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Snow doesn’t mean end to burn ban By RACHEL MCGLASSON Jersey County Journal Although patches of white snow still cover areas of the ground across Jersey County, conditions have not improved when it comes to the possibility of fire. Incredibly dry conditions, high wind speeds and low humidity have plagued the area with the heightened threat of fire since November. Due to these conditions, numerous departments throughout the county issued burn bans to residents, many of which still remain in effect. “We are still requesting people not burn because we really haven’t had

significant moisture,” Keith Norman, Jerseyville’s assistant fire chief, said. “Everything is still very, very dry.” While a bit of rain may be in the upcoming forecast, Norman said he does not predict the burn bans will be lifted anytime soon. “It’s been so dry for so long I couldn’t even venture to guess on that,” Norman said, when asked how much precipitation he thought was needed to end the ban. “We would have to get some very significant ground cover that would have to cover some plants and melt. That would only help a bit.” However, as bad as conditions may be, Norman said Jerseyville’s residents

have seemed to be following the order diligently. “We really haven’t had many [fires],” Norman said. “That is die to the vigilance of people following the ban. It’s much appreciated that they’re not burning campfires and all that stuff. We haven’t really seen any fires besides QEM a few weeks ago.” Norman referred to large portions of land burned near the Illinois River Road. Firefighters had to fight the flames numerous days, battling rekindled areas and embers spread by the harsh winds. The blaze was suspected to be caused by a discarded cigarette.

Under the same conditions, Hardin’s Fire Chief Gary Hall said his department fought a flame caused by corn stalk touching the catalytic converter of a truck parked in a field. Both fires are a testament to just how easily fires can be sparked in these conditions. Until conditions improve, Jerseyville and many surrounding areas remain under a burn ban. Residents are advised not to burn anything outside. Residents are also advised to have heightened caution to various actions or items that could spark fires in these conditions.

City appoints enterprise zone administrator By RACHEL MCGLASSON

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Jersey County Journal After a meeting involving the mayors of all surrounding areas, Jerseyville’s City Council appointed Shari Albrecht as the enterprise zone administrator. The mayors of all communities in the enterprise zone — Godfrey, Grafton, Brighton, Carrollton, White Hall and Roodhouse — all met and voted on who to appoint as the administrator, with Albrecht being a clear choice. Now, the city of Jerseyville is making an official ordinance to declare the title to Albrecht, Jerseyville’s own economic development

director of the Jersey County Business Association. The position of enterprise zone administrator is required by the state of Illinois after Jerseyville was awarded an enterprise zone designation last October. The enterprise zone was designated in hopes of stimulating Jersey County’s economy and rejuvenating businesses in the area. The board contemplated the approval of the petition of Chad Phillips and current owner Thomas Edwards for a property located on State Highway 109 for the intent of a private pay assisted living and memory care facility. (See, ADMINISTRATOR, A2)

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The usually fast flowing Mississippi is eerily still as temperatures well below freezing result in an ice covered riverfront. With its thick layer, it doesn’t seem like the ice will be moving along anytime soon.

Elsah looks to illuminate streets with efficiency and historic preservation By LAUREN LEADY Jersey County Journal The attraction of tourists to the small village of Elsah lies in the rich history and charming small-town lifestyle. Streetlights in the village only add to the admiration and history people come to see. However, due to the energy efficient upgrades Ameren Illinois is implementing around the state, these streetlights came close to coming down. “The number one industry is tourism — it’s their economy there,” Barry Williams, founder of the American Streetscape Society in 1992, a nonprofit group that assists cities with urban planning, streetscape planning and design, said. “I discovered Elsah in the early 1970s and was really enchanted by the village. It’s very unique and a charming place — a nice escape from all the problems of an urban area. It’s so beautiful and historic and charming.” Williams, of St. Louis, worked on preserving streetlights in Forest Park and is very passionate about them. In fact, he knows of the history of Elsah’s lights, including the Central Illinois Public Service (CIPS) influence on the lights before Ameren bought them. In 1982, the village of Elsah was the last place of the 65 counties serviced by CIPS that had the historic lights left. Even back then, the lights were a problem due to service companies not being able to replace the old parts and companies

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Historic streetlights, like the one shown here, line the streets of Elsah, but due to energy efficiency measures by Ameren Illinois, the city may lose the fixtures.

leaning toward more energy efficient fixtures. That same year, Elsah decided to enter an agreement with CIPS to purchase the light system of about 40 lights — almost all historic. However, at some point the village sold the light system back to CIPS, which decided to replace the hardware. “CIPS replaced all of the hardware, still with the old fashioned look,” Williams said. “The lights there today are not the old lights, but they look similar. It’s new hardware, but

same basic concept agreement. “I did talk to Amewith still old timey ren and they agreed to lights.” Ameren purchased not throw them away in CIPS and now own the the foreseeable future,” light system in Elsah, Pitchford said. “Nothbut the mayor of Elsah ing is resolved forever. has ties to the compa- We have a pretty good ny, working for Ame- solution to keep replacing the existing type ren for many years. “As luck would have of streetlight. We can it, the current mayor in go along that way until Elsah worked for Ame- there are no parts or ren,” Williams said. until something else “Mike Pitchford said comes up.” there is clearly a lot of Williams believes in support in the village a year or two, advancefor keeping the historic ments will allow the best of both worlds — lights.” Pitchford has talked energy efficiency and to Ameren about the historic preservation — lights and came to an (See, ILLUMINATE, A2)

By LAUREN LEADY Jersey County Journal With the first day of winter a few weeks ago, the area is just getting into the throes of the bitter cold season. Winter always brings unpredictable weather — snow, ice, freezing rain — and drivers need to be aware of driving conditions, along with knowing how to drive on slippery roads. “Winter weather can be unpredictable in Illinois, but preparation today will make a safer tomorrow,” Randy Blankenhorn, Illinois Transportation Secretary, said. “Drivers should start easing into those winter driving behaviors now. Our snowand-ice teams are ready, as always, to make this a safe, successful winter driving season.” If possible, avoid driving in bad weather conditions, but if unavoidable, there are certain tips to remember for a safe arrival. In addition, consider taking public transportation, such as the Tri-County Transit, if it’s an option and make someone aware of the travel route. In preparation for driving in icy conditions, create an emergency kit with jumper cable, flare or reflectors, windshield washer fluid, an ice scraper, traction material, blankets, nonperishable food and a first-aid kit. Carrying a cell phone and car charger is important for emergencies as well. Leave plenty of extra time to get to the destination instead of being in a hurry to arrive on time and putting travelers in danger and make sure the gas tank is full. While driving, be aware

of black ice on roads, which may appear clear, but are dangerous and be careful approaching intersections, ramps, bridges and shady areas. These areas are all prone to icing over and causing crashes. In addition, do not drive closely to plows since plow operator’s field of vision is restricted and avoid using cruise control. It’s also important to remember Illinois driving laws, including wearing a seat belt and dropping electronic devices to drive safely. Follow Scott’s Law by slowing down and moving over for stopped vehicles. And it’s imperative to slow down in these conditions. No life is worth losing over the need to be early or on time. Slower speeds, acceleration, steering and braking are required in winter driving conditions. “Winter weather causes extremely dangerous driving with black ice and white out conditions,” ISP Director Leo P. Schmitz said. “Plan ahead by checking your windshield wipers, vehicle fluid levels, proper tire inflation and tread depth. Remember to avoid unnecessary lane changes and as always, reduce your speed and increase following distances. Don’t crowd the plow. Give them room to work. A snowplow operator’s field of vision is restricted. You may see them, but they may not see you.” The Illinois Department of Transportation reminds travelers to use the redesigned GettingAroundIllinois.com for updated information on winter road conditions.

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(Continued from A1) Mayor Billy Russell said this facility could be in direct competition with another assisted living facility eyeing up the area. Finally, the council approved the attendance of a water plant operator to the Illini Rural Water Association’s annual seminar. This annual attendance is in no way related to the potential sale of the city’s water operations, Russell said and more on that issue is not to be expected too soon. When asked when the item would come to the council, Russell said research is still being done on the project. “All the research has to be

done before we bring it back to the public,” Russell said of the potential sale. In July, the city of Jerseyville began taking bids on the city’s water operations, as well as took a measure authorizing the sale of the water department’s assets. At the time, Russell said the two actions were to get a value of what the system is worth. Due to the city needing to make major improvements or build a new water treatment plant near its aquifers in Nutwood, Russell said some sort of action needs to be taken. Currently, the city is working with Illinois American Water on an offer to take over the operations.

