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Moore competes in Jingle Bell Run. See page A4

NEWS

Baking cookies at the KC hall. See page b1

SCHOOL

SIUE graduates. See page A6

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HARDIN, ILLINOIS 62047

DECEmbER 18, 2013

Commissioners approve levy, IMRF levy increases by bOb CROSSEN Calhoun News-Herald The Calhoun County Commissioners approved the county’s annual tax levy, which will not exceed 105 percent of last year’s levy extension. According to numbers figured by County Clerk Rita Hagen, the extension issued to the county last year was a total of $995,616. The county had levied a little more than $1 million. A levy is a request of tax funds based on equalized assessed value (EAV), which is the taxable value of property in a given area. The levy can only support what the EAV can meet, meaning a lower EAV can result in a smaller tax extension. The tax extension is tax funds issued to a county based on the levy. The largest fund size in the levy

request each year falls into the county general fund. Last year, the county levied $268,000 and was granted $261,000. With the levy accepted Dec. 16, the county general levy was $266,500. The fund with the greatest increase over last year’s numbers is the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). The county was extended $167,000 last year which was the same amount it requested in the levy, and this year, that number jumped to $202,400. “IMRF is the fund that needs the most money at this time,” Hagen said. “So, that’s where we concentrated anything additional.” Only two other funds come close to breaching $100,000. The levy for the county highway fund is $93,500, and the tort judgments fund – dealing with liability issues – was levied at

$99,600. Hagen said it is unclear how much money the county will receive in its extension due to changes in assessment throughout the county. Pat Langland, county assessor, has been working toward bringing all property taxes in the county on equal footing. Prior to her appointment in September, some properties were assessed at rates far below the standard while others were much higher than they were supposed to be. Hagen said the levy also depends on a possible multiplier placed on the assessments and judgments made by the county’s board of review. Langland said tax paperwork is being mailed out to county residents before the end of the year to keep things on track for the board of review. The commissioners also approved

Unit 40 approves levy, rate increases

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the resignation of Tony Godar as the county’s weed inspector. In his resignation letter, he said he has become more involved with his grandchildren’s sporting events and has less time to fulfill the duties of the position. The commissioners agreed to advertise for another weed inspector, a position which earns $3,031 per year. The individual must be certified to use chemical sprays to rid specified areas of noxious weeds and complete required training. The potential weed inspector would also be required to provide an annual report to the commissioners. Elevator repairs were also on the minds of the commissioners, but despite a request for bid for the cost of repairing all issues with the courthouse elevator, there has been no

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response. Kone, the elevator company which inspected the elevator, required the door restrictors be replaced which would cost the county around $2,700 and must be completed by the next annual inspection in April. Hagen said she requested a price which includes all the other repairs, but has not heard from the company. The commissioners made no motion regarding repairs to the elevators and the board awaits a bid for the cost of the repairs. In other business, the county: n Selected members for a grand jury. n Approved the minutes of the previous meeting and the bills. n Discussed possible ways to man the jail at the sheriff’s office.

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by bOb CROSSEN Calhoun News-Herald The Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 approved its annual tax levy increasing the tax rate to 5.7% after a truth in taxation hearing Dec. 16 prior to its regular meeting. The increase in tax rate from last year’s 5.1 percent comes from a 16.5 percent increase over all funds in the levy. Some funds were reduced while others saw increases of around eight percent to combat continued reduction in state funding. As an example, Superintendent Kate Sievers said a home with an EAV of $100,000 would see a tax increase of around $200. “The nuts and bolts of it are to make up for funding we are not getting from the state,” Sievers said. Only two people attended the truth in taxation hearing – a requirement if a levy exceeds 105 percent of the previous year’s extension – Monday night. Darrell Mortland said his greatest concern regarding the increase in the tax rate is how it will affect those on the verge of retirement and young people who may want to purchase a home in the county. “My fear is looking some day to retire and being on fixed income if this thing’s going to blow up 16, 18, 20 percent a year. In four or five years, you’ve got 100 percent. I don’t know if too many people can afford that,” Mortland said. Sievers said the increase is necessary because of continued reductions in funding from the state. Over the course of the past three years, the state has cut funding to all schools in Illinois by prorating general state aid (GSA). Primarily based on attendance numbers in addition to (See, unit 40, A2)

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Riley Hanneken, 6 years old, left, and Ryder Hanneken, 5 years old, right, both of Hardin, visit with Santa at Tri County Bowl in Jerseyville for its first annual Bowling with Santa event. A total of 96 people were signed up of which 58 were kids who told Santa their Christmas wishes and bowled for the evening.

Trash at Two Rivers Refuge Lady Warriors win seventh-straight game See page A8

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by bOb CROSSEN Calhoun News-Herald The Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge in Brussels is still completing recovery work from the two historic floods that hit the area this past summer. Flooding closed the refuge earlier this year with high water covering sections of the walking paths on the national site, and as the water receded, it left behind heaps of trash. Cortney Solum, TRNWR park manager, said it is quite common to see a lot of trash after high water recedes from the refuge, and she said volunteers help clear the site. “We’ll find pop bottles, milk jugs, and then up to refrigerators and freezers, a lot of things from docks that have broken up,” Solum said. “We do a lot of cleanup after a flood.” A photo posted to TRNWR’s Facebook page shows a trailer with large metal barrels, tires and other trash officials removed from the Batchtown location on the refuge. She said the refuge recycles what garbage it can, while the remainder is thrown into a dumpster for traditional trash pick up. Solum said around 10 similar trailers will be filled with the junk found at the national wildlife

REGIONAL NEWS

Greene County drops out of late-winter antlerless deer hunting season

site, and the refuge could use volunteer help to clean up the area. Those interested in volunteering can call the refuge to find a time to help out, and Solum said if there are groups that want to work together, those volunteer opportunities can be scheduled, as well. Cleaning the refuge will prepare it to reopen at the beginning of the year when it fields a lot of traffic for the bald eagle watching season. Bald eagles often roost in the area during the winter months to lay eggs and raise their eaglets before migrating back north. According to an eagle watching page on Illinois.gov, bird watchers can observe some of the “more than 3,000 bald eagles in their natural habitat – more wintering American bald eagles, in fact, than in any other state outside Alaska.” Solum said the national refuge will reopen Jan. 1, and on Jan. 11, the refuge will host its open house. The open house had been scheduled Oct. 19, but with the shutdown of the federal government, hosting the event became impossible. Since reopening the government and allowing the officials to return to their work, the refuge has worked toward rescheduling the event. (See, two rivers, A2)

by RObERt LYONS Campbell Publications There will be no late-winter antlerless deer hunting season in Greene County. Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Tim Krumwiede, district wildlife biologist based in Pittsfield, said the deer numbers in the county have fallen to a level where a latewinter season is not necessary. Krumwiede said the late-winter season was designed to reduce the deer herd in areas with very high densities. Hunters who had leftover tags from the shotgun season in late-November and early-December could use the tags for the late-winter season. “Over time, some counties where the deer numbers have gone down have been dropped out of that late winter season,” he said. “This year Greene County has dropped out of it.” A joint task force was created in 2008 – with representatives from the Farm Bureau, DNR, legislators and other hunting interests – to address a concern that deer herds across the state were becoming overpopulated. Deer vehicle collision numbers are evaluated to approximate the herd population in a particular county. Krumwiede said the goal rate of deer-vehicle collisions is 207 accidents per billion miles traveled. “When deer-vehicle collisions fall below that objective, we can drop that [county] out of the late-winter season,” he said. According to information from IDNR released on Dec. 12, the deer harvest during the seven-day firearm season was 25 percent lower than last year’s. IDNR Director Marc Miller is quoted in the press release as saying the temperatures in the December portion may have played a role in the reduction, but also hinted Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) was a factor. Krumwiede said there are likely many cases of EHD which went unreported. “It’s very possible that this year, in conjunction with last year that [EHD] has had an impact on our deer herd,” Krumwiede said. Miller states IDNR will evaluate deer management goals on a county-by-county basis after all seasons have concluded. After the data are reviewed, Krumwiede said a

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Obituaries . . . . . A3 Our Town . . . . . A10 News . . . . . . A3,A5 Public Notice . . . b8 Real Estate . . .D6-7 Correspondence A4 Social . . . . . . . . . A8 Sports . . . . . . . b10 Obituaries in this issue: Bell, Dornbach, Ryan, Stewart, Treis

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Brendan Kimbrel sleds down a hill near his house in Hardin Monday evening. Snow blanketed Calhoun and surrounding counties last weekend, creating dangerous driving conditions. Some roads are still slick, most notably the stretch from Brussels to the Brussels Ferry.

decision will be made of how to proceed in the future. “We could lose additional counties next year to the late-winter season,” he said. “However, we could have some that come back on, as well, depending on what happens.”

