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By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal Illinois American Water’s offer to takeover the city of Jerseyville’s water operation should be viewed more as a partnership than a buyout, the company’s director of communications, Terry Mackin, said. Mackin said IAW is eager to become an integral part of Jerseyville as the city “is positioning itself with a plan for continued growth.” “The source of water remains the same,” Mackin said, noting American would also establish an office in Jerseyville. “Plus, Jerseyville would be served by a local company with statewide and national resources that focuses solely on water, wastewater and customer service.” After the city council approved a request for bids and request for qualifications in July, Illinois American Water (IAW) was the only private company to make an offer on the city-owned utility. The company submitted variations of its proposal, including a $55 million offer for all of the city’s water-related assets. The $55 million offer is the top possible dollar amount, but Jerseyville

Mayor Billy Russell said a signifi- similar to what the city adopted earlier cant rate increase for customers would this year — around 2 percent each year. accompany it. So, he said, he is not in Both the $55 million and $43 milfavor of taking the company’s largest lion offers include an immediate $15 offer. million investment in the infrastructure, “My job, as the mayor, is to try and according to the mayor. Russell said keep the users’ rates as low as possible the water treatment plant near the city’s for as long as possible,” Russell said. well field needs to be upgraded, as do He said there are different propos- the sewer lines through many portions als contained of town. He within IAW’s said there bid, includ- “All employees would remain are leaks in ing a $43 the sewer million offer as a work group dedicated to lines which that pre- Jerseyville.” allow for the cludes large infiltration jumps in the of storm water rates water into Terry Mackin for upward the wasteAmerican Water director of communications of 15 years. water sys“ We ’ r e tem, which still waiting for some answers back overloads the pipes and causes backfrom Illinois American as to what they ups into residents’ basements. Those can structure, and have it in a written problems would be addressed by IAW. If the city retains possession of the guarantee to the community that’s how that is going to happen,” the mayor water system, Russell said it is unclear said. “We will not accept [an offer] when it will have the financial stability where the community is going to get to make repairs and upgrades to the hit with a huge increase. It’s not a good aging components, without incurring more debt. option for our community.” “Everything the city of Jerseyville He said rates will not be frozen, but would likely go up in increments does on its own, it comes back to the

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FESTIVAL CELEBRATES EVERYTHING OLD FASHIONED Frank Walsh passes by on his 1957 International Harvester Sunday afternoon at the Tri County Antique Club’s Olden Days Festival. Walsh said he’s not from the area, but makes the trip each year to the annual Olden Days Festival to show off the tractor he restored himself. For more photos, see page B3.

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users, to the customer,” he said. “We’re going to foot the bill completely if it continues to be ours.” While IAW would be responsible for the upgrades and maintenance of the system, one stipulation the city put on any potential sale is the retention of its employees by the purchaser. So, work being performed by IAW could be actually done by the same workers who are currently tasked with the jobs. “All employees would remain as a work group dedicated to Jerseyville,” Mackin said. “We need their expertise and experience in Jerseyville. There is no intention on our part of offering them positions in our other service areas.” The offers from IAW would allow the city to repay all debt associated with the building of a wastewater treatment plant near the Illinois River, and would also leave a surplus of several million dollars. A $55 million sale would result in a surplus of more than $30 million, and a $43 million sale would leave closer to $20 million left over. Russell said those funds would be invested, and the city would use the interest gained on those investments to make improvements to its roads and other city owned infrastructure, (See, WATER, A2)

Offender compliance check nets arrests By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal Three registered sex offenders were arrested Aug. 23 during a countywide compliance check conducted by the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police and the U.S. Marshals Service. Both 25-year-old Timothy J. Anderson and 34-year-old Matthew A. Yost were charged with class 3 felony counts of unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, which is punishable with two to five years in prison. Logan S. Vaillancourt, 22, who is not a registered sex offender, but was present at one of the check’s locations, was charged with a class 4 felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, in that

he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of alprazolam. The charge is punishable by one to three years in prison. The arrests came during a one-day compliance check on the all of the county’s registered sex offenders. Sheriff John Wimmersberg said three U.S. Marshals offered their services to conduct checks on the more than 20 offenders living in the county’s jurisdiction. The sheriff’s office has a deputy designated to monitor the compliance of the county’s registered sex offenders, of which there are 27 listed on the Illinois State Police sex offender information website. Five of those offenders are within the city of Jerseyville, which has its own officer assigned to monitor (See, COMPLIANCE, A2)

-HUVH\ DPRQJ FRXQWLHV ZLWK ORZHVW SHUFHQWDJH RI VH[ RIIHQGHUV By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal With just 27 offenders appearing on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry residing in the county, Jersey sits well below the rate of most other counties, including Greene, Macoupin and Madison counties, according to homefacts.com. The site indicates there are 6.5 sex offenders for every 10,000 people in Jersey County, which is nearly nine less per 10,000 than Greene County’s 15.2. Data indicate Madison County has 14.6 per 10,000 and Macoupin has 14.2. Jersey County State’s Attorney Ben Goetten said convicted sexual offenders are closely monitored, mentioning that both the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department and the Jerseyville Police Department each have officers dedicated to ensuring compliance. “With consistent enforcement and strict punishment for sex offender violations, we (See, OFFENDER, A2)

By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal Jerseyville is working toward implementing its third tax increment finance (TIF) area, this time on the city’s west side. The city council approved Tuesday night contracting with Moran Economic Development to guide Jerseyville through the process of establishing the district. Once a TIF is established, any additional property tax revenue generated by improvements and development are put into a special fund. That fund provides the city an avenue to offer incentives for business development through financial assistance on approved projects. The city can also use TIF funds for beautification projects within the district, and to pay for the administration of the TIF. While the boundaries of the third TIF area are yet to be officially determined, Mayor Billy Russell said the new TIF area will build off of the current TIF district westward along Illinois Route 16 from U.S. 67 and then include an area along Maple Summit Road, around the hospital. “We covered the south end pretty well, and we covered downtown,” Russell said. “Jeff (Soer) and I were driving around and I said, ‘It’s a shame, we’ve got the old Kroger building and the old Winnelson sitting there vacant, and the restaurant and bar that closed out there. Maybe a TIF could do what it’s done for the downtown and over on the east side for people looking for opportunities to, maybe, start a new business.’” Encompassing the area around the hospital, Russell said, could provide economic incentive to the medical community to grow. Russell said the first two TIF areas have been extremely beneficial to revitalization and growth in the downtown and then southern portion of the city. He pointed to the numerous restaurants and bars, as well as Paragon Pipefitters and the soon-to-be completed new office of Heneghan, White, Cutting and Rice Insurance Company as just a few very visible examples of the TIF district’s positive impact on the downtown area. The mayor said the third TIF district has been in planning for the past few months. “We have the money in our TIF fund, and we don’t have to take anything out to fund this project,” he said. Moran Economic Development, headed up by Keith Moran, was hired to help the city establish its first two TIF areas. “It’s all about making more progress, and bringing more development opportunities come along,” Russell said. “If you put that incentive out there, as we’ve seen so far, people are more willing to make an investment in the community.”

Jersey grad among SBJ Most Influential Women By RACHEL MCGLASSON Jersey County Journal Jersey Community High School graduate Kelly Gast was named one of St. Louis Business Journal’s Most Influential Women in Business in 2017 for her work done while serving as Monsanto Co.’s commercial finance lead. “For me, this has been a very humbling experience … a pleasant surprise, but very humbling,” Gast said. “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized, first by Monsanto who submitted my nomination, but then to be selected and honored in the company of such amazing women. I certainly never saw myself in this sort of light, but it’s

very flattering to be a part of the awards.” In the article published in the St. Louis Business Journal, many of Gast’s business accomplishments are attributed to her being named one of the most influential business women in St. Louis, including the $66 billion merger between Monsanto and Bayer AG that Gast assisted. Gast is responsible for the business side of finance for the $13.5 billion company, keeping straight the rules and regulations of more than 100 countries with which Monsanto does business. But more so than the financial side of the business, Gast said it’s the people she works with who keep her motivated to (See, GAST, A2)

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Jerseyville native Kelly Gast was named one of St. Louis Business Journal’s 25 Most Influential Women in Business in 2017. Gast was honored for the extensive work she has done as the financial lead for Monsanto Co.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

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Gast County Art in the Park benefits break-in prompts artists, schools, community security talks

By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal Authorities are still investigating a break-in at the Jersey County government building, in which an undisclosed amount of money was taken from the treasurer’s office. The incident was discovered Aug. 21, when office personnel returned from the weekend. Sheriff John Wimmersberg said there were some other random items removed from the building as well, but nothing of great significance. “Basically, it was just a money grab,” he said. Entry was made, he said, through a broken window in the building. But, because the investigation is still ongoing, the sheriff did not wish to disclose any further details. He did, however, say he is meeting with experts to increase security at the government building. Some measures, such as motion sensors and increased outdoor lighting, have already been implemented. “I’m going to bring in several entities to look at where we’re at, and then look at different levels of security,” he said. “I want to provide the county board with some options.” He said tamper detecting devices, more lighting and cameras in specific locations are a few ideas he has for the increased security. “I would like to get a spectrum of security options and then we will decide what’s most cost effective for Jersey County,” he said.

While at the park, guests can cast By RACHEL MCGLASSON their vote for the people’s choice during Jersey County Journal the Grafton Elementary art contest. Grafton is gearing up for a weekend “Our elementary school participates of art appreciation, but perusing paint- in a contest where every student draws ings is not the only activity visitors will a picture,” Lillesve said. “The theme be able to do at Grafton’s 11th annual this year is ‘Grafton Rocks’ and every Art in the Park. student will be doing a picture showing The art-centered event takes place their interpretation of that.” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10, and Three local judges will choose the 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Grove best piece of artwork from each grade Memorial Park in Grafton. level in the school. The winning pictures “It brings people to town to celebrate will be framed by Burton Art Services the arts and to showcase artists and give and displayed during Art in the Park. them a place to go show and sell their Guests are then encouraged to donate work,” Mary Lillesve, Grafton Chamber money to whichever picture they believe of Commerce chairperson for Art in the should win people’s choice. Park, said. “We wanted to W i t h celebrate our chilmore than “The theme this year is dren,” Lillesve 30 local said. “All proartists dis- 'Grafton Rocks' and every ceeds will go back p l a y i n g student will be doing a picture to our elementary and selling school for their art their pieces, showing their interpretation of program.” the event As one of will feature that.” approximately all kinds five Chamberof media, Sponsored events Mary Lillesve including in Grafton, Art Grafton Chamber of Commerce chairperson paintings, in the Park not photograonly helps out phy, glasslocal artists and work, pottery, jewelry and more. schools, but provides benefits to the While guests can enjoy and shop the entire Grafton community, drawing in art, there’s plenty of other activities for crowds from all over the Riverbend area. those visiting the area to do. “This is one of the events that is sponChildren can express their creativity sored by the chamber and our goal is that in the kid’s tent, sponsored by Grafton’s this does bring people into town and I Methodist Church. While parents are think that this one really does,” Lillesve shopping, children can make crafts and said. “We definitely get a chance to talk works of art to take home with them. to people and they come from the whole Live demonstrations will show guests surrounding area. That always impacts how to spin their own pottery on a pot- everybody else in town.” tery wheel and weave baskets. Lillesve encourages anyone coming Musical entertainment will also take to enjoy Art in the Park to make a trip of place both days of the event. On Saturday, it, booking overnight rooms, trying local Lauren Waters and Kevin Bilchek and cuisine and enjoying the riverside town. R. Scott Bryan will serenade guests. “You know, tourism is our business, Sunday will feature the musical talents but it’s fun to come to Grafton. They’ll of Matt Livasy, and Steve and Jackie of see a lot of cool stuff,” Lillesve said. Outlaw Opry. “It’s a really family oriented day with art But Art in the Park is more than and with music — It all just adds to their just a good time in Grafton, the event day in Grafton.” gives back to the community, offering A full schedule of Art in Park proceeds to the Jersey County High events can be found at the Facebook School music department and Grafton page, “Grafton’s Art in the Park.” Elementary’s art program. Any artist interested in reservSaturday morning, guests can enjoy ing a booth at the festival can visit performances by the JCHS Shades of www.graftonilchamber.com. Blue Jazz combo, Jazz Ensemble and Show Choir from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Compliance (Continued from A1) compliance. “That’s a big job for one person. It can be a full-time job to maintain that and then to ensure that they’re all complying with their sex offender registration,” Wimmersberg said. The assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and Illinois State Police, Wimmersberg said, was a matter of manpower. He said with three marshals helping out, all of the county’s sex offenders were checked on in one day. “Basically, they kind of donate their time and their manpower to come and link up with a local agency and go out and do sex offender compliance,” he said. “So, it’s nice when agencies can work

