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St. Mary reconstruction charges through snags by bOb CROSSEN Calhoun News-Herald Though building codes have held back reconstruction of St. Mary Church in Brussels, the path forward is a bit clearer after a verbal agreement between the diocese and state at an October meeting. Father Don Roberts said members of the church’s building committee, along with Senator Sam McCann, officials from the Attorney General’s office and the parish’s architect, attended the meeting. In May, renovations were put to a halt as the church ran into issues with handicap accessibility due to building codes. The architect had designed the project using historic building codes for the church, which was built in 1863. However, state officials said

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the exterior of the church falls under historic codes while the interior falls under more modern ones. The difference in code usage caused the issue with handicap accessibility. “Because of that, all of a sudden you’ve got some code requirements that aren’t in harmony,” Roberts said. “Some of them aren’t really possible to do given the constraints of the building, so we talked about the possibility of different things, and they really agreed to everything that we talked about.” In addition to the handicap accessibility issues, he said plumbing and the stairway to the attic also posed problems due to the codes. The stairway to the attic was previously more akin to a ladder than a staircase, he said, but changing it any further – adding steps or widening it – (See, st. mary, A2)

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Pension reform hits local school districts’ faculty by bOb CROSSEN Calhoun News-Herald Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed the pension reform bill Dec. 5, which will reduce the pensions teachers through the state receive due to changes in cost of living adjustments (COLA) to the retirement salaries. Upon passage of Senate Bill 1, a number of agencies lobbying on behalf of teachers, administrator's and other school personnel challenged the bills constitutionality, taking the issue before the courts to reverse the bill’s approval. Illinois Senator Sam McCann, who represents the state’s 50th District, opposes the bill's passage because contents of the bill were not negotiated with those it will affect. “While there are some aspects of this bill that might have a positive effect, the lack of transparency and the fact that all stakeholders weren’t at the negotiation table are just two of the massive failures of this bill,” McCann said in a press release issued Dec. 3, the day when the bill passed both houses. According to state law, legally, the state cannot diminish the pension of an employee who has paid into the program. Kate Sievers, Calhoun Community Unit

School District 40 superintendent, said the changes to COLA are the biggest factor in the reasons for a current court challenge. The adjustments to cost of living for teachers' pensions were shifted under the new bill based on the retiree’s years of service. Current retirees will not see lower checks, but COLA accrues slower than before, and those who retire after the bill takes effect June 1, 2014 will notice pauses in COLA every other year. Pensionable salaries are also capped under the new law to $109,971 in 2013, the employee’s current salary, or the salary at the end of the collective bargaining agreement. Sievers said the changes are wide-ranging enough to affect every teacher in her district, especially those looking to retire in the next few years. “The ones that are close to retirement are more anxious. Because it’s close, it’s more real to them,” Sievers said, “but even myself – I have several years yet in education – I’m worried. I’m worried it’s not going to be there when I retire.” The retirement age also changes based on a sliding scale relative to the teacher’s age. Those older than 46 at the time the bill goes into effect will not see a change in their retirement (See, pension, A2)

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Tyler Squier, left, and Stephen Knight, right, swing a basket of fish caught between Sunday night and Monday morning onto a truck parked at the landing near Mel's Riverdock Restaurant. Roads to Watters Fishmarket were blanketed by snow and traversing the roads made dangerous by icy conditions, leading the transfer of fish to take place in Hardin. Watters Fishmarket is located in Hamburg.

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by bOb CROSSEN Calhoun News-Herald The Calhoun County Commissioners wrestled with costs to repair the courthouse elevator which must be fixed by Jan. 15, 2014 during a regular meeting Dec. 5. Since taking office last December, commissioner Gene Breden has expressed the need to repair the elevator, which has not been operational for several years. During the meeting Dec. 5, Breden said the elevator no long has a working emergency bell or emergency lights. If the elevator were in service and failed with a passenger riding it, he said it would be pitch black in the elevator. “If the power goes out when you’re in the elevator, there are no lights in there. The emergency lights have been

out for years,” Breden said. Rita Hagen said the elevator company, which inspects the elevator and completes the repairs, issued the county an estimate on the cost of the work. The largest of the costs was $2,700 for repairs to the door restrictors, which prevent the elevator doors opening too much before reaching its landing zone. Hagen said the elevator is a yearly problem according to the inspection reports, and the commissioners have now been tasked with fixing all the issues by January 2015 to stay within code. The door restrictor must be fixed before the next annual inspection, which Hagen said generally occurs in April. The commissioners said they would like to seek bids from other companies before making approval on the repair costs to keep the prices

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competitive. The issue will be decided during the next regular meeting Dec. 16, and there is money appropriated in a maintenance fund of the budget available to pay for the expense. Supervisor of Assessments Pat Langland expressed her concern to the commissioners that only one member of the board of review lives in Calhoun County. She said it would be worth finding more locals to seat the board to ensure they have a stake in the review process. “I think that going forward, we would need to see if we could find somebody that’s local that has a vested interest,” Langland said. Members of the board of review are appointed by the county commissioners to two-year terms. Langland said the members of the board must pass tests to qualify for the position, and

their appointment must follow partisan guidelines. Public notice is given when the positions are to be made available, she added. She said the commissioners could wait until after the next general election to appoint members to review assessments done in 2014. In previous meetings, Langland said she would like to complete a quadrennial assessment by the end of 2014. Quadrennial assessments are made every four years to assessed properties to keep them uniform and equal as the rate in changes of value differ from property to property. Langland said she would remind the commissioners about the board of review appointment process in June to give those interested in serving the board time to complete the necessary tests.

In other business, the commissioners: n Approved a transfer tax resolution to collect taxes from cell phone tower transfers. n Approved to open closed session meeting minutes relating to the sheriff’s union negotiations and the removal of former Supervisor of Assessments Brandi Kieffer from office. n Approved to move the March 17, 2014 meeting date to March 24, have two meetings in July, and keep meeting times the same as the previous year. Meetings are the first Thursday and the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively. n Entered closed session for 10 minutes to discuss pending litigation against a county employee. No action was taken after closed session.

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by bOb CROSSEN Calhoun News-Herald An image of a dead cat tied to the bumper of a truck in Hardin posted to the Humane Society of the United States’ Facebook page sparked outrage in Calhoun and surrounding counties last week.

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Jason Baalman completes a set of pull-ups at the Calhoun Crunch Monday evening in Hardin. The cold weather has kept many members of the community indoors, but others have taken to continuing their exercise routines at local gyms like the Calhoun Crunch and Bell's Gym in Hardin. C

State’s Attorney Rick Ringhausen said no charges were filed because there was no crime committed. “No evidence, whatsoever, of anyone intentionally torturing or harming any animal anywhere,” Ringhausen said. “[There are] no charges because there’s no crime.” The state’s attorney said an elderly farmer found a dead cat on his property. The farmer tied it to his truck to bury it later in the day and forgot about the feline before he drove home. It is unclear why the individual tied the cat to the bumper of the truck. Calhoun County Sheriff Bill

Heffington and deputy P.J. Parker investigated the incident and found no indication of animal cruelty or intent to cause harm to the animal. Heffington said the incident was blown out of proportion after the picture went viral on the popular social media website. Some community members expressed distrust in local law enforcement’s handling of the case, claiming officers are not conducting a thorough investigation. Ringhausen said the complaints are unwarranted. “For the past year, I’ve entrusted our sheriff’s department to investigate homicides, burglaries, drug dealers, [and] do search warrants. I certainly think that if they can handle those, they can investigate something like this,” Ringhausen said. The Facebook post has since been removed, though it is not clear whether the poster or the Humane Society removed it. Heffington said he requested the poster take the photo down while the sheriff’s department investigated the case. The license plate number of the truck in question was visible in the photo, as well as the individual’s house in Hardin, in addition to a hind leg of the cat tied to the bumper of the truck. The farmer and local law enforcement were the focus of death threats in the comment thread of the picture, and Heffington said he increased patrol around the farmer’s house to ensure his security at the height of the controversy.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Democrat challenges Burch for circuit judge seat By BOB CROSSEN Calhoun News-Herald Editor’s note: The beginning of this story appeared in last week’s edition of the Calhoun NewsHerald, but the portion of the article supposed to appear on A2 was inadvertently omitted. A Carrollton native whose mother grew up in Calhoun County filed to challenge Charles H.W. Burch for the 8th Judicial District circuit judge seat in Calhoun County. Tammy L. Evans, daughter of Ron Evans and Rosemary (Becker) Evans, will run on the Democratic ticket in the primary election against Charles H.W. Burch, March 18, 2014. The seat is being vacated by Judge Richard Greenlief when he ends his term to enter retirement. Evans said she moved to the county when she heard about the vacancy after Veterans Day. She said she wanted to run not only to offer residents of the county a choice between candidates, but also to serve the county to the best of her ability if elected. “I hope to serve the residents of Calhoun. … I hope to serve

them in the most fair and impartial way,” Evans said, noting impartiality is the most important characteristic for a judge to exhibit. She said she made the move to run as circuit judge because it would be a good next step for her legal career. “I know it would be a great opportunity. I know I’ve got the experience, and I know I have the character,” Evans said. After graduating from Carrollton High School, Evans attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where she received a bachelors degree in political science and English literature. She attended Washington University as a grad student pursuing a masters degree in international affairs but, after being accepted into law school, she shifted her focus to attend ChicagoKent College of Law. Since that time she has worked in a courtroom every work day for 13 years handling case loads for the office of public guardians in Chicago in addition to clerking with the attorney general and other law offices. Originally, Evans said she worked in the juvenile division of the office where she handled

the state, noting the altars can be constructed. Roberts said the bishop approved construction of the organ, which is underway. In September, a new steeple frame was delivered to the Brussels church. Before it can be installed, planks of wood must be placed on the frame after which the steeple will be shingled and lifted by crane to its respective spot on top of the building. The church is the subject of renovation attempts due to a fire on Christmas Eve 2011, which gutted the building. Fire fighters put out the flames upon responding to the first call for emergency, but returned later that night to a building teeming with flames. Since that time, parishioners have visited other churches for their regular services, and the building committee has been working through the process of reconstruction.

