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Appeal outcome reduces taxing body funding By BoB Crossen Calhoun News-Herald The Calhoun County Commissioners discussed the impacts of a recent Property Tax Appeals Board (PTAB) hearing declaring more than 80 parcels of land in Winneberg be assessed as farm land. The appeal for 2010 taxes payable in 2011 was reviewed by the appeals board in Springfield. Chris Sherer represented the county through the process, noting the original assessment of the total land was approximately $360,000. That assessment could potentially drop to below $5,000. Sherer said the hearing officer made it clear only the facts of the case based on testimony presented during the hearing would be considered. He

said the taxpayer testified to farming occurring on the land, which led to categorizing the land as farm land. “Winneberg’s president testified that there were farming activities on the property in 2008, 2009 and 2010, that Bobby Weisauer continues to farm the property, that corn and soybeans have been growing on the property, that they have a verbal agreement regarding the farming,” Sherer, who presented the information during a regular meeting of the commissioners March 24, said. “There are no habitable structures on the property except for a demonstration home, which is being taxed.” With the new categorization, the total taxable value of the land could fall to lower than $5,000. However, a decision was made to propose a multi-

year agreement with the taxpayer to lessen the financial blow to nearby taxing districts. “The multi-year deal was to leave the classification intact, agree to a total aggregate assessed value of $20,000 for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013,” Sherer said, “And for the 2014 tax year put it back on as farm land and assess it as farm land.” In order for that agreement to take place, the county – the only taxing body which showed up to the appeals case – and the taxpayer must agree to the terms in writing and submit that agreement to PTAB. In attendance at the commissioners regular meeting were Brussels School Board member Steve Pohlman, Brussels Schools Superintendent Mark Martin and Sarah Kinder.

They worried the drastic reduction in assessment would have a large negative impact on the school district, which already sees continued cuts to state funding – similar to every other school in Illinois. Sherer said the agreement, which has yet to be approved by all parties, would reduce funding to the school by approximately $20,000 each year. Pohlman said the meeting was the first time he had heard about the tax appeal. Sherer said Tom Glynn sent a letter May 9, 2013, to all taxing district which would have been affected by the appeal. Glynn filled in as the interim assessor after former Assessor Brandi Kieffer was removed from office last year. Pohlman said the property is not farmed for profit, rather the property

owner offers the land for free to others who grow corn or soybeans. Sarah Kinder said the Winneberg lots were all platted as residential areas. State’s Attorney Rick Ringhausen, who represented the interests of Winneberg when he was in private practice, said how the lots were categorized when platted is not relevant to what they are used for now. “Recording of the platt doesn’t change the use of the ground, not until they’re sold as an individual lot,” Ringhausen said, noting if sold individually the property is opened for reassessment and reclassification. Sherer said there is not much the county or the school district can do about the recent ruling; however, the (See, tax appeal, A2)

COURTHOUSE UPDATE

Commissioners awaiting response from Richter

Calhoun residents compete in Alton 5k. See page A2

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Running into spring. See page C1

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Public housekeeping

Jerry Rose, Hardin public works director, clears leaves out of a drainage ditch Monday south of Hardin. Leaves filled the ditch, slowing the drainage of water from a pipe culvert underneath County Highway 1 which dumps the water into the Illinois River. The back up from the leaves left standing water in the riverside campground which should drain after the leaves are cleared.

By BoB Crossen Calhoun News-Herald The Calhoun County Commissioners are still awaiting a response from Delford Richter before moving forward with a revised plan for the county courthouse project. In July 2013, Richter donated $1 million to fund a renovation project of the old grade school located in the center of Hardin into a courthouse under the stipulation that his father’s name, Marvin Richter, be memorialized on the structure. Marvin Richter was an important figure in the agriculture industry. A contract for the donation and terms was signed by commissioner chairman Doug Wilschetz last year. The new plan would prioritize finishing the offices for the county clerk, supervisor of assessment, and treasurer, which would be located on the first floor of the building along with the finished county board room. Richter expressed hesitation with the new plan because he favored the original plan, which prioritized finishing the courtroom, state’s attorney’s office, circuit clerk’s office, judge’s chambers and jury room. With the revised plan the commissioners could spend the entirety of the $1 million donation toward putting employees into the building, but the commissioners were hesitant to approve the change in prioritized offices without consent from Richter. With the original plan, the $1 million would be used to seal the structure, replace windows, tear down an addition on the east side of the building and rebuild a stairwell with (See, commissoners, A2)

School finance forum Thursday at CHS Swath of field fires

County baseball/ softball roundup. See page C8

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CALHOUN NEWSHERALD • Index • Obituaries . . . . . B4 Our Town . . . . . . B2 News . . . . . . . . . A2 Public Notice . . . D1 Real Estate . . .D2-3 Correspondence B1 social . . . . . . . . . B3 Sports . . . . . . . . C8 Obituaries in this issue: Hatcher, Taylor, Stoner