“Over time, some counties where the deer numbers have gone down have been dropped out of that late winter season. This year Greene County has dropped out of it.”

Tim Krumwiede IDNR district wildlife biologist Krumwiede said whether a county dropping out of the late-winter season, meaning the overpopulating is under control, is a good thing depends on who is being asked the question. “I think it’s a good thing,” he said. “I think most most people you would ask in Greene County, if they have not hit a deer they’ve been in a vehicle where they hit a deer or a deer hit them.” As of right now, Greene County is only closed for the December 2013 - January 2014 late winter season. Krumwiede said the situation is evaluated annually. “We can utilize seasons and permit quotas to fine tune that and keep that (deer-vehicle collision) number very close to that objective,” he said. The late-winter season will still take place in most surrounding counties, including Pike, Scott, Calhoun and Jersey, but not in Morgan County. The late-winter antlerless deer hunting season runs Dec. 26-29 and Jan. 17-19. For more information on the late-winter antlerless deer hunting season, contact the Pittsfield IDNR office at (217) 285-2221.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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The Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge is still cleaning up after the two historic floods in April and June this year. Before all cleaning is done, Cortney Solum, Two Rivers park manager, said around 10 trailers will be filled with junk left behind after flood water receded.

(Continued from A1) A new walking path created this summer will also be named at the event. Individuals submitted possible names to the wildlife refuge ear-

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lier this year and a vote was held on Facebook to decide the best ones. The name will be announced Jan. 11 at the open house at the refuge in Brussels.

For more information about Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, visit fws.gov/refuge/two-rivers and to learn more about eagle watching in the area, visit illinois.gov/gov/eagles.

Weather permitting; the Calhoun County Historical Society Museum will be open three additional days for convenience of anyone wishing to purchase Calhoun County Pictorial History Book or other publications. Plans are for the days of Friday, Dec. 20, Saturday, Dec. 21, and Monday, Dec. 23 and the hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The Museum is located on the second floor of the Calhoun County Farm Bureau building in Hardin on North County Rd. In addition to the Calhoun County Pictorial History Book at $45, there is a limited supply of a very interesting book titled “Through the Eyes of Lincoln,” at $35. This book contains facts and color photos never before published, including Abraham Lincoln’s mother’s unmarked gravesite in Kentucky as well as many others. Also, a limited supply of a book titled “ A River Through Illinois” depicts more modern day life of the Illinois River from Grafton to Chicago. Featured on the front sleeve cover is “Buck” Barry with the Joe Page Bridge at Hardin in the background. Mr. Barry worked on building the bridge until it’s completion in 1931. There is an article about that as well as the Hardin Hotel photo and present owner Sue Schulte. This book sells for $20. Please feel free to contact Society president Emerson Retzer at home 618653-4285, or cell phone 618-535-4945, regarding the status of the scheduled days or availability. Leave a message is necessary and all calls will be returned.

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(Continued from A1) other factors, GSA has been prorated at 89 percent the past two years, meaning the state has kept 11 percent of the funding it owes to Illinois schools in that time. Officials believe the funding could be prorated further this year. Mortland asked if there is any legal recourse the district could take against the state to receive the money, but Sievers said the legal action would be even more costly for the district to fight. Unit 40 Attorney Charles H.W. Burch said it is unlikely the money owed to the district even exists given the state’s financial position. Sievers said the district has taken steps in the past four years to ensure costs weren’t pushed onto the taxpayers by cutting around $400,000 in the overall budget, but the reductions in aid from the state have led to a total loss of around $700,000 since prorations of GSA began. “It’s huge for our school dis-

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2013 trict,” Sievers said, noting the district reworked its risk management plan to shift some costs for salaries in relation to liability concerns to the tort immunity fund. “Like our school drivers, our driver’s ed people, bus drivers. Administrators are a part of that. Cooks are a part of that. Anybody who is in a position where liability could come up.” Tort immunity does not have a tax rate cap like other funds in the district have, and many districts have shifted their costs to tort immunity to remain financially stable while still providing the best possible education to their students. Mortland asked if consolidation of schools has ever been discussed, and board president Robin Hillen said the discussion is a lost battle. “We’ve tried. You’ve got a lot of money in the south end, and you’ve got a lot of people that want to keep their school,” Hillen said, noting she had

been told parents will send their children to Grafton before sending them to Unit 40. “I’d keep my school as long as I could, too.” Mortland asked if it would be possible to consolidate with the district north of Unit 40. Sievers said Pleasant Hill does have numerous co-ops to keep its school district running and to provide its students with a local school. She said consolidation with that district is a possibility, but there are no plans to do so. In other business, the district: n Approved to hire Dianne Bick as the high school cook for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year. n Approved to bid for sale or scrap Bus 12. n Approved its FFA land lab agreement. n Approved to increase the school’s bandwidth for $750. n Approved its district improvement plan.

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WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN THE RIVERS ■ Point News

The Brussels Woman’s Club held their monthly meeting and Secret Pal gift exchange on Thursday evening at the Wittmond Hotel. Afterwards, members were joined by their spouses for a delicious family style dinner. Present were Jean Barton, Marie Held, Maggi Wester, Carol Sue Carnes, Helen Claus, Mary Kirn, Charles and Judy Burch, Kevin and Elaine Eberlin, Fred and Jane Herter, Harry and Gloria Marineau, Richard and Mary Kay Sanders, Duane and Kelly Mazzacavallo and Dale and Terry Hagen. On Friday I attended the St. Louis Food Association Annual Christmas dinner and party at Syberg’s Restaurant in St. Louis, as a guest of my son, John Carnes who was Master of Ceremonies. Approximately 100 members were present for the wonderful buffet dinner and party afterwards. Enroute home I visited with my daughter, Shelly Scherer in O’Fallon, MO. The Brussels Woman’s Club hosted Storytelling at the South County Library on Wednesday with Kindergarten through fifth grades in attendance from both District 42 Grade School and St. Mary’s Grade School. Judy Burch told the story of “Olive, the Other Reindeer” and it was enjoyed immensely by all in attendance. A baby shower was held on Saturday in honor of Amanda Tepen. The event was held at the First Presbyterian Church Hall in Hardin with many relatives and friends present. Attending from Golden Eagle were Debbie Kamp and Shannon, Joyce Maag and Paula and Faith Maag. Amanda received many lovely and useful gifts for baby-to-be. On Tuesday Ray Mossman of St. Charles drove to Brussels and had lunch at A. J’s Restaurant with his cousins Doris Mossman and Marie

Held. Afterwards they enjoyed a wonderful visit together. St. Matthew Lutheran Church held their Annual Children’s Christmas Program on Sunday with 19 boys and girls participating. The program was under the direction of Lea Bell, assisted by Zelma Kay Halemeyer and several mother’s of the children. A piano solo of Silent Night was performed by Tori Engle. Many thanks to them for the telling of “The Birth of Baby Jesus”, who was born to die for our sins and for the beautiful songs they sang during the performance. Joyce and Emily Fortschneider, Natalie Weiner, Margaret Carnes, Sandra Hartman and Hank Fortschneider’s friend Brooke, all enjoyed Sunday together. They dined at an Italian Restaurant in Edwardsville and from there went to the Fox Theater in St. Louis where they enjoyed the performance of an acappella music group, “Straight, No Chaser”. Sounds like they had a wonderful afternoon and evening together. This Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Senior Meal Site in Hardin will be serving their Christmas Dinner. Menu is Glazed ham, cheesy hash brown casserole, green beans and pumpkin pie. Deepest sympathy to the family of John Dornbach who passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday. Visitation was on Sunday evening at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Brussels and a funeral mass on Monday morning at St. Joseph’s Church in Meppen. Survivors include a brother Ralph Dornbach and his family. Deepest sympathy to the family of Wanda (Zahrli-Willman) Stewart of Alton who passed away suddenly on Dec. 7 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Ky., while visiting her daughter. At her request her body was cremated and a memorial

by Carol Sue Carnes ■ 883-2333 service and burial will be at a later date. Our thoughts and prayers are with her two daughters, Chris and Laura Willman and one son Michael and their families, one brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Judy Zahrli of Golden Eagle. Wanda was the daughter of the late Jack and Lela Zahrli of Brussels. Deepest sympathy to the family of Daniel Pohlman of Bethalto who died at his home on Dec. 13. Visitation was on Monday evening and funeral mass on Tuesday morning. Survivors include his wife Debbie, two daughters Katie and Kaci Booher, a sister Jackie Noah, two brothers Doug and Chris Pohlman and a sister-in-law, Bev Pohlman. Dan is a nephew of Tom and Pennie Pohlman of Brussels, Frank and Dottie Pohlman and Stan and Lorraine Pohlman of the Alton area. REMINDER: Christmas Eve services (Dec. 24) at St. Matthew Lutheran Church will be held at 7 p.m. Birthday greetings this week to Keith Hagen, Steve Droege, Jessica Davis, Kevin Halemeyer, Rosemary Schnettgoecke, Carol Ann Kiel, Rosemary Klemme, Angie Willman, Madison Willman, Samantha Macauley and all others celebrating their natal day at this time. Happy Anniversary to my granddaughter & hubby, Ashley and Tommy Keppler, also Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia, Phil and Carole Seiferman, Derrick and Jan Bick, Bob and Carole Klunk and all other couples celebrating a wedding anniversary this week. In closing I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May this Christmas Season remind us of our Heavenly Father’s unending love. May the Lord continue to bless and watch over you and your loved ones and may He prosper and bless the work of your hands in the year ahead.

