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Local church now listed as historic place By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal On Feb. 17, the Jerseyville First Presbyterian Church was formally listed on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to the diligent work of two dedicated congregants. Barbara Ogden, a fifth-generation and lifelong member of the historic church, along with 50-year member Shirley Schultz, began a journey a little over three years ago to get the church listed on the register— a journey that began with an amazing discovery tucked away in the church basement. “It all started when we were trying to look for something in the old basement, and we found an antique window instead,” Ogden said. The original window had been removed during the construction of the church’s educational building, which was built in 1961. With their interest piqued, they started to sleuth around the church to find any historical information they possibly could, which would lead them to another interesting find. “When we were doing all this research, Shirley and I were digging in these old rooms in the basement, and

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The two rose windows of the First Presbyterian Church are iconic to the downtown Jerseyville landscape. Featuring intense shades of green, blue, yellow, purple and red, among others. The windows also showcase a harmonious blend of geometric shapes displayed in a symmetrical fashion.

we found three original light fixtures,” Ogden said. Out of these discoveries, the path to the National Register was initiated. Not only that, but a new devotion to main-

taining the church’s historical integrity was born. According to the church’s application, which was crafted with assistance from the Illinois Historic Preservation

Agency, the church qualified for listing because it meets the register’s Criterion C and Criteria Consideration A. Criterion C essentially denotes a structure that is, in itself, architecturally significant. Criteria Consideration A denotes that the potential listing is “owned by a religious institution or is used for religious purposes.” For anyone who has ever had the opportunity to walk inside the church, it comes as no surprise that its application was accepted, especially given the church’s recent restorative efforts. The Presbyterian Church was designed by James Willett of Chicago and built by James Lillie of Kankakee. The cornerstone was laid on Aug. 12, 1882 and has been maintained by the congregation ever since. Today, the structure is still able to boast the original stained-glass windows, doors, hardware, cloth ceiling, furniture and light fixtures. Of course, there have been some changes through the years, most notably the pews and the organ. “The pews were replaced in 1980, but three of the original pews with identifying numbers are now displayed” Ogden said. (See, HISTORIC, A2)

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school trip to Mexico. I had never been out of Jerseyville before, nevertheless out of the country! Señor made us take the subway in Mexico City. I was afraid because I had never done anything like that before. They still had so much damage from an earthquake and so many homeless people in the streets. Señor said I should not hide from things unfamiliar to me. He said the world was so much bigger than what I had seen in my young life. He told me to experience things, not just read about them,” Dougherty recalled. “I took his advice to heart and never forgot it.”

blown fair.” County fairs generate a significant amount of income that goes toward paying bills, maintaining or adding events, maintenance work and overall keeping associations and agricultural societies solvent, but additionally, fairs receive a reimbursement for certain premiums they pay out. Premium payouts are reimbursed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture based on stipulations outlined in the Agricultural Fair Act, and for Jersey County, that payout is about 33.33 percent. This doesn’t mean a third of the total expenses of the fair – just a third of those premium payouts for specifically defined areas of the fair such as livestock and general projects exhibits – not for events that are for entertainment purposes. Other county fairs in the immediate area and throughout the state have the same problem, Ringhausen said. “I’m going to say probably 75 percent of county fairs are going to try to do something, then there’s another 20 percent saying, ‘Yeah, but I don’t think we’ll get to do this, this or this,’ and then there’s five percent asking, ‘Why are we going to put ourselves in that risk,’” he said. And, while people hold out hope for a possible lessening of restrictions in the early summertime, Ringhausen expressed that the fair cannot invest in a regular fair with the possibility of those restrictions not lightening. (See, FAIR, A3)

Grafton leaders working on fundraising for Grove park project By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Grafton leaders are currently in the process of seeking out funding to add a playground to Grove Memorial Park as more flock to the park for general use and events like Music in the Park. The park once had playground equipment, which amounted largely to a swing set, but the equipment over time was moved to Red Hawk Park, leaving no play equipment at Grove. “I don’t know what happened prior to this administration, but the playground area got forgotten about,” Dan Ebbing, chairman of Grafton’s parks committee, said. “...Music in the Park is there on Thursday nights during the summer, and there are lots of families that like to bring their kids down, and there wasn’t anything to do.” What the project lead-

ers are eyeing for Grove on the other hand will be on a grander scale and will be allinclusive – meaning children with many types of disabilities or handicaps will be able to access it. The playground will have a walk-up ramp and groundlevel merry-go-round. “The merry-go-round is designed so wheelchairs can go on it, and it is restricted in the speeds to where you can’t do the 78 RPMs like we did when we were kids, spinning people off of it,” Ebbing said. “It is geared down for that, so it is controlled.” It will also include rigid climbing features. “We wanted to make it so it was able to be used by everyone,” Ebbing said of the reasoning for the inclusivefocused design. The park has served more and more as a central focal point for residents and visitors, and the city is wanting

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By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal April is now here, which means that county fair officials throughout the state of Illinois are apprehensively preparing to host their not-soannual exhibitions. The question on everyone’s minds though is whether or not there will actually be a fair, and according to Jersey County Fair Board President Phil Ringhausen, the answer to that is: a full-blown fair isn’t as likely as many hope for, but there will be something. “I don’t know if we’ll get to have a full-blown fair, but we’re going to have an event of some kind,” Ringhausen said. Ringhausen expressed that public safety is a concern, but with the vaccination rollout continuing at a steady pace, he trusts individuals will be able to make the best decisions for themselves and their families when it comes to attending events. But, public safety, though important, isn’t the factor that Ringhausen and his fellow county fair volunteers throughout the state are immediately concerned with. “What bothers me is are we going to get our funding for the fair,” Ringhausen noted. “Our funding for the fair comes through the Illinois Department of Agriculture, but we have to rely on the governor’s budget to make it all work. And, there is a budget, but when will they pass it? That’s the scary part of having a full-

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to bolster the park. “It is a memorial park that was created to remember people who have passed,” Ebbing said. “...There are a lot of bricks with people’s names on it of loved ones and benches, to remember family members that have passed, so we just want to build on the park to attract more people to come down to it.” More specifically, the hope is that for events like that of Grafton Music in the Park, every member of the family can be entertained. “You can sit there in the park, enjoying the music, enjoying your friends, and if you have children, you can glance over and see your kids,” Ebbing said. “It’s a natural perfect area to have a playground.” This playground is particularly designed with flooding, which Grafton residents are no stranger to, in mind. This playground will have rubber-

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ized matting with underlayment drainage. “In the event that the park gets flooded, we don’t have to do anything with it,” Ebbing said. “Once the water goes down, you take pressure sprayers and you wash everything off, and you are back in business.” Such playground equipment is in other areas that see

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By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Señor David Allsup, the beloved Spanish and Italian teacher at Jersey Community High School, passed away on March 23, prompting an outpouring of sorrow and memories from thousands of students, friends and colleagues who felt the passing of an era. Allsup was a transplant to the community, having been born in Sesser, Ill., in 1953. Señor was a legend in his own time, an inspiration to an innumerable many, trusted confidante to an inestimable number, a summer face amid a winter day, an enemy to none, an educator to all and a shining example of what too few people in this world ever become. Sadie McAdams is a 2012 graduate who was one of many to publicly share a special relationship with one of her favorite teachers. “Señor helped build my love of travel by making my trip to Italy one of the most fun experiences of my life,” McAdams said. “When we were in Italy, he had a really bad fall and wasn’t able to use his right arm for the rest of the trip. I gladly cut his food for him and jokingly fed it to him, but I’d do it a thousand times again if it meant I got to hear anything he had to say one last time.” Indeed, about three decades worth of students and colleagues can testify to the foreign language teacher that didn’t just expose his students to culture in the classroom, but literally took them by the hand and guided them through it. Such was the experience of Joan Dougherty, a 1990 graduate who was one of several to post a tribute to their former teacher. “After my sophomore year, I went on the

flooding, Ebbing noted. “This is as flood-proof as it can get,” Ebbing said. “They have a very similar playground in another location that is in the flood zone. This is what they have used for the last several years, and they have had no issues with it.” And should they want to expand, they could easily. (See, PARK, A2) DISCOUNT COUPON

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Julie’s Graphics location Historic rezoned for expansion By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Julie’s Graphics owners surpassed another hurdle in their effort to expand their shop and have a bigger living space on the second floor. Jerseyville City Council OK’d a petition from Julie Pohlman to rezone and request a variance for her properties, 103 Lincoln Ave. and 105 Lincoln Ave., for this expansion to Julie’s Graphics. Pohlman updated the community on her future plans for her business earlier this year on social media. “I started my business in the very small porch attached to my parents house,” she said in a post in January. “Now, I am working on adding onto a building that I thought I would only have in my dreams.” On Oct. 5, Pohlman purchased the house and property next to her shop, and in late January, that house was demolished to make room for the coming expansion in the summer should “everything work out.” Currently, the extra space simply serves as additional parking space for the business, but the expansion will effectively triple the size of her businesses building. For Pohlman, this addition will serve two purposes, one of which is offering more room for current staff. “It is hopefully so that I can bring on more employees, to expand a little bit because right now, we are pretty much stepping over top of each other,” Pohlman said of her petition to rezone for the expansion. It will also provide more living space for Pohlman and her family who will be

living on the second floor. “In that same breadth, Christopher and I; we have made the decision to pretty much put our life, heart and soul into the company, and in doing so, we wanted to make it larger,” Pohlman said. “We sold our house in Shipman, and we moved back to Jerseyville, and we will be moving in the upper half of the building. “So, it will be our home and my company.” In her announcement on social media, Pohlman noted the expansion would not have been possible without the community. “God has blessed me with the most amazing family, friends, customers and having my shop in a very supportive community,” she said. “I would have never made it this far without all of you. My heart is so happy, and I can’t wait to update everyone with my upcoming expansion.” The planning and zoning board accepted the petition ahead of the council meeting, and all commissioners voted “yes” on the petition. “It seems pretty straightforward to me,” Commissioner Kevin Stork said. “We are going to expand business and bring more revenue into the city. I am all for it.” “I sure am trying,” Pohlman replied. Also in the meeting, the council: Q Approved a proclamation to observe Thursday, May 6, 2021 as a National Day of Prayer Q Approved of the appointment of Derek Russell to the planning and zoning Q Approved a notice of award to Stutz Excavating Inc. for their bid for the East Pearl Street parking lot improvements.