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together and do this thing.” There are many criteria to remain compliant with the sex offender registry. All addresses — home, work and school — must be up-to-date at all times. Vehicle information and social media activity must also be reported. “There are stipulations where they can and can’t live,” the sheriff said. “We have to ensure before they even move that they’re allowed to even live there. For instance, if it’s right next door to a school, obviously, that’s not going to work out.” While the deputies did make three arrests during the check, Wimmersberg said most of the county’s offenders were compliant.

(Continued from A1) have made Jersey County a less desirable place to live for registered sex offenders,” Goetten said. “This in turn gives peace of mind to our residents and their families. As well as making Jersey County a destination for young families looking to move here for a safe place to raise their kids.” Having one of the lowest instances in the state, he said, does not make law enforcement officials any less diligent in their duties to monitor registered offenders. “Even with one of the lowest rates in the state, our local law enforcement agencies remain vigilant in their enforcement of the restrictions of these offenders,” he said.

“As we grow, there’s going to be more storm-water requirements, we’re going to have more water runoff. We have to grow properly. In the past, there was no plan.” The city had been approached to be part of a regional water district, along with Carlinville, Fosterburg and Jersey County Rural Water, which the mayor said is still being researched. The city of Jerseyville’s well field, aquifers, existing right-ofways and water lines would be utilized, but Russell said the city is not being offered enough in return. “There has to be some sort of residual benefit if Jerseyville joins in,” he said. “Jerseyville will never make money off of it. They’ll sell water to us. But, until all that starts happening, that facility and everything that is involved is still Jerseyville’s responsibility.” He said the fruition of a regional district is still years out, and there are many hoops to jump through with the state and to receive grant funding. Should the city decide to pursue selling the assets, the wheels would need to be put in motion sooner than later, according to information shared by City Attorney Bill

Strang at the July 11 council meeting, due to a coming change in Illinois law. He said a petition would need to be filed by Oct. 1. A 2013 amendment to the state’s Public Utilities Act allows large, investor owned utility companies to purchase small public water operations serving 6,000 or fewer customer connections. But, when the act was written, there was an expiration date of June 1, 2018, approval. Any sale would need to be approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission, which Strang said could take anywhere from five to 11 months, while also suggesting seven months is an average time frame. However, with the appraisal and bidding processes that would need to accompany a sale, even a seven-month approval would be pushing the limits of the act, according to Strang. The Public Utilities Act states three different appraisals are required, the average of which is used to determine a fair market value. However, the act also states either party — buyer or seller — is capable of declining to proceed with a transaction, and that the act’s provisions are not intended to determine a final purchase price.

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(Continued from A1) adding that the city would have to incur more debt to address those issues. He said the current council and future councils would “have to be wise” with the money. “You’ve got to have a plan,” he said, noting there are financial experts evaluating the best potential use of funds, as well as an independent study being conducted to help Jerseyville to arrive at the best solution. “It may be the keep it solution. It’s too big of a decision for a person to make on their own.” The mayor made it clear that neither he nor the council has made any definitive decisions on which option the city will take in regard to providing water for its residents. “It still comes down to, if we keep it, there’s a cost,” he said. “And people are already saying they’re unhappy the bills are starting to escalate. My thought is we need to find some other options to look at, at least.” Beyond the need for repairs and upgrades, Russell said any growth within the city would necessitate expansion. “All the studies and surveys so far say we’re at the limit of the design limit of our infrastructure,” he said.

(Continued from A1) continue striving to be the best in the business. “I actually think what makes me more motivated is working with the people and the organization and just the talent that surrounds me,” Gast said. “I also truly value the team that I work with and just the opportunity to be challenged by them and then as I’ve gone later in my career to be able to work with and develop so many great people throughout their career as well.” Gast has put her love of working with others to good use within Monsanto, working as an active leader on the Monsanto Inclusion and Diversity Council and serving as an adviser to Monsanto’s Women’s Network, which has 800 members and focuses on leadership development, skills training and networking. “It’s another angle that I really enjoy because it’s a way to get all our resource networks connected into one mainstream business and really help people have a place where they can connect and relate with people with similar interests to them while they’re working,” Gast said. “Those angles of my job are some of the most rewarding when I think about my time over the years. The work is fun and interested for sure, but it wouldn’t be the same if we didn’t have all of those other things going on that I just think make people want to come to work.” Gast’s many leadership positions throughout Monsanto lead her to do a large amount of mentoring and development work with other people. Gast said the key to her success is in two pieces of advice that she gives all of her mentees. “One — I tell people to be inquisitive. I think when you ask a lot of questions you’re learning, but also you’ll do your job that much better. So I always encourage people to just keep asking more questions … there’s always something you can ask,” Gast said. “And then the second thing I encourage people to do just as they’re going through their career — and someone gave me this advice early in my career — you take note of the

behaviors in leaders that you like and that make you want to work for them and really pay attention … I always encourage people to make note of those positive things and then ask yourself periodically: Am I doing those? Am I living my life that way? Am I showing up at my job that way?” Considering herself a Jerseyville-native, Gast moved to Jerseyville her freshman year of high school. She later earned her degree in economics at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. While still in high school, Gast said she had no intention of later joining the agricultural field, despite her roots. “My dad was in agriculture his whole life and I’m one of three girls in the family and none of us really wanted anything to do with it when we were growing up,” Gast said. “What I did learn from [my father’s] years of being in agriculture was helpful for sure when I came here and now I go back to those roots all the time. I think when you’re young you always think somethings better and somewhere else, you know, the grass is always greener. Now I reflect and think, 'No, we’re pretty good in those farming communities.’ It’s really important the work that farmers are doing around the world and I think I was a little too immature to really understand that. But it’s definitely been ironic as many years as I’ve spent in the industry now thinking back to those days.” Gast joined Monsanto in 1991, as only her second job after earning her degree. She now lives in St. Louis with her husband and three children. Gast was among nearly 200 nominees for the award, she was one of 25 selected for the honor. “I’m very humbled and flattered and shocked,” Gast said. “I just look at it like I’ve been doing my job for quite a few years, but it’s nice to be recognized … The work I’ve done is just as interesting in itself because we have such a dynamic business and we’ve been a leader in our industry and just having the opportunity to have a part in so much change in agriculture is just outstanding.”

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Taylor Hamberg is the new face behind all of events to be taking place at Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center. Fresh out of college, Hamberg is taking over the position of director of marketing and events for the lodge, stepping in for Leslie Franklin.

Pere Marquette welcomes new events director

By RACHEL MCGLASSON Jersey County Journal There’s a new face behind all of the exciting events that take place at Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center. Taylor Hamberg is stepping up as director of marketing and events for the lodge, and while many may not even realize the position exists, it is the backbone of all the activities that take place at the lodge. Wine clubs, festivals, beer gardens, paranormal investigations and dinner theaters — all of this is now under the care and consideration of Hamberg. New to the position, Hamberg stepped into the role on Aug. 15. While still learning, she has the help of the woman who has held the position for the past six years, Leslie Franklin. Franklin is leaving the position to join her father in the family business, and while she’s looking forward to her new adventure she says it’s a bittersweet moment to be leaving. “I have always loved this job. It’s been a roller coaster — I’ve learned so much and I’ve worked with so many amazing people,” Franklin said, “I’m looking forward to starting my position, but it’s going to be a little bit bittersweet heading out. It’s going to be like leav-

ing my family.” Franklin has nothing to worry about, however, with Hamberg eager to do her best for the lodge. Hamberg is an Alton native, having been born and raised in the area before heading to Drake University to study public and international relations, with a concentration in leadership. Having just graduated in May, Hamberg is eager to impress at her first job. “What really attracted me to this position is it’s close to home and I really like the way they laid it out for me,” Hamberg said. “It’s a position that will give me a lot of opportunities to capitalize on a lot of the strengths I developed in college, and build upon the things I’m maybe not so good at yet.” During her first few weeks in the position Hamberg was on her own, able to explore the position and learn at her own pace. Now, Franklin has returned to help guide Hamberg through the more refined details of the job. “We just had an event this weekend, so I got to work alongside [Franklin] and kind of see how things work, so I can get an idea of what needs to be done, when it needs to be done and all the logistics that go into an event,” Hamberg said. And there are a lot of logistics. Hamberg will now be in charge of orga-

“I want to put on there events and I want to be there to experience it with everyone.”

Taylor Hamberg Director of marketing and events for Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center nizing each event at the lodge, including development, advertising, social media promotion, booking bands and vendors, setting up, tearing down and much more. But the workload doesn’t intimidate her. “I was a cheerleader in college and I was a captain, so I have that really big personality and I love talking to people. I love being around people, so the events are really interesting to me because not only am I helping to put these events together, working through the logistics of the event, but I’m also getting to be there for the events,” Hamberg said. “I get to see the reactions — so this is my event and these people are loving it and this is because I took all these steps to make it as successful as it is. I want to put on these events and I want to be there to experience it with everyone.” One of the things Hamberg wants to focus on in the position is the lodge’s social media

preence. With extensive personal knowledge of social media and an education in the topic at college, Hamberg hopes she can utilize the platform to bring even more people to the park. “I’d really like to see if I can hopefully take the social media to the next level and get people from across the river to come over,” Hamberg said. “We have a beautiful state park here and I think more people need to experience it. I really want as many people as possible to be able to experience what we have to offer.” And as Franklin sets off for her new job this, leaving Hamberg to go forward in the position on her own, she said she is eager to see where Hamberg takes her new role. “I’m really excited about [Hamberg] taking over the position,” she said. “I think she’s going to bring some great ideas and some great fresh perspectives to the table, so I’m excited to see what she comes up with next.”

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CROSS-COUNTRY CAUSE

Amanda Autrey takes a break from her and boyfriend Kolton Rackham’s cross-country trip to pose in front of Little Red in Grafton. The couple may have turned heads through the county last week as they walked the River Road toward Calhoun County in a little red riding hood and big bad wolf costume. The two are trekking their way across the country, from Georgia to Oregon, to raise awareness and money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Make-A-Wish Foundation Oregon. Follow their journey on Facebook at “2918 Miles.”

