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JULY 14, 2021

Parade marshals honored for their role in building grandstand

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Fieldon’s canceled Jim Seibert and Richard Lott again but village were named the 2021 grand still entertains. marshals of the Jersey County See page A5 Farmers and Merchants Day Parade, colloquially known as the annual fair parade, which kicked off the week-long event earlier this week on Tuesday. Seibert and Lott were given the honor for their contributions to the community through the years, but more specifically for “Pup” mascot their role in securing the critical loan that the Jersey County Fair teaches kids about Association needed to build the safety. present grandstand. See page A5 In March 1998, an arsonist torched the former wooden grandstand. Built in 1925 and capable of seating a little over 1,000 spectators, the original grandstand served its purpose

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well for 73 years before going up in flames. “I came out to the fairgrounds around 10 am that morning and you could put everything that didn’t burn on a one-ton truck,” Seibert noted. “The fire was from the south and in the back. The fire went up and forward-the end of the fair pavilion heated up even.” In June of that same year, the fair board announced their campaign to build the present grandstand, but it would be two years before it would be built in time for the fair. In the meanwhile, the two fair seasons that transpired featured a portable grandstand that was on wheels which could only seat around 1,400 people. “Our goal was to get it paid off in 20 years,” Seibert said. “And it was paid off in less than that.”

“Our goal was to get it paid off in 20 years, and it was paid off in less than that.”

Jim Seibert Grand Marshal Seibert, who has been a member of the Jersey County Fair board since 1969, was an assistant vice president at the Jersey State Bank alongside Lott, who was also an assistant vice president. Soon after, Seibert addressed the board at the bank to ascertain a loan and was able to lock in a cut rate of 8 percent interest instead of 10 percent, and not

only that, but worked with fellow fair board members in the fundraising efforts that immediately followed. The fair board sold the surviving bleachers to one of the local schools for $2,500, sold raffle tickets for a trip to Florida that garnered $5,375 and sold blocks and bricks that line the entrance to the grandstand to this day. Seibert was intimately involved with its development. As he noted, there were several individuals who bought a $50 brick but would write checks for exponentially greater amounts, such as $500 or $1,000. Additionally, according to Seibert, the fact that the bricks line the walls instead of the walkway was his idea, as he thought folks would prefer much more to be able to enjoy stopping and looking at them straight ahead.

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The idea paid off, as to this day, folks will stop to admire the bricks and blocks and remember the contributions of their family and friends that went into paying off the grandstand. Tens of thousands of dollars were raised through the bricks and blocks fundraiser, which helped a great deal, considering the loan was $238,000 and the grandstand, when all was said and done, was about a $500,000 investment. Further assistance came from a $200,000 economic development grant that former Illinois Representative Tom Ryder and former Illinois Senator Vince Demuzio worked to procure for the project, but the blood, sweat and tears remained in the fair board’s court. (See, GRANDSTAND, A2)

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Pastor Brent Meyer of the Jerseyville First Baptist Church (right) interviews retiring Miss Jersey County Sara Lamer (left) and Little Miss Jersey County Mable Pohlman (center) at the Jersey County Fair Talent Competition Tuesday night. More Miss Jersey County photos on pg. A2.

JCH receives emergency pet masks S ince the inception of the Jersey County Hospital (JCH) Ambulance Association, one of the primary goals has been to help support and expand the way that the JCH Ambulance Service is able to serve the residents of Jersey County.

Recently, the Ambulance Association added oxygen masks to the Jersey Community Hospital Ambulances. “The masks are designed to be used for domesticated pets (dogs, cats, etc.) in the event that they are rescued from a house fire or carbon monoxide emergency,” Nathan Bishop, Paramedic JCH Ambulance Association and Cofounder said.” The generosity of Dr. Michael McNear, CMO of JCH, and Charles Lanczkowski, Paramedic at JCH, helpd provided the funds to purchase the reusable masks,” he adds. “Having masks like this is not an uncommon practice in the Fire/EMS world, but is new to our area,” Bishop said. “The important thing to emphasize is that these masks will only be used in the event that a pet is rescued from a fire or carbon monoxide emergency,” he said, “ Calling 911 for a sick pet is not an option, and there will be no ambulance response for this type of call.” “We are grateful to our friends at the Jersey Calhoun Veterinary Hospital for providing information and training to our crews on pet rescue and resuscitation.” Bishop added. In addition to these pet masks, the JCH Ambulance Association has commissioned red vinyl decals. “The decals can be in the entryway into a residence or business to alert emergency responders, “ Bishop said. “ Not only will these decals alert responders that there are pets in the house to be rescued in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide emergency, but they will also allow responders to be aware of pets for their

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Sidney receives the first emergency pet mask from Jersey County Hospital(JCH) Ambulance Association. The masks are designed to be used for domesticated pets (dogs, cats, etc.) in the event that they are rescued from a house fire or carbon monoxide emergency.

own safety.” These stickers are available at Grafton Technologies, Purdy Paws, Thompson’s 16 West, and the Jersey Calhoun Veterinary Hospital in Jerseyville for a $5 donation. These stickers and the new pet masks will be on display, at the JCH Healthcare and at the JCH Ambulance Association booth. The booth is located near the Grandstand, at the Jersey County Fair beginning Tuesday, July 13 through Sunday, July 18 from 5-8pm. (See, MASKS, A2)

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office launched their new app around the beginning of the month, and so far the response that Sheriff Mike Ringhausen has heard has been positive. “People like the information exchange between the sheriff’s office and the community,” Ringhausen said. “We were approaching 400 people having downloaded it on July 6, so it’s quite possible it’s more than that now.” The app is a Jersey County resident’s onestop shop for keeping engaged with the sheriff’s office and its features include such things as an inmate search, job postings for the sheriff’s office, list of active warrants, information on sex offender addresses, the ability to submit a tip via the app and several other resources. “Other sheriff’s offices in Illinois have gotten the app and some are in the process of setting it up,” Ringhausen explained. “I met this company at the Illinois Sheriffs Association conference in 2019. The more I learned about it, the more I liked it.” For those who have family or friends who are serving time in the jail, the app features resources for them as well. “People come in here needing instructions on putting money on prisoners’ books, visiting hours, what they can bring and other things,” Ringhausen said. That information is now available on the app. Ringhausen also noted that he plans on updating the app in the future to make it more helpful to the public. One idea that

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The new app from the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office includes social media posts, weather updates, and several other helpful resources that residents of Jersey County can utilize.

he has is adding more links on the app that can direct residents to the appropriate county offices depending on questions or concerns they have. One kink he is currently working on is trying to make the weather notifications that the app supplies to the user’s phone less overwhelming, as that is also one of its features. But other than that, Ringhausen hasn’t found anything glaring with the app that needs to be fixed. “We want people to be aware of storms or floods that are coming into the area,” Ringhausen said. “We also want them to know a road will be closed for a while due to an accident.” Ringhausen is thankful to those who have already downloaded the app and expresses that he is open to suggestions on how to improve it. Ringhausen further noted that his favorite component of the app is the “Commend a Deputy” feature. (See, SHERIFF, A2)

Library to host color run July 15 By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Jerseyville Public Library is hosting a color run at Wock Lake in Jerseyville on Thursday, July 15. at 6:30 p.m. in an effort to benefit their building expansion program and provide a fun evening for the community. “Our summer reading club theme this year is ‘Reading Colors Your World,’ so this was an activity that grouped well with our theme,” Jerseyville Public Library Director Anita Driver said. “We’re always trying to get people out to Wock Lake to read the book as they exercise. We put those two things together with our building project and came up with the color run, but more importantly, it teaches the importance of giving back to your community.” Driver explained that she and her team at the library modeled the color run after the bike-a-thons that were popular several years ago in Jerseyville, which benefited the American Cancer Society. “The kids would ride so many laps on their bike and collect money, and it was a fun event for the community,” Driver said. Driver formatted the color run from that event and is excited to see kids in the community come out and enjoy

themselves with their families. “The kids will do two laps around Wock Lake, which is a mile and a half. They’ll be splashed at four stations with non-toxic color. It’s colorful, fun, good exercise and they’re raising money for the building project,” Driver said. The library has a set of donor categories for those who give toward the building project, with the category “excavator” designated for those who donate anywhere from $25 to $99 toward the building project. Those children in the community who went out and fundraised for this event will be listed as excavators for their contribution, but as Driver explained, the color run isn’t exclusive for just those who fundraised. “They didn’t have to participate in the fundraiser. If they want to come out, read the story and enjoy the evening that’s great, too,” Driver said. To add to the fun, the library will be giving away two prizes. To the child who raises the most money, they will be able to choose between a scooter and a hoverboard. After that, all of the children who participated in the color run, whether they fundraised or not, will be entered for a drawing, with the winner getting to take home the other available item.

The library doesn’t require registration to participate in these fundraisers, but Driver estimates that there are at least a dozen kids, maybe more, who are fundraising on behalf of the library. Regardless of the fundraising efforts, though, Driver explained that she is happy to see the library’s outreach efforts becoming more popular. Besides the permanent book display that families can enjoy as they walk around the park, the library has hosted other events at Wock Lake, including a pedal tractor pull that attracted about 100 residents, among other wellattended events. “We’re trying to take the library out,” Driver said. “Wock Lake enables us to do that and our new van enables us to do that, too. COVID has kind of changed things in that libraries are trying to find better outreach.” Already the library’s new van program, JPL On the Go, has allowed the library to make itself available at the Open Late event in Jerseyville a couple months ago and Driver anticipates it being available at other community events around the county soon. For those who plan on taking part in the color run tonight, Driver encourages them to wear sunglasses and a bandana to keep the color out of their face.

