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Jerseyville affirms purchase Moose Lodge as vacant lot

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Interest to save the building at 120 E. Pearl St., once home to the Moose Lodge, appears to have been dashed Tuesday.

At the Jerseyville City Council meeting that evening, commissioners decided to reaffirm plans to buy the property as a vacant lot, but decided to do so with general funds instead of tax increment financing (TIF) dollars as was voted on at a previous council meeting.

Specifically, the city council OK’d an ordinance ratifying and approving the purchase of a vacant lot located at 120 East Pearl in Jerseyville, using city tax and general funds.

This was in response to backlash through social media regarding the legality of using TIF funds for the vacant lot.

Jerseyville Mayor Bill Russell said the decision to use general fund was made “in order for there to be no dispute.” However, Russell and City Attorney Bill Strang stressed using TIF funds would have been well within the city’s rights.

“Although I believe there is no impediment to using TIF funds to complete this transaction, in abundance of caution, to eliminate all doubt regarding a case of first impression in the courts, I am recommending using general corporate funds to complete the transaction,” Strang said during a presentation regarding the issue.

Controversy on the use of these funds was stirred following an online petition to save the building. The petition — one John Gajewski, a local resident who said he has

spent 25 years consulting on historic buildings, authored — questioned the legality of the move.

“I think it is fair to say I saw the outcome of this vote coming.”

John Gajewski Moose building petition author According to the Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, no cost shall be a redevelopment project cost in a redevelopment project area if used to demolish, remove, or substantially modify a historic resource, after August 26, 2008, unless no prudent and feasible alter-

native exists.

Specifically, the city is buying the property as a vacant lot, though, and it was ultimately a decision made by the owner, Joseph Farmer.

Strang reiterated this point in his presentation, noting a private owner is not prohibited by these same rules.

“A private owner can do what they want with the building and property,” Strang said.

A point made by those questioning the city’s initial intentions to use TIF funds was that the city’s $189,000 payment for the lot would take into account the costs to make the property gravel-ready.

Strang still pushed back against assertions that this legally problematic, pointing to the end of the act: “unless no prudent and feasible alternative exists.”

Strang posed a question:

“Did the city have a duty to actively pursue other options to determine the prudence and feasibility of saving the building.”

He said no statute or case law provides an answer, meaning the logical conclusion is the city’s only responsibility would be to determine if such a plan existed. Strang said it was clear no plan, prudent, feasible or otherwise existed at the time the owner tendered the contract to the city.

It was noted that the building has sat empty for years, and the owner of the building contacted the city on multiple occasions to offer it for sale.

Strang has said the city would only have bought it as a vacant lot. It was also stressed that no alternative plan was raised regarding the continued use of (See, PURCHASE, A2)

Police say four linked to string of vehicle burglaries in area Individuals allegedly connected to over 50 in Jersey

Jersey takes second place in Carrollton tournament.

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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Four allegedly responsible for “a conservative estimate of 200 vehicle robberies” –– including more than 50 in Jersey County –– were charged last week in Madison County and later also charged in Jersey.

SEAN A. TIMOTHY D. The Madison County Sheriff’s SUNDERLAND BREEDEN Department announced last week that Granite City residents Shane Sheriff’s Office, Granite City M. Carney, 18, Sean A. Breeden, Police Department, Jerseyville 18, Timothy D. Sunderland, 21 Police Department and the Alton and an unnamed juvenile were Police Department worked in conlinked to the rash of vehicle break- junction with one another. ins.

According to the Madison “Unfortunately, we were all County Sheriff’s Office, inforvictimized by these acts,” Jer- mation developed by the Jersey sey County Sheriff Mike Ring- County Sheriff’s Office specifihausen said in a Facebook post. cally helped lead to the identifica“Although it took longer than any tion of a suspect. of us wanted. With continuous As the investigation continued, investigation, the individuals were enough information was develable to be identified and stop the oped to link suspects to other inciburglaries.” dents occurring in the Tri-County During mid-late January 2020 region, police say. and early February 2020, the MadInvestigators from the Alton ison County Sheriff’s Office began Police Department, Jerseyville investigating several vehicle bur- Police Department, Jersey Counglary reports in the region. Spe- ty Sheriff’s Office, and Madison cifically, the Prairietown, Godfrey, County Sheriff’s Office were able and Granite City areas were being to recover one of the stolen vehitargeted by these alleged offenses. cles and take some of the subjects Numerous other law enforcement into custody. agencies in the region began seeIn addition, a stolen vehicle, a ing an influx of vehicle burglar- firearm, approximately 1.5 pounds ies, as well. Affected communities of illegal cannabis, and approxiincluded some in Macoupin Coun- mately $5,600.00 were recovered, ty and Jersey County, as well as police report. The joint investigadifferent city jurisdictions inside tion would reveal that the suspects Madison County. were allegedly responsible for “a The cases all had common conservative estimated 200 vehidenominators and evidence sug- cle burglaries” in the Tri-County gesting that they may be linked. region Madison authorities reportThe majority of the vehicle bur- ed. glary reports were similar in that According to Madison police the victims’ vehicles were report- officials, Sunderland was charged edly unlocked and only small mis- with 11 counts of burglary and one cellaneous items (e.g. change cur- count of stolen vehicle possession; rency, personal effects, etc.) inside Breeden, five counts of burglary the vehicles were taken; however, and one count of stolen vehicle in some cases larger more egre- possession; Carney, 12 counts of gious items such as vehicles and burglary and one count of stolen firearms from vehicles that were vehicle possession. stolen were believed to be linked to Breeden is in custody at the the burglaries, according to police. Madison County jail in lieu of Numerous law enforcement enti- bond. Carney and Sunderland ties including the Macoupin Coun- remain at large as well as the juvety Sheriff’s Office, Jersey County (See, BURGLARIES, A2)

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HEADED TO STATE

The Jersey Community High School Varsity Dance Team is headed to the IDTA State Competition in Springfield this Saturday, Feb. 15. The team qualified in both the “kick” and “hip-hop” categories, and the girls are said to be looking forward to representing JCHS at the state event. Members of the 2019-20 Varsity Dance Team are, front row, from left to right: Samantha Weishaupt, Claire Beemer, Olivia Dufer, Kailey Smith, Jordan Sibert and Andreanna Trochuck. Back row: Elaina Walsh, Marissa Schleeper, Carly Snider, Chloe Kallal, Reagan Reynolds and Mya Wormington.

Jersey County Board is working on economic development strategy

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Board met at the county government building for their scheduled meeting on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

The most heavily discussed item of business at the meeting concerned the West Central Development Council (WCDC).

The WCDC consists of seven counties in the region, including Jersey County.

Previously, the entity handled not only matters concerning grants but also the comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) document, which is a requirement for funding for projects like the Mid-America Gateway project south of Jerseyville. The council brought a defective CEDS document to the area counties which could not have been used for securing federal grants.

With the assistance of the University of Illinois and the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Jerseyville Economic Development Council is coordinating the development of a new CEDS document that will be valid for five years and will take effect roughly around June.

The Jersey County Board is working in

coordination with six other participating counties via intergovernmental agreement in bringing this document into effect as well, according to what was relayed in the meeting.

The board passed two resolutions of sympathy for the families of Doris Hall and Lois Shaw before hearing committee reports.

The tourism committee’s motion granting $7,000 to the Grafton Chamber of Commerce and $2,300 to the Tri-County Antique Club to assist them in their activities carried with unanimous approval.

Others items discussed by board members included the addition of approximately 30-50 addresses in the county for 911 and more efficient manners of snow removal.

Also too, County Clerk Pam Warford petitioned the county to purchase three delinquent properties that were not bought in the tax sale.

Sheriff Mike Ringhausen reported on the recent efforts of his administration, which included the recent purchasing of three new vehicles, attempts at re-establishing the K9 program at the department, and the current situation regarding the heating and cooling of the county jail.

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Flu still present in county as season nears end

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The annual flu season should be wrapping up in Jersey County soon enough, but over the past two weeks, there has been a noticeable increase in cases.

“Flu is not a reportable illness unless an individual was admitted to the ICU, so we don’t know the exact number of cases,” Heidi Carter with the Jersey County Health Department said. Despite this, the increase was still noticeable to local healthcare professionals.

“A spike in flu cases usually happens every season as winter wears on, and we’re seeing that now, although it’s usually detected earlier.

But, it’s not unusual to see cases recorded well into the spring,” Carter said.

Carter also added that additional illnesses can develop as a result of having the flu, such as bronchitis, which several Jersey County residents have also dealt with this year.

Residents have been battling both Influenza A and Influenza B this flu season, which, according to Carter, have no differentiation in how

they mimic each other.

“Influenza A is more prevalent in adults, whereas Influenza B is observed more in children,” she said.

Regardless of the type, the precautions remain the same.

“The most important thing we want people to do is to get the flu shot,” Carter said, going on to note that vaccination is the first line of defense against the illness.

Hand washing and covering your mouth when coughing and sneezing is also important in preventing the spread of the flu, she said. The flu vaccine not only benefits the

individual being vaccinated, but also works to protect high-risk groups who can develop further complications from the flu, such as infants, elderly persons and pregnant women, she said.

“If you have the flu, you’ll want to stay home until you’re fever-free for 24 hours,” Carter added. “It’s not too late to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself and others.”

The Jersey County Health Department is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

With folks starting to think about the approaching spring

and summer seasons, Carter has some advice to help prepare you for the warm months ahead.

“In the spring, make sure to use insect repellant and remove any standing water in the home to prevent illnesses like West Nile Virus from affecting you or your family,” Carter said. “And, in the summertime, foodborne illnesses tend to pick up since people are hosting events like family reunions and picnics, so focus on cooking food to the appropriate temperature and keeping it cold and out of the heat.”

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Historic wedding dresses to be featured at Cheney Mansion

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Love is in the air at the Jersey County Historical Society as they gear up for their first special exhibit of the year.

“Tying the Knot: The History of Wedding Traditions” will open this Saturday, and volunteers at the society are currently working to put the final touches on their project.

“The exhibit will examine the origins of bridal traditions still observed today, including why we have bridesmaids, best men, flower girls, ring bearers, and many others,” Beth McGlasson, vice president of the Historical Society, said.

With a dozen wedding dresses and a host of other intriguing artifacts, both from the society’s collection and from private family collections within Jersey County, local tour guides will tell the story of how our ancestors celebrated one of the most important events in their lives.

Dresses that will be on display are dated from 1868 through the 1960s and paint a fascinating picture of the evolution of women’s bridal fashion as well as the cultural changes experienced in Jersey County over the past 140 years.

Visitors will have the opportunity to see the story of marriage as their grandparents, great grandparents, and great-great grandparents might have experienced it, as well as learn of now-obscure matrimonial elements like the bride’s trousseau, the infamous shivaree and the origins of the wedding cake.

Folks with a keen eye for repurposing will discover how some dresses were repurposed after the marriage ceremony, and others with an eye for accessorizing will enjoy

observing how a lady complemented her dress in days gone by.

“This is the second special exhibit we’ve hosted at the Historical Society recently, our first being ‘Dearly Departed,’ which ran the last three weeks of October last year and was a fabulous success,” McGlasson said.

“I attended a wedding tour in Door County, Wis., not too long ago, and I was amazed by how many modern traditions come from pagan roots. I’ve wanted to do a wedding dress exhibit at the Historical Society for some time now, and with the help of members in the community, we’ve been able to bring it about.”

The Jersey County Historical Society, which is entirely volunteer-led and relies exclusively on private support, has been working to develop and offer more opportunities to interact with local history and explore the grounds.

“We (the board) have been discussing ways to better utilize the Cheney Mansion, in particular,” McGlasson said. “We hope to offer high tea, Teddy Bear tea, and other activities later this year.”

Tickets for “Tying the Knot” are $10 and are available for purchase (cash or check) when you arrive at the Cheney Mansion.

Tours will run from 12-4 p.m., with the last tour starting at 4 on each Saturday.

Tours will start on the hour and, to prevent exhibit-goers from combatting the cold, the Mansion’s sun room will be available for their comfort while they wait.

The exhibit will run for the last three Saturdays of the month including Feb. 15, 22 and 29. For questions, those interested are urged to contact the Historical Society through their Facebook page or call 618498-3824.

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MIDWEST GOBBLERS DONATES TO PERE MARQUETTE John Wagner of the Midwest Gobblers hands a check for $300 to Kayla Alexander, site interpreter at the Pere Marquette State Park, to go to the Friends of Pere Marquette for a youth pheasant hunt March 7.

Wagner said Midwest Gobblers asks for donations throughout the year, and then group the puts it right back into the community. Wagner thanked those individuals who donate.

(Continued from A1) nile, as was reported by the Madison Sheriff’s officials the morning of Feb. 6. The bond was set at $100,000 (10% to apply) on each defendant.

These subjects face additional charges from other city departments and through other counties, police say.

A large majority of these incidents were believed to be either unreported or unknown to the victims due to no forced entry being made into the vehicles, authorities report.

The public is reminded to secure all vehicles when they are not occupied. Firearms or key fobs should not be left unattended in vehicles, Madison County police say. “…I personally would like to thank the persistence and great work from the detective and deputies of the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.”

Ringhausen said the suspects were linked to roughly more than 50 burglaries in Jersey County, all at various points in the county.

“We have been battling this for a couple of months,” he said.

Purchase (Continued from A1) the building before the approval of the purchase was made.

Regarding the proposal Gajewski and others made for the building, the city used an outside firm to vet the viability of the project.

“In order to properly vet this proposed project, the city reached out to Adam Stroud, a senior project manager of PGAV Planners, a well-known and respected community planning company, to prepare a Moose Lodge Historic Preservation Analysis,” Strang said.

PGAV is a planning and architecture firm with locations in St. Louis, Mo. and Kansas City, Mo. Specifically, PGAV’s analysis was on the feasibility of “a development proposal submitted to the City of Jerseyville by a group of residents interested in renovating the former Moose Lodge into an ice cream parlor and music venue.”

According to the analysis, PGAV came to the conclusion that, in both best-case and worst-case scenarios, the project as proposed is not feasible “due to its insufficient profitability and low positive fiscal impact.” The project’s qualitative benefits are overshadowed by the negative factors, the report stated.

The analysis is open to the public for viewing.

During the meeting, Gajewski commended the city’s use of general funds, but contended that the building was viable for restoration, from a commercial and practical perspective, despite what was reported in the analysis.

He said he was disappoint-

ed but not surprised.

“I think it is fair to say I saw the outcome of this vote coming,” Gajewski said.

