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New order in the courthouse as renovations near completion

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Renovations of the Jersey County Courthouse complex are going so well that at least one county board member says the latest report underestimates current success. 911 center Mark Wagner, a District No. 3 undergoing major county board member who serves changes; updates. on the building and grounds comSee page A8 mittee, said the courthouse itself -- not the adjoining jail and sheriff’s office -- is reportedly 82 percent complete. It’s a peachy time “But I would think that it’s highto visit Grafton. er than that myself,” Wagner said. See page A10 “Just looking at the list of things that we have, I’d guess closer to 90 percent, but that’s what they have on the report.” Work on the courthouse is expected to be completed before Labor Day weekend. Wagner’s committee receives a weekly report detailing the progress of the $3.4 million project, which is the cost of updates and repairs that have been required. To date, the courthouse has been power-washed and the stones have been resealed, with the goal of keeping the 127-year-old historic landmark in top shape. Both fire escapes have been repaired and will be painted soon, Devenings celebrate according to reports. 60 years. Several areas have received new See page A10 ceiling tiles, with remaining tiled

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areas to be finished this week, Wagner said. The new air conditioner will be turned on in about two weeks. The temporary A/C has been employed for roughly two and a half months to keep interior workers cool. “The roofing is about 95 percent complete,” Wagner said. “They still have to put on some trim, do downspouts and some flashing. They estimate it will be done in two weeks.” Window re-caulking will commence next week and will be done around Labor Day. The room that formerly housed the Jersey County Law Library, on the third floor of the courthouse, will become the new Jersey County CASA office, following exhaustive renovations to repair and repaint the original metal siding, which serves as the room’s crowning feature. Bookshelves blocking the wall make it difficult to see how much of the wear-and-tear has been fixed. Attention has recently shifted in part to the jail and sheriff’s office, where about 25 percent of anticipated renovations complete. “The progress has been slower than hoped, but they had a problem getting into the ceiling area, where they needed to do a lot of work,” Wagner said. Wagner said the county anticipates all of the renovation work to be complete sometime in October.

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Tara Point Inn & Cottages in Grafton has seen a huge influx of customers this summer, a much-welcome relief after being forced to close for two months in 2020.

Grafton rides out wave of woes, basks in warmth of fun-seeking crowds By SHAWN CANDELA Jersey County Journal Grafton might have faced something of a trifecta of troubles over the past three years, but you wouldn’t know it by the smiles on the faces flooding downtown this summer, according to Mayor Michael Morrow. “People want to get out,” Morrow, who was voted in as Grafton’s mayor in April, said. “They want to enjoy the winery, stick their toes in the water, take a gondola to the top of the hill.”

And Grafton knows about climbing hills. In 2019, the little town of fewer than 700 people was once again hit with historic flooding. A year later, the coronavirus struck, and now the Covid Delta variant has reared its ugly head. “In 2019, it was quite the fight and we’ve been working to get the (tourism) money back,” Morrow said. “We’re used to flooding. We do it every year, although sometimes you don’t realize it because we don’t have levees. But that’s because we’re a town

that embraces the river.” Area residents -- as well as what appears to be large crowds coming from outside the county -- would appear to agree. According to Morrow, retail business in Grafton has been booming, at least in part because there are no restrictions currently in place regarding the coronavirus variant. As an example, Morrow pointed to Harrison’s Gifts, a longstanding antiques shop, which has seen a huge uptick in clientele. (See, GRAFTON, A2)

Sweet treats in store as library, historical society set family fun night By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Here’s the scoop: You can get free ice cream on Monday night, Aug. 23. All you need to do is show up at the Jersey County Courthouse lawn between 6 and 8 p.m. If you’re not juggling any other duties, you might sit back and enjoy Juggling Jeff, a St. Louis-area entertainer. The event is the work of the Jersey County Historical Society and Jerseyville Public Library (JPL), who are teaming up to host a good old-fashioned event full of family fun. Sinclair Foods has donated all the ice cream for the social, while the library has called on the juggler or the kiddos. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy the sounds of country and classic rock provided by Jim and Carl Mager, thanks to the Jersey County Historical Society. According to the JPL’s Beth Smilack, social media/marketing specialist, Juggling Jeff is a favorite at the library; in fact, he is Children’s Librarian Laurie Ingram’s favorite act ever to visit. The library and historical society

“We’re happy to be a part of this forward movement to not only celebrate the wonders of the area with our locals, but to share that awesomeness with the surrounding regions...”

Beth Smilack social media/marketing specialist at JPL have also teamed up in honor of the new Jerseyville City Center to offer a “story walk” around town, which will encourage residents and visitors to enjoy Jerseyville streets. Pieces of the story will be placed on buildings around town, offering a look at what that particular building used to look like in its earliest years versus its modern form. Some sites, like city hall, were once located in structures that no longer exist. Those will be showcased, too. “The library is excited to be a part of the city center weeklong celebration,” Smilack said. “We’re happy to be a part of this forward movement to not only

celebrate the wonders of the area with our locals, but to share that awesomeness with the surrounding regions by becoming an exciting visitor destination.” Ashleigh Hamilton is coordinating the historical society side of the celebration and is likewise excited for the chance to bring the historical society another step closer to the community it serves. “I think it’s going to be so good for the community and great for people to get out and walk the area,” Hamilton said. “Bring the kids out. I definitely think it will be awesome.” Hamilton is one of the newer mem-

Accessibility just the latest task for can-do mom, business owner By HALEY DISTERHOFT Jersey County Journal It took only one customer for Hannah Wade to realize she needed to make a change to her business. Wade, the owner of FarmCharm Living in Jerseyville, watched helplessly a few weeks ago as a potential customer in a wheelchair struggled to make it past the front step and into her shop. “They had their own portable ramp, and they tried to use it, but it wasn’t feasible for my step,” Wade said. “I could tell that she was pretty upset and discouraged that she couldn’t come into my store. I apologized, and she was like, ‘You know, everywhere on State Street is pretty well like this -- like I can’t go in anywhere.’” Some quick thinking on Wade’s part gave the customer a temporary solution. “I took everything I could think of off my racks, and I walked them out to her,” Wade said. “After they had left, I contacted my landlord, and I asked if a ramp could be installed.” Wheelchair accessibility is not common along State Street, and Wade hopes she can at least make a little difference by adding a ramp to the front of her store. “I am working with the city trying to figure out what all I need to do, because you have to have certain permits and everything, and it has to be up to code,” Wade said. Wade’s store is one of many new boutiques

Unity in tragedy Community comes together in search, then in sorrow

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Hannah Wade stands at the entrance to her store, FarmCharm Living in Jerseyville.

in Jerseyville, and she is no stranger to getting the ball rolling, regardless of the project. (See, ACCESSIBILITY, A2)

bers of the historical society board. Along with the library, the historical society has been seeking ways to become more involved in community life, not just in Jerseyville, but countywide. The aim is for the library and historical society to meet the community with a great family-oriented evening. “I think everyone at the historical society is excited about it because it’s going to help highlight more of the city’s history and make people more aware of it,” Hamilton said. The Jerseyville City Center encompasses 28 blocks of the City of Jerseyville and poses as a regionally unique area given the fact that when visitors and residents are within the bounds of the center, they are in close proximity to educational and cultural opportunities, as well near restaurants, boutiques, the Stadium Theatre and other venues that dot the historic Jerseyville landscape. Improvements in the immediate area of the city center will be forthcoming, thanks largely to the efforts of the Jerseyville Economic Development Council and the City of Jerseyville.

