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structed an acrylic screen dressed up as a snow globe so COVID-19 guidelines could be followed while also retaining the Christmas spirit and allowing kids to meet Santa ahead of the big day. “One of the guys had this idea of building a globe,” Pegram further explained. “He took a picture and gave it to me, and I just kind of borrowed (the idea) from him. Then, I went to the school, and I sent them a picture. And, I said, ‘Hey, if I pay for it – Got Faith? pays for it – will you build it for us?’ He said, ‘Sure.’ So, we set up a little charge account for RP Lumber, and they got all the stuff and started [putting it together].” Snyder said the students - Tyler Dirksmeyer, Patrick Snyhder, Brady Bilyue and Nate Lott - started working on the project a couple of weeks ago. First and foremost, it was about helping Santa, he said. “Steve does so much in the community,” Snyder said. Also though, offering help to the community is just something the students do in his class. “We are always looking to help people like that,” Snyder said. “...The kids take a little bit of pride when they get it done and they can see it being used in the public. It gives them a sense of ownership.” The project took some forethought before cutting to make sure the cylinders made for the eventual base were just right, and that the final build was sturdy, but the eventual result was worth it. “I think it turned out awesome,” Snyder said. “It wasn’t just cutting circles with a jigsaw. We had to set up a jig and router.” Notably, their build differs from the project’s inspiration in that it has wheels to allow for easy transportation.

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Kennadi Bizillion and Kate Heitzig show off some of the accents set to be placed on the final snow globe project.

“Everything was put together very nicely. It is sturdy, and I think they did a very good job on it,” Snyder said. And this time around, they might actually be able see their hard work being enjoyed in public. “Sometimes they do not get to see the finished project all of the time,” Snyder said. “We do stuff here in the shop. We get to see it made, but then that is the

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Jerseyville Rotary donates drug drop-off box to Calhoun By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Members of the Jerseyville Rotary Club, President Laura Dugas, Pam Rice Weber and Dr. John Houseman presented Sheriff William Heffington with a drug drop-off box for residents of Calhoun County. To help keep pharmaceutical drugs off the streets and out of the hands of individuals that might abuse them, this drop-off box will serve to give residents a safe place to dispose of their old, outdated or unused medications. The Jerseyville Rotary Club is the only club in the tri-county region of Jersey, Greene and Calhoun counties, but through the years has had members of the region outside of Jerseyville join the organization. “We had given a drug drop-off box to the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office back in Sept. 2017, and Greene and Calhoun both sounded interested in the idea as well,” Weber said. “So, last year, I applied for a district grant for the purpose of purchasing more drug drop-off boxes. Between the grant and additional fundraising efforts, we were able to purchase them so people, especially children, couldn’t gain access to them in the home if they were lying around unused.” Flushing medications down the toilet is not a safe alternative to disposal, as it has been shown that medications can and do contaminate surface and groundwater supplies. Wastewater treatment plants are incapable of filtering out pharmaceuticals from the water supply, passing it along to families in their drinking water. Also, medications that end up in landfills can leach into surrounding surface groundwater. The drug drop-off box is free for residents. No

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From left to right: Rotary President Laura Dugas, Dr. John Houseman, Sheriff Bill Heffington and Pam Weber of Rice Seed Company stand outside of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office with the new drug drop-off box that was delivered last week.

liquids or needles are accepted. The Jerseyville Rotary Club is a service organization that is celebrating its 67th year of providing service projects to local and world communities. For more information on the drug drop-off box, contact Sheriff Bill Heffington at 618-576-9041. To learn more about Rotary International, go to www.rotary.org or www.jerseyvillerotary.com.

last time they see it, but this will be widely publicized… Perhaps cousins or siblings will be able to see it and use it. The students will be able to show the parents what they have done and stuff like that.” The project was then rolled over to the intro and advanced design class students with one job left to do. (See, SANTA, A2)

Grafton leaders looking into grant for fuel dock repairs By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Grafton city leaders are investigating the potential of applying for grant funds to assist in the costs associated with repairs to the Grafton Marina, namely the fuel docks. The fuel docks at the marina leased by DeSherlia Marina Management have been a hot-button issue raised in the Grafton City Council meetings for a few months. As previously reported, repairs to the fuel tanks at the marina were called for over the summer. These tanks were said to have had 16 compliance issues written following a state fire marshal inspection. Ultimately, the city is the owner of the fuel docks, and therefore is responsible for enforcing compliance, and having DeSherlia Marina Management, who operates the marina, do the repairs necessary. It was noted that the numerous repairs would cost around $100,000 to get the fuel tanks back into compli-

ance. In previous meetings, it was argued whether the repairs were the responsibility of the city or DeSherlia Marina Management. There has been consideration among those on the Grafton council and with Desherlia Marina Management of pursuing any and all grants for their repair of the marina fuel docks. There has been pushback in previous meetings at the idea, though. During one of these meetings, Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin said the city was not in a position to survey all potential grants, adding that if “DeSherlia Marina Management can identify a specific grant that they think would be helpful, the city would be happy to review the terms of that grant application.” It appears one such grant has been identified. Grafton Alderman Jim Spencer, in the council’s recent meeting Nov. 17, offered a suggestion for a grant worth pursuing. (See, DOCK, A2)

Museum working its way to a grand opening By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal he Grafton Historical Society is continuing to make progress with its museum, despite a major hiccup along the way. At the Grafton City Council meeting last week, Lou Lenkman with the historical society was available to address the council concerning a crack in the floor of the new addition, as well as provide several exciting updates. “We have an update on the issue we had with the crack,” Lenkman said. “The contractor is working with us regarding the concrete being cracked, and we came out of the meeting with a good outcome, hopefully.” Of course, a crack in the floor is a

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By JARAD JARMON USPS urges sending Jersey County Journal packages early this COVID-19 is a concern for almost holiday season. everyone, and that goes also for Santa See page A6 Claus and his family as their big season approaches. FRIENDS & Soon, banks, malls and holiday events will host Santa so he can get an idea NEIGHBORS of what each child wants, but this year is going to prove especially tricky for Father Christmas with the major obstacle that is COVID-19. “Santa’s cousins” including the county’s resident Santa cuz, Steve Pegram, are already working out how to tackle the safety concerns with the traditional visits with children. After a week-long trip at Santa School in October, Pegram has come back Godars celebrate 73 with some ideas to make sure Santa’s years. representative and the children he sees See page A5 and takes pictures with are socially distanced and conscious of the other SCHOOL COVID-19 guidelines. “I really didn’t want to go because of all of this COVID,” Pegram said of Santa School. “But, that is the main reason I wanted to go – to get the answers on what to do. We had 100 Santas coming together with different ideas.” And, the community -– namely Jersey Community High School students – have been working to bring those ideas Shining Knights to fruition, and with a Christmas flavor. winners announced. The Jersey Community High School See page B4 construction class has built a shield barrier that looks like a snow globe that the family and consumer sciences’ design class is now sprucing up with Christmas cheer. Pegram proposed the construction FRIDAY, FEB. 27 weeks ago to construction class teacher, Allen Snyder. Pegram had been inspired 51 28 by one of his “brothers in red” from New High Low York at the Santa School, who had con-

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safety issue, especially for a building whose designers are aiming to make it as handicap-accessible as possible. Additionally, it would weaken the integrity of the museum exhibits, a major concern considering that the floor will somewhat serve as an exhibit all its own. “They’re going to be repairing and preparing the floor for the map of the rivers, which will begin with the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers and running through the museum,” Lenkman explained. “‘The Mississippi will run off to the left and the Illinois to the right.” Lenkman was able to report that the lighting work is all completed, and since the lighting is, for the most part, spotlights, the society is most excited for how the fixtures will illuminate the exhibits, helping to enrich the visitors’ experience

when they tour the museum. It was further reported that Dan Bechtold with Knotty by Nature will donate a live edge table top for the visitors’ reception center. “We’re going to choose a board that is indigenous to this area to represent the logging and all of the forestry that takes place in this area,” she said. In the society’s efforts to be as handicap-accessible as possible, they’ve even gone so far as to make preparations for those with auditory or visual disabilities to experience the museum. “I’ve contacted the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, and they’re going to be able to make a braille book with the narrative from each one of the exhibits that will be on hand at the museum,” Lenkman said. “We’ll also have record-

ers and headsets that museum-goers can check out if they’re hard of hearing so that they can hear everything that’s going on and understand what the exhibits are all about.” Other updates were also presented, including details regarding the security system and the contacting of local artists to paint two murals on the wall. For the security system, $12,000 has been allocated, which includes the system’s monitoring fees. The local artists that were contacted in regard to the murals have offered to donate their talent, but the society will furnish them with the materials necessary to complete the murals. Though a date has yet to be pinned down for the museum’s opening, it is still slated to occur at some point in spring 2021.

