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Jerseyville Council OK’d 1st Downstate grant submission

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Jerseyville City Council OK’d Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant paperwork for an application submission for $25,000 on behalf of Heitzig Distributing during their meeting Tuesday.

This grant program 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.

An application from each interested business has to be individually approved by the city council. So far, only two businesses within the city limits have submitted all of the necessary paperwork for the grant, including Heitzig Distributing and Jerseyville Crunch, whose application submission will go to the council during their next meeting. Bob Manns, Jerseyville Public Works director, indicated, however, that other businesses have expressed interest in the program, some of which

have later elected to not move forward with the grant process or who were not eligible.

Also too, council members authorized the city clerk to open a checking account for the grant program.

It has been stated that Shari Albrecht, the executive director of the Jerseyville Economic Development Council, is taking the helm guiding business owners through the application process. As previously reported, interested business owners were said to have been

provided with the application packet.

The funds for the grant have been allocated by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The DCEO has not shared information regarding how long the process may take, other than announcing that they’ll disperse funds as quickly as possible.

Also in the meeting Tuesday, the treasurer’s financial reports of the police and firefighters’ pension funds for 2019-20 was approved.

Mask guidlines released: What you should know

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Jersey residents along with others across the state will now have to wear a face-covering in public places.

The requirement is a part of a modified stay-at-home order by Gov. JB Pritzker that went into effect May 1.

Here’s what you need to know about the order: Q The face-covering rule applies to any individual who is over age 2 and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering).

Q This applies only in public places where a 6-foot social distance cannot be maintained. Facecoverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores.

Q Establishments like grocery stores should be allowed to turn away a person who is not wearing a face covering. Pritzker suggested that before turning someone away, store owners politely ask customers to securely cover their face with a T-shirt or other piece of clothing.

Q Those who do not have masks are urged to make them.

A guide to making a cloth mask can be found at: www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/preventgetting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html Things to keep in mind when wearing a mask: Q Medical masks should be reserved for health care workers, according to the World Health Organization.

Q The mask should come all the way up, close to the bridge of your nose, and all the way down under your chin. The mask should also be snug on the face without gaps at the sides.

Q Avoid touching the mask while wearing it.

Q After removal or whenever a used mask is inadvertently touched, clean hands using an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

Q Use the ties or loops to put the mask on and pull it off. Don’t touch the front of the mask when you take it off.

Q Wash and dry your cloth mask daily and keep it in a clean, dry place.

Q The mask is not an impenetrable safeguard. Don’t have a false sense of security from wearing the mask.

Q Replace masks as soon as they become damp with a new clean, dry mask.

Q Do not re-use single-use masks. Discard single-use masks after each use and dispose of them immediately upon removal.

Q According to the Centers for Disease Control, cloth face coverings should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face; be secured with ties or ear loops; include multiple layers of fabric; allow for breathing without restriction and be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape.

This article included information provided by Ben Orner of Capitol News Illinois.

Courthouse making move to digital

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The judiciary is one of the most sacred elements of the American Republic, a balance against the executive and legislative branches of government.

Every American citizen is guaranteed, among many things, the right to a fair and speedy trial, but that speedy trial is contingent upon the efficiency of the court system, and therefore the efficiency of the circuit clerk’s office.

Jersey County Circuit Clerk Charles Huebener and his office staff have realized this and are now utilizing the benefits of digital technology to uphold that constitutional right to a speedy trial, while also keeping the Jersey County Courthouse organized.

“The duties of my office are to create, maintain and preserve the official record of the court, both the case and financial records. And it’s my duty to do that as efficiently and cost-effective as possible,” Huebener said.

Huebener and his staff have been

keeping busy digitizing past and current criminal records to make them more accessible to the court as well as to the general public.

“This was something that we were thinking about doing for a long time before we got started,” Huebener said. “Our former routine was to print a docket for the following week’s court schedule then start pulling all the records for cases on the docket out of our filing cabinets, case by case. It was very time consuming.”

The time it took to search for docket records would become so extensive at times that it would bleed over into the time needed to complete other tasks for the court, the problem being the court couldn’t proceed until the circuit clerk’s office completed their leg work.

“There were weeks where there would be what seemed like a hundred files to go through and we couldn’t get anything else done,” Paula Dahn, a member of the circuit clerk’s staff, said. “We figured (See, COURTHOUSE, A2)

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Paula Dahn demonstrates how the clerk can sit behind his own computer in the courtroom and pull up a file that will also show up on the judge’s computer monitor, thus shaving off some time in normal court.

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Shelby Crotchett, left, passes money to Carla Murphy at the barbecue event held in the old Moose parking lot from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

In addition to workers and customers wearing gloves and/or masks, the event was well stocked with hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes and bleach water to keep everyone safe. Social distancing was also enforced at the event, which sold out in two-and-a-half hours.

Businesses make tough decisions in face of pandemic

By MEAGAN MCGLASSON Jersey County Journal As the conversations regarding COVID19 continue on both regional and national news channels, it can be easy to dismiss the pandemic as something that doesn’t necessarily apply to us here.

However, as the stay-at-home order is extended and leaders in Washington argue over the federal response, business owners in Jersey County are left to try and figure out how to support their families, their employees and their businesses in the meantime. And while the response looks different for virtually every local business owner, the consensus seems to be that making those choices is a complicated and often heart-wrenching process.

For Carla Murphy of the Redbird Deli, the realization that “business as usual” couldn’t continue came with a phone call from a woman in Missouri wanting to travel across the river for a gallon of lobster bisque.

“That was really a turning point for me,” she said. “First and foremost on my mind was protecting my staff.”

So, Carla made some changes, first canceling delivery and then shuttering the business altogether. The decision wasn’t easy.

“I knew there were some people in town who relied on our service,” she explained.

“But my family and my staff’s health is more important than the almighty dollar.”

Murphy has made a name for herself in the community for her fresh homemade meals and a work ethic that doesn’t quit.

Just over a month ago at the Redbird Deli, it wasn’t uncommon to see a line of hungry customers snaking back past the counters, as delivery man Phillip Wittman rushed in and out with bags stuffed with lunches for local businesses in hand.

And then just like that, the momentum stopped.

While the decision was one that came with a lot of emotions, Murphy said that after committing to the break, for the first time in a long time, she was able to step back and see a different perspective.

“I needed that (break),” she said. “Most of us do. I realized after about a week how stressed out I was. But now, I feel healthier, you know? I’m doing more clean holistic thinking instead of just worrying day to day. I don’t know when the last time I didn’t make a list of all the stuff I had to do in a day was before all this started.”

The realization was so profound that Murphy says it may affect her business model even when all of this comes to an end — especially since her mother has begun to face some challenges regarding her health.

“I want to slow things down a little and get that small town vibe back a little bit.

Bring some joy back,” she said. “I’m sure it’s not over, but I think we need to chip away at it a little at a time.”

The first significant “chip” came last weekend when The Redbird Deli teamed up with Bare Bones Barbecue for a meal at the parking lot behind the deli.