By BoB Crossen Calhoun News-Herald A group of teachers, in coordination with Calhoun Community Unit School District 40, will present information regarding school finances and possible solutions to the district’s struggles during a forum March 27 at 7 p.m. During its regular scheduled meeting March 17, Unit 40 authorized Superintendent Kate Sievers to research the issuance of $720,000 in working cash bonds to stave off potential cuts from the district due to uncertainty of funding. During closed session at the meeting March 17, Traci Hillen and Christie Lorsbach took to Facebook to spread the word about the funding of schools in Illinois, and began planning for a forum to explain the issue to the public while answering its questions. In the past three years, Illinois districts have been stricken with proration to gen-

eral state aid, which is money issued by the state to fund school districts. First prorated at 95 percent – meaning the state withheld five percent – Illinois public school districts have seen continual cuts each year with the past two years landing at an 89 percent proration. That 11 percent cut to school funding is a slash of $224,000 to the Calhoun School District. Other nearby districts are having similar financial struggles, as well. Jersey Community Unit School District 100 approved the honorable dismissal of 13 employees March 19, which also included elimination of family consumer sciences, art and elementary music programs. Its 11 percent loss in state funding is $1.6 million. Deficit spending for public school districts is a farreaching issue in Illinois. According to a March 17 letter issued by State Superintendent Christopher Koch, 62 percent

or 532 districts are in deficit spending. He also mentions bond sales are becoming increasingly popular for Illinois public school districts “which means that districts are funding deficit spending with long-term debt.” State relief from that debt is not likely. Koch notes the house appropriations committee is looking at a $967 million cut to K-12 education in Illinois. “An additional $967 million reduction in GSA would increase the amount of proration from today’s 80 percent to about 65 percent,” Koch wrote. “Such a number would double the number of Illinois school districts in ‘financial watch,’ increasing from 49 to 113.” The Illinois State Board of Education projects 30 school districts would not make it through the school year if the proposed cuts were to be passed as they stand now. But the cuts to education

only fueled a fire in some who attended last week’s meeting. Hillen and Lorsbach created a Facebook page titled “Reform Education in Illinois” where there are periodic updates regarding the financial situation of Illinois’ intent to fund education. Some members of the board were also supportive of moves which could help influence the outcome of the potential cuts to be made by the General Assembly in Springfield. Greg Weishaupt encouraged those in attendance at the March 17 meeting to “jam up the phone lines.” He noted politicians elected in the northern-most part of the state don’t understand the issues with which a rural school district is faced. For more information about the school district’s finances and how the Illinois General Assembly’s proposed cuts could affect the district, Unit 40 encourages people to attend the meeting Thursday at 7 p.m.

claim county land By BoB Crossen Calhoun News-Herald The Calhoun County sheriff urged residents to refrain from burning trash or leaves until there has been significant rainfall, as the county is on track for a record year for field fires. Sheriff Bill Heffington said in the past few weeks there have been at least 15 fires in Hardin with additional ones throughout the county. “They burn their paper or trash in their trash barrels and then next thing you know it falls on the grass and starts burning and it’s going everywhere,” Heffington said. He said the smallest spark can set grass in the county ablaze as the ground is still dry, despite the heavy snowfall that slammed the area in the first two months of the year.

Residents should hold off on burning anything to prevent future fires in the county, he said, adding the damage caused from the burning could be a liability for the starter of the fire. “Bag everything up and throw it into a dumpster instead of throwing it in a can,” Heffington said. “Don’t be burning anything. Be on the safe side. Think of the liability involved if it gets on your neighbor’s yard or does some structural damage.” The sheriff said the fires aren’t exclusive to one area of the county. In fact, field fires have been frequent this year in neighboring counties as well, to the point that Jersey County Sheriff Mark Kallal has instituted a burning ban in the county. Despite the consistent snowfall earlier this year, rain (See, fires, A2)

Burch moves on to November ballot By BoB Crossen Calhoun News-Herald Unless a Republican challenger steps forward, the winner of last week’s Democratic primary may take the spot of retiring judge Richard Greenlief. Charles H.W. Burch, son of former long-time state’s attorney Charlie Burch, won the contested Democratic primary for Calhoun circuit judge of the eighth judicial circuit with 961 votes. His opponent, Tammy Evans, amassed 507 votes. As of now, there is not a Republican opponent for Burch in November’s General Election. More than 85 percent of those voting during the primary election – 1,491 people – chose to vote on the Democratic ticket while 236 voted Republican. The remaining local primary races were uncontested bouts with incumbents securing their seats for another term, excluding the county commissioner race which will be contested in November.

