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Helping Hands formed out of desire to help community

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal While epidemics have plagued the globe as long as there’s been a globe to plague, in the age of modern medicine and heightened intercontinental traffic, pandemics, though rare, are all the more serious.

The last time a pandemic afflicted our nation was from 1918 to 1920 when the doughboys returned from the fields and trenches of Europe, leaving in their wake the death of tens of millions of lives all throughout the world. Even Jersey County felt the crushing weight of the Spanish Influenza, as dozens of families lost members and communities mourned the loss of their friends.

In times then and now, people return to the knowledge that it takes a community working together to pull through.

Indeed, without this mindset, these struggles would be much harder for everyone.

Cathy Reynolds of Jerseyville has realized this as well. She and those working with her have chosen to focus on the silver linings instead of the dark clouds. A couple of weeks ago, Reynolds created the Helping Hands in Jersey County Facebook group and in the brief time that it has been active, the group has grown to

nearly 1,500 members.

“I had been going to the store two or three times to get supplies for my entire family getting just enough to last us for about two weeks,” Reynolds said.

The family decided this past Sunday to not attend church and instead worship at home.

Reynolds decided to prepare a dish for them all to eat.

“When I was gathering all my ingredients, I realized that the one ingredient I needed, cream of mushroom soup, I did not have,” she said. “Well, what do you do when you need an item you don’t have? You go to your neighbor.

“This got me thinking about how the store shelves were starting to go bare, and at times like this you need people you can go to for supplies and things you need. If I need cream of mushroom soup, maybe someone else needed something I have.”

It’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention, and that is exactly how Helping Hands in Jersey County was born.

“I just wanted to bring people together, she said. “My hope was that it would grow to be so large that it wouldn’t just encompass Jerseyville, but the whole county as well. I want us all to be able to rely on each other.”

Aside from her own experience, Reynolds was further inspired to create the group because of her concern for the elderly in the community.

“The elderly mean a lot to me, and I have a big heart for them,” she said. “When I was a little girl, I remember my great grandma coming to live with us, and we built on to our house to accommodate her.

“My grandpa was in the nursing home for eight years, and my mother and I would go visit him several times a week and we made many friends at the home.

Then when I was in high school, my uncle, Thomas Crotchett, came to live with us because his vision was failing. Before school every morning, I would fix his breakfast and help him to the table and guide him to his spoon so he could eat.”

So when Reynolds was confronted with the sight of elderly friends and neighbors struggling in Jersey County, she knew what she had to do.

“I was in the store and was absolutely broken-hearted because there were elderly people everywhere looking aimlessly for things they needed,” she said. “I knew they’d be back the next day if they didn’t find what they were looking for. It wasn’t right. They shouldn’t have been out at all.

“I created this site so we could help our elderly. We can’t have

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Walker Reynolds of Jerseyville loads bags of groceries and supplies into the trunk of his car to deliver to those who need them in the community.

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Jerseyville residents haul out the holly for Christmas

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ith Easter fast approaching, it’s certainly not surprising to see colorful pops of decorated eggs or bunny ears poking out of bushes in lawns across Jerseyville. The Christmas displays, though?

Those are definitely out of the ordinary.

While Santa is an unexpected visitor this time of year, he’s certainly a welcome one, and his return is part of a national movement to brighten up the days of stir crazy residents, all while continuing to promote social distancing. That’s why all across the country, folks are restringing their Christmas lights and blowing back up the inflatables to bring some smiles to their communities, all in the name of not-quite Christmas cheer.

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Service Unit 105 Jerseyville Troops meet with the Jerseyville mayor March 10 to sign the girl scout proclamation declaring Girl Scout Week from March 8-14, 2020. Back row, from left to right: Jerseyville Mayor Bill Russell, Natasha Smith, Hannah Kallal. Front row: Natalia Hein, Abilene Bray, Karliah Critchfield, Lauren Towell Aria Pfleger, Gracie Weller, Ruthie Critchfield, Nova Morgan, Willow Scott and Kyrie Pfleger.

Christmas (Continued from A1) event, Jerseyville residents are vowing not to be outdone.

That includes one of Santa’s very best helpers, Michael Ward.

Using decorations from the Downtown Country Christmas Festival, he, along with the help of family and friends, has covered every square inch of his yard on State Street with Christmas magic.

Ward said the Downtown Country Christmas Board was looking for a way to bring light to what has been a dark time. According to Ward, Julie Pohlman initially suggested they take part in what has become a national movement of kindness, and Ward’s home on State Street was chosen for its “prime position” on a major state highway.

“We thought we would just Griswold my house,” Ward said.

So, work was started to put the Christmas decorations up — this time on his yard

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(Continued from A1) One such group is that of local business owners and their employees — namely those in the food and retail sectors.

The coronavirus continues to spread across the country, and with that, state and federal leaders have placed a wide range of safety restrictions on the operations of numerous businesses such as restaurants and bars. And as these restrictions are drawn out into April, business owners like Kathy and Danny Smith at DJ’s Pub and Grill are wondering when they will be able to get back to normal.

“It is overwhelming. It really is,” Kathy said.

Kathy and Danny were taken off-guard by the immediate and unpredictable hit the COVID-19 took on their business. Like others in the county, they initially stayed open with a curbside option. This plan, however, was short-lived.

While support and understanding poured in from those in the community, Kathy said employees and family that could be considered at-risk prompted them to close for the time being. Employee health, Kathy said, was a main concern.

“I think it was best to do what we did,” she said.

Had they continued to offer curbside pickup, it would have still been a challenge for those at DJ’s.

Kathy and Danny explained a large portion of their business that came through their banquet hall, catering and bar sales would still be lost, no matter how orders were taken or picked up.

“Food is not the moneymaker,” Danny explained.

The comfort zone now is gone. Because of this, Kathy expressed concerns over the future of the business as this pandemic persists.

“It will be lucky if we survive,” she said. “… We just hope it gets back to normal soon.”

This is a sentiment shared by other business owners across the county, Shari Albrecht, director of the Jerseyville Economic Development Council, indicated.

and not the highway.

The opportunity also allowed Ward to feature some of the festival’s less-utilized decorations -- donated inflatables Downtown organizers have been trying to find a use for during the Christmas-time event for years. Now these colorful scenes and characters are prominently displayed, greeting drivers and inspiring thoughts of a happier time.

Ward saw it as simply another use for decorations that would normally not see the light of day until fall rolls around as well as an opportunity to bring the community together in a way that is normally reserved for its biggest and best known festival.

Ward noted that no Downtown funds were used in this venture. It was simply a way to bring people together while also adhering to social distances guidelines.

“We’re all in this together,” he said.

For him, the decorations also serve as a simple reminder that this pandemic will

Albrecht said business owners are wondering how they are going to pay their bills as well as what condition business will be in when this is all over.

Not every business is struggling though. Albrecht said the impact of COVID-19 relies entirely on what business sector business owners might operate in.

For instance, while the retail space has been hit hard as customers focus on more essential items, grocery stores and meat markets are booming with necessities and pantry staples flying off the shelves.

“We have really been scrambling to keep up with the demand,” Ryan Hansen, Hansen Meat Company president, said.

In the week following the state-mandated closures, Hansen said customers have been pouring in at greater numbers than ever seen before.