Illuminate (Continued from A1) to thrive in the village of Elsah.“The advancements of around another year or two will happen before a good LED bulb can be used in the old fashioned fixtures,” Williams said. “Down the road it will let them put in LED lights compatible with old styled fixtures. That would really solve the problem, which is adequate for Elsah.” Pitchford is aware of the importance of preserving the history of the village, but also knows he has a responsibility in keeping residents and visitors safe. “Streetlights are there for safety and security,” he said. “My concern is for the safe-

ty and security of people driving at night. Safety and security is most important.” Both Willams and Pitchford know the importance of these streetlights and hope the future holds historic illumination for the village of Elsah, along with keeping safety and effiency in mind. “Hopefully we’ll be able to stick with the ones we have for the foreseeable future,” Pitchford said. The village of Elsah will hold its board meeting 7 p.m. next Tuesday night at the Elsah Civics Center to discuss in full the streetlights and the agreement with Ameren Illinois.

Jersey County Historical Society to host annual meeting

The Jersey County Historical Society will host its annual meeting Sunday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the society’s museum, behind the Cheney Mansion at 601 North State Street in Jerseyville. Following a short business meeting, guest speaker Randall Cheatham will examine the role of Chaplains during the Civil War and how these men of

God helped soldiers cope with the horrors of the most deadly war this nation has ever fought. In addition, some of Mr. Cheatham’s personal collection of Civil War weaponry and surgical instruments will be on display. The meeting is open to the public and admission is free. Punch and cookies will be served immediately after the meeting.

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2017 IDOT reflection The Illinois Department of Transportation, under the leadership of Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn, delivered in 2017 on its commitment to create economic opportunity throughout the state by better connecting communities, improving safety and enhancing quality of life. “With the third-largest highway system and one of the busiest rail networks in the country, Illinois’ transportation system gives us a true competitive edge,” Gov. Rauner said. “It is vital that we continue to support the important work IDOT does on behalf of the traveling public and the businesses that rely on our roads, transit, rail lines, airports and waterways to move people and goods throughout Illinois.” Over the past year, IDOT completed almost 750 highway projects alone, ranging from minor resurfacing to interstate and bridge reconstructions. Investments in transit and passenger rail this year will provide access to jobs and facilitate long-term growth in communities across Illinois. In 2017, IDOT continued its focus on exploring innovative strategies and solutions to strengthen the state’s status as the transportation hub of North America. “The work IDOT did in 2017 will make a positive impact for generations to come,” Secretary Blankenhorn said. “We look forward to more hard work to meet the public’s goals and expectations for us in 2018 and beyond.” Northeastern Illinois This fall, the three-year reconstruction of the Interstate 55 and Lake Shore Drive interchange, a complex system of six elevated bridges that provide a vital gateway to Chicago’s lakefront, was completed on time. Progress continued

Salvation Army campaign continues accepting donations The Salvation Army of Jersey County announces the Tree of Lights campaign for this year is at $37,386. That means it is about $2,600 short of the $40,000 goal. Anyone wishing to help reach the goal can send a donation to PO Box 232 Jerseyville or drop the donation off at Jersey State Bank.

The Tree of Lights campaign runs until Jan. 15. A big thank you to the community and citizens for helping the local Service Extension Unit of The Salvation Army, “Do the most good.” For questions about the program, call Richard Lott at 498-3166 or 946-2702.

White expands organ and tissue donor registry Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation allowing 16 and 17 year olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018. “Our main priority is to save lives,” White said. “Thousands of Illinoisans are waiting for an organ. Those who are waiting are someone’s mother, father, daughter or son. This new law is an important step in reducing the number of individuals on the waiting list.” Under current law, an individual must be at least 18 years old to join the First Person Consent Organ/ Tissue Donor Registry. The legislation amends the Illinois Anatomical Gift Act allowing 16 and 17 year olds to join the registry. Those who join the registry will receive a letter of thanks from the Secretary of State’s office, and Secretary White encourages 16 and 17 year olds to use this letter as a basis for discussing their choice with their parents. By joining the First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry, 16 and 17 year olds will be giving consent to donate their organs and tissue at the time of

their death with only the single limitation that the procurement organizations (Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Network and MidAmerica Transplant) must make a reasonable effort to contact a parent or guardian to ensure they approve of the donation. The parent or guardian will then have the opportunity to overturn the child’s decision. Once the 16 or 17 year old turns 18, that decision would be considered legally binding without limitation. There are 47 states that have enacted this legislation. In 2016, more than 350,000 16 and 17 year olds in Illinois were issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. “Approximately 4,700 people are on the waiting list in Illinois and about 300 hundred people die each year waiting for an organ transplant,” White said. “One person can improve the quality of life for up to 25 people. Currently, 6.3 million Illinoisans are registered with the state’s registry.” Illinoisans can register with the Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Registry at LifeGoesOn.com, by calling 1-800-210-2106 or by visiting their local Driver Services facility.

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on IDOT’s largest project, the Jane Byrne Interchange in the heart of Chicago, setting the stage for improvements to begin in 2018 on the section connecting to Interstate 290. At Irving Park and York roads in Bensenville, capacity upgrades, as well as a new railroad overpass, will help support regional mobility and freight activity at O’Hare International Airport. In the south suburbs, the Torrence Avenue bridge was rebuilt with new pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. Participation by IDOT made possible the Chicago Transit Authority’s new Wilson Street Station and the ongoing construction of the 95th Street Station on the Red Line. Plans for the I-55 Managed Lanes project were revised to include a second lane between the TriState Tollway and the Dan Ryan Expressway, subject to federal approval. The additional capacity will make it easier to maintain consistent, reliable speeds and travel times for all I-55 users. The state is pursuing the project as a public-private partnership to deliver the project more quickly and to encourage private investment in rebuilding the state’s infrastructure, pending a vote by the General Assembly. In the summer, IDOT received federal approval to proceed with a proposed overhaul of Interstate 290, an important step toward allowing the state to pursue private partners for that project as well. Plans include the addition of a managed lane and transit opportunities to address congestion. Shoulders were upgraded on the Edens Expressway to accommodate the addition of Pace’s popular Bus on Shoulders program in 2018. Downstate The Illinois and Iowa

departments of transportation broke ground in June on the new Interstate 74 Mississippi River Bridge in the Quad Cities. The Federal Highway Administration gave the project the 2017 Environmental Excellence Award for Environmental Research for the extensive work that went into relocating several species of mussels prior to construction. A new U.S. 52-Illinois 64 bridge over the Mississippi River, connecting Savanna and Sabula, Iowa, opened to traffic in November, replacing a structure built in 1932. Progress was made on a number of other bridge projects throughout the state, including Illinois 89 in Spring Valley, Ill., 178 in Utica, Ill., 104 in Meredosia, the Champ Clark Bridge in Pike County and the Poplar Street Bridge in Metro East. Pavement improvements were made during the summer on I-55 through Springfield. The department’s Division of Aeronautics helped oversee airfield upgrades at Willard Airport at the University of Illinois and at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport. The end of construction neared after years of work on the Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail line. New stations opened in Pontiac, Lincoln, Alton and Carlinville. Tracks and ties have been modernized, with higher speeds scheduled to start in 2018. Almost 200 crossings have been upgraded with state-of-theart safety equipment. The first new locomotives in decades arrived in August to be put into service on all lines in Illinois and throughout the Midwest. Eye on innovation Additionally in 2017, IDOT stepped up efforts to facilitate development of autonomous vehicle technology in Illinois by

partnering with Illinois State Police, the Secretary of State and the Department of Insurance to begin developing guidelines and policy. The department’s commitment to sustainability and green practices led to new roadside mowing practices to help revive the shrinking populations of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators while reducing fuel consumption. In IDOT’s District 1, which includes Cook and the collar counties, the district materials testing lab to approve materials used in highway projects was accredited by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials. The achievement, rare for a state district lab department of transportation, will make the construction process more efficient, resulting in both cost and time savings. Illinois was recognized as the top state in the country for road safety, according to The State of Safety report released by the National Safety Council in June. The report uses a grading system to rank states based on policy and laws pertaining to key safety issues. To further engage the public in its programs and projects, IDOT expanded its annual customer service survey to make it available online for the first time. A statewide survey on rest areas also was launched to solicit feedback on the future of IDOT facilities that have reached the end of their anticipated lifecycle. The popular GettingAroundIllinois.com was relaunched with a more user-friendly format that’s viewable on mobile devices. The IDOT site receives more than 2 million visits during winter from travelers seeking information on the latest road conditions.

