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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The Jerseyville Public Library is continuing to redefine what it means to be a library.

For decades, one could expect to only find books when they go to a library, but libraries including Jerseyville’s have expanded what they have to offer to include items like fishing poles to their inventory.

Some are going as far as to have tools along with an assortment of other non-book items in the catalog to check out. And now added to the city’s library catalog is bakeware. In the last couple of weeks, seven items have been cataloged ready for check out at the library.

“We just heard of people that wanted to know where they can borrow them, and we heard of other libraries that did it,” Chris Maness, library cataloger, said. “We were asked if we had any and we said, ‘No, but that is a good idea.’”

So, in true Jerseyville Public Library fashion, the staff ran with the idea, and

through donations, the library acquired 31 total items that are expected to be fully cataloged in the coming weeks, roughly 7-8 each week.

“We thought we would start with these 31 and see how they went,” Maness said. “…If they check out and they (the patrons) ask for more, we will do it.”

Maness said this interest in cookware at the library spoke to the evolving purpose of libraries in general.

“People are looking in the catalog for this kind of stuff,” she said.

Books are becoming less of an interest and focus for patrons than once was the case, she noted, pointing to the growth of online resources for nonfiction and the prevalence of e-books.

With that, there is both a need and an expectation to expand and diversify what can be offered.

Jarad Jarmon/Jersey County Journal “We are not checking out as many Chris Maness, cataloger at the Jerseyville Public Library, combs through the books, physical books, as we used to, baking items donated to the library. so it is really easy to add non-book items,” she said. “That is what the “It think it is awesome,” she said. is.”

Patrons can check out the new items people are wanting.”

“Libraries are not just books anymore, Maness was excited by the changing they are a whole lot more, so we have for seven days at the library located at got to figure out what ‘whole lot more’ 105 North Liberty St. in Jerseyville. landscape of the library.

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By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Sitting down with Colm Keegan is a fascinating journey through Ireland and musical tradition and is a journey that led him 3,902 miles from his hometown of Dublin to Grafton last week for a performance the Pere Marquette Lodge.

"The second you start speaking, they throw you into a choir.

Singing is a massive part of my culture. I've got four brothers.

I'm number four out of five and my three older brothers were already singing in the local cathedral choir. The cathedral setting is a very formal setting and it takes a commitment, but I didn't take it seriously," Keegan said.

Even though his trophy cabinet was already brimming with awards by the time he was 12, according to Keegan, if you told him that he'd one day be bringing his culture to the world stage, he'd never believe you.

"My dad was very into folk singing. At holidays, someone would sit at the piano and someone would bring out the guitar and we'd all sing," he said. "It wasn't until I was a teenager that I started to love it. It was when I started playing the guitar and connecting it with the piano that I really fell in love with it."

Before he realized music was his passion, he was heavily involved in sports, namely rugby and Gaelic football,

but it was music that would have the final word. From the time his passions drove him to music until he started college, Colm would perform with various ensembles in venues such as Brno Cathedral in Prague, St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, St. John de Lateran in Rome and many others — even St. Peter's Basilica with the Pope in attendance..

Grafton is beautiful–– stunning really.

That's the one thing I like about the touring lifestyle.

Colm Keegan Irish musician Keegan received an undergraduate degree from the University College Dublin with a B.A. from the Music and Irish program and from there, he immediately joined with the Aontas Choral Ensemble and toured with Celtic Woman.

His time with the globallyrenowned group included two tours of Europe, one of Asia, and one in North America.

After a year, he was invited by producer Sharon Browne to join Celtic Thunder and was

COLM KEEGAN accepted as a principal member of the show.

He traveled extensively with Celtic Thunder as well, and discussed the European perspective of traveling.

"Europe is like our America,” he said. “People will go on vacation in Spain or France often but America is a once-ina-lifetime thing, like Europe is for many people in the States.

I've been touring in the States on and off for about nine years and at this point, the only states I haven't been to are Hawaii and Alaska."

Though Colm is no longer touring with Celtic Thunder, he is still internationally known and is actively performing at venues around the world, among which is Grafton, Illinois.

"This is my second time in Grafton, the first being last September. Grafton is beautiful– stunning really. That's the one thing I like about the touring lifestyle. New York, Philadelphia,

Jerseyville hopeful for grant to Susnig Complex improvements

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal It has been a month since the Jerseyville City Council OK’d a grant application submission to the state for improvements to the Joseph R. Susnig Center Complex.

Like in most scenarios, city officials have sent out their applications in hopes that later, funding for this grant proposal will be accepted. Also too though, the city has made an effort for private support — this time hoping that those same individuals that use the center will see value in helping with the city’s share of the project costs.

“It is kind of the people’s opportunity to give back,” Bob Manns, Jerseyville Public Works Director, said.

Although the grant will — should it be awarded — cover most of the costs associated with the planned improvements, it will not cover it all.

Manns explained this is a matching grant requiring the city to provide a 25 percent match to the total awarded grant, $600,000. The city’s share would be $150,000.

The city is accepting in-person donations at city hall, but also too, has set up an online GoFundMe campaign, “Susnig Center Reno Grant - Public Funds Match.”

“The Susnig was a 1980’s project, so it is 40 years old already” Manns said. “A lot of stuff in there is original, so that gym floor has needed to be replaced. It is definitely on our short-term plan for what we need to do.”

These planned improvements consist of a new gym floor, new ADA-compliant bleachers and restroom facilities, portable basketball goals and a new roof over the dining hall area of the adjoining Senior Center. In addition, the plan includes adding retractable batting cage nets to enable the city to offer indoor baseball and softball facilities in the multi-purpose gym area.

The city should find out it had been awarded the grant sometime in the summer. Manns stressed it is not a given that they will receive grant funding for the project this year.

“The problem is they are very competitive,” he said.

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Jerseyville police get active shooter gear through Mustache March 4PD

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Local police can now don more protective gear in the case of an active shooter situation with support from the Mustache March 4PD. Each year, Mustache March 4PD, an area organization generating awareness of the positives in the police community, raises funds to support local departments in purchasing items that are not within their budget but are vital to allow officers to do the work effectively and safely.

Through funds Mustache March 4PD provided, the Jerseyville police were able to acquire ballistic helmets and heavy-duty ballistic vests, “which stands up to a lot more firepower than the regular vests,” Jerseyville Chief Brad Blackorby said.

Blackorby said officers will have this equipment at their disposal in cases such as an active shooter situation that would warrant more highprofile gear.

“We have had vests before. We have always had vests, but you got to replace those vests every five years,” Blackorby said. “That is a burden on budgets, and it was just a perfect time when our vests needed to be replaced that we were getting these funds. “…The mayor has always been great about getting the equipment we need, but there is always stuff out there in every department that is kind of a wishlist, so (those funds) buy those

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Pictured are, from left to right: Steve Schwegel, Carla Murphy, Major Scott Woelfel, Sgt. Mitch Reynolds, Officer Jamie Damm, Officer Rich Portwood, Officer Mike Ufer, Chief Brad Blackorby and State’s Attorney Ben Goetten.

wishlist items.”

In previous years, the Jerseyville Police Department has received funds to purchase equipment like vests for everyday on-duty use by officers, all through funds generated through Mustache March 4PD. Each year, Mustache March 4PD officials organize a benefit/banquet in March that serves as a celebration of area police but also as a fundraising event for the organization to then awarded to local police departments.

Steve Schwegel, Mustache March 4PD president, said police departments submit a request for what they want, why

they want it, why it wasn’t paid for through a budget and what it would be used for.

“We felt like they need more tools to help them in communities,” he said.

This year, the benefit, “Back the Blue,” is slated for March 27 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Bluff City Grill in Alton featuring the Glendale Riders and mustache contest.

This year marks the fourth year for the benefit, which has grown exponentially. In the first year, they generated approximately $26,000 but most recently generated $100,000 for area police, Schwegel said.

“The first year, we were just shocked at how much people wanted to support,” he said. “It has grown ever since. The first three years, we raised $200,000 and distributed (funds) to now probably 12 or 13 different departments in the Riverbend area.”

Schwegel said this amount of continued support for the organization -- and in turn the local police departments -- speaks to why Mustache March 4PD was established in the first place.

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FOCUSES ON HEALTHY BODY, BREATHING

Recently, Jerseyville Manor hosted its first Senior Lunch ‘n Learn of 2020. Yoga and Tai Chi Teacher, Betsy Smith, presented “Healthy Breathing, Healthy Body.” She shared valuable information and led group exercises on the different breathing patterns. There were almost 40 people in attendance. Pictured with Betsy Smith are some of the attendees. From left to right: Helen Fulks, Donna Blackston, Barbara Reiske, Sandy Dial, Betsy Smith, Lanita Combs, Leona Woolsey, Glenda Howland and Cindy Dabbs.