While it’s usual for those in the meatpacking business to see profits swell as the weather warms, according to Hansen, this kind of demand is unprecedented. In the week following March 14, he said they saw 10 times their usual traffic flow. Hansen even had to take on seasonal help to cover the influx of customers.

The general consensus among Hansen and other business owners seeing a swell in sales is that customers have been unnerved by the daily announcements and orders regarding the virus and have been making sure to grab all they can, just in case.

During the initial boom, Hansen noted he was proud they were able to make sure they had staple meats like ground beef and chicken breast, in stock.

While seeing a massive uptick in sales sounds like a blessing to many, the demand has made acquiring certain meats more challenging for those in the business than usual. Hansen also noted that the meat market’s wholesale department took a hit with restaurants needing less, or even no meat while shuttered.

In the time since that weeklong boom, business at Hansen’s has slowed to a more

eventually end.

In the time since the decorations have been up, the response has been both heartwarming and enthusiastic.

According to Ward, no more than 30 minutes go by between car honks. and everyone he’s spoken to has been appreciative.

“My neighbors might think I am a little nuts, but that’s fine,” he said.

In addition to Ward’s display, the building that formerly housed Kirby’s Drugstore has Christmas decorations prominently featured in the storefront window.

So take the family (or yourself) out sometime in the near future to take part in a little much-needed Christmas cheer.

Other homes in Jerseyville are also said to have their lights on, as well, and a little driving might do one some good.

Just remember to stay in the car and try to enjoy perhaps the merriest and brightest Easter Jerseyville has ever seen.

normal pace; however, they are still seeing more traffic than they normally would at this time of year. Still, Hansen welcomes the new faces to his business, regardless of their reasons for coming. Overall, it has been positive at his business, although he wished “it was for different reasons.”

For businesses in sectors more negatively impacted by the restrictions, the focus has been on seeking out grants and loans that could assist them through this time.

Shari Albrecht said the economic council staff has been working with businesses to give them information about grants and other resources that might help them. The council is updating their Facebook page regularly with information for business owners amid this pandemic.

The focus, so far, has been on those businesses most affected by the COVID-19 restrictions.

“We are doing triage right now,” Albrecht said. “…We are paying attention to those businesses that are most vulnerable.”

The goal, she said, is to ensure that the area does not lose even one business to the coronavirus.

In the meantime, business owners have not sat idly by.

Some are taking on renovations, while others are building their brand and presence on social media. Albrecht said business owners have been ensuring their longevity through any means possible, while also tackling projects internally.

Kathy Smith, for example, said they are painting and completing other odds and ends they had not been able to get to yet at DJ’s Pub and Grill.

Also too, construction, considered by the state to be an essential industry is still able to function, meaning any development in the county is still able to continue. Albrecht noted that projects like that of the Kansas City Southern Railroad project has not been hindered.

Beyond fighting for their own survival, business owners are also supporting their employees. Albrecht said some

businesses have made sure to keep the employees on the payroll even when they are not working to make sure the lifeblood of the industry remains healthy, both physically and financially. Others have made sure to keep at-risk employees away from the bulk of the social contact with customers to protect them.

While business owners have been proactive about handling the challenges the coronavirus brings, Albrecht noted that it will take the community to keep business in the county alive and well.

“I need people in the community to step up,” she said. “I need consumers to continue to shop. They need to continue to spend locally in Jersey.”

She is also encouraging people to follow these businesses on social media.

“Comment. Let these business owners know that they are cared for,” Albrecht said. “Let them know you miss them and love them and that you’ll be back.”

Kathy mirrored that view.

“I just hope the community remembers all of these businesses that have to be closed,” she said.

(Continued from A1) “I found an old coach of mine in the store, and I gave him my number and called him to tell him that I will help him with whatever we needed,” she said. “I realized we have to reach these people.

“So I started an initiative of making little flyers and we stuck them on all the doors at elderly apartment complexes that we could think of. After that, the calls started coming in. I talked about it on WJBM and it aired on Tuesday morning, so hopefully more folks will hear about us. It’s just been taking off.

“I’ve had lots of people waiting to help where they can.

People want to drop off supplies to other people’s homes and they’ve been dropping stuff off at my house so I can send it to people who need it.

“I’m trying to not hold onto too much at once. But as needs come in, I’m requesting items to be brought to my home and I’ve been hooking people up via private message telling them where to drop off items.”

Reynolds stressed that there is absolutely no shame in asking for items.

“This group isn’t just for low income people. It is designed to build neighborliness. You can make payment if you desire, but it is not required at all. This is free giving of yourself and your possessions for the sake of you fellow man.

“We’d rather people ask for help than be in the store. If you check the page for updates and see that there’s something you can grab, you’re saving everyone else, especially vulnerable people, from being hurt.”

Also too, Helping Hands using the Angel Ministries building at 1610 S State St. in Jerseyville is working on providing masks to local healthcare providers and individuals with health issues or are immunocompromised.

They are joining hosts of efforts across the country to tackle the growing shortage of masks in healthcare. In this venture, Helping Hands and Angel Ministries leaders are calling on further support from those in the community to help sew, cut and assemble kits.

Those interested can contact Helping Hands on Facebook or call 618-946-0851 or Janice at 618-535-9919.

Reynolds dreams extend far beyond the current crisis, though.

“I further hope that even after COVID-19 is over, people will continue to actively and routinely use this page to help other people in need for the sake of showing love to one another,” she said. “I found out through someone else about someone who lives on the edge

of town and doesn’t have a car. So once a month he goes to the store by taking a cab to get groceries. Just to get to the store and back it costs him $12.

“This tells me that I’m not doing enough to help my neighbor. See the need, fill the need, with no exceptions. You need a ride? Ask on the page.

You need something? Ask the page.”

Reynolds worries that asking for help is a tall order from those who feel they aren’t deserving. She’s quick to assure others, however, that helping people and asking for help benefits everyone.

“Don’t be ashamed to ask for help. It’s not just for elderly persons, it’s for everyone. You being in need gives others an opportunity to be a blessing.

By letting someone help you, you allow others to be blessed, and that’s a gift straight from above.”

After the quarantine is lifted and things start going back to normal, Reynolds will go back to teaching pre-school out of her home. But, she will have a renewed sense of purpose for others and will work fervently to engrain living for the sake of others to her students.

“I have been missing my students terribly and having this time off I decided instead of just worrying and stressing about the doom and gloom, I’d put myself to action. In fact, I’m busier now than when I’m teaching my class… I miss my kiddos dearly,” she said.

The guiding light of Reynold’s life is her faith and it’s been through her faith that she presses on in her dream of seeing Jersey County as a community where everyone loves one another.

“My faith is important to me,” Reynold’s said. “I was raised in a Christian home and was daily taught that we love one another and demonstrate that love through the giving of what we have to others, setting a Christ-like example.

Since it was created Helping Hands has drawn a lot of appreciation.

“People are being connected to others they’ve never met and are thanking me for connecting them. Lending a hand and giving a smile to someone in need — this is what we do,” she said. “We’ve all been blessed by the response we’re receiving.”

Indeed, in times like this, people look to the helpers. In days not long ago, families saw the bread prepared in poor homes to be of more value than the riches of royalty.

Perhaps, when this is all said and done, the blessing to come out of this situation will show that we’ve all grown closer as a community.