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

Blessing from Belleview 21!! No, that is not what we had in church total this past Sunday. That number is how many youth we had in church this past Sunday. I am so thankful for the dedicated selfless workers in our youth ministry who have really enabled this growth. We had another great phenomenal turnout and one first-time visitor. The message from this past Sunday was “Joy to the World”. We look forward to our children’s Christmas program this coming Sunday on Dec. 22 at 10:45 a.m. You are absolutely invited to join us. It has been an encouraging weekend as a writer, I received a tremendous gift of appreciation in the mail from a gentleman who lives in Winfield, MO and is a subscriber to the Calhoun News-Herald. I appreciate the kind words and am thankful for each one of you who provide words of encouragement to me. I even found out from Santa in Kampsville, that he enjoys my article. To the mystery angel who plowed our church drive after the recent snowfall, we owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you... whoever you are. I must confess. I look nothing like the picture that is attached to this column. My wife and I had the privilege of taking our children to Kampsville for their annual Christmas festivities in their gym and the realization sank in as I waved to one of

the youth in the area that I have seen in our church on occasions. He did not give me his customary wave back. I admit, I was a little hurt. As I walked to him to shake his hand, he jumped in surprise when he realized….it was me. For you see, I have grown a beard. My beard is just a standard trimmed beard. My wife even acknowledged that curious onlookers seemed to determine that they recognized me but seemed unsure because of the beard that had been grown. I did not realize how much my appearance changed. On the way home, I reflected on beards and their usages during spy movies. It seemed to be an effective way for the spies to conceal who they were. There was something about them that made them determined to hide behind facial hair, sunglasses, etc. Have we not done the same? Just not with a beard. Too often we focus so much energy in hiding who we really are. Maybe we do so in shame. Maybe we do so in fear. Maybe we do so to prevent unwanted attention from falling in our direction. Whatever the cause may be, not everything must be hid nor can everything be hid. No one in this world is perfect but everything about us defines who we are. During my time here at Belleview Community Church, I have had the opportunity of meeting lots of people. I have heard stories of their past. Stories that disqualify them from success in the eyes of society.

Stories that draw unwanted attention to them. To me, it is stories that have defined and shaped who they are now. I want to share a statement if you do not mind that I have shared in the pulpit of BCC often. It is not about where you have been; it is about who you are and where you are going. Granted, not everybody needs to know everything, but everybody should not have a reason to hide. Yes, I have a beard, simply because it keeps my face warm against the harsh elements of winter during the long hours spent stalking deer, Lord knows from my recent expedition it does not involve shooting. I am not hiding. With the beard, I am still the same person who gets up every Sunday to preach a message of hope, joy, love, and forgiveness in the pulpit at BCC. I am still the same father is happily wrestles with his children each day just to hear their squeals of laughter. I am still the same husband who daily commits his love to his wife. Nothing about me has changed, well except for physical appearance, but I am not hiding who I am. I have no reason to. I am forgiven. I am much better today than I was; say maybe 10 years ago or even 20 years ago. Wouldn’t it be nice to not have a reason to hide? Do we hide so that friends will accept us for who we are? That is not the core definition of friendship. True friends and family accepts us….warts and all.

CALHOUN COUNCIL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NEWS Our Christmas Dinner will be Wednesday Dec.18; the menu is GLAZED HAM, CHEESY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE, SEASONED GREEN BEANS, PUMPKIN PIE AND DINNER ROLL. Come enjoy lunch with us and enter to win a door prize, and enjoy live music by “The Country Vintage Band”. Bingo will be played at the Hardin Senior Center on Thursday, Jan. 9 and Jan 23. The last bingo of the day is a cash prize covers all. Calhoun Council sponsors these bingoes for Senior Citizens, Calhoun Nursing and Rehab, and Home Instead Senior Care. Would you like to know more about computers? We are offering one-on-one classes on Tuesdays at the Hardin Senior Center from 12:30p.m. To 2 p.m. Appointments are necessary. To sign up for these classes call 618576-9567. Classes are sponsored

by Calhoun Council for Senior Citizens, Stone Bridge Valley Art Center, McCully Heritage Project, and Dare to Dream Institute. Tables are set-aside at the Hardin Senior Center to play cards, dominoes, or put puzzles together. If there are anyone who would like to set a day a week for a pinochle club we can do that. Calhoun Senior Council provides Information and Assistance including Medicare D, Income Taxes, Licenses Plate discount applications, etc. A trained SHIP (senior health insurance programs) counselor is available from 8 a.m. To 2 p.m, Monday through Friday. For information call 618-576-9567. Volunteers are needed at the Hardin Senior Center. If you would like to help at the senior center call 618-576-9567. Calhoun Senior Center and Calhoun Senior Council Office will be closed Dec.25, for

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It’s beginning to look like Christmas. The snow and ice made it difficult to get around. Santa Claus will be in Batchtown this coming Sunday Dec. 22, at the Town Building at 7 p.m. Santa will hear childrens requests and will have a treat for them. It will be a nice evening. The Franciscans of the Tau are going out to the St. Louis Cathedral Saturday afternoon. They are meeting at the Hardin office at 3p.m. They will be attending 5 p.m. mass. The Calhoun Entertainment Christmas Concert under the direction of Jerry Sievers was beautiful. The sights and music and voices made it a delightful Christmas event. Many people from the area attended. Marilyn Woelfel of Batchtown and her sister Marilyn Welch of Brighton visited Roger and Rachel Woelfel and daughter Emily in Daytona Beach, FL. It was a pre-Christmas trip. They enjoyed being together and seeing the sights. They missed the bad weather. It was beginning to snow in Brighton on the return trip. We wish the Roger Woelfel family a Merry Christmas. Michael Vogel celebrated his fifth birthday Dec. 6 with a Thomas the Train party at his home with family, Wayne and Lisa Vogel, Elizabeth, Joseph, Francis, John, Paul, Mary, and David. Happy birthday Michael. The Red Hatters of Good Will, Elaine Titus and Rosie Stumpf will play bingo with the residents Thursday Dec. 19 at the Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center. The residents look forward to their monthly visit.

Jennifer Suhling celebrated her birthday on Dec. 16 with family and co-workers at the Fill Inn Station. Happy birthday Jennifer. Jane Mager has returned home after recuperating at the Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center. We wish her continued good health. Geneva Heffington has been staying in and really appreciates Jim Johnes for cleaning the snow off her steps and driveway. The Red Hatters of Calhoun had their monthly meeting Tuesday Dec. 17 at the Point Pleasant Winery. All had a good time. Suzanne Kamp attended a baby shower for Amanda Tepen at the First Presbyterian Church Saturday Dec. 14. It was well attended, Congratulations Amanda. Batchtown continues to be beautiful with Christmas lights on the streets and park. The drive north of town down Turner Hollow/Franklin Hill road named Candy Cane Lane continues to dazzle the sightseers. We wish Joann Snyders continued good health after her recent back surgery. The Fill Inn Station will have specials this week Tuesdays are Taco night, Wednesday is steak night, Thursday and Sunday is chicken night, Friday is steak and fish. The restaurant looks beautiful for Christmas. They are taking Christmas reservations for the holidays. Employment opportunities for waitress and waiters are being taken at this time. A special Modern Woodman Supper

will be held at the Fill Inn Station Wednesday Dec. 18. It is the Christmas Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu is turkey and ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, a dessert, and drink. Come join in and visit with the community. Christmas Ester Nilsson The Christmas spirit lights our lives, Our hands reach out to touch and share, Love glorifies the world for Christ Is here again and everywhere. And all alike, both young and old Wish for a way to spread the word: “Dear Lord, not for today alone, But always may Thy Voice be heard!” May all the joys of Christmastide Be manifest throughout each day, That love may take a ruling hand And wipe away the world’s sad fray. The Christmas spirit fills the air, And hearts again reach out to give, Love is supreme today, but Lord, Dear Lord, that it may ever live! Today the Thought is not of self, We somehow turn from things of earth, And every heart is sanctified To make a fit place for His Birth. Good cheer and hope and faith prevail, And over all a fervent prayer That always it may be as now, Dear Lord, with Christmas in the air!