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Grandstand (Continued from A1) Seibert noted that the community is very fortunate to have a modern grandstand that can seat double the original grandstand, as it has played a huge role in the success of the fair in recent years, but his eyes still grow wide as he considers some of the expenditures made along the way. One expense was worth $28,000, another for $32,000 and even one that amounted to $103,000. One baffling expense was $155,000. Though the numbers have to do with business, the motive behind Seibert’s involvement goes back to his childhood, which was lived out on a farm. During the summer, he and his family were involved in showing livestock and over time, fairs

just got in his blood. Obviously, for Seibert and his fellow fair board volunteers, the love behind their efforts shines through, as Lott pointed out. “I think the fair has been such a successful enterprise and that’s due to the board members and community support,” Lott said. Lott and Seibert worked together as colleagues for several years and their relationship has continued through the years, as was shown when Seibert made it clear that he would only agree to serve as the marshal so long as Lott was co-marshal with him. “Jim sucked me into it,” Lott said, jokingly. Lott, though, is just as worthy of a candidate for his involvement with the local

Salvation Army in Jerseyville, which he coordinates. But on a serious note, Lott, as well as Seibert, recognized the honor that comes with the distinction. “I just want to thank the fair board for asking me to be the marshal. I’m humbled by that,” Lott said. Now, the present grandstand stands out as one of the largest projects in the Jersey County Fair’s over 150year history in terms of size, expense, labor and in a host of other categories. A whole generation of board members, several of whom having already passed away, can bear the honor of having successfully stewarded the organization through some of its most trying days, coming out alright on the other side.

Sheriff (Continued from A1) “With all the negativity in the world toward law enforcement, I like how it has that feature so people can let these guys know they’re doing a good job.

It takes a few seconds to walk up to a law enforcement officer to say thanks and it brings some positivity into their lives as they put them on the line,” Ringhausen said.

For those interested in downloading the app, type “Jersey County Sheriff’s Office” in the search bar in the app store. It’s icon is a gold badge on a dark blue background.

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TALENT COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Stella Bechtold and Quinn Perez won first place in the junior and senior divisions, respectively, at the Jersey County Fair Talent Competition July 13. Bechtold and Perez will represent the Jersey County Fair at the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs’ annual state convention in January, where they will both compete for state champion. Makenna Brunaugh and Lily Ingram won the people’s choice award in the junior and senior divisions, respectively. Pictured, left to right, are Stella Bechtold, Makenna Brunaugh, Lily Ingram, Quinn Perez, Little Miss Mable Pohlman and Miss Jersey County Sara Lamer.

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(Continued from A1) “Also, at our booth at the Jersey County Fair, there will be a coloring contest for kids age two all they way up to age 15. Prizes for this contest include a giant stuffed teddy bear, courtesy of Grafton Technologies, and two bicycles courtesy of Medford Bike & Sporting Goods, Dennis Ford-State Farm, Alexander Funeral Home, and Bishop Family Woodworking. Make sure to stop by the booth and check out everything that JCH has going on and enter the coloring contest. For more information , check out their Facebook page, JCH Ambulance Association.

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Jersey Calhoun Veterinary Hospital provided information and training to our crews on pet rescue and resuscitation program. In the group photo, L to R: Roger Witsken, Charity Roth, Dr. Donald Van Walleghen (holding “Jax”), Tiffany Burris, Ginger Ellis, Susan Hamilton (holding Annie May), Nathan Bishop.

-HUVH\ &RPPXQLW\ +RVSLWDO $PEXODQFH $VVRFLDWLRQ KRVWV FRORULQJ FRQWHVW The Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) Ambulance Association is hosting a coloring contest for children ages two-15 during the Jersey County Fair. Winners will be awarded by three age groups based on Facebook “LIKES” for their submission. Prizes: Q Ages 2-4 can enter to win a giant teddy bear-courtesy of Grafton Technologies. Q Ages 5-8 can enter to win a 16 inch bike courtesy of Medford Bicycle and Sporting Goods. Q Ages 9-up can enter to win a 20 inch GT Air BMX bike courtesy of Denny Ford-State Fam, Alexander Funeral Home, and Bishop Family Woodworking. Coloring sheets can be picked up at the JCH HealthCare/JCH Ambulance Association tent near the Grand Stand at the Jersey County Fairgrounds July 13th through July 18th between 5-8pm. Entries will be accepted via Facebook or can be dropped off at Grafton Technologies, Jerseyville office. How to enter: Q Visit the Jersey County Fair JCH HealthCare tent between 5-8pm July 13-18 to register and receive your coloring sheet. You MUST complete entry information when picking up your sheet to be registered. No photocopied entries will be accepted. Q Color your sheet. Q Visit the JCH Ambulance Association page and locate the ambulance association coloring contest event. Take a photo of the

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rad Paisley, a country singer, wrote a song several years ago called “Ticks’’. The jest of the song is that he meets an attractive woman in a bar and hopes he has the opportunity at some point during the encounter to “check her for ticks”. His plan, spelled out in the lyrics, is to induce her to walk through a field of wildflowers and later, to inspect her to see if any ticks have attached to her body. By the time the “inspection” is concluded, he hopes to have convinced her to engage in a more pressing objective. I am outside at some point every day and as a result, I do not have a casual attitude about ticks and their diseases. So when I heard this song recently, I was reminded how important it is to focus on one endeavor—in this case, locating and properly removing all those ticks—before moving on to some other endeavor, no matter how pressing. This is because those ticks, once they get attached, can spread some very nasty diseases; Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and the Heartland and Bourbon viruses are just a few of the more notorious tick-borne diseases that can lead to permanent disabilities and even death if ticks remain attached too long. And maybe it’s my imagination, but the ticks this year in Calhoun County seem worse than usual. A brief stroll though some knee-high grass this summer could net you a halfdozen ticks and before you know it, they will be extracting your blood in exchange for some really nasty pathogens. That doesn’t sound like a fair exchange, does it? Well, it isn’t. So what can you do about it? Avoid walking in knee high grass in the summer. If it can’t be avoided, spray the outside of your cloth-

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ing with a strong repellent, such as Repel Permethrin, before getting in the weeds. When you are done with the walk, go home and take a shower as soon as possible; don’t sit around and drink a six pack first. If you find a tick that is attached, it is important, if you can do so, to induce that tick to release itself without having to forcibly pull him away from your skin. Use tweezers if available and try to avoid squeezing the tick too hard during the extraction. Put rubbing alcohol on the bite site. Then put the tick in a plastic baggie and save the tick. If the tick is too embedded, and a portion of his head is left in the bite spot, this could become infected so you should make some attempt to get the remnants if possible. According to medical studies, an attached tick will begin exchanging bacterial-based pathogens, such as those relating to Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis, within 36 to 48 hours after attachment; the viral-based pathogens are believed to be exchanged even quicker, perhaps as soon as the tick attaches. So getting those ticks detached immediately will significantly reduce that risk. Once the tick has been removed, monitor the tick bite for any sign of infection over the next few weeks. If you see a “bull’s eye” or a reddened circular infection developing around the bite mark, this is a symptom that you may have been exposed to Lyme disease. Unfortunately, the bull’s eye symptom only occurs in about 50% of the Lyme disease exposures so you can’t rely solely on the bull’s eye symptom to know if you have Lyme disease. If you begin to see red spots on your skin, this could be a symptom of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. If either of these symptoms appear, you need to seek medical attention immediately. If you begin to

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develop a fever, headaches or sore muscles, these are potential symptoms for all of the tick borne diseases mentioned above and you should see a doctor if they persist. If you are diagnosed with a bacterial-based tick disease, it usually can be successfully treated with antibiotics if treated soon enough. Some doctors will be hesitant to prescribe an antibiotic without other symptoms, so that is why you need to preserve that tick that you extracted. The tick can be sent to an appropriate lab to determine if it is infected. This is an important follow-up because it can be hard to properly diagnose these diseases based solely on the symptoms, which sometimes tend to be ambiguous. The virus-based tick diseases, such as Heartland and Bourbon, are rare here in the Midwest so we are still learning about them. Unfortunately, there is no treatment currently for virus-based tick diseases other than attempting to reduce the symptoms. A few years ago, a woman in Missouri was hospitalized for weeks before dying as a result of the Heartland virus. So good luck with your outdoor adventures and be sure to finish those tick removals before six packs or other distractions. 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. comes in handy when I am trying to cut a recipe in half or even trying to increase the recipe. FOOD EQUIVALENTS Q 1/4 lb cheese = 1 cup shredded Q 1 cup heavy cream = 2 cup whipped Q 1 lg onion = 3/4 to 1 cup chopped Q 1 medium pepper = 1 cup chopped Q 1 lb potatoes = 3 medium = 2 1/4 cup diced LIQUID MEASURE Q 1 cup = 8 oz = 16 Tbsp = 48 tsp Q 3/4 cup = 6 oz = 12 Tbsp = 36 tsp Q 2/3 cup = 5 oz = 11 Tbsp = 32 tsp Q 1/2 cup = 4 oz = 8 Tbsp = 24 tsp Q 1/3 cup = 3 oz = 5 Tbsp = 16 tsp Q 1/4 cup = 2 oz = 4 Tbsp = 12 tsp Q 1/8 cup = 1 oz = 2 Tbsp =6 tsp Q 1/16 cup = .5 oz = 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp