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Distracted driving awareness month The danger of Stay comfortable and alert on road trips drowsy driving

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When it comes to accidents behind the wheel, people may be quick to blame inebriated drivers. Although drunk, drugged and distracted driving is an epidemic, there is another concern on the nation’s roadways — drowsy driving.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving is responsible for tens of thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths every year. These numbers continue to grow and may not even be accurate. The National Institute of Medicine believes a more accurate assessment of annual drowsy driving-related fatalities is closer to 6,000 per year.

The National Sleep Foundation says roughly half of adult drivers in the United States admit to consistently getting behind the wheel while feeling drowsy, and about 20 percent admit to falling asleep behind the wheel at some point over the last year.

Just like drugs and alcohol or distractions like eating or texting while driving, drowsy driving impairs reaction time behind the wheel. Drivers’ ability to recognize hazards, avoid such hazards and sustain their attention is adversely affected the more tired they are. In fact, the National Safety Council says driving after going more than 20 hours without sleep is equivalent to driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent.

According to a study the risk of crash depends on the amount of hours of sleep.

Whereas getting six to seven hours of sleep equates to

1.3 times the crash risk, getting less than four hours of sleep increases that risk to 11.5 times. In addition to getting more rest, experts advise reading medication labels to determine if side effects include drowsiness. People who are often tired or are having sleeping difficulties also should schedule appointments with their doctors to address this issue. Anyone who feels tired behind the wheel, has drifted out of his lane, missed road signs or turns, or has difficulty maintaining speed should pull over where it is safe and take a break.

Few car enthusiasts can resist the siren song of the open road. When the open road beckons, answering its call can open the door to adventure and unending possibilities.

Road trips tend to dwindle when winter arrives, and for good reason. Wet, wintry conditions can make roads more dangerous and compromise motorists’ visibility.

Many drivers wisely avoid the roads as much as possible in winter, and statistics on crash deaths reflect that caution. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, July, a month when many people take to the road on summer vacations, had the most crash deaths of any month in 2017, while Febru-

ary, a month when drivers traditionally stay home, had the fewest.

Such statistics underscore the importance of staying comfortable and alert behind the wheel. As motorists prepare to hit the road again this spring, they should keep these tips in mind to ensure their road trips are as safe as they are adventurous.

Q Get ample rest, even if that means making frequent stops. Drivers should build frequent stops and nightly rest into their road trips.

Doing so can help to combat the drowsiness that develops when spending long hours behind the wheel staring at the road ahead. Drivers should pay attention to how they’re feeling and pull over

if their eyes begin to feel heavy or their minds begin to wander. Each of these are signs of fatigue that could prove deadly to drivers, their passengers and fellow motorists.

Q Share driving duties.

Sharing driving duties is a great way to reduce drivingrelated eye strain. The Vision Council notes that driving requires the eyes to stay in constant motion as they focus and refocus on approaching objects. Eyes also are in constant contention with distractions like oncoming headlights or the glare of the sun. These factors combine to strain the eyes. As drivers spend more and more time behind the wheel, their eyes become tired and their vision

becomes less reliable. Sharing driving duties can ensure a fresh set of eyes is behind the wheel at all times.

Q Maintain proper posture. Proper posture can make drivers less susceptible to the aches and pains that can develop during long car trips. Studies have shown that proper posture, which involves sitting an appropriate distance from the steering wheel, makes drivers less likely to suffer severe injuries to the head, neck and chest in front- and rear-end collisions.

Road trips make for great getaways. By taking steps to remain comfortable and alert behind the wheel, drivers can make road trips that much more enjoyable.

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I

t was once an issue that was thought, at least by some, to be exclusively foreign. Then, once it hit our shores, it was an issue people thought would die out in a few weeks.

But coronavirus, or more specifically COVID19, has been tough to halt.

It was announced Monday that there were 461 new cases of coronavirus in the state — a number that will likely continue to escalate.

Since those more hopeful times in January and early February, restaurants and bars have been closed. Also too, stay-at-home orders have been issued and social distancing guidelines have been extended.

After all of this, it has set in that this might be something we all will have to hunker down for, maybe for the long-haul. And while all of us find our own ways to wade through the hardships that come with this virus — namely economic ones — we believe it is important to keep in mind the local businesses that need the support of the community to make it through this dark and volatile time.

Many of these businesses have closed for the time being amid this pandemic, and for those that are still open, revenues have taken substantial hits, depending on the sector. Local business is taking its licks. And the further along this pandemic, and the subsequent shutdown, continues the further these businesses are pushed, impacting not only the owners of these establishments but their employees.

This is why after, and even during, this social lockdown, we hope people consider those restaurants and other businesses that have served them or their families in the past and more importantly, make a deliberate effort to support them.

And support can mean many different things.

Local business leaders have encouraged simply sending good messages and vibes to these businesses, specifically through social media. Also too, for those businesses that are still open, locals are encouraged to keep using these local services.

Now, wallets are understandably tighter and people are being more frugal. It is also a promotion of social distancing to stay at home, but this has served as a double-edged sword, making a deeper and deeper impact on the local economy.

So, should there be a service you might need, we encourage people to use the services in the county to better mitigate this blow to the community.

And, once this ordeal is concluded, we hope that businesses are flushed with local customers and are continuing to truck on, despite recovering from an economic stop of sorts.

Like any other issue of this magnitude, it will take the entire community to come out of this OK, and a piece of that includes supporting your local businesses. Let us prove that this virus cannot cripple the community or its economy.

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ONLINE POLL

Share your answer at jerseycountyjournal.com

Q: handled COVID-19 outbreak?

How has the government

A. The federal and state government are going too far.

B. All government officials are not doing enough to curb the outbreak.

C. State officials are handling this much better than federal officials.

D. Federal officials are managing this well. Same can’t be said for the state.

Last week's poll question How are you spending your time

Q: following the stay-home order?

0% 17% 33% 50%

Playing games and connecting with family.

Getting through my backlog of shows and movies.

Catching up on chores and work around the house.

Going about my day how I want despite the order.

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

Correction In the March 25 issue of the Jersey County Journal, the editorial, “Commend those that voted, did so safely,” should have read

the stay-at-home order from the governor came just a few days after the official primary elections were held.

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YOUR VIEWS People should only be shopping in stores TO THE EDITOR: Following the direction of our government, my wife, with a 70 0/0 compromised immune system, and both of us over 60 years of age, went to Walmart at 7 a.m. to buy our food and necessities. We found many people using social distancing and what appeared older individuals like ourselves.

However, there were people much younger

doing their workouts walking. What I would call power walking. Not buying anything just huffing and puffing. Arrogant, irresponsible, or just a very selfish act. During normal times, I would have no problem with their activities. Do they not know, as I understand it, one can spread germs for two weeks before they show any symptoms?

Please stop. Please follow the easy guidelines.

Stay at home, essential shopping, daily walks outside in the fresh air.

RICHARD SCOTT Grafton, Ill.

Penelope Stout’s story is harrowing I

ntestinal fortitude is defined as having the courage and endurance to go on. It’s a phrase we seldom have occasion to use, but in describing Penelope (Von Princis) Stout, I can’t think of a better choice.