Park (Continued from A1) “Three years down the road, who knows financially where our world is going to be, but it is designed so that it can be added on to very easily,” Ebbing said. Those installing the playground would be All-Inclusive Recreation out of Farmington, Mo., and could start work on the project within 30 days of getting a go-ahead from the city. Grafton will still need private funding to take this

one on, though. The city will have skin in the game, but there will need to be support from those in the area. “If we have skin in the game, it is a lot easier for them to give us money to move forward,” Ebbing said. The proposed cost of the project is $113,221. Ebbing is hoping major donations could support the cost. “I am going to be approaching some major manufacturers industries within the whole metro-east area, ask-

ing for donations toward this park,” Ebbing said. This does not preclude locals from pitching in. “If somebody would like to make a donation, we are more than willing to accept it,” Ebbing said. “All they have to do is contact city hall.” If it is given the greenlight, the playground will be nestled into the open square space bordered by cypress trees next to the restrooms at the park.

(Continued from A1) The original pews were thought by several congregants to be uncomfortable, so the decision was made to auction off the pews. Many Presbyterian families purchased the pews and maintain them to this day as family heirlooms, although the church was careful to preserve three pews, given their historical significance. Considering the organ, it’s worth noting that though it isn’t uncommon for churches to replace organs, the stately appearance of the sanctuary was maintained in that, though the current organ has been in use since the 1970s, the decorative pipes that crown the chancel of the sanctuary date from the church’s 1918 organ. Another fact worth mentioning is the sanctuary still boasts its original cloth ceiling, a fact that Ogden has known since childhood. “Kitten Reddish’s mother stopped me as we were leaving church one Sunday. We were in the back of the church coming around the pews, and she goes, ‘Now, Barbara Ann,’ [and] she pointed up and says, ‘Now you know why that cloth ceiling is up there? It’s a sound absorber for the organ and piano.’ She said if you didn’t have that, you would deafen everyone in the congregation,” Ogden said. Not only has much of the interior been wellpreserved, but the exterior as well. “The exterior of the building remains unaltered since its construction,” the application form for the church read. “The property was built with Grafton limestone, which was brought from the nearby Grafton quarries approximately 20 miles from the site.” The architectural style of the church itself further contributes to its historicity, as it is the only one of its kind in Jersey County, though it does have a “cousin” of sorts. “The Jerseyville First Presbyterian Church is classified as High Victorian Gothic due to its pointed arched openings, its use of thick and heavy Grafton Limestone and the time period in which it was built,” the application read. “[It] was one of seven churches identified in the Illinois Historic Structures Survey (19711975). Of those, only two could be classified as Gothic Revival- the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the First Christian Church. Both have Gothic Revival features but lack the heavy masonry characteristics of the High Victorian Gothic style.” This architectural style has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 1860s. After the American Civil War, the style saw its development in the United States in rural regions and were primarily built for the general public, especially as churches. “High Victorian Gothic architecture is identified by heavy masonry construction, windows and doors with pointed arches, steeply pitched gable roofs, and polychromed bands of masonry as decorative elements,” according to a description found in the church’s application. All of these characteristics are present in the Presbyterian church. Additionally, the church’s two rose windows, which serve as two of the most attractive fea-

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Among the original furniture of the church includes the original communion service that was used by the congregation that has since been retired and appropriately displayed in the chapel which adjoins the sanctuary.

tures of the church, are characteristic of Gothic architecture. Not to be excluded is the church’s ornate woodworking, which possesses an imposing and handsome quality. In particular, the woodworking above the two entrances into the sanctuary proper, as well as the board-and-batten doors and most noticeably, the eight ornate trusses that support the ceiling stand out to observers upon entering the sanctuary. Lastly, the stained glass windows bear a distinction all their own, being very unique from a local perspective. All the stained glass windows are original to the church and reveal deep and textured colors that paint the chapel and sanctuary in various shades and hues throughout all hours of the day. Several years ago, there was a concern about protecting the windows from the exterior of the building, so storm windows were placed over them for their protection, but much of the preservation efforts of the congregation began in recent years after a renewed interest sprung up in the church’s structural and architectural integrity. Since Ogden and Schultz began their work, the window they found tucked away has been lovingly displayed not far from the section of wall it was removed from to connect the chapel to the new educational addition. Also, the front doors of the church, which face the intersection, were restored. “It took three men to carry one of the doors down the steps – one panel of the original doors,” Ogden said. After much of the restorative work had been completed, Ogden and Schultz felt they were prepared to submit their application. This came, of course, after months of working with employees of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency in crafting a suitable application, which wasn’t easy to do during COVID, as the two often had to communicate with the agency through online Zoom meetings. The addition of the Presbyterian church to the National Register of Historic Places marks the 20th listing in Jersey County and the fifth in Jerseyville, which is quite a milestone for the 187-year-old congregation that got its start in a log cabin in 1834.

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New pageant director making big changes

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The pandemic came at an inopportune time for the Jersey County Fair board. Over the last several years, older members of the board have been working toward preparing future leaders of the fair to carry on one of the area’s most timehonored events. The last time the Jersey County Fair had to close was for World War II, opening back up in the summer of 1950. The fair was able to hold a consecutive 70-year record, the longest stretch in its over 150-year history, but the pandemic broke that record and made it a little more difficult to rear younger fair volunteers for the tasks they’ll be taking over in the coming years. One of the fair’s younger volunteers, Tiffany Phillips, recently took over the position of pageant director, succeeding Jamie Simpson in the position. Simpson was heavily involved with the pageant for many years and has decided to step down from the role to spend more quality time with her family, but plans to keep involved with the pageant as a volunteer when needed. Phillips hopes to incorporate new ideas and a fresh perspective to the timehonored tradition of the fair queen pageant, but her first year as director might prove to be one of the most difficult for her, not just for the learning curve, but because of the pandemic as well. Phillips has been involved with the pageant for several years, helping contestants with their public speaking abilities, so she’s been working with fellow board members through the whole pandemic experience. Prior to the pandemic, Phillips and Simpson, as well as fellow volunteer Holly Steckel, had been preparing for the 2020 pageant, the event’s 60th anniversary, and their efforts and ambition were starting to pay off before the pandemic brought everything to a halt. The Miss Jersey County contestants numbered around 10 or 11 young ladies originally, and four Little Miss Jersey County contestants were also already signed up and ready to participate. When the fair had to cancel, the pageant contestants were given the opportunity to compete in the 2021 fair, but work, internships and school schedules caused several of the older contestants to back out, leaving the current number to four or five contestants, according to Phillips. All four of the original 2019 Little Miss contestants have stayed on the roster for this year’s fair. Phillips, who has a background in agriculture, is passionate about the industry and hopes to spread that passion to all contestants of the Miss Jersey County Fair Pageant, whether they come from agricultural backgrounds or not. In fact, the stigma that pageant participants should only come from farming backgrounds is one that Phillips hopes to change. “Does our queen promote local agriculture? Yes. Is she the face of the fair? Yes. Does she have to come from an agriculture background? No,” Phillips said. “A majority of our teens have not come from an agricultural background. You can promote agriculture without coming from that background,” Phillips said. Though she has a livestock background, Phillips, as well as thousands of young people throughout the United States, are seeing that the agriculture industry involves numerous facets and is always in need of sound representatives from various walks of life, including fair queens, to represent it. This means that it’s fair game as to who can represent the industry and who can claim it as a passion, because truthfully, as Phillips will tell you, it takes all kinds to make the agriculture industry thrive and flourish. Another area that Phillips has made changes to involves the concept of beauty as it relates to the true intention

of the pageant. At one time, the pageant was centered strictly on beauty, but as the agriculture industry has evolved, so too has the fair pageant, and Phillips wants to demonstrate that. “We’re doing away with the swimsuit portion of the pageant,” Phillips said. “When I think of a fair queen, I think of someone who is positively promoting agriculture. I don’t feel like the swimsuit portion has any say on that. Why is somebody being judged on that when they’re supposed to be a leader and positive role model?” Phillips expressed that the fair board has been very supportive of her new ideas and has provided positive feedback as well. “I wish more girls would see this, not as a beauty pageant, but as an opportunity to build up confidence, public speaking skills, be a role model to others and as a huge leadership initiative,” Phillips said. “You’re the image of the Jersey County Fair, of local agriculture and a public figure in the community.” Phillips sees the pageant as an avenue by which young ladies in Jersey County can make a positive impact for local agriculture, representing the local industry at community events, as well as an avenue for the queen to cut her teeth in the area of leadership. Phillips’ area of expertise when it comes to the fair queen pageant is in presentation and public speaking, so she serves as a coach to contestants as they prepare for the big night, which this year, falls on July 14. According to Phillips, she has plenty of ideas up her turquoise-studded sleeve for pageants down the road, but for this year, she’s hoping the community will take notice of the new direction of the fair pageant and the professional growth that comes as a result of serving as one. In recent years, fair queens have even started promoting a positive message in conjunction with their duties as fair queen, taking advantage of the platform to make a father reaching impact that just in local agriculture. Just recently, Miss Jersey County Sara Lamer used the Miss Jersey County Fair Pageant Facebook page to shed an important light on her life and mental health. At the 2020 Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs’ State Pageant, Lamer, who is originally from El Salvador, opened her speech

in Spanish before discussing how moving to Jersey County from Central America gave her the opportunity to explore individuality, diversity and inclusion as she experienced it in her own life. The 2018-2019 Miss Jersey County Taylor Stocks used her platform to speak about the concept of beauty and body image. The queen’s primary responsibility is to promote the Jersey County Fair in the region and in the greater Illinois County Fair system, but the community also sees an individual that serves as a positive role model who is refining a set of necessary skills to make a difference in whatever area of life she should later embark toward. As for this year’s pageant, Phillips notes that she is a little stressed about the unknown, given that no one truly knows how the pandemic will affect summer, but regardless of that, it appears that a pageant will be able to go on as of now, so she is preparing like normal. “Obviously it’s stressful because we’re having people signing up and spending money on dresses, but who knows what’s going to happen in the end,” Philips said. The 2020 fair was going to mark 60 years of Jersey County Fair Queen Pageants, but of course that wasn’t able to go on. But, this year, for the 2021 fair, the plan is still to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the pageant, doing so with a 1960s theme. “It’s fun, upbeat, colorful and there’s been a lot of negativity in the world and it will give people a chance to have fun with the theme,” Phillips explained. Phillips shares that this year, the pageant is only accepting 16 little miss contestants altogether. With the four contestants already signed up from last year, that leaves 12 available spots. For little miss contestants, they cannot turn eight years old before the day of the pageant. Little miss applications are being processed as first come first serve. There is no cap on the number of Miss Jersey County contestants, but they must be at least 16 years old and cannot have reached their twenty-second birthday by Jan. 1, 2022. The application process will open on April 5 and all applications have to be postmarked by May 1. Those desiring more information are encouraged to contact Phillips at jerseycountyfairpageant@gmail.com.