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Dennis J. Frazier Dennis J. Frazier left his earthly home to meet the Lord on July 10, 2021. He was born on January 22, 1945 in Carrollton, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Ruth (Black) Frazier. In 1960 he met the love of his life, Connie Neese, at a church Halloween party, and they were seldom apart from that moment on. They were married seven years later on September 15, 1967. After graduating from Jersey Community High School in 1963, he briefly attended Greenville College before transferring to SIUE where he was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree. He went to work soon after as a math teacher at Jersey Community High School where he taught for over 13 years. While there, he coached football and was the Math Club sponsor. He took some time off from teaching to sell insurance for Country Companies where he also worked as a crop adjustor, but he wouldn’t stay away from teaching for long. In 1988 he began his 19 year tenure in the Alton School District, teaching at East Elementary, West Elementary (where he coached track), and Alton High School. He returned to SIUE to earn a Master of Science degree in Education in 1997 and shortly after began teaching at Lewis and Clark Community College. In addition to teaching, he ran

a successful tax business for over 40 years. A lifelong member of Delhi Baptist Church, he exemplified the two greatest commandments in the Bible: he loved the Lord with all his heart and he loved his neighbor as much or more than himself. He served as a youth leader and a deacon, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and rarely missed an opportunity to attend a service. In his free time he enjoyed volunteering as a board member at the Jersey County Historical Society and with the Gideons. Although he was known as many things: expert teacher, master fish fryer, avid hunter, sports enthusiast, skilled gardener, and food connoisseur, he will forever be remembered as a lover of people. He truly never met a stranger. Whether family or friend, if anyone was in need, he was among the first in line to meet it. No words can describe the kind of husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend he was to the people in his life. He truly was one of the kindest, funniest, smartest, hardworking, and moral men this world has known and in his final moments, he was surrounded by family who loved him. Dennis is survived by his wife, Connie Frazier; his daughter, Michelle Tucker (Tom); his son Michael Frazier (Julia); his grandchildren, Rileigh Griffin

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(Sean), Thomas, Avery, and Jace Tucker; and his brother, James Frazier (Peggy). Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ruth Frazier; his brother, Thomas Frazier (Frances “Butch”); and his sister, Sandra Kuehnel (Bill). Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 15 at Alexander Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 16 at 11:00 am at Delhi Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff Warix will officiate the service and burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Delhi Baptist Church. Please note that due to construction, the church can be reached by taking Range Line Road if coming from the north and Lageman Road if coming from the south. Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Bradley ‘Brad’ Randolph Bradley “Brad” Dean Randolph, 41, of Godfrey, IL, died on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home after a tough fight with Pancreatic Cancer. Cremation rites have been accorded and entrust-

ed to Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton, IL. A visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Bethalto Christian

Church, Bethalto, IL. Memorials in Brad’s name may be made to Pancreatic Cancer research. Online condolences and guestbook can be found at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com.

Dennis Spencer Dennis Spencer,74, passed away on July 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 21, 1946 to Walter & Helen (Eyer) Spencer in Jacksonville, IL. He married Pamela Vandaveer on February 24, 1964 in White Hall. He worked for CIPS and owned his own lawn mowing business. He is survived by his daughters: Tracy Simpson and Trisha (Ryan) Edwards of Jerseyville; 6 grandchildren: Ethan and

Wyatt Edwards, Josh Simpson, Coty, Maddelynn, and Abbigail Spencer; 3 greatgrandchildren: Emma, Rayven, and Scout Simpson; and his sisters: Doris Dunham and Ina “Sookie” Little of Roodhouse. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife: Pamela Kay Spencer, son: Todd Spencer, grandson: Justin Simpson, son-in-law: Gary Simpson, and brother: Walter Spencer. Visitation will take place on Friday,

July 16, 2021 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Home. Funeral will be on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:00 am at Alexander Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Fernwood Cemetery in Roodhouse. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Riverbend Humane Society. Alexander Funderal Home is in charge of arrangements.

Reading to pass the time while deer hunting I

often take a book to the tree stand with me. I mostly do it during the evening hunts because the deer tend to be slower moving until just before dark. I’ve read many good books using this approach. On occasion, I have been so intent on the subject matter that I have gotten lost in the moment, only to wake up and realize that I need to be scanning the horizon for deer. There have also been times I have been entrenched in my book and, all of a sudden, I realize there are deer right under my stand. It’s those times no matter how good that book may be, it now plays second fiddle to this welcomed interruption. Let me ask you, how are you at interruptions? Are they annoying and bothersome, or are you expecting them and even sensitive to what lies in each one? You see, the great things in your life will come as an interruption to your normal activity. God works that way. He wants to catch you off guard in order to test your reaction. You see, the true test of our character is not how we act, but how we react. He also uses these holy interruptions to insert his plans in your life. Again, many times we get so busy we leave no time for God’s plans for each day. So, he has to throw some interruption into our life in order for us to realize that life is not about getting and gaining, but about giving, loving and serving. During these next few days, your life will be

filled with interruptions. It may be from a phone call, a visit, or even an event. These same interruptions may not be from a recognizable source. They may be from a salesman, someone in need, or even a telemarketer. Your job will be to determine if these are holy interruptions. Has God authored this? Is he checking my reaction? Does he want me involved in something? You see, if we are expecting interruptions from him, they will be welcomed, and we will treat those who are doing his bidding with a different attitude - maybe even with a little kindness. The writer of Hebrews warns us, “Don’t forget to show hospitality

to strangers, for some who have done this have e n t e r t a i n e d angels without r e a l i z i n g Outdoor it!” My Truths friends, if BY GARY you make time for MILLER interruptions, they will become a builder for your life and not bother. –––––––––––––––––– Q Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. gary@outdoortruths.org

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John L. “Churney” Bradfisch, 85, died at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his residence, after a period of declining health. He was born in Grafton, Illinois on August 30, 1935, the youngest of three children born to John Eugene and Ethal Ruth (Simpson) Bradfisch. A lifelong resident of Grafton, he graduated in 1953 from Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville. He married the former Jane Finch on July 8, 1955 at the Grafton Methodist Church, and together they were blessed with 66 years of marriage and the joys of their three children and seven grandchildren. In his early years, Churney worked at the Illinois Powder Mill in Grafton, before enlisting with the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he returned to his hometown and began raising his family. During his lifetime, he worked at Laclede Steel in Alton, Griffith and Morgan Distributing in Bethalto and retired from the Water Department for the City of

Grafton. He treasured his family and the memories they built, and never missed the opportunity to partake in a good fishing trip. Surviving are his wife, Jane Bradfisch of Grafton; his three children and their spouses, Vernon “Tuck” and Susie Bradfisch, Dennis and Trebe Bradfisch, and Melissa and Jeff Senger, all of Grafton; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Angela and Corey Wallace of Glen Carbon, Joey and Chanel Bradfisch of Gilbert, Arizona, Cody and Ashley Bradfisch of Eureka, Missouri, Jessica Bradfisch and her companion, Travis Burris, of Warrenton, Missouri, Anna Senger and her companion, Ryan Karns of San Diego, California, Abbi Senger and her companion, Brad Paulme, of St. Louis, Missouri, and Andrew Senger of Grafton; as well as a sister in-law, Phyllis Bradfisch of Wood River. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother in-law, Alice and Gerald “Windy” Nairn; and a

brother, Donald Bradfisch; along with his father inlaw and mother in-law, George and Lela (Chappee) Finch. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Friends and family are invited to attend graveside services at 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 at Scenic Hill Cemetery with his grandsons, Cody Bradfisch and Joey Bradfisch, sharing memories. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Grafton American Legion Post 648. Memorials may be given to the Grafton American Legion Post 648 in care of the funeral home.

Donna Klein Donna June Klein, 69, passed away at 10:28 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born on January 2, 1952 in Jerseyville and was the daughter of Donald and Elizabeth (Lee) Ray. Donna graduated with the Class of 1970 from Jersey Community High School and was adopted at the age of 18 by Joseph Rardin, when He and Donna’s mother were married. In her younger years, she was actively involved in area bowling leagues and enjoyed making crafts of all kinds, often times sharing her creations with her friends and family. Surviving are her mother, Betty Rardin of Nutwood; two daughters and their spouses, Tanya and Aaron

Lambert of Jerseyville and Cheyenne and Joe Schmidt of Scottsdale, Arizona; thirteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Kathy (Mike) Plummer of Nutwood and Maggie Dill of Martinsville; four brothers, Mike (Karen) Rardin, Hoyt Ray of Martinsville; Don Ray of Hillsboro and James Ray of Irving. She was preceded in death by her biological father, Don Ray; her adoptive father, Joseph Rardin; two sons, Anthony Dale “Tony” Klein and Ryan Patrick “Patrick” Klein; a sister, Ann Nash and a brother, Pat Rardin. Memorial Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 1 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2021 at Crawford Funeral

Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Bob Taylor will officiate. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to Noble Cemetery, in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, who has been entrusted with arrangements. Memories may be shared with her family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com

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“Pup” mascot teaches kids about safety By HALEY DISTERHOFT Jersey County Journal Years in the making, the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department has unleashed a new mascot this past year. Safety Pup is a costumed character who helps the sheriff teach kids, as well as teens, parents and elders, the importance of safety. Mike Ringhausen, Jersey County Sheriff, took office in Dec. 2018. With the flood of 2019, and 2020 being dominated by Coronavirus, Ringhausen felt now was the right time to get Safety Pup out there. “Here I am, 2021, and we’re loosening up on Coronavirus, it’s allowing me to get into schools and get this program up and running,” Ringhausen said. Safety Pup is a mascot designed by the National Child Safety Council and by bringing him along, children can be more excited and engaged when it comes to learning about safety. “If it would be just me, myself, I’m not sure I would grasp their attention, but the fact that you have more of a whimsical type costume character with you, it grasps their attention,” Ringhausen said. The program supplies brochures, pamphlets and even coloring books aimed to teach children and teens about safety online, in the home, at school and out on the streets. Safety Pup even covers the basics, like what to do when calling

911. “Not all kids know their addresses, so they might get 911 in but they can’t tell the telecommunicator what address to go to,” Ringhausen said. Safety Pup has cards to write home addresses and important numbers, so a child can carry it with them or have it at home in an easy to remember place. Other things the brochures cover are summer safety, wearing protective gear while skateboarding or bicycling and subjects like stranger danger. Brochures geared towards teens and parents cover more difficult subjects like cyberbullying, drug and alcohol use, driving safety and sex trafficking. There is even information available to seniors to help protect them from being scammed online or getting their information stolen. Bringing Safety Pup to Jersey County has been a community effort. The program was funded by donations from local businesses. Jersey County Against Drugs, a coalition headed by Rita Robertson, a substance use prevention educator for Jersey 100, has been a major player in getting Safety Pup in the local schools. “JCAD has been instrumental to help get Safety Pup up and running,” Ringhausen said. “It’s been great to have their support.” Ringhausen has been teaching drug safety for years and before Safety Pup, it was a real

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Safety Pup waves to parade goers alongside Jersey County Sheriff Mike Ringhausen on Tuesday.

struggle to reach the kids. “I just felt like I wasn’t getting through,” Ringhausen said. “It was a daunting task and I just felt like it wasn’t working.” Despite the struggle, it never deterred Ringhausen from finding any way to get the message across and Safety Pup has helped him get kids excited while learning about safety. An educator once told Ringhausen something that has resonated with him to this day. “If you can just get through to one, that’s one you’ve helped,” Ringhausen said. Ringhausen is glad the Safety Pup program is finally being implemented in the community and is happy with the response in grade schools so far. “Our businesses contributed to this program, and we not only owe it to the businesses

that have helped us out with it, but we owe it to our community and especially our children to utilize any resource we can to get through,” Ringhausen said. The program is helping teach kids the reasons why we shouldn’t do certain things, how to prevent getting into trouble and hopefully save lives. “31 years of law enforcement and I’ve seen a lot of bad accidents and things dealing with kids, to where they’ve been injured, some of them permanently injured, some of them lost their life,” Ringhausen said. “If I can get anything to minimize that, I’m gonna do it.” For those wanting to meet and greet Safety Pup, he will be making an appearance at Raging Rivers in Grafton on July 22.

