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Illinois officially submits appeal for Individual Assistance

INSIDE NEWS Three vehicle crash on Otterville Road.

See page A2 State provides $130 million to replace Joe Page Bridge.

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Robert Redmon of Jerseyville with AJ Redmon, 9, at his side, takes a picture of an owl on display Saturday during Owl Fest at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Several wild birds and mammals were on display at the event. Owl Fest serves as the biggest fundraiser for the center, which is a local non-profit focused on rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and the educational promotion of environmental stewardship and awareness.

Organizers indicated this year saw a large crowd in comparison to previous years. More photos from Owl Fest can be found on page A6.

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Jersey County Journal On Oct. 18, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces that the appeal for Individual Assistance (IA) has been officially submitted to the federal government. Individuals working in each of the 22 affected counties scrambled to gather data to substantiate the appeal, and as a result, the chances for the appeals success have been greatly increased.

In Jersey County, Grafton had the largest impacted with damage not just to structures, but also to the economy of the community. Businesses and employees experienced huge losses in terms of revenue and unemployment during the months of the flood.

According to a state press release, the initial request for IA was denied on the basis of six factors including: state fiscal capacity and resource availability, uninsured home and personal property losses, disaster impacted population profile, impact to community infrastructure, casualties and disaster related unemployment.

“They were on top of it.”

Rick Eberlin JCHS tennis players bound for state tournament .

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By KRIS SCHEFFEL Jersey County Journal On Oct. 18, the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department received a call at approximately 3:02 p.m. regarding a vehicle in Piasa Creek adjacent to Beltrees Road.

By the time Jersey County deputies reached the scene, the vehicle was completely submerged.

Good samaritans attempted to help the vehicle’s occupant by entering the water, but were

unable to do so. Deputies also attempted to locate the vehicle via boat, however, the depth of the water made doing so difficult.

Assisting the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department in the accident and recovery were Q.E.M. Fire Department, Godfrey Fire Department and Jersey Community Ambulance personnel.

The Litchfield Fire Department was called in to assist having been trained in scuba diving.

They were able to locate the

vehicle.

Jersey County Coroner Larry Alexander, assisting in identification, pronounced the death of Betty Hicks, 67.

As of now, the accident remains under investigation.

Alexander said that the preliminary findings show the victim to have drowned after having veered off the road for unknown reasons. Further test results are required to make a definite determination of a cause of death.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) implemented this new criteria for IA following Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

During this flood, local governments were asked to disclose information pertaining to these new factors that would then be added to a statewide total that the federal government would use to determine the need for IA. Illinois is one of the first, if not the first, state to be evaluated under the new criteria, and that is believed to have had an impact upon the state’s total estimate for individual losses and the subsequent denial of IA. “Only 250 (communities) had turned in anything,” Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin said. “100 communities had turned in nothing... That is what really hurt in the initial (See, APPEAL, A2)

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Harvest a welcomed surprise for farmers Wegner said.

By JARAD JARMON He noted the yields have Jersey County Journal not been as good as they were Farmers may have faired in years past, but the overall better than they anticipated harvest this year in the area this year based on accounts will be about average based from local farmers and grain on yields coming in so far, elevator operators. which is better considering the While still in the throes of anticipated alternative. the harvest season, it appears Farmers were unsure what the crop has produced favor- this harvest would bring able yields so with many getting far— a surprise delayed start in the to farmers across “Overall, planting season. the county and Often crop is getthe picture is ting in the ground abroad.

There was con- going to be starting in April cern the delayed and ending in May. planting season pretty good,” This year, it was and excessive May into June and rainfall throughJuly for farmBob Johnson even out the year would ers like Bob JohnJersey County Farm son. have meant poor yields whether in Bob Johnson, Bureau President terms of quality or farmer and presquantity. That does not seem ident of the Jersey County to be the case, though, at least Farm Bureau, said he was confor corn and soybean produc- cern farmers have been largely ers in the county. happy with the yields they Ben Wegner, manager at have been seeing so far.

Jersey Farmers Elevator, Inc. “The rains held us off,” he in Jerseyville, said the crop is said. looking surprisingly good.

Throughout the season, the “Everybody has been rain continued to pour leading pleased with this year so far,” farmers to expect a depressed

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A farmer in a tractor works out in the field Saturday in Jersey County.

yield this year. Wegner explained when rain water is plentiful, roots do not sink as deep into the ground potentially leading to less strong standing crop—an issue in case of heavy winds.

Yet, the crop survived the heavy rains and appear to have thrived despite it.

“We must be in a garden area where the good lord blessed us,” Johnson said.

Johnson said the crop could have possibly been saved by a hot, dry late summer. He said he would have liked to see a little more rain at this time, but noted it might have helped get the crop ready just ahead of

harvest season.

Because the planting season was delayed, so too was the harvest. In the past two weeks, farmers have been scrambling to get their crop in, but much of the harvest should have started a month ago.

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Elsah’s music hall reopens after flood

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Jersey County Journal The Farley Music Hall in Elsah saw a packed house for a historical lecture given by Professor George Provenzano Oct. 17.

It signaled a return to normalcy for many after the flood and the months worth of repairs to the structure. However, the relief is only temporary for those wondering when the next major flood will come.

In a newsletter for the Elsah Historic Foundation, Vice President Jane Pfeifer described the extent of the damage to the building, which

has remained at the heart of the community since its construction in 1885.

“Our building, Farley Music Hall, did have 14 inches of water on the floor for about a month,” Pfeifer said. “The damage was substantial, and after the flood waters receded, the smell in the building was very pungent.”

The most substantial damage could be seen in the structure’s flooring, with contractors having to come in to demolish and restore the damaged areas in order to prevent mold from further damaging the historic building. While much work has been done to restore the building, much

more remains to be done.

Many of the buildings located in the village center of Elsah date back to the 19th century, and the rising frequency of floods has raised concerns about the ability to protect the histories that these buildings represent.

“Of the top ten floods that have occurred, six have occurred in the last twenty years,” Pfeifer said. “It’s not going to go away.”

Working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Historic Preservation Office, considerations are currently being made as to whether the building can be raised or moved in order to

protect it from future flood events.

The potential measure is not being taken lightly by Pfeifer and the Historic Foundation.

More than just costs, mitigation measures, particularly the moving of the building, take away from the sense of space and place that contextualizes its long history as a central meeting place for residents within the village.

“It’s just so serious at this point,” Pfeifer said. “When you have had a flood, you say, ‘oh, we could do better.’”

Elsah has had a central role nationally in the historic preservation movement with the preeminent scholar Dr.

Charles B. Hosmer having been the Elsah Historic Foundation’s first president.

His works continue to be used in universities across the country and serve as the foundation upon which the Foundation is undertaking these key decisions for the future of the music hall and Elsah as a whole.

“We are investigating the cost and logistics of elevating or moving to higher ground,” Pfeifer said in the newsletter.

“The cost is substantial... On the other hand, the cost of our flood insurance has tripled in the last ten years, and it will (See, REOPENING, A2)

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

NEWS

Jerseyville Council OKs Show draws Jersey crafters petition to vacate property

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The Jerseyville City Council approved a petition by Terry Hansen to vacate Greens Court, a street located in Wolves Crossing Subdivision, at their Tuesday meeting.

Bill Strang, city attorney, said the property plotted as a road was not actually developed. According to the resolution accepting the petition, Greens Court was platted by the original developer, Loke, Inc., but was never laid out, constructed or opened for public use, and remains vacant land.

Surrounding lots touching Greens Court were also never sold.

Strang said Hansen needed city approval to officially vacate the property to use for other purposes.

Also at the meeting, a road closure of Hartcourt, Braford and Micheal Place was accepted. Strang said the closure is meant to close off a popular subdivision to traffic to allow for the numerous amounts of Trick-orTreaters anticipated there during the Trickor-Treating hours.

In the same vein, Trick-or-Treating hours were set from 5-9 p.m. during the council meeting.

Also, a fundraiser for the St. Louis Children’s and Cardinal Glennon hospitals to take place Nov. 1 at the intersection of County Road and Route 109 from 4-7 p.m. and Nov. 2 at the intersection of State Highway 16 and State Highway 67 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A presentation and acceptance of the 2019 audit of the city was also approved.

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Above: Jerseyville Crafts Show had all manners of crafters at the two-day event.

Three vehicle crash on Otterville Road

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Jersey County Journal A Grafton woman sustained injuries in a threevehicle accident on Friday, Oct. 18, according to Illinois State Police.

State police responded to the accident, which involved a combine, at around 4:51

p.m.

Paula McNelly of Grafton pulled onto the shoulder of Otterville Road, just north of Bush Lane, to give way along the bridge to a combine driven by Joshua Neal of Jerseyville. A third vehicle, driven by Sydney Jones of Grafton struck McNelly having been unable to stop in

time. The vehicle ran off the road and into the ditch.

As a result, McNelly’s vehicle struck the left driver side tire of the combine.

Neither Jones or Neal were injured. McNelly was transported to Jersey Community Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police say.

Reopening (Continued from A1) be higher in the future.”

In the meantime, the music hall has again become a center for the community and will remain so during the long post-flood recovery.

During its first post-

flood, public event, professor Provenzano presented a rich and engaging history of the Semple family who had lived in the area throughout the Civil War and reconstruction era leaving behind letters and documents about

that period in Elsah’s history.

Another lecture will be taking place on Nov. 14 presented by Assistant Professor Caroline Kisiel on the role the English prairie settlement played in keeping slavery out of Illinois.

Jarad Jarmon/Jersey County Journal

From left to right: Melissa Burris and Karen Burgess of Jacksonville look over Mary K products at the Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department Craft Show Saturday in the Susnig Complex.

CORRECTION In the Oct. 9 issue of the Jersey County Journal, the names of the one of the far left should have read Caleb Fry and the one not pictured should have read Robbie Talley.

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The Farley Music Hall reopened in October with extensive work being done to restore the structure’s flooring.

Harvest (Continued from A1) Even now, moisture levels in the crop are still a little for some farmers liking including Johnson.

Wegner said many are waiting it out a little longer to allow the crop to dry faster. Currently, he said many farmers crop are sitting at a moisture level of 20 percent, when 15 percent is ideal.

Johnson noted farmers cannot wait for too long.

“The quality of the corn stalk won’t stay forever,” Johnson said.

Still, it appears this year is proving to be a solid year for yields.

“Overall, the picture is going to be pretty good,” Johnson said.

