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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal

s with other health departments in the state, officials in Jersey County have been energetic in their effort to administer COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are available. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, approximately 3.37 Former local state percent of the population in Jersey Counsenator faces fraud ty, about 21,847 people, has been fully charges. See page A2

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vaccinated. In total, though, there have been 4,318 vaccine doses administered in the county with many that have already gotten their first dose of vaccine eagerly waiting for their second. And this batch of people must be large. Last week, the health department hosted a couple vaccine clinics, and local health officials stated, from their Wednesday clinic, that 1,090 vaccines were given out in eight hours. And the plan is to keep on going. There are currently plans for another clinic on Friday, Feb. 12. Currently, the health department staff is only vaccinat-

ing healthcare workers, first responders, educators and those 65 and older. It is stipulated that an individual must also live or work in the county, and must bring proof of residency or employment. Individuals do have to register to get the vaccine and can do so online at jerseycountyhealth.org or by calling 618498-9565, ex. 301, at the health department or 618-498-9514 at the Jerseyville Public Library. Other clinics are planned for the future as well including on Feb. 19, 24 and 26. As health department staff work to inoculate Jersey County residents,

COVID is continuing to spread in the community, although more slowly. According to the health department Feb. 5, 66 active cases were reported in the county. In total, there have been 2,397 positive cases, 2,287 who have recovered and 44 who have died. As previously reported, Jersey County, among other counties in Region 3, have moved into Phase 4, meaning less restrictions – namely on local business. It was just recently announced though that a neighboring region, Region 4, which includes Madison County, is now in Phase 4 as well.

Larry Bear remembered for efforts forming JCBA By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal To simply go to work and go home was something that was just not built into Lawrence “Larry” Bear. Beyond the bounds of his work, he saw a need to better his community, according to those close to him, and in his efforts, made an impact that traces back to him even today. Bear, aged 73, died Jan. 17 at his home. The Jerseyville man was maybe best know as the administrator/CEO of Jersey Community Hospital where he retired in 2013 after 26 years of service. As those that worked with him can attest, he did a lot of things for what has become an institution in the community through his leadership. However, his efforts extended beyond the bounds of the hospital – namely in the formation of the Jersey County Business Association, an organization his daughter would later head up, and the establishment of organized economic development. “So, when he began working with this organization, it was the Jersey County Chamber of Commerce,” Beth Bear, JCBA Chamber Director and Larry’s daughter, said. “...

There was no institution that was solely responsible for economic development activity. Most communities have both a chamber of commerce and economic development or a body that does both. We did not really have that.”

"I think he was a leader in the success of the JCBA. He was a forward thinker, and he could look ahead and kind of see what the future should look like."

Julie Brangenberg Former JCBA member A chamber of commerce’s efforts do not often dip into economic development, but there was a clear need for both in the Jersey community and for it to be under one umbrella, and so business leaders sought to make it a reality. (See, BEAR, A2)

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Roger Scheffel, a board member of the Jersey County Historical Society, wipes down a recently donated antique bed that was placed in the northwest bedroom of the Cheney Mansion, more commonly referred to as Miss Dorothy’s room, on Feb. 3. The bed was donated by Julie Munsterman and her family, after being in their family for four generations. The bed was originally owned by Henry and Carrie (Cope) Lurton, who were married in 1882. The bed, if not purchased by the couple early in their marriage, was given as a wedding present, as all four of their children were born in the bed in their home on the hill in Dow. Their first child was born in 1883. The society has been working to recreate the house as it would’ve appeared at the turn of the twentieth century using artifacts that belonged to Jersey County families. In the past few years, volunteers with the historical society have been aiming to be more involved in the community through historic education by hosting special exhibits. The community has taken notice of its increased presence, with more people becoming aware of the society’s mission. As a result, the society has enjoyed a surge in artifact donations.

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Ferries close following ice floe formation on river By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Ice floes on the river have forced the shutdown of a lot of the ferry traffic going in and out of Calhoun County. The Kampsville, Brussels and Golden Eagle ferries’ operation stopped Sunday and Monday because of these ice floes, according to officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation District 8. An ice floe is a massive singular sheet of ice floating in the water. Oftentimes, they are found in open waters. However, if the temperatures dip enough, these floes can be found in rivers as well. This

was the case on the Illinois River, following frigid temperatures that came in over the weekend and have yet to leave. “Due to continued ice floe, we are unable to safely operate the Brussels Ferry. Ice is accumulating on both landings,” District 8 officials stated on social media. “Unfortunately, we have closed the Brussels Ferry.” Kampsville closed Sunday, but river current and prevailing winds allowed Brussels to operate longer, but not by much. Sunday afternoon, it was announced that the Golden Eagle will be closed until fur-

ther notice because of ice, according to the Calhoun Ferry Company. They also announced Sunday that the Winfield Ferry will be open, with the hours of Monday through Saturday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 14, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Temperatures are forecasted to remain chilly throughout the week, with a high of only 24 degrees Wednesday. For the most part, the temperatures are set to stay in the 10s and even single digits. The National Weather Service has even placed this region under a winter weather advisory, along with a good portion of the Midwest.

Grafton mayor announces intentions for another TIF By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Leaders in Grafton have been going to taxing bodies in the county to express their intentions to establish another tax increment financing (TIF) district, and Tuesday evening they asked for support regarding their TIF project from the Jersey County Board. TIF is a public financing method that is used for redevelopment, infrastructure and other community-improvement projects, and the establishment of such districts means tax revenues in a specific region will go to this TIF program and not to other taxing bodies like the school district. Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin explained their plans for the TIF district, noting it would be done better this time around with better oversight. Grafton already had a TIF district, one that was established following the Great Flood of ‘93 and that has since expired in recent years. And it is time, in the eyes of Grafton leaders, to do it again – but with a more targeted focus. Aspects of Grafton’s first TIF drew criticism among some in the community alleging the funds were mishandled. “I will admit that in the previous TIF, having looked at things, there were some things that were not done the right way,” Eberlin said. “I assure you that there will be a tremendous abundance of oversight.” Eberlin said they would make sure the taxpayer dollar was spent the way it was intended. Still, Eberlin argued, even with the flaws in execution, that the TIF changed Grafton for the better. “We have an opportu-

nity to help Grafton just as the TIF of 1995 helped Grafton for the... 23 years that we had it,” he said “I can honestly say that had it not been for that TIF, I don’t think Grafton as we know it would exist.” This time also, they have honed what the TIF will tackle. “Contrary to the previous TIF that came about after the flood of ‘93, this TIF is more targeted – dedicated to the east end of town,” Eberlin said. They plan on building up the infrastructure at the “Flat Rock,” an approximately 10-acre piece of property along the River Road between Downtown Grafton and the Grafton Visitors Center. “We have the opportunity of some tremendous development, and the area that we are talking about would be the area between Wind Rivers Condominiums and the Loading Dock and across the highway at what we call the Flat Rock,” Eberlin said. “For years and years, we have been trying to get the Flat Rock developed.” Most recently, Grafton pursued a Rebuild Illinois grant that was set to bring a business to town, but did not get it. The TIF would also likely tackle infracture repairs created by the flooding in 2019. The city is currently working on getting funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as many other communities have, but it has been a largely fruitless and seemingly endless process. “We were told we would have millions of millions of dollars coming,” Eberlin explained. “...If we get that, it will be a miracle. If we do not get that, there are a ton of repairs that need to be made.” (See, TIF, A2)