Gajewski and others like resident Erica Heitzig and Frank Butterfield, director of Landmarks Illinois in Springfield, argued the benefit of retaining its historic district and buildings, and they saw it as a better option than that of a parking lot.

The purchase of the property is set to be used as a satellite parking lot to accommodate the businesses along State Street with limited parking. Proponents of saving the building argued the city would have been losing out on a potential economic driver to the city.

“Successful cities are not tearing their building downs,” Heitzig said. “When people drive through our town, what story is our city telling?”

Heitzig and other proponents of saving the building reiterated “once it is gone it is gone.” Gajewski said it is unlikely the lot will ever see a building again, calling the move regressive and a mistake other cities have learned not to make.

Steve Dougherty, owner of the Stadium Theatre, spoke out in favor of the city’s decision, arguing viability is critical in restoring these buildings, pointing to projects he has undertaken himself like with the theater.

“I have long been an advocate of preserving the past when possible and viable as pertains to being able to restore and sustain an aging and abandoned building,” Dougherty said. “…I would like to stress hear the importance of sustainability.

The condition of the build-

ing considered here tonight does not meet the criteria that make it a good investment for an individual or a community.

“Any attempt at a restoration would be a waste of funds and a drain on the community to afford the upkeep of a building that was abandoned for reasons years ago.”

The local chapter of Moose International ceased operations in 2009, and the building was abandoned by Moose International.

Dougherty said any building of this age and type needs three things to remain viable and historical: consistent attention to the roof, constant air and heating and pest control.

“If I were the owner, I would consider this building to be a liability,” Dougherty said.

Gajewski and others in support of saving the building said they hope the city will take better stock of its historic district and see the benefits it can provide to the city in the future.

Also during the meeting: Q Russell stressed the city and council does not respond on social media platforms following a flurry of messages and comments regarding the proposal on the Moose building.

Q The council approved the resignation of Steve Calvey from the cemetery department. His resignation was said to be because of health-related issues.

Q The council OK’d city’s sewer plant operator to attend Illinois Section American Water Works Association Conference March 23-25 in Springfield.

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Jersey high school announces honor roll list The Jersey Community High School announced the honor roll lists for eighth through 12th grade students.

Seniors honor rollers for the first semester are: Claire E. Anderson, James C. Arbuthnot, Hailey F. Bergen, Maci L. Bohannon, Cassie L. Bowman, Isabel J. Brandt, Jennifer L. Bryant, Jaymisen L. Bushlong, Ethan C. Davis, Faith A. Egelhoff, Ryan M. Eschbach, Benjamin M. Fink, Bradyn I. Ford, Collin T. Fraley, Nina N. Grant, Ryan M. Hartley, Kamar D. Hawkins, Piper L. Holland, Katelynne N. Jones, Emily M. Maag, Jadrian S. Markham, Philip W. McGuire, Madelyn G. Morton, Cierra M. Pierce, Timothy M. Scheldt, Gabriella A. Tepen, Jacob M. Wilkinson and Caden L. Witt.

Seniors high honor rollers for the first semester are: Abigail E. Balz, William B. Beauchamp, Lucas M. Benware, Lauren A. Brown, Brett M. Bryden, Tyler W. Cox, Alexis M. Cullen, Emma M. Dos Santos, Mallory A. Duggan, Maura A. Eads, Madalyn K. Eardley, Katherine E. Elliott, Isaac N. Gettings, Madelynn M. Gilman, Izabella K. Golley, Richard J. Hall, Sadye J. Hall, Trent M. Harrelson, James R. Hartman, Abbey N. Hayes, Isaac A. Herrera, Kirsten R. Hetzel, Lute M. Hoggatt, Brian H. Hung, Matthew D. Jackson, Kyle W. Kahl, Caitlyn M. Kain, Alyssa J. Kennedy, Kristopher G. Knestaut, Makayla J. Kodros, Seanah J. Lewis, Jacob R. Liles, Larissa A. Loges, Jonathan R. Lorts, Cassidy L. Loy, Abigail R. Manns, Aubrey A. Mccormick, Elizabeth G. Meyer, Faith L. Meyer, Grant P. Morgan, Stephanie R. Murray, Joao L. Nail, Samuel R. Newberry, Jill R. Pohlman, Anna N. Poppe, William J. Powers, Lillie E. Purcell, Benjamin A. Raymond,

Lauren E. Rexing, Victoria A. Richardson, Claire E. Roberts, William R. Roberts, Zachary S. Schaefer, Grace K. Sharich, Charles S. Simcox, Elese A. Smith, Kailey A. Smith, Macy K. Stockstill, Alexander J. Strebel, Shannon C. Strong, Hailey A. Tonsor, Thomas S. Turpin, Jessica A. Underwood, Jeremy F. Vanost, Zeke H. Waltz, Joshua A. Wilkinson, Alexis M. Williams, Dylan R. Wilson, Kathryn A. Wittman, Hannah B. Yarrington, Jeremy E. Young and Jaaden A. Zipprich.

Juniors on the honor roll list for the first semester are: Destyni S. Adams, Isaac N. Balz, Cruise K. Blackorby, Brayden W. Bowen, Ryan W. Eickoff, Christian M. Fester, Hannah K. Gettings, Brittany A. Heitzman, Austin M. Hubbell, Kaleb J. Kohler, Morgan J. Margherio, Brenden M. Marshall, Michael A. McDonald, Andrew T. Moorhead, Kadee J. Motley, Ethan R. Muelller, Grace A. Myers, Jalen J. Newingham, Sierra N. Palos, Logan J. Schwegel, Benjamin P. Simpson, Kayla A. Smith, William C. Snyder, Alexis M. Stumpe, Elli R. Sullivan, Kaylee M. Vahle Bailey M. Wadlow, Bryce E. Wellenreiter, Tyler R. Welsh, Brooklyn E. Winters and Jade L. Witt.

Juniors on the high honor roll list for first semester are: Gavin M. Axley, Nishal R. Baddela, Halle M. Bechtold, Clare L. Breden, Clayton J. Brunaugh, Kirsten R. Cannon, Lonnie J. Clark, Alex R. Coffman, Christopher M. Crain, Tanner J. Crotchett, Makayla S. Daley, Phoebe E. Davenport, Ethan W. Eickoff, Richard B. Fickle, William J. Frank Benik, Kyle A. Gent, Emma A. Gettings, Emily M. Goff, Cal J. Gorman, Mason D. Gray, Davis A. Hamm, Ryan M. Heitzig, Daniel L. Hendy, Emilio A.

Hernandez, Matthew J. Hill, Sally K. Hudson, Ryleigh P. Jones, Corey J. King, Drake M. King, Shelby A. Koenig, Andrew J. Kribs, Jenna R. Kuebrich, Catherine B. Loftus, Michelle R. Maag, Emma J. Miller, Clark A. Norris, Emma G. Plasmeier, Meagen A. Raub, Besarta Redzepi, Justice N. Robinson, Sarah E. Schell, Madalynn A. Schroeder, Curtis L. Shively, Jordan P. Sibert, Patrick J. Snyder, Cole C. Spencer, Kyleigh F. Stellhorn, Elizabeth R. Stidd, Elizabeth A. Strebel, Boston E. Talley, Alexandra R. Towell, Kenyan A. Turner, Matthew D. Wargo, Samantha N. Weishaupt, Christine M. Wendell, Morgan R. Wendle and Kaleb R. Westbrook.

Sophomores honor rollers for the first semester are: Matthew T. Baecht, Blake R. Carey, Mallory E. Clevenger, Dylan A. Craigmiles, Emma G. Crane, Hunter A. Edgell, Noah J. Gettings, Summer R. Gunnings, Emma L. Hahn, Rachel L. Hall, Matthew G. Howell, Jessie M. Hubert, Kate M. Jones, Sara E. Jones, Colby A. Kanallakan, Samantha T. Malley, Madelaine L. Ramirez, Reagan E. Reynolds, Lagan M. Schultz, Carlie A. Turner, Dayton M. Varble and Wayleen W. Wade.

Sophomores on the high honor roll list for first semester are: Brooke C. Anderson, Madison P. Bartok, Mackenzie N. Bell, Connor A. Berry, Belle B. Blackorby, Alexandria J. Blasa, Jayda L. Bodenbach, Hope V. Brandt, Greta R. Branz, Alissa N. Brown, Cameryn J. Brown, Logan A. Buis, Trevor J. Cox, Andrew W. Crain, Cody D. Croxford, Carly M. Daniels, Madeline M. Darr, Trenton R. Decker, Hunter J. Egelhoff, Peyton M. Eldridge, Gracie L. Garrett, Cody M. Gavaza, Maggie A. Gorman, Vivian M. Gray, Austin R. Hayes,

Lily E. Ingram, Sabrina N. Ingram, Morgan E. Johnson, Dylan J. Jones, Kate M. Jones, Lane N. Jones, Madelyn A. Kodros, Charles P. Kraushaar Jr., William S. Kuehnel, Samuel T. Lamer, Josie K. Laplant, Maximus R. Loftus, Danielle M. Long, Elizabeth R. Lyons, Madyson E. Malone, Cole T. Martinez, Grace D. McAdams, Nevan H. McDuffie, Liam D. McGuire, Cody A. Miller, Irene G. Mossman, Pamela D. Mossman, Kathryn M. Mueller, Tyler L. Noble, Shelby L. Ontis, Sebastian B. Parker, Zane H. Peuterbaugh, Andrew N. Platto, Corrina E. Pohlman, Sara E. Poletti, Kyndal S. Price, Morgann E. Ramirez, Eve E. Randazzo, William M. Ricklefs, Edward M. Roberts, Owen L. Roberts, Logan J. Russell, Marissa P. Schleeper, Gabrielle E. Schmidt, Quinten M. Schulte, Sophia D. Scott, Kaleb S. Setzer, Isaac W. Sights, Ashley A. Smith, Garret K. Smith, Carleen E. Snider, Abigail E. Spencer, Camden J. Tallman, Aleigha K. Taylor, Emily E. Tuey, Alexis N. Van Allman, Emily L. Vandygriff, Anne M. Walker, Elissabeth E. Walsh, Sara J. Waltrip, Zachary T. Wargo, Owen A. Weber, Summer N. Wesbrook, Chloe M. White, Lily M. Wilson and Leann K. Woodring.

Freshmen that were named on the honor roll are: Joseph P. Brangenberg, Dylan A. Carter, Makena F. Dugger, Maci J. Gallay, Rozlynn J. Isringhausen, Amelia E. Jones, Jolye M. Jones, Logan C. Kahl, Shane T. Keeney, Thomas J. Kuehnel, Logan J. Lamparter, Kindy R. Lloyd, Cassidy M. Maag, Leighann M. Maag, Savana N. Palos, Jillian N. Pine, Hunter J. Roach, Samuel R. Rowling, Brooke C. Stockstill, Ellie M. Sturgill, Clayton J. Warren Jr. and Brayden E. Wellenreiter.

Freshmen that were named on the high honor roll are: William A. Abbott, Mary A. Anderson, Chloe E. Antoine, Gabriel C. Axley, Tyler J. Ayres, Peter J. Barten, Michael A. Bogart, Molli M. Bohannon, Olivia R. Brannan, Cate A. Breden, Tanner J. Brunaugh, Elizabeth M. Cox, Ryan M. Crawford, Breeya A. Croxford-Stone, Moriah G. Davenport, Kendal I. Davis, Lillian P. Delp, Bernard J. Dohrn, Jack C. Dohrn, Samuel D. Dublo, Jacob D. Elliott, Danica R. Fields, Anna C. Fink, Emily M. Fink, Lucy M. Fritz, Colton S. Gavaza, Drake K. Goetten, Gavin E. Goff, Alexandra A. Golley, Heath A. Groppel, Hannah M. Hallstead, Josie E. Hudson, Colin A. Johnson, Mackenzie R. Jones, Chloe M. Kallal, Ayden M. Kanallakan, Gabriella E. Kanallakan, Joshua M. Kendall, Katelyn E. King, Hailey M. Kohler, Kari E. Krueger, Adalynn E. Lamarsh, Jerra P. Laplant, Savana M. Link, Isaac W. Loges, Morgan E. Marshall, Sydney L. Palos, Sommer S. Parker, Joshua A. Perdun, Addison B. Pilkington, Trinity J. Pritchett, Clare E. Russell, Devon J. Rust, Amber L. Samples, Madison F. Schroeder, Brendan E. Schultz, Emma L. Shackles, Jayme L. Shaffer, Marissa M. Smith, Rylea M. Smith, Mason W. Springman, Tayten A. Stark, Alexander G. Steinacher, Taylor N. Stelbrink, Kendall R. Stellhorn, Wyatt V. Storey, Austin A. Strauss, Logan D. Stuby, Alana N. Talkington, Ashton B. Tepen, Emily N. Tinker, Daniel C. Towell, Bria E. Tuttle, Elaina D. Walsh, Griffin D. Williams, Autumn G. Wilson and Mya I. Wormington.

Eighth-graders named as honor rollers for the second quarter: Jordan A. Abner, Elizabeth A. Bilyeu, Kierstyn R. Bizaillion, Ryan G. Bowen, Ashlyn E.

Brown, Peyton A. Burch, Bricklin P. Charlesworth, Kutler R. Conrad, Aiden C. Edgell, Grace R. Egelhoff, Genna L. Fleming, Hailey K. Goodwin, Nevaeh R. Grissom, Hunter D. Gunning, Eli F. Hetzel, Bradley O. Isringhausen, Landon K. Jones, Colin S. Kaylor, Alexis A. Klein, Madison M. Laborde, Kailee J. Law, Jaycie L. Mace, Ryan C. Mackintosh, Perrin C. Mccoy, Brett N. Murray, Ava M. Pegram, Jazmine N. Pregler, Simon A. Purcell, Haleigh L. Randolph, Miranda M. Raymond, Walker J. Reynolds, Faith M. Richardson, Bailey L. Roberts, Raelynn M. Scott, Drake N. Smith, Natasha M. Smith, Katlyn R. Springer, Sean G. Steinacher, Madison C. Susnig, Luke G. Swanson, Loretta K. Taul, Lexi G. Trexler and Matthew S. Van Allman.