Johnson said the concern now is how the market will look. Johnson expressed frustration with China’s control over the market noting other markets across the world should have more weight.

“I hope things can get settled,” Johnson said.

Currently, the United States and China are in what many are considering a trade war, with both parties putting tariffs on imports from the other country. The US has placed tariffs largely on the manufacturing sector in China. China has placed tariffs largely on the agriculture sector.

Appeal (Continued from A1) application... We just got on the ball. Grafton was collecting data throughout the entire flood process.”

A request was sent earlier this month to the affected communities by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) asking local governments to help gather data to bolster the state’s appeal by Oct. 18. It was found that two townships in Jersey County did not send data regarding their damages, a common story for many Illinois communities whose main concerns were surviving the rising waters.

Upon receiving this information, Mayor Eberlin reached out via Facebook to individuals and businesses requesting them to send as much information about their losses. Enormous efforts were made by local individuals, such as Grafton’s finance manager Carmen

Simon, city works director Jay Wrubel, administrative assistant Emily Hollinger and treasurer Joe Soer, to ensure that the state receives a more accurate understanding of the impacts the flood had on Jersey County.

“They just got it done,” Eberlin said. “They were on top of it.”

These efforts have helped to make the state’s appeal even stronger.

“This new documentation provides evidence of ongoing impacts to individuals and community infrastructure as a direct results of the disaster, and underscores that an effective recovery is not likely to occur without federal assistance to individuals and households,” a state press release said.

On Tuesday, Grafton hosted a meeting between business owners in Calhoun and Jersey and the Small Business Administration (SBA).

The SBA has made available

to businesses low-interest loans in an effort to help them recover from the flood.

These loans are an alternative for those facing the possibility of not receiving IA if the appeal is denied.

“It’s really not a complicated process,” Eberlin said.

“You don’t need much collateral whatsoever, and the loan amounts up to $5 million depending on what you want to do.”

However, Eberlin stressed the money received via these loans will be deducted from any potential IA grants.

Eberlin said many are waiting to see if the appeal will succeed.

The SBA loan provides options for many of Jersey’s business owners. For individuals, on the other hand, the potential failure of an appeal will mean they have few options. Currently there are no Jersey properties being considered for buyouts.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

State provides $130 million to replace Joe Page Bridge

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Jersey County Journal Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced on Monday that Calhoun and Greene counties will be receiving $130 million to replace the Joe Page Bridge. It is a part of a wider effort via the Rebuild Illinois plan to improve roads and bridges across the state.

According to a state press release, IDOT considered the condition, frequency of use and number of crashes and fatalities to determine which projects would receive funding. “In my nearly 30 years at this agency, today might be the most important day in our history,� Omer Osman, acting secretary of IDOT, said. “This Multi-Year Plan gets us on the path to fixing our roads and bridges, putting policies into action that ensures our transportation system in Illinois is reliable, safe and provides economic opportunity for generations to come.�

Members of Access Calhoun have been strong advocates for the bridge’s replacement, which had initially been proposed following the flood of ‘93. According to a Facebook post made early in October, the group spoke with IDOT and several other agencies and politicians about the feasibility of the project. Monday’s announcement

represents a major success in the struggle to make sure Calhoun remains accessible during severe weather events as the Joe Page Bridge is the main means by which many cross the Illinois River every day. $4.99 billion of the $23.5 billion has been allocated for bridge replacements and repairs under which the Joe Page Bridge falls. The project has been divided into several parts, the first of which involves several engineering contracts funded for 2020.

Calhoun county engineer Kyle Godar said these early contracts are typically feasibility studies to determine the location of the project. “I can’t speak for IDOT,� he said. “I would have to think that the first engineering contract would be to determine where the bridge would be located... It will involve all the environmental reviews and studies.�

The project is listed as part of IDOT’s five-year plan from 2020 to 2025. After each year, the plans will be updated depending on revenue and evaluation metrics.

The bridge is currently undergoing routine inspections by IDOT. The bridge has been reduced to one lane, according to Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. Work will continue into next week with drivers being urged to give themselves more time to commute in case they are stopped at the bridge.

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Santa Claus is coming to town for Downtown Country Christmas “This event is a staple in the community,� said Michael Ward, the City of Jerseyville’s tourism coordinator who also serves as the festival’s coordinator. “It has been building over the past four years all because of a wish first made by a little girl from our community.�

That influential young lady from Jersey County is Tess Drainer, whose mother first shared with a local charity, Isaac’s Ray of Hope, Tess’s wish to bring her love of everything about the movie “Polar Express� and somehow share it with everyone.

From that wish, a community wide festival was born and is now ready to mark its fifth year as a celebration of “everything Christmas.� “I believe that this fifth anniversary will continue the tradition of holiday excitement for every child, also bringing back some wonderful memories for the adults in the community who attend,� Ward said. “The festival is all about kids and families. It also celebrates the small businesses in our town and county, providing an additional platform for everyone to show their support and emphasize their continued importance.�

The Jersey County Business Association is among the list of host sponsors of the event, which is held annually to coincide with Small Business Saturday. “As a hallmark community-gathering event, the Downtown Country Christmas Festival also brings upwards of 5,000 people to downtown Jerseyville on Small Business Saturday, providing phenomenal numbers of shoppers for the merchants, vendors and exhibitors who participate,� said Beth Bear, Jersey County Business Association chamber director. “The economic impact is very visible, as is the sense of community spirit,� she said. “Community businesses, whether downtown or around town, notice significant increases in

sales and growth in their markets as a result.�

Taking place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 in the heart of Jerseyville’s downtown along State and Pearl Streets and the perimeter, there will be an extensive lineup of holiday activities to spark that seasonal spirit no matter what age you are. However, there is a new opportunity to do so happening beforehand as a means of helping to cover the costs of hosting the Downtown Country Christmas Festival by the nonprofit group that organizes the event each year.

On Sunday, Nov. 10, the 1880 Pizza Pasta House, located at 210 South State St. in Jerseyville, will be the spot for hungry bellies to get their fill while visiting with some of their most beloved Disney characters. Six professional portrayals of some of its most popular characters will be in the restaurant to visit with, and diners will also have the chance to sample some of the cuisine that the new venue has to offer. Photo and souvenir opportunities will also be available.

Tickets are available for dining reservations at either the 12 p.m., 1:30 or 3 p.m. time slots.

Visit Julie’s Graphics at 103 Lincoln Ave., Jerseyville, or call 618-639-3548 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to make a reservation.

Volunteers for the Festival itself are still, and always, needed. Everyone involved from the planning, coordinating, building, decorating and staffing is a volunteer for this community-building event, and the Festival Committee is continually in need of additional help.

If you are interested, willing and able to help in any capacity, please let Ward or anyone Festival Committee member know right away.

For complete details about the fifth annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival, visit downtowncountrychristmas.com, email downtowncountrychristmas@gmail.com or call 618-791-4462.

Gerson joins Southwestern Eye Care Dr. Dena Bachman, owner of Southwestern Eye care, has added Dr. Amanda Gerson to her staff as of June 3, 2019.

Gerson provides primary eye care to patients of all ages and specializes in low vision and specialty contact lenses.

Low-vision aids in maintaining independence for those that suffer from blinding conditions such as agerelated macular degeneration and various other retinal diseases. Specialty contact lenses help to provide higher levels of vision for those who are unable to achieve adequate vision in their glasses. Specialty lenses can also provide comfort for those that suffer from ocular surface disease; also known as dry eye.

Gerson completed her undergraduate studies at Blackburn College in Carlinville where she received her bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.

She is a 2019 graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry, where she graduated with many academic and clinical

excellence awards.

Throughout the entirety of her four years in optometry school, Gerson trained at the school’s onsite eye clinic, the Illinois Eye Institute (IEI)– one of the largest eye care providers in the United States that features a large patient volume and case complexity.

At the IEI, Gerson rotated through the primary care, advanced ophthalmic care, urgent care, cornea and specialty contact lens and pediatric vision clinics.

In addition to studying at the IEI in Chicago, Gerson received further ocular disease and low vision training at the Tomah Veterans Hospital in Tomah, Wis. She also gained ‘hands-on’ experience with pediatric eye care and traumatic brain injuries at Pierce Vision Specialists in Springfield, Mo. However, it was in Belleville, at Becherer and Associates that Dr. Gerson found her true passion of fitting specialty contact lenses, managing acute eye diseases and providing pri-

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PRESENT CHECK TO FOOD PANTRY William Robeen, committee chairman of the Midwest Gobblers chapter in Jerseyville, presents a check for $300 for the Salvation Army Food Pantry to Dave at Sinclair’s.

AMANDA GERSON mary eye care to patients of all ages.

Gerson is originally from Calhoun County. She is very excited to be back ‘home’ in the tri-county area helping to provide eye care to those that mean the most to her.

She is an active member of the American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, and the Southwestern Illinois Optometric Society – where she currently serves as the youngest society president in the state of Illinois.

Gerson is accepting new patients at the office located at 101 N. Maple St. in Brighton.

International percussion sensation to play at Fabulous Fox Nov. 15-17

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will return to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre November 15-17. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.

Tickets for STOMP at the Fabulous Fox are on sale now at MetroTix.com, by calling 314-534-1111 or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Ticket prices start at $25. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. STOMP is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

Performances of STOMP at the Fabulous Fox run November 15-17. Show times are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues its phenomenal run with four global productions: the ongoing sellout production at New York’s Orpheum Theatre, a permanent London company, and North American and European tours. Throughout its life, the show has continued to change by creating new material; next year/this year (depending on when release goes out), it will incorporate two new pieces. It is safe to say you will never again look at supermarket carts or plumbing fixtures the same way‌ or paint cans, or kitch-

en sinks or‌ STOMP is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London’s Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience, and a Special Citation from Best Plays.

In addition to the stage shows, STOMP has been an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, an Academy Award nomination, four Emmy nominations and one Emmy Award for their acclaimed HBO special Stomp Out Loud, noteworthy TV appearances including The London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, The Academy Awards (produced by Quincy Jones), Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and a series of awardwinning international commercials.

The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,� co-founder/ director Luke Cresswell said.

A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, STOMP has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists. It is a journey through sound, a celebration of the everyday and a comic interplay of characters wordlessly communicating through dance and drum.

Synchronized stiff-bristle

brooms become a sweeping orchestra, eight Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion. STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - dustbins, tea chests, radiator hoses, boots, hub caps - to fill the stage with a compelling and unique act that is often imitated but never duplicated.

