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Jersey County is not at warning level anymore

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal

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he list of counties considered at warning levels for COVID-19 was released again on Friday, and missing from the list this time around is Jersey County.

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Man charged in connection to fire in Otterville

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal A Grafton man has been FRIENDS & charged in relation to a fire in a little over a week NEIGHBORS Otterville ago.

Last week, it was reported that a fire had consumed a good portion of a home in Otterville Sept. 12.

According to Jersey County court records, Roger E Pace Jr., 34, has been charged on two counts of aggravated arson in Kallals celebrate 50 relation to a fire in Otterville. years Pace allegedly damaged the See page A5 residences of Luvinia Walz and Charlene A. Pace at 106 and 104 E Main St., Otterville, respectively, and knew both were “present therein,” according to court records.

The second charge of aggravated arson related to 104 E. Main was made on account of the fire at 106 E. Main St. having damaged the nearby residence, Jerseyville Cross Sheriff Mike Ringhausen said.

Each charge is a class X felCountry competes ony, which could come with a at Principia; sentence of 6-30 years of imprisSouthwestern onment plus three years mandaSee page B6 tory supervised release.

It was at roughly 3:30 a.m.

Sept. 12 at the residence at 106 E Main St. when emergency services were dispatched to a fire at the home.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 QEM Fire Chief Gerry New said he was on the scene first and noticed heavy flames comHigh Low ing from the southwest corner of structure.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 theEmergency personnel cleared the scene after roughly four hours, and while a portion of the High Low home was safe of fire damage, indicated the home was SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 New likely totaled.

As previously reported, New said a young adult woman was High Low

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Fire consumes portion of an Otterville home a little over a week ago. No injuries were reported, and an arrest was made in relation to the fire.

sleeping at the time of the fire.

New said she was awoken and was able to exit the home on her own.

The incident was put under investigation by the state fire marshal’s office, and no cause could be given at that time.

“If we cannot figure out a cause — yes — we do call in the fire marshal’s office,” New said. “…I felt it best to let them handle the investigation.”

He did confirm, though, that the fire was suspicious in nature.

Also on Sept. 20, Jersey County Sheriff’s Office Public information Officer Christopher Jones released a statement detailing the arrest of Roger Pace, Jr., 34, on two counts of aggravated arson.

“The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office was contacted in reference to a house fire which was located at 106 E. Main Street, Otterville, Illinois. The residence

was occupied during the time of the fire, but the occupant was able to get out before being injured by the fire,” the release stated.

The QEM fire department responded to the scene, with mutual support from the Brighton, Jerseyville, Fieldon and Godfrey fire departments.

“Jersey County Sheriff Deputies and Detective obtained information regarding the fire, which led to the arrest of Pace,” according to the release. “Pace was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Jersey County and later charged with the two counts of aggravated arson.”

Roger Pace is currently being held in the Jersey County Jail on a bond of $500,000. His preliminary hearing and arraignment was set for 1 p.m. Sept.

28 in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 24 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Twenty-four counties are currently reported at a warning level – Bond, Bureau, Cass, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Edwards, Effingham, Greene, Jasper, Jo Daviess, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Rock Island, St. Clair, Shelby, Washington, Wayne, Williamson, Wabash and Union.

Jersey was designated as a warning level county for a couple of weeks, but was recently back to “blue,” or average status, relatively speaking, according to the Jersey County Health Department.

The virus is not absent from the county, though.

The Jersey County Health Department Monday reported six new active cases in the county since their last update Thursday, Sept. 17. All were community acquired. These individuals and others join a list of what is now 90 active cases in the county. Since the virus hit Jersey, a total of 13 COVID-19 deaths were reported in the county and 277 have since recovered from the virus.

Greene County is still considered a warning level county for COVID-19.

A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase.

Although the reasons for counties reaching a warning level vary, some of the common factors for an increase in cases and outbreaks are associated with university and college parties as well as college sports teams, large gatherings and events, bars and clubs, weddings and funerals, long-term care facilities, correctional centers, manufacturing plants, schools and cases among the community at large. General transmission of the virus in the community is also increasing.

There are several more COVID-19 related deaths in Greene, according to the Greene County Health Department.

The health department Monday reported four additional (See, LEVEL, A2)

Roadwork crews honor the memory of Bea Powers

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Zach Crawford of Crawford Funeral Home posted an inspiring picture to the business’ Facebook page on Sept.

15. that served to remind locals that respect is still to be found in this chaotic time.

“We would like to take a moment to extend a very big ‘thank you’ to both IDOT and their contractor, Mahoney Asphalt, who are carrying out the State Street resurfacing project in town,” the post read.

“As we conducted funeral services this morning at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for Mrs. Beatrice Powers… their crew not only halted their operation for the duration of the funeral mass…but stopped traffic and stood in solidarity as we took Bea to her final resting place at St. Francis Cemetery.”

Crawford later stated that neither he, his father, Carl, nor brother, Collin, communicated with the crew prior to the day of the funeral, but the crew did inform them prior to the service that they would halt their work until the mass was completed and assist with stopping traffic.

“While it is common that workers may stop what they are doing as we pass by, it is not common place that they would cease all work during a funeral service — nor would anyone expect them to. This is what stuck out to us the most,” Crawford said. “Their kindness and respect were very much appreciated and restored our faith in humanity.”

Crawford further noted that the Facebook post, which as of Sept. 21, garnered 628 likes, 27 comments and 100 shares, acquired quite a reaction from

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The funeral procession of Beatrice Powers passes through the intersection of Routes 16 and 67 as roadwork crew members stop and stand in respect for her memory on Sept. 15.

the community and was an inspiration to him, his father and brother.

“With so much negativity in the news and across social

media platforms today, it was refreshing to see that people do still hold dear to them the very simple acts of kindness, compassion and respect for one

another,” Crawford noted. “I believe both the family and passerbys alike were extremely impressed with the respect being shown.”

Jerseyville addresses cemetery complaint Rollover in rural Fieldon kills 30-year-old

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal A 30-year-old died following a rollover in rural Fieldon Friday, Sept.

18, according to local law enforcement.

Officials with the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office say Trent Harden of Jersey County was driving a 1997 Dodge Ram truck at 4:17 p.m. Friday on a field road approximately nine-tenths of a mile south of Powers Road at the time of the single-vehicle crash. According to their preliminary investigation, Harden lost control on the field road. This loss of control of the vehicle caused the truck to roll over, and Harden was ejected from the vehicle.

The driver was pronounced deceased on scene by the Jersey County Coroner.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they deal with this tragedy,” a press release from the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office reads.

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal It was announced at the Jerseyville City Council meeting Tuesday that the situation involving an individual’s complaint regarding Oak Grove Cemetery has been addressed.

At the previous meeting, a local resident, Ron Murphy, made claims of wrong-doing at the site of his wife’s and brother’s graves at the Oak Grove Cemetery, which is a city owned property.

During the public comment section of the meeting, Murphy, an outspoken critic of the management of the graveyard, said he believes someone is damaging the graves of his wife and his brother. Specifically, he was frustrated that grass was dying on these particular plots, despite efforts on his part to replant grass, which was done over the summer months.

At the end of his public comment, Murphy requested that the city replace the dirt at his plots, about 4-6 inches deep, as well as to see what the city would do to prevent further damage.

At the meeting Tuesday, Zack Crawford, Jerseyville commissioner of public property, said in the time since those comments were made, the soil at the individual cemetery plots have been

replaced and reseeded by the city.

“I think it goes without saying that we all make mistakes. We always have room for improvement,” Crawford said. “But, bottom line is, when there is an issue out there, the general consensus is that we are diligent in taking care of it, that we do take care of the city.”

Crawford noted that since Mur-

“I think it goes without saying that we all make mistakes. We always have room for improvement.”

Zack Crawford Jerseyville Commissioner phy’s comments were made the city has received numerous comments from residents who have seen the efforts at the cemetery in more positive light —including that of Barbara Sackman, who sent a letter to the city complimenting the Oak Grove cemetery staff.

“I have had a few things come up at the cemetery, but as soon as I called it to Jack Metcalfe’s attention, it was

promptly taken care of,” she wrote in her letter.

Metcalfe is the superintendent of public property in Jerseyville.