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Drive-thru COVID-19 test site in Jersey By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Today will be the last day of the free drive-thru COVID-19 test site in the parking lot of the Jersey County Health Department. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 24-25, the State of Illinois sponsored a community drive-through test site in Jersey County at the health department in Jerseyville from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The testing at these sites are simple nasal swab tests. Individuals who take the test will be notified of their results within 4-7 days. While the test is free, those administering the test are asking residents to bring their insurance card. One can still be tested if they do not have insurance, though. Currently, the number of positive cases is continuing to climb. The good news, however, is that the number of active cases in the county has dipped within the week. The number of active COVID-19 cases in the county dipped to 192 Friday. That number has since crept up to 207 over the weekend, but it is still a far cry from the 256 cases reported Wednesday of last week. According to the health department, 849 recovered and 22 have died in relation to the virus. Based on data from Nov. 8-11, the most recent available data on the subject, the test positivity rate was at 16.1 percent in the county. The target number is eight percent or less. Looking closer at the numbers in the county, a majority of them are in the Jerseyville zip code area, 62052. According to the IDPH, 700 of the cases in the county were in this part of the county. In the Dow zipcode, the total number of cases has been 60; Fieldon,

43; Grafton, 109 and Elsah, 13. Across the state, the death toll is still creeping up as Tier 3 mitigations take effect. Friday, the state reported another 126 COVID-19-related deaths as Tier 3 mitigations took effect statewide and virus-related hospitalizations continued to increase. That brought the death toll since the pandemic began to 11,304 out of 634,395 confirmed or probable cases. The newly reported deaths occurred in people ranging from their 20s to older than 100. “Today is the first formal day of our temporary Tier 3 mitigations,” Gov. JB Pritzker said during a news conference Friday in Chicago. “Remember, the core philosophy here is that if we all stay home as much as possible, if we all avoid the trips outside the house that we don’t need to take right now, we can fight this recent surge and turn things around for our health care workers and hospital systems who are facing an increasingly dangerous situation across the state. “And we can potentially pull back on these mitigations for everyone before the December holidays.” The new mitigations strictly limit capacity at retail stores and other Illinois businesses and require casinos and video gambling terminals to close, among other economic restrictions. The mitigations took effect as the state reported 13,012 new confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 among a single-day record 116,024 test results reported. That made for a one-day positivity rate of 11.2 percent, which drove the seven-day rolling average case positivity rate to 11.5 percent, a decrease of a half point from the day prior. Q Jerry Nowicki of Capitol News Illinois contributed to this article.

Group representing Jersey mayors issues call to public

In response to the recent surge in COVID19 cases in Illinois and the St Louis area, the Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors issued a statement in the form of an open letter to the public. The council, with membership including Jerseyville Mayor Bill Russell and Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin, represents an area of some 60 municipalities in Jersey, Madison, Monroe, St Clair and surrounding counties. Mayors from throughout the region are urging residents to practice safety measures to eliminate the spread of the virus, including mask-wearing, social distancing, hand washing, avoiding large crowds and staying home when not feeling well. The open letter written by Mark Kupsky, president of the Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors, reads: “As we enter the holiday season, we naturally look forward to sharing time with family and friends. But in 2020, our traditions are being challenged like never before. In the face of real threat to our health and safety, the choices we face are difficult. “Masks can seem like a nuisance, but the need to wear them far outweighs any inconvenience if we are to prevent the spread of

the Coronavirus. Going without them is not a credible political statement. It disregards the safety of others. “Respect for the welfare of ourselves and others is a responsibility we must all commit to if we are to contain the spread of this deadly pandemic. “Each of us is called upon to lead by example, to share responsibility, and to show concern for the well-being of our fellow humans. Practicing social distancing and exercising other precautions are the only way to limit the spread of this virus. Our hospitals are already overwhelmed. Our businesses need to reopen and operate fully in order to support the many families that rely on them for their livelihood. “A united effort will ultimately get us through this crisis. In order to succeed, we will be required to continue making sacrifices – after the many sacrifices we have already endured. But we can do it, and hope is on the horizon with promising vaccines. “By working together, we can fight back against this pandemic and win. Towards that goal, we ask our fellow citizens to observe safe practices and to each do their individual parts.”

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Santa (Continued from A1) “Our job was to make it cute,” Erica Heitzig, family and consumer sciences teacher, said. When time was available, students in the class spruced up the creation, adding the Christmas flavor necessary for such a project. They painted it, put some polyurethane on it and stamped “Santa’s Snow Globe” on it, among other things. “They were pretty mindful of the color selection,” Heitzig said. “They wanted it to look Christmas-y, but they wanted it to look cute. They understand that kids are going to have their picture taken with it, so they are mindful who their target audience is with this thing.” It was an exciting side project for the class. “This is just a little one of those extra things that we love doing because we love anytime we can connect our class to the community,” Heitzig said. All that is left is to put on some of the finishing accents to the snow globe and it will be ready for the primetime. Pegram expects the build to likely make its debut Dec. 11 at CNB Bank. “It is so neat that the community is coming together to put this thing together,” Pegram said.

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Jersey Community High School student Samantha Weishuapt works on the design of a Santa Snow Globe project.

Pegram stressed his appreciation for the efforts by the students because without this, the options would be limited this year on Santa appearances locally. “This is what we can do without just saying, ‘Oh, we just can’t do it,’” Pegram said. Pegram was also appreciative of the support from others in the community. Dollar Tree and Grafton Technologies namely

donated hand sanitizer. This "Santa-tizer" uses a design of Tonsor Custom Awards & Decals’ and will be used at Santa appearances. “People are coming out of the woodwork wanting to help. It is just overwhelming. I love it. I love it,” Pegram said. Santa will also be featured in an inflatable snow globe at Bright Lights Nov. 28 along with the treelighting ceremony.

ulating that it would be pursued based on further investigation from those on the council. “The devil’s in the details,” she noted. Spencer was receptive to the amendment but stressed it should be done in a timely manner — namely before the next meeting. “That (the grant) consists of some 45 pages, and there is a lot of details there that everybody needs to get themselves familiar with. So, I think within a matter of a month, prior to the next meeting, we should have enough background information that we can move forward and give it a thumbs up or down.” Spencer finished with a call of support for the pursuit of the grant. “I believe this is something, based upon the lease agreement, that we need to go forward with and pursue the grant.”

Both the motion and the amendment were approved, during the meeting. Also in the meeting, Eberlin updated the council on the continuing conversations with individuals looking to bring a marijuana facility — whatever that might look like — to the city. “We have received some information from the group that is wanting to bring some sort of marijuana facility to Grafton.” Eberlin said. “There has been a lot of back and forth, and a lot of moving parts to this, and a lot of different people that have involvement.” According to Eberlin, this unnamed group is planning to make a presentation at the board meeting next month. Notably, they were said to have had plans to be at previous Grafton City Council meetings, but did not attend.