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Former local state senator faces fraud charges By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois A former Republican State Senator and Conservative Party candidate for governor on Wednesday joined the list of ex-state officials who have been indicted. Springfield-area lawmaker Sam McCann, who frequently butted heads with Republican ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner and eventually challenged him as a third-party candidate in 2018, was indicted on charges of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion related to his alleged use of campaign funds for personal expenses, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Central District of Illinois. The indictment alleges that from May 2015 to June 2020 McCann “engaged in a scheme to convert more than $200,000 in contributions and donations made to his campaign committees to pay himself and make personal purchases.” Further, McCann concealed his fraud from donors, the public, the Illinois State Board of Elections and law enforcement authorities, according to the news release. McCann, of Plainview, was a state senator from 2011 until January 2019 following his unsuccessful third-party run for governor in which he received about 4.2 percent of

the vote, or 192,527 votes. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, McCann organized several political committees which received over $5 million in donations. But in several instances, McCann used some of that money to purchase personal vehicles, pay personal debts, make mortgage payments and pay himself, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. That included $60,000 spent on a 2017 Ford Expedition and a 2018 Ford F-250 pickup truck, and he later used campaign funds to pay for fuel and insurance for the vehicles. The indictment also details an alleged scheme in which McCann purchased two recreational vehicles, later establishing an account with an RV rental business in Ohio through which McCann rented the vehicles to himself, paid for by campaign funds. That also led to a tax evasion charge. “McCann caused a total of approximately $62,666 in campaign funds be used to pay the rental cost of the vehicles. The rental business retained approximately $9,838 for commission and paid McCann, as the owner, approximately $52,827 by direct deposit to McCann’s personal checking account. McCann reimbursed the campaign accounts $18,000, resulting in more than $77,000

in campaign funds used to buy and rent from himself,” according to the news release from the U.S. Attorney. McCann also allegedly cut himself a $20,000 cashier’s check from the campaign account in 2016 to pay off a 2011 loan. From May 2015 to August 2020, McCann allegedly spent approximately $64,750 in campaign funds on two separate personal mortgage loans. His failed campaign for governor was lucrative as well, according to the indictment. “McCann allegedly caused the Conservative Party of Illinois to issue approximately $187,000 in payments to himself personally and an additional $52,282 in payments for payroll taxes,” through June 2020, according to the news release. “Using a payroll service, McCann was allegedly able to conceal himself as the payee for the expenditures from the campaign account.” The indictment also alleges the Conservative Party standard bearer spent $50,000 in campaign funds on credit card payments related to a family vacation in Colorado and charges from Apple iTunes, Amazon, a skeet and trap club, Cabela’s, Scheels, Best Buy, a gun store and cash withdrawals.

Brangenberg said. “He was a forward thinker, and he could look ahead and kind of see what the future should look like. He was very knowledgeable about the community in which he lived.” Fortunately for Bear's dreams, there was not much pushback at the time toward the idea of combining the functions under one banner. “I think probably the only pushback he would have had was around funding opportunities for an enhanced organization or a new organization,” Beth Bear said. “Obviously, we have really generous small businesses, but asking them to fund something else is always a big ask even if it will benefit them.” While she wouldn't go as far as calling him the linchpin of the organization, Bear is sure that her father played a big part in it coming to fruition. “While I can’t speak to whether it would have happened without Dad, I do know that he would have had a persuasive voice because he had a skill to convince and to lead

people – and somehow be well liked while he did it.” “I think Larry really cared about business in our county and keeping and attracting businesses to our county,” Brangenberg said. “He spoke eloquently, so he was a great representative of the business association. He was kind and he had a lot of fun too.” Larry’s knack for leadership was especially evident to Beth as she grew older. Like most people and their parents, it took time for her to find out the extent of her father's involvement in the community and the impact on those he touched. “One thing I realized about Dad is that he was a really good leader. So many people, particularly from the hospital, come up to me and they always call him ‘Mr. Bear,’ and they say, ‘he was such a good boss. We loved working for him.’” Brangenberg mirrored those sentiments, personally. “I just really always admired Larry, and was happy to be able to work with him and to

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Grafton Mardi-Gras festivities to take place Grab your favorite beads and crazy hat and head to Grafton on Saturday, Feb. 13 to participate in the second Annual Mardi-Gras-fton. Mardi Gras Grafton-style celebrations start at Drifters, 1505 W. Main St., with a Bangin’ Noise Parade starting at 2 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring pots and pans or other noise-making instru-

SAM MCCANN McCann is scheduled to appear via telephone conference at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tom Schanzle-Haskins for arraignment. If convicted, McCann could face penalties up to 20 years in prison for each of the seven counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering he faces. For tax evasion, he could serve up to five years. Q Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

ments. All are welcome. People are asked to wear their best Mardi-Gras-fton costume, but can come as they are as well. The parade will end at the Hawg Pit, 821 W. Main St., where everyone will be encouraged to get their party on. There will be specials at various businesses in the Grafton community.

TIF (Continued from A1) As far as support, Eberlin is anticipating some pushback, but said his conversations with other taxing bodies have been positive. “We have, for the most part, a considerable amount of support, but everybody is worried about their funding and how it is going to affect them, and that is natural,” he said. “When I was an educator in the Jersey County district, I kind of looked at TIF as not such a good thing, but towards the end of Grafton’s TIF, before I became mayor, they made some adjustments and helped out the district.” This time around, it is claimed that not all of the money geared toward these taxing bodies would be lost

to the TIF. “I know there are laws now that there can be a proration of funds, so the TIF does not necessarily go to, in this case, the City of Grafton,” Eberlin said. “...There still can be certain amounts given… We are willing to sit and work with you to the best of our ability to get something worked out, because I don’t want to see anybody left out in the cold, so you can’t survive.” Eberlin ended his presentation, stressing his excitement for the TIF and what it can do for the town. “I hope we can approach things with an open mind and what is good for Grafton is good for all of Jersey County,” Eberlin said.

was around the Highway 67 corridor,” Beth said. “The Highway 67 corridor has been a topic of great interest for this organization for literally 50 or 60 years.” Among all of the efforts he made, though, it was evident community was important to him. “I think the idea of not being involved to dad’s generation was just an anathema,” Beth said. “He was active in Rotary, in the Elks Lodge, in the JCBA at the hospital, but I don't think amongst his peers it would have occurred otherwise. “...He wanted us to have access to health care. He want-

ed us to be able to enjoy a vibrant downtown, he wanted us to be able to be employed here later in life if you wanted to, he wanted us to go to a good school, and he wasn’t going to sit back. He was very active in those pursuits.” Beth Bear went on to say that people should not assume that the community can remain the way it is without support for the organizations that contribute to it. Her father understood that. “Dad was always a visible member of this community – in part because of his job and in part because he chose to be a leader.”

Bear (Continued from A1) “I think he and the other business leaders here in town realized that economic development was essential, and that we needed to better organize our efforts around that,” Beth Bear said. “So, they actually created a Jersey County Business Association to house both the chamber of commerce activity and economic development activity at the same time.” By accounts of those involved at the time, Larry Bear was a leader in that effort, which gained steam back in the late ‘90s, early 2000s. “He was very involved,” Julie Brangenberg, a JCBA member involved in the transition, said. “I can remember sitting in meetings with him, where we would discuss how this was all going to transpire – he was very instrumental in making that happen.” His impassioned support of this merge came from a deep knowledge of the community, Brangenberg said. “I think he was a leader in the success of the JCBA,”

help the business association,” she said. Beth said she did not realize how much of a role her father played in forming the JCBA until she later became the association’s director. “It was only when I was lamenting some difficulty about separating the two organizations that he mentioned that he was one of the reasons they became one to begin with,” Beth said. Today, the chamber activity and economic development activity is separate between the JCBA and the Jerseyville Economic Development Council. In fact, Beth came on a few years ago during the transition. “Ultimately, whether they are together or apart, he and I certainly agree on one thing: You need both and you need them both done well,” she said. “And whether that is one organization or two, it really matters less. You just need them.” When the JCBA was formed, the focus was that of the Highway 67 corridor. “I think their initial thrust

Correction In the article, “Races locked down for upcoming election,” in the Feb. 3 edition of the Jersey County Journal, it should have included a contested race

in Piasa Township. Charles Herring and Ryan Kinder are running for township supervisor. Campbell Publications regrets the error.

