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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Although no one was reportedly injured in the fire that consumed a home in Otterville early Saturday morning, local fire officials say the structure was totaled.

“The back half of the house pretty much is destroyed,” QEM Fire Chief Gerry New said. “The front half is still there, but the house is going to be a total loss.”

It was at roughly 3:30 a.m. when emergency services were dispatched to a fire at the residence at 106 E. Main St. New said he was on the scene first and noticed a raging fire burning in the southwest corner of the structure.

“It spread very quickly,” New said.

Emergency personnel cleared the scene after roughly four hours.

“Once we got there, we started getting things together. I thought it was very smooth in operations,” New said. “…We were able to get in and get it done. Because of the fire inside the structure, we were

pretty much unable to do a lot of interior work.”

New noted the fire had made tackling the blaze from the inside of the home unsafe.

In addition to QEM firefighters, other fire protection districts including Jerseyville and Brighton responded to the fire, as well as officials from the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office.

A young adult woman was sleeping inside the home at the time of the fire. New said she was awoken by the smoke and was able to exit the home on her own.

The incident is under investigation through the state fire marshal’s office, and no cause could be given at this 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.

As of Tuesday, nobody has been charged in relation to the fire, according to Jersey County Sheriff Mike Ringhausen.

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Fire consumes a portion of an Otterville home Saturday. No injuries were reported.

More COVID-19 cases crop up in Jersey

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal New cases of COVID-19 are popping up in the county still, but in a positive turn, the number of active cases in the county is diminishing.

On Monday, the Jersey County Health Department reported nine new cases since their last update, all of which were community acquired.

Despite this steady stream of new cases, though, the number of active cases is going down, according to the health department. In the most recent update on local numbers, there are 74 active cases in the county — a departure from the triple digit numbers seen several days prior.

The total number of confirmed cases in the county since the pandemic struck our area is 362, 276 of which have recovered and 12 of which have died.

Numbers are still coming in, though, as is the case across the region. In Greene County, 10 new cases were reported, all from a long-term care facility, according to a Greene County Health Department update Tuesday. There are 37 active cases in Greene. As of Tuesday, four have died and 155 have officially recovered.

In the region, Madison County has been fairing the worst with 2,454 active cases, 52 of which are new, according to a Madison County Health Department update on Tuesday. In total, 118 have died in relation to COVID-19.

Calhoun has been fairing much better than other counties. According to the Calhoun County Health Department a couple of days ago, the county has gone well over a week with no positive COVID-19 cases. In total, there have been 34 cases reported in Calhoun.

Health officials continue to urge residents to social distance and wear masks.

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Tammy Powell is very active in the Special Olympics of Jersey County and passionate about seeing young people with special needs succeed and be duly recognized.

So, when she and her family took a trip to Bloomington a while back to visit a brick walkway dedicated to Special Olympics athletes, an idea was planted in her head.

“The park in Bloomington is actually a state brick park for Special Olympics and not all of our kids get to go up there and see it,” Powell said. “Josh, my son — we bought him a brick several years back, and when we’re up there, we always visit his brick, and I thought, ‘How neat would it be for that to happen in Jerseyville?’”

Recently, her idea came to fruition with the support of Jerseyville Mayor Billy Russell and JPRD Director Tyler Hermans.

“They talked about putting it right in front of the pool, then realized that there wasn’t a lot of space because we knew we wanted this to grow. Then, Tyler mentioned they were going to redo the playground immediately behind the pool, so it was good timing,” Powell said.

Now, the beginning of what will one day be a larger walkway is located just beside the retaining wall by the yellow and blue jungle gym at the city park.

“It’s a good thing for younger kids to see that Special Olympics kids are there and have them recognized,” Powell added. “They have something to show off that they can be proud of themselves for and can visit this with their family.”

This recent project is also the result of building momentum within the local

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The new brick walkway by the jungle gym at the city park makes a perfect location for the bricks honoring Jerseyville's Special Olympics athletes, according to project organizers. It is anticipated to grow in the coming months as community awareness increases.

Special Olympics organization.

Powell, along with a group of other parents and guard-

“It’s a good thing for younger kids to see that Special Olympics kids are there and have them recognized.”

Tammy Powell Walkway project coordinator ians of olympians, started an out-of-school sports team known as the Loving Life Special Olympics team, of which Powell is the head coach. The newly-added brick walkway actually serves as a fundraiser for the team.

“School only puts on track and field sports for Special Olympians, so we sponsor other things outside of school such as bowling and basketball, and that’s why we established this brick walkway — to fundraise for that,” Powell explained.

“We travel for our games, so we have expenses for food

and lodging.”

Now, with COVID-19 putting a damper on the team’s usual activities, Powell and fellow parents and guardians of olympians are dedicating their time and efforts to the brick walkway, encouraging the community to become a part of its growth.

Their desire is to have all Jersey County Special Olympians represented with a brick, as well as sponsors who support those olympians. As time goes on, the intention is for the walkway to expand and become a beautiful addition to the city park, and the community as a whole.

“Some of the parents of olympians don’t have funds to purchase bricks, so we’re hoping that businesses and organizations will purchase bricks and sponsor a particular olympian by having their name on the brick as well,” Powell said.

Already, volunteers are reaching out to individuals in the community, letting them know about this opportunity to get involved. Though they know that money is tight for a lot of people because of COVID-19, they hope after the pandemic passes, the walkway will start to see some expansion.

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Library hits the pavement with new addition plans

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal

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he Jerseyville Public Library’s ambitious dream of a new addition to its west end will soon become a reality, with construction set to begin in summer 2021.

But, in the meantime, there’s still plenty to do, according to Library Director Anita Driver.

From funds supplied through an Illinois State Library grant, the library is receiving a $1.65 million grant, in addition to a $1.5 million loan.

Coupled together, the funds will be sufficient enough to allow the library to proceed with their endeavor.

“The money has been promised to us, but we have a checklist of things to do first,” Driver noted. “Once that checklist is complete, we can sign for the grant.”

Prior to receiving the grant funds, the board must open an account for the funds to be put in as well as provide a detailed project budget and project timeline to the state library.

“When we have those three things accomplished, the state will be ready to sign the contract with us,” Driver said.

Presently, the first task is complete, and the architect work is already well underway, having started the last two items on the itinerary.

From the moment the contract is signed, the library will have 36 months to have the project entirely finished.

Disturbances in various industries including manufacturing and construction, especially in the realm of shipping, will play a factor in mapping out the project.

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Pictured is the first floor plans for the Jerseyville Library remodel.

“When we built on back in 198687, we didn’t take anywhere near that amount of time, but we’ve learned that so many things have been affected by COVID-19 that it might take every bit of time,” Driver said. “I’d love to see us done in a year and a half. In 1986-87, we had a mild winter with fair weather, so crews were able to work all year.

So, it would be nice to have a mild winter and be able to get that going.”

Regardless of the weather, though, Driver, her staff and the board are committed to seeing this project through, and they’re excited for what it might mean for the community.

“There’ll be a discovery room for the kids, a computer lab, six tutor study rooms, a bottom floor meeting room with a 150-person capacity, another meeting room on the second floor that will be 485 square feet,

dedicated storage space and a teen gaming room in which we hope to have a 3D printer installed,” Driver explained.

Along with these things, Driver also said that there will be some minor reconfiguring of the present library.

“My office will become our new genealogy room, which we hope will give us the opportunity to better our resources for local and regional history,” Driver said.

The new addition will also tip its hat to the original portion of the library, known colloquially as the Carnegie Library. Built through funds set aside by steel tycoon and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, the original library will inspire some features in the new addition, according to Driver.

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Paul Kallal ordained to the priesthood

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Rev. Paul Kallal, formerly of Jerseyville, was ordained to the priesthood and into the order of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary on Aug. 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton.

Originally, the ceremony was to have taken place on June 20, but COVID-19 concerns delayed the ordination.