Fieldon’s canceled again but village still entertains

By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Jersey County Journal Saturday, July 10, Fieldon’s fireworks show was canceled again. Organizers for the festivities said it was due to the inclement weather conditions and additional rains that were forecasted in the area. This is the second time this year Mayor Julia Dixon had to make this announcement. “Central States Fireworks Inc. called and canceled the event because of the forecasted weather and the wet conditions we had,” Dixon said. “It’s unfortunate that the show was canceled but luckily we had no more rain.” Fieldon did continue with their scheduled celebration however just without the fireworks. “ We still celebrated but with retail and food vendors,” Dixion said. “We also had a parade, bingo,kid games, a 50/50 drawing and Fieldon United Church of Christ had food and drinks.” The Village of Fieldon held its parade at the beginning at the Baptist church on the corner of 104 Public Road in Fieldon at 3 p.m. The flag raising ceremony, at the American Legion, followed at the pavilion. The Fellowship Fieldon Baptist Church (FFBC) was packed as guests were served lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu included BBQ pork steak sandwiches, walking tacos, potato chips, soft drinks and water. From 4-7 p.m. The Fieldon United Church of Christ (FUCC), was very busy as they began serving dinner to the celebration guests. FUCC’s menu consisted of pulled pork, fish sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, soft drinks and water. The Sunday School had games for the kids and prizes were awarded to everyone who participated. “The games we held were a bean toss game, plinko, a candy wheel, a duck pond, a soda ring toss and basket-

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Fieldon’s Mayor Julia Dixon having a good time at Fieldon’s July 4th celebration on Saturday 10.

ball,” Kim Scoggins said. “Although the fireworks were cancelled, we still had a good turn out and people supported the celebration. It’s great to see so many families.” Last year Fieldon did not have its celebration either because of the pandemic. Scoggins said,”I think families are ready for something to do. Since Fieldon is in the middle there are alot of people who come from Calhoun and Jersey County,” “I feel people are wanting to get back to normal especially since COVID-19 is starting to die down,” Inside the sanctuary at FUCC the cake walk had to be held inside due to the weather conditions, however Linda Eads and her volunteers got those cakes to walk off the tables very quickly. The cake walk started at 4 p.m. and didn’t finish until all cakes were gone. Eads said, “The cake walk was started by my mother Lauretta Devening in 2006, “The cake walk is all donated by the Fieldon church members of FUCC. Eads said, “Everyone can buy a ticket and get into the cakewalk. Participants will walk around in a circle,” Eads said, “ The circle is numbered and when the number is called out everyone stops on a number. Whoever has the winning number walks away with the cake.”

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Eads figured that the cake walk will bring in an estimation of $300.00 and help out the church. Outside, under the pavilion with a packed crowd, the emcee shouted, “ BINGO!” Cheri Devening, a member from Fieldon’s fire department said. Every year at the Fieldon Celebration, the Fieldon’s fire department will host an auction. “During the celebration we will play bingo to help raise money for the station. The money that is raised will help buy supplies and equipment that is needed.” Devening said. According to Fieldon’s Fire Chief Anthony L. Wadlow, the fire department also does this to remind the community they are here and are always available for help. “We have been doing this for 34 years and it’s alway fun for the community and like Cheri told you we also use the money to help buy more equipment for example-radios or any supplies the station has needs.” Wadlow said, “It use to be our job to light the fireworks at night but Fieldon hired Central States and our job is to make sure everyone safe,”

“It is too bad they had to cancel the fireworks show.” Wadlow said.

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The Helfer celebrate their diamond anniversary Wilson and Catherine (Paul) Helfer celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Wilson and Catherine (Paul) Helfer celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The Helfer’s are residents of Jerseyville. The two married on July 22, 1961 at Midway Baptist Church, East St. Louis, Illinois. They have three children: Mark and Bonnie (Ward) Helfer, Becky (Helfer) and Mark

Crone, Stephen and Laurie (Chandler) Helfer all of Jerseyville. Grandchildren- Jacinda (Helfer) and Chad Custer, Peggy (Helfer) and Rich Portwood, Betsy (Helfer) and Paul Garrison, James Crone, Taylor Crone, Bridgette Helfer and Aaron Helfer. Great GrandchildrenChristopher, Brooklyn, Julia, and Lana West, Evan and Ana Custer. Abram, Jonas and Noble Garrison.

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Jobie Leona Hutchinson turned five Jobie Leona Hutchinson celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, July 7th Hutchinson’s parents are Brian and Hannah Hutchinson of Jerseyville. She has one sibling Ezra who is 20 months old. Grandparents: John and Sheri Heitzig of

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Mama Diamond and her baby girl Jewel, are miniature horses at the Ethen Nolan’s petting Zoo. Jewel was born on June 27.

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OPEN 7/18 12:00 - 1:30PM HOST KRISTEN WELD : 618-946-9469

22466 HOLLOW AVE. - JERSEYVILLE

1385 WOODBURN RD. - BRIGHTON

[ $110,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, 1 ACRE

[ $599,000 ] 2BR, 2BA, 40 ACRES, 2 HOMES

15 DAGGET HOLLOW - GRAFTON

435 BUNKER HILL RD. - STAUNTON

4245 SEMINARY RD. - ALTON

TBD WINTER LN. - GODFREY

[ $234,900 ] 3 GUEST RENTALS, RIVER VIEW [ $229,900 ] 4BR, 4BA, POOL, REMODEL

106 HOMESTEAD CT. - MORO

[ $389,000 ] 5BR, 5BA, 2 ACRES

109 S STREET - BRIGHTON

56 MILL ST. - ELSAH

[ $255,000 ] 5BR, 3BA, MINS TO GRAFTON

107 ARCHER DR. - GODFREY

[ $137,500 ] 3BR, 1BA, MAN CAVE

[ $129,900 ] 3BR, 1BA, RENOVATED

TBD MORO RD. - MORO

HIDDEN LAKES FARM - GRAFTON

30534 CRYSTAL LAKE RD. - BRIGHTON

EAST DUTCH LN. - BRIGHTON

TBD HUMBERT RD. - GODFREY

16280 INDIAN LAKE RD. - JERSEYVILLE

SOLD!!!

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3504 BLUFF CT. - GODFREY

802 N STATE ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $815,000 ] 119.8 ACRES, SECLUDED, INCOME PRODUCING ACREAGE, TILLABLE, WILDLIFE [ $1,750,000 ] 102 ACRES, AGRICULTURAL [ $1,347,500 ] 53.9 ACRES, E-VILLE SCHOOLS [ $1,200,000 ] 260.5 ACRES, TILLABLE,CRP [ $995,400 ] 158 ACRES, CRP, BUILDING SITES

207 KRAUSE DRIVE - JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY

[ $795,000 ] REMODELED BOWLING ALLEY, BAR & GRILL, SLOTS, ESTABLISHED

3493 ELLIOT ROAD - BUNKER HILL, MACOUPIN COUNTY

[ $325,000 ] 4BR, 3BA, 5 ACRES, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FIREPLACE, STOCKED POND

[ $699,900 ] 69.99 ACRES, DEVELOPMENTAL [ $389,000 ] 62.3 ACRES, SECLUDED/TILLABLE [ $350,000 ] 6.75 ACRES, GREAT LOCATION

18 LASALLE - ELSAH

[ $225,000 ] PROFESSIONAL UPDATES

409 S MCGILL ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $199,900 ] OFFICE SPACE, RECEPTION

4BR, 4BA, 1.3 ACRES

[ $200,000 ] 20 ACRES, HOME SITE

4BR, 2BA, HISTORIC, 4 LOTS

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

REAL ESTATE

Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, OF THE GREENPOINT MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT TRUST, PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-4, PLAINTIFF, VS. ANGELA R CRAWFORD; JOHN L CRAWFORD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 19 CH 44 32769 TENEY HOLLOW ROAD A/K/A RR 1, BR BRIGHTON, IL 62012 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 19, 2021, Sheriff of Jersey County will on 08/18/2021, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereRI DV VKDOO EH VXI¿FLHQW WR VDWLVI\ said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-075-008-60 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 32769 Teney Hollow Road a/k/a RR 1, Br Brighton, IL 62012 Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, one story single family home, no garage The Judgment amount was $51,608.53. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down E\ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV EDODQFH E\ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV ZLWKLQ KRXUV NO REFUNDS.

general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The VDOH LV IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQ¿UPDtion by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall reFHLYH D &HUWL¿FDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after con¿UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check WKH FRXUW ¿OH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUPDtion. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

ONLINE ONLY REAL ESTATE AUCTION THUR. JULY 22 AT 5 PM 5948 S MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROAD GOLDEN EAGLE

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69+/- acres home site W/ 3 BR house and 4 barns. Beautiful views. One barns is A 2 story barn w/ arched ceiling & tin roof. There are approximately 23.93 tillable acres possible and 20.60 acres were formerly enrolled in CRP program. The land is a mixture of rolling hills & woods and located close to the golden eagle ferry. ADAM JOKISCH AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE BROKER IL LIC # 444.000169 CELL: 618-530-8751 OFFICE: 618-234-8751

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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1009 N Liberty, Jerseyville $124,500

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Very nice 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths. Kitchen Dining combo with appliances and leads out to a nice sunroom with gas ﬁreplace. Nice fenced yard and 2 car garage. Call: Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

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704 W Mulberry, Jerseyville -$95,000 Searching for a nice single story home with room for an outbuilding? Here is 3 large lots in a great location. 3 bedroom 2 full baths and a half bath. SOLD AS – All offers subject to lender approval.

