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Fieldon’s independence celebration has been postponed

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The July 10 event will start off with food. The Fellowship Fieldon Baptist Church will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. including BBQ pork steak sandwiches, walking tacos, potato chips, soft drinks and water. They are planning on games for the kids also. From 4-7 p.m. the Fieldon United Church of Christ will be serving buffalo fish, pulled pork, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, soft drinks and water. The Sunday School will have games from 4-7 p.m., where children will win a prize every time. A cake walk will start at 4 p.m. and end whenever they are out of cakes. The streets will be blocked off for the celebration and the cakewalk, but there will be plenty of parking, according to a press release. They will also

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal It has been all quiet on the southern front in regard to the Mid-America Gateway project, but the Jerseyville mayor reportedly was assured that the project is still ongoing. The Mid-American International Gateway project was addressed at the Jerseyville Economic Development Council Executive Board meeting last week. There was discussion of where things stand with the railroad and the project. “A lot of people have speculated that our project is not existent and dead in the water,” Jerseyville Mayor Bill Russell said. “What I can tell you is that the railroad has assured us that our project is alive and well.” This project is the result of a collaboration between Stonemont Financial Group, a leading private real estate investment firm headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and the Jerseyville Economic Development Council. The park will be served by the Kansas City Southern (KCS) rail network, which played a key role in forging the ongoing collaboration. The nearly 1,400-acre rail-served logistics park site will be located east of the existing KCS rail line that passes through rural Jerseyville on its southeast side near Crystal Lake Road. Because of COVID-19 and potential mergers, though, focus has been pulled from the project as of late. KCS is in discussions with Canadian National Railway Company (CN) on a merger that they are trying to get the surface transportation board to approve. According to a news release from Kansas City Southern, CN’s and KCS’s request that the board approve their proposed voting trust agreement between the two is ongoing. The plain vanilla voting trust, which is identical to the CP trust approved for use by the STB, is an integral component of the CN-KCS combination. It prevents premature control of KCS, allows KCS to maintain independence and protects KCS’ financial health during the STB’s review of the ultimate combination of CN and KCS. “It is a business process, and it is a large process,” Russell said. And it is one that has soaked up much of focus for KCS, which is integral to this Mid-American project. Until the merger is solidified, a timeline is unclear. However, Russell did express he hopes to see work getting done on it sooner rather than later. He currently envisions physical work on the project in the first quarter of 2022. To be clear, such goals have not been nailed down. In speaking about the project, Russell reiterated what has been repeated by local and statewide leaders: the importance of such a development site in the Jerseyville area. “We had that discussion, and the manufacturing portions in actual discussions about our site – they are family providing substantive jobs,” Russell said. In a way, work has already started to make way for the development, such as with the Delhi Bypass, but Russell indicated much of this work was in the cards before the development was proposed. The Jerseyville mayor stressed, though, that significant investment by the city will only come after signed documents that confirm development in the county. “We’re not going to do anything until we have signed documents in front of us as far as a master development agreement with the railroad and the developer,” Russell said. “We are not going to make any harsh decisions without everything actually being in writing. I am not going to spend taxpayers’ dollars on a pipe dream.”

Fieldon Mayor Julia Dixon confirmed that the Fieldon celebration has been postponed. Grafton’s Music in “I have had to cancel it due to the heavy the Park offering downpour [forecasted],” Dixon said. There is a high-percent chance for sounds of summer. See page A2 heavy rain Saturday, June 26, when the event would have taken place. Dixon noted that the ones handling the fireworks would not be able to fire them off on that day. Instead, the festivities will kick off a couple of weeks later on Saturday, July 10. Dixon said the only things missing from this postponed date will be the live music and some vendors.

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have a 50/50 drawing at Fieldon United Church of Christ. The Village of Fieldon is having a parade beginning at the Baptist church on the corner of 104 Public Road in Fieldon at 3 p.m. The flag raising ceremony with the American Legion will follow at the pavilion. There will be vendors also. The Fieldon Fire Department will sponsor bingo, with fireworks beginning at dark. Fieldon has been celebrating the country’s independence for over 50 years. They have had people who come from all over the U.S., namely from the five surrounding counties as well as people from St. Louis, Mo. and the surrounding area. People are asked to bring their lawn chairs. Social distancing and facial masks are required if not fully vaccinated per COVID-19 guidelines.

St. Francis Xavier Church turns 150 years old By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The St. Francis Xavier Parish will soon be commemorating the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the church, complete with congratulations sent from the Vatican by Pope Francis himself. “On special occasions marking different moments in church life or individual peoples’ lives, you can request via letter to the Apostolic Nuncio— basically the pope’s office— a little document acknowledging a special occasion offering prayers, blessings and well wishes,” Rev. Martin Smith of St. Francis, said. The historic gothic building is a landmark in the Jerseyville community, and has been ever since its completion in 1871. The structure proves to be one of the more exquisite and imposing pieces of architecture that dots the Jerseyville landscape, with its steeple noticeable beyond the limits of the city. As equally impressive as its interior and exterior is the rich history of the congregation.

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The interior of St. Francis is illuminated by over a dozen antique stained glass windows that are over 100 years old, including this window that is placed above the great doors of the vestibule in the church.

Originally designated as an Irish church with its roots still deeply embedded in its emerald isle heritage, the church has made its mark in the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Illinois long before

its edifice reached its sesquicentennial mark. The church’s origins are tied with the earliest Roman Catholics to reside in what was originally southern Greene County. Practicing Catholics could

hardly adhere to the tenets of their faith when Masses had to be delivered by priests who traveled on a circuit and gave Masses in private homes and occasionally the courthouse. (See, CHURCH, A2)

Makeup, spa business launches new store in Jerseyville By HALEY DISTERHOFT Jersey County Journal Facials, manicures and massages galore, Jersey locals will be able to treat themselves at Maven Makeup + Skincare Co, which held its grand opening last Saturday. Possibly recognized from their previous work at Sweetlife Spa and Salon, business partners Kendelle Stahlschmidt and Hannah Hutchinson have opened up a new brick and mortar focusing on the spa experience, along with their makeup and skincare line. “We formed Maven in 2013,” Hutchinson said. “We’re big into setting goals. I think one of our first goals was to have our makeup line, and we launched that in 2016. Then our next goal was to start a skincare spa, so here we are.”

Both estheticians, Hutchinson and Stahlschmidt have been working together for 10 years, with 25 years combined experience working in the spa and skincare field, and they will tell anyone, being business owners has been both rewarding and challenging for them. “Well, there’s definitely not a handbook on how to start up a business,” Hutchinson said. “Our motto is always: We’re learning. So if we fail at something or don’t accomplish it the correct way, we say, ‘Well, we’re learning!’” Their flexibility and optimism helped launch the Jersey County makeup business, in the beginning, by providing brides with makeup looks on their wedding day or helping people of all ages relax with skincare and facials. (See, MAKEUP, A2)

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Kendelle Stahlschmidt and Hannah Hutchinson are all smiles for the opening of their new spa, Maven Makeup + Skincare Co.

Parents express mask concerns at school board meeting

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By HALEY DISTERHOFT Jersey County Journal As CDC and IDPH guidelines for masks and social distancing relax across the state of Illinois, some Jersey County parents are concerned if mask mandates will be enforced this upcoming school year. During their meeting Thursday, the Jersey Community School Board allowed the group of parents in attendance to address the board.

Among that lot, Jessica Friedel and Tara Mueller took the opportunity to express their opinions about mask mandates. “The mask mandate makes no sense, period, let alone for children,” Friedel said. “There has been a 44 percent increase in ER (emergency room) visits among children for mental health concerns, including suicide.” Friedel cited her own experiences as a nurse and mother of a 13-year-old daughter,

“These masks are killing our kids.”

Jessica Friedel Local parent and how the pandemic has contributed to her anxiety. “You take kids away from structure; you take them away from their friends; you cover their mouths; you put them in isolation. What do

you think is going to happen?” Friedel said. “These masks are killing our kids.” Friedel went on to ask the board to “stand up to Pritzker” before the next parent took her turn to speak. Mueller began addressing the board with a reading of the new CDC guidelines as of May 17, which repealed mask mandates for young children. She then talked about House Bill 2789, a piece of legislation proposed which would allow the state to make deci-

sions regarding COVID regulations in both public and private schools. Lawmakers abandoned the bill as of Memorial Day, because of parent outrage. Mueller posed the question, “The verbiage in this bill has me question where our power really lies, at the local level or the state level?” Mueller recalled a conversation she had with a member of the Jersey County Health Department in March. (See, MASK, A2)

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Church (Continued from A1) Tradition teaches that the first formal Mass delivered to a congregated Roman Catholic body in Jersey County occurred in the home of local pioneer William Shepherd, whose daughters dressed the altar for the service. The service was hosted in the fall of 1841, thus making the St. Francis Xavier congregation the oldest Roman Catholic congregation in Jersey County. Traces of William Shepherd and his family are still evident today, not only in his descendants who still reside in the area, but in the Shepherd block that is a part of the downtown historic business district and his family home, the former 518 Restaurant, which he built in the late 1850s. As the Catholic population grew, Shepherd, along with Fred Bertman and William Kelly, purchased ground at the present site of the church and a small structure was erected. Soon enough, a new church structure was needed, and the long process to get it built began in the mid-1860s. The bricks that compose the church were made in Jerseyville, and the touches of limestone evident around the structure came from Grafton. William Embly, a local Jerseyville resident who is

responsible for a majority of the old cityscape still seen today, was tasked with designing and building the present building. It was Independence Day 1871 when a parade marched from the train depot to the site of the church, where officials from the Diocese of Alton (now defunct) came to celebrate the dedication of the structure. Since that time, a lot of interesting characters have pastored the parish, most notably the Rev. John Clancy, who served the church for 53 years from 1914 until his death in 1967. Much has been recorded of Clancy’s life, and many congregants still remain throughout the community who can remember a great deal of the no-nonsense, armsfolded, ready-to-work minister who, like the late Rev. William Hembrow, was a mainstay in the the community and defined a generation. In fact, Clancy’s tenure was historic in itself, as he was one of the very few, if not the only priest in the history of the Roman Catholic Church to preside over his own diamond jubilee, which marks the 75th anniversary of a priest’s ordination. He was 100 years old. “There’s another [Papal blessing] we have framed in