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Fair (Continued from A1) “They’re saying early July, but that’s about a week before the Jersey County Fair,” Ringhausen said. “We’ve got a very sticky situation, and I’m not going to wait until the last minute. I can’t do that. Our deadline is going to have to be like last year. When we get close to six weeks out, we’ll have to make a decision.” Ringhausen shared that the fair board isn’t entirely certain what an abbreviated fair would look like, but already there appears to be certain events that will be able to go on this year. “We can have the talent show and pageant and maybe the demo derby, but we don’t have a lot of outof-pocket expense that goes along with these shows,” Ringhausen explained. “If you talk about tractor pulls and the rodeo, that’s a different subject. You have a lot of money that goes out for these events.” Work has already started with the talent show and fair queen pageant, which are commemorating their 25th and 60th annual events this year, respectively. Ringhausen also shared that the fair board hopes to put on its annual BBQ cookoff and annual Christian music festival. The fair board likes to bring two acts to the fair every year that provide free entertainment to fairgoers. They reserved a comedic vaudeville-like show as one act, as well as another show that involves bears. These two acts were originally reserved for the 2020 fair, but both acts agreed to come to the 2021 fair in light of the pandemic. “The bear act is out of California, where they work with the California Department of Conservation,” Ringhausen said. “Basically, every bear you see on TV, whether in a movie or commercial, comes from their ranch. They’ve done this for years and they’re informative, educational and work extensively with fairs, as

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well as with the California Department of Agriculture.” Exhibits housed in the Exhibit Hall, also known as the Green Building, as well as some of the livestock shows will be able to go on. However, for the livestock shows specifically, they might be jackpot shows, meaning that the entry fees would go toward the premium awards – a consideration in the event that funding concerns don’t let up. Concerning the carnival, there is even greater speculation than there was last year, when county fair officials were made aware that the state would not be sending out inspectors to ensure carnival rides were safe to operate. As Ringhausen currently understands it, it looks like inspectors will actually be able to inspect carnivals to ensure they are safe for operation, but that doesn’t mean that their priority will be county fair carnivals. “They have to inspect the rides, then again each time they’re put up and taken down,” Ringhausen explained. “Here we are in March and they haven’t gone out and visited these carnivals and inspected their rides. It leaves a lot of questions as to what will and will not take place.” Ringhausen further mentioned that it’s still unsure if the health department would be able to issue permits to food vendors. “The health department has been very supportive of trying to get things going, but when it comes down to it, they have to answer to the state government also,” Ringhausen said. As for the annual Jersey County Fair parade, Ringhausen noted that the plan is to hold it this year, although state restrictions will have the final say in the matter. “We already have people calling about getting registered. We’re not starting registration until the end of May. When registration does open, folks can register with Andrea or Natalie at

Espresso Yourself Bakery,” Ringhausen said. It’s been observed that the state is trying to open up a little bit, as is seen in how 4-H events are being offered virtually and in-person this year, whereas last year livestock and general projects shows had to be virtual. Overall, there are just a lot of “what ifs” that are being mulled over across the state that have officials wondering what their county fairs might end up looking like this summer, if they can even happen at all. The Jersey County Fair is preparing social distance policies for as best as they can control, including spacing out track seats and blocking off rows in the grandstand. “We’ll take every precaution that we can and hope we can make it work,” Ringhausen said. Fair board members throughout the state, like Ringhausen, speculate that another year without revenue could result in several fairs throughout the state shutting down permanently. “You give it another year, maybe two, and most of your smaller county fairs will be pretty well done. Not saying that something can’t be put back together and made into an event. But, you give it another year or so, and it’s going to be putting quite a hurt on at least 70 to 80 percent of your county fairs,” Ringhausen explained. As Ringhausen explains it, the reason why fair board members have been going on with all the hassle of trying to plan a fair is because of the love and dedication they have for it, as well as to the young people and their families who participate in its various activities every year. The Jersey County Fair board continues to plan for the 2021 fair. Already, those eligible and interested are encouraged to sign up for the talent show and pageant, which will be going on this year in accordance with state health guidelines.

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My name is Amanda Heltsley and I am honored to be your candidate for Jersey Township Clerk in the upcoming election on April 6th, 2021. For those of you who do not know me I am the daughter of Jerry and Renee Purcell and have been a lifelong resident of Jersey County. I have been blessed with my wonderful husband, Josh, and three beautiful daughters, Bridget, Valery, and Carley. I proudly attend St Francis Xavier church, and have been a devout Christian my entire life. After attending Jersey Community High School, I furthered my education and graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Western Governors University with a Master Degree in Elementary Education.

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I have previously worked for the Jersey Township as a Deputy Clerk which has given me the opportunity to work side by side with our Jersey Township Clerk and ﬁll in when needed. I have also had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people while working in the ofﬁce and assisting in the Jersey Township Food Pantry. If I’m elected as the Jersey Township Clerk, I will be able to continue working with the wonderful people in our community as well being able to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. Early voting begins February 25th and I sincerely hope you consider me when you go to the polls for your next Jersey Township Clerk. I would deeply appreciate your vote. God bless you all and have a wonderful day!

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

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Many in the county may be feeling their voices weren’t heard at the highest levels, which is exactly why it’s so important to get out and vote, especially at the local level. It may not seem like a whole lot is going on this election cycle, but the choices voters make will inevitably affect our lives here in Jersey County. As reporters who live and work in this community, we constantly receive both positive and negative phone calls about the goings-on at the local level. If you voted, you have every right to comment on the actions of your elected officials, but by not voting, you send a loud and clear message that you just don’t care. We know that’s not true because lately, Jersey County has been showing that we care a whole lot. We have students and organizations revitalizing downtown Jerseyville, we have locals getting fired up about supporting small businesses and we have organizers creating festivals and events to bring people into the county. If continuing this trajectory is important to you, then elect officials who share your vision of Jersey County, Jerseyville and the surrounding communities. You get a say in how our communities grow and change. You get a say in how our local colleges and government offices are run. And because voter turnout for this kind of election is usually so low, your voice can really make a difference. We aren’t going to tell you that by voting you can single-handedly change the course of Jersey County’s future, but we can tell you as the people who attend the city council and county board meetings and who interact with elected officials every day, there definitely could be more political engagement in this community. When we, as reporters, are one of just a handful of concerned community members attending local meetings, it’s apparent to us that political engagement is down. Still, after we report what happened at the meetings, we receive a lot of phone calls from concerned citizens, so we know the community isn’t always on board with what their officials are voting on. You can’t have it both ways. If you want to get involved in how our communities are run, vote in this election. Hold your representatives accountable to their platforms. And who knows, maybe we’ll see you at the next board meeting.

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t’s no secret that I love history, but I have a confession to make. When it comes to researching my family tree, I’m a cheapskate. There are lots of other things I’d rather spend money on than a subscription to the latest, greatest genealogy site. If you’re like me, I have great news. There are lots of resources and sites that cost absolutely nothing. The absolutely best way to learn about your ancestors is to talk with family members. Nearly every family has a self-appointed historian. Learn everything you can from that person – and record the information now. Don’t put it off until next week. Next week will be next year and then five years. Don’t stop there. While the family historian may know all 12 cousins twice removed in your mother’s family, each family member has a unique perspective to share. A conglomeration of stories and memories from different people’s perspectives can help bring your ancestor to life. For instance, I never met my paternal grandfather; he passed away 10 years before I was born. I can tell you when he was born, married and died, but dates while important are pretty boring. From chatting with my dad and his siblings, I know Grandpa drove teams of horses his entire life but never learned to drive a car. He was a hard-working farmer and a talented dancer who loved waltzing to “Over the Waves.” When interviewing family, don’t ask broad questions. Instead of What was your childhood like?, ask What was your favorite toy or your favorite meal? How did your family celebrate Christmas? Did you have a dog? My next tip is to look locally. Jerseyville is home to two genealogical gold mines, the Historical Society and the Library. The Historical Society’s Genealogical Research Center is crammed with information on local history and its residents. With more than 10,000 family files, chances are we have something of interest to you. The research center is located in the museum behind the Cheney Mansion, and our very knowledgeable historian, Lois Lock, is available Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Jerseyville Library has a wonderful genealogy section that contains lots of historical information. It also offers a multitude of online resources. To learn more, search for Jerseyville Library on your computer.

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Then, click Guest Column the Online BY BETH MCGLASSON Resources tab, and then, click Genealogy. You’ll see an extensive list of links to various sites, several of which I regularly use. Here are my favorites. Family Search (www.familysearch.org/ en/) is my go-to site when it comes to doing family research. You must create an account to use this site, but the account is free. There’s so much good stuff on this site, including federal census records from 1840 to 1940; birth, christening, marriages, death records; military records, genealogies, etc. You can enter a name, and the site will search all records. You can narrow your search by entering a birthplace or state of residence; adding the name of a spouse, mother, father or other person in the household, etc. The Jersey County Illinois GenWeb Page is a great site for local history. The site (www. jersey.illinoisgenweb.org) includes early land records, marriage records, biographies, obituaries, funeral records, burial lists, and some newspaper clippings. If you want to learn more about Jersey County, the history of its townships, communities, businesses, etc., this is the place to go. If your ancestors arrived in this area prior to 1839 or lived in northern Jersey County, don’t forget to check out Greene County’s genweb site. If they lived in eastern Jersey County, check out Macoupin County’s genweb page. Find-a-Grave (www.findagrave.com) is another of my favorites. All known burials up to about 2010 in all known Jersey County cemeteries are listed on this site. If your great great grandparents were buried in one of Jersey County’s now abandoned cemeteries, there’s a good chance you can view their tombstones on this site. If you’re a military fan, the Illinois Civil War genweb page (civilwar.illinoisgenweb. org) is a great place to learn about Illinois regiments during the Civil War. You can search for a soldier by name or search for county records. If you’ve never dug into your family roots, give it a try. It’s a fascinating hobby that can cost nothing more than your time. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

was wiping down some of my deer mounts that I had acquired over time. There’s one of my first bucks taken in Alabama, a Virginia eight-pointer and a nice 11 from Missouri. Each mount made its way to my wall for different reasons, along with the fact they made an attractive display. And then, there’s the broken five-pointer. He’s small, unidimensional and particularly unimpressive— well overlooked by anyone who might be cruising my display. But, he made his way to the wall not for what he is, but for whose he is. It was my son’s first buck. He was nine years old when he landed this massive monarch and forever stamped extreme value on this otherwise deficient deer. The value was not in the work of art, but in who signed it. The Apostle Paul described us this way. He said, “We are God’s workmanship.” This word, “workmanship,” is the Greek word, “poiema.” It is where we get our English word poem. It is only used one other time in the Bible. And again, Paul is using it to describe another work of God – the created world. Many preachers and theologians like to say we are God’s masterpiece, and while this is true, this actually puts the emphasis on the work instead of the designer.