There are many accounts of Penelope’s story, and the one I will share today is based on the history passed down through her descendants, several of whom called Jersey County home.

Penelope was born in Amsterdam in 1622, the daughter of a minister forced to flee England to escape religious persecution. She grew up speaking Dutch and English.

In 1643, she married John Kent and spent her honeymoon aboard a ship bound for America, specifically the coastal village of Gravesend on what today is Long Island, N.Y. John suffered terribly throughout the entire journey, and as the ship approached the end of its long journey, a squall forced it northward toward present-day New Jersey. As the ship broke apart, the crew and passengers scrambled into lifeboats and rowed ashore.

The area was home to several tribes of Delaware and Algonquin tribes, who often traded with European settlers.

It was also a favorite hunting ground of the Iroquois, a tribe feared by the Europeans and other Native tribes.

The group, knowing they were in danger, quickly made plans to row northward to safety. With John too ill to continue the journey, Penelope decided to remain by his side until help could be sent.

When the boats were barely out of sight, a party of Iroquois attacked. After killing John, they turned their knives and tomahawks on Penelope.

When she awoke, her scalp felt as though she were being stung by thousands of bees. She could smell wood smoke and hear the Indians talking. Penelope played dead and soon lost consciousness.

When she woke again, the Indians were gone. Feeling her wounds, she discovered part of her scalp had been cut away, and her left arm rendered useless due to a tomahawk blow. The worst of her injuries, however, was

to her abdomen. An Iroquois had repeatedly cut her, partially disemboweling her. It was miraculous that she was still alive.

Summoning her strength, Penelope held her bowels against her stomach with her good arm and made her way to the water. After cleaning her wounds, Penelope stumbled to the forest, found a hollow tree and crawled inside.

Before losing consciousness, she used fallen branches to camouflage the opening of the tree.

Over the next few days, Penelope would emerge from the tree and forage for food.

She survived by eating dried berries and mushrooms and drinking water from a nearby creek.

One day, a young deer stumbled into her path, followed closely by two natives.

Believing she was going to be killed, Penelope collapsed.

The men were members of the Delaware tribe, and the older of the two slung Penelope over his shoulder and carried her back to their village. There, he ordered a woman to care for her.

Penelope’s wounds were cleaned and patched with spider webs and mud, and she was treated with herbs. The worst of her wounds were sutured using a fish-bone needle and thread made from plant fibers.

As she gained strength, Penelope helped women in the village with a variety of tasks. She was taught to fish, dig for clams and cook venison and other dishes. She gradually picked up the language of the Delaware and was treated as an adopted daughter of the tribe.

The Delaware often traded with European settlers, and after several months, word of a young white woman living with the tribe reached New Amsterdam, the predecessor of New York City. Suspecting the woman was Penelope, a group of men traveled to the Delaware village and demanded her release. The man who had saved her left the decision to Penelope. She told him that she needed to return to her own people.

Penelope soon moved to her original destination, Gravesend. There she met a man named Richard Stout, and the two married in 1644.

Penelope never regained the use of her left arm, and

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BY BETH MCGLASSON she wore a special head dress to hide her disfigured scalp. Despite these constant reminders of her near-death experience, Penelope remembered the area where the attack took place as quite beautiful.

Four years later, Richard and Penelope – along with four other couples – moved to the area, built cabins and barns, and began farming.

Penelope had kept in touch with the Indian who had saved her life and often sent him beads, cloth, etc. as a token of her affection. He, in return, regularly visited their farm to chat with his friend.

During one such visit, in September 1655, Penelope noticed her old friend was quite subdued. When pressed, he told her that young leaders in the village worried that white settlers would take their land. That very night or early the next day, an attack would be made, buildings burned, livestock driven away and the settlers killed.

The Indian had concealed a large canoe for the settlers’ escape. Her Indian friend had saved her life a second time.

Sadly, it was the last time Penelope ever saw him.

Penelope and Richard returned to the safety of Gravesend and live there nine years before returning to their New Jersey homestead, where they lived out their lives.

Richard and Penelope celebrated 65 years of marriage before he passed away in 1705 at age 90. When Penelope died in 1732, at age 110, she had more than 500 descendants.

Many women would have done their best to forget such a traumatic experience, but Penelope accepted it as a vital chapter of her life. She shared the story with her 10 children and then her grandchildren, who she allowed to trace the inch-thick scars on her abdomen as she recounted the story.

Thanks to these countless retellings, Penelope’s story survived and has been the subject of several books.

Today, a commemorative coin honors her heroism, and a New Jersey highway bears her name.

Next week, we’ll learn this amazing woman’s connection to Jersey County.

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Pritzker to extend stay-athome order, school closures

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois K-12 schools will remain closed and a stay-at-home order for Illinoisans will remain in place through April 30, as Gov. JB Pritzker announced during his daily COVID-19 briefing Tuesday that he plans on extending those orders on Wednesday.

Pritzker’s office said businesses permitted to operate in his previous stay-at-home executive order issued March 20 – such as grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies and other businesses providing services deemed essential in the order – may remain open. “If we can end these orders earlier, I’ll be the first one to tell you when we can start to make strides toward normalcy again. But that time is not today. And it’s not April 7,� Pritzker said.

The announcement came as the number of deaths in the state related to novel coronavirus disease grew to 99, with 26 more reported in eight counties Tuesday. The number of positive cases grew by 937, to 5,994, with 35,225 people tested in the state.

Ford and Ogle counties, both located just outside the Chicago metropolitan area, are now reporting cases, meaning confirmations have occurred in 54 of the state’s 102 counties.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said the number of confirmed cases, which have grown by hundreds daily since the state upped its testing output, tell only part of the story.

She also said increased deaths and confirmed cases are expected to continue to increase, although the true number of cases in the community is unknown due to lack of available testing nationwide. “But I do want to put these numbers in perspective and remind you that

the majority of those that get infected do not suffer severe illness, do not require hospitalization,� she said, adding that up to 80 percent of those infected will not need critical care. “What we do need to pay attention to with these numbers is what they mean for our health care capacity.�

Pritzker said just 41 percent of adult intensive care beds were available as of Monday – that’s 2 percent less than a week ago – while 68 percent of ventilators were available, a 4 percent weekly drop.

About 35 percent of total intensive care beds and 24 percent of total ventilators are being used

by COVID-19 patients, he added. He said the state is working every day to increase medical capacity in those areas.

Pritzker said when the stay-at-home order is lifted will depend on when the disease “peaks,� meaning the number of added cases each day hits a maximum and then starts to decline. “What we’re seeing in places like New York is that the peak may last for several days or more,� he said.

Ezike said extending the stay-at-home order will help “flatten the curve,� or decrease the number of cases when the disease does peak, in turn limiting strain on the medical system.

She said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently shared new guidance that “we should be concerned about people transmitting the virus even 24 or 48 hours before symptoms.� “So that’s even further evidence that we need to stay home. You can’t eyeball someone and think you know if they’re sick or not,� she said. “Let’s continue to do what we’ve been telling ourselves to do – washing our hands, staying home, covering our cough, cleaning frequently

touched surfaces. Let’s do it all for ourselves, for our family and for our community.�

The extension of the stay-at-home order Wednesday will be accompanied by a 30-day extension of the disaster proclamation that gives Pritzker the authority to make such an order. The decision was based on what Pritzker said were “top medical experts, scientists, public health researchers, epidemiologists, mathematicians and modelers from the greatest institutions in the world.� “But from all the modeling that we’ve seen, our greatest risk of hitting capacity isn’t right now, but weeks from now. The virus’ is spread is growing.