His mom, Patty Kallal, has watched with pride as her son has grown into the man that she knows today, who has traveled a long road to his current position, having initially been a nurse before joining the priesthood.

“I’m very proud of his being a nurse, but I can stand back and say that there is a peace about him now,” she said. “I see the happiness he has.”

Rev. Kallal, whose father passed away when he was younger, comes from a devoted family. His father had considered the priesthood at one time and maintained friendships within the church, including Bishop Carl Kemme of Wichita, Kan. When Paul decided that he would enter the priesthood and seek to become an Oblate of the Virgin Mary, his mom didn’t find it surprising in the long haul.

“He was born on the feast of the Immaculate Conception,” she said. “We went to church as a family, not only us, but with grandparents, uncles and friends.

His dad, Mike, was a lector and the kids attended Catholic grade school. They all knew faith was very important to have.”

Now, Rev. Kallal resides

in Milton, Mass., at the Oblates’ St. Joseph Retreat House, where he serves as a spiritual director, guiding people in their prayer life as they come to the house. He also shares his story to influence other men to become an Oblate of the Virgin Mary.

“I wasn’t always intimate with the faith, but if God can call me from Jerseyville, Ill., I know there’s other young men sitting in the pews that need to be open to it. It’s a good, noble life worth living,” Rev. Kallal said.

Growing up, Rev. Kallal was an avid soccer player, playing soccer at Monmouth College for two years before going to nursing school and working at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a cardio-thoracic nurse in the intensive care unit. He was also a bodybuilder for a while.

In reflection, Rev. Kallal and his mom have found these experiences contributed to where he is today.

“Way back when Paul was eight or nine, he was playing on a select soccer team and was playing down in Granite City. We would go to early Mass at St. Mary’s in Alton and then down to Pontoon Beach to play soccer. We didn’t go to sporting events until we went to church,” Patty said.

Paul always wanted to go into a profession that helped others, which is why he chose to go into nursing.

“I did that for over five years, mostly at Barnes in St. Louis. Even in high school, I knew I was going to be in a profession that was going to help others. I didn’t know what that looked like, but I knew I wanted to help others,” Rev. Kallal said.

While working as a nurse, Rev. Kallal was also work-

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Rev. Kallal blesses his mother, Patty Kallal, and family at his ordination service on Aug. 15 as fellow concelebrants look on from behind him.

ing through his own personal life.

“I think I became a nurse because I wanted to save lives, and that led me to discovering the desire and call to save souls,” Rev. Kallal said.

Even with his time as a bodybuilder, Rev. Kallal found a spiritual application that he can reflect on today.

“I got into bodybuilding while living with a cousin, Ethan Steinacher. That, too, helped. Just trying to be physically fit– it takes a lot of discipline. I’ve always been big into fitness posthigh school and college. It has formed in me, today, the desire to be a disciplined, strong person,” Rev. Kallal explained.

Kallal shared that the key defining moment when he decided to pursue the priesthood occurred near the end of June or early July of 2011, when he attended the Cursillo retreat in Quincy.

Prior to that, he also noted that Rev. Gibbons, former pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Jerseyville, played an influential role as well.

“For me, Gibbons was influential because I had that one big moment in 2011 experiencing God inviting

me to this vocation,” Rev. Kallal explained. “But there were other instances beforehand. One of those times was in seventh or eighth grade when Gibbons came and talked to us, and when he would come, I could recall asking myself and having a curiosity of the priesthood.

I didn’t see myself taking it seriously at the time.”

But, as the years would pass, the notion grew within Kallal, leading him to pursue those inclinations first experienced in the halls of St. Francis School.

Now, Rev. Kallal is eager to fulfill his responsibilities and assignments at the St. Joseph Retreat House, which include administering the sacraments of the Roman Catholic church and encouraging those who visit the house.

“We’re called to be men of mercy, and it’s a joy and privilege,” Rev. Kallal said.

“I’m hoping my experiences can bring others to a position to pray about and be open to a religious life in the priesthood.”

Rev. Kallal is the brother of Katie Forrester, a teacher at St. Francis/Holy Ghost school, and Jane Kallal.

Walkway (Continued from A1) “We don’t expect it to get huge right away, but neither did the one in Bloomington,” Powell noted.

Brick purchase proceeds will go to the Loving Life Special Olympics team.

Those interested in purchasing a brick as an individual or organization and

sponsoring a local Special Olympian are encouraged to contact Powell at 618946-1989.

Library (Continued from A1) For now, the library staff are continuing to hammer out the details in preparation for the upcoming construction, but

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GESTURE OF APPRECIATION

J.J. Arifi, owner of Olive Branch Cafe, hands off a free meal to EMS personnel Friday, Sept. 11. This was a part of a collaborative effort Friday with the Got Faith? Ministry to give a free meal to all essential workers from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Pieces of raffia paper cling to the fence outside the fox enclosure at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center in Dow. This was 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. Chuckles is a long-time resident at TreeHouse that was recently diagnosed with kidney failure. 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.

excitement continues to grow daily as a longstanding dream with tremendous community benefit is soon to be realized.

FIRE

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CONSUMES JERSEYVILLE TRAILER

A trailer outside of what used to be the Buzz Body Shop at 809 Route 109 in Jerseyville went up in flames Friday night. The fire consumed the trailer and damaged a portion of the structure that once housed Buzz Body Shop.

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

Brian Cornelius

Arrangements are pending at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

William Edward ‘Ed’ Gorman William Edward “Ed” Gorman, 91, died at 1:06 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020 at White Hall Nursing and Rehab in White Hall, Illinois.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements.

Roy Lee Strohbeck Roy Lee Strohbeck, 80, of Brighton, died at 5:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept.

9, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.

Per his wishes, Roy has donated his body to scientific research.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m.

on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton.

Memorials may be may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.

Condolences may be left online at andersonfamilyfuneral.com

Beatrice Powers Beatrice Margaret Powers, 94, died at 2:45 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home.

She was born in Jerseyville on January 3, 1926, and was one of five children born to Peter J. and Magdalena (Abeln) Powers.

A lifelong Jerseyville resident, Bea graduated in 1944 from Jersey Township High School in Jerseyville.

She began working at the International Shoe Factory in Jerseyville, until accepting a position with the State Bank of Jerseyville. Bea would become a fixture at the bank, serving as a bookkeeper for nearly 40 years prior to her retirement.

She was a woman of deep faith, and was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville, where she was active in the Altar Society.

She possessed a gentle smile, and a warm heart, and loved to travel with her sisters extensively throughout the United States, and she enjoyed every minute of it.

Surviving are her brother, James Powers of Jerseyville; two nieces, Mary Ann Bott of Jerseyville and Karen Arkebauer of Bokeelia, Fl.; great niec-

es and nephews, Devon Bott, and his daughter, Violet, of Wood River, Dennis Dawson of Litchfield, Kate Dawson of Jerseyville, and Shawn Arkebauer, and his daughter, Eloise, of Decatur.

In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by her three sisters, Mary Powers, Irene Powers and Kathryn Powers; and a sister in-law, Donna Powers.

Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville, with Father Martin Smith officiating.

Burial was in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Jerseyville.

Brian Alan Cornelius, 35, died at 9:30 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, after a sudden illness.

He was born in Jerseyville, Illinois on August 27, 1985, and was one of three children born to Bruce Alan and Cynthia Louise (Flowers) Cornelius.

Brian graduated in 2003 from Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville, and soon went to work at Farm & Home Supply in Jerseyville. He later became employed at Hargrave International, currently Sievers Equipment, where he has became a valuable friend and knowledgeable to their loyal customer base.

He loved anything to do with the outdoors, whether it be deer hunting, fishing, mushrooming and farming.

He was an amazing father to his two daughters, and enjoyed assisting with softball and was an expert with fried zucchini.

Brian was one of our greatest “blessings”. He was a wonderful husband, the “best daddy”, a hard worker and was so many things, to so many people.

He was the most selfless person on Earth. He always was there to help out anyone and lend a hand, and you’d better not make a big deal out it, because that is the last thing Brian wanted was attention drawn to himself.

