Jersey County October 2022

Jersey County Arts Council seeking singers for children’s choir

The Jersey County Arts Council is seeking singers for the fall session of the Children’s Community Choir. The choir was formed last spring and met throughout the summer. The weekly rehearsals culminated in a well-received Disney concert in early August. Once again, the group will be directed by Cory Frank and accompanied by Christine Bear. A $30 participation fee will be charged, and scholarships are available. An orientation and initial rehearsal will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6-7pm, at the First Presbyterian Church in Jerseyville, located at 400 S. State St. The choir is open to all students in 1st through 7th grades. Contingent upon enrollment numbers, the choir may be divided into younger and older groups of singers, with separate rehearsal times.

The church’s north entrance will be open for guests, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Weekly rehearsals will be scheduled beginning Tuesday, Oct. 11 through Tuesday Dec. 13, with a dress rehearsal on Monday, Dec. 19. The choir will present a public performance of holiday selections on Tuesday evening, Dec. 20,

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Cairns will teach an acrylic art painting class on Monday, Oct. 17, 6-8:30pm.

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Participants will paint a 14-inch by 11-inch canvas of sunflowers in front of a vintage truck with a lovely sunset behind. The cost is $35.

Registration for both the children’s choir and the painting class may be found on the arts council’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ jerseycountyartscouncil. If you have questions or need a registration form emailed, contact the arts council at jerseycountyartscouncil@ gmail.com, or 618-6395232. 3

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By Bill Roseberry Big Z Media

This restaurant is a hidden gem in southwestern Madison County that definitely deserves some love.

I adore the authenticity of this Mexican cuisine mecca and I don’t know if the word is out about its awesomeness. The unassuming building sits directly along the side of the road and features a very small parking lot in front. There is also some room for parking on the sides of the building. The name of the establishment is displayed on the place, but there are no standalone signs near the road to identify it.

A few red round picnic tables are situated outside near the front entrance for patio dining on nice days. To get inside walk under a small awning to the entrance. Once inside there is an open dining area to the left, but a small bar area to the right with stools positioned in front of it. There is a single restroom available past the small bar space down a short hallway. The dining room is filled with a hodgepodge of different types of tables accompanied with wooden and metal chairs. It features a concrete floor with orange, green and red walls. While the interior decorating

might not be anything to write home about, once you get your hands on a menu you’ll see a true work of art. On a side note because of the size of the restaurant and the quality of the food, it can get quite busy, so be prepared for a possible wait. It’s worth it.

Of course the first thing you get is a basket of tortilla chips and a bowl of salsa. It is phenomenal, but be warned, the salsa does feature a substantial kick to it.

Figuring out what to order can be a chore because there are so many great choices. I recently visited with a coworker during lunch hours and we were stoked about it. After much deliberation, I settled on a breaded steak torta, while my friend went with the carne asada street tacos.

If you’re not familiar with what a torta is, it’s a Mexican sandwich served on a baguette-style bun commonly called a bolillo. To put it simply, it’s quite a bit of bread. I’ve had tortas that are underwhelming due to the bread being a little dry. That is not the case here.

The white airy bun was so fresh and doughy here. It was also made in house. Inside that delicious bread were a slew of fresh goodies. It started with that very lightly breaded steak, which

was super tender, then was finished off with huge hunks of avocado, lettuce, jalapenos, cheese and mayonnaise. The mayo had a very unique taste to it, which was hard to put a finger on, but it was very good. The white cheese used was melty goodness that added another layer of flavor. I believe it was chihuahua cheese. There was a slight kick from the jalapenos, too. The biggest thing I took away was how fresh everything tasted. It was just super delicious and filling.

My friend was very happy with her street tacos, too. The small corn tortillas were heaping with steak, cilantro and finely-chopped onions with a lime on the side. The corn tortillas are made in house, too.

She also added another unique offering from this joint — Horchata. It’s a rice water chock full of cinnamon flavor. It tastes like non alcoholic rum chata if you’re familiar with that cinnamonflavored spirit. It’s a cloudy, milky white color served over ice; just extremely different from anything I’d ever experienced.

I’ve been here several times and have yet to be disappointed. There are other authentic options available also. The sopes are delicious. A sope is basically

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a thick, fried corn tortilla blanketed with savory toppings. Here those include a beef and potato option, a steak option and pork. All are great and filling.

Other things that fill up the menu include gorditas, quesadillas, burritos, soups, flautas, enchiladas and fajitas.

Of course earlier I said there was a bar, so you can partake in some adult beverages if that’s your fancy. They offer options like wine, domestic and imported beers as well as margaritas. For some non-alcoholic choices they also feature a line of Jarritos, which are Mexican sodas. 3

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FLASHBACK

By Mick Harper

1. Which group wrote and released “Reminiscing”?

2. Name the group that released an album titled “Walking Through Fire.”

3. Which group released “Neon Rainbow”?

4. Name the band that wrote and released “I Can See for Miles.”

5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “You may think I’m foolish for the foolish things I do, You may wonder how come I love you when you get on my nerves like you do.”