You see, if you see yourself as unimpressive or of little value, you are looking at the work and not who is doing the work. Let me illustrate another way. Have you ever gained the signature of a famous person on a worthless Outdoor piece of paper, shirt or Truths other item? If you have, then you’ll understand BY GARY where the value truly MILLER comes from. This is no different in our lives. What gave mankind value above all other creation was the signature breath of God in our lives. What continues to give us value is not that we are just any sequence of rhythmic words strung together, but that we are a poem – some elaborate and some simple – but all, individually and authentically, signed by God. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@ outdoortruths.org.

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Georges P. LeFaivre Georges P. LeFaivre was born on April 26, 1942 in St. Louis Missouri and was adopted by his loving parents, Maggie and EJ LeFaivre as an infant. He had two older sisters who were also adopted (Constance Hughes and Anne Mae Hopley) and seven younger siblings (James Hughes, Kevin Hughes, Evans Hughes, Jeffrey Hughes Cynthia Harris, Jon Hughes and Christopher Hughes). He grew up in Grafton Illinois on the banks of the Illinois River, his happy place. He started fishing when he was four. He had his own boat and motor by the age of 10, starting his own fishing business running trout lines before and after school. He grew up with a love of sports and the outdoors and a rowdy gang of friends. Upon graduation from Jersey Community High school in 1960, he attended Illinois State University for a year before joining the US Air Force in 1962. He earned his Associate in Science degree while serving for four years in the military. Using the GI Bill, he attended SIU Carbondale and thoroughly enjoyed his experience with his roommate David “Animal” Raftis, graduating in 1968, with his Bachelor of Science in Education. While in Carbondale, he met the love of his life, Mary Helen Hagen, through a chance meeting with his childhood friend Don Summers. Continuing his education, he moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, while keeping his best friend Gail Gisy company as he attended law school. He graduated with his graduate degree in Guidance in 1972. The early part of his teaching and coaching career was in Southern Illinois at Alton High School, Virginia High School, and Greenfield High School. In 1979, Mr. LeFaivre started his 26 year career at Unity High School as a Guidance Counselor, multi-sport coach and Driver’s Education instructor. He was also a dedicated football coach at Centennial High School, while being a volunteer coach for his children at

St. Thomas Catholic School. In August of 1970 in the middle of two a days, Georges was united in wedlock to Mary Helen Hagen. They created an awesome family with four amazing children, Georges II (Missy), Jacques (Natalie), Danielle and Gabrielle, always imparting little pieces of knowledge. He was the proudest grandfather to eight beautiful grandchildren, Keira, Evan, Arianna, Jocelyn, Jackson, Darien, Olivia, and Xavier, always teaching them and coaching them through life. He proudly served as a reservist with the 183rd Fighter Wing Air National Guard unit in Springfield IL for 16 years and was an avid Ducks Unlimited and Friends of Sanganois Supporter and gun raffle winner. He loved to spend his time tormenting his wife, hunting ducks, leaving church right after communion, coaching anyone and everyone, being out on his boat, training his beloved puppies, reading and taking his family out to lunch. His courageous, hard fought 3 year battle with cancer ended on March 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife, four children, and eight grandchildren, three siblings, Jeff Hughes, Cindy Harris (Art), Jon Hughes (Donna) his niece, Margaret Ann Voke (Nick), Don and Lori Summers, Bill and Cathie Ward, and numerous nieces and nephews. The Visitation was held on Tuesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Philo, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm with Rosary at 3:30 pm. The Funeral was held on Wednesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church at 10:00 am with burial immediately following at Calvary Cemetery in Philo IL.

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Robert ‘Bob’ Thomas Swan Robert “Bob” Thomas Swan, 71, passed peacefully at home with his wife and daughter at his side, at 1:10 pm, Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Bob was born October 5, 1949 in Hardin, IL, at home, to Charles “Harold” and Ruby Mae (Gresham) Swan. He graduated from Calhoun High School in 1968. He immediately began a 42-year career at the Olin Corporation as a shot shell machine adjuster, including a subsequent two-year break with the United States Army from 1969–1971, stationed in Dachau, Germany, to serve his country. He retired from Olin in 2010. Bob married Lissa Bess Rue on April 28, 1979, followed by the arrival of their daughter, Jennifer Leigh Swan, in December 1982. Bob had a lifelong love of Harley Davidson motorcycles - his favorite being his orange 1976 Sportster XLCH. His work ethic could be matched by few and he took great amounts of pride in maintaining his yard, his ability to learn nearly any kind of craftsman skill, and providing for his family. He loved building-up his two Jeeps, working out at the JCH Wellness Center bright and early with friends, visiting National and State Parks, and enjoying time in nature. In Spring 2017, starting in the pouring rain at the Appalachian Trail (AT) Approach in Dawsonville, GA, Bob hiked almost 100 miles of the AT, camping and making friends along the way, until he reached Franklin, NC. He enjoyed another trip along a different section of the AT with friends in September 2019. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James A. and Dorothy M. Swan; parents, Charles “Harold” and Ruby Mae (Gresham) Swan; brother, James “Jim” Swan; brother-in-law and friend, Jerry Chapman; and his mother-and father-in-law, Robert and Geraldine (Wineland) Rue. He is survived by his wife, Lissa, and daughter, Jennifer, of Madison, WI; sisters, Ruth Ann (Aloys) Kallal of

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Hardin and Mary Jean Jantzen of Jerseyville; brotherin-law, Robert “Bobby” (Pam) Rue of Berryville AR; and sisters-in-law Janis (Randy) Butler of Godfrey, Terrill Woolsey of Laguna Woods, CA, and Judy Flowers of Jerseyville; in addition to nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family received guests during visitation, which was held at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, IL, on Monday, March 29, 2021, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. A Memorial Service for immediate family and close friends directly followed at 7:00 pm. and concluded with Military Honors. The memorial service will be livestreamed via Crawford Funeral Home’s Facebook page for those who would like to attend remotely. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. While flowers are appreciated, the family encourages honoring Bob’s legacy with donations to Riverbend Humane Society in Jerseyville or the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Memories and condolences may be shared with Bob’s family by visiting www. crawfordfunerals.com

Earth Day Week to be celebrated at Pere Marquette Pere Marquette State Park staff will be using the week of Earth Day to focus on bettering – you guessed it – the Earth, and are calling on the community to help. April 22-24, they are calling on the community to help assist them in this mission! Each day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., they will be planting native plants in a selected area of the State Park. In addition to being a picturesque piece of land, this prairie will act as a home for pollinators and an educational location for visitors for years to come. All those wanting to help can meet at the Visitor’s Center anytime on that Thursday to Saturday timeframe between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to pick up plants. They ask that volunteers bring gloves if desired. Gardening tools are not needed, but they are a plus! Don’t have a green thumb? That’s okay too! They will be host to live-feathered friends –

hawks, owls and more – from The Treehouse Wildlife Center, guided nature hikes, a symbolic tree planting, and live music by Rockabilly Revival! On Thursday, April 22, there will be volunteer-based planting and a 10 a.m. guided nature hike. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Treehouse Wildlife and birds will be at the visitor’s center, and at 2 p.m., there will be a guided nature hike. On Friday, along with those activites, there will be a free fishing clinic from 3-5 p.m. Also, TreeHouse Wildlife will be in the Lodge Great Room. Later that day, from 6-7:30 p.m., their will be live music by Rockabilly Revival at the Visitor’s Center. On Saturday, there will be a 2 p.m. symbolic tree planting in the campground. As a friendly reminder, Pere Marquette staff is hoping to remind people through these and other events that there is no Planet B.

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Billy Grover Counts Billy Grover Counts, 76, passed away on March 24, 2021 at DePaul Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1945 to Luther “Boots” & Lorene (Dilks) Counts in Greenfield. He was retired from the Alton Glass Works and was a deckhand on the Mississippi Queen. He is survived by his children: Tracy (Terry Joe Sr.) Wray, Jane (Shenan) Stephens both of Fieldon, Sherri Angel of White Hall, David (Cheri) Hyink and Charles (Nichol) Hyink of Carrollton; his grandchildren: Ethan, Eli, Amy, Tiffany, Shanon, Charleigh Mae, Calvin, Caiden, Claire-Bear, Devin and MaKenzy; great-grandchildren: Adalynn, Kingston, Urijah, Lucy Lou, Isaiah, Paisley, Madelynn and Hunter; sister: Mary Werner of Fieldon; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Judith Counts, siblings: Joyce Martin, Wanda Counts,