Even now, he is probably looking down on us, saying “why are you making a big fuss over me”. There isn’t a person that wouldn’t tell you what a good human being he was and what a great soul he had. Life will never be the same without him and our life’s will be forever changed.

Together since 2001, Brian married the love of his life, the former Jenna Ruyle, on October 6, 2007 at the Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville. Although way too short, their marriage has been blessed with nearly 13 wonderful years and two beautiful daugh-

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LaQuita McAdams LaQuita McAdams, 84, died at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Robings Manor in Brighton.

Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Craw-

ford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Friday. Burial in the Kane Cemetery.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd Eugene Darr ters.

Surviving are his wife, Jenna Cornelius of Dow; his parents, Bruce and Cindy Cornelius of Dow; his two daughters, Ryleigh Nicole and Avery Jo Cornelius at home; a sister and brother in-law, Jamie and JordanBoomershine of Jerseyville; a brother and sister in-law, Bradley and Jamie Cornelius of Jerseyville; his mother in-law, Stacey Ruyle of Jerseyville; a sister in-law, Becca Ruyle of Jerseyville; and his grandparents, Melvin and Ramona Highfill and Betty Ruyle of Jerseyville, and Perry Wheeler of Pearl; along with his life long friend and “brother”, Chris Federle, nieces and nephews and his wife, Mary of Grafton.

He was preceded in death by his father in-law, Steven Ruyle; and his grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Cornelius, Roy Eugene Flowers Jr., and Rosie E. Wheeler.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

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

Because of COVID-19, funeral services on Saturday will be private, with Rev. Joel Lohr officiating.

Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

Memorials may be given to assist with his daughters, in care of the funeral home.

Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com.

Floyd Eugene Darr, 85, of Shipman, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Private funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

Burial was in Shipman Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to American Stroke Association.

Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com

Sharon Brock Dolan Sharon Ann (Hagen) Brock Dolan, 77, died at 10:20 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.

Due to COVID-19, a private mass will be celebrated at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mep-

pen.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Meppen.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com.

Gary F. Kroeschel Gary F. Kroeschel, Sr., 76, died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home. Burial will follow

in Roselawn Memorial Park In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Helping Hands of Springfield.

Vancil Murphy Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Wilson Williams Wilson Elston Williams, 83, died at 10:37 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2020 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Kane Cemetery.

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Every census response counts TO THE EDITOR: Once every ten years, the Constitution requires a count – or census – of the population of the United States to determine how many Representatives each State will send to the U.S. Congress.

Responding to the census also helps to determine the amount of funding that state governments and local communities will receive in the next decade. Funding is determined by population and other demographic factors.

The census enables public entities and nonprofit organizations to better plan for and fund schools, hospitals, roads, emergency services, and more. With the recent economic uncertainty due to COVID-19, every dollar counts. If just one person is not counted, communities can miss out on thousands of dollars.

Now more than ever, it is imperative that all citizens are accounted for so that our communities can receive the financial resources they need. Imagine the financial impact if a

third of our district is not counted. Recent preliminary results of the census count of Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, which I represent in Congress, showed a selfresponse rate of 68.6%.

This means that roughly 1/3 of individuals in our area have not yet completed their census. When breaking those numbers down even farther, our more rural areas have an even lower self-response rate. The data you submit to the census is also safe, secure, and will remain private.

There are tough criminal penalties for public employees who misuse census data as well. Please take the time to fill out your 2020 census before the Wednesday, September 30, deadline and encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to do so as well. It’s easy and will take you less than 10 minutes to complete. In doing so, our communities will benefit immensely.

To take the Census questionnaire, visit my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020.

RODNEY DAVIS Republican U.S. Representative of Taylorville

What are your thoughts concerning the Route 67 roadwork through Jerseyville?

We needed that road to be redone for a while, I’m happy to see it.

The state doesn’t have the money for it.

No, it is a runaway train at this point.

I don’t know why they’re doing it.

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CARD There is a lot of history in our local railroads F

or nearly 60 years, the Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis (CP&StL) Railroad chugged across local farm fields and meandered through woods, linking Fidelity to Grafton and a handful of small communities between.

The rail line, which reached Jersey County in 1882, entered the county east of Fidelity and ran southwest to Jerseyville. The CP&StL depot was located near the International Shoe Factory (behind where Walgreens is located today). The photo shows the morning train to St. Louis at the CP&StL Depot.

The depot grounds included a small park, which was home to the two Civil War cannons that today grace the Courthouse lawn.

From Jerseyville, the rail line headed south, crossing Route 67 in the vicinity of Gorman’s Concrete.

From there, it continued due south, running west of Sinclair Food Mart. It then angled slightly southeast, running east of the Super 8 and R.P. Lumber. It turned due south about a half a mile south. Of course, none of the businesses I just mentioned existed when the railroad operated.

The CP&StL skirted the east side of McClusky then turned southwest. The “S�

curves on Route 109 below McClusky were built to accommodate a trestle for the rail line.

The railroad continued south to Dow, passed the brick factory at Newbern and then on to Beltrees on its way to Lockhaven. There, the track split. One branch, the Bluff Line, served Elsah, Chautauqua and Grafton.

The other line ran to Alton, skirting the Mississippi River as the River Road does today.

The Bluff Line was home to the Dinky, the 29-passenger rail bus introduced in 1933. Because it could be operated by one man, the Dinky was a low-cost alternative to the previously used steam locomotive, which required a four-man crew.

The Dinky provided service between Alton and Grafton. Visitors to Chautauqua, employees of Grafton’s Powder Mill, and students from Principia College in Elsah were among the Dinky’s more frequent passengers.

The CP&StL line became defunct in 1940, and the land on which the rail line was located reverted to landowners. The Dinky continued to operate for another 13 years, making its final run May 24, 1953. The CP&StL station in Jerseyville was demolished in 1962.

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BY BETH MCGLASSON The location of the old rail line is still visible in many locations, especially just south of Jerseyville from Crystal Lake Road.

Just east of Route 109, you can easily spot the line of telegraph poles once used by the railroad.

When the CP&StL was put up for sale in 1930, the railroad shot a promotional video, which is posted on the Historical Society’s Facebook page.

Although the quality isn’t great, the video provides a fascinating look at the line, beginning at Fidelity and ending at Lockhaven. It includes shots of the old C&A depot in Jerseyville, the trestle south of McClusky, Newbern’s abandoned brick factory and more.

To view the video, visit the society’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com\ JerseyCountyHistoricalSociety.

Click the down arrow next to More at the top of the page and then click Videos. –––––––––––––––––––– Q Beth McGlasson is a history buff and vice president of the Jersey County Historical Society.

This column originally appeared on the Jersey County Historical Society Facebook page.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Free dental checkup for kids offered in Alton

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, located in Alton at 1700 Annex St., is hosting their “Give Kids a Smile” event on Oct. 12. The event is for children ages three through thirteen and provides a thorough dental check-up at no cost to the child’s family.

Dr. Katie Kosten, director of community dentistry at the school, shared that even though COVID-19 put a wrench in their usual procedure, canceling their yearly event was out of the question.

“We really wanted to make an effort to continue in this current climate. Obviously there are more challenges, but we’re treating patients now in our regular clinic so we didn’t see a reason to not do ‘Kids With a Smile,’” Kosten said.

Normally, this event is hosted on a first come first serve basis, but this year, in order to maintain proper COVID-19 precautions, they have to prepare accordingly.

“There are over 100 appointments available, but they’re filling up,” Kosten said. “After they’re filled, we’ll have to have a waiting list.”

In light of this, Kosten recommends that individuals schedule appointments as soon as possible.

As for pandemic-related precautions, Kosten assured that a high level of care will be exhibited to maintain the safety of everyone at the clinic.

“We have a very high pre-

caution level at the school already, and we follow all the normal protocols,” Kosten said. “All patients and their parents or guardians are prescreened before they are allowed to enter and only children are allowed in the clinic itself. Parents and guardians will be asked to wait in the parking lot while their child is inside.

