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Grafton votes to establish historic commission

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Jersey County Journal Grafton has taken the first step to ensure the preservation and commemoration of its past in the form of Ordinance No. 728.

The ordinance passed unanimously during the Nov. 19 meeting will see the creation of a historic commission and district.

Alderwoman Mary Lillesve proposed the development of a historic district and commission to bring a spotlight to the town’s rich history.

“It is intended to be an ordinance that values our history and assists people and our town to enhance the buildings that they have,” Lillesve said.

The ordinance’s language emphasizes this role using words such as safeguard, protect, guard, conserve and encourage.

“They are not regulatory, and we have a big stick,” Lillesve said.

The city’s council Jim Schrempf affirmed that the commission would not have any regulatory powers, unlike places such as Alton, which require property owners to meet with the historic commission before obtaining a permit.

“Jay Wrubel (Grafton building and zoning administrator) will let them, (the commission), know so

and so wants to put a neon flamingo out in front of their building, and that historic commission can call them up to talk about that,” he said.

Schrempf did not rule out the possibility of establishing measures, like that of Alton’s, in the future.

The historic commission will be a joint body with volunteer representatives appointed by both the historic society and the mayor.

The district itself would include buildings one block deep from Grafton’s east end to Terra Point Drive; however, this would not exclude those outside of that district.

“I don’t believe that this would exclude anyone either,” Schrempf said. “I believe if there was a historic property outside of these boundaries, that wouldn’t preclude us or anyone from helping.”

One of the first items Lillesve hopes to accomplish is the preservation of historic structures in the west end of Grafton including the waterworks, St. Patrick’s Church, the stone house and the stone bridge.

“One of the duties that I think is most important is to do a survey and really get down on paper what we have so we know what we are preserving,” she said.

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Laborer Shawn Hill works on sidewalks in Jerseyville along State Street.

Progress being made on Jerseyville sidewalk project

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The snowfall along with the steep drop in temperatures last week may have slowed down the sidewalk project on State Street, but still it will not hinder Downtown Country Christmas, officials say.

It has been a race against the clock for those at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) with the winter months fast approaching.

Bob Manns, Jerseyville Public Works director, said the project was bid out later than anticipated, and with that, the project was slowed to where it might be finished

Downtown Country Christmas seeing more involvement

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Downtown Country Christmas appears to be getting more involvement all around, based on the contributions and volunteer efforts that have already been put into the massive undertaking.

Jerseyville is a little over a week away from being flooded with people looking to take part in the Christmas festivities in the city, and it appears the community has come out in full force to again make the volunteerdependent event a reality.

“People were willing to volunteer to make sure it stays around.”

Michael Ward president of Downtown Country Christmas, Inc. Michael Ward, president of Downtown Country Christmas, Inc., said this year has seen more volunteers and contributions than ever before — a welcomed but unsurprising sight leading up to the big Christmas festival for the tri-county

into the spring. RCS Construction was awarded the contract along State Street via the IDOT State Letting process, Manns said.

The project is one of several across the state geared toward updating sidewalks to be more compliant with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations. Months ago, the Jerseyville City Council approved the project through a letter of understanding with IDOT. Completely handled and funded by IDOT, the project has been ongoing with notable construction starting only a few weeks ago.

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Jerseyville Council OK tax levy estimation Estimates show 4.99 percent increase

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Dennis McGlasson helps set up for Downtown Country Christmas, weeks ahead of the Christmas festivities.

area.

“We have a great community,” Ward said. “…People were willing to volunteer to make sure it stays around.”

Downtown Country Christmas, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated toward making the Christmas Festival happen each year.

Ward said there has been more engagement from the community this year than previously. Of the group of people helping out this year, Ward noted there are an especially meaningful num-

ber of new faces helping this year, which has only bolstered what the event has become.

“It is always good to have new people join our crew,” Ward said. “It is nice to have new blood and new ideas.”

Ward said those area residents like Nikki Heitzig have brought a lot of great ideas to Downtown Country Christmas.

Ward attributed part of

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The Jerseyville City Council OK’d the estimation of the 2020 tax levy during a meeting Tuesday.

A tax levy is what the city asks for in terms of property tax dollars for the following year. Later, the county, where the city files the levy, extends the amount they actually will receive in property taxes.

The estimation of this proposed tax levy adds up to a 4.99 percent increase to the city’s portion of the property tax rate. This 4.99 percent would mean a $121,250 increase to the city’s revenue.

This equals a little more than $2.5 million in estimated total revenue.

This increase mostly stemmed from a boost to the police pension line item in the tax levy estimation. In the 2019 tax levy, the city levied for $575,000 for the police pension. In the 2020 levy, that fund is at $645,000.

“It is still underfunded based on actuarial reports, but that is where I was trying to increase to focus and get caught up as much as we could there,” City Commissioner of Accounts and Finance Kevin Stork said.

Notably, there have been

changes and proposed changes at the state level to police pensions, one of which pools the state’s police pensions together. Stork said it is unclear how this might affect the city’s fund.

The police pension increase does not make up all of the increases the city wants to levy for. Other funds listed in the tax levy estimation show increases in other funds in comparison to what was levied before. This levy shows an increase to the playground and recreation fund by $12,000 compared to what was levied the year before; the Illinois municipal retirement fund by $10,000; the garbage disposal fund by $10,000; the fire protection fund by $5,000; the library funds by $7,250; and the fire protection fund by $3,500.

For the most part, the city has levied for just under 5 percent in past years, outside of one year several years ago, where they levied for a 31.78 percent increase. That was, again, a partial result of the city raising the police pension fund.

The estimation of the tax levy is on file for public inspection. A finalized tax levy is anticipated to be up for a vote at the city’s second December meeting.

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Duck numbers up from previous year

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Jersey County Journal An age-old debate has been reignited between duck hunters and conservationists following this year’s floods.

Some hunters believe that the flood has brought about positive changes, but conservationists say it has further hindered their ability to protect the millions of waterfowl that pass through the Mississippi Flyway, which includes Jersey and Calhoun counties.

Conservation scientist for the Audubon Center at Riverlands Tara Hohman said roughly 40 percent of waterfowl utilize the Mississippi flyway.

“It’s pretty key to a lot of waterfowl populations,” she said.

Waterfowl ecologist for the Forbes Biological Station Aaron Yetter said he has counted, between Quincy and Grafton, over 525,000 ducks on the Mississippi River this year. Compared to last year, the population has grown

substantially, he said.

It is 148 percent, nearly one and a half times larger than last year’s numbers, and it is 17 percent above the 10-year average.

However, these numbers are only a stepping stone for conservationists, whose focus is on restoring duck populations to their historic sizes witnessed over a hundred years ago.

“It is 50 percent down from 100 to 200 years ago,” Yetter said.

Wildlife biologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ryan Swearingin, who studies waterfowl populations in and around Jersey County, echoed Yetter’s sentiment.

“Compared to historical times, we are trying to catch up to what it used to be,” he said.

Many hunters, such as Jeff Foiles, owner of Rok Outdoorz in Hardin, would agree that the duck populations are not what they used to be, but refuted the short term trends.

“I’m not sure I believe the numbers,” he said. “Where’re these ducks? We’re not seeing that many ducks and they’re saying they’re increasing and all that...

I’m not seeing that.”

The way in which conservationists are attempting to bring back these populations has been a point of contention with hunters arguing that these attempts are hindering their ability to have a successful hunt.

“A duck moves by weather,” Foiles said. “It also moves by time-- if it’s that right time of the year... So, what happened was man has changed that so much by purposefully flooding crops like corn, beans, rice... What’s happened with this is that it’s slowed the migration down.”

Yetter and Swearingin agree that humans have harmed the waterfowl populations, not in providing too much food, but by largely eliminating the majority of a duck’s food sources.

“I would say, historically, there

would be a lot more foods on the landscape,” Swearingin said. “Those grains aren’t there.”

Foiles has been working with the Flyway Federation, a nonprofit from Louisiana, which has argued against the purposeful flooding of fields, arguing that by providing these resources, ducks are less likely to migrate as early or as far south and are becoming nocturnal, feeding only at night.

“What happened is these ducks come down, and if there’s no corn in this field to eat, then they got to search for something to eat,” Foiles said. “(Now) they just pull into a buffet and start eating and they’re staying... and all this is part of what is holding up the ducks.”

“We’re stressing this-- these birds migrate all over the nation,” Josh Goines, founder of the Flyway Federation, said. “Everyone is being nega(See, DUCK, A2)

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RECOGNIZES RESIDENT VETERANS

Recently, Jerseyville Manor held its annual Veterans Day ceremony to recognize those for their service. The ceremony included patriotic music, patriotic poems and individual recognition of each veteran. Residents, staff and some family members attended. Refreshments were served following the ceremony. Pictured are some of the veterans who were honored. From left to right: Joe Nord, Harrison Blankenship, Wiley “Buck” Johnson, Bernie Tepen, Billy Cox and William “Bill” Richey. Those not pictured are Norman Hoyt, Glenn “Sonny” Johnson, Darrell Hart, Bruce Wildhagen, Dale Gresham, John “Jack” Wock, Edward Rice, Gale Brock, Harold Fisher, Tom Greaves, Garry Hudgins, Delmar Dooley, Larry Rogers, Jim Stromske, Charles Rulon, John Bradfisch, Jerry Law and Floyd Kirn.

Commission (Continued from A1) “And the second thing is to start taking a look especially at three or four structures in the west end of town and get them registered on the National Register of Historic Places.”

With plans for a museum going forward, Lillesve hopes that it will become a hub for those wanting more information about the history of the town.

“I think the museum can be a place to have resources available,” she said.

Bids for the museum, Lillesve said, will be opening in December. It will be an addition onto the current visitor’s center.

“In the spring, we will begin construction on that exciting project,” she said.

Also at the meeting, the mayor gave

awards to county deputy Justin Decker and Grafton police officer Mike Angel for their heroic actions during a fire on Springfield St. Their quick actions saved the lives of the residents and mitigated the loss of property.

“Thank you from the city of Grafton and from the Windy Hills Apartment Complex,” Mayor Rick Eberlin said.

“We are very grateful.”

The council passed a tax levy that shows a 4.6 percent increase to the city’s portion of the tax rate, which represents a $9,000 increase from last year.

“What I base this on is the equalized assessed value, and our equalized assessed value from last year has gone up to one million dollars,” Treasurer Joe Soer said. “So, that $9,000 is being

spread out over a million dollars. So, not going to guarantee, but you could see your taxes go down a little bit. Most taxes went down this past year.”

At the meeting, a discussion was held about the possible relocation of city hall to the visitor’s center. Any plans for relocation would not go forward until the construction of the museum and the moving of the current visitor’s center into the museum. In order to accommodate city hall, the visitor’s center would need some renovations, but Wrubel said these would manageable. The discussion was tabled for future meetings.

Also it was announced that the city will be lighting up the Christmas lights in the park this Friday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to join.

Sidewalk (Continued from A1) The project timeline allows for about 3 months to complete the job, but this is a working days contract, which means that winter weather will likely cause a shutdown in 2019 and the project would then be completed in the spring of 2020, Manns said. The project includes 14 intersecting roads along State Street, from Lott Street at JCHS, south to County Road.