By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Jersey County Journal Just as they had come together to search that night for a missing girl, the people of Calhoun County are now united in their grief. From late Saturday evening until early Sunday, dozens of Calhoun County residents – law enforcement officers, volunteer firefighters, EMS and many others who simply wanted to help – combed a wooded area near North Mississippi River Road and Ash Bridge Hollow Road for a toddler who had walked away from home. In the end, their worst fears were realized: The 1-½-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a pond approximately 250 yards from her house. Her death was pronounced on scene. According to Calhoun County Sheriff Bill Heffington, who is also the county coroner, the toddler had been staying with her grandparents when another child in the home apparently opened a door and let her out. When the grandparents real-

ized the girl was missing, they called the police. Besides the searchers on foot, an Illinois State Police plane equipped with an infrared camera scanned the area throughout the night. “It’s a brushy area,” Heffington said. “And I mean, we had everybody scattered out walking through all the weeds and the timber and the creek banks – everything to try to find this little girl.” Service dogs were also brought to the scene, leading the searchers through brush toward the pond, but the initial search proved ineffective. “We finally called it off,” Heffington said. “I said, ‘Why don’t we just wait till daylight and we’ll regroup. Why don’t we just go home, get some coffee or whatever, and we’ll just come back when it gets daylight.” Yet, some volunteers continued looking, including the one who found the girl lying face-down in the pond. At that point, the work changed from searching to handling a difficult situation, Heffington said. (See, TRAGEDY, A2)

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Parade Route for the Kampsville Celebration 2021 Tragedy By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Jersey County Journal The Village of Kampsville is celebrating its summer faire with a lot of food, vendors, pageants, friendly backyard bbq competition and will kick off the day- early in the morning with a parade. Parade participants for The Kampsville Celebration Parade will begin to line up between 8:30-9:00 a.m on Saturday. “The Parade line-up will begin on Stage Street by the Old Kampsville Ball Diamond and The American Legion in Kampsville,” Mayor Wade Gibson said. “The Parade Route will leave Stage Street, make a Left on Hwy 96, Turn Right on Jefferson Street, Turn Right on Oak Street and continue past the intersection of Rt 00 and Oak St in the Kampsville Celebration.” Gibson stated the parade watchers can start lining up as the parade will begin at 10 a.m. The parade will be judged and there will be a no parking zone until after the parade. Gibson said,``People who come to the parade, please get there early so they can get their seats along the parade route.” “The parade will feature

floats, bands from the schools, cars and many people who represent what it means to “It Takes A Village.” Gibson said, “There will be a little contest for all the ones who would like to decorate their side by side, golf carts, bicycles, cars, themselves. The categories are as follows: Q Family Group Q Most Creative Q Best Decorated Q Best Bicycle According to the parade organizer, winners of the parade will receive gift cards from the local businesses from the area. When the parade is over it will lead right into the Kampsville Celebration and the lineup for the events for this year are as follows: Set up begins at 6 a.m. for the barbeque cook-off. Q Parade line up is at 8:309:30 a.m. and the parade is at 10 a.m.. Q 11 a.m. at the Kampsville stage will be raising of the American flag at the American Legion Post #1083. Q From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. entertainment from the Landing Band. Q Arch will arrive on the Riverfront at noon. Q The pageant begins at 1 p.m. for Baby, Toddler, Little Miss/Little Mister.

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(Continued from A1) Wade held her store’s grand opening on May 1 despite being nine months pregnant. And though she welcomed her baby girl into the world only a few weeks later, on May 18, she says she was happy to get her store up and running. After all, Wade had waited long enough: She came up with the idea for her store while still in school. “It actually started as a homework assignment in college,” she said. “We had to come up with a business plan, so I did it, made a Facebook page, and then I was like, ‘Oh, well, I mean, this could kind of be something.” While in school, Wade waitressed part time at the local restaurant George’s, and then took a job at the refinery -- only to lose it to the pandemic. Rather than get down on things, Wade opted to pursue her business plan full time, taking the leap when a downtown space became available. Wade said she owes part of her business success to the friends and family who helped her along the way.

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(Continued from A1) “They’ve had to re-inventory repeatedly, more so than in the past 20 years,” Morrow said. JD Lorton, the director of operations for Aerie’s Resort in Grafton, has seen a similar boom. While the flooding was painful in 2019, and the coronavirus put a dent in activity last year, 2021 has been a welcome return to routine -- and better, Lorton said. “We put together a 39-page document last year describing the procedures we have put in place to deal with the virus,” he said. “So with the variant possibly coming, we are in a good position to keep operating.” The Grafton area is known for its many attractions, often aimed at letting visitors take in the scenery: the river, the bluffs, the wildlife, and more. While the pandemic hit some places harder than others, most have rebounded this summer. Tara Point, a popular inn that has been in existence since 1991, was forced to shut down for two months last year. This year has seen a major turnaround.

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A map highlighted shows the parade route. Highlighted in blue is where the parade lines up. The orange highlight demonstrates the parade route and the highlight of pink shows where the parade will end.

Q Sampling from the barbeque cookoff will be at 2 p.m. for the public Q The game activities will be on the stage and will start at 3 p.m. The games will include a competition consisting of cookie eating, watermelon eating and cookie stacking. Q The Barbeque competition will be announced at 4 p.m. and the winning teams will receive their awards and trophies Q There will be couples

games on stage at 5 p.m. Q Music will be at 6 p.m. from Calhoun County Accident. Q Fireworks will close out the event and will start at dusk. ”Any proceeds we make will go back into the cele-

bration for next year, however that’s really not our main focus, it’s about the community involvement and getting everyone in our community-and when I say community, Jersey, Greene, Calhoun--a reason to get together, celebrate that things are hopefully on the rise, and just bring people together again,” Gibson said. The celebration will be made possible by all the effort the community has poured into the project. Gibson wanted to extend his thanks to everyone involved, including James Palmer, Rob and Kim Parmenter, Bill and Marcia Agney, Diane Brangenberg, Eddie and Amanda Johnson, Brenda Johnson, Brianna Snyders, Debbie Klunk, Jennifer Roth, Paul and Meghan Klunk, Dennis and Robin Johnson, Jamie and Melody Siemer, Steve Manos, Jason King, Mike Johnson, Jodi Becker, Pat Gotway, Shawn Shewmake, Kenny Jounson, Janette and Shannon Johnson and Nina Wilson.

(Continued from A1) “The biggest thing is keeping the family calm, keeping them back from seeing, because you don’t know what it’s going to present,” he said. Heffington said that as much as he hopes for closure for the family, an investigation into the girl’s death is ongoing. He also stressed his gratitude to all of those who turned out in the night to help. “I’ve got to take my hat off to all the volunteers, because, I mean, we had a ton of people there,” Heffington said. “I would like to thank all the fire departments, police officers and the volunteers for the help – even though their findings weren’t what the family and others involved in the search had hoped for.” Savannah Klass, one of the girl’s aunts, has started a GoFundMe page in the hopes of helping the family pay for the funeral. Within 48 hours, the fundraiser had garnered $5,520, quickly exceeding the requested $5,000 and there is still 14 days left until the end.