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’ve always associated the Reddish name with northwestern Jersey County, no doubt because of Reddish Ford, Reddish School and the handful of abandoned cemeteries in that neck of the woods that bear the family name. Research, however, reveals that several of Nancy Reddish’s children lived the majority of their lives far closer to Kemper and Medora than Fieldon. In my first article, I shared that Nancy, her younger brother, Benjamin, and several of her children moved to Jersey County from Grayson County, Ky., in 1827. Nancy’s sons Benjamin and John were among Ruyle Township’s earliest landowners, and their sister Elizabeth was an early settler. Elizabeth was married by the time her family left Kentucky. She wed Lewis Elliott in Grayson County 1826 and likely traveled west with her family. According to the 1885 History of Greene and Jersey Counties, the couple settled in Lynn Bottom in English Township in 1827, which coincides with her family’s arrival in Jersey County. They left English Township a year later and settled near Medora, near Lewis’s sister Lucy and her husband, John Rhoads. Lewis and Elizabeth remained in Macoupin County until 1833. They then moved to Chouteau Island, located a mile south of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers in Madison County. Lewis supported the family by farming and chopping and shipping wood down river to St. Louis, where it was sold for use on riverboats. The couple may have lived out the remainder of their lives on the island if not for the flood of 1844, which destroyed all the crops on the island and swept Lewis’s wood away. The river was so high the Elliott children were rescued by boat from a second-story window of their home. Lewis and Elizabeth made their final move to Ruyle Township, settling there in 1848. They both died in the early 1860s and are buried in the Elliott Cemetery, near Kemper. Lewis and Elizabeth had 13 children and 43 grandchildren. Their daughter Lucinda married Samuel Rhoads. Another, Mary

Jane, married Colonel William Ruyle, who traveled to California to seek his fortune during the Gold Rush and then returned home and built an impressive home west of Kane. That, however, is fodder for a future article. Elizabeth’s younger brother Benjamin was 20 years old when his mother moved the family to Illinois. He married Nancy Carrico in Greene County in December 1831. The following April, when Black Hawk, leader of the Sauk, crossed into Illinois from Iowa territory, Benjamin and his younger brother John enlisted at Carrollton to fight in the Black Hawk War. Both brothers returned safely, and when Jersey County was carved from Greene County seven years later, Benjamin bought land in Fidelity and Ruyle Townships, making him one the county’s earliest land holders. Sometime before 1840, Benjamin and Nancy moved to Greene County. An 1841 newspaper article reported Nancy’s younger brother and sister were married in the house at a double wedding ceremony. The next reference I can find of Benjamin’s family is in June 1847, when Nancy and their young son, Henry, died. Benjamin and a 3-yearold son, Charles, were left behind, and the following January, Benjamin married Lydia Quick. Either Lydia passed away or she and Benjamin divorced, because in 1854, he married Lucy Rhoads. By 1860, they were living on Chouteau Island. In 1866, Benjamin made the St. Louis newspaper for a rather unusual reason: His land was the site of the Heavyweight Championship fight between bare-knuckle boxers Mike McCoole and Bill Davis. According to the newspaper, Eastern newspapers had been reporting that the Heavyweight Championship Contest would take place in St. Louis on Sept. 19. There was just one small problem: the match was illegal in St. Louis. On the morning of Sept. 19, McCoole and Davis (with a large contingency of boxing fans) boarded steamboats in St. Louis for a pleasant cruise up the Mississippi.

Guest Column BY BETH MCGLASSON Moments after the boats docked at Chouteau Island, spectators had disembarked and a boxing ring had been quickly assembled. The newspaper read, “The spot selected was within 50 yards of the house of Mr. Benjamin Reddish. Great was the astonishment of Mr. and Mrs. Reddish, and all the little Reddishes, when they saw the warlike preparations.” Benjamin passed away sometime after 1870 and is likely buried in Madison County. The last of Nancy’s children to live in eastern Jersey County was John, who married Jemima Hawkins in February 1833, and like his siblings, John’s land is among the county’s earliest land entries. John lived in Ruyle Township the majority of his life, and many members of his family are buried in the abandoned Pruitt-Hawkins Cemetery. He and Jemima had three daughters – Isabella, Clarinda and Sarah – before Clarinda died just a month shy of their 14th wedding anniversary. Left with three small daughters to raise, John married Mary (Rowden) Turner three months later. John and Mary had seven children together. They named the oldest Jemima. She and her sister Hestor married brothers Daniel and Douglas Seago. All are buried in Lax Cemetery, as are two more of John and Mary’s daughters. Lucy married Mahlon Wylder and had three children. Sarah married Thomas Strode and died during childbirth at age 20. Mary died in 1877. After her death, I can find no more records regarding John; however, I did find a source that states he moved to Texas and died there in 1881. My next article will examine the more wellknown Reddishes of western Jersey County – Stephen, Zeddock and Jacob. ––––––––––––––––––– 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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Sharon Hagedorn Sharon Marie Hagedorn, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born on December 29, 1947 to the late Ray F. and Eva Mae (Tucker) Dunsing. Sharon was a 1965 graduate of Jersey Community High School, and later went on to graduate from Cosmetology School in 1973, and owned and managed multiple salons throughout the years, creating many lasting friendships along the way. She married James Hagedorn on October 9, 1987 in Camden, Missouri. Together, they built a life together, centered around their families, and shared in many wonderful memories with one another, most fondly their time spent fishing on the lake, throughout their 33 years of marriage. She was currently employed with Jersey Community Unit School District #100 as a Bus Monitor, and was proud to say that she truly enjoyed going to work each day. She tended to each child’s needs and had a way of turning tears into laughter with her big hugs or her special treats! Sharon enjoyed gardening and the occasional trip to the Alton Belle Casino. She thoroughly enjoyed meeting up with the “Jersey Girls” for their regular lunches and was known for her large Christmas parties. She had a passion for decorating - her home was always decked out from top to bottom for every Holiday, and it didn’t stop there…she also took pride in decorating each and every school bus, because she knew how much joy it brought to the kids. She also took it upon herself to decorate the employee lounge as well, making special tablecloths with each employee’s name, never once leaving anyone out. While many knew and felt the love that Sharon had, nothing held a candle to the love she had for her children and grandchildren. The title of “Gam, Gamby, Grandma “B”, or Gucci Gam” was by far her greatest joy in this world. There was never an event, accomplishment or milestone in her grandchildren’s lives that she was not there as their cheerleader and supporter. While the absence of her bright smile and sense of

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humor will leave an unfillable void in the hearts of those she touched, if we all tried to live our lives with her selfless and giving personality her legacy will live on as a positive and bright light in this world. Surviving are her husband, Jim Hagedorn of Jerseyville; three sons and daughters in-law, Greg and Jill Blackorby, Jeff and Connie Blackorby and Brad and Amber Blackorby, all of Jerseyville; four stepchildren and their spouses, Brett Hagedorn of Godfrey, Kayla and Don Withers of East Alton, Eric and Tavena Hagedorn of Godfrey and Jackie and John Howell of Jerseyville; fourteen grandchildren, Alyssa (Joel) Calan, Kirsten (Jared) Manley, Beau Blackorby, Brittney Blackorby and her companion, Bryan Tyler, Parker, Jett, Cruise and Belle Blackorby, Kori (Dylan) Budde, Kelsi and Karli Withers, Joseph, Justin and Jacob Howell; six great grandchildren, Thalia and Milo Calan, Luke and Emma Manley and Hayden and Spencer Budde; as well as a sister and brother inlaw, Michelle and Ross Breitweiser of Kane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Elizabeth Tucker, with whom she had a very special bond; a grandson, Sam Campbell; a sister, Cynthia “Cindi” Martin and a brother, Danny Dunsing. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 1 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home. The family kindly requests that masks be worn and social distancing measures be followed. Private inurnment will take place at Fieldon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the Jersey Community Unit School District #100 Pre-K program in care of Crawford Funeral Home.

