our own people,” Stork said.

At this point, it is unclear where the fitness facility might be. As of the most recent Jerseyville City Council meeting, it had not been determined where the fitness center would be, though there were a couple of places in mind – namely the Lion’s Club Park and at Wock Lake.

“We wanted it at either Lion’s Club

line workers like first responders and educators and adults 75 or older. Those aged 16-59 with high-risk medical conditions, people age 65-74 and other essential workers then will get the vaccine in Phase 1c. Phase 2 is when it will be available in the general populace.

Once it is available to everyone, there will still be a contingent of the community that will likely be opposed or concerned with getting vaccinated.

“The main concern we hear is if the vaccine is safe and is it worth getting the vaccine,” King said.

King set out to calm concerns.

“The U.S. Food and Drug Adminis-

the last one to see Woodward before she died.

Q Coronavirus prompts preventative measures in Jerseyville, county: The City of Jerseyville plans on abiding by and enforcing the orders that Gov. JB Pritzker has temporarily enacted in the state. “As of 9 p.m. on March 16, all bars and restaurants can no longer serve patrons inside their establishments. Gaming will also be shut down by that time as well,” Chief Brad Blackorby of the Jerseyville Police Department stated. “As of right now, these laws are in place through March 30.” Blackorby, along with Mayor Bill Russell, understands the difficult situation this places business owners in the community and is seeking to assist in whatever capacity they may be able to.

Q Jersey County Fair Queen starts scholarship: Jersey County Fair Queen Sara Lamer is spearheading a fundraiser to start a scholarship for the winner of the Miss Congeniality award at the fair. Lamer, along with several other young volunteers at the fair, came up with the idea of raising funds while at the same time highlighting historical settings of Jersey County.

APRIL Q Helping Hands formed out of desire to help community: In times like this, people return to the knowledge that it takes a community working together to pull through. Cathay Reynolds of Jerseyville has realized this as well. She and those working with her have chosen to focus on the silver linings instead of the dark clouds. A couple of weeks ago, Reynolds created

or Wock Lake so you would have the running trails. Each one has a path to go around the park,” Stork said.

For now, though, the focus is on fundraising.

“In that meantime, we need to continue getting sponsors. We have obtained sponsors in a range from $250 all the way up to $10,000… We would really like to get more sponsorship moving forward,” Stork said.

Depending on fundraising, city leaders said it could get done within the year.

tration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for two COVID-19 vaccines, which have been shown to be safe and effective as determined by data from the manufacturers and findings from large clinical trials,” he said. “(This) data [demonstrates] that the known and potential benefits of this vaccine outweigh the known and potential harms of becoming infected with COVID-19.”

In any case, local health officials are excited about the launch of the vaccine.

“We are all ready to do something that can stop the COVID-19 pandemic,” King said.

the Helping Hands in Jersey County Facebook group and in the brief time that it has been active, the group has grown to nearly 1,500 members.

Q Jersey County sees first cases of COVID-19: Jersey County got its first test positive case of COVID-19 April 1, according to a news release from the Jersey County Health Department. Officials are confirming a male in his 50s who is currently hospitalized at the time the release was issued.

In a short time, more cases started to crop up. On Sunday, Jersey County Health Department confirmed there were two additional positive cases in the county, a male in his 60s and a female in her 80s. In total, Jersey County has four confirmed positive cases at the time of publication, according to the Jersey County Health Department.

Q Pandemic meets its match with Jersey mask makers: Helping Hands and Angel Ministries have been stepping up to the plate to help their friends, neighbors and family stay safe on the job. Arnolds has also found that various people throughout the county have been sewing masks for family members who work in the healthcare industry, but through a collected effort and support from organizations such as Helping Hands and Angel Ministries, citizens working for the health and safety of their communities have a loose association with one another and can rely on each other to aid in their joint goal.

Q Linn’s Shoes to open again, reinvigorated: Linn’s Shoe Store and the building

that houses the historic business has been given new life.

The longstanding shoe store was a staple of downtown Jerseyville with more than 50 years under its belt, but after David Linn, the former owner, announced his retirement late last year, it appeared the store’s days were numbered. Linn’s Shows would disappear from State Street. That was until Kyle Allison approached Linn about taking over the business.

Q Jersey reports first COVID-19 death: The Jersey County Health Department has confirmed its first COVID-19 related death. Jersey County joins Madison County, it’s only neighboring Illinois county with a reported death as a result of this virus. Madison has 318 reported test positive cases of COVID-19, of which 18 have died as a result of the disease.

MAY Q Jerseyville Council OK’d 1st Downstate grant submission: Jerseyville City Council OK’d Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant paperwork for an application submission for $25,000 on behalf of Heitzig Distributing during their meeting Tuesday. This grant program provides an opportunity for business owners in the city to apply for up to $25,000 to provide for certain expenses during the COVID19 pandemic.

Q Grafton mayor pens letter to governor in support of opening: Adding to the growing number of regional leaders encouraging Gov. JB Pritzker to open the southwestern area, more specifically the cities along the riverbend, Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin has penned

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PATROLMAN RECEIVES COMMENDATION Grafton Patrolman Mike Angel was presented with a letter of recognition by Jersey County Sheriff Mike Ringhausen on Jan. 5 at the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office. On Aug. 6, 2020, the sheriff’s office received a report of a burglary involving firearms, and a description of a suspect vehicle was made known to area departments, including Grafton.

Officer Angel located the vehicle as it was traveling through Grafton. Despite knowing that firearms were most likely present in the vehicle, Angel pulled the vehicle over and, after additional law enforcement assistance arrived, arrested the suspects. A search was then conducted throughout the vehicle, which uncovered 12 firearms, many of them loaded. The suspects were headed to the St. Louis area, where they intended to sell the firearms in exchange for narcotics. It is highly likely that Angel’s actions prevented later loss of life, according to sheriff's office officials.

Pictured is Sheriff Mike Ringhausen, left, awarding Grafton Patrolman Mike Angel, right, with his letter of recognition.

a letter to the governor with intentions of addressing the issue in a council meeting.

Q COVID-19 response evolving with crisis: The Jersey County Health Department confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Jersey County this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases up to 20 as of Tuesday afternoon, May 19. The number of recovered cases has also risen from 10 to 14 this week.

Because the number of deaths attributed to the virus remains at one, this means that there are currently only five known active cases in the county.