At the meeting, the council OK’d a tourism grant application from Downtown Country Christmas Festival, Inc., in the amount of $5,000.

The festival is already fairly scaled back from previous years.

Michael Ward, Downtown Country Christmas director said this year will be more akin to what it looked like in 2016.

“So far, we had to get rid of quite a few elements from the past festival because our insurance company would not allow us to do them,” Ward said.

“Right now, we are at a bare bones version of the festival. It is more like what we had in 2016, where we are over by the courthouse, and it is really just kids’ activities and live entertainment.”

This year, they announced earlier that they would be hosting a new event, Bright Nights, which serves as a Christmas decorating contest for local businesses and homes. Currently, the event involves 20 downtown windows. Also, instead of doing photos with Santa and the post office for letters to Santa because they are indoors, they will have (See, COMPLAINT, A2)

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Chuckles the fox dies following kidney failure

By JARAD JARMON Greene Prairie Press Shortly after it was announced that Chuckles the fox was diagnosed with kidney failure, the regionally renowned fox died.

The announcement was made on the TreeHouse Wildlife Center Facebook page over the weekend.

“This week, we lost a much loved and long time permanent resident, Chuckles the Red Fox,” a post of the TreeHouse Facebook page read.

For the past 12-plus years, Chuckles, a famous permanent resident fox at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center, has been happy to serve her role at the center as a foster mom to incoming fox kits.

This last year, Chuckles

saw off her last batch of five red fox kits.

It was last fall, when staff noticed her health was declining. It was previously reported that her appearance was more ragged. She appeared to slow down a little bit. And this spring, those at the center noticed her coat was declining, and monitored and did blood work to discover her kidneys were failing.

Since she became an adult in 2008, Chuckles has helped raise approximately 60 orphaned foxes for release back into the wild.

When her health started deeclining, Utah, Dorian, and Vixey, their three new resident foxes, spent this past year learning from Chuckles and helping her care for this year’s orphans.

“They will carry on her legacy,” a social media post read.

Chuckles became one of the center’s more popular residents early on.

Chuckles came to TreeHouse as a young fox kit from St. Libory on April 7, 2007. She had been attacked by a dog and severely injured. Over time, it became apparent that, though her physical injuries were healing, she had sustained permanent neurological and vocal injuries. One of the ways this was expressed was her trademark “laugh” when excited, which she became famous for.

In celebration of Chuckles’s life and to honor her service in wildlife rehabilitation, the staff has invited visitors to participate in

their Chuckles Memorial Fence Project. They will have pieces of raffia ribbon and markers for visitors to write thank you’s, prayers or other comments, and tie them to the fence through November of this year. In November, staff will collect and burn them to release all of the messages. People can message the center on Facebook as well with a message they would like to be on the fence.

There is also a donation fund in her honor that will go toward the care of the foxes at the center. Any donations received will go to help care for future sick, injured and orphaned foxes.

A video memorializing the life of Chuckles can be seen on the TreeHouse Wildlife Center Facebook page.

Delhi Bypass work to kick off soon

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Work is set to start soon, locally, on the Delhi Bypass project that has been looming for years.

“It has been in the works for a long time,” said John Adcock, civil engineer with the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Adcock confirmed that construction work on the project will start on Oct. 1, and will start with tree removal and excavation at the connection site.

Tree work has long been delayed because protected bat populations, which use the trees for shelter in the summer months.

Adcock said that once work

begins, everything should be kept open to two-way traffic for the vast majority of the job.

The bypass, which will eventually allow traffic on 67/255 to bypass Delhi entirely, is one stage of the larger highway expansion project, which is anticipated to alleviate traffic in Jerseyville as well as boost infrastructure in the region.

Eventually, a bypass around Jerseyville is slated to be constructed, as the freeway continues its construction northward.

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BACK, BUT STILL WITH FLAVOR

Chris Fraley keeps the meat cooking at this year’s scaled back Harvest Fest, compliments of the COVID19 pandemic, in the St. Francis Xavier schoolyard on Sept. 20. This year’s Harvest Fest was drastically scaled back in order to maintain COVID-19 mandates.

Despite this, the Harvest Fest provides a major source of funding for the St. Francis/Holy Ghost School, so event organizers put their heads together and planned a drive-thru event, similar to ones that other organizations have been holding the past couple of months. A second drive-thru was set up in the Holy Ghost school parking lot along the highway.

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DRESSED FOR MOURNING

Trent Harrelson, a volunteer at the Jersey County Historical Society, drapes black fabric over portraits of the Cheney family at the Cheney Mansion in Jerseyville on Sept. 20. Harrelson is one of several volunteers who are preparing for the society’s second annual Dearly Departed exhibition, where visitors are taken on a guided tour of the mansion as it would have appeared in 1900 when Prentiss Dana Cheney I died. Harrelson is draping black fabric, the traditional color of mourning in the United States, around portraits of family members who succeeded Cheney in death, as it was a superstition of the Victorian Age that the spirit of the deceased could potentially possess living relatives through photographs. The top frame is that of Murray Cheney, father of Prentiss. Since Murray had already died before 1900, his photograph did not have to be covered. This work is in relation to the Dearly Departed: Funeral and Mourning Customs of the 1800s funeral tours event on the weekends in October.

Complaint (Continued from A1) Santa sleigh ride where Santa would be driven around in the back of a truck, and kids would deliver their letters into the back of the truck.

There were questions from the council about the health department’s stamp of approval on the event, and Downtown Country Christmas leaders informed them they are nailing down some details beforehand.

“We are going to take that to Anna Yates

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(Continued from A1) COVID-19 deaths in the county, all of which were related to the long-term care facility outbreak. White Hall Nursing and Rehab is the only long-term care facility in the county.

This news comes after word from Greene health officials Friday and Saturday that two had died in of COVID-19, also related to the long-term care facility outbreak.

as soon as we have final information from everybody,” Julie Pohlman, Downtown board member, said during the meeting.

Yates is the environmental health manager.

Also in the meeting, the council OK’d the city’s purchase of a new Gator vehicle and a dump truck to replace vehicles beyond the point of their useful life. The vehicles are used in a general capacity for various public property work across the city such as hauling snow and spreading salt.

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The health department did not detail the age and gender of the individuals who had died. In total, the virus has claimed 10 lives.

Also Monday, the health department reported that there were three new cases in the county, all community acquired. There are a total of 40 active cases in Greene county. According to the health department, 158 in the county have recovered.

Jersey health officials continue to stress COVID-19 guidelines such as: wear a mask, watch your distance, wash your hands, limit group sizes to 50 or less, stay home if sick and clean and sanitize frequently touched areas.

“Please continue to follow phase 4 guidelines, so our county is not at risk for more restrictions,” the Jersey health department stated on social media.

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How well do you think the city has maintained Oak Grove Cemetery?

Body politic should not rely on hating others TO THE EDITOR: October 3rd is the 30th Anniversary of Germany’s reunification. This should be considered the de facto end of the Cold War, instead of the later anticlimactic collapse of an anemic USSR. We in the US ought to use this day as an opportunity to examine our own political development since.

Containment (Korea, Vietnam, etc) may not have been the right strategy in retrospect.

But for the sake of argument, let’s say the Kremlin posed a distinct existential threat that only the US was in an economic/military position to confront.

After neutralizing this threat, the US should have followed

George Washington’s example of resigning his Revolutionary War commission and stepping back from holding onto power.

Rather, we’ve auditioned a succession of cut-rate boogeymen continuously trotted out to justify our desperate clinging to the aging and bloated multi-continental apparatus we used in the struggle against Moscow. Having lost an all-purpose villain in the Soviets, both parties repeatedly debut replacements as rationalizations for their continued spending. None yet have fully filled the Russia-shaped hole in our national heart; Saddam and Osama, squalid as they were, are two-bit hucksters compared to Stalin. When one fiend isn’t having the desired

effect varying stand-ins, from China to your neighbor, step out from the wings. One reason why our politics are so divisive is there isn’t bipartisan consensus on who our scapegoat should be.

The Cold War haunts us still.

However, hope can be found in remembering how it ended.