Critics and audiences have raved: “STOMP is as crisp and exuberant as if it had opened yesterday,� says The New York Times. The San Francisco Chronicle declares “STOMP has a beat that just won’t quit!� The Los Angeles Times exclaims: “Electrifying! Triumphs in the infinite variety of the human experience.� “A phenomenal show!

Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking – a joyous invention!� says the Chicago Tribune.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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Jerseyville, Illinois

The Jersey County Journal is published weekly by Campbell Publishing Company, Inc., Timothy F. Campbell, president.

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Be aware of an ever evolving Halloween

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The issue: Trick-or-Treat norms have changed.

Our view: Residents should be familiar to these changes.

Publisher: Nichole Liehr nliehr@campbellpublications.net

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alloween is a time of year when kids can be anything they want to be, but more importantly, they can just be kids.

Part of the ability for kids to be kids rests in knowing that our community is safe and welcoming. We all have a role to play in encouraging this safe environment.

It is common knowledge that homes with decorations and lights signal a potential Trickor-Treat-friendly home for Halloween goers.

However, many have found new and inventive ways of creating a fun and safe environment for children.

And, these new ways of celebrating the holiday have brought a whole other layer of inclusivitiy to Halloween— one that should not only be celebrated but understood by Jersey residents.

Trunk-or-Treat is probably the most well-known of these measures, which brings the Trick-orTreating to a central location with individuals passing out goodies from the trunks of their vehicles.

A more recent innovation has been the turquoise pumpkin, a painted pumpkin placed outside a home to let Trick-or-Treaters know that any treats found there will be safe for children with food allergies or intolerances.

The push for inclusivity has also brought many to question the age limits on Trick-or-Treating as well.

Illinois currently sets the age limit for trick or treaters at twelve as a means of curbing the rambunctiousness of older kids.

However, many argue that enabling older kids to participate may be the best way to stop pumpkin smashing or teepeeing.

As we prepare for trick or treaters this year, we should think about how we can make our homes, and the community as a whole, a safe, fun and welcoming place for would be trick or treaters. It is worth noting, that it is the little things that can make the world of difference for someone in the community.

Executive Editor: Julie Boren editor@campbellpublications.net

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Regional Editor: Jarad Jarmon jcjnews@campbellpublications.net

Thank ancestors from which local Halloween festivities originated T

his year, as you’re carving pumpkins, trick or treating or enjoying some Halloween high jinx, thank the Celts. About 2,000 years ago, they marked the beginning of winter each Nov. 1.

They celebrated the eve before, when the boundary between the worlds of the living and dead was thought to be blurred, with a festival. They lit bonfires and donned costumes to help defend against ghosts.

After Pope Gregory III declared All Saints Day a holy day and moved its observation to Nov. 1, Oct. 31 became known as All Hallows Eve. Over the years, customs from the Celtic festival and All Saints Day have blended with various customs from around the world to become what we today celebrate as Halloween.

Here in Jersey County, Halloween has been observed for over 100 years, but before the 1930s, few public events celebrated the holiday. Instead, it was largely an excuse for kids of all ages to play pranks, unfortunately some of which were destructive.

By the 1930s, government officials began to see the wisdom of keeping residents occupied on Halloween.

The local Lions Club sponsored Jerseyville’s first Halloween parade in 1938.

Masked members of the Municipal Band led the parade, which began at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse. Prizes of $3, $2 and $1 were awarded, and a dance was held at the Elks Ballroom following the parade.

The Jerseyville parade grew in popularity, and in 1949, over 1,000 costumed participants marched in the parade before treated

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B. I will be Trick-or-Treating or tagging along all evening.

C. I plan on having candy at the ready for Trick-or-Treaters.

D. I plan to do nothing during Halloween.

Last week's poll question

Q: have handled the flooding?

How well do you think officials

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They have done the best they can with the resources they have.

They could focus more on people than bureaucracy, but overall have done a good job.

The local officials have done what they can, but federal officials are a hinderance.

No emergency recovery official is doing a good job of helping the community.

This poll is not scientific and reflects the opinion of those who chose to respond

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to the movie Guest Column Spooks Run Wild in the BY BETH MCGLASSON East Grade School gym.

Two years later, Jerseyville first windowpainting contest was sponsored by the Moose Lodge and Lions Club. The students who painted the windows of Bertman’s, Sessel’s, Purity Cleaners, Walker’s Dime Store and Bert’s Hardware were awarded prizes.

For many years, State Street storefronts sported ghosts, ghouls, pumpkins, and a variety of Halloween scenes each October.

The event was great fun for everyone and remembered fondly by many.

This Saturday, the Jerseyville Library will host Jerseyville’s annual Halloween Festival.

The event will include costume judging, a parade, trick-or-treating merchants on State Street, and lots of other fun activities.

This Saturday also marks the final day of the Jersey County Historical Society’s Dearly Departed tour, which examines mourning and funeral customs of the 1800s. Tickets are $10 per person and will be sold at the front door of the Cheney Mansion, located at 601 North State Street in Jerseyville. The first tour begins at 11 a.m., the last at 4 p.m. Tours begin every hour on the hour.

We hope you’ll join us.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– Q Beth McGlasson is a history buff and vice president of the Jersey County Historical Society. This column originally appeared on the Jersey County Historical Society Facebook page.

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f you are over 40, you are sooner or later going to be dealing with memory

loss.

It starts innocently enough; misplacing the cell phone, forgetting the name of a long time friend, or forgetting about an appointment. At some point, a memory loss “incident” makes you wonder if you have in deed lost your marbles.

The memory experts say not to worry about occasional memory losses; it is supposed to happen to all of us after 40. But then there is that “incident” that despite all the assurances from the “experts” makes you wonder if you are indeed on your way to something more serious.

I had my “incident” several weeks ago.

I got into a vehicle other than my own that was parked in front of mine. It is not that the two vehicles looked alike; most people can tell the difference between a van and a pick-up truck. But I did not realize I was in the wrong vehicle until the darn key refused to fit in the keyhole despite repeated attempts to shove it in there.

Yelling at the key did not help.

As soon as I was seated in my truck, the owner of the van ran out, locked his van and went back inside his office. Evidently, he saw me from his office window sitting in his van. I would have smiled and waived at him as he went by to lock the doors—just to let him know it was an innocent mistake—but he never looked at me. Who knows what he thinks about my motives.

So after that “incident”, I thought maybe I needed to do a little research on how to rejuvenate the memory cells. I found an article on the web, written by a freelance writer named Kelly Hernandez, that listed 40 techniques to improve your memory. It seems to me that coming up with 40 suggestions

to improve the memory is a bit of a stretch.

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BY BILL HOAGLAND night’s sleep was one of the suggestions. But what if you have been up all night worrying about memory loss ? The list of 40 included some other gems: eat a healthy diet, quit smoking, don’t drink too much alcohol but drink a little bit of alcohol, make new friends and so on.

Two of the suggestions do make sense: devising some kind of rhyme to help you remember what it is that you want to remember and spending 15 minutes repeating out loud what it is that you want to remember.

So for me, I guess I should have a picture of a pick-up truck and a van in front of me and I should repeat, out loud, “this is a truck and this is a van. Don’t get into the van even if you can. Instead, duck into the truck and you’ll be in luck”.

I don’t think this is what Kelly Hernandez had in mind as a lasting fix on memory loss, but we will give it a shot. Or maybe I should just contact the owner of the van and tell him to please keep his doors locked because his van is somehow begging me to take it for a joy-ride.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors.

His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

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OBITUARIES

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Betty Hicks Betty Jean Hicks, 67, passed away at 6:15 pm Friday, October 18, 2019.

She was born on October 25, 1951 in Highland, the daughter of Frederick & Evelyn (West) Mansholt.

Betty married Harley E. Hicks on October 4, 1980.

He survives.

She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Cottage Hills where she served on the Board & Ladies Association. She was also a member at Thrivent Insurance Bethalto Chapter and a member of I.A.A.P. Betty is survived by her husband, Harley, children; Kimberly (David) Dees of Florissant, MO, Jennifer (Brandon) McGuire of Wood River, IL, grandchildren; Harley David Dees and Kinsley Marie McGuire, sisters; Evelyn (Bill) Ambrose of Bethalto, Mary (Tom) Thompson of Grafton, Barbara (Paul) Stumpf of Edwardsville, sister-in-laws; Phyllis Hicks of Elsah & Cindi Lee of Cape Coral, Florida, and several nieces and nephews.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents; Fred & Evelyn Mansholt, mother and father-in-law; Harley & Opal Hicks, brother-in-laws;

Roland Hicks & Lynn Simburger.

Visitation was from 4 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey, IL. Funeral service will be at 10 am on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey.

Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Shriner’s Hospital and/or American Diabetes Association.

Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf. com

Mary Lois Shepard Mary Lois (Sunderland) Shepard was born to Clarence (“Mr. Buddy”) and Julia (Boushka) Sunderland on June 7, 1919, in Delhi, IL. She passed away on October 4, 2019, at the Blossom Place assisted living facility in Yakima, WA at the age of 100 years, three months and 28 days.

She completed her elementary education at the one-room Delhi school and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 1937.

During those years Mary Lois was also very involved in 4-H, earning numerous awards and attending state and national events. She earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics from the University of Illinois in Urbana/Champaign in 1941.

She taught school in Malta, IL for one year before returning to Jersey County and working as a chemist in the Olin-Mathieson ammunition plant during World War II. Mary Lois met Gordon Shepard, who was stationed at Scott Field near Belleville, IL. They were married at the Delhi Baptist Church on June 27, 1943, a union that ultimately endured for nearly 63 years.

After the war, they built a home and settled near Delhi.

Mrs. Shepard taught Home Economics at Jersey Community High School for many years. Her husband, Gordon, worked for the Postal Service in Jerseyville and was known as “The Singing Mailman” for his vocal music talents. Together they were both very involved in church work as youth leaders, teachers and a variety of other roles.

After retiring from their original careers, Mary Lois and Gordon moved to Medora, IL where he served as pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. In the spring of 1977, they relocated to central Wisconsin as missionaries to start a new church on the Stockbridge Munsee Indian Reservation, where Gordon was a tribal member. Working with the local people, they helped establish the Stockbridge Bible Church near Bowler, Wisconsin. Over 10 years the work grew from a small home Bible study group to constructing a building and becoming an established congregation that continues serving the reservation community.