In addition to all this, we’ve had CDC and IDPH guidelines already in place at the clinic.”

Kosten, along with her fellow faculty and staff at the dental clinic, were adamant about hosting this event again this year, which is hosted by dental clinics all throughout the country.

“For me and for the dental school, it’s really important to emphasize how oral health affects overall health, and we realize a lot of kids don’t have a ‘dental home.’ So, we want to meet some of the needs that we can, but we want to provide a gateway to a dental home if they don’t have one right now,” Koster said.

Koster went on to add that establishing healthy habits in a young child’s life influences the likelihood that those habits will be maintained later on in life.

“We have a fabulous pediatric faculty who heads up the teams that patients see that day,” Koster said. “We do everything we can to work with those kids, even if it’s baby steps, to get them to a point where they’re healthier.”

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News items from the pages of Jersey County Journal September 15, 2010 A truck driver who was unloading propane from a tanker truck into a bulk storage tank at Updike’s Gas Service in Jerseyville sustained severe injuries when an unknown factor caused an explosion at the facility at approximately 8 p.m.

Monday. Officials said that one of the business owners, Chuck Updike, also sustained burns during the incident. However, his injures were not life threatening. Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said Tuesday morning that his department is finished with its investigation.

A young mother is looking for support to start a Red Box Needle program in Jersey County to encourage the safe disposal of syringes. Tonya Stahl found out the hard way that people do not always take care of their used syringes. Two of Stahl’s children found a used syringe while playing in the yard in August and were both stuck by the needle. Now, every three months the kids have to undergo testing for HIV and hepatitis.

A Dow man was charged with a super Class X felony Wednesday for allegedly committing an act of sexual penetration with a child who was under 13 at the time the act was committed. Court records allege James V. Wheeler, 44, of Dow committed the offense of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child between 2007 through April 2010 in Jersey County. If convicted, Wheeler could face

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prison time between six to 60 years and fines up to $25,000.

September 16, 2015 Cheering Friday night at the Don Snyders’ Sports Complex started not with the football team, but with the area’s often overlooked heroes. First responders, firefighters, law enforcement officials and military veterans roused a standing applause from a full set of bleachers in the Sept. 11 tribute prior to the football game. While the Jersey Panthers lost to a last minute touchdown from the Salem Wildcats, the spirits of those honored were hard to bring down.

Liquor will now be served on the sidewalks of Jerseyville, with stipulations. Jerseyville City Council approved an ordinance allowing for liquor sales on the city’s sidewalks.

The ordinance came after a request by Todd Iverson, the owner of State Street Bar & Grill, to add outdoor seating to the restaurant.

A single engine plane crashed in a Jersey County field Sept. 16 shortly after 10 a.m. There were no major injuries. Dan Harlan, from St. Charles, Mo., was flying a rental plane from St. Charles Flying Service when the power went out and the engine failed. Harlan made a forced landing in a field in The Glades in Nutwood on Coon Creek Road near Illinois Route 100. During the landing, the front wheel sunk into the soft ground of the farm-land and the plane flipped.

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Wednesday, Sept. 23: Flu shots administered, 9-11 a.m., at Grafton City Hall on Main Street. Masks and social distancing required.

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.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept.

26-27: Grafton Riverside Flea Market next to Loading Dock, which is at 401 Front St. 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.

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. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. Gallery reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public.

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 618-4982876 for times and tickets.

LifeX eLearning Center: free eLearning center for children whose parents work outside the home.

Operates 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday starting Sept.

4. Registration is required.

For more information visit lifechurchx.com.

Illinois valley 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. 21: Beef vegetable soup, whole wheat roll*, pickled beets, plums and pudding.

Tuesday, Sept. 22: BBQ Johnny Rib, au gratin potatoes, butter beans, pineapple and cookies.

Wednesday, Sept. 23: Goulash, garlic bread*, spinach salad, pears and Jell-0 with fruit.

Thursday, Sept. 24: Chicken & noodles, whole wheat roll*, peas & carrots, cinnamon applesauce and fruit crisp.

Friday, Sept. 25: Fish, potato salad, baked beans, mandarin oranges and dessert bar.

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

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Local schools to extend free meal program

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal School districts throughout the country are taking advantage of a federal program that will allow them to continue to provide free meals to students as the pandemic wears on into the 2020-2021 school year.

This program originally allocated funds for schools to provide meals from March through May and further into the summer.

“Basically, it’s a no-questions-asked 18 and under free lunch program,” Brad Tuttle, District 100 Superintendent, said.

The extension of this program into the fall 2020 semester will continue through December, but whether or not it will continue into the spring semester has yet to be determined.

“I think communities across the nation were scared and we had some situations where we were out of different kinds of necessities so during March through May, you had a lot of people take advantage of [the meal program],” Tuttle said. “There are folks out there hurting because of what

COVID-19 has done to our economies and communities, so allowing anyone to qualify for this allows folks that do need this to not go through the hoops to see if they qualify.”

Tuttle echoed the sentiments of school administrators throughout the region and nation that, at this time of uncertainty, taking advantage of anything available to help sustain communities is imperative.

“We’re going to try and take advantage of anything we can — no different from the decisions that we were making when COVID-19 hit,” Tuttle added.

Though no one wanted this virus to continue on into the current school year, at the present, it’s now understood that COVID19 may be sticking around for a little bit longer than originally thought. But, volunteers and district employees banded together earlier this year to make the free meals program work because it was needed for the community.

“You know, I just think it’s a positive to help people that need help,” Tuttle said.

Jersey County Historical Society to host Mourning Tour Throughout October, the Jersey County Historical Society will once again host its Dearly Departed: Funeral and Mourning Customs of the 1800s tour.

Tours will be offered every Saturday at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. and every Sunday at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. In addition, two Thursday night tours will be offered, on Oct. 8 and 15 at 7 p.m.

The historic Cheney Mansion, located at 601 N State St. in Jerseyville, will serve as the backdrop for the tour.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Shirley at 618-498-2876. In addition, all guests are required to wear masks.

The 40-minute tour will examine some age-old customs surrounding death, such as why clocks were stopped and mirrors

draped when a death occurred, why people “sat up” with the dead, and the origins of the terms “wake” and “pallbearer.”

It will also explore how Queen Victorian changed the way much of the world observed death and how Victorian society dictated practically every aspect of the mourning process, from what people wore to how long they mourned.

The tour is sponsored by Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home, CNB Bank and the Jersey County Fair Board. Many of the artifacts displayed during the tour are part of the Gubser family collection and are on loan from the Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home.

Because the tour deals with death and mourning customs, it is not recommended for children.

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First human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2020 reported The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. A DuPage County resident in her 40s became ill in mid-August.

“While we continue to battle the COVID19 pandemic, we must also remember to take steps to protect our health from other illnesses,” IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. “In an effort to decrease our risk of contracting COVID-19 from indoor settings, many of us are spending more time outdoors while still socially distancing. As we enjoy the outdoors, we need to protect ourselves from other viruses carried by mosquitoes by wearing insect repellent and getting rid of standing water around our homes.”

Last year, 46 counties in Illinois reported a West Nile virus positive mosquito batch, bird, horse and/or human case. For the 2019 season, IDPH reported 28 human cases (although human cases are underreported), including one death.

West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex pipiens mosquito, commonly called a house mosquito, which has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird.

Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks.

However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 60 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus.

Precautions to Fight the Bite include practicing the three R’s: Q Reduce: make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut. Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires and any other containers.

Q Repel: when outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535 according to label instructions.

Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.

Q Report: report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito larvae.

Monitoring for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests for mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds, as well as testing humans with West Nile virus-like symptoms. People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact their local health department, who will determine if the bird will be picked up for testing.

Additional information about West Nile virus can be found on the IDPH website.

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Should you paint tree wounds?

I spend a lot of time asking homeowners to show me their tree butts.