Adeline M. Smith died February 1, 2021 secondary to Covid-19. Adeline was born May 3rd 1928, in Neche, North Dakota, to Albert Bloch and Annie Bloch, nee Stegman. She grew up on the family farm with her parents and younger sister, Lois. She attended public schools in Neche and graduated as the Valedictorian of her high school class. She then completed Nurse’s Training at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and received her R.N It was during a required nursing Psychiatry rotation at the V.A. Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois where she met her future husband, Robert N. Smith, who was then a student at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, in Chicago. They soon married and relocated to Centralia, Illinois where she worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital while Robert Smith completed his internship in Mortuary Science in Centralia. In 1950 Adeline and her husband purchased a funeral home in Nashville, Illinois where they lived until 1966. It was during this time in Nashville her five children were born and she and her husband were instrumental in the development of Nashville Community Hospital. He served on the founding Hospital Board and she was the Supervising Nurse in the Operating Room. The family then moved to Pipestone, Minnesota where her husband worked as a mortician and she was the Nursing night shift supervisor at Pipestone Community Hospital. In 1968 the family moved to Jerseyville, Illinois where she and her husband became involved with Democratic Party politics. Mrs. Smith served as the Chair Person for the Democratic Party for Jersey County and participated in the 1976 Democratic National Convention as a delegate for Jimmy Carter. It was during her time

Donald Richard Pellikan

After 96 years of supporting his church, helping his neighbors, and assisting in improving the community by being involved with several organizations, Donald Richard Pellikan died on Saturday, January 30th at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab. He was born on the family farm in Jersey County, Illinois on August 23, 1924 to Charles and Grace (Schlansker) Pellikan. He graduated in 1942 from Jersey Township High School then attended the University of Illinois and earned a degree in Ag. After graduation he returned to Grafton to manage the family dairy and grain farm. He married the former Martha Wehrly on April 6, 1958 and shared 62 years together. Three children arrived to bless this union, Donald Robert (Lydia), Larry Richard (Michele), and Carolyn Martha (Ray). Followed by five grandchildren and two great grandchildren to make their arrival this coming year. He was a member of Jersey County Farm Bureau,

David Plummer Frank David Plummer, 73, of Jerseyville, died suddenly at 1:19 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Funeral arrangements are pending at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

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Town Board of Auditors of Otter Creek Township, Jersey County Fair Board, and the Grafton United Methodist Church. He spent many years serving as an election judge, 4-H leader, and helped with the Otterville School Festival. He particularly enjoyed showing Jersey Cattle at the local fairs; watching and listening to Cubs baseball games, the University of Illinois football and basketball games as well as going to the local high school football games and both girls and boys basketball games. In addition he enjoyed going to the family reunion yearly and visiting with the family.

in Jerseyville that Mrs. Smith completed requirements for a BA in Nursing from Lindenwood University in St. louis, Mo. After her husband sold his funeral business in Jerseyville, they moved to Keokuk and then Ft. Dodge, Iowa as the owners of motels in each of these communities. She and her husband then moved to Lake Worth, Florida where he returned to the funeral business and Mrs. Smith worked in the Dermatology section of the Palm Beach Medical Group. She and her husband then relocated to Mesa, Arizona and she continued to work as a RN at Mesa Christian Care into her 70s. Her husband, Robert, predeceased her as did her sister, Lois, and her sons, Ross and Brian. She is survived by her three children, son Tony {Sandra} of Paradise Valley, AZ, son Nolan {Gabriela} of San Antonio, TX, daughter, Alisa {Ronnie} of Helotes, TX, daughter-in-law, Kathy Smith of Shorewood, Wisconsin, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. The family would like to extend their thanks to the caring staff of the Memory Care Unit of Desert Flower Senior living and Hospice of the Valley for their dedication and kindness to Adeline over the past few years. In lieu of flowers donations to either Hospice of the Valley or Circle the City are recommended. Given the restrictions on social gatherings related to Covid-19, no services are planned.

James Keith Stecher James Keith Stecher, 66, of Brighton, died at 8:57 pm on Friday, February 5, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Graveside service were held at 1 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Miles Station Cemetery in Brighton. In lieu of flowers memorials are encouraged to 5 A’s Animal Shelter in Alton.

Throughout the years he crossed paths with many people and since then he never met a stranger. He would begin the conversation perhaps telling stories from the past and how he helped his neighbors. He was the type of person who would rather give than receive. He will be dearly missed by many. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rebecca Pellikan as well as several aunts and cousins. His body has been donated to Logan School of Chiropractic. Please join us for a celebration of life that will be held at Grafton United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with his son Rev. Don Pellikan and wife Lydia officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be given to the Grafton United Methodist Church, Jersey County Fair Association or Calhoun Nursing and Rehab. Alexander Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements

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Joseph Harvey Collins Joseph Harvey Collins, 69, passed away on January 25, 2021, after contracting COVID 19. He was born in Alton, Illinois on March 31, 1951 to Harvey and Faye Collins and raised in Jerseyville, Illinois where he attended Catholic grade school and the local high school. Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force immediately after high school at the height of the war, and completed two combat tours in Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart. He served for 12 years as an F4 Phantom navigator and weapons system instructor; 2 years as an AF OSI special agent and 6 years as a cryptographic communications system technician. He served for 22 years total, retiring with full honors as a commissioned officer (Major). During his enlistment, Joe was stationed at Air Force bases around the world. He served as a building inspector during the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in Florida before joining the St. Petersburg Police Department as a Sergeant where he served for 27 years. Throughout his life, Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman with a true respect for the environment. Upon his final retirement, Joe enjoyed life as a gentlemen farmer on his beloved Shear Pin Farm, creating wildlife habitats and growing premium hay. He is survived by his devoted and loving partner, Roberta Garrison. Also sur-

viving are six siblings: Susan, Edward, William, Jane, Richard, and Gerald.; his former spouse and friend, Susan Detmold, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. We will miss his mischievous smile and wit, his dogged determination, his loyalty to his family, friends, brothers/sisters-in-arms, and to his beloved country, the United States of America. At his request Joe will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery at which time a full military service will be performed to honor his life of service and commitment to others. Memorials may be made to: St. Francis Holy Ghost School, 309 N. Washington St., Jerseyville, IL 62052; Heroes of the St. Pete Police (https://heroesofstpete.org/ hero/); or to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be posted through Dyer Funeral Home at https:// www.dyerfh.com/

Leroy Krummel Edwards Leroy Krummel Edwards, 89, of Medora, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded and entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral

Home in Brighton. Memorials in Leroy’s name may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Online guestbook may be found at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com.

