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In the shadow of the Soldiers Monument in Jerseyville, members of the American Legion Post 492 Honor Guard saluted their fallen brothers and sisters on Memorial Day at Oak Grove Cemetery, keeping the promise they made long ago that their memory would be eternal. Though only half a dozen civilians were present for the ceremony (in maintaining social distancing), veterans would not sacrifice their yearly homage to our fallen servicemen and servicewomen.

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CORRECTION In the article, “Jersey residents take to the streets with flags,” in the May 20 issue of the Jersey County Journal, it incorrectly stated the date of Flag Day. The date is June 14. The newspaper regrets the error.

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Grafton businesses open up County Board implores for Memorial Day weekend Gov. Pritzker to reopen

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Memorial Day weekend is historically a big weekend for Grafton.

The tourism town off the river draws in big crowds normally on the weekend, and under current guidelines, business owners in this area have been missing out on this incoming traffic — traffic they are in desperate need of.

Still, guidelines did not stop a couple of businesses from taking advantage of the three-day weekend.

Although Jersey County, along with the rest of downstate Illinois, will be transitioning into Phase 3 on May 29, a couple of businesses, more specifically restaurants and bars, got a little ahead of the game.

In Phase 3, restaurants are allowed outdoor dining and/or drinking only and parties of six persons or fewer. But over the weekend, a couple of these locations were open in defiance of the order.

Wayne Draper, owner of 3rd Chute, explained the crowds at his restaurant were not necessarily intentional. Draper conveyed the business was open to carry out and walk-ins online, however, he let his staff and others know, should someone come and stay, he would not be stopping them.

Word spread and crowds came to take advantage of the weekend. And when the crowds come, it is hard getting them to leave.

Draper argued that crowding was an extremely difficult, if not impossible task to mitigate.

Draper said he tried to adhere to social distancing and mask guidelines with staff and outdoor seating separation, but there was only so much that could be done.

“The only other way to solve the issue is to close,” Draper said.

Some might say his business should close for the duration of the pandemic. His response: “I need your address, so I can send you my bills.”

For Draper and other business owners in Grafton and across the state, this quarantine is becoming unsustainable financially. Much of the business in Grafton was crippled by flooding last year. There were hopes this year would be a return to form for the riverfront city, but then, COVID-19 related shutdowns came down from the governor, hurting Grafton business during a critical season.

In Draper’s case, he says his choice to open for the weekend was one based off of necessity, and at the end of the day, it was either open or close for good — a consideration that has crossed his mind at least during this whole quarantine ordeal.

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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The State of Illinois is transitioning into Phase 3, May 29, and with that comes loosened rules regarding business in the state.

In efforts to inform the public along with one to reduce an overload of questions to the Jersey Health Department, the Jersey County Business Association is hosting question and answer webinars with the health department starting later in the week.

There will be two sessions on Thursday, May 28; the first at noon and the second at 5 p.m.

These sessions are free, and are open to both JCBA members and non-members. Each session is capped at 100 participants, which they hope will allow everyone who wishes to join. In the unlikely event of over subscription, they will operate on a first come, first serve basis.

Beth Bear, JCBA director, stressed the importance of the webinars for businesses.

“The State of Illinois released 55 pages of guidance on the weekend, plus other information to help with training, posters for workplaces and more,” Bear said. “The goal of the JCBA and Jersey County Public Health Department webinar is to help businesses comply with this new guidance in time for many new businesses to open on Friday.

“I know that after I read the section on offices, I had questions, and our operations are very simple compared to most. We want to make sure that businesses feel supported and prepared. Also, our public health officials have been working tirelessly to help our local businesses interpret state guidance and have been incredibly busy.”

These webinars will serve as efficient means of getting the info out there.

“We are hopeful that getting everyone together at one time might be more efficient for them (the Health Department) than answering questions individually, whilst still disseminating much needed information,” Bear said.

There has been consideration among some to push back at such guidelines, especially downstate. Even still, it is encouraged to continue to adhere to these rules.

“Generally speaking, it is in a business’s best interest to follow the State of Illinois’ guidance,” Bear said. “Many businesses interact with the (See, INFORMATIONAL, A3)

the local economy

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Board convened a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26 to discuss a resolution encouraging Gov. JB Pritzker to adopt a more expedited approach in reopening the regional economy.

In unanimous agreement, the board voted to send the resolution to the governor’s desk as well as to State Senators Steve McClure and Rachelle Crowe, along with State representatives C.D. Davidsmeyer and Monica Bristow.

“We’ve recognized that we’re starting to reach a plateau in cases in this area quicker than in other areas, and in light of that we’d like to open up sooner,” County Board Chairman Don Little said.

Little stressed the board adopted this resolution after serious consideration of the facts as they’ve unfolded during the last few months. They are seeking to attempt to help businesses while at the same time promoting the public safety and welfare of the citizens of the county.

“We want to advance in an expedited and safe manner that allows business activity to advance to a point where people can start to earn a living again, for both employers and employees alike,” Little said.

“A ‘wide-open’ attitude is not a safe standard, but neither is hunkering down and doing nothing.”

What the resolution asks of the governor is to move our region, specifically Jersey County, to phase four in the Restore Illinois plan as quickly as possible and with no delay.

Little further expressed that common sense must pervade the general mindset of the county citizenry and that established social distancing parameters be adhered to.

“We don’t have the ability to

declare businesses open with no regard to public health standards. We’re trying to take a reasoned, rational approach,” Little said. “One size does not necessarily fit all. We’re obviously not Cook County, because we don’t have their population, and since the current trend is that there are fewer cases in lower populated areas, we want to progress in a more expedited manner with common sense

“We’ve recognized that we’re starting to reach a plateau in cases in this area quicker than in other areas, and in light of that we’d like to open up sooner.”

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precautions in mind.”

Little also expressed that the board is in no way attempting to make demands, but is urging state authorities to take a reasoned approach given the progress that has been made in our specific region.

“We are trying to stay within a realm that takes public health into strong consideration but also recognizes that the trends would allow us to make strides in opening up our businesses,” Little said.

Also during the meeting, a public hearing to approve Midwest Tractor Sales’ downstate small business stabilization grant application was conducted. The downstate stabilization grant is funded through the Community Development Block grant by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Local ferries to be open this weekend

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The Grafton Ferry will be opening this weekend, according to the Calhoun Ferry Company.

On their Facebook page, the company announced they will be opening the Grafton Ferry on Friday with the hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Also, the Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours.

Starting this Friday, they will be back open for the late night hours on Friday and Saturdays. Hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday 5 a.m. 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 a.m.

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REVERSE, REVERSE!

Members of the JCHS 2020 graduating class, who haven’t been able to see much of one another, made sure to make up for lost time before the reverse parade began May 21. Members of the 2020 graduating class set up their vehicles alongside the American Legion building, and locals got a chance to congratulate the graduates in a unique social distancing conscious way. More photos from the event can be found on A2.

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In Their Own Words: Seniors speak out about their final year

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The JCHS class of 2020 has become a source of inspiration to the community for their handling of the mandated school closure. Demonstrating unmatched understanding and maturity of the situation, they have sacrificed that one semester that initiates them into adulthood and supplies a lifetime of memories.

The community has observed their exemplary patience, but not many have been able to hear from them on how it has affected them personally.

Much discussion has been made concerning prom and graduation, those two rites of passage that students look forward to from the first day of high school, but there are an abundance of other things they are missing out on.

The last time on the high school stage Elizabeth Meyer is currently looking forward to attending Eastern Illinois University to major in communication disorders and sciences and minor in music. She hopes to one day be a speech pathologist, but presently she’s one of the ELIZABETH MEYER many seniors who have sacrificed a major portion of the high school experience.

“I was definitely looking forward to my senior year from the start. I was excited to celebrate finally achieving that last year with my friends,” Meyer said.

On the same day that Governor Pritzker mandated all schools in Illinois close, Meyer was preparing for the first showing of Bye Bye Birdie, where she held a leading role.

“We had just wrapped up our first show night, our free showing, when Mr. Beauchamp sat us down and told us we wouldn’t be able to have the show the following week. In the next hour, he told us school was cancelled for two weeks,” Meyer said.

“I was in a state of shock, others were emotional about it. I had a show to do that night so it didn’t affect me at first. I didn’t think it was going to last long. I figured we’d be back by mid-April so I didn’t even think that it could affect prom and graduation,” Meyer said.

All four years of high school, Meyer has been a part of theatre, choir, band, show choir and jazz choir. She’s a national honor society member and a silver medallion student. Full of passion and love for the arts, Meyer was excited to embrace one more year doing those things she loved to do with her friends, especially the musical.

“We haven’t been able to rehearse, its just been up to us to remember all the steps, songs, lines and such so that we can do it later on. I will absolutely do it in the summer time if I have to. I spent so many months rehearsing for it that I will absolutely do it,” Meyer said.

Given what the community has had to go through, Meyer believes that the musical would be a welcomed event if they were able to host it.

“If we are able to do the show, I think it’s something the community would need,” Meyer said.

“I think it will be something the community will love and appreciate.”

Aside from the musical, Meyer shared that she misses the interaction she had with her friends and teachers at school.

“I miss waking up at 6 a.m. to get to my early bird class. I miss being able to see my friends and interact with my teachers. I miss my class and miss going through the motions of a regular school day. I want it back,” Meyer said.

“This has definitely made me appreciate what I have more. Not just the education, but the structure of the school day and being in class with my teachers. But, I especially appreciate the activities that I was a part of more,” Meyer shared.

For Meyer, the coronavirus halted more than just the musical.

“By now, we would have already had our last band and choir concert, our IHSA contest, the choir and theatre banquet, the band band banquet,

Busch Stadium Day, the senior honors banquet, silver medallion banquet, national honor society induction, prom and the improv show,” Meyer said. “We all were looking forward to those things.”

Even though Meyer and her fellow seniors have given up these final opportunities to close out their high school career, Meyer speaks for herself and her class when she extends her appreciation to the community for their support to the class of 2020.