Buttress to be specific, but industry lingo shortens it to butt and is described as the dramatic widening of the lower trunk. The buttress of a tree is located beginning at the root flare where the base of the trunk flares out into the root system. How high up the buttress goes depends on the species. For oaks, it may only be two or three foot high.

Some tropical trees have buttresses that go up twenty feet!

Having the root flare exposed above ground is critical for the long-term health of your trees. Very often trees are planted too deep leading to butt rot. Yes, that is an actual term uttered at arborist conferences and not a single person cracks a smile. This is serious stuff.

This year, I’ve seen a lot of injuries occur along the buttress leading to the decline and in some cases death of a tree. It is the buttress and root flare that so often comes in contact with mowers and string trimmers. The tissue conveying water, nutrients, and carbohydrates up and down the tree is right behind the bark and when we sever or damage that tissue it creates an open wound for fungi, bacteria, and insects to access the trunk and then, you guessed it, butt rot.

Tree injury is not confined to the buttress.

Homeowners deal with gashes caused by squirrels, overly ambitious gardeners with saws, storms that snap off huge limbs, and so many other errant tree injuries. What type of first aid should we be providing these trees whether it is at the buttress or up in the canopy? Should we seal tree wounds?

Humans’ first inclination is dressing the wound by painting it with some type of paint or sealer. After all, it works for us! A scratch on a human form a scab and often new skin

tissue forms over top that scab. A bandage helps protect that area while the wound heals. But trees aren’t humans. Believe me, I checked. Trees do not heal wounds. A tree seals off the wound with wound tissue.

Wound tissue is different than the original tissue. Once the original tissue is lost in a wound, it is gone for good. The tree responds by developing wound tissue to wall off the injury. Wound tissue is usually smoother and different in color than the normal tissue.

Oxygen is critical for the development of wound tissue to seal off a nasty gash in a trunk or branch. By painting wound sealers over the cut or damaged portion of the tree, we are hindering the process for that wound tissue to develop. Plus, we may be sealing rot organisms against the open wound.

Some fungi and bacteria are even attracted to wound sealing materials.

All that said there are moments when wound sealing can be employed such as having a large wound on an oak created during the summer which may attract insects carrying oak wilt. Ideally, any intentional wounds to the oak tree should be made in the winter when insects aren’t active. Typically, the recommendation is still to skip the wound sealer and paint the damaged area with an appropriate insecticide or fungicide.

So, should we be painting wound sealer on our pruning cuts, mower damage, or storm damaged portion of our trees? In most cases, the answer is “No.” Now it is back to looking at pictures of tree butts. Some jobs have all the perks!

Good Growing Tip of the Week: If a gardener feels the need to clean up a tree wound, use sterilized pruning tools to clean up any ragged damaged portions of the tree. Frankly, this is work best suited to a certified arborist.

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The Strebel gang is lined up and ready for action for their first day back to school.

Evelyn Wallace is a little camera shy but by no means timid about tackling the school year.

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Gage, Savana and Adley Walker are keeping it casual for their first day back to school.

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Trever, Trenton and Tanner are lined up and ready to give it their best this school year.

Jerra and Emery have donned the famous SFHG plaid skirts for another year of learning at St. Francis/Holy Ghost school.

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Anniversaries

Sackmans celebrate 65 years Wilbert and Barbara Sackman celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 5, 2020, with a family dinner at the house of their son, Mark, and his wife, Dina. The four of them spent the afternoon enjoying a ride around the county in their 1964 Mercury convertible.

Kanallakans celebrate 70 years Delbert and Grace (Briggs) Kanallakan are celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on Sept.

16, 1950, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fieldon by the Rev. Wernet.

Delbert worked as a farmer all of his life and still can’t resist the urge to get out there in the fields. Grace is a homemaker who has held several part-time jobs in the past.

Their children are Susan (Mick) Rolando, Jill (Dave) Brady, David, Tim (Pris), Jack (Brian), and Matt (Teri); and a son, William, who is deceased. They also have been blessed with a beautiful blended family of 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren with one more on the way.

If you would like to send a card of congratulations, they can be sent to 27724 Hagen Rd., Jerseyville, IL 62052.

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ON THE FINAL DETAILS

The Grafton turtle sculpture is finally complete. Friday, Kurt Knickmeyer with City Sculpture Studios was out finishing up some of the final details on the turtle sculpture. It was completed Monday. The project has sat in limbo for one reason or another (usually flooding) for some time now, but recently things started moving, and the efforts made to bring the 10x12 foot concrete statue of a turtle, accompanied by catfish and a frog, to life have come to fruition. City officials have organized an official dedication for the sculpture at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.

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GENEVA R. BURKLOW A/K/A GENEVA BURKLOW; SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS MORTGAGE, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 19 CH 34 Address: 306 W. Barr Avenue Jerseyville, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 August 5, 2020, I, Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on October 7, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 306 W. Barr Avenue, Jerseyville, IL 62052 P.I.N.: 04-68-002-650 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the FRXUW ÂżOH RU FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIÂśV attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710.

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Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between September 4 and September 10. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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: Badalamenti, Mark A., dob 08-24-1962, 2 charges of possession of meth less than 5 grams.

Harris, Ethan H.F., dob 02-19-1994, possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D).

Evans, Shawn E., dob 07-31-1970, possession of meth less than 5 grams.

Suttles, Tamitha M., dob 06-28-1988, possession of meth less than 5 grams.

Carter, Megkinize E., dob 05-03-1994, possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D).

The following individual was charged with a civil law violation: Lawver, Rober Shane, dob 03-10-1992, possession cannabis less than 10 grams.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Hale, Emily S., dob 11-112000, consumption of liquor/ minor.

Herzing, Gary W., dob 09-18-1961, contributing criminal delinquency of a minor/ CL B. Bray, Keith D., dob 05-311981, domestic battery/bodily harm.

Pettus, Carla A., dob 11-071962, obstructing identification.

The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Hale, Emily S., dob 11-112000, driving under the influence of alcohol/intoxicating compound/drug.

Carter, Megkinize E., dob 5-03-1994 driving under the influence of alcohol.

The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Hale, Emily S., dob 11-112000, unlawful possession cannabis, unlawful possession drug paraphernalia.

Fay, Nathan, dob 04-011994, careless driving.

Hamilton, Ashleigh M., dob 06-02-1983, improper park-

ing.

Coffee, Gregory A., dob 11-05-1955, careless driving.

Coleman, Anthony L., dob 04-02-1995, possession drug paraphernalia, possession cannabis.

Cramsey, Dennis L., dob 05-15-1960, improper parking.

Kelting, Richard A., dob 07-01-1987, careless driving.

Wooff, Bley E., dob 02-261963, improper parking.

Bone, Jeffery L., dob 06-081964, improper parking.

Vahle, Alec J., dob 09-092002, improper parking.

Mankovskyy, Bogdan, dob 06-18-1966, improper parking.

Johnson, Ricky Earl, dob 11-01-1995, careless driving.

The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Bialik, Michael R., dob 12-12-1986, transportation carry alcohol liquor/driver, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Povavich, Sophia A., dob 02-25-2000, driving 11-14 mph above limit, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Vehlewald, Sean Xavier, dob 03-08-2002, unlawful possession of cannabis/passenger.

Johnson, Michael L., dob 04-09-1983, driving on suspended license.

Czaia, Dylan J., dob 09-251999, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Taylor, James F., dob 06-211992, improper passenger emergency vehicle.

Crawford, Lindsay S., dob 09-14-1983, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Dooley, Thomas P., dob 03-11-1964, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Campbell, Samuel Elmer, dob 03-19-1984, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Klocke, Klinton K., dob 09-24-1987, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Kendall, Aaron M., dob 01-02-1989, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Stuby, Andrea L., dob 06-07-1986, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Ford, Dennis Eugene, dob 08-22-1952, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Bray, Vicky Lynn, dob 12-28-1969, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Anderson, Diane Brooks, dob 10-08-1954, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Christenson, Ambria, dob

Dispositions Felonies: Ryan, Alex Paul, dob 10-26-1988, was found guilty on a charge of reckless discharge of a firearm/ endangers, 24 months probation; a charge of firearm without valid FOID/eligibility; $300 fine.

