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St. Louis man charged in church fire pleads guilty By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The St. Louis man that was arrested and charged in relation to the fire that destroyed a portion of the Dow Southern Baptist Church early July 29 has pled guilty. Deahvion Kortez Bishop, 21, was charged with burglary and arson of the church on July 29 as well as a series of other charges. Bishop pleaded guilty to one count of residential burglary and one count of arson at a place of worship with lesser charges — burglary of a place of worship or day care, two counts of criminal damage to property and being in possession of a stolen vehicle — being dismissed. “As with most negotiated pleas, the defendant pled guilty to the most serious offenses and the lesser included offenses were dismissed,” Jersey State’s Attorney Ben Goetten said. “The lesser included offenses would not garner any additional incarceration time or fines.” Goetten is waiting before nail-

ing down what the prosecution will ask for during sentencing. “I’m awaiting the full pre-sentence investigation before making a decision on how much time we will request,” he said. “While I can’t give the exact number, I can say that our request will be on the higher end of the maximum possible. We will also make sure that a full restitution amount is in place for any outof-pocket costs on the damage.” It was on Wednesday, July 29, when the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office was contacted in reference to a smoke alarm, which was set off at 25218 Dow Road, the location of the AT&T building, according to the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office officials. While responding to this call for service, a Jersey County deputy observed flames coming from the Dow Southern Baptist Church. QEM Fire Department was then contacted, and they quickly responded to the scene. Brighton Fire Department, Jerseyville Fire Department, Fieldon Fire Department, Godfrey Fire

DEAHVION KORTEZ BISHOP Department and Carrollton Fire Department responded to the scene for mutual aid in fighting the fire. During this same time, deputies also found the AT&T building had been burglarized and the building had damage, police say. On the same night, a vehicle was stolen in Jerseyville, according to law enforcement. Jerseyville Police Department along with deputies from the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office worked together and quickly

identified a suspect from both incidents. “Due to some excellent police work, this defendant was identified within hours of the arson and burglaries and in custody within 24 hours,” Goetten said. Goetten has said local authorities and the state fire marshal had a suspect in custody, with direct and circumstantial evidence of the arson, vehicle theft and burglary in his possession. It was reported that Bishop was arrested by St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department with the stolen vehicle from Jerseyville, which contained items stolen from the church. According to the court records, Bishop was accused of entering the church with intentions of theft and also committing arson in a place of worship. The charges against Bishop also accused him of damaging a camera system affixed to the AT&T building — damage that was in excess of $500. Goetten said a cell phone was discovered on property near the arson in Dow. The screen saver

Downtown Country Christmas canceled Bright Nights to be given big launch By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal It may be that spooky time of the year, but for Downtown Country Christmas Festival organizers, their minds have been set on the Christmas season and how they would go about bringing the annual festival to fruition — especially under current circumstances with COVID-19. A couple of months ago, they were set that there would still be a Christmas festival; however, it would be scaled back drastically from previous years. These plans have since changed as worries of a COVID-19 outbreak grew and volunteerism from the community remained low. It was decided at the Downtown Country Christmas Festival, Inc. Board of Directors meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, to cancel the festival this year. “It saddens the organizers to announce that the Downtown Country Christmas Festival has been canceled for 2020 due to the restrictions on crowds, parades and certain activities; lack of volunteers to fill the much needed slots on the day of the festival and other items out of organizers control,” Board Chair Michael Ward said.

“It saddens the organizers to announce that the Downtown Country Christmas Festival has been canceled for 2020.” Connor Ashlock/Jersey County Journal

Micheal Ward Downtown Country Christmas Festival, Inc. Board of Directors Chair During the meeting, there was concern among those in the meeting that the event would be shut down prematurely closer to the planned date because of COVID-19. On that same note, organizers were nervous that the festival would be associated with a potential boom in COVID-19 cases — whether that was the case or not. Initial plans did include serious adherence to coronavirus guidelines including encouraging mask wearing and social distancing. (See, CHRISTMAS, A2)

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Larry Alexander acquaints visitors with the embalming process during a tour of the Jersey County Historical Society’s Dearly Departed exhibition, held in the Cheney mansion. The exhibit runs every weekend in October. JOURNAL

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Historical Society did what every other organization did this year: cancel almost everything.

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When Dr. Neal Gipson was growing up among apple orchards in rural Caldwell, Idaho, he never anticipated one day enjoying the Illinois soybean harvest in the cabin of a combine. Gipson, who turned 101 years old in August, is still driving and staying active. A World War II veteran and high-ranking military doctor who has traveled the world, Gipson continues to show that he’s got more to get out of life. With only a few men close by to catch him should he have lost his balance (which he didn’t), Gipson successfully climbed the ladder on his own to join his great grandsons, Leighton and Carson, and son-in-law, Scott Turman, as the group took to the field to participate in this year’s harvest. Following a couple go-arounds in the combine, Neal scaled down the ladder. It was only in moving to and from his car that Gipson required aid to keep his balance as he trekked through the recently harvested stretch of field. When not working in the field, Gipson keeps himself entertained at home with his wife, Pat, in Jerseyville.

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showed an image of a man that matched the description of the man in custody in St. Louis. As far as a motive, that is less clear. “We are not required to prove motive as an element to a criminal offense,” Goetten said. “I understand the public’s curiosity to know, but it doesn’t change anything as far as our responsibilities in convicting and sentencing this defendant. I can say however, that there does not appear to be a clear motive in this case.” He continued. “I know it’s an uncomfortable thought, but people are capable of doing some pretty terrible things without rhyme or reason,” he said. “That’s why it’s so important that we support our law enforcement community. These men and women put themselves in harm's way every time they put on that uniform, and they do it to protect us.” A sentencing hearing has been set at 1 p.m. Nov. 2 in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse.

It started with the genealogy research center located in the museum behind the Cheney mansion. In order to protect the health of volunteers and researchers, who often travel many miles to conduct family research, the facility was shut down for a while. (See, TOURS, A2)

Committee recommends ‘No’ on UTV measure in Jersey By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Public Safety Committee of the Jersey County Board met on the evening of Oct. 8, where the conversation opened with the possibility of issuing permits for UTVs to be operated on county and township roadways. This discussion has been ongoing for several weeks, with the committee initially deciding that more research was necessary before making a recommendation to the county board. This proposal was offered by board member Jarrod Hayes, who noted that this might possibly provide a source of revenue for the county. At the Oct. 8 meeting, committee members Gary Krueger, Ben Heitzig, Mark Wagner and Mary Kirbach, along with Jersey Chairman Don Little, unanimously decided that their recommendation to the county board would be to not pursue this proposal, citing various factors as to

why. “We’ve talked to most of the township road commissioners, and although they’d like to allow UTVs on their roadways, they don’t want to bear the cost of the liability, surveys or cost of signs that would have to be posted,” Wagner said. “Without the road commissioners getting behind this, I don’t think you can pass this ordinance. We can’t pass an ordinance telling them what to do in their township” Wagner further mentioned that County Engineer Tom Klasner reached out to the Saline County engineer, as the southern Illinois county passed a similar ordinance regarding UTVs on their roadways. It was noted that Saline County did not perform a road survey, nor provided proper signage as is required by law in the state. Chairman Little agreed that the liability is a major cause of concern — to the agreement of the committee. (See, UTV, A6)

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By MEAGAN MCGLASSON Jersey County Journal For locals Kyle Brady and Steve Cannon, March marked the one year anniversary of the Holosky (pronounced hollow sky) podcast’s first episode. Already, the two are celebrating the success of their venture after being named 17th in Podcast Magazine’s best horror and crime podcasts. “It’s truly an honor and a pleasure to be mentioned among some of the greats in the podcast world,” Cannon said. “The thing that really hit home is this list is based on listener votes. The fact that our listeners took the time to write our names in enough times for us to be on this list is amazing to me. We have the best listener base in the world.” Listening to Holosky is an intimate experience — one that feels more like listening to a ghost story than a documentary. The two friends wander through tales of all things spooky and monstrous via stories submitted by a loyal listener base from around the globe. Brady and Cannon invite their listeners to guess and wonder with them at experiences and encounters that defy explanation. “We cover all things weird— aliens, cryptids, conspiracies, ghosts— you name it. If it’s weird, we’re into it. We also will pick a story to read/listen to each episode and talk about that listener’s experience,” Brady explained. “We do get a little gritty at times, we don’t hold back on language so don’t hold that against us. But I feel like we should talk exactly how we talk and those words can add to the emotion of what we’re feeling and what the situation is.” “It’s like, two guys sitting around a campfire or in a garage, talking about strange things — the Fortean, the unexplained, the paranormal. The language is colorful, so it’s definitely NSFW (not safe for work),” Cannon added. “We don’t have all of the answers, but we don’t ever claim to either. We just enjoy talking about weird stuff and giving people a platform to share their experiences as well,” The topics and stories the two take on in the podcast come from around the world, from the remote and unforgiving

taiga of Siberia to more local stories about sightings of strange phenomena in and around Jerseyville.

“It’s truly an honor and a pleasure to be mentioned among some of the greats in the podcast world.”

Steve Cannon Local Horror Podcaster “Hearing things people have seen, heard and dealt with, all across the world and right here in Jersey County, definitely makes you question things when you hear a bump in the night,” Cannon said. It’s unsurprising that the two occasionally bring their topics back home, as this is where the friends of 15 years met, played in bands together and eventually, conceptualized their podcast. It’s also where their love of all things inexplicable grew. “I had a personal experience, and it just took off from there. I can remember going to the library at Delhi Elementary and checking out paranormal books to read,” Brady said. “I grew up on paranormal media. TV programs such ‘In Search Of,’ ‘Unsolved Mysteries,’ ‘Sightings,’ and of course, ‘The X-Files’ were in constant rotation at my house. I also exhausted Fieldon Elementary’s library for anything Fortean and weird,” Cannon agreed. While their interests may have seemed unusual growing up, on the global stage, Brady and Cannon found a listener base that was hungry for their stories, and one that was ready to talk about their own experiences. “I think these stories are so interesting to a lot of people for a few reasons. One, they’re taboo — it’s like listening to Art Bell in the middle of the night and being on the fringes of society. You’re peering into a world that is mostly not talked about in your day to day lives; it’s exciting, it’s scary, it’s interesting and fun,” Brady said. “Another reason

I believe people take to it is simply because they’ve all had things happen to them that have been on the unexplained list in their own minds. “It could have been from seeing bright lights in their field in the middle of the night, seeing someone walk through your house that wasn’t supposed to be there, or simply just a feeling that a loved one is still watching over them.” “People don’t like to bring it up and talk about it for fear of being ridiculed. Unless, of course, it’s around other likeminded people. So topics such as these let people know they’re not the only ones encountering the weird,” Cannon added. As far as format, the friends say they chose the podcast route because it was easy to produce and an organic outgrowth of the way they always came back to these topics in their own conversations. Through their podcast, they simply invite the world into their musings. “Podcast is probably the simplest, most available means for us personally. I don’t think we would have the time or patience to write a book, and we definitely have faces for a podcast as opposed to movies,” Brady joked. Still, the format is definitely a labor of love for Brady and Cannon, who between more traditional jobs and families of their own, have to carve out time to produce their show. Still, according to the duo, it’s worth the planning. “The best part comes in two forms for me: one first and foremost, I get to spend time with a buddy, hang out and have some fun because that’s all this is for me,” Cannon said. The Holosky podcast has now been downloaded more than 50,000 times and boasts listeners in every state and continent, with the exception of Antarctica. To listen for yourself, simply search Holosky Podcast on any major social media platform. Holosky is a part of The Straight Up Strange Podcast Network, which publishes a plethora of spooky content. If any readers have any strange encounters they would like to share, Holosky can be reached at holoskypodcast@gmail.com.