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HISTORY

Tony Muenstermann and Ashton Tewell install metal cedar flake shingles on one of the cabins at the Jersey County Historical Society grounds. The cabins at the historical society represent the three original buildings that began as Hickory Grove and would eventually evolve into present day Jerseyville.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Our VIEWS Labor Day is more than just a day off

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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Jerseyville, Illinois

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The Issue: Labor Day is Monday. Our View: Take time to relax, appreciate fruits of labor.

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abor Day, according to the Department of Labor, was established to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. By that definition, in Jersey County, we have many reasons to celebrate. It is the hard work of many individuals that have allowed the community to thrive and prosper. Our county is steeped in a rich agricultural history that continues to define it. Our county’s farmers provided the foundation that has facilitated other industry and growth. But, so do its hardworking people in every industry. Those like Jerseyville native Kelly Gast, who brokered a multi-billion dollar deal between Monsanto and Beyer, prove there is no limit to what can be accomplished with hard work and perseverance. She was recognized by St. Louis Business Journal by being named one of the most influential women in business for 2017. But, it doesn’t take negotiating deals between some of the world’s largest companies to take pride in one’s contributions to an organization, or to celebrate the benefits the hard work of others’ has provided. All that it requires is taking time, if only a few moments, to look around and mentally process that nearly every aspect of civilization is the result of someone’s hard work and persistence. A Monday day off work provides a long weekend for many. It’s important to take advantage of the opportunities that extra day can provide, even it’s just relaxing at home. But, also take time to appreciate what the day signifies. This Week's

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n December 1993, two caged pet monkeys were given to an Alton man. The previous owner purchased them at an animal auction and prior to that, they had been at an exotic animal attraction in Branson until it went bankrupt. On the same day that the Alton man received these monkeys, they both escaped. One was captured two months later. The other monkey remained on the loose for seven months and this story is about that monkey. For our purposes, we will call him “Billy.” Billy was a Japanese macaque or “snow monkey.” He was one-and-a-half years old, weighed 40 pounds and when standing, was three-anda-half feet tall. He had browngray fur with a big pink face, short tail and long, thin arms and legs. Unlike their tropical cousins, snow monkeys can tolerate cold weather and are able to swim in frigid water. After the monkeys escaped, there was a concerted effort to recapture them. The monkeys soon split up and for the next month, Billy was frequently seen wandering around Alton on his own. When someone reported seeing him to the authorities, the owner and an animal control officer would go to the scene and try to coax Billy into shooting distance of a tranquilizer dart gun. As soon as Billy saw the gun, he would scamper away. In January 1994, Billy showed up at the Godfrey home of Aune Nelson, five miles outside of Alton. Aune lived on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. She was a renowned animal lover and had long ago dedicated her land as a nature preserve and sanctuary for wild animals. Billy was quickly befriended by Aune and was fed on a regular basis along with other wildlife. During this period, it was extremely cold. Aune, concerned that Billy might not survive, reluctantly decided that he should be tranquillized

and placed in a safer environment. An animal control officer came out to assess the situation and Aune videotaped the episode. In the video, when Aune offered food to Billy, he would immediately run to the porch and gently take the food from her hand. When the officer attempted to do so, Billy refused to come to the porch. Within the next week, Billy showed up at Clifton Terrace, where I live. Annie Sheppard, our neighbor, noticed Billy one morning on the rear deck of her house, standing on his hind feet and looking at her through a sliding glass door. She got a head of lettuce and cautiously moved outside onto the deck with Billy. He did not seem frightened of her at all. At that point, as Annie handed him the lettuce, her husband, Cas, took photo of Annie and Billy standing together on the porch like two old friends sharing a head of lettuce. Billy did not stay long at Clifton Terrace. Animal control people showed up the next day to capture him. As soon as he saw them, he scampered off. Within two weeks, Billy began appearing at a farm directly across the Mississippi River in St. Charles County. Presumably, Billy crossed the Mississippi by walking on the ice and by swimming. He was living on handouts from various people in the West Alton area. In mid-March, the St. Charles County Health Department sent a trained sharpshooter to West Alton to kill Billy, but he somehow managed to stay out of gunshot range. The sharpshooter could never hit him and finally St. Charles County decided not to pursue it any further. About a month later, Billy showed up at the Bellefountaine rock quarry, the one that is located on the east side of Route 367 next to the Lewis Bridge over the Missouri River. Billy probably crossed

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the river on the railroad bridge or the 367 bridge to get there because the current is so much stronger on the Missouri River although it is conceivable that he swam across. He remained at the quarry for several weeks, scampering on the boulders, throwing rocks and just “hanging out.” Workers at the quarry began leaving food for him. The St. Louis County Health Department, concerned about an alleged health risk, tried to drug Billy with tainted fruit at the quarry, but he refused to eat it. By June 1994, Billy had moved away from the quarry and closer to St. Louis. On June 18, he was spotted in the middle of Florissant, Mo., less than a mile from I-270. Local police were notified and an intensive six hour “manhunt” ensured. This manhunt involved a dozen armed police officers and at one point, a helicopter hovering overhead. Some time that afternoon, two women saw Billy, who appeared to be bleeding from a shotgun wound, and they shuttled him into their garage. They called the police, thinking that he would be tranquilized and taken to a zoo. In fact, the police had been ordered to kill him and they did so on the assumption that he was diseased and posed a health risk. Tests conducted on the body later failed to confirm that he had any diseases. And so ended the life of a creature who made the most of his freedom. One has to admire not only his ability to get across two major rivers, and to find food in the dead of winter, but also his ability to survive dart guns, sharpshooters and tainted fruit. This is even more remarkable when you consider that until his moment of freedom came, he had spent his entire life in a cage.

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few years ago, my son took a college class in anatomy for his education degree. One of his three-hour labs entailed dissecting a cat to review the parts and systems of the body for confirmation of what they had studied in class. Although he’d been queasy, my son spoke with confidence that he had accomplished this task successfully. Dissection gives the student a picture of the physical being. But there is another way to look at anatomy — one that relates to our thinking. More and more physicians are coming to the conclusion that physicality alone does not determine one’s health. Emotional, psychological and even societal forces are being increasingly considered when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of disease.Dr. Christina Pulchalski, Dr. Larry Dossey, Dr. Harold Keonig and others have made landmark strides in bringing mindfulness, spirituality, prayer and faith into the discussion of effective health care. Still, these mental and spiritual methods are often denigrated to a secondary status — helpers — rather than considered as a primary way of treating disease. That’s because prevalent health theories insistthat man is biological, therefore disease is biological and we need something pharmacologicalto control or alleviate it. Health researcher and Christian healer Mary Baker Eddy came to a different conclusion. After years of beingtreated unsuccessfully through allopathic medicine, homeopathy, hydropathy and even hypnotism, she came to the conclusion that disease was not biological, but mental. She then probed the Bible to find how

Jesus healed mentally. This search unfolded to her the reliable power of the Christ that Jesus taught — the power of God to heal. Then a whole new train of thought opened for her. She recognized that man as God’s likeness must be spiritual, not material or biological.This realization brought her to a new definition of anatomy. She wrote, “Anatomy, when conceived of spiritually, is mental self-knowledge, and consists in the dissection of thoughts to discover their quality, quantity and origin.” She taught that all dissecting of thought should be done with tenderness and love, and then showed how this knowledge could be helpful: “The anatomy of Christian Science teaches when and how to probe the self-inflicted wounds of selfishness, malice, envy and hate … It urges the hallowed influences of unselfishness, philanthropy spiritual love.” She further found that when one’s thinking is permeated with the Christ — with the understanding of God’s unconditional love and power — the cure of disease occurs. As she gained this understanding, her own experiences of healing herself and others taught her the effectiveness of prayer in the treatment of pain and illness. I have often found this understanding helpful to me when I’m ill. For instance, a few years ago I began to manifest symptoms of a painful internal disease. It became increasingly worse until certain functions of my body began to slow down to a marked degree. As I continued to ask myself “What is wrong?”, I remembered Eddy’s passage about anatomy. I realized how afraid I was. I had trusted spiritual healing in the

past, but I Guest discovered Column that this time BY TIM doubt had crept into MITCHISON my thinking. I turned to this Bible passage for guidance and support, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness” (Isa. 41: 10). It gave me the courage I needed to continue praying to acknowledge the supremacy of God that reaches humanthought, dispels fear and consequently heals disease. This was the power of the Christ, Truth, at work. For the next few weeks, I continued probing my thinking and replacing fearful thoughts with assurances of God’s supremacy and man’s ultimate spiritual identity. This dissecting prayer quieted the pain and eventually brought complete healing. Since then, when facing illness I am less apt to ask, “What have I eaten?” or, “Did I do too much today?” than I am to ask myself, “Is my thinking toward others, as well as myself, more angry or kind, more hurtful or blessing, more fearful or loving? In other words, Am I letting human speculation and will or the Christ influence me?”As I have succeeded in displacing the fearful, angry, materially-based thinking for thought filled with divine goodness, I have found this an extremely practical way to health. ______________________ Thomas (Tim) Mitchinson is the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Illinois. You can follow him at @TimMitchinson on twitter or contact him at illinois@compub.org

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL Engagement

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Anniversary

Platto ~ Edwards engagement Alexis Platto, of Kane, and Katlin Edwards, of Carlinville, are announcing their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Eric and Janelle Platto of Kane. Grandparents are Linda and Russell Crotchett, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year. She graduated this spring from Blackburn

Crotchetts celebrate 60th anniversary Russell and Linda Crotchett of Jerseyville celebrated their 60th anniversary. Linda became the bride of Russell Crotchet July 31, 1957, at the Kane Baptist Church; and the Rev. Carl Moman officiated with a double ring ceremony. In the wedding party was maid of honor, Judith Bowman Good (bride’s cousin); bridesmaid was Dorothy Lock Fry; best man, Bob Hoff; groomsman, David Williams. Flower girl, Diane Crotchet; and ring bearer, Randy Crotchett are

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College with a business management degree with an emphasis in marketing communications. The future groom is the son of Paul and Danette Edwards of Carlinville. He is a police officer in Girard and Virden. The couple will exchange vows Sept. 16 at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville with Pastor Brent Meyer officiating.

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Gertie Isringhausen to celebrate 99th birthday Gertie Isringhausen will celebrate her golden birthday on Sept. 9 with a family dinner and card

shower. Birthday wishes can be sent to Gertie at 408 Fairview Ave., Jerseyville, Ill.

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niece and nephew of the groom. Russell “Rip” is a retired police officer for the City of Jerseyville and Linda is the former Jersey County Clerk, retired as well. The couple had a 50th celebration party in 2007 at the West Lake Country Club with a host of family and friends. For the 60th anniversary, they celebrated with their children and grandchildren. They are excited their granddaugher, Alexis Platto, will marry Katlin Edwards on Sept. 16th, the same year as their 60th year milestone.

Walker James Hayes Carrie and Mark Hayes of Jerseyville welcome a son, Walker James, born at 10:09 a.m. July 28 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was 6 lbs., 15 oz. Grandparents are Mike and Jane Heitzig of Jerseyville, Sebrina and Gary Baker of Dow, and Terry Hayes and Linda Reller of Shipman. Great grandmother is Eleanor Heitzig of Jerseyville.

Lydia Jane Russell Cassie and Derek Russell of Chicago welcome a daughter, Lydia Jane, born at 9:48 a.m. July 8 at Luthern General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill. She was 7 lbs., 3 oz. Grandparents are Mike and Jane Heitzig of Jerseyville, and Mark and Arlene Russell of Deer Park, Ill. Great grandmother is Eleanor Heitzig of Jerseyville and great grandfather is Prudencia Sebastian of Des Plaines, Ill.