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(Continued from A1) Dougherty went on to mention that while on the subway, Señor held her hand as people pressed in all around her. “His influence shaped the teacher I am today,” Dougherty said. Dougherty isn’t the only former student-turned-educator who feels that she owes something to Señor’s influence. Leslee Frazier is a 1987 graduate from JCHS and was a member of the first class that Señor would teach for four consecutive years. “He was absolutely fabulous because he was always so caring and loving toward us no matter what – no matter the background, where you came from – he treated us all the same, and you knew he cared and loved us all,” Frazier said. Frazier somewhat reluctantly owns up to being the class clown, but for a guy like Allsup, there’s no student that he shied away from. “Poor Mr. Allsup, he had me for four years and I was the class clown. Yes, I took Spanish for four years but I probably wasn’t interested in four years of Spanish, and he knew that as well,” Frazier admits. “When you go through four years of Spanish, you had to have a conversation with Mr. Allsup back and forth in Spanish. So, with all the students in the room, he’d have beautiful conversations in Spanish and then it came to my turn. He would have the most basic Spanish conversation, because he knew I was not capable of speaking like a Spanish 4 student.” Allsup showed an endearing side to him as well. “There were some very dark days in our high school years, and we would be hurting, and he would allow us to use that time to talk. He would allow us to have those emotions,” Frazier said. Today, Frazier has years of teaching experience under her belt, having been a middle school educator before assuming the role of an administrator. Now, she is the principal of Carrollton High School, where the shadow of Señor lives itself out in her life, as it does in so many former students’ lives. Another individual who was particularly influenced by Allsup was his friend and former colleague, Señora Angela Wood. Wood and Allsup met in the summer of 1997, just before Wood was about to start teaching at JCHS. A Bethalto native who has since returned to teach in her hometown, Wood kept up with Allsup through the years, and his relationship with her family was close enough to where Allsup himself was considered family. For Wood and Allsup, being able to work together made the day a little brighter for the both of them, but for Wood especially, her beloved colleague’s impact on her would shape how she teaches to this day. Wood could vent to him about anything and could always expect some good advice in return, and, as she saw with her own eyes, Allsup’s students could expect the same treatment. “He was always trying to do something to help a kid out or make them feel better in whatever was going on,” Wood said. “I remember seeing lots of young ladies in tears, and he would calmly talk to them and help them through whatever it was they were going through.” But, when it came to the students, Wood shares that what makes him so endearing is that he listened to them. One of those students was Molly (Witt) Heitzig, who made it a priority throughout her high school career to maintain a relationship with one of her most treasured role models. Heitzig’s relationship with Allsup started in Spanish class. He was one of those teachers who always had candy and snacks in his room, so the students flocked around there, including Heitzig. “My first year with him I had first hour study hall and we would get breakfast and go to his room. I was his helper while he taught Italian,” Heitzig said. Being his helper in the classroom, Heitzig was able to see what it was that made Allsup one of the best teachers to ever grace the threshold of JCHS. “He was personally invested in everyone. He wasn’t just there to teach. He wanted to know about your life outside of school, Heitzig said. “He genuinely cared for every student – for every person – he had an encounter with.” Heitzig also got to see Allsup’s famous humor at work in the classroom. “People would ask him ‘Oh, is this a game,’ and he would say ‘You can think of it as a game,’”

Heitzig recalled. “And he also had this toy parrot that he could record his voice with. He had it say ‘Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?’” Barb Kirbach is another figure who became part of Allsup’s family through the years. Allsup was a staple at ArnoldKirbach holidays, especially Thanksgiving, where he was the life of the party, according to Kirbach. As one of his best friends, Kirbach came to learn a lot about her most interesting friend. He had a graduate degree in Spanish and even became a licensed chiropractor, but out of love for the kids, he remained a Spanish teacher. Kirbach saw all the shades and hues of her friend. He was flamboyant, funny, interesting, caring, a genius, talkative, kind, a great listener and cultured. He never met a stranger, nor did he ever forget a student, friend or acquaintance. He loved learning about the cultures of other people and loved learning about others’ families. He was a lover of cats, of which he had five, a collector of books, a fan of scary movies and could tell you anything you’d want to know about the Academy Awards, including who won what year. “He lived for these kids and this school. You could say that you were in the class of ‘92 and he’d tell you who you ran with, who you dated – he knew everything. I couldn’t go anywhere with him without people coming up to talk to him, students and their parents alike,” Kirbach said. After an initial invite to spend holidays with the Kirbachs, it didn’t take long for Kirbach and Allsup to become like brother and sister. To mess with him would mean to pick a fight with her, but usually it was Allsup that knew how to get her riled up. “A couple years ago, probably the last Thanksgiving with my family, he had to have his toe and part of his foot amputated due to diabetes. On Thanksgiving, we were driving down to Grafton and while we were driving, he looked at me and asked if my sisters would want to see his foot. And I looked at him and about wrecked my car and said ‘If I see you with your shoe off and half a foot, I’m going to take you down to the riverbank and it won’t be good,’” Kirbach recalled with a

laugh. “But that was just David to say, ‘Oh, they’ll probably want to see my foot.’” Although for Kirbach, to keep the memory of Allsup alive, all she’ll have to do is close her eyes and return to a scene of a wonderful holiday from the notso-distant past. “He would sit at the head of the table looking at my siblings and their spouses and Marty and I. He got to sit at one of the ends of the table and you could tell he was in the height of his glory. He loved it. He loved people,” Kir-

enough, though, Skinner and Allsup wouldn’t just be making memories on school trips alone, but weekend getaways as friends. “I got him hooked on Hard Rock Cafes and Disney pins because we knew every couple of years we’d be going to Disney with the band and it gave us a way of traveling around the country,” Skinner said. “Probably our most memorable trip we took was a four-day weekend over Presidents Day weekend, when we hit seven different Hard Rock Cafes in Memphis, Biloxi,

There were some very dark days in our high school years, and we would be hurting, and he would allow us to use that time to talk. He would allow us to have those emotions.”

Leslee Frazier,

1987 graduate from JCHS bach said. “And I will miss him.” Lastly, there’s Chris Skinner, another one of Allsup’s closest friends, and one who was changed for the better for having known him. Skinner first met Allsup in 1988, but got to know him better in the early 1990s when they started going on school band trips together as chaperones when Cliff Kaminsky was the band director. “We’d stay up talking until 3 or 4 in the morning just talking about nothing, but we always had different stuff to talk about,” Skinner said. Allsup was a world-class traveler, having visited China, Spain, Peru, Mexico, Italy and a host of other places, including cities all across the United States. He loved to travel and loved to interact with people from all different walks of life, but traveling with friends and students was what made it all worth it. Soon

New Orleans, Houston, San Antonio and Tulsa.” Skinner shared that Allsup basically escorted him through Italy, Thailand, China, Mexico and Peru and in return, Skinner and his family brought Allsup along on several family vacations, stating that it was necessary because he was family. “He literally showed me the world,” Skinner said. “He never met a stranger and when we’d go around the world he’d talk to people like he was their best friend. He was the kindest human I ever met but he was also entertaining.” Skinner relays a story concerning a time in Italy when Allsup took a fall and hurt his arm, requiring him to stay overnight at a hospital while the students and other chaperones moved on to the next destination. “We would say that a funny thing happened on the way to the forum,” Skinner said. “I go

in to get him and he’s in the hospital with four Italian women. He called me over and he said ‘I think three of them want me to stay here with them. I think they like me and want to take me home.” In describing one of his best friends, Skinner says of Allsup that he was polite, humble, fair, respectful and had a thirst for knowledge. “He always read. He loved to read books. He once stuffed his suitcase too full and I had to back books in my backpack for him,” Skinner said. Skinner also recalls how Allsup felt when he had to retire due to his health and how it was one of the toughest decisions of his life. “If his health was still good, he’d still be teaching right now. He didn’t want to retire. He liked being with the kids,” Skinner said. “It killed him. When he retired, it was so hard on him because he loved coming to school everyday.” For Skinner, it was Allsup’s love for his students and their love to him in return that takes the breath out of his lungs and leaves him with a deep impression that he hopes all educa-

tors, including himself, will learn from. “There are kids that sometimes get on your bad side, but he never held a grudge. I can’t tell you the number of times kids come up to you down the road and say ‘I’m sorry I acted that way.’ And Allsup was that one that would say ‘Hey, that’s water under the bridge. You turned out great. I always knew you’d turn out to be a good person,’ and that was the beauty of being around him. He had faith in everybody,” Skinner said. “He had several kids that may have not been the best Spanish speakers, but they wanted to be in his class with him. They wanted his stories – his humor.” When everything is said and done, though, for Skinner, three words remain to summarize how he and others who knew Allsup feel: “I miss him.” Allsup was a fire that could ignite a green stem by making it believe it was a brown log. In fact, many might feel that they were once that green stem. But, all things considered, if Allsup were here to listen to all that was being said of him, he more than likely would be asking, “How are you going to do the same?”

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Sports are back, and young athletes are excited to get back to it, including the Special Olympic athletes. The local team got their picture taken on their first day back to action as part of Special Olympics in Jersey. Basketball skills took place on March 20 in New Baden. Left to right: Cole Stone, Brinley Taylor, Lindsay Taylor, Halle Taylor, Sammy Newberry and Josh Powell.

sports HIGHLIGHTS VOLLEYBALL March 22, Jersey Community High School Varsity Panthers beat the Brussels Lady Raiders in two sets. Junior varsity also won in two. March 23, JCHS JV and varsity teams both lost to Waterloo in two sets. March 25, varsity and JV and freshman teams lost to Mascoutah. The freshmen Panthers took first place in a “mini tournament” on Saturday. The results of the tournament were Alton beating Marquette, 25-11, 23-25 and 14-16. Jerseyville won in a matchup with Alton and Marquette, 13-25, 25-23 and 6-15 and 25-22, 9-25 and 15-17, respectively.

SOCCER March 23, JCHS boys lost to Civic Memorial, 0-2. JV boys defeated Civic Memorial, 2-0. March 25, Varsity boys lost to Highland, 1-2. The JV game was not played because of the weather and field conditions. Over the weekend, JCHS boys beat Waterloo, 6-1. BASKETBALL The JCHS boys and girls basketball players received MVC All-Conference Team recognition. The following were praised for their accomplishments in the MVC. Panther Chloe

White was recognized as first team; Boston Talley, second team and Sally Hudson, honorable mention. Panther Ian Sullivan was recognized as first team and Sam Lamer and Andrew Kribs as honorable mentions. FOOTBALL March 19, Varsity Panthers shut out Granite City, 16-0 March 24, freshman and sophomore Panthers defeated North Mac, 32-22. March 26, the varsity team lost to Civic Memorial, 14-7. The freshman and sophomore team defeated Civic Memorial, 24-0.