Q Grafton businesses open up for Memorial Day weekend: Memorial Day weekend is historically a big weekend for Grafton, and under current guidelines, business owners in this area have been missing out on traffic they are in desperate need of. Still, guidelines did not stop a couple of businesses from taking advantage of the three-day weekend. Although Jersey County, along with the rest of downstate Illinois, will be transitioning into Phase 3 on May 29, a couple of businesses, more specifically restaurants and bars, got a little ahead of the game. In Phase 3, restaurants are allowed outdoor dining and/or drinking only and parties of six persons or fewer.

But over the weekend, a couple of these locations were open in defiance of the order.

JUNE Q Jersey County Fair canceled: Now, with summer rapidly approaching, its highlight, the Jersey County Fair, has been officially canceled. The decision to pull the plug on

the fair followed months of deliberation and postponement in the hopes that COVID-19 restrictions would be loosened enough to host some form of the fair. Following directives from state health officials and local advice, however, the decision was finally made.

Q ‘This is what democracy looks like’ BLM, counter protestors flood Jersey courthouse corner: Protesters and counter protesters Sunday may have been divided in their opinions, but they were united- for the most part – in a commitment to peace. Shortly after these protesters gathered Sunday, they were met with a smaller group of counter-protesters. It was loud, and at times contentious between the two groups, but when the moment came to put a close to the three-hourlong demonstration, the assembly of people on the lawn and along the sidewalks of the Jersey County Courthouse block ended the protest in unity and prayer. Jersey County Sheriff Mike Ringhausen called upon Reverend Brent Meyer at the First Baptist Church to finish out the evening with a prayer – a prayer that saw respectful silence among the crowd on a day that had many roaring chants and counters.

Q Jerseyville library expansion future looks more clear: On Friday, June 12, the city council held a special meeting, resolving to levy the dollar amount requested by the Jerseyville Public Library to aid them in their expansion effort.

Those funds, coupled with a bank loan and a grant from the state library, will be used to see the project through.

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Clyde Jackson Clyde Leroy Jackson, 82, passed away at 4:55 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

He was born on January 13, 1938, one of thirteen children born to the late Jake and Edna (Perry) Jackson.

Clyde made the noble and honorable choice to serve our country as a member of the United States Marine Corp, and was proud of his service to our great nation.

Growing up as a part of a large family, he learned early on the values of hard work and determination and worked tirelessly to provide the best possible life for his family.

He married Barbara Jean Arnold on April 26, 1958 and together they were the proud parents of eight children and shared in 37 years of marriage, prior to her death on August 19, 1995.

He later married Kathy Ann (Kilmer) Jackson on May 18, 2013 and for the past 7 years of marriage, they have created many wonderful memories together with their families.

Never one to shy away from a hard days work, he earned the respect of many area farmers throughout the years and dedicated his life to working the land as a farmhand, prior to retiring in 2003.

Clyde never knew a stranger, and enjoyed a good poker game and singing in various local bands throughout the years. He was an active and loyal member of the Fieldon Baptist Church and you would be hard pressed to find a bigger St. Louis Cardinal or Green Bay Packers fan.

Clyde lived for his discussions around “Fran and Marilyn’s Round Table” Surviving are his wife, Kate Jackson of Carrollton; nine children and their spouses, Larry and Debbie Jackson of Canton, Missouri, Nita and Rickey Gound of White Hall, Kent Jackson of White Hall, Pamela and Terry Hillis of White Hall, Vonda and Rick Ward of Jerseyville, Randall and Mindy Jackson of

White Hall, Ryan and JoAnn Jackson of White Hall and Terry Jackson of Jerseyville and Areabella Inez Runion, at home; five step-daughters and their spouses, Toni and Daniel Jackson of Fidelity, Lonnie and Danny McClain of Fosterburg, Sarah Williams of Jerseyville, Penny Williams of Jerseyville and LeeAnn and Tommy Thompson of Jerseyville; five siters, JoAnn and John Crafton of Godfrey, Joyce Lane of Louisville, Kentucky, Carolyn Salto of Springfield, Rose and John Hadsall of Pekin and Sandra and Bud Leone of Godfrey; two brothers, Donald and Mary Jackson of Jerseyville and Guy Jackson of Delhi; along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his first wife, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Earnest Woodrow Stephens II and Aaron Jackson; three sisters, Mary Adams, Opal Crafton and Wilma Edison; as well as two brothers, Perry and Glen Jackson.

Due to current COVID19 mandates, visitation and funeral services will held privately.

Family and friends were invited to join the family for graveside services at approximately 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at Land Cemetery in Palmyra with full military honors being conducted.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Fieldon Baptist Church.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements.

James E. Schaaf James E. Schaaf, 61, of Griggsville, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

He was born November 7, 1959 in Carrollton, the son of Julius “Dude” Schaaf and Cora Alice Ford Varble. He married Marcia K. Koch on June 29, 1991 in Pittsfield and she survives.

He is also survived by one daughter, Amanda (Ron) White of Griggsville; two stepchildren, Jennifer (Mayank) Lakhlani of Woodson and John Paul of Ina; six grandchildren, David Passmore, Haylee Passmore, Daanik (Jennifer) Lakhlani, Trinity Schaaf, Damian (Amanda) White and Zaynlei (John) Paul; two brothers, Charlie (Edna) Schaaf of Fieldon and Bill (Alice) Schaaf of Jerseyville; two sisters, Judy (Jerry) Roth of Fieldon and Carol Barnett of Mt. Sterling; sister-in-law’s, Barb Schaaf of Fieldon and Carolyn of Schaaf of Jerseyville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Glenn Varble; three brothers, Russell, Robert and Donald Schaaf; niece, Sonya Smith; and

great-niece, Elizabeth Schaaf.

Mr. Schaaf was raised in Pearl and was a graduate of East Pike High School. He was employed as a truck driver for over 20 years. James was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved collecting movies.

A visitation was held from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel in Griggsville. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Griggsville Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.

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Leila Pieper Leila Schleeer Pieper, 96, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2020 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born on January 18, 1924 in Hardin to the late Edward and Freda (Kraut) Schleeper and was raised south of Hardin and graduated from Hardin High School.

She married Carl Frederick Pieper on November 23, 1940 at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Hardin and throughout their 65 years of marriage, Leila was a loyal and dedicated farm wife, never shying away from any task. Her home was known by many area farmers as the “go to” place for lunches.

She was devout in her Catholic faith and a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fieldon.

Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, all of whom cared for her immensely.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by

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Doris Marie Egelhoff Doris Marie Egelhoff, 85, passed away on December 30, 2020 in Jerseyville.

She was born on April 6, 1935 to Alfred & Dorothy (Bartlett) Klunk in Alton.