31470 Bartlett Rd, Brighton - $425,000 Searching for privacy? Here is 5.7 ac. in a secluded country setting. Spacious Home with over 4,000sf of living space, two car garage, whole house generator, circle drive and 35 x 50 Quonset style outbuilding with electric

107 N State St (109 A & B), Jerseyville 147,500 This double entry commercial space offers many uses. The main level has been opened up to allow for one larger retail shop. A new owner could separate the space and sublet either side. Approx. 3000 sq. ft on main level. The upper level offers 2 apartments and a studio apartment.

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23273 Greenapple, Jerseyville $147,500 Just what everyone wants! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car attached garage and 812 N Market, Grafton nice fenced yard. Open floor plan $150,000 This 3 bedroom/3 bath home built in 2005 encompassing huge living room, formal on a permanent foundation offers 6.5 lots dining area and cabinet filled kitchen. Call Pam Roady 618-535-2914 located out of flooding.

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00 Dark Hollow Rd, Fieldon $309,555 PERFECT for your Hunting or Recreation Needs. This 68.79 acre property offers you the opportunity to build a nice cabin, or take your camper and enjoy hunting, dirt bike or 4-wheeler riading and much more. Property has a spring that runs through it in several places.

1702 W County Road, Jerseyville $64,900 Almost half acre zoned B-3. Great Location and opportunity to build and open your business. Good visibility and trafﬁc ﬂow. Call Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

612 E 6th Street, Alton $159,000 20472 Croxford Rd, Grafton -$94,500 Outstanding mid town location boasts 240 Elm Street, Eldred 760 N Broadway, Kampsville $55,000 Sought after location - Just minutes from a queen’s Kitchen, upper level laundry, Cozy cottage along the bluffs overlooking the Grafton on Croxford Road. This 1848 square $29,000 convenient to bedrooms, Zoned HVAC. water is a wonderful getaway or investment for foot manufactured home is secured by a full Affordable 2 bedroom home that Stunning chandeliers and 3 decorative weekend rental income. Enjoy this place all with a little TLC could be a dollhouse. walk out basement. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths ﬁreplaces. Close to Haskell Park, shopping year long. 60 foot of riverfront property across Situated on almost an acre. sitting on approximately an acre. and dining. Call Pam Roady 618-535-2914 the roadway is included. New parking added. Sold AS IS, No repairs by seller Call Pam Roady 618-535-2914

Megan St, Lots 44 to 50, Jerseyville TBD McBride St, Jerseyville–$54,900 Great location for you to build and start your business. Zoned M-1 Lot corners McBride, Dorothy and Curtis with easy access to State Street. Call Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between July 2 and July 8. 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: Powell, Daniel A., dob 11-26-1985, possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D).

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Gleason, Randy L., dob 12-07-1994, 2 charges of resisting/peace officer/correctional employee/firefighter. Winters, Ashley R., dob 04-26-1986, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession drug paraphernalia. Winters, Collin M., dob 07-05-NA, purchase/possess liquor/minor. Gibson, Cheryl A., dob 10-09-1962, retail theft/display merchandise less than $300. Morris, Bridgett A., dob 12-30-1960, domestic battery/bodily harm. Gress, Haley B., dob 06-04-1993, retail theft/display merchandise less than $300. Sousa, Douglas J., dob 01-12-1972, exploitation/ expose organs. Johnson, Samantha D., dob 10-10-1985, criminal trespass to land. Jackson, Terry L., dob 06-20-1969, disorderly conduct. Andre, Jahnae N., dob 02-02-1989, carry/possess firearm/1st. Andre, Kaeliff, dob n/a, carry/possess firearm/1st. The following individual was charged with a conservation violation: Wesbrook, Dale A., dob 10-21-1965, approved personal flotation device. The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Dow, Everett J., dob 07-03-1990, driving under the influence of alcohol/ intoxicating compound/drug. Macias, Arie C., dob 07-28-1999, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence/ blood alcohol concentration 0.08. The following individual was charged with an ordinance violations: Widman, Schon D., dob 02-16-1996, unlawful possession cannabis. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Vail, Joshawa A., dob n/a, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Maynard, Leslie C., dob 12-13-1980, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Ridenbark, Angie M., dob 09-01-1962, seat belt required/passenger. Ridenbark, Cynthia Renea, dob 06-14-1967, seat belt required/driver. Hart, Bradley D. Jr., dob 01-04-1988, seat belt required/driver, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, carry/ display license/permit. Hance, Gabriella Marie, dob 05-16-2005, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Oettle, Kaylee S., dob 12-15-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Vogeler, Rae Ellen, dob 02-26-1965, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Dispositions Felonies: Holder, Timothy D., dob 04-08-1993, a charge of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D) was dismissed. Misdemeanors: Noble, Rashad L., dob 06-26-2000, 2 charges of resisting/peace officer/ correctional employee/ firefighter were dismissed.

Rea, Nolan, dob 12-182002, disregard official traffic-control device. Compton, Allison D., dob 05-20-2002, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Marrufo Armijo, Jesus, dob 10-14-1973, seat belt required/driver. Sparks, Standford M., dob 01-09-1959, seat belt required/driver. Ramage, Randal Ray, dob 10-31-1965, seat belt required/driver. Uzzetta, Kelly P., dob 01-23-1996, electronic communication device. Warren, Mandi L., dob 01-11-1980, seat belt required/passenger. Adams, Douglas L., dob 07-19-1975, seat belt required/driver. Simpson, Joshua E., dob 10-10-1985, seat belt required/driver. Adams, Karla L., dob 01-18-1974, seat belt required/passenger. Essen, Austin Christian, dob 06-27-2003, seat belt required/driver. Isringhausen, Sarah Alexandria, dob 06-19-1990, seat belt required/driver. Middleton, Deizel J., dob 12-08-2002, seat belt required/passenger. Baker, John M., dob 12-221977, seat belt required/ driver. Kuehnel, Lydia Renee, dob 03-30-1989, electronic communication device. Cox, Kyiah Edna, dob 11-22-2003, seat belt required/passenger. Wolfe, Shane L., dob 01-13-1972, improper traffic lane usage, driving on revoked license, violation license classification 1st & 2nd division. Livingston, Layne M., dob 0-20-2000, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Herrle, John David Jr., dob 09-04-1969, speeding 35+ mph over limit. Winters, Ashley R., dob 04-26-1986, unlawful possession cannabis/driver, registration expiration/1st & 2nd. Govlart, John Manuel Dasilva, dob 12-17-1969, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Shaikh, Irfan Ali, dob 07-01-1980, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Winters, Collin M., dob 03-15-2005, transportation/ carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Collie, William E. Jr., dob 05-20-1965, unlicensed. Cox, Noah J., dob 12-292001, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Heflin, Kimberly K., dob 08-21-1972, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Mikoff, Nathan Robert, dob 07-30-2004, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Van Riper, Joseph Drew, dob 07-30-1983, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Wock, Marc A., dob 01-21-1984, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Miller, Joseph L., dob 11-05-1996, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Verity, Michelle L., dob 10-09-1973, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Hall, Antwon J., dob 10-10-1997, speeding 35+ mph over limit. Sanders, Taylor L., dob 07-07-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Bowman, Courtney G., dob 12-06-1993, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Malawy, Chad E., dob 02-08-1972, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Pinkerton, Grace H., dob 05-14-1967, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Marshall, Tabitha J., dob 07-01-1978, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Jackson, Daniel J., dob 05-24-1980, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Dow, Everett J., dob 07-03-1990, improper traffic lane usage. Twitchell, Abigale G., dob 04-03-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Boren, Ricky G., dob 08-10-1963, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Tshibangu, Kayembe C., dob 06-27-1997, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Shook, Jack O. Jr., dob 08-30-1964, improper traffic lane usage. Lahue, Kevin M., dob 11-17-1963, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Ward, Jeremy A., dob 12-13-1976, violation license classification 1st & 2nd division. Mathews, Thomas J.H., dob 03-11-1989, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Ward, Jeremy A., dob 12-13-1976, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Redmond, Carmelitta J., dob 03-11-1979, driving on suspended license. Delp, Patrick W., dob 06-21-1994, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Neuoff, James M., dob 09-04-1967, driving on revoked license. Tuey, Donita L., dob 08-31-1962, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hicks, Lindsey M., dob 02-25-1982, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Stemm, Daniel H., dob 01-12-1960, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. McKee, Marcus D., dob 05-26-1997, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Ohagan, Brendan P., dob 03-09-1998, operate uninsured motor vehicle. McAfee, Terry S., dob 02-05-1956, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Moss, Jerold D., dob n/a, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Tinker, Anthony W., dob 02-14-1987, driving on suspended license. Cox, Robert A., dob 11-031964, violation license classification 1st & 2nd division. Fey, Kathleen Ann., dob 05-24-1964, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Carruthers-Price, Sarah E., dob 05-21-1986, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Roberts, Danielle D., dob 12-01-1978, driving 15-20

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mph above limit. Roberts, Luke Edwen, dob 06-04-2003, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Brannon, Michael Dale, dob 09-07-1974, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hetzel, Mary A., dob 01-15-1958, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Henschen, Kelsey Nichole, dob 01-14-1995, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Widman Aka Mason, Carlie M., dob 02-02-1995, driving on suspended license. Hayes, Zachary W., dob 08-20-2002, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Heafner, Brayden W., dob 05-09-2003, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Walters, Chandler G., dob 12-18-1997, registration expiration/1st & 2nd. Harman, Dustin J., dob 10-25-1991, driving on suspended license. Perkinson, Christina S., dob 08-27-1975, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Gimlin, Deanne L., dob 04-09-1964, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Taylor, Nita B., dob 05-291969, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Schaefer, Zachary S., dob 12-24-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Britt, Robert L., dob 04-19-1951, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Bell, Rolla E., dob 07-23-1976, registration expiration/1st & 2nd. House, Warren Duane, dob 05-16-1968, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Macias, Arie C., dob 07-28-1999, improper traffic lane usage. 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.

