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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Health Department has confirmed its first COVID-19 related death.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the first Coronavirus death,” health department officials stated on their Facebook page.

“Jersey County Health Department would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the individual.”

Jersey County joins Madison County, its only neighboring Illinois county with a reported death as a result of this virus. Madison has 318 reported test positive cases of COVID-19, of which 18 have died as a result of the disease.

In the past week, Jersey County heath officials have also confirmed two more cases of COVID-19. They still report that only five have recovered. It is estimated that more than 120 have been tested for the virus as of 2:57 p.m.

Tuesday.

Other counties have faired better. Calhoun County has yet to see a new case of COVID-19.

Calhoun County Health Department officials report there was only the one case of the virus in the county, and the individual has since recovered. Greene now has two new positive cases of the virus in the county, and Macoupin has 30 cases in total.

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Sgt. of Patrol Mitch Reynolds with the Jerseyville Police Department recently participated in the Jerseyville Public Library’s online book program, where members of the community read to young people through the internet.

“Usually on the fourth Tuesday of the month, our children’s librarian Laurie Ingram will read a story to the kids in the morning and evening at the library, but recent restrictions have kept us from hosting those for a while,” Beth Smilack explained. “So, we thought it would be a fun idea to let community members read to the kids digitally.”

And Reynolds took to the idea.

“Beth called my wife, Cathy, and asked if I would be willing to read a children’s story online for the kids. And of course I love children’s stories, so I was all for it,” Reynolds said.

Reynolds read “Grumpy Monkey” by Suzanne Wayne, picked out especially for him by his wife, who is a preschool teacher.

Smilack, the social media specialist at the library, has been reaching out to members of the community to get involved with the program.

“We don’t want our kids to be afraid of people like policemen and firefighters, and to see them connecting with kids through reading can really help build that trust with them,” Smilack said.

Smilack hopes to get more people from all around town involved in this program.

“We’d love to see all sorts of people– dispatchers, nurses, clergyman, government leaders, business owners or whoever participate in this program,” Smilack said. “We think it would be really neat for kids to get that personal connection to some great people in our community through reading.”

Reynolds, who was the first to volunteer, said he was happy to do it, citing that if it’s for the kids, it is good enough for him.

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“I love doing anything for the kids, especially in uniform. Kids look up to police officers and reading a children’s story is generally not one of those things you see police officers do in uniform,” Reynolds said.

Reading to a virtual audience might not have been something Reynolds was used to, but the father of two teenagers had a good idea of how to go about it.

“I read it just the way I would’ve read it to my kids when they were small,” Reynolds said. “There’s been a couple of parents whose kids attend Cathy’s preschool that showed it to their kids. They know me as Mr. Mitch and I was told they loved hearing ‘Mr. Mitch’ tell stories.”

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County board to vote on participation in grant

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The finance committee, a subgroup of the county board, met April 23 to discuss the county’s potential involvement in the downstate small business stabilization grant.

The committee, consisting of Gary Krueger, Sandy Hefner, Mary Kirbach, Ben Heitzig and Don Little, along with other leaders around the county, met with DCEO representative Jolaine Miner concerning the grant.

Others in attendance included Mayors Bill Russell and Rick Eberlin, JEDC Executive Director Shari Albrecht, JCBA Director Beth Bear, Grafton Treasurer Joe Soer, Ben Goetten and Jerseyville City Attorney Bill Strang.

The city councils of Jerseyville and Grafton both approved participation in the grant for city businesses at meetings, both held on April 21.

“The purpose of this grant is to provide additional capital for businesses to stay in business or come back and resume normal activities,” County Board Chairman Don Little said.

The meeting involved leaders of county and municipal government so that vital information could be disseminated at once to those parties who need to be made aware of the benefits of the grant.

Little commended Russell and Shari Albrecht for their work in ensuring county and municipal leaders hang together by offering the JEDC’s aid in getting the application process throughout the county up and running.

“Since Jerseyville has the staffing and experience in Shari Albrecht, they offered to handle the initial intake for the entire county, including Grafton. After Shari has done her job with the application process, those applications would be farmed back to the participating governmental units for them to approve the application that will be sent to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,” Little said.

Little also explained part of the application process.

“Businesses that apply have to provide financial information for the past three years to track their business activity. If the business is currently closed and

they are approved for the grant, they’ll have to reopen within a year and stay in operation for a period of time after, of if they’re currently in business, they have to stay in operation for a twomonth time period,” Little explained. “There are several steps involved in the application process and those who are interested should contact Shari Albrecht with the Jerseyville Economic Development Council.”

Little also said that he’ll be contacting the mayors of Brighton, Elsah, Otterville and Fieldon to see if they want to participate in the process.

“Mayors would serve as an initial party to determine if there is interest. Then they’d bring it before their village council for approval,” Little explained.

Everything regarding the application process will be through the JEDC, then formal hearings will be conducted for approval of applications by respective governmental entities.

The county board hosted a special meeting on Wednesday, April 29 via teleconference call to discuss the matter.

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Every year from June through September, fair associations throughout the state host their annual agriculture expositions, more commonly known as county fairs.

This year, though, fair boards are holding their breath as they wait to know whether or not they’ll be able to host their biggest event of the year.

In the tri-county area, Greene County hosts their fair in June, Jersey County in July and Calhoun County in September. As of now, the area fair boards are planning to host their fair unless prudence or the Illinois Department of Agriculture dictates otherwise.

“The Jersey County fair board is not making a decision on whether to host the fair or not until June 1,” Phil Ringhausen, president of the Jersey County Fair Association, said.

“We are a part of the department of agriculture, so we have to abide by whatever they say in the end,” Ringhausen added.

Ringhausen further stated that if the situation with COVID-19 is still escalated, and the governor’s office is saying to stay home, then that will carry considerable weight in the decision. As of now, though, the fair board is preparing to host the fair as usual.

“If we feel safe about going ahead with the fair and the virus isn’t running crazy, then I’m comfortable with it,” Ringhausen noted.

“If we feel safe about going ahead with the fair and the virus isn’t running crazy, then I’m comfortable with it,”

Phil Ringhausen President of the Jersey County Fair Association

Fellow board member Jamie Simpson, who serves as the pageant director, shared some of the concerns of the fair pageant and talent show.

“I’ve served as the pageant director for two years now and have been on the pageant committee for going on eleven seasons, and in my tenure I have never had to deal with a situation like this— no county fair in the state has, not in our lifetimes anyway,” Simpson said.

“So far, only two county fairs have had to cancel their fair this year: Macon County in the central zone and Williamson County in the southern zone,” Simpson noted.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture divides the state into three separate zones: the northern, central and southern zones. Jersey, Greene and Calhoun counties all lie in the central zone.

One of Simpson’s concerns are pageant rehearsals, which begin June 3 and run up until the day before the pageant, but other concerns revolve around the established pattern of how county fair pageants operate.