“I just want to say thank you to the community for wrapping the seniors up in support and doing everything they can to make us feel loved and appreciated. I also want to say thank you to the administration for doing everything they can to make sure we’re still celebrated, as well as to the teachers for checking in on us. It really does mean a lot,” Meyer shared.

Losing their season Zachary Schaefer is another senior who is grappling with the recent pandemic.

Schaefer was more active in sports during his high school career, being involved in soccer all four years, as well as being a part of ten- ZACHARY SCHAEFER nis, track, math league, national honor society, Blue Crew and has been serving as a class officer this year.

Following high school, Schaefer plans to attend Illinois State University to double major in finance and international business.

“I was definitely looking forward to my senior year,” Shaefer said. “I was looking forward to just giving it all I had for one more year. I knew it wasn’t going to last forever, but it will in my memories. I wanted to make the most of the time I had with my friends, because some friends I might not see again.”

Schaefer was just about to start his tennis season when he heard the news about the mandated school closure. In fact, he was looking forward to his first match as a senior in the next week-and-ahalf before everything was cancelled.

“They canceled practices one minute then ten minutes later they canceled all practices. At first, the mindset was we were getting a few weeks off school, then we’d be back for the last month and I’d finish out the tennis season. To be honest, I was looking forward to a little break, but its turned into something I don’t like that much,” Schaefer said.

Schaefer admits that he missed more than just his tennis season. He’s missed out on the national honor society ceremony, the senior honors banquet, math league, his senior prom, graduation, and even senior skip day- all those activities that many can recall participating in through the years.

“I’m more appreciative now of what I had before. I miss the social aspect, being in class with your teachers and fellow classmates. I just know there’s a lot of people I probably won’t see again,” Schaefer said.

There’s a lot that Schaefer and his fellow classmates are missing out on this semester, but there are some things in particular that he especially misses.

“I was a part of the state qualifying team for ACES (academic challenge of engineering and science) and was looking forward to where we could go with that. I miss prom and tennis, too.

I thought we had a good shot for qualifying for state. But also, I’m looking forward to being with all my friends again,” Schaefer said.

Schaefer, like many students, aren’t just missing out on school-related activities. School is just one facet of their busy lives. Prom has been canceled entirely and graduation has been postponed, but time is running short for these seniors who will soon be going off to bigger and better things.

“The coronavirus canceled graduation parties, senior trips and several other different things. I was supposed to go on a mission trip to West Virginia with the Methodist church this summer and take part in what’s known as the Appalachia Service Project. Its been postponed actually, but

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the mission trip is rescheduled for the same time that I start with college, so I couldn’t take a week off to go. This would’ve been my second year,” Schaefer said.

Despite the opportunities he’s missed out on, Schaefer see’s the situation, not for what it is now, but for what it could result in.

“We can’t really be mad because there was nothing we could do anything to prevent it. You have to look at the future and see that the community will be stronger after this because we’ve gone through these experiences,” Schaefer explained.

Quintessential high school experiences stolen Jill Pohlman is a senior with a social butterfly personality, and she’ll tell you that runs in the family.

Throughout her high school career she’s participated in numerous activities, including class council, key club, JILL POHLMAN student council, the Niceness is Priceless program and blue crew.

She’s served three years as a class council officer, has been a member of the national honor society for both her junior and senior years, is a junior rotarian and is one of the blue crew spirit leaders, being voted most likely in her class to “bleed blue.”

She intends to study at Lewis and Clark for two years to get her general education requirements completed before attending the University of Illinois to study either marketing or business.

But for now, she, along with her fellow senior friends, are dealing with their last semester being cut short.

“All the years leading up to senior year, we looked forward to being that top dog class.

During the first semester of senior year, I was able to be a blue crew leader at football and basketball games, but I’ve definitely missed out on a lot during the spring semester. I was looking forward to prom and graduation where I’d wear those national honor society and manga cum laude stoles,” Pohlman expressed. “I felt that I didn’t get to say goodbye to everyone because on that last day before the mandate went into effect, it was very busy. It feels like an empty void.”

Initially, when Pohlman and her friends first heard the news about the mandate, they didn’t anticipate it going on as long as it has been.

“The report came out on Friday, March 13 that school would close beginning the next Tuesday.

We all just thought it was going to pass over before April. But of course, we’re in Illinois so anything that goes with Chicago goes down here.

We didn’t think that it was going to last this long or affect us how it has. We’re shocked really,” Pohlman said.

Pohlman further explained the scene in the high school on the following Monday, March 16.

“Teachers were going back and forth to the copying room printing off two weeks worth of assignments because at first they thought that’s how long it would last. Teachers that don’t normally use online resources were learning to use the applications that they would need to teach us

from home,” Pohlman said. “They were telling us that they’d see us back soon and to get our work done in the meantime because we all were expecting to be back in two weeks. At first, we thought of it like another Christmas break. They wanted us to keep our routine, but its been hard because this hasn’t ever happened before.”

Pohlman reports that she’s taking social distancing very seriously, which means that she hasn’t been seeing her friends and family as often as she normally would.

“It’s sad to think that I may or may not see my classmates again. If I do, it would be at a graduation ceremony if we could have one. Not getting to have those proper goodbyes with people I’ve known all my life and with my teachers will be challenging,” Pohlman said. “On the last day we had school, several of my teachers became emotional. Teaching is their passion.”

Just like every other senior, Pohlman missed out on experiences that she’ll never be able to have, including the senior honors banquet, prom and the national honor society induction ceremony.

“The national honor society induction was the very first thing we missed out on. As seniors, we were going to induct the new junior class. I felt bad for the juniors because they didn’t get to have that,” Pohlman said.

Pohlman has garnered a newfound respect for her teachers and considers it a privilege to be educated in Jerseyville.

“My friends and I all believe we have the best teachers. They are continuously reaching out to check on us. They want to know how we’re feeling, how our wifi situation is at home and things of that sort. Being in this community during this time is amazing because you see everyone reaching out. I’ve realized that stuff like this is bringing everyone together,” Pohlman said.

Though the positives brightly stand out to Pohlman, she, along with her fellow seniors, still must face the fact they didn’t receive the goingout they hoped for.

“In movies and TV shows, you see seniors leaving school after that last bell all excited and ever since you start high school you think about leaving those doors and having that warm feeling that you accomplished it together. We got through high school together, we’ve seen each other grow and it’s hard to see everyone leaving without experiencing that final bell,” Pohlman explained.

“We left feeling in a panic thinking it was going to be over in two weeks. The freshmen, sophomores and juniors are going to experience being able to come back, but seniors- not to sound ungrateful- won’t get to have that experience together, so don’t ever take it for granted.”

Capping off a memorable year Meyer, Shaefer and Pohlman are just three of the over 200 students graduating in the class of 2020. Whether they came from St.Francis/ Holy Ghost, Grafton Elementary, or East or West Elementary, they all funneled in at JCHS and got to experience life together for four years.

Their final year may have been cut short, but they will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable graduating classes in the school’s nearly 150 year history.

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The issue: A new wave of graduates leaves high school Our view: It is time to take the next step

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t has been a tumultuous journey to the finish line for the Class of 2020.

This class missed out on a lot of the milestone moments, big and small, that normally top off the end of a high schooler’s career.

They lost their chance to enjoy their last day among their school’s halls as students. They lost a traditional high school graduation. And, they lost out on prom.

Through these experiences, though, graduates have learned — maybe not in their textbooks but through experience — a valuable lesson on adapting and seeking creative means to solve problems such as finishing their year without entering the school. In the past few months, these students have learned to bend and twist to these current troubles we face today.

So far, they have done so, all with the full support of the community through lawn signs or banners strewn across town or parades.

Last Thursday evening, dozens upon dozens of cars lined up alongside the roads around the American Legion building and the Jersey County Fair pavilion with graduates waiting to

receive well wishes from the community.

Their tenure as high schoolers is over now, though. Soon, these graduates will be in the job market squaring off against the challenges facing other working Americans — some of which will be tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduates, it will be tough. Unemployment has sky-rocketed as a result of this virus and subsequent safety measures. While there is hope the world will bounce back quickly following the pandemic, there is consideration this will be a more long-term issue in the economy.

In spite of all of this, though, we believe the Class of 2020 will be able to roll with the punches. In this week’s and last week’s edition of the Jersey County Journal, graduates detailed their future plans, and reading through them, we see a group that is undeterred by the obstacles that face them and one that is ready to take on anything, whether that be a virus or something worse.

In any case, we know, graduates, that you have a community behind you that is cheering you on every step of the way. Now is your time to take that step.

Businesses (Continued from A1) “I could walk away from both,� he said talking about his Grafton and Alton locations.

Draper has personal reservations about the validity of concern around COVID-19. “We are killing the country over something so idiotic,�

Draper said.

There has been a growing call to open downstate with many arguing a need for a regional approach to the reopening plan for the state.

Individuals are arguing much of the state is ready to open, albeit while also adhering to reasonable health safety guidelines.

Draper was frustrated especially with what he considered an arbitrary date for Phase 3. “(In four days), the only thing that will change is the date,� Draper said. “I think it is time.�

As of Tuesday afternoon, the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the county has reached 20, 17 of which have recovered and one who died.

Draper considered himself and his businesses test dummies for other businesses with open seating that plan on opening May 29. He warned they will find the same difficulties maintaining the guidelines from the state, specifically around crowding. They will also find issues enforcing, if they choose to, customers wearing masks. Throughout the weekend, Draper noted not seeing a single person with a mask. “They are all going to be in the same ball park,� he said. “...People are just used to that (socializing). So, that is what they do.�

As far as when other businesses in the city start opening, Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin hopes businesses consider guidelines. “We have to have some

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precautions still in place; signage that stresses the No. 1 thing with the social distancing,� Eberlin said. “It would behoove them (businesses) to have a plan in place that they could submit to the health department. “We could not totally ignore COVID-19,� he said.