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JULY: Wall of honor pays tribute to all JCHS vets On Wednesday, June 28, a wall of honor was unveiled during a ceremony, which features the names of veterans who attended JCHS. The ceremony was attended by several military members, as well as their families. The tribute is located in the high school lobby, a location that will make it a focal point for both students and visitors.

Jerseyville taking bids on water operations The city of Jerseyville put its water operation up for bid during a council meeting last week, but Mayor Billy Russell said the move does not mean a sale is eminent. The measure approved by the council by a 4-1 vote Wednesday, July 5, invites companies nationwide to submit their highest bid to purchase the city’s water distribution and wastewater assets and then provide service to residents. Russell said approving he ordinance allows the city to go on a fact-finding mission. County crowns new queen Miss Jersey County Emily Weishaupt was crowned by outgoing queen Kallie Shires Wednesday, July 12 at the Jersey County Fair. The title of Little Miss Jersey County went to Ryleigh Cornelius. Man allegedly strikes dog with ax A Jersey County man has been in charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, a Class 4 felony. According to court documents, which tell just one side of the story, an arrest warrant has been issued for Kyle S. Wahl, 39, who allegedly intentionally allowed a dog to suffer serious injury. According to the document, Wahl allegedly struck a dog with an ax, leaving the wounded animal in a barn and failing to seek treatment for the dog. As a condition of Wahl’s arrest, the court ordered that Wahl undergo psychological or psychiatric evaluation. AUGUST: Jerseyville man faces felony for causing crash A Jerseyville man is facing a felony charge in relation to a head-on crash last week in Jersey County. Harry W. Kirk, Jr., has been charged with causing injury or great bodily harm while driving on a revoked license. The crash occurred Wednesday, July 26 on Illinois Route 16, just west of its intersection with Route 100. According to information from Illinois State Police, Kirk crossed the center lane on a curve while traveling on Route 16, striking a vehicle driven by 68-yearold Randall Emerson of Iowa City, Iowa. Kirk’s passenger was identified as 19-yearold Christina Runyan of Bunker Hill, and Emerson’s passenger was identified as 70-year-old Mary Emerson, also of Iowa City, Iowa.

Jail inmates face mob action charges Two inmates at the Jersey County Jail have been charged with felony mob action, and a third is being investigated, for allegedly beating another detainee. According to court documents, which tell just one side of the story, on July 27 Phillip March and Michael Grogan allegedly attacked Nicholas Shook, causing Shook to have a large laceration on his forehead, which required medical treatment. Jersey County Sheriff John Wimmersberg, who reviewed video evidence of the incident, said the lead up to the assault lasted around two hours, while the actual alleged battery took around 15 seconds. City receives $55M offer for water system The city of Jerseyville received bid of $55 million for the entirety of its water operation, which includes the water treatment plant, sewer plant and well field near Nutwood. Illinois American Water made the offer, and was the only company to submit bid in response to the city’s July 5 request for proposals and request for qualifications. The city received one other response, from Kankakee-based Aqua Illinois, but that company declined to pursue an agreement with Jerseyville. The city did not take any action on the sale of the plant, but did unanimously approve receiving the bid for review. Superintendents say SB1 only chance for schools With school back in session, there are many concerns on the minds of students, teachers and parents alike. However, only one issue seems to weigh on the mind of administrators, and that’s just how long they’ll be able to keep their district’s doors open. On Sunday, Aug. 13, the Illinois Senate voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of an education funding plan. Senators voted 38 to 19 to reject Rauner’s changes to Senate Bill 1 (SB1), a bill which would move Illinois to an evidence-based funding model. City moves forward with third TIF area Jerseyville is working toward implementing its third tax increment finance (TIF) area, this time on the city’s west side. The city council approved Tuesday night contracting with Moran Economic Development to guide Jerseyville through the process of establishing the district. Once a TIF is established, any additional property tax revenue generated by improvements and development are put into a special fund. That fund provides the city an avenue to offer incentives for business development through financial assistance on approved projects. The city can also use TIF

funds for beautification projects within the district, and to pay for the administration of the TIF. SEPTEMBER: Illinois finally gets funding formula After months of debates, votes and vetoes, Illinois has a new school funding reform bill that will implement an evidence-based funding formula. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 1947 into law on Aug. 31. Jerseyville welcomes new parks and recreation director A familiar face has happily returned to Jerseyville to take over as director of the Parks and Recreation Department. Jerseyville native Tyler Hermens, 28, took over the position at the end of August, following the departure of former director Angela Sullivan. Hodge takes 20 years in robbery, battery case One of three suspects charged in December for tying up a 40-year-old man and beating him with a bat has been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison. Brian D. Hodge, 30, had faced felony counts of aggravated battery, unlawful restraint and armed robbery, stemming from a Dec. 13, 2016 incident. Hodge, who allegedly acted along with Matthew K. Smith and Kaitlyn N. Robinson, had lured the victim, identified in court documents as Johnny J. Sams, to an apartment on State Street, tied him up, beat him with a baseball bat and robbed him. They were then allegedly trying to relocate the victim, when he broke free and ran out into State Street, and to a local gas station with his hands still bound. Hodge received 10 years for his role in the crime. Police make arrest in string of burglaries A 33-year-old Jerseyville man is in custody, and police believe they have brought an end to a string of burglaries dating back to May. Stacey C. Westfall, of Jerseyville, was arrested Sept. 4 after being spotted just after 3 a.m. by Jerseyville Officer Jake Shain. Westfall was reportedly dressed in all black clothing and wearing a black mask over his face. When the officer attempted to stop Westfall, he fled and a foot chase ensued. The chase ended shortly after with Westfall in custody. After being arrested, Westfall’s Jerseyville residence was searched by police, where evidence of several other unsolved burglaries was located, Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said. The man has since been charged with 21 counts related to the incidents. OCTOBER: New type of drug seized in Jersey County Law enforcement officials encountered a new method

of distributing controlled substances while responding to a potential overdose. On Monday, Jerseyville police arrested 31-year-old Brett McClougham after discovering the Missouri native was allegedly lacing SweeTarts candy with alprazolam to be distributed in the St. Louis area. According to court documents, which tell just one side of the story, McClougham had more than 900 grams of alprazolam — the generic name for Xanax — he produced inside an apartment within 1,000 feet of Jersey Community High School. Man sentenced to 17 years for child pornography Charles W. Bunker, 32, of Jerseyville, pled guilty to possession of child pornography, a class X felony, on Oct. 4. Bunker accepted a 17-year sentence to the Department of Corrections. Bunker was taken into custody in January of this year thanks to an investigation led by Jerseyville Officer Amanda Wimmersberg. Downtown Country Christmas set to be biggest holiday fest in area For two years now, the Downtown Country Christmas Festival has lit up Jerseyville with the sights and sounds of the holiday season. This year, the event, which will take place Nov. 25, is expected to almost double in size, recently receiving the go-ahead from the Jerseyville City Council to close State Street for the event. Jerseyville designates enterprise zone After years of trying, Jerseyville has finally been awarded an enterprise zone designation from the Illinois Department of Commerce. An enterprise zone is designated to help stimulate economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in what the Illinois Department of Commerce calls economically depressed areas. NOVEMBER: Taste of Tri-County helps area kids Jersey County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) and the Jerseyville Carpet and Furniture Galleries are coming together to host the fifth annual Taste of Tri-County 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. “We work directly for the court of Jersey County as an extra set of eyes and ears for children in foster care,” Bonnie Hindelang, executive director of Jersey County’s CASA, said. Couple charged with firstdegree murder after child starved to death A Jerseyville couple has been charged with firstdegree murder and two counts of endangering the life and health of a child after a six-year-old boy died due to extreme malnourishment. Officers from Jerseyville Police Department responded to the Jersey Community Hospital on Friday, Nov. 3