She married Frederick Louis “Fritz” Egelhoff on October 14, 1961 in Jerseyville. She was a dairy farmer and was a member of Holy Ghost Church and Jersey County Farm Bureau. She looked forward to going to White Spot or Fran & Marylin’s at 11 every day. She also enjoyed going to the car wash and looking for pennies.

She is survived by her children: Jeron (Rachel) Egelhoff of Jerseyville, Scott (Tammy) Egelhoff of Jerseyville, Barry Egelhoff of Jerseyville, Susan (Rodney) Schnettgoecke of Carrollton, Jennifer (Chris) Kenney of Rochester, NY; her grandchildren: Rachel (Robert) Shupe, Ryan (Shelby) Schnettgoecke, McKayla Schnettgoecke and Adam Schnettgoecke, Kelsey and Tyler Kenney, Ashley (Gregory) Reed, Faith and Grace Egelhoff, Amber and Hunter Egelhoff; her great-grandchildren: Braidon, Rilynn, and Lynden Schnettgoecke, Devin and Dextin Shupe; her siblings: Betty Schnettgoecke of Carrollton, Janet (Robert) Lake of Carrollton,

Edwin (Karen) Klunk, James (Henrietta) Klunk; and sister-in-law: Janet Klunk of Jerseyville. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter: Brittany Kenney, brother: Robert Klunk, brother-in-law: Bernard Schnettgoecke, and brother-in-law: Lester Egelhoff.

Visitation was held on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 4:00pm – 8:00 pm with a 3:45 pm Rosary at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. A private family funeral mass was held at 10 am on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 and then a public graveside service was held at Noble Cemetery at 11:00 am with Father Martin Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Francis/ Holy Ghost Schools.

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James Joseph Bray, Sr. James Joseph Bray, Sr., passed away in the early morning hours of December 30th at his home in Jerseyville. Jim, aged 86, at the time of his death, was born to John Thomas and Edna Mary (Edwards) Bray on January 16, 1934 in Jerseyville. Jim attended the local catholic school and Jersey Community High School where he graduated in 1954, he then entered the United States Airforce. After high school he went to work for his brother-in-law Charles Cook, whom he called “Cook” at his television repair shop in Jerseyville, that is where he learned his love for electronics. Over his 60-year career he worked for Lincoln Mercury, General Telephone, Graybar, Scott Airforce Base, and Continental Telephone where he was a regional manager. Jim ended his career with almost 20 years of service to the State of Illinois CMS telecom division retiring when he was 77 years old. He was also a Republican Committee Man in Jerseyville for 30 years. Jim was a devout Catholic and giving out rosaries to the first communion children gave him so much peace in his later years.

Jimmy, as his siblings called him, had nine brothers and sisters which he loved dearly: Helen Seago, Edna Cook, Katie Bleicher, Lois Bray, Margie McIntyre, Doris Shaw, John Bray, Bob Bray, and Jeanne Miller.

In 1955, Jim married Ann (Shanks) Bray and together they raised 4 children: James Joseph, Jr. of Grafton, David Brian (Cindy) Bray of Kane, Mary Ann (Bray)

Bartels of Jerseyville, and Jennifer Lee (Bray) Bishop also of Jerseyville. His grandchildren include Douglas (Stacey) Bray of Florissant, MO., Christopher (Liz) Bray of Edwardsville, Andrew (Leah) Bray of Bunker Hill, Michael (Monica) Bartels of Jerseyville, Nicholas (Katelyn) Bartels of Dow, Christian (Lydia) Kline of Jerseyville, Delaney Bray of Kane, Evan Bartels of Jerseyville, and Sophia Bishop also of Jerseyville.

Jim was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren and another on the way in January. Jim is survived by one brother Bob (Joy) Bray of Jerseyville, his children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends, and a special companion, Mary Strebel and her family.

In his last hours dad continued to show his humorous side and voiced his sincere love for all mentioned plus more. He was a great father and will be sorely missed.

Per his wishes, cremation took place and a service will be held at a later date.

Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Lawrence ‘Larry’ Pranger Lawrence “Larry” Pranger, 82, passed away at 2:46 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Jersey Community Hospital from complications related to COVID-19. Larry was born to Herbert Pranger and Margaret (Whalen) Pranger on November 20, 1938 in White Hall, Illinois. One of four children, Larry grew up in Carrollton where he graduated from St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in 1953 and the former St. John’s High School in 1957. He attended Illinois State University.

Larry met the love of his life, Mary Ann Bertman, at the former Bush’s Bowling Alley in Jerseyville in 1960. After he was drafted into the US Army and graduated Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, he returned on leave to Jerseyville and he and Mary Ann were married at St. Francis Xavier Church on December 26, 1961.

They immediately moved to Larry’s first Army duty assignment at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. Their first son Scott Michael Pranger was born there in 1963.

When Larry was assigned to Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia, Mary Ann returned to Jerseyville with Scott until Larry’s enlistment ended later that year.

He then returned to his family in Jerseyville and his employer at Shell Oil Company in Wood River, Illinois. Larry and Mary Ann’s first home together in Jerseyville was on W. Exchange Street. Larry worked at Shell Oil Company until his retirement in the early 90s. His father Herbert retired from the same company in the 60s.

Larry and Mary Ann’s second son Robert Lawrence Pranger was born in Alton in 1964. Their daughter Maria Ann (Pranger) Baalman was born in Jerseyville in 1968, followed by their third son Rick David Pranger in 1972.

Their second and final, long-time home was on W. Barr Street in Jerseyville.

Larry was very proud that all of his children received college degrees. His grandchildren seem destined to continue that trend.

Larry had a gift for coaching and brought out the best in his players. He coached teams to first place and championship finishes in four sports: baseball, basketball, football, and track.

Larry coached the first ever girls track team at St. Francis Xavier School which his daughter was a member of.

He was awarded the “Trojan of the Year” award in 1977 for his coaching and positive influence on St. Francis Xavier School athletics. He was most proud of the fact that he played a major role in helping

get the St. Francis Xavier School gym built alongside Father Shea and instilling a winning culture and tradition at St. Francis Xavier School. Larry helped with countless church dinners over the years, and he never missed a mass on Saturday evening. Larry also enjoyed golfing in his retirement.

After raising their own children, Larry and Mary Ann took a very active role in the upbringing of their grandchildren. When they were little, Larry enjoyed riding his bike with a grandchild in a seat on the back. When they got a little older, they learned how to ride a bike without training wheels in his yard, oftentimes with Larry pushing them off on their own for the first time. Their home was a happy place where memories were made.