Regarding enforcement, according to Mayor Eberlin, it will largely be up to the business. Eberlin said the manpower to monitor these businesses to the extent some might want is not there. “The only thing we were concerned about was absolutely gross disregard, gross negligence,� he said when it comes to how businesses move forward.

The city will also be taking into account the difficulty in monitoring the rules with social distancing. “I don’t think businesses can afford to hire additional personnel, considering the losses they have taken, to monitor the social distancing; as long as they got signs up advocating for that and do what they can,� he said.

City leaders are considering requests by business owners such as Peter Allen, Loading Dock owner and city alderman, suggesting the city allow use of public spaces such as the sidewalks, parking lots or FEMA buyout properties to open up the space for each business.

Eberlin was supportive of this. “I think it would be wise on the city’s part,� Eberlin said. “I communicated that to them that I will not be opposed, and we will allow that during the duration of the COIVD requirements.�

For residents, the mayor suggested people consider their own comfort level when going out.

“If the person thinks it is more crowded then they would like to be around, then they can choose not to go into the specific business,� he said.

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Everyone from business owners to managers to human resources professionals are encouraged to participate in this call.

In the county, business owners have been very creative and adaptable to these ever-changing rules. “I’ve witnessed many of our local businesses changing or evolving their services to meet their customers’ needs during the pandemic,�

Bear said. “It’s been amazing to watch these small operations quickly pivot to ensure they are serving their customers so that everyone is comfortable. Jersey County is so very fortunate to have these small businesses for whom going above and beyond for customer service is just what they do.�

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Carolyn Herbert

Carolyn Sue (Robinson) Herbert, 68, formerly of St. Louis County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at 5:05 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her home in Jerseyville, following a brave battle with Ovarian Cancer.

She was born in Saint Louis, Mo. on October 31, 1951, the youngest of four children born to L.T. and Hattie (Parker) Robinson.

Carolyn grew up in North Saint Louis and was a graduate of Central High School.

She married Albert Herbert on July 1, 1972 and together they made their home in Saint Louis County where they raised their family, prior to relocating to Jerseyville in 2009.

Carolyn spent the majority of her adult life working for A.G. Edwards & Sons, now Wells Fargo, in Information Technology for the past 38 years. She truly enjoyed working with and socializing with the office branch employees and assisting them with their computer systems. This is where she met and developed strong, long lasting friendships with Kelly Roseman, Laura Dorris and Tim Lane. Anyone that she worked with would send her magnets from all over the country and she became known for her extensive collection throughout the years.

While she did take pride in her professional career, there

was no greater title that she wore than that of Mom and Granny.

Surviving are her husband, Al Herbert of Jerseyville; two daughters and sons inlaw, Pamela and Matthew Roth of O’Fallon, Missouri and Donna and Jim Sloan of Jerseyville; along with five grandchildren, Vanessa, Ryan, Jake, Andrea and Alyssa.

She was preceded in death by her father, L.T. Robinson; her mother, Hattie House; a brother, Gene Robinson; as well as two sisters, Donnett Robinson and Wanda Perry.

Despite her struggles, Carolyn always maintained a positive outlook and inspired us all with her strength and courage as she fought her illness.

Per her wishes, cremation rights have been accorded and no services will be held.

Friends and family may share their condolences with the family by visiting www. crawfordfunerals.com

Wagner, Robert (Jennifer) Westerholt; niece: Brenda (Barry) Weaver, great-nieces: Amanda Weaver, Sheena Weaver, Jocelyn Westerholt; great-nephews: Jack Glon, Maxwell Westerholt. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Anthony Rieger; infant brothers: John and Randolph; brother-in-laws: Kenneth Wagner and Robert Westerholt and niece Denise Gantner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Michaels Cemetery Fund in care of the funeral home. Per his wishes, he was cremated and a private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

William Martin “Bill” Wilson II, 93, died unexpectedly at 4:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Jerseyville Estates.

He was born on March 21, 1927 to the late William Martin and Nell (Surgeon) Wilson and grew up in Calhoun County, prior to being drafted at the age of 18. He served our country with honor and valor, and was honorably discharged from the United States Army.

He married the former June Rose Leckner on July 24, 1948 at the First Presbyterian Church Parsonage in Jerseyville and together they shared in the joys of raising their four children and the many memories with their grandchildren and great grandchildren that followed, throughout their nearly 70 years of marriage.

Never one to shy away from a hard day’s work, Bill devoted 42 years of service working for the Olin Corp., prior to his retirement in 1989.

Bill and June truly enjoyed spending time with one another, along with their friends and family, and could often be seen taking walks together around town enjoying each other’s company.

They jumped at the opportunity to enjoy any camping trip or fishing adventure, and most especially enjoyed spending time at Beaver Dam State Park.

Surviving are two daughters and their spouses, Nancy and Larry Loy of Jerseyville; Peggy and George Osborn of Opelika, Ala.; a son and daughter inlaw, Mark and Rhonda Wilson of Jerseyville; a daughter in-law, Sue Wilson of Highland; 13 grandchildren;

LaVerna Helen Roach LaVerna Helen Roach, 98, of Brighton, died at 12:41 pm May 20, 2020 at Riverside Rehab and Healthcare in Alton.

Private family burial was held May 23, 2020 at Brighton Cemetery with Rev. Ray Robinson officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s UCC in Brighton.

Jersey Food Pantry awarded $15,000 grant Jersey Township Food Pantry announced it received a grant for $15,000 from Bayer Fund, which will be used to purchase and install a new walk-in freezer.

“Bayer once again proved how generous it is to our community. They have been very supportive of our food pantry, and we don’t know what we’d do without them,” Sarah Collins, Jersey Food Pantry Coordinator, said.

This grant will not only provide support to the party, but also the community the pantry serves by allowing them to quadruple their freezer capacity. The number of families that the food pantry serves has increased tremendously in the last several years and had outgrown the storage capacity of our facility. They often store frozen product off-site. A previous grant from Bayer allowed them to update our facility to be able to store more product and to be more energy

efficient. This grant will allow them to be even more productive and efficient by helping them to keep everything here and at proper storage temperatures.

“Throughout the years, the grants given through Bayer Fund have helped strengthen our communities across the United States,” said Al Mitchell, President of Bayer Fund. “We’re proud to be able to provide support to develop programs that help combat challenges such as food insecurity, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and support services to patients and families managing an illness or disease.”

In 2019, Bayer Fund awarded more than $14 million to over 3,200 charitable and nonprofit organizations to help address essential needs in food and nutrition, STEM education and community development. Over the last five years, nonprofit organizations across the U.S. have received more than $79 million.

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Thursday, May 28: Jersey County Business Association Q&A with the Jersey County Health Department.

There will be two sessions.

The first will be at 12 p.m., and the second will be at 5 p.m. These sessions are free, and are open to both JCBA members and non-members.

Each session is capped at 100 participants, which they hope will allow everyone to join who wishes. In the unlikely event of over subscription, they will operate on a first come, first serve basis.

Saturday, May 30:

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William ‘Bill’ Wilson II

Kenneth E. Rieger

Kenneth E. Rieger, 65, passed away on May 20, 2020 in Jerseyville. He was born on August 28, 1954 at Jersey Community Hospital to John and Anna (Nolan) Rieger.

He graduated from Jersey Community High School in 1972 and then he went on to attend Renken Trade School.

He worked at Stanka Garage and then was self-employed by repairing lawn mowers.

He lovingly took care of his older brother Anthony for the past eight years of Anthony’s life.

He is survived by his sisters: Barbara Westerholt of St. Louis, Mo. and Anna Wagner of Grafton; nephews: Steve Gantner, John (Dana) Wagner, Kenneth

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Celebrate center’s native wild babies.Volunteers collecting donations and taking “selfies” for you. Animal ambassadors will be out with handlers for viewing, weather permitted.

Canceled: The 30th annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair, scheduled for June 6 at Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton on Illinois Route 100, has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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park’s most popular events each year, featuring catchand-release fishing, casting stations, fishing information and family entertainment.

Friday, June 12: Land of Lincoln Expungement Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Job Center, 301 W. Exchange Street in Jerseyville. Those with a criminal record in Jersey and/or Calhoun counties may be able to receive an expungement and/or sealing of your criminal record.

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Wilma Jean Gibson

25 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; as well as a sister in-law, Lillie Wilson of Jerseyville.

In addition to his parents and his wife, June, he was preceded in death by a son, William M. “Marty” Wilson III, on December 23, 2019; three brothers, Orville Wilson, James Wilson and Vernon Wilson; along with a sister, Eileen Mitchell.

Due to current mandates surrounding COVID-19, private graveside services will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

During this time of social distancing, your show of support and love for Bill and his family remains vital.

Please share your thoughts, your stories or extend your condolences by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com.

In addition, those who desire may direct memorials to the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville, where Bill was a loyal and faithful member, to Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, who has been entrusted with arrangements.

Wilma Jean (Price) Simpson Cummings Gibson, 85, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor.

She was born on February 10, 1935 in Ellsinore, Mo. and was the daughter of the late James Matthew and Blanche (Norman) Price.

Wilma spent her early childhood years in Ellsinore prior to her family relocating to Staunton, where she grew up along with her sister, Juanita.

After her marriage to Harry Simpson on March 12, 1955, she and Harry resided in Jerseyville where they raised their family and shared in 38 years of marriage prior to his death on February 12, 1994.

She then married Charles Cummings on June 3, 1995 in Jerseyville and their marriage was blessed with nine years together, prior to his death on October 14, 2004.

She then married Russell Gibson in 2017 and he survives.

Wilma had strong family values and was devout in her Christian faith and was a member of the Grafton Full Gospel Church.

She enjoyed singing in her early years alongside her family on WSMI as part of the Jimmy Price Show; and later as part of the Sunshine Band, traveling to area nursing homes throughout the years.