Births Droege Reed William Droege born Dec. 11 at 6:56 a.m. at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, IL. Reed weighed seven lbs. three oz. He is the son of Dane Droege and Lauren Lorsbach of Hardin. Grandparents are David and Janet Droege of Meppen, and Butch and Melissa Lorsbach of Hardin. Great-grandparents are Chuck and Short Lorsbach of Hamburg, and Violet Breden of Hardin.

Meyer Tyler James Meyer was born at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville on Dec. 14, at 5:41 a.m. weighing 6lbs. 15oz. He is the son of Brad Alan Meyer and Heather Ray Jolly of Jerseyville. Granparents are Ray ans Sandy Jolly of Dow, Patricia Meyer of Jerseyville, and Rick and Karen Meyer of Dow. Great- grandparent is Glady Jolly of Zwolle, La. Tyler’s siblings are William Alan Meyer age 15, and Bailey Alexa Meyer age 7.

roth Kelsey Brannan and Joe Roth of Hardin are the parents of a 6 lb. 6 oz. daughter, Isabella Kathryn, born Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville. Grandparents are Cris Brannan of Roodhouse, Kevin Brannan of Eldred and Paul and Angie Roth of Hardin. Great-grandmothers are Betty Brannan of Carrollton and Edna Roth of Hardin.

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Pfeiffer announces run for re-election Larry Pfeiffer, Regional Superintendent for Schools in Regional Office of Education No. 40 in west-central Illinois, has announced he is seeking another term in the office to continue to improve schools in his region and around Illinois. Pfeiffer filed his petitions with the State Board of Elections in Springfield as Regional Superintendent of Schools in Region No. 40, which serves schools in Macoupin, Greene, Calhoun and Jersey counties south and west of Springfield. Pfeiffer will be the incumbent on the March Democratic primary ballot. Pfeiffer and his colleagues went five months without pay in 2011 in a dispute with Gov. Quinn, and then once funding was restored the number of ROEs in Illinois was cut back from 44 to 35. Schools locally and around the state also have experienced significant state funding cuts and layoffs. Providing a wide array of regulatory and support services, ROE 40 has helped improve teaching and learning by embracing its motto: “Educating Minds to be Their Best and Brightest.” Pfeiffer also leads at the state level. He is legislative chair for the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, where he helps craft policy and advocate for sensible changes at the Statehouse. Last month, he was named president of the Illinois Association of County Officials, where he will promote the organization’s Why Counties Matter campaign around the state. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the good people of Region 40 for the past 12 years, and I am asking for their support again because we have more work to do,” Pfeiffer said. “Our schools are under tremendous pressure to produce better results with fewer resources. Yet I see every day that when we work together, and we provide the right guidance and support, we help students of all backgrounds and skill levels reach their full potential. I look forward to sharing over these next few months why I want to continue to lead our schools on this path of success.”

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Call for photos ISP announce official Concealed for Two Rivers Carry website in advance Wildlife Refuge of application process photography Website to Provide Public with (CMS), which they will need Digital Identification & Fingerprint when the electronic CCL applicaexhibit Accessibility in Preparation for tion becomes available on Jan. 5.

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Jingle Bell Run Nick Moore of Hardin, fiancé of Jamie Gress, recently took second place in his division of 21-30 year olds in the Annual Jingle Bell Run in Alton. Moore is an avid runner and this is his fourth time running in the annual event. He finished the 10k in 24 min. 9 sec. He loves to participate in many of the tri-county runs. The Jingle Bell Run was for the American Arthritis Foundation. Sponsored by many of the Alton businesses.

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Area amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit wildlife photos for a wildlife photography exhibit to be held at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Jan. 6-11. The photography exhibit will culminate with a Winter Open House at the refuge visitor center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Photographers may submit up to two original photographs of wildlife and/or natural landscapes taken in Calhoun, Jersey or Greene counties. Photos must be submitted with the photographer’s name, address, phone number, photo caption including where the photo was taken and a signed photography release form by Friday, Jan. 3 to TwoRivers@fws.gov or mail to HC 82 Box 107, Brussels, IL 62013. Photography release forms can be downloaded from the Two Rivers NWR website at www.fws.gov/refuge/ Two_Rivers or are available at the refuge visitor center. This exhibit is free to view and will be open to the public 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 6-10 and during the Jan. 11 open house. For more information about the refuge open house and photography exhibit, visit the refuge website or call (618) 883-2524.

Jan. 5 Application The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently launched a website to provide the public with information regarding the Concealed Carry application process. The Concealed Carry License (CCL) website is being launched in advance of the Jan. 5 application posting date to provide citizens with additional information that will assist with eligibility requirements, application fees, training requirements, official forms, information for firearms instructors, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A convenient feature contained within the website includes information on how to access and obtain an Illinois Digital Identification (Digital ID) and electronic fingerprinting prior to Jan. 5. Applicants can visit the website under the New Applicants – Checklist Prior to Applying, and can access links to obtain a Digital ID and electronic fingerprinting locations. Applicants can obtain their Digital ID through the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services website

The electronic CCL application will require an electronic signature prior to submission. Fingerprints are not required for the CCL application; however, background checks will be expedited for those individuals who submit fingerprints. The CCL website includes a list of licensed Live Scan vendors to help applicants locate the more than 60 licensed Live Scan vendors across the state and their multiple locations. Applicants will receive a transaction control number (TCN) from the licensed Live Scan vendor at the time of fingerprinting and must retain that TCN to complete the application. The CCL website is intended to provide a user-friendly portal designed to ease and expedite the application process with as much information as possible in advance of Jan. 5. The new website address can be accessed at http://www.isp.state. il.us/. The ISP will continue to regularly update its Concealed Carry FAQ’s on the new website with information regarding the Illinois Concealed Carry process.

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Judy Ann (Lorsbach) Treis, 84, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. She was born Friday, Aug. 30, 1929 in Hardin to John Lorsbach and Lucille Dean Lorsbach. Judy was a paralegal in St. Louis, Mo. for a few years. She then married Arthur E. Treis on June 5, 1951 at St. James Church in St. Louis, and to this union eight children were born. She worked for more than 20 years at Medichs Restaurant in St. Louis as a cook. Her hobbies were quilting, sewing, gardening, canning, working crossword puzzles and playing Bingo. She also was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals ball team. She will be truly missed by her family and friends who loved her dearly. She is survived by her children, Ricki (Ed) Mayhall of Luebbering, Mo., Vicki (Jerry) Cagle of Reno, Nevada, John (Margaret) Treis of Minisee, Calif., Curt (Caren) Treis of Leasburg, Mo., Larry Treis of Fenton, Mo., Jayne (Mark) West of Union, Mo., Greg (Diana) Treis of St. Louis, and Gary (Jill) Treis of Imperial, Mo.; brothers, Jim (Beulah) Lorsbach of Jerseyville, Tom (Janet) Lorsbach and Chuck (Short) Lorsbach, all of Hardin; sisters, Rose Beaty of Sacramento, Calif., and Virginia “Chink” Steckle of Jerseyville; sisters-in-law, Joan Lorsbach of Jerseyville and Betty Lorsbach of Hardin; 13 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jack Lorsbach, Bill (Sue) Lorsbach and Bob Lorsbach; grandsons, Eric Treis, Timothy Mayhall and Nick Treis. Visitation was Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Paul’s Cemetery in St. Louis. Arrangements are under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo.

Inez C. Ball, 104, of Pleasant Hill died Friday morning, Dec. 13, 2013 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Inez was born May 17, 1909 in Imperial, Neb., a daughter of Locy Nelson and Anna Christina Wallin Miller. She married Carl L. Ball Feb. 24, 1928 in Holyoke, Colo., and he died April 15, 1984. Inez was a mother and homemaker and an excellent cook. She enjoyed crocheting and began oil painting when she was in her 80s, displaying her works in local banks. Inez was a member of the Calhoun County Women’s Club in Belleview and the Pleasant Hill Senior Citizens. She read her Bible daily and was a member of the former Pleasant Hill Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Vera M. Ball of East Alton and Bernice Hagan of Troy, Mo.; two sons, Burdette (wife, Michele) Ball of Highland and Gail (wife, Chris) Ball of Nebo; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 14 greatgreat grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Inez was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two infant children, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec.17, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Burial will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held Monday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association or to the Pleasant Hill Fire Department. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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Wanda (Zahrli) Stewart died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 at University of Kentucky Hospital. Wanda and her family were visiting her daughter, Laura Willman and fiancé David Bernard of Lexington, Ky. over the Thanksgiving Holiday, when she became ill and was hospitalized there. Wanda was born on Aug 22, 1939, in Golden Eagle, the daughter of John (Jack) Zahrli and Lela (Geisler) Zahrli. She was married to Murrell Stewart and he died on March 21, 2012. She worked various retail jobs in Alton and was employed at Christian Northeast Hospital for 20 years as a nursing aide on the cardiac unit. After retirement there, she worked part-time with Senior Services in Alton. She is survived by two daughters, Chris Willman of Alton and Laura Willman and fiancé, David Bernard of Lexington, Ky.; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Amanda Willman of Angelton, Texas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Gerald (Jerry) and Judy Zahrli of Golden Eagle. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Stephen Willman. It was her request that she be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date for her family and friends.