Larry is survived by his brother David (Barbara) Pranger of Indianapolis; sister Jane Ann Wuellner of Alton and children Scott (Catherine) Pranger of Nashville, Robert (Louann) Pranger of Jerseyville, Maria (Anthony) Baalman of Jerseyville and Rick (Sara) Pranger of Jerseyville; grandchildren Joshua, Jonah, Jesse, Kadiah, Jackson, Harrison, Addison and Rylan; sistersin-law Margie (late John) Bertman of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Karen (late Robert) Bertman of Jerseyville, Patricia (Ronald) Turner of Kane, Marilyn (late Lawrence) Davis of Jerseyville, and brother-in-law Charles (Kaye) Bertman of Jerseyville.

Larry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Herbert and Margaret Pranger; wife Mary Ann Pranger; sister Mary Kay (Pranger) Caselton; brothers-in-law Dr. Jude Caselton, Tom Wuellner, John Bertman and Robert Bertman; father-in-law and mother-in-law Herbert and Doris Bertman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 9 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville, with Father Hyland Smith officiating.

A private burial will follow the ceremony at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Jerseyville.

Memorials may be given to St. Francis/Holy Ghost School Athletic Club or the Jersey Community Hospital Foundation.

Richard Dunham Richard Glenn Dunham, 81, died at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his residence.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, January 4, 2020 at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Private funeral services were conducted, with Rev.

Larry Hayes officiating.

Friends and family were invited to attend the graveside services on Monday at approximately 1 p.m. at the Kane Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Kane Cemetery Association, in care of Crawford Funeral Home.

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her husband, Carl, on September 24, 2006, as well as a sister, Enda Lucile Kanallakan.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Friday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fieldon with Father Hyland Smith officiating.

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School.

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“No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.�

– Buddha

James Hutchinson was Jerseyville’s Greatest Showman In 2018, the musical, “The Greatest Showman,� gave moviegoers a glimpse into the life of Phineas Taylor Barnum.

According to IMDb (an online database of films, television programs, home videos and streaming content), Zac Efron’s character, Phillip Carlyle, was loosely based on two of Barnum’s former business partners, one of whom was a Jerseyville native.

James L. “Shorty�

Hutchinson was born in Jerseyville in 1845 to John and Rebecca (Hansel) Hutchinson. His father died when he was young, and his mother never remarried. His siblings included a brother, William, and a sister, Virginia “Jenny�, who married Charles Smith.

James grew up poor and as a boy became enthralled with the circuses that periodically made their way to Jersey County. At the age of 16, he joined one of the two-ring circuses that visited the area.

In 1871, James got a job traveling with P.T. Barnum’s circus, selling the showman’s autobiography from a circus wagon shaped like a giant book. At the end of the season, Barnum was so impressed with James’ ability to hawk the book that he presented James with an engraved gold medal.

James and Barnum parted ways, and over the next eight years, James gained experience with a number of circuses. In 1879, he joined forces with two men to create the Cooper, Bailey and Hutchinson’s Great London Circus, Sangers Royal British Menagerie and the Grand International Allied Shows.

When Hebe, one of their circus elephants, gave birth in 1880, it made headlines

around the world. People from around the world flocked to the circus to see the baby pachyderm.

Barnum, knowing a good thing when he saw it, offered $100,000 (the equivalent of $2.5 million today) for Hebe and her baby. Cooper, Bailey and Hutchinson laughed at his offer. Barnum later wrote, “I found I had at last met foemen ‘worthy of my steel.’�

Barnum regrouped and approached Bailey and Hutchinson with a much better offer: combine the two circuses into a single show. Thus, the Barnum and London Circus was born.

On Sept. 17, 1881, the circus stopped at Jerseyville for two performances.

The Republican Examiner reported, “... the most extensive, respectable and moral exhibition anywhere in the wide world, will give two performances here on Saturday, September 17... So large is this great establishment that it performs only in the larger classed towns en route, and only pauses here because one of the proprietors, James L. Hutchinson, was born and reared here. His mother, sisters and a brother and many other relatives, greatly beloved by him, are still residents of this city and county.�

At the end of the 1887 season, James sold his portion of the circus for $650,000 and retired at the ripe old age of 41. The remaining partners renamed their circus Barnum and Bailey Brothers Greatest Show on Earth.

James made the most of his retirement. He and his family traveled extensively and spent many winter months in Florida. In 1904, they completed an automobile tour of Europe, and in 1906, they visited Yellowstone National

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I would expect it in January.

It looks like it may be February before we see big snowfalls.

It is very likely it flurries throughout the season.

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In later years, James largely split his time between his winter home in Englewood, N.J., and his summer home in Shelter Island, N.Y. He spent his days golfing, yachting and enjoying time aboard his houseboat, 60-foot yacht and other boats, one of which was made of a single mahogany log.

James passed away in September 1910 at age 64.

He left his mother an annual income of $1,000 and the right to live in the home he owned in Jerseyville for the remainder of her life and each of his siblings $10,000.

The Barnum and Bailey Circus delighted and thrilled audiences with big top performances for 146 years.

In 2017, it folded its final tent and went out of business, seven months prior to the release of The Greatest Showman. –––––––––––––––––––– Q Beth McGlasson is a history buff and vice president of the Jersey County Historical Society. This column originally appeared on the Jersey County Historical Society Facebook page.

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wrote a column a few weeks ago stating that despite the pandemic and warnings that we should not congregate beyond our “pod� on Christmas Day, Annie was determined to go ahead with a Christmas celebration with the entire family, “pod� violations notwithstanding. The only difference this time was that we would do it “outside.�

Yes, the plan was to put a decorated Christmas tree on a trailer, surround it with presents and push it into Annie’s horse barn where our entire family could gather and celebrate at least a portion of what we traditionally do on Christmas regardless of the weather. To deal with the cold, we had a small heater, but we thought that if things really got cold, we could bring the horses back into the barn and their body heat would bring the temperature in the barn above freezing.

As it turned out, it was much colder than predicted.

At 7 a.m., it was five degrees above zero at the barn and that was without regard to the wind chill, which was considerable. After Annie pushed the horses out — and they were not keen about going out — we pulled the trailer containing the tree and presents into the barn (the picture that accompanies this article). At 11 a.m, when we gathered in the barn to celebrate, looking like a herd of Pillsbury Dough Boys,

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Well, we pulled it off.

No one got frost-bite, no one wound up with a broken tooth eating the frozen cookies, and the dogs did not chase the cats up the Christmas tree.