Surviving are her husband, Russell Gibson of Jerseyville; a daughter and son in-law, Beverly and Bruce Stance of East Alton;

a son, Harlan Simpson of Jerseyville; a daughter inlaw, Tracy Simpson of Jerseyville; a step-daughter, Becky Baalman of Elsah; a grandson, Joshua Simpson of Jerseyville; four greatgrandchildren; as well as a niece, Pat Twillman of Silex, Mo. In addition to her parents and her husband, Harry and Charles, she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Simpson; a grandson, Justin Simpson; as well as a sister, Juanita Alexander.

Due to current mandates surrounding COVID-19, private services will be held and burial will take place at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

For those who desire to extend your condolences to Wilma’s family, you may do so by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given the Grafton Full Gospel Church, in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, who has been entrusted with arrangements.

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: In the U.S., the Federal Securities Act was signed. The act required the registration of securities with the Federal Trade Commission.

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: Construction of Walt Disney World : The U.S. Supreme Court declared began in Florida. that President Franklin Roosevelt’s National Industrial Recovery Act was uncon- : George H. Willig was fined for scal : Americans captured Fort George, stitutional. ing the World Trade Center in New York on Canada.

May 26. He was fined $1.10. : In California, the Golden Gate : 255 people were killed in St. Louis, Bridge was opened to pedestrian traffic. : Japan announced the elimination of MO, when a tornado struck.

The bridge connected San Francisco and tariffs on 96 industrial goods. : The Edison Storage Battery Com- Marin County. : In Beijing, representatives of Britain pany was organized. : U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt and China exchanged instruments of ratifi : The Bubonic Plague broke out in proclaimed an “unlimited national emer- cation on the pact returning Hong Kong to gency� amid rising world tensions. the Chinese in 1997.

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: In Charlottesville, VA, Christopher Reeve was paralyzed after being thrown from his horse during a jumping event. : Russian President Boris Yeltsin negotiated a cease-fire to the war in Chechnya in his first meeting with the leader of the rebels. : The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the sexual harassment suit filed by Paula Jones could continue while President Clinton was in office. : Charlie Sheen was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles for a drug overdose.

: Michael Fortier was sentenced to : A U.S. Navy seaplane completed : The German battleship Bismarck : Mel Fisher recovered a jar that con- 12 years in prison for not warning anyone was sunk by British naval and air forces. tained 2,300 emeralds from the Spanish about the plot to bomb an Oklahoma City the first transatlantic flight.

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School Board unsure of summer outlook

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Jersey Community School Board touched on summer activities at their meeting last Thursday evening.

Though the school year has come to an end, there’s no rest for the district, as summer classes, IHSA events and various camps that normally take place every year are currently up in the air.

“Right now, we’re waiting on the Illinois State Board of Education to give us guidance on how we are to proceed in regard to Phases 3 and 4 and what the governor is going to allow,” Jersey Superintendent Brad Tuttle said.

It is the aim of the school district to hold the usual summer activities, but the guidance of the state authorities is necessary for the district to proceed with any decision making.

Summer courses, such as health and drivers education, are offered for students who want to get a jump start on fulfilling requirements or who need to retake a class to stay on track.

The district is currently exploring how these courses and others could be offered in an online format, but the situation is more difficult that what meets the eye.

“For example, concerning drivers education, it isn’t just ISBE that sets the requirements for the class,” Tuttle explained. “There’s other agencies that are associated with the class, so we need to wait on the guidance necessary to

know just how we are to move forward.”

Other activities that occur in the summertime are various sports and artsrelated camps. For incoming freshmen, these camps are where they’ll first meet and connect with other students in high school. Groups like marching band, the dance team and show choir rely on their summer camps to learn their routines for the upcoming school year. Then there are other camps that connect young panthers with older panthers while honing their passions and talents.

“As of now, we’re leaving our summer classes and activities on the schedule until we hear from the state on what we can and cannot do,” Tuttle said.

In light of this situation now at hand for the district and in consideration of the efforts of faculty, staff and other employees, Tuttle had nothing but praise and gratitude for how everyone is handling the situation.

“Our staff is adapting and has already adapted to this craziness,” he said.

“They’ve been working hard, maintaining a positive outlook, adapting to remote learning and finished the school year strong. I can’t thank them enough.”

The district posts regular updates on their website and Facebook page and encourages the communities they serve to stay connected with them through those platforms. Recently, the district posted the JCHS Class of 2020 commencement address onto their website at www.jersey100.org.

Job Center to launch flood

clean-up effort; provide employment opportunity

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Flood of 2019 left in its wake an unmeasurable amount of debris scattered around Calhoun and western Jersey counties, clogging up roadways and other areas that have yet to be cleaned up.

“There are about 260 different piles of debris left in Nutwood alone,” Tony Fuhrmann, director of the Madison County Employment and Training department, said.

After the floodwaters receded, the Jersey-Calhoun Job Center started working on a project to put folks back to work.

“We’ve been working on this project since last October, getting our ducks in a row with state requirements, well before the coronavirus hit,” Fuhrmann said. “The original intent was to put people back to work in these programs, but a lot of government programs take awhile to implement, so we’re behind with when it was supposed to start.”

The time it took to get the program off the ground was further extended by reports of possible flooding earlier this year followed by the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic.

Work begins on June 1, so the Job

Center is taking all the necessary precautions to keep folks safe.

“Employees will be given ongoing safety training, including coronavirus safety measures. We will honor social distancing while on the job and wear masks when it can’t be,” Fuhrmann said.

This employment opportunity was created at the state level and supplied by disaster relief funds, which is an offshoot of the Job Center’s regular funding for job training. The project will supply twelve jobs altogether, six in Jersey County and six in Calhoun County.

Currently, the Job Center is seeking out two more applicants in Jersey and three more in Calhoun.

Accepted applicants can expect to work 40 hours a week and earn $15 an hour for labor-intensive tasks that include clearing roadways and ditches of debris and cutting up brush.

Before they can be approved for the job, applicants must past a health screening which includes a drug test and physical.

If anyone is interested in applying for this opportunity, they can call the Job Center at 498-1778 for more information. The job is expected to last through November.

Wilbert turns 90

Wilbert Sackman celebrated his 90th birthday on May 26, enjoying a quiet day with his wife, Barbara, son, Mark, and daughter-in-law, Dina. He enjoyed the many nice phone calls, cards and notes, including one written on toilet tissue.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT good GROWING Keeping you growing with good ideas s University of Illinois Extension

Here are some ideas for home horticultural remedies Home remedies abound in the horticultural world.

Some gardeners swear by their mixtures of a little bit of this and a little bit of that, but Extension does not readily recommend the use of homemade pesticides.

Perhaps your anti-Japanese beetle potion warded off the critters last year.

But what if you get the amount of ingredients out of balance next time or what is happening in the long-term to your plants, soil, and environment? Salt and vinegar are two common ingredients in many purported weed remedies found on the internet. Contrary to some beliefs that the internet never lies, just remember that any Joe Shmoe (or Jane Shmoe for that matter) can post something on the World Wide Web. Vinegar is reported to be an old-world herbicide, used for generations.

Plus, vinegar is sold commercially as an herbicide treatment. Now let’s distinguish kitchen vinegar and vinegar-based herbicides. Dosing dandelions or purslane with vinegar from your kitchen cabinet means all you’re missing is some olive oil for a nice salad.

Simply put, kitchen vinegar does not make a good herbicide. The concentration of acetic acid, a compound found in kitchen vinegar, is typically around

5 percent. A concentration that low is just not strong enough to kill any but the smallest of weed seedlings.

So just how much acetic acid is required to be effective?

According to Michelle Wiesbrook, University of Illinois Extension weed specialist, studies indicate that acetic acid concentrations of 10 to 20 percent provide effective weed control in the range of 80 to 100 percent.

Homeowners should note that concentrations of acetic acid this high are incredibly harmful to humans. Any contact with the skin and eyes causes’ irreversible corrosion and damage, meaning gloves and goggles are a must when using vinegar herbicides. Just because a product is labeled as ‘organic’ or ‘natural’ does not mean it is harmless, but that’s another article.

Salt is another common ingredient found in homemade weed killers and has been used for centuries.

If we crack open our history books, we will read that a key weapon used by ancient armies was salting the fields of their enemies.

Sure, salt does the trick in knocking down weeds, but what are the long-term effects?

Salt is soluble and thus highly mobile in your soil allowing it to spread to areas planted with desir-

able vegetables and ornamentals, damaging them along with your weeds.

It is always best to leave the homemade concoctions where you found them on the internet and opt for commercially available products that have been tested and registered with the EPA. The testing required by the EPA determines both the ben-

efits and adverse effects of pesticides. And of course, always follow label directions.

Pesticide labels are there to ensure the proper use of the product which protects you and the environment.

If you have questions about what pesticide is well-suited to your situation, feel free to contact your local Extension office.

Good Growing Tip of the Week: One remedy to high salt levels in your garden bed is to leach the material out of the top layer of soil with repeated soakings of

water. Fortunately, for both vinegar and salt, the effects of using these in the landscape are not long-term and can be remediated.

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Jersey County Police and Traffic The following police reports were filed between May 15 and May 21. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with a felony: Malear, Ty L., dob 05-211991, possession of meth less than 5 grams.

Johnson, Cory M., dob 04-25-1993, felon in possession of a weapon 2nd, aggravated fleeing of police/21 mph over limit, possession of cannabis between 10 and 30 grams 1st, resisting a peace officer/corrections employee/firefighter.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Whitehead, Kody Wr., dob 03-21-1996, criminal trespass to land.

Ingles, Anthony, dob 02-09-1981, domestic battery/bodily harm.

Gaither, Nelaina J., dob 09-09-1998, criminal trespass to land.

Garrison, Colin R., dob 05-29-1999, criminal trespass to land.

The following individual was charged with a conservation violation: Buchholz, Jimmy Dean, dob 07-14-1958, timber hauling/proof of ownership.

The following individuals were charged with DUI: Dooley, Kerry J., dob 04-01-1990, driving under the influence of drugs.

Entrikin, Daniel J., dob 01-19-1988, driving under the influence of alcohol.

The following individual was charged with an ordi-

nance violation: Gossage, Montana C., dob 09-29-1999, careless driving.