Eventually retiring from the pastorate, they spent their summers in Wisconsin hosting numerous family and friends and retreating to the milder temperatures in the Rio Grande valley of southern Texas for the

Irene Bowman Irene Elizabeth Bowman, 89, died at 10:35 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Jerseyville Estates.

She was born in Old Monroe, Missouri on July 26, 1930, the oldest of three children born to Duey and Margaret “Maggie” (Abeln) Skinner. Irene was raised in the Catholic church, and her faith only strengthened during her lifetime, and she was a loyal member of the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville.

She was employed as a surgical tech at the Alton State Hospital for over 20 years, and after her retirement, she took up the game of golf, which provided her with much entertainment.

Irene had many interests and hobbies that she enjoyed throughout her life.

She loved a good game of cards, and she refused to lose.

She also enjoyed the benefits of being able to travel around the world, visiting many different countries, with some of her favorites destinations being Nova Scotia, New Finland, and the Curacao Islands.

She also looked forward to her annual trips to Las Vegas, Nevada, and traveled all across the United States enjoying the scenery, even if she missed some of it while she was immersed in a good book. She first married Bernard Willis, and together they were the parents of four children. She later married Robert Vern Bowman on Dec. 18, 1964

winter. After Gordon passed in 2006, Mary Lois continued to live on the Reservation and actively support the work of the Stockbridge Bible Church. At age 94, challenges of severe winters and maintaining her independence in a rural home convinced her to relocate to Yakima, Washington to live with her son Randy and his wife Elizabeth in 2013.

Mary Lois enjoyed many hobbies and activities. She was an accomplished seamstress, creating clothing, quilts and other items. She closely followed the fortunes of her favorite sports teams- the St. Louis Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. Another of her passions was helping others. She gave generously to her church and other Christian ministries as well veterans’ and Native American aid organizations.

She is survived by her sons Randy and his wife Elizabeth of Yakima; Terry and his wife Debra of Bryn Mawr, PA. Her grandchildren include Dr. Matthew Shepard and his wife Crystal of Cape Girardeau, MO; Sarah Whiteside of Jackson, MO; Christopher Shepard and his wife Amy of Redwood City, CA; Tracy Rashkin and her husband Misha of Hayward, CA; Aaron Shepard and his wife Brianna of Hendersonville, TN; Kelsey Mortimore and her husband Thomas of Packwood, WA; Anthony Aman and his wife Zoe of Sultan, WA; Christopher Aman and his wife Carmen of Yakima, WA; and 17 great grandchildren ranging in age from one to 23, and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Memorial services were held at the First Baptist Church in Union Gap, WA on October 19, 2019. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral will take place on Tuesday on October 29, 2019 at 11:00 am at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

Edwin Retter officiated.

Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

Memorials may be given to the Church of the Nazarene in Jerseyville.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville was in charge of arrangements.

Mark James Mason, 54, of Jerseyville, died at 10:47 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

He was born in Belleville, Illinois on March 15, 1965, and was the son of the late Carl and Jacqueline (Switzer) Mason.

Mark attended schools in both Wood River and Jerseyville, and was a jack of all trades.

His interests were varied, as he enjoyed animals, anything to do with the outdoors, music, but most of all, he held a special love for his grandchildren.

Surviving are a son and daughter in-law, Seth and Jamie Phillips Mason of Hamburg; two daughters, Amanda Allen of Jerseyville and Alicia Mason, and her companion, Robert Frank of Jerseyville; seven grandchildren, Karleigh, Keegan and Konnor Mason, Mason and Morgan Allen, and Wyatt and Jackson Frank; a sister, Debra Mason of Jacksonville, Florida; and a brother, Kevin Mason of Missouri.

A Memorial visitation will take place on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

James Hughes James Mac “Jim” Hughes, 68, died Oct. 13, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Creve Couer, Missouri from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident three weeks prior.

Per his wishes, cremation rights have been accorded.

A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m., Oct. 22, 2019 at the Grafton American Legion with Eddie Calvin officiating. A luncheon immediately followed.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to given to HHC Scout Plt. Veterans Association.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements.

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in Alton, and together they shared 41 years of marriage before his passing on April 12, 2005.

Surviving are her four children and their spouses, Debbie and Bill Church of Jerseyville, Dana McFarlane of Crestline, Ca., Guy and Elayne Willis of Greenfield, and Sissi and Glen Griffith of Jerseyvile; 14 Grandchildren; 28 Great Grandchildren; and two brothers and sisters in-law, Duey and Joann Skinner of Jerseyville and Donald and Donna Skinner of Wells, Mn. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville with Father Hyland Smith officiating.

Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fieldon at a later date.

Memorials may be given to either St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic Schools in Jerseyville, or to the Activity Department at Jerseyville Estates.

Mark Mason

Robert Frye Robert Leonard Frye, 80, of Grafton, died Oct. 17, 2019 at his residence.

Visitation was from to 4 to 8 p.m. Oct 21 at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Oct. 22. Rev.

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A Private Burial will take place in the future.

Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com

Maxine Tonsor V. Maxine Tonsor, 95, of Medora passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Robings Manor in Brighton with her husband by her side.

She was born on February 2, 1924 in Carlinville to the late W. Cecil and Beulah R. (Baugh) Denby.

Maxine married Edward P. Tonsor on March 31, 1948 in Medora. He survives.

She graduated from Carlinville High school, was a member of St. Johns Altar Society, and was member of Macoupin County Home Extension, having served over 60 years. Maxine enjoyed spending her time helping on the farm, gardening, quilting, and sewing.

In addition to her husband, Ed, she is survived by two children Sharon Scherer of Columbia, IL and Paul (Jan) Tonsor of Medora, IL; four grandchildren Jennifer (Matt) Gimpert, Debra (Tim) Keefe, Andy (Les) Tonsor, and Emily (Brian) Brophy; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Beulah; sisters Marjorie Pocklington, Beulah Burger, Helen Millington, and Mary Kitzmiller; son in law Ron Scherer.

Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Medora with Fr. Bill Kessler presiding.

Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fieldon, IL. Memorials may be made to Southwestern Foundation for Educational Excellence.

Jesse Fessler Jesse Kenneth Fessler, 93, passed away on October 19, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Jesse was born on May 21, 1926 in Elsah to George & May (Northcutt) Fessler).

He married Lela E. McCoy on May 31, 1947 in Elsah. He was at Illinois American Water Company at the Alton division for 39 years and retired in 1986.

He was a US Marine Corps veteran serving both in World War II and Korea.

He was also a member of the #1308 VFW in Alton.

He is survived by his daughter: Rose Ann Wilson; his grandchildren: James Wilson, Hannah (Ryan) Williams, and Jesse (Rose) Wilson; his great-grandchildren: Rylie, Izabelle, Jamal, Abbi, Emma, Asher, Sonora, and Jett; his great-great granddaughter: Jane; his brother: John Warren Fessler; and many nieces and nephews.

Jesse is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings: Henry Fessler, Clar-

ence Fessler, Herbert Fessler, William Fessler, Alfred Fessler, and Anna Mae Wendle.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 10:00 am -12:00 (noon) at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home. Funeral will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 12:00 (noon) at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home. Mr. Joseph Shaw will be officiating the service and burial will take place at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Animals, people alike come out for Owl Fest

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Cooper Kiser, 5, with Elle Kiser, 1, behind him, both of Godfrey, along with Makynli Smith, 5, of Edwardsville stare at an eagle Saturday during Owl Fest at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center.

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Left: Samuel White, volunteer for TreeHouse Wildlife Center, stands Saturday at the center with Chilly, a barred owl, perched on his hand. The owl was named Chilly because he was a “chill” owl.

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Sunny the opossum climbs up the arm of volunteer Kyle Zipprich during Owl Fest. Zipperich and Sunny greeted attendees during the event. When Sunny was not greeting people, the opossum was trying to nestle in Zipperich’s hood.

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Right: Lydia Sancetta, a rehabber at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center, plays with a bobcat kitten Saturday.

The bobcat was originally thought to be a domestic cat when it was found on a road. After a visit to the veterinarian that was found not to be the case. A contest took place at Owl Fest to name the permanent resident at the center. The bobcat has been named Nyx.

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Vixie the red fox lays next to a pumpkin during Owl Fest.

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Welcome, baby Leo Amy and Chad Mohr of Jerseyville welcomed a son, Leo Edward Mohr, at 2:03 p.m. Aug. 14, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis at 7 lbs., 13 oz. Leo has one sibling, Leighton Jane, age 3. His grandparents are Kim and Mike Fitzgibbons of Jerseyville and Jacque and Bruce Hansen of Jerseyville.

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Johnsons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary John C. Jr. and Marilyn A. (Capps) Johnson of Rochester (formerly of Calhoun) will be married 50 years on Oct. 25. They were married at the Church of Christ in Jerseyville in 1969.

They are the parents of two daughters, Stephanie (Jad) Ryherd of St. Charles, Mo. and Becky (Jason) Zara of Vienna, Va. They have five grandchildren, Drew and Paige Ryherd, and Griffin, Vivian and Georgia Zara.

Anniversary

Frickers celebrate 65 years Alan and Myrt Fricker of Bethalto, formerly of Medora, will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary at an open house on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m. at Parkside Estates Clubhouse located at 86 Parkside Drive, Bethalto.

Alan Henry Fricker and Myrtle Lee Johnson were married at Bethel Baptist Church in rural Jersey County by the Rev. Meredith Thomas on Oct. 28, 1954.

Card of Thanks ANGEL I would like to thank all of my friends and family who surprised me with an 80th birthday party. A special thank you to the Calhoun Vintage Country band for playing and to everyone for the gifts. I was really surprised – you got me!

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They are the proud parents of Alana Bussmann of Moro, Marla Palmer of Wood River, Kim Mann of Medora, and Todd Fricker of Renton, Washington. They are even prouder of their five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Alan is a retired electrician from Laclede Steel Company where he worked for 42 years. Myrt was a secretary for Wooff, Better Homes and Gardens prior to her retirement.

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

REAL ESTATE/NEWS

Jerseyville, Illinois

State officials urge caution during harvest Harvest season is always hectic, but late spring planting this year will mean an especially busy time for farmers over the next few weeks. The Illinois Department of Labor urges farmers not to forsake safety as they race to bring in the 2019 crop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harvest season reminds us how important farmers are to Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; economy and our way of life. But this busy time also brings additional risks to agriculture workers,â&#x20AC;? said Michael Kleinik, director of the Illinois Department of Labor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want farmers to head home to their families safe and sound at the end of each day.â&#x20AC;?