Tours (Continued from A1) Next, the society’s annual Apple Festival, which would have celebrated 30 consecutive years this year, was canceled. Between March and December, there were other events that the society planned to host this year, in addition to the regular tours scheduled by appointment, but, like everything else, they were canceled. Amid the disheartening litany of cancelations, though, one event was able to be held this year: the second annual Dearly Departed exhibition. Within the past twelve months, the society has been entering the realm of special exhibit presentations, with the Dearly Departed exhibit celebrating its first run last October and the Tying the Knot exhibit running throughout the month of February. “We began hosting special exhibits such as these as a way to share the rich history of our area and help boost tourism in our community,” Historical Society Vice President Beth McGlasson said.

Earlier this year, it was next to impossible to host any type of event while in the early phases of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan. But, as we wore into late summer and some restrictions were lifted or altered, the society found that it would be possible to host its Dearly Departed tours while still abiding by COVID-19 mandates. “We open the windows for ventilation and air flow throughout the mansion. Visitors are required to wear masks. Hand sanitizer is provided and after each tour the home is thoroughly disinfected,” McGlasson said. In addition to sanitary efforts, visitors have to schedule their tours by reaching out to the historical society and paying through mail in an effort to reduce the amount of hand-to-hand contact at the mansion. Thus far, the society is happy to report that the tours have been successful. The exhibit’s organizers, in acting on feedback from previous tours, not only host tours on Saturdays, but have

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added some Sunday afternoon time slots and two Thursday evening time slots as well. The tours have proven to provide a safe, interesting, educational and entertaining activity this year, an opportunity not afforded to most organizations this year. The added time slots couldn’t have been added at a more prudent time, as tours are absolutely restricted to nine visitors at a time per tour. The smaller tour sizes haven't negatively impacted the tour's attendance. Already nearly 90 guests, including many from out of county, have toured the mansion. Dearly Departed explores the funerary, mourning and embalming customs as they appeared in the late Victorian Era through the lens of the death of Prentiss Dana Cheney I, who died in the home in July 1900. For more information regarding the exhibit or to schedule a tour, interested persons are encouraged to contact the historical society through their Facebook page.

Christmas (Continued from A1) It was noted in the meeting that this event would have coincided with the time college students would be coming back home for their break, and some universities have been better than others at testing students. There was also concern of reputation. Even with the initial plans, it was going to be scaled back, and there was concern among organizers that this event, which has expanded greatly year to year, would be seen in a less than favorable light by those newcomers to the festival only because of the diminished size. Notably, the festival brings in a lot of people from surrounding counties like Madison County. “We have already stepped back [from last year],” Ward said during the meeting. “The next step is it is done.” While the festival has been scrapped, it does not mean the holiday festivities will go away, too. “The Board of Directors is committed to influencing our holiday cheer throughout the downtown and City of Jerseyville, that is why we will continue with our newest addition to the Downtown Country Christmas arsenal,” Ward said. This year, there will instead be a special launch of Bright Nights, a new event that was set to coincide with the festival initially. “Bright Nights will continue this holiday season on Nov. 28 to Dec. 25, 2020. The Saturday after Thanksgiving will remain as a celebration for our business community and the start of the holiday season in Jerseyville,” Ward said. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is still Small Business Saturday, where people are encouraged to support local small town business. However, this time around, the Board of Directors will also use this day to launch Bright Nights with some of that Downtown Country Christmas flavor still intact. Starting at 4 p.m., Santa will be available for photos through their custom inflatable Santa Snow Globe. All social distancing guidelines will apply, and all attendees will need to be wearing a mask, according to a news release. At 5 p.m., organizers will then light the City of Jerseyville Christmas tree — as has been done in the past — and light all the Christ-

mas windows in the downtown corridor. Over 20 windows will be decorated for the holidays in various themes. From “A Christmas Bake Shoppe” to “Elves Misbehaving,” the team for Downtown Country Christmas have assembled 16 of the windows with all of the Christmas cheer one might hope for around that time of year. The news release notes to not forget to visit the Dolan Park Bright Nights and the gigantic reindeer on the courthouse lawn. Along with the return of the Christmas tree lighting, the Kringle Award is still being awarded in 2020. This award honors an individual or organization that by example has exemplified the spirit of giving and leadership to further the awareness of their cause, using their experiences and passion for the betterment of the community, here at home and abroad. Organizers are still asking the public for nominations for this year’s award winner. The award is open to all Jersey County residents. All nominees must be living and be able to attend or have a representative attend the festival. People are asked to visit downtowncountrychristmas.com to nominate someone that you think has had an impact on our community this year. The Board of Directors are also moving forward with the Light up your Business competition and are adding the Light up your Home Competition as part of Bright Nights. This registration forms are also located on their website. This year, because of the toll that COVID-19 has taken on the local business community, Downtown Country Christmas, Inc., will not be asking for donations; however, they are still encouraging local businesses to donate as they have in the past. “These donations will allow the Board of Directors to continue decorating for the holidays,” Ward said. Ward noted this year is not the end for Downtown Country Christmas Festival for good. “We have every hope that the festival that we know and love will return to Jerseyville, Ill. to continue to spread the joy of the holiday season to the surrounding area,” Ward said.

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Political yard signs come up missing By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Be it politically motivated or not, yard signs are reported missing or stolen every election year in Jersey County. Sheriff Mike Ringhausen stated that this year, thus far, only one report has been filed at the sheriff’s department. “We’ve only had one report of a yard sign missing, and that was a Trump sign,” Ringhausen said. Just because only one incident is reported to the authorities though, doesn’t mean that other similar occurrences don’t take place. Pam Heitzig, co-chairman of the Jersey County Democratic Party, has gotten word of several signs

going missing throughout Jersey County. “They have been taken from peoples’ yards in town, in the county, even on the river road,” Heitzig said. “I have checked with city and state highway crews, and they were not picked up by them. They were stolen. It is just sad.” Though Heitzig isn’t sure of the exact number, she estimates that approximately 25 signs have been stolen. “I am not aware of any local signs being taken, only Joe Biden signs,” Heitzig noted. “In one encounter, a black pick-up truck stopped while signs were being put up and yelled obscenities at the people putting them out. They told them to throw the sign in the ditch where it belonged. The next morning, the sign was gone and a local republican sign was in its place.” Although people can become very impassioned by

Early voting, vote-bymail seeing boom

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal It may be a few weeks before the polls are open, but local election officials have been plenty busy with a boom in mail-in voting and early voting ahead of when the votes normally come in. “It has been very busy,” Jersey County Clerk Pam Warford said. “…We haven’t had long lines or anything like that. We have been able to handle the traffic, but it has been very steady.” As of Friday, the tally of vote-by-mail ballots cast has reached 967 in the county, which is a lot in comparison to what the local election authority deals with during more normal election circumstances.

“We haven’t had long lines or anything like that. We have been able to handle the traffic, but it has been very steady.”

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“It is a lot,” Warford said. “The most voteby-mail we have ever had in an election is 500, so we have already exceeded more vote-by-mail ballots than we have ever had.” The same trend can be seen in the early voting pool. As of Tuesday, there were approximately 811 early and grace period votes cast so far. “As far as early voting, total pre-election [tallies] to be over 2,000 would be a lot, and we are already about there now,” Warford said. As is the case with similar trends across the country, Warford said this boon is likely because of concerns regarding COVID-19. “I have had several comment, who have come in early: ‘Well, I want to make sure; I am well. I am not affected by COVID right now, so I am going to come in and go ahead and cast my vote — not take a chance on waiting.’” Warford stressed, though, that the polling places will still be available on Election Day. Voting by mail is the hot topic during this election cycle, though. Where election security with electronic machines would have likely been the discussion point surrounding the election, vote by mail has sucked up all of the oxygen ahead of this election, with many offering their own takes on the security of the mail-in ballot. At a national level, some have been worried about ballots being lost in the mail or being mishandled. At least in Jersey County, that is not much of a concern. “Mail is taking a little longer right now, and as we approach election day, it is going to be more of a concern, but I don’t see a big instance of ballots being lost in the mail,” Warford said. “In fact, we haven’t had any instances of that yet. As far as ballots being misplaced or mishandled; by my office, that is not going to happen.” A bigger concern of Warford’s is the potential misunderstandings among voters that their mail-

their political persuasions, the Illinois law states, “A person commits theft when he or she knowingly obtains unauthorized control over the property of the owner.” Jersey County State’s Attorney Ben Goetten weighed in on whether this crime comes with a higher penalty given its motivation. “Be it a garden gnome, pink flamingo or political sign, stealing anything from someone’s yard is theft,” Goetten explained. “Theft of property not exceeding $500 is a Class A misdemeanor.” Despite the current political climate, yard sign theft isn’t uncommon in an election year. “I think it is shameful that people would trespass on someone’s property and steal a sign just because they don’t agree with them politically,” Heitzig said. “Respect and integrity still matter.”

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in ballots, should they have chose to receive them, is their one and only ballot. “If they have requested to vote by mail and we have mailed them a ballot, they are going to have to surrender that to vote in person,” Warford explained. “So, if they change their mind, and they decide they would rather vote in person, they need to hang on to that ballot. That is important, because we only issue one ballot, and the one we mailed them in the mail is their ballot.” To surrender it, they simply need to bring it in to the local election authority. Along with the abundance of ballots coming in, Warford said they are also seeing a wealth of confusion among voters during this election cycle. “I think part of the reason for that is we started the vote-by-mail process so early compared to usual, and we did send out those applications unsolicited. Normally, the voter would have to initiate that entire process.” Adding to the confusion, people are getting these applications from many different sources, namely political parties, candidates and organizations. Also, letters have come down from the state, encouraging and informing state residents of the vote-by-mail option. A second letter regarding vote-by-mail will soon be sent out by Secretary of State Jesse White. This is a requirement of state law PA 101-642. Registrants who have received vote-by-mail applications but have not yet returned them will receive a letter. Residents are not required to vote by mail, though. It is only an option. This confusion, in turn though, has gotten people to become more informed about the election process, Warford. “I would say a good result is that a lot of people have asked,” Warford said. “…We have answered a lot of questions, where people maybe would have been unaware before. They are asking.” Many of the questions they are getting center around vote by mail and how it will be processed and counted. By law, the last day to request a vote-bymail ballot is Oct. 29, but Warford is suggesting people make their request by Oct. 20, but she noted her office will, of course, abide by the law and work to get those ballots out. There is just a concern of timing. “It is going to get to the point that they might not get their ballot in time,” Warford said. “Then, it has to be postmarked by election day and received within 14 days of the election in order to count. I am concerned that the closer we get to the election, the possibility of that all getting done is lower.” With the potential for a host of post-election day ballots coming in, there is more uncertainty at a national level that results will be figured out come election night. Notably, the election is never official until 14 days after election day, but often time these votes make a negligible difference on the results. “I don’t know if it will really change the outcome — if it would be enough to change the final outcome, but it could certainly look a lot different 14 days later,” Warford added. Election Day is Nov. 3, and there are a few contested races locally including seats on the Jersey County Board, as a Jersey Resident Judge and as the Jersey Circuit Clerk.

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ast week, I introduced Jim, Sam and Joe and their new friends, the young Indian named Piasata and her parents. As the boys made their way back home, they excitedly planned a return visit. The next day was Sunday, which meant the boys were free all day, and they wanted to present their friends with a feast. Early the next morning, when the three teens met at the creek, Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pockets bulged with biscuits and a chicken leg and wing. Joe had a hunk of boiled venison and half a Johnny cake, which he had split, slathered with butter and wrapped in calico. Unfortunately, his body heat had melted the butter, which now stained one side of his linen coat. Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bounty included a dewberry pie, a small hunk of ham and a chunk of corn pone. He had tied the food in his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colorful handkerchief, which he carried over his shoulder like Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sack. Like Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coat, Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bore evidence of his portion of the feast. The juice of the pie had seeped through the hanky, causing the colors to run, and by the time Jim reached the creek, his linen coat â&#x20AC;&#x153;had about as many colors as the famous coat worn by Joseph.â&#x20AC;? When the boys arrived at the camp, they presented their friends with the food and passed a few hours trying to communicate as best they could and vying for Piasataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention. Joe momentarily gained the upper hand by presenting Piasata with the greasy length of calico. Jim countered by presenting her with his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colorful hanky.