Richard D. Ford Richard D. Ford, 66, formerly of Brighton, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his home in Perkins, Missouri. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton

with Mike Solomon officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date in White Hall Cemetery. Memorials in Richards name may be made to: VA St. Louis Healthcare System Attn: Voluntary Service 1 Jefferson Barrack Drive St. Louis, MO 63125

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Man charged in gun theft at Outrageous Outdoors

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Police have identified a suspect and have since put out a warrant for the arrest of the individual who reportedly stole a gun at 4:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Outrageous Outdoors. The subject has been identified as Harold P. Jennings Jr., 18, of Florissant, Mo., and he has since been charged. Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said that Jennings and three other individuals entered Outrageous Outdoors and looked around, ultimately taking the weapon and

leaving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were looking through the place, and prior to leaving, one of the subjects reached over the counter and grabbed a firearm and then proceeded to run out of the building... to their car, which was parked west of the buildingâ&#x20AC;Ś All four subjects got in the car and then proceeded down Route 109 southbound out of Jerseyville,â&#x20AC;? Blackorby said. That subject is believed to be Jennings Jr. Notably, this was the second time the group of individuals reportedly entered the store that day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came a first time, looked at the

place and left. They came back a second time, which is when they took the weapon,â&#x20AC;? Blackorby said. Though they initially parked in the Outrageous Outdoors parking lot, when the firearm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a handgun, according to police â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was stolen, they were parked behind the building. After the individuals fled, police were called to the scene. An Outrageous Outdoors employee got the license plate number, and information was then quickly sent out to other police departments. Alton police located the vehicle and had a

short pursuit that was eventually terminated. The warrant out for Jennings Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrest includes charges of felony retail theft and felony possession of a firearm. The other male subjects believed to be involved in the theft are juvenile males, local police say. This incident is not currently believed to be related to other crimes in the area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; namely the vehicle break-ins, but the incident is still under investigation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As of right now, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything to show that these people are part of the other group,â&#x20AC;? Blackorby said as of Thursday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not ruling that out. It is still under investigation.â&#x20AC;?

Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between January 29 and February 04. 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: Laferty, Sandy A., dob 09-19-1976, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possession drug paraphernalia. Proffer, Neil L., dob 03-15-1961, meth delivery between 15-100 grams. Harding, Brandon M., dob 04-15-1985, possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D). Johnson, Corvis DeShon, dob 06-19-1985, obstruct justice/destroy evidence. Steagal, Danielle D., dob 09-16-1977, 2 charges of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D), possession hypodermic/syringe/needles/1st. The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor:

Pickel, Braden M., dob 05-29-2001, consumption of liquor/minor. Powell, Rochelle B., dob 08-15-1989, domestic battery/bodily harm. Czaia, Matthew V., dob 04-06-1978, domestic battery/bodily harm. The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Harding, Brandon M., dob 04-15-1985, driving under the influence of alcohol. Goeken, Andrew J., dob 05-12-1998, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence/ blood alcohol level 0.08. McLemore, Santana S., dob 06-26-1979, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence/blood alcohol level 0.08. Brainerd, Troy L., dob 07-18-1988, driving under the influence of alcohol. Steagal, Danielle D., dob 09-16-1997, driving under the influence of alcohol. The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Schell, Guy R., dob 06-28-1961, careless driving.

The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Lafferty, Sandy A., dob 09-19-1976, headlight/ tail light/sidelight/1st, 2nd, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Hill, Natalie J., dob 07-21-2004, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Thompson, Brianna E., dob 06-09-1997, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Angel, Parker S., dob 10-20-1993, improper merging into traffic. Harding, Brandon M., dob 04-15-1985, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Goeken, Andrew J., dob 05-12-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit. McLemore, Santana S., dob 06-26-1979, improper traffic lane usage. Brainerd, Troy L., dob 07-18-1988, improper traffic lane usage. Steagal, Danielle D., dob 09-16-1997, reckless driving. McDonald, Dustin Edward, dob 08-17-2000, driving 15-20 mph above

Marriages Dispositions Natalie Elisa Stevanus and Steven Bradley Hoots, both of Jerseyville, IL. Timothy Scott Roberts and Amanda Marie Stamper, both of Alton, IL. Michael Ray Holland of Hardin, IL and Sherilyn Ann Imboden of Jerseyville, IL. Dylan James Graham of Jerseyville, IL and Michelle Kay Newman of Godfrey, IL. Tyree Ellison Jones of Jerseyville, IL and Alexis Nicole Teague of Cottage Hills, IL.

Felonies: Daum, Charles C., dob 11-01-1979, a withheld judgement/570/410 disposition was entered on a charge of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D), 2 year probation, drug/treatment, 90 days county jail; a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed; $300 fine. Misdemeanors: Heath, Michael E., dob 07-07-1982, was found

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limit. Watkins, Vicki L., dob 03-26-1955, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Simpson, Harlan James, 07-10-1969, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Gorka, Gena M., dob 11-07-1990, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Valentine, James E. II, dob 07-08-1975, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Stanley, Boyce E.G., dob n/a, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Calvey, Amanda K., dob 03-29-1969, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hartley, Kristin K., dob 11-27-1979, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Griffith, Shyanne N., dob 12-01-1999, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Claxton, Joshua D., dob 09-26-1999, transportation/ carry alcohol liquor/driver. Horak, Stephen J., dob 01-27-1974, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Hanneken, Brittany A., dob 03-04-1994, speeding 35+ mph over limit McNeece, Bethany A., dob 03-30-1976, driving 1-10 mph above limit. Sanders, Bradliegh T.,

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guilty on a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm, 3 years probation, anger management, 240 hours public/ community service, terminate/unsatisfied; $100 fine. Rose, Jason M., dob 09-10-1973, a charge of obstructing identification was dismissed.

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dob 10-17-1996, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/ passenger. Witt, Heather N., dob 08-02-1985, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Keith, Elizabeth M., dob 10-04-1995, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Montague, Zachary S., dob 06-20-1993, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Adams, Tiffany N., dob 06-11-1983, driving on suspended license, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Roady, Brandon M., dob 07-11-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Pace, Kenneth L., dob 11-29-1972, transportation/ carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Youchoff, Emma G., dob 01-23-2002, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Richards, Raistlin G., dob 02-07-2002, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Taylor, Patrick C., dob 08-21-1972, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Mattern, Michael L., dob 06-24-1995, driving on IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ERNEST LESLIE SCHAAF, Deceased. 2020P53 CLAIM NOTICE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF D.E.L., A minor. No. 21-JD-2 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Calvin Loving, Father and to all whom it may concern, that on the 2nd day of February, 2021, a Juvenile Petition was ÂżOHG XQGHU WKH -XYHQLOH &RXUW Act in the Circuit Court of Jersey County entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Interest of D.E.L.., a minorâ&#x20AC;? and that in the Courtroom of Judge Allison S. Lorton in Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, on the 25th day of February, 2021 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child/children declared a ward of the Court under that Act. The Court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. NOW, UNLESS YOU appear at this hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and AN ORDER OF JUDGEMENT ENTERED. /s/ Daniel P. Schetter DANIEL P. SCHETTER Clerk of the Circuit Court DATED: February 4, 2021 2.10

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PUBLIC NOTICE TREE TRIMMING ACTIVITIES IN Unincorporated Jersey County AND NEARBY AREAS TO THE PATRONS OF AMEREN ILLINOIS: Please be advised that Ameren Illinois will trim trees and other vegetation in and around the town(s) of Unincorporated Jersey County ,OOLQRLV 2XU TXDOLÂżHG XWLOLW\ arborists will trim trees and vegetation that could interfere with electric lines that run from pole to pole and elsewhere. This work is necessary in order to minimize the likelihood of outages and safety hazards. There is no charge to you for this service. If you have any questions about this work, please call 1-800-755-5000 or visit our website at MySafeTrees.com. You may address your conFHUQV LQ WKH PDQQHU VSHFLÂżHG on our website. You may also call the Consumer Services Division of the Illinois Commerce Commission at 1-800524-0795. Maps have been provided to the mayors and the county board chairpersons of the affected areas. Sincerely, Ameren Illinois Forestry Department 2.10

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF LAWRENCE F. PRANGER DECEASED No. 2021-P-4 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Lawrence F. Pranger, 119 Barr Avenue, Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois 62052, who died on the 29th day of DecemEHU /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH issued on February 3, 2021 to Rick D. Pranger, 19498 Dabbs North Road, 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 February 3, 2021, 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 SHWLWLRQ 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 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 the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, or with the representative or both, on or before August 10, 2021, and any FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHriod is barred. Copies of a claim ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH mailed or delivered to the executor and the attorney within ten GD\V DIWHU 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 210, 2.17, 2.24