Vehicle safety is an especially important focus this time of year.

Tractor overturns are the leading cause of fatalities in the agriculture industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These accidents result in about 130 deaths each year nationwide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The roll overs and left-hand turns by farm vehicles on roadways seem to be the top two safety issues,â&#x20AC;? said Dave Newcomb, Ag Rescue Program Manager with the Illinois Fire Service Institute.

While tractor roll-over accidents most often occur on the farm, roadways also pose a major safety hazard. Too often a vehicle attempting to pass causes a collision before the tractor or farm implement can finish a left-hand turn. Some collisions occur simply because the driver fails to reduce speed for the slower moving farm implement.

Newcomb says impatience and speed are a deadly combination on rural roads this time of year. Sadly, a farm vehicle/car collision this month near Sterling resulted in the death of a 9-year-old girl.

The child was a passenger in a vehicle attempting to pass a farm implement. The car struck a grain cart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please, be patient. Please, slow down,â&#x20AC;? said Newcomb.

Visibility is also a key to safety on the roads. All agricultural vehicles using the public roadways must display the fluorescent orange Slow Moving Vehicle triangle. Additionally, tractors and other self-powered farm vehicles must have proper lighting.

According to Illinois law: Q Lighting is required from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise.

Q There should be two white lamps on the front of the vehicle, visible from at least 1000 feet to the front of the vehicle.

Q There should be two red lamps on the rear of the vehicle, visible from at least 1000 feet to the rear of the vehicle.

Q There should be at least one flashing amber signal lamp on the rear of the vehicle, mounted as high as possible and visible from at least 500 feet, which can be used during daylight as well.

Drivers should remember that farm vehicle operators have limited visibility to the rear. Anyone passing such a vehicle needs to use extreme caution.

Modern farm equipment provides effective safety devices if they are used properly. Death and serious injury from tractor roll overs can be prevented by roll-over protective structures â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a roll bar or cage designed to provide a safe space around the driver.

But too often workers fail to use a vital part of this safety device â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a safety belt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had fatalities where the people were thrown from the tractor and the roll-over protection pinned them to the ground and in one situation actually drowned the person because they were not buckled in,â&#x20AC;? said Newcomb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need to use all of the components.â&#x20AC;?

Newcomb offers three more words of advice to help avoid making dangerous mistakes this harvest season. Rest. Nutrition. Hydration. He knows of one farm operation this year that has decided to not work on Sundays during harvest to give its employees needed rest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And they determined it only added one day to the overall length of harvest,â&#x20AC;? said Newcomb, noting that it paid other benefits as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He told me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tired, so we caught little (maintenance) things before they became a real problem.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Farmers may not be convinced to take a whole day off during harvest, but at a minimum, Newcomb urges them to take a break every couple of hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can use it not only to stretch your legs but to make a quick inspection of your tractor or combine. Also, your tractor isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only thing that needs fuel. Make sure to eat and drink fluids to stay alert. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be non-stop. Take a few minutes for yourself for safetyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake,â&#x20AC;? said Newcomb.

Free counseling offered during Medicare open enrollment The Illinois Department on Agingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment occurring October 15th through December 7th.

During open enrollment, eligible adults can adjust Medicare Advantage or Medicare prescription drug coverage, move from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan - or vice versa - switch between Medicare Advantage plans, join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, or switch or drop existing drug plans without penalty; all of which can be overwhelming and confusing.

There are 2,232,296 beneficiaries in Illinois enrolled in Medicare, and the average monthly Medicare Advantage premium changed from $20.17 in 2019 to $18.49 in 2020. With over 300 SHIP offices across Illinois, the agency stands ready to refer clients to their closest site, which can schedule an appointment to assist with open enrollment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are 126 Medicare Advantage plans available, and 28 stand-alone Part D Prescription drug plans. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t assume your current coverage is still your best choice. You may find better coverage, extra benefits or lower costs,â&#x20AC;? said Paula Basta, DirecQuarter Section, a distance of 703 feet more or less to a point; thence Westerly, parallel with the South line of said Quarter Quarter Section a distance of Community First Bank of the 310 feet more or less to a point; Heartland, thence in a Southerly direction, a banking corporation, parallel to the East line of said Plaintiff, Quarter Quarter Section, a disvs. tance of 703 feet more or less, JBJ Enterprises LLC, Brighto a point 33 feet North of the ton Series, an Illinois limited South line of said Northeast liability corporation, Thomas J. Quarter of the Northeast QuarSchmutz, Beverly S Schmutz, ter of Section 24, Township 7 Byars Family Farm, LLC, North, Range 10 West of the United States Small Business Third Principal Meridian, Jersey Growth Corporation, Southern County, Illinois, thence Easterly Illinois Coal Belt Champion parallel to the South line of said Community, Inc., Unknown Quarter Quarter Section to the Owners and Nonrecord Claimpoint of beginning, all being sitants, uated in Jersey County, Illinois.

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315 West Center Street D. A description of the imBrighton, Illinois 62012 provements on the real estate NOTICE OF SALE is: Commercial real estate and Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment en- Uniform Commercial Code coltered by the Court in the above lateral contents.

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F. The time and place of the ment will be sold to the highest sale will be December 3, 2019, bidder: A. For information regarding at 10:00 a.m., Jersey County the real estate, contact Bradley Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois.

G. The real estate will be sold : 6PDOO 0DWKLV 0DULÂżDQ Richter, Ltd., 23 Public Square, to the highest bidder with cash Suite 300, Belleville, IL 62220, or cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check in hand.

H. Title will be conveyed subTelephone number (618) 234ject to all delinquent real estate 9800.

B. The common address and taxes (if any) and all general other common description, if real estate taxes which are a any, of the real estate is 315 lien upon the real estate, but West Center Street, Brighton, have not yet become due and payable, special assessment, if Illinois 62012.

C. The legal description of any, easements and restrictions of record, and redemption rights the mortgaged real estate is: of the United States Small BusiA tract of land situated in the ness Growth Corporation. All Northeast Quarter of the Northproperty is being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?. east Quarter of Section 24, Dated this 16th day of OctoTownship 7 North, Range 10 ber 2019.

West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, Illinois, /s/ Bradley W. Small more particularly described Bradley W. Small as beginning at the Southeast Reg. No. 3124489 corner of said Quarter Quarter Bradley W. Small Section, thence North 33 feet Reg. No. 3124489 more or less along the East line 0DWKLV 0DULÂżDQ 5LFKWHU /WG of said Quarter Quarter SecAttorneys for Plaintiff tion, to the point of beginning 23 Public Square, Suite 300 of the tract herein described; Belleville, Illinois 62220 thence continuing North along (618) 234-9800 the East line of said Quarter 10.23, 10.30, 11.6

tor of IDoA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encourage seniors to make an appointment at their earliest convenience. Our SHIP counselors are ready to help you make sense of the complicated Medicare system and to make the best choices for your healthcare as we prioritize planning for tomorrow.â&#x20AC;?

New this year is the use of the MyMedicare.gov system to help seniors and people with disabilities make the best choices for their individual situation. Our SHIP counselors are ready to take your call and assist you. Contact SHIP, by calling 1-800-252-8966, weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information about SHIP, including a list of SHIP locations, visit the website at: http://www. illinois.gov/aging/ship/Pages/default.aspx.

To compare 2020 drug and health plans on your own and to find out more about Medicare options, visit the federal Medicare website at: www.medicare.gov. Medicare customer service representatives are available 24/7 at: 1-800-633-4227.

SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company, and counselors do not sell or solicit any type of insurance. SHIP counselors in the field help seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare understand the options available to them. They also educate and answer questions about Medicare plans and options.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between October 11 through October 17. 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 DUI: Schroeder, Adam J., dob 04-04-1983, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Hartley, Joseph M., dob 10-20-1970, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Rudolph, Brennan C., dob 04-30-1998, driving under the influence of alcohol.

The following individual was charged with a felony: McClintock, Alex J., dob 11-01-1993, possession of meth in amount less than 5 grams; possession of drug paraphernalia.

The following individuals were charged with misdemeanors: Ursch, Auston M., dob 12-14-1993, disorderly conduct; criminal damage to property in amount less than $500.

Widman, Schon D., dob 02-16-1996, criminal damage to property in amount less than $500; disorderly conduct.

Stegall, Sandra, dob 01-041969, resist police officer/corrections employee/firefighter; obstructing an officer; disorderly conduct; transport/carry alcohol liquor/passenger.

Baumgartner, George D., dob 09-23-1953, disorderly conduct.

The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Smith, Dayton B., dob 10-101999, possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of cannabis.

Bateman, Joshua Q., dob 10-04-1997, possession of cannabis.

Herder, Chelsea, dob 12-041992, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lee, Brandy A., dob 07-081979, animal running at large.

The following individuals were charged with traffic vio-

lations: Hert, Annemarie, dob 01-021957, driving 21-25 mph above limit; operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Schroeder, Adam J., dob 04-04-1983, improper traffic lane usage.

Bernheisel, Anthony M., dob 04-09-1993, street racing.

McLeod, Warren B., dob 04-06-1994, street racing.

Hartley, Joseph M., dob 10-20-1970, driving on revoked license; operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Rudolph, Brennan C., dob 04-30-1998, improper traffic lane usage.

Hillig, Brandi M., dob 03-171980, driving on suspended license; operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Stegall, Christina D., dob 08-21-1975, driving on suspended license; driving 11-14 mph above limit; operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Allen, Brian D., dob 10-301974, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Clark, Heather D., dob 01-151979, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Beatty, Eric G., dob 07-051982, disregard stop sign; unlicensed.

Wallace, Christopher R., dob 07-14-1986, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Sager, Joshua L., dob 01-251982, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Lambert, Danielle Erin, dob 03-23-2001, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Ozoa, Joseph E., dob 04-091982, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Cory, David P., dob 01-161993, registration expiration/1st and 2nd.

Sansone, Paul G., dob 11-141979, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Carey, Collin A., dob 01-072000, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Collins, Robert T., dob 03-261974, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Hillmann, James G., dob 05-19-1989, driving on suspended license.

Smetana, Michelle E., dob

Dispositions Oct. 11- Oct. 17 Felonies: Monroe, William P., dob 06-15-1981, found guilty on a charge of driving revoked suspended license DUI/SSS; 1 year Department of Corrections; $492 costs only.