Dock (Continued from A1) Spencer motioned for the city to pursue a grant Shari Albrecht identified to the council previously. Albrecht is the executive director of the Jerseyville Economic Development Council, which promotes economic development activities in the Jersey and Greene County area. “This is a grant the city would have to apply for because the funds do not go directly to an individual. It would go to the city, and they would distribute the funds,” Spencer said. The grant Spencer spoke of was an EDA ‘19 disaster supplemental grant. Spencer said the Economic Development Administration (EDA) invests in traditional public works projects possibly like the repair work at the fuel docks. Alderwoman Mary Lillesve offered an amendment to the motion, stip-

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Steve Heitzig

Steven Douglas Heitzig, 59, passed away Tuesday at his home. Steve was born July 28, 1962 in Jerseyville, the first of three children of John David and Mary Helen (Carstens) Heitzig. Steve worked on the family farm with his Dad while growing up and attended St. Francis Xavier elementary school in Jerseyville. He attended St. Henry Seminary in Belleville (yes, really) and went on to graduate with Jersey Community High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 1980. He studied electronics at the Missouri Institute of Technology in Kansas City, and moved to Fort Worth, Texas to work for General Dynamics. His years in Kansas City and Fort Worth fostered a life-long passion for the blues, live music, and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. Steve came home to Illinois looking for something completely different. He attended Lewis and Clark Community College and later Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Education. It took a while, but Steve had found his calling. He accepted a position with North Greene High School and moved to White Hall in 1999. For 20 years he impacted thousands of students in his English classes, including courses such as Creative Writing, Strategic Reading, and Economics. He sponsored a Chess club and worked with a Scholar Bowl team, and was known for being available to help students with papers due in other courses, or whatever help he could give. He sought out and encouraged the talent and potential in his students. Steve talked about someday seeing the world, and his legacy lies in his impact on the students he sent out into it. Heartfelt tributes and stories shared online by Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students and friends have been a blessing to his family. Surviving are his mother, Mary Helen Heitzig of Godfrey; two sisters, Sue Heitzig

and partner Kevin Miller of Jerseyville, and Sheila Heitzig and husband Todd Kurtz of Milwaukee, Wis.; two nieces, Haley Lyons and her companion, Frank Presley, of Jerseyville and Amber Presley and her husband, Joe of Suffolk, Va.; a nephew, Nicholas Rowling of Jerseyville; two greatnephews, Andrew Lyons and Connor Presley; an aunt, Mary Ann â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sugâ&#x20AC;? Heitzig of Cutchogue, N.Y.; and a large extended family. He is also survived by his companion, Pam Blakey of White Hall. He leaves behind the Harley Davidson Ultra Classic he loved and the Sportster he never gave up on. He was preceded in death by his father, John David Heitzig, Sept. 29, 2000; his paternal grandparents, Cletus and Mary Witt (Fleming) Heitzig; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Velta (Jaynes) Carstens; and beloved aunt and uncle, Luella (Carstens) and Herman Blackorby. Due to current COVID-19 mandates, a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated privately on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville with Father Martin Smith officiating. Burial followed at St. Francis Cemetery in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the Steve Heitzig Memorial Scholarship, in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or who has been entrusted with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com.

Jean Heepke

Jean Marie (Taylor) Heepke, 95, died at 12:48 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jean was born on November 30, 1924 in Belleville, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Margareth (Schifferdecker) Taylor. She was raised in Belleville and graduated from Belleville Township High School in 1942. Following graduation, she was employed as a bookkeeper with a brokerage firm with offices in the St. Louis Livestock Exchange Building at National Stockyards in Illinois. There she met Ralph W. Heepke of Edwardsville, and they married in 1948 at Eden United Church of Christ in Edwardsville. In February of 1953, Ralph and Jean moved to the farm in Jerseyville. Together they built their home and renovated the farm that has been in the Heepke family for over 100 years. Jean was an excellent cook and well known for her homemade cakes. She enjoyed baking and browsing through cookbooks and publications for new recipes to try. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She was an active member of Peace United Church of Christ and worked alongside other parishioners preparing and serving the weekly meals for the Jerseyville Rotary members. She served on the church council and was involved in the annual Fall Supper and salad luncheons hosted by the church. In addition, she assisted Ralph with organizing the J.E.M. Fire Protection Asso-

Glenda Heitzig Glenda Heitzig, 73, passed away on November 19, 2020 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab. She was born on May 9, 1947 in Coy, Arkansas to Andrew & Linda (Woosley) Bell. Glenda married Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maxâ&#x20AC;? Heitzig on October 17, 1964 at Holy Ghost Church in Jerseyville. She was the head bookkeeper at Marcal Rope and Rigging and was an Avon representative from 1982-1996. Glenda was a member of Holy Ghost Church and the Jerseyville Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. She is survived by her husband: Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maxâ&#x20AC;? Heitzig; her children: Jeff (Linda) Heitzig of Jerseyville, Angie (Jeff) Schroeder of Jerseyville, and Wendy Heitzig of Jerseyville; her grandchildren: Carly, Ally, Brianna, and Maddie Schroeder; and her great-grandchildren: Max and Josie. She is pre-

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Dorothy Crum Dorothy Louise Crum, 80, died at 5:42 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2020 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab. Per her wishes, cremation ceded in death by her parents, sisters: JoAnn Perdun and Margie Owens. A graveside service was held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00 am at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery in Fieldon with Father Hyland Smith and Father Martin Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis/ Holy Ghost Schools. Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

rights will be accorded and burial will take place at a later date. Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com.

Gerald A. Cox Gerald A. Cox, 82, died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville. Private family graveside services were held at 3:30 on Saturday, November 21 with

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Abraham (Mary) Ritchey, Brandon (Hannah) Admire and Joshua Admire; two great grandchildren David and Noah Admire. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Bradley Admire. A private graveside service will be held at Medora Cemetery with Pastor Tom Olney officiating. Memorials may be made to Gideons International. Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com

Lucia Dianne Romano McNear Lucia Dianne Romano McNear, 80, of Brighton died on Thursday, November, 19, 2020 at St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Alton. Private graveside services will be held at Brighton

Jana Waters Jana Elizabeth (Fisher) Waters, 69, died at 8:12 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Jerseyville. Per her wishes, cremation

William â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lewis Ritchey William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Lewis Ritchey, 87 of Medora, died at 2:50 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor. He was born on March 3, 1933 in rural Jersey County to the late William and Tossie (Frost) Ritchey. Bill married Edna Platto on December 6, 1958 in Greene County. She survives. Bill served our country in The United States Air Force from 1953-1954. He returned from the Air Force to farm with his Father, when he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t farming Bill enjoyed spending much of his time at his second home in Estes Park, CO. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Godfrey. He is survived by his wife, Edna; two sons Mike (Judy) Ritchey of Medora and Brad (Kim) Ritchey of Bethalto; six grandchildren Jared (Chelsea) Ritchey, Austin Ritchey, Shelby Ritchey,

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How are you going to celebrate Thanksgiving? I will be spending it with all my family as I normally would. I plan to have a video chat with family and/or friends I plan to simply feast with those I live with. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan on celebrating Thanksgiving with anything special.