The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Dooley, Kerry J., dob 04-01-1990, driving on suspended license, improper traffic lane usage, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Johnson, Darrin P., dob 05-25-1993, driving 15-20 mph over limit.

Witt, Jacob T., dob 06-301997, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Lipe, Jordan T., dob 05-02-1992, driving 15-20 mph over limit.

Herman, Diana L., dob 12-06-1973, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Cottingham, Gregory A., dob 05-21-1974, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Stemm, Joshua T., dob 09-02-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Burris, Beau Az, dob 05-30-2003, driving 21-25 mph over limit.

Entrikin, Daniel J., dob 01-19-1988, improper traffic lane usage, fail to reduce speed.

Johnson, Cory M., dob 04-25-1993, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, driving on suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and two charges of fleeing/ attempting to elude officer.

Morgan, Brian S., dob 07-14-1999, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Foster, Jacob W., dob 05-28-1990, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving on suspended license.

Gurley, William C., dob 01-06-1998, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Tonsor, Robert J., dob 09-22-1984, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Garrison, Chelsey R., dob 08-06-1989, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

McCarry, Emily B., dob

04-14-1985, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Brenner, Kyle A., dob 05-28-1989, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Wood, Austin J., dob 09-06-1995, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Myers, Drew E., dob 10-07-2000, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Wright, Harold L., dob 09-11-1980, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Davidson, Gaige A., dob 08-01-1995, improper use of registration/title.

Kennedy, Cody L., dob 06-23-1998, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

McElroy, Katherine J., dob 11-27-1969, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Furl, Katie L., dob 08-12-

1994, driving 15-20 mph over limit.

Winkler, Natalie M., dob 08-11-2000, driving 15-20 mph over limit.

Scott, William K., dob 08-03-2003, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Rose, Michael J., dob 09-09-1985, driving 15-20 mph over limit.

Sanders, Brent A., dob 04-12-1989, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

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Last week was national EMS week, and the folks at Jersey Community Hospital knew just how to celebrate itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; by helping fundraise for a new ambulance for the hospital.

The JCH Ambulance Association served more than 850 meals to folks from all over the region on May 20 in the JCH parking lot, raising an estimated 25 percent of the funds needed for a new ambulance. Dirk and Logan Baecht fried the fish and the JCH dietary staff prepared the fixings. The association plans on hosting another fish fry on Wednesday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 4 to 7 p.m. Last year, the association was able to fully fund a Rapid Response Unit through community fundraising and the efforts of association members.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, vs.

HAYLEY B GRESS AKA HAYLEY GRESS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, DEFENDANTS. 19CH20 127 ROSEWOOD DRIVE JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 18, 2020, Sheriff of Jersey County will on July 8, 2020, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 11:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufÂżFLHQW WR VDWLVI\ VDLG -XGJPHQW TAX NO. 04-911-029-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 127 Rosewood Drive Jerseyville, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, split level single family home, attached one car garage.

representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ by the court.

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The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales. mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please reIHU WR ÂżOH

The Judgment amount was $78,275.42.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Sale Terms: This is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO sale for â&#x20AC;&#x153;CASHâ&#x20AC;?. The successful BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATbidder must deposit 10% down TEMPTING TO COLLECT A E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV EDODQFH E\ DEBT AND ANY INFORMAFHUWLÂżHG IXQGV ZLWKLQ KRXUV TION WILL BE USED FOR NO REFUNDS. THAT PURPOSE. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any

Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sweat the small stuff. When summer gets here you can have one heck of a party.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sharon Thomeczek from Jerseyville Estates

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congrats to all of you! Keep your head up and pushing to reach your goals!

Always know you are loved.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Audrey Wilson from Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hang in there. Think positive. You never know what exciting things tomorrow will bring. P.S. I graduated from JCHS!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cindy Linn from Jerseyville Estates

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live now and enjoy it while you are still young!

Make all the money you can and spend it wisely!

Congrats.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Barry Hess from Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Study hard! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t goof off too much!

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep going.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fred Marshall from Jerseyville Estates

PUBLIC NOTICES CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of REBECCA S. DROSTE, Deceased No. 2020-P-24 Notice is given of the death of Rebecca S. Droste of Brighton, Illinois and that /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG on April 22,2020, to Benjamin 'URVWH ZKR ZLOO DFFHSW PDLO WKURXJK WKH DGGUHVV RI KLV DWtorney, MillerKing LLC, 2410 State Street, Alton, IL 62002.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Town of Jersey, in the County of Jersey, 6WDWH RI ,OOLQRLV IRU WKH ÂżVFDO year beginning April 1, 2020, and ending March 31, 2021, ZLOO EH RQ ÂżOH DQG FRQYHQLHQWO\ available to public inspection at 720 State Highway 16, Jerseyville, Illinois from and after 12:00 P.M., on May 9, 2020.

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Larry Muntz, Supervisor Patsy Abbott, Town Clerk

1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Paul G. Rose, who died leaving a will on April 20, 2020. Paul G. Rose was a resident of Dow, Illinois. 2.

Paul G. Rose also created a living trust prior to his death.

3. The Executor for the estate and the trustee of the trust is: Patricia Ann Hatem, 1329 Front Avenue, Unit 429, Columbus, Georgia 31901.

4. The Attorney for the estate and the trust is: Jeffrey D. Roberts, RobertsLaw, LLC, 300 Commerce Blvd., Suite A, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052.

5. Claims against the estate DQG WUXVW PD\ EH ÂżOHG RQ RU before November 20, 2020, which date is not less than 6 months from the date of ÂżUVW SXEOLFDWLRQ RI WKLV QRWLFH Claims against the estate may EH ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH 0V +DWHP RU Mr. Roberts or both at the addresses set forth above. Any FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHriod is barred. 6. The estate is not required to be subjected to probate because the estate held no real estate assets and the personal property of the estate was valued at less than $100,000.

Accordingly, no Letters Testamentary were issued. /s/ Patricia Ann Hatem, Executor. Published in the Jersey County Journal May 13, 20 and 27, 2020, posted May 13, 2020.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY R. SCOTT, Deceased.

No. 20-P-29 CLAIM NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

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PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS

BY EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE

Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Road District of the Town of Jersey, in the County of Jersey, State of ,OOLQRLV IRU WKH ÂżVFDO \HDU EHJLQning April 1, 2020, and ending 0DUFK ZLOO EH RQ ÂżOH and conveniently available to public inspection at 720 State Highway 16, Jerseyville, Illinois from and after 12:00 P.M., on May 9, 2020.

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Larry Muntz, Supervisor Patsy Abbott, Town Clerk 5.27

NOTICE The Jersey County Board located at 200 N. Lafayette, Jerseyville, IL 62052 will accept sealed bids until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 for the following: Q Housekeeping for the Administrative Building located at 200 N. Lafayette St., Jerseyville, IL 6SHFLÂżFDWLRQV PD\ EH SLFNHG XS DW WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH County Board located at 200 N Lafayette Street, Suite 3, Jerseyville, IL by calling 618498-5571 x101 or online at jerseycountyillinois.us 5.27

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Notice is given of the death of BETTY R. SCOTT of Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on April 30, 2020, to Randal Scott whose address is 32063 TB Ruyle Rd., Medora, Illinois, 62063, Paula Bohannon whose address is 12536 Bakken Road, Boulder Junction, WI 54512, and Pamela Kramer whose address is 261 Willie Gray Road, Timberlake, NC 27583 and whose attorney is Todd W. Parish, Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd., 108 N. Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the Estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI the Clerk of the Court, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the Executors or Attorney on or before November 16, 2020, and any FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHriod is barred. Copies of any FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG Dated this 5th day of May, 2020 /s/ Charles E. Huebener CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Todd W. Parish, #6256495 Attorney for Executors Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd. 108 N. Lafayette St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 Ph. (618) 498-6821 5.13, 5.20, 5.27

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY E. STARK, Deceased.

No. 20-P-27 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Larry E. Stark of Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on April 30, 2020, to Matilda Stark whose address is 5400 Pierce Lane, Godfrey, Illinois, and whose attorney is Todd W. Parish, Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd., 108 N. Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the Estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI the Clerk of the Court, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the Executor or Attorney on or before November 16, 2020, and any claim QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV barred. Copies of any claim ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG Dated this 5th day of May, 2020 /s/ Charles E. Huebener CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Todd W. Parish, #6256495 Attorney for Executor Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd. 108 N. Lafayette St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 Ph. (618) 498-6821 5.13, 5.20, 5.27

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, vs.

HAYLEY B GRESS AKA HAYLEY GRESS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, DEFENDANTS. 19CH20 127 ROSEWOOD DRIVE JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 18, 2020, Sheriff of Jersey County will on July 8, 2020, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 11:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufÂżFLHQW WR VDWLVI\ VDLG -XGJPHQW LOT NUMBERED 29 IN BLOCK 1 OF AMENDED SOUTHVIEW TERRACE, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 04-911-029-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 127 Rosewood Drive Jerseyville, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, split level single family home, attached one car garage.

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The Judgment amount was $78,275.42.

Sale Terms: This is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? sale for â&#x20AC;&#x153;CASHâ&#x20AC;?. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV EDODQFH E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV ZLWKLQ KRXUV NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject

to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after FRQÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check WKH FRXUW ÂżOH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUmation.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales. mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please reIHU WR ÂżOH PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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GRADUATION

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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Jersey County High School ETHAN ADAMS

CLAIRE ANDERSON

KENDALL ANGEL

JAMES ARBUTHNOT

AUSTIN BAALMAN

ABIGAIL BALZ

BAILEY BANEY

EVAN BARTELS

SAMUEL BARTELS

WILLIAM BEAUCHAMP

BLAKE BECHTOLD

JAYDEN BEEMER

KADEN BELL

LUCAS BENWARE

HAILEY BERGEN

AMBER BERTOGLIO

MACI BOHANNON

CASSIE BOWMAN

ISABEL BRANDT

KEVIN BROWN

LAUREN BROWN

JENNIFER BRYANT

BRETT BRYDEN

HOLDEN BURNETT

JAYMISEN BUSHONG

MASON CAMBRON

SCHEYANNE CANIDA

GARRETT CAREY

BLAKE CARTER

ZACHARY CHANDLER

SETH CHURCHMAN

ELIZABETH CLYDE

TYLER COX

CODY CRABTREE

ALEXIS CULLEN

WYATT DANIELS

Ethan Adams of Jerseyville, son of Melissa Kulp and Jeremy Adams, plans to attend Lewis and Clark for a year before transferring to Lake Superior State University in Michigan to prepare for employment in the cannabis industry.

nursing school. She plans to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Jayden Beemer of Grafton, son of Jeremy Beemer and Billie Rowling, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College.