Eighth-graders named on the high honor roll list: Kyla A. Bell, Elena J. Benner, Kennedy E. Berghoff, Madison P. Bierman, Kennadi F. Bizaillion, Ryan M. Bolds, Ella J. Bradshaw, Connor C. Chin, Alexia M. Clarkson, Richard J. Darabcsek, Erica E. Davis, Karley J. Deist, Katie A. Deist, Anna K. Dial, Vivian Dong, Kaelyn N. Drainer, Reese A. Eschbach, Abigail T. Fraley, Autumn R. Gettings, Sierra L. Glass, Khloee E. Hall, Maddilyn E. Harp, Kate E. Heitzig, Owen M. Heitzig, Alexander M. Hubbell, Kaeden R. Hutchens, Zoe E. Karrick, Gracie L. Kodros, Jocelyn R. Krueger, Evan E. Lacy, Kendal M. Lacy, Zoey A. Little, Lauren R. Lyons, Anna C. Nasello, Anna R. Ontis, Ava L. Roberts, Madison L. Sams, Kaitlyn M. Setzer, Grace S. Shalley, Aiden C. Talley, Caleb A. Van Deven, Tyler N. Wallace and Jonathan R. Wells. _____________________ SEE MORE SCHOOL ON A6

of snakes and other natural wonders. No registration is needed for this free program; for more information, call 618-457-4836.

Underground Railroad Program at Giant City: The Underground Railroad was a vast but secret network of travel routes and safe havens to help African Americans escape slavery. Did you know that there are several natural landmarks in the Shawnee National Forest that remain as

markers of the Underground Railroad? Head out to the Giant City State Park Visitors Center Sunday, Feb. 9 at 1:00 p.m. as Mary McCorvie, Heritage Program Manager for the Shawnee National Forest, discusses the role that southern Illinois and African American communities played in the Underground Railroad network. No registration is needed for this free program; call 618-457-4836 for more information.

Illinois DNR newsbits – February 2020

Spring Turkey Applications: Permit applications for the third lottery for 2020 Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Season are due by Feb. 10. Hunters wishing to apply should visit the IDNR website for more information: https:// www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/ Pages/TurkeyHunting.aspx Fall Archery Turkey Harvest: Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary statewide total of 740 wild turkeys during the 2019-2020 Fall Archery Turkey Season. The total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 738 in 2018-2019. For the 2019-20 season, 22,728 permits were sold (excluding landowner permits) compared to 23,298 for the 2018-2019 season.

The season dates were Oct. 1, 2019 – Jan. 19, 2020 and all 102 counties were open for hunting. The top counties for fall archery wild turkey harvest were Jefferson (25), Knox (23), Cass (20), Jackson (18), and Randolph (18).

2020 Licenses Available Beginning March 1: 2020 Illinois Hunting, Fishing and Sportsman Combination licenses will go on sale beginning March 1 at 8:00 a.m. – and those 2020 licenses will be valid through March 31, 2021. Illinois 2019 licenses are valid through March 31, 2020. Licenses purchased prior to March 1, 2020 are 2019 licenses that will be valid only through March 31, 2020.

Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Days: Enjoy watching bald eagles on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers near Pere Marquette State Park by participating in one of the park’s popular Bald Eagle Days tours. The informative programs are conducted on select winter dates. The programs are free, but registration is required by calling 618-7863323. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2tYNYjH. Music Featured in Illinois State Museum Program: “The Central Illinois Roots of Lloyd Loar and the Growth and Development of the Mandolin Orchestra Tradition in America” is the topic of the monthly Paul Mickey Learning Series program at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7:00 p.m. Presented by

James Stanlaw, professor of Anthropology at Illinois State University, the program highlights the mandolin orchestra and its rise and fall — and rise again — in popularity, along with the roots of musical virtuoso and acoustic engineer Lloyd Loar. The program is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 217-558-6696.

Lincoln Birthday Event at Mount Pulaski Courthouse: The Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site will host an early celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday Saturday, Feb. 8 with an appearance by Brian “Fox” Ellis portraying John A. “Black Jack” Logan, the son of Dr. John Logan, for whom Logan County is named. The event will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., with the “Black Jack” Logan program at 1:00 p.m. inside the historic courthouse.

The younger Logan became a Civil War general, a U.S. Senator, and an enthusiastic worker for President Lincoln’s re-election. During the celebration, visitors will also be greeted by Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by John Walther of Bloomington, who will tell Lincoln stories. Other activities will allow visitors to write with a quill pen, tap out Morse code messages with oscillators, make a Lincoln birthday card or a Valentine, and put together a giant puzzle.

Lincoln Celebration at Davis Mansion: The David Davis Mansion State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday Saturday, Feb. 8 with a meet and greet with President Lincoln, portrayed by Randy Duncan.

The free event starts at 9:00 a.m. with the final tour beginning at 3:30 p.m. Children and families will get to meet Mr. Lincoln, take pictures with him and enjoy birthday cake at the home of one of Lincoln’s closest friends and political allies, Judge David Davis. The Davis Mansion is located at 1000 Monroe Drive in Bloomington.

Vandalia Statehouse Lincoln Celebration: The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a special event Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00

p.m. Pam Brown, who will portray Mary Lincoln, will present the program, “Taking Leave,” starting at 2:00 p.m. Music will be provided

by Mike Anderson – “The Dulcimer Guy.” Anderson also will provide an informative session following Brown’s presentation. Refreshments will be available following the presentations. The Lincoln’s Birthday celebration is provided by the IDNR, Vandalia Historical Society, and the Old Capitol Foundation. The Vandalia Statehouse is the oldest surviving capitol building in Illinois. It is open to the

public each Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is located at 315 W. Gallatin Street, Vandalia, IL 62471. For more information, call 618-283-1161.

Snake Program at Giant City: Snake Road, located in the Shawnee National Forest, is not only a place to find a diverse array of amphibians, reptiles, and other wildlife.

Join biologist John Palis on a virtual walk of the worldfamous Snake Road Saturday, Feb. 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Giant City State Park Visitors Center. Palis will share his observations

January food inspections results announced Food inspections in the county were released.

Q Burger King 1204 S. State St., Jerseyville Foodborne Risk Factors: 0 Good Retail Practices: 3 Food not properly labeled with common name Non- food contact surfaces not cleaned Physical facilities not cleaned Repeats: 2 Q Sonshine Food Pantry 104 N. Public St., Fieldon No violations during inspection.

Q Bawana’s 20861 Stat Highway 100 N, Fieldon No violations during inspection.

Q Pour House 111 W. Locust., Fieldon No violations during inspection.

Q BB’s Bar & Grill 112 W. Locust., Fieldon Foodborne Risk Factors: 2 Food contact surfaces not cleaned Food not properly discarded after 7 day cycle Good Retail Practices: 2 3 Compartment Sink plumbing not in good repair Non- food contact surfaces not clean Repeats: 1 Q Nature Kist 110 E. Exchange St., Jerseyville No violations during inspection.

Q CVS Pharmacy 303 S. State St., Jerseyville No violations during inspection.

Q Olive Branch Cafe 1668 S. State St., Jerseyville Foodborne Risk Factors: 9 Person in charge does not have proper certifications No Certified Food Manager present during inspection Handwashing sinks not cleaned or properly supplied Food contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized.

No sanitizer available.

Dish machine not showing proper concentration.

Food not stored properly, cross contamination Foods not cooled properly Cold Holding Equipment not maintaining proper temperature Foods not properly date marked Toxic chemicals not properly labeled Good Retail Practices: 6 Proper cooling methods not used Contamination not prevented during storage In- use utensils not properly stored Physical facilities not cleaned Food employees do not have food handler training Certified food managers do not have allergen training Repeats: 8

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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Jerseyville, Illinois

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Engagement on Moose a testament to community’s charge

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The issue: Moose Lodge drummed up a notable controversy Our view: Opinions for, against a sign of active community

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t is easy to look at outcome of a vote made Tuesday at the Jerseyville City Council along with the voices for and against the move as negative.

Following news of the planned demise of the building at 120 E Pearl St., once home to the Moose Lodge, residents came out of the woodwork expressing their views for and against seeing it go down. Tuesday, the city chose to continue with plans to buy a vacant gravel ready lot — this time with general city funds.

For some of those in favor of demolishing the building, it is likely frustrating seeing a building sit vacant for years with nothing done to it, and in the 11th hour others look to save it, leading to questions of, “Why now?” Proponents of demolition argued over the course of a couple weeks that the building was not viable for rehabilitation.

On the other side, you have those in favor of seeing the building stay up, with many in this camp optimistic that the building could breathe new life. For these individuals, it was likely disheartening seeing the city council vote to double down on plans to buy the property as a vacant.

With so much confrontation around this issue and other issues that have crept up in the past couple of months in Jerseyville, one could come to the conclusion — although we think unjustly so — that the city is full of negative, confrontational and forever unsatisfied residents.

But with these recent issues — especially in the case of the Moose Lodge — we see a community involved and invested in their local government and their community. We see that as a positive.

In all of the public conversations and statements made in regards to the Moose Lodge, there was a clear passion for what was believed to be best for the community. Residents, some of whom spoke out in favor or against the demo on social media, conveyed a passion and interest to not only to see themselves prosper, but for the community to prosper.

We are fortunate to have a community so involved and so vocal about how to go about bettering the city. In other communities, such involved interest in the dealings of the community is not always evident.

We believe residents in Jerseyville should take pride in the fact that so many in the community want to participate in helping see Jerseyville be the light so many locals see it as.

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Take note of life George Washington of Jersey County led B

efore Dr. Silas Hamilton passed away in November 1834, he had the foresight to plan not only for George but for all the children in the area. He did so by leaving $2,000 to be used to build a free, integrated school and another $2,000 to hire and support a teacher.

The school was completed the following fall.

George lived with Silas’ sister and brotherin-law, Elizabeth and Gilbert Douglas after Silas’ death. George graduated from primary school in his early 20s, which was typical at the time because each school year consisted of two three-month terms.

After graduating, George worked as a hired hand. He was a hard-working, honest and kind man who was highly regarded in the close-knit community of Otter Creek.

When he learned someone was ill, George made sure the family had plenty of food and firewood. He was also the area’s self-appointed gravedigger and never accepted payment for the task.

I’d love to tell you George led a life free of prejudice and hatred, but that would be a lie.

However, it did seem that any time George encountered the ugliness of racism, a friend always seemed to be close by.

For example, one day when a threshing crew sat down to eat, one man loudly declared he would not eat with George. Gilbert Douglas, who had hired the crew, told the man he was welcome to wait to eat.

The most dire situation in which George ever found himself involved a hunt for a horse thief who targeted the Gilbert farm. Several men split up to search for the bandits, and George found himself in Calhoun County, where he was promptly arrested and jailed as a runaway slave.

Thankfully, fellow Otterville resident Clarence Hamilton was in Gilead and went to the jail to see the runaway slave. Imagine his surprise when he recognized George! Clarence quickly obtained his release. Had Clarence not happened to be in Gilead that day, George would probably have been shipped down the Mississippi and sold as a slave.

Other than these occasional incidents, George led a quiet life, was frugal with his money

and in 1841 Guest Column purchased 80 acres in BY BETH MCGLASSON Quarry Township, becoming Jersey County’s first black landowner.

George raised grain and hay, cut and sold fence rails, raised cattle and pigs, and was known for his extraordinary talent with horses.

In 1844, he joined the Baptist Church in Otterville and was baptized in Otter Creek.

He had a fine voice, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and served as the church janitor.

George served as vice-president of the Otterville Debate Club, had an impressive command of the Bible and lived his life with quiet dignity. When a man once cursed him with a racial slur, George replied, “You are not worth listening to.” and walked away.

In his early 30s, George sold his farm in Quarry Township and bought 80 acres near where he and Silas originally settled.

In his early 40s, George developed a severe, persistent cough, most likely tuberculosis.

He died April 18, 1864 at the age of 43 or 44. George never married, but he had enjoyed his life as a Christian free man, thanks to Silas Hamilton. It was a kindness he never wanted forgotten.

When George died, his estate was worth more than $11,500, roughly $170,000 today.

In his will, he directed $5,000 be used to erect a monument to honor Silas. The remainder was earmarked for an educational fund to help “colored persons of African-American descent.” The fund has benefited hundreds of Illinois students through the years and still exists today. George, Silas and Gilbert Douglas share a tomb in the cemetery located near the four-way stop in Otterville. Former master and former slave, side by side forever – an eternal reminder of the unique relationship of two of Jersey County’s more remarkable residents.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Be appreciative of barge-traffic F

or the past 50 years, I have lived, figuratively speaking, within spitting distance of the Mississippi River. And nearly every day, I have watched tow boats and barges churning by, going upstream or downstream, without really thinking about how beneficial the barge industry is to our economy here in flyover country. And for people living in Calhoun County who routinely have to wait on tow boats and barges at the bridge or at the ferries, these tows are just an added nuisance to their daily commute.

But we soon may be appreciating barge traffic more than we realize.

That is because, beginning July 1 of this year, the US Army Corps of Engineers will have to shut down all barge traffic on the Illinois River headed from St. Louis to Chicago until October 31, a total of 120 days. And these closure dates assume there won’t be further delays due to flooding similar to what we had last year.

This closure, referred to as the Illinois Waterway Consolidated Closures, could have a dramatic impact our agribusiness industries in Illinois, particularly with regard to shipments of fertilizer and other chemicals headed upstream and corn and soybean products headed downstream.

So let’s back up for a minute.

The Illinois River has eight locks and dams in the stretch from Grafton to Chicago. Headed upstream from Grafton, they are as follows: La Grange Lock and Dam (located between Meredosia and Beardstown); Peoria Lock and Dam; Starved Rock Lock and Dam; Marseilles Lock and Dam; Dresden Island Lock and Dam; Brandon Road Lock and Dam; Lockport Lock and Dam and T. J. O’Brien Lock and Dam. These facilities were all constructed in the 1930s and were designed to have a “life expectancy” of 50 years.

So now we are 30 years beyond the “dropdead” date, and in the meantime, no significant repairs have been made to the locks at any of these facilities.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has determined that we cannot wait any longer for these lock repairs, and, in an effort to essentially “do it all at once” rather than having to shut down the river six or seven years in a row, the Corps has determined that the first five locks and dams, starting with the La Grange facility and ending with the Dresden Island facility, are to be simultaneously closed for all barge traffic from July 1, 2020 to Oct. 31, 2020.

Those dates were chosen by the Corps of

Engineers so as to begin after the spring CH RO NI CL ES floods end and before Guest Column the fall shipBY BILL HOAGLAND ments of agricultural products get into full gear. Good luck with that schedule.