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF LINDA L. MCNEESE, DECEASED No. 2021-P-3 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Linda L. McNeese of 214 Michael Place, Jerseyville, Illinois, Jersey County, Illinois, who died on the 27th day of December, 2020. Letters of Administration were issued on January 28, 2021 to Zoe Chin of 208 Hartcourt Avenue, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 whose attorney is Kristine M. Tuttle of 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 administrator whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the petition to appoint an administrator, that an order was entered by the Court on January 28, 2021 appointing the above-named independent co-administrators, requiring notice and publication, was entered on that date. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, or with the representative or both, on or before August 11, 2021, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ that period is barred. Copies RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN must be mailed or delivered to the administrator and the attorney within ten (10) days DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG Kristine M. Tuttle, #6230472 Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 Kristine.tuttle@wittmanlortonlaw.com 2.10, 2.17, 2.24

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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Jersey County (Tri-County Rural Transit) on Rural Transportation regarding the submission of a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation service in Calhoun, Greene and Jersey. The public hearing will be held via mail, email or phone communication due to the current COVID-19 CDC guidelines. All submissions must be made by March 1st, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. You can contact Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation by mail at: 405 Mounds St. Jerseyville, IL 62052; by phone at 618-498-6003 and by email at lmiller@ilvalley-edc.org . The service to be provided will be demand-response and deviated route meaning passengers will call a toll-free number to reVHUYH D ULGH IURP WKHLU VSHFLÂżHG SLFN XS ORFDWLRQ WR WKHLU GHVLUHG destination. The service will be available to the general public and will be provided throughout Jersey, Greene and Calhoun Counties. Passengers will be able to travel within the three county radiuses and to areas surrounding the three counties. The grants will fund administrative and operating expenses of WKH V\VWHP WR EH NQRZQ DV 7UL &RXQW\ 5XUDO 7UDQVLW 6HUYLFHV ZLOO be provided by Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation. Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation will be the administrator of the system with Jersey County being the Lead County and grant applicant. In lieu of the hearing the Tri-County Rural Transit will afford an RSSRUWXQLW\ IRU LQWHUHVWHG SDUWLHV WR DVN TXHVWLRQV DQG SURYLGH comments on the proposed rural public transportation service. )RU TXHVWLRQV SOHDVH FRQWDFW WKH /DFH\ 0LOOHU 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ Director at 618-498-6003 or lmiller@ilvalley-edc.org. 2.10, 2.17

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NOTICE TO JERSEY COUNTY TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2020 Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2020 Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33% Median Level of Assessment: 33.15% Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2017-2019 Publication is hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in Jersey County in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%: The Supervisor of Assessments of Jersey County, IL, will equalize ALL CLASSES OF PROPERTY IN ELSAH, ENGLISH, MISSISSIPPI, OTTER CREEK, QUARRY, RICHWOOD, & ROSEDALE TOWNSHIPS, except farmland and farm buildings by the application of a factor of 1.0225 to the 2020 assessed values. The Supervisor of Assessments of Jersey County, IL, will equalize ALL CLASSES OF PROPERTY IN FIDELITY, JERSEY, & RUYLE TOWNSHIPS, except farmland and farm buildings by the application of a factor of 1.0250 to the 2020 assessed values. The Supervisor of Assessments of Jersey County, IL, will equalize ALL CLASSES OF PROPERTY IN PIASA TOWNSHIP, except farmland and farm buildings by the application of a factor of 1.0550 to the 2020 assessed values. Pursuant to 35 ILCS 100/10-115, the farmland assessments for the 2020 assessment year will inFUHDVH E\ RI WKH SUHFHGLQJ \HDUÂśV PHGLDQ FURSSHG VRLO SURGXFWLYLW\ LQGH[ DV FHUWLÂżHG E\ WKH ,OOLQRLV Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $32.01 per acre increase for each soil productivity index. Questions about these valuations should be directed to: -HUVH\ &RXQW\ 6XSHUYLVRU RI $VVHVVPHQWV 2IÂżFH 200 North Lafayette Street, Suite 4, Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-498-5571 x. 126 www.jerseycountyillinois.us 2IÂżFH KRXUV DUH 0RQ )UL D P WR S P Property in Jersey County, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review. If you believe your propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken: 1. Contact your township assessor to review the assessment. For contact information for your assessor call 618-498-5571 x. 126. 2. ,I QRW VDWLVÂżHG ZLWK WKH DVVHVVRU UHYLHZ WD[SD\HUV PD\ ÂżOH D FRPSODLQW ZLWK WKH -HUVH\ &RXQW\ Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call 618-498-5571 x. 126 or visit www.jerseycountyillinois.us go to the Assessor tab then Board of Review for more information. 3. 7KH ÂżQDO ÂżOLQJ GHDGOLQH IRU WKH FRXQW\ LV JHQHUDOO\ GD\V IURP WKH DVVHVVPHQW FKDQJH OLVW SXElication date. After this date, the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this county. For more information on complaint deadlines, call 618-4985571 x. 126. Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call 618-498-5571 x. 126 or visit www.jerseycountyillinois.us go to the Assessor tab then Documents and Forms. Your tax bill will be calculated as follows: Final Equalized Assessed Value - Exemptions = Taxable Assessment; Taxable Assessment x Current Tax Rate = Total Tax Bill. All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Jersey County Board of Review as well as equalized by the Illinois Department of Revenue. A complete list of changed assessments for this County for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, to follow at a later date. 2.10

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN PRUITT and TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK, Defendants. 19-CH-46 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26310 STATE HIGHWAY 3 GODFREY, IL 62035 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 24, 2020, the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of Lot 17 of GARDEN HOMES SUBDIVISION, being part of the East 1/2 of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2 Township 6 North, Range 11 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, Illinois, being described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin found at the Northwest corner of Lot 18 of said Garden Homes Subdivision and thence on an assumed bearing of South 00 degrees 00 minutes 45 seconds East along the West lines of Lots 18 and Lot 17, a distance of 315.51 feet to an iron pin set for the point of beginning; thence leaving said West line, North 71 degrees 27 minutes 27 seconds East, a distance of 112.02 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 27 degrees 17 minutes 24 seconds East, a distance of 81.95 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 56 degrees 36 minutes 41 seconds West, a distance of 163.7 feet to an iron pin set on the Easterly right of way line of Illinois Route 3, 60 feet wide, as now marked; thence along said right of way line and along a curve concave to the Southwest having a radius of 12307.70 feet and a chord bearing North 35 degrees 47 minutes 26 seconds West an arc distance of 12.07 feet to an iron pin found, thence leaving said Easterly right of way line, and along the West line of the aforesaid Lot 17, North 00 degrees 00 minutes 45 seconds West, a distance of 117.50 feet to the point of beginning. Situated in Jersey County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 01-060-017-00 Commonly known as: 26310 State Highway 3, Godfrey, IL 62035 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on February 24, 2021, at 9:00 AM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $57,332.69. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Jersey County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to H[FHHG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject

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to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The Sale is further subject to conÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH &RXUW Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser VKDOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real HVWDWH DIWHU FRQÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check WKH &RXUW ÂżOH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUmation. For information contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). ,I WKH VDOH LV QRW FRQÂżUPHG IRU any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, Meredith Pitts (#6280878), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Meredith Pitts (#6280878) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3162316 1.27, 2.3, 2.10

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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 615 on Summit Grove Rd., KampsHUNTING ville. Violators will be prosecutARE YOU looking for extra Income? ed. 8.26.21 We are looking for a place to hunt. 900D-NO TRESPASSING Mike (cell) 314-560-8865. 4.14.21 PIKE COUNTY

900A-NO TRESPASSING CALHOUN COUNTY NO TRESPASSING on William and Geraldine Schleeper Farms. 6.9.21

NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21

Tract 1 is located approximately 4 miles east of Plainville, IL or 7 miles southeast of Payson, IL or 15 miles southeast of Quincy, IL. (The Southeast Quarter of Section 21, T3S-R6W, Richfield Township, Adams County, IL). Tracts 2 - 6 are located Â˝ mile west of Plainville, IL or 3 miles southeast of Payson, IL or 15 miles southeast of Quincy, IL. (The South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, and the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, all in T3S-R7W, Payson Township, Adams County, IL). Tract 7 is located approximately 15 miles south of Warsaw, IL or 20 miles north of Quincy, IL. (The Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, T3N-R9W, Rocky Run Township, Hancock County, IL).