Incumbent commissioner Larry Wieneke tallied 205 votes during the primary on the Republican ticket while Randolph Coughlin amassed 1,055 votes. Incumbents who will not be contested in November are Democrat Sheriff Bill Heffington, Democrat Treasurer Lisa Roth, Republican County Clerk Rita Hagen, and Democrat Supervisor of Assessments Pat Langland. Heffington managed 1,184 votes, Roth gathered 1,270, Hagen took home 224 and Langland secured 917. There were two races for regional superintendent of schools. Larry Pfeiffer scored the most votes for the Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin county position with 773 in Calhoun to David Schwartz 285. Deborah Niederhauser received 24 Calhoun votes in an uncontested race for the position overseeing Adams, Brown, Cass, Morgan, Pike and Scott county schools as regional superintendent. She has no Democratic opponent in November.

To fill the vacancy of appellate circuit judge of the 4th judicial district, Lisa Holder White ran uncontested without a Democratic opponent in November. She received 159 votes in the primary. As for the gubernatorial race, Calhoun Democrats chose Tio Hardiman and running mate Brunell Donald over incumbent Pat Quinn and running mate Paul Vallas with 587 votes to 502. In the Republican race for governor, Calhoun voted in favor of Bruce Rauner and Evelyn Sanguinetti with 72 votes. That pair will square off with Quinn in November. Kirk Dillard and Jil Tracy were at the heals of Rauner with 68 votes while Bill Brady and Maria Rodriguez secured 54 votes. Dan Rutherford and Steve Kim received 34 votes on the Republican ticket. In the contested Republican primary for state treasurer, Calhoun voters chose Tom Cross over Bob Grogan by three votes. Cross managed 92 to (See, BUrcH, A2) C

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Building towards the future

Jordan Ohlendorfer, left, puts the finishing touches on a brainbuilding puzzle while Brussels classmate Travis Kamp looks on Wednesday, March 19 at Jersey Community High School. Four high schools, including both Calhoun County schools, attended the 2014 Career Exploration event at JCHS, which gave students a chance to learn about local employment and education opportunities.

Letter to the editor

Urges public to contact legislators about school funding TO THE EDITOR: Dear community members, we hope you had a chance to read last week’s letter to the editor. It is Calhoun CUSD #40’s goal to educate concerned citizens and parents of our current financial situation and the difficult decisions that will soon be made. This letter was submitted to the newspaper before Monday night’s board of education meeting. Therefore, we did not have the decisions that were made at that meeting. The goal of the Calhoun CUSD #40 and board members is to make decisions that will have the least impact on the education of its students. Whatever the decisions made, the Calhoun CUSD #40 needs to make up for $244,000 for the decreased amount of revenue it will receive from the State of Illinois for the next school year. The school district and board members have some difficult decisions to make. One option is to make deep cuts that would result in $244,000 less expenditures for the next school year. Those cuts could be a reduction in staff (elementary and high school teacher(s), teacher’s aides, cook, custodians, and groundskeeper), decrease in transportation costs (elimination of a bus route, bus driver, and the possibility of implementing “hard road pickups” where we would have main pick up points instead of traveling each hollow road), cuts in extracurricular activities and/or coaching staffs, and school programs (Industrial Technology, Agriculture, and/or Band/Music). A result of these possible cutbacks would directly cause increased class sizes of 30 plus. These types of cutbacks will obviously result in a negative impact on student achievement. The second option would be to issue working cash bonds to cover the deficit for the next few years. Working cash bonds allow the district to function close to its current level, while still making cutbacks in expenditures in areas that have the

least impact on students and their academic successes. Although this may seem like the best solution, it is only a Band-Aid for the true underlying problem of being underfunded by the state. It is pushing off the inevitable for another two-three years hoping within that time the state will fully fund education. We DO NOT want to imagine our school district without extracurricular activities and programs. We DO NOT want to make our children ride the bus for longer periods of time. We DO NOT want our students to be in classrooms where there are 30 plus students. We DO want to encourage all concerned citizens and parents to contact local legislators and tell them you will fight for our students’ future. Share your insights with them about the impact the state funding has had on local education. Emphasize your expectation that the State of Illinois fully fund education and make it state priority. Our students’ future relies on local legislators fighting for them. You can contact your legislators at the following phone numbers: Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer at 217-782-1840, Senator Sam McCann at 217-2450050 (Jacksonville office), Senator John Cullerton at 217-782-7260, Representative Michael Madigan at 217-782-5350, and Governor Pat Quinn at 217-782-0244. If you worry about your children and grandchildren’s future, then please take a few minutes to reach out to our state legislators and let them know how you feel. The Calhoun Community Unit #40 School District finance committee is welcoming possible solutions and/or feedback. You can email the committee at financecommittee@ calhoun40.net.

sion funding leukemia research and improving hospital amenities for leukemia patients and their families. By participating in the Boston Marathon, Campbell plans to honor his late wife, Linda, and Bryan. The run also serves to promote BTCF’s annual fundraising event known as the Soupie Open golf tournament. This year’s Soupie Open takes place on Saturday, May 17 at Spencer T Olin golf course in Alton. All proceeds fund the BTCF mission of fighting leukemia. For information about playing in the Soupie Open, to learn more about BTCF or to contribute to BTCF, go to btcfoundation.org.