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Guest Column BY BILL HOAGLAND

ivek Muirthy, MD, a former Surgeon General of the US, wrote a book earlier this year entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together.â&#x20AC;? In the book, he discusses the fact that most humans desperately need ongoing contact with other humans in order to remain both physically and mentally healthy. The book was written before the COVID-19 pandemic started. You probably already knew that humans generally need human contact just to stay â&#x20AC;&#x153;sane,â&#x20AC;? but things have certainly become much worse in the past ten months, havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they? Many, many people are having to deal with depression for the first time in their lives and much of this directly relates to the fact that we are prohibited from socializing with other humans because of the pandemic. As I am writing this column, local authorities are considering the imposition of additional restrictions on our activities with other humans. So it is likely that our collective national mental health is going to get a lot worse before it gets better. From my perspective, as an owner of five dogs, you could

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A.J. smiles after having some fun rolling around in the mud.

not have a better time to have a dog to hang with. No, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t laugh at your jokes. No, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t share stories about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;good old days.â&#x20AC;? And no, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offer sage advice about the stock market. But consider this: who else goes bonkers to see you regardless of whether you have been gone for two weeks or just two hours? Who else couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care less as to whether you really need to lose some weight? Who else will never ever want to talk politics? And who else always seems to have a smile on their face? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;your loyal mutt. Sure, you get some baggage along with this unique friendship, such as wet spots on the living room rug both early in the relationship and sadly, again toward the end of that relationship. Or the missing pat of butter you were just going to cook

with. Or manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend taking that daily roll in whatever looks really, really nasty before getting in your car to go home. See the above photo of A.J. Regardless, they are still worth it, especially now. Side note, I have never fully understood why A.J. loves to â&#x20AC;&#x153;rollâ&#x20AC;? in the most disgusting stuff he can find. Does he want negative attention? Did one good roll deserve another? Or did those other pesky dogs â&#x20AC;&#x153;double-dog dareâ&#x20AC;? him to do it? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never know â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but he is smiling and so are they. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

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e are reaching one year since the first case of COVID-19 was recorded in December 2019. No one can deny the enormous strain that this year has put on our relationships, finances and communities; whether or not you have come to terms with the reality that is this virus. In January, I was waiting for my final connecting flight to Melbourne, Australia at San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international airport. Sitting there, I watched as a group of 60-somethings donned their facemasks for an impromptu, airport selfie. Our relationship to the virus was distant; a thing that only existed in the over-crowded cities of East Asia and a perfect backdrop for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;funâ&#x20AC;? airport selfie. By March, the reality of the virus started to show itself in cities across the world, both for Americans and Australians. The first peak in Australia on March 24, saw 430 new daily cases, fueled primarily by the Ruby Princess outbreak. For comparison, on the same day, the U.S. saw 10,433 new daily cases with New York roughly two weeks into its State of Emergency. Two days later, Melbourne implemented the first of many restrictions during what has come to be known as the first wave. This first wave was a novel change from the daily hustle, which defined cities like Melbourne. Everyone retreated to their suburbs for what felt like a quaint vacation fueled by family movie nights and backyard camping trips. The evening news kept us up to date on the news from within the heart of the city, keeping tabs on the foot traffic through Flinders Street Station and showing footage of the now empty Collins and Elizabeth Streets. By June, it felt like we had done our part, and by monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end, we realized we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more wrong. On June 25, the Australian

Defense Force was called into the state of Victoria to assist in what was a growing crisis within Melbourne and the surrounding region. Breaches in the hotel quarantine program had resulted in a new series of outbreaks, with the state seeing 108 daily new cases on Fourth of July; the first time since March Victoria had over 100 new cases. The following week saw border closures and the reimplementation of Stage 3 lockdown measures. It was a huge blow to the businesses and restaurants which had warmly welcomed guests back just weeks before, only to then be faced with lockdown once again. On July 30, 723 new cases were recorded in Victoria, the highest total up to that point, and the second-highest total overall. Any sense of normalcy came to an end by Aug. 2, when Melbourne went into stage four. Steep fines were implemented for anyone found to be further than five kilometers (3.1 miles) from their home, exercising for more than an hour a day, traveling for non-essential reasons or working outside the home without a permit. Media from around the world largely saw the lockdown as an overreaction with headlines in the Washington Post calling Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier â&#x20AC;&#x153;dictator,â&#x20AC;? being â&#x20AC;&#x153;the politician responsible for inflicting upon [Melbourne] some of the most stringent pandemic-control measures on Earth.â&#x20AC;? For Andrews and his cabinet, these measures were difficult but necessary with a growing number of mystery cases across the state. The goal: record zero new cases across the state for two weeks. For the next four weeks, we stayed home and closely monitored the case numbers. Within two weeks, daily case numbers dropped into the 200s, and within three weeks, the low hundreds. By week four, we expected to receive

word of Guest easing Column restrictions, KRIS b u t SCHEFFEL frustrations quickly took hold when Andrews announced two additional weeks of stage four. At 115 days, we were experiencing one of the longest lockdowns yet seen in the course of this pandemic. Longer than that of New Zealand at 33 days, longer than the 58-day lockdown in Italy, and longer than Wuhanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 58-day lockdown. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Victoria, a state in Australia, has recorded its 16th day of no new cases. For us, it is an enormous achievement and one which tested not only our patience but also our faith in our leaders and fellow citizens. It is difficult to see the number of cases in Jersey and Calhoun counties continue to grow, and it is an understatement to say I am worried. Being half a world away does not divorce me from the love I have for my community. As Illinois implements new restrictions, I want to stress the importance of keeping the faith -- faith in knowing that by doing your part, that you will have saved the lives of your friends, family, and neighbors. Melbourne now stands as a stark reminder that it can be done. We can now, in the famous words of Andrews, â&#x20AC;&#x153;get on the beersâ&#x20AC;? and experience life again. As we do so, we do so cautiously, knowing just how quickly this virus can take hold. Melbournians continue to wear masks and socially distance, and we do so proudly as part of our civic duty. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Q Kris Scheffel is a former reporter for the Calhoun News-Herald and Jersey County Journal who grew up in Rosedale, and now lives in Melbourne, a city of 6.3 million people, in Australia.

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL Anniversary

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Birthdays

Jerseyville, Illinois

Godars celebrate 73 years Leo and Dorothy Godar of Jerseyville will celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary on Nov. 27. They were married on

Thanksgiving Day at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church in Carrollton, Illinois. Their four children are Karen and Dave Schroeder of

Jerseyville, Richard and Cindy Godar of Jacksonville, Marilyn and John Miller of Godfrey and Kathleen and Jerry Dion

of Jerseyville. Dorothy resides at the Estates in Jerseyville, and Leo resides at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville.

Wedding

Janie Estelle Eschbach weds Brenton Dean Hill Burch soon to be 88 Betty K. Burch of Jerseyville will celebrate her 88th birthday Dec. 7. Cards for Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyment can be mailed to: Betty K. Burch, 29211 Burch Lane, Jerseyville, IL 62052.

Betty was born and raised in Greene County. She has lived in the New Delhi area for the past 60 years. She has three daughters, three grandsons and four great grandchildren.

Collins soon to be 93 Virginia Collins of Jerseyville will be celebrating her 93rd birthday on Monday, Nov. 30. To cel-

ebrate with her, people can send cards to Virginia Collins at: 202 Snedeker St., Jerseyville, IL, 62052.