One idea that had been considered was hosting a delayed pageant, but because of the time-sensitivity of fairs throughout the state, that option isn’t viable.

A delayed pageant would not be possible because the new queen would not have a full year to represent her county fair, nor would she have enough time to prepare for the state pageant, where she competes for Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, the official hostess of the two state fairs in Illinois.

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Grafton to join county in administering grant

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal t The City of Grafton will be working in partnership with Jersey County when administering the Downstate Stabilization Grant.

It was a point of concern for city leaders last week during the Grafton City Council meeting that the city would have to cover the entirety of the administrative duties when applying for this grant. The hope was that the county would help share the facilitating responsibilities.

The Downstate Stabilization Grant, set to go to local businesses in need of financial support amid the COVID-19 pandemic, must be administered through local entities, considered a heavy burden on city resources by city leaders.

This partnership is set to open up the grant to more businesses in the county while also relieving pressure on any one entity when vetting and administering the funds. “This collaborative effort will not only make more businesses eligible, but it will also provide additional expertise and resources required for its implementation,�

Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin said.

Businesses are encouraged to express their intentions to city ofificials if they intend on applying for the grant.

The potential for a cannabis business to be established in the city was also addressed during their meeting last week.

Following the legalization of adult-use cannabis, also known as recreational-use marijuana, a 3 percent tax on cannabis sales was established in Grafton ahead of an Oct. 1, 2019 deadline to establish regulations on the drug, following a council vote.

The tax is imposed upon all who are engaged in the business of selling cannabis other than medical cannabis. Outside of this tax, though, city leaders have not declared where they stand on seeing this type of business in the city.

It is a decision that they will have to make soon, though. It was announced that a group interested in bringing a cannabis business to the city, specifically on Main Street, will be appearing before the council at their May 19 meeting to discuss the possibility.

City leaders, namely the mayor, have received inquires about whether certain cannabis businesses would be accepted in the city. Eberlin said many have come to the city looking for commitments on whether they would be OK’d to operate in the city, but none have sent official proposals for what exactly they intend to do in the city.

There was caution among some of those on city council in allowing that kind of business in the city. “Whatever we decide on this issue will define who we think we are,� Mary Lillesve, Grafton City Council member, said.

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Program (Continued from A1) Mitch� struck a chord with the community. “I just knew Mitch would do a fantastic job,� Smilack said. “So far, the post we made on our Facebook page of Mitch reading has reached 10,801 people. It’s the highest number of engagements we’ve ever had on a post at the library before.�

The video can be viewed on the library’s and the Jersey County Journal’s Facebook pages.

Aside from the children’s story digital reading program they’re offering, the library also has something in the works for band and choral students in the community. “We’re piecing together a virtual band and choral concert,�

Smilack said. “We’ve posted information about it on our Facebook page and are already accepting submissions. Students right now from elementary age through college have had to give up on the performances they’ve been planning for months now.

We want to give them an opportunity to exhibit their hard work and talent on our Facebook

page.�

Submissions for the virtual concert will be received through Friday, May 8. The video will be posted on the library’s Facebook page on May 15. Instructions on how to submit the video will also be found on the Facebook page.

COVID-19 restrictions have also affected the summer reading program at the library. “The summer reading program will be transitioning to a digital format for the time being.

Normally, kids and adults can come to the library for this event, but we’re not going to be able to do that,� Smilack said.

The community is encouraged to stay updated on new information being posted on the library’s Facebook page. If anyone should have any questions regarding what’s going on at the library, or how to get involved in reading digitally to kids, they are encouraged to email Beth Smilack at beths@jerseyvillelibrary.org.

Those without an email can contact the library and their call will be returned when someone becomes available.

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(Continued from A1) Fair, but if we can’t host a fair, we won’t be able to host a pageant either, “ Simpson said. “We’ve considered hosting a virtual pageant if it came down to it.�

To further add difficulty to the matter, applications to compete in the state talent show and state pageant are due October 1, leaving pageant directors with little time to determine how they will proceed should their fairs have to cancel. “There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work with everything at the fair. It takes months upon moths of preparation for that one week the fair is hosted,� Simpson said. “We’re moving forward like normal, but there is a lot of stress because there’s a lot of unknowns; questions that no one can answer yet. We’ll have to keep monitoring the situation in the coming weeks before we know just how we are to proceed.�

The dilemma of not having a fair queen means that the fair will not have a representative to promote the fair and local agriculture throughout the year. “She is the face of our county in the agricultural community throughout Illinois,�

Simpson said. “The role of the fair queen has evolved in the past several years to where not only does she represent local agriculture, but also takes an active step in being involved in the community, so her absence would be felt if there couldn’t be a pageant.�

Aside from the pageant, Simpson also discussed the significance of the talent show. “The talent show showcases, not necessarily from an agricultural perspective, but from a county-wide perspective, young local talent to the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs. Talent show winners compete at the state show as delegates of the Jersey County Fair,� Simpson said. “So they represent the fair, but it’s more obvious that they represent the county as a whole because it shows others what we have to offer in our young people from a fine arts point of view.�

Tiffany Phillips, a member of the future directors board at the fair, also weighed in on the situation.

Phillips comes from an extensive agriculture background, being involved in 4H, FFA, livestock shows and her family farm.

Through her experiences, she’s gained friendships all throughout the state, including members of surrounding fair boards. “My friends who are involved with the Greene, Calhoun, Macoupin and Bond county fairs have all iterated that they’re in the same predicament as we are in Jersey County,� Phillips said. “I was talking to a friend the other day who serves on a neighboring fair board and they said that they’re planning on hosting a fair unless they determine that it is unsafe to do so.�

Aside from grandstand events, pronto pups and carnival rides, the absence of other essential elements of the fair will be a strange occurrence. “There’s so much about the fair that people don’t realize has always a part of our heritage from the very start. Things like livestock shows and the general projects competitions, like those in the green building, are what makes a county fair an agricultural fair.

They’re a community-enriching element and celebrate a part of who we are and what we come from,� Phillips said. “If we have to cancel the fair, we’ll see it through, but they’ll definitely be missed.�

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted fair board members and the community alike to see what we’ve all taken for granted, especially the fair. “We’ll all come out of this with a deeper appreciation for what we’ve been blessed with, that’s for sure,� Phillips noted.

The Jersey County fair board is unanimous in the opinion that it is too early to tell whether or not a fair can be hosted, but community safety remains their top priority. “We want to keep fairgoers, as well as our communities, safe. We will have to assess the situation as it progresses in the coming months,� Phillips said.

The Jersey County Fair is slated for July 13-19. Anyone desiring more information or wanting to fill out applications for their events is encouraged to check out the fair's website at www.jerseycountyfair.com or contact them through their Facebook page.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s county fair office could not be reached for comment.

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City council approves participation in grant, Hollow Avenue project

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Jerseyville City Council met via teleconference call on April 21 at 6 p.m.