JCMS honor roll announced Jersey Community Middle School has announced their third quarter honor rollers. Those on the honor roll list are: Fifth grade: Tate R. Barnett, Carson M. Becker, Makswell F. Bogart, Holly A. Brainerd, Madisyn M. Burch, Jaron C. Decker, Chase L. Duggan, Benjamin T. Frost Jr, Ella R. Graham, Emma C. Heitzig, Sophie G. Hetzel, Melody A. Jantzen, Jaya A. Jones, Samantha U. Latimore, Emma K. Morgan, Kyrie P. Pfleger, Tara L. Reno, Kayden M. Sinclair, Myla J. Stamper, Maxx A. Tenorio, Ethan J. Walker, Gabriella M. Whitlock, Tucker E. Woolsey and Jagger K. Young. Sixth grade: Charlotte E. Beasley, Emily N. Eardley, Traven R. Hahn, Alexis R. Hedden, Sylas M. Hill, Mila G. Lancaster, Taryn R. Little, Amelia M. Miller, Autumn M. Powers, Myra J. Rawe, Brody J. Short and Alyssa J. Smith. Seventh grade: John D. Adams III, Kyler E. Bick, Hope C. Buttry, Sincere I. Carter, Ellie R. Davis, Kamryn A. Drainer, Elijah N. Edwards, Cooper H. Gillis, Lucille J. Hunter, Malakai C. Kallal, Payton E. Mooney, Abigail D. Piazza, Jacee K. M. Seib, Marleigh I. Stagner, Sophia E. Sutton, Logan A. Wade, Alexis L. Williams and

Jaden N. Woolsey. Those with high honors were: Fifth grade: Samuel D. Baecht, Olivia R. Behl, Courtney H. Breden, Jaxson A. Brown, Makenna K. Brunaugh, Mason J. Burney, Marley J. Cazier, Adalynn R. Deardeuff, Quincy M. Desherlia, Kyah L. DeVerger, Justice L. Drainer, Cheyenne N. Falter, Cheyenne M. Fessler, Lily M. Gates, Kyra M. Georgevits, Ella J. Green, Madison K. Green, Mason P. Green, Easton R. Groppel, Andrew L. Hayes, Adalyn F. Hutchens, Tabitha S. Isakson, Carter B. Kallal, Mia G. Karrick, Brenley P. Kelly, Loial J. McCoy, Raymond P. McElligott, Anna E. Morgan,, Roanna B. Newton, Ryan C. Schaake, Hudson T. Schannot, Kiersten R. Schulte, Emelia G. Sutton, Marlie M. Tenorio, Alexander R. Timpe, Alyse L. Williams and Peyton N. Young. Sixth grade: Madalyn G. Aday, Rosalie O. Ball, Anna F. Beauchamp, Emma G. Beauchamp, Alexander D. Bell, Emily A. Benz, Emma E. Bogle, Aden M. Brunaugh, Addison P. Campbell, Katherine J. Cornelius, Breonah K. Daley, Kaelyn M. Forrester, Mason G. Frost, Peyton D. Grindstaff, Bailee J. Hanlon, Stone E. Heitzig, Lilian

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“I look forward to seeing the amazing projects our teachers have planned.” WGU’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative was launched in Missouri in 2019 and was expanded to include select counties in Illinois last year. This is the first year the grant initiative has been made available to teachers across the entire state of Illinois. In 2019, the non-profit, fully online university awarded $10,000 to 15 schools across Missouri, and in 2020, awarded a total of $15,000 to 29 classroom projects in Missouri and parts of Illinois and Kansas. This year, the university was able to increase the funding for grants through this initiative to $125,000 and hopes to fund dozens more projects throughout Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. Some previously funded teacher projects through WGU’s “Fund My Classroom Initiative” include a Butterfly Garden at East Elementary in the Jerseyville Community School District; a “Kindertown” project to teach students how to be a citizen in a fun, kid-friendly way at Lewis and Clark Elementary in Godfrey; 100 graphic novels for a classroom library at Fulton Junior high in O’Fallon, Ill.; training for two therapy dogs at Royal Heights Elementary in Joplin, Mo.; an effort to bring pedal exercisers to the library media center at Blades Elementary in St. Louis and a 3D printer at Frontier STEM High School in Kansas City, Mo. Anyone interested in nominating themselves, colleagues, family or friends can fill out the short application available at wgu.edu/ fundmyclassroom. Nominees must reside in Illinois, Missouri or Kansas.

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To show appreciation for area K-12 educators who have been forced to adapt to new styles of teaching throughout the pandemic, Western Governors University (WGU) is pledging to award up to $125,000 in grant money to K-12 teachers who need help funding their innovative classroom projects as part of the nonprofit university’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative. Teachers can submit proposed projects online at wgu.edu/fundmyclassroom for the opportunity to receive full or partial funding. Applications are being accepted through April 18, and selected classroom projects will be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 3-7. K-12 educators can request funding for any type of innovative classroom project they believe would provide an enriching classroom experience for their students – from books, supplies and equipment or technology to classroom experiences and field trips. To be considered, proposed projects must include a description, detailing how much funding is needed and how the proposed project will benefit students. Both public and private school teachers are encouraged to apply. “Over the last year, we have seen just how dedicated our teachers are to ensuring our children receive an enriching and fulfilling educational experience, and providing grant funding through this initiative to help make their classrooms more engaging for their students is just one way we can show our appreciation,” Dr. Angie Besendorfer, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University said.

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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced that local community banker Shawn Davis, President & CEO of CNB Bank & Trust, N.A., in Carlinville, was named to serve on ICBA’s Operations and Payments Committee. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “I am honored to represent our industry and share my experiences as a community banker and civic leader to help ICBA communicate the positive story of community banking,” Davis said. “Community banks are trusted relationship-based lenders, invested in the success of their customers and the economic prosperity of their community.” In addition to helping shape and advocate

ICBA’s national policy positions and programs, Davis’s duties include engaging in grassroots activities in Illinois to promote pro-community bank policies and serving as a liaison between community banks and ICBA staff and leadership in Washington, D.C. “Shawn is a dedicated community banker who is highly respected in his community and by his industry peers,” ICBA Chairman Robert M. Fisher, president and CEO of Tioga State Bank, said. “We are delighted Shawn has accepted this appointment and generously volunteered his time and professional talents in pursuit of creating an environment where community banks, and the communities they serve, continue to flourish.”

State Supreme Court to hear case over suburb’s assault weapon ban A state appeals court found the ban was enacted legally

By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois Legal challenges against a ban on assault weapons in suburban Deerfield have reached the state’s highest court. Two consolidated lawsuits against the Lake County suburb were among the 14 total criminal and civil cases that the Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear on appeal. Guns Save Life Inc., the Second Amendment Foundation and Illinois State Rifle Association sued Deerfield shortly after the village amended its assault weapon ordinances in June 2018 to ban the civilian use of assault weapons and large capacity magazines. The groups argued that the ban violated amendments to the Concealed Carry Act and FOID Card Act that govern the processes for certain municipalities to impose limits on gun ownership beyond state laws. When state lawmakers amended the FOID Card Act in 2013, they added a provision that allowed municipalities with a population of at least 25,000 to adopt stricter gun laws if the municipality passed an ordinance regulating gun ownership within 10 days of the law becoming effective on July 9, 2013. Deerfield passed a new ordinance on July 1, 2013, that regulated the storage and transportation of assault weapons. The village’s assault weapon ban in 2018 amended this 2013 ordinance. The gun rights groups maintained the amendments to the FOID Card Act should be interpreted as preempting the authority of local municipalities to pass gun ordinances that are more restrictive than state laws. The Lake County judge hearing the cases consolidated the lawsuits. In 2019, the Lake County trial judge ruled in favor of the gun rights groups by finding that the FOID Card Act amendment in 2013 intended to create a 10-day window for municipalities to “ban ownership or possession of assault weapons,” the judge found. Since Deerfield only passed an ordinance in 2013 to regulate the storage and transportation of assault weapons, the village “lost its opportunity to do so and cannot later amend its ordinance to impose such a ban,” the judge ruled. The ruling permanently blocked Deerfield from enforcing its assault weapon and large capacity magazine ban. Deerfield appealed this decision to the 2nd District Appellate Court, one of five appeals courts in the state which sit one level below the Illinois Supreme Court. In December 2020, a majority of the appellate court reversed the trial judge’s decision and found Deerfield’s assault weapon ban did not violate the FOID Card Act. The majority decided that,

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in amending the FOID Card Act in 2013, “the legislature created a hybrid balance of regulatory power between the State and local governments,” where certain municipalities could “concurrently regulate assault weapons and others would not,” the appellate court’s 43-page opinion states. “Deerfield preserved its power to regulate assault weapons concurrently with the State when it enacted its 2013 ordinance. The legislature explicitly declared that [municipalities with at least 25,000 residents] that preserved their power to regulate assault weapons concurrently with the State could amend their ordinances,” the opinion states. “Because Deerfield had the power to regulate assault weapons concurrently with the State, it was Deerfield’s prerogative to ban such weapons, and there were no time limitations for doing so.” In order to show the General Assembly’s intent, the appellate court’s opinion includes a question that then-state Sen. Kwame Raoul asked on the floor of the state Senate in May 2013 when the FOID Card Act amendment was being discussed. Raoul asked the bill’s sponsor, “Can a municipality or home rule unit that has enacted a regulation or ordinance either before or within ten days of the effective date that regulates assault weapons amend that regulation or ordinance in the future?” To the question, the bill’s sponsor responded, “Yes.”