Even with the delayed

start, a goal of the city was to see the work done, at least in the downtown corridor, by Downtown Country Christmas. After the latest snowfall and below-freezing temperatures last week, that hope appears less likely with Downtown Country Christmas a little more than a week away.

Manns said Christmas festivities would not be hindered by the sidewalk work.

They might have to block off those specific sections

with safety netting if the sidewalk work is not done in the area of the Christmas festival.

Their schedule going forward and further progress will depend on the weather, as it usually does. Manns said should the temperatures continue to stay low, there is a chance the work will have to be stalled until the spring.

This work on the sidewalk, in a way, sets the stage for further work on the road

lining the downtown corridor of the city, Manns said.

An IDOT project, with a partial contribution from the city, will resurface, among other things, the main drag running through Jerseyville.

The road is at or near the end of its useful life, Manns said. It was only exacerbated by the flooding this year that diverted more traffic on the already busy road.

Construction could start in fall 2020 depending on several factors.

are relatively even with the year before.

Downtown Country Christmas is in its fifth year, originally an event organized by the Jersey County Business Association, but since has become the sole undertaking of the non-profit, with support from area residents and businesses, formed specifically to organize the event.

“It is crazy to think that it is in its fifth year,” Ward said.

This year is expected to be bigger than previous years, as was the case in past years, Ward indicated.

“The future is bright for this event,” Ward said.

The festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. and run until 8

p.m. Nov. 30.

Involvement (Continued from A1) this invigorated support from the community on their presence of social media and the help of those like Beth McGlasson, vice president of the Jersey County Historical Society, stressing the need for this help to make Downtown Country Christmas happen.

Despite the number of people already helping, organizers with Downtown Country Christmas are still calling for support to help set up and teardown for the event. Ward said they are especially looking for those willing help teardown for the event and those with trucks and trailers that can help bring deco-

rations and equipment back to the storage area for the Downtown Country Christmas festivities. Organizers are also looking for help in simple rolling up the extension cords that will soon be laid about State Street.

The teardown is a large undertaking, he said, because of the sheer size of the event and the timeline by which they have to get the stuff off the streets for traffic to roll on through on the road.

Speaking on the monetary contributions the festival has received, Ward said there were more donations this year than the year before, but noted they are smaller in size. In total, the donations

Duck (Continued from A1) tively impacted by these changes and practices.”

Yetter said that there are a number of factors influencing the migration of birds besides the availability of food.

He agrees that ducks have become nocturnal, but not because they no longer need to go far for food, but because they have learned where there are hunters.

“It only takes them a few days to find where the refuges are and where the hunters are,” he said. “It’s like walking into McDonald’s... if you go walking in and get hit in the face, how often would you go back?”

Moreover, Yetter argued that climate change is an enormous reason why waterfowl are no longer maintaining their historical migratory patterns. Yetter cites the Canadian Geese as an example of this impact, the disappearance of which has not gone unnoticed by hunters.

“Historically, Illinois and Missouri, your area, was known for Canadian Goose hunting,” Goines said.

“They don’t even make it to southern Illinois,” Yetter said referring to climate change.

“They are staying Wisconsin and Chicago...

And it’s going to continue.”

The year is a dramatic example of a changing climate with warm temperatures extending into late fall and another hundred-year flood occurring less than five years from the last in December 2015.

For Foiles and the Flyway Federation, the flood, while devastating, has one positive in that duck clubs and refuges were unable to plant the crops before the fields were flooded.

“Luckily for us, 90 percent of these clubs got flooded out,” Foiles said. “This year, the ducks will get down here, they’ll feed and as soon as it freezes out, they’re gonna move on.

They’re gonna migrate.”

Foiles says the season is already looking good for hunters, and maybe the example of why the practice of purposefully flooding

fields needs to end.

“What ducks we have... they’re killing them pretty good,” he said. “I don’t think anybody’s slaughtering them, but they are killing them.”

For conservationists, the story is quite different.

“First of all, we had a spring flood,” Yetter said. “It delayed the mudflats from being exposed. We got hit with a double whammy: a spring and a fall flood.”

Nearly halfway through this year’s duck season, conservationists with the Fish and Wildlife in Jersey County are even struggling to open stations along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers because of the waters.

What becomes apparent is that waterfowl populations in the Mississippi Flyway are not where they should be, that the habits of these waterfowl are being dramatically altered; however, the reasons behind these changes and what should be done about it are world’s apart for those invested.

For hunters, the changing migration patterns have changed the nature of the sport, making it a sport for those that can afford to be a member of a duck club or travel to the ducks themselves.

Foiles spoke from his own experience owning a duck club in Pike County in which he spent tens of thousands to flood his fields to attract the ducks.

“It’s a money deal,” Foiles said. “If you don’t got a lot of money, you’re not flooding the corn. It’s very expensive... It’s a rich man’s sport to have this flooded corn.”

For conservationists, on the other hand, hunters and duck clubs are key in combating the changes in the landscape and the impacts of climate change.

“We have drained over 95 percent of the wetlands in Illinois,” Yetter said. “We have to provide habitats... these hunters a lot of the time are the only ones providing habitats...

State and federal agencies can do a little, but they need hunters.”

Cirque Dreams Holidaze brings its latest electrifying and reimagined live family holiday spectacular to St. Louis’s Fabulous Fox Theatre with five unforgettable performances.

This critically-acclaimed extravaganza is both a Broadway musical and new Cirque adventure wrapped into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze has been hailed by the New York Daily News as “a delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleigh load.”

It’s “the perfect holiday gift and show everyone will enjoy,” said BroadwayWorld of the sold-out performances.

The Tennessean proclaimed it “a dazzling Holidaze Spectacle…for both young and old” at the Grand Ole Opry House.

Broadway Director and Cirque Dreams Founder, Neil Goldberg, has searched the world to assemble a remarkable cast of incomparable cirque artists, singers, dancers and talent to mesmerize audiences with new acts, holiday scenes, theatrical innovation and much more in 2019.

Set in a multi-milliondollar wonderland of elaborate scenes and dozens of original holiday production numbers, audiences nationwide will celebrate the most

wonderful time of the year as they experience over 300 spectacular costumes and 20 of the world’s most astonishing acts.

Broadway singers perform original music along with a new twist on seasonal favorites such as “Deck The Halls,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” On the edge-of-yourseat feats are performed by toy soldiers, snowmen, penguins, candles, reindeer, gingerbread, carolers, Santa and colossal ornaments flying, balancing and stretching imaginations in this groundbreaking holiday stage spectacular.

It’s “Las Vegas…meets family entertainment… meets musical theatre” touts the Boston Globe.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze is priced from $25 to $99 and will perform five shows at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Nov. 29-30. The performance schedule is Friday at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Fabulous Fox box office, MetroTix.com or via phone at (314) 534-1111. Group discounts for 10 or more are available by calling (314) 535-2900.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series and is presented locally by Circus Flora.

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MIDWEST GOBBLERS DONATES TO LOCAL MINISTRY

The Midwest Gobblers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently donated $300 to the Angel Tree Ministry in Jerseyville. Pictured is Janice Arnold of the Ministry and Neil Waters of the Midwest Gobblers.

Photo courtesy of Thrive Christian School/Holly Camacaro

Thrive Christian School volunteers and families pause for a photo with Santa as he visits Mrs. Claus’ Bake Shop during last year’s annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival. Celebrating its 5th year in 2019, this year’s event takes place throughout the day and evening in downtown Jerseyville on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.

Toys for Tots campaign underway Santa on his way to Jerseyville

Oct. 1 marked the first day on line applications are being accepted by the local Toys for Tots Campaign for Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, Northern Macoupin Counties and Southwestern School District.

Jerseyville serves as the Coordination and Distribution Center for the Toys for Tots Campaign for these locations. A “distribution point� has been established for each of the locations.

Christmas is a time of joy, happiness and goodwill. It is a time of giving and helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves, especially the children. For 71 years, one organization, the United States Marine Corps, has been a leader in looking after America’s less fortunate children at Christmas.

Webb Cunningham, a member of the Robert Windle Detachment No. 1031 of the Marine Corps League has been assigned by the Toys for Tots Foundation as the local Toys for Tots coordinator for Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, and Northern Macoupin Counties to include Southwestern School District.

Collection points for monetary donations and

toys drop off are being established and will be announced later.

Starting Oct. 1, a request for toys may be submitted on line at: jerseyville-il.toysfortots.org. The organization will do their best to satisfy requests for the less fortunate children within the service area; age newborn thru age 12.

The collection campaign will continue through Dec. 6. The toys will be distributed on Dec. 14 at the location you request on your application if possible. Presently, the distribution location for Greene County will be in Carrolton at 127 N Fifth St., please use the side door for pick up.

This year, there will be a greater need than we have ever experienced. The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program truly believes that “every child deserves a Merry Christmas!�

Let me assure you that, all toys and money collected remain in this area. Nothing is “shipped all over the country or overseas.�

To learn more about the Toy for Tots Program or to make a donation of time or money please contact the Toys for Tots Foundation at www.toysfortots.org.

Lorton to run for Resident Circuit Judge Allison Lorton, of Jerseyville, has announced she will run for Resident Circuit Judge of Jersey County, Illinois. Allison’s announcement follows Judge Eric Pistorius’ recent decision to retire in December of 2020.

Lorton was born in Belleville, the daughter of two lifelong educators. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Kentucky and went on to obtain her law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2005. After graduating from law school, she moved to Jersey County with her husband, Laef Lorton, to start practicing law and raise her family.

Her legal career began as a prosecutor in the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office in 2005. Lorton transitioned to private practice in 2007. She is a senior attorney at the firm Wittman & Lorton P.C., and President of Preferred Title &

Escrow, Inc., in Jerseyville.

Allison and her husband, Laef, acquired the practice from longstanding Jersey County attorney, George P. Wittman, who still practices with the Lortons today.

Both in private practice and as a criminal prosecutor, Allison gained insight and an understanding of the positive impact a fair and impartial judiciary can have on a community. “I believe my background as a criminal prosecutor and a private attorney provides me with the experience and knowledge necessary to handle the diverse responsibilities of Judge in Jersey County,� she said.

The focus of Lorton’s career has been public service. “I understand the impact our judicial system has on our community and its families,� Lorton said. “The practice of law for me was founded in my desire to help and serve my community.

ALLISON LORTON “To have the chance to serve Jersey County as Judge, to enforce the rule of law and safeguard a fair and impartial judicial process, is a humbling and exciting endeavor. Not only as an attorney, but as a mother of three young children, I have a vested stake in ensuring judicial integrity in Jersey County. I look forward to having the opportunity to serve my community as Resident Circuit Judge of Jersey County.�

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JERSEYVILLE ROTARY GIVES GRANTS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS

Jerseyville Rotary Club member Carole Cotner presents a check to East Elementary school teachers Holly Campbell and Emily DeSherlia. The $170 grant will help fund the monthly all-school character assemblies, which is part of an ongoing effort to intentionally teacher the Six Pillars of Good Character: respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, and trustworthiness. Not pictured is Margaret Bear, a teacher from JCHS, who received a grant of $130 from the Rotary Club to defray the costs of sending exceptional high school musicians to state level musical performances.