One of the major topics discussed at the meeting was the city’s participation in the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant (DSBSG).

The DSBSG provides an opportunity for business owners in the city to apply for up to $25,000 to provide for certain expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is the city council’s desire to support our local businesses during this pandemic in any way we can,�

Mayor Bill Russell said. “Business owners can apply for this grant through the city and we will work with them through the application process.�

Shari Albrecht, the executive director of the Jerseyville Economic Development Council, is taking the helm guiding business owners through the application process. “The downstate small business stabilization grant is designed to offer small businesses at least a little relief in the form of a cash grant during this uncertain time. The goal is for our small businesses to be able to re-open when it is deemed safe to,� Albrecht said. “My hope is that the cash, small as it might be, will give

them a little bit of security in paying their bills when we know revenue is down everywhere.�

Albrecht explained that she will provide interested business owners with the application packet and will work with owners through the application process. “The information that businesses have to submit is required by the state. They will submit their completed applications back to me, then we’ll work together with city officials to schedule the required public hearings and get the applications submitted,� Albrecht explained.

The city intends to submit all applications that they receive from business owners for the grant, but each applicant must have a public hearing. “Even though each application must have their own separate hearing, we’re prepared to hold multiple hearings back to back in a day so that we can move through the process as quickly and efficiently as possible,� Albrecht said.

The funds for the grant have been allocated by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

The DCEO has not shared information regarding how long the process may take other than that they’ll disperse funds as quickly as possible. “The DCEO understands that businesses are in crisis and need the money as soon

as possible. The city council will receive the funds from the state, and they’ll subsequently disburse it to the businesses,� Albrecht said.

Albrecht also explained part of the application process. “Applicants will have to complete a form that is basically a 60-day operating budget. If a particular business’s budget exceeds $25,000, then cannot qualify for more money because the grant caps out at that amount.

If a business’s operating budget for the 60-day period is under $25,000, then they will only qualify for the amount of money they would’ve spent in a 60-day period,�

Albrecht said.

Albrecht further explained that the DCEO guidebook for the grant lays out what the grant funds may and may not be used for. “Business owners can use grant funds for their payroll, rent, utilities and basic operating expenses. I refer everyone to the DCEO program guidebook for further information on this,� Albrecht said.

Persons interested in applying for this grant or who are looking for more information are encouraged to contact Shari Albrecht at 217-556-8696 or by email at sharialbrecht@jedc-il.us. “JEDC is working remotely, and I am available 24/7 for information. You can also look up more information about the grant on the DCEO

website,� Albrecht said.

Other news discussed at the meeting concerned council approval of the first phase of the Hollow Avenue road project.

The City of Jerseyville received a federal highway grant for $1 million to begin work on the Hollow Avenue project several months ago. “It’s going to allow us to upgrade our infrastructure in regard to things such as storm draining, curb structure, sidewalks and so on,�

Mayor Russell said.

Russell discussed that the funds provided through the grant will cover the initial stage of the endeavor. “The million dollars isn’t going to get it all done, of course, but we’ll start with the area from North Hickory to Baxter Avenue– the east half of the project,� Russell said.

As progress is made on the project, the city will qualify for funding for the second phase of the project. “As you head west, it becomes more rural. Since it’s a highly used road, our desire is to widen the road and make it safer,� Russell explained.

Russell further explained that the Hollow Avenue project is the first step in achieving an even larger vision for the northwestern side of Jerseyville. “In the long-term, we’ll look at Fairgrounds Avenue, County Road going west and Hollow Avenue eventually

Macoupin County Grant funding clinic designated a state to support childcare COVID-19 testing site expenses for JCH staff

The Macoupin County Public Health Department announced April 21 that the Maple Street Clinic, which is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving a high-risk population, has been designated as a State of Illinois COVID-19 testing site.

According to Christy Blank, Clinic Director, Maple Street Clinic staff have been preparing in anticipation of receiving the designation. Prior to this announcement, the health department was limited to testing only those designated as high-risk who were exhibiting symptoms.

Now all residents who are symptomatic may qualify for the testing through the Maple Street Clinic.

The clinic has been testing individuals on a limited basis since March 20. “We are going to start by opening our drive-thru testing from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day and expanding hours with the demand,� Blank said.

She urged that residents do not just show up at the Maple Street Clinic. Individuals must call 217-3135078 to complete a screening.

Screening will include: Q Triage to verify symptomatic as stated in requirements below.

Q Provide our COVID19 team with your required information to complete your specimen requisition form prior to arrival.

Individuals may qualify for testing if they have at least two of the following symptoms (fever, rigor, chills, loss of taste or smell, muscle ache, headache, and/or sore throat) or if they have at least one of the following symptoms (cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing).

Individuals who qualify will receive an appointment time. The test consists of a nasal pharyngeal swab.

Samples will be sent to the Illinois State Laboratory for testing. Turn around for results varies based on the volume the State Lab is experiencing. All persons tested will be notified of results by the Macoupin County Public Health Department.

Individuals may still contact their primary physician. If a physician feels that it is necessary to test a patient, they can collect the nasal pharyngeal swab and send it to a private lab for testing, such as Lab Corp or Quest Diagnostics.

Questions about private lab testing should be directed to your physician office.

In addition, the public is reminded that at the Maple Street Clinic location, sick visits are being conducted car-side (with full PPE) to reduce infection risk inside the building. Medical and behavioral health staff have transitioned to mostly telehealth appointments. Immunizations are being provided by appointment only and done in the designated mobile unit to prevent exposure. Dental services continue to be limited in order to minimize exposure and preserve PPE. Direct Macoupin County Transportation Service questions to 217-839-4130.

Residents are urged to continue to adhere to the “Shelter in Placeâ€? Illinois mandate and are encouraged to wear masks when it is necessary to be in public for example when purchasing groceries. Visit the CDC’s website for sew and non-sew instructions for making a face mask: https://www.cdc.gov/‌/ prevent‌/diy-cloth-facecoverings.html Due to widespread COVID-19 cases throughout our county, the health department is reiterating what is stated in the Governors Executive Order.

Section 3 of the Executive Order states that any public or private gathering of any number of people is prohibited. Planned public gatherings jeopardize the safety of our community members. The organizers are liable for potentially encouraging the spread of COVID-19 instead of halting it. There are many members throughout the community that may be asymptomatic at this time and are potential carriers for this deadly virus. The health department continues to ask everyone to do their part by following the “Shelter-in-Place� order from the Governor.

The more cooperation we receive the sooner we can all get back to our normal lives.

A Macoupin County COVID-19 hotline is available at 217-313-5078. To see up-to-date statistics about COVID-19 cases in Macoupin County, visit and like Macoupin County Public Health Department’s Facebook page or, for statewide statistics visit https:// w w w. d p h . i l l i n o i s . g o v e / covid19.