Cassie Bowman of Jerseyville, daughter of David Bowman, plans to attend SIU and study paralegal studies.

Jaymisen Bushong of Jerseyville, daughter of Matthew and Mary Bushong, will be attending Lewis and Clark Community College.

man, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College before transferring to a university to major in accounting.

Kaden Bell of Kane, son of Terry and Heather Bell, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College before studying to become a pilot.

Isabel Brandt did not submit information.

Lucas Benware of Dow, son of Josh and Melodye Benware, plans to attend the University of Missouri at St. Louis to study supply chain management.

Lauren Brown of Jerseyville, daughter of Greg and Angie Brown, plans to attend Kaskaskia College to play softball and finish her general education then transfer to a four year university to major in elementary education and minor in special education.

Claire Anderson of Jerseyville, daughter of Brian and Jamie Anderson, plans to attend the University of Mississippi and major in business.

Kendall Angel of Jerseyville, son of Mark Angel, plans to attend Ranken Technical College to study automotive.

James Arbuthnot did not submit information.

Austin Baalman did not submit information.

Abigail Balz of Jerseyville, daughter of Michelle and Nick Balz will be attending Lewis & Clark for her general education requirements before attending

Bailey Baney did not submit information.

Evan Bartels of Jerseyville, son of Brad and Mary Bartels, plans to attend Southwest Illinois College to obtain a degree industrial maintenance.

Samuel Bartels of Jerseyville, son of Tim and Beth Bartels, plans to attend Eureka College to study kinesiology and pursue athletic training.

William Beauchamp of Jerseyville, son of Brett and Melissa Beauchamp, is planning to attend Lindenwood University to major in chemistry and minor in theatre.

Blake Bechtold of Elsah, son of Bradley and Lisa Bechtold, will be attending Lewis and Clark Community College.

Hailey Bergen did not submit information.

Amber Bertoglio of Jerseyville, daughter of Shawn and Brenda Bertoglio, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College to study nursing.

Maci Bohannon of Jersey County, daughter of Brian and Rebecca Bohannon will be attending Kaskaskia College to become a conservation officer and play soccer.

Kevin Brown did not submit information.

Jennifer Bryant did not submit information.

Mason Cambron of Medora, son of Frank and April Cambron, plans to become a graphic designer.

Scheyanne Canida did not submit information.

Garrett Carey of Jerseyville, son of Andrew and Chandra Carey, will be attending Southwest Illinois College to study HVAC. Blake Carter did not submit information.

Brett Bryden of Jerseyville, son of David and Denise Bryden plans to attend Southeast Missouri University to major in business management.

Zachary Chandler of Jerseyville, son of Chad and Marti Chandler, plans to attend Lewis and Clark to study business and finance before transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Holden Burnett did not submit information.

Seth Churchman of Jerseyville, son of Alan and Michelle Church-

Elizabeth Clyde of Jerseyville, daughter of Katie Kuehnel, plans to attend Lewis and Clark for photography.

Tyler Cox of Jerseyville, son of Bryan and Christie Cox, will be attending the University of Louisville to study sports administration.

Cody Crabtree did not submit information.

Alexis Cullen of Jerseyville, daughter of Amy and Eric Johnson, plans to attend University of Illinois at Springfield as a criminal justice major and the manager of the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team.

Wyatt Daniels of Jerseyville, son of Robert and Casey Daniels, will be enrolling in the nursing program at Lewis and Clark Community College.

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Jersey County High School Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Jerseyville, Illinois

DUSTIN DAVIDSON II

SKYLER DAVIDSON

ETHAN DAVIS

EMMA DOS SANTOS

OLIVIA DUFER

MALLORY DUGGAN

HOLLY DUNHAM

MAURA EADS

MADALYN EARDLEY

JUSTIN EBBERT

FAITH EGELHOFF

MADISON ELDRIDGE

KATHERINE ELLIOTT

NATALIE EMBRY

RYAN ESCHBACH

BEN FINK

JILLIAN FINKES

ERIC FLEMING

BRADYN FORD

COLLIN FRALEY

CRAIG FRANKE

JOSHUA FRY

ELIJAH GETTINGS

ISAAC GETTINGS

MADELYNN GILMAN

SAMUEL GOHEEN

IZABELLA GOLLEY

ASHLEIGH GOTWAY

NINA GRANT

CHRISTINE GRAY

KYLIE GRIESEMER

JEFFREY GUARDADO FLORES ring.

RICHARD HALL

SADYE HALL

EMILY HALMICK

MATTHEW HANSEN

Skyler Davidson did not submit information.

Ethan Davis of Delhi, son of James and Kendra Davis plans on going to Lewis and Clark in the fall for the nursing program.

Emma Dos Santos of Dow, daughter of Carrie and Anthony Dos Santos plans to attend Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College and major in neuroscience on the pre-med track.

Olivia Dufer of Jerseyville, child of Tim and Amanda Dufer, plans to attend Lewis & Clark Community College to study graphic design.

Holly Dunham of Fieldon, daughter of Matt and Crisha Dunham, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College for two years before transfer-

Madalyn Eardley of Dow, daughter of Melissa and Darren Eardley, plans to attend Colorado State University.

Justin Ebbert did not submit information.

Faith Egelhoff of Jerseyville, daughter of Scott and Tammy Egelhoff, plans to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to become a pediatric nurse practitioner, enrolling in their direct entry honors nursing program.

Madison Eldridge of Jerseyville, daughter of Mark and Beth Eldridge, plans to attend the University of Alabama to major in biology and marine science.

Katherine Elliott of Jerseyville, daughter of Paula and Tom Elliott, plans to become a biologist or forensic scientist.

Natalie Embry of Godfrey, daughter of Terry and Tammy Embrey, plans to complete

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Ryan Eschbach of Jerseyville, son of Matt and Monica Eschbach, plans on attending Lewis and Clark for two years before transferring to a university to major in history.

Ben Fink of Jerseyville, son of David and Jennifer Fink, plans to attend Illinois College to study engineering and play baseball.

Jillian Finkes of Jerseyville, daughter of Tammy and Kyle Finkes, plans to attend college, but major is undecided.

Eric Fleming of Grafton, son of Brian and Amber Fleming, plans to study to become a lineman.

Bradyn Ford of Jerseyville, son of Michelle Campbell, will attend Lewis and Clark to study architecture.

Collin Fraley of Jerseyville, son of Jeff and Shannon Fraley, plans to attain a masters in accounting and finance through studying at Lewis & Clark Community College and

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sion and go for it.

Craig Franke of Jerseyville, son of Scott Franke and Kim Tucker, will be attending Lewis and Clark Community College.

Ashleigh Gotway of Jerseyville, daughter of Jeffery Gotway and Nancee Gotway, plans on attending Lewis & Clark Community College to major in marine zoology and minor in biology.

Jeffrey Guardado Flores of Elsah, son of Trinidad and Felipe Robles, plans to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to study dentistry.

Joshua Fry of Grafton, son of Joann Jennings and Jim Fry..

Elijah Gettings did not submit information.

Isaac Gettings of Jerseyville, son of Autumn Gettings, plans to major in pre med and pharmaceuticals.

Madelynn Gilman of Jerseyville, daughter of Renee Wyatt and David Gilman, plans to obtain her degree in agriculture business.

Haley Dale Gipson of Jerseyville, daughter of Roger Gipson of Jerseyville and Missy Gipson of Granite City, plans to attend Lewis and Clark to become a paraprofessional.

Samuel Goheen did not submit information.

Nina Grant of Godfrey, daughter of Scott and Tonya Grant, will be attending Southeast Missouri State University for nursing.

Christine Gray of Dow, daughter of Justin and Lily Gray, plans to have a family business with her sister putting her artistic talents to use.

Kylie Griesemer of Fieldon, daughter of Clint and Pam Jones, plans to find her pas-

Richard Hall of Jerseyville, son of Jeffrey Hall and Kori Kizer, plans to join the army reserve and further his education at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Sadye Hall did not submit information.

Emily Halmick did not submit information.

Matthew Richard Hansen of Jerseyville, son of Brian and Carrie Hansen, plans to go to college.

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Mallory Duggan of Jerseyville, daughter of Kevin and Julie Duggan, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College before transferring to SIUE to major in elementary education.

Maura Eads of Jerseyville, daughter of Delsie and Andrew Eads, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College.

her general education requirements at Lewis and Clark before transferring to study business.

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Dustin Davidson II of Jerseyville, son of Dustin and Sarah Davidson, will become a radiology technician.

Izabella Golley of Jerseyville, daughter of Heather Golley and Daniel Golley, plans to attend University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign and major in Sta-

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Jersey County High School Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Jerseyville, Illinois

TRENT HARRELSON

ROSS HARTLEY

RYAN HARTLEY

JAMES HARTMAN

KAMAR HAWKINS

ABBEY HAYES

CODY HEITZIG

JEDEDIAH HENDERSON

MATTALYNNE HERDER

ISAAC HERRERA

KIRSTEN HETZEL

LUTE HOGGATT

PEYTON HOLLOWAY

JEREMY HUBBARD

EMILY HUDSON

DAVID HUFF

BRIAN HUNG

MATTHEW JACKSON

KATELYNNE JONES

MATHEW JONES

KYLE KAHL

REBECCA KAHL

CAITLYN KAIN

ELIZABETH KEMPER

ALYSSA KENNEDY

AUSTIN KING

MEGAN KIRK

CALEB KITSON

ISAAK KNESTAUT

KRISTOPHER KNESTAUT

MAKAYLA KODROS

KATELYN KRUEGER

DANIELLE LAMBERT

LANE LAWSON

SEANAH LEWIS

JACOB LILES

Matthew Jackson of Jerseyville, son of Reagan and Cindy Jackson, plans to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to major in construction management.

ing Lewis and Clark to study nursing.

did not submit information.