Downtown Country Christmas approaches Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 30. To the heart of downtown Jerseyville, that is.

He’ll arrive in Jerseyville that day at about 2 p.m., but instead of the usual team of reindeer pulling his sleigh up onto a rooftop, Santa will once again be making his seasonal debut via helicopter, courtesy of the Survival Flight crew based at Jersey Community Hospital.

Making his descent at the city’s Lions Club Park, which is located near North Jefferson and East Exchange Streets, Santa will take up residency soon afterward near the rear entrance of Heneghan, White, Cutting & Rice Insurance Agency, 200 N. State St., for the remainder of the 5th annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival event.

Kids will not only have the chance to share their holiday wish lists with Santa throughout the afternoon and evening, but also parents will have the chance to capture free photos of their children visiting with Santa Claus.

Attendees will have the chance to mark off their holiday to-do lists by visiting the participating downtown stores and restaurants offering exclusive Festival specials and by also taking advantage of the heated tent full of local vendors and exhibitors with many unique offerings as well.

Still yet another way to work through one’s list is to stop in at Mrs. Claus’ Bake Shop, a returning feature on the Festival’s extensive holiday lineup.

The Bake Shop will be located along with Santa in the back part of the insurance company venue. Opening its doors at 2:15 p.m., a wide array of goodies will be available for purchase at the Bake Shop until the Downtown Country Christmas Festival concludes with Rudolph’s Red Nose Parade or items are sold out.

There will be cookies, cupcakes, candy, cinnamon rolls, puppy chow, popcorn, fudge, chocolate covered pretzels and even more available for purchase from the Bake Shop during the Festival. Visitors can experience a nostalgic Christmas bake shop atmosphere while picking from a wide variety of favorite desserts. Prices will vary, starting at just $1 for some of the items available.

Holly Camacaro, school administrator at Thrive Christian School, shared further details about Mrs. Claus’ Bake Shop and what festival goers can expect to find there. “Our students help to make all of the desserts and package them for the day of the event. All of the money we receive for the baked

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goods at Mrs. Claus’ Bake Shop goes back to the Festival for the next year,� said Camacaro. Thrive Christian School will also be selling ice cream at the corner of East Exchange and North State Streets to help cover costs incurred by hosting the Festival’s annual Bake Shop and selling gift card holders from inside the Bake Shop to benefit the school directly.

There are many other ways that the Downtown Country Christmas Festival will draw thousands of families and neighbors from throughout the region together once again in the spirit of the holiday season on Nov. 30, as it has the previous four years of the event.

Live music throughout the day, the North Pole Post Office onsite, Holiday Hayrides around Downtown Jerseyville, Historical Cheney Mansion Tours, and a free movie at Jerseyville’s Stadium Theater are among an extensive list of “all things Christmas� as a part of the Festival.

This year’s Kringle Award recipient will also be announced at the official city tree at 5 p.m., as will Light Up Your Business winners. Michael Ward, Festival board president, shared the motivation behind the friendly Light Up Your Business holiday “competition.â€? “Each year our local businesses take such pride in their holiday dĂŠcor,â€? Ward

said, “that we thought a small ‘Light Up Your Business’ competition would be another way to say thank you to each of those small businesses for being a part of our community.�

Ward added that, if a business does want to participate in this competition, the deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 27 by 4:30 p.m. Voting takes place from 5 p.m. Nov. 29 to 4 p.m. the day of the Festival, Nov. 30.

Rudolph’s Red Nose Parade will conclude the evening, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Parade registration is now underway for groups and businesses wishing to participate. There is no cost for entries; registrations are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

All parade entries must have an illuminated element incorporated in their design; throwing candy or free giveaways is encouraged as well.

There are five categories of winners to be awarded from parade participation: most participation, brightest, best theme, most holiday spirit, and Rudolph’s Choice.

Lineup for the parade will take place along Washington Street by 7 p.m., with the parade procession beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Entry forms and complete details about the 5th annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival are available online at downtowncountrychristmas.com.

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Historic commission in Grafton could be positive support

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The issue: Grafton City Council has voted to OK historic commission Our view: It can be meaningful protection of city’s history if done right

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here is always some concern, in some cases rightfully so, when a historic district and subsequent commission to oversee the district is established.

There are certainly stories in communities across the country where historic commissions have proved to be a deterrent to growth and change, requiring property owners to request permission on what some might consider to be the smallest of things.

Still, when done right, a historic commission can be a supportive arm to help property owners ensure their property has retained its historical value and more broadly save and protect a town’s history through its structures.

When done right, an established historic district can mean only positive changes for a community.

This can cement an identity for a community, and even boost tourism depending on how it is marketed to the community and surrounding communities.

This is something Grafton will have to grapple with after a Tuesday vote on the subject.

At the Grafton City Council meeting, an ordinance passed unanimously that will see the creation of a historic commission and district.

Based on what leaders in Grafton are saying about their plans to form a district, it appears Grafton’s commission will be geared to serve in a more supportive role — a move that could mean a positive step toward protecting the facades of homes and businesses in the town. This is highly contingent, however, on how it is actually implemented and how much city and community leaders will stick to a supportive role.

Alderwoman Mary Lillesve proposed the development of a historic district and commission to bring a spotlight to the town’s rich history.

Should the city hold true to that goal, we believe this could be a beneficial protection of the city’s history. It simply comes down to if they take a more flexible or inflexible approach for the long term.

The city’s council Jim Schrempf affirmed that the commission would not have any regulatory powers, unlike places such as Alton, which require property owners to meet with the historic commission before obtaining a permit.

We believe a lighter touch might be better suited for this community.

Grafton does have a slate of structures that should be preserved— being the oldest city in the county, one would expect so. There are historic structures in the west end of Grafton including the waterworks, St. Patrick’s Church, the stone house and the stone bridge all of which are important landmarks deserving of protections afforded by the creation of an historic district.

On the other hand, should the city and the future historic commission go too far, they could be coming into conflict with the goals of city residents to revitalize and enhance tourism in the county, outside of the seasonal months.

These are things to consider when establishing a district, and we hope the city takes it into account.

The establishment of a historic district can mean great things for the city, but there is a fine line between support and direction.

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A. It should have strict oversight of historical properties to ensure they stay intact.

B. It should not burden property owners but also have hard rules.

C. It should exclusively serve an advisory role.

D. Historical commissions do not need to exist.

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The interesting life of the founder of Elsah J

ames Semple, founder of the village of Elsah, was born in Green Co., Kentucky in 1798. His mother was said to have a keen intellect, His uncle, a graduate of Princeton, contributed to James’ education.

At age 16, James volunteered to join the army and served with the Kentucky Militia in the War of 1812. He later served as a brigadier general with the Illinois Militia during the Blackhawk War. James intelligence was evidenced by the fact that he was asked to draft resolutions on politics of the day at an early age. It paved the way for what would be a long and illustrious career in the political arena.

James moved from Kentucky to Edwardsville in 1818 but remained only nine months before returning to Kentucky and marrying Ellen Duff Green. The young couple moved to Missouri, where James operated several businesses. When Ellen passed away just two years into their marriage, James floundered for a bit, grappling with the loss.

He found solace in studying and soon turned his attention to law. After being admitted to the bar, he practiced law in Kentucky for a time before moving to Edwardsville in 1827 and opening a legal practice. Six years later, in 1833, married Mrs. Mary Cairns Mizner and over their lives, the couple lived in various homes throughout Southern Illinois.

Over the next 30 years, James enjoyed a distinguished political career. His accomplishments included serving as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois Attorney General, Illinois Supreme Court Justice, U.S. senator, and Minister to New Granada.

However, James’ interests extended beyond politics, and in 1845, he began work on a rudimentary vehicle he dubbed the prairie car. The vehicle was a wagon fitted with a steam engine and wide tires, and James envisioned a sort of train car capable of navigating a variety of terrain and transporting people and goods without rails.

A prototype was built, but during a run near Carlinville, one of the wheels hit a hole, breaking the axle. With limited financial backing, James was forced to abandon the project after six years. The prototype remained outside Carlinville for years and was referred to as “Semple’s folly.”

s I have written many times before, when one is in a tree stand, he notices the most intricate things.

For hours on end a deer hunter is looking at the same view. He can only see so far in each direction. It never changes.

So, within his parameters, he must learn to look beyond what he would normally see and find intrigue in minutia. These exercises remind me of days in a classroom when we were given a narrow subject and had to write a paper on it.

The only way I could ever achieve the word count was if I used every flowery adverb and adjective I knew. There is just so much you can say about a stapler or a candle. The same thing goes for when one is in a tree stand.

After a while, you quit looking at the tree and start counting the leaves. What I have noticed, however, is how everything changes as the sun changes locations.

When it first rises, it casts long shadows and illuminates only the east facing boundary. As it goes higher the shadows get shorter and its light encompasses nearly everything. As it sets, another part of nature is revealed in a different and clearer way, and the long shadows return facing the opposite direction.

The placement of the sun really does bring out different aspects of the same view.

I’ve noticed that people are this way too. We are so different, and we look at things differently as well. Many of our differences cannot be explained by saying one is right and the other is wrong but instead by simply understanding that each of us sees things from a different perspective. I dare say the world each of us lives in would be a lot friendlier if we recognized this.

A perfect example is in our government.

When someone writes, “I don’t know how someone can be a Christian and be a republican,” and someone else writes, “I don’t know how someone can be a Christian and be a democrat;” a light should go off that both are simply seeing things from a different point of view.

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JAMES SEMPLE By 1853, Guest Column James had tired of poli- BY BETH MCGLASSON tics. He bought more than 2,500 acres in Jersey County, and settled his family in new family home atop a hill northwest of Elsah.

The home was known as Trevue, which means Tree View.

Semple platted the village of Elsah that year. He originally called the village Ailsah after his family home in Scotland, but because many people struggled with its pronunciation, the spelling was changed to Elsa and then Elsah to distinguish it from another small town by the same name.

To promote the growth of the village, Semple built a stone store and line of warehouses.. He gave free lots to anyone willing to build with stone and promised a 50-foot by 75-foot lot to the first male child born in the village. The land was bestowed to Johnny Reintges, James and Mary lived the remainder of their lives in Jersey County. He passed away on Dec. 20, 1866, at age 66. Mary died almost exactly nine years later, on Dec. 22, 1875. Both are buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, as are their daughters.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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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Reporters: Carmen Ensinger

This doesn’t mean there are not some things that are right or wrong, but it does mean that somethings are based on how God built us and how our environment influenced our perspective.

The Bible is not silent on this as well.

Outdoor Paul informed the Roman Christians about Truths this when he wrote;

BY GARY “Accept other believers MILLER who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.

For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. But another believer with a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables.

“Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants?

Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval.” (Rom 14:1-4 NLT) There really are no two people who see everything the same.

We all get our views from a host of influences. They make each of us unique. But, we can only be unique if we have others around us to reveal the differences.

In other words, we need others to make us special. All of us do. That means that while we may disagree on some things, what brings us together is more important than what has the potential to separate us.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@ outdoortruths.org.

The Jersey County Journal is published for the whole of Jersey County. Any worthwhile program that will benefit the county will be backed by the Jersey County Journal.