“I wouldn’t be able to do any of my handmade home decor if it wasn’t for my boyfriend, Tyler,” she said. “He cuts everything for me, because I would cut my hands off if I had to use power tools. And I wouldn’t have been able to open if it wasn’t for the help of his mom, Terri Eardley, working the store 99 percent of the time, and our family in general helping physically and mentally getting ready for a baby and getting the store up and running.” Wade says that while she is still learning to juggle running a business with being a mom, she is happy to be where she is and doesn’t let anything slow her down. FarmCharm Living offers customizable clothing from newborn to women’s 2X, custom wood signs, boutique clothing, home decor and the brand Simply Southern. Wade makes custom gifts for Christmas, birthdays or weddings. Her hours are Wed. and Thurs. from noon to 5 p.m., Fri. from noon to 6 p.m. and Sat. from 8 a.m. to noon. She hopes to expand those hours once life gets settled with her new baby.

“Our numbers are really, really good,” Laura Lester, the manager of Tara Point Inn & Cottages, said. “We’ve upped cleaning and are doing contactless check-in.” Aerie’s Resort’s latest addition, the SkyTour, offers passengers a choice between a gondola ride or an open-chair lift 300 feet above the bluffs and scenery along the Mississippi River. Only open for two months last year, at 30 percent capacity, the ride is in fullswing for the first time. “Within 250 miles of this area, we have 27 million people looking for something to do outside,” Lorton said. “That’s a lot of travelers, and as we say, we are offering the best view in the Midwest.” Thanks to the natural distancing of the ride, the threat of the virus has cast little pall on people’s excitement, Lorton said. In fact, the only issue the resort has faced is the same one hitting manya businesses throughout the country: a lack of manpower. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the

current unemployment rate in the United States is 5.9 percent. That figure is considerably higher than before the pandemic, yet many jobs are going unfilled. Part of the problem is that thousands of Americans moved over the past years, often landing in places where jobs are more scarce. According to Lorton, the SkyTour would be open seven days a week if he could find the people to man it. Another popular Grafton recreation site, Raging Rivers WaterPark, has also been awash in business this summer, Morrow said. At least part of the draw this summer was the arrival of a traveling sea lions show, which put on a show at the water park in late June. While no one from Raging Rivers was available at press time, Morrow said the addition of cabanas as well as other improvements have been part of an expansion plan by an investment group that purchased the park last fall. Perhaps the most noticeable addition is a huge waterslide with three enclosed chambers.

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District 100 Foundation funding letter meets with great success The coronavirus pandemic couldn’t stop the Jerseyville community from coming together and supporting the District 100 Foundation. Although restrictions forced the cancelation of the annual dinner auction, which has seen success the past two years, the foundation asked for help via a letter of appeal -- and the response was overwhelming, raising more than $44,000. The majority of funding administered by the foundation is used as scholarships for seniors from Jersey Community High School who meet eligibility criteria. While the foundation has been forced to cut back other annual programs, the scholarships remain a priority and deemed crucial in assisting them with their future educational goals. Special thanks from the District 100 Foundation goes to: Q Alexander Funeral Home Q Rita Allen Q Karen Bertman Q Tracy and Felicia Bradshaw Q Bryan and Michelle Brown Q CNB Bank and Trust Q Carrollton Bank Q City of Jerseyville Q Pat and Ginny Coyle Q Crawford Funeral Home Q East Elementary Q Kelly Fetherling (in honor of Mary Siemer) Q Janice Fraley Q Grafton Elementary Q Dick and Helen Gubser Q Charles and Nancy Hamilton Q Hansen Meat Co. Q Hansen Packing Q Martha Harpstrite Q Pam Heitzig Q Heneghan and Associates Q Craig Hudson Insurance Agency Q Illinois Education Association/Jerseyville Education Association Q Imo’s Pizza Q David Isringhausen Q Jersey Calhoun Vet Hospital Q Jersey Community High School Q Jersey Community Unit 100 Administration Office Q Jersey State Bank Q Jerseyville Banking Center Q Lee and Barb Johnson Q Lathurna Jones

Q Dave and Kim Loy Q Josh and Amanda Mann Q Bob and Kelly Manns Q Medland, Inc. Q Mary Rae Beiermann Mendel Q Genevieve Mossman Q Dr. John and Janet Palcheff Q Danny and Amy Phipps Q Steve and Cindy Rice Q Royal Banks of Missouri Q Scheffel Boyle Q Ed and Donna Sheley Q Pam Shourd Q Stan and Shirley Sinclair Q Snep Memorial Q Pat Staples Q Steckel Produce Q Denny and Marsha Steckel Q Randy and Terri Taake Q Randy Toppmeyer DMD Q Brad and Kris Tuttle Q West Elementary Q Jim and Becky Whiteside Q Whitworth Horn Goetten Q Wittman and Lorton Q Carol Yocom Q Jeremy and Andrea Yoder The District 100 Foundation, now heading into its 22nd year, is a not-for-profit organization established for educational and charitable purposes to promote opportunities for students and teachers within District 100. The volunteer board meets quarterly, and consists of President Bob Manns, Vice-President Michelle Lyons, Secretary Deanna Bridgewater, Treasurer Kim Loy, Directors Rita Allen, Kaye Bertman, Amber Bruns, Shane DeSherlia, Alan Karcher, Laef Lorton, Terri Taake and Ex-Officio Member Superintendent Brad Tuttle. The District 100 Foundation has provided more than $700,000 in student scholarships and educational grants. Every gift, large or small, makes a tremendous impact, and as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all such donations to the District 100 Foundation are tax deductible. Please send checks to: District 100 Foundation, 100 Lincoln Avenue, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052. If you have any questions about the foundation, or if you have an interest in making a donation, visit www.jersey100.org/ district-100-foundation or contact Deanna Bridgewater at foundation@jersey100.org or 618-498-5561.

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Farmers State Bank awards $1,000 scholarship Christine Wendell is the 2021 recipient of the Farmers State Bank Jersey County Achievement Scholarship. Emily is the daughter of Dave and Diane Wendell of Jerseyville and is a 2021 graduate of Jersey Community High School. She will be attending the University of Missouri-Columbia in the fall, pursuing a degree in Computer Science. The Farmers State Bank Achievement Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Jersey Community High School. Selection requirements for this scholarship are based on the student’s character, academic achievement, and perseverance toward further education, extra-curricular activities and good works. Recipients can be planning to attend

What’s Happening SCHOOL UPDATE Q Elementary family meetings Jersey CUSD No. 100 Who: Parents/caregivers, student and teacher What: Individual Orientation Meetings (1520 min.) When: Wednesday, Aug. 18 and Thursday, Aug. 19 Where: Your child’s school How: Your child’s teacher will contact you Q First day of schoolElementary students Jersey CUSD No. 100 The first day of attendance for students in elementary (grades Kindergarten - 4th) is Friday, Aug. 20 at 8:25 a.m. Students arriving between 7:45 - 8 a.m. will be supervised in a socially distanced location. Students arriving after 8:00am will report to classrooms. Q First Day of School JCHS and JCMS (Grades 5-12) Aug. 18 - ALL DAY