The appellate court also ruled that the village’s ban on large capacity magazines, to the extent it regulated hand gun ammunition, violated the FOID Card Act. Because of this finding, the appellate court decided Deerfield’s large capacity magazine ban, as it applied to handgun ammunition, could not be enforced for valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License holders. Following this decision, the gun rights groups filed a petition with the Illinois Supreme Court that asked the court to hear their case. Last week, the state Supreme Court accepted the consolidated cases, which are appealing the appellate court ruling from December 2020. Officials from the village of Deerfield did not respond to a request for comment. David Sigale, a sole practitioner in Wheaton, represents the Second Amendment Foundation and the Illinois State Rifle Association. “We are very gratified that the Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear our claim, and we look forward to making our case, as the circuit court held, that the Village overstepped its authority in this matter,” Sigale said in an email Tuesday. Q Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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All about asparagus Asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables that is commonly grown in gardens. Like many vegetables, asparagus can be somewhat polarizing; either you love it or hate it. If you’re in the love category, it is a relatively easy crop to grow. However, you’ll need to exercise some patience when growing asparagus. When growing asparagus, you’ll have a choice between planting seeds and crowns. Most people tend to plant one-year-old plants, which are referred to as roots or crowns, and for a good reason. While asparagus seeds will be much less expensive than crowns, it will take much longer to get your plants established. Asparagus plants are dioecious, meaning they are either male or female. While female plants tend to produce larger spears, they produce fewer of them. Additionally, female plants will produce fruit and seeds, which take considerable energy from the plant and sprout new seedlings, which may cause overcrowding. While male plants tend to produce smaller spears, they will also produce more of them. Since they aren’t producing seeds, you won’t have to contend with seedlings becoming weedy. Because of this, male plants are the preferred choice for home gardens. Asparagus does best in well-drained soils that are in full sun. It can be planted as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring (typically March 15-April 15). When planting, dig a trench that is 12-18 inches wide and six inches deep. Place the crowns nine to 12 inches apart in the trench, making sure the bud side is up. Once the crowns are in the trench, you don’t want to completely fill the trench with soil. Instead, cover them with

two inches of soil and continue to fill the trench as the plants grow taller during the growing season. Weed control is very important when establishing asparagus as well as to develop a good crop. Early in the season, before asparagus shoots emerge, shallowly cultivate your soil to eliminate weeds. Then add a layer of mulch to help suppress weeds. During the first three years, plants should be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer at a rate of two pounds per 100 square feet. Starting in the fourth year, apply the same amount of fertilizer, but wait to apply it until you are done harvesting (June or July). Now that you’ve gotten your asparagus planted and cared for, when can you begin harvesting? The year you plant, you should not harvest any asparagus. Let the spears grow and develop “ferns” (leaves). The year after planting (second year), you can begin harvesting when the spears reach five to eight inches long for two weeks. After that, let the spears develop and leaf out. Finally, in year three and onwards, you can harvest through May or June (up to eight to ten weeks). Even though it can be a bit unsightly, it’s best to leave the fern-like growth until it begins to die back in the fall. Like spring bulbs, the foliage of asparagus helps generate energy for the following year. Good Growing Tip of the Week: White asparagus isn’t a special variety of asparagus – it’s asparagus that has been blanched (grown in the dark). This is done by burying the crowns in more soil, straw, or covering rows with row covers that don’t allow light in.

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There are not enough words to fully express our heartfelt thanks for the love and support extended to our family during the sudden loss of our loved one. We would like to thank everyone for all the acts of kindness, calls/texts/messages, food, flowers, gifts, cards, hugs and prayers ... they were all deeply appreciated. In addition, we are pleased to present the Jerseyville Pre-K program with a very generous memorial donation. Thank you all who donated to this very worthy program that enriches the lives of our little people. Huge shout out to our local men and women in Law Enforcement and Firefighters for honoring us with your presence. Also, to all Pre-K teachers and bus drivers, you were all so important to her. Special thanks to Reverend Gipson for delivering a touching memorial service and the staff of Crawford funeral home for doing such a good job handling the arrangements. Thank you to granddaughter, Alyssa for adding your beautiful voice and singing (by special request) Rainbow Connection. Thank you, Nick at Brossio for opening early for our family dinner. The Family of Sharon Hagedorn, James Hagedorn, Greg & Jill Blackorby, Jeff & Connie Blackorby, Brad & Amber Blackorby, and grandchildren.

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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal It was a couple of weeks ago when it was announced that Jerseyville’s plans for the Susnig Center would be among numerous parks and recreation projects in the state to get grant funding, but it will still be a while before people might see the new and improved community center in all its glory, according to local officials. Governor JB Pritzker announced that more than $24.9 million in state grant funding has been approved for local governments to construct, renovate and improve buildings or purchase land to be used for public access and recreation, made available through the Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC) grant program, part of the Governor’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. The PARC grant program is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The PARC grant program provides up to 90 percent of project costs to help build, renovate and improve recreational buildings used by the public or purchase land to be used for public access and recreational purposes, with local governments matching the value of the grants awarded. As part of this state spending, Jerseyville was awarded $450,000 for renovations to the aging Susnig Center, with a city buy-in of $150,000, which will partly be covered by private donations like from Jersey State Bank, who donated $10,000. “I am excited that Jerseyville was

awarded this PARC grant that will provide recreational opportunities for the entire community and region. I look forward to seeing what great things these funds bring to the area,” State Rep. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, said. Much of the project will be renovations to the existing facility, but it will also include additions like that of retractable batting cages. “We are just always looking for more opportunities for our youth,” Bob Manns, Jerseyville director of Public Works, said. “We have a lot of kids that play baseball and softball through our parks department in our outdoor facilities at the city park...A lot of kids, before the season starts, they will have batting practice. They can work on fielding and things indoors, so this will give them an opportunity to do that in the off-season.” The gym inside the center will also be getting portable backboards for basketball, accommodating the growing interest in peewee basketball. “We have fixed backboards at the two ends, but there is some money in the budget to have some additional [backboards],” Manns said. Along with these additions, the grant money will support the city in making necessary upgrades to the roof and gym flooring. “We are replacing the gym floor, which is original, and it is in bad shape,” Manns said. “...We have gorilla tape holding it together where it is coming apart at the seams.” Simply put, it is beyond its useful life, and such a statement could be said

for a lot of the building, which is largely original. “We had the need,” Manns said. “We had not neglected the facility. We have taken care of it the best we can, but at 40 years old, things are at the end of their useful life, so it is time to get those replaced.” Other than the floor, they will also be replacing the flat roof atop the building housing the cafeteria section of the complex. Work was already done on the roof for the southern building of the Susnig Complex often utilized by the Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) in 2019. Council members OK’d the replacement of the roof contracted through a no-bid process to John Beal Roofing from Maryland Heights, Mo. This was an emergency measure, according to officials at the time. The new project will also include upgrades to the bleachers, making them ADA-compliant, and the restrooms. This upcoming project for the Susnig Center will take about 6-8 months to get started, and is probably a year away from ribbon-cutting and completion, barring any complications. Manns said of the grant announcement that he and the rest of the city staff were excited to see their project get state funding. “It is just a huge team,” Manns said. “We have a consultant that helped us write the grant to some degree. A lot of people internally helped with putting that together. Tyler Hermens, our parks and rec director, was instrumental in helping gather the data and get the grant written.”

First-dose Moderna clinic offered later this week

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Health Department is scheduling appointments for a Moderna COVID vaccine clinic they have scheduled for Friday. According to the health department, they are looking to inoculate people looking at getting their first dose. This clinic does not have any stipulations other than that those getting the shot must be 18

9DFFLQH GDWD DV RI 0DUFK Administered doses: .... 10,458 Fully vaccinated: ............ 4,241 Vaccinated percentage: . 19.41 years old or older. Locals can schedule their appointments online or call 618498-9565 ext. 301 for assistance. This is just another sign that Jersey County is cruising through the popula-

tion, diligent in their efforts to vaccinate the community. So far, 4,402 have been fully vaccinated, representing 20.15 percent of the county’s population, and that number is continuing to climb substantially. In total, 11,090 doses have been administered. According to the Illinois Department of Health, 48 have died of COVID in Jersey. In total, there have been 2,555 positive cases in the county since the virus first appeared last year.

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Felonies: Berning, Colton L., dob 06-13-1996, a withheld judgment disposition was entered on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation, drug treatment, 21 days credit time served in county jail; $300 fine. Coates, Danielle L., dob 07-01-1976, a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams was dismissed; was found guilty on a charge of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D), 1 year Department of Corrections; charges of possession hypodermic/syringe/ needles/1st and possession of drug paraphernalia were dismissed; costs only. Ganz, Richard D., dob 04-04-1971, was found guilty on a charge of domestic battery/other prior, 2 year conditional discharge. Gresham, Brittany R., dob 04-29-1988, will not prosecute on charges of aggravated battery/peace officer, resisting/peace officer/correctional employee/firefighter and criminal trespass to land. Hunn, Molly Y., dob 08-12-1998, a charge of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D) was dismissed; was found guilty on a charge of maintaining original container/1st; fine. Motley, Cory D., dob 08-17-1977, was found guilty on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation, 180 days county jail; $300 fine. Stamper, Brendan M., dob 01-02-1998, was found guilty on a charge of aggravated battery/peace officer, 3 years Department of Corrections; charges of resisting/ peace officer/correctional employee/firefighter, criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to land were dismissed; costs only. Whitlock, Kayce E., dob

10-15-1984, a charge of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D) was dismissed. Winslow, Gregory W., dob 11-28-1962, was found guilty on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation, drug treatment, 56 days credit for time served in county jail, revoke/ vacate/probation, 4 years Department of Corrections; $100 fine; costs only. Winslow, Gregory W., dob 11-28-1962, was found guilty on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation, drug treatment, 56 days credit for time served in county jail, revoke/vacate/probation, 4 years Department of Corrections; charges of possession drug paraphernalia and waste/destroy usable meat were dismissed; fine. Misdemeanors: Adams, Tiffany N., dob 06-11-1983, a charge of battery/makes physical contact was dismissed. Booth, Jacob A., dob 05-04-1973, a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed. Norris, Dawn D., dob 01-27-1983, 2 charges of guardian allows child truancy were dismissed. Robertson, Terrance W., dob 02-24-1983, was found guilty on a charge of criminal trespass to land, 1 year conditional discharge; costs only. Robertson, Terrance W., dob 02-24-1983, was found guilty on a charge of obstructing identification, 1 year conditional discharge; costs only. Wangler, Kayce E., dob 10-15-1984, a charge of guardian allows child truancy was dismissed. Whitlock, Kayce, dob 10-15-1984, a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of permit under age 21 to consume cannabis, 2 years supervision; $300 fine.