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Here are some of the many fun fall events you won’t want to miss

It may not feel like it, but fall is officially here. Pumpkins are ready for picking, leaves will soon start changing colors, and sweater weather is just around the corner. Thursday September 22 marked the first day of fall, and there are plenty of local festivals, events and seasonal fun coming up in Jersey County to celebrate the autumn season.

Here are some of the many fun fall events you won’t want to miss

Apple Festival 2022

October 1 • 601 North State Street, Jerseyville • 9:00-5:00

The Jersey County Historical Society will host their 31st annual Apple Festival on Saturday October 1st. The festival will be filled with live entertainment, fabulous food, shopping, and lots of fun! The festival will offer the opportunity to tour all of the society’s historic buildings (the Cheney House, Lone Star School, Union Forest Church, 3 log cabins, and museum) for just $5. Children can try their hands at pioneer crafts and complete chores to earn “money” to spend at the Mercantile. The grounds will be filled with vendors selling a variety of goods, and when you need a break, you can stop to enjoy live entertainment including JCAC Children’s Choir, JCHS musical groups, Gibson Girls, and Back in the Saddle. When you get hungry grab one of the many offerings available to eat including fish, ham and beans with cornbread, kettle corn, and homemade pies and desserts.

Halloween Window Painting Contest

October 1-17

The Jersey County Arts Council is bringing back a much-loved Jerseyville tradition by hosting a Halloween window painting contest for local high school students. They are currently seeking Jerseyville business owners willing to host a painting on a window. Windows will be painted the first week of October with winners announced on October 17 with prizes awarded. For more information or to register visit the Jersey County Arts Council Facebook page or email them at jerseycountyartscouncil@gmail.com

Witches on the Water

October 22 • Mason Hollow Park (corner of Springfield St & Route 100), Grafton • Registration starts 4:00 Grafton’s popular event Witches on the Water will be returning this year with specials and entertainment throughout town. This adult party will include music, contests, vendors, prizes, a huge bonfire, kettle corn, a witch dance and more! Registration for the event will be held at Mason Hollow Park from 4:00-7:00 where a wristband can be purchased for $10 and will give you access to a party bus, hayride, specials throughout town, various contests, plus a DJ, bonfire, witch dance, vendors and other surprises. Proceeds from the sale of wristbands go

to support a Veteran’s Memorial project in Grafton.

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Nightmare on State Street

October 25 • Downtown Jerseyville • 5:00-8:00

Get in the spooky spirit with the Jersey County Business Association’s October Late Night on Tuesday October 25! Local businesses will be open with many offering Halloween themed food, drinks, specials, sales, and activities. An area for vendors will be set up along with an artist offering henna tattoos, a medium, scavenger hunt, pumpkin smashing, entertainment, and a witch/wizard

costume contest. More information can be found on the Jersey County Business Association Facebook page.

Annual Halloween Festival hosted by the Jerseyville Public Library

October 29 • City Center Park (corner of E. Pearl and Jefferson St) • 10:00-1:00

The Jerseyville Public Library’s Annual Halloween Festival will be held on Saturday October 29. The costume contest with cash

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prizes will be held at 10:00am sharp. From 11:30 to 1:00 there will be trick or treating to the downtown businesses on State Street. Additionally, a craft will be provided by the Jersey County Arts Council, hot dogs by Royal Banks and a hayride provided by the City of Jerseyville.

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DEAR DAVE: We are ready to start Baby Step 2, and we have about $35,000 in total debt. Our two smallest debts, a credit card and a truck we financed, are both $4,500 right now, and we have a combined income of about $95,000 a year. Since the credit card has a higher interest rate, my wife thinks we should pay it off first. To me, the truck is a necessity, and we should pay it off first for that reason. What do you say? -- Grant

DEAR GRANT: When the rule of paying off debts from smallest to largest doesn’t apply, I think you should attack the one with the larger interest rate first. In your case, that’d be the credit card debt. I get what you’re saying about the truck. And I agree that transportation is a necessity. You guys might be in a bind if something happened and you lost a vehicle, but it’s also a situation you could probably work around for a little while if you had no choice. My guess is you have friends or relatives who could loan you a car in a pinch, and public transportation is an option for some folks. So yeah, knock out the credit card first, then move on to the truck.

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Do you understand my reasoning, Grant? Going this route serves two purposes: First, it will save you a little money. And second, I’ve got a feeling it will fire up your wife, and get her on board with the idea of you two getting your finances in order even more than she already is. She’s taking this whole thing pretty seriously if she’s eyeballing interest rates, buddy. She loves the thought of you two having control of your money. Use this momentum to work together as a team, and knock out that debt!

How many years?

DEAR DAVE: My husband and I are debt-free. We are in our mid-20s, we also have a full emergency fund and we each have 401(k) plans with our employers. Currently, we are looking at life insurance. We do not plan on having children, so what length term policies would you suggest for a couple in our situation?