County Clerk Pam Warford releases voter registration Q and A Q: What is a Voter Registration Card? A: A card sent by the County Clerk’s Office that confirms your voter registration and helps us verify your residency. Q: When are Voter Registration Cards sent? A: Every other year (in odd years), and for all new registrations or when there has been a change in registration. We are mailing them this month. Watch for yours in the mail! Q: To whom do you send Voter Registration cards? A: To every “active” registered voter. Q: What is an “active” voter? A: By federal law, voters are in active status as long as we can reach them by mail. You do not have to vote to maintain active status. If we can’t reach a voter by mail, they are placed in “inactive” status, which means they must show proof of residence in order to vote. If a voter remains in inactive status through two General Elections, their registration may be cancelled. Q: Do I need to return the card to you? A: No. The card is yours to keep. However, it does contain some important information such as your voting districts and Election Day polling location. It is a good idea to review this information and let us know if you have questions or see

errors. You can complete the back of the card and return it if you move. Q: Must I present my Voter Registration Card in order to vote? A: No. A card can be used for address verification at a Driver Services Facility if it contains a postmark showing that you received it in the mail. A card can be helpful to election workers when presented by a voter, but you are not required to present the card to vote – only your signature. Q: Why do you send the cards? A: To verify that the voter still resides at the address on file. The cards are mailed with specific instructions for the post office, according to federal law. However, sometimes cards are delivered for people who no longer reside at an address; for example, when a family member dies and the family continues to receive mail for them, or when a child marries or moves away and their parents continue to receive mail for them. If you receive information related to voter registration for such a person, it is your responsibility to notify our office that the person has died or moved away from the residence. We will correct our records. In some cases, this is the only means we have to get the correct information.

Marriages Kayla Marie Pohlman and James Richard Eberhart, both of Jerseyville, IL. Alisha Renee Richardson and Michael John Miller of Wood River, IL. Leah Rhea Fiorina of Spring Hill, FL and Ronald Gale Garver of Edwardsville, IL. Wyatt Glen Southerland and Mallorie Lynn Peebles, both of Jerseyville, IL. Ronnie Joe Smith and Brittany Anne Woodring, both of Brighton, IL. Robert Lee Eastham III and James Gerald Curry IV, both of Jerseyville, IL.

Bethany Taylor Barnes and Landon Robert Aubuchon, both of Eolia, MO. Leanne Elizabeth Hourihan and Daniel Lee Cox, both of Poplar Bluff, MO. Patrick Jerome Campion of Alton, IL and Logan Taylor Graham of Godfrey, IL. Steven Alan Raymond and Lesa Ann Brandt, both of Jerseyville. Leacqo Wayne Woolsey of Jerseyville, IL and Robyn Renee Daniels of Elsah, IL. Jason Allen Widtfeldt of Saint Peters, MO and Michelle Ann Camerer of Elsah, IL.

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CHRISTMAS IN July yard sale. 105 Hawbrook Place, Jerseyville, Ill. Thursday, July 15 - 4pm-7pm. Friday, July 16 9am-11am. 7.14.21 2006 ACURA 4 door, automatic, tilt glass, 170,000 miles, black, sharp looking, no rust $1900. Bassett f/q size 4 pc wood bedroom set sage green & natural, very clean, $400, excellent condition. Coleman twin mattress with electric pump and 1 set of sheets, excellent condition, $25 used one time. Antique picture of Washington & Lincoln in wooden frames, $25 or both for $20, can be seen on Deye St. at 702 E. Pearl. Cash only, small bills. Call 618-639-6232. 7.28.21 GARAGE SALE: 211 Curtis St. Friday, July 16th, 1pm-5pm. Saturday, July 17th, 8am-1pm. Lots of household stuff, clothes, push mower, and much more. Priced to sell. 7.14.21

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- In France, Louis VIII succeeded his father, - European Allies retook Tientsin, Chi- - Dr. Benjamin Spock’s “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care” was first na, from the rebelling Boxers. Philip Augustus. published. - Joan of Arc, taken prisoner by the Burgun- - “The Adventures of Dolly” opened at dians in May, was handed over to Pierre Cauchon, the Union Square Theatre in New York City. - The first sports event to be shown in color, on CBS-TV, was the Molly Pitcher Handicap at the bishop of Beauvais. - Harry N. Atwood landed an airplane Oceanport, NJ. - Hungarians defeated the Ottomans at the on the lawn of the White House to accept an - The George Washington Carver National award from U.S. President William Taft. Battle of Belgrade. Monument in Joplin, MO, became the first na - France and Portugal signed the naval - Robert H. Goddard patented liquid tional park to honor an African American. treaty of Lyons, which aligned them against Spain. rocket-fuel. - The army of Iraq overthrew the monarchy. - French Revolution began with Parisians - All German political parties except - The American space probe Mariner 4 stormed the Bastille prison and released the sev- the Nazi Party were outlawed. flew by Mars, and sent back photographs of the en prisoners inside. - A force of German Ju-88 bombers planet. - The U.S. Congress passed the Sedition attacked Suez, Egypt, from bases in Crete. - Eddie Mathews (Houston Astros) hit his Act. The act made it a federal crime to write, publish, or utter false or malicious statements about - Vichy French Foreign Legionaries 500th career home run. signed an armistice in Damascus, which althe U.S. government. lowed them to join the Free French Foreign - Hank Aaron (Atlanta Braves) hit his 500th career home run. - Alvin J. Fellows patented the tape measure. Legion.

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- Beijing was awarded the 2008 Olympics. It was the first time that the China had been awarded the games. - Jerry Springer officially filed papers to run for the U.S. Senate from Ohio. - The iTunes Music Store reached 10 million applications downloaded. - In Japan, construction began on the Tokyo Skytree tower. - The iTunes Music Store reached 1.5 billion applications downloaded. - NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft became the first space mission to explore Pluto.

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Open registration deadline is July 17 for Jerseyville Jr. Panthers’s youth football and cheer club By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Jersey County Journal Hey Jerseyville! Open registration is still going on for Jerseyville Jr. Panthers’s youth football and cheer club. Saturday, July 17 is the deadline for sign ups. Sign ups can be made online at: http://www.jrpanthersfootballandcheerleading.com. The club is taking information at this time and there will be more information about equipment, fittings and payment to follow. The Organization’s website mentions that this is

Blackburn College Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2021 Each semester students at Blackburn College who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean’s List and among that list this spring was two students from the Jerseyville County area. Those two students from the area are Adam Hickson who is from Jerseyville, Ill and Anastasia Wigger who is from Medora, Ill. Blackburn College has announced its Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. Students named to the Dean’s list must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, co-educational liberal arts college located in Carlinville, IL. One of only nine federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn has the only program in the nation fully managed by students. Balancing academic rigor and experiential learning, each student at Blackburn gains tangible experience and develops critical skills by contributing to their community, all while building a resume and earning their degree.

an awesome organization whose sole purpose is to offer boys and girls within the Jerseyville vicinity the opportunity to participate in football or cheerleading. “There are experienced coaches, trained medical staff . The organization’s staff are volunteers and they are all board members and coaches from the community,”

Public Notice NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS, STUDENTS, FORMER STUDENTS, RESIDENTS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND AGENCIES INVOLVED WITH THE JERSEY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DIST. 1OO OF THE ILLINOIS SPECIAL EDUCATION RULES AND REGULATIONS. SPECIAL EDUCATION RULES Under Illinois Student Records Rules and Regulations, Section 4.04, any student records pertaining to special education such as psychological evaluations and comprehensive case studies are FODVVL¿HG DV 7HPSRUDU\ 5HFRUGV DQG DUH QRUPDOO\ GHVWUR\HG ZLWK DOO RWKHU 7HPSRUDU\ 5HFRUGV ¿YH \HDUV DIWHU WKH VWXGHQW JUDGXDWHV RU RWKHUZLVH SHUPDQHQWO\ ZLWKGUDZV IURP VFKRRO These Temporary Records may have future use and may therefore be transferred to a parent or to the student. The temporary records of special education students who graduated or should have graduated in May of 2016, (School year 20152016) will be destroyed after Aug. 1, 2021. Those individuals from these classes who would like to obtain these records must contact the Special Education Dept. by July 31st, 2021 nikki.baddela@jersey100.org or keri.lakin@ jersey100.org or by phone 618-498-5561 press 2. If a parent or relative is picking up student records, they must have a letter of consent from the student in order to make the request. Anyone picking up records will be asked to VKRZ LGHQWL¿FDWLRQ 5HFRUGV ZLOO QRW EH DYDLODEOH IRU SLFN XS until Aug. 1st, 2021. 'DWHG WKLV VW GD\ RI -XO\ $ ' Jersey Community Unit School Dist. 100 100 Lincoln Ave. -HUVH\YLOOH ,/ 7.7, 7.14