In 1985 everyone believed the Berlin Wall would last for their lifetime. Unthinkably, within 5 years Europe came together to cast it into the dustbin of history and forge a renewed nation that didn’t rely on loathing others to motivate its body politic. US politics may seem irrevocably broken today, but they don’t have to be forever.

JACOB EYERS Jerseyville

Taking a look at Jerseyville’s Shortline Railroad L

ast week, I shared some information about the Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis Railroad, which ran through Jersey County for nearly 60 years. The demise of the CP&StL in 1940 led to the creation of America’s shortest railroad.

In 1940, Joe Knight paid $600 for nearly a mile of the defunct rail line within Jerseyville’s city limits.

The new railroad, called the Jerseyville and Eastern Railroad Co., was approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission in May 1941.

The Jerseyville and Eastern rail line began at the International Shoe Company, which was located behind Walgreen’s present location, ran north between Maple Avenue and McBride Street, curved east onto Franklin Avenue and ended where the railroad tracks cross Route 16 east.

The short line served local farmers and several Jerseyville companies, including the International Shoe Co.; Nelson Brothers; Ringhausen Bros.; Jerseyville Ice and Fuel, Oil Products Co.; Farmer’s Elevator; Fleming Oil Co., Shell Oil Co., Richardson Oil Co., and Staunton Tie and Lumber Co.

Are you excited for the library expansion?

Yes, it has been a long time coming It will be good to see, but I probably won’t utilize the new space.

No, it is a waste of money.

I wish something else was envisioned with the money.

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CARD WANT TO SEE YOUR CARD HERE? CALL US AT 618-498-1234 The railroad’s three 40-foot boxcars, in addition to cars from the Alton rail line, transported a variety of goods, including shoes, hides, cement, wheat, soybeans, corn, coal, lumber, propane and livestock.

Joe Knight and Edgar Fleming operated Jerseyville’s short line. The two took turns serving as president and vice president while other family members often filled other board positions.

However, for many years, the true “backbone� of the railroad was William H. Kuehnel, who served as the Jerseyville and Eastern Railroad’s engineer, mechanic, brakeman, oiler,

section crew and office manager.

A large part of Bill’s day was spent operating the railroad’s only engine, a small yellow and white gasoline locomotive (pictured here) positioning train cars on the main line and sidings.

He handled 100 to 150 cars each month, earning the railroad $18.50 for each car moved.

The railroad’s engine quit running in 1965.

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved and authorized the dissolution of the Jerseyville and Eastern Railroad on June 9, 1967, officially bringing an end to the nation’s shortest short line railroad.

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The opening day of deer season was always a special day for me. I can remember counting down the days and even being unable to sleep the night before. I can remember hunting in a downpour and in the hottest of days.

It seemed no matter how uncertain the circumstances were, I was willing to get up early and make my way to a tree stand, because that fourth Saturday of September was opening day, no matter if the weather cooperated or not. And while I could not predict any other thing with confidence, I could mark my calendar around this certainty.

Years ago, I took a big step of faith.

I left a position I had held for many years. I had finally reached a place where I was living on a decent salary with good benefits. But, I felt the need to move to a new position where I would have neither. I would have to trust God for everything.

I can remember many days, especially early on, where the circumstances around my life on one day were great and, on another day, seemed hopeless.

As a result, I begin to live on an emotional roller coaster.

When things looked good, I was happy, and when things looked bad, I fretted, worried and complained. I can remember the day God exposed my problem. In a not-so-gentle way, he showed me where I was putting my trust, and it wasn’t in him.

In so many unspoken words, he reminded me the reason I was on an emotional roller coaster was because I was putting my trust in things that constantly change. And if I continue to ride that roller coaster, I will stay emotionally sick at my stomach. He reminded me that my eyes were to focus on the One who is not only as consistent as opening day, but who holds every circumstance and situation in his hands. I can put my trust in the changing winds and waves, or I can put my trust in the unchanging anchor of my soul.

The times we are living in right now are fluid. They are changing.

Many of the circumstances we are in are not of our doing. Many of the situations we have been forced to endure are making many of us fret, worry, and complain. We think if we could just change our circumstances, our prob-

lems would be solved – we would be happy.

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BY GARY of our counMILLER try, our problems would be solved, and we would be happy. So, as a result, we ride an emotional roller coaster.

When the circumstances are good, we are. When they are not, we are not.

I know you want things to change. You should. I know you want to work to help rectify the situation. You should.

But if all these things are causing you to go from mood to mood, it’s a good sign you are putting your trust in changing circumstances and not in an unchangeable God. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths. org.

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Per Illinois Department of Health mandates, a maximum of 50 people can be allowed in the funeral home at a time and face coverings must be worn.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the family in care of the funeral home.

Dennis L. Freeman Dennis L. Freeman, 67, passed away on September 21, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 2, 1953 to Laverne & Charlotte (Wallace) Freeman in Alton. Dennis married Karen Young in 1983 in Newbern. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Grafton and worked at Olin as a forklift operator until 2003. Dennis had a passion for duck hunting, fishing, camping, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife: Karen Freeman of Fieldon; his children: Jim (Tory) Thompson of Fieldon, Brandon (companion Meagan Powers), and

Rachel (Brian) Ontis of Nutwood; grandchildren: Brianna Thompson, Audrey Thompson, Claire Thompson, Anna Ontis, and Katie Ontis; greatgranddaughter: Violet Baiers; and his siblings: Patrick (Sheryl) Freeman of Grafton, Jake (Jana) Freeman of Texas, and Judy (Daryl) Owen of New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Per his request, he was cremated and a service will be held at a later date.

Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jesse F. Buis Jesse F. Buis, Jr., 76, died at 12:37 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Alton, Illinois on August 12, 1944, and was the son of Jesse F. and Naomi (Bryant) Buis, Sr. Jesse graduated in 1962 from Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville, and soon began working at Olin Corporation in East Alton, retiring after 42 years of dedicated service. Working at Olin was his occupation, but farming was his passion. He thoroughly enjoyed the time he was able to spend on the farms in both Mississippi and English Townships in Jersey County.

Jesse was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville, and was dedicated to his family and to the people of Otter Creek Township, formerly serving as a township trustee, and for the past 12 years serving as the Otter Creek Township Road Commissioner.

He married the love of his life, the former Marsha Lee Allen on May 29, 1965 at the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Together they have shared 55 wonderful years together, and their lives were blessed with their two sons and their families.

Surviving are his wife, Marsha Buis of Jerseyville; a son and daughter in-law, Michael and Thora Buis of Jerseyville; a daughter i n - l a w, Kaye Buis of Jerseyville; four grandchildren and their spouses, Joshua and Alanna Buis of Jerseyville, Jordan and Alyssa Buis of Winfield, Mo., Logan Buis and Riley Buis both of Jerseyville; a great grandson, Bentley Buis; a sister and brother in-law, Jeanie and James Marshall of Grafton; and three brothers and sisters in-law, Charles and Elouisa Buis of Delhi, Robert and Susie Buis of Alton, and James and Cindy Buis of Godfrey.

He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Buis just eleven days prior on Sept. 4, 2020; his father and step-mother, Jesse and Alice Evelyeen Buis; and his mother and step-father, Naomi and Roy Watson.

Visitation was from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

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Adhering to CDC guidelines, no more than 50 people were allowed in the funeral home at one time, masks were worn and social distancing followed.

Private funeral services were conducted on Monday, September 21, 2020 at the funeral home, with Rev. Ed Haun officiating.

He was laid to rest alongside his son, Tim, at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

Memorials may be given to the Jersey Community High School FFA. Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com.

Dennis Ray Tucker, 60, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 27, 1960 to Jessie J. & Audrey (Cavasher) Tucker in Litchfield, IL. He is survived by his siblings: Denise (Gib) Campbell of Jerseyville, Sharon (Herbert, Sr.) Zellers of Allentown, PA, and David Tucker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Wayne Tucker, Sr. and Ronald J. Tucker, and nephew: Wayne L. Tucker, Jr. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 11:00 am at Faith Temple. Rev.

Robert McAdams will officiate the service and burial will take place in Brighton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

George Scott George Henry Scott, 76, passed away at 8:17 a.m., Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on April 10, 1944 in Fieldon and was the son of the late Charles and Daisy (Scoggins) Scott.