So are its risks. We must not let up now,� he said.

Still, he said, “there’s no perfect model that you can look at� when trying to figure when the disease will peak, so decisions will have to be made when more information become available.

The 26 new deaths related to the virus represent the largest single day spike in that category. They include 17 Cook County residents between age 50 and 90; two DuPage County females in their 70s; a Kane County male in his 80s; a Lake County female in her 60s; a McLean County male in his 70s; a Morgan County male in his 80s; a St. Clair county female in her 30s; and a Will County male and female in their 80s.

Later at the briefing, Pritzker addressed questions about voting in the November general election. “I do think that we’re going to have to look at, for the general election, the idea that we may have to move to significant amount or maybe all mailin ballots or at least giving people the opportunity to do that,� he said.

But, he said, that’s a decision that would have to be made by the General

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Assembly, and it is uncertain when the body will meet to discuss such legislation as an operating budget and other must-pass measures. “We have to find a way to get the Legislature together. That’s going to be a decision that gets made by the legislative leaders, along with our public health professionals, to determine how you get 177 General Assembly members in the similar area and vote on things,� he said.

Pritzker also addressed an outbreak of COVID-19 at Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, noting the Illinois Department of Corrections is “reviewing the case files of as many low-risk offenders as possible for early release during this crisis, with nearly 300 more released,� as of 1 p.m. Tuesday.

There are 32 positive cases of COVID-19 at Stateville with more tests pending, he said. “We’re using every mechanism available to us to prevent and contain the virus is spread in our department of corrections facilities, including standing up temporary facilities for an on-site medical mission with our National Guard,� he said.

He said any inmate falling ill enough to need one would receive a hospital bed and ventilator, and he noted hospitals refusing care to inmates “will be called out by name. And those that refuse to operate in accordance to their oath can and will be compelled to do so by law.�

For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois. gov. The state has also called on licensed health care workers from any field to sign up for the fight against COVID-19 by visiting https://illinoishelps. net/. Those looking to donate personal protective equipment can email PPE. donations@illinois.gov.

State officials warn of possible looming recession Amid COVID-19 outbreak, revenues could fall 20 percent

OBITUARY Carol A. Powell Carol A. Powell, 77, of Pittsfield, IL died March 30, 2020 at Eastside Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield, IL. Funeral services will be held privately and interment will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials

are suggested to be made to Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund or Donor’s Choice.

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The family of Doris Weishaar would like to thank our family and friends for all the love and kindness shown to us before and after Dot’s passing.

Thank you to those who visited, sent cards and flowers, provided food or made a monetary donation in her memory. Special thanks to the Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home for their professional service and care. Special thanks to the nephews who lovingly carried her to the grave. Thanks to Father Roberts, the servers, and choir for the lovely memorial mass. Thanks also to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for preparing and serving a wonderful luncheon. Special thanks to the St. Anthony Cancer staff who provided such genuine care from her diagnosis through the end of her transfusions. Also, a heartfelt thanks to her wonderful, loving and caring home healthcare team; you always made her feel safe and comfortable and most importantly allowed her to stay in her home until the end. Lastly thanks to BJC Hospice who provided care and spiritual love in her final moments.

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By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois A commission that advises the General Assembly on revenue and economic issues is warning that a slowdown of business activity caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to bring about a recession that could cause a 20 percent drop in state revenues, spread out over a number of fiscal years.

The Commission on Government Finance and Accountability, or CoGFA, gave that warning as part of its three-year budget forecast, which it is required to make annually. Those forecasts include an analysis of potential threats and opportunities to the state budget. “While the certainty of the country, and world, plunging into recession seems to grow each day, attempting to value the impact of COVID-19 on state revenues is virtual-

ly impossible,� the report stated in the section dealing with economic threats. “With that caveat, it seems reasonable to offer a scenario with more devastating impacts on revenues in the near-term than even the ‘Great Recession.’ As a result, should revenues experience a peak-trough decline of 20 percent, a revenue reduction of over $8 billion would be experienced, although likely spread over multiple fiscal years.�

CoGFA is an agency made up of 12 legislators, divided evenly between the House and Senate, and between Republicans and Democrats, and staffed by financial experts. It is headed by a full-time executive director, Clayton Klenke.

In an interview Wednesday, Klenke described the possibility of a 20 percent decline in revenue as a “worst case scenario,� based on the state’s experience in previ-

ous recessions.

During the recession of 2001-2003, caused largely by the burst of the “dotcom bubble� on Wall Street, followed by the terrorist attacks of 9/11, state revenues in Illinois fell about 5.5 percent, or about $1.3 billion.

The Great Recession of 2008-2009 that followed the U.S. housing market collapse produced a much sharper decline, 8.7 percent, or a little more than $2.5 billion.

State revenues have generally been growing since then, except for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 when there was a temporary reduction in tax rates, and so a recession worse than the Great Recession would have a significantly larger impact In early March, CoGFA issued an economic and revenue forecast for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, that said the outlook was generally good, although eco-

nomic growth was expected to slow somewhat. That report estimated total state revenues for the year at a little more than $40.6 billion.

Last year, Moody’s Investors Services issued a report identifying Illinois and New Jersey as the two states that would be least able to weather a recession. In the case of Illinois, that was based the state’s lack of cash reserves and its high fixed costs for debt repayment, its backlog of unpaid bills and pension obligations.

As recently as early March, however, the report noted that Moody’s Analytics had described Illinois as being, “in decent shape for a state facing a slowdown in manufacturing, poor agricultural conditions, and numerous demographic and fiscal problems� and that the state’s economy was “doing better than it has in some time.�

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1918: England’s Royal Flying Corps was replaced by the Royal Air Force. : Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison for high treason in relation to the “Beer Hall Putsch.� : Imperial Airways was formed in Britain. : The first automatic record changer was introduced by His Master’s Voice. : China’s Chiang Kai-shek began attacking communists. : Louie Marx introduced the Yo-Yo. : Leo Hartnett of the Chicago Cubs broke the altitude record for a catch by catching a baseball dropped from the Goodyear blimp 800 feet over Los Angeles, CA. : An Earthquake devastated Managua Nicaragua killing 2,000. : Jackie Mitchell became the first female in professional baseball when she signed with the Chattanooga Baseball Club. : Nazi Germany began the persecution of Jews by boycotting Jewish businesses. : The first radio tube to be made of metal was announced. : Aden became a British colony. : The first commercially successful fluorescent lamps were introduced. : The Baseball Hall of Fame opened in Cooperstown, NY. : The U.S. recognized the Franco government in Spain at end of Spanish civil war. : The first contract for advertising on a commercial FM radio station began on W71NY in New York City. : U.S. forces invaded Okinawa during World War II. It was the last campaign of World War II. : Weight Watchers was formed.

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The following police reports were filed between March 13 through 26. 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.

Week of March 13 through 19 The following individual was charged with a felony: Pace, Robert E. Jr., dob 01-24-1996, felony possession/ use weapon/firearm.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Denton, Bethany D., dob 03-27-1979, guardian allows child truancy.