Card of Thanks I want to thank all my family and friends for the well wishes, flowers, cards, phone calls, visits and food for my 102nd birthday. I love you all. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ruby Skinner

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Janie Estelle Eschbach, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James & Acinda Eschbach of Jerseyville, and Brenton Dean Hill, son of Mr. & Mrs. Bradley & Neasha Hill of Jerseyville were married Saturday, October 17th, 2020. The Reverend Andreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dobson ofÂżFLDWHG WKH WZR RÂśFORFN LQ WKH afternoon ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. Their grandparents are Mr. Roy Foster of Jerseyville and the late Mrs. Virginia Foster, Mr. & Mrs. Carl & Pauline Eschbach of Golden Eagle, Mr. & Mrs. Olin & Debbie Hill of Jerseyville, Mrs. Carla Harbin of Palmyra, and the ODWH 0U -DFN 1LSSHU 7KHLU great-grandparents are Mrs. Dottie Franz and the late Mr. Kenneth Franz, and Mrs. Ilene Nipper and the late Mr. Merle Nipper. Pre-nuptial classical music was performed by the Keough String Quartet. The bridal party advanced to Christina Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Thousand Yearsâ&#x20AC;?. The bride progressed to Snow Patrolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chasing Carsâ&#x20AC;?. 'HUHFN %UDGOH\ +LOO brother of the groom, was best man. Usher-groomsmen were Cole Tallman, Hayden Winters, Jacob Manns, Connor Turman and Davis Winters. They wore charcoal tuxHGRV ZLWK EODFN WLHV DQG URVH boutonnieres in Sedona. Jenna Eve Eschbach, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were

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USPS urges sending packages early this holiday season News items from the pages of Jersey County Journal November 24, 2010 Citing the need to be as â&#x20AC;&#x153;fiscally sound as we can,â&#x20AC;? Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 administrators have set a special meeting to present a new public plan, which could include the closing of buildings. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Jersey Community High School auditorium. The historical Union Forest Church, which was located at the intersection of Union Forest and Richey Hollow roads in western Jersey County, now has a new home on the grounds of the Jersey County Historical Society, located at 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville. The little church was moved Tuesday morning by Expert House Movers of Foristell, Mo., which is the same company that moved the Lone Star School Building to the Historical Society in 2007. November 25, 2015 Like Calhoun Unit 40, the Jersey CUSD 100 board approved to install security

film on school windows throughout the district. At a cost of a little less than $35,000, Jerseyville company Darker Images â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of six bidding agencies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will install the film on school windows which will prevent the panes from shattering in emergency situations. Superintendent Dr. Lori Hopkins said installing the film came at the recommendation of security professionals. Jonny Wade doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want any other kid to have cancer. And he is getting the help of many in the fight to better fund pediatric cancer after U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Illinois, spoke on his behalf for research funding last week. With the resurgence of Jerseyvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown business sector, a local woman is using her position to create a family Christmas Festival for the county seat. Jersey County Business Association administrative assistant Molly Rowling started at the JCBA earlier this month, and at the request of several community members began planning a Christmas Festival for Jerseyville.

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It is expected that more holiday gifts and greetings will be sent through the mail this year, as families and friends will hold virtual celebrations instead of opening gifts in person. The Postal Service always encourages customers to send their holiday gifts and cards early. This year is no different. This has been an extraordinary year of unprecedented challenges given the COVID-19 pandemic and the Postal Service is expecting significant volume increases which are difficult to predict. We thank our customers for their continued support, and we are committed to making sure gifts and cards are delivered on time to celebrate the holidays. The Postal Service begins planning for peak holiday season every January. To help handle the expected volume increase, the Postal Service has the ability to flex our network to meet the significant volume increases expected this year. This includes making sure the right equipment is available to sort, process and deliver the expected mail and package volumes. We also have 644,000 employees dedicated to ensuring gifts and greetings are delivered in time for the holidays. Seasonal workers are hired when and where needed, and technology has been expanded to enhance package tracking throughout the USPS processing and transportation networks. Sunday delivery will be expanded beginning Nov. 29 to locations with high package volumes. USPS already delivers packages on Sundays in most

major cities. Mail carriers will also deliver packages for an additional fee on Christmas Day in select locations. The busiest time of the season peaks two weeks before Christmas, when much of the last-minute shopping starts. Customer traffic is expected to increase beginning Dec. 7, with the week of Dec. 14-21 predicted to be the busiest mailing, shipping and delivery week. Consumers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to leave home, though, to ship their packages. In these socially distant times, they can simply visit usps.com or use the Click-N-Ship feature for help shipping that holiday gift, ordering free priority mail boxes, printing shipping labels, purchasing postage and even requesting free next-day package pickup. And usps.com is always open. The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to Air/Army Post Office/ Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office and domestic addresses: Dec. 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; APO/FPO/DPO priority mail and first-class mail services Dec. 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; USPS retail ground service Dec. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; APO/FPO/DPO USPS priority mail express service Dec. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First-class mail service including greeting cards Dec. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First-class packages up to 15.99 ounces Dec. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Priority mail service Dec. 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Priority mail express service

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

COURT/PUBLIC NOTICE/CLASSIFIEDS/REAL ESTATE

Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between November 13 and November 19. 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 a felony: Schmidt, Kisha J., dob 12-31-1988, possession of meth less than 5 grams. Hoffman, Jessica N., dob 11-07-1981, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possess drug paraphernalia. Pace, Scott J., dob 10-191989, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possess drug paraphernalia. Lewis, Megan E., dob 01-04-1991, possess drug paraphernalia. Frank, Robert Paul, dob 08-19-1994, possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D), possession hypodermic/syringe/ needles/1st. The following individuals were charged with a misde-

meanor: Rose, Jason M., dob 09-101973, obstructing identification. May, Christopher L., dob 02-21-1987, bad checks/obtain control property. Sumpter, Kory J., dob 04-09-1983, domestic battery/ bodily harm. Carlisle, Dylan A., dob 08-03-1993, violate order protection. The following individual was charged with a conservation violation: Pace, Scott, J., dob 10-191989, unlawful transport of weapon, harass animal with vehicle/shining light. The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Scroggins, Jacob W., dob 04-15-1984, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence/blood alcohol concentration 0.08. Beile, Kaylin Christen, dob 08-26-1992, driving under the influence of alcohol. Skjerseth, Bryon J., dob 12-16-1993, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence/blood alcohol concentration 0.08.

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Molloy, Christian A., dob 01-05-1994, driving under the influence/blood alcohol concentration 0.08, driving under the influence of alcohol. The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Thompson, Jennifer Ashley, dob 10-09-1982, careless driving. Bortoglio, Shawn A., dob n/a, dog running at large. Brown, Errol R., dob 05-041994, careless driving. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Baumgartner, Bradley J., dob 12-08-1985, seat belt required/driver. Hodge, James A., dob 02-28-1974, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Tuey, Troy C., dob 10-101994, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Harman, Sean D., dob 11-24-1994, failure to reduce speed. Griswold, Thomas D., dob 08-16-1988, speeding 26-34 NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on 11/16/2020 D FHUWLÂżFDWH ZDV ÂżOHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH &RXQW\ &OHUN RI -HUVH\ &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV VHWWLQJ IRUWK WKH QDPHV DQG SRVW RIÂżFH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ FRQGXFW LQJ DQG WUDQVDFWLQJ WKH EXVLQHVV NQRZQ DV ANDREWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GENERAL SERVICES (A.G.S.) ORFDWHG DW 108 W. Bridge St., Fieldon, IL 62031. 'DWHG WKLV WK GD\ RI 1RYHPEHU /s/ Pam Warford &2817< &/(5.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF EMIL SEIDEL, JR. DECEASED No. 20-P-61 CLAIM NOTICE

703 South Arch, Jerseyville 4 bed 2 bath on corner lot. plenty of room here for the growing family. Master has lots of closet space with a large master bath. Stainless appliances stay, living room is very spacious with a bay window. Yard is partially fenced for the furry family members. Listed at $117,900. Call Roger 618-535-5017

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14 Davis Drive, Jerseyville This 2 bed 2 bath brick ranch is located very well. Very spacious with loads of storage. Full basement with sump pump has ďŹ nished space and bar. All brick home with attached garage, and Amish built shed. Priced to sell at $139,900. Call Roger 618-535-5017

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NOTICE OF CAUCUS Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, a caucus of the Democratic Party in the Rosedale Township, Jersey County, Illinois will be held at the Rosedale Township Building commencing at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candiGDWHV IRU WKH IROORZLQJ RIÂżFHV Township Supervisor Road Commissioner Township Clerk Board Trustees