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ere is a factual situation that is becoming more common every day: Mark and Carol get married, have one child, and then get divorced. Under the terms of the divorce decree, they have joint custody of the child. Carol gets married again. Mark does not get married again but has a live-in girlfriend, Karen, who moves in and lives with him for the next three years. Karen has three children from a prior marriage and these children live with Mark and Karen. Once Mark and Karen start living together, the one child from Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marriage with Carol spends a lot of time at Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, and eventually, Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house becomes her primary residence. In the process of living day to day with Karen and her children, this child emotionally bonds with them and they become a part of her â&#x20AC;&#x153;family.â&#x20AC;? Mark then dies unexpectedly while he and Karen are still living together. At that point, Carol demands that her daughter be returned and that she have full and sole custody of her. Karen, however, wants to have visitation rights with this child as well as some sayso as to how she is raised, but Carol wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even agree to any visitation. Carol, in essence, is saying that â&#x20AC;&#x153;if you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother to get married to each

other, you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any parental rights over my childâ&#x20AC;?. This is an actual case except that I have changed the names of the parties. To a certain extent, you can understand the reasoning behind Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s argument; if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t willing to get married, you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to have any rights to children who are not your biological children. That â&#x20AC;&#x153;goes with the territoryâ&#x20AC;? as they say. So when Karen filed a lawsuit to enforce her rights to a child that was not her biological child, she was confronted with the fact that without having married Mark, she was not a legal â&#x20AC;&#x153;step-parentâ&#x20AC;? as defined in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the Dissolution Act). Therefore, she had no rights as a step-parent for visitation and other parental functions with a non-biological child. If they had been married, the Dissolution Act would have provided that Karen was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;step-parent,â&#x20AC;? and that status would have given her visitation and other parental rights with Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child. On Sept. 24, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled that by virtue of the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, which was originally enacted to enable same-sex

A: I am fine with it as long as the city keeps an eye on it. B: I think it will lead to more bad elements in our city. C: It would be OK if it were in a different location. D: The fears are unwarranted. It is an important opportunity to those families with less.

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BY BETH MCGLASSON in. How could they explain their greasy, stained coats? They finally hit upon a plan and found the perfect spot to put it to work. After removing their shoes, they walked out over the creek via a log and then â&#x20AC;&#x153;accidentallyâ&#x20AC;? fell in. They climbed out of the creek via a clay bank. Of course, it took several times, and when they finally succeeded, the grease and juice stains were thoroughly disguised by the red clay mud. Confident their secret was safe, they headed for home. Imagine their surprise when they arrived at Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabin to discovere all their parents had gathered for a visit. Under the scrutiny of six parents, their carefully crafted story quickly unraveled, especially when Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father questioned why their shoes were dry if they had accidentally fallen in the creek. Knowing they had been caught red-handed, the boys told their parents the truth. Their fathers told the boys that Indian families sometimes came a few miles up the Piasa Creek during the early fall to fish and hunt before moving on before winter set in. Although they commented on their sonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; choice of company, their fathers had no objections to them visiting Piasata and her family. Armed with their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blessings, the boys were posed to begin what would be one of the most memorable summers of their lives. Read next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s article to learn more about Jim, Sam, Joe and Piasata.

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Before Sam could attempt to trump their gestures, Piasataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father challenged the boys to race his daughter. Now this was a sport the boys could win! Wrestling and racing were two of their favorite pastimes, and Jim and Sam were especially fleet of foot. The boys removed their shoes (they wore no socks) and cinched their suspenders tightly around their waists. Piasataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father led the group to the location of the previous dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match, stopping about 200 yards from the tree, which he indicated as the finishing line. As the day before, the boys objected. Reluctantly the older man halved the distance, muttering, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ugh esa kaw mahugo tayse,â&#x20AC;? which the boys later learned meant â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shame upon you. No brave heart.â&#x20AC;? Piasata and Jim were the first to race. Jim got off to a quick start, commanding a decided lead. He was actually feeling a bit sorry for Piasata when she blew past him and beat him by a full 6 yards. Without even pausing to catch her breath, Piasata returned to the starting line to race Sam, beating him by even a greater margin. Joe, knowing he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand a chance against Piasata, refused to race. The boys took their defeat good-naturedly and complimented Piasata on her speed. They then returned to the wigwam to enjoy their feast. As they ate, Piasataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father assured the boys they could â&#x20AC;&#x153;heap eat better than they could run.â&#x20AC;? As the boys made their way back home, reality set

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Toney R. Scott

Toney R. Scott, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Calhoun Care Center in Hardin, Illinois. Toney Russell Scott, born December 14, 1931 to Herbert and Marie Tucker Scott in Jerseyville. He married Shirley Isringhausen Moore on May 2, 1987. He is survived by 3 sons: Robin (Lynne) Scott, Brett (Stephanie) Scott of Alabama, and Scott E. Scott of Florida; 4 grandchildren: Casey Scott, Jack Scott, Ava Scott, and Melissa (Denton) Johnson of Alabama; 5 step children: Mark (Cheryl) Anderson, Margie (Bruce) Eyers, Dwight (Vickie) Moore, Brenda Skinner, and Glenda Gray; 11 step grandchildren: Hayley (Sam) Disher, Taylor (Dan) McCarthy, Jacob Eyers, Emily Eyers (Henry Quinones) Ryan (Agnes) Schade, Moriah (Jim) Meisenheimer, Shannon (Eddie) Keller, Kevin Dossett (Ann Voelker), Krystal (Brad) Wock, Jennifer (Jonathan) Guzzo, and Kimberly Gray (Luke Stark); 1 great granddaughter: Savanah Grace Johnson; 1 great grandson: Caleb Scott Johnson; 16 step great granddaughters: Stella, Maggie, and Louise Disher, Anna and Danielle Schade, Kendall and Colleen Meisenheimer, Lucy and Chloe Dossett, Ava and Demi Guzzo, Millie Wock, Baby Stark, Millie McCarthy, Lucy Quinones, Aubrey Voelker; and 5 step great grandsons: Jaxon Stark, Nolan Guzzo, Hudson McCarthy, Deacon Keller, and Wesley Voelker. He is survived by a brother Herschel (Nancy) Scott of Wisconsin and 2 nieces and 4 nephews. Toney attended White School for 4 years, then JV Grade School, and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 1949 with plans to join the Navy. His mother would not give consent because he was underage. In November of 1949, she gave her consent but the Navy would not accept him because his wisdom teeth had been removed. He joined the Army for two years and in 1953, the Navy accepted him. He served in many US states, 2 deployments to Key West, Florida, served on the USS Hancock and the USS Forrestal served two tours in the Mediterranean, walked the path to the tomb where Jesus was buried, served in Newfoundland, Puerto Rico, and other places. He became Petty Office in 1977. He served in the Military for

Stanley Autocunas

Stanley Anthony Autocunas, 95, formerly of New Jersey, died at 11:36 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020 at his residence. Cremation rights have been accorded and a memorial service and burial will take place at a later date in New Jersey. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements. Memories may be shared by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com

Kevin T Goss Kevin T Goss, 69, of Brighton, died at 5:55 am on Thursday October 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation was held from 10 am until the time of funeral service at 1 pm on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com

Betty Maxine Noble Betty Maxine Noble, 78, of Brighton died Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home. Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded with a private family graveside at Noble Cemetery in Otterville. Memorials may be directed to 5 A’s in Alton. Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com

Kay Thompson

33 years. His grandfather, father, brother, and sisterin-law, and son Robin had a total of over 100 years in the military. He worked at Shell Oil 17 years. Toney and Shirley had traveled to all states in the United States and visited the Military base in Newfoundland. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather to all grandchildren. Toney became a Mason in 1965, while stationed in Newfoundland at Hearts Content. He is a member of the Scottish Rite, York Rite, Master in 1989 of Fieldon Masonic Lodge, Calhoun Masonic Lodge, Ainad Shriners, Calhoun Eastern Star, Jersey County Ambassadors, Jersey County Historical Society, and Methodist Church. He researched his family history and had many persons in his collection. He was preceded in death by his parents, his second wife: Donna, two sisters: Mary Jane (Clarence) Sams and Charlotte “Pat” (Bill) McGee, a brother at birth Ronald, and a nephew and a niece and a step granddaughter: Megan Skinner. Masonic Funeral Rites by Calhoun Masonic Lodge #792 were conducted at 10:45 on Tuesday before the visitation. Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church. Funeral was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church. Military graveside rites were conducted by American Legion Post #492. Rev. Bob Taylor officiated the service and burial took place at Oak Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children. His battles are fought, his march is ended, he has reached the final camping ground, and lies to slumber which no blast of the bugle note can disturb. May he rest in Peace under the fold of the flag he nobly defended. Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Mary Katherine “Kay” Thompson, 82, passed away at 2:11 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on December 14, 1937 in Eldred and was the daughter of the late William Oscar and Vera Alice (Simpson) Dotson. Kay married Ernest Joseph Thompson on February 1, 1964 in Jerseyville and for over 30 years they worked alongside each other owning and operating Thompson Farm Tiling, prior to their retirement in 1995. Throughout Joe and Kay’s 51 years of marriage, they enjoyed camping, snowmobiling and traveling the country on their motorcycle. They traveled often with their friends and family and treasured the memories they were able to create along the way. Kay never met a stranger and her friends and family brought so much joy to her life. Her nurturing spirit had a way of drawing you in and by knowing her, you had a friend for life. Surviving are two children, Debbie Thompson of East Alton; a son, Bob Thompson; three grandchildren, Melissa and Jason Corzine of Alton; Tara Bode of Bethalto and Stephanie Douglas of Nevada; two great grandchildren, Bryson Bode and Karsyn Corzine; a brother and sister in-law, David and Zonya Blackorby of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Alice Bock of Godfrey and Dorothy Ahring of Perry, Missouri; a brother in-law, Earl Fenstermaker of Jerseyville; a sister in-law, Rosemary Dotson of Jerseyville; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family

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members. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Leon James Blackorby; two sons, Kenneth W. Douglas and Joseph Grant Thompson; two brothers, William Dotson and Kenneth Blackorby; three sisters, Linda Blackorby, Pamela Fenstermaker and Karen Blackorby; as well as two brother in-law’s, Charles “Chuck” Bock and Larry Strickler. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until time of funeral services at 1 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2020 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Sonny Renken officiated. Due to current State of Illinois mandates, occupancy was limited to 50 people at a time inside the funeral home. Masks were worn and social distancing practiced. Kay was laid to rest alongside her husband at the Grimes-Neeley Cemetery in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Kenneth Andrew Jones Kenneth Andrew Jones, 88, passed away on October 3, 2020 in Jerseyville. He was born on July 17, 1932 to James & Irene (Matthews) Jones in Jerseyville. Kenneth was married to the former Virginia “Pat” Kraushaar for 63 years and she later passed in 2017. He was a graduate of Jerseyville High School in 1950. He was a US Navy veteran, a mold maker at Owens until they closed in 1992, and a member of the Kampsville Legion #1083. Kenneth loved fishing, hunting, and just being outdoors. He is survived by his son: Kenneth (Tina) Jones of Jerseyville; his grandchildren: Stephanie McKinnon, Eddie (Jaimee) McKinnon, Amanda (Eric) Weber, Michelle (Scott) Wyatt, Adam Webster, Kaitlyn Jones, and Amelia Jones; his great-grandchildren: Brandon, Macie, and Kam Rogers, Livia and Clayton

McKinnon, Wayne and Jace Weber, Addie Wyatt, Gus and Bryar Webster; and his sister-in-laws: Judy Byrd and Rita Kraushaar. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter: Gena McKinnon, and grandson: Tim McKinnon. Burial will take place on October 16, 2020 at 9:30 AM at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Alexander Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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ELECTION PREVIEW

Contested county races on the Nov. 3 ballot Candidates were sent a questionnaire with a limit to the amount of words they could use for each question.