Pension (continued from a1) age, but those younger could be required to work additional years – up to a maximum of five years – before retiring. Another change forbids teachers hired after the bill goes into effect from using up to two years of sick leave toward early retirement. Younger teachers are also planning for their retirement at an earlier ages, despite having just entered into the professional world of teaching, Sievers said. “They shouldn’t have to worry about it at this point in time, but they are having to worry about it. It’s a concern,” Sievers said. Ron Edwards, Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 superintendent, said the constant changes and arguments in the legislature about pensions for teachers has cast an ugly shadow on the profession in Illinois. He worries teaching will become a much less desirable career choice because of the changes to pension. Dave Roberts, Winchester Community Unit School District 1 superintendent, agreed with Edwards’ sentiment, adding he wasn’t surprised by many of the changes to pension as they’ve remained marginally unchanged since the summer of 2012. He said the pension system was a good incentive to guide interested, potential teachers to the education field, but the decreases in COLA and drama surrounding the pension shifts have created a stigma for the profession. “We’re in an education revolution right now with all of these reforms going on. … This is just another reform that’s making it tough to recruit,” Roberts said, noting local taxpayers dodged higher taxes due to a greater local contribution to the pension system. Jersey Community Unit School District 100 administrator Ken

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TAMMY EVANS still visits the area regularly while her parents’ estate is settled. She said she made the move to run as circuit judge because it would be a good next step for her legal career. “I know it would be a great opportunity. I know I’ve got the experience, and I know I have the character,” Evans said. Evans and Burch will be on the ballot March 18, 2014, during the general primary election.

Schell, set to retire at the end of the calendar year, said he understands the need for reform, but said the changes are unfavorable for those looking to retire. “I’m falling in the pension system, and I’m hoping for the best,” Schell said. “I’m hoping that the argument’s made and that they find it in favor of the teachers and retirees that it is illegal and the pension stays the way it’s been written for years. With that being said, there’s a $55.7 million unfunded liability. How are they going to get out from underneath that.” Also in Senate Bill 1 is language requiring the state to pay into the pension system, an act the state has failed to complete for numerous years which contributed to the pension problem. Protections are given to teachers and others in the pension system giving them the authority to take the state to court if it fails to make payments. Edwards said the requirement is a strange addition, given the payment of bills is a requirement. “I know under this law dictates that they maintain their payments, but I’m pretty sure they were supposed to before, too,” Edwards said. “They were legally responsible to do so in the past and didn’t do it, so what’s going to stop them from not doing it again?” Despite the shaky reactions from local administrators, lawmakers in Springfield and Governor Pat Quinn lauded the bill for solving one of the states biggest financial burdens. House Speaker Michael Madigan said the bill sets out clear intent to save the state money while also requiring it to contribute to the fund. The speaker said he believes the bill will meet all constitutional challenges. If the bill is held to be constitutional, it will go into effect June 1, 2014.

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(continued from a1) would not be possible because of the building’s structure. Roberts said the state and the diocese verbally agreed upon a means to solve the issue and get construction back on track, but said the parish must wait for written approval from both the state and Bishop Thomas Paprocki to continue the work. “It will come back to the bishop and he will see if he is happy with what the state says, but hopefully things will move along at a quick rate,” Roberts said. After a response from the state and bishop to continue with the project, Roberts said the construction company believes it can finish the job within four months, assuming materials are delivered in a timely fashion. He said a number of interior updates can continue as they are not bound by issues brought up by

juvenile cases for more than three years, and after a tragic fire destroyed many of the records at the office – and took the lives of some who worked there – Evans said she transitioned to the adult guardianship division for six years. In addition to the adult guardianship case work, Evans said she has worked in financial recovery, a litigation unit investigating financial exploitation and prosecuting people who take advantage of the elderly for their money. She said between all of the divisions and work loads, she has encountered nearly every type of law and has a great deal of experience in them. “I have experience in literally every area of law just by the nature of that position,” Evans said. “The financial recovery position has even more intensive litigation because there’s a lot of depositions, a lot of investigations, a lot of work and discovery.” Evans said she had been trying to move back to the area for the past few years to be closer with her parents, and to take care of them as they aged. She said she spent every other weekend visiting the two before both died last year within a matter of weeks of each other. She

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Former resident keeps in touch TO THE EDITOR: The grandson of former Hardin residents Harold and Martha Nestrick visited Calhoun High School recently as part of his job as an Illinois Army National Guard Recruiter. SFC Rob Hamilton often hears his mother, Regina Nestrick Hamilton, talk about many good memories of Hardin. Her dad, Harold, worked for Country Companies in Hardin from 1955- 1962. In 1962 Harold was promoted with Farm Bureau to Vandalia. Sadly, Mr. Nestrick died 35 years ago of leukemia when he was just 51. Martha, 85, still resides in Vandalia. If you remember their family and want to drop a note to Martha, the address is 1105 N. 7th Vandalia, Il. 62471. Martha has 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. When in Hardin, the Nestricks were members of the Presbyterian Church, where Mr. Nestrick served as Sunday school superintendent. They lived next door to the Campbell family -- Jim, Louise,

Bruce, Tim, and Cathy -- before building a new brick home in 1959 on the hill behind the newspaper office. The Nestricks had three children when they moved to Hardin: Dwight, Kevin, Regina. H.L. was born there in 1959 and a fifth child, Heidi, was born in Vandalia. The Nestrick children are now spread from sea to shining sea. Dwight, 66, resides in Henderson, Ky. Kevin, 63, lives in Prescott, Ariz.; Regina, 61, Mt. Vernon; H.L., 54, Allen, Texas; and Heidi, 46, in Quincy. (I) remain in touch with (my) best friend in childhood, Cathleen Campbell. Cathy lives in Evansville, Ind. Also, the family was close to Betty, Chris, Barb and Judy Ledder. Betty was the kids’ first grade teacher. (I) stayed in touch with Betty Ledder for several years..... but would love to have an update on her. The address for Regina Nestrick Hamilton is 413 Jay. Dr., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. REgIna nEsTRIck HamIlTOn mt. Vernon, Ill.

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Historical Society membership available The Calhoun County Pictorial History Book published by the Calhoun County Historical Society has created tremendous interest in county history and has been a resounding success with over 1,000 books sold and more are currently available. The Society would like to suggest all interested persons to consider supporting the Society’s efforts of preserving and presenting history of Calhoun’s very interesting past by joining the Historical Society. Membership dues for and individual is $15 per year, $25 per family (couple) per year or an individual lifetime membership of $125. Dues are payable annually in January for the individuals and couples; however, one may join at any time of the year. The membership entitles you to receive an interesting quarterly newsletter (published January, April, July and October) about activities and various historic articles as far back as the county’s founding in 1825. On the third Tuesday of each of the above-mentioned months there are dinner meetings and guest speakers with topics ranging from all type of old history to newer history “in the making.” These meetings are held at various restaurants with a Dutch treat meal preceding a short business meeting and featured speaker. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Board of directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of

the other months at the Historical Society Museum on the second floor of the Farm Bureau building in Hardin. The regular day the museum is open is on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested parties may submit dues to: Calhoun County Historical Society, P.O. Box 46, Hardin, IL 62047. Feel free to contact Society president, Emerson Retzer at (618) 653-4285 or (618) 535-4945, or Secretary/Treasurer Tina Pluester at (618) 576-2660 for further details. The Society is also expecting receipt of another book (very limited quantity) of a recently published book titled “Through the Eyes of Lincoln.” It was recently published by Acclaim Press of Sikeston, Mo., who did the Pictorial History. It will sell for $35 per book and $5 shipping and handling fee if mailed. The few the Society had this past summer sold rapidly. The book contains facts and color photos never before published, including Abraham Lincoln’s mother’s gravesite in Kentucky (minus a headstone never placed there). Please contact the Historical Society for availability before ordering. In last week’s newspaper article the shipping and handling fee of $5 per book was inadvertently omitted. Please consider books and memberships as potential gift items for Christmas for a relative or friend. They will be pleased.

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WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN THE RIVERS ■ Point News

by Carol Sue Carnes ■ 833-2333

On Saturday morning the South Calhoun Girl Scouts prepared fruit baskets for the shut-ins. Afterwards they delivered them and sang Christmas Carols at each stop. What a wonderful gesture by the Scouts, their leaders and the Scout mothers. Jerri Lynne’s Krafts and Flowers Open House over the week-end was well attended. Many thanks to her and her family for the wonderful homemade refreshments served to everyone stopping by. Dorothy Meyer was the winner of the beautiful poinsettia throw. Shane Macauley and Samantha Macauley celebrated their birthdays last week at a party hosted by their grandparents, Virgil and Margie Tepen, at their home in Golden Eagle. Shane was 10 on December 3rd and Samantha will be 13 on December 21st. In attendance besides their mother Lynette Macauley were Judy Zahrli, Jeanine Hagen and Marilyn Fuhler. Many more “happy birthday’s” to both of you. Thrivent for Lutherans, Illinois River Chapter, held their 4th quarter meeting and Christmas Dinner Party on Sunday evening at St. Matthew Church Hall with 32 in attendance. The Brussels Girl Scouts, assisted by their leaders Debbie Kamp and Nancy Robeen, served a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings, along with 4 homemade cakes, after the meeting. As guests arrived they were treated to beverages and appetizers. Door prize drawings were held and everyone in attendance received a Christmas gift. Retiring officers are Dewain Freand of Carrollton who

served as Vice President the past 4 years and myself who served as President the past 3 years. New Officers for 2014 are President, John Quandt of Eldred and Vice President Debbie Kamp of Golden Eagle. Secretary is Emily Carroll and Financial Director Jodi Steggall, both of Carrollton. Many thanks to the Girl Scouts and their leaders for a wonderful dinner and evening together. Too bad the weather was disagreeable and several were unable to attend. Birthday greetings this week to Cindy (Held) DiCarlo, Stephanie (Carnes) Davis, Karen Droege, Emily Klaas, Mary Remmers, Emil Kuhn, Robert Nolte and all others celebrating their natal day at this time. Happy Anniversary to Gerald and Carrie Friedel and all other couples celebrating their wedding anniversary this week. Reminder: Brussels Woman’s Club will hold their monthly meeting and Secret Pal gift exchange on Thursday, December 12, at 5 PM at the Wittmond Hotel. This will be followed by a family style dinner at 6 PM, where they will be joined by their spouses. Sunday, December 15, the Calhoun Entertainment Co. will hold their Christmas Concert at 2 PM at the First Presbyterian Church Hall in Hardin. The Red Hatters of Calhoun will hold their Christmas Party on Tuesday evening, December 17, at 5:30 PM at the Point Pleasant Winery in Golden Eagle. Don’t forget to bring a gift for the gift exchange. St. Matthew Church is holding Advent Services every Wednesday evening at 7 PM.

Charlie Friedel, son of Gerald and Carrie Friedel, celebrated his 2nd birthday recently. His grandparents Pat and Sharon Friedel hosted the event in his honor. Many more “happy ones” Charlie! Duane and Yvonne Mossman of Godfrey visited on Tuesday afternoon with his Aunt Marie Held and Cousin Barb Ward. I stopped by while they were there and also enjoyed a nice visit with them. Earlier in the day they had visited with Yvonne’s brother, Larry Weigel, at the Calhoun Care Center. That evening they were dinner guests of Bob and Bonnie Held. Yvonne is a member of the New Horizons Band and they will be holding a “Splendor of Christmas” Concert on Wednesday evening, December 11 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1713 Stamper Lane in Godfrey. Doors open at 6 PM and concert begins at 7 PM. Admission $5.00, children 12 and under free. Cash bar and refreshments will be available. Barb Ward of Taylorville visited her mother, Marie Held, and other relatives in the area last Sunday through Wednesday. While here she helped Marie get her Christmas tree up and many other jobs around the place. St. Matthew Lutheran Women’s Missionary League/Dorcas Society held their December meeting and Christmas party last Wednesday. Fourteen ladies were in attendance for the afternoon. Bingo was played and afterwards homemade cookies, ice cream and coffee were enjoyed by everyone. Each lady attending brought cookies and afterwards the officers packed containers for residents of the nursing home.