the sacristy from when Rev. Clancy marked 75 years in the priesthood. They still look very much the same. It has the pope’s signature and the message of realigns and blessings on behalf of the pope,” Smith said. For Smith, the momentous occasion has not escaped him. Being a young priest, he marveled at being able to pastor the church during this important milestone. “I feel very blessed and honored to be here and be a part of the people’s lives in the parish and county,” Smith said. “When I think about all the history of the church and all the things it’s been through and what the people are experiencing and going through in their lives in the past 150 years, it’s very surreal, but a great privilege.” Given that the Mass, which will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the building’s consecration will take place during Independence Day weekend this year, the festivities will be kept to a minimum given that it will be a busy weekend for families. “As far as events go, we’re having Mass on the Fourth of July weekend and after Mass in the morning, we’re having a light reception, and the Altar Society ladies have put togeth-

er a cookbook of recipes from different families, and we’ve had some prayer cards made to commemorate the event,” Smith shared. Although, as Smith further stated, the church is in no way letting the history that exists in the minds of older parishioners go by the wayside. The occasion has led to a movement made by several congregants to add to the history of the church by recording the stories of older members who have grown and lived in the shadow of the parish. “We’ve been collecting stories from several parishioners, especially our older parishioners, of events and memories growing up— telling stories about interactions with Clancy and other things,” Smith said. The Papal blessing arrived in the mail from the Vatican on June 21, and the plan is to display it in the vestibule of the church. The Jersey County Catholic community will wrap up the commemoration of St. Francis Xavier’s sesquicentennial just in time to start focusing on the next milestone, which will occur later this year. “In Grafton, in just a few months, we’ll also be celebrating 150 years of St. Patrick’s parish building,” Smith shared.

and family,” Hutchinson said. “I feel like everyone here is very welcoming and friendly.” Hutchinson has been a lifelong Jerseyville resident, but Stahlschmidt hails from Alton. Her experience working in town has been just as positive. “Jerseyville has been extremely welcoming to me, which has been a blessing,” Stahlschmidt said. Maven is currently the

only stand-alone spa in Jerseyville. They are both happy that residents are eager for their services. “When we both started, skincare and selfcare wasn’t a huge hot topic, some people were doing it, but now in today’s world, it has definitely become important to people of all ages,” Hutchinson said. Maven has clients ranging from preteens to people in their 90s, showing self care

is important regardless of age, gender or background. “Americans nowadays are so fast-forward. Everything is computers, TVs, your phone — you’re always stimulated at all times. Kids, husband, work, whatever it is. You take that time for yourself, unplug and reset, and you leave feeling refreshed and renewed,” Stahlschmidt said. “We’ve been welcomed, and it’s well received, and we really appreciate that.”

ment, Jersey Superintendent Brad Tuttle addressed the two speakers and the rest of the public present at the meeting. “I don’t agree that, in March, our local health department reached out to us to go against IDPH. I think that is a false statement,” Tuttle said before noting he would follow up with the health department to clarify Mueller’s story. Tuttle explained Jersey District 100’s new directions on mask mandates and what concerned parents can do to make sure their message is received by the state. He said that according to IDPH guidance, no one outside school property is required to wear a mask. On school property, mask regulations have relaxed for vaccinated students and teachers. “If you have a vaccination, adult or kid, in sport or not in sport, you do not have to wear a mask,” Tuttle said. “But right now, that’s all I have. That came directly from our local health department.” Tuttle reassured the parents that the district is doing everything they can to make sure the schools are going in the “right direction,” but progress won’t happen overnight. “You all can’t send enough

information to ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education),” Tuttle said. “ISBE has made no rules, and they govern us. We’re going to pound them, but you all have a way bigger voice than even we have.” Tuttle said that many communities in Illinois share the same feelings about mask

mandates and that contacting ISBE is the best way parents can contribute to changing mask guidelines. Currently, ISBE has not given guidance to schools on mask wearing for the 2021-22 school year, but Tuttle expects to know the new guidelines by next month.

Makeup (Continued from A1) “I think it’s rare that you find somebody that you work so well with,” Stahlschmidt said. “So, we’ve kind of just embraced that. Her strengths are my weaknesses, and vice versa. I think that’s why we work so well together.” Jerseyville has been an ideal town to set up shop for Maven Makeup + Skincare Co, which makes work more rewarding for the pair. “I like serving my friends

Mask (Continued from A1) “I was told that our local health department reached out to our administrators at Jersey Unit 100 to pull away from the IDPH,” Mueller said. “At that time, no one from our district had responded.” Mueller went on to read from certain health studies about the adverse effects of wearing masks to back up claims she had made at last month’s board meeting, as at that time, she had not been able to provide sources. “So, I ask you, please help us in taking a stand against the overreach of our government,” Mueller said. “I want to make sure we are on the right side of the law and the right side of history.” She spoke on how there are laws that protect civil liberties, and that parents and teachers are willing to come together to stand up for what they believe is best for their children. “I have assured others that we are very fortunate to have a supportive school board. We ultimately want to work together as a team and create a safe and supportive environment for our children,” Mueller said. Following public com-

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Fireworks soar into the air during one of the first Thursday night community events held in Grafton. The Thursday night lineup, which closes with fireworks, includes Music in the Park, held earlier in the evening.

Bring your own lawn chair to the concerts held in The Grove Memorial Park, just off Main Street and near the banks of the Mississippi River. This year’s concerts include a mix of folk rock, classic rock, acoustics and classic bluegrass. Each Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m., sit back in a lawn chair or relax on a blanket spread out on the grassy lawn in the park grounds and listen to some favorite local bands. Coolers and outside food are allowed. Immediately following each concert, the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau will host a fireworks celebration on the Grafton riverfront. The Grove Memorial Park is an ideal spot for fireworks viewing. “Each year we try to mix up the bands for Music in the Park and I’m really excited about the new and returning groups on this year’s schedule,”

Music in the Park organizer Peg Brooks said. “This will be a great season for people to make Thursday nights Music in the Park nights.” This year’s concert schedule includes: Q June 24: The Outlaw Opry (Honky Tonk Country) Q July 2: The Owlz (Classic Rock) Grafton Independence Day Fireworks to follow Q July 29: Rockabilly Revival (Classic Country to Rock) Q Aug. 5: Tragg Band (Classic rock, Motown, Oldies) Q Aug. 12: George Portz & Friends of Bluegrass (Traditional Bluegrass) Q Aug. 19: Hookie (Bluesy Rock) Q Aug. 26: Tanglefoot (Rock n Roll) In case of rain, concerts will be canceled. July 8 is a scheduled rain date. There will be no concerts on July 15 and July 22.

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here has been much controversy lately as to whether teenagers should be getting vaccinated for COVID. It will be coming to a head within the next few months when colleges and high schools reopen for the fall and decisions have to be made whether to make the vaccination mandatory for teenagers. The issue boils down as to whether these vaccinations are as safe for teenagers as they appear to be for older adults. And unfortunately, the volunteers used during the testing phases to get these vaccines approved did not include many children under 18 years of age so to some extent, we are in uncharted territory as to what effect these vaccines have on children. In addition, there continue to be rare but adverse side effects to the various vaccines being administered worldwide, and this creates understandable concern for parents everywhere. The most recent side effect for teenagers getting one of the vaccines is “myocarditis,” which is an inflammation of the heart muscle that pumps blood to the rest of the body. The symptoms of myocarditis include shortness of breath, rapid or irregular heartbeat, dizziness and chest pain. Because I have teenage grandkids, I wanted to verify whether myocarditis really is occurring in teenagers as a result of these vaccinations and whether there is a legitimate concern about teenagers getting vaccinated because of this side effect. After a considerable amount of searching, I found what appears to be a credible source to answer the issue of what we should do. This source is Dr. Christy Risinger, a medical doctor and internist practicing in Austin, Texas. She seems particularly credible to me because she has four children of her own under the age of 16 and this is a personal issue for her. Risinger’s discussion of this issue was rendered on June 4 and hopefully can still be found on YouTube. According to Dr. Risinger, there have been reports of myocarditis occurring in teenagers following COVID-19 vaccinations but overall, they have been rare. As proof of this, she refers to the vaccination program in Israel, where it was mandatory that all children over the age of 15 be vaccinated.

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doses of Pfizer or Moderna because the overall risk is low in any event. If still uneasy about it, your boys can receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine; or they can spread out the two doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine beyond the normal waiting time between the first and second doses, or they can just get one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine now and wait to see if it is determined that one dose is sufficient for children. Apparently, Dr. Risinger intends to have her children vaccinated with the first dose of either Pfizer or Moderna and then wait to see what is happening with the vaccination effort on teenagers elsewhere. Obviously, as a parent, you owe it to yourself and your children to keep abreast of developments. To be more specific about it, Israel is now going to vaccinate children between the ages of 12 and 15. It would be important to track to what extent these children develop myocarditis to get a better idea of the risk that may be involved. Let’s face it; we really are entering uncharted territory. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

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Jerseyville Fire Department awarded state grant By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal The Jerseyville Fire Department plans to bolster its radio communications and gear cleaning with a recently awarded state grant. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced last week the recipients of the 2021 Small Equipment Grant Program and among that list was the Jerseyville Fire Department, which will receive $25,698. A total of $3.3 million was awarded to 149 fire departments/ districts and EMS providers across the state. The OSFM received 448 applications, requesting around $10.5 million in funding for this grant period. With this money, Jerseyville’s fire department will be getting new portable radios, equipment the department has clamored for for a while. These radios will bring them in compliance with FCC guidelines and current firefighting standards. The money will also go toward standardizing the programming on the radios on all of the

fire apparatuses in the department. These new radios will allow for more coordination when fighting fires. “We have been training, and one of the big aspects that we are training on is a coordinated fire attack,” Jerseyville Fire Chief Keith Norman said. “In order to coordinate search, fire suppression, ventilation and other aspects of the fire ground, we need everyone to be in communications, and our current radios really do not serve that purpose.” The grant will also go toward the purchase of a gear washer extractor. “For lack of a better term, it is a giant heavy duty washing machine that has a high-spin cycle to get as much of the water out of the gear, so you don’t have to throw it in a dryer, you just have to hang dry after you run it through," Norman said. Most importantly, this will improve the safety for firefighters, as this gear washer will remove carcinogens and other harmful

byproducts that find their way onto the firefighters’ gear. “We currently do not have one at all,” Norman said. “This is going to allow us to more frequently and efficiently launder our bunker gear and wash the carcinogens and other by-products of combustion out of our gear.” They are currently using a normal washer and dryer. “The biggest part of the problem is safety and not getting all of those carcinogens into a normal washing machine that you are using for other purposes,” Norman explained. There are very specific standards to get carcinogens out. “The gear is so heavy duty that when we wash something now it takes two full cycles to wash one set of gear,” Norman said. “...If I got six guys on a fire, we have three days of laundry to do.” This heavy duty washer extractor will allow them to wash three or four sets of gear at a time. “It is going to allow us to clean that gear before it gets around any

other individuals so that it is safe to be transported,” Norman said. The Small Equipment Grant Program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. This program is an innovative approach to a problem that has long caused difficulties for the fire departments and not-for-profit ambulance services in Illinois, particularly those that have hardships in generating the necessary revenue for small equipment. The purpose is to allow eligible applicants the opportunity to purchase small equipment that they may otherwise not be able to purchase. “Departments have had to make tough financial decisions, especially this year during the COVID19 pandemic. Ensuring our first responders in Illinois have properly functioning lifesaving equipment they need to perform their duties safely, while protecting their communities, is our top priority. The Small Equipment Grant Program helps reduce the burden