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 1.5.22 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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This Day In History Feb. 10

The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. In the treaty France ceded Canada to England.

Primo Carnera knocked out Ernie Schaaf in round 13 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Schaaf died as a result of the knockout punch.

Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Queen Victoria married Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg-Gotha.

The first imperforated, ungummed sheets of postage stamps were issued by the U.S. Postal Service in New York City.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began their exodus to the west from Illinois. In New York City, two of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous midgets, General Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren were married. In Virginia, the first fire extinguisher patent was issued to Alanson Crane. The city of Anaheim was incorporated for the first time. The YWCA was founded in New York City. The electric arc light was used for the first time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The New York Timesâ&#x20AC;? began printing â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the news thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fit to printâ&#x20AC;? on their front page. Major league baseball representatives outlawed pitches that involve tampering with the ball. Ink paste was manufactured for the first time by the Standard Ink Company. The first waterless gas storage tank was placed in service in Michigan City, IN. The singing telegram was introduced by the Postal Telegraph Company of New York City.

The Pennsylvania Railroad began passenger service with its electric locomotive. The engine was 79-1/2 feet long and weighed 230 tons. The Normandie, the former French liner, capsized in New York Harbor. The day before the ship had caught fire while it was being fitted for the U.S. Navy.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 9 AT 10:00 A.M. South African President F.W. de Klerk announced that black activist Nelson Mandela would be released the next day after 27 years in captivity. Mike Tyson was convicted in Indianapolis of raping Desiree Washington, Miss Black American contestant. The U.S. Army suspended its top-ranking enlisted soldier, Army Sgt. Major Gene McKinney following allegations of sexual misconduct. McKinney was convicted of obstruction of justice and acquitted of 18 counts alleging sexual harassment of six military women.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Death of a Salesmanâ&#x20AC;? opened at the Morocco Theatre in New York City.

A man became the first to be convicted of committing a hate crime in cyberspace. The college dropout had e-mailed threats to Asian students.

The Soviet Union exchanged capture American U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers for the Soviet spy Rudolph Ivanovich Abel being held by the U.S.

Voters in Maine repealed a 1997 gay rights law. Maine was the first state to abandone such legislation.

The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. The amendment required the appointment of a vice-president when that office became vacant and instituted new measures in the event of presidential disability.

Avalanches killed at least 10 people when they roared down the French Alps 30 miles from Geneva.

The U.S. Post Office issued a commemorative stamp that featured NASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pioneer 10 spacecraft.

North Korea publicly announced for the first time that it had nuclear arms. The country also rejected attempts to restart disarmament talks in the near future saying that it needed the weapons as protection against an increasingly hostile United States.

The Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino caught fire. Eight people were killed and 198 were injured.

A Russian and an American satellite collide over Siberia.

Ron Brown became the first African American to head a major U.S. political party when he was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Dennis Snep Dennis “Coach” Snep, 74, formerly of Belleville, passed away at 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri after a long battle with COVID-19. Dennis was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Ed and Mary Snep on September 23, 1946. He attended Gage Park High School in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, where he was a member of the football and wrestling programs. Following his graduation from Southeast Missouri State University, he worked as a graduate assistant football coach at Illinois State University and received a Master’s degree in Physical Education in 1969. In the Fall of 1969, he began his teaching and coaching career at Belleville Township High School East. While at Belleville East, Coach Snep served as assistant football coach, assistant track coach, assistant wrestling coach, assistant girls basketball coach, assistant athletic director, athletic director, and head of the physical education department. He earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1986. In 1998 he became the head football coach of Belleville Township High School West, where he served as head football coach and physical education teacher until his first retirement in 2007. He continued coaching and mentoring young athletes at Washington University in St. Louis, where he served as assistant football coach and

advisory role to the University’s football program from 2007 until 2018. Coach also served as an assistant coach and consultant for the Jersey Community High School football program. JCHS football coach and a former player of Coach Snep, Ric Johns, referred to him as the team’s “resident Yoda.” During his career and through retirement, Dennis served as a Trainer for the Jason Foundation, Founder of the “One-Eyed, LeftHanded Football Coaches Association,” Committee Member and Research Consultant to the IHSA Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine, Leader of the Belleville East High School Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and President of the St. Louis Metropolitan High School Football Coaches Association. Coach received the SIUE Excellence in Teaching Award in 2005, was inducted into the St. Louis Metropolitan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2009, received the Eddie Cochems Award from the National Football Foundation, St. Louis -Tom Lombardo Chapter, in 2016, and inducted into the Illi-

Card of Thanks nois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2020. He was the author of two books, “The Five Elements: A Leadership/Performance Model for Football Coaches” and “An Evaluation of the NFL’s Passer Rating System.” He was a member of the Jerseyville United Methodist Church. He married the love of his life, Margie Snep, on June 7, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, and spent 52 years together. They have been blessed with three children and eight grandchildren. Surviving are his spouse, Margie; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Denise Snep of Lake Zurich, Illinois; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Melinda and Scott Wilson of Lexington, Kentucky, and the Honorable Judge Allison Lorton and Laef Lorton of Jerseyville, Illinois; eight grandchildren Julia and Trevor Wilson, Tyler, Alyssa, and Nathan Snep, and Reese, Vanessa, and Tate Lorton; and one brother-in-law, Bill Codemo of Florida. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents (Ed and Mary Snep), his fatherin-law (William Codemo), and his sister-in-law (Sandy Codemo). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Jersey Community District 100 Foundation, Belleville East Athletics (Dennis Snep Memorial Award), or Belleville West Athletics (Dennis Snep Memorial Award).

Tessie Mottaz Tessie O. (Hetzel) Mottaz, 96, died at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 8, 2021 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab in Hardin, Illinois. She was born in Kane, Illinois on February 25, 1924, and was the daughter of Virgil C. and Maude A. (Ray) Hetzel. She married Paul Mottaz on November 15, 1941 in Saint Charles, Missouri, and the two were two weeks shy of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary before his death on November 28, 1991. Surviving are a son and daughter in-law, Lonnie and Anne Mottaz of Jerseyville; a daughter and son in-law, Debbie Mottaz and her husband, Alan Masterson of Fosterburg; three grandchildren and their spouses, Rebecca

and Lucas Gardner, Sara and Zachary Casselman all of Jerseyville, and Steve Parker and his fiance’ Dr. Jennifer Brown of Horseheads, New York; three great grandchildren, Grace, Ben and Mylalea; two sisters and a brother in-law, Pauline Whitlock and Marie and Robert Shanks of Jerseyville; and a brother,

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Paul Hetzel of Kane. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deanna (Mottaz) Miller on October 27, 2011; a brother, William June Hetzel; and a sister, Berneice Woolsey. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 12 noon on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Larry Hayes will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic Schools in Jerseyville. Memories may be shared at www.crawfordfunerals. com.

The Family of Dwight “Sonny” Bowman would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for sharing in our sorrow after the recent sudden passing of “Sonny.” Thank you for the cards, visits, food, flowers, donations, thoughts, and prayers extended to us. Special thanks to our extended family, our “work” families, the Moore/Burns family, the Medora Ambulance Service, Rev. Bob Cleeton and the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and the Anderson Family Funeral Home. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered. Debi Bowman Aaron, Sarah, Mackenzie Hampsey, and Parker Bowman, Craig Bowman. Kristen, Trevor, Addison, and Alese Crawford.

