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Cases of COVID have doubled since previous months

By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Jersey County Journal Jersey County is still experiencing COVID cases and cases have gone up in the previous months according to the Jersey County Health Department. “We are seeing a rise in cases in Jersey County as our cases have doubled this month compared to last month,” Communicable Disease/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Heidi Carter said. “We are seeing an increase in cases reported. We had 19 cases reported in June and as of July 23, we have had 43 cases reported for the month of July,” Carter said. Best boss ever retires. When asked what age groups have been hit the most See page A6 recently with the COVID variant, Carter said, “It’s hard to say because not every positive test gets sent on for variant testing.” Submitted graphic Vaccinations are still being offered at the clinic and all A graph showing the cases in Jersey County since vaccines are being offered. July 23 “The clinic is doing what it can to make the vaccine as easy as possible for everyone who wants to get vacci- COVID and 4 percent of those individuals who tested for nated or tested,” Carter said. “We offer Moderna, Pfizer, and the virus tested positive.” Johnson and Johnson vaccines every Tuesday at the health COVID-19 can spread and someone who is actively sick department and walk-ins are welcome. We also accommo- with COVID-19 can spread the illness to others, so the CDC date requests for clinics or individual visits throughout the recommends these patients be isolated either in the hospital community. or at home (depending on the severity of their illness) until “Jersey County has been tested a lot since last week,” they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. Carter said. “There were 249 people who got tested for Human coronaviruses typically spread through the air by Why use a travel agency during the Pandemic. See page A2 By CONNOR ASHLOCK Jersey County Journal Last week, the Jerseyville Public Library wrapped up its six-week long summer reading program, “Reading colors your world.” To celebrate the conclusion of the annual program, the JPL hosted a week-long lineup of activities that ‘Grease’ opens in Hardin this weekend. included a color run, teen human bowling party, outdoor movie night See page B2 and a bubble party. Two prizes were awarded during the color run. To the child who raised the most money for the library expansion project, he or she was able to select between a hoverboard or FRIDAY, JULY 23 scooter, while the remaining color Submitted photo run competitors’ names were drawn Above: 90 72 The High Low for the unclaimed prize. Hutchinson famJobie Hutchinson raised the most SATURDAY, JULY 24 money for the library expansion ily (pictured left) project, totaling at $1,040. The win- and Massey fam94 74 ner of the hoverboard was Mason ily (pictured right) High Low were the recipients Massey. Altogether, $2,337.80 was raised of the prizes at the SUNDAY, JULY 25 by children (and a few adults) of the color run at Wock 93 72 community in support of the library. Lake last week. High Low The summer reading program has Submitted photo different designations based on age Adrian groups, with one being for children, Right: another for teens and a third one for Massey rests on her dad’s shoulVisit us on the web at adults. jerseycountyjournal.com The adults were also able to par- ders as she pops ticipate in the merriment last week bubbles at Wock at the library, where a caricature Lake on July 21. artist made an appearance, allowing TOP STORIES ONLINE bookworms to walk away with a participants than in previous years. participate in live programming,” Week of July 21 - 28 souvenir. “We probably had 30 or so indi- Smilack noted. According to Social Media Spe- viduals signed up for the adult proThe summer reading program has 1. 2021 Jersey cialist Beth Smilack, the library gram, about 25 teens, and for the officially wrapped up for this year, County Royalty bases its annual summer reading kids, they were numbered in the but that doesn’t mean the library will crowned program on a theme provided by hundreds,” Smilack said. be quieting down. 2. Voter registration cards are in the mail the Illinois Library Association’s The summer reading program is The higher-than-expected turnout iRead program, and the community has been credited to the program’s but one facet of an ever-increasing 3. The Jersey County Fair finished out on response has steadily grown the past absence last year during the COVID range of services that the library is a high note as 2021’s several years. pandemic’s heavier period of impact. providing to residents of Jerseyville fair came to a close Smilack noted that this year’s “I think a lot of people came and Jersey County. 4. School district summer reading program attracted out after the pandemic because they prepares for year an exponentially higher number of were able to gather with friends and (See, LIBRARY, A2) with employments;