at 4:02 p.m. in reference to a deceased malnourished child. The boy was living with his father, Michael Roberts, 42, of Jerseyville, and stepmother, Georgena Roberts, 42, of Jerseyville, as well as three siblings and two step siblings. A seven-year-old child in the home was placed in intensive care and treated for malnourishment as well. The child is now in stable condition and recovering. The Department of Child and Family Services were contacted and all of the children were taken into protective custody. Parents enter ‘not guilty’ plea Monday for charges related to death of Liam Roberts The Jerseyville couple charged with the first-degree murder of a 6-year-old entered a “not guilty” plea. “It is very common, especially in a case that will entail a voluminous amount of evidence that will have to be reviewed by attorneys,” Ben Goetten, Jersey County State’s Attorney, said of the pleas. “Once discovery has been exchanged and the attorneys and I can enter into further discussions, the attorneys will have a better understanding of where their clients stand legally.” Not much of a ‘harvest emergency’ in area On Nov. 5, Gov. Rauner declared a statewide harvest emergency will take effect for the next 45 days, assisting farmers and grain handlers who were “grappling with the fallout of rain-related delays,” according to a press release. Ask anyone in this region about “rain-related delays,” though, and they just might laugh. After what has largely been considered a dry summer, most farmers in the area have already cleared their crop, with the harvest emergency having little to no effect. Two buses collide; Rt. 16 shut down A minor bus crash shut down Rt. 16 near Glenda Avenue just west of Jerseyville for an hour Monday evening. At approximately 3:30 p.m., one school bus reportedly rearended another bus that was unloading children. “One school bus was stopped and unloading kids and the other school bus — and it’s still under investigation — but for whatever reason did not come to a complete stop and rear-ended the first bus,” Lt. William Guard of the Illinois State Police said. Guard said only very minor injuries were sustained during the accident. DECEMBER: Jerseyville joins state in celebrating bicentennial Along with cities throughout the state, Jerseyville ceremoniously raised a special 200th birthday commemorative Illinois bicentennial flag provided by Gov. Bruce

Rauner Monday, Dec. 4 at exactly noon. “Your flag raising ceremony will help kick off a yearlong celebration that pays tribute to the people, places, and things that are being born, built and grown here every single day,” Rauner said. “Our bicentennial will showcase Illinois’ influence on American history and culture, achievement and invention, business and art. Together we can inspire pride in Illinois and show the world what makes this state so great.”

Salvation Army receives first gold coin in 44 years While it happens about once a year in places like St. Louis, Kansas City or even Chicago, a rare occurrence has taken place in Jerseyville during this year’s Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign. Sometime over last weekend, someone dropped a rare gold coin into a collection tin, a first for Jerseyville. The gold coin is approximately one-tenth of an ounce of gold and was dropped off already encased in a plastic collectors case. With the current price of gold, Lott estimated the coin’s worth at $125. A silent auction was held for the coin, with the Salvation Army hoping to raise some extra funds from the coin.

Jerseyville Police Department turn facial hair into Christmas cheer While flashing red and blue lights in the rearview mirror usually causes a groan for most as they pull to the side of the road, residents throughout Jerseyville received a pleasant surprise during traffic stops throughout Tuesday, Dec. 19. Instead of a ticket being handed over by officers, citizens received $25 gift cards to various local establishments. The money raised for the gift cards comes from allowing officers to grow facial hair during the month of November. Officers raised $750, allowing them to pass out 30 gift cards.

Jerseyville man sentenced to 17 years for possession of child pornography A Jerseyville man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for a Possession of Child Pornography charge. Charges were first filed on Phillip Grigalanz, 38, of Jerseyville, back in December 2015. Grigalanz’s original charge read that on or around Oct. 15, 2015, in Jersey County, Grigalanz committed the offense of Distribution of Child Pornography, with the intent to disseminate several images of a “prepubescent female under the age of 13, approximately 8 years old, via depiction by a computer, of the female child posed in a sexually suggestive manner...” Grigalanz was the second such defendant in the last three months to be sentenced to 17 years in prison for possession of child pornography.

New law aims to make test drives safer Illinois State Fire Marshal launches ‘Be Alarmed!’ program The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) today launched 'Be Alarmed!' – a joint smoke alarm installation program that provides smoke alarms to Illinoisans through their local fire departments. The OFSM will distribute smoke alarms with 10-year sealed batteries and fire safety educational materials to participating fire departments, at no-cost to residents. The OSFM requires participating fire departments to personally install each smoke alarm, educate the community on fire prevention and safety and provide installation survey data to the IFSA. “Working smoke alarms provide crucial advance warning and can potentially save lives,” State Fire Marshal Matt Perez said. “The ‘Be Alarmed!' program will help ensure that Illinoisans have the tools and know-how to prevent and escape a fire should one occur. We encourage everyone to be alarmed in the new year and make sure your home is equipped with working smoke alarms.” “Six out of 10 residential fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms,” Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Executive Director Philip Zaleski said. “The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is excited

to have developed this program in cooperation with the State Fire Marshal's Office to provide smoke alarms to Illinois residents and help reduce the number of fire related injuries and deaths across the state.” 'Be Alarmed!' is a fire safety educational program developed to educate Illinoisans and to ensure that properly installed and working smoke alarms are in homes across Illinois. The program seeks to: 1. Educate Illinois residents, young and old, on home fire safety and prevention methods, 2. Reduce the number of fire-related injuries in Illinois, 3. Reduce the number of fire-related deaths in Illinois, and 4. Identify the reason for non-working smoke alarms in Illinois homes. All fire alarms and educational materials will be provided at no-cost to eligible fire departments from OSFM and IFSA with additional assistance from corporate partners including Kidde and Menards. Interested fire departments should go to www.IFSA.org/programs/alarms for eligibility requirements and the request form.

A new law initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to remove stickers, decals and paperwork from car windows before test driving a dealership’s vehicle takes effect Jan. 1. White’s top priority is to improve road safety. “This traffic safety measure is a common-sense solution that removes potential obstructions from the front and side windows of a vehicle prior to being driven off the lot of an automobile dealer,” White said. “We want to make sure that the driver’s vantage point is not impeded in any situation.” White noted the bill stems from the tragic death of Brendan Burke, who was killed in a car crash by a motorist test-driving a vehicle that had decals and paperwork blocking his view. “Safety of drivers on the road must never be compromised,” Martin Dolan,

attorney for the Estate of Brendan Burke, said. “This law continues to protect Illinois citizens by eliminating obstructions on the

windows of vehicles on a test drive. Brendan Burke’s family is confident this law will save lives.”

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Frigid temperatures don’t have to lead to frigid behavior

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Friend, it’s cold out there. Seriously. So, it’s time, once again, to remind Jersey Countians to bring one of our best natural tendencies to the fore: neighborliness. Extreme weather conditions are a time to pay special attention to your own welfare and to that of others. The defenses we have thrown up against the massive forces of nature can seem puny when the wind chill factor plunges into negative double digits. Should the heat go out or the pipes freeze or the vehicle stall, we can be in trouble in a hurry. So, keep an eye out for others in need. Check on your neighbors. Be sensitive to the care needs of pets and livestock. Be safe, especially if you are employing any auxiliary heating measures. Fighting a fire in the current weather conditions is a cruel and punishing task and one neither resident nor firefighter wishes to face. If there is any silver lining to this cold spell, it may be a counter attack on the destructive pests which overwinter in the ground. (Japanese beetles, are you listening?) We can hope. Stay warm. Stay safe. And warm wishes for the New Year. It’s only going to get better from here. This Week's

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Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller Realness comes from battle scars

y friend Dave just killed a buck in Ohio. This time, however, instead of waiting on the big one, he arrowed one that had a lot to be desired. It was an older buck with one antler that had been broken off and the other one that looked as if each point had been worn down to the nub. The body of the deer was big as is typical in Ohio, but the wear and tear RI PDQ\ \HDUV RI ¿JKWLQJ KDG taken its toll on the rest of its features. Dave had seen the deer earlier in the year and knew it was very territorial. It was as if this once proud monarch had been given a few small acres and was willing to fight with great and small to protect it from any and all comers. Dave was proud of this deer because it reminded him of his own battle scars he had taken lately. It reminded him of how he too had been beaten up and may not look like the spiritual trophy many expect. I suspect these may be his greatest spiritual days. You see, the truth is, the greatest days are not when we are in our physical prime or even when we feel as if we are on top of the world. They are not when we look like a spiritual monarch or even when we seem to be reaching the most. Our greatest days come after many of our nubs are worn off. They are when our distinguishing characteristics are not beauty marks, but battle scars. They are when our greatest pleasure is not from a victory, but from the fact we have simply fought a good fight. It is what makes us real and “realness”

is what the world needs to see. A children’s story called “The Ve l v e t e e n Rabbit,” Guest written in 1922 by Column Margery BY GARY Wi l l i a m s , MILLER best illustrates this. They are in the nursery and the toy rabbit in the story is asking the skin horse about becoming real. Here’s how the story continues. "Does it happen all at once, like being wound up," he asked, "or bit by bit?" "It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand." The buck that Dave took the other night was the most beautiful deer in the woods, because Dave understood. ___________________ Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths. org.