Jersey County Journal will always be the number one information source about the people, events, and issues of Jersey County, Illinois. We serve the Jersey County community and lead in the efforts to make it a better place to live and work.

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Opinions expressed in columns are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Christmas Roundup Wednesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Feast at Pere Marquette Lodge, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 13653 Lodge Blvd. in Grafton. Made-to-order omelets, carving stations, traditional and unique selection of side dishes, salads and dessert, including a banana’s foster station. Reservations are accepted for parties of six or more.

Wednesday, Dec. 25: Olive Branch Cafe Free Christmas Day Meal, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. dining on site. Turkey dressing, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy. Deliveries to homebound only from 9-11 a.m. To order, call 618-581-9998 Dec. 1-20 only. Santa will be on site 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CALHOUN COUNTY Sunday, Dec. 1: Santa at the Brussels American Legion, noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 1: Christmas Home Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors will tour select homes throughout Calhoun County decorated for the holidays; enjoy specialty drinks including the Holiday Hotties, Mary Mary Bloody Mary, Mistletoe Margaritas and Happy Holidays Spiced Cider Mimosas will be available at the Wittman Hotel, KC Hall and Straight Home respectively; lunch is available at the halfway point of the tour at the KC Hall; Kettle Corn available for purchase at St. Norbert’s Catholic School.

Friday, Dec. 13: Kids Night Out Friday from 5-9 p.m. at the Brussels Grade School for any child in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Activities include dinner, crafts, games, face painting and a movie.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Christmas in Calhoun at Marvin Richter Courthouse Lawn in Hardin. Parade starts at 1 p.m. 2019 theme is “Better Together.” Festival immediately following parade. Vendors, Elf School, caroling, DJ, cookie decorating, food, games, Letter to Santa, Pictures with Santa.

Sunday, Dec. 22: Kampsville Kids Christmas Party, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., located at the Center for American Archaeology Gymnasium in Kampsville; come participate in games, door prizes, raffles, a cookie walk and more; Santa will be making a surprise visit and each child who attends will receive a gift; all are welcomed to attend.

Sunday, Dec. 8: The Calhoun Entertainment Company presents its annual Christmas Choral Concert at 1 p.m. at the Hardin Presbyterian Church Hall. Refreshments will be served after the performance.

Sunday, Dec. 24: The Batchtown St. Barbara Altar Society annual Christmas Party at the Old Fill Inn Station. The buffet dinner will be served at 5 p.m. There will be a $5 gift exchange for members and a sharing basket for those who wish to donate non-perishable food or personal items to the local food pantry. Reservations should be made before Nov. 24 by calling 618-306-2498.

GREENE COUNTY Friday, Nov. 29: Christmas in Roodhouse on the Square. Santa arrives at 7 p.m. Free hot chocolate and cookies. Have your picture taken with Santa’s Reindeer.

Vendors welcome – free setup.

Sponsored by Roodhouse Police Department.

Saturday, Nov. 30: White Hall Hometown Christmas at Whiteside Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa arrives at noon.

Door prizes will be given away and Nolan’s Reindeer will be in attendance. There will also be vendors. Sponsored by White Hall Lions Club.

Friday, Dec. 6: Carrollton Christmas Parade on the Square starting at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored

by Carrollton Chamber of Commerce. The parade route will be from the Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital to Sixth Street and then it will finish up at Carrollton Square.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Breakfast with Santa at First Baptist Church in Carrollton from 9 to 11 a.m. Sponsored

by Carrollton Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday to Sunday, Dec. 25 -Jan. 5: 12 Days of Christmas sponsored

by Carrollton Chamber of Commerce to support Carrollton business. Visit local businesses for an opportunity to win Chamber Bucks.

James K. Rench, 73, passed away on November 17, 2019 at Jerseyville Manor. He was born on December 13, 1945 to Earl & Lois (Brown) Rench in Highland and was later raised in Greenville. Jim was a retired Shell Oil Contract Coordinator and was a member of the Jerseyville Elks and the FBI Club. He married Maureen Wantiez-Shortal on December 25, 2005 at their home.

He is survived by his wife: Maureen Rench; his children: Penny Rench, Julie (Travis) Geers, Jana (Laura) Shortal, and Quinn (Alison) Shortal; his grandchildren: Katelyn Walker, Annie Walker, and Cali Geers; his siblings: Sharon Young, Kevin Rench, and Mark Rench; and his special niece & nephew: Bev & Bob Schneider. Jim was preceded

in death by his parents, and his first wife: Patt Rench. In light of Jim’s love of dogs, please send any memorials to the 5A’s Animal Shelter in Alton.

Per his wishes, he was donated to Washington University School of Medicine.

Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Connie Moore Connie L. Moore, 78, of Brighton passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at San Gabriel Memory Care in Godfrey.

She was born on February 22, 1941 in Hannibal, MO to the late Charles and Juanita (Simms) Grisham.

Connie married Joe Moore on March 5, 1958 in Godfrey.

He preceded her in death on June 6, 2008.

She worked as a receptionist at Dr Mohyuddin’s office before retiring. Connie was also a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Brighton. In the winter months Connie and Joe would travel to their home in Texas, where they made many lasting friendships. They also went on trips around the Country, after Joe’s passing, she took a trip to Europe. She enjoyed Reading, Sewing, Crafts, and drinking coffee.

Connie is survived by two sons Jeff (Cheryl Summers) Moore of Brighton and Todd (Leah) Moore of Florida; eight grandchildren Eric, Kyle (Danielle), Ashley (Brent), Josh (Jasmine), Nick, Chris, Daniel (Laura), and Sarah (Scott); sixteen great grandchildren; three brothers Char-

lie Grisham, Benny (Sherry) Grisham, Scott Grisham; son in law Paul Gray; brother in law Larry Smith; several nieces, nephews, and fiends who will miss her dearly.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter Tracie Gray; sister Sheila Smith; daughter in law Susie Moore.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at Noon, at St Paul’s United Methodist Church in Brighton with Rev. Dala Lawrence officiating.

Burial will follow in Brighton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.

Carol Sue Pohlman Carol Sue (Wethington) Pohlman, 81, died Nov. 20, 2019 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in

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) 4983483.

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

Monday, Nov. 25:Chicken pot pie, biscuit*, brussel sprouts, apricots, Rice Krispy treat.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Sausage patties, biscuit* and gravy, roasted potatoes, corn, peaches and cottage cheese.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: Beef stroganoff, mashed potatoes and gravy, lima beans, cinnamon applesauce, dessert bar with fruit.

Thursday, Nov. 28: Closed, Thanksgiving day.

Friday, Nov. 29: Closed, Thanksgiving break.

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

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JERSEY COUNTY Saturday, Nov. 30: Downtown Country Christmas, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., along Downtown Jerseyville on State Street. Exhibition tents open at 10 a.m. Santa arrives at 2 p.m. via helicopter at Lions Club Park. Music on State Street, fresh baked goods at Mrs. Claus’s Bake Shop, games on Elf Boulevard, photos with Santa, lighting of the Jerseyville Christmas Tree at 5 p.m., Rudolph’s Red Nose Parade at 7:30 p.m. and more.

Sunday, Dec. 1: Santa Paws at DJs Pub and Grill, 2-5 p.m., 117 W Prairie St., Jerseyville. A person’s dog or cat can have photo taken with Santa with donation to Riverbend Human Society.

Monday through Friday, Dec. 2-13: Jersey County Business Association’s annual 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Shopping Adventure. Stop by a participating JCBA member businesses. Get a special card punched by at least 22 of the 32 participating businesses during the 12 day event and qualify for a grand prize drawing. All 32 punches enter participant a second time into the grand prize drawing.

Tuesday, Dec. 3: Jerseyville Library Crafts with Chris, 6:30 p.m., ages teens to adults.

Craft a Snowman Christmas Countdown Calendar, limit of 30, registration required.

Saturday, Dec. 7: Home for the Holidays House Tour, noon- 4 p.m., located at 26 LaSalle St. in Elsah.

Participants taken on tour of selected private residences in Elsah decorated for the holidays. The homes on the tour generally were constructed in the mid-19th century, often with the stone from the local quarry. Musical entertainment will take place in both churches in the village. Horse and carriage rides are available and included in the cost of the ticket. Those interested in more info can call 618-374-2626 Saturday, Dec. 7: Santa’s Chocolate Express, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., along Downtown Grafton. Participants will be able to hop on the shuttle and travel down Grafton’s Main Street. Stop in to local shops to sample chocolatey holiday treats and shop the sales.

Carolers will be present. Meet Santa Claus at The Grove Memorial Park.

Saturday, Dec. 7: 10 am Grinch Christmas Party at Jerseyville Library, 10 a.m., ages kindergarten through grade 5. Make an ornament and play some Grinch-themed games.

Saturday, Dec. 7: Ambulance Christmas Bazaar, 4-8 p.m., JCH Wellness Center in Jerseyville.

Shopping, Santa, baked goods and live entertainment.

Tuesday, Dec. 10: Holidaystyle Ukulele Jam Session at Jerseyville Library, 6:30 p.m.

Bring ukulele and join in playing/singing holiday favorites.

Tuesday, Dec. 10: Annual Cookie Exchange at Jerseyville Library, 7 p.m., Bring three dozen of best cookies or candy, along with the recipe and an empty container for exchanging. They will be sampled and a winner will be chosen.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Santa Visit with the Children, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., located at the Elsah Township Community Center at 14690 Fessler Road, Dow; visitors are asked to bring a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Jersey Township Food Bank; goodie bags for the children will be given out. More information is available from the Township supervisor at 618-466-1707.

Saturday, Dec. 14: JCH Wellness Center Santa Shuffle 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m., 412 Maple Summit Rd in Jerseyville.

Saturday, Dec. 14: First Presbyterian Church Cookie Walk, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 400 S State St. Saturday, Dec. 14: Jerseyville Library Holly Jolly Bubble Party, 10 a.m., ages toddler to grade 5. The Bubble Bus will be outside for an hour. Hot chocolate inside.

Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Jerseyville.

Sunday, Dec. 15: Grafton American Legion Visit with Santa, 2-3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15: A Very Critter Christmas, 1-4 p.m., TreeHouse Wildlife Center, 23956 Green Acres Road in Dow. For more info, call (618) 466-2990.

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Arrangements are pending at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Norma Winters Norma Winters, 90, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2019. She was an only child born August 5, 1929 in Murrayville, IL to Alvy Lloyd Worrall and Effie Arena Emmons Worrall. She graduated from Roodhouse High School in 1947. Soon after, she married her sailor, Paul Everett Winters on June 6, during his return from Naval service in the South Pacific during WWII and remained so until his death on October 25, 2010. His nickname for her was “Cato”, but as her jobs they called her “Smiley” or “Racehorse” for her big friendly smile and energetic work ethic! While living in Alton, Jerseyville, Delhi, and St. Charles, Mo., you may have seen her working in the Garment Factory or TriCity and Krogers as Head Checker, at First National Bank as a Tax Assessor, or as a Quality Planner at McDonnell Douglas where she won many awards for her ideas. After retiring, she and Paul loved to camp and became camp ground hosts at Alaska, Daytona Speedway, and Pere Marquette, stating it became a mission for them. While at home in Alton, the Winters loved serving as Foster Grandparents of Alton Elementary, Daycare, and Evangelical School.