John C. Dornbach, 79, of Golden Eagle died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at his residence in Golden Eagle. He was born May 12, 1934, in Brussels, son of the late John A. and Veronica C. (Telkamp) Dornbach. He was a retired construction worker. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brussels. He was also a member and co-founder of the Golden Eagle Gun Club. Survivors include a brother, Ralph Dornbach of Sullivan ,Mo., and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Leona Snyder. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Brussels with a prayer service at 6 p.m. that evening. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Mass Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Meppen with Father Don Roberts officiating. Burial took place in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Brussels. Memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Church or the charity of one’s choice.

RYAN Thomas E. Ryan, 74, of Golden Eagle died at 5:28 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 at his residence in Golden Eagle. He was born Oct. 8, 1939, in Gillespie, son of the late Walter and Thelma (Sandal) Ryan. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was selfemployed but had worked as a volunteer for the Department of Natural Resources. Survivors include two sons, Bret James Ryan of Mississippi, and Thomas Walter Ryan of Golden Eagle; three sisters, Brenda Gardner of Jerseyville, Sarah O’Brian of Virginia and Heather Ryan of Pennsylvania; numerous grandchildren; and seven brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents. At his request the body was cremated and no services are scheduled. Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin is in charge of arrangements. Tworiversoutdoors.com is your site for local hunting and fishing news.

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In Loving Memory In LovIng MeMory of Jason sagez on ChrIstMas Dear Jason, You will be spending your second Christmas with Jesus this year, It sure is lonely without you here. The tree is all trimmed, The only gift we all want this year is you. The star is shining bright, Just like your star in the sky. So Jason, have a Merry Christmas in heaven, We’re all sending you our love. Take care of him for us Jesus, We all love and miss him so much. Merry Christmas Jason. Loved and missed everyday of our lives Dad, Mom, and Jeremy, Grandpa, Grandma, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and all who knew and loved Jason.

In MeMory of CharLes “saM” Carnes sePteMBer 18, 1933 – DeCeMBer 20, 2011

We cried the day you passed away, The pain remains and we cried again today. Although we loved you dearly, We couldn’t make you stay, A loving heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the very best.

Sadly missed by Carol Sue, Shelly & Dennis, Cyndi & Trevor, John and Julie & their families, and others who loved him.

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The Greatest Is Love “No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” 1 John 4:12

hether we consider love to be a commandment or a spiritual gift, it is clear that it is to be given priority over everything else. When Jesus is asked what the greatest commandment is, he says to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22: 37-39) Although Paul speaks of love as a spiritual gift rather than as a commandment, it is clear that he also gives priority to love: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is

love.” (1 Corinthians 13: 13) It is really quite simple. Our overriding duty is to love: to love God and our fellow man. This is, however, sometimes very difficult, as people are not always lovable, and we don’t always know quite how to love God, but that is first and foremost what we are called to do. All the great men and women of history have been great lovers, people whose capacity to love was seemingly endless. So love always and everywhere and banish fear and hatred, those two great enemies of love, from your life. – Christopher Simon

These religious messages are published each week in the Calhoun News Herald as a service to our churches and are sponsored by the listed business firms.

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Designing cookies for those in need

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Claire Stein, Emily Wieneke, Joy Hurley, Ava Hurley and Belle Baalman carry some of the 1,200 cookies made for the KC Hall gift baskets for those in need in the area.

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With pink icing on her nose, Lucy Baalman takes a break from icing cookies for the KC Hall gift baskets to smile for the camera.

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Lexi Gredings, Mary Pluester and Riley Hanneken ice cookies Dec. 12 in the St. Norberts School gym for the KC Hall gift baskets to be delivered Dec. 21.

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Jennifer Russel ices pink cookies along with the Hardin Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts for the KC Hall gift baskets Dec. 12 in the St. Norberts gymnasium.

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Lucy Hurley rolls cookie dough for cut out cookies at St. Norbert School gym for KC Hall gift baskets Dec. 12.

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Will Hurley, Grace Hurley, Ava Hurley, Joe Stein, Joy Hurley and Cole Robeen bag cookies for the KC hall gift baskets in St. Norberts School gymnasium Dec. 12.

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SPLIT FIREWOOD 217-4307769. Pike County area. 12.25 DON'T PAY high heating bills eliminate them with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler Call Today. 217-236-3022.TF SHEPPARD ELECTRONICS 1402 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL. 217-285-2893. Cell: 217-248-1188. LG TV sales and service. 3D and smart TVs, Blu Ray DVD players,32-55" TVs. Metal detectors, new & used, very good prices, Whites and Garrets. New and used CB's & antennas, Uniden Police scanners also for sale. FREE DVD OR SOUNDBAR WITH tf EACH TV ABOVE 32".

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400C FOR RENT Jersey County FOR RENT Recently Remodeled 2 bedroom home on corner 5 shaded lots. References Required. $550 month plus deposit. Dow. 618-535-0071. 12.25

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615 HUNTING COYOTE RIFLES 2 Savage XP camo stocks new in box, both has bolt work with lightened trigger a .243 and 22-250. $360 each. Call evening 217-653-5205. Mastiff Gun Shop. 12.18 LOOKING TO LEASE hunting ground. Short term or long term. 618-550-9406. 2.27.14

RESPONSIBLE HUNTERS looking to lease 40-500 acres for the 2013 hunting season. Call Josh 304-5326015. tf

NO TRESPASSING On Jack and Mary Jeaen Aderton properety in Hardin. 5.1.14 NO TRESPASSING no hunting on property owned by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin. 11.11.14

900C NO TRESPASSING Jersey County PRIVATE PROPERTY No hunting or trespassing on any property owned by the Charles Rothe family in Jerseyville, Illinois, in Jersey County. Violators will be prosecuted. 12.19.14

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TWO DAY ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 2014 @ 10 A.M.

LOCATED: SOUTH SIDE OF MEREDOSIA, IL ON THE WEST SIDE OF CEMETERY ROAD (WATCH FOR SIGNS)

TRUCKS, CARS AND FARM EQUIPMENT TO SELL STARTING AT 12:30 P.M.

FARM EQUIPMENT - TRACTORS: JD 2955 w/FWA & ROPS, 561 hrs. - JD 4610, w/FWA, hydrostat, 307 hrs., roll bar, 72” hyd. deck - JD 2030 gas, 2412 hours, w/JD#48 loader w/hyd. bucket - JD 455 lawn tractor, 3 cyl 22 hp diesel w/hydrostat & 60” hyd. deck - IHC “H” COMBINE: Gleaner F2, diesel w/cab & air, 10’ grain head w/hyd. unload auger, corn head MACHINERY: JD AW 13’ wheel disk - JD RWA 13’ wheel disk - JD 1240 planter - JD “B” grain drill w/hyd. lift - 2 Parker gravity wagons on JD running gears (1-Model J2000 w/sideboards, 1-Model 2100 - JD MX7, 3 pt shredder w/hyd cyl - JD 613, 3 pt shredder - JD “RM” 4 row 3 pt cultivator w/rolling fenders - JD 400 3 pt rotary hoe - JD 3 pt hyd 7’ blade - Century pull type field sprayer, 100 gal. - MF 3 pt. 3B plow - 12’ pull type roller TRUCKS: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado – 1992 Chevrolet GMT-400 – 1984 Chevrolet C10 - 1956 Willys Jeep CARS: 1971 Chevrolet Custom Coupe - 1970 Chevrolet Impala TRAILER: 6’ X 10’ aluminum ATV: 1995 Honda TRX300FW TOOLS: Power and hand tools, Miller Legend welder/power generator – many other items to sell!

SATURDAY, JAN. 11, 2014 • 10 A.M.