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(Contined from A1) taxes for 2011 payable in 2012 are still going through the appeals process. When there is a hearing for those taxes, he said the school board can make its case with testimony at the hearing. Additionally, the board spoke with Gerhardt Scharf, a Calhoun resident who lives on the same road as Adrian Rotrige. Rotrige approached the board during its regular meeting March 6 regarding snow removal on the road leading up to his house, claiming it had not been plowed and posed a danger to residents on the road. Scharf said the road was never a private road, rather it was always owned by the county. County Engineer Barry Webster produced maps from 1967 which show the road was designated as private maintenance. However, he said maps from 1987 show the road as being under the county’s control. The county engineer said it is not clear when the road changed hands, but at some point in those two decades an agreement was made. Scharf also worried about comments made by Webster during the March 6 meeting during which Webster said he would like to return the road to private maintenance.

Wilschetz said the commissioners have no intention to return the road at this time as it is too hazardous for private owners to properly maintain. Commissioner Larry Wieneke said he visited Rotrige to see the road in question and discuss how the county would plow it in future snows. He said driving up to Rotrige’s garage would be the safest way to make a pass on the road, but noted he would like an agreement in writing to avoid any liability issues for the future. Ringhausen said he would draw up an agreement. In other business, the commissioners: n Approved to put the pasture leases out to bid. n Approved to pay Tom Glynn for travel incurred during his time as interim supervisor of assessments. n Approved the court reporter to purchase software for her computer at a cost of $1,700. Wilschetz did not vote on this issue as he left the meeting early due to business. n Approved to advertise for mowing of grass around the courthouse, county clerk’s office and sheriff’s department. Wilschetz did not vote on this issue.

(Contined from A1) eventual bathrooms and an elevator in its place. No office spaces would be finished with that plan. That plan would not get any employees into the structure, and the county would be tasked with paying for heating and air conditioning to keep the interior climate of the building at a proper level. A clause in the contract with Richter allows the county to change its original plan if it is financially

feasible to do other aspects of the project first, but commissioners are seeking approval from the donor before taking the next step to seek bids for the project. State’s Attorney Rick Ringhausen said he has been in contact with Richter’s attorney, and is working toward setting up a meeting date with Richter. It is not clear when that meeting date will take place as it is subject to Richter’s schedule.

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(Contined from A1) has been rare. Without moisture, the grass is much easier to set on fire. “It’s dangerously dry,” the sheriff said. “Don’t be burning until the grass starts greening up or whenever this moisture sets in. In the morning it won’t burn that quick, but it’s going like matches now.” He requested residents hold off on burning anything for the foreseeable future to prevent any future damage to fields and yards in the county. Though no homes have been reported as damaged in relation to grass fires in the county, yards and fields have felt the effects. It is not clear how much damage has been caused by the fires, but the sheriff said in a worst case scenario, some of the more forested areas could catch on fire. “You take how dry these corn fields are and over here you get into timber, it might go for miles

Tim Campbell, of Godfrey and formerly of Hardin, will run in the historic 26.2-mile Boston Marathon April 21. He is an attorney who practices law in Godfrey. Earlier this year he joined the Team in Training fundraising group, sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Having already achieved his fundraising goal for LLS, Campbell recently committed to additional fundraising for the Bryan Thomas Campbell Foundation (BTCF). The Campbell family started BTCF in 2008, in memory of their son and brother, Bryan, who died in 2007 of leukemia. BTCF, a 501(c)3 charity, adopted as its mis-

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KATE SIEVERS Calhoun Community Unit #40 School District Finance Committee

Tax appeal

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Calhoun News-Herald Tim Campbell to run in 2014 Boston Marathon

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and end up getting into houses,” Heffington said. “It ain’t worth the risk.”

On Saturday, March 22, Calhoun County was well represented at the Alton 5k, and 1/2 marathon. There were numerous runners participating in both races. However, at the end of both races, two Hardin females were on top. Lucy Kallal and Renee White were the winners of their respective races. Lucy, age 11, placed first in the Overall Female for the 5 K (3.1 miles) beating 81 other females of all ages with a time of 23.31 min. Renee placed first in the Overall Female for the 1/2 marathon (13.1 mile) beating 121 other females with a time of 1.33 hours.