In a normal year, it is estimated that the Illinois Waterway System accommodates more than 29 million tons of commodities by virtue of its barge traffic. By the way, the capacity of just one tow boat with 15 barges is equal to the capacity afforded by 1,050 tractor trailers or 240 rail cars; stated another way, one barge has the volume to carry as much material as 70 tractor trailers. So we are talking about a huge volume of material—material such as corn, soy beans, fertilizer, ethanol and petroleum-- that is normally moved by the barge industry per year on the Illinois River.

The Corps of Engineers estimates that during this 120 day shut-down, 13.3 million tons of this material will have to be shipped some other way. And that ultimately means a higher cost for the delivery of those products to their destination--in addition to the environmental impact caused by all those extra trucks on the roads.

The Illinois Soybean Association indicates that there are 19 soybean terminals on the Illinois River; those terminals upstream of La Grange will be directly impacted by the 120 day shutdown. In addition, it is expected that there will be a surge of soybean shipments at those terminals prior to the closure dates and of course, a higher volume after Oct. 31.

For clarification, shipments from terminals located downstream of La Grange and headed south apparently will continue as before, although the volume at those terminals will probably increase during the shutdown.

Let’s hope that these closures will not adversely affect our farmers and other related businesses in Illinois too much. We have enough issues as it is.

––––––––––––––––––– 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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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Christian Cazier Christian Matthew Cazier, 19, was taken to Heaven by his Guardian Angel on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 after being involved in a tragic automobile accident.

Christian was born in Alton, Illinois on October 5, 2000, the son of James and Tiffany (Schell) Cazier. He was a lifelong Jersey County resident and graduated with the Class of 2019 from Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville, where he participated and lettered in both Cross Country and Track all four years.

After graduation, he enrolled at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, where he had just started his second semester.

Christian’s love for running was second only to the time he spent with his Coach and teammates. Coach Landon has always shared “Christian” stories and each and every one of them are a testament to Christian’s personality, his innocence and his sense of humor.

He also loved the entertainment world and thoroughly enjoyed going to the movie theater, attending St. Louis Cardinal baseball games and going to music concerts. He also had a great love of food and enjoyed going out to eat at every opportunity. Christian looked forward to his annual trips to Florida and Lost Valley Lake with his parents and three little sisters, along with his yearly Montauk fishing trip. He thoroughly enjoyed his first deep fishing encounter and the thrill of parasailing.

While he loved to “go and do”, Christian was also happy and content just hanging out with family; he loved all family get togethers. The highlight of these get togethers, was always the food. He would submit food requests, to which each of his Grandma’s, would happily provide. Family time with Christian included watching movies, playing board games, playing cards, swimming, fishing and so much more. It was during these times that Christian would often be observed just taking it all in, and then out of nowhere, coming up with the perfect “one liner” that would leave us all laughing. Christian had a pure and innocent soul and a deep desire to help, like no other.

Christian was truly happiest with family, and we will forever hold tight those precious memories in our hearts.

He was a light to the world

and his smile was infectious. He was an inspiration to all who knew him, and his innocence and love for his family and friends will always be missed, as well as treasured.

He is survived by his parents, James and Tiffany Cazier of Jerseyville; his three little sisters, Marley, Georgia and Nora Ray at home; his grandparents, Patty Schell and Al Flanigan of Bridgeton, Mo.; Danny and Amy Heitzig and Ken and Mary Schell, all of Jerseyville, James Cazier III of Philadelphia, Pa.; and his great grandmothers, Mildred Sebastian of Jerseyville and Virginia Longfellow of Port Charlotte, FL. He will also be missed by his Aunts and Uncles and their families, Neal, Ellen, Harrison and Harlow Heitzig; Kenny, Michelle, Tommy and Joe y Heitzig; Katie Schell , Abi, Alivia, and Ethan Frye; Matt Schell; Brian, Julia, Leela and Brooks Schell; Alexis Schell and Tim Moran; Chris, Renee, Kaydance, Gina and Matthew Iorio; along with a large extended loving family.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Larry Sebastian, Aloys and Mary Lou Heitzig, Ray and Maxine Baker, Robert and Mary Schell, James and Mary Lou Corby, and James and Janet Cazier Jr. Visitation was from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 9, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place at 10 a.m. Monday at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville, with Father Hyland Smith officiating.

He was laid to rest in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Jerseyville.

In lieu of any flowers and plants, memorials would be greatly appreciated to the Jersey Community High Panther Cross Country and Track teams.

Mary Ford

Mary Louise Ford, 88, passed away on February 10, 2020 at her home.

She was born on February 19, 1931 to Roy “Sam” and Frederica (Snell) Powers and was the oldest of 10 children.

Mary graduated from Jersey Township High School in 1948. She married Marvin E. Ford on October 16, 1951 in Alton, IL. They celebrated 63 years before his death on August 1, 2014. Her family was her life and she was a member of Peace United Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children: Michael L. (Angie) Ford of Jerseyville and Marsha E. Erwin of Jerseyville; her grandchildren: Megan and Kelly Erwin; her stepgrandchildren: Nikki (A.J.) Heitzig and Molly Rowling, her step-great-grandchildren: Corie Heitzig and Cam Talley; her sisters: Janet (Ralph) Calame of Jerseyville, Linda (Joe) Bedolli of Pleasant Plains, Illinois; and her former son-in-law: Bill Erwin.

She is preceded in death

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Robert F. ‘Bob’ Driver Robert F. “Bob” Driver, 89, joined his wife Dorothy, in their final resting place, at 10:26 a.m, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on Dec. 6, 1930 in Otter Creek Township, in the South Hollow of Fieldon, and was the son of Lester and Stella (Schaaf) Driver.

Bob served his country as an MP with the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. He spent the majority of his adult life working as a welder at the Grafton Boat Works, H&H Services in Hamel, IL., eventually retiring as a Boilermaker in 2003 from the National Transit Lodge.

He loved being outdoors, whether it be hunting, fishing, or scouring the hills of Fieldon for morel mushrooms. In his younger years he fancied himself a farmer with large gardens, hogs, cows, and three hundred chickens each summer. An independent man, Bob lived his life his way, which included tons of pranks, jokes, and a wide variety of use for aluminum foil.

Retirement was good to Bob, and he could often be found wearing his FS hat, with his FS ink pen index cards, in his shirt pocket.

He could easily be spotted mowing grass for anyone who would let him, or in his favorite recliner positioned directly in front of the television either watching baseball, wrestling, or old westerns, all the while wearing his favorite clodhoppers, snacking on oatmeal cream pies or cashews.

Friends and family often describe Bob as a hard worker who earned the respect of his peers, who also possessed a soft heart, a generous and humble nature, and a master whistler who winked at everyone, cause he knew no strangers.

He married the love of his life, Dorothy Yates, on

Anthony Eden Anthony D. Eden, 47, Feb. 6, 2020 at his residence.

Cremation rights have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements.

Sarah Mcintyre Sarah J. McIntyre, 57, died Feb. 10, 2020 at her home in Dow following a valiant fight with cancer.

Arrangements are pending at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

by her parents, her husband, her precious son: Martin “Marty” Ford, son-in-law: Paul Allen, her brothers: Richard, Patrick, Ronald, Charles, and Tom Powers.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12 (noon) at Alexander Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held at 12:00 (noon) at Alexander Funeral Home.

Rev. Deborah Lawson will be officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to GrimesNeely Cemetery or Peace United Church of Christ.

Norma J. Wallace Norma J. Wallace, 93, of Grafton, died Feb. 11, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Burial: Scenic Hill Cemetery-Grafton.

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June 30, 1951 in Bristol, Tn. and together they were blessed with 43 years of marriage and memories, prior to her death on Jan. 26, 1995.

Together they had three sons and a beautiful daughter, all of whom survive, Terry Driver of Brighton, Larry and JoEllen Driver of Jacksonville, James and Carla Driver of Dow, and Shelley and Jon Hetzel of Jerseyville. He also had nine grandchildren, whom he spoiled at every opportunity, Christy Miller of Jerseyville, Heather (Terry) Bell of Kane, Heidi (Jeff) Scott of Jerseyville, Jeremiah Driver, and his fiance’ Jessie Seiter of Washington, Mo., Courtney (Josh) Chapman of Jerseyville, Kirsten”Rosie”, Eli, Jacob and Sophie Hetzel of Jerseyville; along with several great grandchildren; and a sister in-law, Mary Lou Driver of Jerseyville.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nilda Evans; and three brothers, Charles “Shorty” Driver, Elmer “Sam” Driver, and Thomas Driver.

Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Rev. Bob Taylor will officiated.

Burial took place in the Carrollton City Cemetery with the Jerseyville American Legion Post #492 conducting military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to either the First United Methodist Church or Open Door House of Praise, both in Jerseyville.

Kathryn Chronister Kathryn Jane Chronister, 81, passed away on February 2, 2020 at her home.

She was born on November 15, 1938 in Jerseyville to Arthur & Clara (Gerson) Nelson. Katy married James “Tuck” Chronister on July 12, 1959 at the Salem Methodist Church in Dow. Katy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was better known as Granny to her family and her family was her life. She loved to cook and entertain, loved to interior decorate, loved to laugh, and loved to eat chocolate.

She is survived by her husband: James “Tuck” Chronister; her children: Mark Allen Chronister of Grafton, and Ross (Bethann) Allen Chronister of Grafton; her grandchildren: Jacinda (Chronister) Milles and Hanabeth Chronister; her

great-grandchildren: Caden Milles and Carter Milles; her siblings: Hazel Stubblefield of Edwardsville and Charles Nelson of Moab, Utah. Katy is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings: Harry Nelson, Robert Nelson, and half-brother: Emmett Nelson.

Private graveside services were held at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Arrangements by Alexander Funeral Home.

Janice Lyles O’Brien Janice Lyles O’Brien, 70, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at her home at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. She was born May 5, 1949 the seventeenth child born to Harry and Edna (Devening) Lyles. She is survived by her husband Robert O’Brien, son Ryan Lyles, Daughter Heather Shields, grandchildren J.J. Shields, Kimber and Carson Lyles, Four stepsons, and numerous step grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers Harry (Dick) Lyles, James Lyles and Rob-

ert and Jeanne Lyles. Sisters Lillie Wilson, Cora Hadlock, Nora Jones, Edie and Bernie Dugger. Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers L.C. Lyles, Herbert Lyles and adopted brother Harry Lee Lyles; sisters Ruby Williams, Essie Heitzig, Hazel (Pete) Jones, Mickey Wallace, Mae Vickers and Violet and Dottie Lyles in infancy.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

No memorials have been planned at this time.

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Southwestern Middle School honor roll announced

Southwestern Middle school students on the honor roll and high honor roll list for the first semester of the school year were announced.

Seventh graders on the high honor roll list are: Aaron Gunning, Addison Jeffers, Addyson Quirk, Alexis Harrop, Alivia Brandenberg, Anneliese Shatley, Ashlyn Hall, Ava Pulley, Benaiah Lavey, Blake Belangee, Charnece Frazier, Chelsea Cruse, Elizabeth Milford, Ella Kadell, Emily Raymer, Gracie Darr, Greyson Brewer, Hailey Gula, Haleigh Sinclair, Hannah McQuay, Ian Brantley, Ike Austin, Isaiah Myette, Ken Opolencia, Jonah Harper, Kori Laubscher, Kyle Foss, Lainie Behrends, Layla Hall, Madison Fenstermaker, Maizie Ball, Makenzie Cottingham, Mary Saunders, Mathew Ready, Max Coggins, Megan Stewart,

Nicholas McGee, Nicholas Ragsdale, Piper Voorhees, Reagan Beilsmith, Ryan Lowis and Sydney Valdes.

Seventh-grade honor rollers are: Adam McLaughlin, Addison Strohbeck, Alyssa Warren, Austin Daniels, Austin Bates, Braden Scifres, Caden Huber, Cadence Ater, Cali Bolin, Carter Hickerson, Deacon White, Hannah Walsh, Kaiden Forsythe, Kaitlyn Bryant, Katlynn Kemna, Kaylyn Holtorf, Kira Eberlin, Konnor Towell, Logan Custer, Logan Durbin, Lucas Mandorca, Luke Medford, Mason Groves, Mason Cougill, Mason Huber, McKenzi Moore, Mya Burns, Noah Coates, Noel Ottwell, Eighth graders on the high honor roll list are: Abigail Hellrung, Abigail McDonald, Alex Wigger, Allison Woodson, Anthony-Luke French, Avenelle Tennill, Caden Bunting,

Carson Burns, Cassidy Gaither, Chiara Biciocchi, Colin LeMarr, Dylan Bailey, Dylan Collier, Gavin Humm, Jeremy Webb, Jillian Smith, Kelsey Bray, Kyle Duitsman, Laura Hewitt, Lola Francis, Lukas Anderson, Madison Seymour, Matthew Arendell, Mia Greenwell, Parker LeMarr, Reese Rowell, Trenton Goodbrake and Wyatt Akers.

Eighth-grade honor rollers are: Alyssa Kasten, Ashlynn Huber, Aubrey Reno, Cory Wagner, Elliott Gotter, Garrett Beuttel, Haley Stormer, Hunter Newell, Jaiden Thaxton, James Brockway, Jay Saunders, Kaden Cottingham, Logan Crane, Logan Keith, Marcus Payne, McKenzie Stanton, Miranda Garrett, Nicholas Coates, Rocky Darr, Samantha Brewer, Shelby Means, Shiann Vinson, Tanner Wyhs and Zachary Rue.

Several from Jersey named to SIUE Dean’s List Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of students qualifying for the Fall 2019 Dean’s List and several individuals are from Jersey County.

To qualify, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have 12 hours calculated (B is equivalent to 3.0; A to 4.0).

These students from the Jersey area are: Collin C. Baumgartner of Brighton studying Political Science, Kaylee A. Bock of Brighton, undeclared, Bayli Morgan Ironwing of Brighton studying Psychology, Stephanie Eva Korte of Brighton studying Pharmacy, Brooklyn Ryley Wigger of Brighton, undeclared, Zachary Joseph Benware of Dow studying Elementary Education, Logan M. Bryant of Dow studying Social Work, Michael Anthony Clendenen of Dow studying Psychology, Sally Cronin of Dow studying Social Work, Alex David Roth of Dow studying Business Administration, Libby Ann Roth of Dow, undeclared, Julia Ann Benz of Elsah

studying electrical engineering, Tiffany Lynn Smith of Elsah studying Music, Taylor Raeleigh Stocks of Elsah, undeclared, Tristyn Nicole Rudolph of Godfrey, undeclared, Quintin James Dial of Grafton studying Mechanical Engineering, Jacob Daniel Hahn of Grafton studying Nursing, Alexandria Lynn Jones of Grafton studying Nursing, Kadiah Colleen Baalman of Jerseyville studying Nursing, Andrew C. Bertman of Jerseyville, undeclared, and Lauren Elizabeth Blasa of Jerseyville studying Nursing.