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by Millie Schumann ■ 653-4426

Dec. 4, 2013: Thanks to our two hardworking Elves, Mark Becker and Chuckie VanVleet, Kampsville now has Christmas lights. And, not to be forgotten, the Mayor of Kampsville put lights on the honor rolls, and is going to decorate the gazebo tomorrow. Not to be outdone, I, with the help of Redeye, decorated the office. Now all we are waiting on is Santa and his reindeer. Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. We certainly did. Thanksgiving Day Terrill and Bev joined us at the Kampsville Landing for a wonderful buffet. It was not only delicious, but there were so many different foods to choose from, I almost made myself sick sampling a little of most the dishes. Then Friday night Becky and Mike fixed supper for Betty, Paul, Mary, Bev, Terrill, Sarah, Charlotte, Sawyer, Chet, Redeye and me. It is great going to Beck’s for a meal because she always sends home parents bags. Diane Halsey, daughter, Sami, niece Shelly and nephew Todd did their annual shop till you drop shopping on Black Friday. This year, most stores started late afternoon Thanksgiving. Redeye and I went to Walmart last Saturday morning, and believe me; I could never do the Black Friday thing. There were enough people there Saturday to get on my nerves, but of course Redeye says that is not hard to do these days. Redeye came in the other afternoon, and announced he needed a break. I, of course, was very understanding, as usual. I informed him he did not have to spend so many hours at the Village Hall. He, in turn, answered it wasn’t the Office he needed a break from. So, I, of course, asked him if he needed a break from me. He answered halfheartedly, that it wasn’t me. I told him if he needed a break to hit the road and head for NC. He is still here, and still moaning that he needs a break. One of these days, I am going to give him

a break, right across his sit down area. Now, another Millie incident. This evening I was getting ready to come home from the Office, and I couldn’t find my keys. I looked in every drawer, in my bag, the bathroom, etc. Started to take my coat off, and what do you know; my keys came off my arm with my coat. I have them on a stretchy key chain, and I put them on my arm. With me anymore, it is out of sight out of mind. Village of Kampsville’s Kids Christmas Party will be held Sunday, December 15, 6:00 PM, at the Old School Gym. Santa will be there; games, candy, and all will have a great time. Please continue to pray for the sick, especially Barb Kiel. And how was your week???? Been a long day, and I am pooped, so am signing off until next week, hopefully. Dec. 11, 2013 Sorry I had no article in paper last week, but I wasn't feeling very well and got my news in late. It should be in this week. Redeye and I got our sun porch decorated Sunday, and it looks really pretty. Haven't finished the tree, because I don't feel like stretching, bending, etc to put the decorations on. We doubled up on the blue lights, used a big blue bow for tree top and are going to buy some blue ribbon to drape on the tree. I did this on the Village Hall tree, only in multi colored lights and gold bow and ribbon, and it looks really nice. If the weather warms up a little, Redeye is going to put lights around the gazebo, like he did on the honor rolls. Just a thought from a concerned citizen of Kampsville, Me. The Kampsville Fire Department needs to get whatever problems they are having solved, and get the fire department active again. There was a fire out one of the country roads last week, and there were no firemen to fight it. It is so

sad the young firemen are not allowed to practice every week like they did for years, so sad that young men have been kicked off the fire department, so sad there is no communication like there used to be. Kampsville is in a very dangerous state now, and I, for one, am scared to death. Years ago, we did not lose our home, but we lost a storage shed that held our washer, dryer, water heater, out of season clothes, all of our school keep sakes. It could just as well been our home. We were very fortunate. And, the reason we did not lose our home was because we had a very active fire department. Redeye has been and still is trying very hard to improve things around Kampsville, and is doing a darn good job, and the powers to be with the Fire Department should do the same. Just saying. Mr. T a.k.a Terrill, is having a bit of a health problem, and prayers would be appreciated. His Mother, also, is battling cancer, and is not doing so well. Prayers for her too, please. I overdid again last week and spent 2 1/2 days in bed. Just hate not being able to do what I have done for so many years. Most sincere sympathy to Ralph Becker, Sr. family. Ralph passed away last week and his funeral was Saturday. Ralph was a great Dad and Grandpa to his family. I didn't know him very well until he moved to Kampsville from his farm. He always had a smile, and loved to visit when he paid his water bill. His kids deserve a Job Well Done. They were always there when needed, took him to church every week, always there when he was ill or had to go to hospital. God Bless. Please continue to pray for the needy, end of the wars, all the sick, especially those suffering with cancer, and Barb Kiel who is bravely battling cancer. God Bless Barb. And how was your week??? See you next week (hopefully).

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Deepest sympathy to the family of Ralph Becker Sr., whose funeral was Saturday. Martha attended Ralph’s funeral Saturday. Mother Nature, Saturday night and

Sunday gave us some snow and some places, freezing rain. Monday Calhoun Unit 40 schools did not have classes. Belated birthday greetings to Mike Stelbrink on December second, and Ida Woodmansee.

Myra came and got Martha on Wednesday. We went to Jerseyville and out to lunch. Thanks Myra. Betty Singer came to Ida’s Sunday. She brought lunch for the two of them to enjoy together.

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The Christmas concert under the direction of Jerry Sievers will perform this Sunday December 15th at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hardin Refreshments will follow the performance. The Thanksgiving Friedel gathering also included Gerald, Carrie, and Charlie Friedel. They were guests of Pat and Amy Friedel and boys. The family also helped Patrick celebrate his seventh birthday. Happy birthday Patrick. Bob Sievers has returned home after rehab at the Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center. We wish you good health Bob. Jane Mager continues to receive therapy at the Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center. Jane had numerous visitors during the week. We wish her a quick recovery. Corrine Berry welcomed guests this past week. She is receiving therapy at the Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center. We wish you continued good health Corrine. Our sympathy is extended to Kathy and Gus Walendorf and family on the death of Kathy’s father Ralph Becker Sr. of Kampsville. Kathy’s mother Opal and brother Danny preceded Ralph in death. Kathy’s brothers Ralph Becker Jr., Roger and Darrell are also in our thoughts and prayers. Ralph will be missed but not forgotten. Several people from the area attended the baptism of Layken Marie Nicholas daughter of Matt and Ellen Nicholas of Springfield. It was held at Christ the King Church. Grandparents Ed and Lisa Heffington of Godfrey. Great Grandmother Geneva Heffington of Batchtown, Pat and Vera Droege of Meppen, Great Grandparents Francis and Liz Toppemeyer and Mark and Mary Toppemeyer, all of Brussels attended the 11 a.m. mass and baptism, then gathered together at Matt and Ellen’s home for a meal and celebration. Vera Droege flew to Naples, FL. For a surprise birthday party for her daughter Desire Reyes. Other children present were Donnie Reyes of Florida and Divinca and daughter Divonta Reyes of Indianapolis, IN. They all had a good time on this happy occasion. Joann Snyders had back surgery

last Thursday. We wish you a good recovery and good health Joann. Rose Stumpf attended JCH Wellness Center Christmas Bazaar on Friday evening and Saturday morning with her Pampered Chef products. She will participate in the Vendors Fair at Straight Home Friday, December 13th. Robert Forsee celebrated his birthday December 5th with friends and co-workers at a party at the Fill Inn Station. They played darts and had fun. Happy birthday Robert have a great year. This Wednesday, December 11th the Fill Inn Station will have a 16oz. T Bone steak dinner with baked potato, salad or slaw for $10. December 18th is a Modern Woodman Special Christmas dinner with ham and turkey, dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, a roll, dessert, and drink. The specials standard for the week are: tacos and taco salad on Tuesday night, steak on Wednesdays, chicken on Thursdays, steak and fish on Fridays chicken on Sundays. Numerous specials run throughout the week at lunch. Applications are being accepted for a full time evening waitress, and a part time cook at The Fill Inn Station. Please stop by the restaurant or call 396-0466. Reservations are still being accepted for Christmas and New Year’s parties. Santa Claus will visit Batchtown Sunday evening, December 22nd at 7 p.m. at the town building in Batchtown. It’s a good opportunity for the children to visit with Santa and receive a treat. Like so many of us this time of year, Martha Bick and Robin Hillen made Christmas cookies Sunday, December 8th. The snow coming down made a picturesque day. Terry Betts had back surgery November 26th and will be out of work for eight weeks. We wish you good health and a quick recovery Terry. We also wish Terry a happy birthday, November 28th, Thanksgiving Day. Many children from Batchtown area participated in the band concert at the Calhoun Elementary School Sunday December 8th. It was great and full of Christmas spirit. We wish Christine Johnes continued good health. She had cataract surgery

last Wednesday. We’re glad it was successful Christine. The Longnecker Batchtown Tavern will have a chicken fry at the tavern beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday December 14th. Those attending may bring a covered dish if they choose. All are welcome. Oma Lee Longnecker who is currently a resident at the Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center had company this week. Becky Weigel and Robbie Longnecker. Kenny and Betty Eilerman and Mike and Tracie Eilerman and family, and Brian and Kay Eilerman and family enjoyed a trip to Pidgeon Forge. TN. And Dollywood, from Thursday to Sunday. They enjoyed the sights and shows. Kay celebrated her birthday December 8th. It was a nice trip. The snowy, stormy weather made it a treat to be home again. The families that are receiving toys through the fundraising by Tonya Brown may pick up their toys at the First Presbyterian Church in Hardin on Thursday December 20th from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tonya prefers that the children not attend because toys are not wrapped. Mark your calendar for this date. Christmas Reflection Alice Kennelly Roberts The heart is filled with memories As Christmastime draws near, And in each festive ornament, Some cherished scenes appear. They hang in fragile brilliance there, Suspended on the tree, Tied to the past with ribboned bows, Blest scenes that used to beThe snow piled high on fence and post, A steeple gainst the sky, The moon, church windows warm with light, The Christ Child’s tiny cry. Yes, ornaments are breakable, But deep within the heart, The scene we love, reflected here, Will never quite depart.