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hen I bought our farm in Calhoun County, there was an old pole barn on the property that we used first in conjunction with Annie’s cow-calf operation and later with her horses. But, over time — after the cows were sold and the horses were moved elsewhere — we spent less and less time around the barn and frankly, the barn started to get a bit “spooky.” The boards on the sides of the barn were vertical slats of oak which gave it a gloomy appearance on the outside and inside. When the sun was shining, the slats created eerie shafts of lights and shadows. And, without humans coming in there so often, it began to attract some undesirable inhabitants. One time, for example, we found under the same bale of old straw, a black snake and a rattlesnake. In short, as time went on, we did not go in the barn unless we absolutely had to. Late one sunny afternoon, I was working close by the barn and thought I saw movement inside; it looked as though something was slowly creeping through the shafts of light. It was too big to be a rat or squirrel. More out of curiosity than anything, I slowly moved to the doorway and peered in. There was something definitely on the ground moving between bales of hay and old lumber but I could not see in the darkness beyond the shafts of light. So, I took a few steps inside the barn. When I moved, the creature stopped dead in its tracks. A squirrel or rat would have scampered off. Now, I was really puzzled. I took a few more steps inside and at that point was wishing I had a flashlight because whatever it was, it was in the shadows. And it was not moving. I sidestepped so that I could get a better look over the lumber and hay. I thought I heard a low growl. Then, in a shaft of amber light, I saw it. There was no mistaking the white stripes down the center and sides of the face. I was looking at a full-grown badger.

And it was looking at me— actually staring through me, or so it seemed. Clearly, this badger believed he had a right to be where he was. Sometimes a discussion about legal rights needs to take a back seat to more prudent conduct and this was one of those times. In other words, I slowly backed out of his space. This was the first time I had ever seen a badger face to face and I certainly did not expect to see one in Calhoun County. I figured I had better do some research before tackling this problem. And it was a big problem because if any of my bird dogs saw this critter, the dogs were going to be on the losing end of the deal. But, the first order of business was to return to the barn in a few days. Maybe he was just passing through. So, armed with a shotgun and flashlight, I returned in a few days only to find, inside but at the rear of the barn, a large hole that resembled a mini-volcano. It was about three or four feet wide and circular in appearance. Pretty clearly, this creature had set up a permanent residence in the barn and I had no recollection of signing a lease with this outlaw. My research on the habits of a badger was not reassuring: They are carnivorous — meat eaters — and are known to be relatively smart. When necessary, they are clever enough to team up with a coyote to trap prey that is down in a hole. The badger goes down in the hole while the coyote waits at one of the escape holes and at least one of them scores a meal. For its size, the badger is one of the most aggressive and fearless animals on the planet. That is really all I needed to know. The uninvited tenant was going to have to be evicted for the sake of my dogs. Annie insisted we do the right thing. So, she called the IDNR and asked if someone could come out and trap the badger. “No way” was essentially the response although I took it to mean, “How nuts do you think we are?” But

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the spokesperson went on to say that unless we were in reasonable fear for our safety, we could not shoot the badger; they were not endangered but still it would be illegal to shoot them. So, how were we expected to deal with the problem? We were told that we should take an old towel, douse it in ammonia, drop it down the hole and see what happens. Mmmm. I suggested that we draw straws to see who would drop the towel down the hole. Annie suggested we do it together. We did it together. We walked out to the barn with the towel, pitched it in the “volcano” and then stood by waiting. I felt as though we had just flushed a cherry bomb down a toilet — excitedly waiting for what was going to happen next, like a couple of school kids. I am not sure what I expected to come out of the hole, perhaps a string of profanity or the sound of furniture moving? Nothing. Complete silence. Sort of like being there when Geroldo Rivera brought a TV crew in to film the opening of Al Capone’s vault. Nada. I never saw a badger on the property again. Maybe the towel worked, I don’t know. But if it did, it was the cheapest eviction I ever heard of. Note: The normal range of badgers appears to be in northern Illinois and in prairie states north and west of Illinois. Calhoun County appears to be on the very edge of their normal range. _____________________ Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

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his year Illinoisans will see more than 200 new laws take effect. While most are simply amendments to existing laws that won’t greatly impact our everyday lives, there are several that I feel Jersey County residents should recognize. Health Illinois has taken steps to address the opioid epidemic, requiring those who prescribe medicines to register with a database. This database will be utilized to record patient prescription history. This is a law that we in law enforcement have been advocating for many years. Traditionally, opioid addicts would go from pharmacy to pharmacy with a forged prescription or valid prescriptions that they received from multiple doctors to obtain hundreds of opioid prescription pills. Pharmaceutical companies have lobbied hard to stop common-sense legislation such as this. The gift of life will now be an option for 16 and 17 year olds getting their drivers license. The new law would give 16 and 17 year olds the option to become tissue and organ donors when they apply for their license and potentially save another’s life. Our local high school will now be required to make free feminine hygiene products available in bathrooms. The cost will be left to the school district. Criminal justice A law that will automatically expunge juvenile criminal records two years after a case is closed takes effect. Exclusions

apply, including cases involving homicides, felony sex offenses and other serious crimes. Advocates say the move allows young people to recover from past mistakes. Internet intimidation and stalking laws have been expanded and will now be considered as potential hate crimes. Carrying with it a much more severe penalty. Cyberstalking penalties will now cover tracking software and threats made over the Internet. Schools Our preschools will now be required to find services to help young children with their problems rather than just kicking them out of school. Whether it be behavioral or possibly drug related, schools will now have to attempt to find services that will address their needs. Family/Domestic Victims of domestic violence will now get to keep their phone numbers when they decide to leave their abusers. Victims will be allowed to transfer their numbers from their abusers cell plan and carry over any costs to the new provider. This legislation removes another small obstacle to help victims gain the courage to finally leave. Animals Starting in 2018, those getting divorced who cannot decide on who keeps the family pet, will now leave it up to the Judge. When animals are considered marital assets they will be disposed of just as any other marital asset. Judges will be given guidance on making the decision as to who gets full cus-

tody of the pet. Factors that will be taken into consideration are who spends more time with the animal and which spends more money on the animals care such as food and vaccinations. A new law this year will require research facilities that use dogs or cats in their research to make reasonable efforts for adoption once the research is complete. Consumers A new law will make placing stickers and paperwork on vehicle windshields during a test-drive illegal. Our local car dealerships will have to find another way to display vehicle information and pricing. This law stems from the vehicle death of Brendan Burke, who was killed in a vehicle accident while test-driving a car with the window partially obstructed with dealer vehicle information. Women often pay more than men when it comes to dry-cleaning, haircuts and other services. A new law will require merchants to post standard pricing so that the consumer can make an informed decision. These are some of the new laws that our community may want to familiarize themselves with. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office or stop in anytime. I have included my contact information below. Have a wonderful New Year, Jersey County. _____________________ Benjamin L. Goetten, Jersey County State’s Attorney, 618-498-5571 Ext. 147, statesattorney@jerseycounty-il. us

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Herbert Herrmann Herbert Charles Herrmann, 88, formerly of Hardin, died at 9:25 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. At his request, his body has been cremated, and a

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public service will be held in the early Spring of 2018, and will be announced through Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, who has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Irma Harpole Irma Joyce Harpole, 86, formerly of Arizona, died at 12:50 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 at Jerseyville Manor. Per her wishes, cremation

rights will be accorded with no public services scheduled at this time. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Ricky Morris Ricky Wayne Morris, 58, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 at the Burt Sheltered Care in Alton. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan.

4 until time of services at 2 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville.