Bowman, Dakota H., dob 12-29-1993, disorderly conduct.

Rulo, Bradley Dennis, dob 12-28-2001, theft/unauthorized con less than $500.

Dickman, Crystal R., dob 06-02-1982, theft control intent less than $500.

Pace, Roger E. Jr., dob 01-24-1996, criminal trespass to land.

The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Hazelwonder, Eric W., dob 09-15-1971, driving on revoked license.

Fox, Stephen A., dob 05-261990, no valid registration.

Choat, Stephanie N., dob 07-2-1986, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Hall, Sean M., dob 06-261983, dob failure to reduce speed, driver fail give notice of accident.

Lavite, Joseph F., dob 09-051968, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Allen, Sarah A., dob 07-151983, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Guffey, Payton M., dob 04-04-1997, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Grummel, Joshua O.R., dob 07-16-1984, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Cole, Connie K., dob 12-211950, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Heath, Michael E., dob 07-07-1982, driving on a revoked license.

Mendoza, Mario, dob 07-03-1972, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Jenkins, Patrice Ash, dob 09-15-1971, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Luboya, Johnathan, dob 06-20-1993, driving 21-25

mph above limit.

Eisler, Paul K., dob 04-091987, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Johnson, James Tucker, dob 04-09-1987, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Cox, Matthew R., dob 03-08-1977, no valid registration.

Burton, Jeri K., dob 03-061968, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Summers, Mychal P., dob 06-05-1988, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Bozesky, Logan M., dob 10-17-2000, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Powers, Ryan L., dob 10-251982, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Radcliff, Alexander D., dob 11-17-2001, seat belt required/ passenger.

Terpening, Tristian Z., dob 06-25-1999, unlicensed, failure to reduce speed, seat belt required/driver.

Muenstermann, Bruce W., dob 05-03-1964, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Odell, David E., dob 08-031979, driving on suspended license, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Schleper, Matthew C., dob 08-10-1998, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Sea, Wyatt A., dob 08-071983, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Mize, John A., dob 07-291981, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Simcox, Charles S., dob 04-14-2002, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Lemasters, Brooke A., dob 10-16-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Killion, William J., dob 09-15-1949, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Martin, Madalynn R., dob 06-13-2001, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Watson, Jeremy M., dob 06-08-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Miller, Sydney M., dob 10-07-2000, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

King, Eric L., dob 07-231992, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Niewiadomski, Tanner P., dob 11-02-1999, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Coviz, Irnad, dob 10-051990, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Simpson, Anthony L., dob 12-25-1999, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Drury, Katelyn R., dob 05-15-2002, unlawful posses-

sion cannabis/driver.

King, Jerrick J., dob 07-071980, registration expiration.

1973, was found guilty on a charge of aggravated DUI, 4 years Department of Corrections; a charge of driving revoked/2+/person injury/ death was dismissed; $427 costs.

Misdemeanors: Goheen, Jake J., dob 04-281987, a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm and interfering report domestic violence and violating order of protection was dismissed.

Hartley, Brendan D., dob 09-21-2000, a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm, criminal damage to property less than $500, resisting/peace officer/correctional employee/ firefighter, consumption of liquor/minor and possession of drug paraphernalia were dismissed.

Robinson, Justin K., dob 09-21-1980, a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm was stricken/leave to reinstate.

Velarde, Joseph D., dob 09-16-1999, a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of firearm w/o valid foid/eligibility; 1 year supervision; a charge of carry/possession firearm and criminal trespass building was dismissed; $764 costs and fine.

Cox, Hannah J., dob 10-3000, a charge of consumption of liquor by a minor was dismissed.

Willis, Devin J., dob 11-2892, a withheld judgment/ supervision disposition was entered on a charge of retail theft/display merchandise less than $300; two years supervision; drug treatment; alcohol treatment. Found guilty of a charge of revoke/vacate/supervision; terminate/unsatisfied. $1,173.10 in fines between the two charges. A charge of possession hypodermic/syringe/ needles was dismissed.

Week of March 20 through 26 The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Bruns, Douglas M., dob 02-02-1962, escape of misdemeanant from penal institution.

Elliott, Juston A., dob 04-061983, violation bail bond/family member, domestic battery/ bodily harm.

Webb, Bryce J., dob 03-122000, consumption of liquor/ minor.

Brown, Jeffrey P., dob 05-07-1964, criminal damage to property less than $500.

Horn, Amber M., dob 04-121981, bad checks/obtain control property.

Compton, Samantha J., dob 09-28-1990, domestic battery/ physical contact.

Stierley, Tyler G., dob 10-03-1988, domestic battery/ bodily harm.

The following individual was charged with an ordinance violation: Beatty, Krista, dob 07-291985, dog running at large.

The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Fields, Reginald A., dob 04-14-1999, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Saville-Tolle, Joseph E., dob 11-08-1995, driving 15-20 mph over limit.

Sloan, Kristin M., dob 03-19-2020, driving 21-25 mph over limit.

Webb, Bryce J., dob 03-122000, improper traffic lane usage, operate uninsured motor vehicle, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/ driver, unlawful possession cannabis/driver.

Williams, Johnie R. Jr., dob 01-05-1969, driving 21-25 mph over limit.

Hayes, Jeremy W., dob 10-01-1983, driving 21-25 mph over limit.

Ball, Alicia J., dob 06-191979, driving 21-25 mph over limit.

Brenner, Kyle A., dob 05-281989, driving 21-25 mph over limit.

Mincy, Charles J., dob 04-21-1997, mufflers.

Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email jcjnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include the name and case number.

Dispositions Felonies: Baalman, Kevin J., dob 03-30-1998, a charge of manufacturing/delivery cannabis/10-30 grams was amended/ reduced; a withheld judgment disposition was entered on a charge of possession cannabis greater than 30-100 grams; 24 months probation; drug treatment; a charge to revoke/ vacate and manufacturing/ delivery cannabis/10-30 grams was dismissed; $1,477 fine.

Champlin, Joshua L., dob 04-10-1976, was found guilty on a charge of aggravated battery/peace officer, 5 years Department of Corrections; a charge of obstruction of justice/destroy evidence was dismissed; 2 charges of aiding/ abetting/possession/sell stolen vehicle were dismissed; a charge of theft controlled intent less than $500 was dismissed; $547 costs.

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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Elsah in the County of Jersey and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:30 p.m. at Elsah Township Community Building 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 RIÂżFHUV DQG GHFLGH on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and to consider and decide the following: 1. Cemetery Monument 2.

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The Village of Elsah, Illinois will hold the public hearing regarding its FY2020/21 annual budget at 6:30 p.m. on April 14, 2020 via video/ phone conference. For participation instructions, please notify the Village Clerk (Elsah.clerk@gmail.com with a cc to (OVDK ÂżQDQFH# gmail.com) by April 12, 2020. The budget is posted on the Elsah Civic Center bulletin board, 51 Mill Street, Elsah.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF MELBA MOORE No. 20-P-20 DECEASED CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Melba Moore, of 25992 Fidelity Rd., Medora, Jersey County, Illinois, who died on the 12th day of March, 2020. /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG on March 26, 2019 to Larry Moore, of 34751 Ryan Rd., Medora, Illinois, and Joyce Penland, of 4302 Fair Haven Drive, Nixa, Missouri, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

Notice has been given to all heirs and legatees named in the petition by mail and is being given by this publication to any other heirs and legatees unknown to the executor whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the petition to appoint an executor, that an order was entered by the Court on March 26, 2020, appointing the above named independent co-executors, requiring notice and publication, was entered on that date.