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Brenda Brady Brenda Sue Brady, 52, died at 2:11 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at BarnesJewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until time of

funeral services at 12 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial took place at Kane Cemetery in Kane. In lieu of flowers or

On Monday, June 14, 2021, David Duane Dugan passed away at the age of 62. Graveside service will be held at 10 am on Friday,

June 25, 2021 at Shipman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Wounded Warrior

plants, memorials may be given to the family in care of the funeral home. Memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com

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Timothy Holder Timothy David Holder, 28, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2021 at his home in Jerseyville. Visitation was held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 4 p.m. until time

of services at 7 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the family in care of the funeral home.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, let the day be a day of remembrance of who he was and all the good times we had with him over the years.

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Bryan Allen Retherford, 28, formerly of Kane, died suddenly at 4:42 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021 in the emergency room at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.

Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

on smaller departments/districts while replacing aging and sometimes failing small equipment,” Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez said. Most Illinois fire departments, fire protections districts, township fire departments and stand-alone, nonprofit ambulance service providers were eligible to apply. All fire departments, fire protection districts and township fire department applicants were required to have participated in the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) for a minimum of two years prior to applying. News of the Jerseyville Fire Department grant award came not too long after funding was granted from the county and the city to purchase a new engine for Jerseyville’s fleet. In fact, local fire officials plan on going next week to pick up the used 75-foot E1 Quint, a truck with a water tank, hose, round ladders, aerial ladder and pump. With this new truck, the department will have four engines at their disposal.

Thurman ‘Doc’ Chapman Thurman Douglas “Doc” Chapman, 86, of Gillespie, formerly of Shipman, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at his home. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the funeral home with Pastor Ray Robinson officiating. Burial will take place directly following the funeral service in Shipman Cemetery. Memorials in Thurman’s name may be donated to a charity of one’s choosing.

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Burial was in Kane Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Angel Moms, a local support group assisting mothers who have lost children, in care of the funeral home.

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Craig Dured Keeney, 50, passed away at 6:20 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2021 in Delhi, as of result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident. He was born on February 5, 1971 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and was the son of the late Roscoe and Mariann (Tinsley) Keeney and grew up in the Alton, Illinois area. He worked various jobs throughout his life, and was most recently working as a car detailer in the area. Craig had a brilliant mind and exuded talent and creativity. He enjoyed creating music and playing on his guitar, creating comic sketches and had recently became interested in photography and woodworking. Above all else in this

world, He cared deeply for and enjoyed spending time with his children and was extremely proud of their accomplishments. His marriage to Kristy Bush brought about the birth of Craig’s first son, Brandon, of Alton; and his marriage to Heather Clark gave him his first and only daughter, Payton, of Jerseyville; He later married the former, Jaclyn Bell, and together they were the proud parents of Craig’s youngest son, Shane, of Jerseyville. He is also survived by four brothers, Russell Keeney of Iowa, Barry Keeney, Mike Keeney and Bruce Keeney, all of Batchtown; as well as two sisters and a brother in-law, Cindy Keeney of Missouri and Shelia

and George Klarie of Iowa. A Celebration of Craig’s life will be held at later date. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements. Memories may be shared with Craig’s family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com

Joseph “Joe” Leady Joseph “Joe” Leady, 69, passed away unexpectedly at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday June 15, 2021 at his beloved High Point Ranch. He was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1951 in Saint Louis, Missouri and was the son of the late John Henry and Barbara Jean (Collins) Leady. Joe grew up in the Bethalto area, graduating from Civic Memorial High School. Joe possessed an entrepreneurial drive from a young age and went on to successful own and operate both Joe’s Collision Center in Hardin for many years, as well as Jefferson Trailer Sales in Jerseyville, retiring in 2014. Anyone who knew Joe knew of his willingness to help anyone in need, no matter how big or small, He was always willing to do whatever he could to help. He had a deep love for classic cars, motorcycles and attending car auctions. As much as he enjoyed these things, he enjoyed even more the

friendships he was able to create throughout the years. Whether in his professional or personal life, Joe never met a stranger. He married the former Phyllis Baalman on December 30, 1993 in Jerseyville, and together they have shared in many wonderful memories with their children and grandchildren throughout their 27 years of marriage. Some of their fondest memories were spent together at the Ranch and traveling together, most especially their time spent in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Leady of Hamburg; a daughter, Dawn Leady of Goodlettsville, Tennessee; two step-daughters and their spouses, Amy and Chris Ewen of Jerseyville an Lesley and Derek Bierman of Jerseyville; a granddaughter, Rachael Hurd of Goodlettsville, Tennessee; two step-grandsons, Conan and Bryce Ewen of Jerseyville; a brother, John Leady of Cottage Hills; two sisters, Marie Martindale of Camden, Tennes-

see and Frances Leady of Godfrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jo Ann Hubbard. Per his wishes, cremation rights will be accorded and no services will be held. For those desiring, memorials may be given to Shriner’s Hospital for Children or to Riverbend Humane Society, in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052, who has been entrusted with arrangements. Memories may be shared with Joe’s family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals. com

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By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois The day that marks the anniversary of the day in 1865 when some of the last enslaved Americans learned that they had been freed is now an official state holiday in Illinois. At a bill signing ceremony in front of a signed copy of President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3922 into law, designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Illinois. “With this new law, no longer can a child grow up in Illinois without learning about Juneteenth in school,” Pritzker said. “With this change, the people of Illinois will have a day to reflect on how the freedom that we celebrate just two weeks later, on the Fourth of July, was delayed to Black Americans.” Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. It declared that all slaves held in states that were in rebellion against the United States were immediately and permanently free. That proclamation did nothing, however, for slaves held in states like Kentucky and Maryland that had not seceded from the Union. They would not become free until after ratification of the 13th amendment in 1865. It also did not immediately free slaves who were held in territory that was still under the control of the Confederacy. Those slaves had to wait until Union forces captured their territory which, in many cases, did not happen until near the end of the war. Most historians date the end of the war as April 9, 1865, when Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, who led the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox. But not all Confederate armies surrendered at that time. It was more than two months later, on June 19, 1865, when federal forces reached Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved people in that city, and throughout Texas, that they had been freed. Juliana Stratton, Illinois’ first Black lieutenant governor and a descendent of

enslaved people from Mississippi, spoke about her own ancestors who continued to be held in bondage even after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed and said that for them, Juneteenth was “the true Independence Day.” “Juneteenth is a time of celebration,” she said. “Juneteenth is a time of telling our stories of hope. Juneteenth is a declaration of faith that despite chattel slavery, we will never stop fighting for freedom; that despite black codes right here in Illinois that discouraged free blacks to live in this state, we will never stop fighting for freedom; that despite lynchings and other forms of racialized violence that happened two blocks away from where we stand right now, that we would never stop fighting for freedom.” Under the new law, June 19 will be recognized as an official state holiday and all flags covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act will be flown at half-staff. In addition, a Juneteenth flag will fly over the State Capitol in Springfield. Juneteenth will also be a paid holiday for state workers and public school employees whenever that day falls on a weekday, which will happen first in 2023. Currently, 48 states recognize Juneteenth as either a ceremonial or official state holiday. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is currently displaying a rare signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation. It is one of 48 copies that were made and sold to raise money for sick or wounded Civil War soldiers in 1864, all signed by Lincoln, Secretary of State William Seward and Lincoln’s aide John Nicolay. Of those copies, only 27 are known to still exist. The original, hand-written version that Lincoln signed in 1863 was destroyed in the Chicago Fire of 1871. Q Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

More than 660 bills will head to Pritzker after legislative session By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois With the first year of the 102nd General Assembly mostly wrapped up, lawmakers as of Friday had officially passed 664 bills through both houses for eventual consideration by the governor. Gov. JB Pritzker had signed 17 of them as of Friday, including the Thursday signing of the state’s operating budget and a bill making several changes to the state election code. Charlie Wheeler, an emeritus professor at the University of Illinois Springfield who covered the Illinois General Assembly for the Chicago Sun-Times for more than two decades, said he was struck by the “progressive nature” of the bills passed by the General Assembly this year. “The voting legislation, for example, you look at what other states are doing and then you look at what we did, that was kind of an example” of the strongly Democratic legislation that passed this year, Wheeler said. That elections law, which took effect immediately upon the governor’s signature, instructs election authorities to create a permanent voteby-mail list which voters may choose to join. It also makes Election Day 2022 a state holiday and requires election authorities to create a central voting site where all residents within the authority’s jurisdiction can cast a ballot on Election Day 2022. It also allows political candidates to use campaign funds for child care and care for other dependents, and requires that any vacancy in the General Assembly be filled in an open meeting, rather than behind closed doors. It beefs up cybersecurity requirements as well. It allows – but does not require – county jails to establish polling places to allow voting by inmates who are residents of the county and have not been convicted of the offense for which they are in custody. It also creates provisions for curbside voting during early voting and on Election Day. Like next year’s budget, the elections bill passed with support from only supermajority Democrats – a common theme for some of the more controversial legislation that has passed during Pritzker’s time in office. Partisan bills included a 2019 minimum wage hike, placing an ill-fated graduated income tax on the 2020 ballot, criminal justice reforms that passed in January, and newly drawn legislative maps that will likely help Democrats maintain those supermajorities. While there have been bipartisan victories as well, such as the budget and capital infrastructure plans passed during Pritzker’s first year in office, legalization of adult-use marijuana, and expanding gambling, the partisan makeup of the General Assembly has allowed the governor to use his veto sparingly. A supermajority is reached when a party has at least 71 votes in the House or 36 in the Senate, giving them the ability to override a governor’s veto. Democrats have been over those numbers for the entirety of Pritzker’s time in office. Wheeler said it’s common to see fewer vetoes in such a situation. But he also noted Pritzker has worked well with Democrats in the General Assembly, despite some reported clashes, particularly pertaining to negotiations behind an energy bill that has repeatedly stalled when nearing a vote this year.