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James Nelson and Alexandra Racadio welcome a daughter, Dani California, born at 4:39 p.m. Aug. 23 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was 20.5 inches long and 7 lbs., 11 oz. Grandparents are Ron Racadio of South Roxana, Wendy Werner of Wood River, and Donna Parker of Wood River. She joins siblings Mariah, 16, Jaimee, 15, Jesse James, 13, and Rylee Austin, 5.

Snyders to celebrate 50th anniversary Robert V. and Pearl A. Synders of Batchtown will celebrate their 50th anniversary. Pearl became the bride of Robert Synders Sept. 2, 1967 at St. Mary’s Church in Fieldon. Bob was employed by Wehmeier Concrete Contractors where he was a concrete laborer until he quit to take over the family dairy farm from his parents. Pearl helped Bob on the farm and raised their children as a stayat-home mom.

They were blessed with five children: Leon Synders, Kent (Andrea) Synders, Patricia (Bernard) Johnes, Tammy (Tony) Franke all of Batchtown and the late Otto Synders. They have 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren with another great grandchild coming in November. A celebration will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 2 at the KC Hall in Hardin with a dinner and dance. All friends and family are invited to attend.

J Delynn Semaj Riddlespriger Ky’arra Slack and Demarco Riddlespriger welcome a son, Delynn Semaj Riddlespriger, Aug. 18 in Alton. He was 20 inches long, 8 lbs., 3 oz. Grandparents are Alicia Pigel and Craig Womack. Great grandparents are Jackie Slack and David Pigel. He joins one sister, Dynver Reed, 2.

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Anastasia Elizabeth Darr Seth and Tiffany Darr of Shipman welcome a daughter, Anastasia Elizabeth, born at 7:55 p.m. Aug. 20. She was 7 lbs., 1 oz. Grandparents are Randy and Debbie Darr of Shipman, and Austin and Melinda Barnard of Carlinville. Great grandparents are Rodney and Terry Barnard of Chesterfield, Linda Hammann of Carlinville, Dale Darr of Medora, David Porton of Jacksonville, and Gloria Bagdent of Shipman. She joins a sister, Ariya Elise.

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Lori Thurston (left) stands next to Faith Franke winner of the TRIG-STAR competition graded by Josh Stumpe (right).

Franke wins math title Faith Franke won the 2016-2017 TRIG-STAR title for Jersey Community High School in a competition held recently. A TRIG-STAR is a mathematics student who demonstrates in competition the most skilled among classmates in the practical application of trigonometry. The competition for the title is a timed exercise, which is to solve a trigonometry problem that incorporates the use of right triangle formulas, circle formulas, the law of sines and the law of cosines. The contest helps to promote careers in surveying and mapping to students at high schools across the country. Franke had a score of 82 and the highest score in the state of Illinois of 88. She is a senior at JCHS. Her trigonometry teacher during the competition was Mrs. Lori Thurston, who has taught high school mathematics for more than 20 years. Franke is the daughter of Kim-

berly Tucker and Scott Franke. Heneghan and Associates. P.C., professional engineers and land surveyors, sponsored this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local contest. Josh Stumpe, head of land surveying services for Heneghan and Associates, and chair of the membership committee for the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association, presented land surveying to the students as well as administered and graded the TRIG-STAR competition. If you know a school interested in competing in the next contest please contact Josh Stumpe with Heneghan and Associates at 618-498-6418. This is a shining example of the partnership between Jersey CUSD 100 and local businesses providing additional learning opportunities for students. Congratulations to Franke, Thurston and the Jersey Community 100 School District for this statewide accomplishment.

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Mike Morrow and Terry Day, Toys for Tots Grafton assistant area coordinators present the Toys for Tots Commanders Award to Donna Morgan, general manager, and Connie Clark, director of group sales at Raging Rivers Water Park in Grafton. The award was presented to Morgan by Toys for Tots in recognition of the July ticket promotion sponsored by the Water Park. During the one day promotion the Water Park collected 243 new toys which will be distributed to the less fortunate children in Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, N. Macoupin Counties and Southwestern School District during Christmas this year.

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Thank you The family of Patricia Ann Laslie wishes to thank all those who expressed their sympathy, sent flowers and made memorials. We appreciate your kindness and compassion in our time of grief.

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Danny Kelly

Danny Lee Kelly, 67, died at 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. He was born in Alton Jan. 26, 1950, and was one of four sons born to James Howard and Clara June (Kemry) Kelly. Danny grew up in Brighton, and attended Southwestern High School. He served honorably for 8 years with the U.S. Army serving time overseas in Germany, where his first daughter was born, as well as stateside in New Mexico, where his second daughter was born. He married the former Carol Geisler Dec. 26, 1968 in Lansing, Michigan, and together they have been blessed with 48 years as well their two daughters and three grandchildren. For many years, Danny worked at Laclede Steel in Alton until the plant closing. He soon began working for National Maintenance in Hartford, until he was hired at Alton Steel Company where he was a Maintenance Leader until his health required his retirement. Danny and Carol lived in Jersey County where they raised their two daughters, at which time they moved to Hadley Landing in Hardin, where they resided for 20 years. It was there that Danny was in heaven, spending his days on the riverbank fishing and enjoying the calm and serenity of the river. As his health began to deteriorate, they decided to move to Jerseyville two years ago. Surviving are his wife, Carol Kelly of Jerseyville; two daughters and a son

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in law, Tammy and Tony Gunterman of Fieldon, and Cindy Cummings and her companion, Chad Bell of Jerseyville; three grandchildren, Samantha Cummings, and her fianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cody Gettings, Kasey Lindsey and her companion, Tyler Bauer, and Jordan Retherford, and his companion, Adreona Cox; two great grandchildren, Clayton Bauer and Madison Gettings; and three brothers and sisters in law, Jim and Carolyn Kelly of Brighton, Scott and Jackie Kelly of Brighton, and Mike and Sherry Kelly of Alton; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and his beloved dog, Sak. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday. Rev. Sonny Renken will officiate. He will be buried in the Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey where military honors will be provided by the Grafton American Legion Post 648. Memorials may be given to his family, in care of the funeral home.

Ron G. Forbes passed away quietly Aug. 20, 2017 at his home in Dow. Ron was born Aug. 12, 1937 in Alton. He graduated from Alton High School in 1955. He retired from Laclede Steel. Ron met his wife Patsy while square-dancing at the Hoedowners Square Dance Club in Wood River. They married on Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday in 2000 and had seventeen happy years together. They attended Bethel Methodist and Dow Baptist Church in Dow. Antique cars and hot rods were a passion of Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. He grew up building, repairing, and racing hot rods at various tracks in the metro east. He enjoyed showing his cars to others and was a regular presence at car shows. He belonged to several car clubs and was active in planning and participating in events. He was also an active member of the Tri-County Antique Club and was a regular volunteer at all events. He also enjoyed bowling with many of his friends at the Tri-County Senior League in Jerseyville. Most of all, Ron spent countless hours assisting family and friends; Ron could fix just about anything. He was a devoted son who spent many hours helping his mother. Ron was an unselfish person who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife,

Patsy (nee Lorch) Forbes, his mother Dorothy Dormeyer, daughter Kip Hoosier of Quincy, niece Terri Ann Hart, nephews Jay and Scott Forbes, three half-brothers (Steve Forbes of Alton; Jerry Forbes of East Alton; and Rick Forbes of Edwardsville), half-sister Evonne Vave of Tawas, Michigan, stepdaughter Susan (nee Kanyo) Pepper of Jerseyville, stepson Len Kanyo of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Clement Forbes and brother Terry. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, Aug. 31 at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home, 108 N Liberty St, Jerseyville, IL 62052, Pastor Jon Lorch will officiate. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a memorial service will begin at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jersey County Relay for Life.

Ronnie McKinney Ronnie Wayne McKinney, of Bunker Hill, passed safely into the arms of Jesus Sunday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2017 with his wife at his side. Visitation was held Thursday, Aug. 24, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker

Hill. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Patrick Thacker officiating. Memorials can be made to Woodburn Country Bible Church. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www. kravanyafuneral.com.

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Elsah United Methodish Church 2 Valley St., Elsah (618) 567-0629

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Grace Community Baptist Church 910 W County Rd., Jerseyville (618) 498-6201

Healing Waters Temple 120 Marion St., Jerseyville (618) 498-3310

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Friday, Sept. 1: St. Mary School Trivia Night, 7 p.m. at the Brussels American Legion. Friday, Sept. 1: 4 to 7:30 p.m. PAC Fish Fry at Synders Sports Complex. Carryouts and drive thru available. Friday, Sept. 8: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Salad Luncheon at Jerseyville United Methodist Church, 1200 S. Liberty Street. Discounts for veterans and active military. Carryouts available. Call 618-498-2621 for carry-outs or more information. Saturday, Sept. 9: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. QEM Fire District Fish Fry Fundraiser. Carryouts available. Wednesday, Sept. 13: Silver Sneakers Workout, 10:30 a.m. at the Jerseyville Senior Citizens Center. Thursday Sept. 14: Arts & Crafts at 12:30 and an Immunization Clinic at 10:30 a.m. at the Jerseyville Senior Citizens Center. Bring Medicare and supplemental insurance cards.

Dtap, Flu, and pneumonia are available. ONGOING: Prairie Union Quilt Guild: Jerseyville Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Meets third Monday of each month. The Pathfinders meetings: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday nights, Christian alternative to 12 step meetings, 400 S. Washington Street in Jerseyville. For more information, please call Shawn at (618) 946-9869 or Jimmy at (618) 876-9625. Riverbend Toastmasters Club: 7:30 p.m. on second and fourth Tuesdays each month. Be a stronger leader and more confident speaker. A fun, supportive, learnby-doing, self-paced program instilling leadership qualities. Be the leader in your tribe. Meetings take place at: Lewis and Clark Community College Science Bldg., Room 113. For more info, email Merrilyn Shoemaker at merrilyn_s@ hotmail.com or phone 773416-5370.

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Rules of the Road review course coming to Jerseyville

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will be coming to Jerseyville to offer a free Rules of the Road review course to assist seniors with passing the exam. The course will be offered on the following date: Thursday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

War Memorial bricks available The Jersey County War Memorial, which is located

on the courthouse lawn in Jerseyville, has undergone some major changes over the past few years with the laying of memory bricks being one of the memorial’s biggest changes. To purchase a brick for the memorial, send a check for $50 to the Jersey County Recorder’s office, 200 N. Lafayette, Jerseyville, IL 62052, and designate that it is for a memorial brick. Also include the person’s name, rank and which war they served in and which branch of the military they served in. Each time, a copy of an honorable discharge of DD214 must be provided.