CIRCUIT CLERK

Daniel Schetter Party: Republican Why are you running for circuit clerk? A goal of mine is to be circuit clerk. I’m excited just having the chance to run and to serve the citizens of Jersey County. I would like to see

more transparency in funds. What is the greatest asset you bring to the position? My organizational and budgeting skills. The willingness to work with the judge and current office employees to improve the morale and efficiency of the office for the public we serve. What is the most important duty of the circuit clerk? To maintain an accurate record of criminal, civil, and traffic cases filed in the county. In addition to clerical duties ensuring all state mandates are implemented in a timely fashion. Providing the citizens of Jersey County access to these documents. How does political affiliation affect the position county circuit clerk’s office?

I’m not a career politician, political affiliation ends at the bottom step of the courthouse. My personal political views resemble the Republican Party. I am antiabortion and conservative with money. I support our military, law enforcement, and judicial system. I will collaborate for the good of our community. How would you, if elected, increase the efficiency of the circuit clerk’s office? There has been too much of a Carpe Diem attitude without thought of our growing county’s needs. I plan on collaborating with the judge, sheriff and current office staff to meet the needs of our growing population. My fresh viewpoint and their experiences will allow us to achieve our goals.

Charles E. Huebener Party: Democrat Why are you running for circuit clerk? As the incumbent candidate, I desire to continue serving the citizens of Jersey County and the Judicial System as keeper of the records. My pledge is

to serve all who use the Court system in a timely, efficient, ethical manner. What is the greatest asset you bring to the position? My years of dedicated, efficient service and over 200 credit hours of continuing education through the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts in Court Record Management qualifies me to serve. What is the most important duty of the circuit clerk? Maintaining an accurate record of all traffic, civil, and criminal cases heard in Jersey County, interacting with the public and attorneys, collecting and disbursing fines, fees and child support, while filing documents and maintaining a record of all court proceedings. How does political affiliation affect the position coun-

ty circuit clerk’s office? There is no place for partisan politics in the daily function of this office. All are treated fairly, equally and with courtesy. My proven ability to work well with my staff, the public, agencies, law enforcement, and the other offices that make up the Judicial System, further exemplifies this belief. How would you, if elected, increase the efficiency of the circuit clerk’s office? One important way is to utilize user fees to pay court expenses and therefore create less dependency on the County General Fund. In addition, my staff and I have implemented electronic filing of court records which streamlines work and significantly reduces expenses all while maintaining a professional standard.

member? To oversee fiscal policy with some restraint, when plausible, without compromising the most economic solution. What would you hope to accomplish if elected to the county board? To be a good listener of the people and the experts. A former sheriff and board member, Paul Miller, once told me “Don’t buy the cheapest product as it is cheap for a reason.” Scrutinize bids for quality and installation assurance. How are you qualified to help lead as a part of the county board? I have been involved in County and Township Government for the past 48 years. It does not mean that I have impeccable knowledge, but I will know what I don’t know and need to learn. What should be done with the 911 operations in the county?

The County needs to insure a safe work environment for employees and citizens. 911 is vital for the County and a new GIS map has updated addresses to keep us all accessible in emergencies. Still under study. How should the county board handle the HVAC issues in the sheriff’s office? It is my understanding that it also involves the ‘old courthouse’. An engineer’s study of this problem is now being conducted. I will wait for this report and act in the best interest of the county. What is the biggest issue facing the county board, and how would you address it if elected? As stated above, the HVAC system is the most present and pressing issue for the County. A feasible solution will involve careful study to insure the most economic and safe resolution. I look forward to this pending report and will reflect upon the best option.

County Board

Eric Ivers District: 2 Party: Republican Why are you running for county board member? I’m running to fulfill a civic duty. I want to represent the people of my district, and of Jersey County generally, by carefully considering the need for each item of expenditure. What is the most significant duty of a county board member? The board is tasked with spending money on behalf of the residents of the county. It is the duty of a board member to be sure each expenditure is necessary. What would you hope to accomplish if elected to the county board? If elected, I would hope to hold down spending and, therefore, taxes. Maybe even lower both. How are you qualified to help lead as a part of the county board? I have experience as Board Chairman in Greene County. I have national and international business experience. I brought a company from Silicon Valley to Jersey County. I understand how the system works, and what needs to be done. What should be done with the 911 operations in the county? We should use current

facilities (there appears to be plenty of room) and not enter into a high priced lease. It’s probably best to do 911 ourselves, but more research into available multi-county systems still needs to be conducted. How should the county board handle the HVAC issues in the sheriff’s office? If it is determined (by a qualified inspector with no relationship with anyone in local government) that this is needed, we should put it out for bid and get it done. What is the biggest issue facing the county board, and how would you address it if elected? The biggest issue is, and always has been, taxation. How much money does the county need to cover necessary expenses? Not how much does the board wish to spend. We are a small county, and shouldn’t be trying to have everything the larger counties in the state have. Husbanding resources is job 1.

Scott Tonsor District: 2 Party Democrat Why are you running for county board member? I was asked by people in the community to run for re-election so I said I would. What is the most signifi-

cant duty of a county board member? Public safety and infrastructure to include the county roads and bridges for safe travel and agriculture. What would you hope to accomplish if elected to the county board? Continue the cooperative work that the members have done over my four years. How are you qualified to help lead as a part of the county board? Was born and raised in the community. Left for 20 years and came back to raise my children and be part of the Westwoods community because of how important I felt this community was. What should be done with the 911 operations in the county? We are currently looking into a number of possible solutions. Public safety is our #1 job so we have to research the best possible solution for a community our size. To say I have a solution right now, I don’t. How should the county board handle the HVAC issues in the sheriff’s office? That building is key to public safety. If we want to say we support the law enforcement community, we need to give them a proper place to work. We have to investigate possible solutions within the budget constraints we have. What is the biggest issue facing the county board, and how would you address it if elected? The biggest issue is always what comes up next. To say we have an “issue” is misleading. The current Board members have worked very well together to tackle any issues that arise. Let’s keep that going. It shows that the

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(Continued from A1) A member of the community who was present at the meeting asked if the purchasing of the permits would cover the expenses incurred from passing the ordinance. “It would take a lot of stickers to cover the cost. They would have to support the purchasing and posting of signs, as well as insurance,” Wagner explained. Though there are several roads in the county that fall under the jurisdiction of the county board, those roads posted at 55 mph would have to be reduced to 35 mph. After discussion, Wagner motioned that the committee recommend to the board not to pursue this proposal, and it was seconded by Krueger. Wagner further expressed that

perhaps in a year or two, the committee could revisit the idea, but for the present time, it was considered most prudent to not pursue it. At the Jersey County Board meeting held on Oct. 13, the recommendation not to pursue was brought before the board by Wagner. The matter was put to motion, with all but Board Member Ed Koenig agreeing not to pursue. With the motion, the board understood that should the state ever allow UTV operation on roadways, the matter could be revisited then, when the liability of any accidents would not fall back onto the county. It was further understood by the board that this matter could be revisited in a couple years should the idea resurface.

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Tom Glynn District: 2 Party: Democrat Why are you running for county board member? To participate in seeking responsible and efficient local government service within the confines of statutory requirements. What is the most significant duty of a county board

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Jersey then and now: Alexander Funeral Home In addition, later features that were The Alexander Funeral Home was originally built for the Clarence and built into the structure include paned accordion doors and a mid-20th century Mary Hamilton family in 1864. Clarence was a pioneer of Jersey fireplace. Presently, the Alexander family is County, and his family would maintain a prominent presence in Jerseyville soci- renovating the funeral home and has ety in the latter half of the 19th century. been seeking to maintain the historicity The home remained a private resi- of the structure in the process, incorpodence until the Gubser family purchased rating upgrades that will complement it in 1944 for use as a funeral parlor the original elements that the Hamilton on the lower floor and a private family family enjoyed over 150 years ago and apartment on the second floor. At one maintain a building that bears cultural point in time, an addition was built onto significance to the community. the west side of the structure, and the Gubser family constructed the present family lounge in the basement and casket selection room in the 1980s. Currently owned and operated by Larry Alexander and family, the community is able to enjoy many original architectural elements of the symmetrical and Italianate building when visiting inside the home, including the bannister on the front porch, the woodworking throughout the structure, the rifle cabinets on either side of the front door, the original newell post and stair railing, the fireplace in the south parlor, crown molding in the entry hall (molding exists throughout the structure but is concealed by a drop ceiling), original wood floors on the second floor and a well-preserved Connor Ashlock/Jersey County Journal belvedere that aids in ventilation and affords a pretty view of the City of The Alexander Funeral Home still stands Jerseyville. today.

County Board discusses courthouse; jail

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Board met on the evening of Oct. 13, where CTS Group presented its evaluation of the courthouse complex in a packet of information to the board. The packet briefly covered financial information, a summary of a master plan and various ideas that were discussed in collaboration between CTS Group and the Building and Grounds Committee of the county board. The information provided to the board in the Oct. 13 meeting was the next step in the careful process of determining the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision on how to proceed in eliminating the mold in the courthouse, as well as increase the safety and efficiency in the jail in regard to the 911 emergency dispatch room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a variety of options that the board is considering, but the board is concerned with what the most affordable option will be that will still allow us to meet the needs of the

various government facilities,â&#x20AC;? Jersey Board Chairman Don Little said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The board knows what avenues it can pursue, but now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a matter of determining what is most cost effective with public funds.â&#x20AC;? Also at the meeting, Sandy Hefner brought a motion from the tourism committee to grant $4,500 to the Downtown Country Christmas Festival, Inc. for their upcoming event on Nov. 29. The motion carried unanimously. Also, four resolutions of sympathy were passed at the meeting. One for Deputy Clerk Linda Drainer for the loss of her father, Dick Marshall; another for former County Board Member Diane Stumpe over the loss of her mother-in-law, Evelyn Healey Stumpe and two for retired Deputy Clerk Marsha Buis over the loss of her son, Tim, and husband, Jesse. The Public Safety Committee also reported at the Oct. 13 meeting regarding its recommendation concerning UTVs on county and township roadways.

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This drawing from the 1872 Atlas of Jersey County illustrates the Alexander Funeral Home as it appeared in 1872, when it was the private residence of the Clarence Hamilton family.

Illinois Valley Senior Menu Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at (618) 498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk served daily. Monday, Oct. 18: Hamburger on bun*, potato wedges, baked beans, applesauce and butterscotch pudding. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, peas & carrots, pineapple and cheesecake w/ cherries.

Wednesday, Oct. 20: Chicken teriyaki, rice pilaf, tomatoes & zucchini, mixed fruit and muffin. Thursday, Oct. 21: Potato soup, ham salad sandwich, three-bean salad, peaches and fruit crisp. Friday, Oct. 22: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, butter beans, plums and dessert bar. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Call local center to learn about events and activities.

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Every Saturday and Sunday in October and Thursday, Oct. 8 and 15: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dearly Departed: Funeral and Mourning Customs of the 1800sâ&#x20AC;? hosted by the Jersey County Historical Society in the Cheney Mansion, 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville. Call 618-498-2876 for times and tickets. Wednesday, Oct. 30: QEM Fire Department Halloween Warm-up, 4-7 p.m., Rte 3 & Elsah Road. ONGOING Village of Elsah museum photography exhibit opening, 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

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SCHOOL/NEWS

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

JCHS announces September Students of Month In conjunction with Jerseyville Banking Center, CNB Bank and Trust and Jersey State Bank, Jersey Community High School has

selected their “Students of the Month” for the month of September. The selection is based upon

the number of FOCUS nominations which a student receives for a given month. FOCUS (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) is

a program which acknowledges a student each week for academic success or kindness. Each week, teachers may recog-

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Zoe Benedict received the most FOCUS nominations in the senior class. Because she received the most nominations, she was named “Student of the Month” at Jersey Community High School. She was congratulated by Becca Strang of the Jersey State Bank.