Located: TO BE HELD AT 128 S. WASHINGTON, MEREDOSIA, IL

9 PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE (TO SELL 12:30 P.M.) FOR VIEWING OF REAL ESTATE: PLEASE CONTACT AUCTIONEERS PARCEL #1: 82± acres, Pike County recreational land PARCEL #2: 38± acres, Morgan County (Meredosia) land, improved w/120’ x 54’ Morton building and 24’ x 21’ garage PARCEL #3: 40 ACRES, Morgan County recreational land, located approx. 1 mile south of junction of Rte 104 and Rte 100, lying east off of Rte 100 PARCEL #4: 18± acres, Morgan County recreational/home site land w/frontage on RTE 100, located approx. 1 mile south of junction of Rte 104 and Rte 100, on east side of Rte 100 PARCEL #5: 120 S. Washington, lot approx. 60’ x 120’, improved w/40’ x 62’ Morton building PARCEL #6: 120 S. Washington, lot approx. 60’ x 120’, improved w/2 story house PARCEL #7: 301 Main St., Meredosia, lot approx. 30’ x 100’ w/former fish market bldg. (in disrepair) PARCEL #8: vacant double lot, approx. 200’ x 740’, located on Lake Road, Meredosia PARCEL #9: vacant lot, approx. .29 acres, located west of old railroad depot in Meredosia - JON BOATS - BOAT TRAILER - OUTBOARD MOTORS – FISHING EQUIPMENT (NETS, TRAPS, ETC.) – DUCK DECOYS – HOUSEHOLD – MANY OTHER ITEMS TO SELL NOT LISTED! FOR TERMS OF AUCTIONS, LISTING WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PICTURES view at middendorfs.com or auctionzip.com ID#3493, contact auctioneers or like us on Facebook. Food available by Foods “R” Us.

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SELLER: THE FARMERS STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., ADMINISTRATOR ATTORNEYS: EDDIE CARPENTER, 305 W. STATE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650217-245-7015 G. RONALD KESINGER, 200 N. WEST, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650 217-243-5433

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: 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

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

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 above-entitled 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

the people’s marketplaCe Classifieds

Wednesday, deCember 18, 2013

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. A description of the (D) improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. The real estate may be (E) 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

13 CH 4

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. COMMON ADDRESS: 217 Kennedy Street, Hardin, Illinois 62047 P.I.N.: 07-08-27-401-108 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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 151701(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

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. 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. 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. Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois 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 12.11.13,12.18,12.25

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY-JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF VS

13 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: TAX NO. 04-711-004-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: YELLOW VINYL RANCH WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $113,217.34. Sale Terms: This is an

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: PART OF LOTS 2, 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 5 OF RANDALL’S ADDITION TO BRIGHTON, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 4 AND THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF THE NORTHEASTERLY 10 FEET OF SAID LOT 2, ALL BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. AND BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET WHICH IS 9.5 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 5 IN RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, A DISTANCE OF 89 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY, WHICH IS LOCATED IN LOT 2, BLOCK 5, RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF RANDALL STREET, WHICH IS ALSO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS,

“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. 12.4,12.11,12.18

THE MEDHURST PROPERTY; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF RANDALL STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS TRACT OF LAND BEING CONVEYED; IT BEING THE INTENT OF GRANTORS HEREIN TO RETAIN A STRIP OF LAND OF THE UNIFORM WIDTH OF 39 FEET OFF THE NORTHERLY END OF THE PROPERTY PURCHASE FROM DONALD H. GRUNWALD AND SHARON R. GRUNWALD. SITUATED IN JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-335-002-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN Randall Drive Brighton, IL 62012

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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.

EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET WHICH IS 9.5 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 5 IN RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, A DISTANCE OF 39 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE CONVEYED BY GRANTORS TO GRANTEES IN THIS DEED; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, 50 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION 50 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF

The property will NOT inspection and Plaintiff representation as to the the property. Prospective admonished to check the verify all information.

be open for makes no condition of bidders are Court file to

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

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Calhoun News-Herald

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Hardin, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another. John 1:16 MAY YOUR CHRISTMAS BE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS, LOVE AND GOOD FORTUNE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS PAST YEAR A SUCCESS FOR US. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE NEW YEAR. FROM EVERYONE AT

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1017 W. HICKORY, JERSEYVILLE Don’t miss this 3 bedroom home with newer roof and air conditioner. Room for storage with a two car garage and storage shed in back yard. Call today for more details. #70555 $84,500 Agent: Mindy Woelfel 946-0434

109 BRADFORD PL., JERSEYVILLE Great home in established West Point subdivsion. Homes features granite countertops, cherry cabinets, 3 Bedrooms, 3 baths, huge family room in lower level, plus optional office or bedroom. NOT a drive by, call for an appointment. #70705 $225,000 Agents: Sonja Shaw 535-1899 Whitney McIver 531-2256

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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 C

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Hardin, Illinois

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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.

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

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29121 Ivy Lane, Jerseyville

401 E. Fairground, Jerseyville

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

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

607 E. Fairgrounds, Jerseyville

Freedom Lane, Jerseyville

$93,500

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

$26,000

$199,000

HARDIN – THREE RENTAL UNITS ON COUNTY ROAD WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE HEART OF TOWN. EXCELLENT RETURN ON INVESTMENT WITH MANY REFURBISHMENTS. LARGE METAL BUILDING INCLUDED AS WELL.

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906 High, Jerseyville

309 Andrew, Jerseyville

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

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

$84,900

Starting at $167,000

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

Jerseyville, ONO Donuts

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.

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.

$98,500

$80,000

$65,000

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

$64,500

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• 18 acres all tillable Eastern Jersey County. Brighton Delhi Road.

Liberty Ridge Rd., Otterville

112 acres West of Otterville, hunting cabin, income from leases, and CPR contract, also has harvestable timber. Otter Creek borders property, excellent hunting property. Call Angie Goforth.

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.

$375,000

$300,000

• 5 acre building lot, just West of Brighton, deed restrictions, lot would allow 16589 Cimarron Dr., Jerseyville walkout, beautiful shared lake.

114 N. State, Jerseyville

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

3.17 acres with 2 bedrooms, 1970 Mobile Home, pond in the rear of the property Call Angie Goforth.

$40,000

$26,900

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STACEY WOCK

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• 20 M/L Acres Brighton, big lake, Highway 111 frontage, tract has couple of amazing building sites.

• Jerseyville, 50 +/- acres with 20 tillable, Hwy 67 South of Jerseyville. Mix of pasture and tillable with hwy frontage. • Fieldon, 60 acres timber/crp mix, several good home sites. 2 springs, excellent recreational property.

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HAMBURG – TWO BEDROOM CABIN ON THE RIVER WITH UPDATED ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING. GREAT FOR A WEEKEND GET AWAY.

HARDIN – OLD WORLD CHARM IN CALHOUN COUNTY’S ONLY HOTEL. EACH OF THE NINE GUEST ROOMS ARE DECORATED IN A DIFFERENT DÉCOR WITH PRIVATE BATHS AND A COMMON KITCHEN. THIS LONG ESTABLISHED HOTEL HAS A LARGE REPEAT CLIENTELE FROM HUNTERS TO WEEKEND GET AWAY ENTHUSIASTS. IN ADDITION THERE ARE PRIVATE LIVING QUARTERS FOR MANAGER/OWNER AND ALL ROOM FURNISHINGS ARE INCLUDED MAKING FOR A PROFITABLE, TURN KEY OPERATION. PRICE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED.

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

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HAMBURG – ATTRACTIVE AND FULLY FURNISHED CABIN ON THE MISSSISSIPPI RIVER NORTH OF HAMBURG. TOTALLY REMODEL ED WITH NEW FLOORING AND UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHROOM. FANTASTIC VIEWS OF THE RIVER FROM EITHER THE LARGE DECK OR 11’ x 18’ SCREENED IN PORCH.

COMMERCIAL JERSEYVILLE – CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREA WITH THE ONLY DRIVE THRU IN THE COUNTY. THIS ESTABLISHED BUSINESS HAS A VERY LOYAL FOLLOWING THAT HAVE BEEN CUSTOMERS FOR YEARS. THE LISTING IS FOR THE STORE OPERATION AND ESTABLISHED PET GROOMING FACILITY. THE BUILDING AND INVENTORY AT CLOSE ARE NOT INCLUDED.