Murphy said the barbecue event was just the first step in the slow march back to normalcy. Progress will continue to be made, even if the business never returns in exactly the way it ran before.

And while it’s not clear yet if those changes mean different hours, family meals or a delivery only model, she’s optimistic that the community will support her.

“I think they’ll be very understanding,” she said. “We’re just so blessed.”

Another local business owner singing

“It was really hard to find the best solution, not just for us as business owners, but as people.

You know, my kids work for me.”

Shannon Olson Co-owner of McCarry’s Dairyland

the praises of this community is Hannah Hutchinson, owner of Sweet Life Spa and Salon, whose business was forced to shutter on March 22.

“They (community members) have really stepped up, and they always do,” Hutchinson explained. “That’s a big reason we’ve stayed here, because when times get tough they step up and pull together.”

Now more than ever, having the support of the community is important to Hutchinson and her staff. Like many others in the country, the seven members of the Sweet Life staff have been unable to file for unemployment because they are technically self-employed. This means the earliest these employees, who have now gone over six weeks without a paycheck, could potentially see relief is May 11.

According to Hutchinson, the strain that this has created has made the desire to reopen stronger.

“At this point, we are ready to be back in business,” she said.

While the nature of the industry doesn’t allow much distance between hairstylists, (See, DECISIONS, A2)

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Decisions (Continued from A1) masseuses, estheticians or nail artists and their clients, Hutchinson said the staff is already confident they have a model that would make the experience safe, including staggering stylists’ days to cut down on the number of people in the building, having clients wait in their cars and requiring everyone to wear masks and gloves.

“Sanitation and disinfection has always been part of our industry,” she explained.

“We’re ready to get back to work.”

Shannon Olson, co-owner of McCarry’s Dairyland, is also starting to think about reopening responsibly.

McCarry’s Dairyland, which at this point is virtually synonymous with summer in Jersey County, closed just 26 days into their season as the first coronavirus case hit Jersey County.

“We said early on that once we had cases in Jersey County, we would close for the safety of the public and ourselves,” Olson explained. “It was really hard to find the best solution, not just for us as business owners (Olson co-owns the dairy with her sister), but as people. You know, my kids work for me.”

In addition to her children, the decision to shutter the ice cream stand ultimately led to the layoff of 20 employees and the loss of a sizable chunk of the business’s revenue.

Because it only operates from late February

through November, McCarry’s has already forfeited at least an eighth of its typical yearly income.

So, as what was hoped would be a short break has stretched into something longer, the owners of McCarry’s have started putting their heads together to determine how best to reopen while keeping everyone safe.

“At first, we tried to do drive through and call-ins only, but it didn’t really work because people were still getting close in the walkup,” Olson explained. “Now we’re in the process of coming up with some new procedures like face masks for employees, doing drive through only and preventing people from coming up to the walk up.”

As businesses are forced to reexamine the decision to close, it’s apparent that the choice is emotional as owners weigh the fate of their businesses against the potential consequences to their staff, friends and family. If the public follows guidelines, however, the risks can be mitigated.

“In my mind, you should do everything you can to protect other people,” Olson explained. “We just hope that when we reopen that the community supports us. We need to stop arguing about masks or other things, and come out and support each other.”

McCarry’s is hoping to reopen sometime in mid-May. A solid date had not been set at the time of publication.

Courthouse

(Continued from A1) there had to be a better way.”

In addition to having to be prepared prior to court, the staff also had to take notes while in court before entering the proceedings into the official record later in the office.

For these reasons, among others, Huebener and Dahn set out to investigate digitizing their court records.

“We visited a couple different counties that were already doing this sort of thing to get some ideas and feedback,” Huebener said. “We really just wanted to learn from their experience and to really decide for ourselves if digitization is something that would work for us and benefit our court system– not just the clerk’s office, but the state’s attorney, judges, public defenders and even the public.”

Pleased by what they saw, Huebener and Dahn returned to the courthouse having decided they would work to begin the process of digitizing the court records.

Soon enough, they began to see that not only were they saving time, but money as well.

“Paula and I did some calculations to see how much we were saving taxpayers.

The case binder that a felony case is put in costs $2.50, then there are traffic jackets that we have to buy as well. Looking at last year’s number of cases that we filed, we determined that by not having to make these purchases, we were saving over $10,000 a year just in file folders,” Huebener said.

“In total I think it’s fair to say we’re saving somewhere in the ballpark of 15 to 16 thousand dollars a year in time, labor, supplies and machine maintenance.”

That figure also includes the cost to microfilm cases, which have become obsolete in light of the utilization of digital technology.

“We’d spend approximately $2300-$3000 a year just in microfilming,” Huebener said.

“I used to have to microfilm cases before we could destroy the files. Now, with this electronic record, I don’t have to spend the time and expense it takes to microfilm.”

The money that the circuit clerk’s office have saved in stationary and filing expenses was invested in equipping the courtroom with computers for the judge and lawyers, to further speed up the procedures in the court room.

“We’re fortunate that we didn’t have to ask for more money in our budget for computers. What also helped to pay for the computers was user fees,” Huebener said. “Years ago, the Illinois legislature passed legislation that allows us to assess a fee for every court filing, along with fines and costs with dispositions. It’s an automation fee of $20, and thats the money we’ve used to purchase this equipment. So, its really not costing the taxpayers any more money to fund this.”

The benefits of switching over to the computer system mean that warrants are posted

faster, staff can pull up records instead of having to search for them when someone calls and valuable space is cleared up in the historic courthouse.

“Court proceedings are put in the official records within minutes after taking place, and judges and attorneys can access all the records of a plaintiff or defendant at one time from the computer in front of them,” Huebener added.

At the present time, civil cases have yet to make the switch over to the digital format.

“We’ve just been working on the criminal division now,” Dahn said. “We hope to get to adding the civil division records this summer.”

After the circuit clerk staff can confirm that the entirety of a particular file is in their digital system, that file can be destroyed as long as it isn’t a past felony record.

“The physical files of all former felony records have to be kept, but going forward the electronic record will only have to be kept. Right now, what’s being cleared up in the courthouse is files such as traffic stops and misdemeanors,” Dahn explained.

Judge Eric Pistorius and State’s Attorney Ben Goetten agree with circuit clerk staff that their efforts are greatly benefitting them, the people and the Jersey County court system entirely.

“Its been working out well,” Pistorius said. “I grew up in a paper world, and though I do most of my research online now, I still print it all out so I can make notes in the margins. Not only that, but it’s quicker.

Court records can get large, and trying to find a specific motion in a particular file can be daunting, but pulling it up on the computer makes it so much faster.”

Goetten also added his praise over the efficiency of the new system.

“We were lugging three or four boxes of files into the courtroom at one time, which makes me realize how much we’ve reduced our environmental impact at the courthouse,” Goetten said. “Even discovery requests have become easier. The way we used to handle discovery requests was by sending a paper to every lawyer. Now it can be sent via email instantly.”