With essential hospital staff facing childcare challenges due to schools and daycares closing, the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF) recently awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) a $500,000 grant to help its rural hospital membership.

ICAHN, which is comprised of 51 critical access and six small rural hospitals throughout Illinois, will use these funds to help those most in need, offering the opportunity to reimburse childcare expenses to essential hospital employees that meet the grant’s criteria between the months of April and June 2020.

Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) is among the more than 30 ICAHN member hospitals that applied for ICAHN’s Essential Hospital Staff Child Care Support (EHSCCS) Initiative and will be receiving grant funding. “These next two months will be challenging, and we are grateful that ILCHF understands the trying times rural areas are facing with the COVID-19 pandemic,� Pat Schou,

ICAHN Executive Director, said. “Their generosity will help many rural hospital workers, from dietary to business office, nursing to housekeeping.�

The EHSCCS Initiative will be used to help reimburse hospitals that open their own childcare centers, work in collaboration with another community or religious organization to open state of emergency childcare centers, or to individually provide support to the employee who sends his or her children to a child care worker that obtains an approved background check and fingerprinting. “Our employees are on the frontline of this pandemic, and with that comes sacrifice. They are coming in and caring for our communities despite needing to find alternative care for their children with schools being out of session for the remainder of the year and day cares being mandated to close,� Beth King, Interim CEO of JCH said. “Having this financial assistance will alleviate some of the financial burden, though.�

tying on toward Centennial as far as we can go. Those are longterm goals for the city and we’re reaching for everything that’s being offered by the state and federal government to help us see this through,� Russell shared.

Another important topic discussed at the meeting was in regard to a possible reopening of portions of the southwestern Illinois economy.

Russell reported that the Southwest Conference of Mayors has been in conversation with Senator McClure’s office over this issue. “As far as the conversation went was Senator McClure and some other legislators from downstate Illinois are trying to convince the governor to look at each portion of the state differently,�

Russell said. “Don’t just look at Chicago and the border counties, but see what can be opened up down here.�

Russell expressed that there has to be some movement to get our economy opening back up again as businesses are becoming more economically strained. “The senator’s feeling

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That way, businesses can get back to normal. Of course, it wouldn’t be a complete re-opening. State guidelines need to be abided by. But we need to explore how businesses can begin to operate a little bit more while social distancing guidelines can still be followed,� Russell said. “There are different scenarios that are being considered and the discussion is still ongoing.�

Russell expressed that local businesses must be helped in any way they can be. “These businesses are hurting and if this goes on much longer, they won’t be able to reopen their doors,� he said. “If Missouri opens its economy up, we’re close enough that people are going to go there. They’ll go to those businesses and do things with their families there. “If we can start slowly reopening our local economy, they’re at least around people who they have somewhat knowledge of and what relationships they have.�

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t has been more than a month since Gov. JB Pritzker ordered a stop on non-essential business and restrictions on essential business, and it is wearing on people — to the point where local leaders are even calling for movement to get our economy opening back up again.

Jerseyville Mayor Bill Russell reported that the Southwest Conference of Mayors has been in conversation with Senator McClure’s office over opening portions of the southwestern Illinois economy. These leaders are looking for state leaders to take into account the southern counties and differentiate the needs of Chicago and border counties with the rest of the state.

There is certainly merit to the appeals.

For Chicago, the outbreak is extensive. In Chicago, there have been 18,682 reported cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 772 have died, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. It is a dire situation, but the landscape upstate is different from that of Jersey County.

The total number of cases in Jersey is only a small fraction of Chicago’s numbers, giving credence to the calls to treat us differently than those upstate. We agree. Different regions of the state should, to a certain extent, be seen in a different light from one another.

However, the decision to open up this part of the state should not be the main focus of the conversation as it has grown to be for some.

Whatever move is made should factor in health safety beyond the economic impact of the business in the county and region.

Before making such a decision, one must accept there will undoubtedly be more viral movement locally, further increasing the chance for contamination.

Even if businesses are directed to adhere to social distancing guidelines or even wear masks, the public is simply more vulnerable to a potential outbreak. Guidelines are much harder to follow when a business is actively interacting with the public. Think to an interaction at a drive-thru restaurant. In many cases, even when they are wearing a mask and gloves, there is a chance germs, especially those causing this particular virus, can jump from person to person.

Before rushing to open back up, local and regional leaders should take into account two things: Q The virus does not have borders.

Q Jersey is continuing to see more cases of COVID-19 in the county, one of which led to a death as a result.

First and foremost, this debate on when to open should center on life and not the dollar.

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C: Jersey County has been terrible at adhering to COVID-19 guidelines.

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They certainly help, but it is still not enough.

These grants and stimulus checks are enough to get us by for a while.

No matter what, it will take years for our economy to recover.

Releasing stay-at-home orders will be the only thing that could help.

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Lilacs are sign of better days to come

’m embarrassed to say, my turkey season has been terrible.

I’ve not been able to stay very late up in the morning, so I’ve been limited to trying to compete with hens after the toms fly off the roost. Early in the season, this is hard.

For me it has been impossible. I have watched several toms strut just out of range expecting the hens to follow. They have. I have actually watched them walk right in front of me on their way to greener pastures. I have been left holding only crushed expectations.

Social distancing has placed me completely out of range. I have no concern of catching anything. Hopefully as the season progresses, the seemingly uninterested gobblers will not only hear my call, but respond. I’ll let you know.

Have you ever felt like God was just out of reach? I mean have you ever felt like no matter how intense your prayer was, or no matter how sincere you prayed, God just didn’t feel the same urgency?

I know you have – especially if you have been in any serious predicament. In that situation, you so need to hear from God, but he seems hidden in the shadows, just beyond the length of your prayers. When this happens, most of the time we resort to more extreme measures.

We plead, cry, scream, beg, fast, or just about anything abnormal, to get the attention of God. Our thoughts are, if God sees how serious we are, he will immediately stop what he’s doing and answer our prayer according to our desire.

After a few hours or days of doing this, we are convinced the seriousness of

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Bushes in her neighbor’s yard inspired Moore to think about her grandmother’s lilacs.

for Grandma Guest Column Moore; her lilacs

BY HEIDI MOORE and her garden.

Grandma Moore may not have had the best lilacs on the block, but she was very protective of her bushes. Brad and I were not allowed to pick the lilacs. Or to play around the bushes. We always found this annoying, but you can’t really blame Grandma Moore for protecting her plants from two rambunctious kids. After all, eight lilacs aren’t that many. If we had destroyed the bushes and picked all the lilacs, Grandma wouldn’t have had any for herself to enjoy.

As I write this article, I think of my neighbor down the street whose lilac bushes are heavy with blooms this year. There are two bushes, and the blossoms are beautiful. The smell is wonderful, even when wearing a mask due to the coronavirus threat. The presence of the lilacs is but another small sign that despite the pandemic and the fear, life does go on, spring has come in its appointed time, and the lilacs, immune to the threat of the virus, are blooming, right on schedule.