■ Blessings from Belleview by Chris Thomas ■ 217-734-9012

It has been another great weekend at BCC. We had a wonderful service and have truly enjoyed the Sunday morning series “The Carols of Christmas.” We are looking forward to our services this Sunday, as our annual Christmas Dinner will follow it. We would love to have you come. We will be exchanging gifts and enjoying our fellowship. If you are planning to come and would like to participate in the gift exchange, we simply buy a $5, which is man/man or woman/ woman. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at pastor. chris@hotmail.com or by phone at 217-734-9012. Our morning worship starts at 10:45 AM. We are also looking forward to our children’s Christmas Program on December 22 nd as well. We need to send a birthday shout out to Joyce Bland who continues to get younger year after year. She celebrates her birthday on December 13. This year, I have decided to further my education and have begun taken online courses at Indiana Wesleyan University where I am pursuing a Christian Ministry degree to add to my Bachelor’s in Bible that I received in the 90’s from a different seminary. As a full time student, time for activities of pleasure have suffered such as fishing and hunting. This past Thursday was the first time I was able to go hunting. A year ago, I purchased a new gun, a rifled slug gun, for deer season. Timing did not permit me to participate in the first, but I was determined to participate in the second. Thursday morning began for me very early….earlier than usual. I awoke at 4:30 and fumbled in the darkness to get ready. I put on my long johns, my insulated coveralls, a sweatshirt and whatever layer of clothing

I can manage to put on. Don’t laugh. God made me a southerner, not for Illinois winters. From the comfort of my home, with a push of a button, I started the truck to give it time to warm up via remote start. I grabbed my gun case and mentally checked off my checklist of all the hunting necessities. Ammo? Checked. Hat? Checked. Gloves? Check. As I stepped into the cold December air, a brisk breeze kissed my exposed cheeks. I shuddered. I made the journey in the cover of darkness to my destination. As I stepped out, my eyes tried to adjust to the darkness that surrounded me. The clouds covered the night light of stars and I turned on a small flashlight to get an idea of where the path was. After a 15-minute walk, I made it to the spot and waited. I curled myself into a fetal position and hunkered down in the cold as a light snow began to fall, if only ever so briefly. Time passed. The sun rose. My eyes scouted my surroundings for any movement. A lone blue jay darted from limb to limb nearby. Two squirrels playfully chased each other scampering from tree to tree and rustling up leaves in their wake. Then I heard a snap. Behind me. I turned to see two does. My freezer was empty. It was waiting for my harvest to feed our family of five. I turned my body and quietly placed the gun on my shoulder. I sighted the larger of two does in my scope. The cross hairs were directly above the right shoulder of the doe that stood motionless at less than 50 yards away. My heart beat frantically and the pace of my breathing rapidly sped up. My adrenaline began to affect the steadiness of my hands. After a few deep breaths, I pulled the trigger. A few feet in front, the dirt kicked up. With disgust, I

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looked through the scope at the doe that I had just missed and it promptly stuck its tongue at me and ran off care deep into the woods. I dropped my head. I forgot to adjust my scope. My sight was off. A fact that was confirmed after target practice that afternoon. I was constantly shooting low. If we are constantly setting our sights low, then we will never be able to achieve greater goals. We are too content with making safe goals instead of accepting bold goals. We tend to be satisfied with the ordinary which prevents us from achieving the extraordinary. How is your sight? Is your vision and goals set to low? Chances are, you are missing the mark of greatness. Your aim in life determines who you are and who you will become. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. (Colossians 3:2)

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brAke Patty J. Brake, 81, of Alton, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Eunice Smith Home in Alton. She was born Jan. 17, 1932, in Alton, the daughter of Herbert and Helen (Gillespie) Ohley. After graduating high school, she married Charles William Brake on June 30, 1950. Patty loved her flower garden and was a member of the Three Rivers Rose Society. She was an avid Cardinals baseball fan. In addition to her husband Charles, she is survived by four children and their spouses, William Brake and Gary Sides of Alton, Edward and Mary Brake of Godfrey, Donna and Daniel Bizaillion of Hardin, and John and Mindy Brake of Alton; a daughter-in-law, Joy Brake of Euless, Texas; a brother and sisterin-law, Herb and Yvonne Ohley of Alton; nine grandchildren and their spouses, David and Robin Brake, Jennifer and Gene Capps, Kelby Brake, Ian Brake, Jordan Brake, Mariah, Emily, and Jacob Bizaillion, and CJ Brake; three great-grandchildren, Austin Purkey, Caden Brake, and Evelyn Brake; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Charles Allan Brake; and infant daughters, Connie and Jeannie Brake. Visitation was held Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Matt Ohley officiating. Burial took place in Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com

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Ralph C. Becker Sr., 81, of Kampsville died at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at his residence in Kampsville. He was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Michael, son of the late John and Lela (Kaiser) Becker. He married Emma Opal (Britt) Becker March 31, 1951, in Grafton and she died Dec. 16, 2008. He had worked for IDOT, retiring in 1996. He had also worked at Columbiana Seed Co. in Eldred, was a construction laborer with Local 218 in Godfrey and was a grain/livestock farmer. He was a member of St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Kampsville. Survivors include three sons, Ralph C. Becker Jr. of Hamburg, Roger(Annette) Becker of Hamburg and Darrell( Anne) Becker of Hardin; a daughter, Kathleen (Gus) Wallendorf of Batchtown; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold (Carol) Becker of Bloomington; a sister. Patsy (Larry) Pohlman of Godfrey; and three sisters-in-laws, Doris, Virginia and Marcella Becker. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, Danny J.Becker; daughter-in-law, Judy Becker; grandson, Ralph C. Becker III; four brothers, Sylvester, Eugene, Jack and Jerome Becker; and four sisters, Evelyn Vetter, Helen Honts, Carmelita Dircksmeyer and Rose Mary Evens. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 at HanksGress Funeral Home in Hardin with a prayer service at 5 p.m. that evening. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Kampsville with Father Don Roberts officiating. Burial took place in St. Anselm’s Cemetery in Kampsville. Memorials may be given to St. Norbert’s and St. Mary’s Catholic schools, St. Anselm’s Cemetery or masses.

Neal Kendall Ufer, 54, of Hardin died unexpectedly at 6:33 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton after suffering an apparent heart attack at work earlier in the morning. He was born in Jerseyville on April 26, 1959, one of three children born to Arnold William and Dolores Jeanette (Reddish) Ufer. Neal attended Calhoun High School and immediately began working at ConAgra in Alton, where he worked since 1977, dedicating 36 years of loyal service to them. Neal was an avid outdoorsman, and was looking forward to deer hunting this weekend. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his two daughters and his granddaughter. Surviving are his mother, Dolores Ufer of Hardin; two daughters, Kyla Ufer and her companion, Travis Sievers of Hardin, and Skylar Ufer of Kampsville; a granddaughter, Raelynn Isabel; a sister, Leesa Perdun and her companion, Todd Lahr of Jerseyville; and a brother, Shannon Ufer of Hardin. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold William Ufer, and a nephew, Shane Perdun. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Paul D. Frazier officiated. Burial took place in the Hardin City Cemetery. Memorials may be given to his family in care of the funeral home for a memorial to be determined later.

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In Loving Memory In LovIng MeMory of JuMper Longnecker JuLy 28, 1982 DeceMber 14, 1998 As tears roll down my face, I know you’re in a better place. I close my eyes to see your face, suddenly I feel a warm embrace, and with a smile so wide it brings tears to my eyes. I try so hard not to cry all the pain I cannot hide, you always knew just what to say to anyone having a bad day. I don’t know if I will ever understand but it must be part of God’s plan. As I look up towards the blue sky I imagine you spreading your wings to fly. Be sure to give your mom and dad a sign so they know you are in heaven, and everything is fine. Tell everyone there I send my love, to all the angels up above. As the tears roll down my face I know you are in a better place. Aunt Becky, Kyle and Collin

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“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.” Acts 20: 28

n Paul’s first epistle to the Corinthians he ranks various offices of the church: “God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, speakers in various kinds of tongues.” (1 Corinthians 12: 28) From its beginning, Christianity was built on a foundation of helpers and administrators. Jesus appointed 12 disciples and sent them forth two by two, giving them explicit instructions about what to take and what to do. Jesus was Christendom's first administrator and it is clear that there was to be some organization. In the book of Acts we see the beginning of church administration in the period following Jesus's death and

resurrection, and we also witness the beginning of divisions within the church, there being disagreements over the issue of circumcision and Jewish dietary law, for instance. There is considerable discussion of these issues in the epistles, but the important thing for us to realize is that there were people who were charged with organizing and leading their church communities, including resolving disputes within the church. We should consider whether we have a knack for organizational leadership and where it might fit into our church’s structure. Can we help our church with our organizational or administrative talents? – Christopher Simon

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR CALHOUN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Calhoun Community Unit School District #40 for 2013 will be held on December 16, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. at 101 Calhoun Drive, Hardin, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Superintendant Kate Sievers, 101 Calhoun Drive, Hardin, Illinois (618) 576-2722. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $1,805,017.31. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $2,169,447.00. This represents a 20.19% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2012 were $448,905.00. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 are $463,569.00. This represents a 3.27% increase over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $2,253,922.31. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $2,633,016.00. This represents a 16.82% increase over the previous year.

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adults. For the past five years a large percentage of scholarships have been awarded to individuals whose circumstances had never before afforded them the opportunity or time consider further education. Many of those individuals and their households had participated in other corollary services offered by the agency and whose educational interests were fostered by this relationship. IVEDC encourages these, and other “non traditional” students, as well as all others interested in applying for a CSBG scholarship to contact the office in their county for additional information. Applications will be accepted through December 2013. Applications and further information are available from your local county CSBG outreach worker. Calhoun – Diane Stelbrink – (618) 276-2218 Greene – Penny Brannan – (217) 942-6824 Jersey – Andrew Hetzel – (618) 498-9521 Macoupin – Melinda Hopper, Jim Zuber, – (217) 839-4431

‘West Side Story’ coming to the Fox theatre The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of “West Side Story” is coming to St. Louis. “West Side Story” will open at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Friday, Jan. 3. Performances of “West Side Story” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre run Jan. 3-5. Show times are Friday and Saturday evening at 8 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. Tickets are available online at MetroTix. com, by calling (314) 534-1111

or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. Ticket prices start at $30. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. “West Side Story” tells the story of star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria as they struggle to rise above the hatred and intolerance that surrounds them. “West Side Story” soars as the greatest love story of all time and remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever.