The entire body of workers at the courthouse realize the tremendous benefit these digitization efforts has provided, but Huebener shares that its taken good collaboration to make it happen.

“I certainly want to give Paula credit for what she’s doing. She, along with my whole staff, has embraced this. I credit them all for being willing to see the benefits with it and adapting to it. Working closely with Paula throughout it all, I give her most of the credit in implementing it,” Huebener said.

Anyone desiring more information about digitization efforts at the courthouse or to see the benefits for themselves is encouraged to visit the circuit clerk’s website at www.jerseycounty-il.us.

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Jersey sees more COVID-19 cases; more have recovered

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Two more positive cases of COVID-19 have cropped up in the county in the past week, according to the Jersey County Health Department.

This brings the total to 14 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the county as of Tuesday afternoon. According to the health department, nine have since recovered, which is four more than what was reported last week. As of now, it is estimated more than 140 have been tested for the coronavirus. So far, there is still only one who was reported to have died in relation to COVID-19.

Other counties in the area, with the

exception of Madison County, have faired better in recent weeks. Calhoun County still only has one confirmed case that has since recovered, according to the Calhoun County Health Department. Greene County has three total confirmed COVID19 cases, two of which have recovered, according to the Greene County Health Department.

Madison County is seeing many more cases than other counties in the area.

There are 369 cases of COVID-19 in Madison with 27 deaths.

Across the state, a total of 65,962 have tested positive for COVID-19, as of Tuesday afternoon. Of that number, 2,838 have died. In total, 346,286 tests have been performed.

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JCHS graduation postponed and prom canceled

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Jersey Community High School Principal Cory Breden issued a news release informing the senior class and their families of news that many expected, but nonetheless wished not to hear. “Unfortunately, due to the timing and the ongoing requirement for social distancing, we will be canceling prom,� the news release read.

In the release, Breden mentioned that the Senior Honors Banquet will be held virtually, but is still being planned at the present time. “JCHS realizes this is a very tough and disappointing outcome. Not one person in the Jersey 100 family wants the year, especially for our seniors, to end this way.

All of the faculty and staff in Jersey 100 are very proud of you and know that each graduate will go on and do great things,� Breden said.

Graduates have been informed that they will receive their diplomas in a couple weeks, with those with last names starting with or between A and L receiving theirs on May 19 and the remaining students receiving theirs on May 20. “The diplomas will be handed out through a driveup...,� Breden explained in the news release. “District representatives will be wearing protective masks and gloves and, because of current social distancing requirements, we will keep at least six feet between district personnel handing out diplomas and the students.�

At the same time they receive their diplomas, students will be returning their Chromebooks and any other property belonging to the school that they’ve relied on during the mandatory school closure.

Despite the cancelation of prom and reformatting of the honors banquet, a live graduation ceremony is in the works. “We are tentatively setting a new 2020 graduation date for 6 p.m., June 19 at the Snyders Sports Complex,�

Breden announced.

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will

take place the following day at the same time. “JCHS feels that moving the ceremony outside will give us a better chance to host the ceremony if the current restrictions are loosened. The number of guests allowed at the ceremony will be determined by stateimposed restrictions at the time of the graduation ceremony,� Breden explained.

More details will be provided as the date gets closer.

Due to these unprecedented circumstances, regular graduation requirements have been modified as well.

For example, the requirement of four years of English has been adjusted to three and one-half years and the three year requirement for math has been changed to two and one-half years.

Seniors are even exempt from participating in the SAT and passing the government and Constitution test requirement, both of which must be achieved before a senior is eligible to graduate.

The fallout of the mandatory school closures will follow college-bound students as they prepare for the next phase of their education. Because of the virus, the grading system has been altered by the Illinois State Board of Education to a pass/fail system. “Successfully ‘passing’ second semester courses at JCHS will ensure that you meet requirements to attend a 4-year college,� according to the release.

For more updates, visit www.jersey100.org.

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DANCE ATHLETES AWARDED JCHS Varsity Dance Team Banquet 2019-2020 was held in February, and those on the team were awarded for their hard work. Front row, left to right: senior Kailey Smith, who received the best motivator award; senior Olivia Dufer, who received the best motivator and leadership award and freshman Chloe Kallal, who received the most improved award. Second row, from left to right: sophomore Marissa Schleeper, who received the best faces award; sophomore Carley Snider, who received the best toe touch award and freshman Eliana Walsh, who received the Panther Pac award.

Jersey Middle School announces third quarter honor roll Jersey Community Middle School announced their third quarter honor roll list.

Those on the honor roll list are: Fifth grade: Emma G. Beauchamp, Rilind Bexheti, Cayden E. Bland, Yulia J. Boraj, Kenyon B. Cartwright, Connor M. Crewdson, Annabel L. Edgell, Mason G. Frost, Hayden D. Hill, Eli J. Hutchison, Mila G. Lancaster, Aubree-Paige Leclaire, Marley L. Marshall, Jordyn D. Price, Myra J. Rawe, Laney M. Richardson, Kaylee J. Roth, Halle C. Snyder, Ethan M. Talley, Leah R. Van Deven, Layla K. Walls, Riley E. Wilson, Peyton R. Wittman and Mylee M. Woolsey.

Sixth grade: John D. Adams III, Ethan T. Benner, Kyler E. Bick, Clark B. Blasa, Jonathan I. Cannon, Victoria S. Clark, Ariana M. Davis, Clint M. Deist, Kamryn A. Drainer, Daniel J. Hasty, Jacob R. Hetzel, Savannah E. Hetzel, Cameron J. Judkins, Caden M. Klunk, Logan T. Kuehnel, Hayden D. Longley, Brody M. Parish, Andrew T. Plasmeier, Ayden P. Quinn, Nolan W. Raub, Lindsay H. Taylor, Jack D. Trexler, Alex K. Vest, Lila K. Wayne and Aiden D. Witt.

Seventh grade: Grace S. Bounds, Rose L. Brainerd, Trevor P. Brown, Aiden J. Chandler, Cheyenne E. Clyde, Kaitlyn R. Cox, Ethan J. Daniels, Max E. Gettings, Camden H. Glass, Morgan L. Gray, River G. Heitzig, Madison N. Hodges, Cain W. Holmes, Addison G. Kelly, Hunter A. Koenig, Alexis M. Kuebrich, Jace D. Marshall, Alexandra M. Meador, Tucker J. Ottwell, Alane L. Plunkett, Sarah L. Robles, Ashlen D. Scott, Jordyn L. Tinker, Ashlynn M. Ulery and Arlynn R. Weber.

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

Perkinson, Dawson R. Petrea, Anna M. Phillips, Carter R. Raines, Michael T. Roberts, Alayna M. Rothe, Cheyenne R. Scott, Kaylee G. Shaw, Brody J. Short, Rory G. Speidel, Morgan P. Steckel, Clara I. Storey, Ryan W. Strang, Kaden M. Strohbeck, Samantha M. Strubberg, Rylee L. Taylor, Kenzi B. Vandygriff, Maebre A. Varble, Haylie J. Wells, Brookelyn M. West and Benjamin H. Zimmerman.