I’ve always admired the lilac, both for its beauty and for its tenacity. Despite what winter continually throws at it, it continues to burst forth with new life and new blooms year after year. Nothing seems to stop its forward march. Not even the coronavirus can get it down! What seems dead in the bleak February cold has now come alive in spectacular beauty.

May we be as tenacious and as forgiving while our country is in the grip of the coronavirus lockdowns.

As always, stay safe, stay healthy and remember to share.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Q Heidi Moore is a resident of Jersey

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y grandmother, Edith Clark, loved spring flowers. She had all kinds of flowers and trees at her house down by the old C&PA railroad Depot, but my absolute favorite was her lilac bush.

To give you an idea of how big this bush actually was, let me first begin by telling you that this particular lilac had been growing there at the house for a long time. In terms of a bush, it was absolutely huge. Someone had cut off the lower branches, making it more like a tree than a bush. You could actually mow underneath it with a riding lawnmower.

In other words, that lilac bush had been growing there in the front yard of Grandma’s house for a really long time. When I was 12 I could easily walk underneath it all the way to the trunk.

In the spring, that lilac bush would be absolutely bending down with lilacs. They gave off the best smell in the world-even on the whole block! In fact, the grandkids (me, my brother, Brad, and my cousin, Melony) loved that bush so much that we tended to pick the lilacs off of the lower branches to take home with us and had to be told to stop!

That lilac bush signaled the beginning of spring for us. In the years when a late snowstorm killed off most of the sweet smelling blooms, it was almost a tragedy, we missed the sight of the blooms so much.

Grandma had the best lilac bush in her neighborhood. And the biggest bush. I remember when Grandma bought crocus bulbs one fall, and planted four of them around the lilac bush trunk. They came up next spring, all four, tiny flowers around that huge, thick trunk. We didn’t have much luck getting anything else to grow under the lilac bush but grass. Those poor crocuses were all by themselves. Just them, the grass, and the lilac bush.

You can probably tell who won the space next spring. Grass is vicious! It kicked those tiny crocuses right out of the lawn. But the lilac bush remained.

My other grandmother, Mary Moore, also loved her lilac bushes, but for some reason they didn’t do as well as Grandma Clark’s huge tree. I think it was the location. The backyard was shaded, due to a pine tree and the neighbor’s maple trees, so the bushes didn’t get a lot of light. I can’t think of any other reason why the lilacs remained as spindly as they did. There were two bushes, about as tall as I was, and, at best, they together produced between six or eight fragrant blooms a year.

Grandma Moore was always so thrilled with those eight blooms— and so disappointed if the frost took them before they could open. I think that was the highlight of spring

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other issues have evidently consumed the attention of God, and thus we are left to work out our own issues, on our own time and according to our own ability.

We think, “Where is God when I need him?”

Outdoor And the answer seems to be, “With someone Truths else.” During those

BY GARY times what we must MILLER remember is, it is true God is with someone else. But he has not abandoned us. He is still working in and for us.

He is asking us, however, to wait.

Waiting is designed to do several things including building greater trust. But know this, while you are waiting God is working for you. While you are waiting, God is preparing the people and the place that is designed to bring about his answer to your prayer.

If I could have stayed at my hunt a little longer, there is no doubt those gobblers would have came back to me eventually.

And while you’re waiting, stay faithful and keep calling, not to remind God where you are, but to remind yourself to keep a watchful eye for when he shows up.

––––––––––––––––––– 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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Grafton businesses cope with COVID-19 struggles

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal In a situation that’s familiar around the country, businesses, especially those that have closed temporarily, have had to adapt and find ways to cope with new rules set out because of COVID-19.

“We have simply been devastated.”

Rick Eberlin Grafton Mayor

But in Grafton, the shutdown of businesses has been especially difficult, and has led to businesses missing out on critical seasonal traffic.

“We have simply been devastated,” Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin said. “…

COVID-19 has just annihilated us.”

A city that has positioned itself more as a tourism destination, Grafton relies heavily on the traffic that comes into the shops, restaurants and attractions — especially in the spring and summer months, which are considered to be the peak time for a lot of the seasonal business in the city.

Eberlin said 60 percent of the funds coming into the city are generated through tourism dollars. He noted when the ferry opens for the season, profits in the city go up 30 percent.

And right around the time many would’ve started

to see the crowds rush in, restrictions hit that either required them to close or find other means of operating — namely curbside options.

“There is virtually nothing going on here,” Eberlin said.

There was a swell in numbers as people traveled through Grafton ahead of and during Easter weekend, but that has since slowed down, Eberlin indicated.

Following the restrictions handed down by the governor, many businesses have opted to close including some bars and restaurants as well as overnightstay locations. Those who have been able to stay open such as Drifter’s and O’Jans have offered carry-out.

Among those that have closed for the time being is the Loading Dock, whose business owners are grappling with the financial struggles associated with the business losses.

“It has been pretty devastating,” Peter Allen, Loading Dock owner, said.

Loading Dock owners chose to close during this pandemic, requiring they layoff their staff of about 50 people. In the meantime, business owners have used this time to clean and spruce up the building, while also considering the possibility of curbside pickup options as this COVID-19 issue progresses.

Allen noted the Loading Dock has financial reserves to help offset costs for the time being, but every week it is putting a greater strain

on the business.

“Bills keep coming whether we are open or not,” Allen said.

The pandemic has been especially challenging for businesses looking for this year to be a recovery year after last year’s flooding that shutdown a lot of the riverside business — including the Loading Dock.

“We kind of compare it to a flood without the water,” Allen said.

Last year’s flooding tested the resilience of people in the city, and just a year later it is being tested again.

“The stress factor is working on people,” Eberlin said.

In fact, according to Eberlin, in many ways this is worse than the flood, impacting everyone and not just those on the river.

“I can’t imagine the unbelievable impact,” Eberlin said.

Concern for the impact is great — so much so that some including Eberlin are questioning how long the government will keep the state, at least more rural parts of the state, closed entirely.

“At some point in time, you can’t make the cure worse than the effect,” Eberlin said, adding that should business be reopened in the state, it should be done so safely.

As business waits for the go ahead to open entirely, owners are looking for state aid through grants and loans, many of which have been considered overly

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cumbersome and exclusionary, especially during such a dire time.

“In this situation, we’ve got to get rid of the red tape,” Eberlin said.

Currently, the city is working with Jersey County on the Downstate Stabilization Grant to bring funds to these businesses.

Eberlin said the city has also sought to keep business owners informed of potential grants that could help them through this process.

At the same time, though, Eberlin said local entities have been great and understanding of the situation at hand. Eberlin specifically commended local banks such as Jersey State Bank in “working with people to help them get through this.”

Despite the obstacles facing businesses, Eberlin is hopeful that when the city and the state open up again, the city can recover.

“I do believe that we can bounce back,” Eberlin said.