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Ronald Eugene Eberhardt Ronald Eugene Eberhardt, 76, passed away on December 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1944 in Bloomington to Fred & Dorothy (Wilson) Eberhardt. He married Martha Killebrew on October 26, 1973 in Godfrey, IL. Ronald was a US Army veteran and was a retired boilermaker. He was also a member of the VFW, Jerseyville American Legion, and the Boilermaker Local 363.

Ronald loved to spend time with family and friends and he always had loved to tell stories. He is survived by his wife: Martha Eberhardt of Jerseyville; Christina (Frank) Long of Jerseyville, Stacey (Tony) DeWitt of Fieldon, Kelli Eberhardt of Jerseyville, Kaci Eberhardt of DeQuin, IL., Ronald P. Eberhardt of Jerseyville; his seven grandchildren; his siblings: Dorian Hamilton, Karl (Lindy) Eberhardt, Elaine DeWitt, Dana Eberhardt all of Phoenix, AZ.,

Vali Eberhardt of Seattle, WA.; his cousins that he thought of as siblings: Lois (Mike) Sibley of Hamburg, Linda (Jeff) Daily of Hamburg, Gary Wilson of Hamburg, and Debra Springman.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him: Mort and Cordia Wilson of Hamburg, uncle: Donald Wilson, and aunt: Pauline Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Riverbend Humane Society.

Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Betty Jean King Betty Jean King went to meet her husband at Our Lord’s table on January 2, 2021 at Jerseyville Manor with the employees praying the Lord’s Prayer around her bed. Betty was born on November 15, 1925 to Elmer & Verna Cummings in Jerseyville. She attended Carrollton and Jerseyville schools and later Kitzmiller Beauty School in Alton, IL. She worked in several salons in Jerseyville and later her own shop out of her home for approximately 30 years.

Betty is survived by her sister: Lois Remshardt of St. Louis, MO.; her sister-in-laws: Barbara Cates of Arizona and Lois Otto of Alton; and numerous nieces and nephews; and her very special friend, Babette, her dog.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister: Patsy Green, sisterin-laws: Shirley Neikirk and Dorothy Chandler, and brother-in-laws: Bill King, Gene King, and Edward King.

Betty was an avid bowler and received many trophies and awards. She also was a doll collector having made the clothing on many of

them. Her special doll was a replica of Jackie Kennedy. Betty was above all a wonderful caretaker for her husband, Ralph, for all their married life. Ralph was in an accident and incurred injuries leaving him a paraplegic from the time of their engagement until his death on December 31, 2018. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jerseyville.

Visitation will be held on January 8, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Home. Funeral will be held on January 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery next to her husband Ralph.

Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Patricia New Patricia New, 65, passed away on December 31, 2020 in St. Louis. She was born on March 30, 1955 to Wayne & Frances (Shaw) Dugger in Jerseyville. She married Gerry New on November 30, 2007 in Hannibal, MO. She retired as a Jersey County 911 Telecommunicator and a member of QEM Fire District.

She is survived by her husband: Gerry New; her children: Heather Hanna, Josh (Nikki) Hanna, and Jared Hanna who has been missing since July 2, 2011, Katie (Reuben) Jones, Jeremy (Angela) New, Brenda New, Ashley New; her 20 grandchildren; her 4 greatgrandchildren; her siblings: Martha (Don) Gabryshak, Carolyn (Larry) Richardson; sister-in-law: Candy (Steve) Rick; her best friend: Karen (Gil) Williams. Pat is preceded in death by her parents, brother: Richard Dugger, and In-Laws: Clarence

Charlotte (Perdun) Elliott Dickson Charlotte Louise (Perdun) Elliott Dickson, 89, passed away at 4:22 a.m., Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jerseyville.

She was born on June 17, 1931 in Jerseyville and was the daughter of the late Jake and Bonnie (Reynolds) Perdun.

Charlotte grew up in the Jerseyville/Kane area and spent many years residing in California, as well as Wisconsin, prior to settling in Brighton.

She first married Jim Elliott and he was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1966.

She later married Forest Dickson and together they have shared in many wonderful memories with one another.

Charlotte took great pride in caring for her home and enjoyed sewing and cooking.

Her home was a common gathering place for family dinners and her warm hospitality always made everyone feel right at home.

Surviving are her husband, Forest Dickson of Brighton; two daughters and their spouses, Linda and “Bonnie B” and Bonnie and Russell Masoner; four step-children, Tom Dickson, Nancy Koland, Peggy Rodrigus and Julie Jones; 4 grandchildren, Rev. Greg (Kim) Frasure,

Local students on Greenville Dean’s List A few locals were named to the Greenville University Dean’s List in the fall.

The following students were placed on the Dean’s List at Greenville University for the Fall 2020 semester: Q Breanna Muenstermann, junior, Dow Q Sarah Harlan, junior,

Fieldon Q Kimberly French, senior, Jerseyville Q Vanessa Perkinson, senior, Jerseyville Greenville University is a four-year accredited Christian liberal arts school with more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students.

Locals make it on to WIU Dean’s List A total of 1,313 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List, including a few from the area.

The total includes 140 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus.

Those from the area that were named to the Dean’s List are: Q Paige Nicole Bradshaw,

senior, Fieldon Q Lillie E. Purcell, sophomore, Jerseyville To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded courses; pass-fail hours are not counted (e.g., student teaching, internships).

& Marcie New. Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Home.

A funeral was held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 10:00 am at Alexander Funeral Home. Rev. Sonny Renken officiated the service and burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Salvadore Theodore Miano Salvadore Theodore Miano went to be with our Lord on January 2, 2021, nearing 93 years old Sal was born April 4, 1928 in North Tonawanda, New York, where he then grew up. His service to our country took him to California where he later moved to Jersveyville, Illinois.

Sal was passionate about fishing, hunting and outdoors. He was a master at woodworking as he created his famous JESUS sign. He was an enthusiastic music lover whom enjoyed the Harmonica most. Everywhere he went he was known as the ‘harmonica man’ as he loved to play for people just to put a smile on their face.

Sal was part of the Gateway Harmonica Club, traveled annually for SPAH, and was a member of Jerseyville American Legion. Sal often played at local retirement homes as well.

Sal was always the jokester and enjoyed making people laugh and the memories will never be forgotten.

He was a spiritual man and involved in many church activities including traveling to fulfill missions all over the country and more.

Salvadore is survived by 4 children, grandchildren,

Kelly, Lisa and Joey; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extending family members who cared for her immensely.

In addition to her parents and her first husband, she was preceded in death

by Stuart Perdun, Robert Perdun, her twin brother, Charles Perdun and C. Maurice Perdun.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Crawford Funeral in Jerseyville with Pastor Don Letson officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the Building Fund at Brighton First Baptist Church, where Charlotte was a longtime and active member.