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112 E. PLUM ST. - BRIGHTON

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TBD E. DUTCH LN. - BRIGHTON

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TreeHouse Wildlife Center launches online fundraiser

TreeHouse Wildlife Center is requesting help during this national crisis.

Their mission to rescue and care for wildlife simply can’t shelter in place.

All of their face-to-face educational and fundraising programs have been canceled for the next several months. Closing the center to visitors has reduced much needed public donations.

“We rely on funding and donations during the spring to purchase the supplies, formula and equipment to care for sick, injured and orphaned wild babies,” a TreeHouse new release states. “With the looming cost for a roof replacement, even a few weeks without the much needed donations will impact the number of animals we may be able to rescue and rehab this year.”

Spring wild babies are arriving despite the COVID-19 virus. Babies are needing daily cleaning, monitoring, possible medical care and feeding up to four times a day. These babies will spend months at TreeHouse before they

can be released back to the wild.

Rehab staff and a few volunteers come in everyday to care for all the wildlife entrusted to the center. To protect their Rehab staff, the center is closed and other staff members are working from home at reduced work hours.

Oftentimes, the public mistakenly believes TreeHouse Wildlife Center is a government funded organization. TreeHouse Wildlife Center does not receive operational funding from any federal, state or municipal governments.

The organization exists through private donations, grants, program fees and fundraising events. While many businesses and organizations are feeling the impact of this economic hardship, TreeHouse is finding few options for government emergency support.

Every year, the number of rescue calls increases.

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rehab is expensive, and without funding, they may have to limit the number of animals they can help. With the programming and fundraising events canceled for the next several months, they are trying to find creative ways to ensure TreeHouse finds funding. Officials ask those interested to consider making a donation on their website or their GoFundMe fundraiser, "Help for Treehouse Wildlife Center During COVID-19." Every dollar donated can buy a meal for many of the animals.

TreeHouse is still allowing the public to bring in wildlife in need of care and drop off donations. They request that everyone remain in their car and call 618-466-2990 for instructions. A staff member will receive wildlife.

Food donations and non-perishable donations will be delivered to their maintenance garage. Monetary donations may be mailed to TreeHouse Wildlife Center, 23956 Green Acres Rd., Dow, IL 62022.

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Locals to get fresh start with Expungement Day The Job Center and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid are joining forces later this year to host a free event, the Jersey and Calhoun counties Fresh Start Expungement Day. The Expungement Day will take place Friday, June 12, from 10 am until 3 pm, at the Job Center, 301 W. Exchange Street in Jerseyville.

At the event, Land of Lincoln attorneys, volunteer attorneys and paralegals will meet with applicants to help them prepare petitions to expunge and/or seal their Jersey and Calhoun County criminal records. After petitions are prepared, participants must take them to the Jersey or Calhoun County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office for filing.

Participants must register to attend.

The registration deadline is May 29.

Tony Fuhrmann, Director of the Job Center, said finding employment with a criminal background can be difficult.

“Expungements makes them (applicants) more employable,” Fuhrmann said.

An expungement is a legal court order that destroys a criminal record and removes it from public view.

Records that cannot be expunged because they resulted in convictions may be eligible to be sealed. Sealing limits who has access to the records.

It may be several months from when a petition for expungement and sealing is filed until a decision is made by a judge.

Daniel R. Kuehnert, a senior staff attorney with Land of Lincoln, said that criminal records often prevent people from landing a job or getting a higher paying job.

“The mistake you make at 18 years old shouldn’t prevent you from getting a job when you’re 40,” Kuehnert said. “A criminal record can be a major barrier in seeking employment, housing and education.”

Registration for the event is required and is open to the first 100 people.

Visit http://bit.do/2020freshstart, email jersey.calhoun.freshstart@ gmail.com, or call (618) 462-0029, ext. 3011 to sign up. Throughout the upcoming weeks, Land of Lincoln staff will regularly check the website, email and voicemail, and follow up with interested individuals to see if they qualify for the event and register them.

Kuehnert said it is more beneficial to society to allow citizens the opportunity to work and live productive lives than to be held back by youthful missteps resulting in an arrest or conviction. According to Kuehnert, although Illinois law prevents a potential employer from ask-

ing someone if they’ve been arrested on a job application, as someone moves further into the process of being hired, a background check may still show the arrest.

“By clearing their criminal histories as much as possible, people are granted freedom to seek better opportunities to improve their lives,” he said.

Fuhrmann said while people are waiting to see an attorney, they will be provided with information from The Job Center and its partners about job opportunities or training. The Job Center is a part of the Southwestern Illinois WorkNet Center, which utilizes partnerships and technology to access workforce development resources aimed at individuals, employers and workforce/education partners.

“Once a person’s record is expunged they have more options,” Fuhrmann said.

This event is part of Land of Lincoln’s Fresh Start Project, which assists people who have been involved with the criminal justice system. In addition to expungement and sealing, the Fresh Start Project also assists recently incarcerated individuals with other types of civil legal issues. The Fresh Start Project is supported by funding from the Westside Justice Center-Access to Justice initiative.

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Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. or by appointment

To our valued customers, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the world around us is rapidly changing. While many things may be changing for you, our commitment remains the same as it has for the last 130 years-to continue our tradition of trust to our customers and remain fully operational and ready to assist you.

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Safety Measures When a disaster strikes, every consumer should know their bank is prepared, their deposits are safe, and they will have continued access to their funds. Farmers State Bank is required by law to have an extensive disaster recovery plan in place to protect customer accounts, and state and federal regulators routinely examine each bank on their preparation.

Service Continuity For the safety and well-being of our customers and employees, our lobbies are currently available by appointment only. Our drive thru services remain available during regular business hours at all locations.

We encourage all of our customers to utilize our Smart Deposit ATMs, as well as our Mobile and Online Banking tools, which are available to our customers for free, 24 hours a day. For tutorial videos on our services and additional COVID-19 updates, please visit: www.farmersstate.com/coronavirus-resources.

I fully appreciate the uncertainty, anxiety and questions some of you may have regarding your money, and I want to thank you in advance for putting your trust in Farmers State Bank. We look forward to getting through this together and serving you for years to come.

Nevin Grigsby, President Farmers State Bank

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Elsah museum photography exhibit delayed The opening of the 2020 Village of Elsah museum photography exhibit and the museum season is delayed until the museum receives notice that they can be open.

On Friday, March 20, Governor J. B. Pritzker announced a stay at home order for Illinois that is in effect until April 7, 2020.

The museum will reschedule the judging, opening of the museum, the photography reception and the closing of the exhibit as soon as it is safe to do so, following the State of Illinois officials’ and local authorities’ directives.

It is possible that the judging and awards may be made prior to the opening of the museum and the exhibit.

It is the hope that this and other restrictions will “flatten the curve” sufficiently for the health and wellbeing of all.

If participants wish to withdraw their photographs because of the restrictions now in place, contact historicelsah@gmail.com to let them know and we will arrange an appropriate and safe transfer.