Norma professed her faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior on October 13, 1942 and was baptized five days after in the Mill Pond at Athensville. Her favorite verse was Proverbs 3:6, but always referred people to 1 John 5:13 to know for sure they could go to heaven when they died. Her most satisfying feeling came from being able to help someone. She was a current member of Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey.

Mrs. Winters was a devoted wife and mother, taking care of her husband, Paul, through a near death experi-

ence with colon-rectal cancer with resulting ostomies at the age of 39, while working to support her family.

She saw her own dream of being a nurse fulfilled in her daughter, Pamela (Allan) Howard of Soldotna, Alaska, and of graduating from the University of Illinois fulfilled in her son, Ricky of Alton. She and her husband loved to lead church youth groups and have young people in their home. Soon she and her family welcomed Patrick Raymond (Linda) of Jerseyville into their home as a son and brother, and was proud of his Army service and many other accomplishments.

Besides her children, she is survived by the following grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Pam’s children: Amber (Matt) Fischer and their children Carson, Montana, Hallie, Oliver, Landon, and Simon; Katy (Jesse) Echave and their children Sophie and Mateo, Brittany (Zach) Rice and their child due March 2020; Rick’s children: Leslie (Cory) Spencer and Lauren (Tyler) Murray; Pat’s children: James (Tammy) Raymond and their children Breann and Ryan; Tammy (Burt) Hartley and their children: Nicholas and Anna Marie, and Zach (Heather) Hartley and daughter Ephie; Paul (Annie) Raymond and their children Breanna Thompson and daughter Violet, and Nathaniel.

Mrs. Winters donated her body to St. Louis University School of Medicine and her name will be added to her husband’s headstone at Jefferson Barracks. All are invited to celebrate her life at a memorial service at Evangelical Church of Christ in Godfrey on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 4pm.

Memorials may be given to the Church for the H.I.S. and other ministries.

Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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NEWS/SCHOOL

Low-interest loans available after flood declaration Gov. JB Pritzker announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration following one of the worst floods in Illinois history.

The approved SBA disaster declaration makes low-interest loans available to homeowners, renters and businesses in Alexander, Jersey, Rock Island and Stephenson counties, as well as the contiguous counties of Jo Daviess, Winnebago, Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside, Henry, Mercer, Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin, Madison, Union and Pulaski.

SBA loans can help repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters can apply for loans to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.

Businesses and private nonprofit organizations can apply for loans to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets.

“We are grateful to the U.S. Small Business Administration for its expedient approval of Illinois’ disaster declaration request.

These low-interest, long-term loans will be a tremendous help to many people who are still struggling to repair or replace their homes or businesses,” said Alicia TateNadeau, Acting Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. “Meanwhile, our agency will meet with state and federal partners to identify additional resources or programs that may help the affected communities.”

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is December 9, 2019. The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 10, 2020. Any individual or business needing additional information, or wishing to apply for a loan, should contact the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.

Loan applications can also be downloaded from www.sba.gov/

disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76155.

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) will be established throughout the state to provide a single point of contact for applicants to ask questions, get additional information and get help with the loan application process. The DLOC locations and hours of operation will be announced next week.

For additional information and resources related to flood recovery, please visit www.ready.illinois.gov.

This announcement comes after news that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied the state’s appeal for federal individual assistance to help residents in 22 counties recover from 2019’s severe storms and historic flooding along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers.

To date, the federal government has approved public assistance funding for 28 counties in Illinois. The federal public assistance program provides grants to assist state and local governments, nonprofits and houses of worship with the response and recovery costs associated with the declared disaster. Under the guidelines of the PA program, local jurisdictions can be reimbursed for up to 75 percent of eligible costs.

Based on the $61 million in losses identified during the joint preliminary damage assessment, Illinois stands to receive an estimated $45.7 million. Of that, FEMA has already obligated $1.3 million to launch the public assistance program in Illinois.

“While we are extremely disappointed that Illinois did not qualify for Individual Assistance funding, we will not give up fighting to provide resources to the citizens of Illinois,” TateNadeau said. “We are committed to working with our federal delegation to encourage FEMA to change the eligibility requirements of the Individual Assistance program that hurts states like Illinois,”

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Pictured seated is Jill Wieland, Marty Melin, Sharla Luken Illinois State Regent, Carol Brown Chapter Regent, Rita Heneghan and Jennur Clendenny. Pictured standing is Betty Burch, Mary Strebel, Ann Badasch, Janet Brangenberg, Linda Halemeyer, Jane Wilson, Anne Hullett, Patsy Halemeyer, Bev Metzler, Ginger Davis and Carol Swearingin.

State regent was guest speaker at DAR luncheon Illinois State Regent Sharla Wilson Luken of Evanston was the guest speaker at the Dr. Silas Hamilton Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution luncheon meeting at the Jerseyville Public Library Nov. 2.

The state regent visits each of the 105 Illinois chapters and seven districts during the two-year term of office. Each regent has a project that is supported by all of the chapters and State Regent Luken’s

project is to “honor and respect for our Illinois veterans” and what chapters can do for “strengthening our chapters” by giving new members information on state and national levels and opportunities to help with the chapter projects.

Her topic, “Serving Those Who Have Served Us,” dealt with DAR service to the military and veterans beginning with the Spanish American War in 1898 continuing with WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam with service as nurses in hospi-

tals, donating office space, providing canteens and giving supplies where needed.

Since 9/11, volunteers have continued to serve the veterans. DAR has representatives in every veterans’ hospital in Illinois. Luken suggested ways that members can help veterans in their communities.

The next meeting is a brunch at 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at the home of Sue Beach. The program will be a “Show and Tell” subject of your favorite Christmas movie.

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Pictured from left to right: Mason Gray, Logan Russell, Curtis Shively, Brenden Marshall, Cody Gavaza, Sebastian Parker, Anna Poppe, Lily Preston, Alexis Cullen, Mackenzie Bell, Bailey Wadlow, Sara Poletti, Carter Hazelwood and Wyatt Short.

Jerseyville FFA attends national convention This year, more than 68,000 FFA members, supporters and guests attended the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo, held in the Circle City Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2019.

Jerseyville FFA members made up fourteen of the 68,000 in attendance.

The convention and expo began with the National FFA Band leading a grand march down Georgia Street

Shining Knight winners announced

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The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School the week of 11/411/8 are, left to right, Henry B., Graham V., Bayley D., Gracie F. and Ellie M.

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The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School the week of 11/1111/15 are, left to right, Harrison S., Liam W., Landon U., Mila N., and Tate L.

in downtown Indianapolis Oct. 30.

Jerseyville FFA members attended the first general session, the career show and workshops, a rodeo, and toured Crossroad Genetics Boar Stud.

Junior member Curtis Shively said “the FFA Convention was a great time, and I enjoyed meeting people from all over the nation and recon-

necting with old friends.”

Alexis Cullen, a senior FFA member, thought “it was neat to see art and agriculture tied together and the overall experience was very enjoyable.”

Overall, Jerseyville FFA members enjoyed their time at National FFA Convention and the different opportunities they experienced while there.

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Georgia Nassar Estate Auction #1 November 25th - 4:30 pm!

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Welcome, baby Maverick Terah Lacy and Kyle Johnson of Virden welcomed a son, Maverick Jack Johnson, at 6:04 p.m. Oct. 1, 2019, at 7 lbs., 5 oz. at Alton Memorial Hospital. Maverick has one sibling, Hudson Dean Johnson, age 2. His grandparents are Terry Lacy of Piasa, Chastity Lacy of Greenview, Lucky Johnson of Jerseyville and Kathy Tepen of Micheal. Great-grandparents are Stanley “Hawk�

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525 PARKVIEW DR. - CARROLLTON

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16260 OTTERVILLE RD. - GRAFTON

[ $299,900 ] 3BR, 4BA, 3.89 ACRES

303 LOTT ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $118,500 ] 3BR, 1BA, NEW CONSTRUCTION

TBD DABBS N. RD. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $189,000 ] 63 ACRES, HUNTING RETREAT

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2 SMOKEY HOLLOW RD. - BATCHTOWN [ $89,900 ] 3BR, 2BA, 2.3 ACRES

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15133 NEWBERN AVE. - DOW

17545 BASS LN. - BRIGHTON

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306 WALNUT ST. - KANE

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124 E. MAIN ST. - BRUSSELS

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15033 STATE HWY 16 - FIELDON 3BR, 2BA, 19.48 ACRES

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$235,000 21523 S Rangeline Jerseyville

$82,000 6 Oak St. Kampsville $82,000 Built in 2013 3 bed / 2 bath Camper pad, circle drive, A+ condition

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34341 Prairie Dell Piasa $439,000

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706 Park Hardin $69,000

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Nice country setting. 100% financing available

14.88 acres- recent survey completed.

Private setting - pasture, wooded 1 bedroom on main 2 in basement

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$159,900 1106 Locke St. Jerseyville

7824 Hwy 96 Mozier Two great places- one low price $49,000 2 bedroom - spotless home with heated workshop, could be nice cabin w/ TLC

Quality built 3 bedroom 2 full baths Open floor plan, appliances included.

2 car attached garage- lots of storage

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$169,000 16 Quarry Riverfront Golden Eagle

$239,000 191 Brickyard Drive Golden Eagle

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$389,999 711 S. State St Jerseyville Best location in town. Over 4525 sq. foot. & great parking.

Double walled, 3 Phase electric. Grease trap installed for food service usage. Endless possibilities at this location.

$499,900 1148 Beatty Mound Jerseyville HUGE WAREHOUSE w/ 10888 sq. ft 2 overhead doors / 20 ton crane

$35,000 117 Virginia Brighton 5.5 Acres 1 block off main drag $35,000 - Open to offers

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7422 N. State Route 159, Moro $109,900 Own this full brick 1.5 story home on 1 acre of land. 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage with full waterproofed basement, plus 22x22 detached garage. Double driveways on each side of home for additional parking. White picket fenced backyard.

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31724 Springman Ct., Brighton - $305,000 Outstanding custom home. 5BR/3BA situated lakefront 1.12 acre +/- lot site Matt Horn 560-8201

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759 US Hwy 67, Kane - $92,000 Country living minutes from Jerseyville. This 3 bedroom 1 bath home offers over 1200 square feet of updated living space.

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Mindy Woelfel 946-0434 31657 Red Oak, Brighton $285,000 Beautiful 3BR/3BA ranch with open flr plan, walkout finished LL, lake access.

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16742 Oak Bridge, Brighton - $49,900 Modular home located in Piasa Lake Development has a sense of seclusion and freedom on 1.5 acres + / -.

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Commerce Blvd, Jerseyville - $20-80,000 4 lots in this 1.9 acre +/- parcel. All 4 lots can be purchased together for $80,000, or separately for $20,000 each.

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29782 St. Hwy 16 Jerseyville Mini Farm 16.5 acres just minutes from town. This 4 bed 3 bath is loaded with extras, huge master suite with jetted tub and separate shower. Huge pool, basketball court, 42X64 shed with concrete floor, shared lake. The gourmet kitchen is a must see call for your showing now.