Illinois Curriculum Planning Ten teachers from across the state of Illinois met in Springfield on October 26th – 28th for a workshop designed to create curriculum materials regarding Joseph Smith, Habeas Corpus, and Guantanamo Bay. Teachers, Adrijana Bisevac, Grayslake CHSD 127; Dara Carr, Regional Office of Education 28; Deann Koster – Fester, Calhoun CUSD 40; Mark Foley, Urbana SD116; Brianne Gallagher, Plainfield SD 202; Sarah Henkel, Mendota CCSD 289; Jason Jaffe, Lovport Twp HSD 205; Kim Martini, Taft SD90; Kevin Peel, Illini West CCSD 307; and Nichole Boudreau – Smith, Adlai E Stevenson District 125, were chosen based on an application process. The forum, sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), was one of several events cosponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation, to examine the Habeas Corpus hearings of the Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith and the modern day Habeas Corpus hearings regarding Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Habeas Corpus is used to determine whether a person is being legally detained. It has been in use in England since before the Magna Charta, codified in English Law, and brought to the American colonies before becoming part of the U. S. Constitution. Nationally recognized experts on various topics gave

presentations over the two day workshop on the development of different religious movements that led to the birth of Mormonism, Joseph Smith’s Habeas Corpus hearings, President Abraham Lincoln’s suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus during the Civil War, civil liberties, the aftermath of 9/11, and the Guantanamo detainees’ Habeas Corpus hearings. The principle theme of the forum was to instruct the teachers on the use of the Writ of Habeas Corpus, particularly with regard to minority groups. On the third day, teachers created “big ideas” and “essential questions” for the two-week units. Some of the big ideas were: tolerance, civil liberties, Bill of Rights, freedoms, entitlements, history, chaos, war, and some of the essential questions were: How does Habeas Corpus affect our daily life? How has tolerance throughout history played a role in society? To what extent does the Constitution protect our civil liberties? What are the limits of entitlements? Do ones civil liberties entitle “everyone” certain freedoms? To what extent is America tolerant today? What is my obligation to an outsider? The final product, two-week curricula with units and lessons, based on the Illinois State Common Core Standards, will be available in the fall of 2014 for all middle and high school teachers throughout Illinois on ISBE’s website. Introductory webinars, sponsored by ISBE, will be held prior to the release.

Pictorial history book available at Historical Society Just in time for Christmas another shipment of the popular recently published Pictorial History of Calhoun County has been received by the Calhoun Historical Society. The book is of burgundy hardbound leatherette style with the original county courthouse (built in 1848) and the Joe Page Bridge (built in 1931) embossed in gold on the front cover. It consists of 272 pages including index, and over 1,600 photosmany of which would never be seen if the book had not been published. The inside front cover and fly leaf and back inside cover and flyleaf contains eight photos of the Thomas Pressed Brick Company operation at Winneberg in its heyday in the mid 1800s. The price is $45 each + shipping and handling if mailed. Several leather bound editions are available at $69.95, but only a few remain. Also available are several copies of a hardbound book titled, “A River Through Illinois” published in 2007. It depicts life and scenes from

Grafton to Chicago. The front cover portrays “Buck” Barry, in his 90s, of Batchtown with the Joe Page Bridge in the background. Barry worked on building the bridge until it was completed and dedicated in 1931. The Hardin Hotel with its present owner Sue Schulte’s photo contains a brief description of that operation. This book sells for $20 + $5 shipping and handling if mailed. Orders for both books may be submitted by mail to the Calhoun County Historical Society, P.O. Box 46, Hardin, IL 62047. The Historical Society Museum located on the second floor of the Farm Bureau on North County Rd. in Hardin is normally open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. It will also be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, and 21. Contact Society president Emerson Retzer at cell phone number (618) 535-4945 for other possible access dates and book availability.

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Warm up winter with a dish that evokes summer days

Hearty winter meals have a tendency to lack the color and vitality that comes with fresh summer produce. But just because the days are shorter and people are bundled up against the cold weather does not mean meals cannot benefit from fresh produce. Year-round availability of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables means that fresh produce can still be the centerpiece of wintertime meals. The rich antioxidants and vitamins in produce can help fend off cold-weather illnesses and ensure you have the energy for shoveling snow or hitting the slopes at your favorite ski resort. Wild rice paired with a bevy of vegetables are ideal ingredients for delicious, filling and nutritious meals all season long. Wild rice is the only grain native to North America and is celebrated across cultures as a prized ingredient because it is chock full of nutrients and said to contain higher levels of antioxidants and protein than white rice.

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Chicken is a versatile choice when cooking for family and friends or even when preparing a meal for one or two people. Chicken can be cooked and seasoned in a variety of ways, and one chicken entree may taste completely different from another. For many chicken lovers, no method of cooking chicken is more tasty than frying. But frying isn’t very healthy, and the desire to mimic the taste of fried chicken without actually frying it is what led chef Kevin Gillespie to come up with the following recipe for “Cast-Iron Skillet Chicken With Farro and Brussels Sprouts.” Included in his cookbook, “Fire In My Belly” (Andrews McMeel), this recipe provides the same crispy flavor of fried chicken, but it does so in a much healthier way. CAST-IRON SKILLET CHICKEN WITH FARRO AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS Serves 4 1 cup, semi-pearled farro 3 cups water 1 pound Brussels sprouts (about 32 golf ball-size sprouts) 2 chickens, about 4 pounds each 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 cloves garlic, shaved on a mandoline 2 cups warm chicken stock 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup tahini sauce Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 500o F. 2. Soak the farro in the water for 30 minutes. Drain off the water and rinse the grains with cold water. Put the farro in a 2-quart saucepan and add enough fresh cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cut the heat down to low, cover, and simmer until tender yet still chewy, about 20 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid and spread the farro on a baking sheet to cool. You should end up with about 2 cups of cooked farro. 3. Meanwhile, peel off the outer green leaves of the Brussels sprouts until you have 4 cups. Reserve the inner heads for another use. 4. Cut up the chickens into leg-thigh and breast-wing portions with the skin still attached. For each leg-thigh portion, bend the leg away from the body, cut down to the joint, then bend the joint to break it. Cut between the ball and socket, then down around the carcass to remove the entire leg-thigh portion. For each breast-wing portion, cut down along one side of the breastbone, then run the knife along the contour of the rib cage and around the wishbone to begin removing the breast from the body. When you get to the joint connecting the wing to the body, grab both wing and breast together and cut

GRADY JAMES POHLMAN Roger and Tera Pohlman of Hardin are the parents of a son, Grady James, born Nov. 8, 2013 at 7:57 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Terry and Robbie Strauch of Hamburg and Ron and Toni Pohlman of Brussels. Great Grandparents are Curt and Eleanor Robeen of Hardin. Elder children are Carly 5 and Selby 2.

For the dressing: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes) 1/4 cup Roland(R) Olive Oil 1 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste In a pot over a medium-high flame, add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add in rice and return to a boil. Once boiling, place a lid on the pot and lower the flame to a simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes. Remove pot from heat and let rice rest in pot for 10 minutes. Place rice in a strainer and rinse under cold water. Let drain completely. In a large bowl, add cucumber, panela cheese, basil, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, dried cranberries, pear, arugula, avocado, and red onion. Mix well to combine. Pour drained wild rice into veggies. Mix well. Then add in the mango and give it another mix. In a small bowl or cup, mix all ingredients for dressing and pour over the salad.

through the wing joint to remove breast and wing in one piece. Score the meat around the next wing joint closest to the breast, cutting down to bone and scraping with the knife so the bone is fairly clean. Bend the joint to break it and remove the wing. The resulting boneless breast with the first wing bone attached and exposed is called an airline breast. It looks nicer than the boneless breast by itself, and the wing bone helps keep the meat moist during cooking. 5. Cut off any excess flaps of skin and pat the chicken very dry with a paper towel. Generously season the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat two large cast-iron skillets over medium heat. Add enough grapeseed oil to coat the bottom of each pan. Put the chicken legs in one pan, skin side down, and put the breasts in the other pan, also skin side down. Crank the heat up to medium-high and cook until the skin is nicely browned, about 4 minutes. No need to peek; just let the chicken cook undisturbed. When the skin is browned, it will release easily from the pan and the meat will start to pull away from the bone. Turn the leg-thigh portions and cook for 1 more minute skin side up, but let the breasts cook skin side down the entire time. 6. Place both skillets in the oven and roast for 5 minutes. Carefully pull out the pan with the legs, turn the legs skin side down once again, and return to the oven for 3 more minutes. The breasts will still be skin side down, remember; they do not get turned at all. After a total of 8 minutes, carefully pull both skillets from the oven, transfer the chicken to a large plate, and tent with foil to keep warm. 7. Using mitts, carefully pour out and discard the accumulated fat from the pans. Heat one pan over high heat until smoking hot. Add the cooled farro to the pan, spreading to evenly cover the bottom (save any leftover farro for another use; it makes a great salad). Again with the mitts, grab the handle and shake and toss the farro so it heats through evenly. After about 3 minutes, the farro will begin to caramelize and puff. Add the Brussels sprout leaves and stir nonstop for 1 minute. Add the garlic and warm chicken stock, then shake and toss the mixture for 2 more minutes, until almost all of the liquid is gone. The farro will absorb the stock and release its starch to thicken the remaining liquid, creating a creamy mixture. 8. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and any accumulated chicken juices from the plate. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed; with all that lemon juice in the farro, the dish screams for salt to balance it out. 9. To serve, drizzle a circle of tahini sauce in the center of the plate, and top with a scoop of farro and a chicken breast and leg.

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Little Miss Grinch Royalty Reagan Diane Clendenny competed in the Sparkle Baby Productions, Little Miss Grinch Pageant, which was held Sunday Dec. 8 in Quincy. Clendenny won the “Mini Grand Supreme” title. She is the 5-year-old daughter of Lindsey Clendenny and Andrew Taul of Kampsville, and Terry Clendenny Jr. of Pleasant Hill. Grandparents are Dine Halsey and Terry and Cathy Taul, all of Kampsville, and Buffy and Deb Clendenny of Mozier. Greatgrandparents are Bill Swan of Hardin, Kenny and Jenny Halsey of Summer Hill, Terry Don and Delcina Clendenny of Mozier and Sam and Peggy Laird of Wappapello, Mo.

Tipping TVs to fire hazards: Vital home safety resolutions Some New Year’s resolutions can be difficult to keep, such as exercising more and eating less junk food. But resolutions that involve improving home safety can be just as worthwhile as those that deal with self-improvement - and often they’re much easier to keep. Boosting home safety in 2014 can be as simple as moving a flatscreen TV from a TV stand to a wall mount, or setting your smartphone to remind you when it’s time to change the batteries in smoke detectors. Here are a handful of vital but easy home safety resolutions everyone should undertake for the new year: 1. Wall mount your flatscreen TV or at the very least secure it. The average flatscreen weighs 50 pounds, and packs more than enough heft to injure children and even adults if it tips over on a person. From 2006 to 2011, more than 100,000 injuries resulted from tipped TVs, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). From 2000 to 2011, the CPSC says, 215 people died in accidents involving a falling TV and 96 percent of those fatalities were children younger than 10. Minimizing the risk of such tragedy is as simple as wall mounting your flatscreen TV. Hanging a TV on the wall moves it away from little hands or moments of adult clumsiness, plus it displays one of your biggest tech investments at its best. Homeowners have many options for wall mounting a TV, from mounts that keep the set flush against the wall to ones with a full range of tilt and motion. It’s easy to find a mount that will work for your TV. 2. Get better acquainted with your smoke detectors. Most of us move into a house with smoke detectors and don’t think about them at all until they start to beep to alert us to a draining battery. Take a look at your detectors. If they’re more than eight to 10 years old, you should replace them with newer models, regardless of whether they’re batterypowered or hard-wired with a battery backup, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

If your smoke detectors are still new enough to stay in your home, your next step should be to get on a regular schedule of battery replacement. Use your smartphone’s calendar to set a quarterly reminder to prompt you when it’s time to change the battery. If you live in a home with an older furnace, or you use oil or kerosene-fueled space heaters, you should also consider having a carbon monoxide detector near bedrooms.