“They’ve been on pretty much the same page,” Wheeler said, noting any disagreements are “nothing compared to some of the past animosity, for example, with Madigan and (former Democratic Gov. Rod) Blagojevich who sort of mutually detested each other.” Pritzker has used the veto just 11 times as governor. In his first year, Pritzker vetoed just eight of the 599 bills passed in the regular session and one of the 38 bills passed in the veto session. The majority of those vetoes were procedural due to similar language being passed in other bills during the same General Assembly. In early 2020, he was nearly unanimously overridden on a veto of a bill creating tax breaks for aircraft parts. But another override vote called by the Republican sponsor of a bill affecting the state’s ability to apply for waivers for state employee insurance failed in 2019. Pritzker’s second year was slower paced, with just 22 bills passing both houses in the regular session which was waylaid by the COVID19 pandemic. Lawmakers then came back for a “lame duck” session in January 2021, passing 23 bills, including several measures backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, before the 101st General Assembly adjourned. Pritzker vetoed one of those bills, a measure establishing pretrial interest on civil monetary awards, as lawmakers negotiated a different pretrial interest measure that he signed earlier this year. In contrast, according to a Capitol News Illinois analysis of Illinois General Assembly website data, former Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich issued 133 vetoes in the 95th General Assembly of 2007 and 2008, the final one before his 2009 impeachment. In that twoyear session, 87 of those vetoes became law either with the changes Blagojevich suggested or through legislative overrides. Things went better for Blagojevich’s successor, Pat Quinn, in his first full term. Quinn, a Democrat with Democrats in control of the General Assembly, vetoed 41 bills in the 97th General Assembly, with 17 becoming law with legislator action. In the 98th General Assembly, he vetoed 25 bills, 10 of which became law. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, meanwhile, issued 111 vetoes in the 99th General Assembly of 2015 and 2016, with only four of them overturned, as Democrats were just short of the supermajority threshold in the House. Rauner saw more Republican pushback in the 100th General Assembly in 2017 and 2018, including when it came to passing the state’s first operating budget in more than two years by overriding his veto. He issued 142 vetoes in the 100th General Assembly, 51 of which became law through lawmaker action. This week, Pritzker issued his first veto of the current General Assembly, a technical fix to drafting errors in the state budget. Lawmakers inadvertently left out effective dates in portions of the bill, and they accepted Pritzker’s changes on partisan lines. He signed the bill Thursday with the changes. Q Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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Aviation Structural Mechanic Trent Ward stands next to an F-18F Super Hornet bearing his name and hometown. He is currently a plane captain, having trained in the Air Force for two years thus far in preparation for his career with the military working in an airframe shop. Ward serves with the “Red Rippers” based at Virginia Beach, Va., assigned to Air Wing One. Trent, a 2019 JCHS graduate, is the son of Ryan and Wendy Ward.

Correction In the article, “Former local with CP on path to be Ironman ‘legend’” in the Jan. 16 edition of the Jersey County Journal, it should have read that one of the organizations Dane McGuire was going to donate to was the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Webster University place he sought mental help from was the Counseling and Life Development office.

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Local graduates from Southwestern University with honors

Taylor Snider graduated with her radiologic technology (X-Ray) degree at Southwestern Illinois College’s Commencement held on May 20, 2021. Snider is the daughter of Richard and LeAnne Snider of Jerseyville. During her time at SWIC, Snider was named to the Dean’s List each semester along with receiving the highest honors award by achieving the highest GPA in the program at their Pinning Ceremony. Upon graduation, Snider secured a position as a Radiologic Technologist at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Snider will be furthering her education in the Radiology field at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this fall. She will begin their Radiation Therapy Program to study oncology and the radiotherapy treatments of cancer.

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Jerseyville student named to University of Iowa Dean’s List Hannah Hudson of Jerseyville was among the more than 7,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the Dean’s List for the 2021 Spring semester. Hudson is a third year undergraduate student in the UI’s Tippie College of Business and is majoring in finance. Dean’s list status was earned by 872 first year undergraduates during the 2021 Spring semester at Iowa, 1,579 second year students, 1,947 third year students and 2,687 fourth year students. Guidelines for inclusion on the list are: Courses offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) or pass/non-pass (P/N) basis do not count toward graded credit for inclusion on the Dean’s List. Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Engineering, the

Tippie College of Business, and University College who achieve a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.50 or higher on nine semester hours (spring 2021) or more of UI graded coursework during a given semester or summer session and who have no semester hours of “I” (incomplete) or “O” (no grade reported) during the same semester are recognized by inclusion on the Dean’s List for that semester. Undergraduate students in the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine with fewer than nine semester hours (Spring 2021) of graded credit, if deemed appropriate by the college. College of Nursing students participating in clinical courses who have a total of nine semester hours of earned credit (Spring 2021), with eight semester hours of graded credit with a GPA of 3.50 or higher.

Principia College athletics facilities now available The Principia College Athletics Department is reopening for community activities this summer. In addition to indoor athletic facilities and a competition-size swimming pool offering refuge from the summer heat, the well-manicured Bermuda grass soccer fields have been repurposed to allow players the opportunity to experience grass-court tennis for the summer. Principia College Head Women’s Tennis Coach Shannon Carney will offer community clinics, tournaments and other activities on the grass and indoor courts this summer. Carney, currently the National Mixed Doubles 60 champion, has won the last four national events, most recently in April in Palm Springs,

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Calif. Previously, she was the USTA 60 National Singles Indoor Champion and Outdoor Doubles champion. The Principia College Athletic Club recently reopened for gym memberships and facility rentals. Returning Athletic Club members have expressed gratitude for the clean and welcoming atmosphere at Principia College. Club members have access to the indoor pool and track, weight rooms and basketball courts in Crafton Athletic Center as well as cardio equipment, weight machines and an indoor climbing wall in Hay Field House on campus. Please reach out for more information on camps, clinics and other summer offerings.

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Locals named to LCCC Spring 2021 honors lists Follow Us On Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of full- and parttime honors students for the Spring 2021 semester, and among them were those from the Jersey County area. Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List. Those locals on the President’s List were: Q Brighton – Evan Archer, AmyDee L. Bachman, Sydney L. Baumgartner, Myah Brantley, Troy J. Brooks, Todd A. Campbell, Mallory Carter, Averi A. Corby, Justin Dean, Taylor A. Denbow, Brandon E. Dunsing, Joshua Eddington, Brodie Edwards, Gabrielle Emmons, Anna E. Gallaher, Grace Greenwell, MacKenzie Hampsey, Kaydn Hines, Victoria J. Jones, Hannah M. Kahl, Whitney M. Keith, Kayla A. Lemarr, Megan Nolte, Quinn E. Owens, Erika C. Pfitzner, Brianna Roloff, Sarah M. Rutledge, Brady R. Salzman, Preston N. Schepers, Madison E. Schneider, Ashton Seniker, Katelyn R. Shaw, Trinity E. Swift, Kyla Thyer, Megan L. Vonnahmen, Johnathan Watson, Megan A. Webb and Nicholas G. Wooden. Q Dow – Kaleigh A. Grace, Braydon L. Noble, Samantha N. Weishaupt, Morgan R. Wendle and Jeremy E. Young. Q Elsah – Katie Shires. Q Fidelity – Jake J. Goheen. Q Grafton – Samantha N. Ayres, Alex R. Coffman and Annette L. Marshall. Q Jerseyville – Thomas Albrecht, Halle M. Bechtold, Andrew J. Beck, Clayton J. Brunaugh, Holly M. Edwards, Jacob R. Eyers, Elizabeth E. Freand, Madelynn M. Gilman, Jared M. Hagen, Abbey N. Hayes, Cierra N. Howell, Sally K. Hudson, Tommi L. Hunt, Corey J. King, Melissa A. Lemarr, Seanah J. Lewis, Alexis L. Liles, Michelle R. Maag, Jenifer L. Ohlendorf, Emma G. Plasmeier, Kennedy B. Quinn, Lydia M. Reed, Julia Ringhausen, Kylee L. Ruyle, Samantha K. Schleeper, Jordan P. Sibert, Kyleigh F. Stellhorn, Elizabeth A. Strebel, Hannah M. Taylor, Jessica R. Vetter, Bailey M. Wadlow, Christine M. Wendell, Megan L. Wilson, Abigail R. Womack and Murphy T. Youngblood. Q Kane – Michaela J. Hinderhan. Those locals on the Dean’s List were: Q Brighton – Mackenzie L. Behrends, Zoe G. Bohn, Jeri K. Bonine-Burton, Alec

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Local students named to Missouri State Dean’s List Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean’s List and among that list in spring was Lydia Crader and Shannon Strong, both of Jerseyville. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during

the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). More than 5,000 students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs.

Local student makes it on Bradley’s Dean’s List More than 1,800 students were named to Bradley’s Dean’s List for Spring 2021, and among that lot was one local student. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0

scale. The local student on the dean’s list was Adam Meyer of Jerseyville, who is majoring in psychology. Bradley University is a private university in Peoria.