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(Contined from A1) Grogan’s 89. Cross will enter the ring with Michael Frerichs in November for a contest race for treasurer. In other state races which held uncontested primaries, Lisa Madigan and Paul Schimpf will battle in November for the Attorney General seat. Michael Webster and Jesse White will meet in November to decide the Secretary of State race. For Comptroller, Judy Baar Topinka and Sheila Simon will square off in November, as well. Uncontested for his seat in the Illinois House for the 100th District, C.D. Davidsmeyer, Republican, scored 181 votes in Calhoun County and will be opposed by Greene County native Josh Evans in November. Evans received 853 votes during the primary on the Democratic ticket. In national elections, Rodney Davis was the clear Republican favorite in Calhoun County for U.S. Representative of the 13th District. Davis amassed 169 votes and was followed by Erika Herald’s 45 and Michael Firsching’s 11. Opposing Davis in November is Ann Callis who handily won the Democratic vote in Calhoun with 609 to David Green’s 234 and George Gollin’s 184. In the U.S. Senate races, Democratic incumbent Richard Durbin tallied 1,043 votes from Calhoun Democrats and will face Jim Oberweis in November. Oberweis was the favorite in the county on the Republican ticket, garnering 153 votes to Douglas Less Traux’s 46.

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Birthday boy Don Allen, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, March 22, shares memories with Hazel Moushon at a reception held at Seton Hall in White Hall. Allen was born and raised in Roodhouse graduating from Roodhouse High School but spent many years in Carrollton as manager of the federal land bank which covered four counties. Needless to say, the reception hall was packed with well wishers. Sitting next to Allen is his granddaughter Jenny (Day) Hooper.

Don Allen celebrates 100th birthday By CARMeN eNSiNGeR Calhoun News-Herald

Ask Don Allen what the secret is to a long and happy life and he will tell you it’s always looking forward to something in the future. The former Roodhouse resident celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, March 22 with an open house at Seton Hall in White Hall where friends and family gathered to help him celebrate the monumental occasion. Now a resident of White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center, Allen still manages to attend Roodhouse Baptist Church on Sunday morning followed by lunch with what he calls his “harem,” a group of much younger ladies in their 70s and 80s who attend church every Sunday. “They have never taken offense to it,” Allen said referring to what he calls his lady friends. “It’s the one thing I still look forward to every week.” Allen is a descendant of Thomas Allen who was one of the first known settlers of Greene County who settled near Belltown and became proprietor of Allen’s Mill. The very millstone used to grind the grain at this mill was donated by Don Allen to the Greene County Historical Society and it now sits in the front yard of the Lee Baker Thomas House on the square in Carrollton. Born on March 22, 1914, the son of James Harvey and Myrtle (Moore), Allen grew up on the family farm in Roodhouse and attended Roodhouse High School, graduating in 1932. He knew he wanted to attend college, but he had to earn the money before he could go so he worked several years on the farm saving his money. Finally, in 1935 the day came when he had earned enough money to pursue his dream. “I had $300 in my pocket and I got my suitcase out, stuck out my thumb and hitched my way to University of Illinois in Bloomington,” Allen said. “When I got up there, I found myself a room and started classes.” To help pay his way through college, Allen bought and sold candy bars to the different fraternities and sororities. “I’d bicycle to Champaign and get a load of candy and put them in boxes at the sororities and the kids would buy them – it worked on the honor system where I trusted them to pay me for it,” Allen said. “Eventually, I had a big enough route built up that they delivered the candy right to me. It helped put me through school.” Another key component to his longevity is his sense of humor. “There were a couple of sororities up there that were made up mostly of kids who came down from Chicago and they just weren’t honest,” he said. “I had to take the candy away from them. As far as I’m concerned, those folks from Chicago were not trustworthy even

back then.” Of course, he also has some of the longevity gene in his DNA makeup. Allen’s grandmother, Nancy Ann (Moore) Alred, also lived to celebrate the century mark. Allen was the first member of his family to attend college and graduated with a degree in agriculture in 1939. This, too, would become a family tradition. Judge Jim Day, who married Allen’s daughter, Dottie, graduated from Law School at U of I while Dottie received her degree from Illinois College. The Day’s two children, Jenny and Jim, both graduated from U of I just like their father and grandfather. Dottie Day said her daughter, Jenny, went up to U of I in search of some history of her grandfather. “She found something we never knew anything about before,” Day said. “My father was president of the University of Illinois Agriculture Council – he had never mentioned anything about this to any of us before. We also found out his grades were so good he was listed on the honor roll.” The year was 1937 and Allen had found his way back to Roodhouse for a visit. While walking down the road leading to the home he had lived in his entire life, which just happened to be a log cabin covered with clapboard, he would see something which would stick out in his mind for nearly 80 years. “I was coming down the road to our house and when I got there – the house was gone,” Allen said. “My folks had purchased a home from Clyde Hopkins and moved it onto the property. They took the log cabin portion of the house and put it at the very back of the property.” This log cabin, which probably dates back to the 1840s or ‘50s, remained there for the next 70 years, but it was always at the forefront of Allen’s mind. In 2007 at the age of 94, Allen decided to move the cabin back to the front of the property. “My daughter had talked to me about 10 years earlier about moving it back to where it belonged, so I thought I better get started on it before I got too old,” Allen said in a 2008 interview. The original cabin didn’t have a stone chimney but Allen decided when he reconstructed it that it would. “We made four or five trips down to the quarry to get rock and my grandson, Jim, and I hauled a bunch of rock from a creek bed to construct it,” Allen said. “We used stacked up bales of straw in order to reach the top.” Allen held open houses during Greene County Days for several years after he rebuilt the cabin. When World War II erupted, Allen was a member of the US Army 760th Field Artillery Battalion in 1945 where he saw 99 days of combat in the Philippines. Many decades later, Allen would be responsible for organizing and gathering the members of the battalion for their very first reunion – something for which he would