He was a United States Army Veteran and was proud of his service to our country.

He was formerly married Joyce Scott and together their marriage was blessed with three children He worked for many years out of Labor Local #950 and enjoyed deer hunting and mushrooming and virtually anything outdoors. Most precious to him, however, was time spent with his grandchildren and his puppies.

He later married the former Shirley Dunsing on August 28, 2000 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and together they had recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.

In addition to his wife, Shirley; he is survived by a son and daughter in –law, Roger and Pauline Scott of Fieldon; two daughters and a son in-law, Angela Scott of Jerseyville and Mindy and Christopher Turner of Ezel, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Katie Scott of Fieldon; Miranda (Brian) Walker of John-

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Lorena Kay Clark Lorena Kay (Alesandrini) Clark, 69, died at 3:19 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Per her wishes, cremation rights have been accorded.

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ston, Pennsylvania; Nathan (Nicole) Scott of Fieldon and William Turner of Ezel, Kentucky; a greatgrandson and his namesake, Colt George Walker; five sisters, Mary Vail of Jerseyville; Josephine Vail of Jerseyville; Eva (Dennis) Kirchner of Sparta; Gail Scott of Florida and Polly (Jerry) Waters of Gillespie; his dear cousin and her husband, Loretta and Bink Feyerabend of Georgia; along with his puppies, Spike and Butch; and his grandpuppies, Heidi and Bear.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father in-law, Everett and Mable Dunsing; three brothers and a sister in-law, Charles Amel, Rodger Scott, and David and Diane Scottl; a sister, Nollie Vandygriff; two brother in-laws, Jim and Paul Vail; a favorite aunt, Rosie Denham; and his fur baby, Buck Per his wishes, cremation rights will be accorded and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the family, in care of Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, who has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jack Wock John Francis “Jack� Wock, 99, died at 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the home of his daughter with his family at his side.

He was born July 2, 1921, on the family farm in Jersey County, Illinois, one of four children born to the late John Francis and Marie (Feyerabend) Wock.

Jack was a lifelong Jersey County farmer, and instilled in his children the values of family, faith, and hard work. He was blessed throughout his life, and in turn, returned his thankfulness with unbridled generosity. His 99 years of life was unmatched and he was able to end his time here on Earth with a final request of a beautiful family bonfire.

He was one of the original founders of the Jersey County Farmers Elevator, and was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Jersey County Farm Bureau, Knight of Columbus 4th Degree, Illinois Angus Association, and was a former member of the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery board.

He married the former Barbara Mae Miller on October 8, 1949 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and together their lives were blessed with 70 years of marriage before her death on January 16, 2020.

Surviving are seven children and their spouses, Michael and Mary Margaret Wock of Heyworth, Robert & Kathy Wock of Jerseyville, Sue and Mark Cutright of St. Peters, Mo., Rose Branham, Paul and JulieWock, Judy and Jim Nanney, and Steve and Stacey Wock all of Jerseyville; a daughter in-law, RosemaryWock of Jerseyville; 23 Grandchildren, 37 Great Grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and three brothers and sisters in-law, John “Jack� and Evelyn Fessler of Godfrey, Joseph and Margaret

Lamb of Jerseyville, and Frank and Janet Lamb of Edwardsville.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, David Wock on August 17, 2017; a granddaughter, Gretchen Wock; and three sisters and two brothers inlaw, Maxine “Mickie� and Russell Prill, Mary Helen and Dean Conrad, and Lois Fessler.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

In adhering to the CDC mandates, no more than 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home at one time, masks must be worn, and social distancing followed.

Due to COVID, a private family Mass will be celebrated on Friday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville, with Father Martin Smith officiating.

He will be laid to rest in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Jerseyville, and in recognition of his service to his country during World War II with the United States Army, the Jerseyville American Legion Post #492 will conduct military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to either the St. Francis/ Holy Ghost Catholic Schools or to the JerseyvilleAmerican Legion Post #492 Color Guard.

Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com.

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They have been blessed with their two children, Penny (Shawn) Gierling and Benjamin (Gina) Kallal. They also have four grandchildren: Zac (Courtney) and Brianna Gierling and Chloe and Carter Kallal.

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John ‘Bud’ Pille and his family would like to thank everyone for the cards, gifts and kind words on his 90th Birthday.

Although his family had planned to host a large gathering for all to attend his birthday, they were able to have a small surprise family party for him. Again, thank you for thinking of Bud on his special day!

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A very special Thank You to the players of the 46 teams this year and Lockhaven Country Club. From the bottom of our hearts, you all showing up every year to keep the memory of Jimmy alive means more than you can imagine to our family.

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Wow! Would you look at that smile on Sawyer Barnes’ face!

Sawyer sure is excited for his first day as a Kindergartener.

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Meghan Droege poses for her first day back to school.

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Samuel Droege was as enthusiastic as one can be as summer comes to an end and the fall semester begins.

Left: Alex, Dane and Katelyn Kadell are ready to hit the books for another year at St. Francis/ Holy Ghost School in Jerseyville.

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Ella Leblanc is the epitome of style on her first day back to school.

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Emma and Abbie Shackles are all smiles for their first day back.

With matching shirts and heck, even matching haircuts, Logan and Lane Schulte are elated for their first day back to school.

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CJ and Tanner Brunaugh are keeping it cool and acting natural for their first day back.

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Little Kila is as cute as a button, all smiles and full of anticipation for her first day back to school.

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Ian and Elli Sullivan are keeping it casual for their first day look.

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Annabelle Kadell is roaring to head to school with her cheetah-print backpack.

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Above: Taylor and Carly Stelbrink hug it out in anticipation of another school year.

Let’s be honest. We all want to be Lance Strader. Rocking the jorts and flip flops, he is definitely more comfortable than any of us on his first day back to school.

Left: Mason Seymour is quite the dapper looking fella in his back to school picture.

Above: Logan Kahl is rocking the neutral palette on his first day back to school.

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Right: Reagan and Avery Kadell are dressed in their best and are prepared to meet first grade head on.

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Jersey 100 grappling with learning options; budget trends

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal As the school year wears on, it has continued to be an ongoing consideration among families how to approach learning under the new realities set out by COVID-19.

In Jersey as well as in districts across the state, the option of in-person or remote learning has been given to the parents to decide.

“We’ve allowed anyone to go from inperson to remote learning, but we haven’t allowed anyone to go from remote learning to in-person until the semester or quarter breaks,” Jersey Unit 100 Superintendent Brad Tuttle said. “These are crazy times, so we want to give the opportunity to not have to wait until the end of the semester.”

The quarter break will be arriving in October, when families in the district will be given the opportunity to switch between remote or in-person learning, instead of just being able to switch from in-person to remote.

As summer vacation for students neared its end, parents and guardians were determining what the best decision for their children and families were. While there were those who chose to send their children to school, others preferred their children remain at home so as to avoid contracting the virus.

“As far as enrollment, we’re trending around 1,800 in-person and about 500 to 580 remote learners,” Tuttle said.

The administration recently sent out a survey to families in the district asking whether they have changed their minds concerning remote and in-person learning.

“We’re hearing preliminary word on the survey asking who’s going to change their mind at quarter break because we’re halfway

through and we’re hearing our younger age group is trending toward going in-person and with our upper classes, there’s an uptick of going from in-person to remote,” Tuttle explained.

Families in the district have also taken another option outside of the in-person and remote learning categories: Homeschooling.

Several of those families who chose the homeschooling option had children expecting to start kindergarten this year.

“From our incoming kindergarten class, some parents decided to keep them home and place them in kindergarten next year,” Tuttle said.

These issues will likely persist as long as COVID-19 maintains an active presence in the community, which it most likely will until a vaccine becomes available.

These issues regarding COVID-19 have remained steadfast in discussion at Jersey District School Board meetings, along with other topics as well. COVID-19 might be one of the most stressful items to deal with, but throughout the pandemic’s duration, other items of business have also had to be dealt with.

At last week’s school board meeting, the board reviewed the district’s budget for fiscal year 2021.

Tuttle reports that the district is doing very well financially, but there is some minor concern over Unit 100’s positioning within Illinois’ evidence-based funding system.