Misdemeanors: Blair, Cameron M., dob 07-05-1999, an amended/

reduced disposition was entered on a charge of consumption of liquor/minor; a withheld judgement/ supervision disposition was entered on a charge of disorderly conduct, 6 months supervision, 30 hours public/community service; fine.

Daiker, Lakenzie R., dob 02-21-1997, a charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed.

Divorces Amy Wright vs. Bryan Wright, 8-5-2020.

Amber Jane McClintock vs.

Eric Matthew McClintock, 8-19-2020.

Jeffrey Nurnberger vs.

Sarah Nurnberger, 8-42020.

Svetlana Laird vs. David

Schoot Laird, 8-4-2020.

Terry Allan Richardson vs. Vaunda Richardson, 8-4-2020.

Shaelen Dean Blackwell vs. Shawn Michael Hardy Blackwell, 8-17-2020.

Heather Toney vs. Coty James Toney, 8-26-2020.

Marriages July 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020 Kara Rachael Davis and Christopher Byron Blose, both of Jacksonville.

Charity Marie Thrum and Aaron Lee Anglin, both of Jerseyville.

Dylan Philip Stark and Sarah Marie Maag, both of Ash Grove, Mo. Samuel Christian Crow and Paige Elaine Thompson, both of Edwardsville.

Clarence Michael Townsend Jr. and Rachael Ann Louise Bannister, both of Jerseyville.

Ryan David Steinacher of Carrollton and Breeann Nicole Raymond of Jerseyville.

Luke Richard Shively and Lillian Grace Tepen, both of Jerseyville.

August 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020 Hayden Evan Geisler and Kaci Nicole McAfee,

both of Piasa.

Thomas Louis Wiley Jr. of Brentwood, Mo. and Christina Marie Dutton of Bethalto.

Nolan Thomas Longley and Brook Nicole Wagner, both of Jerseyville.

Cody Steven Vannoy and Aimee Marie Simms, both of Cottage Hills.

Christopher Paul Harris and Kaylen Wheels Walker, both of Brighton.

Joshua Eugene Smith and Mikaela Marie Kallus, both of Bethalto.

Jeffrey Allen Kaufman and Michelle Darlene Curry, both of Elsah.

Gregg Nicholas Gonzalez of Florissant, Mo. and Paige Alexandra Leible of St. Charles, Mo. Richard August Rehmus and Beth Marie Howell, both of Granite City.

Ian Andrew Hampsey and Michelle Rene McCauley, both of Godfrey.

09-16-1996, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Springman, Bobbie Nicole, dob 09-19-2003, seat belt required/driver.

Hale, Emily S., dob 11-112000, driving 21-25 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Larsen, Phillip James, dob 09-26-1964, 21-25 mph above limit.

Gray, David E., dob 7-171989, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Rhymer, Alexander A., dob 01-03-2002, squealing/ screeching tires.

Mulkins, Leanna M., dob 01-04-1962, seat belt required/ driver, electronic communication device.

Schobernd, Jeffery A., dob 10-04-1960, seat belt required/ driver.

Taylor, James F., dob 06-211992, seat belt required/driver.

Maag, Ryan E., dob 11-091993, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Algee, Juan D., dob 06-281989, speeding 35+ mph over limit, violation license classification 1st & 2nd division.

Messmer, Andrew S., dob 01-25-1996, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Anderson, Aaron, dob 12-18-1965, improper use registration/title.

Boyle, Jessy A., dob 07-241990, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.

Bosaw, Christine M., dob 12-09-1989, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Bilbizuck, Christopher J., dob 07-18-1972, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Moore, Dylan T., dob 04-13-1949, driving on suspended license.

Hawthorne, Cameron B., dob 11-02-1991, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving on suspended license.

Coleman, Anthony L., dob 04-02-1995, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Evans, Shawn E., dob 07-31-1970, driving on revoked license, headlights/ 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.

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taillights/sidelight/1st, 2nd.

Jones, Amber C., dob 06-30-1997, disregard official traffic-control device, operate uninsured motor vehicle, child restraint violation/child less than 8.

Hawes, Nathaniel L., dob 09-20-1988, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Kronable, Joshua M., dob 01-24-1984, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Gibson, Derrick J., dob 04-10-1993, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Garner, Jonathan D., dob 05-30-1981, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, seat belt required/driver.

Hulett, Jessica R., dob 04-24-1993, electronic communication device, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Johnes, Ryan M., dob 03-13-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Offutt, Steven Wilbur, dob 04-04-1974, driving on suspended license, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Moreau, Aerith A., dob 03-03-1999, driving 21-25 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Blaine, Heath E., dob 06-24-1972, electronic communication device, driving on suspended license.

Kennedy, Korby N., dob 05-11-1996, electronic communication device, child restraint violation/child under 8/2nd.

Mellas, Stephen L., dob 08-25-1996, seat belt required/ driver, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Knapp, Austin E., dob 03-14-1998, electronic communication device, seat belt required/driver.

Isringhausen, Chandler A., dob 09-22-2003, operate uninsured motor vehicle, electronic communication device, seat belt required/driver, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.

Hartman, Shaun Michael Jr., dob 11-26-2002, driving/never issued a license, reckless driving, seat belt required/driver, driving 15-20 mph above limit, squealing/

Flatt, Jonathan W., dob 04-27-1987, electronic communication device.

Waggoner, Curtis J., dob 02-28-1961, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Lenger, Haileigh Marie, dob 03-16-2004, electronic communication device.

Draper, Richard Logan, dob 09-16-1998, seat belt required/driver.

Workman, Sarah M., dob 05-11-1991, electronic communication device.

Runk, Sarah Morgan, dob 01-30-1984, electronic communication device.

Smith, Jessica S., dob 12-17-1983, electronic communication device.

Cappel, Kenneth Howard Jr., dob 02-10-1966, electronic communication device.

Caselton, Mason J., dob 08-13-1998, electronic communication device.

LeBlanc, Andrew S., dob 06-17-1986, electronic communication device.

Pinkard, Kari E., dob 07-19-1982, electronic communication device.

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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

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including ,I WKH VDOH LV QRW FRQÂżUPHG IRU the Judicial sale fee for Aban- any reason, the Purchaser at doned Residential Property the sale shall be entitled only to Municipality Relief Fund, which a return of the purchase price is calculated on residential paid. The Purchaser shall have real estate at the rate of $1 for no further recourse against the each $1,000 or fraction thereof Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or of the amount paid by the pur- the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. chaser 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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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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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Gowin pleads guilty to stabbing deaths of uncles

By CARMEN ENSINGER Jersey County Journal Instead of spending the rest of his life in prison, a Rockbridge man will spend the next three-and-a-half decades behind bars after accepting a plea agreement Friday in Greene County Circuit Court.

Adam Gowin, 30, was charged on Sept. 9, 2018 with six counts of firstdegree murder for allegedly stabbing his two uncles, Ronald and Billy Plummer, also of Rockbridge, multiple times with a knife causing their death.

The plea agreement included Gowin pleading guilty to one count of firstdegree murder in the death of Ronald Plummer, as well as an added charge of second-degree murder in the death of Billy Plummer.

Gowin was given a psychiatric evaluation back in July, and the ruling from the psychiatrist was that he was mentally unfit. So, as part of the plea agreement, he pleaded guilty but mentally unfit. This does not change the sentencing term, just the accommodations in the Department of Corrections. With the guilty but mentally unfit plea, Gowin will have access to more mental health facilities than a normal prisoner would.

A first-degree murder charge is a Class M Felony punishable by a term of 20 to 60 years in the Department of Corrections, and the defendant must serve 100 percent of their term. A second-degree murder charge carries a penalty of 4 to 20 years in the Department of Corrections, and the defendant must serve at least half of their term.