However, the length of this ordeal will be a determining factor in how effective or rapid that recovery may be for business owners in the city.

With the Loading Dock, Allen is positive about a surge of business once the state opens up.

“People are wanting to get out,” Allen said. “As soon as they give us the green light, it will be a boom town.”

Richard Henry Dziurowitz Richard Henry Dziurowitz passed away on Friday, April 24 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on July 7, 1961 to Henry and Veronika (Haus) Dziurowitz, who were first generation immigrants from Germany.

Richard was a gifted artist whose talents as a signpainter were in much demand before the age of digital graphics. His handiwork can still be found throughout Jersey and Calhoun Counties in the form of signs for towns, businesses and churches and school mascots. He was an avid collector of 1/64 scale toy tractors, trucks, and police cars. He had an exceptional ability to add realistic details to toys using simple materials he had on hand. Richard was a regular attendee of local and national toy shows and was personally acquainted with many of the vendors. He was even featured in the February 2019 issue of Toy Farmer magazine for his scratch-built toy trucks and trailers.

Richard was retired due to health problems, but was employed in various pursuits over the years, including as a farm hand and a tow truck driver. During that time, he enjoyed being acquainted with local police officers and sheriff’s deputies, and noting the details of their patrol cars. He also loved telling jokes and had a nickname for just about everyone.

He was a proud graduate

of Jersey Community High School class of 1979, and loved attending class reunions.

He was a devout Christian, and a faithful member of Eastland Baptist Church.

Richard is survived by sisters Betty (Steve) Gavaza of Godfrey, and Ann (Carl) Johnson of North Carolina; a brother Karl Dziurowitz of East Alton, and many nieces and nephews, as well as close friends Pam and Clint Warford and their family. He was as preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dennis and Heinz Dziurowitz, and infant broths Joseph, John and Henry.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Alexander Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Eastland Baptist Church in care of the Funeral Home.

Due to Covid-19 virus restrictions, a private eulogy will be given by Pastor John Gibson of Eastland Baptist Church, and a memorial service honoring Richard will be held at a later date.

Cynthia Joann Grizzle Cynthia Joann Grizzle, 67, of Brighton died unexpectedly at 6:49 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home.

Memorials may be made

to Alton Wood River Sportsman Club Youth Shooting Sports.

Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com

Court order changes new party, independent candidate filing Independent and new party candidates seeking placement on the Nov. 3 ballot will be required to submit only 10 percent of the normal number of nominating signatures and will file petitions six weeks later than originally scheduled under a court order issued Thursday by Chief U.S. District Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer.

The order was in response to a lawsuit by the Libertarian Party of Illinois, the Illinois Green Party and several independent candidates alleging that concerns over COVID-19, including a statewide order limiting social contact, impaired their ability to gather sufficient signatures and meet the June 22 filing deadline for new party and independent candidates.

Under the order, new party and independent candidates will file nominating petitions with the State Board of Elections from July 31-Aug. 7.

In addition to reducing the number of signatures required by candidates, the order allows the Libertarian and Green parties to place candidates on the November ballot without filing nominating petitions for any offices in which those parties fielded candidates in either the 2016 or 2018 general elections. This means

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both parties can place candidates for president and U.S. Senate on the November ballot. The Green Party also can name candidates to the ballot in the Fifth and 12th congressional races.

Other independent and new party candidates will be required to submit 10 percent of the statutory signature requirements for offices on the November ballot.

This reduces the original 25,000 signature requirement for presidential, U.S. Senate, Illinois Supreme Court and Illinois Appellate Court candidates to 2,500 signatures. Signature requirements for other offices on the November ballot vary by office, and the original requirements are listed in the 2020 Candidates Guide.

The order also drops the requirement that signatures on nominating petitions be original, physical signatures. A physical “wet” signature would still be permitted but not required on the candidate’s petition.

Petition signers may physically sign a copy of a candidate’s petition, or they may electronically sign their handwritten signatures to the petition using a finger or a device such as a computer mouse or stylus. Photocopies of signatures also will be permitted.

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CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOE W. MINTON, Deceased No. 2020-P-19 Notice is given of the death of Joe W. Minton of Brighton, Illinois and that Letters RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ March 25,2020, to Michelle 5LW]KDXSW ZKR ZLOO DFFHSW PDLO WKURXJK WKH DGGUHVV RI her attorney, MillerKing LLC, 2410 State Street, Alton, IL 62002.

Claims against the Estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW 3UREDWH 'LYLVLRQ -HUVH\ &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, ,/ RU ZLWK WKH SHUVRQDO UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RU ERWK RQ RU before October 16, 2020, and DQ\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW &OHUN PXVW EH PDLOHG RU GHOLYHUHG WR WKH UHSUHVHQtative and to the attorney of UHFRUG LI DQ\ ZLWKLQ WHQ

GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG DQG WKH FODLPDQW VKDOO ÂżOH ZLWK WKH &RXUW SURRI RI DQ\ UHTXLUHG PDLOLQJ 0LFKHOOH 5LW]KDXSW ,QGHSHQGHQW $GPLQLVWUDWRU Bryan A. Dooling #6322122 Attorney for Estate 2410 State St. Alton, IL 62002

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

No. 19-JA-13 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Ashley Treadway a/k/a Charlie Treadway, mother and to All Whom It May Concern, that on the 13th day of April, 2020, a Juvenile Petition ZDV ÂżOHG XQGHU WKH -XYHQLOH Court Act in the Circuit Court of Jersey County entitled “In the Interest of R.J., a minorâ€? and that in the Courtroom of Judge Eric S. Pistorius in Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, on the 18th day of May, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an Petition to Terminate Parental Rights Hearing hearing may proceed. The Court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

NOW, UNLESS YOU appear at this hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and AN ORDER OF JUDGEMENT ENTERED. /s/ Charles E. Huebener CHARLES E. HUEBENER Clerk of the Circuit Court DATED: April 24, 2020 4.29

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PATRICK ANDREW VOELKEL, Deceased.

2020P22 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Patrick Andrew Voelkel. /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG to Dawn Marie Womack of Jerseyville, Illinois as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Donald R. Schaaf, Jr., 116 W. Pearl Street6XLWH -HUVH\YLOOH ,OOLQRLV 62052-1676.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW +RQRUDEOH &KDUOHV ( +XHEHQHU -HUVH\ &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH : 3HDUO -HUseyville, Illinois 62052 or with the representative’s attorney, Donald R. Schaaf, Jr., 116 W. 3HDUO 6WUHHW 6XLWH -HUseyville, Illinois 62052-1676, or both, within (6) months IURP WKH GDWH RI WKH LVVXance of letters, and any claim QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV barred. Copies of a claim ¿OHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN PXVW EH mailed or delivered to the representative’s attorney within ten (10) days after it has been ¿OHG &KDUOHV ( +XHEHQHU &OHUN RI WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW -HUVH\ &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV Attorney for Independent Administrator: Donald R. Schaaf, Jr., #6620445 Attorney-at-Law 116 W. Pearl Street Jerseyville, Illinois 620521676 Telephone: 618/498-3162 Facsimile: 618/498-8220 4.22, 4.29, 5.6

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

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PUBLIC NOTICE BALLOT PLACEMENT LOTTERY Pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/760, a lottery will be conducted LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH -HUVH\ County Clerk on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 10:00AM, to determine the position of poOLWLFDO SDUWLHV RQ WKH RIÂżFLDO ballot for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2020. The lottery will be RSHQ WR FDQGLGDWHV IRU RIÂżFH representatives of the local political parties, the press, and the public. Due to COVID19 restrictions, observers are asked to meet outside the main entrance, with the lottery to take place outdoors or in the main lobby of the building.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS L. WEISHAAR, Deceased.