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Two Rivers American Red Cross offers winter storm safety tips Outdoors What to do before and during a winter storm holding deer er falls • Stay inside. If people must go oxide to come indoors. As the first dose of winter weath- immediately. Stay tuned to weather to maintain heating equipment and in St. Louis and the surround- reports for the latest predictions and out, wear warm, loose-fitting, lightchimneys by having them cleaned Additional Outdoor Safety and inspected every year. weight clothing in layers. ing areas in Missouri and Illinois, occurrences. contest Before and During the Storm • Minimize travel. If travel is Information the American Red Cross Greater St. People can learn what to do in an Two Rivers Outdoors would like to invite all hunters (archery, shotgun, muzzleloader) to submit their deer kill pictures to tworiversoutdoors.com. All photos submitted will be entered in a random drawing for a prize pack from Joe Carey Calls. To submit your photo, log on to www.tworiversoutdoors.com and click on the “Submit a Photo” menu button. Deadline is Jan. 15, and the drawing will be held Jan. 17.

Hunters harvest 55,708 deer during Illinois Firearm First Season Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 55,708 deer during the opening weekend of the 2013 Illinois Firearm Deer Season on Nov. 22-24, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced. The second portion of the firearm season was Dec. 5-8. The preliminary harvest total of 55,708 for the first three days of the 2013 firearm season compares with the first weekend harvest of 72,111 deer during the 2012 deer season. For the entire seven-day firearm season in 2012, hunters harvested 99,546 deer in Illinois. Counties with the highest reported preliminary harvest totals last weekend were Pike (1,535), Jackson (1,526), Randolph (1,436), Fulton (1,409), and Adams (1,393). The preliminary first season figures reported for each county include those deer taken on special hunt areas within that county as well as on private land. “Weather conditions were difficult throughout most of the season, with some parts of the state seeing rain or snow, and virtually everywhere getting a taste of high winds and frigid temperatures,” said IDNR Forest Wildlife Program Manager Paul Shelton. “Southern Illinois counties appear to have been the least impacted.” Approximately 59 percent of the deer taken during the first weekend of firearm hunting were bucks, compared with 60 percent bucks taken during the first weekend of the firearm season in 2012. The IDNR has issued more than 340,000 firearm deer hunting permits so far for the 2013 season. For information on remaining permits, check the IDNR website at this link: www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/deer. Remaining firearm deer hunting opportunities in Illinois include the three-day Muzzleloader-only Deer Season on Dec. 13-15, and the seven-day split Late Winter Firearm Antlerless-only Deer Season and Special CWD Deer Season on Dec. 26-29, and Jan. 17-19, 2014. For more information on Illinois deer hunting regulations, check the IDNR website at this link: www.dnr. illinois.gov/hunting/deer.

Louis Region wants to remind the community how to stay safe. “Winter storms can bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. It’s important to be prepared ahead of the storm – and know what to do during it as well,” said Cindy Erickson, Regional CEO of the Red Cross. “It’s always a good idea to have emergency supplies for your entire household at home and in your car, because you never know what may happen.” Pay Attention to Weather Forecasts People should know the difference between a winter storm watch and a warning. A watch is issued when winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. During a warning, severe weather conditions have already begun or will begin within 24 hours and people should take precautions

The Red Cross recommends having the following items on hand in a convenient spot: • At least a 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and non-perishable food; • A flashlight, battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries; • A well-stocked first aid kit; • A 7-day supply of medications and medical items; and • Supplies for babies and pets. Also, prepare your home and animals: • Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out. • Bring pets inside. Move other animals and livestock to sheltered areas. Other tips to keep in mind:

necessary, allow plenty of time to get to your destination and keep emergency supplies in the vehicle. o Winterize your vehicle and keep the gas tank full. A full tank will keep the fuel line from freezing. o Have an emergency kit in your car, including a blanket, food, water, winter coat and accessories, flashlight, first aid kit and vehicle powered phone charger. Go to a designated public shelter if your home loses power or heat during periods of extreme cold. • Running water, even at a trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing. • Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawl space or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon mon-

• Before you take on any strenuous work in cold temperatures— such as shoveling snow—consider your physical condition, the weather and the nature of the task. Take frequent breaks and stay hydrated while working, and avoid overexertion. • Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms of hypothermia, including confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering. Also seek immediate medical attention if you have symptoms of frostbite: these include numbness; flushed gray, white, blue or yellow skin discoloration; and waxy-feeling skin. Erickson reminds everyone: “Check in on your neighbors – especially those requiring special assistance and those living alone.” Winter precipitation can cause power outages. It is a good idea

emergency in case advanced medical help is delayed by taking a First Aid and CPR/AED course and by downloading the free American Red Cross First Aid App. Additional information on what supplies to have and what to do before, during and after a winter storm is located at redcross.org/wintersafety. The Red Cross is part of the “All Ready” campaign, a unified effort among emergency preparedness experts in the bi-state region that focuses on the importance of individual preparedness. The campaign encourages the three critical steps of preparedness: Make a plan, Get a kit, Be informed. The American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region is a proud member agency of the United Way, which makes significant investments every year in Red Cross services.

Illinois anglers encouraged to be on the lookout for Eurasian Ruffe in Illinois waters The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is asking for anglers to be on the lookout for and help with reporting any findings in Illinois waters of Eurasian ruffe, an aquatic nuisance species that has been in the Great Lakes since the mid-1980s. Eurasian ruffe (also known as ruffe or river ruffe), an eastern European species, has been found in western Lake Superior since 1986, and has been one of the most dominant fish in bottom trawls in channels within the Duluth-Superior Harbor. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Ashland Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office monitored the expansion of ruffe populations and the species’ range across Lake Superior. “To date, fishery management agencies have not witnessed any significant impact on native fish species like yellow perch and walleye in the areas where ruffe populations have become established and are quite abundant in our bottom-trawl surveys,” said Mark Brouder, Ashland Fish and

Wildlife Conservation Office Field Supervisor. A recent basin-wide survey by the University of Notre Dame, Central Michigan University, and The Nature Conservancy has found Eurasian ruffe DNA in water samples taken over the past year from Calumet Harbor in northeast Illinois. This sampling is designed to use an analytical technique to detect species by filtering the water and detecting DNA that organisms leave behind. In fish, the DNA may be in slime, urine, or fecal material. The initial conclusion from the Calumet Harbor water samples did not detect ruffe, but follow up analyses suggest that ruffe environmental DNA (or eDNA) may be present in a small portion of the samples. “Calumet Harbor is a vibrant harbor with international and intralake shipping present,” said Kevin Irons, Aquatic Nuisance Species Program Manager for the Illinois DNR. “The detection of Eurasian ruffe DNA is not all that surprising, given that ruffe has been in the

Great Lakes for decades. Illinois DNR monitors Calumet Harbor annually, and we have certainly been aware of ruffe in the basin. To date, we have not captured any ruffe, and in fact we don’t believe Eurasian ruffe are established anywhere in southern Lake Michigan.” Environmental DNA surveillance has been used to heighten efforts regarding Asian carp detection; however, the relationship between eDNA and live fish presence has not been fully understood. “Certainly, eDNA can come from swimming fish, but alternatively eDNA can be transported by birds, boat hulls, fishing nets, and other mechanisms,” said Kelly Baerwaldt, joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/USFWS eDNA Program Manager. “Because Lake Calumet is such a busy port, lake freighters from infested regions could simply discharge water and enable detections. Although 85% of eDNA breaks down in the environment quickly, within a few days, the remaining small portion can remain detectable for up to a month.”

The Illinois DNR will continue to work with USFWS biologists who monitor the Great Lakes to continue sampling in the Calumet Harbor area to heighten sampling efforts for fish across the Great Lakes to look for Aquatic Nuisance Species. Illinois DNR monitors Calumet Harbor throughout the summer with electrofishing. The Illinois Natural History Survey monitors near-shore waters of Lake Michigan with micro-mesh gillnets, noted as a preferred gear for catching ruffe. To date, Illinois officials report NO Eurasian ruffe have been seen or reported from Illinois waters. “The Illinois DNR urges anglers to report fish that may be ruffe, as they may be taken while fishing for yellow perch or other fish in the Calumet Harbor area, or anywhere in waters surrounding Chicago,” IDNR’s Kevin Irons said. “A clear cell phone picture of the fish from several angles can help in identification, or you may simply put fish in a ziplock/plastic bag and freeze it. This species is listed as injuri-

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Runners flood to Grafton for Naughty or Nice Run Dec. 15 By BOB CROSSEN Calhoun News-Herald More than 100 runners will embark on a trek up the mile-long hill and down scenic Route 3 during the second annual Naughty or Nice Run in Grafton Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. The run’s first year was a major success with more than 100 runners completing one of the two courses in Grafton. The run also coincides with the Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run, an off-road 7.8 mile course. Those daring enough to take on the challenge of both the Naughty Run and Endurance Trail Run are rewarded

with a special Godzilla medal for completing what’s called the Zilla Challenge. Teri Pfeiffer, organizer of the event, said the hardcore runners – 60 have signed up for both events – enjoy attempting both races because it presents a challenge of not only competing on two courses, but also during a colder time of the year. “It’s the novelty of it being a little challenging. With this mile-high hill, sometimes people want that extra challenge so that they have bragging rights,” Pfeiffer said. “You’re running in December. Temperatures are always an element that comes into

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Warrior Pride Chicken and Noodles Supper Warrior Pride will be hosting a Chicken and Noodles Supper on Jan. 3, 2014 at the high school. Serving starts at 5 p.m. Menu will consist of chicken and noodles, chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs, and desserts. Come out and support warrior pride and the girls’ basketball team!

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Front, left to right, Grace Nolte, Katherine Simon, Mary Vogel. Second row, left to right, Will Schleeper, Kaden Nolte, Samantha Macauley. Third row, left to right, Avery Caselton, Kendra LaMarsh, Mitchell Willman. Back, left to right, Kaitlyn Glennon, Erika Odelehr, Logan Jacobs

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St. Mary School top 15 students competing in the Geography Bee Competition are front, left to right, Elly Pohlman – 3rd place, Andrew Robeen – 1st place, and Avery Caselton – 2nd place. Second row, left to right, Payson Camerer, Ellie Nolte, and Emma Hagen. Third row, left to right, Will Schleeper, Samantha Macauley and Colby Clark. Fourth row, left to right, Grace Nolte, Brody Caselton and Clayton Stephens. Back, left to right, Cody LaMarsh, Erika Odelehr, and Andrew Hoemmen.