Per the plea agreement, Greene County Circuit Court Judge James Day sentenced Gowin to 25 years on the first-degree murder charge and another 25 years on the second-degree murder charge, to be served consecutively, meaning when Gowin finishes out the 25-year term of the first sentence, he will start on the second 25-year sentence, which will likely be 12.5 years.

Both sentences are to be followed by a term of mandatory supervised release, or probation.

This brings Gowin's sentence to a likely total of 37.5 years in the Department of Corrections for the stabbing death of two individuals. Given he has been incarcerated in Greene County Jail for the past two years, he will receive time served, taking that number down to around 35.5 years.

Regional tourism revenues increased in 2019 According to Great Rivers & Routes, of the six counties they serve, Jersey is the only one to see a decline in tourism.

It remains to be seen what this year will look like when all is said and done. But according to local a local organization tracking this information, tourism created strong economic growth throughout the Great Rivers & Routes six county region aside from Jersey in 2019, mirroring growth across the State of Illinois, according to early reports from the Illinois Department of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Tourism.

Despite record flooding along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers in 2019, visitors flocked to the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau region which includes, Madison, Jersey, Calhoun, Macoupin, Montgomery and Greene counties. Visitors spent $718.5 million in 2019 an increase of 3.3 percent over 2018.

The region received local tax receipts of $19.37 million from visitor spending in 2019 compared to $18.64 million in 2018. That is a 3.9 percent increase.

The only county noting a decline in revenues was Jersey County because of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF DARREN B. MOORE DECEASED No. 20-P-47 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Darren B. Moore, of 1720 County Road, Jerseyville, Illinois, who died on the 16th day of August, 2020. Letters of OfÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ $XJXVW 2020 to Patricia Sweeney, 124 Roberts Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

Notice has been given to all heirs and legatees named in the petition by mail and is being given by this publication to any other heirs and legatees unknown to the executor whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the petition to appoint an executor, that an order was entered by the Court on August 20, 2020, appointing the above named independent executor, requiring notice and publication, was entered on that date.

Notice is also given that any heir or legatee has the right as provided in section 5/6/21 of the Probate Act (Illinois Complied Statutes, Chapter 755, 6HFWLRQ WR ÂżOH D SHWLtion with the court within 42 days of the admission of the will to probate requiring proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence. In addition, any heir or legatee has the right under Section 5/8-1 of the above referenced Probate Act to contest the validity of the ZLOO E\ ÂżOLQJ D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK WKH court within six (6) months after the admission of the will to probate.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jerseyville Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or with the representative or both, on or before March 2, 2021, and any claim QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the executor and the attorney within ten (10) GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG Laef N. Lorton, #6286745 Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 laef.lorton@wittmanlortonlaw.com 9.2, 9.9, 9.16

impact of river flooding. Madison County had a 5.6 percent increase in local tax receipts and Calhoun County reported a 7.8 percent increase in local tax receipts from visitor spending.

The State of Illinois reported domestic and international traveler spending at $43.1 billion, an increase of $1.3 billion over the same period in 2018. In addition, the Illinois tourism industry created over 1,800 new jobs in 2019. The state saw an overall jump in state and local tax revenue from visitor spending of 7.7 percent.

Job growth climbed slightly in the Great Rivers & Routes region, which celebrates a total of 5,090 full time jobs in the tourism sector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These numbers are encouraging and bittersweet. They show how vital tourism is to the local economy and how COVID impacted us in 2020,â&#x20AC;?

Barbara Strack, Interim CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our tourism sector is key to the continued economic growth of our region. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 3, D FHUWLÂżFDWH ZDV ÂżOHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH &RXQW\ &OHUN RI -HUVH\ &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV VHWWLQJ IRUWK WKH QDPHV DQG SRVW RIÂżFH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ FRQGXFWLQJ DQG WUDQVDFWLQJ WKH EXVLQHVV NQRZQ DV -$'(Âś6 %/8(35,17,1* ORFDWHG DW 0DLQ 6WUHHW )LGHOLW\ ,/ 'DWHG WKLV UG GD\ RI 6HSWHPEHU

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MAITER OF THE ESTATE OF MARILYN J. BARNETT, AKA MARILYN J. VOGT, DECEASED No. 20-P-49 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).

7KH HVWDWH ZLOO EH DGPLQLVWHUHG ZLWKRXW FRXUW VXSHUYLsion unless under 755 ILCS DQ\ LQWHUHVWHG SHUVRQ terminates independent adPLQLVWUDWLRQ DW DQ\ WLPH E\ mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH Clerk of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, 201 W. Pearl 6WUHHW -HUVH\YLOOH ,/ RU ZLWK WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RU ERWK RQ RU EHIRUH 0DUFK RU LI PDLOLQJ RU GHOLYHU\ of a notice from the represenWDWLYH LV UHTXLUHG E\ 6HFWLRQ 5/18-3 of Chapter 755 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the GDWH VWDWHG LQ WKDW QRWLFH $Q\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG RQ RU EHIRUH WKDW GDWH LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN VKDOO EH PDLOHG RU GHOLYHUHG E\ WKH claimant to the representative and to the representativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ WHQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG ,/&6 5118-3, 755 ILCS 5/18-11 , ,/&6 >( ÂżOLQJ LV QRZ PDQGDWRU\ IRU GRFXPHQWV LQ FLYLO FDVHV ZLWK OLPLWHG H[emptions pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rules.]

DONALD E. BARNETT, SR., INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR %\ /s/ Tammy M. Julain 7DPP\ 0 -XODLQ $WWRUQH\ 9.9, 9.16, 9.23

shows the razor-sharp focus of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau and how what we do helps drive in new visitors!â&#x20AC;?

Fast facts about Illinois tourism in 2019: Q Illinois welcomed 120.4 million visitors Q Illinois had 5.1 percent increase in domestic travelers well above the national growth rate of 2 percent.

Q Downstate travel in Illinois increased by 5.6 percent, fueled by a strong leisure tourism increase of 6 percent.

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

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s numbers illustrate just how impactful tourism is for boosting the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy,â&#x20AC;? Karla Flannery, Deputy Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unrealistic to expect the same results in 2020, we are looking forward to safely welcoming travelers back to Illinois and rebuilding our industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while encouraging Illinois residents to use public health precautions in resuming local travel to any one of our iconic attractions found right here at home.â&#x20AC;?

COURT/NEWS/PUBLIC NOTICE QEM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE

Village of Elsah Zoning Board Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:00 pm Zoom/Phone Meeting &RQWDFW 9LOODJH RI¿FH ¹ 618-374-1568 for log-in information Public Hearing Notice To discuss and approve/ recommend the deletion and alteration or amendment to Zoning Ordinance 181, Article II, Section 52 to revise WKH GH¿QLWLRQ RI ³6WUXFWXUH´ WR LQFOXGH ³DFFHVVRU\ EXLOGLQJV´ DQG ³RWKHU VKHGV´ DQG WR SURhibit any accessory building, garage, or tool or other shed to be prefabricated.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS INC., PLAINTIFF vs.

GENEVA R. BURKLOW A/K/A GENEVA BURKLOW; SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS MORTGAGE, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 19 CH 34 Address: 306 W. Barr Avenue Jerseyville, IL 62052

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after FRQÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH

NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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 9.9, 9.16, 9.23

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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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Notice is given that the QEM Fire Protection District has caused an audit to be SHUIRUPHG RI WKH 'LVWULFWÂśV ÂżQDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV IRU WKH ÂżVcal year May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. A copy of the audit report is available for public inspection at the ofÂżFHV RI WKH 'LVWULFW ORFDWHG DW the Fire Station, 14905 Elsah Road, Elsah, Illinois, however, because the District does not maintain regular business hours, inspection of the audit report can be arranged by contacting Alan Hauff at 618786-3300 for an appointment to inspect the report. The audit was prepared by Hughes, Cameron & Company, LLC. This notice is published in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/2.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 5, 2020, I, Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on October 7, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 26 AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 28, EXCEPT 55 FEET OFF OF THE WEST END THEREOF IN LAFAYETTE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE. COMMON ADDRESS: 306 W. Barr Avenue, Jerseyville, IL 62052 P.I.N.: 04-68-002-650 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $65,832.11 Sale terms: 25% down by certiÂżHG IXQGV WKH EDODQFH E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV LV GXH ZLWKLQ WZHQW\ four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition.