Dalton Joseph Brown of Jerseyville, undeclared, Madisyn Rose Carpenter of Jerseyville, undeclared, Nicholas Alexander Cornell of Jerseyville studying Business Administration, Tyler Jacob Derstine of Jerseyville, undeclared, Janie Estelle Eschbach of Jerseyville studying Applied Communication Studies, Megan Patricia Fraley of Jerseyville, undeclared, Jillian Elise Freeman of Jerseyville studying Physics, Sarah Elizabeth Hartman of

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Jerseyville studying Nursing, Dereck B. Hill of Jerseyville studying Biological Sciences, Christopher Ryan Jackson of Jerseyville, undeclared, Miranda Elizabeth Jackson of Jerseyville studying Environmental Sciences, Michael Dunn Lorton of Jerseyville studying Electrical Engineering, Sydney Laurie Merle of Jerseyville studying Nursing, Shelby Miles of Jerseyville studying Criminal Justice Studies, Madison Christine Nason of Jerseyville, undeclared, BonnieJean Caryl Parsell of Jerseyville studying Biological Sciences, Mackenzie Rose Ritter of Jerseyville studying Biological Sciences, Holli Marie Roberts of Jerseyville studying Nursing, Taylor Mackenzie Rose of Jerseyville studying Psychology, Kaylie Reanne Schroeder of Jerseyville studying Nursing, Miranda Paige Schroeder of Jerseyville studying Art, Abigail Maria Stephens of Jerseyville studying Music, Hannah M. Taylor of Jerseyville, undeclared, and Alyssa Rae Varble of Jerseyville studying Biological Sciences.

Students from Jerseyville graduate NIU

Over 1,300 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December. Included among the graduates were the following students from Jersey County: Davis and Sydney Sauerwein, both of Jerseyville.

Locals named to McKendree University Fall 2019 Dean’s List Jersey County locals were some of those on the McKendree University Fall 2019 Dean’s List.

To make it on the list, students earned a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the fall 2019 semester.

Those local students include

Molly Bartels, a senior from Jerseyville; Kiara Chapman, a senior from Godfrey; Miranda Holland, a firstyear from Godfrey; Steven Nguyen, a senior from Godfrey; and Colton Wadlow, a junior from Jerseyville.

Illinois Valley scholarship awards available for county Michael Kelly, Executive Director for Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation has announced that its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will award scholarships of up to $1000 to five income eligible residents of Macoupin, Jersey, Greene, and Calhoun Counties.

The CSBG scholarships are open to income eligible residents, who desire to further their education at an Illinois accredited two year community college, or four year college or university. All applicants must be

enrolled, or intend to enroll, as a full-time student taking 12 hours or more for the fall 2020 semester. This is a competitive scholarship and is not based solely on economic need.

Anyone interested in applying for the CSBG Scholarships should contact the IVEDC Office in their county.

Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2020. Applications and further information are available from your county CSBG Outreach Staff. In Jersey County, call 618498-9521; Greene County, 217-942-6824; and Calhoun County, 618-276-2218.

Jersey Middle School announces second quarter honor rollers

The list of honor rollers at the Jersey Community Middle School for the second quarter were announced.

Seventh-grade honor rollers are: Elias H. Baney, Alexandria R. Barnes, Kelsey N. Belcher, Jordan M. Bolds, Grace S. Bounds, Rose L. Brainerd, Ava L. Burney, Gage V. Carey, Payton R. Carter, Katelyn B. Crone, Jaren A. Eads, Max E. Gettings, Kenli K. Graham, Madalyn M. Hedger, Madison N. Hodges, Benjamin R. Jamison, Avery J. Johnson, Tyler J. Johnson, Alexis M. Kuebrich, Dylan J. Lamparter, Sophia F. Liley, Hayden M. Lowry, Jace D. Marshall, Dylan M. Molloy, Riley J. Oates, Sebastian Z. Robinson, Ethan M. Rothe, Hailey M. Ruyle, Ashlen D. Scott, Kortney N. Stumpe, Jordyn L. Tinker, Ashlynn M. Ulery, Joseph D. Velikis, Carleigh S. Wangler and Caroline A. Ward.

Sixth graders on the honor roll list are: Zachary O. Arnold, Kyler E. Bick, Adrian J. Blasa, Clark B. Blasa, Hope C. Buttry, Jonathan I. Cannon, Victoria S. Clark, Elise M. Feddersen, Aidan J. Fogle, Cooper H. Gillis, Lauren A. Hewitt,

Caden M. Klunk, Lucas E. Long, Willow C. Mccoy, Nora J. Mifflin, Payton E. Mooney, Grace M. Plunk, Ayden P. Quinn, Nolan W. Raub, Mason A. Roberts, Marleigh I. Stagner, Sophia E. Sutton, Connor J. Talley, Alexis N. Taul, Kristopher M. Turnbaugh, Savana L. Walker, Lila K. Wayne and Alexis L. Williams.

Fifth grade honor rollers for the second semester are: Kenyon B. Cartwright, Emmalynn F. Entrikin, Madelyn R. Hagen, Alexis R. Hedden, Evalyne R. Herrmann, Hayden D. Hill, Mea L. Ivey, Brogan C. Kanallakan, Kylee S. Krueger, Marley L. Marshall, Jaylynn R. McCoy, Makinna S. Moore, Ryan W. Strang, Haylie J. Wells, Bryan M. Westfall, Riley E. Wilson and Peyton R. Wittman.

Seventh graders on the high honor roll list are: Phillip L. Balfour, Jayce C. Baro, Grace N. Bechtold, Bryce T. Becker, Katreona G. Benedict, Abbigail M. Benz, Charlie L. Bockstruck, Jaxon J. Brunaugh, George H. Buchanan, Adam R. Coffman, Christian R. Dugger, Logan X. Fields,

Morgan L. Gray, Brayden T. Groves, Hailey M. Heineman, Hunter D. Herkert, Timothy S. Herrera, Cain W. Holmes, Kate M. Hudson, Logan M. Huitt, Reese M. Hutchens, Camryn A. Johnson, Addison G. Kelly, Joseph C. Kiel, Hunter A. Koenig, Ellie M. Laird, Arianne R. Leslie, Jenna R. Longley, Andrew P. Lyons, Maggie C. Maxeiner, Alexandra M. Meador, Molly A. Mellas, Abagail R. Mossman, Kiley R. Pickel, Alane L. Plunkett, Avery M. Reeder, Sarah L. Robles, Garin S. Schleeper, Katie L. Schultz, Elyse K. Short, Damon L. Sumpter, Mylee R. Turner, Ella M. Vandygriff, Clay J. Wadlow, Gage A. Walker, Carson S. Wallace, Rachel L. Warren and Corree E. Yates.

Sixth grade high honor rollers are: John D. Adams III, Abigail L. Behl, Ethan T. Benner, Madalyn L. Bodenbach, Cali L. Breden, Ethan J. Buerk, Abigail L. Chin, Brayden M. Cox, Ariana M. Davis, Clint M. Deist, Kamryn A. Drainer, Ethan R. Edwards, Kimberlee J. Ford, Shayla R. Friedel, Chloe E. Hartman, Jacob R. Hetzel, Bryce L. Hutchens,

Jeremiah A. Kanallakan, Ava N. Little, Hayden D. Longley, Emma R. Lyons, Brady E. Maxeiner, Alyson A. Muscarella, Izabelle H. Peuterbaugh, Abigail D. Piazza, Mallory L. Plunk, Mylie J. Ramirez, Max D. Reeder, Aliyah M. Robbins, Hannah M. Samples, Ethan B. Settles, Griffin M. Smith, Raeanna M. Speidel, Logan A. Strong, Jack D. Trexler, Alex K. Vest, Jackson D. Wade, Logan A. Wade and Abigail A. Wedig.

Fifth graders on the high honor roll list are: Madalyn G. Aday, Rosalie O. Ball, Kylie A. Bean, Anna F. Beauchamp, Chloe I. Beemer, Emma E. Bogle, Aden M. Brunaugh, Evan L. Carter, Katherine J. Cornelius, Breonah K. Daley, Haven L. Davenport, Rylie N. Dewitt, Kaelyn M. Forrester, Morgan L. Fritz, Mason G. Frost, Drake A. Gallegos, Hailee J. Gill, Peyton D. Grindstaff, Corie R. Heitzig, Stone E. Heitzig, Lilian C. Judkins, Kiley A. King, Alaina L. Laird, Josie R. Lakin, Riley J. Latempt, Alex B. Martin, Meryre L. Maynard, Amelia M. Miller, Carson R. Nevlin, Gavin M. Parris, Katelynn E.

Perkinson, Dawson R. Petrea, Anna M. Phillips, Carter R. Raines, Myra J. Rawe, Michael T. Roberts, Alayna M. Rothe, Cheyenne R. Scott, Kaylee G. Shaw, Rory G. Speidel, Morgan P. Steckel,

Clara I. Storey, Kaden M. Strohbeck, Samantha M. Strubberg, Ethan M. Talley, Leah R. Van Deven, Kenzi B. Vandygriff, Maebre A. Varble, Brookelyn M. West and Benjamin H. Zimmerman.

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Jersey students named to L & C president’s, dean’s list

Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and parttime honors students for the Fall 2019 semester and on those list are numerous students from the Jersey County area.

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.

Those from Jersey on the President’s list are: Brighton: Gerald W. Arnett, Raigen Baker, Cecilia R. Ballard, Jaycie R. Beard, Kaitlyn Beilsmith, Brianne E. Bland, Caden J. Bohn, Myah Brantley, Cheyanne V. Brown, MacKenzie N. Conlee, Averi A. Corby, Dalson D. Cummings, Taylor A. Denbow, Morgan Douglas, Blaine Embley, Gabrielle Emmons, Bethany K. French, Victoria L. Garland, Ashley N. Gibbs, Alexis F. Hall, Olivia Harper, Caleigh B. Hayn, Mariah L. Hellrung, Jesse A. Holt, Taylor L. Jansen, Ryleigh Jones, Hannah M. Kahl, Natalie J. Keith, James D. Krankel, Morgan K. Laramee, Toni M. Metz, Zacari L. Miller, Amanda K. Mitchell, Erin N. Morris, Jamie D. Naylor, Shelby Oertel, Sarah M. Rutledge, Madison Scates, Nicholas A. Schmid, Stephen C. Schobernd, Kristopher A. Shaw, Emily T. Simpson, Courtney L. Stahling, Trinity E. Swift, Madelyn P. Vaughan, Morgan C. Vaughan, Layla J. Ward, Johnathan Watson, Rachel L. Watson, Mayci A. Wilderman and Dailyn L. Young.

Dow: Kaleigh A. Grace, Aubrey A. McCormick, Jonah A. Schell and

Melissa S. Weishaupt.

Elsah: Rae C. Ezell, Joshua M. Halcom, Jack Hanson, Lauryn L. Kovar and Morgan M. Stemm.

Grafton: Elisa M. Ayres, Samantha N. Ayres and Annette L. Marshall.

Jerseyville: Grace N. Berry, Heavenlee Bregenzer, Caleigh Cornell, Gabriel G. Dizon, Autumn M. Edgell, Jared M. Hagen, Laura Koenig, Noah A. Kuehnel, Seanah J. Lewis, Alexis L. Liles, Chloe E. Lorton, Kelsey R. Malear, Abigail R. Manns, Jenifer L. Ohlendorf, Taylor R. Pointer, Samantha A. Raymer, Angel P. Reed, Lydia M. Reed, Rebekah A. Schaaf, Zachary Schaefer, Joshua A. Schildroth, Samantha K. Schleeper, Margie Ann Sinclair-Parish, Colten Skinner, Kailey A. Smith, Hailey Tonsor, Jessica R. Vetter, Hope A. Wahl, Morgan S. Williams, Megan L. Wilson, Sierra E. Wilson, Warren T. Woolsey and Murphy T. Youngblood.

Otterville: Emma P. Sharich and Grace K. Sharich.

Those from Jersey on the Dean’s list are: Brighton: Alexis K. Allen, Megan Bachman, Adam R. Bates, Emily L. Burns, Sabrina Burns, Colten Campbell, Kamya Castro, Cole D. Chorba, Jarrett C. Dresch, Ashley Dunham, Jared J. Dunnagan, McKinzee R. Fisher, Russell Goss, Layna Hanold, Payne Hubbs, Christina M. Jeffers, Victoria J. Jones, Emma M. Kelly, Isaac L. Marshall, Joseph E. Moran, Michael D. Nolte, Alyssa Norell, Molly Novack, Samantha J. Ranger, Andrew M. Reedy, Taylor R. Rudolph, Adlai J. Schetter, Brock W. Seymour, Chase K. Stahl, Tonya L.

Strohbeck, Brianna M. Taylor, Rebecca Vogt, Alyson Walter and Laura Watson.

Dow: Morgan L. Davis, Lucas J. Droege, Madalyn K. Eardley, Makayla F. Eardley, Leslie C. Maynard, Jacob C. McBride, Jonathan P. Muenstermann, Jill R. Pohlman, William R. Roberts and Jaryd C. Walton.

Elsah: Korbin R. Dickinson, Christopher A. Gent, Jade E. Nicholson and Hali Stewart.

Fieldon: Olivia M. Chandler, Loren K. Dale, Kristen R. Dunham, Sarah K. Harlan, Alexia M. Richardson and Marissa Wagner.

Grafton: Trevor K. Ayres, Emily R. Davis, Rhylon Desherlia, Natalie D. Drainer, Lucas D. Milan, Thomas L. Proffitt and Olivia N. Rowling.

Jerseyville: Sarah J. Allen, Emily P. Allgood, Laura E. Ash, Samuel T. Bartels, Erica R. Blasa, Catherine R. Brockman, Lauren A. Brown, Joshua R. Burney, Dalton T. Comporato, Dawson D. Comporato, Krystal N. Dale, Judah D. Davenport, Ashley A. Devine, Dylan L. Dwyer, Maura A. Eads, Jacob R. Eyers, Trevor J. Ferguson, Cassandra A. Foster, Collin T. Fraley, Alec C. Fry, Carleigh E. Gotway, Erica N. Groene, Lynnsey M. Hansen, Molly E. Heitzig, Elizabeth E. Karrick, Haley E. Kelley, Kellis M. Long, Gavin M. McGuire, Anna K. Murray, Chloe Parish, Audrey L. Parsell, James T. Pepper, Braden M. Pickel, Breeann N. Raymond, Kylee L. Ruyle, Richard D. Ruyle, Maranda J. Schmieder, Jamie M. Shain, Hunter G. Short, Emily R. Stemmler, Samantha M. Tallman, Ashton E. Tewell, Sierra M. Vinyard, Matthew Wargo, Blake M. Wilfong and Scott T. Woelfel.