Q Regular School Board Meeting Aug. 19 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. 100 Lincoln Ave, Jerseyville Q First Day of School Elementary (Grades K-4) Aug. 20 - ALL DAY Q First Day of School Pre-K (Grafton and West) Aug. 23 - ALL DAY Q Halpin Instrument Rental Night Session 1 Aug. 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Jersey Community Middle School, 1101 S Liberty St, Jerseyville. This evening is meant

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 12, with some new attractions and new safety requirements. Among the new requirements, Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II said during a media briefing Friday, there will be a mask mandate at all indoor venues. “It’s important for fairgoers to know that we will be following (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines,” Costello said. “So what that means is masks will be required indoors. This includes the following buildings: the Coliseum, Expo Building, the Illinois Building, the Dairy Building, the Livestock Center, Artesian Building, Emerson Building, and the Orr Building. Again, masks will be required when indoors.” For those who arrive without masks but who plan to attend indoor events, free masks will be available at all entry gates, he said. And while it won’t be required, officials also are strongly encouraging fairgoers to wear masks in large gatherings, including the Twilight Parade, which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Other safety measures being taken include extra hand washing stations throughout the fairgrounds, cleaning of high-touch areas, and foggers on carnival rides and grandstand seating. There will also be free vaccinations available at six locations on the fairgrounds. State officials were forced to cancel the fair last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the first time the fair had been called off since World War II. But with vaccines now widely available, and with nearly 60 percent of the state’s population over age 12 now fully vaccinated as of Friday, according to IDPH, officials said they feel comfortable the fair can go off safely this year. “I think people are just done,” Illinois State Fair manager Kevin Gordon said. “I mean, they’re tired of sitting around for a

year and they’re wanting to get out. Again, we emphasize and we encourage that everyone get vaccinated to come out. But we’ll make certain that everyone out here, when they do show up, will have a safe and a fun time.” The first major event of the fair actually happens Wednesday with the unveiling of this year’s butter cow. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the butter cow, a lifesize display sculpted out of real butter that is typically fashioned around a timely theme. Masks will be required in the Dairy Building where the cow is housed. Gates to the fair officially open at 7 a.m. Thursday. Gov. JB Pritzker will join Costello and other state and local dignitaries for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. That will be followed by the Twilight parade at 5 p.m. Among the new attractions this year is a tribute to Route 66, which stretched nearly 2,500 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, winding its way through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and southern California. This year marks the 95th anniversary of the establishment of that highway, one of the original roadways of the U.S. highway system. The “Route 66 Experience” at the fairgrounds will allow visitors to walk through exhibits commemorating the Illinois portion of the highway from Chicago to the Chain of Rocks Bridge and learn about communities and attractions along the route. The fair will also feature 13 stages with free entertainment ranging from live music to pig races, a water circus in which acrobats perform 40 feet above the top of an Olympicsized swimming pool, and an assortment of sword swallowers, fire breathers and escape artists. Grandstand shows this year include country music performers Toby Keith, Kane Brown and Sammy Hagar; comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias; a Neil Diamond tribute band called the Traveling Salvation Show; a night of 90s music with Vanilla Ice and other artists; George Thorogood and others. Masks will be required for all grandstand concerts, and those in the grandstand track standing room only section will be required to provide a print or digital copy of vaccination records or a negative COVID-19 test result within three days prior to the event. A complete list of events and entertainment lineups is available on the Illinois State Fair website, www2.illinois.gov/statefair.

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any college or university, pursuing any field of study. “Young people are our most important asset. We feel supporting students in furthering their education is an investment in the future of our community,” according to Nevin Grigsby, Farmers State Bank President. Farmers State Bank awards scholarships in all the market areas it serves, with $6,000 in scholarships being awarded this year. The scholarships awarded in 2021 will bring the total amount of scholarships funded to $159,000 since the bank began awarding scholarships in 1989 to commemorate the bank’s 100th anniversary.

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Michele N. Biundo

Michele N. Biundo, passed away peacefully at home in DeKalb, IL, on August 7th, 2021, at the age of 75, after a three and half year battle with leukemia. He was born in Cinisi, in the province of Palermo in Italy, on September 30th, 1945. He became a tailor at 18 and was drafted into the compulsory military service for the Italian Army. When he completed service, he worked in Germany for a few months before returning to Sicily. He met the love of his life there, Nicolina, and they married after three months. They migrated to Chicago in 1970 where he continued working as a tailor, and finally moved to Jerseyville in 1975 to take over his cousin’s pizzeria learning the trade and successfully running his own business until he sold it in 2019. Throughout those years he and his loving wife visited their hometown in Sicily as often as they could and were able to live there for a few years before returning

to Jerseyville. In 2020 he and his wife moved to DeKalb to be closer to their family. Michele was a charismatic, fun loving and youthful man. He loved playing with his children and grandchildren, and making his own kites as a hobby. He lit up the room and always put a smile on everyone’s face as he loved to tell stories and entertain. Michele was also an avid reader and a spiritual man, devoted particularly to the Sanctuary of Furi in his hometown in Sicily. Throughout difficult times in life, Michele always prioritized the wellbeing of his family thanks to his determination, resilience, and love. He will be truly and profoundly missed. Michele is survived by his wife, Nicolina, his children: Natale, Salvatore (Tammy), Michael (Laura), and Francesca; his grandchildren: Kristina, Anthony, Nicholas, Michael, Dominic, Francesca and Nora; by four siblings, and many relatives.

Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 321 Pine Street, DeKalb, with Fr. Dean Russell celebrating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Biundo Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, Ltd., P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

Rose Wilkinson Rose A. Wilkinson, 72, died at 11:20 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hardin, Illinois on March 17, 1949, and was one of five children born to George and Theresa (Vetter) Sagez. Her family moved to Jersey County when she was a young girl, and she graduated in 1967 from Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville. Her life was centered around her family, and her children and grandchildren were her universe. There was nothing that she wasn't willing to do for them, and her love knew no boundaries. She was blessed in her life, as her children and grandchildren returned that same love and admiration right back to her. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eyes, and she cherished every minute spent with them, and they knew exactly where Grandma's "candy stash' was located. After retirement, she volunteered at Holy Ghost Catholic School in the cafeteria during lunch hour, just so she could spend even more time with them. She also assisted with her daughter and daughter inlaw in their day care business, and became affectionately known as "Grandma Rose" to many other adoring children. She raised her children with love and affection, and after the death of her hus-

band at a very young age, Rose assumed the role of both Mom and Dad with flying colors. Although it wasn't easy, she made sure her children knew that her love would never fail them, and made sure they were raised in a way that would make their Dad proud. She succeeded in ways that were immeasurable. For more than 30 years, Rose owned and operated Wilkinson Upholstery out of her home on East Prairie Street in Jerseyville, where she worked her magic on countless pieces of furniture, and more importantly, gained many friendships along the way. She married Terry Norman Wilkinson on December 23, 1967 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville, and together they shared nearly 28 years of marriage and the joys of their four children before his death on August 26, 1995. She then married Randy Johnson on June 13, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada and just after one week of marriage, he was tragically killed on June 20, 1997. Surviving are her four children and their spouses, Joy and Eric Stemmler of Jerseyville, Christi and Joe Bright of Brighton, Tony and Bethany Wilkinson of Jerseyville, and Andy and Katie Wilkinson of Jerseyville; 13 Grandchildren, Katie Stemmler, Emily Stemmler, Shelby Holybee, and her companion, Brennan Vahle, Jesse Holybee, Grant, Lily, Caleb, Kali and Jacob

Wilksinson, and Taylor, Luke, Brody and Mallory Wilkinson; a great grandson, Noah Holybee; two sisters and brothers in-law, Marie and Bill Trask of Jerseyville, Sandra and Ed Maher of Jerseyville; a brother and sister in-law, Joseph and Charlotte Sagez of Jerseyville; two sisters in-law, Joyce Sagez of Kane and Naomi Dunsing of Jerseyville; and a brother in-law and sister inlaw, Loya and Judy Wilkinson of Cedarville, Arkansas. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jerome Sagez. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, with a Rosary being recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville, with Father Martin Smith officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School.