Elizabeth Kemper of Jerseyville, daughter of Malinda Johnson and Jeffrey Kemper, plans to attend Lewis & Clark Community College to study web design.

Makayla Kodros of Grafton, daughter of AJ and Sarah Kodros, will attend Lewis and Clark before transferring to a four-year university to major in accounting.

and Bobbie Lawson, plans to study criminal justice at Lewis and Clark Community College, eventually becoming a law enforcement officer.

Alyssa Kennedy of Jerseyville, daughter of Kelly and Shon Kennedy, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College for nursing.

Katelyn Krueger of Jerseyville, daughter of Keith and Michelle Krueger, plans to attend Lincoln Trail College to play soccer and major in biology.

Trent Harrelson of Jerseyville, son of Kevin Harrelson and Julia Ramsey-Harrelson, is currently attending Lewis and Clark Community College and plans to enlist in the Air Force.

Ross Hartley of Kane, son of Jeff McCalla and Mandy Hartley, plans to attend Lewis and Clark to major in instrumentation and control systems and to work for Contegra Construction Company.

Ryan Hartley of Kane, son of Jeff McCalla and Mandy Hartley, will be attending Lewis and Clark to pursue a career in architecture and design.

James Hartman of Jerseyville, son of Daniel and Jamie Hartman, plans to attend Lindenwood University to study history education.

Kamar Hawkins of Godfrey, son of Starla Hawkins, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College.

Abbey Hayes of Jerseyville, daughter of Chris and Christy Hayes, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College to study business and marketing.

Cody Heitzig of Jerseyville, son of Craig and Jill Heitzig, plans to attend lineman school.

Jedediah Henderson did not submit informa-

tion.

Mattalynne Herder of Jerseyville, daughter of Jason Herder and Melissa Spinks, plans to either become a cosmetologist or join the Air Force.

Isaac Herrera of Jerseyville, son of Alex and Stephanie Herrera, will be attending the University of Missouri to major in mechanical engineering.

Kirsten Hetzel of Jerseyville, daughter of Jon and Shelley Hetzel, plans to attend Eastern Illinois University to major in instrumental music education.

Lute Hoggatt of Jerseyville, son of Greg Hoggatt and Pam Devening, plans to attend the State Technical College of Missouri to obtain his associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in applied science before going on to study electrical distribution systems.

Peyton Holloway did not submit information.

Jeremy Hubbard did not submit information.

Emily Hudson of Jerseyville, daughter of Matt and Christina Hudson, plans to attend a trade school.

David Huff did not submit information.

Brian Hao-Lun Hung did not submit information.

Katelynne Jones of Jerseyville, daughter of Ray and Jennifer Jones, will be attending Lewis and Clark Community College to study elementary education.

Mathew Jones of Jerseyville, son of Casey and the late Stephanie Jones, plans to join the work force.

Kyle Kahl of Jerseyville, son of Chris and Jennifer Kahl, plans to work in a union trade.

Rebecca Kahl of Jerseyville, daughter of Sarah Comer and Dean Comer, plans to attend Ranken Technical College to become a mechanic at Ford.

Caitlyn Kain of Fieldon, daughter of Jason and Kelly Kain, will be attend-

Austin King of Jerseyville, son of Mike King and Tiffany Peasel, plans to study welding.

Megan Kirk did not submit information.

Caleb Kitson of Jerseyville, daughter of Rebecca and Keith Kitson, plans to attend Missouri Science and Technology to study nuclear engineering.

Isaak Knestaut did not submit information.

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Danielle Lambert did not submit information.

Lane Lawson of Jerseyville, son of John

Seanah Lewis of Jerseyville, daughter of Paul and Melissa Lewis, will leave for Army Basic Training at the end of the month and will be a Satellite Communications Operator/Maintainer for the U.S. Army Jacob Liles of Jerseyville, son of Travis and Valerie Liles, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College and earn his associates degree in welding.

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Jersey County High School Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Jerseyville, Illinois

LARISSA LOGES

ZANE LONGLEY

IAN LORSBACH

JONATHAN LORTS

CASSIDY LOY

EMILY MAAG

CAMRYN MALONE

ABIGAIL MANNS

JADRIAN MARKHAM

MAKINNON MARSHALL

EMMA MCCART

AUBREY MCCORMICK

MIA MCCOY

BRIAN MCDONALD

JOSHUA MCGUIRE

PHILIP MCGUIRE

TABITHA MCGUIRE

BENJAMIN MCKENNON

ISABELLA METZLER

ELIZABETH MEYER

FAITH MEYER

COLTON MILLER

GRANT MORGAN

MADELYN MORTON

STEPHANIE MURRAY

JOAO NAIL

LUCAS NAIRN

SAMUEL NEWBERRY

DALTON NOEL

DONOVAN PEARSE

CONOR PEGRAM

CIERRA PIERCE

KAYLEE PLUMMER

JILL POHLMAN

ANNA POPPE

JADA PORTER

Larissa Loges of Jerseyville, daughter of Brian and Debbie Loges plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University to major in environmental science.

Jadrian Markham of Jerseyville, daughter of Jim and Bonnie Markham, will be attending Lewis and Clark for two years before transferring to Southern Illinois University Carbondale to study mortuary science and funeral service.

ard and April McGuire, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College while furthering her interest in modeling with Barbizon Company.

Zane Longley of Jerseyville, son of DeeDee and Jerry Longley, plans to attend Lewis and Clark studying mass commutations to become a radio host

Ian Lorsbach of Jerseyville, son of Tom and Becky Lorsbach, plans to attend a four year university.

Makinnon Marshall of Jerseyville, daughter of Steven and Stephanie Marshall, will attend Lewis and Clark Community College.

Emma McCart did not submit information.

Jonathan Robert Lorts of Grafton, son of Steve and Becky Lorts, plans to attend Ranken Technical College in St. Louis to obtain a degree in Electrical Automation/Control Systems Technology.

Aubrey McCormick, daughter of Barbie and Kevin McCormick, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College and transfer to SIUE to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy.

Cassidy Loy of Jerseyville, daughter of Scott and April Loy, will attend Lewis and Clark Community College to complete her general education requirements before possibly transferring to another school.

Mia McCoy of Fieldon, daughter of Mandi Smith and Ed Sawyer and Josh McCoy plans to attend Lewis & Clark Community College in the fall majoring in criminal justice.

Emily Maag of Kane, daughter of Ramon and Patti Maag, plans to attend Illinois College in Jacksonville to major in wildlife management and minor in entrepreneurship.

Camryn Malone of Jerseyville, daughter of Chris and Melody Malone, plans to study forensic science at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Abigail Manns of Jerseyville, daughter of Bob and Kelly Manns, plans to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to major in architecture.

Brian McDonald of Grafton, son of Sonny and Lisa McDonald, plans to join either the Navy or the Air Force.

Joshua McGuire of Jerseyville, son of Patrick and Tanya McGuire plans to attend LCCC For general studies and transfer to a four year university to study Kinesiology.

Philip McGuire of Jerseyville, son of Patrick and Tanya McGuire plans to attend LCCC for general studies and transfer to a four year university.

Tabitha McGuire of Jerseyville, daughter of Rich-

Benjamin McKennon of Jerseyville, son of Brian and Lisa McKennon, will be attending the University of Illinois Ubana-Champaign to major in English.

Isabella Metzler of Jerseyville, daughter of Scott Metzler, plans to attend Western Illinois University to major in agri-business.

Elizabeth Meyer of Jerseyville, daughter of Brent and Patti Meyer, plans on attending Eastern Illinois University to major in communication disorders and sciences and minor in music.

Faith Meyer did not submit information.

Colton Miller of Jerseyville, son of Danielle miller, plans to become a teacher.

Grant Morgan of Jerseyville, son of Beth and Trent Morgan plans to attend Drake University to obtain his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Madelyn Morton of Jerseyville, daughter of Justin Kanallakan and Amanda Hammond, plans to become a social worker.

Donovan Pearse of Kane, son of Todd Pearse and Traci Ritchy, will be joining the army as a networking communications worker.

Stephanie Murray of Jerseyville, daughter of Donald and Stacey Murray, plans to attend SIUE and major in nursing before possibly becoming a CNS, ambulatory care nurse, nurse midwife or one of many other exciting options available.

Connor Pegram of Godfrey, son of Shane and Andrea Pegram, plans to join the Army before studying welding at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Joao Nail of Jerseyville, son of Thomas and Fernanda Nail, plans to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to study chemistry and chemical engineering.

Cierra Pierce of Jerseyville, daughter of Terry and Tiffany Frank, plans to attend college.

Kaylee Plummer did not submit information.

daughter of Dan Pohlman and Terah Seehausen-Pohlman, will be attending Lewis and Clark Community College to study nursing.

Jill Pohlman of Dow, daughter of Kevin and Gayle Pohlman, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College.

Anna Poppe of Jerseyville, daughter of Rhonda and Randy Johnisee and Alex and Samantha Poppe, plans to attend the University of Missouri in the fall, majoring in journalism.

Jada Porter of Jerseyville, daughter of Shawn Porter and Christy Perkinson, plans to study psychology.

Gracie Pohlman of Jerseyville,

Lucas Nairn of Dow, son of Chris and Lisa Nairn, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College to earn his associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in welding.

Samuel Newberry of Jerseyville, son of Roger and Amanda Newberry, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College.