Sixth grade: Abigail L. Behl, Adrian J. Blasa, Madalyn L. Bodenbach, Cali L. Breden, Ethan J. Buerk, Abigail L. Chin, Ethan R. Edwards, Elise M. Feddersen, Kimberlee J. Ford, Sophia R. Fraley, Shayla R. Friedel, Cooper H. Gillis, Chloe E. Hartman, Bryce L. Hutchens, Jeremiah A. Kanallakan, Carter T. Lilley, Ava N. Little, Lucas E. Long, Emma R. Lyons, Brady E. Maxeiner, Willow C. McCoy, Nora J. Mifflin, Alyson A. Muscarella, Izabelle H. Peuterbaugh, Abigail D. Piazza, Grace M. Plunk, Mallory L. Plunk, Mylie J. Ramirez, Max D. Reeder, Aliyah M. Robbins, Hannah M. Samples, Griffin M. Smith, Raeanna M. Speidel, Logan A. Strong, Sophia E. Sutton, Connor J. Talley, Kristopher M. Turnbaugh, Jackson D. Wade, Logan A. Wade, Savana L. Walker and Abigail A. Wedig.

Seventh Grade: Phillip L. Balfour, Elias H. Baney, Jayce C. Baro, Amelia I. Barrios-Madison, Grace N. Bechtold, Bryce T. Becker, Katreona G. Benedict, Abbigail M. Benz, Charlie L. Bockstruck, Jaxon J. Brunaugh, George H. Buchanan IV, Ava L. Burney, Gage V. Carey, Payton R. Carter, Adam R. Coffman, Christian R. Dugger, Jaren A. Eads, Logan X. Fields, Brayden T. Groves, Madalyn M. Hedger, Hailey M. Heineman, Hunter D. Herkert, Timothy S. Herrera, Madison E. Hodge, Kate M. Hudson, Logan M. Huitt, Reese M. Hutchens, Camryn A. Johnson, Tyler J. Johnson, Joseph C. Kiel, Ellie M. Laird, Dylan J. Lamparter, Arianne R. Leslie, Sophia F. Liley, Jenna R. Longley, Andrew P. Lyons, Maggie C. Maxeiner, Molly A. Mellas, Abagail R. Mossman, Riley J. Oates, Kiley R. Pickel, Karson A. Price, Avery M. Reeder, Sebastian Z. Robinson, Garin S. Schleeper, Peyton E. Schulte, Katie L. Schultz, Elyse K. Short, Addison G. Staggs, Kortney N. Stumpe, Mylee R. Turner, Ella M. Vandygriff, Joseph D. Velikis, Clay J. Wadlow, Gage A. Walker, Carson S. Wallace, Rachel L. Warren and Corree E. Yates.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

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Step up, take COVID-19 health safety seriously

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The issue: Businesses have started to open up Our view: Don’t make them regret the decision

Southern Group Regional Manager Linda Schaake

I

t has been almost a week since Gov. JB Pritzker’s order requiring face-coverings went into effect, but if you were traveling through the state, you might not know it. The order requires individuals to wear face-coverings if they go into a public area where social distancing cannot be maintained.

Yet, when you walk through a store or any other public areas where people should be wearing face coverings, you see only a smattering of individuals donning masks — likely the same individuals that did so before the order.

This has since sparked broad conversation around the state about the right to not wear a mask. People are arguing that they should not have to and likely won’t abide by the order. It is a strong argument to be made. However, as more calls go out to open businesses, we believe there should be some give on this point. Out of respect for those businesses that have to weigh the risks of opening again against the health of themselves and their families, we believe people should reassess whether their firm stance against wearing a mask is worthwhile.

Local small businesses, some of which closed, not because an order prevented them from operating, but to protect them and their employees, are finding little option outside of opening again. The financial burden the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the community has been well documented, and as such, owners are grappling with the decision to reopen.

There are inherent risks in opening up again at this time amid this pandemic — risks that inspired some business owners to close in the first place. But now, these owners are feeling the strain on their budgets and the pressure from the public to open again. This is where the public needs to step up to the plate, and support these businesses, not just with their wallets but with their compassion for these business owners and their employees’ health as well.

We and many others have already called for people to support their local businesses as they open back up. To go even further, though, locals, especially those that are missing their favorite local businesses, should also be respectful of the employees as they purchase their services or goods. This means taking the little bit of time or effort to social distance, and yes, wear a mask when going up to these businesses.

We as a community need to show these businesses that their decision to open would not lead to calamity and that their staff is relatively protected even when coming into contact with the hundreds of customers that frequent any particular establishment.

As these businesses jump back into the game, the community should take into account the health safety of these business owners and their staff. Certainly, the staff of these establishments can and should don masks themselves, along with cleaning their hands often and barring those that are not wearing face coverings from the business, but this is a two-way street. Be mindful of these individuals.

It is a difficult decision whether to open or close.

Let’s ease their worries and be safe and wear a mask the next time we head out of the house and look to food or whatever we might be buying.

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What will you be doing to celebrate your mother this year?

A: I will be sending flowers, a card or a gift.

B: My mother and I will connect over video chat.

C: I will be visiting with my mother (all while social distancing).

D: I will be visiting her grave.

Last week's poll question

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How good has Jersey County been at following COVID-19 guidelines?

Jersey residents have been mindful of the seriousness of the virus.

People need to take this more seriously, but have been good overall.

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

There is no need for guidelines in the first place.

COVID-19 is not a big deal.

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

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Life goes on despite this pandemic I

have noticed that the birds outside my window each morning do not seem to realize — or for that matter, care — that the world is in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic. Nor do the trees, which are blooming and budding out despite Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive stay-at-home order.

In the past few weeks, the months have changed from April to May without much change in nature’s springtime activities. The world continues to go onward, and the seasons change, even as the death toll rises.

This morning, as I lay in bed listening to the birds singing, I had a chance to count the many blessings bestowed upon us, even during this time of uncertainty and fear: Q Springtime has not changed.

Amid the many uncertainties of life, the masks we now wear and the long lines at Walmart, spring has come as it always does.

I went for a walk yesterday afternoon and watched the robins playing in the fields. It’s mating time for the birds; time to find that special someone, build the nest and wait for the nestlings to arrive. The birds, at least, are oblivious to the coronavirus pandemic.

Happy and content, they frolic in the fields, and their early morning serenades drive our melancholy blues away.

Q The trees are green now.

The tree across the street from where I live is full of new, green leaves. Everywhere I look, the trees are covered with summer’s bounty. This is such a sign of promise! Even amid the coronavirus and the protesting and the unrest in our nation, the trees are green!

God’s promises are always true and faithful.

The trees becoming green are just another sign of God’s continued faithfulness, if we will only stop, take a breath and listen.

Q The rabbits are ready to play.