Harlem Wizards to visit JCHS Feb. 29 The Harlem Wizards will be making their biennial return to Jerseyville Community High School on Saturday, Feb. 29 for an evening of fun and fundraising.

The Wizards will play against a team of JCUSD #100 teachers, principals and community leaders to fundraise for the JCHS Boys Basketball Program and promise a night of good, clean fun and entertainment for the whole community.

Besides getting to cheer on their teachers and community leaders, kids will get the chance to be involved on the court the whole night long.

During the pre-game, any child or teen with a Wizards jersey can warm-

up with the Wizards and throughout the game audience members will be asked to volunteer in different contests and acts. At the end of the night, final moments will include an invitation to all students to come onto the court for a dance celebration with the Wizards.

The event will feature a variety of interactive extras to complement the Wizards’ demonstration of hoops artistry: Pregame “Wiz Kids” warm-up, contests, comedy, awesome slam dunks, audience participation, merchandise giveaways, and of course, the Wizards’ signature dance celebration that will have the parents on their feet and the kids moving to the beat.

“We are thrilled to host the Wizards

again,” Stote Reeder, head boys basketball coach at JCHS, said. “Our last 4 games were all huge successes, and we look forward to more Wizards’ magic!”

Student admission is $7 pre-sale or $10 at the door. General admission is $10 pre-sale or $12 at the door.

Reserved seats are $15 and courtside seats are $25. Courtside Plus ticket holders receive first row seating and meet privately with some of the Wizard players before the game for a meetand-greet.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m.

To purchase tickets, and for more information, visit www.harlemwizards. com.

Musician (Continued from A1) Pittsburg- they jump out at you, but if you want to see the culture, you don't want to go to the city, you want to come to places like these."

Interestingly enough, aside from his musical career, Keegan is also an instructor of history and works within the tourism sector back home, so he enjoyed learning about Pere Marquette and St. Patrick's church. Keegan relayed that in Dublin, the main street is named Grafton St., so he could see the deep Irish history that pervades Grafton.

"Apart from touring in the states, I teach back home.

Normally, on the school holidays, I do bus tours in Ireland and Scotland. And, this summer, I haven't announced it yet, but for the first time I'm looking at running summer schools in the upper east coast of the states."

Colm is very big into history, and enjoyed discussing the similarities and differences between the Irish and American cultures.

"There's more similarities than differences between us. The Irish perception is stone buildings, green hills, old stories- but what's Irish is networking and communities. Here in the states, everything is newer and bigger.

Roads are bigger, cars are bigger, and cities are bigger.

Back home we can talk about kings and queens, but here everything is new," Keegan explained. "It's an amazing concept here that there are people who are proud to be from different areas of the world.

“No one back home would do a DNA test. No one is interested or fascinated back home like they are here, but it's because of that celebrated cultural heritage that I'm able to make a living. And that's because people here want to listen to the music that is their heritage."

Considering the pride that many Americans have for their Irish ancestry, Keegan

finds admiration and a little humor in it.

"There's times I've gotten a haircut or a coffee over here and they tell me they love my accent and then ask me where I'm from. Once I tell them that I'm from Ireland, they look at me and say 'Oh! I'm Irish too!' And I respond with 'Really! What county do you hale from?' It's all done in humor, though," he said.

The discussion also entailed the immeasurable influence the Irish culture has on our region of the country, especially the Irish roots in Appalachia and the spreading of that culture to this region of the country.

"I remember in university we studied the influence of Irish music on American Bluegrass. If you really think about country or bluegrass, here's something you get to sing that your grandparents and great grandparents sang.

When I'm away from home and hear Danny Boy, I get homesick, but back home I hear it all the time and I can get sick of it. Irish people are into history because we sing about it all the time.

Since we sing about these things all the time, it keeps that history alive. My granddad often gets a tear in his eye because he gets to see younger people sing these songs. People associate our music with ballads, but its worth noting that there are so many layers to it. You can have a jig and a reel that you can enjoy over a drink, and you have sacred music with beautiful haunting sounds.

The Celtic umbrella is very large," he said.

Keegan also discussed how the internet is facilitating both competition and promotion of different musical cultures.

"It's amazing what technology has been able to do, but there's pros and cons to it. It is a cutthroat market,” he said. “Typically singers have a shelf life of a year.

If you look at the pop chart it’s a pretty boy or girl one

year and a different one the next and if you're pitching to all these different labels, they make the decision if you make it or not.

“Now you have social media and you can do a lot more independently now than you could before. Looking at social media, it can be an absolute nightmare with all the misinformation that's available out there, but at the same time, it has allowed me to have a career since I can advertise a show anywhere through it."

Though Colm has enjoyed success in various fields that have given him uncommon experiences, he was especially happy to discuss his family.

"I married my wife, Lauren, three and a half years ago. She was the cellist is Celtic Thunder. We were touring together for seven years then we started doing solo spin-offs together. Now since we have two children, she stays home for the shorter trips.” he said. “We try to do a trip together in the summer. We've got a three year old boy and a one year old girl. Our son's name is Oisin (pronounced oh-sheen) and our daughter is Isla (eye-la).

“People think we have rare names for our children, but Oisin is a common name in Ireland and Isla is the most common girl name in Scotland, which is where Lauren is from and where we live now."

For well over a year now, a good friendship has blossomed between Colm and a little group of Jersey County women. Diane Heitzig, Dottie Koenig, Debbie Pegue and Rosemary Wock consider themselves "Thunderheads" and attend Celtic Thunder shows whenever they're in the area.

"He contacted Rosemary and I on Labor Day last year when we were coming home from the Irish Festival in Kansas City. He said he had a show in St. Louis and so, on the night before, we met

March (Continued from A1) County officer from Alton who had been killed in the line of duty responding to a domestic violence call several years ago.

“It was right about the time Ferguson happened, and there was just a lot of unbelievable negativity toward police,” Schwegel said. “If you had 100 stories in the news, 99 of them were something negative about the police. I felt like police are probably dealing with so much negativity that is probably coming from about one percent of the population. ”Schwegel said he wanted to

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demonstrate that this is only a small segment of the community centered on the negativity.

“I wanted to create to something that demonstrated how much communities support the police and gave local departments funds that they could gain access to things these departments did not have a budget for,” he said.

The Back the Blue event is open to the public. Tickets, which include appetizers and snacks, are set at $25 and can be purchased at mustachemarch4PD.com. All proceeds go toward supporting local police departments.

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up with him and sponsored a private house party," Diane Heitzig said.

"This time, he emailed Rosemary and I and said he was coming to this area. He said if we could find a venue for him to let him know. So we looked into getting him in at the lodge and everything fell into place."

From Grafton, Colm will be making his way to Waterloo, Iowa then off to Appleton, Wis., before heading back home to Scotland.

As part of its plan to modernize the energy delivery system throughout central and southern Illinois, Ameren Illinois announced a twoyear electric grid project to enhance service reliability for customers in Jersey and Macoupin counties.

The company is fortifying power lines and power poles to withstand high winds during storms as well as making enhancements at substations in Jerseyville, Piasa and Brighton. The total investment in the project is more than $18 million.

Phase 1 – Crews will upgrade 13.5 miles of power lines and replace more than 300 power poles from Jerseyville to Brighton. Part of the project includes installing a new three-mile circuit to connect the Piasa Junction and Brighton substations.

This will improve the resiliency of the grid and allow for power to be re-routed between the two substations in the event of a service outage. The project is scheduled to starts this month with an estimated investment of $10.5 million.

Phase 2 – In 2021, substation electricians will begin making upgrades to the Jerseyville, Piasa Junction and Brighton substations to add more resiliency to the local grid. New equipment is being added at each substation to meet future electric load increases and to assist in re-routing power to the other

substations in the event of an outage. The investment is estimated to be $7.9 million.

“The upgrades are part of our overall statewide plan to build a cleaner, greener, more resilient grid,” Richard Mark, Chairman and President of Ameren Illinois, said. “With these enhancements, Ameren Illinois is taking proactive steps to prepare for the future needs of our electric customers.”

More than 50 composite fiberglass poles are being erected at strategic points along the 13.5-mile route to strengthen the lines and prevent poles from breaking during sustained high winds.

“Composite poles are flexible and able to help the entire power line to better withstand the impacts of severe weather,” Chad Cloninger, Division Director for Ameren Illinois, said. “We anticipate that this enhancement will improve electric service reliability for more than 4,200 customers in Jersey and Macoupin counties.”