01-09-1979, seat belt required/ driver. Calcagno, Michael J., dob 10-11-1975, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Oberlohr, Matthew T. Jr., dob 04-20-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hall, Nicholas Dean, dob 04-16-2003, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Witt, Brooklynn M., dob 02-08-2003, seat belt required/ driver. Copeland, Damon S., dob 05-27-1986, seat belt required/ driver. Keene, Tiffany M.D., dob 08-07-1988, speeding 26-34 mph above limit. Franke, David H. dob 12-181952, speeding 26-34 mph above limit. Brass, Eilanour Grace, dob

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS APPLY ********************************* NOTICE OF CAUCUS Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, a caucus of the Republican Party in the Rosedale Township, Jersey County, Illinois will be held at the Rosedale Township Building commencing at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candiGDWHV IRU WKH IROORZLQJ RIÂżFHV Township Supervisor Road Commissioner Township Clerk Board Trustees

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEANNE CAROL CANAVAN, Deceased. No. 2019-P-22

CAUCUS NOTICE

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Jeanne Carol Canavan. /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG on March 26, 2019 to Mary Colleen Canavan at 403 -XQH 6WUHHW -HUVH\YLOOH ,OOLQRLV DV ([HFXWRU DQG Margaret Claire Canavan at ,UYLQJ $YHQXH 6RXWK Minneapolis, MN 55405; as ([HFXWRU DQG WKH HVWDWHÂśV DWWRUQH\ LV -RKQ : *XQWUHQ 1110 S. State, P.O. Box 126, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW -HUVH\ &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, RU ZLWK WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RU ERWK ZLWKLQ VL[ PRQWKV IURP WKH GDWH RI ÂżUVW SXEOLFDWLRQ of this notice being May 18, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN PXVW EH PDLOHG RU delivered to the representaWLYH DQG WR WKH DWWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ ten days after it has been ÂżOHG Dated this 13 day of November, 2020.

Debra Stagner, Clerk Dated November 20, 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOTICE OF CAUCUS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON December 2, 2020, A CAUCUS OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY IN MULTI TOWNSHIP OF OTTER CREEK-ROSEDALE, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILL BE HELD AT OTTER CREEK TOWNSHIP BUILDING 23793 DABBS NORTH ROAD COMMENCING AT 7:15 PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: MULTI TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR

Debra Stagner, Town Clerk

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON December 2, 2020 A CAUCUS REPUBLICAN PARTY IN MULTI TOWNSHIP OF OTTER CREEK-ROSEDALE, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILL BE HELD AT OTTER CREEK TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 23793 DABBS NORTH ROAD COMMENCING AT 7PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: MULTI TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR

Debra Stagner, Town Clerk

01-23-2004, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Flowers, Nicole D., dob 04-03-1983, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Ervin, Brandon K., dob 12-22-1986, seat belt required/ driver. Grizzle, Amy J., dob 09-141974, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Kuebrich, Logan J., dob 01-25-2001, seat belt required/ driver. (See, POLICE, B5)

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS APPLY

Debra Stagner, Clerk Dated November 20, 2020

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NOTICE OF CAUCUS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That on December 1, 2020 A CAUCUS OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF OTTER CREEK 23793 DABBS NORTH ROAD COMMENCING AT 7:45 PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES SUPERVISOR CLERK HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER 4 TRUSTEES

To the legal voters, residents of the Township of Mississippi in the County of Jersey and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Township will take place on

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1251 N. State St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 s 618.946.7336 www.libertyvillageofjerseyville.com

mph over limit. Stemm, Carl W., dob 09-251992, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Deck, Ericka J., dob 06-302000, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Pace, Scott J., dob 10-191989, unlawful possession cannabis/driver. Whitehead, Jeremy N., dob 08-18-1980, registration expiration/1st & 2nd. Shaw, Ryan C., dob 05-161982, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Whitehead, Jeremy N., dob 08-18-1980, seat belt required/ driver. Buffington, Gabrielle A., dob 09-06-2000, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hix, Kevin E., dob 07-201982, seat belt required/passenger. King, Michelle L., dob

Notice is given of the death of Emil Seidel, Jr., of 212 East Prairie St., Jerseyville, IL, who died on the 13th day of SeptemEHU /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH issued on October 29, 2020 to Michele Thompson, 210 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Notice has been given to all heirs and legatees named in the petition by mail and is being given by this publication to any other heirs and legatees unknown to the executor whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the petition to appoint an executor, that an order was entered by the Court on October 29, 2020, 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, Section WR ÂżOH D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK 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 WKH YDOLGLW\ RI WKH ZLOO E\ ÂżOLQJ D petition 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 WKH Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or with the representative or both, on or before May 18, 2021, and any claim not ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the executor and the attorney within ten (10) days after LW KDV 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 11.11, 11.18, 11.25

Tammy Woelfel, Clerk Dated November 20, 2020 11.25

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY FAYE LAVEY, Deceased. No. 20-P-62 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary Faye Lavey of Fieldon, Jersey County, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on November 4, 2020, to Gerald D. Lavey whose address is 24551 Gunterman Rd., Fieldon, Illinois, and whose attorney is Todd W. Parish, Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd., 108 N. Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the Estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI the Clerk of the Court, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the Executor or Attorney on or before May 11, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG within that period is barred. &RSLHV RI DQ\ FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been ÂżOHG Dated this 6th day of November, 2020 /s/ Charles E. Huebener CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Todd W. Parish, #6256495 Attorney for Executor Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd. 108 N. Lafayette St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 Ph. (618) 498-6821 11.11, 11.18, 11.25

Monday December 14, 2020 at the hour of 7:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock PM at the Mississippi Township Hall, McClusky Illinois, for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said township; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and FRQVLGHU UHSRUWV RI RIÂżFHUV and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Transfer monies Purchase of adjoining property

PRE-FILING NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given WKDW WKH RIÂżFH RI Lou Lenkman, City Clerk, City of Grafton will be open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-TH and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm FRI beginning December 14, 2020 through December 21, 2020 IRU WKH SXUSRVH RI DFFHSWLQJ FDQGLGDWH SHWLWLRQV RU FHUWLÂżFDWHV IRU WKH Consolidated HOHFWLRQ WR EH KHOG RQ April 6, 2021 IRU WKH IROORZLQJ RIÂżFHV LIST ALL OFFICES TO BE VOTED UPON: Mayor - 4 years City Clerk - 4 years Treasurer - 4 years Alderman - Ward 1 - 4 years Alterman - Ward 1 - 2 years unexpired term Alderman - Ward 2 - 4 years

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GENERAL INFORMATION 832 South State St., P.O. Box 407, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Ph: 618-498-1234 Fax: 1-630-206-0320 Submit your news: jcjnews@campbellpublications.net Advertising information: jcjadvertising@campbellpublications.net Public notices: publicnotice@campbellpublications.net

OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. ADVERTISING POLICY: We are not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of display and classified advertising. Please let us know immediately upon publication of any errors. Responsibility is limited to the cost the space error occupies in the ad. All transactions under $50 must be paid in advance. Proper identification of the person placing the ad is required. The Jersey County Journal reserves the right to reject or edit any advertisement submitted for publication. DEADLINES: Societyweddings, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, noon Monday; Classified ads, 3 p.m. Monday; Display advertising, 5p.m. Monday.

We reserve the right to reject any photo that will not reproduce clearly. PHOTO REPRINTS: 5x7-$9.00; 8x10-$10.00. ADVERTISING RATE: $11.95 per column inch. Example: 1 column by 3 inches would be 3 col. inches x $11.95 = $35.85 For more information about display rates, quantity discounts and insert rates, contact the Jersey County Journal advertising department at 618-498-1234. CARDS OF THANKS, MEMORIALS: $8.00 minimum; 25Â˘ per word after 65 words, pre-paid. TO MAIL A SINGLE ISSUE: $4

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020

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NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING of any kind is permitted on the Kim Kamp and Joe Stelbrink farm located on Summit Grove Rd., Kampsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.26.21

NO TRESPASSING, fishing or hunting of any kind on the Buckhorn Farm located in sections 14, 15, 22 and 23 of Woodville Township. Violaters will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 2.5.21

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 1.2.21 NO TRESPASSING and no hunting of any kind, is permitted on any property owned by Double Creek Farms. Can be prosecuted. 4.7.21

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- Sybilla Thomas Masters became the first American to be granted an English patent for cleaning and curing Indian corn.