Thomas Foster Thomas Richard Foster, 77, died unexpectedly at 9:23 p.m., Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at his home in Grafton. Per his wishes, cremation rights will be accorded and

a memorial service will be planned for a later date. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements.

Marjorie Liles Marjorie Liles, 98, Springfield, formerly of Jerseyville, died 5:30 a.m. Jan. 3, 2018 at Heritage

Health Center in Springfield. Arrangements are pending by Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home.

Ruth Marie Crawford, 74, died at 7:15 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at the Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home, after nearly 25 years of battling Parkinsons Disease. She was born in Princeton, IN. March 3, 1943, and was the third of seven children born to the late Lee O. and Thelma Ellen (Boyle) Seifers. Ruth graduated in 1961 from Francisco High School in Francisco, IN., and just a few years later married Larry E. Crawford Sept. 28, 1963, at the Fairview Presbyterian Church in Francisco. The majority of their married life was spent in Jerseyville, where they raised their two sons, and Larry was an teacher and coach in the Jersey Community School District. Surviving are her husband, Larry Crawford of Jerseyville; two sons and daughters in-law, Larry E. and Terry Crawford Jr. of Pineville, MO. and John Lee and Angie Crawford of Brighton; five grandchildren and their spouses, Ryan and Amanda Crawford of

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Pineville, MO., Bethany and Justin Day of Chesterfield, MO., Dustin and Meghan Crawford of Enid,OK., Mikaila Crawford, a student at SIU-E., and Josh Crawford of Brighton; eight great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters in-law, Charles and Shari Seifers of Francisco, IN., and Rodney and Sindy Seifers of Princeton, IN.; four sisters and brothers inlaw, Sue and Joffre Perreault of Melbourne, FL., Judy and Vaden Davis of Princeton, IN., Peggy and Fred Hartman of Melbourne, FL., and Janey and Derrick Cole of Princeton, IN. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday. Rev. Andre Dobson from the Calvary Baptist Church in Alton where Ruth was a member, will officiate. She will be buried in the Kane Cemetery. In lieu of any flowers and plants, memorials may be given to the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Gregory Hernandez Gregory A. Hernandez, 54, Jerseyville, died 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2017 at his

residence. Arrangements are pending by Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home.

Shawn Douglas Shawn Michael Douglas, 25, died unexpectedly at 10:12 a.m., Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at his home in Jerseyville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3 at the Crawford Funeral

Home in Jerseyville. No funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be given to the family in care of Crawford Funeral Home.

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Christian Science Church 53 Lasalle St, Elsah (618) 374-2591

Fieldon United Church of Christ 205 S. 1st St., Fieldon (618) 376-4641

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First Baptist Church 150 S. Brown St., Grafton 618) 786-3379

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very new year inevitably brings with it the desire to improve our lives. Health and fitness centers and diet plans take advantage of this by offering deals this time of year, and one can only wonder how many people make it to February with their diet or exercise plan intact. While it is always good to turn over a new leaf and to improve our lives, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to suggest that a better New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution would be to resolve to treat people with more love and kindness. This is not an easy thing to do. Family, friends and co-workers can all be difficult, and it can be especially hard to be kind to those who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t treating us well, but treating others kindly is often the only thing that will turn an angry person around, and even if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t soften the otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrath, you will have maintained your own composure by treating them kindly and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything to regret later. Resolve to be kinder and more civil this year. What the world needs is surely more love and kindness and this resolution, besides improving your own life, has a good chance to spread kindness and love to those who really need it. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christopher Simon

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

First Baptist Church 200 W Pearl St., Jerseyville (618) 639-3602

Open Door House of Praise 512 S June St., Jerseyville (618) 498-5432

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became an active volunteer at the Museum of Science and Industry as a docent in the dinosaur exhibit. She loved traveling and visited every continent but one, with walking with the penguins in Antarctica, serving as her favorite adventure. Surviving are a brother, Edwin Fessler of Dow; a niece, Susan Fessler Rose of Chesterfield, MO.; a nephew and his wife, Joe and Kathy Fessler of Dow; and several great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister in-law, Betty Fessler. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Arthritis Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of the arrangements, and condolences may be left at crawfordfunerals.com.

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We would like to thank Crawford Funeral Home Carl, Zach and Collin for helping us through this difďŹ cult time. Thank you to Father Pohlman for the beautiful service as we layed our Nanu to rest. A special thank you Andrea Isringhausen and Barb Collins for the beautiful music. Thanks to the Altar Society for putting on a wonderful dinner. Without our friends, these weeks would have been much harder. Again, thank you all so much!

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Doris Joan Fessler, 90, passed away peacefully at 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at the Delmar Gardens in Creve Couer, MO. She was born in Alton Oct. 17, 1927, and was the daughter of Joseph and Lilith (Price) Fessler of Dow. Doris grew up on the family dairy farm in rural Jersey County and graduated from Jersey Township High School in 1945. After her graduation, she attended Missouri Baptist School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO., and became a Registered Nurse. She then relocated to Chicago and began her career as a surgical nurse. During that time, she also furthered her education at Loyola University in Chicago and received her Masters Degree in clinical social work. She worked for many years as an orthopedic discharge nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, until her retirement. After she retired, Doris

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Richard Spinks Marcus Spinks and Rebecca Long of Grafton welcome a son, Richard Spinks, born 1:02 a.m. Dec. 22, 2017 at St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Alton. Grandparents are Sandra Long of St. Louis, Mo.; Richard and Kelly Long of House Springs, Mo. Great grandparents are Patricia Long of Maryville and Grace Johnson of Overland, Mo. He joins sibling Marcus Spinks Jr., 5.

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Samantha Pace and Nathan Stanwood of Jerseyville welcome a son, Benjamin Lee, born 11:23 a.m. Dec. 18, 2017 at Saint Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Alton. He was 7 lbs., 9 oz. Grandparents are Magdalene (Midge) R. Pace of Kampsville, Alton (Ziggy) L. Ziegler of Godfrey. Great grandparents are John C. Shake of Hardin and Troy L. Pace of Grafton. He joins sibling James Clark Stanwood, 2.

John and Amy Kanallakan of Jerseyville welcome a son, Greyson Elliott, born 9:24 p.m. Dec. 8, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was 6 lbs., 4 oz. Grandparents are Ron and Carol Lewandowski of St. Louis, Mo., Gerald and Liz Fritz of Jerseyville, Joe Kanallakan and Sheila Bowers of Jerseyville. Great grandparent is Evelyn Schmieder of Jerseyville. He joins siblings Drake, 20, Dax, 17, Colby, 13, Brogan, 9, Ian, 6, Lydia, 4, Lincoln, 2.

IEMA encourages people to be prepared for emergencies Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, blizzards and other disasters across the U.S. in 2017 highlighted the importance of being prepared for all types of emergencies. As the New Year begins, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resolve to be Readyâ&#x20AC;? for emergencies in 2018. The agencies will offer support throughout the year to help people attain the goal of better preparedness for themselves and their families. Each month, the agencies will provide information on various preparedness or safety topics, including severe and winter weather, earthquakes, radiation, school and campus safety, cyber security and more. One of the first steps toward emergency preparedness is having an emergency supply kit stocked with basic survival items that are critical during an emergency, such as: Q One gallon of water per person per day (a minimum of a three-day supply)

Q At least a three-day supply of nonperishable food Q First aid kit Q Battery-operated radio, flashlight and extra batteries Q Items for children, seniors, pets and household members with health or medical needs Disasters often occur with little notice, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to have multiple ways to receive critical information 24/7, such as through NOAA all-hazards weather alert radios, Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on most smartphones, mobile device apps, TV, radio and the Internet. IEMA maintains the Ready Illinois website (www.Ready.Illinois.gov), a one-stop location for preparedness information on a variety of hazards. In addition to information on how to prepare for emergencies, the Ready Illinois website also provides guidance on what to do during and after a disaster. A list of the 2018 monthly preparedness topics is also available on the Ready Illinois website.