receive a plaque from the members in 1997. During his last reunion in Pennsylvania, Dottie and husband Jim, rented a car and traveled to Washington D.C. with Allen where he visited the World War II and other various war memorials. The Days had donated money in Allen’s memory when it was being built and this resulted in Allen receiving a photo of the monument when it was being built. But nothing could compare to actually visiting the memorial. “This little girl came up to me and wanted to shake my hand,” Allen recalls. “She said her greatgrandfather had been in World War II and she wanted to shake the hand of a World War II veteran. “ Dottie Day remembers that day all too well, also. “There were quite a few people who came up to us that day and thanked him for his service to our country,” Day said. “It was cold as heck but nobody cared because it was such a momentous occasion.” Once back on US soil, Allen put his degree in agriculture to good use and for many, many years managed the federal land bank in Carrollton, helping farmers in Greene, Jersey, Calhoun and Macoupin counties with their farm loan needs. Following his retirement from the land bank, Allen and his friends set out on a course to see every state in the United States. Three of his friends, Bob Becker, Elmer “Butch” Hetzer and Eugene Rollins could usually be found as a traveling companion during these escapades. “We tried to get Bobby Becker to put his feet in the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, but he never would do it,” Allen said. “But he did put them in the Gulf of Mexico. When Eugene Rollins was along, we had to make trips to Eugene, Ore., and Rollins, Wyo., just so he could say he had been to those places.” Terrill Barger, daughter of Elmer Hetzer, remembers these trips very fondly. “I used to call them the four old coots because they were probably in their 60s when they started out,” she said. “My dad helped Don on the farm and they took many trips together over the years. I think they went to just about every state.” Allen said they visited only about half of them. Allen lived on his own on his farm in Roodhouse until April 2013 when a bad fall forced him into the nursing home. When his family is not visiting, taking him to church or to dine with his harem, Allen likes to keep his mind active with Sudoku puzzle books. Allen was enjoying reliving memories from the past, but, alas, first things first. “I gotta go – my harem is waiting,” Allen said as he was rolled out of the nursing home wearing a new sweater his harem had given him as a birthday present. “I guess I’ll see you in another 10 years.” That’s Don Allen – always looking ahead to the future.

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Judy Zipprich and James Gainer celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab.

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Terry Wessel of Jerseyville Carpet and Furniture Galleries rips old carpet from a dining room at The 518 restaurant in early February.

By ROBERT LYONS Calhoun News-Herald At some point in every floor’s life, no amount of steam cleaning or mopping will return it to its original glory. And with spring cleaning on many people’s minds, an otherwise tidy home can be brought down by stained, worn or outdated flooring. Spring is the perfect time to boost a home’s appearance and comfort with new floors, according to Matthew Capps of Jerseyville Carpet and Furniture Galleries. “Winter is hard on floors,” Capps said. “People are coming in with snow on their boots and salt. All of that stuff comes in and by spring time the carpet is looking pretty run down.” In addition to improving the livability of a residence, new floors can also increase salability down the road, as long as the floor choice isn’t too bold. “The interior decorators nowadays, they’re staying away from a lot of color in the floor,” Capps said. “They view the room as if it’s a painting and the floor’s the canvas. So, you start with a nice neutral canvas. Then you’re not

stuck with the same color scheme for the next 10 years.” Capps said the flooring industry has changed greatly over the years. The old days of linoleum that would begin to curl up are out and fiber floors, made out of fiberglass, are the future. “They’re thicker and softer and warmer,” Capps said. “And you don’t have to glue them down. If you ever decide to change your floor again, you don’t have to scrape it up and replace your subfloor.” Another advent in flooring offered at Jerseyville Carpet and Furniture Galleries helps the local economy in more ways than one. Mohawk’s SmartStrand – the Silk variety of which is one of the softest carpets available – uses corn as one of the primary materials in its manufacturing. “Instead of using petroleum to make the yarn, like they do with most carpet, they mix around 50 percent ethanol into it,” Capps said. “Mohawk likes to say ‘From the field to your floor.’ The farmers around here really like it.” Fresh, modern flooring can be had on almost any budget, Capps said. “I’ve got carpet here I can sell