“Basically, they’ve analyzed all the districts in the state and all the districts that are financially in position to spend more on their students are getting less money, and districts spending less get more,” Tuttle explained.

All districts in the state are classified in one

of four tiers, with Unit 100 teetering between three and four, which are the bottom tiers. For example, tier one districts will be found in more affluent districts.

“The bottom line is there are certainly concerns on what the trends are going to be on school finance, but we’re solid financially,” Tuttle noted.

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Cheyenne Fessler is all smiles as she sets off for fifth grade.

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Addison Fessler stops on her way to third grade for a quick picture.

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Eva Herring is sophisticatedly posed, which tells us she’s poised to excel in second grade.

Avney Herring is ready to make a statement on her first day of fourth grade.

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Ashley and Lily Smith are ready to make their mark as they embark for another year of school.

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Olivia Thatcher isn’t only prepared for her first day back to school, she’s also ready for the chilly weather.

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The ever-stylish and ever-smiling Knox Hamilton is psyched to show his second grade teacher what he’s made of this year.

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Elaina Flatt is gearing up for the start of her educational career with a quick picture before heading to Pre-K.

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Reese Violetter and Peyton Nasello are prepared to start their first day as a fourth grader and high school senior.

With mask and chromebook in hand, Hallie Morgan is coming in prepared for her first day back.

With her pretty dress and bow, miss Holly Fry will captivate teachers this year at school.

Parker Jones is straight cheesing on the steps of his porch, trying to grab one or two quick more minutes of shut-eye before he makes his way to school.

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Alex Hurley is keeping it simple with his Batman tee for his first day back to school.

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Kiki Hurley is so ready to get kindergarten started.

Elizabeth Richardson is living the high life with the remote learning option.

Nolan LeBlanc pauses for a quick picture before making his way to school.

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Laney Richardson is all snuggled up and cozy, hardly able to consider in-person instruction when she gets to learn from the comfort of her couch.

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Covelynn, Levi and Auggie are showing off their Knight spirit on their first day back to St. Francis/Holy Ghost.

Ezekiel and Ariana Terry don’t need to be told that they’re the coolest kids on campus, they already know. This year, Ezekiel is starting kindergarten and Ariana is starting the fourth grade.

Check back next week for more photos!

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Kutler Conrad is rocking the untuckedshirt look on his way to school.

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- Nine black students withdrew from Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas due to the white mob outside.

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Jersey County police and traffic

The following police reports were filed between September 11 and September 17. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with a felony: Kitsmiller, Fawn M., dob 10-231984, possession of meth less than 5 grams.

Weseman, Brent M., dob 03-171988, aggravated battery/peace officer, aggravated battery/great bodily harm, battery/cause bodily harm.

Vail, Jeremy A., dob 05-11-1993, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possession drug paraphernalia.

Maronie, Matthew A., dob 05-071984, theft/stolen/intent between $500-10K. Fredrick, Drew J., dob 06-241999, aggravated domestic battery.

Beck, Thomas P., dob 10/23/1984, possession of meth less than 5 grams, firearm without valid FOID/eligibility, carry/possess firearm/1st, illegal possession ammunition/FOID. Pace, Roger E. Jr., dob 01-241986, aggravated arson/bodily harm, aggravated arson/bodily harm.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Grubb, Fredrick L. III, dob 09-201965, violation order after served notice.

Wallace, Amanda A., dob 05-201992, violate order of protection.

Green, Joseph Edward, dob 9/25/1989 domestic battery/bodily harm.

Zobrist, Casey Lee, dob 3/6/1972, electronic harassment/threaten person/propb.

The following individual was charged with a DUI: Hackworth, Christopher W., dob 03-08-1984, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Gwillim, John E., dob 01-251954, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence/ blood alcohol concentration 0.08.

Abbott, Timothy W., dob 02-151985, driving under the influence of alcohol.

The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Gwillim, John E., dob 01-25-1954, unlawful possession cannabis.

Thomas, Phillip A., dob 09-281989, possession of cannabis.

Nance, Oscar W., dob 08-25-1983, careless driving.

Presley, Casey D., dob 09-271987, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis.

Garner, Lucas D., dob 06-081998, possession of cannabis.

Hart, Reed A., dob 06-01-1966, careless driving.

Roettgers, Tammy S., dob 03-031996, possession of cannabis.

Dunham, Ralph, dob 09-14-1944, junk, tall grass/weeds.

The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Morris, Michael A., dob 06-171983, electronic communication device.

Miller, Rodney W., dob 08-10-

WHAT’S

HAPPENING

Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24-25: Toys for Tots fundraiser inside yard sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 and 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 25, Susnig Center gym. Clothing, glassware, toys, books — even cook books, bikes and stereo systems. Accepting donations.

Friday and Saturday, Sept.

25-26: Baptist Church yard sale, 8 a.m to 4 p.m., in Fieldon. Clothes and furniture.

People are asked to wear a mask.

Sunday, Sept. 27: Grafton turtle sculpture dedication, 3 p.m. at the site of the sculpture, located on the riverside.

Saturday, Oct. 3: Brian Cornelius Benefit in Jerseyville from 3-7 p.m. drive-thru dinner. More Details on Facebook.

Every Saturday and Sunday in October and Thursday, Oct. 8 and 15: “Dearly Departed: Funeral and Mourning Customs of the 1800s” hosted by the Jersey County Historical Society in the Cheney Mansion, 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville. Call 618498-2876 for times and tickets.

ONGOING Village of Elsah museum photography exhibit opening, 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

Sept. 12-27: The Art Association of Jacksonville presents Rosemary and Rod Buffington to The David Strawn Art Gallery. Gallery reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public.

1970, operate vehicle without 2 seat belts.

Dean, Kellie L., dob 03-22-1979, electronic communication device.

Pohlman, Debra E., dob 09-101958, electronic communication device.

Cullen, Karen L., dob 04-28-1962, electronic communication device.

Hanson, Cole, dob 11-17-1991, electronic communication device.

Pruitt, Walter E. III, dob 11-031990, electronic communication device.

Ursch, Auston M., dob 12-141993, seat belt required/driver.

Stilwell, Nicole R., dob 04-101988, seat belt required/driver.

Robins, Daniel Uriah, dob 02-051981, seat belt required/driver.

Bray, Vicky Lynn, dob 12-281969, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Lott, Nathan S., dob 08-21-2002, seat belt required/passenger.

Williams, Kellen D., dob 09-212000, seat belt required/driver.

Crotchett, Seth A., dob 09-021979, electronic communication device.

Campbell, Daniel L., dob 08-061985, electronic communication device.

Healy, Martin W. IV, dob 04-211976, seat belt required/driver.

Richard, Chad L., dob 08-02-1970, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Cullen, Alexis M., dob 11-152001, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Liszewski, Andrea R., dob 08-041969, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Heidecker, Kyle E., dob 07-071980, unlicensed.

Stevens, Kenneth M., dob 12-021953, electronic communication device.

Campion, Jennifer Ann, dob 05-27-1976, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Hodge, Kellie L., dob 07-23-1967, electronic communication device.

Hagen, Eric B.B., dob 04-241984, seat belt required/driver.

Blasa, Scott D., dob 04-15-1963, seat belt required/passenger.

Church, Mary E., dob 03-03-1975, seat belt required/passenger.

Capler, Carl B., dob 02-22-1974, seat belt required/driver.

Scheirding, Jacob A., dob 09-011986, seat belt required/driver.

Jones, Stacy M., dob 06-12-1976, seat belt required/driver.

Thompson, Austin W., dob 11-291994, seat belt required/driver.

Helfer, Bridgette Leigh, dob 01-07-1994, seat belt required/driver.

Saville-Toille, Joseph Edward, dob 11-08-1995, seat belt required/ driver.

Allen, Christopher J., dob 05-261982, seat belt required/driver.

Cox, Christopher Ellis, dob 09-152002, seat belt required/passenger.

Ferguson, Donald Duane, dob 02-02-1990, seat belt required/driver.

Middleton, Deizel J., dob 12-082002, seat belt required/passenger.

McCasland, Gary R., dob 08-151967, seat belt required/driver.

Loveless, Angela M., dob 11-181978, seat belt required/driver.

Pirtle, Lucas B., dob 08-07-1995, seat belt required/driver.