Thomas Scott Erwin Thomas Scott Erwin, 59, of Shipman, died at 8:09 am on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, Aug. 13 at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Funeral will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, Aug. 14,

2021 at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will follow at Shipman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to 5 A’s.

The family recommends friends wear a mask. Condolences and guestbook may be found online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com

Mary Ann Brickey

Mary Ann Brickey, 100, of Glen Carbon (formerly of Jerseyville) died at 10:22 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, following a stroke. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 16, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School. Memories may be shared by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com

Twila Price

Twila Marie (Jones) Price, 59, died away at 8:46 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Stay informed read the Jersey County Journal

Local Church Listings Bethel Baptist Church 29515 Kane Road Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-498-3190 http://www.betheljerseyville.com

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Jerseyville Church of Christ 24439 US Hwy 67 Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-498-5609 www.jerseycoc.com

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Mary Jane Campbell Mary Jane Campbell, 80, died unexpectedly at 1:09 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021 in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. She was born in Jerseyville, Illinois on August 28, 1940, one of four children born to Jasper H. and Hilda (Walker) Blasa. Mary Jane chose to be a stay at home Mom, caring for her children and taking them to and from their many activities. She enjoyed tending her flowers, and attending her three auctions a week in Dow, Alton and Shipman. Most of all, Mary Jane loved being a Wife, Mom and Grandma and cherished her memories she made with each and every one of them. She married the love of her life, Darrell William Campbell on Sept. 8, 1956 at the Bethel United Meth-

odist Church in Dow, and together they built a life that spanned 62 years before his death on June 27, 2019. She is survived by her three sons and a daughter in-law, David and Arlene Campbell of Jensen, Mi., Jeffrey Campbell of Elk City, Ok., and Matthew Campbell of Dow; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a sister, Florence Lavada Whitehead of Jerseyville; and a sister in-law, Betty Blasa Albrecht of Jerseyville. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Jasper Campbell on Oct. 4, 1998; a grandson, Samuel William Campbell on Jan. 13, 2013; a brother, Wilber E. Blasa; and a sister, Garnetta Edwards. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Crawford Funeral Home

in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday. Rev. Glen Greenwood will officiate. Burial will take place at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.Memorials may be given to the Godfrey Baptist Church, where she was a member. Memories may be shared at www.crawfordfunerals. com.

David L. Maupin David L. Maupin, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri. He was born on July 14, 1941 in Alton, Illinois and was the son of the late Leland H. and Katherine A. (Miller) Maupin. David grew up, along with his brothers, on the family dairy farm near Otterville and graduated with the Class of 1959 from Jersey Community High School and went on to serve our country honorably with the United States Army. He graduated in 1963 from the University of Illinois, where he earned his Bach-

elor of Science Degree in Marketing and worked as a Salesman in the Construction industry for many years. Surviving are two brothers and a sister in-law, Robert and Terry Maupin of Jerseyville and Allan Maupin of Jerseyville; along with longtime friend, Darlene Doty-Fitzgibbons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Lee Maupin. A gathering will be held at 1 pm., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Otter Creek Township Building, 22793 Dabbs North Road, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Private burial will take place at Noble Cemetery.

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

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he State of Illinois is expected to soon announce grants to help businesses recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Jersey County Business Association (JCBA) has been working with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity regarding the likely parameters of the funding. The JCBA is facilitating community navigators for Jersey and Calhoun counties, who will perform extensive outreach, marketing and one-on-one technical assistance to ensure that the hardest-to-reach businesses are aware of available resources. We expect that businesses and not-forprofits in Jersey and Calhoun counties will be given some priority, as we are defined as a rural economy. Businesses that have not yet received any state or federal aid will also have their applications reviewed before those who have already received aid. Businesses can take several steps to prepare to apply for the grant. First and most important is to file your 2020 tax return. Even if you have filed for an extension, your 2020 taxes must be complete to be eligible for this grant. We expect that to be eligible, businesses will also need to show a loss between

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Is it safe to vaccinate the kids? I

have written a prior column on the issue of whether it is safe to get teenagers vaccinated for COVID 19. The jest of the column was that each of us as parents or grandparents owe it to our families to educate ourselves as best we can about the safety of the COVID 19 vaccines before making that difficult decision. Let’s face it: this is an evolving issue and we all need to continue to stay current with the science as we cope with this pandemic, which is not over by any means. I subscribe to the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), one of the premier medical journals in the world; it is a reliable source for medical information, particularly on issues involving COVID 19. In the July 15 issue, there is an article that specifically addresses the issue of whether these vaccines are safe for children under the age of 16. As far as I can tell, this is the first time this issue has been addressed in NEJM; it will be summarized here to help others who are as confused as I have been about the safety of these vaccines for children. In terms of disclosures, I should mention that Annie and I are in favor of getting vaccines as a general principle.In fact, Annie comes from a family of medical professionals. Her dad was a wellknown doctor in the Alton area who, when the polio vaccine first became available in the 1950’s, held a news conference as he vaccinated his own daughters (including Annie) as the first recipients in Alton so as to convince everyone that their children needed to get this vaccine. Eventually, all children in the US were vaccinated and polio was eradicated in the US. That vaccination campaign turned out to be a complete success in the US. While the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for COVID 19 are all approved on an emergency basis for most people over 16 years of age, the Pfizer vaccine is the only one that has been officially approved on an emergency basis for children between the ages of 12 and 15. This approval came following the conclusion of the three-phase testing done on the Pfizer vaccine during the time period from October

15, 2020 through January 12, 2021 specifically on children between the ages of 12 and 15. The July 15 article in the NEJM summarizes the results of that testing. 2260 adolescents in the 12 to 15 age group were involved in these tests, with 1131 receiving the Pfizer vaccine and 1129 receiving the placebo. Those receiving the vaccine were given two doses, 21 days apart. An attempt was made to include racial and ethnic diversities within those who were tested. All testing for this group was done within the US. As to those receiving the vaccine, roughly 85% reported injection site pain; 65% reported some fatigue; and 60% reported some headache. There were no “serious” adverse reactions and few “severe” reactions, and in any event, these side effects tended to resolve themselves within a day or two. There were no blood clotting issues, hypersensitivity events and no vaccine-related allergic reactions. More importantly, as to those participants receiving the vaccine and who had no prior evidence of infection, there were no COVID 19 cases as of seven days after the second shot. As to those receiving the placebo, 16 participants developed COVID 19 during the same time period. This means that as to these adolescents receiving the vaccine, the vaccine was 100 % effective. In fact, those in the 12 to 15 age group demonstrated a greater immune response than those in the 16 to 25 age group. The medical personnel drafting the report felt the vaccination of children between