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Brynn is 1 Brynn Maudi Baumgartner celebrated her first birthday on Dec. 12, 2020. Brynn’s parents, Brad and Kayla Baumgartner, threw a virtual “Winter ‘One’derland” party for her. Brynn’s sister, Myla Jo, age 2, celebrated alongside them. Brynn’s grandparents are Ellen Frank of Jerseyville, Bonnie Baumgartner of Carrollton and Bob and Cindy Frank of Alton.

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William Kenneth Collins William Kenneth Collins, 79, died on Sunday, February 7th, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Jerseyville, IL., on December 15, 1941, and was the son of Edward Collins and Gretchen (Waters) Collins. He was raised in Jerseyville and graduated from Jersey Community High School. He married his soulmate, Mildred Ann Cope of Jerseyville on February 13th, 1965. “Willy”, “Bill”, served in the Army before starting several careers. He worked at his family business, Collins Salvage and Jersey County Grain. He retired from Emersen Electric as an over the road truck driver where he enjoyed traveling the country and taking photos of his expeditions. He and Mildred (Millie) were blessed with a family they raised in Hardin, IL, consisting of their three children, and later grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was always an entertainer with his jokes, stories, and a grin that would put anybody in a good mood. Through the years, he enjoyed fishing, watching racing and other sports. His favorite pastime was socializing with friends over a warm cup of coffee or Diet Coke. He will be remembered by all as being a devout family man who was proud of those that he had raised. Bill gave in death as he gave in life, generously being ten-year volunteer for “Big Ed’s Run” and an organ/tissue donor. Surviving are his children Ruth (Collins) and Gary Tepen of Jerseyville, Kenny Collins and partner Jonna Stelbrink of Hardin, and Claude and Pat Col-

lins of Hardin; grandchildren Lyndsi and Derek Sievers, Garrett and Alexis Tepen, Claude David Raddatz, Maggie Raddatz, and Mackenzie Collins; great grandchildren Elliott Sievers, Elijah Sievers, Lily Mae Raddatz, Vera Tepen, and two additional on the way; two sisters Mary Mcbride and Judy Collins; along with multiple close nephews and a niece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Ann Cope and brother Thomas Collins. Visitation will be Satur-

day, February 13, 2021 from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin. Funeral service will be Saturday February 13, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin. Burial will follow at Valhalla Cemetery in Godfrey, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or American Kidney Foundation. Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home of Hardin is handling arrangements.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Man charged in arson pleads out By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Roger E Pace Jr., 35, pleaded guilty in late January to a series of charges among them including the charge of residential arson, resulting in a conditional discharge. The series of charges against Pace included: aggravated arson/bodily harm, identity theft for less than $300, state benefit fraud for more than $300, residential burglary, residential arson, criminal damage to property of less than $500 and felony possession and/or use of a weapon or firearm. The aggravated arson charges, which were for an alleged arson of the residences of Luvinia Walz and Charlene A. Pace at 106 and 104 E Main St., Otterville, respectively, that Pace knew both were â&#x20AC;&#x153;present

therein,â&#x20AC;? were dismissed along with the residential burglary and criminal damage to property charges, according to court records. Pace did plead guilty to the state benefit fraud, residential arson and felony possession and/or use of a weapon or firearm charges. As part of his plea, he was conditionally discharged for four years from Jersey County, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to protect individuals residing therein,â&#x20AC;? according to court records. The defendant may return to Jersey County for court purposes only and was to be transported to Melville Dairy in Godfrey. He also had to pay restitution amounting to $1,549 and a $1,000 fine. Should he not successfully complete the terms of his discharge, he will be sentenced to 16 consecutive years in prison.

Two others identified in vehicle thefts By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The investigation into the spree of vehicle breakins and thefts in the area is proving fruitful with more reportedly identified among the group of St. Louis based individuals going out into outlying areas and committing these crimes. According to law enforcement, more individuals tied to this group have either been arrested or identified in this region and in Missouri. Progress is continuing to be made on the cases locally as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have got positive identification on prints from the crime scene techs, when they processed the car,â&#x20AC;? Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said Thursday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got positive identification on two other subjects, also St. Louis-area subjects. We are in the process of getting warrants on them, so I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to release their name yet.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;...But yeah, we are making progress with those cases.â&#x20AC;? In all, several have been arrested or intenfied in relation to these break-ins and thefts, which have been reported in Jersey, Greene, Calhoun and Madison counties among other areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think there are several agencies that are pretty much going to have charges on a group of people,â&#x20AC;? Blackorby said. As previously reported, several came into the region and checked cars for keys and other valuables. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keys in the vehicle, unlocked vehicles, that is what they are looking at,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are looking at getting in, taking the cars, taking anything of value and getting out as quick as pos-

Divorces Richard Wolff vs. Brandi M. Wolff, 01-20-2021.

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

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TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN PRUITT and TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK, Defendants. 19-CH-46

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, ,/&6 J

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26310 STATE HIGHWAY 3 GODFREY, IL 62035 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 24, 2020, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 01-060-017-00 Commonly known as: 26310 State Highway 3, Godfrey, IL 62035 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on February 24, 2021, at 9:00 AM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $57,332.69. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Jersey County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to H[FHHG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The Sale is further subject to conÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH &RXUW Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate afWHU FRQÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check WKH &RXUW ÂżOH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUmation.

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HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 6HQG 1RWLFH 3OHDGLQJV WR Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3162316 1.27, 2.3, 2.10

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Terry Darren Blasa Terry Darren Blasa, 55, passed away at 5:58 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital, following a brief period of declining health. He was born on March 13, 1965 in Jerseyville, one of six sons born to Wilber and Betty Jo (Closser) Blasa. A lifelong resident of Jersey County, Terry was a member of the class of 1983 from Jersey Community High School. He lived by the motto of â&#x20AC;&#x153;anything worth doing is worth doing right.â&#x20AC;? Shortly after high school, he formed his own company, Modern Design Inc (MDI) - which specialized in architectural windows. He successfully ran his company, oftentimes working alongside his family, for 20 years and took tremendous pride in his work. Following his â&#x20AC;&#x153;retirementâ&#x20AC;? in 2005, he continued to work alongside his wife, and companion of 20 years, operating TD Blasa Properties. He was able to live out his â&#x20AC;&#x153;inner kid,â&#x20AC;? moving dirt around on

his farm for countless hours with tractors and bulldozers. With his children, he instilled his passion for art and always encouraged their creativity. Terry was blessed to have created many friendships throughout the years and will be fondly remembered for his strong work ethic, his kind and generous heart, and his devotion to his family. Surviving are his mother, Betty (Blasa) Albrecht of Jerseyville; his wife, Angie (Goforth) Blasa; five children, Brandon Blasa of Sheridan, Illinois; Masey Blasa of Greeley,

Colorado; Michael Goforth of Godfrey, Illinois and Allie and Adrian Blasa, both at home; four brothers and a sister inlaw, Randy and Tina Blasa of Fulton, Missouri; Scott Blasa of Jerseyville; Kyle Blasa of Kane, Illinois; and Lance Blasa of Jerseyville; his mother inlaw, Darlean Goforth of Jerseyville; a sister in-law, Judy Collins of Jerseyville; a brother in-law and sister in-law, Darin and Tina Goforth of St. Robert, Missouri; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilber Blasa; step-father, Adolph Albrecht; a brother, Michael â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;? Blasa; and his father in-law, Woodrow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woodyâ&#x20AC;? Goforth. Memorial visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until time of memorial service at 6 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to Angel Tree Ministries, in care of the funeral home.

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