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- Poland held its first popular presidential election.

- In the U.S., the Interstate Commerce Commission banned racial segregation on interstate trains and buses.

- The Czech parliament voted to split the country into separate Czech and Slovak republics beginning January 1, 1993.

- During the Revolutionary War, the British evacuated New York. New York was their last military position in the U.S. - William Crompton patented the silk power loom. - Texas relinquished one-third of its territory in exchange for $10 million from the U.S. to pay its public debts and settle border disputes. - Alfred Nobel patented dynamite. - The first of 400 performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;lolnatheâ&#x20AC;? took place. - J.B. Meyenberg received the patent for evaporated milk. - The Anti-Comintern Pact, an agreement between Japan and Germany, was signed. - Movie studio executives meeting in New York agreed to blacklist the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hollywood 10,â&#x20AC;? who were cited a day earlier and jailed

- U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered a stroke. - Japanese author Yukio Mishima committed ritual suicide after giving a speech attacking Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post-war constitution. - Greek President George Papadapoulos was ousted in military coup. - O.J. Simpson (Buffalo Bills) ran for 273 yards against the Detroit Lions. - Mediators from Syria and Saudi Arabia announced a cease-fire in the PLO civil war in Tripoli, Lebanon. - Ronald W. Pelton was arrested on espionage charges. Pelton was a former employee of the National Security Agency. He was later convicted of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;selling secretsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Soviet agents. - U.S. President Reagan and Attorney Gen. Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to

- Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Sedki escaped an attempt on his life when a bomb was detonated by Islamic militants near his motorcade.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Signing for the future

Jerseyville, Illinois

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JCHS announces October Students of the Month

JCHS student-athletes make official college decisions

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Abigail Droege is set and signed with Monmouth College for volleyball.

CJ Brunaugh hit a homerun and signed with Southwestern Illinois College for baseball.

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The Jerseyville Banking Center recipients for the month of October are high school junior Kate Marie Jones and sophomore Ayden Kanallakan. During October, Kate and Ayden received the most F.O.C.U.S. nominations. The selection of a Student or students of the Month is based upon the number of F.O.C.U.S. nominations, which a student(s) receives for a given month. F.O.C.U.S. (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) is a program, which acknowledges a student each week for academic or kindness. Each week teachers may recognize students who have performed well in their classes by selecting them as F.O.C.U.S. students for that particular week. Because they received the most nominations, they were named Students of the Month at JCHS. These two are being congratulated by Hannah Goshorn of the Jerseyville Banking Center. Submitted photo

Jersey State Bank, JCHS. has selected their Student of the Month. The recipient for the month of October is high school senior Cruise Blackorby. During October, Cruise received the most F.O.C.U.S. nominations. He was named Student of the Month at JCHS. He was congratulated by Chad Bowker of the Jersey State Bank.

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Boston Talley popped free throws and signed with Missouri Baptist University.

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Softball player and future Quincy Hawk Raleigh Jones signed with Quincy University. Submitted photo

CNB Bank & Trust, JCHS has selected their Students of the Month. The recipients for the month of October are eight-grader Jaxon Brunaugh (not pictured) and freshman Jacob Shipley. During October, Jaxon and Jacob received the most F.O.C.U.S. nominations. They are being congratulated by Maranda Schmeider, CNB Bank & Trust. Submitted photo

Chloe Whited scored a goal and signed with Kaskaskia College for soccer.

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Clare Breden dribbled past half-court and signed with McKendree University for basketball.

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Police (Continued from B2) Ruyle, Christine L., dob 03-091969, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Krankel, Karie L., dob 10-15-1973, seat belt required/driver. Tepen, Garrett W., dob 07-05-1991, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Watson, Alyana Kristina, dob 08-04-1993, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Castleberry, Michael A., dob 02-152001, driving 21-25 mph above limit. McGraw, Craig Philip, dob 12-221989, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Skjerseth, Bryon J., dob 12-161993, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Martinez, Elnora E., dob 10-251990, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Jackson, Vincent B., dob 06-181977, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Plunkett, Jamie L., dob 07-29-1996, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Livingston, Layne M., dob 06-202000, seat belt required/driver. Seets, Shane Andrew, dob 03-031991, seat belt required/passenger. Weishaupt, Robert B. III, dob 04-30-1986, failure to reduce speed. Breedlove, Heather M., dob 06-231988, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Jones, Kaihlec I., dob 12-05-1999, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Smith, Brenda S., dob 05-12-1952, seat belt required/passenger. Barrett, Casey L., dob 10-18-1988, seat belt required/passenger. McCullah, Ashley B., dob 07-131984, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Lambie, Alexander S., dob 07-231993, seat belt required/driver. Johnson, Jeff S., dob 12-17-1993, speeding 35+ mph over limit. McCullah, Ashley B., dob 07-131984, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Sims, Christine A., dob 12-121962, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Schmidt, Graham T. dob 01-031988, electronic communication device. Mortland, Joshua D., dob 07-061998, seat belt required/driver. Jones, Stephanie M., dob 07-061998, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Bing, Hannah M., dob 08-27-1991, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Turnbull, Sophia Renee, dob 02-042004, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Skjerseth, Bryon J., dob 12-161993, improper traffic lane usage. Abdrabboh, Amanda K., dob 11-21-1969, seat belt required/driver. Ely, Chase D., dob 04-08-2002, speeding 35+ mph over limit. Hillig, Brandi M., dob 03-17-1980, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Cope, Benjamin D., dob 08-211997, seat belt required/driver.

Fitzgerald, Matthew T., dob 05-081969, improper traffic lane usage. Westesman, Paige M., dob 03-282000, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Williams, Donald R., dob 04-121954, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Buchannan, Amber L., dob 05-231993, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Ringhausen, Phillip P., dob 02-131964, seat belt required/driver. Crane, David N., dob 06-09-1990, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Rose, Jason M., dob 09-10-1973, seat belt required/passenger. Thurston, Chad E., dob 03-271982, seat belt required/driver. Czaia, Dylan J., dob 09-25-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Gomez, Juan Carlos, dob 03-182000, seat belt required/passenger. Weigler, Daria M, dob 11-20-1963, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Lorts, Jonathan R., dob 05-012002, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Nylon, Damien Maurice, dob 10-09-1974, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Sheperd, Shanell N., dob 11-211980, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Proffitt, Ericka A., dob 01-11-1994, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Slack, Michael D., dob 05-14-1995, driving on suspended license. Steckel, Jordan M., dob 06-291990, seat belt required/driver. Shinn, Emmett W., dob 09-241961, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Roland, Heather N., dob 08-191987, driving 1-10 mph above limit. McGuire, Nathanael S., dob 11-081995, seat belt required/driver. Conn, Delaney S., dob 10-18-2004, seat belt required/driver. Pruitt, Savannah L., dob 09-101984, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Stemm, Carl W., dob 09-25-1992, seat belt required/driver. McCoy, Carter J., dob 05-30-2003, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Rowaihy, Marsha M., dob 09-091983, headlight violation/1st, 2nd. McIntyre, Matthew J., dob 12-081965, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Pace, Scott J., dob 10-19-1989, illegal stopping/standing/parking. Kraus, Mackenzie S., dob 11-232002, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Lewis, Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Airouz A., dob 10-261989, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Hausman, Zachary E., dob 03-181994, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Law, Danny L., dob 01-23-1975, seat belt required/driver. Spano, Gary L., dob 09-27-1951, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Wallace, Ryan L., dob 07-19-1988,