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GRADUATION

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Jerseyville, Illinois

WILLIAM POWERS

LILLIE PURCELL

BENJAMIN RAYMOND

ZACHARY RENKEN

LAUREN REXING

MIRANDA REYNOLDS

JACKSON RICE

RAISTLIN RICHARDS

VICTORIA RICHARDSON

ROSE RICKLEFS

MICHAEL RIDENBARK

TYLER ROBEEN

CLAIRE ROBERTS

WILLIAM ROBERTS

TRENTON ROTH

BLAKE RUDOLPH

SIMON SARGINSON

ZACHARY SCHAEFER

TIMOTHY SCHELDT

AARON SEARS

TUCKER SHALLEY

GRACE SHARICH

CHARLES SIMCOX

ELESE SMITH

GRANT SMITH

KAILEY SMITH

MITCHELL SMITH

ETHAN SNIDER

QUINN SNIDER

CADENCE SOUTH

MARK SPRAGGS III

JOSEPH SPURGEON

LESLIE SPURGEON

SAMANTHA SQUIRES

SAVANAH SQUIRES

SIERRA SQUIRES

Will Powers of Jerseyville, son of Misty Powers, plans to join the work force.

will be attending Lewis and Clark before transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to obtain a degree in secondary education.

Jerseyville plans on attending SIUE in the fall.

Illinois to major in chemistry while participating in the Air Force ROTC program.

Lillie Purcell of Jerseyville, daughter of Antony and Brandy Purcell, plans to attend Western Illinois University to major in chemistry and minor in music.

Benjamin Raymond of Jerseyville, son of Michelle Raymond, plans to attend SIUE to pursue mechanical engineering.

Zachary Renken of Jerseyville, son of Matt and Carissa Renken, will be attending Illinois College for environmental studies.

Lauren Rexing of Grafton, daughter of John and Terri Rexing, plans to attend Rose-Hulman to major in mechanical engineering and play softball.

Miranda Reynolds of Jerseyville, daughter of Jody and Matt Reynolds, plans to attend SIUE to pursue secondary English education.

Jackson Rice of Jerseyville, son of Jon and Ann Rice, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College then transfer to SIUE to study U.S. history.

Rose Ricklefs of Jerseyville, daughter of Brian and Dawn Ricklefs, will be attending Lewis and Clark Community College.

Michael Ridenbark of Fieldon, son of Mike Ridenbark, will be attending Ranken Technical College to study plumbing.

Tyler Robeen of Grafton, son of Michael and Jessica Hayes, will be attending Southwestern Illinois College to become an electrician.

Claire Roberts of Jerseyville, daughter of Cary and Kimberly Roberts, plans to attend Eastern Illinois University and major in English Language Arts with teacher certification.

William Roberts of Dow, son of Jeff and Sandra Roberts, will attend the University of Alabama to major in mechanical engineering.

Raistlin Richards did not submit information.

Trenton Roth of Jerseyville, son of Brian and Charity Roth, will be attending Lewis and Clark to study automotive technology.

Victoria Richardson of Elsah, daughter of Brian and Janice Richardson,

Blake Rudolph, son of Brian Rudolph of Godfrey and April Mayerhofer of

Alisa Rulo of Jerseyville, daughter of Katherine Rulo plans to attend Lewis & Clark Community College.

Simon Sarginson, son of Chris and Carolyn Sarginson, will be attending the Hobart School of Welding Technology to become a welder.

Zachary Schaefer of Jerseyville, son of Ellen and Steve Schaefer, plans to attend Illinois State University to major in finance.

Timothy Scheldt did not submit information.

Aaron Sears did not submit information.

Tucker Shalley of Grafton, son of Nathan and Kathy Shalley, plans to attend University of Illinois to play baseball and major in community health.

Grace Sharich of Otterville, daughter of Jim and Angela Sharich, will be attending the University of

Charles Simcox of Godfrey, son of Steve and Sherry Simcox, will be attending Lewis and Clark for two years before transferring to the University of Illinois to study engineering.

Elese Smith of Jerseyville, daughter of Mike and Laura Smith, plans to attend the University of Missouri to major in journalism.

Grant Smith of Jerseyville, son of Tom Smith and Darcy and Kyle Graham, plans to attend McKendree University majoring in Music Education with a minor in secondary education.

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Ethan Snider of Jerseyville, son of Gary and Danielle Snider, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College in the fall.

Quinn Snider of Jerseyville, son of Gary and Danielle Snider, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College in the fall.

Cadence South of Jerseyville, son of Holli Spencer, plans to inquire about future colleges while entering the workforce.

Mark Spraggs III did not submit information.

Joseph Spurgeon did not submit information.

Leslie Spurgeon did not submit information.

Samantha Squires of Jerseyville, daughter of Scott Squires and Laura Mertz, plans to attend school for art.

Savanah Squires of Jerseyville, daughter of Scott Squires and Laura Mertz, plans to pursue art and graphic design.

Sierra Squires of Jerseyville, daughter of Scott Squires and Laura Mertz, plans to become a housekeeper.

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Kailey Smith of Jerseyville, daughter of Jason and Stephanie Smith, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College to pursue a career in nursing.

Mitchell Smith did not

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Jerseyville, Illinois

JACOB STOCKS

MACY STOCKSTILL

ALEXANDER STREBEL

MAGAN STROMSKE

SHANNON STRONG

COLIN SWANSON

GABRIELLA TEPEN

CLAIRE TILDEN

HAILEY TONSOR

KATELIN TURNBAUGH

THOMAS TURPIN

JESSICA UNDERWOOD

JAMES URRUTIA

JEREMY VANOST

NATALYA VOSS

WYLIE WAGENBLAST

LUKE WAGNER

RILEY WALLACE

ZEKE WALTZ

THEODORE WEIDLER

CHELSEY WHALEY

ANNA WHITEHEAD

JACOB WILKINSON

JOSHUA WILKINSON

ALEXIS WILLIAMS

RILEY WILLIAMS

DYLAN WILSON

CADEN WITT

KATHRYN WITTMAN

DOMINIC WOODWARD

CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2020

RYAN WOOLSEY Jacob Stocks of Elsah, Robert and Samantha Stocks, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College and one day become a special education teacher.

Macy Stockstill of Fieldon, daughter of Brad and Brenda Stockstill, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College.

Alexander Strebel of Jerseyville, son of Rick and Diane Strebel, will be attending Lewis and Clark Community College for construction management.

Magan Stromske did not submit information.

Shannon Strong of Jerseyville, daughter of Andrew and Laura Strong, plans to attend Missouri State University majoring in exercise science.

Colin Swanson did not submit information.

Gabriella Tepen of Jerseyville, daughter of Kellie Dean and Duane Tepen, plans to attend Lews & Clark Community College for two years before going to SEMO for a teaching degree to become a Family and Consumer Sciences educator with a side hobby of photography.

Claire Tilden of Jerseyville, daughter of Joseph Tilden and Deanna Totty, plans to attend Missouri State University and pursue a career in nursing.

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JEREMY YOUNG Grafton, daughter of Hope DeSherlia and Derek Thomas, plans to become a marine biologist.

Hailey Tonsor of Jerseyville, daughter of Brad and Wendy Tonsor, plans to attend Indiana State University to major in marketing and minor in sports management.

Katelin Turnbaugh did not submit information.

Thomas Turpin of Jerseyville, son of Christopher and Jennifer Turpin, plans to attend Illinois State University and major in accounting to become a CPA. Jessica Underwood of Jersey County, daughter of Vincent Underwood and Amy Schweitzer, plans to go to Lewis and Clark Community College for one year to finish her general education done before transferring to Parkland College in Champaign to earn a vet tech degree.

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Luke Wagner of Fieldon, son of Mark and Cindy Wagner, will be attending the University of Illinois in Springfield to major in business.

Riley Wallace of Jerseyville, son of Shawn and Brooke Wallace, will attend Lewis and Clark to become an automotive technician.

Zeke Waltz of Jerseyville, son of Jessica and Ryan Waltz, plans to attend McKendree and study exercise science while continuing his wrestling career.

Theodore Weidler did not submit information.

Chelsey Whaley did not submit information.

Anna Whitehead of Carrollton, daughter of Tammy Purcell, plans to attend Blackburn College majoring in psychology.

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Caden Witt of Jerseyville, son of Darlene Witt, plans to become a lineman.

Kathryn Wittman of Jerseyville, daughter of David and Debra Wittman, plans to attend University of Kentucky and major in premedical laboratory sciences on a pre-med track.

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Dominic Woodward of Jerseyville, son of Larry and Kitty Woodward, plans to double major in psychology and cannabis.

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Ryan Woolsey did not submit information.

Jeremy Young of Jerseyville, son of Jeremy and Charity Young, will be attending Lewis and Clark for automotive studies.

Jeremy Vanost of Jerseyville, son of Jeff and Sherry Vanost, plans to attend Drury University to major in architecture.

Joshua Wilkinson of Jerseyville, son of Jennifer Wilkinson, plans to study computer science at SIUE.

Mia Zimmerman of Dow, daughter of Dennis and Earlene Zimmerman, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College to major in graphic design.

Wylie Wagenblast of Jerseyville, son of Jim and Tara Wagenblast, will be enrolling in the welding tech-

Riley Williams did not submit information.

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Garrett Wock of Jerseyville, son of Jon Wock and Angie Hazelwood, plans to stay in the National Guard and become a police officer.

Jacob Wilkinson of Jerseyville, son of Jennifer Wilkinson, plans to major in criminal justice as a detective.

Alexis Williams of Kane, daughter of Megan Chambers, plans to attend Eastern Illinois University to study elementary education.

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Dylan Wilson of Jerseyville, son of Kurt and Tammy Wilson, plans to attend Lewis and Clark to major in electrical work.

James Urrutia of Jerseyville, son of Katie Batton and James Urrutia, plans to attend Lewis & Clark Community College.

Natalya Voss did not submit information.

Congratulations

Jaaden Zipprich of Jerseyville, son of Sarah Zipprich, plans to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale to study automotive technology.

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