Junior Belle Blackorby, right, and Sophomore Mackenzie Jones, left, received the most FOCUS nominations. Because they received the most nominations, they were named “Students of the Month” at Jersey Community High School. They are being congratulated by Kathy Lott of the Jerseyville Banking Center.

nize students who have performed well in their classes by selecting them as FOCUS students for that particular week.

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Eighth-grader Arianne Leslie, left, and Freshman Lauren Lyons, not pictured, received the most FOCUS nominations for the freshman and sophomore classes. Because they received the most nominations, they were named “Students of the Month” at Jersey Community High School. They are being congratulated by Matt Eschbach, assistant vice president at CNB Bank & Trust.

Shining Knights winners announced

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The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 are: Emma K., Cade C., Daphne S., Hank W. and Bayley D.

The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School for the month of September are: Nora H., Liam W., Owen F., Avery B. and Carissa S.

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Jersey State Bank presents a grant to Jersey County 4-H to provide positive youth development to local students through 4-H in the Classroom program. Pictured left to right are Jessica Jaffry, 4-H program coordinator; Mark Schaefer, Jersey State Bank president/CEO; Chad Bowder, vice president and Tom Schnelt, vice president.

Jersey County 4-H receives grant from Jersey State Bank

Jersey County 4-H received a grant this fall courtesy of Jersey State Bank to promote youth development in Jersey County. The grant will be used to fund 4-H in the Classroom kits available to third through fifth grade classrooms in the both Jersey Community School District and Southwestern School District. The 4-H in the Classroom program will sponsor classrooms as individual clubs. Each classroom will be enrolled in Jersey County 4-H for the 2020-2021 year allowing students to take part in other 4-H programs including the 4-H shows during the summer. The program has four kits available for fall semester and two planned for spring semester with more to come. Fall kits include 3-D Printing, Solar Cars, Makey Makey and Food Science. Youth will think outside the two-dimensional box and learn to tinker and create using 3-D designing software with 3-D Printing. They will explore engineering and building principles by creating and testing their own solar-powered toy car with Solar Cars. Experiment with electrical circuits using Makey Makey and design their own games and codes using Scratch. And with Food Science, youth will discover the science behind some of their favorite foods and ingredients – like gluten, proteins, sugars and more. The Jersey County 4-H coordinator thanked Jersey State Bank for this opportunity to reach youth throughout the community with positive youth development

programs. Partnerships like this are what make the Jersey County 4-H program a success each year. For more information about 4-H or how to take part in the 4-H in the Classroom program, people contact the Jersey County Extension office at 618-498-2913 or by emailing jjaffry@illinois.

edu. Visit the Jersey County 4-H website at https://extension.illinois.edu/cjmm/4-hjersey-county. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact the 4-H office.

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Welcome, baby Mila

Gracie is 2 Gracie Sears celebrated her second birthday, Sept. 26, with a Minnie Mouse-themed party with family. Her parents are Phillip and Kim Sears of Jerseyville. Gracie has one sibling: Lily, 4. Grandparents

are Mike and Terrie Perry and Joe and Brenda Sears, all of Jerseyville. Great grandparents are Lea Creamer of Florissant, Mo., Shirley Perry of Bettendorf, Iowa and Helen Fones of Jerseyville.

Carl and Ciera Miles of Jerseyville welcomed a baby girl, Mila Vivian Miles, at 9:11 a.m. Oct. 8, 2020, at Mercy Hospital. Mila weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz. Mila has one sibling: 2-year-old Carson Lewis Miles. Grandparents are

Michael and Amy Schwegel, John Miles and Amy Pointer and Scott and Amy Turman, all of Jerseyville. Great grandparents are Robert and Gayle Rothe, Lewie and Becky Miles and Neal and Patricia Gipson, all of Jerseyville.

Welcome, baby Leigha Lilly Maggart and Christipher Cox welcomed a baby girl, Leigha Joe Cox, weighing 6 lbs., 14 oz., at 11:51 a.m. Oct. 8, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. One-

year-old Braden Cox is her only sibling. Her grandparent is Isa Davis of Godfrey. Great grandparents are Joel Cox of Jerseyville and Carla and Jeff Funk of Brighton.

Welcome, baby Blakelyn Jonathan and Chelsea Greene of Kane welcomed a baby girl, Blakelyn Leona Greene, weighing 7 lbs., 9 oz., at 11:17 a.m. Aug. 20, 2020, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Grandparents

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are Mike and Sherrie Pearse of Jerseyville and Floyd and Kristi Greene of Kane. Great grandparents are Pete and Alma Posey of Waterloo, Marian Greene of Kane and Bob and Bette Hall of Carrollton.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

COVID-19 changes scope of Jerseyville Halloween Festival Jerseyville’s annual Halloween Festival will look a little different this year. On par with most large activities in 2020, this much anticipated event has been modified and socially distanced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers are still planning on bringing the fun Saturday, Oct. 31 from 2-4 p.m. at Dolan Park. Trick or treaters are encouraged to drive through the park, entering on June Street, where each child will receive treats placed in the trunk or open car window. Costumes are optional, but you cannot exit your vehicle. As always, a costume contest will be part of the festival, cash prizes included, but this year it will take place

online. Put on your costume, snap a photo, attach it to an email and send it to halloween@jerseyvillelibrary.org to be in the running to win one of these cash prizes: $40 for first, $30 for second and $20 for third. Participants must submit their photo by Saturday, Oct. 24 at noon. The categories are: Pre-K (including infants); kindergarten to grade 2; grade 3-6; grade 7-adult; group costumes and pop culture. Be sure to include the category in your email. A new special category for 2020 is People’s Choice. A single winner, to be chosen by Facebook fans who vote on the Library’s Facebook page between Oct.

24 (when the photos will be posted for viewing) and Oct. 29 at noon, will win $50. All costume contest winners will be announced via Facebook Live on the 31 at 2 p.m. If you are a business, church, organization, family or individual who wants to hand out treats at the festival, you can call the library at 618-498-9514 as soon as possible. The library would like to have many participants handing out treats. Another fun treat for the children: Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog and Pete the Cat will all be at the festival handing out pudding cups just like in Curious George Votes, the October StoryWalk book at Wock Lake.

Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between October 2 and October 8. 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: Wallace, Ryan L., dob 07-19-1988, possession of meth less than 5 grams. Thompson, Brandy L., dob 07-18-1980, possession of meth less than 5 grams. Williams, Cheri L., dob 07-03-1979, possession of meth less than 5 grams, obstruction of justice/destroy evidence. Williams, Austin K., dob 03-12-1998, possession of meth less than 5 grams. Stinnett, Amanda C., dob 02-28-1989, possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D), possession drug paraphernalia, obstruction identification, 2 charges of resisting/peace officer/ correctional officer/firefighter. The following individual was charged with a civil law violation: Kiehna, Amanda K., dob 08-14-1990, possession of cannabis less than 10 grams. The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Feiling, Brandon L., dob 05-11-1987, domestic battery/bodily harm. Householder, Elizabeth M., dob 06-04-1990, domestic battery/bodily harm. McKennon, Christian A., dob 01-10-1997, domestic battery/bodily harm. The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Buckingham, Tyler M., dob 07-19-2001, driving under the influence of drugs. Shirley, Carrie S., dob 03-20-1973, driving under the influence of alcohol. The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Garrett, Timothy R., dob 01-03-1997, possession drug paraphernalia, possession cannabis. Buckingham, Tyler M., dob 07-19-2001, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession cannabis. Swearengen, John A., dob 11-18-1986, careless driving. Suttles, Tamitha M., dob 06-28-1988, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession cannabis.

Evans, Shawn E., dob 07-31-1970, possession of drug paraphernalia. Higuera, Nathaniel E., dob 12-29-1984, possession of drug paraphernalia. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Young, Justin M., dob 06-30-1985, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Hardwick, Renee L., dob 05-23-1965, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Long, Zachary D., dob 03-09-1994, driving 21-25 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Burnett, Holden B., dob 07-12-2002, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Granger, Dionte D., dob 03-18-1994, driving on suspended license. Patton, Kevin J., dob 11-17-1996, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Gettings, Kayla A., dob 12-22-1998, squealing/ screeching tires. Brown, Cole Marshall, dob 10-30-2003, speeding 35+ mph over limit, fleeing/ attempting to elude an officer, driving restrictive time on graduated drivers license, operate uninsured motor vehicle, disregarding official traffic-control device, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/driver. Skjerseth, Steven M., dob 04-28-1985, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Berry, India J., dob 07-151994, headlight/taillight/ sidelight/1st, 2nd, improper use registration/title, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Buckingham, Tyler M., dob 07-19-2001, disregard official traffic-control device, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Deck, Ericka J., dob 06-30-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Arens, Lauren Marie, dob 08-24-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Schulte, Caleb Robert, dob 08-15-1997, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Sellers, Chris D., dob 06-25-1975, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hasting, Jessica K., dob 10-05-2000, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Diveley, Robert Glen, dob 06-21-1961, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Anders, Natasha Charlene, dob 11-06-1985, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Shirley, Carrie S., dob 03-20-1973, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Kendall, Aaron M., dob 01-02-1989, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Klocke, Klinton K., dob

09-24-1987, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Thompson, Jennifer Ashley, dob 10-09-1982, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Mareing, Richard Kyle, dob 12-16-1978, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Northcutt, Cody A., dob 01-28-1995, driving on suspended license, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Muntman, Bailey M., dob 12-02-2002, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Albert, Ruby G., dob 09-15-1998, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Johnson, Deavis D., dob 08-13-1994, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Parker, Demetria S., dob 02-16-1968, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Strong, Brooke N., dob 12-28-1988, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Dietrich, Colleen Marie, dob 01-02-1984, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Phinney, John Thomas, dob 04-28-1993, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Vandergriff, David C. III, dob 10-29-2002, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Wood, Mickey Daniel, dob 08-01-1994, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Mueller, Clinton E., dob 09-20-2002, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Witt, Caden Lucas, dob 07-11-2002, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Owens Louis, John Edward, dob 11-30-1994, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Latorre, Gregory A., dob 02-26-1965, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Suarez, Tabitha D., dob 03-12-1988, unlicensed. Catchings, Phillip E., dob 02-24-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Higuera, Nathaniel E., dob 12-29-1984, obstructing driver’s view/1st & 2nd. Stanley, Ronald J., dob 12-31-1986, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Wallace, Lacie D., dob 04-28-1983, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Pistolis, Nicholas G., dob 09-21-1990, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Quigley, Jason M., dob 12-27-1982, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Tinker, Anthony W., dob 02-14-1987, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Bowen, Chase Emery, dob 04-19-1995, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Dodd, Liese A., dob 08-14-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Lockhart, Tyler D., dob 10-27-1994, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/driver. 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY, STATE OF ILLINOIS

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TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2015-6, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff(s), vs. KATHLEEN D. CHARLTON INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA E. SCOTT A/K/A VIRGINIA ELLEN SCOTT, DANIEL L. SCOTT AND CARRIE E. SCOTT, Defendant(s). Case No. 19 CH 38 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on November 18, 2020, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the JERSEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY, 201 WEST PEARL STREET, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be VXI¿FLHQW WR VDWLVI\ VDLG -XGJment, to wit:

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF K.R.M., A minor. No. 19-JA-32

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF B.M.C., A minor. No. 17-JA-43 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Julianna McCarthy, mother, and to all unknown fathers and to All Whom It May Concern, that on the 9th day of October, 2020, a Petition to Terminate 3DUHQWDO 5LJKWV ZDV ÂżOHG XQder the Juvenile Court Act in the Circuit Court of Jersey County entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Interest of K.R.M., a minorâ&#x20AC;? and that in the Courtroom of Judge Eric S. Pistorius in Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, on the 27th day of October, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an Adjudication hearing may proceed. The Court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. NOW, UNLESS YOU appear at this hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and AN ORDER OF JUDGEMENT ENTERED.

NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Amanda Beeman, mother any and to all unknown fathers and to any and all putative fathers and to All Whom It May Concern, that on the 9th day of October, 2020, a Petition to Terminate ParenWDO 5LJKWV ZDV ÂżOHG XQGHU WKH Juvenile Court Act in the Circuit Court of Jersey County entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Interest of B.M.C., a minorâ&#x20AC;? and that in the Courtroom of Judge Eric S. Pistorius in Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, on the 27th day of October, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an Adjudication hearing may proceed. The Court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. NOW, UNLESS YOU appear at this hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and AN ORDER OF JUDGEMENT ENTERED.

/s/ Charles E. Huebener CHARLES E. HUEBENER Clerk of the Circuit Court DATED: October 9, 2020

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General Fund is hereby appropriated from the General Fund. SECTION IV. If any section, subdivision or sentence of this Ordinance is held invalid, it shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance. SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be known as Ordinance No. 20-01 and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Fieldon Fire Protection District, Jersey County, Illinois, within thirty (30) days of the date hereof. The newspaper shall furnish D FHUWLÂż FDWH RI SXEOLFDWLRQ WR WKH 6HFUHWDU\ RI WKH )LUH 3URWHFWLRQ 'LVWULFW ZKLFK FHUWLÂż FDWH VKDOO EH SODFHG LQ WKH RIÂżFLDO UHFRUGV RI WKH Fire Protection District and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ten (10) days of its publication. PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Fieldon Fire Protection District of Jersey County, Illinois this 15th day of September, 2020, DQG ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH 6HFUHWDU\ RI WKH VDLG )LUH 3URWHFWLRQ 'LVWULFW WKH same date. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 /s/ Jon Gasaway Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Fieldon Fire Protection District Approved by the President of the Fieldon Fire Protection District Board of Trustees, this 15th day of Sept., 2020. /s/ Dean Montgomery President CERTIFICATE The undersigned Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Fieldon Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District organized and H[LVWLQJ XQGHU WKH ODZV RI WKH 6WDWH RI ,OOLQRLV FHUWLÂżHV WKDW RQ WKH GD\ DQG GDWH KHUHRI KH ZDV WKH GXO\ DS SRLQWHG DFWLQJ DQG TXDOLÂżHG Secretary of the said Fire Protection District; that in his capacity DV 6HFUHWDU\ KH LV WKH RIÂż FLDO NHHSHU RI WKH UHFRUGV PLQXWHV DQG resolutions of the said Fire Protection District; and that the document attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance No. 2001 entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FIELDON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE CORPORATE (GENERAL) AND INSURANCE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2020 AND ENDING MAY 31, 2021 WKH RULJLQDO RI ZKLFK LV SDUW RI WKH RIÂżFLDO UHFRUGV RI WKH VDLG )LHOGRQ Fire Protection District. Dated this 15th day of September, 2020. /s/ Jon Gasaway Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Fieldon Fire Protection District 7KH XQGHUVLJQHG FHUWLÂżHV WKDW RQ WKH GD\ DQG GDWH KHUHRI KH ZDV WKH GXO\ DSSRLQWHG TXDOLÂżHG DQG DFWLQJ 3UHVLGHQW RI WKH )LHOGRQ )LUH Protection District; that on the day and date hereof JON GASAWAY ZDV WKH GXO\ DSSRLQWHG TXDOLÂżHG DQG DFWLQJ 6HF UHWDU\ RI WKH )LHOGRQ Fire Protection District and in such capacity was the keeper of the RIÂżFLDO UHFRUGV PLQXWHV DQG UHVROX WLRQV RI WKH VDLG )LUH 3URWHFWLRQ District. Dated this 15th day of September, 2020. /s/ Dean Montgomery President of the Board of Trustees of the Fieldon Fire Protection District The undersigned, being the duly appointed and acting TreaVXUHU RI WKH )LHOGRQ )LUH 3URWHFWLRQ 'LVWULFW DV FKLHI ÂżVFDO RIÂżFHU RI VDLG 'LVWULFW FHUWLÂżHV WKDW WKH HVWLPDWH RI UHFHLSWV VHW IRUWK above in Ordinance No. 20-01, being the Budget and Appropriation 2UGLQDQFH RI WKH )LHOGRQ )LUH 3URWHFWLRQ 'LV WULFW IRU WKH ÂżVFDO \HDU beginning June 1, 2020 and ending May 31, 2021 correctly states the revenues, by source, anticipated to be received by the said Fire 3URWHFWLRQ 'LVWULFW IRU WKH ÂżVFDO \HDU LQGLFDWHG 7KLV FHUWLÂżFDWLRQ LV made in compliance with the provisions of 35 ILCS 200/18-50. Dated this 15th day of September, 2020. /s/ Ted Devening Treasurer, Board of Trustees Fieldon Fire Protection District 10.14

OFFICIAL BALLOT - GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2020

OFFICIAL BALLOT Pam Warford Jersey County Clerk

GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Initials

COUNTY

COUNTY BOARD

FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

FOR COUNTY BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT THREE

(Vote for one)

JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

To vote, darken the oval to the LEFT of your choice, like this . To cast a write-in vote, darken the oval to the LEFT of the blank space provided and write the candidate's name in that space. If you tear, spoil, deface or erroneously mark this ballot, return to the election judge and obtain another. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1970 ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION "NOTICE THE FAILURE TO VOTE THIS BALLOT MAY BE THE EQUIVALENT OF A NEGATIVE VOTE, BECAUSE A CONVENTION SHALL BE CALLED OR THE AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IF APPROVED BY EITHER THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE VOTING ON THE QUESTION OR A MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING IN THE ELECTION. (THIS IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A DIRECTION THAT YOUR VOTE IS REQUIRED TO BE CAST EITHER IN FAVOR OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSITION HEREIN CONTAINED.) WHETHER YOU VOTE THIS BALLOT OR NOT YOU MUST RETURN IT TO THE ELECTION JUDGE WHEN YOU LEAVE THE VOTING BOOTH". CONSTITUTION BALLOT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1970 ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the "flat tax," that requires all taxes on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower income tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution. For the proposed amendment of Section 3 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution.

YES NO

FEDERAL

CONGRESSIONAL

FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THIRTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL (Vote for one) DISTRICT (Vote for one)

(DONALD J. TRUMP (MICHAEL R. PENCE

DANIEL P. SCHETTER

NO CANDIDATE

CHARLES E. HUEBENER

BRIAN KANALLAKAN

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

FOR STATE'S ATTORNEY (Vote for one)

REPUBLICAN

BETSY DIRKSEN LONDRIGAN

REPUBLICAN

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

DEMOCRATIC

FOR COUNTY BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT FOUR (Vote for one)

DEMOCRATIC

NO CANDIDATE

GARY KRUEGER

BEN GOETTEN

NO CANDIDATE

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

GREEN

(GLORIA LA RIVA (LEONARD PELTIER

PARTY FOR SOCIALISM AND LIBERATION

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONE HUNDREDTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

CHRISTOPHER "C.D." DAVIDSMEYER REPUBLICAN

(BRIAN CARROLL (AMAR PATEL

AMERICAN SOLIDARITY PARTY

(JO JORGENSEN (JEREMY "SPIKE" COHEN LIBERTARIAN

SHALL CHRIS E. REIF be retained in office as JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

YES NO CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

RALPH SIDES

PRO-GUN PRO-LIFE PARTY

(Vote for one)

LARRY J. ALEXANDER REPUBLICAN

NO CANDIDATE DEMOCRATIC

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Leslie J. Graves (Vote for one)

GAIL NOLL REPUBLICAN

NO CANDIDATE COUNTY BOARD

FOR COUNTY BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT ONE (Vote for not more than two)

BEN HEITZIG

(______________________________ (______________________________

YES

JUDICIAL

FOR CORONER

BRANDON ADAMS DEMOCRATIC

SHALL JOHN "MO" MADONIA be retained in office as JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

REPRESENTATIVE

(HOWIE HAWKINS (ANGELA WALKER

"Vote on the Proposition with respect to all or any of the Judges listed on this ballot. No Judge listed is running against any other Judge. The sole question is whether each Judge shall be retained in his present office."

RODNEY DAVIS

REPUBLICAN

(JOSEPH R. BIDEN (KAMALA D. HARRIS

(Vote for one)

BALLOT FOR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES SEEKING RETENTION IN OFFICE

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. John Schmidt) (Vote for one)

Write-in

FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for one)

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

MARK C. CURRAN JR.

AMY ELIK

RICHARD J. DURBIN

MONICA J. BRISTOW

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

WILLIE L. WILSON WILLIE WILSON PARTY

DAVID F. BLACK GREEN

DANNY MALOUF LIBERTARIAN

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

MARY E. KIRBACH DEMOCRATIC

ADAM GIGANTI REPUBLICAN

NO CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT TWO

DEMOCRATIC

(Vote for not more than two)

ERIC IVERS REPUBLICAN

SCOTT J. TONSOR DEMOCRATIC

TOM GLYNN DEMOCRATIC

FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Eric S. Pistorius) (Vote for one)

DONALD R. SCHAAF, JR. REPUBLICAN

ALLISON LORTON DEMOCRATIC

10.14

ELECTION PREVIEW/NEWS/PUBLIC NOTICE

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

NOTICE PUBLIC TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT

Contested county races on the Nov. 3 ballot Candidates were sent a questionnaire with a limit to the amount of words they could use for each question.

Circuit Judge

Donald Schaaf, Jr.

Party: Republican How does political affiliation affect the position of judge? Judges use their experiences, knowledge and ideology to interpret and discern the law to the facts of a case. Political and economic affiliation can taint public view to equate a judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discernment being politically influenced rather than fair and impartial. Why are you running for the position? Becoming a judge has been my pinnacle goal since choosing to pursue a law career. I am running for judge as I believe I now have the collective balance of knowledge and experience to best serve all who appear before the court system, and not just those I represent. What do you feel you bring to the position that your opponent may not? I have 25+ years practicing family, criminal, estate, and general law. As a certified child representative, guardian ad litem, and mediator, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m experienced in investigating and filtering relevant facts while protecting children/disabled adults. Assistant stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, public defender, and victim-witness advocate experiences allow me to discern justice. In what ways do you propose to maintain the

integrity of the position of judge? Integrity will be maintained by effectively treating everyone appearing with respect and equality. Cases will diligently proceed with relevant procedures and law being objectively applied to evidence regardless of the parties or their representatives. What do you perceive as the greatest obstacles to justice, if any? The greatest obstacle is economic differences. Costly filing fees and representation, limited self-representative resources, and expensive collection costs cause unbalanced economic access to the court system, and creates the perception that justice is bought, rather than awarded. What do you think about the growing prison population? What response should society have to prison overcrowding? General population and economic separation growth increased criminal activity, and mental health services were defunded. Rather than provide persons needed mental health care and services, we incarcerate them with criminals increasing prison population. Society needs to advocate reformation - prison incarceration is for criminal rehabilitation, not ineffective institutionalized mental health treatment. What is your vision for the future of our judicial system: What changes would you advocate and why? I envision a technological friendly, transparent court system. Recent events convey the need for further implementation of a modernized, easily adaptable Court system that uses cost effective, standardized intellectual and physical technology.