The enhancements are part of Ameren Illinois’ multiyear initiative to modernize its energy delivery system.

Since 2012, the company has implemented hundreds of projects, added new technology and strengthened poles, wires and distribution equipment. As a result, reliability has improved by an average of 17 percent and the time of an outage has been reduced by 19 percent.

Grant (Continued from A1) Should they not receive the grant this time around, Manns stressed this work needed to be done.

“Those improvements need to be done,” Manns said. “It is just that we might not be able to do it in one bucket, one project. We might have to over time slowly prioritize (pieces of the project).”

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The fundraiser page on GoFundMe read: “Many community members (or their children or grandchildren) have benefitted from programs available at the Susnig Complex over the years. Now is the time to give back, to help make this project a reality. No donation is too small, and all donors will be publicly recognized.”

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Blackburn to offer free certified assistance for E-filing taxpayers If you are a low-to-moderate income taxpayer with a simple tax return and need just a little help or you do not have access to a computer, the Blackburn College Business department is offering IRS-tax law certified volunteers to guide you through the process and provide access to a computer.

From Feb. 17 to April 13, business students at Blackburn College will offer filing assistance for individuals who are choosing to electronically file their taxes. Through the IRS’s Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) program, the volunteer acts as a tax coach or facilitator, answering the taxpayer’s in-scope questions during the process of completing and filing the return.

To be eligible for this free filing assistance, taxpayers need a current email address; basic

computer skills; valid Social Security numbers or ITIN numbers for adults and dependents; all W-2, 1098, and 1099 forms; all 1095 health insurance statements or health insurance exemption certificate; child expense and provider’s tax ID; prior-year adjusted gross income; and bank account and routing information if choosing to direct deposit a refund.

In addition, the taxpayer/household must have an annual income of no more than $54,000 to be eligible for FSA program assistance.

Appointments are available Feb. 17 to April 13 on Mondays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visits with certified volunteers are by appointment only, so call (217) 854-5556 to schedule first. The location is Room 113 of the Woodson Center on the Blackburn College campus.

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St. Francis Holy Ghost second quarter honors announced St. Francis Holy Ghost School announced the list of honor roll students for the second quarter.

Eighth-grade high honor rollers are: Emily C., Tessa C., Lily D., Sofia L., Mason M., Emma M., Libby M.. Elise N., Holly R. and Cora S. Seventh-graders on the high honor roll list are: Rose B., Corah D., Peyton F., Dax G., Jovee H., Olivia L., Reese L., Brooke N., Addison P., Haley R., Camden S., Dinah S., Amelia S. Isaac W. and Annabelle Y. Sixth-grade high honor rollers are: Matthew B., Evan C., Kale D., Meredith G., Grace R., Paul S., Aubrey W. and Taylor W. Fifth-grade high honor rollers are:

Henry C., Maleah D., Emma E., Neely G., Islee H., Charlie M., Brady N. and Lola R. Eighth-graders on the honor roll list are: Luke F., Clay E., Bradley H., Josie H., Daelynn H., Mary H., Ryan K., Merris M., Macie P., Ethan R., Jacob S., Jaleigh S. and Taylor W. Seventh-graders honor rollers are: Meredith D., Maura F., Michaela E. and Caitlyn P. Sixth-graders on the honor roll list are: Justin B., Jescie F., Holly F., Cash G., Jude J., Samantha L., Georgia P. and Carly R. Fifth-graders on the honor roll list are: Jack C., Reese C., Jack D., Haley H., Andrew J., Anna K. and Rocho R.

Illinois coronavirus patients cured, Illinois DNR newsbits - February 2020 released from home isolation Health officials: Chicago area couple can return to work; public risk remains low

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Two Chicago-area residents who tested positive for novel coronavirus earlier this year have recovered and were released from home isolation, according to public health officials.

Federal, state and local health officials made the announcement in a news release Saturday, noting that the risk to the general public remains low and the two patients caused no further spread of the virus. “Based on what is currently known about the virus, and after close consultation with (the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health), we believe both patients can now safely return to their regular activities, including work, without restrictions,�

Dr. Allison Arwady, Chicago Department of Public Health commissioner, said in a news release.

Arwady added the patients have had “multiple rounds of negative testing for the virus and are clinically well.� “They do not need to wear masks, and neither does anyone interacting with them.

They have been cleared,� she said.

The two patients are husband and wife, and the woman, in her 60s, had recently returned from Wuhan, China, where the spread of the virus began. Health officials said at an earlier news conference that the spread of the virus to her husband was “not totally unexpected� due to the couple’s close proximity.

The couple was hospitalized at AMITA St. Alexius Medical Center in suburban Hoffman Estates in January and released to home isolation Feb. 7. Public health officials did not release other identifying information due to privacy concerns.

According to the news release, public health officials worked to monitor individuals who were in contact with either of the two patients who tested positive. A CDC team was also deployed to the state, which became one of the first that can test for the virus without shipping specimens out of state.

According to a situation report from the World Health Organization dated Feb. 16, there have been 51,857 cases confirmed globally, but just 683 of those came from

outside of China. The virus has resulted in 1,666 deaths, with three of them outside of China.

In the U.S., there have been 15 positive cases while 60 tests are pending, according to the CDC. In Illinois, there have been just two positive tests, both in the patients that are now cured, and 48 negative tests. Two more tests were awaiting results Monday, according to IDPH. Symptoms for the virus include mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing.

IDPH officials said the test it can administer is intended for people who meet certain criteria, which include having traveled to China and other exposure history, as well as exhibiting the stated symptoms.

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.

Public health officials urge the same protections one takes against the common flu — covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands with warm soap and water, and staying home when sick.

The Illinois Department of Public Health maintains a novel coronavirus hotline at 1-800-889-3931 and can be reached via email at dph.sick@illinois.gov.

Chicago residents can reach CDPH by calling 311, and the Cook County Department of Public Health can be reached at 708-633-4000.

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 “common throughout the world� 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 — such as the ones that caused MERS, or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, and SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome — evolved from animal strains and have been associated with more severe respiratory illness, according to IDPH. There is currently no vaccine to prevent the 2019 novel coronavirus.

However, the news release noted there are no additional precautions recommended for the general public to take in the U.S. because the virus has not been spreading widely here.

(Continued from last edition) Camping Reservations: It is time to make 2020 reservations for campsites and shelters for many Illinois state parks and other IDNR sites. Reservations can be made online through the Reserve America website at www.reserveamerica.com.

Hunter and Boating Safety Education Courses: Register now for Hunter Safety Education and Boating Safety Education courses from the IDNR. Spring classes are being scheduled. Check the IDNR website for class dates and locations: https://bit. ly/2S6FQWb. Earth Day in the Parks: Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28 for 2020 Earth Day in the Parks events from the IDNR in which students and their teachers conduct natural resources stewardship activities, such as planting native wildflowers and grasses, building bird nesting boxes and removing invasive exotic plants at participating Illinois state parks. Participants are selected through an application process. The application form is available at https://bit.ly/31bqxQ6.

Museum Fashion Calendar: Stunning photographs of 12 historic gowns from the upcoming Fashioning Illinois, 1820-1900 exhibition are featured in a new calendar produced and sold by the Illinois State Museum. All of the dresses are from the Illinois State Museum’s collections. Many of them were photographed “in situ� at historic sites in central Illinois. Copies of the calendar sell for $10, or $8 for Illinois State Museum Society members. The calendars also can be purchased online at www.illinoistatemuseum.org, by calling the Museum at 217-782-7386, or by visiting the main Museum building at 502 S. Spring Street, Springfield.

Conservation Achievement Scholarship Program: Applications are now being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2020 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program. The ICF annually awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who demonstrate effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection or enhancement of the state’s natural resources.

Four scholarships of $2,000 each are available for the current school year. One of the scholarships is earmarked for a qualified applicant who is a dependent of a current employee of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Applicants must be an Illinois resident and a senior in an Illinois high school. Applications must be received by the ICF by March 1, 2020. Detailed instructions and the 2020 application form can be found on the ICF website at https:// ilconservation.org/. Contact the ICF at 217785-2003 or dnr.icf@illinois.gov for more information or to make a donation to support the Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.

Civil War Saturday at Old State Capitol: Visit the Old State Capitol in Springfield for a fun, family-friendly free program hosted by the Springfield Soldiers’ Aid Society Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers in historic attire will help those attending to learn about the women who worked in the building during the Civil War and experience history by trying crafts that were popular during the Civil War. The Old State Capitol, a reconstruction of Illinois’ fifth statehouse, served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political life from 1839 to 1876. It is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Dana-Thomas House Specialty Tours: Two specialty tours to provide visitors the opportunity to enjoy extra time inside the historic Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site in Springfield are planned for Saturday, March 7. “Attention to Detail,� held 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., will explore details and stories of the Dana House that enrich our understanding of art and architecture and the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. “Of Glass and Wood,� held 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., will focus on details of the amazing art glass collection and the Wright-designed furniture in the house. Call the site at 217-782-6776 to reserve your place on these tours.