I have seen a particularly rascally “wabbit” on my neighbor’s patio eating the saltine crackers she leaves for the local birds. This is a very large, mature rabbit, old and wise in years. Many here feed him, and he knows where the handouts are located. Whether it is saltine crackers, birdseed or cracked corn, he knows where to find the treats.

He is still very careful of humans, however, despite how tame he has become. I always know it’s spring when the rabbit comes over to the apartments. He is a spring staple; here year after year like clockwork, always on

time and never Guest Column late. His visits

BY HEIDI MOORE thrill my neighbor and give me something to look forward to besides the constantly negative news.

Q There is a squirrel here that enjoys getting into things.

My friend, Shelly, calls him Spintail. He loves birdseed. Especially black sunflower seeds. My neighbor puts out sunflower seeds for the birds, and Spintail is in his element.

While he is visiting my neighbor’s patio, he enjoys coming over to my side to check out the planters. He is very fond of my hanging basket.

Spintail has the best time jumping up into it and allowing his weight and momentum to spin him round and round like a top. He loves jumping up and playing merry-goround. He never gets dizzy! I enjoy watching him play. It takes my mind off the virus and all the trouble it brings.

Q Last but certainly not least, coming together as a nation helps us not to fall apart.

Instead of worrying, help each other.

Instead of causing strife and contention, be there for your neighbor when he or she needs help. If someone is out of toilet paper or even essentials, and you have the means, it never hurts to share.

In fact, you will feel better if you share, even if all you share is your time. Instead of panicking, pull together, and be kind to the store associates, for they are under enormous pressure and fatigue due to the pandemic.

Instead of fretting, enjoy the time you now have at home together with your kids.

Very soon the daily grind will start, the stores and restaurants will open, and life will go forward as it always has. This time may be frustrating, but it can be special.

As Mother’s Day is approaching, there are many mothers who will not be having a good Mother’s Day due to the coronavirus and the lockdowns. If you don’t have a mother to honor, adopt one and honor her. Work together. We’ll get through this, but we need to do it together.

As always, stay safe and stay healthy. And don’t forget to share.

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

County and a guest columnist for the Jersey County Journal.

Illinois FOIC Act might be unconstitutional T

he Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Card Act has been in effect for years.

This act requires that all persons in Illinois who are in the possession of a firearm or ammunition have a Firearm Owners Identification Card (FOID) in their possession as well or face criminal penalties. For a lot of reasons, the act has become unpopular with gun owners. The most recent issue has to do with getting a renewed card in a timely manner.

But there is a bigger legal issue regarding the act that at this point is unresolved.

That issue is highlighted in the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision of People vs. Brown, which was rendered April 2, 2020. Here are the basic facts involved in this case: Vivian Brown is a divorced woman living in a rural area of White County, Illinois. Her ex-husband, for whatever reason, apparently told the White County Sheriff’s Office that she was shooting a gun inside her home and that something needed to be done. The Sheriff investigated and while they found a .22 caliber rifle in her home, there was no evidence that it had been fired recently.

Unfortunately for Ms. Brown, she did not have a Firearm Owners Identification Card in her possession so she was criminally charged with violation of the act because she had this gun in her possession in her home. If she had applied for a FOID, she would have qualified for a card, but she never got around to it after her husband left home. She said she had the gun because she lived alone and had it for her self-protection.

Ms. Brown is not the only person in Illinois who has a gun in their home for self-protection but no FOID card.

The criminal case against Ms. Brown for possession of a gun without a FOID was tried in the Circuit Court of White County. The presiding circuit judge ruled in essence that the act violated the Second and Fourteenth Amendments to the US Constitution and Article I, Section 22 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970.

Citing the case of District of Columbia vs.

Heller, the judge held, correctly I think, that gun owners have a constitutional right to pos-

sess a firearm er in their homes Ridge Runn S for self-proCHRONICLE tection and to the extent Guest Column that the act

BY BILL HOAGLAND infringes on that basic right, the act is unconstitutional.

The State appealed this decision directly to the Illinois Supreme Court. Three weeks ago, the majority of the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Circuit Court and remanded the case to White County, stating in essence that local courts should avoid deciding constitutional issues when there is another legal basis to use for a decision. In short, the majority of the court decided to sidestep the issue.

Justice Lloyd Karmeier, in a dissenting opinion, felt the court should have met the issue head-on and decided the case on the issue of whether the Illinois Fireowners Identification Card Act violates the US Constitution and Illinois Constitution.

And let’s take this a step further: in my view, as long as the US Supreme Court decision of Heller is not overruled and as long as the Second Amendment is not amended down the road, gun owners in Illinois who would otherwise qualify for an Illinois FOID have a constitutional right to possess a firearm in their homes for self-protection, regardless of whether they have a FOID. There are too many law-abiding people in Illinois who, like Ms. Brown, have a gun in the family home for self-protection but do not have a FOID, such as a widow who never bothered to get a FOID after her husband died.

Unfortunately, the act makes no exception for homeowners. The Illinois Supreme Court should have decided the constitutional issue in this case on its merits.

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

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

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OBITUARIES

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

William Baker

WWII Veteran William D. “Bill” Baker, formerly of Jersey County, died at 10:44 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2020 at Edwardsville Care Center of complications related to the coronavirus. He was 96.

Bill, affectionately known by his siblings as ‘Billy Dan,’ lived a long and active life and loved being surrounded by his children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He really enjoyed watching old movies and baseball; he was especially passionate about cheering on the Chicago Cubs.

Bill loved to take his family on yearly “two-week vacations” when his kids were young, a tradition he continued for years after the children began to move away.

He would drive “amazing distances” with as many as 14 family members in the car, pitch two tents at the end of each day, then get up the next day and drive another 300 miles. Although there are many camping stories from over the years, one of the most memorable was the “Yellowstone experience.”

In that incident, Bill and his family were awakened one night by a bear trying to get into one of their tents!

He bravely got up, and with a broom raised high above his head, he yelled to the bear, “leave my kids alone!”

His family has so many fun, funny, happy and poignant memories of him.

Chuck, as he was playfully known to his kids and grandkids, had a favorite pastime of playing cards with anyone brave enough to think they could take him on. Poker and pinochle were two of his favorites, but there wasn’t a card game he didn’t enjoy.

He was a master card counter and never turned down an opportunity to play.

BIll served in the US Army as an amphibious engineer in the South Pacific under Admiral Halsey during WWII. Following boot camp at Camp Edwards in Massachusetts, he served in

major assaults on Morotai Island in Indonesia, in the Netherlands, the East Indies, Lingayen Gulf on Luzon in the Philippine Islands, and eventually in Osaka, Japan.

Upon discharge he married June E. Hendy and began a family. He worked various jobs as a supply manager and as a distribution specialist, before he began his career at the US Post Office, where he remained until he retired in 1984.