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, OF THE GREENPOINT MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT TRUST, PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-4, PLAINTIFF, VS. ANGELA R CRAWFORD; JOHN L CRAWFORD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 19 CH 44 32769 TENEY HOLLOW ROAD A/K/A RR 1, BR BRIGHTON, IL 62012 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

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Jerseyville Jr. Panthers’s youth football and cheer club’s website states, “The staff is doing its best to make a difference in the lives of the children who participate.” According to the website, volunteer members have four goals: they try to teach the club’s children who play and they are teaching leadership, sportsmanship, education and safety.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 19, 2021, Sheriff of Jersey County will on 08/18/2021, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereRI DV VKDOO EH VXI¿FLHQW WR VDWLVI\ said Judgment: A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN IRON PIN AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER, SECTION A DISTANCE OF 660.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1075.44 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE FOUND AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS TRACT, THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 259.07 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, TO A POINT WHICH IS PERPENDICULAR TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROADWAY EASEMENT ACROSS THAT PART OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LYING WITHIN

THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE PUBLIC ROAD, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, WITH PRIVILEGE OF AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHT OF WAY GRANTS, EXCEPTIONS, COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. TAX NO. 07-075-008-60 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 32769 Teney Hollow Road a/k/a RR 1, Br Brighton, IL 62012 Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, one story single family home, no garage The Judgment amount was $51,608.53. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by FHUWL¿HG IXQGV EDODQFH E\ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV ZLWKLQ KRXUV 12 REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale LV IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQ¿UPDWLRQ by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall reFHLYH D &HUWL¿FDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after con¿UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the FRXUW ¿OH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUPDWLRQ The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3OHDVH UHIHU WR ¿OH 20-05659IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3171591 7.14, 7.21, 7.28

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Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk served daily. Monday July 19: Hamburger on bun*, red skin mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and pudding. Tuesday, July 20: Chicken IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF HARRY J. MILES, JR., Deceased No. 21-P-35 PETITION TO SELL REAL ESTATE

Petitioner, GARY A. MILES, as Executor of the Estate of HARRY J. MILES, JR., states under the penalties of perjury: 1. HARRY J. MILES, JR. testate on April 7, 2021, and LetWHUV RI 2I¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG E\ this Court to Petitioner as Executor on July 2, 2021. $W GHDWK 'HFHGHQW RZQHG real property located at 17592 /HVDEUH &RXUW %ULJKWRQ ,/ 62012. 7KH 3HWLWLRQHU REWDLQHG D CMA Report from Cami Giertz, D OLFHQVHG UHDOWRU ZLWK 5( 0$; ZKLFK LV DWWDFKHG DV ([KLELW $ 4. The Petitioner listed the SURSHUW\ ZLWK 5( 0$; DW WKH VXJJHVWHG SULFH RI 6,;7< FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($64,900.00). 5. The Petitioner received a ZULWWHQ FRQWUDFW RQ WKH SURSHUW\ on May 18, 2021, for FORTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($49,500.00) from PAT HURLEY. See atWDFKHG ([KLELW % 3HWLWLRQHU requests that said Contract to SXUFKDVH EH DFFHSWHG 6. There are no liens upon or other interest in the real estate, LQVRIDU DV NQRZQ WR 3HWLWLRQHU RWKHU WKDQ SRVVLEOH FODLP IRU XQSDLG VXEGLYLVLRQ DQQXDO DVsessments. 7. The real estate is not homestead property and is not VSHFL¿FDOO\ GHYLVHG RU GLUHFWHG E\ 'HFHGHQW QRW WR EH VROG 8. The property is presently unoccupied. 7KH SHUVRQV ZKRVH ULJKWV DUH VRXJKW WR EH DIIHFWHG E\ WKLV SURFHHGLQJ DUH a) Cindy Louise Haskins 745 24th Ave. SE #1 $OEDQ\ 25 E $QQ 0DULH -RKQVRQ 1607 NE Water Ave. $OEDQ\ 25 c) Gary Allen Miles 10480 SW Wilsonville Rd.,

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Unit 7, Wilsonville, OR 97070 G 3KLOOLSV (XJHQH 0LOHV 8QNQRZQ 10. None of the parties entitled to notice are persons not LQ EHLQJ ZKR XSRQ FRPLQJ LQWR EHLQJ ZLOO RU PD\ FODLP WR EH entitled to an interest in the real HVWDWH VRXJKW WR EH VROG WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests the Court: a. Authorize Petitioner to sell the real estate located at /HVDEUH &RXUW %ULJKton, IL, 62012, for FORTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE DOLLARS EDVHG XSRQ WKH Contract. E $SSURYH DQG DFFHSW WKH CMA Report of Cami Giertz of 5( 0$; c. Enter an Order herein alORZLQJ WKH VDOH RI WKH UHDO HVWDWH parcel for the sale price listed herein. By /s/Erin M. Phillips Erin M. Phillips; #6289723 Attorney for Executor Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips, PC 3 S. 6th Street Wood River, IL 62024 (618) 258-1800 (618) 258-1957 - fax HULQ SKLOOLSV #JPDLO FRP IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE ESTATE OF HARRY J. MILES JR., Deceased. No. 21-P-35 NOTICE OF HEARING ,Q WKH PDWWHU RI WKH DERYH VW\OHG FDVH 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW 3HWLWLRQHU¶V 3HWLWLRQ WR 6HOO 5HDO (VWDWH KDV EHHQ VHW IRU KHDULQJ LQ WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW of Jersey County in Jerseyville, Illinois on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in front of the HonRUDEOH -XGJH /RUWRQ DW ZKLFK time and place you may appear, if you so desire.

Call the local center to learn about events and activities. Please make checks payable to: IVEDC. To register or to cancel your meals call 618498-3483. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND AVAILABILITY FOR INSPECTION The City of Jerseyville will hold a public hearing on the Annual Appropriation Ordinance on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 115 East Prairie St., Jerseyville, IL The Appropriation Ordinance is available for public inspection at City Hall, 115 E. Prairie St., Jerseyville, posted in lobby. Participation in public hearing can be done by teleconference #639-3334 and pin #02088 Denise C. Hayes City Clerk 7.14

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF HARRY J. MILES JR., Deceased No. 21-P-35 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of HARRY J. MILES JR. LetWHUV RI RI¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ -XO\ WR *$5< $ 0,/(6 DV ([HFXWRU ZKRVH DWWRUQH\ LV (ULQ 0 3KLOOLSV RI 8QVHOO 6FKDWWQLN 3KLOOLSV PC, 3 S. 6th Street, Wood 5LYHU ,/ &ODLPV DJDLQVW WKH HVWDWH PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW -HUVH\ &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH : 3HDUO 6W -HUVH\YLOOH ,OOLQRLV RU ZLWK WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH¶V DWWRUQH\ (ULQ 0 3KLOOLSV RI 8QVHOO 6FKDWWQLN 3KLOOLSV 3& 6RXWK WK 6WUHHW :RRG 5LYHU ZLWKLQ VL[ PRQWKV IURP WKH GDWH RI WKH ¿UVW SXEOLFDWLRQ RU WKUHH PRQWKV IURP WKH GDWH RI PDLOLQJ RU GHOLYHU\ ZKLFKHYHU LV ODWHU $Q\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG RQ RU EHIRUH WKDW GDWH LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN PXVW EH PDLOHG RU GHOLYHUHG WR WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH¶V DWWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ WHQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG

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b. Ruth Ann Johnson 1607. NE Water Ave. Albany, OR 97322 c. Gary Allen Miles 10480 SW Wilsonville Rd., Unit 7 IN RE ESTATE OF Wilsonville, OR 97070 HARRY J. MILES JR., Deceased. No. 21-P-35 d. Phillip Eugene Miles Unknown NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF 4. The testator nominated as executor the folRIGHTS IN INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION lowing: GARY ALLEN MILES, of 10480 S.W. WilAttached to this Notice are copies of a Petition sonville Rd., Unit 7, Wilsonville, OR, 97070 who is for Independent Administration. Independent AdTXDOL¿HG DQG ZLOOLQJ WR DFW ministration means that the Executor or Adminis5. Petitioner ask that the Will be probated and WUDWRU ZLOO QRW KDYH WR REWDLQ &RXUW 2UGHUV RU ¿OH that letters testamentary issue. Estate papers in Court during Probate. The Estate 6. The gross value of the real and personal propwill be administered without Court supervision unerty of the decedent at decedent’s date of death less an interested person asks the Court to bedoes not exceed $57,010.00. Petitioner requests come involved. independent administration. Surety was waived on Under Section 28-4 of he Probate Act (Chapthe Executor’s bond in the decedent’s Will. ter 110 ½, Illinois Revised Statutes, Section 28-4) /s/ Gary Allen Miles any interested person may terminate Independent Garry Allen Miles Administration at any time by mailing or delivering 10480 SW Wilsonville Rd., Unit 7 a Petition to Terminate to the Clerk of the Court. Wilsonville, OR 97070 However, if there is a Will which directs IndepenSUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this dent Administration, Independent Administration 29 day of June, 2021. ZLOO EH WHUPLQDWHG RQO\ LI WKH FRXUW ¿QGV WKHUH LV /s/ Bradley C. Young good cause to require supervised administration; Notary Public and if the Petitioner is a creditor or non-residuary THIS DOCUMENT PREPARED BY: legatee, Independent Administration will be termiErin M. Phillips #9289723 QDWHG RQO\ LI WKH &RXUW ¿QGV WKDW WHUPLQDWLRQ LV QHFUnsell, Schattnik & Phillips, P.C. essary to protect the Petitioner’s interest. 3 South 6th St. In addition to the right to terminate Independent Wood River, IL 62095 Administration, any interested person may Petition 618-258-1800 the Court to hold a hearing and resolve any par618-258-1957 (fax) ticular question that may arise during Independent erin.phillips7®gmail.com Administration, even though supervised administration has not been requested (Probate Act, SecORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE AND tion 28-5: Chapter 110 ½, Illinois Revised Statutes, APPOINTING REPRESENATIVE Section 28-5). 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MILES JR. dated April in supervised administration (Probate Act, Section 28-11: Chapter 110 ½, Illinois Revised Statutes, 12, 2017, be admitted to Probate; 2. GARY A. MILES is appointed executor of the Section 28-11). /s/ Erin M. Phillips Estate of HARRY J. MILES JR. and his bond will Erin M. Phillips #6289723 not require surety. &OHUN WR ,VVXH OHWWHUV RI 2I¿FH DV ([HFXWRU Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips, P.C. 3 South 6th St. to GARY A. MILES under independent administraWood River, IL 62095 tion. Dated this 2 day of July, 2021. 618-258-1800 /a/ Allison Lorton Erin.Phillips7®gmail.com Judge PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR FOR ALL INTERESTED PERSONS LETTERS TESTAMENTARY PETITION TO TERMINATE I, GARY A. MILES, on oath state: INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 1. HARRY J. MILES JR., died April 7, 2021 in _______________________________, states, Brighton, Illinois, leaving a Will dated April 12, 2017, which petitioner believes to be the last valid under the penalties of perjury: 1. On July 2, 2021, an Order was entered grantZLOO RI WKH WHVWDWRU 7KH RULJLQDO ZLOO KDV EHHQ ¿OHG ing Independent Administration to GARY A. MILES with this Court. 2. The approximate value of the estate in this as Administrator. 2. I am an interested person in this Estate as estate is: _________________________[an Heir; a Non-rePersonal Property: $1,600.00 siduary Legatee; a Residuary Legatee; a Creditor]. Real Property: $55,000.00 3. I request that Independent Administration be (17592 LeSabre Ct. Brighton, Illinois) terminated. Income from Real Property: $0.00 Dated: ______________________ 7KH QDPHV DQG SRVW RI¿FH DGGUHVVHV RI WKH testator’s heirs, legatees and devisees are: _____________________________,Petitioner a. Cindy Louise Haskins 7.14, 7.21, 7.24 745 24th Ave. SE #1, Albany, OR 97322