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Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of WKH HQWU\ RI WKH RUGHU FRQÂżUPing sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the FRXUW ÂżOH RU FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIÂśV attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710.

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Economic Development Strategy puts data behind projects

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Western Illinois River Valley region, which consists of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery and Christian counties, is thought to be in quite a pickle, but municipal and county officials throughout the six-county region have been working to come up with solutions that will lead to increased opportunity and prosperity in the area.

In June, the region’s comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) document was approved — a document which will allow for more opportunity to apply for federal funding for major infrastructure projects.

“Representative leaders from Calhoun, Christian, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties partnered during the first half of 2020 to complete a planning document commonly referred to as CEDS, now known for this six-county region as the Western Illinois River Valley Economic Development Strategy,” the JEDC (Jerseyville Economic Development Council) said through a press release.

The document not only outlined prospective projects that have been considered for the coming years, but provided a snapshot of some of the issues in the region that might contribute to our present economic position, as well as demographic information that, upon review, would prompt anyone to action to solve the latent issues that have been growing steadily in recent years.

“The CEDS is a regional economic development tool that serves as a roadmap. The plan gives specific details on projects that are identified within the region and serves as comprehensive plan for grant applications. It can guide decision making on resources to leverage the greatest benefits on projects included in the plan,” Litchfield City Administrator and Economic Development Director Tonya Flannery explained.

The CEDS document was developed through a joint effort of the University of Illinois Extension and the Partners in Progress Initiative, and highlighted glaring data such as the region’s steady population decline, along with a projected decline that will continue into 2024.

“The region’s population is both declining and aging,” according to page 10 of the CEDS document. “This combination can be cause for concern, indicating that as the number of people in the workforce is declining; the youth population needed in occupations to support the retiring baby-boomer generation is also declining.”

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From left to right, Todd Dugan, Bunker Hill School District; Tonya Flannery, City of Litchfield; Elizabeth Nyman, Farmfront board director; Brad Tuttle, Jersey School District; Pete Visintin, Macoupin County CEO; and Kendra Wright, Imagine Hillsboro , discuss the CEDS document, which lays the foundations for allowing their respective counties to access more federal funding opportunities in the future.

The document even provides data to compare our region with the same data on a state and national level to further carry home the relevance of certain facts.

Though unemployment has been declining in the region, only Jersey County did not exceed the Illinois non-metro, state and federal poverty rates out of all counties in the region, according to the 2017 poverty rate information on page 12 of the document.

The document even highlighted factors such as health and wellness of the regional population, median household income (of which all were below the state median household income in 2019), regional population characteristics and even the regional proportion of businesses, among other things.

The document stretched further to discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the region as well.

Out of all the various strengths listed for our region, our proximity to St. Louis and Springfield was considered our greatest strength, followed by entrepreneurship in emerging industries and strong farming communities, while the top weaknesses listed consisted of a lack of high paying and skilled jobs, a negative and resistant attitude to change in the region and flooding.

“I believe that rural America is at a turning point,” Pat Pinkston, who works with the Carrollton Square redevelopment initiative and

serves as a part of the 30-plus member CEDS Innovation Team, said.

“And COVID-19 can accelerate a change.

Rural areas offer the lifestyle that many of us are seeking – relational, safe, affordable, etcetera – but rural America has not transformed to provide the amenities and services that people require like high speed broadband, modern day care, modern restaurants, coffee shops and other amenities and activities that people have come to expect in more urban areas. If we can provide those kinds of services and amenities on top of the foundational characteristics of rural communities, many will choose to return or seek these towns. Those that can demonstrate that those services and amenities are present, or are on the future roadmap, will have opportunities for growth and prosperity.”

Some of the top opportunities listed in the CEDS document include regional logistics opportunities, roadway infrastructural improvements and advancements in telecommunications. Despite the opportunities available to our region, though, threats include our state’s business climate, already existing infrastructural problems and a lack of qualified younger people to fill positions left by people with institutional knowledge. All this information can be found on page 41 of the CEDS document.

The first 55 pages of the CEDS document lay the foundation for its strategic plan, which

makes clear the goals for the Western Illinois River Valley Economic Development region along with specific objectives that the group hopes to accomplish within the six-county region in the coming years.

Under the premise of desiring to build a strong and economically diverse region that maintains a skilled workforce and high quality of life, among other goals, major infrastructural ideas have been suggested that would contribute to increased economic prosperity.

In Jersey County, specific projects that have been outlined include the Jersey County Fiber Project, Reddish Ford bridge replacement, Delhi Road and Otterville Road improvements and an ambulance fleet upgrade, along with other projects.

“The economic 'ripple effect' of Jerseyville’s MAIG development project is expected to impact the entire region. Anticipated tenants include warehouse facilities, light manufacturing, assembly operations, and other possibilities, and is expected to create 1,000 jobs. Targeted industries for the Jerseyville park location include automotive manufacturers and suppliers, business support services, trade and logistics, plastics manufacturers, agri-business, and related sectors,” the press release read.

Anyone desiring to learn more about the CEDS document is encouraged to contact the County Board office for more information.

4-H Hall of Fame volunteers announced, honored at virtual ceremony

A Jersey County 4-H volunteer has been selected to receive the Illinois 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame Award for her service to the Extension youth development program.

Sandra Bechtold has served Jersey County as a volunteer for over 25 years.

She has served on Extension Council, HCE member and President, Jersey County Education Building Association and Jersey County 4-H Foundation. Sandy also serves as a project judge for the 4-H general show and volunteers for numerous workshops each year.

“We are incredibly thankful for Sandy Bechtold and her dedication to Extension,” Jessica Jaffry, 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator for Jersey County, said. “She has been instrumental in the success of numerous programs within Extension and Jersey County 4-H.” Service is a hallmark of the Illinois 4-H program.

The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually honors longtime volunteers and former staff members for their selfless dedication to 4-H, the University of Illinois Extension youth development program.

In 2020, 87 individuals received the Foundation Hall of Fame Award, pre-

sented during a virtual ceremony Aug. 18. Five of the honorees are being named posthumously.

The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the statewide Hall of Fame in 2005 to honor and celebrate extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers, and former 4-H staff. Each inductee receives a commemorative Hall of Fame medallion.

“These volunteers fully embody what 4-H strives to instill in youth,” Angie Barnard, Illinois 4-H Foundation executive director, said.

“They are caring, dedicated, generous leaders, and the Illinois 4-H Foundation is extremely proud to be able to provide this honor to thank them for their service to this wonderful organization.”

Illinois 4-H programs reach nearly 200,000 youth each year through 4-H clubs, camps, educational programs, workshops and conferences held in communities, schools, parks and homes across Illinois. In total, more than 15,000 volunteers fill key leadership and mentoring roles.

“Many volunteers have a tradition of 4-H in their family or were 4-H members themselves,” Barnard said.

“More and more, though, adults brand new to the 4-H

experience are seeing the value of the life skills development program and volunteering for the first time.”

To volunteer in your community, one may request information from the local Extension office.

“There is a place for everyone in 4-H, whether you have an hour or a lifetime to give,” Barnard said.

“The foundation provides avenues to support the work of Illinois 4-H by accepting financial gifts specifically directed to the program you wish to support. Estate planning services are available to those wishing to continue their 4-H legacy.”

The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises private funds that are invested in Illinois 4-H programs that provide mean-

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Bechtold further stated that she can’t wait for when she’ll be able to see her 4-H’ers again and hopes that it is sooner rather than later.

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