Listed at $439,900. Contact Roger

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Southwestern FFA takes first in local contest Jersey State Bank hosted a social media contest in October urging our local communities to vote for their favorite FFA Chapter.

Entrants were allowed one entry per email address per day. They had 4,496 total votes during the contest.

The Southwestern FFA Chapter received 1,701 votes coming in first place. North Greene placed second receiving 1,599 votes and Carrollton came in third place receiving 448 votes. “I would like to thank everyone that participated in our contest� said Mark

Schaefer, President and CEO at Jersey State Bank. “The FFA chapters work very hard and do so much for our communities. We are proud to have the opportunity to support them and show them how much the community appreciates what they do.�

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NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on my land in Pearl and Spring Creek township owned by Timothy Brinkmann. Violators will be prosecuted. 10.21.20

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The farm is located along the southeast side of Hwy 54 between Atlas, IL and the Mississippi River Bridge at Louisiana, MO and is further described as being located in the West Half of Section 5 of Ross Township, Pike County, IL. THE FARM HAS PRODUCTIVE SOILS INCLUDING BEAUCOUP, COFFEEN & SHAFFTON. THE CROP PRODUCTIVITY INDEX (PI) IS 124.7 ON THE TILLABLE ACRES.

The Mary Ann Hammitt-Heightman Farm Representing Attorney: Michael J. Hollahan | Hollahan Law Office 109 E. Washington Street | Pittsfield, IL 62363 | Ph: (217) 285-5593 AUCTION MANAGER: JOHN BORROWMAN (217) 430-0645 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC â&#x20AC;˘ TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com â&#x20AC;˘ IL Lic. #444000107

BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 1:00 P.M. AUCTION VENUE: THE K OF C HALL | QUINCY ROAD | MT. STERLING, IL 62353

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted.

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NO TRESPASSING and no hunting of any kind, is permitted on any property owned by Double Creek Farms. Can be prosecuted.

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Selling in 4 Tracts

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PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 509 E. 2873RD LN â&#x20AC;˘ LIBERTY, IL PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION STARTING AT 10:00 A.M. Polaris Sportsman 500 6Ă&#x2014;6 UTV (sells w/rubber tracks that are not currently on the machine and front snow plow); Aluminum v-bottom boat and trailer; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08 Dodge Caravan SE (currently non-running).

Husky fold-out plastic toolbox; garden hose reel; Bushnell and other (NIB) hunting scopes; Moultrie 30 gal. tripod wild game feeder (NIB); several pop-up style hunting blinds; John Deere, Craftsman and other push mowers; Ryobi and other electric pole saws; several deer stands including hang-ons; Craftsman radial arm saw; Ryobi miter saw; selection of hunting items such as grunt calls, turkey calls, safety harnesses, etc.; Lincoln Ranger GXT welder/generator (like-new); contractor grade wheelbarrow w/dual-front wheels; power washer; Schumacker portable battery charger/booster; Louisville fiberglass stepladder; floor model meat saw/grinder (NIB); Universal tree stand camouflage rain cover; garden planter; Reese-hitch style deer hoist/hanger (NIB); hen and gobbler turkey decoys; vise on stand; King Kooker propane outdoor cooker.

Metal futon-style bunk bed; Wooden futon-style bunk bed; dining room table and chairs; (2) free-standing electric fireplaces; Lodge-style dĂŠcor including lamps; metal and wooden cabinets; Vanity &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;kitchen cabinet; Clothes hanger; modern bookshelf; GE electric stove; wood burning stove; GE stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator; Magic Chef chest-style freezer (NIB); normal selection of small kitchen appliances such as: microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, electric griddle, toaster, etc. Also selling dishes, pots and pans, cutlery sets, etc.

LAND 121Âą SELLS ACRES (Subject to survey) AT Selling in 11 AM 1 TRACT Land is located just north of Hwy. 104 approximately 9 miles east of Liberty, IL in the South Half of Section 3 of Beverly Township in Adams County, IL.

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THE NICKERSON FARM WILFRED C. & MARY A. NICKERSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SELLERS REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: MARK CASSENS â&#x20AC;˘ GOEHL, SCHUERING & CASSENS, LLP 506 VERMONT ST. â&#x20AC;˘ QUINCY, IL â&#x20AC;˘ (217) 224-2555 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC â&#x20AC;˘ TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com â&#x20AC;˘ IL Lic. #444000107

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between November 8 through November 14. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with felonies: Richey, Ashley M., dob 01-291986, other amount narcotic schedule I and II. Johnson, Jered L., dob 07-171988, other amount narcotic schedule I and II; meth delivery in amount less than 5 grams.

Vanausdoll, Jason C., dob 04-221980, possess amount of controlled substance.

Fletcher, Brian Matthew, dob 06-10-1986, manufacture/poss/possess adulterants.

Blackwood, Raymond H., dob 03-03-1991, aggravated DUI/3 plus.

Davies, Evan Justin, dob 05-131998, possess amount of controlled substance.

The following individuals were charged with misdemeanors: Fry, Joshua Q., dob 01-20-1986, obstructing identification.

Andrade, Antonio M., dob 10-261983, domestic battery/bodily harm.

Mitchell, Rianca A., dod 07-032001, resist police officer/corrections employee/firefighter.

Kidwell, Michael J., dob 12-201981, battery/cause bodily harm.

Johnson, Jacob C., dob 06-031993, battery/cause bodily harm.

Menzie, Brandie J., dob n/a, cause child to be endangered.

The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Garrison, Corey L., dob 07-031985.

Douglass, Scott P., II, dob 04-041983.

The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Sipe, Hannah E., dob 07-06-1999, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Auffenberg, Marquita K., dob 10-17-1954, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Heimer, Michael P., dob 01-221964, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Taylor, Christopher J., dob 03-072000, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Freeman, Debra S., dob 03-141962, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Kolkmeyer, Kevin P., dob 05-271980, speeding 35 plus over limit.

Garrison, Corey L., dob 07-031985, leaving the scene; operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Markham, James M., dob 03-221963, driving on revoked license.

Arens, Seth H., dob 02-24-2000,

speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

McKinney, Kevin Michael, dob 10-11-1972, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Bick, Bradley D., dob 05-23-1985, vehicle fail right-of-way for emergency vehicle.

Lorton, Emma J., dob 07-20-2000, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Byrd, Alexis R., dob 04-16-1996, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Green, Ronald L., dob 01-051957, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Vanausdoll, Jason C., dob 04-221980, operate uninsured motor vehicle; unlicensed.

Poletti, Benjamin M., dob 08-291975, fail to reduce speed.

Retherford, Jordan L., dob 11-171998, driving on suspended license.

Herder, Chelsea A.D., dob 12-041992, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Lynn, Chelsea J., dob 04-05-1995, operate uninsured motor vehicle; registration expiration, 1st and 2nd.

Kraut Watsek, Brooke E., dob 05-14-1969, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Sanford, Jack S., Jr., dob 12-261957, improper traffic lane usage.

Shade, April A., dob 11-25-1982, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Pendergraft, Jennifer, dob 03-201985, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Counton, Timothy E., dob 11-08-

Madison man arrested for multiple alleged burglaries

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal A man out of Madison County was arrested in connection to multiple area burglaries and thefts, according to Jerseyville police.

Joshua L. Champlin, 43, was located and arrested at a hotel in Hazelwood, Mo., following an investigation into multiple alleged car thefts and subsequent burglaries of items on and in the vehicles, police stated in a news release.

On Nov. 3 at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers recovered a stolen vehicle out of Madison County, where the suspect fled the scene on foot. The susIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS First Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Angie Lewis; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Eloise Kohlenberg; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Laef Lorton, as Special Representative for Eloise Kohlenberg (deceased) DEFENDANTS 2019CH39 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Angie Lewis, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Eloise Kohlenberg, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1007 W. Exchange St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 and which said Mortgage was made by: Ronnie D. Kohlenberg, Eloise Kohlenberg the Mortgagor(s), to The State Bank of Jerseyville, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH 5HFRUGHU RI 'HHGV of Jersey County, Illinois, as Document No. 0037088 PRGLÂżHG ZLWK DQG for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UN/(66 <28 ÂżOH \RXU DQVZHU RU RWKHUZLVH ÂżOH \RXU DSSHDUance in this case in the OfÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKLV &RXUW Charles E. Huebener, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl, Jerseyville, IL 62052 on or before December 6, 2019, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527

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pect, who police believe to be Champlin, had also syphoned gas on a separate vehicle in Jerseyville prior to fleeing from police.

On Nov. 5 at approximately 5:22 a.m., a separate vehicle was stolen out of Jerseyville, police say. The items from this stolen vehicle were recovered in Brighton where a trailer had been stolen. The vehicle stolen from Jerseyville was taken from an unlocked garage, according to Jerseyville police.

Officers and investigators from the Jerseyville Police Department were led to Hazelwood, Mo. On Nov. 13, Champlin was reportedly at a hotel in the city. The stolen IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF DIXIE LEE HARDWICK DECEASED No. 19-P-72 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Dixie Lee Hardwick, of 1201 Megan St., Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, who died on the 8th day of September, /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH issued on November 14, 2019 to William M. Elmore of 4017 North Cypress Drive, #204, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069, 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 November 14, 2019, appointing the above named independent executor, requiring notice and publication, was entered on that date.

Notice is also given that any heir or legatee has the right as provided in section 5/6/21 of the Probate Act (Illinois Complied Statutes, Chapter 755, 6HFWLRQ WR ÂżOH D SHWLtion with the court within 42 days of the admission of the will to probate requiring proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence. In addition, any heir or legatee has the right under Section 5/8-1 of the above referenced Probate Act to contest the validity RI WKH ZLOO E\ ÂżOLQJ D SHWLWLRQ with the court within six (6) months after the admission of the will to probate.

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 May 28, 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 has EHHQ ÂżOHG Laef N. Lorton, #6286745 Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 laef.lorton@wittmanlortonlaw.com 11.20, 11.27, 12.4

vehicle out of Jerseyville was located in the parking lot of the same hotel, police say.

The investigation and arrest of Champlin cleared up multiple burglaries, according to Jerseyville police. He will be facing charges out of several jurisdictions, the news release states.

Currently, Champlin is incarcerated in Missouri awaiting extradition back into Illinois in order to face charges in Madison and Jersey counties.

Officers from many jurisdictions assisted during the course of the investigation in order to recover the vehicles and â&#x20AC;&#x153;numerousâ&#x20AC;? other stolen items, police say.

NOTICE- CHANGE OF NAME STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF JERSEY 19-MR-80 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY Public notice is hereby given that on January 2, 2020, at 8:30 A.M., in the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Illinois, LQ &RXUWURRP $ , ZLOO ÂżOH P\ petition in said Court praying for the change of my name from HEATHER BREONNA MURPHY to that of IZABELL SAGE JAX, pursuant to Illinois statute.

Dated this 5th day of November, 2019. /s/ Heather Murphy HEATHER MURPHY 11.13, 11.20, 11.27

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

Angie Lewis; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Eloise Kohlenberg; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Laef Lorton, as Special Representative for Eloise Kohlenberg (deceased) Defendants.