Bonnie A. (Bick) Jones Bonnie A. (Bick) Jones, 65, formerly of Jerseyville, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

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great & great-great grandchildren and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded by death by his wife Marilyn Jean Miano and his son Michael Miano.

Salvadore T. Miano will be greatly missed but his legacy lives on in our hearts and minds. Respects can be paid at Alexander Funeral Home on Thursday January 7th, 2020. Visitation from 10-12 followed by a service with Rev. Kent Darr and Rev. Richard Rayls. Burial will take place at Summit Grove Cemetery in Kampsville and graveside military rites will be conducted by Jerseyville American Legion Post #492.

Owretha ‘Rete’ Jewel Zimmerman Owretha “Rete” Jewel (Duff) Zimmerman, 98, left her mortal body, peacefully, at home, surrounded by family on 12/30/20.

Born in Randolph County Arkansas to Wilbert & Lillian (Morris) Duff, she would go on to make her home in Grafton, IL. Married to W. Howard Zimmerman, they raised a family of 6: two sons and four daughters. She was devout in her faith and thought highly of her church family at Grafton First Baptist Church. Facing many hardships in life, she always had her family by her side. She lived her entire life in her own home all while never having a driver’s license! The love and support from her family and friends allowed her to live life on her own terms, just how she wanted it: Just. So. It is not hard to sit back and recall a memory from her cooking, to her gardening, or of her avid scorn of snakes for those who knew her, there is an easily found, fond memory.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband (W. Howard Z.), her 2 brothers (Crestel and Darrell Duff), 2 sisters (Mary Ann Jobe and Inelda Lester), her two sons (Alan Z. and Robert Z.); one daughter (Susan Vitt); two granddaughters (Terri Farmer & Heather Wendle); a grand-

son (Rob Z.); and 3 angel grandbabies Surviving is her sister Zora Lee Young, 3 phenomenal daughters Karen (Randy dec.) Raub, Beth (Cris) Farmer, & Lisa (Tony) Grace; a son & 2 daughters by marriage (John Vitt (Susan), Renee Ressler (Robert) & Julie Mosby (Alan)), 15 grandkids; 16 great-grandkids, and 1 great-great-grandson.

A private graveside service was held Monday, January 4, 2021 at Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton, IL. Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey was entrusted with professional services.

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This Day In History Jan 6

- England’s King Alfred defeated the Danes at the Battle of Ashdown.

- Thomas Edison executed his last patent application.

- Philip of Swabia was crowned as King of the Romans.

- Richard Widmark made his debut on radio in “The Home of the Brave.�

- Frederick III erected Austria into an Archduchy.

- King Henry VIII of England was married to Anne of Cleves, his fourth wife.

- The Committee of Inquiry on the South Sea Bubble published its findings.

- George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis were married.

- Samuel Morse publicly demonstrated the telegraph for the first time.

- The first American women’s six-day bicycle race was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

- In India, it was reported that millions of people were dying from starvation.

- Off of South Africa, the British seized the German steamer Herzog.

The boat was released on January 22, 1900.

- New Mexico became the 47th U.S. state.

- The first diesel-engine automobile trip was completed after a run of 792 miles from Indianapolis, IN, to New York City, NY.

- Alice Marble made her professional tennis debut when she defeated Ruth Hardwick of Great Britain at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

- The first commercial aroundthe-world airline flight took place.

Pan American Airlines was the company that made history with the feat.

- The National Collegiate Football Rules Committee abolished the Y formation.

- The Battle of the Bulge ended with 130,000 German and 77,000 Allied casualties.

- Britain recognized the Communist government of China.

- “Peanuts� debuted in Sunday papers across the United States.

- “Wild Kingdom� premiered on NBC. - U.S. and South Vietnamese forces launched a major offensive, known as Operation “Deckhouse V�, in the Mekong River delta.

- William G. Bonin was convicted in Los Angeles, CA, of being the “freeway killer� who had murdered 14 young men and boys.

- After a 29-year lapse, the Ford Thunderbird was presented with the Motor Trend Car of the Year Award. It was the first occurrence of a repeat winner of the award.

- Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the right leg by an assailant at Cobo Arena in Detroit, MI. Four men were later sentenced to prison for the attack, including Tonya Harding’s ex-husband.

- The spacecraft Lunar Prospect was launched into orbit around the moon. The craft was crashed into the moon, in an effort to find water under the lunar surface, on July 31, 1999.

- The 106th U.S. Congress opened. The first item on the agenda was the impeachment proceedings of U.S. President Bill Clinton.

The trial was set to begin January 7, 1999.

- Bob Newhart received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

- CBS radio debuted “Radio Mystery Theatre.�

- In the United Arab Emirates, construction began on the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. Upon completion it was the world’s largest building.

- ABC-TV debuted “A.M. America.�

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Jersey County police and traffic

The following police reports were filed between December 4 and December 10. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office.

All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with a felony: Hendrix, Bradley D., dob 03-131981, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D).

Stamper, Brendan M., dob 01-021998, aggravated battery/peace officer, criminal damage/government property between $500-$10K resisting/peace officer/correctional employee/firefighter.

Cathers, Brandon L., dob 01-021994, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possession drug paraphernalia.

Williams, Austin K., dob 03-121998, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possession drug paraphernalia.

Hudson, Cory M., dob 09-11-1979, 2 charges of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D).

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Lober, Christopher F., dob 02-041983, aiding/abetting unlawful display title/plate/1.

Scott, Angela H., dob 09-09-1965, obstructing identification.

The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Edwards, Jennifer L., dob 02-061986, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Stamper, Brendan M., dob 01-021998, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Connell, Caitlyn J., dob 01-23-1999, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Carroll, Elizabeth N., dob 09-162002, possession of drug paraphernalia.

The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Bennett, Carl B., dob 06-16-1975, possession cannabis, possession drug paraphernalia.

Carroll, Elizabeth N., dob 09-161975, possession cannabis less than 10 grams.

Lober, Christopher F., dob 02-041983, possession cannabis less than 10 grams.

The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Gibson, Alexandra L., dob 07-201995, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Scott, Angela H., dob 09-09-1965, driving on revoked license.

Davis, Dre R., dob 06-14-2004, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Heilman, Graham D., dob 09-192002, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Edwards, Jennifer L., dob 02-061986, improper traffic lane usage, driving on suspended license, driving 21-25 mph above limit..

Fox, MacKenzie P., dob 07-01-1993, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Taylor, Angela S., dob 07-14-1984, driving on suspended license.