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YOUR LOCAL TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR BUYING AND SELLING LAND. WE HAVE SOLD MOST OF OUR LISTINGS! WE HAVE MANY BUYERS LOOKING FOR LAND IN THIS AREA & WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS! CALL TODAY & RECEIVE THE PERSONAL ATTENTION YOU DESERVE! PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 360 Acres With Cabin Located In Southern Pike County Excellent Hunting!! Call Scott New Listing: 62 Acres Located in Western Pike County, 2 acre stocked pond, great area! $4,400/acre Call Scott 80 Acres Excellent Tillable and Timber Call David 35 Acres Excellent Hunting Property With CRP Income $3,750/acre Call Scott 5 Acres All Timber, Located In Western Pike County, Prime Hunting Call David 2 Acres Great building spot located close to Kinderhook $27,500 Call Chris GBrushy Timber, Great Hunting Farm $3,500/acre Call David 76 Acres Pittsfield Thick NDIN PETownship, G with nice home Call David 40 Acres With Home Excellent hunting property N PE DIN 43 Acres Excellent hunting and building site $3,650/acre Call David LDTillable Land Located West Of Pittsfield $8,500/acre Call Scott 68 Acres Almost SO100% 15 Acres, Mostly timber, LDCreek Located In Southern Pike Co. $3,590/acre Call Scott SONice 44 Acres All timber farm atSthe LDof a dead end road! $3,290/acre Call Scott Oend 32.5 Acres Prime LD acres broker interest SOtillable 38 Acres Awesome hunting LDin Southern Pike County Call Scott SOfarm 40.17 Acres Awesome hunting property LD in Southern Pike County! $3,650/acre Call Scott SOlocated 140 Acres with home Located in SouthernS Pike D 5.2 Acre Lake, Great Hunting Call Scott OLCounty 43 Acres M/LSwith D 2 story home & outbuildings can be split. Call David OLremodeled 122 Acres Hunting S Property With Tillable Income Call Scott OLD 40 Acres Prime Tillable S Property! OLD$5,200/acre Call Scott 37.94 Acres Big D In Western Pike County! $3,500/acre Call Chris OLTimber SBluff 40 Acres 31 Acres Prime LD $4,900/acre Call Scott SOTillable! 93 Acres Located In WesternS Pike LD Good timber/tillable mix Call Scott OCounty, 44 Acres Almost LDTillable OPure S 294 Acres Great tillable LD Call David SOproperty. 68 Acres Prime Tillable Property Located D Southeast of Pittsfield SOL 40 acres great tillable LDproperty. Call Scott O S 384 Acres Great hunting D farm. SO&Ltillable ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 58 Acres Great investment property! Well balanced property with 25 tillable acres! $3,890/acre Call Scott G In cooperation with Whitetail Properties INScott 13 Acres Prime Tillable P Property ENDCall 40 Acres Located 15 minutes from Quincy on a dead end road, Proven farm, $3,650/acre Call Chris 171 Acres Great tillableSfarm D excellent income potential! In cooperation with Pike County Real Estate OLwith 7.5 Acres m/l Beautiful building D close to Siloam Springs State Park. $3,400/acre Call Scott OsiteLlocated S 138 acres niceS mixOofLtimber D and tillable. Call Scott CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS 550 Acres Unbelievable recreational property! Call Scott 64.5 Acres Located outside of Kampsville, Big timber farm $2,950/acre Call Chris 68 Acres Big Timber LocatedS Close OLToDThe Mississippi River, Great Food Plot Areas! Call Scott In cooperation with Whitetail Properties 45.61 acres - Located in Northern D County, Solid timber, great hunting farm. $3950/acre. Call Scott SOLCalhoun 245.5 Acres With Home Perfect mix of timber and fields, located in great area $3,395/acre Call Chris D L O S 80 Acres Located at the end dead end road, Big timber farm In cooperation with Landguys LLC SOofLa D 83 Acres WithS Home OLD21 Acres Tillable/CRP, Balance Timber Perfect hunting property! $3,750/acre Call Scott 75 Acres Great hunting LD located in Northern Calhoun County $3,750/acre Call Scott SOproperty 110 Acres With HomeSTurnkey OLDhunting property Call Scott New Listing: 71 Acres PrimeS bottom land tillable $10,800/acre Call David OLD JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 41.5 Acres Great hunting & building location, $175,890 Call Kyle

BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 138.5 Acres 47 Acres Tillable, BalanceD in timber, Call Scott In cooperation with Agrivest Inc.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 21.5 Acres Pure Hunting! $73,100 Call Kyle 41 Acres AwesomeO hunting LD40 acres! $163,000 Call Kyle *in cooperation with Century 21 Simpson Realty

SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 71 Acres 20 Acres Tillable, balance OLDin timber, Great hunting farm! $3,490/acre Call Scott

AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 27 Acres, 100% Tillable, OfferingL5% DReturn On Investment, Call Chris

MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: 50 Acres m/l Great hunting property LD with small hunters cabin!

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PIKE COUNTY, MISSOURI: 26.16 WithEHome P NDINCallGChris New Listing: 48 Acres Hunting & Tillable! Call Chris 40 Acres Hard to find LDsmall property Call Chris SO 144 Acres Excellent LD Call Chris OHunting! S 23 Acres Excellent small Call Chris D OLproperty

KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 160 Acres Excellent combination farm with great hunting! Call Chris LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 40 Acres Great Investment property D excellent hunting Call Keith *broker interest SOLwith 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 D located outside of Saverton Call Chris 22 Acres With Home. Great getaway SOLfarm 56 Acres GreatS small D farm Call Chris OLhunting 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 OLD *In cooperation with Whitetail Properties Sproperty SCOTLAND COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 50.77 Acres Offering great income!

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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 D hotspot! In cooperation with Absolute Auction & Real Estate SOLhunting

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by Millie Schumann ■ 653-4426

Thanks to snowbirds, Mark Becker and Mayor Schumann, for removing snow from the streets early Saturday morning. Diane Halsey and her elves, Alivia, Emmy, Ava, and Owen Clowers, and Regean Clendenny, put on a bang-up Kids Christmas Party Sunday evening. Of course, Santa was there to hand out candy and oranges. Redeye and I were not feeling well and did not attend. I was in bed most of the day, and he laid down about 6p.m. Redeye did, however, take soda to the gym for her. I would be nice if, next year, she could have some muscle the day she sets up. The stands, Christmas tree, etc are pretty heavy for a grandma of two and one-third grandchildren. CEC had their annual Christmas Party Sunday, and I was so looking forward to going, but even had I not been sick, we decided I should not go around a lot of people who might have a bug. Sure sucks and is boring to be house bound most of the time, but it is much better than the alternative. We are having a nightmare with telephones. The four at the house crackled and popped. So, we bought

four new phones - still crackle and pop, so, took them to Village Hall and they worked great. So the new phones didn’t work at the house. Called phone repair and he had to put filters on all phone hookups. Still have to buy a couple, though, two still don’t work. About ready to get carrier pigeons. Redeye and I went to Walmart Thursday and bought 24 gifts certificates and two presents for Charlotte and Sawyer. Redeye bought me a new T.V. for my office at home. I can’t concentrate without the T.V. talking. Terrill came Saturday and hooked it up for me. He has become very proficient in this. Friday, we went to Dr. Mopie’s, and he burned a spot off Redeye’s head and beside on ear. Not cancer, thank God, just sun spots, Doctor sure has a way with words, he told me I was gorgeous. Of course the last few time he has seen me, I have looked like the Rag Wheels of Hades (nice word for he***). And how was your week??? See you next week.

Southwest Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis exceeds campaign goal, thanks people in community People in the Southwest Illinois Division area have demonstrated their generosity and caring by achieving record results for the 2013 fundraising campaign to help their neighbors and strengthen their community. The Southwest Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis has announced that the community has helped United Way exceed its $1.86 million fundraising goal. This year, many companies, agencies, unions, schools, and individuals joined together to surpass this goal by raising $1,873,412 million to help people. “I want to thank everyone who helped United Way reach and surpass our goal. In order for United Way to reach the goal, it takes a lot of people committed to this community and helping others. I’m pleased to have worked with so many wonderful supporters in the community who made this possible,” said United Way’s Southwest Illinois Division 2013 Campaign Chair Jeff Lauritzen. Overall, United Way of Greater St. Louis raised a total of $72,254,028 for the 2013 campaign. Thousands of volunteers worked on the campaign, including employee groups, labor unions, businesses, corporations and government employees. More than 2,500 companies ran campaigns and more than 200,000 individuals contributed to the United Way campaign’s success in the 16-county region of Missouri and Illinois. Ron Fromm, the 2013 United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign co-chair and chairman of the board of Brown Shoe Company, said, “It’s incredible to see so many sectors coming together to support one cause – helping people. We received support from the corporate community, from individuals from all walks of life, from families, foundations, nonprofit organizations. The work that United Way does in our region is important and our community has said loud and clear that we will continue to help people through United Way.” Lauritzen is pleased that the Southwest Illinois Division followed suit. “We knew going into this campaign that it was going to be a tough year, but this community continues to overcome those obstacles with the goal in mind of helping one another,” he

said. More than 90 cents of every dollar United Way raises goes back into the community to provide services that help people become healthier and more selfsufficient. By the numbers Olin Corporation and Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery were the top two campaigns once again this year. With donations and corporate gifts combined, Olin Corporation brought in $312,000, and Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery contributed more than $200,000. Alton Memorial Hospital, Argosy Casino Alton, Cope Plastics, Eaton’s B-Line, and Jersey State Bank were all recognized for their outstanding increases this year in contributions. These five companies brought in a total of $207,285 for this year’s campaign. People from across the region have stepped up to help their neighbors, co-workers and friends through United Way. United Way of Greater St. Louis supports more than 170 agencies in the counties of: St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln, St. Louis, St. Louis City, and Jefferson counties in Missouri and Clinton, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, and Madison in Illinois.