driving 15-20 mph above limit. Ngungi, Guy Mananga, dob 06-061982, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Loafman, Thomas George, dob 11-01-1938, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Vail, Galaxie J., dob 02-04-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Sykes, Alphonzo D., dob 08-071986, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Schulte, Quinten M., dob 12-102003, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Whitehead, Jacob A., dob 07-061995, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Mindy, Misty D., dob 10-24-1992, seat belt required/driver. Krankel, Karie L, dob 10-15-1973, drivers license expired more than a year. Livingston, Layne M., dob 06-202000, no window treatment adjacent/ driver. Retherford, Adreona M., dob 12-19-1998, seat belt required/driver. Holland, Bryce R., dob 08-292004, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Melton, Donald Lee., dob 05-241980, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Molloy, Christian A., dob 01-051994, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/driver. Hall, Denielle D., dob 02-05-1983, seat belt required/driver. Gaddis, Amber J., dob 10-05-1978, seat belt required/driver. Pullen, Jacob T., dob 12-12-2000, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Kuebrich, Logan J., dob 01-252001, child restraint violation/child between 8-16. Baumgartner, Miranda B., dob 05-17-1994, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Winters, Ashley R., dob 04-261986, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Breedlove, Heather M., dob 06-231988, improper use registration/title. Ford, Roland D. Jr., dob 03-101966, seat belt required/driver. Klein, Robert S., dob 11-17-1959, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Coughlin, Tammy L., dob 06-091970, seat belt required/driver. Schmidt, Graham T., dob 01-031988, driving on revoked license. Riley, Jonathan T., dob 06-15-1999, fail right-of-way/T-intersection. Wren, Taylor B., dob 01-03-1993, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Richards, Deanne M., dob 05-291962, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Shinn, Emmett W., dob 09-24-1961, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Breedlove, Heather M., dob 06-231988, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.

Johnson, Darrin P., dob 05-251993, seat belt required/driver. Hayes, Michael A., dob 12-271972, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Turnbull, Sophia Renee, dob 02-042004, unlicensed. Koenig, Amanda A., dob 05-201950, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Whitehead, Jeremy N., dob 08-181980, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Steckel, Jordan M., dob 06-291990, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Hazelwonder, Timothy, dob 07-151981, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Lewis, Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Airouz A., dob 10-261989, driving on suspended license. Molloy, Christian A., dob 01-051994, improper traffic lane usage. Scroggins, Jacob W., dob 04-151984, improper traffic lane usage. Molloy, Christian A., dob 01-051994, registration expiration/1st & 2nd. Hillis, Levi G., dob 06-23-2000, driving 21-25 mph above limit. McGuire, Nathanael S., dob 11-081995, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Pochek, Heather J., dob 11-081988, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Pohlman, Justin D., dob 06-281974, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, seat belt required/driver. Ware, Wayne Marvin, dob 09-301952, seat belt required/driver. Jones, Stephanie L., dob 07-191979, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Rumple, Bradley M., dob 02-241993, driving 1-10 mph above limit. Craigmiles, Scott J., dob 04-301975, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Halcom, Joshua M., dob 01-281994, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Schmidt, Michael T., dob 01-241982, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Powers, Derek W. dob 04-18-1986, child restraint violation/child under 8. Hans, Thomas P., dob 09-04-1984, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Sweeney, William J. Jr., dob 02-151995, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Tallman, James K., dob 10-111967, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Crane, David N., dob 06-09-1990, electronic communication device. Johnson, Darrin P., dob 05-25-1993, electronic communication device. Herren, Amanda R., dob 09-171994, seat belt required/driver. Beile, Kaylin Christen, dob 08-261992, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Woodard, Jesika Dasha, dob 10-101998, driving 15-20 mph above limit. 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 Felonies: Chapman, Heather W., dob 02-131985, a charge of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D) was dismissed. Craigmiles, Andrew C., dob 03-141988, charges of burglary and criminal damage/government property less than $500 were dismissed. Fry, Jacob R., dob 11-12-1985, was found guilty on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 4 years Department of Corrections; a charge of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D) was dismissed; costs only. Fry, Jacob R., dob 11-12-1985, was found guilty on a charge possession of meth less than 5 grams, 4 years Department of Corrections. Fry, Jacob R., dob 11-12-1985, was found guilty on 2 charges of burglary without causing damage, each charge to serve 4 years Department of Corrections; a charge of burglary without causing damage was dismissed; a charge of criminal damage to property less than $500 was dismissed. McCarthy, Julianna M., dob 10-081987, a withheld judgement disposition was entered on a charge of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D), 2 years probation, drug treatment, 44 days county jail, 10 days county jail, credit for 10 days served county jail, revoke/ vacate/570/410, credit 9 days served county jail; a charge of theft/stolen/ intent less than $500 was dismissed. Misdemeanors: Fry, Jacob R., dob 11-12-1985, was found guilty on a charge of cause circumstance/endanger child; costs only. Hillman, Joseph R., dob 05-051992, a withheld judgement/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of retail/theft/display merchandise less than $300, 2 years supervision; $250 fine. Wade, William C. Jr. dob 05-171983, a charge of violate order after served notice was dismissed. Webster, Jerry D., dob 10-26-1953, a withheld judgement/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of reckless conduct, 1 year supervision; $500 fine. Wondolofski, Karlie A., dob 09-181995, a charge of criminal damage to property less than $500 was dismissed.

This Thanksgiving season, I would like to express my gratitude for our doctors, nurses, and supporting staff members, for their tireless work on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19. Each day, these brave men and women come to work and face the risks associated with patient care, we are grateful for their selfless service. We also wish to thank the community for trusting us with your medical care this past year. We greatly appreciate the ongoing work of public health officials, city and county officials, the school districts, and countless others who serve for the public good, thank you for your efforts to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Jersey Community Hospital is here to serve the community today as always with high quality five star care in a safe and sterile environment when the need arises. Whether you need to come to the Emergency Room for an emergent situation, the Respiratory Clinic for symptoms and COVID testing, the Walk in Clinic or your primary care provider for a visit, ZH DUH KHUH IRU \RX. COVID transmission in our communities over the past three weeks has become more widespread and we are seeing an increase of positive patients in our facilities, including the Emergency Department, respiratory clinics, on the inpatient floor and in our ICU. Our facilities are staffed with physicians and staff to triage, assess and treat patients as always. We have also steadily increased our resources available onsite at Jersey Community Hospital preparing for a situation such as this. Although the number of available beds for transfer are decreasing, we have been successful in transferring critically ill patients to a higher level of care when needed. We have again put additional visitor restrictions in place to help our staff better focus on caring for patients and keep everyone safe. We are not allowing visitors in the hospital or clinics, unless needed due to the patient being a minor or needing a caregiver present. Today, if you drive to the campus, the Main Entrance is open and you will be welcomed by someone to triage and assess where you should go within the facility. We are continuously monitoring the situation and our available resources, and, at this time, we are continuing usual care for patients, including most elective procedures, in a safe manner. Along with our community health partner, the Jersey County Health Department, we are asking all of our staff and the entire community to follow the necessary guidance on wearing masks, social distancing and staying home when possible to prevent JCH and all hospitals in the region from being overwhelmed by COVID patients, which could require us to redirect resources, possibly again delay elective procedures and have a significant shortage of healthy healthcare front line staff. We are blessed with a community of people like youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;people who work hard and respect those around them. From our family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

Beth King, CEO of Jersey Community Hospital

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

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2020 Jeep Rengade New Sport 4x4

2020 Dodge Charger R/T

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$30,980

$20,929

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5.7 Hem

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2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2 Door Sport

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#76873 MSRP $42,490

#76885 MSRP $34,925

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$22,477

$37,925

$32,426

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