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Garden tasks to help get your landscape through the summer After some up and down temperatures earlier this year, it seems summer has settled in for good. While a lot of the work we do in the garden happens in the spring, that doesn’t mean we can coast through the summer. Here are some things we can be doing in our landscapes to help keep them going through the summer. Water As the temperatures heat up and the spigot in the sky turns off, providing supplemental water to our plants is often necessary. There are a variety of ways you can go about watering your plants. From just the hose with a nozzle, over-head sprinklers, or drip irrigation. However you decide to water your plants, in general, most will need 1-2 inches of water a week, either through rainfall or irrigation. Make sure to keep a close eye on your raised beds and container gardens. Raised beds and containers dry out much quicker than plants in the ground. Therefore, these will likely need to be watered more frequently. It’s not uncommon to have to water potted plants daily during particularly hot, dry stretches of weather. Weeds Make sure you stay on top of weeds and don’t allow them to go

to seed. Mechanical (hand pulling, hoeing, etc.) is a good way to control small weeds or weeds in small areas. If you have large areas of weeds, herbicides may be the best option for management. Mulching your plants can also help keep weeds down not only in flower beds and around trees, but also in vegetable gardens. Try using organic mulches like wood chips, straw, or shredded leaves. Not only will they help keep weeds down, as they break down they will also add organic matter to the soil. Pests Pest populations can also explode as the temperatures continue to heat up. It is important to go out and scout your landscape at least once a week. This will help you keep track of what’s going on in your garden and help you stay on top of any pests that may be present. When managing pests in your landscape, try to utilize IPM practices. Depending on the pest you’re dealing with, there may be management options other than spraying pesticides. Often using cultural, physical, and biological management techniques can provide adequate control of pests. Flowers

Many annual flowers don’t require much care other than the occasional watering. However, some will benefit from deadheading. Doing this encourages the plants to produce more flowers and helps keep them from looking ragged. Some annuals that may benefit from deadheading are geraniums, marigolds, salvia and snapdragons. Vegetables Make sure you’re harvesting vegetables like cucumbers, sweet corn and green beans at the proper time. Also, keep up with harvesting your other vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers. Come July and August, you can begin planting your fall garden. Many cool-season vegetables that we grow in the spring, like broccoli, cabbage, carrots, lettuce and spinach, can be planted again in mid-tolate summer to extend our growing season. For more summer gardening tips, check out the Good Growing blog at go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing. –––––––––––––––––––––––– Good Growing Tip of the Week: In addition to keeping weeds down, mulch will help retain soil moisture, meaning you may not have to water as often.

Grafton History Museum is officially open Grafton celebrated the grand opening of the new Edward Amburg History Museum Saturday, June 19 at the Grafton Visitor Center, 950 W. Main St., Grafton. The museum, funded by a grant from Illinois Department of Natural Resources, highlights the city’s past including artifacts from prehistoric Native American cultures to the tools used by local craftsmen as they began constructing the Mississippi River community.

Museum displays include a period room featuring a typical kitchen and living room including stoves and belonging from the early 1900s. There is also a Punt Boat and gun exhibit which was used more than 100 years ago for duck and waterfowl hunting. Exhibits of waterfowl created by taxidermist Steve Bollini are also on display. Additional exhibits examine river boating and the Grafton Boat Works which built many of the military and civilian

boats integral to the United State’s war efforts over the last 100 years. The museum also includes a “Pumpkin Seed” style hydroplane boat and antique motors which are on loan to the museum. Many of the items on display were preserved by the Grafton Historical Society. The museum is open Thursday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be open on Monday holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Halemeyers celebrate 60 years William Carl “Bill” and Margaret Jo “Patsy” Schudel Halemeyer were united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church in Hardin on June 25, 1961. Before retiring, Bill was a farmer and Pioneer Seed representative. Patsy taught home economics and kindergarten for 36 years in Jersey Community Unit 100. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at home on the family farm near Fieldon with their daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren: Annette (Jose Angel) Mata, Jane (Stefan) Wilson Bledig, Sarah (Richard) Martin, Stephen Wilson and Ashley Wilson.

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower Back Open for Business The Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Dr., Hartford has been newly reopened. The Confluence Tower is now open Thursdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed for over a year during the COVID pandemic, the Village of Hartford decided to reopen the tower with the assistance of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau in early June. The bureau is responsible for staffing and operating the iconic Hartford attraction which sits on the edge of the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. “We are very pleased that we can reopen the tower and we look forward to welcoming visitors back to Hart-

ford and the tower,” Hartford Mayor Bill Robertson said. The Confluence Tower was built to commemorate the bicentennial celebration of the historic Lewis & Clark Expedition that took place over 200 years ago. The Village of Hartford purchased the tower site in 2002. By May 14, 2010, the tower was opened for business. Visitors take an elevator to three different platforms set at 50 feet, 100 feet and 150 feet above ground. The first level tells the story of Hartford as an emerging industrial community located along the Mississippi River. The second level highlights the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway and the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.

The third level provides a stunning panorama of the rivers and the Mississippi River Basin. Views include downtown St. Louis to the south and Alton and the Clark Bridge to the north. “The Confluence Tower really showcases the scenic beauty of the Great Rivers & Routes region,” Cory Jobe, President and CEO of the tourism bureau said. “From views of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers to sights of downtown St. Louis and beyond, the tower is a great place to experience the history and beauty of the region.” The Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower celebrates the place where the two explorers launched their expedition to map out the western

United States. Located along the 18.7 mile Confluence Bike Trail, the Tower is a convenient stop for bicyclists and hikers traveling from Granite City to Alton. The Confluence Tower is open Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour tickets can be purchased at the tower, and are also available on RiversandRoutes.com: https://www. riversandroutes.com/thingsto-do/buy-tickets/

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Jerseyville, Illinois

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Historical Society announces Apple Festival; major projects By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Apple Festival this year will be happening it seems. At the June 8 Jersey County Historical Society board meeting, the motion was made and carried to host the annual Apple Festival this year. Last year, because of COVID, leaders with the non-profit institution felt that it was in the best interest of the community, as well as society members and volunteers, to cancel their annual event, which is also their largest fundraising endeavor of the year. It was the first time since the event’s inception in 1990 that it was canceled. “With the vaccination rollout and the health department starting to open things up for us, we felt safe doing it,” Jersey County Historical Society President Marion Phipps said. Despite the absence of the Apple Festival last year, the society has in no way been dormant in its other normal functions. Board members and volunteers used the time to assess how the society will move forward in the future as well as to tackle different jobs that needed to get done. “COVID’s major impact on the historical society was that it kept us from doing our annual fundraiser,” Vice President Beth McGlasson said. “The apple festival is our annual fundraiser, and we have so many projects going on at the society that are big ticket items that we look to it to help provide some of that funding to move us along.” McGlasson noted that recently, the historical society just replaced the roof on the Lone Star schoolhouse, an original

Jersey County one-room schoolhouse. In the past year, the society was able to finish putting on new metal cedar shake shingles on the school, their log cabins and was also able to put a metal roof on the block building, which older residents will recall served as Edith Cheney’s flower shop. “If you don’t keep them up, they’ll deteriorate on you,” Phipps noted. “We are getting ready sometime this summer to paint anything that’s wood or wrought iron on the outside of the mansion. We’re going to paint the metal window frames in the block building and the foundation of the mansion as well.” Phipps continued by adding that another project the society is interested in is bringing electricity to the cabins in order for tourists to explore them in the evening hours. McGlasson, who focuses much of her attention on the museum located behind the mansion, noted that she has her sights fixed on increasing quality preservation standards to ensure the longevity of the museum’s collection, especially their wedding dress collection. “We are looking at the possibility of heating and cooling the upstairs storage room in the museum, so we can house some of our collection that has to be climate-controlled up there,” McGlasson said. While McGlasson is looking at the logistics of climatecontrolled storage, she also put her hands to the plow this past year in revamping the permanent museum exhibits located behind the genealogical research center. “We used this time to redo several of our museum rooms. We’re still in progress, but we’ve

completely refigured some of them already,” McGlasson said. Part of the reconfiguration comes as a result of several new private collections coming into the society’s care. As COVID shut many folks in for an extended period of time, several used that time at home to clean out attics and basements. Family heirlooms and Jersey County-related items found their way into the museum office, where the accession committee got to work examining and cataloguing those items. So, one might be able to say that not only is the Jersey County Historical Society making a postCOVID comeback, but they’re doing it with a bang. The house committee, which oversees the Cheney Mansion, has added handrails where necessary to aid accessibility to the historic home while preserving its historical integrity. “It’s difficult on a very historic house to make it completely ADA accessible, so we try to do things to make it easier for people to get around like adding the handrails to the inside handrail stairway and the rails on the porch this year,” McGlasson said. The handrail on the stairway is expected to aid in preservation in preventing wear and tear on the original banister and newel post, which was added to the home in the 1860s. The moving and shaking going on at the society comes in conjunction with the growing community momentum to revitalize Jerseyville as the region begins to experience loosening COVID restrictions. The historical society functions as a cultural complex, and its proximity to the historic downtown business district helps

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The Lone Star Schoolhouse at the Jersey County Historical Society complex stands out with its new composite shingle roof, which replaced the previous roof that showed some minor fungal growth and weathering. These new shingles are similar to those that were recently installed on the Jersey County Courthouse roof.

the City of Jerseyville in promoting the community as an attractive place to explore and experience. “We are very excited about being open again, and we are already planning things for this fall, like our funeral tour in October and an art exhibit at the end of August,” McGlasson said. “We will be hosting a local art

exhibit featuring the photography of local artist Jody Jedlicka that provides a look at historic buildings and architecture throughout the county.” McGlasson mentioned that the society is wanting to do different types of events to highlight the buildings and exhibits on the grounds, as well as the local history of the county.

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By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Locals who received training certificates as a part of their concealed carry license (CCL) application may find their certificates invalid, depending on who they chose to take courses with, according to Illinois State Police (ISP). ISP’s Firearms Services Bureau, Investigative Support Unit (ISU) and the Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison charged CCL Instructor Terry Lumma, a 60-year-old female from Shipman with forgery, a Class 3 felony, and providing false conceal carry weapon certification, a Class A misdemeanor. “The Illinois State Police takes these types of allegations seriously and will investigate those who attempt to defraud the system and bring them

to justice,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. In December 2020, the ISP FSB received a complaint against Lumma. The complaint stated Lumma was not teaching the CCL classes, according to CCL law. After a five-month investigation, the FSB investigators found evidence to support the allegations of the complaint. The case was presented to the Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison, who made the determination to file criminal charges. Lumma was charged with forgery and providing false CCW certification. Lumma was mailed a notice to appear and is scheduled to appear at the Macoupin County courthouse on June 23 at 8:45 a.m. Because of this investigation, the ISP FSB determined that all the concealed carry certification courses hosted by Lumma failed to satisfy the

mandatory requirements for concealed carry firearm training set forth in the CCL Act. As a result, training certificates issued to over 200 students by Lumma and submitted to the ISP as part of their CCL application have been deemed invalid. All of these students were sent letters notifying them of their status and are being provided a grace period of 60 days from receipt of the letter to complete the requirements for a new, valid CCL. During the 60-day period, the ISP will deem the CCL holder as valid, if the CCL is otherwise in good standing. In accordance with state law, qualified instructors are required to teach all applicants, who are not eligible for prior training credit, a minimum of 16 hours of instruction approved by the Illinois State Police prior to issuing an Illinois Concealed Carry License Training Certification.