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FARMLAND REAL ESTATE AUCTION 156 Acres m/l with 154 Tillable Heirs of Gene & Dorothy Beiser will sell at public auction the following parcels of real estate Saturday August 28, 2021 at 10am. Real estate is located in sections 16 & 21 in Mississippi township in Jersey County, Illinois. Auction will be held onsite which is 4.5 miles south of Jerseyville, Illinois on Route 109 to McClusky Road then east ¼ mile to the farm location. Tract 1: 56.5 acres m/l with approximately 56 tillable acres. This tract has a large concrete silo elevator. Tract 2: 55 acres m/l with approximately 54 tillable acres. This tract is subject to a 20ft. roadway easement thru the property. Tract 3: 27 acres m/l with approximately 26 tillable acres. This tract contains metal grain bins, leg and dump pit. Tract 4: 18 acres m/l tillable cropland Terms of sale: Tracts 1, 2, & 3 will be sold individually and then offered as a single unit with the highest bid to prevail. Tract 4 will sell to the highest bidder and will not be combined with any other tracts. Buyer will enter into a real estate contract and pay 10% of purchase price day of sale with balance due in 30 days at closing. For a buyers packet with more information, maps, contract & etc. contact Gary Kruger at 618-535-5419, Darin Beiser at 618-779-7889 or Buck Reeves at 217-2421709. Owners have the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Warranties: No warranties expressed or implied shall be given as to the condition of the land. No representations are being made by Sellers or their representatives as to the condition of the land. No warranty is granted as to the number of acres and the real estate will be sold without a survey. Seller: Heirs of Gene & Dorothy Beiser Attorney for sellers: Laef N. Lorton Attorney at Law Wittman & Lorton, PC 618-498-2167

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2021 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Real Estate Classes inducts two local volunteers Offered this Fall Semester The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the hall in 2005 as a way of annually recognizing exceptional 4-H alumni, volunteers and former staff with track records of extraordinary career achievement or service to 4-H. Tom and Sandy Moore of Jerseyville have been selected as the 2021 inductees for the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. It is a great honor to have dedicated volunteers such as Tom and Sandy. Their commitment to making the best better through 4-H, Extension and their community dates to their childhood. Tom was a 10-year member of Jersey County 4-H and the Prairie Union Pirates. Sandy was also a 10-year member of the Piasa Birds and the Piasa Bird Busy Bees in Macoupin County 4-H. Both Tom and Sandy have since continued their service to the community. Tom has served on the 4-H Livestock Committee, Jersey County 4-H Foundation, Extension Council, and the Jersey County Education Building Association. He is the President of Jersey County Extension Council and the Jersey County Education Building Association. He is also the President of Jersey County County Fair board member, where he has served as treasurer for 34 years. Tom continues to volunteer for numerous 4-H workshops and superintendents the 4-H beef show. Sandy is extremely active in the community as well. She serves as the treasurer of the United Methodist Church in Jerseyville and office administrator for the

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Tom and Sandy Moore of Jerseyville have been selected as the Class of 2021 inductees to the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame.

Jersey County Fair. She has also served on the Extension Council, 4-H Committee, 4-H administrator for the Jersey County Fair. She has also served on the Extension Council, 4-H Committee, 4-H administrator for the Jersey County Fair. She has also served on the Extension Council, 4-H Committee, 4-H Tom and Sandy Moore are instrumental in the success of Jersey County 4-H and Extension. The Foundation will forever be indebted to their loyalty, service and commitment.

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

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY L. EBBLER, Deceased. No. 2021-P-39

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EUGENE JOHN FRANK, Deceased. NO. 2021-P-32

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Notice is given of the death of Betty L. Ebbler of Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on August 3, 2021, to Attorney Todd W. Parish whose address is 108 N. Lafayette St., Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the Estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Clerk of the Court, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the Executor/ Attorney on or before February 11, 2022, and any claim QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV barred. Copies of any claim ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Dated this 5th day of August 2021

Notice is given of the death of Eugene John Frank. LetWHUV RI 2I¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ June 16, 2021 to Toni Jean Frank at 505 West Spruce, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052; as Executor and the estate’s attorney is JOHN W. GUNTREN, 1110 S. State, P.O. Box 126, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Claims against the Estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, RU ZLWK WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RU ERWK ZLWKLQ VL[ PRQWKV IURP WKH GDWH RI ¿UVW SXEOLFDWLRQ of this notice being August 4, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representaWLYH DQG WR WKH DWWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ ten days after it has been ¿OHG Dated this 30 day of July, 2021.

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Notice is given of the death of Terry L. Hunt of Jersey County, Illinois. Letters of Administration were issued on July 22, 2021, to Sharon K. Hunt whose address 28718 McClusky Rd., Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, Administrator and whose attorney is Todd W. Parish, Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd. 108 N. Lafayette St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the Estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Clerk of the Court, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the Administrator or Attorney on or before February 4, 2022, and any FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHriod is barred. Copies of any FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Dated this 28th day of July 2021 /s/ Daniel P. Schetter CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Todd W. Parish, #6256495 Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd. Attorney for Administrator 108 N. Lafayette St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-6821 8.04, 8.11, 8.18

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF EUGENE DALE GARDNER DECEASED No. 2021-P-37 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Eugene Dale Gardner, of 221 Sheridan Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, who died on the 18th day of April 2021. LetWHUV RI 2I¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ July 26, 2021 to Roger Gardner, 18333 Rangeline Road, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Notice has been given to all heirs and legatees named in the petition by mail and is being given by this publication to any other heirs and legatees unknown to the executor whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the petition to appoint an executor, that an order was entered by the Court on July 26, 2021, appointing the above-named independent executor, requiring notice and publication, was entered on that date. Notice is also given that any heir or legatee has the right as provided in section 5/6/21 of the Probate Act (Illinois Complied Statutes, Chapter 755, 6HFWLRQ WR ¿OH D SHWLtion with the court within 42 days of the admission of the will to probate requiring proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence. In addition, any heir or legatee has the right under Section 5/8-1 of the above referenced Probate Act to contest the validity RI WKH ZLOO E\ ¿OLQJ D SHWLWLRQ with the court within six (6) months after the admission of the will to probate. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or with the representative or both, on or before February 4, 2022, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ that period is barred. Copies RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN must be mailed or delivered to the executor and the attorney within ten (10) days after it has EHHQ ¿OHG Laef N. Lorton, #6286745 Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 laef.lorton@wittmanlortonlaw.com 8.04, 8.11, 8.18