News items from the pages of Jersey County Journal August 29, 2012 The next stretch of Interstate 255 to open will bring travelers coming in and out of Jersey County one step closer to U.S. Highway 67.According to Illinois Department of Transportation’s Joe Gasaway, supervising field engineer, a portion of I-255 between Seminary Road and Illinois Route 111 is on schedule for an Oct. 15 opening. Despite risking life and limb to protect the freedoms offered by the U.S., many war veterans never get the chance to visit the nation’s capital, nor the monuments built for them. But the Honor Flight Network aims to change that. Much like Ed Tonsor, a World War II veteran who went on an honor flight in May, an additional 20 WW II and 74 Korean War veterans will visit Washington, D.C. Sept. 4 to see the memorials built in their honor as well as the honor of their fellow servicemen. A volunteer effort to clean up the Mississippi River is being planned, with Grafton one of the target cities.On Sept. 22, Living Lands and Waters will be in Grafton with boats, trash bags and gloves working on the fourth and final leg of a cleanup, which began in St. Paul, Minn., back in June. They are hoping some volunteers will join them.“A lot of times, people who have never done it before are pretty shocked,” Living Lands and Waters Program Coordinator Nora CoyneLogan said. “I know before I started working here I had no idea how much

stuff is out there.” Despite the rain, the Got F.A.I.T.H. yard sale, car show and festival mustered up 4,760 cans of food for local food pantries which had been running dry during the summer.Steve Pegram, coordinator of Got F.A.I.T.H. (Feed and Inspire the Hungry), said that despite a lower attendance, the outcome of the event was a success. “My goal was to make a difference in people’s lives,” Pegram said. “That’s what my purpose is.”According to Pegram, the greatest aspect of the yard sale was seeing the church communities come together, regardless of their denomination, to volunteer for the event. For many, hanging up and organizing clothes, which lined 1,800 feet of pipe, was a primary duty while others unloaded cars and organized tables filled with the yard sale items. August 29, 2007 Even though it’s four days till takeoff, Jersey Community High School senior Daniel Beach still isn’t quite ready for his upcom-ing trip to Rome, Italy.The reason is that he hasn’t fully finished packing for the nearly yearlong trip as a foreign exchange student, courtesy of the Rotary Club, to the “Eternal City” that boasts nearly three million people. If every kid could be a foreign exchange student there would be no wars,” Beach said about a motto he learned during meetings with other exchange students. “I thought it would

be a neat idea to be a foreign exchange student.” Brent Thompson, president of the Jersey County Business Association (JCBA), announced that Charles R. Todd of the Sears Holding Corporation has recently met with him to discuss the possible opening of a Sears Authorized Dealer Store in Jerseyville. Todd stated that Sears is looking for a person who wants to own and operate a Sears Dealer Store. “They need to find a entrepreneur who wants to make an investment in the store,” Thompson explained. “If they can find someone who has the desire to open a store I think they can come to an agreement quickly.” On Tuesday the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department, the Jerseyville Police Department and the Grafton Police Department handled a highspeed chase with audacity, bravery and a little bit of luck. Pursuit began in Jerseyville and ended 15 miles south in Grafton.Their combined efforts resulted in the capture of an individual whose intent was obviously to elude officers. Many times high-speed chases end tragically with innocent victims being injured or killed because of the reckless behavior of someone attempting to avoid a traffic stop. But in this particular case the JPD, the JCSD and the GPD were able to apprehend the subject by communicating effectively and concisely. And for that they deserve a thank you from the community.

Jersey County Journal is now accepting photos with birth announcements To submit a birth announcement, drop by our office at 832 S. State Street, Jerseyville, or go to jerseycountyjournal.com - Services - Birth Announcement to submit online.

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4-H Shooting Sports members take aim for Adam at Fall Classic Ages 8-9: 1st- Caleb Cloninger (Macoupin); 2nd Place- Madalyn Dugan; 3rd Place- Ariyah Stuemke (Macoupin); Ages 10-14: 1st Place- Clayton Handshy (Montgomery); 2nd Place- Bernie Dohrn (Jersey) and 3rd Place- Leann Woodring (Jersey) ARCHERY (Sighted) Ages 8-9: First Place-Christian Dugger (Jersey); 2nd Place- Zacharia Cotter (Christian); 3rd Place-Bella Richardson (Montgomery) Ages 10-14: First Place- Maxwell Dugan (Macoupin), 2nd Place- Jalen Newingham (Jersey); 3rd Place- Braylee Gilmore (Macoupin) Ages 15-18: First Place- Johnathan Brookens (Christian) AIR RIFLE Ages 10-14: First PlaceCasey Dugan (Macoupin); 2nd Place- Abby Erlenbush (Christian) .22 RIFLE Ages 10-14: 1st Place-Quentin Stead (Macoupin); 2nd Place- Cadeyn Box (Macoupin); 3rd Place-Matthew Eldred (Macoupin) SHOTGUN Ages 10-14: 1st Place- William Yurick (Jersey); 2nd Place- Blake Jones (Macoupin); 3rd Place- Weston Erlenbush (Christian) Dedicated volunteers who made this event a success were certified instructors and volunteers from Jersey County: Tony and Becky Taul, Jessica and Jeremy Little and Duane Vest; Macoupin County: John Dugan, Tony Wagner and Mark Koskie; Montgomery County: Patti Wartmann, Paul Pershing, Phil Crouch and David Falter. Brittany Shooting Park owners have been supporters of Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports

On Aug. 27, more than 40 4-H Shooting Sports members participated in the fourth annual 4-H Fall Classic at Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill. 4-H members from Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties competed in the shooting disciplines of archery, air rifle, .22 rifle and shotgun. This year members shot in honor of Adam Heyen, a 4-H member of Macoupin County Top Shots, who passed away in May from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. A moment of silence was held at the beginning of this event to honor Heyen and youth wore t-shirts with the quote â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take Aim for Adamâ&#x20AC;? on the front side. This shooting sports event was right on target with a good balance of family, friends, fun and competition. 4-H members participated in their designated shooting discipline and worked on enhancing their marksmanship skills and self-confidence. 4-H members and their families enjoyed an afternoon of shooting and then recognition ceremonies were held after each discipline was finished. At this time, members received awards for their efforts. 4-H Members from Jersey County who participated in the 2017 4-H Shooting Sports Fall Classic were: Cameron Little (Medora); William Yurick (Medora); Christian Dugger (Jerseyville) Logan and Alex Vest (Grafton); Leann Woodring (Jerseyville); Amelia Jones (Jerseyville); Loretta and Lexi Taul (Kane); Jack and Bernie Dohrn (Jerseyville) and Jalen Newingham (Jerseyville). Top Awards from the 2017 4-H Fall Classic were as follows: ARCHERY (Non-Sighted)

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Front row: Cameron Little, Christian Dugger, Alex Vest, Jack Dohrn, Bernie Dohrn, Leann Woodring, Amelia Jones, Lexi Taul and William Yurick. Back Row: Jessica Little, Judy Benz, Jalen Newingham, Logan Vest, Tony Taul, Becky Taul, Loretta Taul, Duane Vest and Jeremy Little.

since it started in Macoupin County in 2011. They have a great facility where youth can practice their shooting skills in a safe and conducive environment. The Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program promotes the highest standard of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behaviors. 4-H shooting sports help young people devel-

op self-confidence, problem-solving skills, teamwork and decision-making skills. This program also furnishes enjoyable, positive relationships with peers and adult instructors. For more information on 4-H Shooting Sports in Jersey County, please contact your local Extension office at 618-498-2913.

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Jersey soccer eyes tournament title By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal

The Jersey soccer team netted 18 goals in its first three games of the Carlinville Kickoff, en route an appearance in Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship game. The boys began tournament play Saturday with an 8-1 victory over Litchfield, followed by a 4-0 defeat of Roxana. Monday, they were back in action, extended their record to a perfect 3-0 with a 6-3 win over Springfield Southeast. The first two goals of Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game came from headers on throw-ins from Gavin McGuire to John Bray. The Panthers got their third goal of the day when Wyatt Freand sent a loose ball to the back of the net. Taking a 3-0 into the second half, coach

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Scott Burney said his team came out flat â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are really good for about five minutes and let up two quick goals to Southeast. and then we have five bad minutes,â&#x20AC;? he said. With 20 minutes to play McGuire threw the But, he said the effort has not been an ball in, where it went off of a defender and issue. into the goal. Just â&#x20AC;&#x153;We play very a few minutes later â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team is very excited hard and physicalFreand sent a corly,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ner kick to Logan about the opportunity to bring have been very Simpson, who pleased at times headed into the home some more hardware.â&#x20AC;? with our play.â&#x20AC;? net. Freand netted The Panthers Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final goal will finish the Scott Burney of the game on a Carlinville tournaJersey soccer coach breakaway, folment in the title lowing a steal by game against freshman Andrew Father McGivney. Kribs. The Griffins are also 3-0 in the tournaWhile Burney said he is happy with the ment, with shutout wins against Carlinville, victories in the tournament, his team needs to Springfield Lutheran and Athens. be more consistent with execution. Burney said he anticipates a tough battle

as the Panthers attempt to capture their fourth consecutive Kickoff tournament title. He said McGivney has a player, Eli Skubish, who is a threat any time his foot touches the ball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have a very up and coming program and play with a lot of confidence,â&#x20AC;? Burney said. But, he said his own teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high powered offense has come as a welcome surprise, and is hoping that translates to Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth straight Carlinville championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team is very excited about the opportunity to bring home some more hardware and I think they will be ready when the whistle blows on Thursday evening,â&#x20AC;? he said. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game begins at 7 p.m. Fans attending the game are encouraged to avoid Illinois Route 16 through Shipman and then north toward Beaver Dam, as there is a road closure in the area.

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Jersey cross country started its season Tuesday at the Carlinville early meet with a second place finish for the girls and third for the boys. The Lady Panthers finished with 66 points, behind Stauntonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 57. Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top finisher was Sydney Merle, who completed the threemile course in 21:47.43, which was good for seventh overall. Hannah Tonsor finished in ninth overall with a time of 22:15.71. Grace Sharich (23:12.18), Megan Fraley (23:47.74), Christine Wendell (24:14.9), Morgan Cook (24:22.21), Isabel Allen (25:20.05), Kadiah Baalman (26:23.24), Abby Dial (26:33.49), Samantha Steckel (27:11.62) and Katelyn Krueger (27:52.02) rounded out the rest of the Jersey girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance. Christian Cazierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17:47.68 was good for a team leading seventh place finish for the boys. Drew Bertman came in tenth with a time of 17:59.14. Asher Stidd (18:12.9) Joao Nail (18:53.14), Grant Morgan (19:16.81), Ryan Croxford (20:09.43), Austin Koenig (20:14.81), Jay Goetten (20:48.27) and Tom Rexing (22:45.4) also ran for the Jersey boys. The Panthers finished with 73 team points. Carlinville won the meet with 20 points and Rochester took second with 60 points. The teams compete at the Granite City Invite Sept. 2.

Birds struggle early on STAFF REPORT Jersey County Journal The Southwestern volleyball team exited the Roxana Tournament with one victory, and that remains their sole win on the season. Tuesday the girls hosted Pana and fell in two sets, 25-6 and 25-22. Southwestern was led by Bri Roloff's four points and seven assists, and Karlee Paslay chipped in with three points, three kills and eight digs. The match brought the team's SCC record to 0-1, and 1-5 overall. Roloff led the Lady Birds through the Roxana Tournament, as well. She finished the five-game affair with 28 points, 10 ace serves and 41 assists. Paslay registered 37 digs, while Lexy Hall finished up with a dozen kills and six solo blocks. Bailee Nixon had 14 kills in the five games. The Southwestern girls took both of their tournament opponents Saturday to three sets, falling to Gillespie 25-10, 24-26 and 15-12, and then Calhoun 25-16, 18-25 and 15-8.

The team will be back on the court Thursday, hosting Litchfield.

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From left, Jersey's Brian McDonald, Zeke Waltz and Matthew Jackson battle for a loose football dropped by a Granite City player during a punt return Friday night. Jersey recovered the ball, but would ultimately fall, 52-41, to the hosting Warriors.