1981, a withheld judgment disposition was entered on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation; 14 days county jail; $300 fine.

a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm was dismissed. Palmer, Mollie A., dob 07-12-1988, a withheld judgment/supervision was entered on a charge of guardian allows child truancy, 6 months supervision; costs only. Webster, Luke D., dob 02-07-2003, a charge of consumption of liquor/ minor was amended/reduced; a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of disorderly conduct, 1 year supervision; $100 fine.

Dispositions Felonies: Condron, Kaitlyn M., dob 12-291997, a charge of unlawful failure to register as violent offender against youth was dismissed. Hendy, Patrick D., dob 12-23-1984, was found guilty on a charge of theft/ display merchandise less than $300; costs only. Kelley, Joseph T., dob 08-08-1973, a charge of aggravated domestic battery/ strangle was dismissed. Sumpter, Corena M., dob 08-04-

Misdemeanors: Jones, Vivian L., dob 07-14-2000, a charge of consumption of liquor/ minor was amended/reduced; a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of disorderly conduct, 1 year supervision; $100 fine. Morris, Gregory A., dob 06-19-1960,

Lorsbach farm designated centennial farm By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has designated the Lorsbach farm in Grafton, owned by Larry Lorsbach, Harry F. Lorsbach, Diane Dienberg, Gary Roberts and Paula Elliott as a centennial farm. To qualify as a centennial farm, a straight or collateral line of descendants must own the agricultural property for at least 100 years. The family received this historical distinction after their application for designation as a centennial farm was approved. “I am privileged to present this distinction to this amazing family,” IDOA Director Jerry Costello II said. “This designation not only honors their farm operation today, but also their ancestors who labored through adversity to maintain the family farm. The Centennial Farm program helps to reinforce that family farming remains a viable entity in Illinois agriculture.” The Illinois Centennial Farms program has recognized more than 10,300 farms since its inception in the early 1970s. Centennial farm owners receive outdoor display signage and a certificate signed by the governor and the director of agriculture. The family will be recognized among other newly designated centennial farm owners at the Illinois State

Fair in Springfield this August on Agriculture Day. The Lorsbach farm will mark the 76th centennial farm registered in Jersey County. The oldest two farms listed on the centennial farm record on the IDOA website are the Tracy and Beach farms, which were both established in 1832 when Jersey County didn’t even exist yet, but was the southern end of Greene County. The youngest centennial farm listed for Jersey County is the Meisner farm, which was originally purchased on Feb. 4, 1913. The program’s popularity and age led to the formation of the Sesquicentennial Farm program, which recognizes farm families that have passed down the same farm for at least 150 years. Concerning sesquicentennial farms, there are seven farms in Jersey County that bear this distinction, with the oldest farm being the Brangenberg farm, which was originally purchased in 1831. The youngest farm listed in the sesquicentennial farm category is the Smith Farm in the Godfrey area, which was purchased in 1864. Other sesquicentennial farms include the Downey, Heitzig, Kirbach, Oertel and Powell farms. In April of 2018, the IDOA announced the first bicentennial farm to be recognized in the state, being the Brown farm of Union County, which was first purchased in 1816.

Since that time, six additional bicentennial farms have been added to the list, with the oldest bicentennial farm on record being the Godar-Simon farm of Calhoun County, which was originally purchased in 1815, when Illinois was still just a territory. Bicentennial farms show a locational trend of residing in southern and western regions of the state, which is indicative of the early movement of the pioneers, of which many moved to regions close to the Mississippi and Illinois rivers as well as the southern regions. Calhoun County was the southern tip of what was known as the Military Tract, a triangular stretch of land bordered by the Illinois and Mississippi rivers that was offered as payment to veterans of the War of 1812 for their service. As of yet, there are no bicentennial farms listed for Greene or Jersey counties, although several will be eligible within the next 10 to 20 years. Application information may be requested by writing to the Illinois Centennial/Sesquicentennial Farms Program, Illinois Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 19281, Springfield, IL 62794-9281 or by visiting agriculture.illinois.gov. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Q Information for the article was obtained from an IDOA press release and information from the department’s website.

Budget among discussion at Grafton meeting

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Among the list of items addressed at the Grafton City Council last week was the budget – or lack thereof. Grafton Alderman Andrew Jackson motioned to freeze new hires, raises and benefit increases until a budget is worked out and reviewed by the finance committee, which Jackson heads. “We are getting to the point where we need to have a budget for fiscal year 2022. So to do that, we have to have a budget in place voted

for by next month. The committee did not receive a proposed budget for the fiscal year, so I am going to move to have no new hires and no new raises or increased benefits be implemented until we have passed a final balanced budget from the council.” Alderman Jim Spencer questioned why a budget had not been reviewed yet. Jackson explained a proposed budget comes from the mayor. “The budget was not presented. We are still working on it,” Mike Morrow said. At the meeting the coun-

Treasurer has mailed tax bills Jersey County property tax and mobile home bills were mailed Friday, June 18, according to Jersey County Treasurer Gib Ashlock. Payments can be made by mail or in-person at the Jersey County Treasurer’s Office at 200 North Lafayette Street, Suite 5, Jer-

seyville, IL, 62052. Payments can also be made at any Jerseyville bank or credit union. The first installment of property taxes is due Friday, Aug. 6, and the second installment is due Friday, Sept. 10. Mobile home taxes are due Sept. 10.

cil also made numerous committee appointments: Q Veteran’s Committee – Terry Day as chairman, Peter Allen, alderman, Mike DeSherlia, Rob Hedger, Steve Hayes and Scott Manning. Q Adopt-A-Lot – Jim Spencer, headed by Peter Allen previously. Q Planning and Zoning Committee – Donna Smith as alderman oversight, Trebe Bradfisch as secretary, David Hand, Kevin Roundcount, Brian LeBeau, Eugene Smith, John Taylor and Kevin Stuby. Q Parks Committee – Dan

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Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27: Grafton Riverside Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Loading Dock in Grafton. Thursday, July 15: Jerseyville Public Library’s Family Fun Color Run, 6:30 p.m., Wock Lake in Jerseyville. Bring the whole family out to Wock Lack to

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NO TRESPASSING or hunting of any kind of properties owned by Nick and Margaret Voke, Old Pearl, IL. Violators will be prosecuted. 3.24.22 NO HUNTING or fishing on the Swanson Ransom farm located in 9.8.21 Hardin & Martinsburg Townships. NO TRESPASSING of any kind is Violators will be prosecuted. 4.20.22 permitted on the Kim Kamp and 1300 Joe Stelbrink farm located on WANTED Summit Grove Rd., Kampsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.26.21 PAYING CASH FOR VINTAGE WHISKEY. Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, 900B-NO TRESPASSING etc. ONLY FULL & SEALED. ColGREENE COUNTY lections from old bars, estates, liNO TRESPASSING or hunting on quor stores, etc. Call/Text Nick at the property owned by S. Brandi 217-430-9215. 6.23.21 Gilbert and Curtis W. Williams. Property is located in Woodville Township on Woody Road in Greene County. Violators will be prosecuted. 6.29.22

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Activities Page Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 A setback of some kind may occur this week, Aries. Do not get too worried about it just yet. Adversity can be an excellent avenue toward personal growth.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 A financial windfall or a new job opportunity may be coming your way, Virgo. This will be the breakthrough you need right now after a series of setbacks.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 You may think that an opportunity has passed you by, Aquarius. But don’t get too worried just yet. It’s possible to regain your momentum quite quickly.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may need to postpone a project you were hoping to begin this week. As long as it does not get pushed any further, you should be fine.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 When someone asks for your help drawing up a travel itinerary, you have plenty of ideas at the ready. Put all of your effort into the task and enjoy the fun.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 You may have to admit that the plan you put in place has a few kinks to be worked out, Pisces. These modifications are relatively simple.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 It is easy to get carried away with an idea, Gemini. Just do not mistake obsession for focus. You need to pace yourself if you are going to be effective.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Jersey County police and traffic

The following police reports were filed between June 11 and June 17. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following individuals were charged with a felony: McClintock, Lance A., dob 09-23-1988, aggravated fleeing police/21 mph over limit, domestic battery/bodily harm. Ontis, Dennis L., dob 06-20-1971, possession of meth less than 5 grams. Smith, Dale A. Jr., dob 05-28-1988, felony possession/use weapon/firearm, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possession amount controlled substance except (A) / (D). The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Cherry, Christopher M., dob n/a, criminal trespass to land. Harris, Dakota L., dob 06-28-2002, domestic battery/bodily harm. Hayes, Dakota D., dob 01-03-2003, retail theft/ display merchandise under $300. Holden, David W., dob 08-28-1960, battery/cause bodily harm. Johnson, Eric E., dob 04-12-1973, domestic battery/bodily harm. Wilder, Jawuan M., dob 08-08-1997, carry/possess firearm/1st. The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Fenstermaker, Kyle W., dob 09-14-1988, driving under the influence of alcohol. Haun, Joseph W., dob 07-25-1985, driving under the influence of alcohol. Pickett, Ralph R. III, dob 12-07-1970, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence/ blood alcohol concentration 0.08.