Dunham, Mya R., dob 08-03-2001, unlicensed.

Shewmake, Mark A. Jr., dob 11-071983, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Grigsby, Christopher R., dob 02-241972, violate license class 1st & 2nd Division, driving 21-25 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Garrett, Timothy L., dob 04-281966, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Funk, Blake Andrew, dob 04-012004, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Dwyer, Clifton T., dob 12-22-1951, failed to signal/improper signal.

Lober, Christopher F., dob 02-041983, driving on revoked license.

Allen, Rebecca A., dob 02-12-1992, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Lewis, Allison M., dob 05-15-1997, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Olson, Dillon C., dob 08-25-1987, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Hudson, Cory M., dob 09-11-1979, driving on suspended license, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Phillips, Quentin Lee Jr., dob 05-211997, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

De Fauw, Jacob R., dob 03-31-1990, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Scott, Angela H., dob 09-09-1965, driving on revoked license.

Thompson, Shearon, dob 11-131959, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Fredrick, Drew J., dob 06-23-1999, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Stamper, Brendan M., dob 01-021998, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Childress, Justin A., dob 03-121981, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Flowers, Katie J., dob 05-20-1991, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Stamper, Brendan M., dob 01-021998, driving on revoked license.

Sullivan, Jerimie W., dob 02-271985, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Aaron, Javan G., dob 07-02-1998, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Dunham, Mya R., dob 08-03-2001, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Eberlin, Keenan J., dob 11-19-1991, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Connell, Caitlyn J., dob 01-23-1999, drive/operate non-highway vehicle/ ATV. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email jcjnews@ campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

Dispositions Misdemeanors: Critchfield, Dylan M., dob 04-23-1989, a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm was dismissed.

Vanhooser, David E., dob 12-08-1970, a charge of knowingly damage property less than $300 was dismissed.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 18TX-22: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE VEHICLE SERVICES, ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL AND JERSEY COUNTY CLERK, JERSEY COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY, GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION CHARLES H CREMENS, JERSEY COUNTY TREASURER, AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number 00214 00214 00214 00214 00214 00539 00539

Owners/Parties Interested JOSHUA BAILEY GILBERT, MARSHA FARMERS STATE BANK OF MEDORA BAILEY, JOSHUA CHANDLER, MARKELLA BELL, DALE WITTMAN, MIKE

Cert Number 201790002 201790002 201790002 201790002 201790002 201790010 201790010

Street Or Common Address 202 STATE ST 202 STATE ST 202 STATE ST 202 STATE ST 202 STATE ST 1209 MILLER LAKE RD LOT 204 1209 MILLER LAKE RD LOT 204

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 29, 2018, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2018 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 25, 2021.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY JERSEY COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 8, 2021 AT 8:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 25, 2021. /S/ JERSEY COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 200 N LAFAYETTE, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 TELEPHONE: (618) 498-5571 1.06, 1.13, 1.20

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GRANT THUER SIGNS TO CULVER STOCKTON

JCHS senior Grant Thuer signed on to play football for the wildcats at Culver Stockton College next fall. Thuer signed on to play on Dec. 14.

Marriages Lydia Jeanne Witt and Christian Bray Kline, both of Jerseyville, IL. Lydia Marie Zini and Jef Austin John Elrod, both of Brighton, IL. Adam Daniel Smiley of Medoria, IL and Mattalynne May Herder of Jerseyville, IL. Ryan Allen Little of Palmyra, IL and Brianna Lee Pauline Schnelten of Wrights, IL.

Divorces December 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 Phillip Hansen vs. Yvette R. Hansen, 12-01-2020.

Steven Walsh vs. Jodi Walsh, 12-02-2020.

Kayta M. Brown vs.

Samantha L. Parker, 12-182020.

Lorren Behnen vs. Wesley Ora Behnen, 12-22-2020.

Jacob Kadell vs. Kathleen Kadell, 12-29-2020.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 18TX-21 TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERSILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICESCOLLECTIONS, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC AID FIELD CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND JERSEY COUNTY CLERK, JERSEY COUNTY TREASURER, JERSEY COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY AND CITY OF GRAFTON, CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, VILLAGE OF ELSAH, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number 01-240-067-00 01-240-067-00 01-240-067-00 01-240-067-00 01-311-052-00 03-213-012-00 03-213-012-00 03-215-008-00 03-215-008-00 03-219-013-00 03-315-005-00 03-315-005-00 03-315-009-00 03-315-009-00 04-116-009-00 04-394-001-00 04-810-011-00 04-810-011-00 04-810-011-00 07-076-005-50 07-076-005-50 07-110-082-00 07-110-082-00 07-164-013-00 07-164-013-00 07-165-052-00 07-165-052-00 07-166-014-00 07-166-014-00 08-060-051-00 08-060-051-00 08-317-004-00 08-317-004-00

Owners/Parties Interested HORNBACK, JERRY MCCLAINE, DONNA Jo AKA DONNA PYLE MCCLAINE, DONALD L HORNBACK, GRACE E ELSAH HILLS SWIMMING CLUB SMITH, ADAM P SMITH, DAWN M SMITH, ADAM P SMITH, DAWN M STANFORD, GENEVA BAILEY, JOSHUA E CHANDLER, MARKELLA TERESA BAILEY, JOSHUA E CHANDLER, MARKELLA TERESA EHLERS, ROBERT BARNES, RANDY ONTIS, ROBERT E ONTIS, LINDA S JICTB INC. RA: ANGELA L TUCKER JONES, GAYLA JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. WATKINS, COREY I WATKINS, JULIE A WRIGHT, BRYAN LAKE PIASA BOARD OF TRUSTEES ZEIGLER, WILLIAM L ZEIGLER, NANCY K DAWSON, WILLIAM R E ST JOHNS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY MIRABAL, GABRIEL SPRING VALLEY ESTATES SUB EAGLE TECH INC EAGLE TECH., INC. RA: VAN LONG

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 29, 2018, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2017 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 25, 2021. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY JERSEY COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 8, 2021 AT 8:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 25, 2021. /S/ JERSEY COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 200 N LAFAYETTE, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 TELEPHONE: (618) 498-5571 1.06, 1.13, 1.20

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

REAL ESTATE

Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR

WE’RE HIRING NEW & EXPERIENCED BROKERS NEW LISTING

MOTIVATED SELLER!