When it is safe, they believe they will have an outstanding exhibit for the public to enjoy.

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

NEWS/FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

Jerseyville, Illinois

Illinois Extension offers free webinars around personal wellness When life is uncertain, it’s important to focus on personal wellness to help you and your family thrive during difficult times. Join University of Illinois Extension starting March 26 for a free weekly webinar series focused on building resiliency, clearing clutter, being mindful and more.

The “Discover Wellness At Home” six-part series of webinars are free and will be 2 to 3 p.m. CDT on Thursdays. They are available to the public to view remotely online from the comfort of home or anywhere with internet access. Sign up online at go.illinois. edu/WellnessAtHome at least two days in advance. Participants will receive a confirmation email with webinar connection details.

“This series features timeless topics, developed to help individuals and families thrive during life transitions and difficult times,” Chelsey Byers, Illinois Extension Family Life educator, said.

“We know many people now suddenly are finding themselves at home and we can still deliver the same high-quality, research informed programs in a virtual format.”

Webinars include: Q Caregiver Self-Care: Overcoming the Challenges of Caregiving on April 2: We all know someone who is providing care for someone else. It is a rewarding experience for most, but caregivers

experience many difficult emotions and losses along their journey. This workshop will focus on overcoming the challenges of caregiving and will examine how to identify and prevent caregiver stress and techniques for self-care. It will be presented by Cheri Burcham and Tessa Hobbs-Curley.

Q Simplify Your Life by Clearing the Clutter on April 9: Does the clutter in your house cause you stress? Is the mess starting fights with family members? Are you too overwhelmed to know where to start? If this sounds like you or someone you know, join us to learn strategies, develop a plan to organize your life and reduce stress. It will be presented

by Molly Hofer and Chelsey Byers.

Q Who Gets Grandma’s Pie Plate on April 16: It’s a touchy subject, but have you ever considered where your valued possessions will end up? This session features information about the importance of including personal title and non-titled property as part of estate and inheritance planning. Explore strategies for speaking with family members about distributing family items with emotional and sentimental value and preventing family conflict. It will be presented by Chelsey Byers and Molly Hofer.

Q Being Mindful During Difficult Times on April 23: During times of stress, our mental, emotional and physical health can suffer as we disconnect

from life. Mindfulness is the act of actively paying attention to the present moment. The simple practice of being present can make life more enjoyable and reduce stress. Participants will explore the benefits of mindfulness meditation and learn techniques that reduce stress and increase life satisfaction. It will be presented by Karla Belzer and Cheri Burcham.

Q Someday is Today – Live Your Bucket List on April 30: Do you have personal goals that always end up on the back burner because “life happens?” If you say “I’ll get to that someday,” and “when things slow down,” on a regular basis, then you need to work on your bucket list. The point of a bucket list is to help you live your life to the fullest by reaching all of your goals. Join us to learn how to create a bucket list and set exciting goals to pursue your interests and fulfill your dreams. It will be presented by Karla Belzer and Cheri Burcham.

The University of Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness program encourages individuals, families and communities to live healthier through online and in-person skill sharing. Learn about managing diabetes, safely preserving foods, being food-safe at home and making healthier choices when shopping, cooking and meal planning.

Reminder Welcome, baby Maeve

Cards of Thanks and In Memory Of

Kyle and Shauna Brady of Jerseyville welcomed a girl, Maeve Louise Brady, at 8:24 a.m. Feb. 28, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital, weighing 7 lbs., 11 oz. Maeve has one sibling, Gage, 4. Grandparents are David and Jill Brady of Jerseyville, and Lucy Pranger of Escanaba, Mich. Great grandparents are Delbert and Grace Kanallakan of Jerseyville.

$8.00*

Card of Thanks

Thank You The family of Ramona Vanhooser would like to thank Alexander Gubser Funeral Home, Pastor Bob, Pastor Brett Meyer, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Methodist Church for the nice meal and everyone who sent cards, flowers and their condolences after mom’s passing and helping us through this difficult time.

Sincerely, Terry & Darla Hagen & Randy, Debbie, Hagen

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JCH STAR AWARD ANNOUNCED The recipient of the February 2020 Jersey Community Hospital STAR Award was Linda Bland. She is recognized for her positive spirit and willingness to help. Financial Advisor Andrea Yoder with Edward Jones has sponsored this award. From left to right: Bruce Eyers, Linda Bland, Beth King and Andrea Yoder.

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Jersey Community Hospital is monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

The health and safety of our patients and our communities is our primary concern and we are following guidance from our state and local health authorities as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Here are a few of the steps we have taken: Screening our Patients and Visitors to Decrease Exposure at all Locations •

We are asking all patients and visitors questions about their current symptoms and potential exposure to COVID-19 prior to entering any of our facilities.

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The symptoms we are inquiring about include fever, cough, difficulty breathing and/or shortness of breath along with any other pertinent information. If anyone presents with these symptoms, they are asked to wear a mask.

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At some clinic locations, we are asking patients to return to their car with the clinic phone number and screening will be done over the phone or a JCH representative will go to the car.

Screening Employees Prior to Work •

We are screening all of our employees to make sure they are healthy and do not have any symptoms, including a fever.

Entrances to Locations •

We are following a process to identify patients who are suspect to have the infection and coordinating testing with the local and state departments. As of today, testing results could take 5-7 days to result.

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We are managing our PPE and supplies to ensure caregivers have the equipment they need to safely provide care.

JCH is asking the public to please limit visits to patients in the hospital at this time. Anyone experiencing signs of illness, such a fever or respiratory symptoms, is asked to please refrain from visitation.

Limited hospital visiting hours with no children under 18.

Clinic visitors are restricted to essential care givers.

Some JCH Providers have started seeing patients via telehealth. Patients with smart phones, laptops, or tablets with cameras are able to see their providers and complete many types of visits including sick, wellness, & problem visits.

For more details, visit our website at www.jch.org.

Elective Procedures •

The patient’s physician, in consultation with the hospital, is in the best position to make the decision if a procedure is necessary and needed.

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All screening mammograms, PFTs, lung cancer screening CTs, and dexa scans are being re-scheduled in May.

Clinic Hours •

Our primary care clinics have rescheduled our patients to help provide a safer environment with Wellness or problem visits in the morning. The afternoon is reserved for sicker patients.

Drive-Up Respiratory Clinic •

This began on Monday, March 30th at JCH Clinical Services location at 220 E. County Rd. in Jerseyville.

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Patients can schedule an appointment by calling 498-2273 or the COVID-19 HOTLINE at 639-4277.

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Patients will stay in their cars for the duration of their visit.

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Restrictions of Visitors

Testing •

We have limited entrances throughout the hospital and clinics to make sure we are able to screen our patients, visitors, and employees. When doubtful, come the main entrance of the building you are visiting.

Telehealth Visits

For COVID-19 updates visit www.jch.org and follow us on Facebook

Patient Portals •

You can manage your appointments, send secure messages to your provider, view medications, view and manage health records, and submit documents.

For more details, visit JCH’s website at www.jch.org.

These increased safety measures do not mean that you cannot access the hospital or your providers. Please seek medical care as needed.

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, call the JCH COVID-19 HOTLINE at (618) 639-4277.

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.