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

NEWS/CLASS/NEWS

Jerseyville, Illinois

Groovy times at the Fair Parade

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Erin Bittles, JCHS Band Director, marched alongside the JCHS Marching Band at the parade on Tuesday.

The Happy Trails Equine club showed off their gallant steeds as they trotted by onlookers.

Waterloo German Band, a well known staple of the Farmers and Merchants Day Parade.

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Jersey State Bank showed off some peace and love with their float.

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“All you need is love” with CNB Bank.

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The Gift Box was getting their groove on at the parade.

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The FFA sported a shiny, red tractor as they trucked along on Tuesday.

Scarlett Schultz, age three, daughter of Matt and Karrie Schultz, drove like a pro in her mini police car.

Reigning Jersey County Fair Queen, Sara Lamer waved to the crowd at the parade.

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This groovy gal jazzed up her bike in support of Lymphedema Awareness.

The sun set as the parade came to a close; every kids’ bag full of candy.

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ntrepreneurs and new business startups are invited to compete in the 2021 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 8th annual regional business plan competition. The MESC is organized by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE. The purpose of the Challenge is to identify, encourage, and support entrepreneurs and business startups across the SBDC’s service area, including Jersey, Calhoun, Madison, Bond, Clinton, St. Clair, Washington, Monroe, and Randolph Counties. This year, the competition has expanded its reach, adding Fayette and Montgomery Counties. The first-place winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize. Second, third, and fourth place winners will receive $6,000, $4,000, and $2,000, respectively. The four Prize winners will also receive an array of in-kind professional services to include a 2021 membership to Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, legal assistance from Carol Sparks, Attorney at Law, accounting services from Kerber Eck & Braeckel, LLP (KEB), web design services by Codd Interactive, and co-working space at The Lodge. The Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE plans to secure other in-kind services to offer the 4 winners. This year, the SBDC and its partners are introducing two (2) additional prize categories for the first time. Rural Business of the Year and Woman, Minority, or Veteran business of the Year. Each category will have the opportunity to take home $1,500 in prize money. Also for 2021, SBDC and Leadership Council Southwestern

Illinois have teamed up to offer more mentorship opportunity through the Council’s vast network of business professionals and community leaders. The Challenge is made possible through tremendous regional support. Sponsors include the SIUE School of Business, the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, Anders CPA & Advisors, Madison County Economic Development, the City of Edwardsville, National Development Council, Town and Country Bank (Edwardsville and Fairview Heights locations), City of Highland, Carrollton Bank, St. Clair County Economic Development, Growth Corp, the City of Alton, Regions Bank, Riverbend Growth Association, FCB Banks, Monroe County Economic Development Corporation, Commerce Bank, Barber Murphy Group, and University Park at SIUE. Scott Credit Union and National Development Council are this year’s sponsors of the Mentor-Semifinalist Networking Event to be held at the newly renovated Gateway Center in Collinsville. SIUE’s School of Business, the SBDC’s host organization, will assist with facilitating the competition. “The Metro East Start-Up Challenge elevates the discussion of, and support for, entrepreneurship across our region,” said Jo Ann Di Maggio May, SBDC Director. “Interest in the annual Challenge continues to grow with each passing year.” The 2021 MESC encourages for-profit entrepreneurs and startup businesses to apply. For a startup business enterprise to be eligible, it must have been established after April 30, 2018, and be headquartered in the SBDC’s nine-county (plus Fayette and Montgomery Counties) service area. For preventure entrepreneurs, proposed new business operations will need to be located within the same counties. Past winners say they are grateful to have competed and that the MESC positively and productively extended their business efforts, strengthening their entrepreneurial journey. David Kniepkamp and Catharine Magel of ArtSculpt International, located in Fairview Heights won first place in 2020’s MESC. The two summed up their experience with this: “An exceptional experience that allowed ArtSculpt International to advance in the fundamentals and engage in a creative process for starting a successful and profitable business. Focus, direction, and implementation were the take-aways for accelerating a business plan that allowed us to create a stronger and vibrant company, positioned to exceed customer expectations. The experiences cultivated and learned will last a lifetime.” Sharon and Michael Sabo’s Tricentum Technologies LLC, of

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Monroe County, earned $4,000 for third place in MESC 2019. Sharon describes the experience of being a competitor: “One of the many positive things I’d like to stress are the individuals to start with, specifically Paul, Marti and Jo Ann. They were incredibly supportive, you could always approach them with any question, and they always helped you think. The business plan was a huge part of this. I’m not going to even call it confidence building because confidence building indicates that you don’t have confidence. I’m going to call it confidence discovery. Because discovering what you really desire and what really will drive you forward was what this competition provided. It was incredible. Since the point of last year, we’ve achieved our patents, we’ve achieved our tool and die, so we have our die created. And that was partly possible through these award funds.” Tyler Mueth and his 5 brothers won the MESC 2018. Their hydroponics company, Vast Produce has been keeping them very busy. Here is what they had to say about the opportunity. “The business plan competition was a truly rewarding experience. The opportunity to network and discuss our idea and business plan with industry experts and leaders of the community was invaluable. We continue to grow and learn with the help of the SBDC and leaders we met through the competition.” “The competition itself is a really great experience for anyone interested in owning their own business,” says Joshua Colclasure, owner of Pint Perfect, LLC. “I am happy we could be a part of something so awesome! After winning the competition in 2017, I have been able to launch my company and start taking on clients! We were excited then and we are even more so now. Going to the SBDC is easily one of the best decisions we have made for our company. Jo Ann is wonderful and is truly passionate about seeing others succeed on their path to entrepreneurs. The team at the SBDC are great people and are a great resource not just for new business owners, but for any entrepreneur. I look forward to the long relationship to come with Jo Ann, her staff, and the SBDC. It is truly incredible to have such support. The MESC competition is icing on the cake!” “Although it was a lot of work to put together a thorough business plan, we are very thankful that we took the time to do so and participate in the Challenge,” said 2015 third-place finisher Tammy Rahm, co-owner Stubborn German Brewing Company. “It forced us to look at every detail of the business and plan its direction. Now that we’ve been open for a year, we’re in the process of reviewing the business plan and

ensuring we’re on the right track.” “The MESC was an invaluable experience,” said 2014 second-place finisher Adam Stumpf, owner of Stumpy’s Spirits. “It allowed us to hone our business plan and define a route to market before launching our distillery. The feedback from the judges was an integral part of guiding our business in its first year. Bootstrapping our distillery forced us to stretch every dollar we had, and the award provided by the MESC was a key part in getting our business off the ground.” The MESC includes three rounds, beginning with a brief questionnaire and executive summary submittal that is open to all applications that meet the eligibility guidelines. Participants selected for the second round are invited to expand on their entrepreneurial concept by submitting a full business plan. These semifinalists are paired with business professionals who will mentor them through the competition and potentially beyond. The last round is the “final pitch” in front of a panel of business experts. For more information on the 2021 MESC or to initiate the application process, visit siue.edu/metroeaststartup. The initial entry deadline is Sunday, August 8. Semi-finalists will be announced Friday, August. 20. Finalists will be notified on Friday, Oct. 22. The Challenge will announce its cash prize winners on Friday, Nov. 5 during the monthly Leadership Council SW IL meeting. The Illinois SBDC Network is a service to the community supported, in part, by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the SIUE School of Business. SIUE operates two Small Business Development Centers and the International Trade Center. All three Centers provide resources, information and support to entrepreneurs, and small business owners in the nine-county Metro East region of Jersey, Calhoun, Madison, Bond, Clinton, St. Clair, Washington, Monroe and Randolph. By aiding entrepreneurs and companies in defining their path to success, the SBDC positively impacts the Metro East by strengthening the business community, creating and retaining new jobs, and encouraging new investment. When appropriate, the SBDC strives to affiliate its ties to the region to support the goals and objectives of both the SIUE School of Business and the University at large. To learn how the SBDC can help your small business, contact the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE (618) 650-2929 or sbdcedw@gmail.com.