for $6.99 a square yard and it goes up from there. The same thing with the hard surfaces,” Capps said, noting there are several financing options and frequent promotions offered at his family’s business. Carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile and vinyl flooring are all available at Jerseyville Carpet and Furniture Galleries. Capps said he keeps the best sellers in stock, and can offer a discounted rate on most in-stock flooring. Customers can save even more money by taking on the removal of their old flooring themselves. But, if the job is too big Jerseyville Carpet and Furniture Galleries has an expert team of installers to remove old carpeting and flooring before putting down the new flooring. The staff can take on commercial and residential jobs, alike. Jerseyville Carpet and Furniture Galleries – which got its start in the mid-1970s out of the Capps family garage in Kampsville – can help complete every room in the house with a wide selection of furniture, which spans throughout two buildings. For more information about Jerseyville Carpet and Furniture Galleries, stop by at 1672 South State Street, or call 618-639-9858.

Extension hosting ‘Putting Small acres to Work’ seminar april 5 Putting a few extra acres to work can bring in additional income, provide an opportunity to experiment with a new enterprise, or develop an interest or hobby for its educational or entertainment value. Many people have questions about how to get started. To help answer these questions the University of Illinois Extension Unit 18 is sponsoring a workshop Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield. The seminar will focus on a variety of topics to help people who have a

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and Marketing Herbs,” “Small Fruit Production,” and “Organic Beef Production.” Anyone interested in participating is asked to contact Andrew Holsinger at the Hillsboro Extension office prior to April 3 by calling 217-532-3941, or emailing aholsing@illinois.edu, or they can register on-line at: web.extension. illinois.edu/cjmm/. Once on the site, go to the “Register Online” area at the right hand side and click on the event.

Carrollton Presbyterian Church unveils recent renovations By CaRmEN ENSiNGER Calhoun News-Herald

Spring is always a good time to start anew and the Carrollton Presbyterian Church has been working towards this goal for more than a year with a complete remodel of the basement area, new paint job in the sanctuary and new pews for its members. It’s been a long process starting back in January of last year when the church started with renovations to the basement. Last summer a painting company from Edwardsville, who has painted several other churches in Carrollton, came in and gave a fresh new, bright look to the sanctuary. This past Sunday, members sat on the new pews for the first time. Members of the church could agree on one thing – it was way past due for a new paint job in the sanctuary. “We don’t know exactly how long it had been a dirty Pepto Bismol color inside because none of our members can remember it being anything but that color,” church member Tim Reif said. “Some of our oldest members put their heads together and they figured it had been at least 40 to 50 years since it was last painted.” Workers erected scaffolding from one end of the church to the other rising more than 20 foot in the air and spent the next three months creating a whole new look for the church. “It was almost as if they had raised the floor up to the ceiling because when I got up there, I

could stand up and touch the top of the ceiling,” Reif said. “They designed all the ceiling using the base pieces in the middle where the lights are because we wanted to keep that because it gave it the old cathedral look. So they kept that and kind of put a new twist on an old design.” Several other paint tricks were used to give added depth including highlighting the columns between the doors and the insets. A large lighted cross was also added. New wiring was installed in the attic at this time along with several new light fixtures to brighten up the sanctuary. Several of the older light fixtures, which gave the church its character, were polished and made to look almost like new. Even the huge pipe organ in the back of the sanctuary got a new paint job. Its pipes were painted to match the walls. Reif said according to the company who did the painting, churches usually repaint or remodel every 20 to 25 years. “If that’s the case, I think the church has gotten more than its money’s worth out of the last paint job,” Reif said. Built in the 1890s, the church was also long overdue for new pews. Rather than spend tens of thousands of dollars for new pews, which they couldn’t afford, members decided to search for some nice used ones. Howard Bushnell was in charge of the search. “The ones we ended up purchasing came out of a Catholic

Church in Mt. Olive which was remodeling,” Bushnell said. “The only problem was they were a little bit too long for our sanctuary. They were 15 foot long and pretty much closed up the aisle so we had to cut each one of them down to 12 foot 2 inches and then put the end caps back on. It was a lot of work, but we got it done.” The 25 benches were purchased for $50 each for a total of $1,250. Boot camp prisoners came and unloaded the semi truck which had transported the pews from Mt. Olive and brought them into the church, so all of the labor was donated. Next on the list is installing new carpeting, replacing the worn thin, stained pink carpeting in there now which clashes somewhat with the tan and brown walls and ceiling. After that, members hope to install a new sound system. “A new sound system is the next big thing on our list after the carpeting,” Reif said. “The old one is past reworking so we are going to work on getting some new equipment – maybe not brand new but it will still be new to us.” Reif said the congregation is looking forward to spending Easter Sunday in their newly renovated sanctuary. “We’ve waited for this day for quite some time,” he said. “But as with everything, you have to have the money to do the renovations, and for us it has been a step-by-step process, but we are getting there.”