2018 garden intentions

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not one to make New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolutions. Instead I think about things I would like to accomplish next year and if I do, great, if I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not feeling bad for â&#x20AC;&#x153;breakingâ&#x20AC;? my New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolutions. So, here is my 2018 garden intentions list: Q Grow my soft succulent collection. Have I told you how addicting they are? The variety, the colors, the ability to propagate more? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m all about it. Succulents are probably the lowest maintenance plant out there. Q Build a DIY Home Hydroponics system. Alternative ways to grow more plants especially during the cold weather indoors? Lettuce in the winter? Yes, please! Q Grow more herbs to use in the kitchen. The past few years my gardening has been on the small side and I want to get back in the swing of things. With having more experience lately using fresh herbs in cooking, cooking with dry herbs canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete with fresh. That, and nothing beats fresh pesto. Q Build an actual compost bin. Over the last few years my compost pile has been a literal pile and I would love to have a real compost bin. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking wood with removable front slats. Q Continue to embrace the common violet and dandelions. Violets are the sole food source for Great Fritillary butterflies and Dandelions are great for pollinators, especially early in the season. Q Get around to making a butterfly oasis. I had all good intentions this year and it just never happened, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to try again. If you want to build a butterfly oasis make sure to provide both nectar sources for butterflies and food sources for caterpillars. Q Try my hand at growing hops. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been reading about it in blog posts written by my colleague Chris Enroth, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got me intrigued. Q Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had orchids and african violets for years, but that whole reblooming thing hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened. I want to see if I can actually get them to rebloom for me for once. I have one orchid that has been with me

for more than six years, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been so long I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even remember what color it is! Q Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never planted garlic before. How have I let that happen? That, and I always have good intentions for a fall garden, but that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened either. Maybe 2018 will be the year of garlic and a fall vegetable garden? Q Give low tunnels or a cold frame a try so that I have access to produce earlier and later in the growing season such as radishes, lettuce and spinach. Q A few years ago I did a workshop on using and building DIY rain barrels and so many years later I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have one of my own. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to use rain barrel water on foliage and flowering plants since you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what was carried in the runoff. Avoid using rain barrel water on edible crops. Q Build a DIY self-watering container and see how it compares to growing herbs and vegetables in the ground or regular containers. Okay fine, really itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just an excuse to have more space to grow more plants. I would love to hear what your garden intentions are for 2018. Email me khoule@ illinois.edu. As 2017 winds down and we look to 2018, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking back to the beginnings of the Good Growing news column and realized that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been three years. Three years of thinking of a topic, three years of learning new things, three years of helping others learn and hopefully providing a laugh or two along the way. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always enjoyed writing the article and being able to share what I hope is not only information, but enthusiasm for the world of plants and gardening. Thank you for taking this journey with my colleagues and myself. * This article is also posted up on our Good Growing Blog and the post there, has links to blog posts about all the things Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve mentioned above. You can visit the blog by visiting this web address - http://web.extension.illinois. edu/abhps/eb382/

Disposing of cut Christmas trees By CHRIS ENROTH University of Illinois Extension Not long after the presents are unwrapped, relatives are back home and the outside Christmas lights end their merry twinkling, one more task is taking down the Christmas tree. For those, like me, who use a fake tree, the process is simple. We take down the ornaments, fold the tree like an umbrella and store it away downstairs until next year. Growing up, my parents always got a fresh cut Christmas tree. Early in November, my dad and I would go to the nearby Christmas tree farm and tag our tree. We would then return once December arrived to cut down and haul the tree home. Since we lived in the country, disposing of the cut tree was simple. Even today for those living in town, most municipalities have a Christmas tree disposal day. Where you can throw out your cut Christmas tree and the city will pick it up. However, there can be a second life to our cut Christmas trees. Here are few things you can do with your tree, besides tossing it to the curb. Create a shelter for birds. Stake the tree up with a metal fence post near a bird feeder. Birds will use the evergreen foliage for cover as they dart back and forth to the bird feeder. If you have any outdoor housecats, do not to place the tree

close to any birdfeeders a stealthy feline could also use it as cover and attack the feeder. Turn the cut tree into food for wildlife that will be a source of winter entertainment. Strung popcorn, pinecones smeared with peanut and birdseed, strung cranberries, apple rings and orange slices will entice winter mammals and birds. I always place a few suet feeders in my shrubs and trees during the winter. Cut off the branches and use them as winter mulch to protect herbaceous perennials. Then the bare trunk can be staked up or laid on the ground. Insects will go to work breaking down the trunk, which will serve as an excellent source of food and habitat for wildlife in the ensuing years. Use cut evergreen branches as decoration around the house. Outdoors the branches will remain green for weeks, even months. Indoors the evergreen foliage will hold its color for several days or weeks. Do not place foliage near any open burning heat sources. Several fishing clubs ask homeowners to bring their leftover cut Christmas trees to be used as fish attractors in local ponds and lakes. According to University of Illinois Extension educator, Rhonda Ferree, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trees are connected by cable and anchored by concrete blocks and are then placed in 8- to 10-feet of water. The Christmas trees serve

as places where small fish can hide from larger predator species. And, hopefully, the larger fish will gather around the trees in the area in hopes of an easy meal.â&#x20AC;? If you have access to a wood chipper, you can shred the Christmas tree into mulch for your garden and landscape. Growing up back home, we would use our cut Christmas trees to create brush piles, which make for great wildlife habitat. Brush piles provide cover for small mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. Ideally, your brush pile should be six feet high and 15- to 20-feet in diameter. Locate brush piles away from buildings, preferably near a field border or woodland edge. Check with your local city ordinance or homeowners association before building a brush pile. You can use your tree as firewood if you season the wood properly. Needled evergreen trees contain lots of gum-like resin, which build up creosote deposits inside chimneys if the wood is not seasoned correctly. Research from the University of Georgia reveals that creosote build-up in chimneys is due to cool burning fires. Unseasoned (freshly cut) wood burns cooler due to its higher moisture content. As an example a fresh cut cord of oak contains 302 gallons of water. Season firewood by splitting, stacking and covering for up to one year.

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Thursday, Jan. 4: Red Cross blood drive noon to 6 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall. Saturday, Jan. 6: Calhoun Entertainment Company auditions and informational meeting for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wizard of Ozâ&#x20AC;? 2 p.m. at Presbyterian Hall in Hardin. Sunday, Jan. 21: Jersey County Historical Society host 2018 annual meeting 1:30 p.m. at the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum behind the Cheney Mansion at 601 North State Street in Jerseyville. ONGOING: Open Enrollment for Affordable Health Care Act: appointments available Thursdays in Novem-

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War Memorial bricks available

The Jersey County War Memorial, which is located on the courthouse lawn in Jerseyville, has undergone some major changes over the past few years with the laying of memory bricks being one of the memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest changes. To purchase a brick for the memorial, send a check for $50 to the Jersey County Recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

office, 200 N. Lafayette, Jerseyville, IL 62052, and designate that it is for a memorial brick. Also include the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, rank and which war they served in and which branch of the military they served in. Each time, a copy of an honorable discharge of DD214 must be provided.

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EQIP application cutoff dates for oak-hickory forest improvements State Conservationist Ivan Dozier announced the U. S. Department of AgricultureNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer landowners funding to improve Oak-Hickory forest stands using the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS has partnered with the Illinois Forestry Development Council to help producers address natural resource concerns of water quality and soil health. Landowners can apply for both technical and financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to make forest stand improvements, use brush management techniques, install herbaceous weed control, and tree/shrub establishment practices. The focus of this special effort is to improve conditions and stands of oak-hickory forest land by reducing soil erosion and improving water quality in the following 37 counties: Adams, Alexander, Brown, Calhoun, Carroll, Clark, Clay, Crawford,

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January 2, 2013 The Jerseyville City Council discussed ways to improve and beautify parks in the city and also generate better revenue for certain features of city parks and recreation areas. Angela Sullivan, Jerseyville parks and recreation director, said she conducted research regarding rental rates of shelters at the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks and found the rates to be much lower than those of nearby cities, including Alton, Godfrey, and Collinsville, among others. Every year, when the ground turns frosty and the river carries chunks of broken ice southward, the bald eagle comes to Grafton to make its winter home. The Bald Eagle Festival is a celebration of this bird of prey and its journey from near extinction. The event offers patrons the opportunity to learn as well as meet this beautiful bird up close and personal. January 2, 2008 Four men are facing multiple charges in Jersey County Circuit Court after being apprehended by Jerseyville Police Officers following the investigation of several burglaries that have occurred during the last two months. Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said the businesses that had been burglarized include Plaza Cleaners, Issyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License & Title Service and K and F Trucking. The lawyer for the city of Jerseyville and Jerseyville Police Department officers Matt Witt, Todd Wagner, John Lawson and police chief Brad Blackorby filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought on by Rita Cummings. In a memorandum filed Dec. 19 in federal court in East. St. Louis by lawyer Charles A. Pierce of the law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Belleville asks the court to dismiss the case without prejudice. The mother of Roger D. Holyfield filed a civil suit Thursday, Oct. 25 in the U.S. federal court for the southern district in East St. Louis.