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Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between July 30 and August 5. 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 individuals were charged with a felony: Brenner, Kyle A., dob 05-28-1989, possession of meth between 5-15 grams, obstruction of justice/destroy evidence, resisting/peace officer/ correctional employee/firefighter. Dunlap, Wayne A. Jr., dob 10-02-1975, possession of meth less than 5 grams. Ingles, Anthony J., dob 02-09-1981, false alarm/complaint to 911, resisting/peace officer/ correctional employee/firefighter. The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Demers, Matthew D., dob 09-04-1993, cause child to be endangered. Gillis, Jeremy R., dob 12-16-1986, battery/ cause bodily harm. Gipson, John L., dob 04-27-1970, domestic battery/bodily harm. Gress, Hayley B., dob 06-04-1993, retail theft/ display merchandise less than $300. Jones, Jeremy W.L., dob 07-10-1998, domestic battery/bodily harm. Kelso, Brittany N., dob 07-15-1999, battery/ cause bodily harm. Kelso, Michael E. Jr., dob 09-04-1991, battery/ cause bodily harm. Ketchum, Devin A., dob 03-01-1996, domestic battery/bodily harm. Weber, Sandra E., dob 12-10-1970, domestic battery/bodily harm. The following individuals were charged

with a DUI: Meisenheimer, Adam P, dob 07-06-1993, driving under the influence of drug. Merkle, Tyler D., dob 09-04-1994, driving under the influence/blood alcohol concentration 0.08. The following individual was charged with an ordinance violation: Blow, Randy L., dob 12-11-1981, careless driving. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Adams, Stephanie F., dob 07-14-1967, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Bell, David M., dob 02-25-1992, speeding 35+ mph over limit, reckless driving. Berning, Clyde T., dob 12-08-1971, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Boyd, Charles M., dob 08-29-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Brockman, Josh D., dob 01-30-1984, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Broyles, Alyshia B., dob 06-26-1999, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Chapman, Taylor D., dob 07-08-1991, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Crawford, James S., dob 09-07-1971, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Davidson, Logan R., dob 06-16-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit. DeWalt, Thomas K., dob 12-30-1975, driving on suspended license, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Dunse, Jacob W., dob 05-22-1993, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Egelhoff, Hunter J., dob 02-19-2004, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Farmer, Virginia L., dob 03-30-1940, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Farniok, Jared D., dob 01-25-1993, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Feliz Fernandez, Jean M., dob 09-04-1986, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Fischbeck, Andrew T., dob 11-06-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Fox, Leighann M., dob 10-02-1990, driving 21-25 mph above limit, driving on suspended license. Gizdic, Jordan A., dob 06-17-2000, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Gotway, Ashleigh C., dob 03-21-2002, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Green, Laura L., dob 08-13-1977, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Gregory, Douglas E., dob 05-12-1968, improper passing/school zone. Harman, Sean D., dob 11-24-1994, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Henrion, Brendan M, dob 06-11-1993, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Jackson, Michael E., dob 11-03-1970, failure to reduce speed. Johnson, Brandon T., dob 11-24-1986, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Jones, Stephanie M., dob 04-05-1991, speeding 35+ mph over limit. Laramie, Darren J., dob 08-10-1965, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Lazard-McClendon, Candace S., dob 02-021989, driving 15-20 mph above limit. McGrath, Julian M., dob 07-20-2004, failure to reduce speed, operate uninsured motor vehicle. McMorise, Cartez M., dob 04-13-1997, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. McQuay, David C., dob 11-21-1973, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Meisenheimer, Adam P., dob 07-06-1993, unlawful possession cannabis/driver, improper turn signal. Mortland, Joshua D., dob 07-06-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor

vehicle. Pianto, Alecia Lynn, dob 08-20-1995, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Pope, Lauren Eileen, dob 02-12-1966, driving 21-25 mph above limit, driving on suspended license. Raymond, Christian D., dob 03-24-1998, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Ritter, Brittany D., dob 01-15-1998, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Rudolph, Dylan T., dob 08-06-2001, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Shive, Linda G., dob 11-28-1965, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Smith, Michael J., dob 09-27-1947, failure to reduce speed. Smith, Rylea M., dob 08-03-2004, unlicensed. Taylor, Erica N., dob 04-28-1992, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Tittsworth, Gage J., dob 04-23-2003, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Walls, Kaylynn E., dob 03-12-1996, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Ward, Jeremy A., dob 12-13-1976, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Webster, Jeffery L., dob 09-14-1993, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Wedding, Jamie N., dob 01-06-1982, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Wolff, Nathaniel M., dob 11-18-2004, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Young, David E., dob 01-19-1983, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Zollicoffer, Shakia A., dob 03-28-1995, driving on suspended license, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email jcjnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

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Felonies: Cox, Robert A., dob 11-03-1964, strike/leave to reinstate deposition was entered on a charge of possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D). Dzuirowitz, Heinz R., dob 01-11-1980, a withheld judgment disposition was entered on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation; $500 fine. Farris, Richard E., dob 08-13-1965, a charge of bad check/obtain controlled property greater than $150 was dismissed. Jackson, Terry L., dob 06-20-1969, a charge of possession of meth between 5-15 grams was amended/reduced; was found guilty on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation, drug treatment; costs only. Loveless, Kimberly M. aka Warren, dob 12-091986, a withheld judgment/ supervision disposition was entered on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation, drug treatment, 120 days county jail; $500 fine.

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Board met on Aug. 10, where one of the points of conversation revolved around the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department. The 911 board approved $192,454.95 to aid in the costs of relocating the dispatch center to another location of the jail, should the move actually take place. The expenditures that will be incurred include new furniture, new computers and expenses that involve updates to the conference room in preparation for the move, such as wiring. According to Jersey County Board member Mark Wagner, additional expenses will include a new call-taking system and base-station radio, as the current call-taking system and base-station radio are out of date. Although, a $54,917 grant was able to

Misdemeanors: Ferguson, Amy M., dob 03-29-1984, was found guilty on a charge of guardian allows child truancy, 1 year conditional discharge, 14 days county jail; costs only. Gress, Hayley B., dob 06-04-1993, a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of retail theft/display merchandise less than $300, 1 year supervision; $500 fine. Jones, Jeremy W.L., dob 07-10-1998, was found guilty on a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm, 7 days credit for time served in county jail; costs only. Page, Griffin B., dob 03-13-1999, a charge of carry/possess firearm/1st was dismissed. Proffer, Michael Alan II, dob 08-18-1998, was found guilty on a charge of sexual predator/public park, 1 year conditional discharge, costs only. Spencer, Cole C., dob 09-03-2002, a charge of consumption of liquor/minor was amended/reduced; a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of disorderly conduct, 6 months supervision; $100 fine.