I advocate to incorporate assistance and knowledge of all judicial affiliated personnel to achieve such a court system.

Allison Lorton Party: Democrat How does political affiliation affect the position of judge? Politics have no place in the courtroom. The Judiciary is and always should be an independent, fair, unbiased branch of government charged with equal application of the laws of this State, regardless of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political affiliation. Why are you running for the position? To ensure a fair and just judiciary for the people of Jersey County. To have the chance to use my diverse legal experience to serve all who come before the court, in the same community where I am raising my family, is a once in a lifetime opportunity. What do you feel you bring to the position that your opponent may not? As a mother and former prosecutor, I feel I have a unique perspective. Mothers have a natural ability to strike a balance between empathy and justice. In striving to achieve that balance, I will ensure that our children are not lost in the criminal and family court. In what ways do you

propose to maintain the integrity of the position of judge? I understand every decision rendered by a judge affects the public trust and confidence in our judicial system. I will preserve the integrity of the position by treating all with dignity, fairness, and due process of the law. What do you perceive as the greatest obstacles to justice, if any? The cost of an attorney can be a financial burden for many. Those without legal counsel can be at a disadvantage in our court system. Judicial relief, regardless of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to hire an attorney, can be improved by expanding access to forms, instructions, and self-help legal resources. What do you think about the growing prison population? What response should society have to prison overcrowding? Prisons are a critical element of justice in criminal court. Unfortunately, prisons have become a housing unit for those suffering from mental illness. Until the legislature provides alternatives to treat the mentally ill outside of the prison system, many times it is the only option to keep our community safe. What is your vision for the future of our judicial system: What changes would you advocate and why? Our judicial system will be a place where litigants find relief, and victims find justice. We deserve the opportunity to be heard and disputes resolved in a timely and fair manner. The due process owed to those charged with crimes must be balanced against the justice owed to their victims.

217 Terror open for the Halloween season By CARMEN ENSINGER Jersey County Journal The Illinois Department of Public Health, under the current Restore Illinois Phase 4 guidelines, has banned indoor haunted houses this Halloween season, but thanks to a directive taken by the state back in 2018, a Roodhouse haunted house is one of the few haunted houses in the state who is allowed to be open. In 2011, Adam and Tina Cathers turned an old, run down house in Roodhouse into one of the spooky houses in Illinois. Every weekend in October, lines form to get the opportunity to get the bejesus scared out of them. But then, in 2018, the State Fire Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office came in and told them that they would have to install an industrial sprinkler system in the interior of the building along with an automatic smoke and fire detection system, or they would shut them down. This was going to be a major expense on a building that was only used one month out of the year, and the Cathers were faced with a quandry, but not for long. They simply erected the haunted house outside using temporary structures â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in essence, putting them in a favorable position this year, because now they are one of the few haunted houses that are able to be open. They opened their season on Friday night, Oct. 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a great opening weekend and saw an increase in our numbers

versus last year,â&#x20AC;? Tina Cathers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I received a lot of feedback from the customers saying they were happy we were open because they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to do much this year because of the pandemic restrictions.â&#x20AC;? The pandemic has meant there are many more rules that must be followed this year to be open. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are taking all the necessary precautions to keep our volunteers and patrons safe during the pandemic,â&#x20AC;? Tina said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have signs displayed regarding social distancing and masks as well as hand sanitizer along with a volunteer that monitors the queue line and helps ensure we keep groups social distanced. We even trained our volunteers to increase the distance they keep between themselves and the patrons this year.â&#x20AC;? Even though there are more people coming, for safety reasons, more time is allotted between groups going through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have increased the time in between sending each group into the haunted attraction as this helps ensure that the groups donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch up to each other and allows us to maintain the necessary social distancing,â&#x20AC;? Tina said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This also allows us to sanitize throughout the night in any potential high traffic areas.â&#x20AC;? Tina said they have not had any blowback from the Greene County Health Department in their opening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spoke with the Greene County Health Department two days before we opened and ensure that we met all the requirements set by the Illinois Department of Public Health as well as the Illinois Department of Public Labor

(who inspects us and gives us a permit to open annually),â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Due to no longer using the old house and moving to an open-air concept, it has allowed us to meet the requirements set by the IDPH to open for the 2020 season. I obtained the COVID guidelines from the Greene County Health Department website and implemented this information into our volunteer training.â&#x20AC;? New for 2020 is an addition of a third haunted attraction called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rageâ&#x20AC;? in addition to a second mini-escape room called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hellementaryâ&#x20AC;? that is located on a school bus. There will also be four new Halloween-themed carnival games to play. 217 Terror is open every Friday and Saturday night for the first four weekends in October from 7 p.m. to midnight and every Sunday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The last weekend they will be open Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 10 p.m. as well. They will have their annual Family Friendly Fear Festival on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 1-4 p.m. which is free for everyone. Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes for this event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will continue to take every precaution necessary to ensure the safety of the children and parents during this event,â&#x20AC;? Cathers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a free event, but we encourage donations to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Charity Boot,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and all donations collected will be given to the Roodhouse Fire Department to help with their annual Christmas program that purchases gifts for the kids in the community.â&#x20AC;?

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PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Notice is hereby given in compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance of Jersey County, Illinois, that a public hearing will be held before the Jersey County Subdivision and Land Use Committee to consider the application of Donald M. Walsh, Sr. relating to the following property commonly known as: Part of the SW 1/4, Section 9, T8N, R11W, 3 P.M. Jersey County, Illinois 7KH DSSOLFDWLRQ LV ÂżOHG IRU the purpose of obtaining approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision which will allow the Subject Property to be used for the development of thirteen (13) lots of Lakeview Estates Phase 3. A public hearing before the Subdivision and Land Use Committee will be held at 7:00p.m. on October 20, 2020 at the Jersey County Auditorium, 200 N. Lafayette St., Jerseyville, IL 62052 at which time any person wishing to be heard may be present. /s/ Jersey County Code Administrator Jersey County, Illinois 9.30, 10.7, 10.14, 10.21

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY, STATE OF ILLINOIS TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2015-6, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff(s), vs. KATHLEEN D. CHARLTON INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA E. SCOTT A/K/A VIRGINIA ELLEN SCOTT, DANIEL L. SCOTT AND CARRIE E. SCOTT, Defendant(s). Case No. 19 CH 38 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on November 18, 2020, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the JERSEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY, 201 WEST PEARL STREET, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufÂżFLHQW WR VDWLVI\ VDLG -XGJPHQW to wit: LOT 1 OF FIELDON HILLS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH RANGE 13 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET 2, PAGE 12D IN THE JERSEY COUNTY RECORDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE, SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH EXISTING ROADS, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAYS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS AND SITUATED IN JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 204 S. PUBLIC ROAD,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE M. POWERS, Deceased. NO. 2020-P-54 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Beatrice M. Powers, who died on September 8, 2020. /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH DV ,QGHSHQdent Administrator were issued on September 22, 2020 to Mary A. Bott, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 321, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, whose attorney is Lee J. Plummer, Attorney at Law, 100 S.State, Jerseyville, lllinois 62052. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the estates Act (755ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or before March 8, 2021, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ that period is barred. Copies RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LEE J. PLUMMER Ill. Reg. #2220075 100 South State Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 Telephone: (618) 498-5213 10.7, 10.14, 10.21

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 1.2.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on my land in Pearl and Spring Creek township owned by 900A-NO TRESPASSING Timothy Brinkmann. Violators will CALHOUN COUNTY be prosecuted. 10.21.20 NO TRESPASSING and no huntNO TRESPASSING on William and ing of any kind, is permitted on any Geraldine Schleeper Farms. 6.9.21 property owned by Double Creek NO TRESPASSING or hunting Farms. Can be prosecuted. 4.7.21 allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy 1000 Meszaros. Violators will be prosPETS ecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting al- RESCUED DOGS need homes: lowed on the land in Batchtown fully vetted & chipped, Brindled owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Boxer, Golden Sheppard, White/ Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bon- Gold Hound. 217-589-4269. 10.14.20 nie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING of any kind is permitted on the Kim Kamp and Joe Stelbrink farm located on Summit Grove Rd., Kampsville. Violators BOATS will be prosecuted. 8.26.21

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may feel more rooted in the past than the present, Aries. Feeling nostalgic for old times, including the people and places of your past, is healthy.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Spirituality and religion may be on your mind, Virgo. You may want to figure out how to embrace your values and beliefs, as they can improve your life.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a desire to learn new things may be very strong for you right now. It is never too late to return to school and finish a degree or to begin pursuit of a new one.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 People move in and out of your social circle. It’s a natural transition that everyone experiences. Embrace opportunities to meet new and interesting people.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Waking up feeling optimistic and energized is a great thing, Libra. On top of it you may be surprised to find that someone has a crush on you. Go out if you’re single.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you take a trip down memory lane at some point, don’t be surprised if family members dominate your thoughts. Think about rekindling a lost relationship.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if restlessness sneaks up on you, look for new opportunities to add a bit of excitement. It could be taking an online course in a subject that interests you or a vacation.

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CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may run into an old flame over the course of the week. In preparation, be sure to leave the house looking your best. This will help boost your confidence.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Something you read in a book may prove to be an “ah ha” moment for you, Sagittarius. You may have a new perspective on life and be excited to make changes.

OCTOBER 13 Kate Walsh, Actress (53)

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 You may feel that life has gotten a tad dull, Leo. It is time to do something about that. Try a new restaurant. Engage in a new hobby. Connect with new friends.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be feeling that someone close to you is ill or not himself or herself. These intuitions will not cease until you check out the situation for yourself.

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PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, don’t take love too personally this week, especially if your romantic partner has been playing it cool. Things will come around.

OCTOBER 11 Cardi B, Rapper (28) OCTOBER 12 Hugh Jackman, Actor (52)

OCTOBER 14 Usher, Singer (42) OCTOBER 15 Bailee Madison, Actress (21) OCTOBER 16 Bryce Harper, Athlete (28) OCTOBER 17 Whitney Carson, Dancer (27)

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

SPORTS/NEWS

Jerseyville, Illinois

Bob Price Scholarship fundraiser raises thousands Twenty-four golf teams gathered at Timber Lakes Golf Course on Sept. 25 and helped to raise $19,125 for the Bob Price Memorial Scholarship Fund. Some golfers were there to compete and some were there just for the fun, comraderie, Bob and a good cause. Bob’s family was present for the event, including his sister, Carol Harrison from North Carolina, his brothers, Roger Price of Hillsboro and Jerry and Keri Price from Washington, and his nieces, Crissi Harrison and Audra Harrison of North Carolina. Cash payouts went to the first three places,

and 13th. First place with a score of 55 went to Team Mitch Scheller, Dave Scheller, Andy Mayer and Chuck Satterlee. Second place with a score of 57 went to Team Bill Schuette, Mary Kirk, David Kellebrew and Lyndsay Bearden. Third place with a score of 59 went to Team Jack Crissey, Casey Grossner, Dave Campbell and Jay Winkleman. 13th place with a score of 62, was awarded to Team Tim Denny, Ryan Billings, Ron Bandy and Dennis Kellebrew. Longest Drive winner for men was Kyle Loucks, and Longest Drive winner for the ladies was Lyndsey Bearden. Closest to the Pin