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Jersey County police and traffic

The following police reports were filed between March 19 and March 25. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following individual was charged with a felony: Harper, Jayden M., dob 08-09-1994, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possess drug parahpernalia. The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Jones, Brandon C., dob 06-06-1990, carry conceal firearm/under the influence/1-2. Millitello, Donald R., dob 09-18-1963, assault. Thompson, Brandy L., dob 07-18-1980, violate order protection. The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Chapman, James J., dob 07-14-1972, driving under the influence of alcohol. Hunter, Jackson A., dob 07-09-1996, driving under the influence of alcohol. Jones, Brandon C., dob 06-06-1990, driving under the influence of alcohol. Lennartz, Kerry A., dob 07-23-1987, driving under the influence of alcohol/ blood alcohol concentration 0.08, driving under the influence of alcohol. Lucas, Zachary J., dob 08-26-1994, driving under

the influence of alcohol. Martin, Aaron J., dob 09-30-1986, driving under the influence of alcohol. The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Booth, Jacob, dob 05-041983, unlawful possession cannabis, possession drug paraphernalia. Downs, Brandon M., dob 01-13-2000, possession cannabis. Hunter, Jackson A., dob 07-09-1996, possession of drug paraphernalia. Russell, Clayton M., dob 05-22-2002, possession cannabis. Warke, Megan N., dob n/a, possession cannabis. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Atilano, Isiordia, dob 03-10-2004, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Bachman, James R., dob 01-10-2000, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Bollinger, Reghan Olivia, dob 11-01-2004, driving 15-20 mph above limit, improper passing on the left, improper traffic lane usage. Cannon, Sophie A., dob 10-10-1997, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Chapman, James J., dob 07-14-1972, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Davidson, Tyler D., dob 07-09-1997, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Davis, Clifford R., dob 10-14-1991, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Dickens, Arnell L., dob 03-12-1974, speeding 35+

mph over limit. Dirksmeyer, Tyler W., dob 05-24-2003, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Edwards, Brandon J., dob 0-03-1997, improper use registration/title, unlicensed, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Franke, Craig J., dob 07-10-2002, driving 21-25 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Godier, Darrell J. III, dob 02-09-1991, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Hanlon, Megan E., dob 09-12-1975, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Herrman, Aaron L., dob 09-07-1985, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Hogan, Kyle A., dob 02-14-1984, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Holmes, Jade S., dob 03-05-1999, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, seat belt required/driver. Hunter, Jackson A., dob 07-09-1996, improper traffic lane usage, driving 11-14 mph above limit, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/ driver. Jacobs, Madaline E., dob 09-15-2003, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Jones, Paul Robert, dob 08-20-2004, driving 21-25 mph above limit, registration expiration/1st & 2nd.. Joyce, Calvin W., dob 06-20-2000, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Lee, Brandy A., dob 07-08-1979, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Town of Quarry, in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, for WKH ¿VFDO \HDU EHJLQQLQJ $SULO 1, 2021, and ending March 31, ZLOO EH RQ ¿OH DQG FRQveniently available to public inspection at Grafton Methodist Church Annex foyer from and after 4:00 o’clock P.M., 5th day, April, 2021. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:30 o’clock P.M., 4th day, May, 2021, at Quarry Township Bldg. in this Quarry Township and WKDW ¿QDO KHDULQJ DQG DFWLRQ RQ this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Quarry Township Bldg. at 7:00 o’clock P.M., 4th day, May, 2021. Dated this 5th day of April, 2021. Robert W. Smith Supervisor Patty S. Anderson Clerk

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Lennartz, Kerry A., dob 07-23-1987, improper traffic lane usage. Lovel, Samuel M., dob 07-30-1990, operate uninsured motor vehicle, improper traffic lane usage. Lucas, Zachary J., dob 08-26-1994, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle, failure to reduce speed, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Mansfield, Sarah E., dob 12-03-1976, driving on suspended license. Martin, Aaron J., dob 09-30-1986, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Medford, Malinda A., dob 08-14-1986, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Moseley, Dale F., dob 10-06-1950, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Muffley, Miranda Noel, dob 11-05-1995, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Norris, Paige L., dob 04-26-1987, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Pace, David A., dob 06-011965, driving on revoked license. Payne, Clara J., dob 12-251967, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Perez, Luis Elpidio, dob 11-17-1995, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Piper, Anthony James, dob 04-15-1976, driving on revoked license, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Rogalski, Jacob R., dob 01-11-1996, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Russell, Clayton Mack, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LENA SUE KRUSE, Deceased. NO. 2021-P-13 CLAIM NOTICE

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of John W. Groppel, who died on February 18, 2021. LetWHUV RI 2I¿FH DV ,QGHSHQGHQW Administrator were issued on March 4, 2021 to Janice D. Groppel whose address is 26523 McClusky Road, Dow, IL 62022 whose attorney is Lee J. Plummer, Attorney at Law, 100 S. State, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. The Estate will be administered without Court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the Estates Act (755ILCS 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 ¿OHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or before September 20, 2021, and DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW period is barred. Copies of a FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG LEE J. PLUMMER Ill. Reg. #2220075 100 South State Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 Telephone: (618) 498-5213 3.17, 3.24, 3.31

Notice is given of the death of Lena Sue Kruse, who died on December 6, 2020. LetWHUV RI 2I¿FH DV ,QGHSHQGHQW Co-Executors were issued on March 4, 2021 to Mark E. Kruse, whose address is 5307 North Street, Godfrey, IL 62035 and Mary Carol Acord, whose address is 2918 Chelsea Lane, Brighton, IL 62012 whose attorney is Lee J. Plummer, Attorney at Law, 100 S. State, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. The Estate will be adminLVWHUHG ZLWKRXW &RXUW VXSHUvision unless, under Section 28-4 of the Estates Act (755ILCS 5/28-4), any interHVWHG SHUVRQ WHUPLQDWHV LQGHSHQGHQW DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ DW DQ\ time by mailing or delivering D SHWLWLRQ WR WHUPLQDWH WR WKH Clerk. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, RU ZLWK WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RU ERWK RQ RU EHIRUH 6HSWHPber 20, 2021, and any claim QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG with the Clerk must be mailed RU GHOLYHUHG WR WKH UHSUHVHQWDtive and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been ¿OHG LEE J. PLUMMER Ill. Reg. #2220075 100 South State Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 7HOHSKRQH 3.17, 3.24, 3.31

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

REQUEST FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Jersey in the County of Jersey and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the hour of 6:00 o’clock P.M. at Jersey Town Hall, 720 State Highway 16, Jerseyville, IL 62052 for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider UHSRUWV RI RI¿FHUV DQG GHFLGH on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Supervisor’s Annual Statement of Affairs Highway Supervisor’s Annual Report Powers the Electors May Take at Annual Meeting Declare Surplus Transfer Funds Establish Next Annual Town Meeting Adopt Fiscal Year Adopt Calendar of Board Meetings

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s Ruyle Township Hall and Parking Lot s 48 feet X 80 feet X 16 feet Shop Building with attached 24 feet X 32 feet X 9 feet Township Building. Bid documents shall be available by mail beginning March 29, 2021. To receive bid documents and bidder TXDOL¿FDWLRQV SOHDVH FRQWDFW Mike Prather, Township Supervisor 34068 Laurie Street Medora, Illinois 62063 Cell Phone 618-535-0284 Bid documents will be mailed to you by regular mail or by email. Please provide your email address. Ruyle Township reserves the right in its sole discretion to waive irregularities, omissions or to reject any and all bids. Bids must be returned and postmarked on or before May 5, 2021 to be considered. Sealed bids will be opened at 8:00 pm on May 12, 2021 at the Township Board Meeting. Ruyle Township Sharon Young Ruyle Township Clerk 3.24, 3.31

dob 05-22-2002, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Sevier, Xzevier M., dob 07-20-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving on suspended license. Shannon, Brandon S., dob 01-20-1994, failure to reduce speed. Sheahan, Patrick F., dob 09-19-1979. speeding 35+ mph over limit, violate license classification 1st & 2nd. Sigmon, Kyle E., dob 12-05-1996, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Stringer, Aaron Michael, dob 23-29-1994, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Turner, Kenyan Anrae, dob 06-19-2003, improper IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS REQUEST OF: JENNIFER ELLEN MCCLURE 2021MR24 NOTICE- CHANGE OF NAME Public notice is hereby given that on April 16, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, at 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Illinois, LQ &RXUWURRP $ , ZLOO ¿OH P\ petition in said Court praying for the change of my name from JENNIFER ELLEN MCCLURE to that of JENNIFER ELLEN FLOYD, pursuant to Illinois statute. Dated this 8th day of March, 2021. /s/Jennifer E. McClure JENNIFER ELLEN MCCLURE 3.17, 3.24, 3.31

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LENA SUE KRUSE, Deceased. NO. 2021-P-13 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE Notice is given to Unknown Heirs in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose name or address is not stated in the Petition to Probate Will, that an Order was entered by the Court on March 4, 2021, admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may ¿OH D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK WKH &RXUW to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1985 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the :LOO E\ ¿OLQJ D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK the Court within six months after admission of the Will to probate. Name and Address of Attorney: Lee J. Plummer Ill. Reg. #02220075 100 S. State Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 Telephone: (618) 498-5213 3.17, 3.24 3.31

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PUBLIC NOTICE AVAILABLE FUNDING OF FOOD,SHELTER AND EMERGENCY PROGRAMS Jersey County, Illinois has been awarded funds through the State Set-Aside (SSA) process under Phase 38 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Federal Funds are made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Jersey County Illinois has been chosen to receive $4,516.00 (award amount) under Phase 38 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a State Set-Aside committee under the direction of the National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federation of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A Local Board made up of representatives from The Salvation Army, Jersey Township, Catholic Charities, United Way, Ministerial Association, Jersey County Board, and Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation (representing the homeless sector) will determine how the funds awarded to Jersey County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for selecting agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under these phases of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary QRQ SUR¿WV RU XQLWV RI JRYHUQPHQW EH HOLJLEOH WR UHFHLYH Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice non discrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capacity to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Jersey County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with The Salvation Army and Jersey Township participating. These agencies are required to provide the number of meals and the number of nights of lodging. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Richard /RWW /RFDO %RDUG FRQWDFW SHUVRQ DW RU DW cnrlott@ gtec.com for an application. The deadline for applications to be UHFHLYHG LV $SULO 3.31

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Have deep conversations with those close to you as they may have something they can teach you, Aries. You will learn about yourself and those close to you in the process.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you will propose new ideas to people around you. Don’t be surprised when they want to go along with them. Simply embrace the interest and move forward.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your strongest relationships are warm and supportive. This is a great time to form romantic partnerships, business relationships or personal friendships.

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LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 This week shows signs of being a very busy, but fulfilling time, Libra. Even though things can get a tad overwhelming, you’ll be able to work through the excitement.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Everything is going great for your career, Pisces. Things may seem too good to be true. There are challenges ahead, but you can manage.

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SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Your financial success is bound to take another step forward, Scorpio. This bodes well for the plans you have in place. Now you may be able to act on them a little ahead of schedule.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Success at work continues to usher in good fortune, Cancer. But you may have a tingling feeling it may be time to move on to new horizons. Think things through carefully.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Enjoy the success you have achieved over the past several weeks, Sagittarius. Even though you have been flying high, make an effort to be humble as well.

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