The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Dunham, Brandon S., dob 01-24-1991, careless driving. Ottwell, Eric L. Sr., dob 07-30-1981, animals at large. Plummer, Kaylee A., dob 11-02-2001, littering. Soos, Katherine A., dob 06-27-1980, careless driving. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Adams, Latif N., dob 11-19-1995, street racing, speeding 35+ mph over limit. Anderson, Everett B., dob 01-04-1979, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Ballinger, Amanda L., dob 05-09-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Barton, Steven T.C., dob 01-09-1991, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Bellm, Hayden P., dob 04-20-2004, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Coleman, Kieyunna S.A., dob 11-26-1994, no valid registration/1st and 2nd, unlicensed, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Corpus, Claire N., dob 06-09-1996, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Cox, Quinton M., dob 04-02-2003, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Douglas, Lenna J., dob 06-16-1993, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Edwards, Gavin M., dob 06-20-2003, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Eilers, Joshua R., dob 10-03-1992, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Everage, Shablaina E., dob 05-13-1990, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Ewanio, Stephen Dennis, dob 03-29-2001, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Fenstermaker, Kyle W., dob 09-14-1988, improper traffic lane usage. Foster, Matthew R., dob 10-30-1998, speeding 35+ mph over limit, disregard stop sign, reckless driving. Frazier, Tabbitha Rae, dob 08-02-1991, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Graves, Phillip Aleyander, dob 05-28-1987, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Gray, Joshua D., dob

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 201700152 TO: DARIN STEMMLER, ERIC STEMMLER, IL DEPT OF REVENUE, IL ATTORNEY GENERAL, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, US ATTORNEY GENERAL, IL DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been ¿OHG LQ WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW RI -(56(< &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV DV &DVH 1XPber 2021TX4. On 10/25/2021, at 1:00PM, the Petitioner will make DSSOLFDWLRQ WR VXFK &RXUW LQ -(56(<9,//( ,OOLQRLV IRU DQ 2UGHU RQ WKH SHWLWLRQ WKDW D WD[ GHHG EH LVVXHG LI WKH UHDO HVWDWH LV QRW redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: SPENCER’S SECOND ADDITION LOTS 2 & 3 BLK 4. 3-96 13K 1982 1STY/CRWL 240 SQ 120X120 LOT PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER 09-284-002-00 DQG ZDV VROG RQ IRU JHQHUDO WD[HV IRU WKH \HDU The period of redemption will expire on 9/29/2021. -$% 6(&85,7,(6 ,1& PETITIONER 6.9, 6.16, 6.23

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 201700013 TO: CHRISTOPHER J HARTSHORN, BETHANY K HARTSHORN, DARLENE K WOODS, NATIONAL REGISTERED AGENTS INC AS REG AGENT FOR SERVICE FINANCE COMPANY LLC, FIRST BANK, WOLTERS KLUWER LIEN SOLUTIONS, IL DEPT OF REVENUE, IL ATTORNEY GENERAL, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, US ATTORNEY GENERAL, IL DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES, SERVICE FINANCE COMPANY LLC, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been ¿OHG LQ WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW RI -(56(< &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV DV &DVH 1XPber 2021TX3. On 10/25/2021, at 1:00PM, the Petitioner will make DSSOLFDWLRQ WR VXFK &RXUW LQ -(56(<9,//( ,OOLQRLV IRU DQ 2UGHU RQ WKH SHWLWLRQ WKDW D WD[ GHHG EH LVVXHG LI WKH UHDO HVWDWH LV QRW redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: JOYWOOD FARM ESTATES PART OF LOT 72. 10-08 46.5K, 1200 54K 1975 SPLTLEV/BSMT 960SQ SEE PLAT & LEGAL LOT PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER 01-240-072-50 DQG ZDV VROG RQ IRU JHQHUDO WD[HV IRU WKH \HDU The period of redemption will expire on 9/29/2021. JAB SECURITIES, INC PETITIONER 6.9, 6.16, 6.23

07-23-1977, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Harris, Natasha N., dob 10-22-1991, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Haun, Joseph W., dob 07-25-1985, improper traffic lane use. Hills, Allysia Monet, dob 02-28-1992, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Jacoby, Jacob I., dob 11-17-1998, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Leach, Kylianna N., dob 10-27-2004, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Lewis, Randy L., dob 01-20-1990, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Liles, Jacob R., dob 08-012002, driving 15-20 mph above limit. McClenning, Cody J.W., dob 03-14-1994, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Morrow, Nathan W., dob 04-22-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Pickett, Ralph R. III, dob 12-07-1970, improper traffic lane usage. Plummer, Kaylee A., dob 11-02-2001, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Price, Tony K., dob 04-02Fieldon Fire Protection District Notice of Public Hearing Notice is given that the Board of Trustees of the Fieldon Fire Protection District will conduct a public hearing on August 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the Fire Station in Fieldon, Illinois on the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance RI WKH 'LVWULFW IRU WKH ¿VFDO \HDU beginning June 1, 2021 and HQGLQJ 0D\ 1RWLFH LV IXUWKHU JLYHQ WKDW D FRS\ RI the 2021-2022 Tentative Budget is posted at the Fire Station in Fieldon, Illinois for public inspection and will remain so SRVWHG IRU GD\V SULRU WR ¿QDO DFWLRQ RQ WKH ¿QDO EXGJHW DQG DSSURSULDWLRQ RUGLQDQFH 1Rtice is further given that following the public hearing, at the regular meeting to be held imPHGLDWHO\ IROORZLQJ WKH SXEOLF hearing, the Board of Trustees will act on the Annual Budget DQG $SSURSULDWLRQ 2UGLQDQFH

1977, speeding 35+ mph over limit, disregard official traffic-control device, improper turn signal, driving on revoked license. Quinn, Shawn M., dob 05-02-1980, violate license classification 1st & 2nd division. Rose, Keaton J., dob 09-06-1998, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Smith, Dale A., dob 05-281988, registration light/1st, 2nd, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Thurman, Amanda G., dob 11-27-1982, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Tinker, Anthony W., dob 02-14-1987, driving on suspended license. Travers, Tyler R., dob PUBLIC NOTICE TREE TRIMMING ACTIVITIES IN Jerseyville, Fieldon & Unincorportaed Jersey County AND NEARBY AREAS TO THE PATRONS OF AMEREN ILLINOIS: Please be advised that Ameren Illinois will trim trees and other vegetation in and around the town(s) of Jerseyville, Fieldon & Unincorportaed Jersey County Illinois 2XU TXDOL¿HG XWLOLW\ DUborists will trim trees and vegetation that could interfere with electric lines that run from pole to pole and elsewhere. This ZRUN LV QHFHVVDU\ LQ RUGHU to minimize the likelihood of RXWDJHV DQG VDIHW\ KD]DUGV 7KHUH LV QR FKDUJH WR \RX IRU this service. ,I \RX KDYH DQ\ TXHVWLRQV about this work, please call 1-800-755-5000 or visit our ZHEVLWH DW 0\6DIH7UHHV FRP <RX PD\ DGGUHVV \RXU FRQFHUQV LQ WKH PDQQHU VSHFL¿HG RQ RXU ZHEVLWH <RX PD\ DOVR call the Consumer Services Division of the Illinois Commerce Commission at 1-800524-0795. Maps have been SURYLGHG WR WKH PD\RUV DQG WKH FRXQW\ ERDUG FKDLUSHUVRQV of the affected areas. 6LQFHUHO\ Ameren Illinois )RUHVWU\ 'HSDUWPHQW

08-08-1998, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Wilder, Jawuan Marquise, dob 08-08-1997, driving on revoked license, street racing, speeding 35+ mph over limit. Wittenauer, Richard M., dob 05-26-1995, driving 15-20 mph above limit, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Zhang, Zichen, dob 02-031998, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Zimmerman, Cindy D., PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership and its FRQWUROOHG DI¿OLDWHV GRLQJ EXVLness as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to EXLOG D IRRW 6HOI 6XSSRUW &RPPXQLFDWLRQV 7RZHU $QWLFLSDWHG OLJKWLQJ DSSOLFDWLRQ LV PHGLXP LQWHQVLW\ GXDO UHG ZKLWH VWUREHV 7KH 6LWH ORFDWLRQ LV 0HDGRZ %UDQFK 5G *UDIWRQ -HUVH\ &RXQW\ ,/ /DW /RQJ 7KH )HGHUDO &RPPXQLFDWLRQV &RPPLVVLRQ )&& $QWHQQD 6WUXFWXUH 5HJLVWUDWLRQ $65 )RUP ¿OLQJ QXPEHU LV $ (19,5210(17$/ ())(&76 ± ,QWHUHVWHG SHUVRQV PD\ UHYLHZ WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ ZZZ IFF JRY DVU DSSOLFDWLRQV E\ HQWHULQJ WKH ¿OLQJ QXPEHU (QYLURQPHQWDO FRQFHUQV PD\ EH UDLVHG E\ ¿OLQJ D 5HTXHVW IRU (QYLURQPHQWDO 5HYLHZ ZZZ IFF JRY DVU HQYLURQPHQWDOUHTXHVW DQG RQOLQH ¿OLQJV DUH VWURQJO\ HQFRXUDJHG 7KH PDLOLQJ DGGUHVV WR ¿OH D SDSHU FRS\ LV )&& 5HTXHVWV IRU (QYLURQPHQWDO 5HYLHZ $WWQ 5DPRQ :LOOLDPV WK 6WUHHW 6: :DVKLQJWRQ '& +,6725,& 3523(57,(6 ())(&76 ± 3XEOLF FRPPHQWV UHJDUGLQJ SRWHQWLDO HIIHFWV RQ KLVWRULF SURSHUWLHV PD\ EH VXEPLWWHG ZLWKLQ GD\V IURP WKH GDWH RI WKLV SXEOLFDWLRQ WR 7ULOHDI &RUS &DPLOOH 1HLW]HO F QHLW]HO#WULOHDI FRP :DOGHQ 2I¿FH 6TXDUH 6XLWH 6FKDXPEXUJ ,/