Case No. 19-CH-39 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Notice is given of the death of Eloise Kohlenberg.

An order was entered by the Jersey County Circuit Court on the motion of First Bank on October 18, 2019, naming LAEF N. LORTON of WITTMAN & LORTON, P.C., 123 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, as special representative of the ESTATE OF ELOISE KOHLENBERG. Notice is given to Unknown heirs or legatees who are not named in the complaint for foreclosure and whose names or addresses are not stated in the complaint for foreclosure, that an order was entered naming LAEF N. LORTON as special representative of the ESTATE OF ELOISE KOHLENBERG on October 18, 2019.

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE LAEF N. LORTON, #6286745 WITTMAN & LORTON, P.C. 123 West Pearl Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 (618) 498-2167 11.13, 11.20, 11.27

1969, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Triplett, Shealah M., dob 11-121993, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Lee, Anthony C., dob 10-06-1967, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Stevenson, Nicholas A., dob 11-131992, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Patsaros, Dakotah C., dob 10-071998, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Powers, Lilian R., dob 10-03-2001, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Loy, Stephen A., dob 03-22-1997, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Hawkins, Emily E., dob 11-161989, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Kerley, John D., dob 07-23-1962, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Guyette, Sara Jo, dob 12-10-1997, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Rhamor, Allison K., dob 05-111989, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Winheim, Steven Harold, dob 11-12-1948, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Johnson, Curtiss L., dob 05-131970, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Velikis, Joseph M., dob 10-231977, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Graner, Ryan J., dob 05-27-1978, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Hetzel, Jason D., dob 07-15-1977, driving on revoked license; operate uninsured motor vehicle; disregard traffic control light.

Benoist, Taylor John, dob 10-311989, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Hillen, Anthony M., dob 11-151991, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Childress, Toni L., dob 12-091991, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Harmon, Ronnie R,. dob 09-051964, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Alexander, Eli J., dob 04-22-1998, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Kallal, Robert W., dob 06-171994, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Sandlian, Clinton E., dob 09-051969, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Rondeau, Stephanie M., dob 03-04-1995, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Goodwin, Gary W., dob 09-061952, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Bone, Jeffrey L., dob 06-08-1964, electronic communications device.

Baker, John M., dob 12-22-1977, fail to reduce speed.

Carroll, Julia L., dob 10-24-1977, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Czaia, Drew M., dob 01-05-2001, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Douglass, Scott P., II, dob 04-041983, driving on suspended license; improper traffic lane usage; fail to reduce speed.

Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email jcjnews@ campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

Dispositions Felony: Robinson, Kay L., dob 10-16-1987, found guilty on a charge of possess amount of controlled substance; 24 months probation; $300 fine;

drug treatment; death suggested/cause abated.

Misdemeanor: Winship, Jason A., dob 11-13-1979, a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm was dismissed.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF CALHOUN COUNTY, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, VS. TIMOTHY W. ELDER, ARMILLA ROBERTS, ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS WHO ARE UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NO. 19-CH-26 NOTICE OF SALE Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure with Shortened Redemption Period entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on September 24, 2019. I, Mike Ringhausen, Sheriff, appointed in the above entitled cause, will on December 4, 2019, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., in the County Board Room at the Jersey County Court House in Jerseyville, Illinois, sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder the following described real estate: A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN AND BEING PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JERSEY COUNTY ILLINOIS. CONTAINING 39.44 ACRES MORE OR LESS. PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 26817 Clayvin Canyon Road, Kane, IL 62054 PERMANENT INDEX NUMBERS: 42-02-005-015-00 Ten Percent (10%) of sales price shall be due and payable as a deposit at the time of sale, the balance within thirty (30) days. At said sale, I will execute, in duplicate, and deliver to the purchaser(s) a Receipt DQG &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK will show the amount bid and that the buyer has paid Ten Percent (10%) as a deposit and will describe the real estate purchased and will indicate the date and place of sale and that WKH VDOH LV VXEMHFW WR FRQÂżUPDtion by the Court. In the event the buyer fails to pay the balance within the thirty (30) days, the Ten Percent (10%) deposit is forfeited and considered liquidated damages of the Seller.

For inspection and more information, contact Attorney Edward J. Fanning, at 207 W. Main Street, Hardin, IL 62047.

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JUSTIN K. ROBINSON AKA JUSTIN ROBINSON, Defendant.

18-CH-44 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 23437 WOODSVIEW POINT ELSAH, IL 62028 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 26, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 15 in Joywood Farm Estates, a subdivision in the Northwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 6 North, Range 11 West of the Third Principal Meridian, as the same appears from plat thereof recorded in WKH 5HFRUGHUÂśV 2IÂżFH RI -HUsey County, Illinois in Plat Book 3, Page 53, all situated in the County of Jersey and State of Illinois Permanent Index Number: 01-240-015-00 Commonly known as: 23437 Woodsview Point, Elsah, IL 62028 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on January 2, 2020, at 1:00 PM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $106,957.85.

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Jerseyville, Illinois

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JCHS Sports Results Nov. 16 Boys Bowling placed 17th at the Collinsville Tournament.

10 Years Ago Nov. 18, 2009 A U.S. Army Chaplain recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. However, he cannot get too comfortable at home as he is heading to Ft. Hood, Texas, as soon as he receives his orders. Chaplain Steve Pace of Jerseyville said one of the questions that he was asked most often upon returning to the states was, “Are we winning over there?”

While in Afghanistan, Pace was stationed along the Pakistan border and covered 53 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) during his deployment.

Jerseyville Mayor Yvonne Hartmann took time at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting to pay her respects to former commissioner, Carl Strube, who died Monday, Nv. 9, 2009, at Four Fountains Convalescent Center in Belleville at age 92. Hartmann noted that Strube served the city from 1975 to 1991.

Hartmann said that Strube’s motto was “To do the most good for the most people over the longest period of time.”

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Thursday, Nov. 21: Jersey County Association for Home and Community Education Lesson for Living on “Fixins and Nibbles for the Holiday Season” at the Jerseyville Library at 1 p.m. Come join for an early celebration— recipes and samples will be provided. Public welcome. For info, call Sandy at 618-466-3199.

Friday, Nov. 22: St. John’s UCC in Brighton is selling fish on Friday, 11a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 216 North St. in Brighton.

Dine-in or carry out all day. Also delivery to Brighton-area businesses and school during the lunch time. Call ahead for delivery or carry out at 618-372-3737. Serving white fish, Buffalo fish, pulled pork sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, green beans, baked beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw and potato salad, along with a selection of home made pies and sweet desserts.

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,

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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.

Jersey County Street Machine Association: nonprofit club with members who enjoy show cars. To join call Jeff Dixon at 618407-6270.

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.

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12th Place: Jeremy Vanost with a perfect 300.

Nov. 14 Boys Bowling lost to CM, 27-13.

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5 Years Ago Nov. 19, 2014 The Jersey County Service Extension Unit of The Salvation Army kicked off its 41st annual Tree of Lights Campaign on the lawn of the Jersey State Bank Friday Nov. 14.

Richard Lott, Service Unit chairman, welcomed the crowd and introduced Reverend Ted Ingelsdorfer of Peace United Church of Christ who opened with prayer. Steve and Linda Minor, in their second year of service, will be this year’s Tree of Lights chairpersons. The Salvation Army in Jersey County has a two-fold mission. One is helping individuals meet emergency financial needs and two is to help clients with monthly food orders.

American Heartland Fish Products, the fish plant in Grafton, has ceased operations following an order from the chief of police to do so in October. The plant has been under fire for most of the year for the odors it produced in processing Asian carp at the industrial business. Residents packed city hall at times to explain their displeasure with the odor emanating from the plant, located on Illinois Route 3 just north of Grafton Hills Drive, noting it had interrupted their daily lives. Early on in the business plan,

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The St. Francis Knights fifth grade girls’ basketball team won the St. John’s Tournament.

Front row, left to right: Anna Kribs, Reese Crotchett, Jerra Vanausdall, Lydia McIntyre and Neely Goetten. Back row, left to right: Coach Lisa Jones, Mary Jones, Vanessa Lorton, Maggie Alexander, Maleah Derrick and Coach Kelly Goetten.

JCHS SOCCER TEAM AWARDED AT BANQUET

The boys’ soccer banquet was held on Oct. 21, where players received awards for their achievements during the fall season. Front row, left to right: Jacob Dunham (Most Improved), Drake Goetten (Rookie of the Year), Jacob Liles (Most Hustle) and Ian Lorshbach (Defensive Player of the Year). Back row, left to right: Zane Longley (PAC Award), Andrew Kribs (Offensive Player of the Year), Ethan Schneider (MVP) and Luke Wagner (PAC Award).

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Jerseyville’s Christmas season begins downtown Nov. 30 Jerseyville’s annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival takes place this year on Saturday, Nov. 30 throughout city’s downtown business district and Courthouse Square. The Festival will mark its 5th year with this Small Business Saturday 2019 event.

“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 local charity Isaac’s Ray of Hope about 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 celebration of “everything Christmas.”

“I believe that this 5th 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. 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,” Ward added.

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.

JCBA Chamber Director Beth Bear said, “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.

“The economic impact is very visible, as is the sense of community spirit. Community businesses, whether downtown or around town, notice significant increases in sales and growth in their markets as a result,” added Bear.

Taking place from 2 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 the season’s spirit no matter what age you are.

Volunteers for the Festival are always needed, for this

year’s event as well as for future festivals.

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 any Festival Committee member know right away or sign up online.

For complete details about the 5th annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival, visit downtowncountrychristmas.com.

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Festival organizers honor local ‘spirits’ of giving Honoring an individual or organization that leads by example through an embodied spirit of selfless giving while also advancing a passion and cause – that’s what Jersey County’s Kringle Award is all about.

Presented each year as a part of Jerseyville’s annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival, this award was created to recognize “that one individual and/or organization who exemplifies a kind of selfless generosity and servant leadership that is at the heart of the holiday season,” said Michael Ward, Festival president. “Recipients of the award are those who instinctively invoke an unwavering passion for a cause that results in the betterment of the community as a whole, both here and abroad.”

Award nominations are open to all Jersey County residents, and nominees must be living and able to attend, or have a representative attend, the Nov. 30 Festival event to be recognized. The annual Kringle Award recipient is chosen from nominations (SPIRITS, Continued on pg. 6) Courtesy of Downtown Country Christmas Festival/Melissa Meske

Janice Arnold, coordinator of Jersey County’s Angel Ministries, was one of three past recipients of the annual Kringle Award. Her charitable organization has been helping families from Jersey, Greene and Calhoun counties through disasters, hard times and life challenges every day for the past four years by seeking out and distributing donations of clothing, furniture, toys and all other kinds of life goods and services. Arnold was also recognized for the 21 years of advancing her passionate mission of making cherished Christmas memories a reality for hundreds of families in need. Nominations for this year’s Kringle Award are being taken now through Oct. 28, with the award presentation taking place during the 2019 Downtown Country Christmas in Jerseyville on Nov. 30.

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SPIRITS, continued from pg. 4 received by Festival board and committee members, accompanied by past recipients. The awardee will be announced and presented with a special commemorative ornament during the official City Tree Lighting ceremony as a part of the Nov. 30 event.