-- Ashlie

DEAR ASHLIE: I’d recommend you both find good 15- or 20-year, level term policies, with coverage amounts of 10 to 12 times

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your individual incomes. If you two have a change of heart, and decide you want kids later, I’d recommend converting those to 30-year term policies, still at 10 to 12 times your incomes. Why?

You’d want the insurance to be there to protect everyone in the family until the kids are out on their own. Between now and then, and in the years after, your continued saving and wealth building will lead you to a place where you guys are self-insured. And that’s a great place to be!

Don’t let them hook you

DEAR DAVE: My wife and I just bought a new home, and we only need one or two more things to furnish the living room. Over the weekend, we found a couch and love seat set we both like for $3,000. The owner of the store said he would take 15% off the price if we get a store credit card and pay for it that way. We are in pretty good financial shape, and can afford to pay cash for the furniture, but what do you think about the idea of taking advantage of the 15% off offer, then paying off the card immediately and closing the account?

-- Jackson

DEAR JACKSON: Everyone thinks they’re the exception to the rule, or they’re somehow winning or getting rich by doing stuff like this. It doesn’t work that way. Your idea might sound good on the surface to a lot of folks, but the problem is the vast majority of those same people don’t have the discipline to follow through on a plan like this. Having that store account, even for a short period of time, would be too much of a temptation. Another issue is many places like this hit you with a fee when you pay off the card. They’ll fee you to death on other things, too, if you’re not careful, until you end up wishing you’d never even seen the place.

If it were me, I’d just talk to the owner again and let him know I’m taking my business elsewhere unless he discounts the furniture 15% on a cash purchase. There’s no way I’d take out a stupid credit card for a place like that whether I had the cash on hand or not! 3

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1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby hedgehog called?

2. MOVIES: Which 1960s movie features a character named Holly Golightly?

3. HISTORY: In which country did the Easter

Rising of 1916 take place?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state is bordered by the states of Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Wyoming and Nevada?

5. LITERATURE: What do the initials in J.D. Salinger’s name stand for?

6. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a heptagon have?

7. TELEVISION: Richard Dawson was the original host of which TV game show?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which gymnast was the first to score a perfect 10 in

Olympic competition?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s official animal is a red fox?

10. MEDICAL: What is the common name of a condition called tussis?

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MOMENTS IN TIME

The History Channel

• On Oct. 6, 1866, the Reno gang carries out the first robbery of a moving train, making off with $13,000 from a train in Indiana. This new method of sticking up moving trains in remote locations that were low on law enforcement, instead of trains sitting in depots, soon became popular in the American West.

• On Oct. 4, 1927, sculpting begins on the granite images of presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt at Mount Rushmore. Jefferson’s image was originally fashioned to the right of Washington. Within two years, the face was badly cracked, and workers blasted the sculpture off the mountain. Sculpting began again with Jefferson on the left side of Washington.

• On Oct. 5, 1947, President Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address, asking Americans

to cut back on food to help starving Europeans. He requested that the public voluntarily forgo meat on Tuesdays, eggs and poultry on Thursdays and to save a slice of bread each day.

• On Oct. 8, 1956, New York Yankees right-hander Don Larsen pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the World Series. It was a perfect game that no one matched until Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay in 2010.

• On Oct. 9, 1967, socialist revolutionary and guerrilla leader Che Guevara, age 39, is captured and executed by the Bolivian army. In 1997, Guevara’s remains were found and sent back to Cuba, where they were reburied in a ceremony attended by President Fidel Castro and thousands of Cubans.

• On Oct. 7, 1983, Sean Connery stars in “Never Say Never Again” as the British secret service agent James Bond,

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

• Because we know you’ve always secretly wondered, that depression on the flexure of your arm is called a chelidon.

• In 1992, Saab created a prototype vehicle called Prometheus that featured a joystick in place of a steering wheel. While it increased safety and space, it also proved more tiring and challenging to use, and the car never made it to production.

• A one-eyed yellowtail rockfish at the Vancouver Aquarium was given a

Go Figure Arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

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prosthetic eye by the facility’s head veterinarian after being bullied by its fellow fish on its blind side.

• Here’s an incentive to keep up your hygiene: When scientists examined the genetic makeup of bacteria in navel lint from 60 volunteers, one notable subject who hadn’t washed for several years was found to host two species of extremophile bacteria that typically thrive in ice caps and thermal vents!

• Sharks have existed on Earth for roughly 50 million years longer than trees. 3

a role he last played in 1971. The film’s title referenced the fact that the Scottish-born actor had previously remarked that he would never play Agent 007 again.

• On Oct. 3, 1995, Heisman Trophy winner O.J. Simpson is acquitted of the double murder of his estranged wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, despite a DNA match, a wound on Simpson’s hand, the recent purchase of a Stiletto knife and matching shoeprints at the scene. 3

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The song stayed on Billboard for 14 weeks and was later covered by numerous others, including Natalie Cole and Jerry Lee Lewis.