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Highway 267 Rockbridge, IL. Very popular Bar & Grill, formerly “Sodbusters”. High traffic location. All equipment and fixtures are in place and ready to go. Great opportunity to own your own business with a moderate starting investment. Contact Roger $67,500 1008 North Main Brighton Looking for a high traffic location to start up or move a business to, take a look here. 3 bay shop with newer heat, a 10000# lift and stationary shop air compressor in place. Billboard on corner of lot earns steady income. Nearly 3/4 of an acre gives you a lot of room to expand. Roof only 3 years old.

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LAND LISTINGS 20 Acres Meadow Branch Road - $97,000 120 Acres Jersey Township, 80 tillable, large lake - $725,000 35 Acres East of Jerseyville. 30 tillable - $252,000 Contact Angie "UILDING ,OT (IGH 3TREET s X WATER and sewer already in place - $10,500 RESIDENTIAL FARM COMMERCIAL

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Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between Dec. 21 and Dec. 28. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. All individuals listed have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following individuals were charged with a felony: Friedel, Matthew A., dob 6-10-86, possession of meth less than 5 grams. Kraushaar, Dustin M., dob 7-28-91, possess amount controlled substance and domestic battery/bodily harm. The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Shepherd, Gene, dob 2-862, battery/cause bodily harm. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS JERSEY STATE BANK, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

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WILLIAM C. JONES and STEPHANIE M. JONES, unknown owners and non-record claimants, Defendants. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that this case has been commenced and is pending against you and other Defendants, asking for a Judgment for Foreclosure, and other relief as it relates to property located at 411 S. Arch St., Jerseyville, Illinois. UNLESS YOU FILE YOUR $16:(5 RU RWKHUZLVH ÂżOH \RXU appearance in this case in the ofÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKLV &RXUW West Pearl, Jerseyville, Illinois, RQ RU EHIRUH -DQXDU\ $ JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS COMPLAINT. /s/ Charles Huebener Clerk of Court Todd W. Parish, #6256495 Attorney for Plaintiff Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd. 108 N. Lafayette Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 Ph. (618) 498-6821

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Alexander, Katherine E., dob 1-11-79, retail theft/display merchandise less than $300. McMonigle, Nicole L., dob 6-16-84, retail theft/display merchandise less than $300. Ahring, Christopher D., dob 4-21-94, domestic battery/bodily harm. Monroe, Adam W., dob 5-31-83, theft control intent less than $500. Taylor, Sarah A., dob 4-2586, aggravated assault/use deadly weapon/rifle and disorderly conduct. The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Kraushaar, Dustin M., dob 6-28-91, possession of cannabis. Dubois, Cameron D., dob 1-3-99, possession of cannabis. Smith, Amanda A., dob IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF CALHOUN COUNTY, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, VS. NO. 17CH-58 SARAH J. McKINNON SURVIVING JOINT TENANT, FKA SARAH J. RAINES, AKA SARAH J. HOLMES, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS WHO ARE UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS WHO ARE UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the real estate described below, Defendants in the above entitled case, pursuant to the provisions of Illinois Compiled Statutes, Ch. 735, 5/2-206, 5/15-1218 and 5/15-1502, that the above entitled suit for foreclosure of mortgage is now pending in said Court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said Defendants is 02/02/2018. The Plaintiff has FHUWLÂżHG WKH IROORZLQJ UHJDUGLQJ VDLG IRUHFORVXUH DFWLRQ ÂżOHG RQ (I) The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are as follows: BANK OF CALHOUN COUNTY, Case No. 17CH-58 (II) The Court in which said action was brought is as follows: Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois (III) The Name of the titleholder of record is: SARAH J. McKINNON SURVIVING JOINT TENANT, FKA SARAH J. RAINES, AKA SARAH J. HOLMES

8-25-95, possession drug paraphernalia. Estrada, Amber R., dob 8-31-89, possession of cannabis and possession drug paraphernalia. Bradshaw, Ashley N., dob 1-20-92, possession drug paraphernalia. The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Cope, Samuel J., dob 7-494, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Mehring, Caleb A., dob 4-25-97, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Williams, Kyle J., dob 3-18-93, driving 15-20 mph above limit and operate uninsured motor vehicle. Mullins, Marshall C., dob 10-16-79, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Loveless, Lucas S., dob 8-9-77, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

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Hannah, Michael G., dob 1-10-68, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Biondo, Alyssa N., dob 9-21-91, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Thompson, Steven A., dob 7-4-95, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Benson-Bray, Traudl M., dob 3-14-45, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Peasel, Tiffany RD., dob 3-3-83, CDL/fail change name/address and operate motor vehicle/registration/ suspended. Friedel, Matthew A., dob 6-10-86, driving on revoked license. Barton, Robert W., dob 4-20-81, driving on suspended license and operate uninsured motor vehicle. Bolton, Allan Roy, dob 4-1-55, driving on suspended license. Ritzel, Zachary W., dob

11-24-96, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Morris, Katisha S., dob 11-4-86, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Plummer, Bailey S., dob 7-12-98, fail right-of-way/ intersection. Winslow, Gregory W., dob 11-28-62, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Engelsdorfer, Emily, dob 5-9-96, fail to reduce speed. Brainerd, Troy L., dob 7-18-88, seat belt required/ driver. Cummings, Tashena H., dob 9-6-91, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Soffray, Brian D., dob 4-28-77, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Gunning, Kaitlyn L., dob 7-14-95, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Doubet, Kiri Lyn, dob 10-5-93, violate driver license restriction.

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Jerseyvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abby Manns gets up close and personal with a Calhoun Warriorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rival as the two collide on court at Jerseyvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Tournament.

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Clare Breden goes for a shot despite the best efforts of the Calhoun Warriors to stop her. Jerseyville went on to beat Calhoun, Brussels and Taylorville after falling to Civic Memorial, landing them third place overall in the tournament.

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Lauren Brown tries her best to snatch the ball from the hands of her opponent. The Panthers went on to beat Calhoun in the Holiday Tournament, 63-50, taking third overall in the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games.

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Crimsons Thursday night Jan with JV beginning at p m and varsity at p m The Panthers had two players on the all tournament team Abby Manns and Clare Breden

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1200 SERVICES WANTING TO buy standing timber. R. McKinnon Logging buying Walnut, White Oak, etc. No yard trees. Not affiliated with Pleasant Hill McKinnons. 217-242-5401. 5.23.18 CRACK YOUR pecans. Pecans must be brought to me. Call 217-430-2881. TFN

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YOUR PRICE $29,900

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2018 Dodge Journey SE

Leather Driver Convenience Group

#76271

MSRP $25,490

MSRP $40,085

$34,900

YOUR PRICE

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2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4

#76193A DVD LEATHER LOADED CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#11603A 4X4 POWER SEAT CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$20,956

2015 JEEP COMPASS #76186A 4X4 FULL POWER CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$12,956

2015 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON #76248AA HARDTOP AUTOMATIC CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$18,956

$22,956

$35,956 2016 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

2015 RAM 1500 CREW CAB 4X4

2015 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED #11727 SPORT FULL POWER CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#76024A EXPRESS PACKAGE CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

2016 DODGE DART SXT

2016 DODGE JOURNEY SXT #11699 4CYL FULL POWER CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#76196A 1300 MILES CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$27,956

$29,956

#11670 8500 MILES DEALER DEMO CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$13,956

2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT #76197A LEATHER DVD LOADED CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$16,956

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE 4X4 #76258A LATITUDE CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$17,956

2016 RAM 2500 CREW CAB 4X4 #11734 LONG BED CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$19,956

$33,956

2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING L

2017 JEEP RENEGADE LIMITED

2017 JEEP COMPASS

2017 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB

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#11732 LEATHER CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#11721 4X4 SPORT CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#11741 SLT 4X4 FULL POWER CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$27,956

$19,956

$17,956

$27,956

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