By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal A 40-point first half put Granite City in the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat against the Panthers Friday night in the both football teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season opener. Going into halftime, Jersey had scored just half as many points as the hosting Warriors. But, over the final two quarters, the Panthers narrowed the gap before falling 52-41. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The Warriors] were much better than I expected,â&#x20AC;? Jersey coach Jon Adkins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know they were going to be good, and they were going to be athletic. We knew they had a fantastic quarterback. But, with all that said, my gosh, they were just so well coached.â&#x20AC;?

He said the Warriorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; technique and discipline were, perhaps, the most unaccounted for factors heading into Week 1. But, he said his own team could have executed its game plan better, which would have kept the score tighter. Adkins said his team made some typical firstgame mistakes, but overall he was pleased with the effort and perseverance the boys displayed. He said limiting Granite Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;high octaneâ&#x20AC;? offense to just 12 points in the final two quarters was a good indication of where the team is heading. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They never quit, and they fight to the end, no matter what the score is,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we finally settled down and got our first game jitters out of the way, we played really good

JCHS volleyball team has up and down start STAFF REPORT Jersey County Journal The Jersey volleyball team emerged with three wins in the Roxana Tournament. The team entered the final day of the tournament Saturday with a 2-1 record in pool play and faced Brussels to begin bracket play. The Panthers defeated the Lady Raiders in the first set, 25-22, but dropped the following two, 25-18 and 15-8. Jersey came back to end the tournament with a win over Marquette in three sets, 26-28, 25-23 and 15-13. On Saturday, Lexi Liles led the Panthers with 19 points and nine ace serves. Jessica Vetter went up for 14 attacks and slammed down nine kills. Maddie Nason kept the opponentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scores down by digging out 27 of 32 balls. The Jersey girls were back on the hardwood Tuesday night, hosting their first match of the year, against Carrollton. It took three sets, but the visiting Hawks emerged victorious with scores of 25-11, 18-25 and 25-14. Maddie Carpenter ended the night with eight points and four kills. Sara Lamer notched eight points and 10 assists. Liles had six kills and Nason received 25 serves. 9 The Panthers (3-3) are back in action Thursday night, hosting East Alton-Wood River. The team is then off until Sept. 6, when they will travel to Alton to face Marquette, which they beat in three sets at the Roxana Tournament.

football in the second half. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for us to build off of heading into the next couple weeks.â&#x20AC;? The Panthers got some strong performances from players coming into the season expected to do good things; quarterback Drew Sauerwein went 25-for-26 for 222 yards and one touchdown, and Blake Wittman reeled in 11 catches for 115 yards and one score. But, junior Coleton Fields, who transferred to Jersey last winter, stepped up and made an impact on both sides of the football, as well as special teams. He led the team with 81 rushing yards on four carries, including one touchdown. He had a second-best five tackles for Jersey. Fields also received four kickoffs for a total of 85 yards.

Jersey tennis ties Alton in singles play STAFF REPORT Jersey County Journal Jersey and Alton tennis teams were knotted up 3-3 after singles play Tuesday afternoon at Gordon Moore Park, but the hosting Redbirds won all three doubles match ups and to the outing 6-3. Alton was victorious in No. 1, 2 and 3 singles. But, Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alexis Heinrich (6-1, 6-1), Holli Roberts (6-3, 6-4) and Alyssa Cannady (7-5, 3-6, 10-5) each captured wins at 3, 4 and 5, respectively. The loss brought the Lady Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; record to 1-1 on the year. Jersey was scheduled to be back on the court Wednesday in Edwardsville, against Metro East Lutheran, however scores were not available at press time. Thursday, the girls will host Collinsville at 4 p.m., then return to conference play Sept. 5 at Triad.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the first opportunity weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to have Coleton on the team, and he is what we expected him to be,â&#x20AC;? Adkins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just going to continue to get better. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got some speed to him and he played well.â&#x20AC;? Despite some highlights, Adkins said there are several areas where more work would lead to better success. He said the Panthers will focus on â&#x20AC;&#x153;finishingâ&#x20AC;? heading into Week 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finishing tackles, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finishing drives, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finishing games,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting the mistakes he saw in the first game are all fixable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to do little things like that.â&#x20AC;? The coach said the Panthers do not have one gimme game on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule, and each week

will be a battle. The Panthers will host Metamora Friday night, which is a new addition to Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule. Adkins, however, is very familiar with the Peoria-area team, having coached at Peoria Heights for six seasons prior to coming to Jersey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still have a house with a Metamora address,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know everything about Metamora. I know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made the playoffs 23 straight years and about their tradition. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to come ready to work.â&#x20AC;? Metamora entered the season tied for seventh in the Associated Press class 5A rankings, but fell to Chicago-area team St. Edward in Week 1. Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game in Jerseyville is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHESTERFIELD STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. NO. 17-CH-1 SCOTT SCHULTZ, Special Administrator of the ESTATE OF KATHERINE HUFF, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Amended Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 10, 2017. Sheriff John Wimmersberg, of JERSEY County, will on September 20, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in the hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the following described premises: COMMONLY KNO\\IN AS: 211 E. Arch St., Jerseyville, IL 62052 PIN: 42-04-635-002-60 and 42-04-371003-60. Improved with a single family residence. The Amended Judgment amount was $14,276.85. TERMS OF SALE: This is an "AS IS" sale for"CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid at time of successful bid; balance due within 24 hours, All payments by FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV SD\DEOH WR WKH "Michael R. Glenn Client Trust Account". NO REFUNDS. The subject property is

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS First Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. 14CH 00044 Byron Thomason DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/2/2015, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on October 4, 2017 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: A TRACT OF LAND BEING THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION 31; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 14 MINUTES AND 12 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, 1723.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 02 MINUTES, AND 29 SECONDS WEST, 671.98 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTER LINE OF A GRAVEL ROADWAY; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 22 MINUTES AND 40 SECONDS WEST, 1697.11 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES AND 53 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 666.29 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 26.48 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. PIN 07-031-007-00 Improved with Mobile Home

Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW WKH FORVH of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser QRW WR H[FHHG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The VDOH LV IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, WKH SXUFKDVHU VKDOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after ConÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH 7KH VXFFHVVIXO purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are DGPRQLVKHG WR FKHFN WKH &RXUW ÂżOH WR verify all information. 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. )RU LQIRUPDWLRQ ([DPLQH WKH FRXUW ÂżOH or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to ÂżOH QXPEHU

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JCH HealthCare Foundation to hold annual scholarship golf tournament JCH HealthCare Foundation will host its 18th annual Charity Golf Tournament Friday, Sept. 8 at Westlake Country Club in Jerseyville. All proceeds will benefit the Medical Education Scholarship program that awards educational funds to hard-working students from Jersey, Calhoun and Greene County, who are majoring in a medical field. More than 130 local students have been helped in reaching their academic dreams through the program and encouraged to return to the area to pursue medical careers. These students are grateful to all sponsors and participants for their support. Golfers of all skill levels are asked to participate in the scramble format. Res-

ervations are required with two tee times to choose from for the 18-hole outing. Foursomes are $400 per team or $100 for individual golfers. Registration fees include BBQ lunch, skins game, cold beverages on the course, snacks, golferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift bag, cart rental and 18 holes of golfing fun. Also included in the fee is a chance to win a Ford vehicle at the Hole-in-One contest. Other contests will be available on the course throughout the day for teams to participate in and win prizes. A cash prize will be awarded for the first place team in three flights. Tickets for a Cardinals vs. Cubs game with a parking pass is one of the great raffle baskets available in

the clubhouse. Non-golfers are encouraged to stop by Westlakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clubhouse any time before 6 p.m. to cast their chance to win one of the baskets and support the scholarship program. Many sponsorship levels are still available and can be obtained by calling the JCH Foundation at 4988392. Plenty of opportunities are available for organizations to show support to students and the organizations will be advertised throughout the event with signs on the course and company logos on the beverage carts and meal banners. Please call the JCH HealthCare Foundation for more information, to register a team or to help sponsor the event at 618498-8392.

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JCH Administrator Jon Wade is pictured with JCH Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017 scholarship recipients: Maggie Collins, Carly Miller and Caitlyn Hunter standing with Carol Yocom, JCH foundation board member. Not pictured: Abby Baalman, Molly Bartels, Lauren Blasa, Jessie Lorts, Karson Marsh, Nellie Roberts and Claire Walsh.

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Jen Bell, JCH director of community relations and Julie Smith, JCH director of nursing enjoy a sunny day on the green while donating to a worthwhile cause.

Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between April 28 and May 4. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. All individuals listed 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 felonies: Reynolds, Teresa S., dob 6-5-77, felon fail/ return from furlough. Fricker, Christopher W., dob 1-21-88, forgery/make/alter document and theft control intent between $500 and $10,000. Vaillancourt, Logan S., dob 11-19-94, possess amount control substance. Anderson, Timothy J., dob 9-15-95, violate sex offender registration. Maupin, Mary B., dob 1-29-79, meth delivery less than 5 grams, maintain original container, possess drug paraphernalia. Yost, Matthew A., dob 10-8-82, violate sex offender registration. The following individuals were charged with misdemeanors: Witt, Collie L., dob 12-21-95, violate order of protection. Elliott, Robert L., dob 7-2-64, criminal trespass remain on land. Buchanan, Brittanee M., dob 2-29-92, criminal damage to property less than $500. Holmes, Michael J., dob 6-10-94, domestic battery/ bodily harm. Jackson, Drew W., dob 1-16-97, consumption of liquor/minor. Isringhausen, Seth C., dob 6-15-98, violate stalking no contact order. The following individual was charged with driving under the influence:

Campion, Gregory S., dob 6-6-34. The following individuals were charged with ordinance violations: Oswalt, Jacob Merrell, dob 9-23-95, possession of cannabis. Maupin, Mary B., dob 1-29-71, possession of cannabis and possession drug paraphernalia. Malloy, Michael A., dob 9-1-81, possess drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis less than 10. Vaillancourt, Logan S., dob 11-19-94, unlawful possession drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis less than 10. Anderson, Timothy J., dob 9-15-91, unlawful possession drug paraphernalia. Barnes, Randall W., Dr., dob 2-3-61, junk/trash and unlicensed and junk vehicles. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Marks, Jesse B., dob 2-22-93, plate sec/hght/ visl/sticker. Walsh, Joshua E., dob 8-8-89, driving 15-20 mph above limit, illegal stopping/standing/parking and operate uninsured motor vehicle. Redmond, Cherl L., dob 10-30-63, reckless driving. Herron, Keiauntrez, dob 5-24-96, driving on suspended license, no valid registration and operate uninsured motor vehicle. Wolfe, Edwards, Stephen J., dob 1-6-92, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Hamilton, Lydia J., dob 8-28-97, operate uninsured motor vehicle. McMillian, Nicholas W., dob 1-12-91, following too closely and two counts of child restraint violation/child less than 8. Taylor, Carrie E., dob 3-4-80, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Reed, Ivan Verne Jr., dob 3-7-69, no valid reg-

istration. Oswalt, Jacob Merrell, dob 9-23-95, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Palmer, Jason T., dob 5-23-87, registration expiration. Tucker, Zachary N., dob 9-8-90, driving on suspended license and registration expiration. Cunningham, Jim J., dob 1-20-73, driving 1-10 mph above limit. Wrench, Steven A., dob 11-21-96, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Stoeckel, David L., dob 11-11-51, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Leber, Colton T., dob 10-7-95, operate uninsured motor vehicle. King, Christopher M., dob 5-5-76, child restraint violation/child between 8 and 16. Burch, Tana M., dob 7-6-79, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Tucker, Trent E., dob 12-4-95, no valid registration. Campion, Gregory S., dob 6-6-34, fail to reduce speed. Wilson, Courteney D., dob 9-5-75, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Hunt, Logan T., dob 5-21-99, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Meyer, Heather E., dob 10-20-71, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Hinson, Lewis G., dob 4-29-46, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Baalman, Lisa L., dob 7-11-72, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Blasa, Terry D., dob 3-13-65, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Wade, Desiree D., dob 8-29-90, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped, or have you been found not guilty? Email jcjnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding.