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coughing and sneezing. How long someone is actively sick can vary so the decision on when to release someone from isolation is made on a case-by-case basis. It is mostly in consultation with a personal doctor, the infection prevention and control experts, and public health officials. It also involves considering specifics of each situation, including disease severity, illness signs and symptoms, and results of laboratory testing for that patient. “Complications can occur after a vaccination.The most common reaction from the vaccine is a local reaction at the injection site such as soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. Other common side effects are tiredness, muscle aches, headache or fever,” Carter said. According to the State of Illinois Response Rate’s website- These symptoms do not mean you have COVID-19 — it’s not possible to get COVID-19 from the vaccine. These side effects may impact your daily activities, but they shouldn’t last more than 2-3 days. If they continue or get worse, call your doctor, nurse or clinic. Even if you have these types of effects after your first shot, it’s important to make sure you get the second one, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to get a second shot or you get the vaccine that only requires one dose. Ask your doctor if you have questions. Your body takes time to build immunity. You will not be fully protected against COVID19 until 1-2 weeks after your final shot. (See, COVID, A2)

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New supplement store opens in Jerseyville By HALEY DISTERHOFT Jersey County Journal Among the new businesses that have emerged in downtown Jerseyville, a new supplement store sporting the moniker “The Lab” opened on the first of July. Logan Ross, 24, and Ryan Kleeman, 23, opened up the store, which shares another location in Carlinville. “He started this business 4 or 5 years ago, himself, and just basically brought me on board,” Ross said of Kleeman. Kleeman has been in the supplement business since he was 18 and Ross has also had a long history working in the business, managing and running different supplement shops in the last several years. Ross decided he wanted to branch out on his own and reached out to Kleeman to open a new store together.

After some research, the two business partners decided Jerseyville was a good fit for them. “I’m originally from Jerseyville and I own a gym in White Hall. He owns a supplement shop, The Lab, in Carlinville, and we were just looking for these small communities that don’t have a nutrition store, healthy options... so we looked up Jerseyville and found it on the map and that’s why we decided to come here,” Ross said. Ross is pleased that residents of Jerseyville are eager to shop at the new supplement store. “We’re getting a lot of foot traffic from the town, instead of it just being family and friends, a lot of new foot traffic coming in, which is awesome,” Ross said. Currently, the Lab only offers supplements but Ross

alluded to potentially installing a smoothie bar in the future. Not only have customers been friendly and welcoming, Ross says he’s happy to see other businesses welcome them to the Jerseyville business community. “We feel very welcomed. A lot of these smaller, local businesses have reached out to us and stopped in and congratulated us and are happy to have us here,” Ross said. Ross added that he and Kleeman plan on expanding their business in the future, hoping to open three to four new locations in Illinois. The Lab in Jerseyville is open Mon. through Fri. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Submitted Photo

Logan Ross, co-owner of The Lab: Supplements and Wellness, showing off the store’s fun and unique logo.

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By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Board held their monthly meeting on July 14 at 7 p.m. The board opened the meeting for public comment, at which time Gary Schaefer approached the board. “My concern tonight is in regard to the closure of the Delhi-Brighton road and Rangeline road,” Schaefer said. “I live down in that area, and the road needs to be closed. “I consider major roads for District 4 for the county and would like the county to try putting some pressure on the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding the issue,” Schaefer continued. “I think it is unacceptable for safety reasons that they didn’t close [Route] 67 and had to direct traffic around through Brighton, and then through Route 16.” County board member Gary Krueger replied to the public comment made by Schaefer. “The only thing I have to add is after our township meeting Monday night, I was made aware that a lot of the traffic is diverted through Van Horn Lane, which is the old gravel road,” Krueger said. “Kevin split quite a bit of rock on it. It’s all pretty well gone and so your driving abilities are not good.” Krueger mentioned that Mississippi Township has a dirt road that he will be contacting someone with the state regarding making repairs to it. The board didn’t make any motion regarding Schaefer’s comment. Later in the meeting, Crystal Bock with ScheffelBoyle made a presentation regarding the county’s 2020 audit. Anyone desiring information regarding the audit is encouraged to contact the county board secretary’s office. At the close of the meeting, a resolution of sympathy was passed by the board in honor of Diane Stumpe, who served on the county board from 2002 to 2006. “She was a former member of the board, generally involved in community life in Jersey County and in her church,” Board Chairman Don Little said. “She was a very good board member and all of us enjoyed serving with her.”

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