Illinois Deer Classic: Visit with IDNR biologists, CPOs and permit/license staff at the 2020 Illinois Deer Classic at the Peoria Civic Center, March 27-29. For more info: http://illinoisdeerclassic.com/

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The issue: The Jerseyville Public Library is now offering bakeware Our view: It is good move to remain a relevant resource for community

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ver the years, for good or bad, fewer individuals are spending time to sit down and read a book, let alone seek one out. And, for many that continue to read, much of it is done using e-book tablets as technology advances and convenience wins out.

Because of this, what is often most associated with libraries — books — needs to shift with this changing landscape.

This is why we appreciate and commend the Jerseyville Public Library staff’s latest effort to offer different items outside of books for check out.

In recent weeks, the Jerseyville Library started lending bakeware, following interest from patrons of the library. A total of 31 items had been donated to the library. In the last couple of weeks, seven items have been cataloged ready for check out at the library with more set to available to check out in coming weeks.

The library is certainly not new to the idea of offering something other than books. They also have fishing poles cataloged for instance. But, this latest decision further demonstrates the libraries willingness to sway with the changing tides.

We appreciate that the Jerseyville Library continues efforts to evolve with changing interests, when they, like any library, could very well stick to books whether people are looking for them or not.

This is not to say that books should not always hold a place in the library. We of all people appreciate the importance and gravity of the printed word. Books and other written works should always be a staple in a library if not only to show future audiences the usefulness of a book and the impact it can make on a person or a society.

But, this does not have to be an all or nothing deal. When a community can utilize the space and the inventory within a library to a greater degree, even if in a different way, it could only be a positive.

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What purpose do you think a public library should serve?

A. A library should serve as a place with only books and places to research.

B. Libraries should have other entertainment offerings like movies as well as books.

C. Libraries should evolve to allow residents to check out anything they might need.

D. Libraries are antiquated nowadays.

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What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? I will be having a nice dinner with my significant other.

I plan on watching romantic comedies.

I am planning a grand gesture for my significant other.

I won’t be celebrating the holiday at all.

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

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Elsah woman’s story was one for history books F

ifty years before women gained the right to vote, voters in Jersey Landing precinct elected Elsah resident Amelia Hobbs justice of the peace. The headlineworthy results were featured in hundreds of newspapers across the nation.

In addition, according to The Chicago Tribune, Amelia didn’t just win the election, she trounced her opposition.

The newspaper reported: “The official abstract of a special election for a Justice of the Peace held in Jersey Landing Precinct, Jersey County, was received by the Secretary of State today. This abstract shows that at said election, James E. Starr received 10 votes, Wm. Rhoads received 3 votes, and Mrs. Amelia Hobbs received 39 votes, thereby electing Mrs. Hobbs by 26 majority. Whether or not the Governor will commission Mrs. Hobbs is a question not yet decided.”

The newspaper article was a harbinger of what was to come. Washington Bushnell, the Attorney General of Illinois, maintained that since no law existed that addressed the certification of a woman elected to a public office, Amelia could not take office.

So who was Amelia Hobbs? Little is known about her. She appears in two Jersey County censuses. In the 1865 state census, she’s listed as Mary Hobbs. In the 1870 federal census, she’s listed as Amelia Hobbs, a native

of South Guest Column Carolina.

BY BETH MCGLASSON However, what’s truly amazing is that all the publicity surrounding her election failed to mention the most remarkable tidbit about her – she was 70 years old!

How did a 70-year-old woman get elected as justice of the peace?

According to Elsah History, the saga began a year earlier when fellow Elsah resident Captain James Starr was elected justice of peace and then promptly “disqualified” from holding office. (The reason for disqualification was not provided.)

Undeterred by this ruling, Captain Starr ran for the same office in the next election, and 26 voters, primarily as a joke, elected Amelia in response.

Regardless of why she was elected, Amelia Hobbs will forever hold a spot in Illinois history as the first woman elected to public office, and Jersey County will forever be known as the county who elected her to that position.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

guess it was a video on YouTube that first got me curious about this issue.

A YouTube video showed a passenger on a commercial airplane who had a miniature horse with her in the cabin of the plane. This miniature horse had been registered as an emotional support animal and as such, was entitled to ride in the cabin with the caregiver free of charge.

A brief look on YouTube revealed a wide variety of other emotional support animals on airplanes, even a full grown turkey—a gobbler no less—getting a free ride with their caregivers.

We are talking here about emotional support animals, not service animals who are trained to perform an essential life function for a disabled person.

There is a big difference between the two.

And I am not ridiculing people who need emotional support animals; the truth is that we all need and get emotional support from our pets, regardless whether they are “registered” emotional support animals or not.

I just have a hard time understanding how a snapping turtle, for example, can provide emotional support, especially if he has your finger in his mouth.

The same goes for a pet who would just as soon eat you as comfort you, such as a Burmese python. If you need to worry about falling asleep with your emotional support animal wrapped around your neck, maybe you need a different animal.

But that’s just me.

There are at least a half-dozen web sites who offer you the opportunity to register your pet as an emotional support animal.

As they gleefully inform you on these web sites, once your pet is registered, you may be able to take your pet with you on an airplane, free of charge.

To get the registration, you first must have a 10 minute telephone conversation with a mental health professional to evaluate your mental status. That sounds like a real indepth study, doesn’t it?

It is not clear if the pet is required to sit in on the call. At the end of the call, assuming you have given all the “right” answers, the mental health professional writes you a prescription—one that requires that you have your emotional support animal with you on the flight.

Once your pet is registered and you have your prescription, then you have to find an airline that is willing to allow your pet in the cabin free of charge. And this is where things get interesting. Obviously, the airline wants an animal that will not put the entire plane in panic mode, such as a tarantula jumping from passenger to passenger. Or a parrot who repeats everything he hears in the cabin such as “Fasten your seat belt” or, during a particularly rough fight, “Are you going to throw up?” Neither of those comments,

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repeated a dozen times, would seemingly endear CH RO NI CL ES a parrot to the rest of Guest Column the passenBY BILL HOAGLAND gers.

Some of the airline restrictions on emotional support animals make you wonder.

For example, Jet Blue has an exhaustive list of animals they will not accept. The list of excluded critters on Jet Blue include insects, rodents, snakes and “all animals with tusks”.

They also specifically exclude “sugar gliders”. Sugar gliders, by the way, are the Australian version of the flying squirrel.

They have a skin membrane connecting the front legs and the back legs—sort of a Batman thing—that allows the sugar glider to float through the air after leaping off a ledge. Since they are specifically mentioned as a “pet non grata”, you have to wonder if there was an incident when a sugar glider flew from the economy section into the first class section and landed in someone’s cocktail. Invading the first class section is a sure good way to get banned, human or otherwise.

Yet oddly enough, despite a long list of exclusions, Jet Blue does allow miniature horses in the cabin. Making an exception for miniature horses sure smells to me like Jet Blue was on the losing end of a prior lawsuit, but what do I know?

I am sure most of these emotional support animals and their caregivers legitimately need each other and that there is a societal benefit from it for all. But then there is always that someone who pushes the envelope, isn’t there?

Floyd Hayes, a 47 year old man from New York City, allegedly sought to register a six pack of beer as an emotional support animal so that he could take the six pack with him on a bus. He said the beer gave him emotional support for trips on public transportation.

He argued that the hops in the beer had at one time been alive. That registration attempt was turned down, with the registering agency stating that it must involve animals, not plants.

So there you have it.

Happy flights and here’s hoping you are not allergic to dogs, cats or whatever other animal is allowed in your cabin.

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

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

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OBITUARIES

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

David Dobbs

David Raymond Dobbs of Steelville, MO was born in Fletcher, MO on Thursday, August 1, 1946 to Raymond Edward Dobbs and Ernestine Lula (Maness) Dobbs.

He passed away at Dixon Nursing and Rehab on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 10 days.

David served honorably in the United States Army where he did two tours in Vietnam. He married Patricia Brown in Hopewell, MO and to this union a daughter, Tina, was born. He later married Rebecca Sapper in Jerseyville, IL and together they raised three sons, Shannon, David and Dominic.