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Welcome, baby Brynn

Brad and Kayla Baumgartner of Jerseyville welcomed a daughter, Brynn Maudi Baumgartner, born 6 lbs., 9 oz. at 3 p.m. Dec. 12, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Brynn has one sibling: Myla Jo, 16. Grandparents are Ellen Frank of Jerseyville, Bonnie Baumgarnter of Carrollton and Bob and Cindy Frank of Alton.

Welcome, baby Raegan Brandon and Courtney Robertson of Jerseyville welcomed a daughter, Raegan Mae Robertson, born 8 lbs., 7 oz. at 12:48 p.m. Jan. 22, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Raegan has four siblings: Brooklyn, 7, Miley, 6, Evan, 3, and Nora, 3. Grandparents are Amy and Joe Smith of Godfrey, David and Susan Robertson of Jerseyville, Mary Kay Turner of Godfrey, Jason and Jennifer Armstead of Auburn, Ind. Linda Schaake of Godfrey, Willie Robertson of Jerseyville, Phyllis Whittleman of Jerseyville and Barb and Tony Armstead of Edwardsville are great-grandparents.

Welcome, baby Ellie

Brandon and Jenna Taylor of Jerseyville welcomed a daughter, Ellie Jo Taylor, born 6 lbs., 7 oz. at 9:40 p.m.

Jan. 27, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Sheila and Kelly Hubbs of Jerseyville, Jeff and Mary Wilson of Jerseyville and Chris and Lynn Klunk of Grafton. Great grandparents are Bonnie and Dan Bland of Kampsville, Sandy Klunk of Jerseyville and Denzel and Naomi Ayres of Homosassa, Fla.

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Foster, Varble to be wed

Samantha Foster and Travis Varble, both of Jerseyville, announced they will be wed March 6, 2020, at a private ceremony with a reception at the Do Drop Inn. Foster’s parent is Donna Johnson of Kane. Varble’s parent is Donna Varble of Brighton.

Jersey County Journal is now accepting photos with birth announcements To submit a birth announcement, drop by our office at 832 S. State Street, Jerseyville, or go to jerseycountyjournal.com - Services - Birth Announcement to submit online.

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The Family of Barb Wock

Bald Eagles: Noble bird or thieving scavenger?

As a kid, I remember the bald eagle being rare and revered. At school and on TV we learned the bald eagle was an endangered species.

The resounding theme when I was young was that bald eagles were noble hunters, flying skyward and swooping down to grasp fish from an icy lake. In movies bald eagles had a piercing call, it sounded like a mighty high-pitched screech.

I’m not sure how to convey this sound through text, but hopefully, you remember the sound clip that played every time you saw an eagle onscreen in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

Turns out the bald eagle call most of us know from TV and movies was a red-tailed hawk call. You see, an actual bald eagle call sounds more like a whinny seagull. Not quite the majestic sound you want to hear when John Wayne rides into town.

The other surprise many people have is when they’re driving around the countryside and see roadkill being fed on by bald eagles. Scavenging dead animals? That’s what vultures do, not America’s national bird! As it turns out, bald eagles are happy to scavenge morsels of roadkill or garbage. Even on the river in winter, you’ll find them trailing after tugboats that chop up hapless fish with their metal propellers.

You can also witness bald eagles fight over animal remains. Plus, many bald eagles will let others do the hunting and then harass the victor to the point that they abandon their kill and the bald eagle steals the meal. Is this truly the animal we picked to symbolize the spirit of America?

This was a point of contention during our nation’s founding.

If Benjamin Franklin were able to sway others, our national emblem would have been the wild turkey. Franklin wrote of the bald eagle, “He is a Bird of bad moral Character.

He does not get his Living honestly. … Besides he is a rank Coward: The little King Bird not bigger than a Sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the District.”

If you are doubting our nation’s symbol, keep in mind bald eagles are huge, powerful birds of prey (raptors) and skilled hunters despite their inclination to scavenge and steal. Bald eagles will even hunt in groups with one bird flushing out prey towards the other hunters. And you must admit, seeing a bald eagle on a perch is a foreboding sight.

Bald eagle identification is fairly easy to teach audiences.

An adult bald eagle’s white head and dark brown body stands out in the line-up of North American birds. Juvenile bald eagles have mostly dark brown heads and tails with mottled brown and white wings. It takes an immature bird about five years to develop the telltale plumage of an adult bald eagle.

The bald eagle has quite a story to tell, and I’ve only scratched the surface on what there is to know about the bird that sits as our national emblem. The story of near extinction to recovery is a success story. However, there is more to be told and even more uncertainty for the future of all Illinois wildlife.

These facts and stories are fascinating and are just a sample of what you can learn during our Master Naturalist Volunteer training.

Master Naturalists volunteer to help steward our remaining wild areas and teach others how to make our communities more sustainable. We will be hosting a Master Naturalist training in the West-Central Illinois region during the summer of 2020. If you are interested in learning more about our natural world and sharing that with others, get in touch with me at the McDonough County Extension office or contact your local Illinois Extension office.

Good Growing Tip of the Week: Winter is the best time to see bald eagles, as they tend to congregate at rivers, streams, and lakes. As we move to February, they will migrate toward their breeding grounds and begin to construct their massive nests that can be seen from quite a distance.

would like to thank everyone for the kindnesses received during Barb’s final days and after her passing.

We are grateful to the staff at Jerseyville Manor and Crawford’s Funeral Home for the respect and comfort you gave us. Many thanks to our extended family, friends and neighbors for checking on us and providing us spiritual and physical nutrition and supporting us as we laid Barb to rest. We appreciate all who made memorial donations or sent flowers or cards.

Thank you Father Marty Smith, the St. Francis choir and organist Barb Collins for the funeral mass and the words and music of hope and faith you gave us.

Also, thanks to St. Francis Altar Society, for the decorations and beautifully prepared dinner, served with such love.

We thank you all.

The Jack and Barb Wock family

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JCBA awards insurance agency for Business of the Year The Jersey County Business Association (JCBA) has awarded Heneghan, White, Cutting and Rice Insurance Agency (HWCR) its Business of the Year Award.

HWCR was honored with the award at the JCBA’s Annual Dinner on Feb. 6 at Westlake Country Club.

Joe Heneghan received the award in front of a capacity crowd of approximately 200 people, including his wife Rita and employees.

Located at 200 N. State St. in Jerseyville, Heneghan, White Cutting and Rice Insurance Agency provides insurance coverage for homes and businesses.

HWCR is one of Jerseyville’s oldest businesses, and it began as the Cutting Insurance Agency in 1862. For generations, the agency has been providing insurance coverage and taking care of area residents and businesses through their care and guidance for

claims for fires, storms, accidents, injuries, and the deaths of their loved ones, according to the JCBA. JCBA Chair Tom Smith from the Jersey Community Hospital Wellness Center had the privilege of giving HWCR their award. “It is an amazing track record that HWCR has been in business for 158 years,�

Smith said. “Small businesses are incredibly important to our community, but it is also an incredibly cutthroat world. Roughly a third of new businesses exit within their first two years, and half exit within their first five years. “For HWCR to have been successful for as long as they have is remarkable.�

Smith also commented on HWCR’s current location. “It is wonderful that they recently chose to construct a new building and invest in Jerseyville’s Historic Downtown,� he said.

Joe Heneghan, owner and President of HWCR said

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Heneghan, White, Cutting & Rice Insurance Agency was chosen as the Jersey County Business Association (JCBA) Business of the Year. Joe Heneghan, left, received Business of the Year Award from Tom Smith, right, at the JCBA Annual Dinner.

that he was very appreciative that JCBA honored his agency with the Business of the Year Award. “I want to thank our

employees for their hard work,� Heneghan said. “This agency isn’t driven by one person, but it’s our entire team which provides

clients with a service that Jerseyville has trusted for generations.�

One of the areas in which Heneghan, White, Cutting & Rice Insurance Agency were noted for was their involvement within the community. “We contribute to our community because we love Jerseyville and we love living here,� Heneghan said. “We certainly don’t do it for any special praise.�

In particular, Joe cited his recent involvement with the Jersey County CEO Program as very rewarding. “I am a huge supporter of the Jersey County CEO Program,� he said. “We have been lucky enough to be involved with this program, and have actually hired one of these students in our office.�

The Jersey County CEO program is a dual credit high school class which teaches students how to start and run their own business, all through real

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The JCBA Business of the Year is chosen through both public participation and a vote by the JCBA Board of Directors, according to the JCBA. Director Beth Bear explained that nominations are taken from the public, and then these businesses are invited by the JCBA to return a formal submission, which is then scored by the JCBA Board. �JCBA Board members are asked to grade submissions against a predetermined metric, which considers aspects of the business such as community involvement, years in business, and economic impact,� Bear explained. “If a board member has any conflict of interest with a business that is nominated, we ask them to recuse themselves from voting. It is a rigorous process, and we work hard to keep this qualitative assessment fair.�

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Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between Jan. 31 through Feb. 06.

These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with a felony: Buchanan, Breanna L., dob 11-01-1996, possession of meth less than 5 grams.

Holmes, Michael J., dob 06-10-1994, possession amount controlled substance.

Hodges, Todd D., dob 11-18-1988, possession amount controlled substance.

Thomas, Brandy L., dob 7-18-1980, possession of meth less than 5 grams.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Scrhieber, Donald E., dob 05-02-1981, possession hypodermic/syringe/ needles.

Jones, Andrew L., dob 10-21-2001, consumption of liquor/minor.

Morrison, Sheila R., dob n/a, aggravated assault/use of deadly weapon.

The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Stilts, Lenard L., dob 11-03-1967.

Ray, Michael R., dob 07-30-1979 The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Chapman, Heather N., dob 02-13-1985, possession of cannabis.

McDonough, Simon H., dob 03-22-1989, possession of drug paraphernalia.

The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Wreath, Emma Elizabeth, dob 04-2-2003, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Statler, Ashley L., dob 02-16-1985, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Buchanan, Breanna L., dob 11-01-1996, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Kain, Gene A., dob 07-22-1953, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Cooper, Jennifer L., dob 11-29-1971, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Hughes, Toby A., dob 12-19-1967, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Westfall, Rebecca L., dob 07-18-1980, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Mueller, Derek M., dob 08-25-1987, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Dwyer, Clifton T., dob 12-22-1951, head lamp use.

Miller, Dylan, dob 01-021997, driving on suspended license, electronic communication device.

Lowder, Marilyn E., dob 06-11-1952, registration expiration.

Mwangi, Rubia Peter, dob 02-25-1981, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Jacinto, Jose L. Jr., dob 01-16-1994, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Dellenbach, Jason M., dob 07-24-1995, squealing/ screeching tires.

Stilts, Lenard L., dob 11-03-1967, transportation/ carry alcohol liquor/driver, illegal stopping/standing/ parking.

Hausman, Kimberly A., dob 05-06-1984, improper traffic lane usage, failure to reduce speed.

Brown, Ryli J., dob 02-25-2004, violation driver license restriction.

Hutchinson, Amber R., dob 10-31-1990, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Kinder, Douglas P., dob 12-16-1983, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Campbell, Anothony M., dob 08-15-1980, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Forrester, John Michael, dob 04-09-1998, seat belt required/driver.

Elliott, Donald E., dob 09-29-1981, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Short, Chandra S., dob 02-19-1983, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Cassulo, Melanie L., dob 01-26-1993, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Meuller, Liliana S., dob 12-16-1998, driving 15-20

mph above limit.

Benedict, Jeffrey A., dob 12-29-1980, operate uninsured motor vehicle, seat belt required/driver.

Robertson, Allyson Renae, dob 06-20-1991, seat belt required/passenger.

Will, Grace A., dob 05-24-1996, seat belt required/driver.

Cooley, Skye L., dob 12-03-1999, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Castiaux, Andre Duane, dob 05-16-1967, seat belt required/passenger.

Hubbard, Bobbi J., dob 11-20-1968, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Hodges, Todd D., dob 11-18-1988, electronic communication device.

Johnson, Greta M., dob 08-21-1999, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Easley, Christopher J., dob 07-03-1984, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Jackson, Jacob E., dob 10-01-1979, seat belt required/driver.

Hyink, Charles L., dob 05-19-1979, seat belt required/passenger.

Mellenthin, Andrew J., dob 08-09-2002, seat belt required/passenger.

White, Travis L., dob 11-25-1988, seat belt required/driver.

Medford, Steven Mason, dob 10-24-1978, seat belt required/driver.

Vahle, Christopher D., dob 02-23-1980, electronic communication device.

Harlan, Gabrielle J., dob 07-06-2001, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Chung, Stanley W., dob 01-30-1988, speeding 26-34 mph over limit Rhodes, Aaron P., dob 07-10-1976, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Lange, David C., dob 04-12-1954, seat belt required/driver.

Law, Chase T., dob 02-152001, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Cullen, Richard P. II, dob 09-28-1970, operate uninsured motor vehicle, seat belt required/driver.

Stierley, Crystal D., dob 06-06-1972, seat belt required/driver.

Blasa, Lance Devon, dob 08-01-1971, operate uninsured motor vehicle, seat belt required/driver.

Edwards, Michael J., dob 02-13-1967, seat belt required/driver.

Neal, Kimberly, dob 04-24-1992, seat belt required/passenger.

Sullivan, Jerimie W., dob 02-27-1985, reckless driving, squealing/screeching tires, seat belt required/ driver.

Norton, Gerald D., dob 07-26-1942, seat belt required/driver.

Couch, Kenneth Lewis, dob 03-09-2000, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

DeSherlia, Lloyd L., dob 05-02-1960, seat belt required/driver.

Hummel, Raymond Anthony, dob 01-02-1962, seat belt required/driver.

Johnson, Shane A., dob 09-17-1978, seat belt required/driver.

Talley, Christopher J., dob 06-07-1987, seat belt required/driver.

Webster, Chase Lee, dob 05-10-2003, seat belt required/driver.