Bevins, Aaron M., dob 02-151989, seat belt required/driver.

Bramley, Brenda A., dob 01-061956, seat belt required/driver.

Nassello, Jason C., dob 04-141982, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Morgan, Gary A. Jr., dob 07-041982, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Logan, Rachel E., dob 03-311985, seat belt required/driver.

Forrester, Michael D., dob 04-211960, seat belt required/driver.

Pickel, Cameron Michael, dob 12-20-2002, seat belt required/driver.

Huelsmann, Shawna N., dob 01-30-1996, seat belt required/driver.

Robertson, Scot A., dob 06-121974, seat belt required/passenger.

Fredrick, Jamie Grace, dob 04-031995, seat belt required/passenger.

Morrow, Katie W., dob 09-031996, seat belt required/passenger.

Maltimore, Rochelle K., dob 10-04-1991, seat belt required/passenger.

Watts, Nicholas J., dob 03-051993, seat belt required/driver.

Chism, Candy S., dob 09-13-1977, seat belt required/passenger.

Cottingham, Gregory A. Jr., dob 05-21-1974, seat belt required/driver.

Harding, Aaron G., dob 10-171994, seat belt required/driver.

Forrester, John Michael, dob 04-09-1998, seat belt required/passenger.

Pickel, Derek Raymond, dob 05-20-2004, seat belt required/passenger.

Anderson, Kelan A., dob 10-051976, seat belt required/passenger.

Duckett, Matthew Ryan James, dob 01-30-2003, seat belt required/ driver.

Farmer, Joseph F., dob 10-261964, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Aulabaugh, Kyle B., dob 01-081982, no valid registration/1st and 2nd, driving on suspended license.

Brundies, Dakota R., dob 03-281999, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Novack, Rowland E., dob 01-221970, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Byrd, Daniel J., dob 02-26-1987, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Robles, Felipe A., dob 10-18-1981, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Jauch, Jonathen D., dob 07-181991, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Myers, Jacob T., dob 12-23-1991, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Herrmann, Aaron L., dob 09-071985, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Reese, Shane A., dob 03-12-2002, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.

Hackworth, Christopher W., dob 03-08-1984, headlight/taillight/ sidelight/1st, 2nd.

Gwillim, John E., dob 01-251954, driving 15-20 mph above limit, improper traffic lane usage.

Cloninger-Hultz, Stephanie E., dob 01-10-1974, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Ontis, Gary L., dob 05-12-1974, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Springer, Christopher R., dob 05-14-1983, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Fuller, Derek DeJuan Jr., dob 09-02-1995, driving on revoked license, no valid registration/1st

and 2nd, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Brown, Warren Hughes Jr., dob 11-08-1963, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Plank, Thomas Eugene, dob 08-12-2004, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Rudolph, Dylan T., dob 08-062001, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Thomas, Phillip A., dob 09-281989, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Steinmetz, Dale G., dob 10-081952, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Medford, Greg W., dob 06-091963, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Cawvey, Brandon L., dob 02-131997, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Coon, Danny R., dob 06-28-1972, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Tell, Jamilla R., dob 08-25-1995, speeding 26-34 mph over limit driving on suspended license.

Hoffman, Gary H., dob 08-111958, failure to reduce speed, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Wallace, Brian M., dob 08-111958, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Dwyer, Clifton T., dob 12-221951, stop/stand/park/non-bus district.

Crosno, Christine L., dob 07-071977, passenger school bus loading/ unloading.

Angel, Richard C., dob 04-241951, failure right-of-way/T-intersection.

Gegg, Amanda M., dob 10-011990, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Allen, Kevin L., dob 07-26-1961, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Johnson, Nicole J., dob 08-231990, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving on suspended license Brookhouse, Trenton M., dob 09-12-1999, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Lindsey, Morgan N., dob 11-031998, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Boler, Meraysha M., dob 11-222000, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, unlicensed.

Thornsbury, Blayne M., dob 07-09-2004, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.

Cardinale, Riley N., dob 04-132002, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Lopez, Niccolas A., dob 05-132001, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Hillis, Levi G., dob 06-23-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Wessel, Brittany A., dob 02-241993, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Middleton, Amanda L., dob 03-04-1980, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Teiser, Dale E., dob 08-30-2001, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Robertson, Colin D., dob 09-251998, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Lynuh, Benjamin M., dob 08-092000, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Young, Constance N., dob 08-061994, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Quinn, Christopher M., dob 01-191979, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Williams, Rodney Dee Jr., dob 01-03-1986, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Abbey, Cedric D., dob 09-041979, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/passenger.

Ferguson, Kristofer M., dob 12-071990, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving 15-20 mph above limit..

Militzer, Matthew A., dob 08-301983, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Hancock, Mark Thomas, dob 10-01-1996, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Funk, Larry J., dob 09-23-1961, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Evans, Lauren Nicole, dob 01-171998, speeding 35+ mph over limit, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.

Bujnak, Casey Lynette, dob 09-13-1988, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Nikonowicz, Robert Michael Jr., dob 02-14-1963, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Martin, Blake W., dob 07-08-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Randolph, Joseph W., dob 12-202002, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Motsinger, Alex N., dob 05-171987, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Kramer, David Scott, dob 01-291971, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Harting, Jordan B., dob 03-0219995, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Standefer, Andrew James, dob 07-10-1990, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Davis, Braden R., dob 08-17-2000, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Burk, Jacob R., dob 07-08-1989, operate uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.

Roettgers, Tammy S., dob 03-031996, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Smith, Autumn L., dob 02-121998, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Wilbourn-Allen Taliyah L., dob 10-28-1984, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Garrett, Dustin R., dob 08-121989, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Bryson, Joshua L., dob 07-081982, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Weid, Charles J., dob 03-02-1977, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Drainer, Daniel R., dob 11-271952, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Vandygriff, Pansy L., dob 08-241993, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Watt, Cormac J., dob 03-07-2000, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Kramer, Daniel B., dob 07-231976, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Brown, Libby J., dob 07-26-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Ivy, Scott Lee, dob 07-27-1965, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Maxey, Mark A., dob 09-06-1965, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Holmes, Lindia A.M., dob 02-081977, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Rosario, Kathleen Michelle, dob 03-23-1976, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email jcjnews@ campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

Illinois Valley Senior Menu Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at (618) 498-3483.

Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk served daily.

Monday, Sept. 28: Ham and beans, cornbread, pickled beets, fruit cocktail and pud-

ding.

Tuesday, Sept. 29: Polish sausage and kraut, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, wax beans, apricots and muffin.

Wednesday, Sept. 30: BBQ chicken on bun*, potato wedges, slaw, pineapple and cherry cheesecake.

Thursday, Oct. 1: Broccoli cheese soup,

chicken salad sandwich, vegetable salad, applesauce and cinnamon roll.

Friday, Oct. 2: Pepper steak, au gratin potatoes, broccoli & cauliflower, pears and dessert bar.

Menu subject to change based on product availability. Call local center to learn about events and activities.

Re-Elect

Scott Tonsor for County Board District #2 “Committed to Jersey County”

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618-498-1234 NOTICE

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PUBLIC NOTICE: ANNUAL OIL & CHIP SEAL PROGRAM The City of Jerseyville Street Department, in combination with a private contractor, is scheduled to complete our annual oil & chip seal program on Monday and Tuesday, September 28 and 29, weather-permitting. The following streets are scheduled for the 2020 program: Shipman, Adams, Dorothy, McBride, Curtis, Sherman, Sheridan, Hazel, Marion, Kirby, Osage, East Spruce (June to city limit), Fidelity (June to city limit), as well as the City Park (Park Place and Diamond Way), the Wock Lake entrance/parking lot, the Blackorby Fields parking lot, and the City Cemetery (all interior roadways). No parking will be allowed on the streets from 7:00AM to 6:00PM, and residents in these areas will experience short-term VWUHHW FORVXUHV WUDIÂżF ELNLQJ ZDONLQJ GHOD\V EORFNHG GULYHZD\V and potential garbage collection delays. Access will be provided in the event of emergencies only. The contractor will be installing a layer of oil and a layer of small rock. There will be short-term dust and some loose rock on the street after placement, which the City will sweep-up at a later date on an as-needed basis. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we complete these important improvements within our street system, in your neighborhood. For more detailed information regarding this notice, please call 618498-3312 or visit our website at http://www.jerseyville-il.us.