Later on, he married Kimberly Bailey on April 18, 2009 in Jerseyville, IL where together they raised Kerry and Susan. David enjoyed going to car shows and working on old cars. He loved the outdoors and to watch old westerns and wrestling on tv. David was very generous and would give anyone the shirt off of his back.

Most of all, David loved his family and friends who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Ernestine Dobbs; parents-inlaw Bruce and Joetta Bailey; brother Edward Dobbs; sisters Katherine (John) Logan and Donna Kay Payne; stepson Jeremy Bailey and sonin-law David Young.

He is survived by his loving wife Kim Dobbs of Steelville, MO; children Tina Young of Waynesville, MO, Shannon and wife

Tracy Williams of Steelville, MO, David Williams and companion Cathy Wallace of Hillsboro, MO, Dominic Dobbs and fiancee Julie Speranza of Lowville, NY, Kerry Pence of Steelville, MO and Susan and husband Dan Powell of Cuba, MO; siblings Shirley Stevens of St. Louis, MO, Larry and wife Connie Dobbs and Bobby Dobbs all of Steelville, MO and Linda and husband Tim Courtway of Potosi, MO; brother-in-law Jerry Payne of Sullivan, MO; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family chose cremation as his final disposition. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, MO. Memorial Service with full military honors will immediately follow with Pastor Rick Haggett officiating. Memorials may be given to the family to help with final expenses.

Arrangements under the care of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, MO.

Andrew Hetzel

Andrew George Hetzel, 46, died unexpectedly at 11:47 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2020 in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, from complications resulting from a three year battle with multiple myeloma.

He was born in Alton Memorial Hospital, in Alton, Il., on August 16, 1973, the oldest of two sons born to Edward and Cynthia (Stringer) Hetzel.

A lifelong Jerseyville resident, Andy graduated in 1991 from Jersey Community High School, where he was active on both the JCHS Band and Panther Soccer teams. He shared his talents on the trumpet many times, honoring area veterans with Taps during military graveside services.

As a recipient of the National Merit Scholar, he attended McKendree College in Lebanon, IL. on scholarship, and while there met the love of his life. He graduated in 1996 with a BA in both Sociology and Physcology.

He most recently was employed with the Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation in Jerseyville first as an energy advisor, then Head Start, and lastly was the workshop supervisor for the developmentally disabled.

Andy was definitely a people person, and absolutely knew no strangers.

He enjoyed his family, and assisted in coaching both his daughter various sports teams. Anyone that knew Andy, is well aware of his love of fishing, and he could find time to find that perfect fishing spot, anytime... anywhere.

He married the former

Norma Wallace Norma June Wallace, 93, died at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born in Alton, Illinois on Nov. 17, 1926, one of two daughters born to Charles H. and Juanita (Rowden) Niemeyer.

She graduated in 1946 from Alton Senior High School, and shortly after, married the love of her life Donald L. Wallace of Grafton.

The two married on June 8, 1946 at the First Presbyterian Church in Alton, and their married life spanned 45 years prior to his death on Oct. 28, 1991.

For many years she was the rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, serving the Grafton, Dow and Elsah areas. Throughout the years, she and Donald worked side by side in various endeavors, whether it was ice business, trucking, or bus line business.

Later in life, the two managed the lodge at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton.

Norma’s happiness was contagious, and she was absolutely colorful in every way.

She had a larger than life personality and truly a class act. Her positive energy was felt anytime she was around, and was the perfect combination of glitz, glam and sass, in addition to having a heart of gold. She was the life of every party or family occasion, and jumped at the chance to be with family and friends. She was the type of person who sought the good in every person, loved her family fiercely, and always to an active role in their lives. She was the heart and soul of her family, and led a life full of love and happiness, a life that will truly be missed by all.

Traci Lynn Goodin of Donnellson, Il., on Oct. 17, 1997 in Jerseyville, and together they have been blessed 22 years of marriage and the joys of their two daughters.

He is survived by his father, Edward Hetzel of Jerseyville; his wife, Traci Hetzel of Jerseyville; his two daughters, Gabriella Hetzel and SavannahHetzel both at home; a brother and sister in-law, Jon and Shelley Hetzel of Jerseyville, along with his nieces and nephews, Kirsten, Eli, Jacob and Sophie; his father in-law, Bruce Goodin of Donnellson; along with his best friend, Casey Jones of Jerseyville.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Cindy Hetzel; his grandparents, George and Dorothy Stringer and Andrew and Theresa Hetzel; along with his Mother in-law, Jean Goodin.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where a service celebrating his wonderful life will take place at 11 a.m.

Friday. Rev. Bob Taylor will officiate.

Memorials may be given to his family in care of the funeral home.

Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Feb. 20, 2020 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alton.

Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to 5 A’s.

NOTICE OAK GROVE CEMETERY CITY OF JERSEYVILLE All Christmas Flowers & Decorations That Remain On the Ground Will be Collected & Disposed of AS OF MARCH 2, 2020 Jack Metcalfe, Superintendent of Public Property

Paula (Wallace) Sinks, 64, of Litchfield, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born March 9, 1955 in Tooele, UT to Paul and Joan Wallace.

She grew up in a small river town along the Mississippi River known as Grafton, IL. In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing, spending time with family, and karaoke.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Kim Harmon, Vicky Wallace, and brother, Craig Wallace. She is survived by her children, Amber (husband Steve) Brickhouse of Clarksville,

Robert ‘Bob’ Lawson Turner Robert “Bob” Lawson Turner, 72, of Brighton died Feb. 15, 2020 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Per his wishes cremation rite have been accorded with no services scheduled Memorials may be made to Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouseinstl.org).

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Surviving are her daughter and son in-law, Linda and Larry Burton of Grafton; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kelly and Rodney Verdun of East Alton, Todd and Laura Burton of Grafton, Kortney and Trevyor Fisher of Springfield, Mo., and Whitney and James Copley of Republic, Mo.; ten great grandchildren, Karlee Verdun, Drew Verdun, Shelby Burton, Sawyer and Kayla Burton, TJ Burton, Hunter Burton, Kinley Fisher, Blakely Fisher, Landree Fisher and Leo Copley; and three great great grandchildren, Bryson Hosford, Randy Pilgrim and Iris Burton. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Charlotte Stephens Albert; and two brothers in-law, William Stephens Jr. and Donald Albert.

Visitation was from 11 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 until time of funeral services at 2 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Mr. Robert Smith officiated. She was laid to rest in the Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton.

Memorials may be given to the Grafton United Methodist Church, where she was a longtime and faithful member.

Paula Wallace Sinks

Betty Pattillo Betty Pattillo, 91, of Brighton died Feb. 15, 2020 at home with her family by her side.

Visitation was held from 4-8:00 p.m. Feb. 19, 2020 at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton.

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TN, Victoria (Asaro) Bliss of Wichita, KS, her sister, Gail (husband Mike) Niehaus of Litchfield, IL, her bother-inlaw, Jim Harmon of Grafton, IL, her step-mother, Carolyn Wallace of Jerseyville, IL, 6 grandchildren, and 3 nephews.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Sarah McIntyre On November 6, 1962, Sarah Jane McIntyre was born the last of six children to Margie and Gerald McIntyre in Jerseyville, IL. In an effort to keep up with her five older siblings, Sarah developed an unbridled determination; a defining trait, which she carried with her for her 57 years.

On February 10, 2020, Sarah took that strong will and busted into the gates of heaven much to her brother Jerry’s (McIntyre) chagrin.

He realized instantly that he would no longer be in charge.

In 1982, Sarah married Danny DeSherlia, and together they brought three wonderful boys into the world: Andy born in 1983, Jake born in 1985, and Ben born in 1986. In 2017, Andy married Vanessa Morris, and Sarah finally got her girl; she loved her Ness.

While the boys were still young, Sarah attended Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville graduating with a degree in accounting.

Her successful career began at Raging Rivers Waterpark in Grafton, IL. Sarah was always interested in the latest technologies and took on new roles at the waterpark related to POS terminals and databases. These roles lead to new skills outside of accounting and into the world of software development and a small startup company called Qlaw in Maryville, IL. She worked, with who soon became lifelong friends, building an innovative platform for large law firms across the world.

Her talent for learning new skills soon made her invaluable in large scale development efforts with technical challenges only she could solve. Sarah retired from Qlaw, acquired by Vertican Technologies, this past year completing 11 years of trailblazing work in a field with little to no gender diversity.

Sarah was as stubborn as she was kind hearted. She loved life, her friends, her family, and especially her sweet baby ‘E’. In 2016, Evan DeSherlia was born to her son Jake; an extraordinary and timely gift from heaven.