Ordinance Violations: Wittman, Nicholas S., dob

07-29-1987, a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed.

Traffic Violations: Wittman, Nicholas S., dob 07-29-1987, charges of possession of operate uninsured motor vehicle and no valid registration/1st and 2nd were dismissed.

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08-26-1995, operate uninsured motor vehicle; driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Fry, Christopher K., dob 10-31-1999, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

King, Michael H., dob 05-041983, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Baalman, Kevin James, dob 03-30-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Calvert, Everett E., dob 03-06-1952, unlicensed.

Littleton, Justin M., dob 12-08-1997, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

McClintock, Alex J., dob 11-01-1993, driving on suspended license; disregard official traffic-con device.

Hearold, Lonnie A., dob 08-18-1982, improper traffic lane usage.

Chynyu, Song, dob 04-151992, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Ross, David L., dob 12-162000, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Cottingham, Brian G., dob 02-11-1974, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Moore, Amber L., dob 02-051999, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Smothers, Michael D., dob 05-27-1981, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Olsen, Aleksandar S., dob 12-19-2000, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Wilson, Zaide T., dob 11-091999, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Vahle, Alec J., dob 09-092002, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Gladney, Ronald K., dob 01-25-1965, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Geisen, Tammy L., dob 03-12-1961, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Ford, James E., dob 01-121953, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Clark, Bradley S., II, dob 01-28-1991, driver/seatbelt/ child between 8 and 16.

Howe, Simona D., dob 12-13-1967, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Smith, Tucker McClain, dob 12-01-1999, driving 15-20 mph

above limit.

Fuqua, Jennifer R., dob 05-25-1982, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Russo, Marjori Quay, dob 12-23-2000, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Ross, Dylon C., dob 07-182000, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Joyner, David L., dob 05-271969, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Torres, Alisha R., dob 10-211998, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Kelly-Olden, Radricka L., dob 04-09-2001, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Mowan, Elizabeth A., dob 05-14-1969, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Barnes, Eric Elizabeth, dob 04-09-2001, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Endicott, Jeffery R., dob 06-25-1962, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Mueth, Derek J., dob 12-111981, driving 21-25 mph above limit; operate uninsured motor vehicle; violate license class 1st and 2nd.

Outhouse, Austin M., dob 12-27-1996, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Hubbard, Jonathon J., dob 03-25-1999, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Carney, Brooke E., dob 07-29-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Stephan, Lindsay M., dob 04-20-1983, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Gress, Rodney D., dob 10-13-1965, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Howland, Joshua L., dob 02-06-1983, operate uninsured motor vehicle; operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Friedel, Keegan G., dob 01-21-1993, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Cordes, Breanna M., dob 10-31-1992, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Duran, Emily M., dob 02-131995, driving on suspended license.

Tate, Olive M., dob 12-131952, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Humiston, Davi D., dob

09-04-1966, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Bellville, Cassandra Lynn, dob 12-28-1995, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Bohannan, Paige N., dob 09-13-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle; driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Maher, Courtney M., dob 02-13-1996, speeding 26-34 mph over limit; driving 1-10 mph above limit.

Tomhave, Amanda M., dob 08-22-1976, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Morrison, Caryl C, dob 07-08-1951, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Dewitt, Zachary T., dob 02-04-1997, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Goodman, Trevor J., dob 04-20-1998, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Forrest Cory P., dob 12-081984, driving on suspended license.

Smith, Jacob A., dob 01-061982, driving on suspended license; headlight violation/1st and 2nd.

Loftus, Terrence J., dob 08-03-1976, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Harmon, Ronnie R., dob 09-05-1964, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Mortland, Andrew J., dob 09-22-2000, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Nelson, Cassandra Rose, dob 06-22-2003, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Rodriguez-Deien, Alexxys J, dob 06-29-1992, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Holland, Mitchell R., dob 03-02-1996, driving on suspended license; operate uninsured motor vehicle.

McCalla, Jeffry D., dob 08-31-1966, fail to yield/private road/drive.

Goodwin, Jan M., dob 03-201950, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

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11-29-1986, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Kimpernolte, Michelle L., dob 11-11-1970, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Wellerneiter, Bryce E., dob 06-20-2003, improper left turn/ on-coming traffic.

Schiller, Brett J., dob 04-161999, unlicensed.

Wood, Carol A., dob 08-241943, unlicensed; improper turn signal.

Reichert, Morgan E., dob 08-08-1998, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Schelm, Alayna L., dob 11-05-1998, electronic communications device; driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Roome William, John T., dob 01-16-1988, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Durell, Donald Paul, dob 03-12-1969, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Biles, Steven Lee, dob 04-261970, diving 15-20 mph above limit.

Langton, Jonathan S., dob 02-22-1979, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Jordan, Joyce A., dob 04-301958, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Lathrop, Nolan, dob 12-271956, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Swanson, Colin J., dob 10-14-2001, driver fail give notice of accident.

Counts, Justin G., dob 10-191984, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Wilson, Tanner B., dob 04-17-1996, squealing/screeching tires.

Scott, Heidi M., dob 03-111981, registration expiration/1st and 2nd.

Connell, Christopher P., dob 09-12-2003, operate uninsured motor vehicle; graduated drivers license less than 18/greater than 1 passenger front seat.

Tucker, Trent E., dob 12-041995, squealing/screeching tires.

Zimmerman, Ryan C., dob 12-06-1988, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Miller, Heather L., dob 06-121995, registration expiration/1st and 2nd.

Hemberger, Kaityln R., dob

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Military leaders call obesity rates a national threat to security

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Current and former leaders of the Illinois Air National Guard said Tuesday the obesity rate in the United States has become a national security threat and they urged state lawmakers to invest more in early childhood education programs that focus on nutrition, health and physical activity.

Speaking at the Springfield school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Learning Center, Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard, and three retired generals pointed to a recent study entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unhealthy and Unprepared in Illinois.â&#x20AC;? It found 70 percent of young adults aged 17 to 24 in Illinois cannot qualify for military service, including 31 percent who would be disqualified due to obesity.

Those numbers are almost identical to national averages, and the report says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a major reason why the U.S. Army fell short of its recruiting goals in 2018. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a commander who over the years has really served at all different levels within the organization, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprising to see how challenging recruiting has become over the years,â&#x20AC;? Neely said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was not shocked by it because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen this in the recruiting numbers, but it was very nice to have the report to then really back up the data that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing through our experiences.â&#x20AC;?

Neely was joined at the news conference by retired Gens. Mark Rabin, William Cabetto and Jay Sheedy, all of the Illinois Air National Guard. They are among roughly 750 current or retired generals and admirals who make up a national group, Mission: Readiness, an operation of the Council for a Strong America. Rabin said the purpose of Mission: Readiness is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to promote physical fitness amongst children so that they grow up into productive and healthy human beings.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that starting at a young age being physically fit is important to qualify not only just for military service but for life in general,â&#x20AC;? Rabin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be physically fit to be mentally sharp and able to do your job. And we who have been in the military, of course, have seen so many situaIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HERBERT L. COLEMAN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE Notice is given to Unknown Heirs in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose name or address is not stated in the Petition to Probate Will, that an Order was entered by the Court on September 30, 2019, admitting the Will to probate.

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tions where physical fitness is a requirement, not only just to get into the service, but to perform your duties and be mentally sharp.â&#x20AC;?

The U.S. military has long advocated for educational programs that focus on health and fitness at an early age. In fact, Congress passed the National School Lunch Act in 1946, shortly after the end of World War II, calling it â&#x20AC;&#x153;a measure of national security.â&#x20AC;?

During that war, many young men were rejected for military service because, having grown up during the Great Depression, they were underweight.

But now the military is facing the opposite problem and it has former leaders like Sheedy concerned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact is, we will not have a sufficient pool of talented recruits to serve in our military in the future unless we support early learning, healthy eating and physical activity that these young people need,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Charlena Jackson, principal at the Early Learning Center in Springfield, said healthy eating and physical activity are a major focus of that schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program. The statefunded center serves a little more than 600 at-risk children, ages 3 to 5, who live in the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have seen the enormous positive impact that pre-K can have in our community,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope that our pre-K program, and programs like it all over the state, continue to serve even more children who need help at such a critical phase in their early learning and healthy development.â&#x20AC;?

Tim Carpenter, Illinois state director of the Mission: Readiness program, said he believes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for state lawmakers to recognize the value to national security of early childhood education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ongoing trends in obesity must be reversed before our national security is further compromised,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re calling on state legislators to continue to prioritize investments that promote nutrition and encourage physical activity from an early age, and those continued investments will help us to achieve our goal of ensuring more of our youngest learners can enter kindergarten and start life healthy and better prepared for success in whatever they may choose when they grow up.â&#x20AC;?

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS JERSEY STATE BANK An Illinois Banking Corporation Plaintiff, vs.

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NON-RESIDENTIAL FORECLOSURE No. 19-CH-40 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

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TAX SALE FOR THE 2018 PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2019 WILL BE HELD MONDAY, OCT. 28th, 2019 AT 2 P.M. AT THE JERSEY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 200 N. LAFAYETTE ST., JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS. 2019 MOBILE HOME TAX SALE FOLLOWS THE PROPERTY TAX SALE. GILBERT L. ASHLOCK JERSEY COUNTY COLLECTOR 10.23

on said centerline, 170.43 feet to the most Westerly corner of said Garner tract of land; thence North 57 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds East on the northerly line of said tract of land, 147.07 feet; thence South 32 degrees 16 minutes 51 seconds East, 170.43 feet to the southerly line of said tract of land; thence South 57 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West on said southerly line, 147.07 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Said Parcel 8039147A herein described contains 0.5754 acre or 25,066 square feet, more or less, of which 0.1956 acre or 8,522 square feet, more or less, have been previously used or dedicated for highway purposes.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH P. CHRISTEN DECEASED No. 2019-P-64 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Elizabeth P. Christen, of 1008 W. County Road, Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, who died on the 11th day of September, 2019. LetWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ October 7, 2019 to Sharon Kathleen Nixon, of 130 N. Elm Street, Medora, Illinois 62063, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

Notice has been given to all heirs and legatees named in the petition by mail and is being given by this publication to any other heirs and legatees unknown to the executor whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the petition to appoint an executor, that an order was entered by the Court on October 7, 2019, appointing the above named independent executor, requiring notice and publication, was entered on that date.