26 Illinois counties at warning level for coronavirus disease The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 26 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Twenty-six counties are currently reported at a warning level – Case, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Effingham, Fayette, Henderson, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lake, Lee, Mason, Massac, Pulaski, Richland, Saline, Shelby, Union, Vermilion, Whiteside, Winnebago and Warren. Although the reasons for counties reaching a warning level varies, some of the common factors for an increase in cases and outbreaks are associated with large gatherings and events, bars and clubs, weddings and funerals, university and college parties as well as college sports teams, family gatherings, long-term care facilities, correctional centers, schools, and cases among the community at large, especially people in their 20s. Public health officials are observing businesses blatantly disregarding mitigation measures, people not social distancing, gathering in large groups, and not using face coverings. Mayors, local law enforcement, state’s attorneys, and other community leaders can be influential in ensuring citizens and businesses follow best practices. Several counties are taking swift action to help slow spread of the virus, including increasing testing opportunities, stressing the importance of testing to providers, hiring additional contact tracers, working with schools, and meeting with local leaders. After learning of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and visited a bar, the Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) worked with the business and quickly alerted the community of potential exposures, helping limit spread of the virus. Additionally, WCHD provides pre-event consultations for establishments planning events that may draw larger crowds. Pre-event consultations include, educating businesses about the impor-

tance of masking and social distancing, as well as reviewing emergency rules, and guidance, and other ways to keep attendees and the community safe. IDPH uses numerous indicators when determining if a county is experiencing stable COVID-19 activity, or if there are warning signs of increased COVID-19 risk in the county. A county is considered at the warning level when at least two of the following metrics triggers a warning. Q New cases per 100,000 people — If there are more than 50 new cases per 100,000 people in the county, this triggers a warning. Q Number of deaths — This metric indicates a warning when the weekly number of deaths increases more than 20 percent for two consecutive weeks. Q Weekly test positivity — This metric indicates a warning when the 7-day test positivity rate rises above 8 percent. Q ICU availability — If there are fewer than 20 percent of intensive care units available in the region, this triggers a warning. Q Weekly emergency department visits — This metric indicates a warning when the weekly percent of COVID-19-like-illness emergency department visits increase by more than 20 percent for two consecutive weeks. Q Weekly hospital admissions — A warning is triggered when the weekly number of hospital admissions for COVID-19-like-illness increases by more than 20 percent for two consecutive weeks. Q Tests performed. — This metric is used to provide context and indicate if more testing is needed in the county. Q Clusters — This metric looks at the percent of COVID-19 cases associated with clusters or outbreaks and is used to understand large increase in cases. These metrics are intended to be used for local level awareness to help local leaders, businesses, local health departments, and the public make informed decisions about personal and family gatherings, as well as what activities they choose to do. The metrics are updated weekly, from the Sunday-Saturday of the prior week.

winner for men was Dave Wargo, and Closest to the Pin winner for women was Ann Clough. Senior Longest drive winner was Larry Trent. Dave Grigsby of Hillsboro was the 50/50 ($370) winner. The winner of the cash/gun raffle was Brad LeMarr of Brighton, and he chose the gun. According to a news release, $8,000 in scholarships were awarded last year in Hillsboro, North Greene, Carlinville, Southwestern and Staunton, with a total of 38 awarded in the past seven years. The scholarships are available to high school senior students in Calhoun, Greene,

Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties. For information about the scholarship or playing in next year’s tournament, Sept. 24, 2021 contact Ginger Barnes at 217-825-9175. Donations can be made anytime to the Bob Price Memorial Scholarship fund at First National Bank of Raymond. The community support has continued to be amazing, and they helped make the tournament a successful event including golfers; all who helped sell and purchase raffle tickets; donated money and the sponsors.

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Evergreens are losing their needles The arrival of fall/autumn brings not only cooler temperatures but also a change in scenery. Our trees transition from green to golds, yellows, oranges, purples, reds and browns, blanketing our landscapes in a kaleidoscope of colors. We expect our deciduous trees like maples, oaks, sweetgum and dogwoods to change color and drop their leaves. They aren’t the only trees that do undergo these changes, though. Despite being called evergreens, conifers (pine, spruce, yew, cedar, etc.) will also drop their needles (leaves) in the fall. Just like in deciduous trees, the leaves of conifers will change colors and begin to drop in response to shorter days and cooler temperatures as winter approaches. While this may be alarming, this is normal for this time of year. Conifers will produce new needles every year. Therefore, there are always new and old needles on a tree at one time. How long these older needles

stay on a tree will depend on the species. Eastern white pines will usually keep their needles for 2-3 years. Other pines, like Austrian and Scots, pines usually keep their needles for three years, and red pines for four years. Spruces typically keep their needles longer than pines do, generally for 5-7 years. Only the oldest needles are dropped during fall (aka natural, seasonal, and inner) needle drop. Since new needles are added every year, these older needles are on the inside of the tree canopy. Just like in deciduous trees, the older needles will begin to turn colors, like yellow, brown, or reddishtan, when it is their turn to be dropped from the tree. Fall needle drop occurs uniformly throughout the tree from top to bottom. If entire branches or needles at the tips of branches begin to die or the pattern is not uniform in the tree, it is not fall needle drop. Something else is happening to the tree and will warrant a closer inspection.

Fall needle drop is probably most noticeable in Eastern white pine. Since these trees only hold their needles for 2-3 years, there is less new growth at the tips to cover up the older, yellowing foliage. Additionally, these trees have a relatively open structure, making it easy to see fall needle drop. There are some conifers, such as larch and bald cypress, that aren’t evergreen, but are deciduous and will lose all their needles each fall. While this may be alarming, especially if you’re not familiar with these trees, it’s natural for these species. Just like their deciduous broadleaf brethren, they will produce new foliage in the spring. Good Growing Tip of the Week: Conifers and other evergreens haven’t discovered a fountain of youth that allows their needles/leaves to live forever. Eventually, they will drop from the plant. What makes them evergreen is that their leaves persist for more than one year before falling.

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Numerous places in tri-county are good visits for spooky season By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal

There’s nothing that seems to have such an effect on one’s disposition as the changing of the seasons, especially fall. Popcorn balls, hayrides, haunted houses and pumpkin carving — the opportunities for amusement are endless for sure. As the coronavirus continues to plague the world, fall was just what the doctor ordered to alleviate the fatigue of social distancing and event cancelations. Indeed, we’ve come to see that maybe summer is a season built for community-wide get-togethers, with its fairs, concerts and festivals, but fall invites us to make our engagements more intrapersonal. If one thing is for certain, it’s hard to top any element of the autumnal season, but there is one ingredient that can enhance any experience: A good ghost story. Whether someone is a fan of the paranormal or considers it just to be a bunch of hocus pocus, almost everyone agrees that there’s nothing quite like a good ghost story to scare the dickens out of somebody. And while one can use those tried-andtrue stories like the man with a hook for a hand or that call that was coming from inside the house, it is good to brush up on those local ghost stories that have excited Jersey, Greene and Calhoun inhabitants for years. With rich history aplenty in the area, there’s plenty to talk about that’ll keep one's friends or significant other sleepdeprived. Hauntings in Greene ever present Take, for instance, the tales of the Greene County Poorhouse, which rises eerily above the open fields. Many have heard the tales of footsteps moving about the hallways and shadows observed in the tower. But these alleged specters of times long-since passed appear to linger all about the region, well beyond the confines of central Greene County. Descend to the river bottoms — a storied region of the tri-county area — with its limestone houses dotting the expanse of the territory, many hiding in the shadows of the mighty bluffs that once held back the Illinois River eons ago.

Arguably the crowning architectural feature of the landscape is the James Eldred house, a historic structure that most certainly is a treasure worth preserving. The spacious Greek Revival limestone house, and seat of the area’s early social life with its well-attended parties, is said to be haunted, albeit with the friendly ghosts of the Eldred family, and perhaps a traveling salesman who died in the home and a Native American believed to be connected to the property. The structure was built in 1861 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. James Eldred built the home for his wife and four children, of which only one, a son, would survive well beyond maturity. His three daughters would die of tuberculosis in the home, all in different years. Shadows, apparitions, footsteps, knocks on doors when no one is there — it's claimed that all have been observed within the house. It would appear that a pattern exists in Greene County. Even in Carrollton, the Greene County Historical Society museum and research facility, has been deemed haunted since as early as the 1830s. “General James Turney lived in the house for some time, and he and his brave family withstood the mysterious voices and unearthly quakings without finding out whence they came,” J. Headrick wrote in the 1879 book, History of Greene County, Illinois. “That unhappy spirits reigned within the walls of the haunted house is beyond a doubt.” Otherwise known as the Lee-BakerHodges house, the first portion of the building was completed in 1821, with additional construction soon after that would not be complete until 1830. The home was rich with history long before it reached an esteemed age, with it having served as a makeshift courthouse for a brief season in its earliest years and its residents instrumental in the building of the community of Carrollton. The home was the scene of sad affairs even in its earliest days, as Samuel Lee, who built the first portion of the building and commenced work on its addition, died in 1829. The house would pass through several families through the coming decades, with major life events, such as death, having affected those who lived

in it. General Turney had a child who passed away and was laid out in the home. One of the earliest accounts of haunted activity comes from the night Clarinda Rattan kept watch of the deceased during the night. Hearing a noise, she feared that a cat was near the body, so in rushing to the corpse, she claimed to see an apparition of a child move from the area of the body toward a window, escaping through it. Noises described as rumblings were also observed. Thumping on doors and scuffling on the floor were heard, and one resident even claimed that a bright flash of light illuminated he and his wife’s bedroom in the dead of night. Going south to Kane, ghosts are claimed to haunt several homes in the town. Residents of not-so-long ago might recall leaving a coin on the banister in an old house, its days of grandeur far gone by that time, only to return later to find that the coin had been replaced with a buffalo nickel. Then, even further south just outside of Kane, one might stop under the famed Witch's Bridge to hear the moaning of a witch who walks up and down the railroad. Not too far away from the bridge rests the ancient slope known as Gypsy Ridge, a popular camping spot for gypsies traveling through the area. Gypsies weren’t too uncommon of a sight and were often a source of fear for children, who worried they might be kidnapped by them. Jersey County has claimed ghosts as well Travel down further into Jersey County, where some will say the famed Ruebel Hotel and historic Hamilton Primary School, where occasionally sounds and apparitions are experienced, are haunted. Probably the most famous haunted structure in the county, though, is the popular Cheney Mansion, located at the Jersey County Historical Society complex on the north end of town. Reports claim that as many as 21 spirits call the mansion their home, including the infamous Prentiss Dana Cheney II, his father, grandparents and even great grandpa, Edward Augustus D’Arcy— it can be assumed that families that haunt together, stay together, as it would appear to be a true statement with the Cheney family. In addition to the family, it’s believed the

family nurse, Miss Dorothy, also haunts the home, as well as an Underground Railroad passenger that goes by the name of Paul. In the home, some volunteers and visitors report pictures being tilted, furniture behind moved, lights turning on, footsteps being heard throughout the house, muffled talking, the sounds of deep breathing coming from unidentified persons and doors closing and opening on their own. The original portion of the mansion was completed in 1827 and served as a center of economic and community life in the early community of Hickory Grove, later renamed Jerseyville. Every year except the present one, the historical society hosts its annual Apple Festival and opens all society structures for tours. Stories of friendly ghosts and unfriendly ghouls interacting with visitors have passed down through the years. One story that has been told is that children ran down the stairs from the children’s room after watching a rocker move on its own. Women claim to be touched by Paul, who likes to remain secluded in the basement. Some smell smoke or vomit throughout the house, compliments of P.D. Cheney II, who was fond of his tobacco and alcohol. Calhoun has its own spooky tales Calhoun County isn’t without its tales either, though many of them have yet to find their way into the wider realm of public knowledge. Old houses in deep hollows and hardened hills are full of strange occurrences. One story from Calhoun tells of a man who is said to have buried his money below his fireplace in his log cabin. After he died, treasure hunters sought to discover his talked-about fortune with no success. Some are said to have paid dearly in their seeking to locate the fortune, only to be met with the fury of an unrestful person from beyond the grave. Amid a thunderstorm, the gang of Calhounians disappeared. Indeed, there is much talk to be had for these local tales. But, one can bet your buffalo nickel that they'll be the toast of the bonfire by speaking through the red embers and into the night the stories of the famed inhabitants of early western Illinois who made such an impact that they never truly left us.

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