Bob Manns Director of Public Works

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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

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

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL A. BLASA, Deceased.

NO. 2020-P-52

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY C. GREELING, Deceased.

NO. 2020-P-50

IN THE MAITER OF THE ESTATE OF MARILYN J. BARNETT, AKA MARILYN J. VOGT, DECEASED No. 20-P-49

CLAIM NOTICE

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Michael A. Blasa, who died on September 3, 2020. LetWHUV RI 2IÂżFH DV ,QGHSHQGHQW Executrix were issued on September 8, 2020 to Judy K. Collins, whose mailing address is 701 Stryker Avenue, Jerseyville, IL 62052 whose attorney is Lee J. Plummer, Attorney at Law, 100 S. State, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Estates Act (7551LCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or before March 25, 2021, and any claim not tiled within that period is barred. Copies RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG

Notice is given of the death of Billy C. Greeling, who died on May 20, 2020. Letters of 2IÂżFH DV ,QGHSHQGHQW ([HFXWUL[ ZHUH LVVXHG RQ 6HSWHPEHU 1, 2020 to Margaret L. JohnVRQ 5XVW 5RDG %XQNHU Hill, Illinois 62014, whose atWRUQH\ LV /HH - 3OXPPHU $Wtorney at Law, 100 S. State, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

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LEE J. PLUMMER Ill. Reg. #2220075 100 South State Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 Telephone: (618) 498-5213 9.23, 9.30, 10.7

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9.23

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN PRUITT and TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK, Defendants.

19-CH-46 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26310 STATE HIGHWAY 3 GODFREY, IL 62035 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 24, 2020, the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of Lot 17 of GARDEN HOMES SUBDIVISION, being part of the East 1/2 of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2 Township 6 North, Range 11 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, Illinois, being described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin found at the Northwest corner of Lot 18 of said Garden Homes Subdivision and thence on an assumed bearing of South 00 degrees 00 minutes 45 seconds East along the West lines of Lots 18 and Lot 17, a distance of 315.51 feet to an iron pin set for the point of beginning; thence leaving said West line, North 71 degrees 27 minutes 27 seconds East, a distance of 112.02 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 27 degrees 17 minutes 24 seconds East, a distance of 81.95 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 56 degrees 36 minutes 41 seconds West, a distance of 163.7 feet to an iron pin set on the Easterly right of way line of Illinois Route 3, 60 feet wide, as now marked; thence along said right of way line and along a curve concave to the Southwest having a radius of 12307.70 feet and a chord bearing North 35 degrees 47 minutes 26 seconds West an arc distance of 12.07 feet to an iron pin found, thence leaving said Easterly right of way line, and along the West line of the aforesaid Lot 17, North 00 degrees 00 minutes 45 seconds West, a distance of 117.50 feet to the point of beginning. Situated in Jersey County, Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 01-060-017-00 Commonly known as: 26310 State Highway 3, Godfrey, IL 62035 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on October 7, 2020, at 9:00 AM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $57,332.69.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Jersey County.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV RU ZLUH WUDQVIHU is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose

rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition.

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For information contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). ,I WKH VDOH LV QRW FRQÂżUPHG IRU any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Danielle Patterson (#6306717) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@ hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3153892

Attention Water and Sewer Customers: As you may know, Illinois American Water will be taking over the water and wastewater facilities for the City of Jerseyville with a targeted date of October 6, 2020. In the next few days, you should receive a letter from the City of Jerseyville explaining what you should expect regarding billing prior to Illinois American Water taking over. Customers should expect to receive a bill October VW IRU $XJXVW XVDJH DQG D ÂżQDO ELOO ZLOO EH PDLOHG WR DOO FXVWRPers around mid-October for usage from September 5th to October 5th. Customers who paid a deposit when initiating service, will be FUHGLWHG IRU WKDW DPRXQW DQG ZLOO EH DSSOLHG WR ÂżQDO ELOO SULRU WR WKRVH bills being mailed.

If you do not receive a letter or have more questions after reading the letter, please call 618-498-3211.

We have enjoyed working with the residents of the City of Jerseyville.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

9.16, 9.23

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to claimants of the death of MARILYN J. BARNETT (aka MARILYN J. VOGT), deceased, of Grafton, ,/ /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH LVsued on August 21, 2020, to DONALD E. BARNETT, SR., as Independent Executor, and ZKRVH DWWRUQH\ LV 7$00< M. JULIAN, Bar #06211255, FARRELL, HAMILTON & JULIAN, P.C., 1305 Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Adrian 3URIHVVLRQDO 3DUN *RGIUH\ ,/ 62035-1686 (Phone: 618-4669080).

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Jerseyville, Illinois

LEGAL-PUBLIC NOTICE In December 2019, the City of Jerseyville leadership approved selling the Jerseyville water and wastewater systems to Illinois American Water for $43.25 million. In August 2020, Illinois American Water began operating the Jerseyville water and wastewater systems on a contract basis until the close of the sale. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) recently approved the sale of the water and wastewater systems. &XVWRPHUV VKRXOG UHFHLYH D ÂżQDO ELOO IURP WKH &LW\ RI -HUVH\YLOOH LQ mid-October 2020. Please contact the City of Jerseyville for questions ZLWK WKLV ELOO $ ÂżUVW ELOO IURP ,OOLQRLV $PHULFDQ :DWHU PD\ EH SURUDWHG based on the date of your water meter reading. You should receive this bill in early to mid-November.

After the acquisition, customers can manage their water and wastewater accounts and pay their bill online via Illinois American Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-service website. Illinois American Water customers have access to online account management at www.illinoisamwater.com. Bills can be paid by mail, automatic payment, phone, or at an authorized payment location. Customers having trouble paying their bill by the due date can work with customer service representatives on a payment arrangement. Illinois American Water also offers customers a customer assistance program -- H2O Help to Others Program -- which is administered by the Salvation Army and supported by company contributions and customer voluntary donations. An in-person payment location will be available to customers at 102 Sinclair Drive in Jerseyville.

Service will be provided via the drive-through; the lobby will be closed due to the pandemic.

A typical residential customer in the Jerseyville service area uses approximately 2,500 gallons of water per month. Based on this usage, a Jerseyville residential customer receiving both water and wastewater service will pay approximately $78 a month. Customers who receive water service only will receive a bill based only on that service.

Most customers will receive both water and wastewater service from Illinois American Water.

To assist residential customers, winter averaging will be used to calculate summer wastewater billing. This allows summer (Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;October) wastewater charges to be based on an average of winter (Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;April) usage, if less than summer usage. This means typical VXPPHU ZDWHU XVDJHV OLNH LUULJDWLRQ FDU ZDVKLQJ SRRO ÂżOOLQJ HWF where water does not enter the wastewater system, will be excluded from customer bills.

More information about the sale can be obtained during a public webinar on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 6 p.m. at https://livestream. com/americanwater/jv. If you are unable to attend and have a question, please email ilawcustomer@amwater.com or call 618-744-4836.

9.23, 9.30

REAL ESTATE

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

B5

Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR

BOB JONES, DESIGNATED MANAGING BROKER

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304 W Carpenter St, Jerseyville - $99,000 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets.

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162 E Patterson Rd, Roodhouse - $575,000 Looking for quality? Space? Acreage? Outbuildings? Ponds? This property checks all the boxes!! 2 story brick home on 33.59 acres with 2 stocked ponds.

This gorgeous home has quality craftsmanship throughout. Kitchen features custom cabinetry, Corian counter tops, pantry, & all appliances stay. Master bedroom suite on main level plus 4 more bedrooms on upper level. Lower level has huge family room, bath, laundry and bonus room. 2 car attached garage.

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810B Windrivers Dr, Grafton - $425,000 Prestigious, spectacular, luxury condominiums located on National Scenic Byway. Stone ÂżEHU FHPHQW VLGLQJ [ FRPSRVLWH GHFN ZLWK DZQLQJV [ WZR FDU GHWDFKHG garage with 17x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;5â&#x20AC;? attached room for entertaining. 170 sq ft covered breezeway.