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Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jerseyville Courthouse, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or with the representative or both, on or before April 23, 2020, 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 executor and the attorney within ten (10) days after it KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG Allison S. Lorton, #6287442 Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 Allison.lorton@wittmanlortonlaw.com 10.16, 10.23, 10.30

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HERBERT L. COLEMAN, Deceased.

NO. 2019P-62 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Herbert L. Coleman, who died on September 19, 2019. /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH DV ,QGHpendent Co-Executors were issued on September 30, 2019 to Reiner H. Hinner, 434 Morningside Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 and Mark T. Boone, 24413 N. Irish Lane, Jerseyville, IL 62052, whose attorney is LEE J. PLUMMER, Attorney at Law, 100 S. State, Jerseyville, Illinois 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 WKH 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 April 12, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG within that period is barred. &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been ÂżOHG Name and Address of Attorney: Lee J. Plummer Ill. Reg. #2220075 100 South State Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 Telephone: (618) 498-5213 10.9, 10.16, 10.23

TO: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

TOGETHER with an easement for ingress and egress over through and across a strip of land 35 feet in width North and adjacent to the North line of the above described tract.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part conveyed to the People of the State of Illinois from Dan Garner and Carol Garner, husband and wife, as joint tenants, by warranty deed dated June 27,2011 and recorded August 25, 2011 in Book 1723 on Page 78 as Document No. 201100127602, more pa1iicularly described as follows, to wit: That part of the South Half of Section 34, in Township 8 North, Range II West of the Third Principal Meridian, in Jersey County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 34; thence on the south line of said section an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees 56 minutes 25 seconds West, 1,584.97 feet to the intersection of said south section line with the centerline of F.A. Route 4 (also known as Illinois Route 267 and U.S. Route 67) according to the dedication deed recorded on June 2, 1938 in Book 156, Page 535 in the Jersey County Recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2IÂżFH WKHQFH 1RUWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV seconds West on said centerline, 866.79 feet to the most southerly corner of a tract of land described in the Warranty Deed to Dan Garner and Carol A. Garner and recorded in Book 817, Page 180 on November 27, 2000 in said Recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfÂżFH DQG EHLQJ WKH 3RLQW RI %HJLQQLQJ From said Point of Beginning; thence continuing North 32 degrees 16 minutes 52 seconds West

Situated in the County of Jersey and State of Illinois PPN: 04-244-030-06 (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1673 S. State St., Jerseyville, IL. 62052 YL $Q LGHQWLÂżFDWLRQ RI WKH 0RUWJDJH VRXJKW WR EH foreclosed is as follows: Name of mortgagor: Miller/Range Affordable Storage, LLC Name of mortgagee: Jersey State Bank Date of Mortgage: August 11, 2014 Date of recording: August 11, 2014 County where recorded: Jersey County, Illinois Recording document LGHQWLÂżFDWLRQ 'RFXPHQW 1R <RX DUH IXUWKHU QRWLÂżHG WKDW XQOHVV RQ RU EHIRUH November 18,2019, you shall appear and defend in said suit, default judgment may be entered against you on the day following or thereafter. /s/ Charles Huebener Circuit Clerk of Jersey County, Illinois KRISTINE M. TUTTLE Wittman & Lorton, P.C. 123 W. Pearl St. Jerseyville, IL. 62052 618-498-216 kristine.tuttle@wittmanlortonlaw.com 10.9, 10.16, 10.23

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Quarter Section, a distance of 703 feet more or less to a point; thence Westerly, parallel with the South line of said Quarter Quarter Section a distance of Community First Bank of the 310 feet more or less to a point; Heartland, thence in a Southerly direction, a banking corporation, parallel to the East line of said Plaintiff, Quarter Quarter Section, a disvs. tance of 703 feet more or less, JBJ Enterprises LLC, Brighto a point 33 feet North of the ton Series, an Illinois limited South line of said Northeast liability corporation, Thomas J. Quarter of the Northeast QuarSchmutz, Beverly S Schmutz, ter of Section 24, Township 7 Byars Family Farm, LLC, North, Range 10 West of the United States Small Business Third Principal Meridian, Jersey Growth Corporation, Southern County, Illinois, thence Easterly Illinois Coal Belt Champion parallel to the South line of said Community, Inc., Unknown Quarter Quarter Section to the Owners and Nonrecord Claimpoint of beginning, all being sitants, uated in Jersey County, Illinois.

Defendants.

SUBJECT to all redemp2019CH17 tion rights of the United States COMMERCIAL LOAN Small Business Growth CorpoAddress: ration.

315 West Center Street D. A description of the imBrighton, Illinois 62012 provements on the real estate NOTICE OF SALE is: Commercial real estate and Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment en- Uniform Commercial Code coltered by the Court in the above lateral contents.

E. The real estate may be entitled cause, the real estate and Uniform Commercial Code inspected prior to sale upon collateral hereinafter described making reasonable arrangeor so much thereof as shall be PHQWV ZLWK WKH SHUVRQ LGHQWLÂżHG VXIÂżFLHQW WR VDWLVI\ VDLG -XGJ- herein.

F. The time and place of the ment will be sold to the highest sale will be December 3, 2019, bidder: A. For information regarding at 10:00 a.m., Jersey County the real estate, contact Bradley Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois.

G. The real estate will be sold : 6PDOO 0DWKLV 0DULÂżDQ Richter, Ltd., 23 Public Square, to the highest bidder with cash Suite 300, Belleville, IL 62220, or cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check in hand.

H. Title will be conveyed subTelephone number (618) 234ject to all delinquent real estate 9800.

B. The common address and taxes (if any) and all general other common description, if real estate taxes which are a any, of the real estate is 315 lien upon the real estate, but West Center Street, Brighton, have not yet become due and payable, special assessment, if Illinois 62012.

C. The legal description of any, easements and restrictions of record, and redemption rights the mortgaged real estate is: of the United States Small BusiA tract of land situated in the ness Growth Corporation. All Northeast Quarter of the Northproperty is being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?. east Quarter of Section 24, Dated this 16th day of OctoTownship 7 North, Range 10 ber 2019.

West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, Illinois, /s/ Bradley W. Small more particularly described Bradley W. Small as beginning at the Southeast Reg. No. 3124489 corner of said Quarter Quarter Bradley W. Small Section, thence North 33 feet Reg. No. 3124489 more or less along the East line 0DWKLV 0DULÂżDQ 5LFKWHU /WG of said Quarter Quarter SecAttorneys for Plaintiff tion, to the point of beginning 23 Public Square, Suite 300 of the tract herein described; Belleville, Illinois 62220 thence continuing North along (618) 234-9800 the East line of said Quarter 10.23, 10.30, 11.6

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The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School the week of Sept 23Sept 27 were: front row, from left to right: Kali W., Patrick S. and Rayne M. Back row, from left to right: Macy K. and Colton S. This has been reprinted to include corrected information. The Jersey County Journal received inaccurate information.

Halloween Roundup Events: Friday, Oct. 25: Jersey County Health Department Halloween Carnival, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 25 at 1307 State Highway 109 in Jerseyville. Games, prizes, movie, bounce house and food. Flu shots available to all family members.

Friday, Oct. 25: Murder Mystery Dinner, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Grafton Winery & Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. in Grafton.

Friday, Oct. 25: Haunted Hunter Mystery Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd. in Grafton.

Saturday, Oct. 26: Jerseyville Halloween Festival; starts with costume judging at 10 a.m. at the Lion’s Club City Park. Prizes will be awarded immediately after judging. Halloween parade will run along State Street from the park to CVS beginning at 6 p.m. Trick-or-treating to participating merchants along State Street from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Corn pit, hayride, hotdogs, drinks and bounce house on the Jerseyville Library parking lot from noon to 1 p.m. Music with DJ Brian will be at noon to 1 p.m. Those with questions are asked to call 618-498-

9514.

Saturday, Oct. 26: Dearly Departed: Funeral and Mourning Customs of the 1800s; first tour at 11 a.m. and last tour at 4 p.m. at Cheney Mansion. The tour will give visitors a glimpse back in time, to July 1900, when Jerseyville businessman Prentiss Dana Cheney passed away, and examine mourning and funeral customs of the mid to late 1800s.

Saturday, Oct. 26: Halloween Party Costume Contests and Bonfire, 11 a.m.- 11:30 p.m., Hawg Pit BBQ, 821 W. Main St. in Grafton.

Saturday, Oct. 26: Halloween Party, 7-9 p.m., Grafton Oyster Bar, 215 Water St. in Grafton.

Trick-or-Treat hours: Jerseyville: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, for those under the age of 12.

Grafton: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.

Fieldon: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, Village will be treating at Betty’s Get N Go. Please come to side door. Only go to houses with porch light on.

Brighton: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, only visit houses with porch light on.

News items from the pages of Jersey County Journal 5 Years Ago Oct. 22, 2014 A Jerseyville couple completed a tour of which most only dream when they visited Marlins Park in Miami, capping a tour of every Major League baseball park in the nation over the course of 30 years. Kent Miller and his wife, Brenda, began their tour in 1984 when they went to a game with his brother and sister-in-law at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. The two loved to travel and as they continued to visit cities throughout the U.S., he said they kept going to baseball games at the different parks. From the old Candlestick to the new AT & T Park, and even the old Sportsman Park, Kent has been to 54 stadiums and Brenda has visited 51.

Ridding the county of heroin and narcotic medications was at the core of a recent drug sweep. The Jersey County Sheriff’s Department arrested nine individuals on the weekend of Oct. 10, after felony warrants were issued for delivery of a controlled substance on all nine. The arrests were the culmination of up to two years of investigations and drug buys by the South Central Illinois Drug Task Force, according to Sheriff Mark Kallal. The nine individuals are accused of selling heroin and prescription pills. Kallal said the people arrested in the drug sweep are not new to the court system.

10 Years Ago Oct. 21, 2009 Just a few short hours before one of the owners of E.F. Carpenters Restaurant in Jerseyville was to be laid to rest, Jerseyville police officers were on the scene of the establishment which had been broken into sometime after the business closed Thursday night. Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said early Friday morning that his department responded to a call regarding the vandalism. The back entrance into the restaurant was cordoned off with crime scene tape as law enforcement officials began conducting their investigation. Blackorby noted that one of the owners of the establishment, Jerry McIntyre, had recently died and that his visitation was held Thursday night and his funeral was to take place Friday morning-just a few short hours after the property damage was discovered.