Hart, Lesa A., dob 09-021962, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Rose, Keith A., dob 08-25-1987, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Simpson, Jamie E., dob 08-29-1978, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Orrill, Jack L., dob 10-151940, seat belt required/ driver, seat belt required/ passenger.

Lott, Dewayne P. Jr., dob 08-29-1979, seat belt required/driver.

Green, Candace L., dob 11.13-1991, seat belt required/driver.

Embree, Ronald Dean Jr., dob 12-03-1992, seat belt required/passenger.

Pruett, Zachery K., dob 06-03-1987, seat belt required/driver.

South, Zach J., dob 02-06-2001, registration expiration.

Smith, Ryan D., dob 08-09-1990, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Liable, Richard H., dob 04-09-1962, driving on a revoked license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Goff, Daniel K., dob

04-07-1980, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Winters, Hayden D., dob 05-06-1999, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Arnold, Elizabeth S., dob 08-16-1964, driving 15-20 mph over limit.

Orescovich, Richard M., dob 10-07-1934, speeding 26-34 mph above limit.

Flach, Adam J., dob 07-19-1994, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

DeJaynes, Stevan C., dob 10-06-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Heinold, Thomas L. Jr., dob 11-06-1961, unlicensed, no valid registration, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Rotruck, Michael L., dob 07-14-1979, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Midgett, Robert L., dob 10-19-1967, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Burnette, Samuel Alfred, dob 03-01-1974, log violation, inadequate protect/ falling cargo.

Hartley, Pamela J., dob 05-10-1966, electronic communication device, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Harman, Robert A., dob 10-18-1969, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Guseman, Nicholas M., dob 9-17-1990, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Koehler, Christopher W., dob 03-14-1996, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Carrigan, Donna L., dob 12-12-1965, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Davis, James R., dob 9-22-1979, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Lane, Alexander C., dob 03-04-1998, reckless driving.

Sinclair, Kristen D., dob 06-06-1991, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Ray, Michael R., dob 07-30-1979, improper traffic lane usage, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Two from Jerseyville arrested for alleged theft of more than $10K Hearings set later this month

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Following an investigation by the Jerseyville Police Department, two were arrested and charged for the alleged theft of thousands from the Stadium Theatre over the course of a couple of years.

Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said a complaint was filed Jan. 24 regarding the instance, and on Jan. 25, Jerrard E. Weigler and Sara L. Johnson, also known as Sara L. Heafner, were arrested and charged for

Divorces Divorces Bethany Denton vs.

Andrew Denton, 1-30-20.

Robert Bishop vs. Juanita Bishop, 1-02-20.

Robert Morse DeSherlia vs. Deborah DeSherlia, 1-03-20.

Anthony Wedig vs. Crystal Wedig, 1-10-20.

Geoffrey Martin Hinchman vs. Lauren S. Hinchman, 1.13.20.

Marriages Todd Russell Sinclair to Katelyn Nicole Smith both of Jerseyville.

Daniel Tyler Clendenen to Sierra Nicole Murray, both of Elsah.

Travis Phillip Varble to Samantha Jo Foster, both of Jerseyville Jacob Ryan Murray of Jerseyville to Alyssa Rachele Cox of Carrollton.

William Kieth Hammond to Ronda Renea Ostrander, both of Grafton.

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

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1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

BRENT M. FELDMAN AKA BRENT FELDMAN, Defendant.

19-CH-22 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 15394 WILDWOOD LN. GRAFTON, IL 62037

For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on November 21, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33 Township 7 North, Range 12 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, Illinois, being described as follows: Permanent Index Number: 06-033-009-00 Commonly known as: 15394 Wildwood Ln., Grafton, IL 62037 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on February 27, 2020, at 1:00 PM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $174,029.07.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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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 ,/&6 J

,I WKH VDOH LV QRW FRQ¿UPHG IRU any reason, the Purchaser at Sale terms: 25% down of the the sale shall be entitled only to KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV DW a return of the purchase price the close of the sale payable to paid. The Purchaser shall have The Sheriff of Jersey County. No no further recourse against the third party checks will be accept- Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the ed. The balance, including the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Judicial sale fee for Abandoned IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGResidential Property Municipality OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU Relief Fund, which is calculated HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN on residential real estate at the IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS rate of $1 for each $1,000 or frac- AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER tion thereof of the amount paid OF POSSESSION, IN ACby the purchaser not to exceed CORDANCE WITH SECTION LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV RU ZLUH 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS transfer, is due within twenty-four MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE (24) hours. No fee shall be paid LAW. by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt its credit bid at the sale or by any Collection Practices Act you are mortgagee, judgment creditor, or advised that the Law Firm of other lienor acquiring the resi- Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, dential real estate whose rights in is deemed to be a debt collector and to the mortgaged real estate attempting to collect a debt, and arose prior to the sale. The sub- any information obtained will be ject property is subject to general used for that purpose. real estate taxes, special assess- Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), ments or special taxes levied Its Attorney against said real estate, and is Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quan- Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) tity of title and without recourse to HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC the Plaintiff and in “AS ISâ€? condi- Attorneys at Law tion. The Sale is further subject to P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 6HQG 1RWLFH 3OHDGLQJV WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH &RXUW Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Upon payment in full of the Email: Non-CookPleadings@ amount bid, the purchaser shall hsbattys.com UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH Telephone: (217) 422-1719 which will entitle the purchaser Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 to a Deed to the real estate after , FRQÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH 1. , . , .

theft regarding the instance.

According to court records, Weigler and Heafner individually were charged for allegedly stealing money having a total value in excess of $10,000 from the theater on or about the years of 2018 and 2019.

Blackorby said the two had managerial positions at the theater and allegedly took money over a couple of years at the register and concessions.

The incident is under investigation.

The theft charge against both individuals is a Class

2 felony. If found guilty of the charges, the two could face modified probation, with 3-7 years in prison and two years mandatory supervised release, or conditional discharge not to exceed 4 years, periodic imprisonment of 18-30 months , the greater of a fine of up to $25,000, or twice the value of the property taken.

For both, bail was set at 10 percent of $15,000.

Their first appearance and preliminary hearing is set for 1 p.m. Feb. 25 in courtroom A in the Jersey County Courthouse.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Julie Finch, as Administrator of the Estate of George T. Ray; Jennifer Lakin; United States of America - Department of Housing and Urban Development; Julie Finch; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of George T. Ray; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2020CH6 NON-RESIDENTIAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of George T. Ray Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 618 Cleveland St Jerseyville, IL 62052 and which said Mortgage was made by: George T. Ray the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration 6\VWHPV ,QF DV EHQHÂżFLDU\ as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH 5HFRUGHU RI 'HHGV of Jersey County, Illinois, as Document No. 201500141910 Book 1940 Page 160; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UN/(66 <28 ÂżOH \RXU DQVZHU RU RWKHUZLVH ÂżOH \RXU DSSHDUDQFH LQ WKLV FDVH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Clerk of this Court, Charles E. Huebener Clerk of the Circuit Court Jersey County Courthouse 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052 on or before March 6, 2020, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-19-12092 127( 7KLV ODZ ÂżUP LV D GHEW collector. I3144196 2.5, 2.12, 2.19

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF R.A.B., A minor.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Kristen Barnhart, Mother and to all whom it may concern, that on the 5th day of February 2020, a Juvenile Petition ZDV ÂżOHG XQGHU WKH -XYHQLOH Court Act in the Circuit Court of Jersey County entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Interest of R.A.B., a minorâ&#x20AC;? and that in the Courtroom of Judge Eric S. Pistorius in Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, on the 27th day of February 2020 at the hour of 10:30 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/ Charles E. Huebener CHARLES E. HUEBENER Clerk of the Circuit Court DATED: February 5, 2020 2.12

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELDORA I. STILES, Deceased.

No. 20-P-7 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ELDORA I. STILES of Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on January 31, 2020, to DEBRA POWELL whose address is 512 Clay St., Jerseyville, 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 August 12, 2020 and any claim QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV barred. Copies of any claim ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG Dated this 3rd day of February, 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 2.5, 2.12, 2.19

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN L. EMBLEY, HOLLY J. EMBLEY, CNB BANK AND TRUST, N.A., successor by merger to Citizens State Bank, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 2020CH5 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the real estate described below, Defendants in the above-entitled case, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2-206, 15-1218 and 15-1502 of the Code of Civil Procedure, that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against Defendants is March 7, 2020.

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ley and Holly J. Embley 4. A legal description of the UHDO HVWDWH VXIÂżFLHQW WR LGHQWLI\ it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Thirty-Seven (37) of Woodgate Subdivision as the same appears from Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book, 2, Page 90, situated in Jersey County, Illinois.

Tax ID No.: 07-280-037-00 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 15185 Springwood Court, Brighton, Illinois $Q LGHQWLÂżFDWLRQ RI WKH PRUWgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of Mortgagors: Brian L. Embley and Holly J. Embley Name of Mortgagee: United Community Bank Date of Mortgage: October 1, 2002 Date of recording: October 15, 2002 County where recorded: Jersey County, Illinois 5HFRUGLQJ GRFXPHQW LGHQWLÂżcation: Book 975, page 93 as Document No. 200200078291 /s/ Charles E. Huebener CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP (PPHW $ )DLUÂżHOG Registration No. 6180505 205 S. 5th Street Suite 1000 P.O. Box 2459 6SULQJÂżHOG ,/ (217) 544-8491 HIDLUÂżHOG#EKVODZ FRP 1.29, 2.5, 2.12

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 17-TX22: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE VEHICLE SERVICES AND JERSEY COUNTY CLERK, JERSEY COUNTY STATEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ATTORNEY, GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION CHARLES H CREMENS, JERSEY COUNTY TREASURER, AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 00025..................... VAIL, PAUL E JR .........................201690001.............22556 LAKE WESTSIDE LN. 00056..................... WILLER, PAM ..............................201690002.............25072 HAGEN RD 00056..................... JONES, JUSTIN ..........................201690002.............25072 HAGEN RD 00626..................... DRAKE, CONSTANCE ................201690011.............24271 STATE HWY 3 00664..................... APPONEY, BENJAMIN ...............201690012.............23258 TIMBER LN 00739..................... APPONEY, NANCY .....................201690013.............24271 STATE HWY 3 00739..................... DRAKE, CONSTANCE ................201690013.............24271 STATE HWY 3 00807..................... TURNER, TIMOTHY....................201690014.............15921 SCHOOL ST 1095....................... SCHAAFF, RONALD ...................201690018.............23266 TIMBER LN 1095....................... SCHAAFF, RONALD III ...............201690018.............23266 TIMBER LN TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 30, 2017, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2017 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JULY 16, 2020.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY JERSEY COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON AUGUST 6, 2020 AT 9:00 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JULY 16, 2020. /S/ JERSEY COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 200 N LAFAYETTE, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 TELEPHONE: (618) 498-5571 2.5, 2.12, 2.19

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Jerseyville, Illinois

ADVERTISE WITH JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL 618-498-1234

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF BETTY R. VARBLE DECEASED No. 2020P5 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Betty R. Varble, of 1251 N. State Street, Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, who died on the 12th day of January, /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH issued on January 21, 2020 to Patrick Varble of 23662 Walnut Hollow Ct., Jerseyville, IL. 62052, David Varble of 350 Capstan Dr., Placida, FL. 33946, and Rebecca MacLean of 900 E. Wilmette Unit 403, Palatine, IL. 60074, 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 January 21, 2020, appointing the above named co-executors, 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, Jerseyville Courthouse, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or with the representative or both, on or before August 5, 2020, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ that period is barred. Copies RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN must be mailed or delivered to the executor and the attorney within ten (10) days after it has EHHQ ÂżOHG Laef N. Lorton, #6286745 Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 laef.lorton@wittmanlortonlaw.com 2.5, 2.12, 2.19

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS 1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

BRENT M. FELDMAN AKA BRENT FELDMAN, Defendant.

19-CH-22 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 15394 WILDWOOD LN. GRAFTON, IL 62037 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on November 21, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33 Township 7 North, Range 12 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, Illinois, being described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Quarter Quarter Section and thence on an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 47 minutes 59 seconds West, along the South line of said Quarter Quarter Section, a distance of 326.66 feet to the point beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 47 minutes 59 seconds West, a distance of 667.0 feet; thence leaving said South line, North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 385.3 feet; thence North 53 degrees 33 minutes 02 seconds East, a distance of 358.57 feet; thence North 44 degrees 08 minutes 06 seconds East, a distance of 394.1 feet; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 04 seconds East, a distance of 100.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 16 seconds East, a distance of 883.7 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 10.00 acres, more or less.

Permanent Index Number: 06-033-009-00 Commonly known as: 15394 Wildwood Ln., Grafton, IL 62037 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on February 27, 2020, at 1:00 PM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $174,029.07.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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 WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ 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.

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 $FW ,/&6 J

,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 SECSale terms: 25% down of the TION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLIKLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW NOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOthe close of the sale payable to SURE LAW. The Sheriff of Jersey County.