For the past 7 years, Sarah has been a pillar of incredible strength, undaunting determination, and an inspiration to many. “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” Well said Mr. Gandhi. You must have known our amazing Sarah.

She is survived by her mother, Margie McIntyre of Jerseyville; three sons and a daughter in-law, Andrew and Vanessa DeSherlia of Mountain View, CA: Jacob DeSherlia of Jerseyville and Benjamin DeSherlia of Jerseyville; a grandson, Evan DeSherlia; a brother and sister in-law, Mike and Teresa McIntyre of Tampa, FL; three sisters and a brother in-law, Cindy Thornburg of Springfield, MO; Melissa Church of Jerseyville; and Amanda and Mike Bane of Aledo, TX; a sister inlaw, Rhonda McIntyre of Jerseyville; along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald McIntyre; a brother, Jerry McIntyre; her brother inlaw, Joe Thornburg; as well as a niece, Rachel McIntyre.

Sarah’s life will celebrated on Friday, February 21, beginning at 2pm at Westlake Country Club in Jerseyville, Illinois. She will be laid to rest at the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville where graveside services will be conducted at 4 p.m., Friday with Father Martin Smith presiding.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the family, to establish a Scholarship fund for her grandson, Evan.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements.

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JCHS announces Students of the Month of January Tri-County Antique

Club scholarships applicants sought

In conjunction with Jerseyville Banking Center, CNB Bank and Trust and Jersey State Bank, Jersey Community High School has selected their “Students of the Month” for the month of January.

The selection is based upon the number of FOCUS nominations which a student receives for a given month.

FOCUS (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) is a program which acknowledges a student each week for academic or kindness.

Each week, teachers may recognize students who have performed well in their classes by selecting them as FOCUS students for that particular week.

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Junior Zoe Benedict, right, and Sophomore Edward Roberts, left, received the most FOCUS nominations. Because they received the most nominations, they were named “Students of the Month” at Jersey Community High School. They are being congratulated by Phyllis Caselton of the Jerseyville Banking Center.

Tri-County Antique Club are going to present two $300 2020 educational scholarships, the recipients of which will be chosen among the following high schools: Calhoun, Jersey and Southwestern.

This application is open to students who will be a 2020 high school graduate; attending either Calhoun, Jersey or Southwestern High School, an active FFA and/or 4-H member and who, beginning with the 2019/2020 academic year, will be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in a higher academia environment, which consist of a two-year community college, four-year university, or a business/trade school.

To earn this scholarship, individuals will need submit a scholarship application to the Tri-County Antique Club at P.O. Box 95, Dow, Ill., 62022, Attn: Scholarship Committee. The application must be postmarked on or before May 9.

Application Guidelines include: Q Complete the personal

information on the following page.

Q Attach a typed 450-500 word essay describing why an education beyond high school is important to you.

Essay is to be double-spaced, using 12 font. Omit applicant’s name on this page.

Q Attach a typed listing of high school honors and extracurricular activities, along with any past or current paid employment held.

Omit applicants name on this page.

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Bob Price Scholarship deadline is March 31 The scholarship committee is currently taking applications for the 2020 Bob Price Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship is available to graduating students living in Illinois State Police District 18 counties of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery. The $1,000 scholarship(s) will be awarded to qualifying students with

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Mallory Duggan received the most FOCUS nominations in the senior class.

Because she received the most nominations, she was named “Student of the Month” at Jersey Community High School.

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Katlyn Springer, left and Lucy Fritz, right, received the most FOCUS nominations for the freshman and eighth-grade classes. Because they received the most nominations, they were named “Students of the Month” at Jersey Community High School. They are being congratulated by Matt Eschbach, assistant vice president at CNB Bank & Trust.

a major in criminal justice, fire science and public safety which were Illinois State Police Msgt. Bob Price’s passions.

The deadline is March 31, 2020. High school students may contact their school counselors for details on the scholarship award or from Ginger Barnes, 217-825-9175 or prbyginger@yahoo.com.

Dow student named to Clemson University President’s List Nellie C. Roberts of Dow has been named to the President’s List at Clemson University.

Roberts, whose major is Biological Sciences, made

the President’s List for the fall 2019 semester.

To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) gradepoint average.

Student from Jerseyville Southeast Missouri State on Quincy dean’s list University announces Brighton student Jersey graduates Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester, and one of those honorees is from Jerseyville.

Abigail Tonsor is among those on the dean’s list.

Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 352 students received the honor during the Fall 2019 semester. A complete list of honorees is listed below: Quincy University is a Catholic, co-educational, liberal arts, residential university.

Jersey student named to University of Alabama Dean’s List Brett A Stackpole of Dow was named to The University of Alabama (UA) Deans List for fall 2019.

A total of 12,050 students enrolled during the 2019 fall term at UA were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President’s List with

an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).

The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize fulltime undergraduate students.

The lists do not apply to graduate students or to undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.

Local students earn distinction at Wichita State University Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,300 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for fall 2019.

Among those on the honor roll is Morgan M. Cook and Benjamin R. Flowers.

To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student

must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

WSU enrolls about 16,000 students and offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in more than 150 areas of study in six undergraduate colleges.

Southeast Missouri State University has announced its fall 2019 graduates.

Sydney Reynolds of Godfrey graduated with a Master of Arts with a major in secondary education: educational technology option.

Margy Tepen of Jerseyville graduated Summa Cum

Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a major in nursing.

Dr. Shonta Smith, professor of elementary education, and Dr. Susan Kendrick, professor of English and chair of the Department of English, delivered the commencement addresses.

Jerseyville resident earns degree from WGU Ralph Bradshaw of Jerseyville has earned a Bachelor of Science, Business - Healthcare Management degree from Western Governors University

(WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 167,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997.

Elsah resident named to University of Rhode Island Dean’s List The University of Rhode Island announced that more than 6,000 undergraduates have qualified for the fall 2019 Dean’s List.

The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and nations.

Robyn Johnson of Elsah was named to the Dean’s List.

To be included on the

named to Hofstra University Dean’s List Grant Francis of Brighton excelled during the Fall 2019 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean’s List at

Hofstra University.

Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, N.Y.

Grafton student named to Missouri S&T honor list Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Fall 2019 semester.

One from grafton was on this list: Caitlin Critchfield, a senior architectural engineering major.

To be included on the

honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0.

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a research university of more than 8,600 students, located in Rolla, Mo.

Dean’s List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average.

The list includes students who have not yet declared their majors as well as those from all of the University’s undergraduate academic colleges.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

JUSTIN K. ROBINSON AKA JUSTIN ROBINSON, Defendant.

18-CH-44 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 23437 WOODSVIEW POINT ELSAH, IL 62028 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 26, 2019, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 01-240-015-00 Commonly known as: 23437 Woodsview Point, Elsah, IL 62028

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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

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

No. 20-JA-8 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Legal Mother, Christina Carraway (a.k.a. McAdams), and to All Whom It May Concern, that on the 6th day of February, 2020, a Juvenile Petition ZDV ÂżOHG XQGHU WKH -XYHQLOH Court Act in the Circuit Court of Jersey County entitled “In the Interest of A.H., a minorâ€? and that in the Courtroom of Judge Eric S. Pistorius in Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, on the 9th day of March, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an Adjudication hearing may proceed. 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 10, 2020 2.19

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.

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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

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BIDDING ON MISSISSIPPI TOWNSHIP CEMETERY MOWING Mississippi Township, Jersey County, is now taking bids on mowing for the following locations for two years (2020, 2021): Bethel Cemetery, Newbern Cemetery and the yard about the Town Hall at McClusky. This includes mowing and trimming around the headstones. Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance for this two year bid. Submit bid and proof of liability insurance to: Linda Schaake 25368 McClusky Rd., Jerseyville IL, 62052. Bids will be accepted through March 9, 2020, at 6 p.m. and will be reviewed at the regular township meeting on March 9, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

Mississippi Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Nutwood Drainage and Levee District to purchase a used Excavator track hoe with a 60 Foot boom, to include bucket attachments. Bids offering to sell the Nutwood Drainage and Levee District an Excavator track hoe as described above shall be submitted, in care of Edward J. Fanning of Fanning /DZ RIÂżFH RI +DUGLQ ,QF RQ RU before Thursday March 19th, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. at, 207 W. 0DLQ 6WUHHW +DUGLQ ,/ or mailed and received at P.O. %R[ +DUGLQ ,/ E\ said date.

All bids received will be opened reviewed and voted on whether to accept any of the bids at 5:00 p.m. A specially convened meeting of the Trustees on March 19th 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Any questions please contact Attorney Edward J. Fanning at 618-576 Trustees of the Nutwood Drainage and Levee district reserves the right to refuse any and all bids submitted.