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Upcoming events in September for Jerseyville Senior Citizens Center Bingo at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 18, 26 and 28 Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Silver Sneakers Workout Sept. 14 at 12:30 p.m. Arts & Crafts Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Immunization Clinic Presented by Jersey County Health Department

Correction In last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of Jersey County Journal, a charge in the dispositions listed on the court page was misstated. The disposition should have read: Updike, Joshua A., dob 4-382, was convicted of criminal sexual abuse of a victim between 13 years and 17 years of age and who he was less than five years older than. The charge was amended/reduced from criminal sexual assault of a victim between 13-17. Updike received an 18-month conditional discharge and was ordered to pay a $500 fine. Two accompanying charges of criminal sexual assault of a victim between 13-17 were dismissed. The Journal regrets the error.

Dtap, Flu and Pneumonia Available Please bring Medicare and Supplemental Insurance Cards Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. Head Start Luncheon Join for lunch, book reading and a seasonal craft with the local Head Start children.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF JOHN M. DELANEY JR. NO. 17-P-41 DECEASED CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOHN M. DELANEY JR. of Brighton, Illinois, who died on the 2nd day of August, /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH DV ,QGHSHQGHQW Executor were issued to LOIS SHAW, whose attorney is Wittman & Lorton, P.C., 123 West Pearl, Jerseyville, P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Notice has been given to all heirs and OHJDWHHV QDPHG LQ WKH SHWLWLRQ E\ PDLO DQG LV EHLQJ JLYHQ E\ WKLV SXEOLFDWLRQ WR any other heirs and legatees unknown to the administrator whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in WKH SHWLWLRQ WR DSSRLQW DQ DGPLQLVWUDWRU that an order was entered by the Court RQ $XJXVW DSSRLQWLQJ WKH DERYH QDPHG LQGHSHQGHQW H[HFXWRU UHTXLULQJ QRWLFH DQG SXEOLFDWLRQ ZDV entered on that date. Notice is also given that any heir RU OHJDWHH KDV WKH ULJKW DV SURYLGHG in Section 5/6/21 of the Probate Act ,OOLQRLV &RPSOLHG 6WDWXWHV &KDSWHU 6HFWLRQ WR ÂżOH D SHWLWLRQ with the court within 42 days of the DGPLVVLRQ RI WKH ZLOO WR SUREDWH UHTXLULQJ SURRI RI WKH ZLOO E\ WHVWLPRQ\ RI WKH ZLWQHVVHV WR WKH ZLOO LQ RSHQ FRXUW 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 of the will by ÂżOLQJ D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK WKH FRXUW ZLWKLQ VL[ (6) months after the admission of the ZLOO WR SUREDWH Claims against the estate may be ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKH Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL RU ZLWK WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RU both, on or before March 9, 2018, and DQ\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the executor and the attorney within WHQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG The estate will be administered ZLWKRXW FRXUW VXSHUYLVLRQ XQOHVV XQGHU ,/&6 DQ\ LQWHUHVWHG SHUVRQ WHUPLQDWHV LQGHSHQGHQW DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ at any time by mailing or delivering a SHWLWLRQ WR WHUPLQDWH WR WKH FOHUN <RX PD\ REWDLQ D FRS\ RI D IRUP SHWLWLRQ WR WHUPLQDWH LQGHSHQGHQW DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ from the clerk of court at the above address. Wittman & Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 Allison.lorton@wittmanlortonlaw. com

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ORDINANCE NO. 17-03 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FIELDON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE CORPORATE (GENERAL) AND INSURANCE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2017 AND ENDING MAY 31, 2018 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FIELDON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts of the Fieldon Fire Protection District for all funds for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2017 and ending May 31, 2018: Cash on Hand and Anticipated Receipts - All Funds Cash Balance at June 1, 2017 ...............................................................$ 12,625.00 CDs .............................................................................................................20,000.00 Anticipated Real Estate Tax Receipts .......................................................23,575.00 Loan for Station Addition............................................................................12,000.00 Other Operating Revenue ........................................................................... 1,500.00 Total Anticipated Receipts and Cash on Hand......................................$ 69,700.00 SECTION II. That the following sums of money be and hereby are budgeted and appropriated for corporate (general) and insurance purposes for the Fieldon Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District in Jersey County, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2017 and ending May 31, 2018 for the following purposes: ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES Administrative Expenses: 3ULQWLQJ 3RVWDJH 2IÂżFH 6XSSOLHV .............................................................. $ 400.00 Dues................................................................................................................. 100.00 Insurance ......................................................................................................6,000.00 Building Expenses: Payment to Village of Fieldon...................................................................... 1,250.00 Utilities...........................................................................................................1,500.00 Telephone & Internet....................................................................................... 900.00 I Am Responding Cell Phone Service............................................................ 300.00 MABAS ............................................................................................................ 150.00 Fire Station Addition ...................................................................................19,000.00 Operating Expenses: Operation & Maintenance of Fire Equipment & Apparatus ....................... 1,000.00 Equipment & Apparatus Repair................................................................... 1,000.00

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS First Bank PLAINTIFF

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHESTERFIELD STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. NO. 17-CH-1

Vs. 14CH 00044 Byron Thomason DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

SCOTT SCHULTZ, Special Administrator of the ESTATE OF KATHERINE HUFF, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/2/2015, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on October 4, 2017 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-031-007-00

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, WKH SXUFKDVHU VKDOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after ConÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH 7KH VXFFHVVIXO purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

(IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Amended Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 10, 2017. Sheriff John Wimmersberg, of JERSEY County, will on September 20,2017, at 10:00 a.m., in the hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the following described premises:

Improved with Mobile Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15595 Bunse Way Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW WKH FORVH of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser QRW WR H[FHHG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The VDOH LV IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are DGPRQLVKHG WR FKHFN WKH &RXUW ÂżOH WR verify all information. 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. )RU LQIRUPDWLRQ ([DPLQH WKH FRXUW ÂżOH or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to ÂżOH QXPEHU I3059958

The East Half of the South 110 feet of the following described lots or tracts of land: Lot 3 in Block 1 in Burke's Addition to the City of Jerseyville, and all that part of Lot 2 of Johnson's Addition to the City of Jerseyville, which part adjoins the South line of Lot 3 above described and being the width of Lot 3, To-wit. 87 feet and extending the same width Southerly to Arch Street in the City of Jerseyville, the land hereby described and conveyed being 43 and 1/2 feet, being the same premises conveyed to Bertha N. Day by Herschel V. King and Ethel M. King by warranty deed dated October 20, 1926, and recorded in Book 149, at Page 45 of the records of Jersey County, Illinois, all being situated in the City Jerseyville, 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.

sist of a single family home located at 211 E. Arch St., Jerseyville, IL 62052. The Amended Judgment amount was $14,276.85, TERMS OF SALE: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid at time of successful bid; balance due within 24 hours. All payments E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV SD\DEOH to the "Michael R. Glenn Client Trust Account". NO REFUNDS. The subject propetty 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 is further subject to FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagees attorney. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the &RXUW ÂżOH WR verify all information. Upon the sale being made, the pmchaser VKDOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK will entitle the purchaser to a deed on D VSHFLÂżHG GDWH XQOHVV WKH SURSHUW\ LV redeemed according to law. Purchaser responsible for cost of title insurance , if desired. For information, call the Plaintiffs Attorneys, GLENN & WEST, P.O. Box 36, Nokomis, IL (217) 563-7777, however under lllinois law, the Attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice. NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. GLENN & WEST Attorneys at Law 320 West Central Street P.O. Box 36 Nokomis, IL 62075 Telephone: 217/563-7777 8.16.17, 8.23.17, 8.30.17

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THANK YOU for reading the JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL )LUHÂżJKWLQJ (TXLSPHQW 6XSSOLHV.............................................................. 4,000.00 Purchase of Equipment from Village of Fieldon ........................................ 1,100.00 Medical Supplies ............................................................................................. 500.00 Fuel & Oil ........................................................................................................ 750.00 Personnel & Training Expenses: Trustees Compensation ..................................................................................... 0.00 )LUHÂżJKWHU &RPSHQVDWLRQ ([SHQVH 5HLPEXUVHPHQW ................................... 500.00 Professional Services ................................................................................. 1,500.00 Training .........................................................................................................1,000.00 Fire Chief Salary.............................................................................................. 480.00 0LVFHOODQHRXV &RQWLQJHQF\ ([SHQVH........................................................... 250.00 TOTAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION - ALL FUNDS....................$ 41,680.00 ESTIMATED CASH ON HAND MAY 31, 2018 FOR ALL FUNDS..... $ 28,020.00 SECTION III. The Trustees shall have the power and authority during the aforesaid Fiscal Year from time to time, as in their judgment may be necessary, to make transfers among the various line item appropriations for the purpose of meeting exigencies that may arise during the year, as permitted by law. SECTION IV. This Ordinance shall be known as Ordinance No. 17-03 and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Fieldon Fire Protection District, Jersey County, Illinois, within thirty (30) days of the date hereof....The newspaper VKDOO IXUQLVK D FHUWLÂżFDWH RI SXEOLFDWLRQ WR WKH 6HFUHWDU\ RI WKH )LUH 3URWHFWLRQ 'LVWULFW ZKLFK FHUWLÂżFDWH VKDOO EH SODFHG LQ WKH RIÂżFLDO UHFRUGV RI WKH )LUH 3URWHFWLRQ 'LVWULFW and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ten (10) days of its publication. PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Fieldon Fire Protection District of Jersey &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV WKLV VW GD\ RI $XJXVW DQG ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH 6HFUHWDU\ RI WKH VDLG Fire Protection District the same date. Ayes: __4___ Nays: __0__ Jon Gasaway Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Fieldon Fire Protection District Approved by the President of the Fieldon Fire Protection District Board of Trustees, this 1st day of August, 2017. Dean A. Montgomery President

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205 W. Main St. Hardin $65,000 Great business opportunity at a great price. Locally known as Main Street Bar and Grill. This building has endless potential. Huge brick and siding building with hard wood ﬂoors down stairs. Bar kitchen equipment and tables and chairs etc. stays. 1 apartment ﬁnished upstairs with a full bathroom. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

518 S State St. Jerseyville $250,000 150x150 lot, 2,428 Sq. ft. Historic Victorian home. Formally a restaurant and ready for occupancy.Approx.280seating,ampleparking. Many Beautiful features and original embellishments, stain glass, detached woodwork, wrap around porch, light ﬁxtures and more. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

508 W Pine St. Jerseyville $274,900 Old Jersey Community Hospital. Built in 1954, 22,419 Sq. ft., 1.930 Acres, former West Pine Retirement Village. Newer alarm system and ﬁre emergency response system, 20 single bedrooms, 8 double bedrooms, cafeteria, kitchen, dining and activity rooms. Big Foyer. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

15281 State Hwy 109, Dow $799,000 Turn Key Restaurant/Bar/Banquet Hall/ Game room. This establishment has it all! It also has a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment upstairs with open dining/kitchen/ living room. 13 acres of land. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

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116 Rosewood, Jerseyville Updated 3 BR ranch w/ covered deck and big fenced yard! $

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Hosted by Jenni Beck, RE/MAX Alliance

ADAMS COUNTY - 33 Acres - Goose Lake Farm. Hunting/Agricultural. 14 Tillable Acres, 19 Other Acres. Great Access to Water.