BOB JONES, DESIGNATED MANAGING BROKER

UNDER CONTRACT

JUST REDUCED! 33436 Kane Rd, Medora - $65,900 5.41 acres m/l – horse barn 33436KaneRoad.c21.com Call Connie Hayes – 618-535-6784

TBD E Patterson Rd, Roodhouse - $160,000 19.69 income producing acreage TBDEastPattersonRoad.c21.com Call Amy Benton – 618-795-4281

105 Avalon, Brighton - $45,000 3 bedrooms – 1 bath 105Avalon.c21.com Call Connie Hayes – 618-535-6784

127 E Main St, Grafton - $199,900 Commercial Air BnB – 5 bedrooms – 3 baths 127EastMainStreet.c21.com Call Lori Rose – 618-535-3232

501 E Fairgrounds Ave, Jerseyville - $49,900 2 bedrooms – 1 bath 501EastFairgroundsAvenue.c21.com Call Kim Frazer – 618-535-2262

10630 Bounds Rd, Shipman - $272,500 2 bedrooms – 2 baths – 18.13 acres 10630BoundsRoad.c21.com Call Kim Frazer – 618-535-2262

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305 S McGill St, Jerseyville - $18,000 2 bedrooms – 1 bath 305SouthMcGillStreet.c21.com Call Amy Benton – 618-795-4281

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Local Extension staff JCMS principal nominated for IPA award honored for work in diversity, equity

Six University of Illinois Extension employees were recognized for their accomplishments resulting in organizational changes that support diversity, pluralism and innovation.

Karla Belzer, Amanda Cole, Michelle Cox, Susan Glassman, Durriyyah Kemp and Deloris Walker received the Extension Excellence in Diversity Award for an educational series they created, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Race Matters.â&#x20AC;?

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Race Mattersâ&#x20AC;? webinar series was developed in response to the injustice, frustration and sadness that team members were observing in their communities this year. Its goal was to raise awareness among Extension staff, to enable staff to take on new roles as allies and to support positive change, moving towards justice and inclusion in the work Extension performs in all communities.

Amanda Cole is a county Extension director serving Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery counties and works to assess needs within the communities. She then works to connect individuals, families, businesses, organizations and communities to unbiased research through Extension programs, with the goal of empowering those served to make betterinformed decisions.

Her interests include educating communities on issues facing those living in

AMANDA COLE poverty, and on the resources available through Extension.

As county director, Cole provides the overall programmatic leadership in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery counties.

She is additionally responsible for personnel management and resource development to support the work within the multi-county unit. The research-based programs address the most pressing issues within Illinois: food, health, environment, community and economy.

Cole is a native of Central Illinois and earned both her bachelor of science and master of business administration from Eastern Illinois University. Her primary focus of study was in business - finance.

Amanda is a member of the Illinois Association of Community Development Extension Professionals.

By LUCAS GARDNER Jersey County Journal After 20 years of hard work and determination at Jerseyville Community Middle School (JCMS) Principal Jason Brunaugh has recently been nominated for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Principal of the Year Awardâ&#x20AC;? from the IPA (Illinois Principal Association).

After serving the school for seven years as principal, one year as assistant principal and 12 years as an English teacher, Brunaugh was awarded principal of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really love my community and school district and am so very proud of all that we are doing and accomplishing. I have an awesome responsibility and take my role and responsibility very seriously, so this was a great honor. While this award was given to me, it is a reflection of the team of people I serve beside each day. I am beyond blessed,â&#x20AC;? Burnaugh said.

During the pandemic, JCMS and Brunaugh had to make tough decisions as schools across the country and did so with success.

This happens to be one of the requirements for the IPA award criteria â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to improve student learning. JCMS has been successful in using a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hybrid approachâ&#x20AC;? as Brunaugh puts it.

This affords a safe learning environment while following the COVID guidelines for in-person learning, at the same time still working virtually to do the best JCMS can to meet student needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our success during this time circles back to our collaborative culture and climate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where all stakeholders were involved in the discussions, planning and execution of the plan,â&#x20AC;?

Brunaugh said.

The IPA Junior HighMiddle School Principal of the Year Awards program annually recognizes the outstanding school leaders who have succeeded in providing quality learning opportunities for students. The principals have made excellent contributions to the profession then acknowledged by the people around them.

The program pays attention to junior high-middle school principals who have shown that they outdo others in the seven areas based on the criteria.

The winner receives a plaque and a thousand dollar honorarium, which is presented to the winner at the Education Leaders Annual Conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am completely honored and humbled by being selected as the Illinois Regional Principal of the Year. I have

served as the middle school principal for the past seven years and worked in this same building for the past twenty years,â&#x20AC;? Brunaugh said.

Before Brunaugh was announced to be the winner, he was asked to submit his professional resume a few months ago and had no idea why. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was nominated by a few educators, and then Mr. Leslie, my assistant, and Mrs. Sievers, the curriculum director, completed the application process. They answered various questions about my career, experience, leadership attributes, effectiveness and commitments to educational leadership,â&#x20AC;?

Brunaugh said.

On Friday, Dec. 11, the Southwestern Region Director Jeff Teasley called Assistant Principal Thomas Leslie with the news. Leslie and Kate Sievers had nominated Brunaugh and Teasley informed him that Brunaugh was selected among approximately 325 eligible middle school principals. Leslie announced the award over the school intercom system to the students and staff and took him by surprise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was shocked. Once it set in, I was very honored.

We have an outstanding group of leaders and administrators in our region, and

a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.

In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.

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YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

Kids across the county were no doubt thrilled with the light dusting of snow and ice that fell across the county New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Piper Marshall, age 4, was excited to build a baby snowman with her father, Chris Marshall on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at their home.

Claire Anderson named to UM Fall 2020 Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll Claire Elise Anderson of Jerseyville was recently named to the University of Mississippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall 2020 Honor Roll lists.

Anderson was named to the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn

I had no clue I was even nominated for the award,â&#x20AC;?

Brunaugh said.

As a member of the Illinois Principal Association, which is another one of the requirements to win the IPA award, he has read about the previous leaders that had been selected and tried to learn from as many of them as possible. While Brunaugh is very goal-oriented, Brunaugh has focused on trying to do the best possible job he can do for the students, families, faculty, staff and the entire Jersey community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goal is to be an impactful, servant leader first and foremost, and I believe we are having great success at JCMS. I am very appreciative of the award and recognition, but it was something that I was not expecting,â&#x20AC;? Brunaugh said.

As the Southwest Region Principal of the year, Brunaugh is now one of 21 finalists for the Illinois Principal of the Year. On behalf of the region, he had to complete a new application, submit additional letters of recommendation and answer a variety of questions for consideration.

More information about the award will be available in February when the Education Leaders Annual Conference takes place.

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