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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. COMMON ADDRESS: 217 Kennedy Street, Hardin, Illinois 62047

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES: NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD 117 SOUTH JACKSON - Super nice 2 bdrm, home that features; living rm, dining rm, 1 bath, full basement, CA, newer roof, new dishwasher and sink, one car attached garage, some applianced to convey. All situated on a 80x80 lot. Great investment. CALL DAVID NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 648 SOUTH WALNUT - Very nice ranch family home that features; 3 bdrms, 2 baths, partially finished basment with family room and utility room. Central air, newer water heater, one car garage, vinyl siding and good roof. Great opportunity. 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 SOLD-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

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RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONS OF CALHOUN COUNTY TO BE HELD DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS FOLLOWS: Section I The Regular meetings of the County Board of Commissioners of Calhoun County, Illinois, during the calendar year ending December 31, 2014 be held at the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Hardin Illinois at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates: January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4. Meetings that will be at 3:30 p.m. are the following dates: January 21, February 18, March 24, April 21, May 19, July 21, June 16, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15. Section II BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should any of said dates be declared by law to be a legal holiday, the meeting scheduled for such date shall be held on the following business day. Section III BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the county clerk shall give the public notice of this schedule of meetings by posting a duly certified copy of the resolution on the bulletin board in the County Clerk’s Office. Section IV BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk forward a certified copy to each news media organization, which may file with her a request for notice of the meetings of the board. Passed this 5th day of December A.D., 2013 Doug Wilschetz, Chairman County Board ATTEST: Rita Hagen, County Clerk STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF CALHOUN I, Rita Hagen, County Clerk in and for said County in the State of Illinois, and Keeper of the records and files thereof, as provided by the statue, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, perfect and complete copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Calhoun County at its regular meeting held in Hardin, Illinois on the 5th day of December A.D., 2013. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at my office in Hardin, Illinois, in said County, this 5th day of December A.D., 2013. Rita Hagen, County Clerk

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Students receive degree from SIUE The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus awarded degrees to 924 graduates for the 2013 fall commencement ceremony that was held on Saturday, Dec. 14 in the Vadalabene Center on SIUE campus. The morning ceremony celebrated the matriculation of undergraduate and graduate students from the Schools of Business, Education and Nursing. The afternoon ceremony included undergraduate and graduate candidates from the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences, as well as the School of Engineering. The following students received their degrees: Kathryn Chapman, Hamburg, Anthropology. Natalie Berkholz, Hardin, Art Tyler Hazelwonder, Hardin, Civil Engineering

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Accepted into CulverStockton’s incoming class of fall 2014 Dakota Schulte of Brussels Community High School in Brussels has been accepted and awarded the Wildcat Scholarship. Schulte’s anticipated major is criminal justice. Culver-Stockton College, located in Canton, Mo., is a fouryear residential institution in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). C-SC specializes in experiential education and is one of only two colleges in the nation to offer the 12/3 semester calendar, where the typical 15 week semester is divided into two terms, a 12-week term and a 3-week term.

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Short-handed Lady Warriors improve to 8-1 Baalman two wins shy of triple digits SAM ELLIoTT Calhoun News-Herald

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Calhoun freshman Grace Baalman rises for a layup and two of her game-high 20 points during the Lady Warriors' 59-31 win against North Greene Monday in White Hall. Calhoun is 8-1 overall this season and 2-0 in the Western Illinois Valley Conference after winning seven-straight games.

The Calhoun High School girls basketball team lost one senior for the season before it even began, will be without another for the remainder of the year and was missing a third due to injury. But the Lady Warriors overcame a slow start to beat North Greene 59-31 for their seventh-straight win Monday in White Hall. North Greene led 14-12 thanks to a buzzer-beating putback at the end of the first quarter, but Calhoun's young lineup got into a groove on offense and its defense limited the Lady Spartans to 17 points through the final three quarters. "We had four days off and I think it showed," Lady Warriors head coach Aaron Baalman said. "We came out sluggish and we weren't all on the same page. The girls did a good job of grinding it out in the first quarter and really took control of things after that." Calhoun (8-1, 2-0 Western Illinois Valley Conference) took a 28-20 advantage into halftime and extended its lead with an 18-7 run through the third quarter against North Greene. Freshman Grace Baalman scored 14 of her game-high 20 points during the middle two quarters. Sophomores Emma Baalman and Kassidy Klocke added 12 and nine points, respectively, for a Lady Warriors team that featured a starting lineup comprised entirely of underclassmen. Senior forward Maddie Baalman was ruled out for the season after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament during the Calhoun volleyball team's regional championship match. Classmate and starting point guard Allie Hurley sustained a shoulder injury that same match and will miss the rest of the Lady Warriors' basketball season. "Losing another pivotal player is one thing, but losing Allie’s work ethic and leadership is something else," coach Baalman said. "She was the leader of the team. She did a great job and I hate to not see her in the lineup." In Hurley's absence, primary ball-handling duties have fallen to sophomore Sydney White. She chipped in four points Monday

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Sophomore Sydney White drives past Lady Spartans defenders Monday at North Greene High School. White chipped in four points while shouldering a majority of the ball-handling responsibilities for Calhoun, which will be without senior point guard Allie Hurley for the remainder of the season.

against North Greene and scored a game-best 21 when Calhoun beat Pittsfield-Pleasant Hill Thursday. "Sydney has done an excellent job all year," Baalman said. "She brings a lot of energy and intensity to the table." The Lady Warriors were also without senior guard Sam Gerson Monday as she continues to recover from a concussion. "The other girls are doing a great job filling in. They're a great bunch," Baalman said. "You ask them to do something and you know they'll excel at it. I'm extremely happy with how they're picking it up. I think this speaks volumes about this young team — three leaders sidelined and we still

have the ability to be competitive." The Lady Warriors have been more than competitive more often than not during Baalman's time with the team. In his fifth season leading the Lady Warriors, the head coach is just two victories shy of 100 career wins at Calhoun. The Lady Warriors will continue WIVC play when they host the Illinois School for the Deaf at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday before going on the road to face Triopia at 7:45 p.m. Thursday — their last game before the Jerseyville Holiday Tournament begins Thursday, Dec. 26. selliott@campbellpublications.net

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Freshmen lead Brussels past G-P County's Crate Game approaching After having its four-game winning streak snapped, the Brussels High School girls basketball team bounced back to win for the fifth time in six games by beating Griggsville-Perry 67-41 Monday in Griggsville. The Lady Raiders' freshmen class continued its strong varsity debut this season. Baylee Kiel led all scorers with 26 points against the Lady Tornadoes and classmate Madison Willman added a 14-point effort. Sophomore Faith Maag chipped in nine points for 6-4 Brussels. A 16-1 run through the first quarter to begin the game led to a 34-16 Lady Raiders halftime lead. Brussels outcored G-P 33-25 in the second half. A 51-46 decision won by North Greene Wednesday, Dec. 11, at BHS kept Brussels' from extending its four-game winning streak. The Lady Raiders lost by a 74-42 margin when the teams met earlier this season in White Hall. The Lady Raiders host Pittsfield at 7:30 p.m. Thursday before Dupo visits Brussels at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Mike Weaver/Calhoun News-Herald

Lady Raiders freshman Madison Willman lines up a shot earlier this season at Brussels High School. Willman's 14 points and classmate Baylee Kiel' game-high 26 led the Lady Raiders to a 67-41 win Monday at Griggsville-Perry. michaelrweaver.com

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Brussels' Riley Caselton, left, and Travis Kamp swarm a Griggsville-Perry ball carrier during the fifth annual Spartan Classic at North Greene High School. The Raiders went 1-1 at the tournament before their fifth-place game against Brown County was cancelled due to winter weather and poor road conditions. Brussels hosts county rival Calhoun for the annual Crate Game at 7:30 p.m. Friday. censinger@campbellpublications.net

Calhoun County's boys basketball teams will be well rested for their annual Apple Crate Game matchup after each having more than one week off due to Mother Nature's winter weather interfering with their schedules. Both squads had their scheduled games Saturday cancelled or postponed due to poor weather and road conditions. Brussels' matchup with Brown County at the fifth annual Spartan Classic

in White Hall — the tournament's fifth-place game — was cancelled and Calhoun's non-conference trip to Carlinville will be made up at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb 3, at Carlinville Middle School. After a first-round loss against Griggsville-Perry, the Raiders (3-3) advanced to the Spartan Classic's fifth-place game by beating Pleasant Hill 47-22 Wednesday, Dec. 11, at North Greene High School. The Warriors (2-0) began their

Western Illinois Valley Conference slate with a 77-32 win against the Illinois School for the Deaf Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Hardin. Brandon Fraley and Mitchell Bick led Calhoun with 14 points each, Morgan Baalman added 13 and Gus Baalman and Sam Barczewski each scored 10. The Warriors and Raiders will square off for the Apple Crate rivalry trophy at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Brussels High School.