St. Mary School holds Geography Bee Competition On Dec. 9, students in grades four through eight from St. Mary School had an opportunity to demonstrate their geographic literacy and increase their earthly knowledge through the 26th Annual National Geographic Bee. Students were asked to answer questions concerning topographical features, climate, culture, and location facts. Andrew Robeen, son of Joseph and Connie Robeen, won the school level Bee at St. Mary School, which

Recently, students in grades five through eight from St. Mary School had an opportunity to demonstrate their writing ability and gain experience in expressing their thoughts through a creative writing contest. Students were asked to compose an essay entitled “Christmas is…” The students were not allowed to begin their essays with the words “Christmas is…” so they had to be very creative in their writing styles. Certificates of recognition were awarded to the top 12 authors, with

the top three receiving medals, as well. First place was awarded to Katherine Simon, daughter of Carmen Simon of Brussels and Kevin and Lindsay Simon of Hardin. Second place was awarded to Grace Nolte, daughter of Chad and Melissa Nolte of Golden Eagle. Third place was awarded to Mary Vogel, daughter of Wayne and Lisa Vogel of Golden Eagle. All participating students are commended for their hard work, creativity, and time spent on each paper.

Italian Dinner will be held prior to the boys game against West Central on Tuesday, Dec.17. A complete Italian dinner and dessert will be served from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Calhoun High School Band is currently planning a trip to New York City this coming summer. Please come out and help support their latest travels. If you are interested in hearing the band perform, come out this Sunday. The band concert is at 2 on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Calhoun Elementary School.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY-JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL ILLINOIS, INC. PLAINTIFF VS

13 CH 28

FRANK BOWMAN A/K/A FRANK A BOWMAN; PAMELA BOWMAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 16710 YATES ROAD GRAFTON, IL 62037 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 28, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on January 6, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

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SHOP WHERE YOU LIVE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff VS

3 CH 14

JAMES WITT A/K/A JAMES M WITT A/K/A JAMES MANFORD WITT; Defendants 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 26, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on January 13, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 4, IN BLOCK 1 OF SECOND NORTHMOOR SUBDIVISION, WITH PRIVILEGE OF AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHT OF WAY GRANTS, EXCEPTIONS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. SITUATED IN JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 04-711-004-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

13 CH 00017

Kelly L. Blumstein; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/24/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 at the hour of 1:00PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-335-002-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 803 Randall Drive Brighton, IL 62012 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after

of Improvements: YELLOW VINYL RANCH WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $113,217.34. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1302418 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

No. 13-CH-5

ETTA MOTLEY, BRADLEY MOTLEY, RHONDA HANSEN, EILEEN BRUSH, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILLIAM E. MOTLEY, Deceased, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure in the aboveentitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. (A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Mr. Craig Fricke, Vice President Loss Mitigation, United Community Bank, 301 N. Main Street, Chatham, IL 62629; Telephone: (217) 438-6114. (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 223 4th Street, Rockport, Illinois (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Part of Lot 6 in Block 8 in the Village of Rockport, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 6, thence South 107 feet, thence West 60 feet, thence North 107 feet, thence

East 60 feet to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois. This legal description re-describes the legal set out in a warranty deed recorded in Drawer 2, Card 7614. (D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. (E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable. (F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:00 a.m. on January 3, 2014 in the Lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois. (G) The terms of the sale are: Cash in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale. The successful bidder will receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Pike County. (H) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2012 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Pike County. BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Emmet A. Fairfield Registration Number: 6180505 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com 12.4.13,12.11,12.18

12.4,12.11, &12.18

1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-05373. I575996 12.4.13, 12.11, 12.18

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY-HARDIN, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC PLAINTIFF vs.

13 CH 4

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 6127.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $123,652.38

Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois

P.I.N.: 07-08-27-401-108

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

TAX NO. 06-128-002-70 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16710 YATES ROAD GRAFTON, IL 62037 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $83,453.94. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only -

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 6127 I557322

12.11.13,12.18,12.25

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1303207 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I573331 11.27.13, 12.4,12.11

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs.

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Lance A. Fox; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/19/2012, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 at the hour of 1:00PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12) IN ALLEN’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) IN PAGE’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WITH PRIVILEGE OF AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHT OR WAY GRANTS, EXCEPTIONS, COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. PIN 04-885-011-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 903 Sumner Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or

quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-22939. I576000 12.4.13, 12.11, 12.18

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Sell will consider ANY reasonable offer. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of space and tons of potential just waiting for your loving touch. Great location and Possibilities Galore! Call Pat Kulish, Broker 618-623-9209

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Hardin, Illinois

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17004 LIBERTY RIDGE RD., GRAFTON

Beautiful 5 Bedroom, 3 bath raised modular with open modern kitchen, Watch the river roll by on the 44x12’ deck. No need to climb the stairs, there is a lift. A must see!

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Unique 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, limestone currently used as guest house with living quarters. Many updates including electric and plumbing.

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FARM LAND FOR SALE Carol Reese and Joyce Robinson, Successor Co-Trustees of the Leo and Marguerite Burns Revocable Trust will offer for sale on February 1, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.. at the Knights of Colombus Hall, 307 N. State St., Jerseyville, IL 62052, 141 acres more or less. Property is located in Ruyle Township, Jersey County, Illinois. For a brochure setting out details regarding the land and sale conducted by Auctioneer Michael Prough (License #440-000322) contact the Attorneys for the Trust, Wittman & Lorton P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, IL. Phone 618-498-2167

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4 Bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement with 2 car attached garage. Nice home with large lot edge of town country living with city amenities. Priced for quick sell. Call Angie Goforth.

$148,000

309 Andrew, Jerseyville

4 Bedroom, 3 bath home on corner lot with 2 car attached garage. Priced for quick sell. Call Angie Goforth.

$84,900

800 Sumner, Jerseyville

3 bedroom, 2 bath with full basement, 1 car attached garage, and an Amish style shed as well. Lots of updates on corner lot. Call Stacey Wock.

$80,000

210 Sheridan, Jerseyville 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath home, loaded with charm. 2 full lots, 2 car garage and separate workshop. Also space for your Big RV or 5th wheel trailer. Call Roger Scheffel

$125,000

1003 Mulberry, Jerseyville

2 bed, 2 bath, just remodeled, and move-in ready. Has fenced back yard and shed. Call Stacey Wock.

$70,000

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29121 Ivy Lane, Jerseyville $93,500

607 E. Fairgrounds, Jerseyville 2 Bed, 1 Bath on a large corner lot. Nice little starter or investment property.

$26,000

401 E. Fairground, Jerseyville This stately home offers 4 bed, 5 baths, lots of updates, on 5 acres with a beautiful lake.This is a must see property. Motivated Seller! Call Roger Scheffel

906 High, Jerseyville

309 Shipman, Jerseyville

2 bed, 1 bath, full basement, detached garage.

$55,000

$199,000

Freedom Lane, Jerseyville

Luxurious Senior Living - new construction. 2 or 3 bedroom available, 2 car attached garage. Reasonable association fees include lawn care and grounds maintenance, snow removal.

Starting at $167,000

3 bed 2 bath manufactured home. Property has 2 outbuildings and sets on 3 acres in the Delhi area. Call Stacey Wock.

Rt. 67, Kane

Nutwood Country Store Rt. 100, Nutwood, IL.

$75,000

Jerseyville, ONO Donuts

Business opportunity. After many successful years, the owners say it’s time to slow down. Sale includes everything needed to carry on operation in this high traffic leased location. Seller will even provide training for new owner. Call Roger Scheffel

28153 Prosper Ln., Jerseyville

3 Bed, 1 Bath. This is clean move-in ready home on a corner lot. Lots of fresh paint and new kitchen flooring. Call Roger Scheffel

Home on 1.16 acres: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath with approx. 1600 sq. ft. in Jerseyville School District. Big 2 car detached garage with workshop and other out buildings. Has new septic. Call Angie Goforth.

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Be your own boss.This turn key business has everything you need to continue day to day operations of a complete deli/grocery store. Call Angie Goforth

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401 E. Fairground, Jerseyville

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3 bed, 3 bath, 3.57 acres, located 10 minutes South of town. Lots of updates, small pond and out buildings. Call Stacey Wock.

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OPEN HOUSE SAT., DEC. 14 10:00 TO NOON 25 E. MAIN ST., GRAFTON $194,500

52 acres +/- 29 tillable

North Eastern Jersey Township. Has 3+ acre lake, great deer & turkey hunting with good farm income as well. Call Angie Goforth.

$300,000

$375,000

114 N. State, Jerseyville

Commercial Building. Good income potential. Downstair’s presently rented (retail). Upstairs potential living space. Call Roger Scheffel

$40,000

• 5 acre building lot, just West of Brighton, deed restrictions, lot would allow 16589 Cimarron Dr., Jerseyville walkout, beautiful shared lake. 3.17 acres with 2 bedrooms, 1970 Mobile Home, pond in the rear of the property Call Angie Goforth.

$26,900

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SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 71 Acres 20 Acres Tillable, balance in timber, Great SOLD Call Scott hunting farm! $3,490/acre AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 27 Acres, 100% Tillable, Offering 5% Return On OLD SChris Investment, Call MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: 50 Acres m/l Great hunting property with small hunters cabin! Call Chris LD SO PIKE COUNTY, MISSOURI: G 26.16 With Home Call INChris PEND New Listing: 48 Acres Hunting & Tillable! Call Chris 40 Acres Hard to find small LDproperty Call Chris

KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 160 Acres Excellent combination farm with great hunting! Call Chris LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 40 Acres Great Investment property with excellent LD interest SO hunting Call Keith *broker RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 20 Acres Nice small tillable property! Call Chris RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 29 Acres Great Views of the Mississippi River! Call Chris New Listing: 30.5 Acres Tillable, Timber, Creek Call Chris New Listing: 79 Acres. Big Timber Farm Call Chris New Listing: 103 Acres Located Close To Center, MO Call Chris New Listing: 125 Acres Great hunting farm priced right! Call Chris 22 Acres With Home. Great getaway farm located D OLChris outside of Saverton S Call SULLIVAN COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 20 Acres. Nice affordable property Call Keith New Listing: 58 Acres Hunting farm with home Call Keith New Listing: 80 Acres Nice balance of timber & tillable Call Keith New Listing: 96 Acres Huge bordering timber & priced right! Call Keith 166 Acres Nice all around property *In cooperaOLD tion with Whitetail S Properties SCOTLAND COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 50.77 Acres Offering great income! Call Chris LEWIS COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 68.30 Acres Great combination farm Call Chris New Listing: 164 Acres 127 Acres tillable, 37 acres brush Call Chris 140 Acres Northeast Missouri hunting hotspot! In D & Real Estate SOLAuction cooperation with Absolute FOR