Bill is survived by all 12 children: Deacon Dennis (Kathy) Baker of Carlinville, Ellen Hickman of York Pa., Keith (Theresa) Baker of Haiti, William (Pat) Baker Jr of Cleveland Tex., Timothy (Sue) Baker of Gillespie, June (Bassam) Shakhashiri of Madison Wis., Steve Baker of St. Louis Mo., Marcia (Mike) Rexford of East Alton, Jay (Nancy) Baker of Dorsey, Kathleen (Kristin Russell) Baker of Boston Mass., Karen (Clinton) Lyles of Bedia Texas, and Julie (Wayne) Eck of Affton Mo. He also leaves behind 44 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren.

Bill’s surviving siblings include Eugena Leisch of N.C., Marilu Back of Alton, and Ramon (Monie) Baker of Florissant Mo. Preceded in death by wife June E. Hendy and son Rodney Baker; siblings James, Richard, Robert, and Stanley; and grandsons Kyle Baker, Corey Baker, Dwayne Rexford, and Nathaniel Lyles.

We miss you so much Dad, you will be in our hearts forever.

Due to mandates surrounding COVID-19, private graveside services will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville.

For those who desire, live streaming of will be available by visiting the Crawford Funeral Home Facebook page at approximately 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Rosemary Surgeon Rosemary Surgeon, 92, formerly of Grafton, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Rosemary began her life in Calhoun County, Illinois on October 15, 1927 and was a graduate of Calhoun High School.

She knew her late husband, John Surgeon, throughout her childhood, but their romance began at a Calhoun County wedding dance near the end of World War II. They married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton on December 27, 1948. They lived together, raising their children, in the Grafton area. She became a widow at the age of 53, after 36 years of marriage.

She later moved to Godfrey, where she resided for over 30 years.

Rosemary’s great love was her family. She was a devoted and loyal mother, always putting her children first in her time, talents and energy. Her signature phrase was “I love you more!” Her home was always open with offerings of tasty food, a warm smile and unlimited time to patiently listen. She modeled independence and wisdom in all areas of her life. As her health declined, that devotion was lovingly returned by her extended family, especially her son, John, who lived with her and provided exceptional care for her.

She is survived by her children, Melodye (John) VanOudheusden of Monroe, Michigan; Susan Sur-

geon of Grafton; Kim (Art) Roemer of Alton; Mary Surgeon Pistorius of Granite City and John Surgeon of Godfrey; as well as 10 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Surgeon; a sister, Ann Simon; as well as her mother, Alice Anderson.

Her family would like to thank the nurses and aides of Jerseyville Manor and OSF Hospice for their attentive care of Rosemary in her last months of her life.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville, with burial to follow at the Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton.

Donations in Rosemary’s memory may be given to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grafton or to St. Francis/ Holy Ghost Catholic School in Jerseyville, in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, who has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Wanda Baldwin Wanda Jean Baldwin, 85, of Jerseyville, died at 3:58 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Willow Rose Rehab and Health Care in Jerseyville.

She was born in Alton, Illinois on Aug. 6, 1934, and was the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Batdorf) Whittington.

A loving wife, mom and grandma, Wanda was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #1018 of Alton, where she had served as their Past Worthy Matron.

She married Kenneth Leroy Baldwin on Aug. 29, 1952 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and together they have shared 66 years of marriage.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth L. Baldwin of Jerseyville; a daughter and son in-law, Kena Lynn and John Zimmer of Brighton; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Chantel, Starlia and Kenneth; 18 great grandchildren; and two half brothers, Robert

Leiner of Otterville and Larry Leiner of Godfrey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Lee Baldwin on April 20, 1997; a brother, Jack Whittington; and a half sister, Pauline Hellemeyer.

Cremation has taken place, and services will be announced at a later date, with inurnment taking place in the Upper Alton Cemetery.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of the arrangements.

William ‘Bill’ Milton Bean William “Bill” Milton Bean, 71, died at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born May 15, 1948 in Alton the son of the late Milton Roger and Magdalene (Taylor) Bean.

He served in the Army and was a member of Piasa United Methodist Church. He was a self-employed truck driver for many years. On January 4, 1969 in Louisville, Ky. he married Karen Sue (Lieber) and she survives.

Also surviving are three sons, David Bean (Sinda) of Brighton, Dennis Bean of Hartford and Robert Bean (Stephanie) of St. Paul, Minn., twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one sister,

Nancy Young of Brighton.

No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made to Piasa United Methodist Church in Piasa, Ill. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com

Melissa (Holmes) Veenendall Melissa Ruth Veenendall, 53, died at 11:35 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her home in Jerseyville under the care of BJC Hospice.

She was born on November 1, 1966 in Carrollton and was a 1984 graduate of Jersey Community High School.

Melissa relished in the simple things in live and enjoyed nothing more than surrounding herself with the company of her family. She was a proud mother to her two children and enjoyed spending time with and babysitting her granddaughter, Avery, and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first grandson, James.

She is survived by a son, Joshua Holmes; a daughter and son in-law, Katie and Jake Furl; her granddaughter and grandson on the way; her mother, Linda Holmes, all of Jerseyville; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom held a very special place in Melissa’s heart.

She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Holmes; a brother, James C. Holmes; paternal grandparents, Louis and Kathyrn Holmes; maternal grandfather, Paul Russell Jr; and maternal grandmother, Majorie Scheffel.

Per her wishes, cremation rights have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the Family in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, who has been entrusted with arrangements.

You may share your stories and offer your condolences to the family during this time of social distancing by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Robert ‘Bob’ Boehler

Robert “Bob” S. Boehler, 61, of Jerseyville, passed away on April 29, 2020 with his family by his side.

Bob was born in Berwyn, Ill. on November 7, 1958 to the (late) Robert A. and Ramona (Kallal) Boehler. He graduated in 1976 from Benett Academy in Lisle, Ill. and studied Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis.. Since the late seventies, Bob has worked as a diesel mechanic in heavy duty truck repair.

In 1988, Bob married Diane Sanderson and together they raised four children in the suburbs of Chicago. In 1998, they moved with their daughter Kiley to Jerseyville. where he opened Lyons Truck Parts. He was currently employed at Utilitra (JF Electric) in Edwardsville, as Fleet Maintenance shop foreman.

Bob was hard-working and dependable. He loved and took pride in the work he did and appreciated and cared for the people he worked with. He had the ability to put everyone at ease with his dry sense of humor. Bob loved the farm and the land. He loved to fish and hunt and play cards and garden. Bob was happiest in the kitchen. He loved cooking at home for his family and at the deer shack during hunting season. He was a member of Saint Mary’s Church in Fieldon.

The past fifteen months, we

witnessed Bob’s resilience and determination as he battled cancer. His sense of humor never wavered. We all know how much it meant for him for him to walk his daughter Kiley down the aisle on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He will be remembered as caring, loyal, and easy-going by everyone who knew him.