No. 2020-P-18 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Doris L. Weishaar of Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on April 1, 2020, to Susan Kennedy whose address is 2 Arbor Point Court, St. Charles, MO 63303, and whose attorney is William H. Strang, Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd. 108 N. Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the Estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI the Clerk of the Court, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the Executor or Attorney on or before October 16, 2020, and any claim QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV barred. Copies of any claim ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG Dated this 7th day of April, 2020. /s/ Charles E. Huebener CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT William H. Strang #3124606 Attorney for Executor Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd. 108 N. Lafayette St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 Ph. (618) 498-6821 4.15, 4.22, 4.29

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT F. DRIVER, DECEASED. NO. 2020P21 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to claimants of the death of ROBERT F. DRIVER, deceased, of JerVH\YLOOH ,/ /HWWHUV RI 2I¿FH were issued on April 6, 2020, to TERRY K. DRIVER, as Independent Executor, 31170 Crystal Lake Road, Brighton, IL 62012-3646, and whose attorney is TAMMY M. JULIAN, Bar #06211255, FARRELL, HAMILTON & JULIAN, P.C., 1305 D’Adrian Professional Park, Godfrey, IL 62035-1686 (Phone: 618-466-9080).

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under 755 ILCS 5/28-4 any interested person terminates independent admisinstration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH Clerk of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 29, 2020, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 5/18-3 of Chapter 755 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the date stated in that notice. Any claim QRW ¿OHG RQ RU EHIRUH WKDW GDWH LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG with the clerk shall be mailed or delivered by the claimant to representative and to the representative’s attorney within ten (10) GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG ILCS 5/18-3, 755 ILCS 5/18-11, ,/&6 >( ¿OLQJ LV now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rules.]

TERRY K. DRIVER, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR By: Tammy M. Julian Attorney 4.29, 5.6, 5.13

Felonies: Nunley, Mitchell E., dob 04-23-1995, a charge of aggravated fleeing police/21 mph over limit was dismissed; $25 costs.

Misdemeanors: Gotter, Micah John, dob 01-22-1979, a charge of violating an order of protection was dismissed.

Marin, Jasmine N., dob

05-31-1997, a charge of cause circumstance/endangerment of child was dismissed; $50 costs.

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 name and case number.

Jersey County police and traffic PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Jersey County on behalf of Nutwood Drainage and Levee District is closing out a Public Infrastructure Grant with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) under the provisions of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This public notice is intended to advise any interested citizens of a “public hearingâ€? scheduled to begin 2:00 p.m. on May 8, 2020 via the ZOOM application: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7 9635709512?pwd=aGkwRkdpekdDQVFGRGM2Vy9oci9DZz09 Meeting ID: 796 3570 9512 Password: 023357 The purpose of the meeting is to review program performance and obtain citizen comments regarding program activities and performance under the grant. Those attending the hearing will be provided with general information regarding: (1) the amount of CDBG grant funds used on the grant (2) the type of work involved LQ WKH JUDQW WKH HVWLPDWHG DPRXQW RI DFWLYLWLHV WKDW EHQHÂżWHG low and moderate income persons (4) the amount of individuals that were involuntarily displaced as a result of the implementation of each CDBG activities and to assist persons actually displaced.

Attendees will also be told how to access CDBG records.

All citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing and participate by providing written and/or oral comments.

Individuals requiring special accommodation should contact Emily Fortschneider at 618-946-2608 at least 24 hours before the scheduled public hearing date.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS First Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Angie Lewis; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH39 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/31/2020, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on May 20, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 5 AND 6, EXCEPT 44 FEET OFF THE WEST SIDE OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 4 OF EATON AND SCOTT’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WITH PRIVILEGE OF AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHT OF WAY GRANTS, EXCEPTIONS, COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. PIN 04-504-005-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1007 W. Exchange St. Jerseyville, IL 62052

for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS ISâ€? condition. The sale is further subject WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate DIWHU &RQÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonLVKHG WR FKHFN WKH &RXUW ÂżOH WR verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESale terms: 10% down of the MAIN IN POSSESSION FOR KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF at the close of the auction; The AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, balance, including the Judicial IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECsale fee for Abandoned ResiTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLIdential Property Municipality NOIS MORTGAGE FORECLORelief Fund, which is calculated SURE LAW. at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount For information: Examine the paid by the purchaser not to FRXUW ÂżOH RU FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIÂśV H[FHHG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV attorney: Codilis & Associates, is due within twenty-four (24) P.C., 15W030 North Frontage hours. The subject property is Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL subject to general real estate 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please taxes, special assessments, UHIHU WR ÂżOH QXPEHU or special taxes levied against 08813. I3149940 said real estate and is offered 4.15, 4.22, 4.29

The following police reports were filed between April 17 through April 23. 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: Ervin, Brandon K., dob 12-22-1986, criminal damage to property between $500 and $10K, domestic battery/ bodily harm, residential burglary, theft/stolen/intent less than $500.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Robertson, Terrance W., dob 02-24-1983, criminal trespass to land.

Hale, Audrey M., dob 11-011983, battery/cause bodily harm.

Teaney, Jay A., dob 02-121978, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, assault.

Jones, Ashley D., dob 11-121986, cause child to be endangered.

The following individuals were charged with a conservation violation: Mitchell, Torin, dob 07-261967, violate rule/state park.

Mulitsch, Cara E., dob 10-27-1997, violate rule/state park.

The following individual was charged with driving under the influence:

Jones, Ashley D., dob 11-121986.

The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Korte, Timothy J., dob 12-24-1955, possession of cannabis less than 10 grams.

Badalamenti, Joseph, dob n/a, private sewage disposal license.

The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Burch, Kenneth M., dob 07-10-1956, driving on suspended license.

Olson Aaia, Evan A., dob 06-03-2003, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Williams, Tania M., dob 07-09-1976, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Korte, Timothy J., dob 12-24-1955, transportation/ carry alcohol liquor/driver, failure to report vehicle accident.