JCBA Office Closed - To Reopen Monday, August 16th The JCBA office will be closed until August 16, 2021 due to a quarantine. Staff will be working from home next week, and the phones will be for-

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Vandals damage slide near Jerseyville city hall Jerseyville is warning playground lovers to steer clear of the slide at the park near city hall, which was damaged recently by vandals. “There was damage done to the circular sliding board,” Bob Man, director of Public Works, said. “The playground equipment has been closed, and it is blocked off to visitors to the park. We have ordered a new replacement part for the broken slide.” Jerseyville has been busy with many improvements to the city -- including the mayor and his staff working to beautify the local parks and city streets -- and the playground equipment repairs have been added to a lengthy list. “I want the community to know that we will be holding the person responsible for doing this,” Jerseyville Mayor Willliam Russell said. “We will catch them, and we are putting cameras up in the parks and recreation areas, and they will be

caught.” Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby called the damage unfortunate, adding that an investigation is ongoing.

be ascertained that will aid in the expenses, as well as a reduction from a bidee by $6,000, thereby reducing the expense of the board to $132,537.95. According to Wagner, if the base station were to stop working for whatever reason at any time, it would basically be impossible to find replacement parts and law enforcement would be unable to communicate in the county. At the meeting, Jersey County 911 Coordinator Kevin Klaas was able to provide further information for the board’s consideration in this matter, agreeing with Wagner’s assessment of the equipment. “The system currently in place is a Motorola system purchased back in 2014. At that time, the radio was [already] obsolete. It did not integrate with what 911 had at the time, so they actually took a step backward,” Klaas explained. “I’m being told parts are not

available and when it breaks, I don’t know if we’ll be able to get it repaired.” Klaas discussed the grant that Sheriff Mike Ringhausen worked to obtain that will provide for new equipment on towers throughout the county (as well as one outside of the county) that will improve telecommunication not only in Jersey County, but the surrounding region as well. “We’re going to be expanding, so I believe now is a perfect time to [acquire new equipment]. Not only do the sheriff’s deputies utilize it, but every emergency service uses it,” Klaas said. “When something fails, obviously we’re going to have to have communication.” The county will be aiding in this endeavor by supplying $135,007 from the public safety sales tax fund. The motion to release those funds was made by Chairman Don Little, seconded by Wagner and unanimously passed.

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TBD N June Street, Jerseyville - $120,000 Plenty of possibilities for this 5.3 acre property within Jerseyville City Limits near city park and Wock Lake, with access to N June Street. Concrete access curb. Call Stan Groppel 618-535-4137

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805 E Franklin, Jerseyville - $125,000 House with detached 2 car garage with apartment above garage. House includes: 3 bedrooms, open dining and kitchen, main ﬂoor laundry.

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500 N Lafayette, Jerseyville - $ 113,900 Great corner lot for this spacious 2 bedroom home offering nicely done kitchen, (appliances stay) separate dining room, windows 2018, 2 bonus rooms in lower level, fenced yard and 1 car garage.

107 N State St (109 A & B), Jerseyville 147,500 315 E Main St, Grafton - $189,900 511 W Mulberry, Jerseyville - $45,000 Great location at east end of town. 100 FIXER UPPER - WITH GREAT POTENTIAL. 3 ft M/l of road frontage. Suited for re- bedrooms, 2 baths, partial basement. This could sale and wholesale. be your dream home or a smart investment! CALL: Pam Roady 618-535-2914 Call Pam Roady 618-535-2914 UNDER CONTRACT

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.

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

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.

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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240 Elm Street, Eldred 20472 Croxford Rd, Grafton -$94,500 $29,000 760 N Broadway, Kampsville $55,000 Sought after location - Just minutes from Affordable 2 bedroom home that Cozy cottage along the bluffs overlooking the Grafton on Croxford Road. This 1848 square water is a wonderful getaway or investment for foot manufactured home is secured by a full with a little TLC could be a dollhouse. Situated on almost an acre. Sold weekend rental income. Enjoy this place all walk out basement. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths AS IS, No repairs by seller. Open to year long. 60 foot of riverfront property across sitting on approximately an acre. reasonable offers the roadway is included. New parking added. Call Pam Roady 618-535-2914

612 E 6th Street, Alton $159,000 Outstanding mid town location boasts a queen’s Kitchen, upper level laundry, convenient to bedrooms, Zoned HVAC. Stunning chandeliers and 3 decorative ﬁreplaces. Close to Haskell Park, shopping and dining. 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

Lots 19 & 20 Elsah Hills Dr, Elsah $50,000 Great building site in Elsah Hills Subdivision.Suited for a walk out basement. Lots of trees provide privacy and a beautiful view. Call: Pam Roady 618-535-2914

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Lot 37 & 38 Grafton Hills Dr, Grafton $22,000 Here is a one acre home site in Grafton Hills. Located within walking distance to the elementary school. 200 x 240 level lot that allows room for your home, garage and good size yard space. Grafton Hills restrictions apply.

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Steven Heitzig Devenings celebrate 60 years Sherman and Betty Devening of Jerseyville will Devening and Pam Devening. They are also proud be celebrating their 60 years of marriage on Aug. JUDQGSDUHQWV RI ÀYH JUDQGFKLOGUHQ 12, in White Hall. They are proud parents of Gene

It’s a peachy time to visit Grafton By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Jersey County Journal It’s summertime in Grafton, and two things are on the minds of travelers who adventure to the area: juicy peaches and the Peach Festival, which was held Sunday at Pere Marquette Lodge. “This annual event is in its 13th year celebrating and attracting people from all over to enjoy a sampling of some of the most delicious peaches in the county,” Ariel Niemeyer, director of marketing events at Pere Marquette Lodge. “Last year the festival was canceled due to COVID. We have around 40 vendors who are here and three local orchards selling their peaches.” Niemeyer said Krueger’s Orchard, Friedel Family Farms and Fortschneider were on hand, and most of the vendors traveled more than an hour or two to be there. “I think everyone is ready to get out and is willing to travel 70-plus miles despite COVID,” Niemeyer said. “Most people are willing to mask up and alot of people are vaccinated now. I think if you are thinking about safety you will follow the necessary guidelines.” From young children to adults, the festival offers an opportunity for families and peach fair outings. Plus, everyone can sample some of the most delicious peaches in the country. Local peach growers from all over offer their carefully tended peaches for visitors to sample and purchase. “We’ve been having a good year and doing really well here at the Peach Festival in Grafton,” Keegan Friedel of Friedel Family Farms said. Todd Fortschider of Fortschneider Farms in Brussels said, “There has been a good turnout here at the peach festival. I think everybody wanted to get out of the house. Right now

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Celebration of Life & Scholarship Fundraiser sSaturday, August 21, 2021 sKnights Of Columbus Hall Carrollton, Il sEvent Begins at 2 PM

Food, music and silent auction! All proceeds to beneﬁt the Steve Heitzig Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please join us and support Education. Contact: Pam (217) 473-7336 or Mary (618) 803-8434 Cynthia Haggitt/Jersey County Journal

Crowds gathered at the Peach Festival at Pere Marquette on Sunday, Aug 8 to view and purchase Krueger’s white Blushington peaches and Canadian Harmons.

we have Loring peaches, some contender peaches, yellow freestone peaches and a few white peaches.” Fortschneider also mentioned they had a lot of other vegetable varieties with them, which were popular. “Our peach crop has been pretty big this year despite the rain,” Fortschneider. “We should have a peach crop that will extend until two weeks after Labor Day.” But there is more to the peach festival than just peaches. Festival Goers can also pick up a variety of other fresh produce, shop craft vendors, try their hand at peach pit-pitching, and even grab some lunch in the Lodge Restaurant. There were special activities for the kids, and others had a chance to learn the history of peach farming from a documentary that was played in the lodge during the festival. All told, while peaches are king, there’s plenty of things to do at Pere Marquette and the 2021 Peach festival was a hit despite COVID restrictions.

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Zowie and Kinsley Lamphiere of Lake St. Louis had their faces painted by Natalie Stemmler on Sunday at the Marquette Peach Festival.

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