Bob is survived by his wife Diane, his children Kiley (Tim Bydlon) Boehler of New York, N.Y., Bernadette Esposito of Bath, Maine; Monica Miera of Cedar Park, Texas; Peter (Whitney) Esposito of Cedar Park; his mother Ramona Boehler of Naperville, Ill.; his sisters Kathleen Kuhn of Oswego, Ill.; Mary (Jim) Cressman of Fruita, Colo.; Patricia (Matthew) Valle of Whitsett, N.C.; and Carolyn Jones of Loves Park, Ill.; four grandchildren: Aaron and Aeden Miera, and Malorie and Emory Esposito of Cedar Park, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass was celebrated on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Saint Mary’s in Fieldon. Access a recording of Bob Boehler’s Memorial Service at: kileyboehler.com Memorial contributions may be made to Siteman Cancer Center in care of: Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, who has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jersey County Police and Traffic

Roger Carroll sentencing stayed

The following police reports were filed between April 24 through April 30. 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: Diaz, Danielle M., dob 03-27-1992, possession of meth less than 5 grams.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Hartley, Brendan D., dob 09-21-2000, criminal damage to property less than $500.

Busse, John Alex, dob 04-07-1988, retail theft/display merchandise less than $300, resisting/peace officer/ correctional employee/firefighter.

The following individuals were charged with a conservation violation: Foster, Christopher S., Jr., dob 10-21-1994, violate rule/ state park.

Hedden, Brian W.E., dob 02-05-1995, violate rule/state park.

Blaine, Michael S., dob 09-21-1995, violate rule/state park.

Hedden, Shawn L., dob 01-12-1979, violate rule/state park.

The following individual was charged with driving under the influence: Howard, Christopher A., dob 03-21-1989.

The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Drury, Katelyn R., dob n/a, possession of cannabis.

Shelton, Kevin G., dob n/a, floodplain violation.

The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Goheen, Wyatt A., dob 06-06-1997, improper traffic lane usage, leaving the scene.

Dickerman, Beth Ann, dob 11-11-1965, wrong way on one-way street.

Bradley, Tab, dob 05-201960, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Plunk, Jason D., dob 01-121985, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle, expiration of registration.

Brown, Kevin L., dob 05-09-1990, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Foster, Jacob W., dob 05-28-1990, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle, improper

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal It will be some time before Roger Carroll is sentenced regarding the murder of Bonnie Woodward he was found guilty of in March.

A date in late April was initially established for the sentencing, but it has since been stayed.

Attorney Clyde Kuehn, now representing Carroll, made a motion in April to postpone the sentencing to allow him to review the trial transcript to supplement a posttrail motion he made earlier for a new trial. Kuehn was not involved in the trial that led to the guilty verdict, and has since filed the post-trial motion.

Currently the transcript is being prepared, Paula Dahn, Deputy Circuit Clerk, said.

According to court records, once the trial transcript has been completed and forwarded to counsel, defendant counsel will be given 30 days to file any supplement to the posttrial motion and the people’s counsel will be given 30 days to file a response.

use registration/title, operating wipers without headlights.

Howard, Christopher A., dob 03-21-1989, failure to reduce speed, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Czaia, Matthew V., dob 04-06-1978, drive/operate non-highway vehicle/ATV. Montague, Zachary S., dob 06-20-1993, driving on a suspended license, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

McLaughlin, Troy D., dob 03-17-1967, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Veal, Reginald J., dob 06-01-1966, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Hill, Rashad T., dob 01-171981, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Smith, Jacob L., dob 09-031996, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

/s/ Charles E. Huebener CHARLES E. HUEBENER Clerk of the Circuit Court DATED: April 30, 2020 5.6

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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

Shari L. Goetten vs. Rodney J Goetten, 4-9-2020.

Justin Peebles vs. Amanda Peebles, 4-27-2020.

Dispositions Felonies: Maupin, Mary B., dob 01-29-1971, was found guilty on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation, drug treatment, 6 days county jail, 3 days credit for time served; $500 fine.

Misdemeanors: Hein-Santarpia, Robert F., dob 07-28-1984, a withheld judgement/supervision disposition on a charge of retail

theft/display merchandise less than $300, 18 months supervision, restitution; $511.89 costs only.

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.

Solicitation For Proposal Competitive Sealed Proposals for The Quarry Township Community Building.

The project consists of constructing a 2,368 S.F. building to be used as a community hall for the Quarry Township . The construction type is wood Post framing with wood trusses, metal roof/wall SDQHOV LQVXODWLRQ LQWHULRU ÂżQLVKHV UHVWURRPV RIÂżFH DQG D VPDOO kitchen. Additionally, there is Site Civil work, and MEP. The project site is on the corner of Eagle Lane and Grafton Hills Drive in the Grafton Hills subdivision of Grafton Illinois.

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PROPOSAL COMPLIANCE: Proposal must comply with all Federal, State, County and local laws, including: The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, (820 ILCS 130). Contractor shall not hire nor work E\ DQ\ LOOHJDO DOLHQ &RQWUDFWRU ZLOO EH UHTXLUHG WR IXUQLVK &HUWLÂżHG Payrolls to the Owner.

A performance bond will be required. A bid bond will not be required.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Dominic Lynn Dale Schollmeyer vs. Lindsay Ann Schollmeyer, 4-62020.

*HQHUDO &RQWUDFWRUV PD\ REWDLQ VHW RI GUDZLQJV DQG VSHFLÂżcations of Proposal Documents for a NON-REFUNDABLE cost of $35.00. Proposal documents will not be mailed.

NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID Park Shelter Roof Restoration at Dolan Park

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Parties are expected to contact the court to schedule a hearing on the post-trial motion.

As previously reported, after a three and a half hour deliberation, the jury in the Carroll trial in Jersey County came to a guilty verdict.

The jury found Carroll guilty of first degree murder.

The jury also found that the allegation that Carroll personally discharged a firearm that proximately caused death to another person was proven.

Carroll was accused of and subsequently charged in relation to luring Bonnie Woodward to his car outside of Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton on June 25, 2010. The prosecution asserted that he then took Woodward to his property in rural Jersey County and shot Woodward several times with a Stoeger Cougar 9mm pistol. Carroll was then said to have burned Woodward’s body over a series of several days.

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Any questions placing/ publishing a Public Notice in Campbell Publications, FDOO RXU RIˉFH

IN THE INTEREST OF P.R.A., A minor.

No. 20-JD-14

NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Billy Adams, Father and to all whom it may concern, that on the 30th day of April 2020, D -XYHQLOH 3HWLWLRQ ZDV ÂżOHG under the Juvenile Court Act in the Circuit Court of Jersey County entitled “In the Interest of P.R.A., a minorâ€? and that in the Courtroom of Judge Eric S. Pistorius in Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, on the 14th day of May 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child/ children declared a ward of the Court under that Act. The Court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

NOW, UNLESS YOU appear at this hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and AN ORDER OF JUDGEMENT ENTERED.

Jerseyville, Illinois

The City of Jerseyville will be accepting sealed bids for WKH URRI UHVWRUDWLRQ RI ÂżYH park shelter facilities in Dolan Park, at East Carpenter Street and June Street, until 2:00 PM on May 19, 2020.

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, Bidding Documents are only available for paper review at the Jerseyville City Hall lobby, 115 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday; or electronically by email request submitted to Bob Manns, Director of Public Works, at bmanns@jerseyville-il.us.