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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 STATE’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

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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

JUSTIN K. ROBINSON AKA JUSTIN ROBINSON, Defendant.

18-CH-44 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 23437 WOODSVIEW POINT ELSAH, IL 62028

which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after FRQ¿UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check WKH &RXUW ¿OH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUmation. For information contact Plaintiff’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 conPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv- dominium unit pursuant to a en that pursuant to a Judgment court order or a purchaser who of the above Court entered in acquires title from a mortgagee the above entitled cause on shall have the duty to pay the September 26, 2019, the follow- proportionate share, if any, of ing described real estate, to-wit: the common expenses for the unit which would have become Lot 15 in Joywood Farm Estates, due in the absence of any asa subdivision in the Northwest sessment acceleration during Quarter of Section 17, Township the 6 months immediately pre6 North, Range 11 West of the ceding institution of an action to Third Principal Meridian, as the enforce the collection of assesssame appears from plat thereof ments, and which remain unrecorded in the Recorder’s Ofpaid by the owner during whose ¿FH RI -HUVH\ &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV LQ possession the assessments Plat Book 3, Page 53, all situataccrued. If the outstanding ased in the County of Jersey and sessments are paid at any time State of Illinois during any action to enforce the Permanent Index Number: collection of assessments, the 01-240-015-00 purchaser shall have no obliCommonly known as: gation to pay any assessments 23437 Woodsview Point, which accrued before he or she Elsah, IL 62028 acquired title. If this property is will be offered for sale and sold a condominium unit which is at public vendue on March 24, part of a common interest com2020, at 9:00 AM, in the 1st munity, the purchaser of the unit Floor Hallway of the Jersey at the foreclosure sale other County Courthouse, 201 West than a mortgagee shall pay the Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois. assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 The Judgment amount is ,/&6 J

$106,957.85. ,I WKH VDOH LV QRW FRQÂżUPHG IRU The real estate is improved any reason, the Purchaser at with a single family residence. the sale shall be entitled only to Sale terms: 25% down of the a return of the purchase price KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW paid. The Purchaser shall have the close of the sale payable to no further recourse against the The Sheriff of Jersey County. Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or No third party checks will be ac- the Mortgagee’s attorney. cepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Aban- IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGdoned Residential Property OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU Municipality Relief Fund, which HAVE THE RIGHT TO REis calculated on residential MAIN IN POSSESSION FOR real estate at the rate of $1 for 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF each $1,000 or fraction thereof AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, of the amount paid by the pur- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECchaser not to exceed $300, in TION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLIFHUWLÂżHG IXQGV RU ZLUH WUDQVIHU NOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOis due within twenty-four (24) SURE LAW. hours. No fee shall be paid by Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt the mortgagee acquiring the Collection Practices Act you are residential real estate pursuant advised that the Law Firm of to its credit bid at the sale or by Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, any mortgagee, judgment credi- is deemed to be a debt collector tor, or other lienor acquiring the attempting to collect a debt, and residential real estate whose any information obtained will be rights in and to the mortgaged used for that purpose. real estate arose prior to the Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), sale. The subject property is Its Attorney subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC special taxes levied against Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) said real estate, and is offered HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC for sale without any representa- Attorneys at Law tion as to quality or quantity of P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 title and without recourse to the 6HQG 1RWLFH 3OHDGLQJV WR Plaintiff and in “AS ISâ€? condition. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) The Sale is further subject to Email: Non-CookPleadings@ hsbattys.com FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH &RXUW Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Upon payment in full of the Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 amount bid, the purchaser shall I3145513 UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH 2.19, 2.26, 3.4

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1856: The tintype camera was patented by Professor Hamilton L. Smith.

1878: Thomas Alva Edison patented a music player (the phonograph).

1881: Kansas became the first state to prohibit all alcoholic beverages.

1942: U.S. President Roosevelt signed an executive order giving the military the authority to relocate and intern Japanese-Americans.

1942: The New York Yankees announced that they would admit 5,000 uniformed servicemen free to each of their home ball games during the coming season.

1953: The State of Georgia approved the first literature censorship board in the U.S. Newspapers were excluded from the new legislation.

1959: Cyprus was granted its independence with the signing of an agreement with Britain, Turkey and Greece.

1963: The Soviet Union informed U.S. President Kennedy it would withdraw "several thousand" of its troops in Cuba.

1985: Mickey Mouse was welcomed to China as part of the 30th anniversary of Disneyland. The touring mouse played 30 cities in 30 days.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

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Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between Feb. 7 through Feb. 13.

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

The following individuals were charged with a felony: McAdams, Chad A., dob 11-22-1979, three charges possession controlled substance.

Miller, Gary L. Jr., dob 01-05-1984, indecent solicitation/child/internet.

Dickman, Crystal R., dob 06-02-1982, obstruction of justice/destroy evidence.

Whitlock, Kayce E., dob 10-15-0984, possession amount controlled substance.

Smith, Dennis J., dob 12-04-1967, driving revoked/suspended DUI/ SSS. The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Belcher, Halie N., dob 06-28-1995, cause circumstance/endanger child.

Wangler, Kayce E., dob 10-15-1984, guardian allows child truancy.

The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Plummer, Charles M., dob 08-03-1972, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Guilander, Christopher W., dob 11-08-2002, leaving the scene, improper traffic lane usage.

Shomshor, Sierra M., dob 10-11-1998, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

McDonough, Simon H., dob 03-22-1989, driving on suspended license, seat belt required/driver, registration light, defective windshield.

Robinson, Robert Brooke II, dob 05-05-2000, speeding 35+ mph over limit, reckless driving.

Nunez, Alexander B., dob 09-23-2002, driving 21-25 mph above limit, driving restrictive time on graduated drivers license.

Fry, Jarrett T., dob 10-25-2000, failure to reduce speed.

Walters, Kelsey L., dob 11-12-1990, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Turner, Sadie Anne N., dob 08-16-1994, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Vancil, Ryan M., dob 12-20-1985, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Lavite, Tyler, dob 12-101990, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Crowley, Leigh A., dob 01-30-1979, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Mackleden, Lacey N., dob 06-05-1992, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Kemp, Reece M., dob 02-14-1996, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Shannon, Brandon S., dob 01-20-1994, failure to obey stop sign.

Monroe, Steven, dob 01-26-1977, operate uninsured motor vehicle, registration expiration.

Shoemaker, Andrea L., dob 03-08-1978, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Morgan, Mariah T., dob 10-05-1997, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Hutchinson, Thomas J., dob 07-13-1969, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Stendebach, Lily Ann Elyce, dob 11-12-2003, operate uninsured motor vehicle, unlicensed, graduated drivers license under 18, passenger front seat.

Isringhausen, Chandler A., dob 09-22-2003, 2 charges of driving 15-20

mph above limit.

Dick, Mark A., dob 12-29-1994, no valid registration.

Abel, Kathryn J., dob 07-02-1958, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Young, Trevor J., dob 11-28-2003, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Bishop, Mackenzie N., dob 04-08-1994, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Smith, Tyler L., dob 02-01-1981, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Freshour, Wade A., dob n/a, driving on revoked license.

Baker, Tracy L., dob 07-01-1976, unlicensed.

Michiaels, Kimberly A., dob 07-25-1975, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Martin, Aaron M., dob 01-20-1980, reckless driving.

Whitlock, Kayce E., dob 10-15-1984, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured vehicle.

Pedersen, Tia L., dob 01-14-1982, improper traffic lane usage, operate uninsured motor vehicle, unlicensed, transportation/ carry alcohol liquor/driver.

Tucker, Katrina R., dob 04-21-1980, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

8-24-72, two charges of domestic battery/other prior were dismissed.

Bishop, Kelly A., dob 7-01-68, a charge of driving on revoked/suspended DUI/SSS was dismissed.

McClintock, Alex J., dob 11-01-93, a withheld judgment disposition was entered on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams; two years probation with 15 days credit time served; $2,220 fine. A charge of possess drug paraphernalia was dismissed.

Misdemeanors: Blumenberg, Zachary T., dob 9-28-85, was found guilty on a charge of possess hypodermic/syringe/ needles; one year conditional discharge; 30 days in county jail with 15 days

credit time served; $1,000 fine.

Wallace, Jennifer N., dob 12-18-85, was found guilty of obstructing identification; one year conditional discharge; $484 fine.

Dunlap, Wayne A. Jr., dob 10-02-75, was found guilty on a charge of escape of misd. from penal institution; one year conditional discharge.

McClintock, Alex J., dob 11-01-93, a withheld judgment was entered on a charge of violate order of protection; two year probation; $215 fine.