No third party checks will be ac- Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt cepted. The balance, including Collection Practices Act you are the Judicial sale fee for Aban- advised that the Law Firm of doned Residential Property Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, Municipality Relief Fund, which is deemed to be a debt collector is calculated on residential attempting to collect a debt, and real estate at the rate of $1 for any information obtained will be each $1,000 or fraction thereof used for that purpose. of the amount paid by the pur- Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), chaser not to exceed $300, in Its Attorney FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV RU ZLUH WUDQVIHU Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) the mortgagee acquiring the HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC residential real estate pursu- Attorneys at Law ant to its credit bid at the sale P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 or by any mortgagee, judgment 6HQG 1RWLFH 3OHDGLQJV WR creditor, or other lienor acquir- Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) ing the residential real estate Email: Non-CookPleadings@ whose rights in and to the mort- hsbattys.com gaged real estate arose prior to Telephone: (217) 422-1719 the sale. The subject property Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 is subject to general real estate I3138603 taxes, special assessments 1. , . , . or special taxes levied against

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 17-TX-21 TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERSILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES- COLLECTIONS, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC AID FIELD CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND JERSEY COUNTY CLERK, JERSEY COUNTY TREASURER, JERSEY COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY AND CITY OF GRAFTON, CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, VILLAGE OF ELSAH, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 04-208-104-00 ... JERSEYVILLE LP ................................. 2016-00029............ S. STATE ST. WAL-MART PROPERTY TAX DEPT 04-305-001-50 ... HAILSTONE, SHERLYN A .................... 2016-00035............ E. PEARL ST. 07-085-021-30 ... THAXTON, MATTHEW A ...................... 2016-00088............ 17092 US HWY 67 07-085-021-30 ... ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC.................. 2016-00088............ 17092 US HWY 67 RA MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC 07-085-021-60 ... THAXTON, MATTHEW A ...................... 2016-00089............ 17076 US HWY 67 07-085-021-60 ... ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC.................. 2016-00089............ 17076 US HWY 67 RA MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC 07-162-007-00 ... REEF, WILLIAM H................................. 2016-00099............ OAK BRIDGE RD. 07-167-001-00 ... JAHREN, EVELYN ................................ 2016-00102............ ASH LN. 07-167-001-00 ... JAHREN, BRADLEY JOHN .................. 2016-00102............ ASH LN. 07-167-001-00 ... JAHREN, TIMOTHY.............................. 2016-00102............ ASH LN. 07-167-001-00 ... JAHREN, NELS G ................................ 2016-00102............ ASH LN. HEIRS AND DEVISEES 07-168-018-00 ... VIRNELL GOODMAN, AS TTE ............. 2016-00104............ GREENWOOD DR. UNDER DOT DATED 10/3/94/SUCCESSOR TTE 07-168-018-00 ... WARREN P. LEIMER, AS TTE.............. 2016-00104............ GREENWOOD DR. UNDER DOT DATED 10/3/94/SUCCESSOR TTE 07-169-009-00 ... JACKSON, MICHAEL ........................... 2016-00105............ GREENWOOD DR. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 30, 2017, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2016 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JULY 16, 2020. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY JERSEY COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON AUGUST 6, 2020 AT 9:00 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JULY 16, 2020. /S/ JERSEY COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 200 N LAFAYETTE, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 TELEPHONE: (618) 498-5571 2.5, 2.12, 2.19

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

OUR TOWN/OBITUARIES/PUBLIC NOTICE

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPENING

Saturday, Feb. 15: St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bott Cemetery Trivia Night, Piasa Township Hall at the intersection of Delhi Road and Lageman Lane in Jersey County.

Soda, coffee and popcorn. Attendance prizes available. Grand prize for the winning table, gift baskets, 50/50 drawing and â&#x20AC;&#x153;head-ortailsâ&#x20AC;? game will also be available for purchase. For reservations, call Allen Jones at 372-3532 and Barb Brenner at 447-3126.

Saturday, Feb. 15, 22 and 29, noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m.: Tying the Knot: The History of Wedding Traditions, hosted by the Jersey County Historical Society in the Cheney Mansion, 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by phoning Shirley at 618-498-2876 or at the door the day of the tours. Each tour will be limited to 16.

Thursday, Feb. 20: Jersey County Association of Home and County Education Lesson for Living, 1 p.m., at the Jerseyville Library on Board Games. Public welcome.

For more information, call Sandra Bechtold at 618-466-3199.

ONGOING: BJC Volunteers: BJC Hospice in need of volunteers in Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, Green, Calhoun, Monroe and Macoupin counties. BJC Hospice has volunteer opportunities in many areas. If interested, call 618-463-7100 or visit bjchospice.org/volunteer for more information. The amount of time you volunteer is your choice and you are guided every step of the way with ongoing training and support from a volunteer coordinator. If interested, call 618-463-7100 or visit bjchospice.org/volunteer for more information.

Bingo night: Food and drink available,

News items from the pages of Jersey County Journal 5 Years Ago February 11, 2015 A building permit was issued to make way for a retail chain to construct a store in Jerseyville. Jerseyville Retail Associates, LLC, was issued the permit toward the end of January for the intersection of Illinois Route 16 and U.S. Route 67. All indications point to the location being the site of a CVS. Three individuals suspected of retail theft at Jerseyvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tobacco Shop took police in a high-speed chase Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Officers with the Jerseyville Police Department and Jersey County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department pursued the suspects to the limits of their respective jurisdictions before terminating the chase. Both Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby and Sheriff Mark Kallal said officers clocked the silver Dodge Stratus at speeds as high as 120 miles per hour as it traveled down Illinois Routes 16 and 111.

A suit filed in Madison County against G.M.J. Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a company operating the Jerseyville McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CNB Bank & Trust, and a former McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager has been moved to Jersey County. Madison County Circuit Court Judge William A. Mudge filed an order Jan. 9 for the case to be moved based on evidence indicating all complaints are nearer to the Jersey County Courthouse than the one in Madison County.

10 Years Ago February 10, 2010 Staring at a $1.3 million deficit, the seven board members of the local school district in the county have been poring over alternatives, trying to decide which would be best to balance the budget without disrupting the educational process.

The Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 board members had preliminary discussions on shuttering outlying school buildings, curtailing extracurricular activities and/or reducing staff. During the last special meeting, which was held Thursday, Feb. 4, the board conferred with its business director on selling a Working Cash bond â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which could possibly raise a maximum of $3.1 million.

The Jerseyville Police Department has another tool in its arsenal to help keep drugs out of the city, and it comes in the form of a top-ranked K-9 Unit. JPD Officer Danny Green and his partner, Edo, a three-year-old German Shephard, have been working together since May. Forty-six parents, students and alumni all spoke passionately Wednesday evening, Feb. 3, during an open forum to try to persuade the Southwestern Community Unit School District board members to rethink their decision on proposed cuts to the district. Another 600 or so residents of the district packed the high school gym as approximately 500 people sat on one side and then another 100 sat on the other to show their concern for the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed cuts to eliminate an estimated $2.3 million deficit in Fiscal Year 2011, which begins July 1.

Illinois can now test for novel coronavirus in-state U.S. risk remains low

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois The Illinois Department of Public Health now has the ability to test for the 2019 novel coronavirus instate, meaning shorter wait times for test results for people showing symptoms of the virus and meeting certain criteria.

IDPH said in a news release Tuesday that Illinois is the first state to be able to do the testing without shipping specimens out of state, and results are typically available within 24 hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ability to do this testing will mean we will be able to detect any new cases of novel coronavirus earlier and prevent any possible spread,â&#x20AC;? IDPH Assistant Director Evonda Thomas-Smith said in the news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We understand there is concern about this new virus, which is why having test results back quickly can help reduce some of those concerns.â&#x20AC;?

While the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a global health emergency, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk to the U.S. public at large â&#x20AC;&#x153;remains low at this time.â&#x20AC;?

The CDC began shipping test kits to select qualified U.S. and international laboratories last week, and IDPH is working to bring testing online in its Springfield and Carbondale labs.

In Illinois, two people have tested positive for novel coronavirus. The first was a woman who had recently traveled to Wuhan, China, which is at the center of the outbreak. The second was her husband, who contracted the virus after close contact with her. Authorities said at the time the transmission of the virus from wife to husband was â&#x20AC;&#x153;not totally unexpected.â&#x20AC;?

Both patients were released from the hospital to home isolation last week â&#x20AC;&#x153;under the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health,â&#x20AC;? according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Another 44 tests for the virus in Illinois residents have come back negative, according to IDPH. Another three tests of â&#x20AC;&#x153;persons under investigationâ&#x20AC;? are pending.

The IDPH said the test is intended for use with upper and lower respiratory specimens collected from people

who meet certain criteria, which include having traveled to China and other exposure history, as well as symptoms such as fever and shortness of breath.

Authorities believe symptoms appear between two and 14 days after exposure, and there is not a significant risk of a person transmitting the virus before they develop symptoms.

Coronavirus is a large family of viruses, with some causing illness in people, and others circulating among animals, according to IDPH. The virus is named for the crown-like spikes on its surface. Human coronaviruses are â&#x20AC;&#x153;common throughout the worldâ&#x20AC;? and usually cause mild to moderate illness in people, according to IDPH. The concern over the recent outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus comes from the fact that it is a new, unrecognized strain.

Previous novel coronavirus strains â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as the ones that caused MERS, or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, and SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; evolved from animal strains and have been associated with more severe respiratory illness, according to IDPH. As of Tuesday, 13 people in the U.S. had tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus.

According to a WHO situation report dated Tuesday, Feb. 11, there were 43,103 confirmed cases of the virus.

All but 395 of them were in China, where 1,017 deaths have occurred, according to the report. Only one death has occurred outside of China.

While the CDC has said confirmation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;limited person-to-person spreadâ&#x20AC;? of the virus in Asia â&#x20AC;&#x153;raises the level of concern about this virus,â&#x20AC;? the federal agency â&#x20AC;&#x153;continues to believeâ&#x20AC;? the risk to the American public at large â&#x20AC;&#x153;remains low at this time.â&#x20AC;?

The CDC also recommends avoidance of all nonessential travel to China.

IDPH has a hotline for Illinois residents with coronavirus questions. Residents outside of Chicago may call 800-889-3931 or email DPH.SICK@illinois.gov.

Chicago residents may call 312-746-4835 Monday through Friday during business hours and 311 during evenings, weekends, and holidays, or email coronavirus@chicago.gov.

doors open at 5 p.m. bingo at 6:30 p.m, every Thursday at the Alton Wood River Sportsman Club, 3109 Godfrey Rd. Chess Club meetings: Every Tuesday the Jersey County Chess Club meets at First Baptist Church from 6-9 p.m.

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

Monthly grief support group: St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UCC in Brighton offers a monthly grief support group on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information call 618-372-3737.

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

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

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 5 p.m. weigh in, 5:30-6 p.m. meeting every Thursday, Jersey Community Hospital, classroom by cafeteria. Call Carol at 618535-7981.

St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UCC Church in Brighton: yoga classes on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. Certified yoga instructor, Danette Watt, is leading the classes. Sessions are held at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UCC church at 216 N St. in Brighton. This is a handicap accessible event open to all who are interested. Call the church for questions at 618-372-3737.

PUBLIC NOTICE

OBITUARY Continued from A5

Mary Ann Pranger Mary Ann Pranger, 80, passed away at 9:25 a.m.

Monday, February 10, 2019 at Jersey Community Hospital after a brief battle with gastric cancer. Mary Ann was born to Herbert Bertman and Doris (Ruyle) Bertman on November 8, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri. One of seven children, Mary Ann grew up in Jerseyville where she graduated from St. Francis Xavier Grade School in 1953 and Jersey Community High School in 1957.

While working periodically at her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing store, Mary Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for service began at Bertmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Store.

Mary Ann wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to save much of the money she made as she spent most of it on clothes from the store for her children. The store, which began in 1902, was truly a family affair with all siblings chipping in after the death of their father in 1958.

It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 1960 when Mary Ann met the love of her life, Lawrence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Larryâ&#x20AC;?

Pranger of Carrollton, IL. The couple, who met at Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bowling Alley, married on December 26, 1961 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. The couple was devoted to each other in marriage for 59 years.

Larry and Mary Ann then quickly moved to Fort Lewis, Washington, where Larry had been stationed on his first Army Duty assignment. It was during this period in which Larry said he knew their bond was strong enough to last a lifetime. Their home of over 50 years is located on West Barr Avenue in Jerseyville.

Nestled among old trees on a private road, Mary Ann often described it as living in a forest in the middle of town. She loved to watch out her window from the comfort of her couch, especially to see her children and later grandchildren return from school across the field.

Inside and out, her home is the utmost expression of herself.

Mary Ann lived to serve others. She was the Auxiliary President at Jersey Community Hospital for three years while also volunteering in the gift shop. She completed a term on the St.

Francis Holy Ghost School Board and was a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. She was a longtime altar society member at St. Francis, where she was tasked with calling individuals to prepare food for funeral dinners. Mary Ann was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and faithfully prayed the rosary on Monday nights with her fellow parishioners. She sold religious items for several years to individuals looking for gifts for Holy Sacraments.

Mary Ann enjoyed personally picking out these items to sell, and just recently received a new shipment of items to her house. She believed it was the work of God to get religious items out in the community.

Mary Ann is beloved to many members of her parish community, especially Judy Holmes, Terry Kallal and Joy Molloy. These ladies kept her active, often taking her on trips to various shopping outlets and restaurants.

Recently they took Mary Ann to St. Charles, Missouri to celebrate her 80th birthday, having cake behind the counter of a gift shop. These ladies instilled in her a sense of excitement, confidence and passion for life that was infectious to others.

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by God, Mary Ann was selected for the appropriate honor of the St. Francis Xavier Parish â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woman of Distinctionâ&#x20AC;? for 2019. Mary Ann, a large group of family members and some close friends attended the mass for these individuals at the Springfield Diocese. Mary Ann was elated to meet and have her picture taken with the Bishop of the Diocese.

Mary Ann spent her last

few days surrounded by her family at the Jersey Community Hospital. While there, she was cared for by skilled, caring and kind nurses and staff members. Her family received comfort knowing that she was in such capable hands and that she was able to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;homeâ&#x20AC;? for those last days.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband Larry; children Scott (Catherine) Pranger of Franklin, Tennessee, Robert (Louann) Pranger of Jerseyville, Maria (Anthony) Baalman of Jerseyville and Rick (Sara) Pranger of Jerseyville; grandchildren Joshua, Jonah, Jesse, Kadiah, Jackson, Harrison, Addison and Rylan; brothers Charles (Kathryn) Bertman of Jerseyville, late John (Margie) Bertman of Wesley Chapel, Florida; sisters Patricia (Ronald) Turner of Kane, Marilyn (late Lawrence) Davis of Jerseyville; sister-in-law Karen Bertman of Jerseyville; brother-inlaw David Pranger of Indianapolis; and sisters-in-law Jane Ann Wuellner of Alton and Barbara Pranger of Indianapolis.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her father and mother, Herbert and Doris Bertman; brothers John and Robert Bertman and toddler sister Carolyn Bertman; brothers-in-law Dr. Jude Caselton and Tom Wuellner; sister-in-law Mary Kay Caselton; and father-in-law and mother-in-law Herbert and Margaret (Whalen) Pranger.

The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday February 13 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m.

Friday February 14 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville, with Father Martin Smith and Father Hyland Smith officiating. Mary Ann will be laid to rest in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Jerseyville, with a luncheon following at Knights of Columbus Hall in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to St. Francis Xavier Church or the Jersey Community Hospital.

In Loving Memory of Mary Ann Pranger.

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Jerseyville’s Claire Breden tries to make the shot despite the long arm of this Father McGivney player during action at the Carrollton Lady Hawk Tournament last week.

Jersey came out on top 46-36 on their way to the championship match against Routt.

The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School for the week of Jan. 27 through 30 are front row, from left to right: Daphne M. and Kendra C. Back row: Cole B., Aubrey P. and Cameron E.

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