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES: NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-414 WEST FAYETTE-Charming well maintained family home with wonderful character and charm. This home offers; two/three bedrooms one-one-half bath, living room, kitchen; CA, newer roof, carport, much more. This home is just perfect for the family starting out or wanting to down size. Call ELAINE NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-HIGHWAY 54-1.85 Acres/ml of commercial acreage located in the Industrial Park. Great location, great business investment and opportunity!! Priced to sell, motivated seller. Call DAVID NEW LISTING-NEBO-14026 395th Ave. Super nice story and half family home situated on 4+ acres m/l! Home features, four bedrooms, four ½baths; roomy family room, dining room and a great kitchen, concrete and tumbled marble counter tops, whole house was totally remodeled in 2005, GEO, slate tile, all kitchen appliance convey. Very well maintained home. Call DAVID MILTON-Lot measuring 180x170 with four buildings, located in the center of Milton. Great investment and business opportunity. Call DAVID MILTON-455 PITTSFIELD ST.-Very Nice three bedroom, two bath family home with many updates; full basement, CA; newer roof, Devries cabinets, updated electrical; attached garage; all situated on big lot. Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED!-501 S. MADISON-Two year old ranch home, centrally located; three bedrooms, three baths, family room; full finished basement has foam/fiberglass insulated walls; GEO/ heat/CA with humidity control; super insulated; custom oak cabinets and trim, three car attached garage, nice lot, covered front porch; steeple chase trees planted this spring., Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED-328 CROSSMAN LANE-Very efficient, two bedroom home with one car attached garage; great starter home or wanting to down size; new windows; refinished floors; new inside paint; new kitchen cabinets/fixtures; newly remodeled bathroom; on corner lot. Very efficient; priced right!! Great investment!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED BY $40,000-916 EAST WASHINGTON-Two story family home on Historical East Washington St. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, three car attached garage, fenced in ground pool, total 3095 sq. ft, situated on .74 acres m/l. Great investment!! Call DAVID. PITTSFIELD-818 EAST WASHINGTON ST.-REDUCED BY $10,000- Two story family home situated on Historical East Washington St. This home features; three/four bedrooms, 2 full and one half bath; kitchen has wonderful cabinets. All situated on .63 acre m/l. Great location, Call KIRBY PENDING!! MILTON-588 ELM ST.-REDUCED BY $10,000- Two story family home!! This home features, three bedrooms, 1 Bath, one car attached garage. Just added new roof and shutters! MOTIVATED SELLER!! MAKE AN OFFER!! GREAT INVESTMENT! GREAT PRICE!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-419 S. MEMORIAL-REDUCED BY $20,000-Very nice and elegant two story family home centrally located; this home features added charm with refinished interior for that era; four bedrooms, two baths, CA, electric, two car attached garage, extra big lot. A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID. PENDING/SOLD PENDING-ROCKPORT-18011 US HWY 54 SOLD-PITTSFIELD-#7 AIRPORT ROAD SOLD-PITTSFIELD-245 SOUTH JACKSON SOLD-PITTSFIELD-681 S. WALNUT SOLD-PITTSFIELD-520 EAST WASHINGTON-In Cooperation with Pike County RE SOLD-BARRY-722 HULL SOLD-PITTSFIELD-37382 265 AVE. SOLD-PITTSFIELD-TWO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS ON KELLOGG ST. SOLD-PITTSFIELD-COMMERCIAL-101 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE SOLD-PITTSFIELD-24610 393RD RD. HOUSE WITH ACREAGE, In Cooperation with Pike County RE SOLD-PITTSFIELD-TWO STORY HOME WITH ACREAGE In Cooperation with Wade Real Estate

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Hardin, Illinois

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY-HARDIN, ILLINOIS

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $123,652.38 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC PLAINTIFF vs.

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PEGGY M. HALL A/K/A PEGGY M. BONNER; GARY T. HALL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.; DEFENDANTS Address: 217 Kennedy Street Hardin, Illinois 62047 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 6, 2013, I, Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois, will on January 21, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Calhoun County Courthouse, 101 North County Road, Hardin, IL 62047, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Calhoun, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 9 IN BLOCK NO. 10 IN CHILD’S SOUTH ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN; THENCE WESTERLY, ON THE NORTH LOT LINE, A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NO. 9, A DISTANCE OF 111 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NO. 10; THENCE EASTERLY, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NO. 10 AS EXTENDED TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 9, A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE NORTH, ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NO. 9, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SAID LANDS BEING THE NORTH PART OF LOT NO. 9 AND THE EAST PART OF LOT NO. 10 IN BLOCK NO. 10 OF CHILD’S SOUTH ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN.

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Better late than never: Warriors win opener SaM ELLiott Calhoun News-Herald The Calhoun High School boys basketball team was the last in the area to begin its 2013-14 campaign, but the wait came to an end as the Warriors won a 59-46 decision against Bunker Hill Friday in Hardin. Calhoun (1-0) got ahead early and led 28-15 at halftime, but Bunker Hill used a 21-10 thirdquarter advantage to make things

interesting down the stretch. "They got some turnovers, hit some big 3-pointers and momentum swung," Warriors head coach Ryan Graner said. "Instead of laying down and folding, our boys decided to fight back in the fourth [quarter]. We tweaked a few things defensively and it worked out for us." A three-point play by Bunker Hill as time expired in the third quarter gave the Minutemen momentum heading into the fourth. They tied the game at

Calhoun keeps winning – now 6-1

38-38 on their first possession of the final frame and took a twopoint lead at 41-39 with just less than seven minutes to play. Bunker Hill's fifth 3-pointer of the night again drew the Minutemen even at 44-44 with just more than four minutes remaining, but a basket by Levi Zirkelbach, a steal followed by an and-one layup by Blake Booth and two free throws by Andrew Sievers put Calhoun ahead for good. "We took the game by locking them down defensively and then we just started attacking

the basket again," Graner said. "It's a charachter win. It's tough when you go that long before your first game. You have all that buildup and it's at home and all those factors coming together, but to take all the body blows and bounce back with a strong fourth quarter is all we can ask for." Gus Baalman scored a team-high 15 points on 50-percent shooting and added a game-best 19 rebounds for the Warriors. Graner said his 6-foot-6 junior should be more comfortable

playing around the basket this season. "He was just a sophomore playing in the paint last year against bigger and stronger kids," the coach said. "He mentioned it this summer that he felt stronger and was more confident physically. He’s looked this way in practice, so I can’t say I’m really surprised — 19 [rebounds] is the icing on the cake, though. He played a whale of a ballgame." Sievers finished with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting and Mitchell

Bick added 11 for Calhoun. Brandon Fraley, Booth and Zirkelbach chipped in eight, seven and six points, respectively. The Warriors hosted the Illinois School for the Deaf in its Western Illinois Valley Conference opener Tuesday at Calhoun High School, but results were not available at press time. Calhoun faces its first road game of the season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Carlinville High School. selliott@campbellpublications.net

Brussels wins fourth-straight game SaM ELLiott Calhoun News-Herald

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Grace Baalman goes up for a shot earlier this season at Southwestern High School. the Lady Warriors freshman and sophomore teammate Kassidy Klocke scored 10 points each and sophomore Emma Baalman scored a game-high 14 as Calhoun (6-1, 1-0 Western illinois Valley Conference) won a 66-18 decision thursday at Griggsville-Perry. the Lady Warriors' home game against Bunker Hill Monday was postponed to January due to poor weather and road conditions in the area. michaelrweaver.com

Raiders dip to 2-3

The Brussels High School girls basketball team won for the fourth time in as many games after edging Metro-East Lutheran 64-56 Saturday at BHS. "We played probably our best game all year," Lady Raiders head coach Steve Schulte said. "It was just a good, smooth game all the way through. We never really hit any bumps in there and it was just a consistent game all the way around." Brussels (5-3) took a 28-21 lead into halftime and maintained that seven-point advantage into the fourth quarter after the teams went basket for basket for 14 points each in the third. Freshman Baylee Kiel led all scorers with 24 points for the second-straight game and added nine rebounds and four assists against the Lady Knights. Through the first eight contests of her varsity career, Kiel is averaging more than 21 points per game. She's scored at least 24 points on five occasions and has been kept within single digits just once. "I can't believe she's stayed at this pace," Schulte said. Freshman classmate Madison Willman added a double-double against Metro-East Lutheran with 16 points and a game-high 20 rebounds. Grace Stephens, another freshman, chipped in 10 points. The Lady Raiders improved their record to better than .500 for the first time this season with a 61-8 win against the Illinois School for the Deaf Wednesday, Dec. 4. Kiel scored her 24 points on 12-of-15 shooting and added eight rebounds while fellow freshman Alexa Pikesley and senior Haley Rose scored 10 points each. Brussels' season continues against North Greene at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at BHS. selliott@campbellpublications.net

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Lady Raiders freshman Baylee Kiel lines up a shot underneath the basket against Metro-East Lutheran Saturday at Brussels High School. Kiel scred a game-high 24 points for the second-straight game as Brussels (5-3) won a 64-56 decision against the Lady Knights. michaelrweaver.com

Lady Eagles win regional

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Dakota Schulte rises for a shot against Metro-East Lutheran Saturday at Brussels High School. the Raiders were edged in a 69-51 decision against the Knights before Brussels opened play at the fifth annual Spartan Classic with a 47-33 loss against Griggsville-Perry Monday at North Greene High School. Schulte led all scorers with 12 points, including seven in the first quarter as the Raiders (2-3) took an early 13-5 lead. Griggsville-Perry pulled away with strong second and third quarters, leaving Brussels to face Pleasant Hill in the consolation semifinals at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in White Hall. michaelrweaver.com

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Brussels High School freshman Grace Stephens drives against a Metro-East Lutheran defender Saturday at BHS. Stephens, one of eight freshmen on the Lady Raiders' 14-player roster, chipped in 10 points in a 64-56 win against Metro-East Lutheran Saturday. the Lady Raiders (5-3) have won four-straight games and continue their season against North Greene at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Brussels High School.

the Brussels Lady Eagles eighth grade girls basketball team won the Class 8-1a Regional 14 championship with a 43-41 overtime victory against Jacksonville our Savior Friday in Jacksonville. the Lady Eagles, the regional's No. 1 seed, previously beat No. 5 Pleasant Hill 32-18 thursday before facing No. 2 our Savior. Brussels will face 20-3 augusta Southeastern for the Sectional 7 title at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Greenfield High School. Wednesday's winner will play in the first round of the Class 8-1a state tournament at 1 p.m. Saturday at Clinton Junior High School. Semifinal matchups will also be played Saturday while the third-place and championship game will be thursday, Dec. 19. Lady Eagles team members are, front row left to right, Kaitlyn Muntman, Jenifer ohlendorf, Lily Schleeper, Kimberly DeLaCruz; back row left to right, head coach Ken Schleeper, abby thompson, Katherine Simon, Erika odelehr and Kaitlyn Glennon.