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REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FOR ESTATE PROPERTY As a result of the death of the late Thomas P. Carmody, the following realty consisting of approximately 149.36 acres, more or less, will be sold: The Northeast Quarter (NE 14) of Section Nine (9), Township Eight (8), Range Eight (8) West of the Third Principal Meridian, Macoupin County, Illinois. PIN: 16-000-136-00; FSA Farm #17-117-4417 The terms of said sale are as follows: A. All persons desiring to bid upon the said realty shall submit a written bid specifying the amount by them bid, together with a check payable to the Thomas P. Carmody Irrv. Tr. in the amount of 10% of the bid. Bidders will provide their address and a telephone number where they may be reached on July 12, 2021 after 4:00p.m. % $OO ELGGHUV VKDOO FDXVH WKHLU ELGV WR EH UHFHLYHG LQ WKH ODZ RI¿FHV of my attorneys Ruyle & Sims, 130 East Main Street, Suite A, Carlinville, Illinois 62626, on or before the 12th day of July, 2021 at 4:00p.m., at which time the conforming bids will be tabulated. C. The top ten (10) bidders will be permitted to raise their bids at the VDLG ODZ RI¿FH RQ WKH WK GD\ RI -XO\ DW WKH KRXU RI D P until the highest bidder among them is determined by us. The highest bidder shall sign a written memorandum regarding same. D. Owner will furnish an owner’s title insurance policy commitment in the amount of the purchase price on or before August 15, 2021. E. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids. F. Purchaser will obtain possession on date of closing subject to tenant’s rights which expire on December 31, 2021. G. Owner will bear all costs associated with preparation of the Deed and PTAX, and ½ of 2021 real estate taxes, due and payable in 2022. The second installment of cash rent will be assigned to Purchaser. H. Purchaser shall receive from Seller an assignment of the right to receive the second installment of cash rent from current tenant. I. For further information, contact our attorneys at 217-854-3283. S. Carmody, Successor Co-Trustee of the Thomas P. Carmody Irrv. Tr. RUYLE & SIMS, Attorneys at Law 130 East Main Street, Suite A, Carlinville, Illinois 62626 Telephone: (217) 854-3283 6.23, 6.30 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 2021TX7, JICTB, Inc. To: David Lee Peuterbaugh; Jill Elaine Thurston; Occupants of; Jersey County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: All that part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 7 North, Range 12 West of the Third Principal Meridian, which lies North and East of the Public Road as the same is now located across the Northeast corner of said 80 acres tract of land, more or less; ALSO: A Tract of land described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 7 North, Range 12 West of the Third Principal Meridian, and running South 210 feet to the North line of the public highway; thence in a Northeasterly direction along the North line of said highway to a point 150 feet directly South of a point on the North line of the above described tract of land 330 feet East of the Northwest corner thereof; thence in a Northerly direction along the West line of said highway to the North line of said tract of land; thence West on the said North line to the place of beginning, being all that part of said described tract of land lying North and West of said public road as now located, situated in Jersey County, Illinois. Permanent Index No. 06-103-001-00 2Q $SULO -,&7% ,QF ¿OHG D 3HWLWLRQ IRU 2UGHU RI 7D[ 'HHG The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale &HUWL¿FDWH 1R IRU WKH GHOLQTXHQW WD[HV RQ UHDO HVWDWH described above which was issued by the Jersey County Treasurer RQ 2FWREHU 7KH WD[HV GXH XQGHU WKH FHUWL¿FDWH DUH IRU WKH 2017 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before October 6, 2021, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Jersey County Circuit Court on October 19, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom A. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition. JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street 3LQFNQH\YLOOH ,OOLQRLV (618)357-5315 6.16, 6.23, 6.30

Jersey County is seeking bids from interested parties for the purpose of providing cleaning services at the County Government Administration Building located at 200 North Lafayette Street in Jerseyville Illinois. Copies of the list of duties can be obtained from the County Board RI¿FH RQ WKH QG ÀRRU RI WKH Administration Building. Tours of the work area can be arranged by calling the County Board Secretary at (618) 4985571 ext. 5 or press zero for the operator and ask for the County Board. Written sealed bids should be submitted to the Jersey County Board 2I¿FH 1RUWK /DID\HWWH 6WUHHW QG ÀRRU -HUVH\YLOOH Illinois 62052 no later than :HGQHVGD\ -XQH DW SP

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE E. DUGGER, Deceased. No. 21-P-30 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Wayne E. Dugger of Jersey County, Illinois. Letters of Administration were issued on June 3, 2021, to Heather Hanna whose address is 1005 W. Mulberry St., Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, Administrator and whose attorney is Todd W. Parish, Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd., 108 N. Lafayette St., 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 ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Clerk of the Court, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the Administrator or Attorney on or before December 16, 2021, and any FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHriod is barred. Copies of any FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Dated this 7th day of June, 2021. /s/ Daniel P. Schetter CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

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Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email jcjnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Proposed Tariff Changes Electric Service Schedule Ill. C. C. No. 1 To the Electric Patrons of Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois: Ameren Illinois (or the Company) hereby gives notice to the public that on May LW ¿OHG ZLWK WKH ,Olinois Commerce Commission (Commission) proposed changes in its rates and charges for approved EnHUJ\ (I¿FLHQF\ DQG 'HPDQG 5HVSRQVH 0HDVXUHV ('5 throughout its territory in Illinois pursuant to its Rider EnHUJ\ (I¿FLHQF\ DQG 'HPDQG Response Investment (Rider (( WDULII LQ 'RFNHW 1R 0467. The changes to Rider EE are applicable to Ameren Illinois Rate Zones I, II and III. A copy of the proposed change in schedule may be inspected at the Ameren Illinois RI¿FHV DW /LEHUW\ 6WUHHW Peoria, Illinois or online at ZZZ LFF LOOLQRLV JRY H GRFNHW Customers should be advised that the Commission PD\ DOWHU RU RWKHUZLVH DPHQG the rates or conditions of service after hearings are held SXUVXDQW WR ,OO $GP &RGH Part 200, and may increase or decrease individual rates in amounts other than those requested by Ameren Illinois. All parties interested in this matter may obtain information ZLWK UHVSHFW WKHUHWR HLWKHU GLrectly from Ameren Illinois or by addressing the Chief &OHUN RI WKH ,OOLQRLV &RPmerce Commission, 527 East &DSLWRO $YHQXH 6SULQJ¿HOG Illinois 62706. AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY d/b/a Ameren Illinois %\ 5LFKDUG - 0DUN President & CEO

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A. RANDOLPH DECEASED No. 2021-P-31 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Barbara A. Randolph, of 23677 Jenny Lane, Jerseyville, Illinois, who died on the 21st day of April 2021. /HWWHUV RI 2I¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ -XQH WR 6WHYHQ J. Randolph, 23677 Jenny Lane, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Notice has been given to all heirs and legatees named in the petition by mail and is EHLQJ JLYHQ E\ WKLV SXEOLFDWLRQ to any other heirs and legaWHHV XQNQRZQ WR WKH H[HFXWRU whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the SHWLWLRQ WR DSSRLQW DQ H[HFXtor, that an order was entered E\ WKH &RXUW RQ -XQH appointing the above-named LQGHSHQGHQW H[HFXWRU UHTXLULQJ QRWLFH DQG SXEOLFDWLRQ was entered on that date. Notice is also given that any heir or legatee has the right as provided in section 5/6/21 of the Probate Act (IlOLQRLV &RPSOLHG 6WDWXWHV Chapter 755, Section 5/6-21) WR ¿OH D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK WKH FRXUW within 42 days of the admission of the will to probate UHTXLULQJ SURRI RI WKH ZLOO E\ testimony of the witnesses to WKH ZLOO LQ RSHQ FRXUW RU RWKHU evidence. In addition, any heir or legatee has the right XQGHU 6HFWLRQ RI WKH above referenced Probate Act to contest the validity of WKH ZLOO E\ ¿OLQJ D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK WKH FRXUW ZLWKLQ VL[ PRQWKV after the admission of the will to probate. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW RI WKH 6HYHQWK -XGLFLDO &LUFXLW -HUVH\ &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH : 3HDUO 6WUHHW Jerseyville, IL 62052, or with the representative or both, on or before December 24, 2021 DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG within that period is barred. &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH PDLOHG RU GHOLYHUHG WR WKH H[HFXWRU DQG the attorney within ten (10) GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG

Todd W. Parish, #6256495 Strang, Parish & Graham, Ltd. Attorney for Administrator 108 N. Lafayette St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-6821

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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AWARD ANNOUNCED

The May Star Award was presented to Steven Young for his outstanding work and care for patients of Jersey Community Hospital and the community. Andrea Sherman Yoder, financial advisor with Edward Jones, has sponsored this award alongside JCH Healthcare. Pictured left to right: Cathy Matthews, Steven Young, Beth King and Andrea Sherman Yoder.

JEDC proposes development opportunity to city council By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal $ W WKH -HUVH\YLOOH & LW\ & RXQW\ PHHWLQJ RQ -XQH 6KDUL $ OEUHFKW DQG 0 LFKDHO : DUG ZLWK WKH -HUVH\YLOOH (FRQRPLF ' HYHORSPHQW & RXQFLO -(' & gave a presentation in conjunction with WKH -HUVH\YLOOH 3DUNV DQG 5HFUHDWLRQ Department and other municipal entities about a vision for the future of the downWRZQ -HUVH\YLOOH DUHD $ VLGH IURP GHPRQVWUDWLQJ WKH -(' & ¶V desire to promote a successful comeback in the post-COVID-19 economy, the proposed vision that has been crafted with the insight of various community entities VHHNV WR ILUPO\ HVWDEOLVK -HUVH\YLOOH DV D go-to attraction for visitors in the region, as well as a community that maintains its appeal with younger families who are seeking a place to lay down their roots. “When the world shut down last year, ZH ZRQGHUHG ZKDW WKH -HUVH\YLOOH EXVLQHVV community would look like post-COVID,” -(' & ' LUHFWRU 6KDUL $ OEUHFKW VDLG LQ RSHQing the presentation. “We brought together really great talent — public works, zoning, public planning, tourism, parks and recreation — meeting regularly to discuss ZKDW -HUVH\YLOOH EXVLQHVVHV ZRXOG ORRN like after COVID.” 7KHVH GLVFXVVLRQV DV $ OEUHFKW VKDUHG UHYROYHG DURXQG PDNLQJ -HUVH\YLOOH PRUH appealing to the consumer and more appealing for potential and current businesses. The result of these conversations was WKH -HUVH\YLOOH & LW\ & HQWHU ' LVWULFW D destination-branding program that will highlight a 24-city-block space stretching IURP 5RXWH WR 0 XOEHUU\ DQG -HIIHUVRQ to Liberty Street. This specific area was chosen for its business activity, as well as its composition, as it incorporates dining, entertainment, recreational and cultural opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy. “Nowhere else in the region has this

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