“This event is a staple in the community,” added Ward. “It has been building over the past four years all because of a wish first made by a little girl from our community.”

That little girl was Jersey County resident Tess Drainer, a previous recipient of the annual Kringle Award. Other past recipients include Kimberly Wade with Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer and Janice Arnold with Angel Ministries.

“I was honored, grateful and thankful to be chosen as a recipient of the Kringle Award,” said past recipient Janice Arnold.

“I’ve never been one to accept recognition or praise for what I do, but it was exciting. It helped shine a light on what Angel Ministries does for those in the community who depend on us to help them just make it through to the next day.

We are part of such a wonderful community, and this was yet another generous gift given selflessly by those who help us so we could pass it forward to those who are in need.”

“There are people out there who still

don’t know about us. Our Christmas program, where we help Jersey County families with gifts for the kids, decorations, and so much more, is marking its 21st year, and our Angel Ministries is going into its fourth year. People still aren’t aware of our storefront, all the kinds of assistance we provide, nor all the donations we need. In one day alone last week, we assisted 18 families. I came to realize that receiving the Kringle Award would help raise the visibility of our mission, and our need,” Arnold added.

For more information about Angel Ministries, what they do, and how to help or donate, call or text message Arnold at (618) 535-9919.

Jerseyville’s annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival takes place this year on Saturday, Nov. 30 throughout city’s downtown business district and Courthouse Square. The Festival will mark its 5th year with this Small Business Saturday 2019 event that offers something for everyone throughout the day and into the evening. For complete details about the 5th annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival, visit downtowncountrychristmas.com, follow them on Facebook @DCCF, email downtowncountrychristmas@gmail.com or call (618) 567-0739.

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Miss Jersey County Taylor Stocks and Little Miss Jersey County Kinsley Deck pull the lever to light the Christmas Tree at the annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival last November. The treelighting followed the announcement of Tess Drainer as the Kringle Award winner.

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Austin Unverzagt (left) carefully removes a game piece from the Operation table while Cheston Pickett offers suggestions from behind. The boys were two of thousands who came out to enjoy the annual Jerseyville festival. Over the course of the event, 29,000 tickets for games and activities were handed out to children.

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‘Dine with Disney’ pre-festival fundraiser added to holiday celebration lineup Jerseyville’s annual Downtown Community Christmas Festival takes place this year Saturday, Nov. 30 throughout city’s downtown business district. This year’s festival marks the fifth year of hosting this Small Business Saturday 2019 event.

In order to keep its promise to bring the best of holiday memories again this year, Festival organizers introduced a new pre-Festival fundraiser to the season’s holiday celebration lineup.

On Sunday, Nov. 10, “Dine with Disney” took place at the 1880 Pizza Pasta House, 210 S. State St., Jerseyville. The restaurant was indeed the place to fill your belly with some of the cuisine the new dining venue has to offer, while also visiting with some of Disney most beloved characters. The event was designed to help cover some of the costs incurred with each year’s hosting of the Downtown Country Christmas Festival.

Six professional Disney character players were on hand to visit with diners as they sampled a variety of cuisine the new dining venue offers. Photo and souvenir opportunities were also be available. Festival organizers also issued a plea for more volunteers and event sponsors as well.

One of this year’s Festival sponsors is Heneghan, White, Cutting and Rice Insurance Agency. Their loca-

tion will be the host site for the Festival’s Bake Shoppe.

It will also be where children have the chance to visit with Santa Claus himself once he arrives via helicopter.

Joe Heneghan is the agency’s president, and he shared why his company got involved. “I like being a sponsor for the Downtown Country Christmas Festival because it shows a favorable light on the downtown Jerseyville area. It is a very family-oriented environment,” said Heneghan. “The Festival brings together our downtown businesses, to show their enthusiasm in working together in the spirit of Christmas within a real hometown atmosphere, and to give everyone attending a warm and personal feeling of middle American values.”

There are differing levels of sponsorship options available every year for the Downtown Country Christmas Festival. Sponsorships are welcome yearround, as are individual donations. Anyone interested as sponsor can visit the Festival website at downtowncountrychristmas.com to complete a sponsorship form or learn more.

Melanie Wieland volunteers her time serving as one of the Festival’s planning committee members; she has helped to secure this year’s sponsors. “The Downtown Country Christmas Festival takes place each year because of our sponsors,” said Wieland. “It costs a lot of money to put this festival on each year. If it wasn’t for

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To help with the festival in alternate way, volunteers are continually needed as well. “We have a series of workdays scheduled at the Festival Storage site prior to November 30,” said Michael Ward, DCCF coordinator.

“And we need all the help we can get. We need volunteers on the day of the festival, but we also need them throughout the year for planning and for preparing the festival sets.

“If you want to lend a hand before, the day of, throughout the year, several hours or just a few, we need you. There are so many ways to get involved and help make the event a successful one again, while also giving back to your community and perhaps even having the chance to ‘pay it forward,’” Ward added.

Those who wish to volunteer, or those looking for community service hours to complete with a local nonprofit, can send an email to downtowncountrychristmas@gmail.com or call (618) 567-0739 to sign up.

All the latest details about the 5th annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival can also be found by following their Facebook page, Downtown Country Christmas Festival INC, @DCCF.

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Jerseyvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Business Saturday event encourages supporting local businesses Downtown Jerseyville will come alive with the spirit of the Christmas season on November 30, as the 5th annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival gets underway on Small Business Saturday. This festival event, since inception, was designed to help springboard holiday sales for Jerseyvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown merchants as well as for the Jersey County areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many small businesses, entrepreneurs, creatives and solopreneurs.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been great for us,â&#x20AC;? Tonsor said further. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always host drawings and giveaways, and our store is packed shoulder-to-shoulder. Everyone is in good spirits, and it feels just like hometown holidays should.â&#x20AC;? Tonsor added that this year, TCAD will have hot cider and holiday music for shoppers to enjoy as they make their selections from the festive holiday gear and gift options they will have available.

Organizers for the 5th annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival (BUSINESS, see page 14) Courtesy Downtown Country Christmas Festival/Melissa Meske

Sisters Tara Mueller and Wendy Tonsor show off some of the festive holiday gear that will be available for shoppers looking to fulfill their holiday gift-giving list at Tonsor Custom Awards & Decals, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;TCAD,â&#x20AC;? which will be one of the participating downtown merchant stops with their doors open for visitors throughout the 5th annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival taking place in Jerseyville on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.

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Business, continued from pg. 13 will host a wide variety of vendors and exhibitors under the heated tent as a part of the Nov. 30 Small Business Saturday event. This is just one way the annual Festival helps small business connect with customers in the true hometown spirit of “Stay Local, Shop Local.”

“We have a very diverse and expansive mix of vendor and exhibitors who participate in the Festival event,” said the Festival’s Angie Laird. We are excited to have several new vendors signed up this year, including a new food vendor.”

“This year the tent will be set up a bit differently than it has been in previous years,” Laird added.

“It will also be serving as the area where our local school choir groups perform, as well as some of the other scheduled entertainment.”

Vendors and exhibitors will be housed under a 6,000 square foot tent set up on a blacktop parking lot encompassed by the event area in the 100 block of West Exchange Street.

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The elves will not be shelved this year What began as one local girl’s wish to share with everyone in the spirit of Christmas became an event that pulls together an entire community and beyond, for at least one day, and for years to come. It is in that same holiday spirit that festival organizers pull together a day-long agenda full of activities for kids, for families, and for all ages.

But it’s also when the elves take over center stage, at least for one day. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for a while too of course, watching as new generations of elves learn all about their important holiday role.

Downtown Jerseyville will mark the official start of the holiday season on November 30 with its 5th annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival on Small Business Saturday.

During the Festival, there are over 20 games and activities hosted for all ages along “Elf Boulevard.” Located near the epicenter of the Festival grounds along downtown Jerseyville and Courthouse Square, Elf Boulevard is the place for all things of games, sports activities and inflatables.

Lindsey Miller serves as volunteer co-coordinator of Elf Boulevard. “We even have a place where the kids can sign a Christmas card to send to troops deployed overseas,” Miller said. Games and activities along Elf Boulevard start at 2 p.m. and run until 7:15 p.m., ending just before the lighted Rudolph’s Red Nose Parade gets underway.

Miller also noted the importance of Elf Boulevard’s dependence on the community and its volunteers. “All of the activities along Elf Boulevard are staffed completely by volunteers, and we have over 65 volunteer time slots to fill in order to have all of the games running. This year, we are thrilled to have added in the Jersey Community High School cheerleaders, stepping up to cover some of those time slots.

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Jerseyville really is a unique community.

It always amazes me how this community can pull together to make things happen. I love that my kids are growing up in a community with family values. Events like Downtown Country Christmas Festival will create memories for families that can be cherished forever.”

To further ensure that the next generation carries on with the Festival and its captive spirit for decades to come, another unique offering returning among the lineup of activities is “Elf School.”

Angie Nason of Paragon Pipecoverers, Inc. is coordinating the annual Elf School again this year, but in a new spot from previous years.

“Despite a move in location to Jersey Hometown BBQ, Elf School is on track to, once again, be a sell-out event.

Reservations are steadily streaming in, and many are third- and fourth-year ‘students,’” Nason said. “Each year we try to offer something a little different, and this year we are also adding a few new elves to help.” Those new elves are members of Jersey Community High School’s theater department.

Nason further noted that her company is thankful to partner with the owners of Jersey Hometown BBQ at 309 N. State St., formerly

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Elf School students line up along the table and learn how to create some sweet treats for Santa and his elves during a past annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival. This year, the Festival takes place Saturday, Nov. 30. Elf School will be hosted at its new location, formerly Norton Hardware, now the home of Jersey Hometown BBQ at 309 N. State St.

Norton Hardware. “In partnering with the Weddings to provide this new location, we hope to keep Elf School a feature of the Festival for years to come.”

Local parent John Gajewski shared what the experience was like for his two children, 4-year-old Jack and 6-year-old Violet, as students and graduates of a previous Downtown Country Christmas Festival Elf School. “It was very creative

Page Nineteen are full.” She also noted that children enrolled should be at least 2 years old.

“If they are young, I ask the parents to help with the activities, and we do have repeat kids coming who are at 9 and 10 years old.”

The cost is $10 per child. There are 10 classes with 15 student elves in each, held every half hour, from 2 to 6:30 p.m.

It takes about 45 minutes to an hour to go through the Elf School classes. Graduates of Elf School leave with several special takeaways, including a graduation certificate. Paragon donates 100 percent of the Elf School’s needed supplies, while also donating $1,500 to Sinclair Foods to purchase food for the food pantry.

For complete details about activities taking place as a part of the Nov. 30 Downtown Country Christmas Festival in Jerseyville, visit the website at downtowncountrychristmas.com.

and inventive. The Elf School staff had lots of energy, and they really engaged the kids to get them in the festive holiday spirit.”

Parents can call Nason at (618) 7816563 or send an email to angie@paragonpipe.com to register their children for an Elf School spot, or to request more information. “There is no deadline,” Nason added. “I take reservations until classes

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