The Jerseyville City Council approved the bid for the construction of the new animal control facility at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Valley Contractors Inc. of Edwardsville was awarded the bid, which came in at $258,100.

Jerseyville Mayor Yvonne Hartmann said the bids were opened at the council meeting two weeks ago but no action was taken at the time. “The facility will be all enclosed and there will be no outside runs,” said Jeff Soer, Jerseyville’s director of building and zoning.

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Friday, Oct. 25: Madison County Catholic Charities presents totally ’80s trivia, 7-11 p.m, doors open at 6 p.m., KC Hall, 307 N State Street, Jerseyville.

Saturday, Oct. 26: Resurrection Baptist Church chili lunch, noon-2 p.m, 508 West Pine St. Donations welcome.

Tuesday, Oct. 29: Halloween Warm-Up at QEM Fire Station, 5-8 p.m., 14905 Elsah Road.

Saturday, Nov. 2: First Baptist Church Holiday Marketplace, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., 200 W Pearl St., Jerseyville. Original crafts, baked goodies, inspirational greeting cards, Rada Cutlery, Jewelry Table, Cafe Corner with cinnamon rolls. Proceeds go to missions.

Saturday, Nov. 2: Fieldon Baptist Church’s annual Women’s Conference of Fieldon, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 104 Public Road in Fieldon. Regional and local speakers share their knowledge and experiences on how to be overcomers in our own family units. For ages 15 and up. Several vendors available.

No childcare provided. Preregistration by Oct. 12 by emailing robynschultz12@yahoo. com. For more information, call 618-5353112 and 618-946-9478.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Nov. 15-17: Fieldon Baptist Church Thanksgiving Revival, 7 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and 6 p.m. Nov. 17, at Fieldon Baptist Church. Free Thanksgiving meal at 4 p.m. Nov. 17.

ONGOING: Bingo night: Food and drink available, doors open at 5 p.m. bingo at 6:30 p.m., every Thursday at the Alton Woodriver Sportsman Club, 3109 Godfrey Rd. Chess Club meetings: Every Tuesday the

Jersey County Chess Club meets at First Baptist Church from 6-9 p.m.

Riverbend Toast Masters meetings: develop public speaking and leadership skills, 5:30 p.m., Lewis and Clark Community College Science building, Room 115, first and third Wednesday of the month. Open to all.

Monthly grief support group: St. John’s UCC in Brighton offers a monthly grief support group on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information call 618-372-3737.

In-House Exercise: Every Wednesday, 11 a.m., free exercise class at the Jerseyville Senior Citizens Center.

Prairie Union Quilt Guild: Jerseyville Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Meets third Monday of each month.

The Pathfinders meetings: 6 - 8 p.m., Friday nights, Christian alternative to 12 step meetings, 400 S. Washington Street in Jerseyville. Call Shawn 618-946-9869.

Jersey County Street Machine Association: nonprofit club with members who enjoy show cars. To join call Jeff Dixon at 618-407-6270.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 5 p.m. weigh in, 5:30-6 p.m. meeting every Thursday, Jersey Community Hospital, classroom by cafeteria. Call Carol at 618-535-7981.

St. John’s UCC Church in Brighton: yoga classes on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.

Certified Yoga instructor, Danette Watt, is leading the classes. Sessions are held at St. John’s UCC church at 216 N St. in Brighton.

We are a handicap accessible event open to all who are interested. Call the church for questions at 618-372-3737.

Illinois Valley Senior Citizens 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. 28: Manor Bingo. Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, cinnamon applesauce, butterscotch pudding.

Tuesday, Oct. 29: Smothered beef steak, mashed potatoes, peas, mandarin oranges, cheese-

cake with cherries.

Wednesday, Oct. 30: In house exercise 11 a.m.

Mostaccioli, garlic bread*, butter beans, peaches, fruit crisp.

Thursday, Oct. 31: Halloween.

Broccoli cheese soup, chicken salad sandwich, cucumber salad, apricots, cinnamon roll.

Friday, Nov. 1: Grilled chicken breast, parsley potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, pears, dessert bar.

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

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Two of the players for the JCHS girls’ tennis team have qualified for the IHSA State Tennis Tournament in doubles.

Over the weekend, the team played in the Belleville Althoff Sectional and placed fifth overall as a team. Coach Dan Diamond said the team played at “an extremely competitive level.”

Michelle Maag and Lily Ingram, the doubles team, placed third overall at the tournament, thus, qualifies for the IHSA State Tournament.

They will be making their way to Chicago to compete at the State Tournament on Thursday.

“I am extremely proud of our entire team and the effort they have put in all season long,” Coach Dan Diamond said. “Our girls played their hearts out all season long, and they fought hard during the sectional. Michelle and Lily have played great tennis all year, and I am very proud of them. Going to the state tournament is what all players strive for during the season, and they definitely have deserved it. ”

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Lily Ingram (left) and Michelle Maag (right) show off their third place medals from the Belleville Althoff Sectional.

JCHS soccer extends season with 10-man team

The JCHS boys soccer team had an strong game this past Tuesday against the six-seed Jacksonville Crimsons.

Despite being one man down, the team managed to win 2-0 and extend their season into the playoffs.

Five minutes into the game, JCHS’ Ethan Snider received a yellow card for obstructing the goalie forcing him to sit-out for 13 minutes in order to avoid a second yellow card and subsequent ejection.

With 21 minutes left in the first half, coach Scott Burney put Snider back into the game. A minute into play, Snider once again received a yellow card forcing him out of the game and making the team shorthanded for the rest of the game.

“The boys kept their composure, and it didn’t seem to rattle them,” Burney said. “They still believed they could win the game.”

The JCHS soccer team battled scoreless until the clock counted down to 7 minutes at which point, Jacob Liles received a midfield pass out to the left wing. From there, he struck a perfect ball into the upper 90, inside the far post of the goal from about 20 yards away. The goal gave the team a 1-0 lead.

Four minutes later, Zachary Schaefer took a corner kick and found Andrew Kribs in the

goal box. Kribs headed the ball home for the team’s second goal, helping cushion the team for the rest of the match.

“We adjusted our play by leaving just one forward up top and then our standard four midfielders and four defenders in place to counter their attack,” Burney said. “At half, we refocused and cleared up any confusion that we may have had for the new shorthanded formation. We reminded the boys that Kribs up top is like having two forwards because of the pressure he puts on the defense.”

The second half of the match saw the team limited Jacksonville’s looks in the offensive third, while leaving JCHS able to attack from all three sections of the field.

“I thought we had better chances to score the second half than we did the first 20 minutes of the game with all eleven,” Burney said.

The match ended with the JCHS boys victorious. Burney said they were eager to extend their season into the playoffs, with many of them cheering each other on in the pre-game warmup by saying “Let’s go! We ain’t done yet!”

With their goal of extending the season accomplished, the team now looks to their next match on Saturday where they will play against Civic Memorial for the regional title.

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Jersey County Journal Illinois lawmakers are following California’s suit in proposing legislation, which would enable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) players to benefit from their likeness, hire agents and sign endorsements.

California’s legislation has been widely controversial with the NCAA opposing it outright.

According to a Capital News story, House Bill 3904 would duplicate the Californian law stating that any association, to include the NCAA, could not “prevent a student athlete... from earning compensation as a result of the use of the student’s name, image or likeness.”

Jersey Community High School cross country coach Harold Landon said that much of the attention has been given to athletes in revenue sports such as football and basketball and in doing so, overlooks the potential negative impacts the law could have on non-revenue sports.

“From what I gather, I don’t know that it’s ever going to affect non-revenue athletes,” he said. “Sports like track, cross country and soccer are probably losing money... You are only going to be talking about a handful of elite athletes in basketball and football.”

Many students looking to attend university as a student athlete will find themselves piecing together multiple scholarships, both athletic and academic, in order to meet what those few elite athletes would receive from a full-ride athletic scholarship.

These scholarships are considered as a form of compensation for those student athletics whose abilities help to bring in revenue for universities.

The bill will not see student athletes receive a salary, the bill’s sponsor State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, said.

“The salary issue is completely separate and apart from an athlete being able to sign an endorsement deal to profit from their own name and their own likeness,”

Welch said. “I have no concerns about this threatening the purity of the sport and amateur sports.”

However, the Pac-12’s and NCAA’s response to such measures in California have been in outright opposition citing consequences that could unintentionally affect non-revenue athletes such as those coached by Landon.

“This legislation will lead to the professionalization of college sports and many unintended consequences related to this professionalism... (it) will likely reduce resources and opportunities for student-athletes in Olympic sports and have a negative disparate impact on female student athletes,” Pac-12 said in a statement.

Landon estimated that the bill would not have an impact on roughly 90 percent of Illinois’ student athletes who largely compete in non-revenue sports. Landon referred to former JCHS cross country runner Ben Flowers, who currently runs for Wichita State, as one such athletic who would not see any benefit from the measure particularly in terms of benefiting off of his likeness.

“Nobody’s gonna know him,” Landon said. “But he’s their number one runner.”

Part of the NCAA’s concern regards their ability to provide “a fair and level playing field.” Rep. Welch said the Illinois bill is largely a response to this reality which will see California gain an edge in athletic recruitments.

“From a recruiting standpoint, we need to be on par with the law in California,” he said. “That’s an amazing recruiting tool for their coaches and those universities in California. And that means time is of the essence.”

According to Capital News, the bill has received support from one Republican and six Democrats in the General Assembly.

If passed, the bill would not take effect until 2023 with lawmakers anticipating a legal challenge from the NCAA. This article contains information provided by Jerry Nowicki of Capitol News Illinois.

Southwestern XC competed Monday The Southwestern Cross Country team competed at Schneider Park on Monday with the girls team placing sixth overall and the boys placing fourth.

Individually, Allison Brown placed 20th overall with a time of 24:01; MacKenzie Conlee placed 25th with a time of 24:37; Emily Lowis placed 31st with a time of 25:33; Andrea Gwillim placed 39th with a time of 26:34; Emma Brandon placed 41st with a time of 26:52; Allie Helling placed

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48th with a time of 28:33; and McKenzie Bozovich placed 52nd with a time of 29:53.

For the boys, Derek Watson placed 16th with a time of 19:19; Lonnie Lewis placed 25th with a time of 20:49; Sam Edwards placed 28th with a time of 21:40; Alex Goltz placed 40th with a time of 23:01; Jon Hall placed 44th with a time of 25:28; and Daniel Cokel placed 50th with a time of 30:03.

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