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7856 N Illinois 96, Mozier - $74,999 2 bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 bath â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ½ acre 7856NorthIllinois96.c21.com Call Amy Benton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 618-795-4281

300 Harrison St, Jerseyville - $79,900 3 bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 baths 300HarrisonStreet.c21.com Call Roberta Wallace â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 618-535-5820

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2888 TERPENING ROAD - ALTON, MACOUPIN COUNTY

[ $1,098,845 ] 198 ACRES, RECREATIONAL, INCOME PRODUCING, TILLABLE/TIMBER

2300 NORTH HENRY STREET - ALTON, MADISON COUNTY

[ $1,200,000 ] TURN-KEY FITNESS CENTER, OLYMPIC POOL, NEW EQUIPMENT

4900 MANITOU TRAIL - GODFREY, MADISON COUNTY

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603 CROSSWINDS CT. - JERSEYVILLE

3738 BROWN ROAD - BRIGHTON, MACOUPIN COUNTY

720 BOULDER WAY - JERSEYVILLE

[ $229,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, NEW CONSTRUCTION

17796 SALEM RD. - GRAFTON

[ $324,900 ] 4BR, 5BA, RIVER VIEWS

1215 DOLAN LN. - JERSEYVILLE

502 W EXCHANGE ST. - JERSEYVILLE [ $115,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, VICTORIAN

[ $90,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, CHARMING

[ $67,500 ] 3BR, 1BA, HISTORIC, LARGE LOT

340TH AVE. - BAYLIS

3697 BONO RD. - STAUNTON

TBD DOGTOWN RD. - BATCHTOWN

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[ $143,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, NEW FLOORING

401 WALNUT - GREENFIELD

[ $752,600 ] 142 ACRES, TILLABLE/WOODED [ $599,000 ] 110 ACRES, PONDS, OUTBLDGS [ $436,150 ] 79 ACRES, HUNT/RIVERFRONT

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[ $695,000 ] 5BR, 5BA, 21.75 ACRES, ATOP BLUFFS, TENNIS COURT, STOCKED POND [ $149,900 ] 11.07 ACRES, GREAT LOCATION

[ $369,000 ] 4BR, 3BA, 10.5 ACRES, FULLY FUNCTIONING EQUESTRIAN, 2 OUTBLDGS.

206 QUARRY RD. - GOLDEN EAGLE

[ $197,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, RECENT UPDATES

409 S MCGILL ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $210,000 ] OFFICE SPACE/RECEPTION

TBD OAK REST RD. - BRIIGHTON

309 N STATE ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $149,900 ] 5BR, 4BA, 2 ACRES

320 MAPLE ST. - CARROLLTON

[ $425,000 ] 67 ACRES, TILLABLE, REC.

1665 S. STATE ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $130,000 ] 20 ACRES, RECREATIONAL

[ $519,900 ] TURN-KEY COMMERCIAL

[ $295,000 ] GREAT LOCATION, 3 ACRES

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705 E. PRAIRIE ST. - JERSEYVILLE

23193 EAGLE CT. - JERSEYVILLE

TBD 3 MILE RD. - GILLESPIE

3BR, 2BA, ATTACHED GARAGE

4BR, 4BA, ON GOLF COURSE

233 ACRES, TILLABLE

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

NEWS/SPORTS/REAL ESTATE

Jerseyville Cross Country competes at Principia Southwestern Jersey Cross Country Panthers ran at Principia College for their first meet of the year on a hot and humid day last Wednesday.

Team scores for the boys were Carlinville 27, Jersey 37 and Marquette 70.

Cole Martinez for Jersey was the meet champion out of 30 runners, covering the 3-mile course in 18:22. Drake Goetten was second, Griffin Williams, eighth; Zane Peterbaugh, 18th and Adam Kribs, 21st.

On the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; side, the scores were Carlinville, 26; Marquette, 29; and Jersey did not have a score. Kailey Vickrey from Marquette was meet champion out of 15 runners. Abby Fraley from Jersey was third, Chloe Kallal was seventh and Kate Heitzig was 12th.

Saturday, Sept. 13, Jersey ran at Triad in the 2020 Pre MVC. On the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; side, Triad was the team meet champion with a score of 33. Civic Memorial was 64;

Highland, 82; Waterloo, 85 and Jersey, 95. Joe Schwartz of Waterloo was the individual meet champion covering the course in 17:01. Cole Martinez of Jersey was sixth in 17:42, Griffin Williams was tenth; Drake Goetten, 16th; Zane Peterbaugh, 40th and Adam Kribs, 49th.

Waterloo was the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team champion with a score of 44; Highland,45; Triad, 47; Civic Memorial, 74; and Jersey did not have a score. Angelynn Kanyuck of Waterloo was individual champion running 19:47. Abby Fraley of Jersey came in 27th, Chloe Kallal 30th and Kate Heitzig 36th.

Tuesday night the cross country team traveled to Southwestern High School.

The Jersey boys were team champions beating host Southwestern, Wood River, Marquette and Pana. Cole Martinez was individual champion covering the 3.1mile course in 17:09. Grif-

fin Williams was second in 17:22, Drake Goetten third in 18:09, Alex Hubbell fifth in 19:18, Zane Peterbaugh 11th in 21:23 and Adam Kribs 16th in 22:49.

The Marquette girls scored 35; Jersey, 50; Southwestern, 60; Pana, 65; and Wood River had no score. Kailey Vickrey from Marquette was individual champion, running 21:27. Abby Fraley from Jersey came in second at 22:53; Chloe Kallal, eighth at 24:11; Christine Wendell, ninth at 24:22; Abby Womack, 15th at 25:32 and Kate Heitzig sixteenth at 25:54.

Jersey Cross Country also ran Saturday morning in Alhambra. Highland High School hosted a four team meet. Triad were the meet champions.

Triad scored 27, Jersey 61, Highland 62 and Roxana 72.

Easton Rosen of Highland was the individual winner running the 3-mile course

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Jersey runners speed past the camera in the race at Southwestern. From left to right, Cole Martinez, southwestern runner, Andrew Kribs, Drake Goetten, Griffin Williams, Alex Hubbell and Zane Peterbaugh.

in 16:07. Cole Martinez of Jersey placed fifth in 16:44.

Griffin Williams was eighth in 17:18; Drake Goetten 10th in 17:39; Alex Hubbell 17th in 19:19; Andrew Kribs 21st in 20:11; Zane Peterbaugh 22nd in 20:56; and Adam Kribs 25th in 22:34.

The Highland girls had

33, Roxana 35, Triad 52, and Jersey had no score.

Grace Meyer of Highland was individual champion running 19:23. Abby

Fraley was the top runner for Jersey placing 20th running 23:21, Christine Wendell 21st in 24:53 and Kate Heitzig 22nd in 26:12.

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Canine companions may have a run for their money with the local squirrels now. Tom Dickson of Jerseyville was working on his truck Sept. 21 when he noticed a little furry friend was checking out the nuts and bolts as well.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN PRUITT and TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK, Defendants.

19-CH-46 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26310 STATE HIGHWAY 3 GODFREY, IL 62035

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For information contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv- proportionate share, if any, of en that pursuant to a Judgment the common expenses for the of the above Court entered in unit which would have become the above entitled cause on due in the absence of any asMarch 24, 2020, the following sessment acceleration during described real estate, to-wit: the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to Permanent Index Number: enforce the collection of assess01-060-017-00 ments, and which remain unCommonly known as: paid by the owner during whose 26310 State Highway 3, possession the assessments Godfrey, IL 62035 accrued. If the outstanding aswill be offered for sale and sold sessments are paid at any time at public vendue on October during any action to enforce the 7, 2020, at 9:00 AM, in the 1st collection of assessments, the Floor Hallway of the Jersey purchaser shall have no obliCounty Courthouse, 201 West gation to pay any assessments Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illi- which accrued before he or she nois. The Judgment amount is acquired title. If this property is $57,332.69. a condominium unit which is The real estate is improved with part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit a single family residence. at the foreclosure sale other Sale terms: 25% down of the than a mortgagee shall pay the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW assessments required by the the close of the sale payable to Condominium Property Act, 765 The Sheriff of Jersey County. ,/&6 J

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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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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