Beiser, Darin E., dob 12-01-76, was found guilty on a charge of cause circumstance/endanger child; two year conditional discharge; $739 fine.

Dispositions Felonies: Raines, Christopher N., dob 4-16-81, was found guilty on a charge of theft/ control less than $500/prior that was amended/reduced to theft control intent less than $500; two years conditional discharge; $669 fine. A charge of domestic battery/bodily harm was dismissed.

Bartholomew, Taylar N., dob 11-02-95, a withheld judgement disposition was entered on a charge of possess amount controlled substance; two year probation with 30 days credit time served; drug treatment; $2,755 fine. Charges of resist peace officer/ correctional employee/ firefighter, possess drug paraphernalia and possess

hypodermic/syringe/needles were dismissed.

Demko, John G., dob 11-13-73, was found guilty on two charges of meth delivery less than 5 grams; two years conditional discharge each for both charges; $2,515 fine between both charges.

Matthews, William E., dob 1-30-92, was found guilty on a charge of theft/ display merchandise less than $300/preconv; two years conditional discharge; $924 fine.

Runtz, Amanda K., dob 7-28-95, a charge of retail theft/display merchandise greater than $300 that was amended to retail theft/display merchandise less than $300 was dismissed.

Eden, Anthony D., dob

Karrick, Megan M., dob 03-20-1989, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Landon, Joseph R, dob 10-18-1993, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Doody, Jennifer E., dob 05-20-1944, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Hallows, Kyleigh J., dob 11-04-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Dunham, Tanner A., dob 08-14-1996, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Grizzle, Shawn P., dob 10-10-1977, operate uninIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF A.H., A minor.

No. 20-JA-7 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Legal Mother, Christina Carraway (a.k.a. McAdams), and to All Whom It May Concern, that on the 4th 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 A.H., 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 9th day of March, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an Adjudication hearing may proceed. 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 10, 2020 2.19

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY J. AKERS, Deceased.

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Daniels, Katie L., dob 10-02-1987, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

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Saturday, Feb. 22 and 29, noon – 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 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.

Monday, Feb. 24: Tri-County Antique Club meeting at the Jerseyville Public Library. Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Regular meeting at 7 p.m.

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, 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. John’s UCC in Brighton offers a monthly grief support group on the second

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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 618-535-7981.

St. John’s UCC Church in Brighton: yoga classes on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. Certified yoga instructor, Danette Watt, is leading the classes. Sessions are held at St. John’s UCC church at 216 N St. in Brighton.

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

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News items from the pages of Jersey County Journal 5 Years Ago February 18, 2015 Signs on Missouri Highway 370 will memorialize a Jerseyville man who died in a work-related accident near the road in 2013. Patrick J. Bray sustained fatal injuries after being hit by a 55-gallon drum in the summer of 2013 while working on a barge downstream from the Blanchette Bridge rehabilitation project.

City council members unanimously approved field preparation and light fees, in addition to reservation rates, for baseball fields maintained by the Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department. Commissioner Glen Ketchum said Angela Sullivan, parks and recreations director, compiled a list of rates and policies for baseball fields maintained by other parks and recreation departments in the area.

No matter how big or how small the contribution, everyone can make a

difference in this world. For Dave and Elaine Stutz of Brighton, their contribution lies in helping homeless dogs find forever homes.The Brighton couple devotes their retirement to transporting homeless dogs from high kill shelters in Texas and Oklahoma to the east coast, where they find the dogs loving homes.

10 Years Ago February 17, 2010 One Jersey County official stated the revenue generated by the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district in Grafton should maybe be disbursed to the seven local taxing bodies, which could help shore up the school district’s finances.

The leader of the city that has the only TIF district in the county countered by stating that doing so would harm all of the taxing bodies in the future. The lone TIF district in Jersey County was formed in 1993 to help the city recover

from the devastating flood.

Kaleb Ball, 24, of the 4400 block of Sheridan St. in Bethalto was charged in Jersey County Circuit Court with misdemeanor battery for allegedly striking interim Grafton Police Chief Tim Connell in the face with his hand Saturday night at the Hawg Pit BBQ in Grafton.

Connell said he wasn’t on duty at the time of the alleged incident. The incident occurred at 11:10 p.m.

The bleak, dreary weather and economic conditions were thought to be the chief factors in the decline of 22 percent of home sales in Jersey County for the final quarter of 2009. Home sales numbers from the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) showed only 30 homes were sold in the fourth quarter – a decline from third quarter numbers when 45 houses were sold. The numbers are based on a survey of multiple listing service sales reported by participating Illinois realtors associations.

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Businesses to celebrate Mardi Gras Grafton-style Grafton businesses have come together to participate in “Mardi Gras-fton,” Saturday, Feb. 22.

Those in Grafton can celebrate Mardi Gras — Grafton Style — starting at Drifters’ with a Bangin’ Noise Parade starting at 2 pm. It will be led by a brass band. People are asked to bring pots and pans or whatever you want to play. Everyone is wel-

come.

Participants are encouraged to wear their best Mardi Gras attire. There will a prize for the best costume. The parade will march down to the Hawg Pit. There will be specials at many businesses in town to celebrate inaugural Mardi Gras-fton. There will also be music performances at select restaurants.

Jersey Community Hospital rated among the best Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) was awarded a Five-Star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as announced by Medicare. gov on Hospital Compare.

The ratings, published

by CMS are designed to help consumers compare hospitals, by evaluating safety, quality and patient experiences at more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide. The overall hospital rating shows how well each hospital performed, on average, compared to other hospitals in the U.S. with the most common overall hospital rating of 3. The more stars, the better a hospital performed on the available quality measures. The CMS ratings are publicly available on the Hospital Compare website; allowing for direct comparison of consumer selected hospitals in the area.

The hospital rating system, publicly launched in 2016 by CMS, assigns hospitals one to five stars. The

overall summary rating is based on a cumulative score from 57 measures across seven different areas, including mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, effectiveness and timeliness of care, and efficient use of medical imaging.

JCH performed above the national average in the category of patient experiences (measuring items such as physician and nursing communication, pain management, cleanliness of hospitals and more).

“It is truly an honor to receive a Five-Star Hospital rating.” said Jon Wade, CEO of Jersey Community Hospital. “JCH strives to provide the best care to our community every day and has assembled the one of the best teams in Community Healthcare. It is because of their hard work and dedication that we received this award.”

VALUING

VETERANS FOR

VALENTINE’S DAY

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Members of Dr. Silas Hamilton Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution prepared Valentines for veterans, who reside in the Jerseyville nursing homes, at the Jerseyville Public Library during their meeting Feb. 1.

Candy and a note thanking them for their service were placed in red plastic hearts that were delivered on Valentine’s Day. The next meeting will be the Awards Night Banquet March 9 at the Jerseyville Methodist Church to honor the DAR Good Citizen and American History Essay winners.

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WILLOW ROSE ROYALTY

Willow Rose Nursing and Rehab of Jerseyville celebrated Valentine's Day and crowned the royalty of the day. Scott Harrison was crowned King and Jolene Shaw was crowned Queen. First runner up for queen was Laura Jamieson.

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The JCHS varsity dance team represented the community well this past weekend at the Illinois Dance Team Association's (IDTA) state competition. They received second place in the hip hop category and third place in the kick category. They were one of 108 schools that participated. Front row, left to right: Olivia Dufer, Kailey Smith and Mya Wormington. Back row, left to right: Samantha Weishaupt, Andie Trochuck, Jordan Sibert, Claire Beemer, Elaina Walsh, Chloe Kallal, Carley Snider, Marissa Schleeper and Reagan Reynolds. Their coach is Brenda McCreary. Also at the IDTA state competition, Alex Foster was inducted into their hall of fame for years of hard work and dedication to the dance community.

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Jerseyville senior Zeke Waltz was the first place champion in the IHSA Boys Wrestling Sectionals at Mascoutah on Feb 15. Zeke will represent the Panthers in Champaign at the IHSA finals on Feb. 20-22.

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JR PANTHER WRESTLER PLACES FIRST IN ALTON TOURNAMENT

BOHANNON SIGNS TO KASASKIA COLLEGE

Jr. Panther Bodey Waltz placed first at Alton wrestling tournament on Sunday, Feb 16.

Maci Bohannon is pictured with her past JCHS coach, Brad Kimble, and her future soccer coaches as she signs to play soccer with Kasaskia College this fall.

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Jerseyville senior Wyatt Daniels placed third in the IHSA Boys Wrestling Sectionals at Mascoutah on Feb. 15. Wyatt will represent the Panthers in Champaign at the IHSA finals on Feb. 20-22.

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