All contracts for the construction of public works projects are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

5.6

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.]

PROPOSAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON THE FOLLOWING TIME AND DATE ONLY: )ULGD\ 0D\ WK DW D P DW 7KH 4XDUU\ 7RZQVKLS 2IÂżFH %XLOGLQJ *UDIWRQ +LOOV *UDIWRQ ,/ PROPOSALS will be privately opened on that date and time. NO oral, telephonic, electronic mail or facsimile transmitted Proposal(s) will be considered.

5.6

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Jerseyville will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2020, at 5:30 PM, at Jerseyville City Hall, 115 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052 to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed Downstate Small Business Stabilization application funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Persons with disabilities or nonEnglish speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Denise Hayes, City Clerk, 115 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, at 618-498-3312 no later than May 15, 2020. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons. At the present time, due to COVID-19 mandating, this meeting will be held via teleconference. Individuals wanting to listen to the Council conduct the public hearing and/or participate during the public hearing by providing public comment, may do so by CALLING 618-639-3333 and ENTER PIN # 02088.

On or about May 19, 2020, the City of Jerseyville intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State CDBG program. This program is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used to SURYLGH ZRUNLQJ FDSLWDO IRU WKH EHQHÂżW RI -HUVH\YLOOH &UXQFK 7KH total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $25,000.00 and will address the urgent needs of the business due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Information related to this application will be available for review at least seven days prior to the public hearing at the Jerseyville City Hall lobby, 115 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

In addition, the information will be available on the City’s website at www.jerseyville-il.us. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Bob Manns, Director of Public Works, 115 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or bmanns@jerseyville-il.us no later than May 19, 2020 to ensure placement of such comments in the RI¿FLDO UHFRUG RI WKH SXEOLF KHDULQJ SURFHHGLQJV 7KLV SURMHFW ZLOO result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For addiWLRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQFHUQLQJ WKH SURSRVHG SURMHFW SOHDVH FRQWDFW Bob Manns, Director of Public Works, at 618-946-0323 or write to Bob Manns, Director of Public Works, at 115 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or bmanns@jerseyville-il.us.

5.6

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Post Frame Construction Worker Construction Experience Necessary.

Must be hard working and willingness to work outside in all conditions Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Apply in person at: Countryside Builders 7107 Montclair Ave., Godfrey, IL

618-466-6337

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900A-NO TRESPASSING CALHOUN COUNTY

900D-NO TRESPASSING PIKE COUNTY

NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.5.20 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos.

Violators will be prosecuted. 8.5.20

MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden.

Violators will be prosecuted. 1.2.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on my land in Pearl and Spring Creek township owned by Timothy Brinkmann. Violators will be prosecuted.

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NO TRESPASSING and no hunting of any kind, is permitted on any property owned by Double Creek Farms. Can be prosecuted. 4.7.21

HUNTING 900B-NO TRESPASSING 2 AND 3 bedroom mobile homes GREENE COUNTY and houses for rent in Griggsville. DEER HUNTING land for lease. Il1300 Call for availability. 833-2107. Lyn- linois residents, not outfitters. Will- NO TRESPASSING, fishing or WANTED ing to pay top dollar.

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Welcome, baby Otto Erik and Jessica Jaffry of Godfrey welcomed a baby boy, Otto Frank Jaffry, at 1:59 p.m. Feb. 27, 2020, weighing in at 7 lbs., 12 oz., at Alton Memorial Hospital. Otto has a sibling, Cooper, 2. Grandparents are Frank and Kimberly Rothe of Brighton. Great grandparents are John and Janet Jaffry of Alton.

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May 6, 2015 Although documentation in the county clerk’s office cannot be found to the same effect, a 1949 Jersey County Democrat-News article notes Otter Creek Township is dry. The issue had been brought to the forefront of the last Jersey County Board meeting because a developer, Mike Nikonovich, is constructing a vineyard and tasting room on property near Eckert’s Orchard.

After netting gold medals last weekend in Edwardsville, more than 20 students from Jersey Community Unit School District 100 will compete in state Special Olympics competitions.

For 12 years, the school district has participated in the Special Olympics to give special education students not only physical activity but also a positive atmosphere to foster confidence in themselves and their peers.

Phone scammer tactics have become more intricate and deceptive with callers claiming to work for government agencies. Last year, scammers targeting Jersey and Calhoun county

residents claimed to work for the IRS. They would tell the victim about penalties for not paying the government agency to trick the person into giving them money. Jersey County Sheriff Mark Kallal said that scheme has targeted people in the Jersey County again, most notably with email. The emails have even targeted him, he said.

May 5, 2010 One month after the initial deadline for U.S. residents to respond to the 2010 Census forms, the county is lagging behind the state average with Grafton’s and Elsah’s rate of return dragging down the county’s average.

Seventy-eight percent of Jersey County residents had submitted their questionnaire, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But, Grafton was sitting at 66 percent while Elsah was at 70 percent.

Brighton, which lays in Macoupin and Jersey counties, had the highest return rate at 85 percent. Jerseyville was at 81 percent.

Jerseyville officials are joining forces with other municipalities across

What’s on your mind, Jersey County?

This week, we invited the community to ask questions on our Facebook page that we could answer in this week’s edition of the Jersey County Journal.

We received two questions: Q “Why is Wock Lake closed for fishing?”

Q “When are CAF Phase II funds going to be assigned to townships in the county, and which townships will receive them?”

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Craigmiles celebrate birthdays Happy birthday to Scarlett and Cheyenne Craigmiles on May 14 and May 5, respectively. The girls are turning four and six-years old. Mother is Katie Powell of Jerseyville.

Grandparents are Chris Powell of Springfield, Alan and Debbie Powell of Jerseyville and Cindy and Mark Thurm of Medora. Great grandparents are Maryann Sinclair of Jerseyville, Janet Lingenfelter of Canton, Billie Craigmiles of Hardin and Nola Bland of Hardin.

ond question, Wock Lake was reopened for fishing the morning after questions were posted regarding the reasons behind its closure.

Fishing is now allowed, as long as everyone follows social distancing protocol.

We appreciate your patience as we track down the answer to the first question, which we are still working on, and make sure you post your questions for next week to our Facebook page!

the state in an effort to halt Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to reduce the local government distributive fund (LGDF).

“The governor would like to reduce our share of income tax by $184,430,” Mayor Yvonne Hartmann said. “If the reduction is approved, it would have a very negative impact on the amount of money the city will receive.” Richard Perdun, commissioner of accounts and finance, added that so far this fiscal year, the city has already received $258,000 less than it received in the previous fiscal year.

The Jersey County Sheriff’s Department now has new weapons in its arsenal that are expected to increase the safety of its officers as well as protect the information that is transmitted. Sheriff Mark Kallal said the department was able to purchase 14 new Kenwood radios with money received through grant funding from the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Edward Byrne Memorial and the Justice Assistance Program totaling $12,411.

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