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ADAMS COUNTY - 305 Acres Hidden Lake Farm. Hunting property with Home. Turkey Hunting and Fishing Retreat!

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ADAMS COUNTY - 49.94 Acres Hunting/Agricultural/Building Site. 19.76 Timber Acres, 24.48 CRP Acres. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In cooperation with Whitetail Propertiesâ&#x20AC;?

ADAMS COUNTY - County Line 42 Acres Nice personal hunting farm. 20 minute drive from Quincy. Timber 14, tillable 9, CRP 19.

CALHOUN COUNTY - 68 Acres Hunting Property with Home in Northern Calhoun. Timber Acres 29, Tillable Acres 16, Pasture Acres 6, CPR Acres 17. $295,000

CALHOUN COUNTY - Northern Calhoun Hotspot. 65 Acres Hunting Property. Great Building Sites. Quality Hardwood Timber. Timber Acres 29, Tillable Acres 16, Pasture Acres 3 , CPR Acres 17.

JERSEY COUNTY - PRICE REDUCED: 105 Acres Big Timber With Great 4 Wheeler Paths & Newly Cleared Food Plots $2,950/acre.

MCDONOUGH COUNTY - 38 Acres Great Income Producer / Building Site, Close To Spring Lake $225,000

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CALHOUN COUNTY - Pleasant Dale Farm. 173 Acres Hunting Property With Home. Timber Acres 123, Tillable Acres 50.

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CALHOUN COUNTY - County Line Farm. 654 Acres. Hunting/Agricultural. Timber Acres 534, Tillable Acres 120. In Cooperation With Whitetail Properties.

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HANCOCK COUNTY - PRICE REDUCED: 55 Acres Well-balanced hunting property with income! $3,090/acre.

JERSEY COUNTY - 85 Acres Excellent Hunting Property Bordered By Big Timber Farm Along Macoupin Creek.

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20 secluded pasture and woodland acres with large well maintained two level 3 bdrm 2 bath home. Good access. Hamburg

2Bdrm, 1bath home by the Miss River. Includes 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122; river frontage, fully furnished: move-in condition. Hamburg 68 acres of prime N. Calhoun woodland All decked out for the hunting enthusiast. Highly motivated seller 3 bdrm 1 Â˝ bath home on 8 rural lots. Includes RIÂżFH JDUDJH FRPSOH[ D Âś ; Âś VKHG +DPEXUJ 3 Bdrm, 1 bath two story home on large lot. Adjoining lot available. Hardin Two story 3 bdrm home on a town lot. Views of the Illinois River. Hardin Well known rural, small town, successful business seeks new RZQHU ZKR KDV GULYH DQG LPDJLQDWLRQ WR SURSHO LW WR QHZ ÂżQDQFLDO KHLJKWV Calhoun County Newly built 4 bdrm 2bath log home on 5 acres. Spectacular views of the Mississippi River valley and points beyond. Hamburg Newly renovated 1 bdrm 1bath home on small lot. Priced to sell. Hardin Large 3 bdrm 3 bath home on 5 rural acres. Move in condition. Hardin Large lot with 100 ft river frontage on Miss River. Hamburg

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MCDONOUGH COUNTY - 44 Acres Wellbalanced investment property! $250,000

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PIKE COUNTY - NEW - 10 Acres - Home & Acreage. Beautiful Country Home on 10 Acres with additional acreage available!

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MORGAN COUNTY - 72 Acres - With Home. Exceptional Hunting Getaway, In cooperation with Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell.

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PIKE COUNTY - 135 Acres - Excellent Hunting Property Located On A Dead End Road.

PIKE COUNTY - Twisted Edge Farm. 80 Acres. Hunting/Agricultural. Timber Acres 51, CRP Acres 29. In Cooperation With Pike County Real Estate.

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PIKE COUNTY - NEW - 20 Acres - Home & Acreage. Newer Home On 20 acres on Dead End Road. *broker owned.

PIKE COUNTY - 365 Acres - Flint Township - Tillable. Hunting/Agricultural. Timber 245, Tillable 120.

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PIKE COUNTY - 70 Acres Located in Western Pike County *in cooperation with Pike County Real Estate

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PIKE COUNTY - 143 Acres Well Managed Hunting Property Located Close To PittsďŹ eld! $3,990 Per Acre

PIKE COUNTY - 135 Acres Located In Western Pike County! Excellent Hunting Property!

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ADAMS COUNTY - 58 Acres Hunting/Agriculture - Excellent hunting or investment property. Located close to Siloam Springs State Park!

PIKE COUNTY - 40 Acres With Beautiful 3,555 sq. ft. home & custom built 5 acre lake *broker owned.

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ADAMS COUNTY - 140 Acres Class A Tillable Soils! 120 Acres Tillable!

FARMLAND FOR SALE Seal Bid with Auction Tract 1: 107.14 acres (104.64 tillable) located in Jersey North Township, Jersey County, Illinois, mostly Herrick and Vinder silt loam. Tract 2: 69.18 acres (nearly all tillable) located in Rockbridge Township, Greene County, Illinois, mostly Lawson and Huntsville silt loam. Tract 3: 42 tillable acres more or less located in the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Ruyle Township, Jersey County, Illinois, mostly Radford and Elco silt loam. Sellers: Estate and Trust of Charles and Thelma Davis Attorney: Wittman & Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 Contact for a sales brochure. Auctioneer: Mike Prough, License No. 440-000322

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Stop by our newest display home. We can start planning your dream home today! This home includes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full walkout ďŹ nished basement, 4 season room, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. Wonderful landscaping. Builder will be present. Wooded 1 acre lots available in this subdivision or we can build on your land.

Host: Ralph Paslay 618-531-3377

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Great business opportunity in Jerseyville IL located on a high trafďŹ c street. Restaurant/Bar is 4000 square feet and ready for you to begin serving. Seller is including all equipment, all ďŹ xtures, bar inventory. Large bar area with ďŹ&#x201A;at screen TVs, DJ area, extra tables for dining in the bar, and an outside patio area. Basement with an ofďŹ ce and a large area including a separate bar and pool table for private events. Call me today to schedule your showing and be on your way to owning your own business.

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58 Meppen Ln., Meppen $165,000

43 R Quarry, Golden Eagle $180,000

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6 ACRES RR 1 Box 11, Eldred $215,000

13 Beach, Kampsville $42,000

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102 Washington, Grafton $84,000

17 Beach, Kampsville $69,000

205 E. Arch, Jerseyville $42,000

302 N Broadway, Kampsville Broker Owned $29,000

59 B Two Story Hill, Golden Eagle $383,000

RR 1 Box 14D, Kampsville $145,000

N. Broadway, Kampsville $25,000

210 N. County Rd., Hardin $69,900

108 W. Maple, Kampsville $105,000

1636 W. Main St., Grafton $89,900

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42 ACRES Box 147 Hillview Rd, Hillview $215,000

88A French Hollow Rd., Hardin $297,000

Wendi Mielke Managing Broker GRI, SFR, SRES, SRS, E-Pro, CNE

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503 N. Lafayette, Jerseyville Convenient one level living with a two-car garage in a quiet neighborhood, what more could you ask for? This 3 bedroom, 2 bath is perfect for ďŹ rsttime buyers or those who want to downsize. $110,000 Agent: Whitney McIver 618-531-2256 1004 N. State St., Jerseyville Are you a â&#x20AC;&#x153;rehab addictâ&#x20AC;? looking for your own â&#x20AC;&#x153;ďŹ xer upperâ&#x20AC;?? Here it is! This one-family owned historic Jerseyville home has the exquisite original woodwork and fabulous built-ins but is looking for someone that has the vision to give it their personal touch. $139,000 Agent: Whitney McIver: 618-531-2256 308 W. Wall St., Worden Amazingly aďŹ&#x20AC;ordable 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Master suite has Âž bath and walk in closet. This spacious beauty has a family room and dining room has a stunning Brazilian Hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oor. New deck and covered front porch are rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chair ready! $119,900 Agent: Jeri Parks 618-407-5837 101 Northmoor Dr., Jerseyville Extremely nice well-kept home! Ready to move in. This home has newer kitchen & appliances that stay. Newer remodeled bath. Attached garage with cabinets, storage shed, and partially fenced yard. $83,000 Agents: Whitney McIver: 618-531-2256 & Sonja Shaw: 618-535-1899 200 Brookside Dr., Worden Big country 2 story family home on large 2.3 acre corner lot in Edwardsville School Dist. Completely remodeled 2017, architectural roof 2012. 24x16 deck reďŹ nished plus 22x20 above ground pool deck. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus large bonus room. $259,900 Agent: Michael Paslay 618-530-7355 3857 Claremont, Alton Well maintained brick home. Spacious living room. The kitchen and dining areas are open and have room for a hutch. Third bedroom is being used as a den. Roof 2003, A/C and furnace 1996. The basement family room has a convenient half bath. $115,900 Agent: Jeri Parks 618-407-5837 Eagle Ct., Jerseyville This lot is ready for you to build your dream home in one of Jerseyvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nest subdivisions and it looks out onto the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only public golf course. $19,900 Agent: Whitney McIver 618-531-2256

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220 N. Second St., Carrollton Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath full brick home is ready for you to move right in! Extensive remodel in 2013. Fully fenced backyard with an enormous deck designed for outdoor living. $142,000 Agent: Whitney McIver 618-531-2256

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801 West Carpenter, Jerseyville This 3 Bed 2 bath with 2 car attached garage on a corner lot has a new modern kitchen, newer heating and cooling, and all new windows. Beautiful hardwood with gas fireplace in the living room. Family room could easily be the 4th bed room. A must see!

Take a look at this 4-5 bed 2 bath home situated on a large corner lot in the heart of Jerseyvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West side. It also has a huge detached garage with a ďŹ nished rec.room or if you want more toys just take out the divider wall and open the whole space up. Second ďŹ&#x201A;oor laundry, modern kitchen with center Island, pocket doors, newer roof & windows, newer furnace, wrap around porch, privacy fence and lots of original wood work are just a few of the things this impressive home has to offer.

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1145 Warren, Jerseyville

813 East Carpenter Jerseyville 2 bed 2 bath over 1300 square feet of living space. Basement. Newer roof. New HVAC. 2 car garage. $110,000 Contact Roger

906 Sumner, Jerseyville Good sized mobile home with bonus room & 2 car garage. Setting on 3 nice sized lots. $32,500 Contact Roger

LAND LISTINGS 5.4 Acres North Eastern Jersey County $43,000 Contact Roger 35 Acres East of Jerseyville. 30 tillable $252,000 Contact Angie Â&#x2021; RESIDENTIAL Â&#x2021; FARM Â&#x2021; COMMERCIAL

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1201 Bertman Ave., Jerseyville 62052 OfďŹ ce: 618-639-6399 Fax: 618-639-6398

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618-535-5017 landman160@gmail.com

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If you are considering having a Retirement, Farm, or Estate Auction, give Roger a call for a free quote. Let us take the worry out of liquidating your property.

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