Jones, Ashley D., dob 11-12-1986, child restraint violation/child, driving 15-20 mph above limit, disregarding official traffic-control device, improper traffic lane usage, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/driver, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

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 name and case number.

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Responsibility is limited to the cost the space error occupies in the ad. All transactions under $50 must be paid in advance. Proper identification of the person placing the ad is required. The Jersey County Journal reserves the right to reject or edit any advertisement submitted for publication.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

NEWS/FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

Birthdays

News items from the pages of Jersey County Journal April 29, 2015 Council chambers were filled to the walls Tuesday night as Billy Russell was sworn into office as the mayor of Jerseyville. Russell, council member incumbent, won the consolidated election for the spot April 7 with nearly 50 percent of the vote against two other candidates, outgoing commissioner Andy Macias and candidate Clifford Coats.

The Grafton City Council unanimously approved to dredge the river for ferry usage, but not before shooting down a proposal to get businesses involved in paying for the professional service. The council approved spending up to $30,000 for dredging of the river to keep the ferry running.

With self-defense and children’s classes, a three-weekold martial arts studio in Jerseyville has gained popu-

larity since its opening at 108 State St. Master Jim Yoder, owner and teacher at Chun Li Martial Arts in Jerseyville, has been a part of the martial arts industry for 30 years, the last 27 of them as a teacher.

He started with classes in the St. Louis area, before eventually moving to Tennessee where he trained and taught under a guard who protected the South Korean president for five years.

April 28, 2010 The Frontier Lodge in Jerseyville was all abuzz Friday night as Brian Jun and his entourage filmed scenes for his upcoming movie, “Joint Body,” starring Mark Pelligrino and Alicia Witt. The movie centers around Nick Burke, an ex-con who has just gotten out of jail and is trying to get his life back together. After

his ex-wife bars him from seeing their daughter, Burke finds kinship with a stripper who helps him re-evaluate his life. Producers Max Velez and James Choi were both on set and said they were happy with the location and that it has been great working in the city.

Family members of Michael Hoomanawanui who live in Jerseyville should have more opportunities to watch him in action after he was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the NFL draft. He was the 132nd overall pick and the first pick of the fifth round. In the past, while Hoomanawanui (pronounced ho-oh-muh-naauh-new-ee) played football for the University of Illinois, family members were able to watch him play once a year during the annual Border War contest between the Fighting Illini and the Mizzou Tigers.

The rivalry game is held in St. Louis at the Edward Jones Dome – the same field used by the St. Louis Rams for their home games.

A burglar who tried to make off with several stolen items from vehicles chose the wrong location to rob early Wednesday morning as the noise he made alerted an off-duty police officer who resides nearby.

Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said Officer Rich Portwood was at his apartment complex when he heard car doors opening and closing in the attached, locked garage in the middle of the night.

Subscribe to Jersey County Jounal online Did you know you can subscribe to Jersey County Journal online? For $30, you can have full access to jerseycountyjournal.com.

To subscribe, log on to jerseycountyjournal.com or call our circulation department at 618-498-1234.

Paisley Jo Grasle is 3 Paisley Jo Grasle, daughter of Ashley Pruitt of Jerseyville and Brett Grasle of Grafton, celebrated her third birthday, April 13, with a Monsters Inc. Party with her family. Paisley has two siblings: Connor, 10, and Bentley, 7. Grandparents are Larry and Kathy Pruitt of Jerseyville and David and Debbie Grasle of Jerseyville. Great grandparents are Roz McGuire of Jerseyville, Herb and Janis Hagen of Fieldon and Herschel and Linda Hall of Jerseyville.

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Stadium theatre employees Brenden Ruyle, Mary Bott, Renae Whyen and Caleb Carter pass out popcorn and candy to the community at the Stadium Theater in downtown Jerseyville on April 22. Customers preordered their purchases online with a link provided on the Stadium Theater Facebook page. They started doing curbside snack pickup on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, see their Facebook page.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday, June 12: Land of Lincoln Expungement Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Job Center, 301 W. Exchange Street in Jerseyville. Those with a criminal record in Jersey and/or Calhoun coun-

ties may be able to receive an expungement and/or sealing of your criminal record.

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid will be present to help those who meet income eligibility guidelines.

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Open Late nights canceled due to COVID-19

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Last year, the Jersey County Business Association started a program called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open Late.â&#x20AC;?

Running every fourth Tuesday of the month from April through September from 5 to 8 p.m., its purpose is to provide an opportunity for people who are not in town during normal business hours to shop and eat at local establishments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We currently have 23 businesses, mainly between Spruce and Prairie streets, participating in our Open Late nights,â&#x20AC;? Lisa Wittman, JCBA board member and chair for the small business committee, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of these businesses will usually run a special during Open Late nights, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, the events for April and May have had to be canceled,â&#x20AC;?

Wittman said.

Pandemic restrictions have been putting an immense strain on local businesses, with many having to temporarily shut their doors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best way to support our businesses during this time is by buying gift certificates to be used after they reopen,â&#x20AC;? Wittman said.

The JCBA is working to alleviate the strain on businesses in the community in any way that they can. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We decided to start a campaign that would allow participants to abide by the stay-at-home mandate while still supporting local businesses. This is mainly through buying gift certificates,â&#x20AC;? Wittman explained.

The small business committee operates their own Facebook page, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;JCBA-Shop Small.â&#x20AC;? On the page, they post information on upcoming events as well as feature JCBA member

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businesses three times per week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope that by hosting the Open Late nights along with giving people information on how to obtain gift certificates while businesses are closed, it will help our local businesses thrive and get people shopping local,â&#x20AC;?

Wittman said.

People are still able to buy gift certificates throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. On the Facebook event page for Open Late, there are links and addresses enabling people to purchase these gift certificates, Wittman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once this is over and we can mingle about the community, we encourage people to get out and visit these establishments, and take advantage of the specials they have to offer,â&#x20AC;? Wittman said.

The JCBA is adamant that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want any businesses to close permanently as a result of the pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support these businesses now, some of them may not be able to stay open after the pandemic.

By spending money on gift certificates, you are helping these businesses to prevent that. So buy gift certificates to your favorites restaurants, bars and shops, and spend them once this pandemic is over,â&#x20AC;? Wittman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have had a lot of business owners contact me and say that every little bit right now is helping them keep their business running. Anything we can do to help is keeping our community going.â&#x20AC;?

Wittman further shared that any business that does not participate in the Open Late nights but would like to can reach out to her after the pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not just for JCBA members,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to help all the businesses who are having to keep their doors closed right now.â&#x20AC;?

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS First Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Angie Lewis; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH39 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/31/2020, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on May 20, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 5 AND 6, EXCEPT 44 FEET OFF THE WEST SIDE OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 4 OF EATON AND SCOTTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WITH PRIVILEGE OF AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHT OF WAY GRANTS, EXCEPTIONS, COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. PIN 04-504-005-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1007 W. Exchange St. Jerseyville, IL 62052

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If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney.

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