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400 For rent For rent Madison County Storage Barn. New, clean, dry with electricity, overhead lighting, partial concrete floor, 2 overhead doors, built in shelving, 1554 total sq. ft $400 a month + $400 deposit required prior to moving in. Located 1 mile from I-255. Contact Jason 618-9771062. 3.26

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500 For Sale For Sale: Large handmade solid walnut entertainment center. Veary heavy and will have to help to move. Asking $350. Also for sale solid wood (sorry I don't know what kind) computer desk with closing doors and lighted area on top. Also very heavy and will need help moving. Asking $100. Call 217-4732012. 3.26

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1400 work wanted

aBSolUtely no treSpaSSIng on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.7.14

work wanted Odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, dry wall, gutters, stump removal. 217-491-5872. 4.9

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1200 SerVIceS concealed carry training courses being held in Greene County. Call Jason at 618-567-5650. 4.2 lIcenSed daycare home has openings. West Central accepted. Call 27-491-2944. 4.16

1300 wanted wanted: antlerS Sheds. Deer, moose, elk. Wanted Indian artifacts. Call Marc. 816-785-4543. 4.16

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my land lo cat ed in Section 18 SW of Pearl is pri vate prop er ty. Hunting, fish ing, trap ping, tres pass ing, for any purpose, with out the written, signed per mis sion of the own er, is strictly for bid den. Vio la tors will be pros e cut ed. Ti mothy Brink man. 3.19.15

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with us! NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to a judgment entered on October 21, 2013, The Honorable Christopher E. Reif will sell the premises located on 605 Lashmett Road, Winchester, IL, on May 2, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., in the main courtroom of the Scott County Courthouse, 35 East Market Street, Winchester, IL. Interested parties may contact Jeff Jones, Premier Bank of Jacksonville, 1604 West Morton Avenue Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 (phone 217-243-0660), for information and to make arrangements for inspection. The property is improved with a single-family residence. Terms: purchaser will pay 10% of the purchase price on the day of sale, with the balance due within thirty (30) days; title insurance to be provided to purchaser in the amount of the purchase price; and buyer to assume and pay all 2013 and subsequent real estate taxdes. The Judgement of Foreclosure was entered in Premier Bank of Jacksonville vs. Charles Bryan Eddinger, et al, Scott County Case No. 13-Ch-5. PREMIER BANK OF JACKSONVILLE, Plaintiff

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Eddie Carpenter Attorney for Plaintiff 305 West State Street P.O. Box 871 Jacksonville, IL 62651 (217) 245-7015

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Personal Property Auction of The Late Robert “Sonny” Hausmann & Terry Hausmann Tractors, Equipment, Collectibles, & Furniture

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES - HOUSEHOLD GLASSWARE, CHINA – RIDING MOWER & TOOLS

SAT., APRIL 5TH 2014 • 10 A.M. AUCTION HELD: At the Scott County 4-H Grounds, 401 North OWNER: HARRY LAIR - ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: - Curved glass curio cabinet w/mirror (painted) – 98” tall dark oak grand Father Clock – 5 tier walnut corner what not stand – 2 what not stands – 4 ice cream chairs – Goodwin & Webster pottery pc. W/ chip on rim – wooden butter mold – “The Final Requisite” 1896 picture – “The Stepping Stones” Currier & Ives picture – wood towel rack w/ mirror – Ladies vintage clothing – misc. picture frames – 2 small cast iron pots – Blue oil lamp – “Crescent” cast iron miniature cook stove – sad iron – hat stick pins – oil lamps – approx. 12 tin type photos – 2 ft. folding brass & wood ruler #42 1/2 - eye glasses – cream can – cast iron boot jack – men’s sterling & turquoise rings – Snoopy lunch box – large steer horns – hat rack made of horns – several western & native American framed prints – 1832-1919 war history book - misc. books - HOUSEHOLD: 79 1/2 x 42 glass front lighted china cabinet – Jasper china cabinet w/drop front secretary w/ pigeon holes – 4 drawer chest of drawer – large oak rocker – Maytag automatic washer – Maytag electric dryer – large wood sewing box – Hoover steam vac – 4’ plastic folding table – GLASSWARE & CHINA: Austria, Limoges, Carnival, RS Prussia, ruby red, Germany, Vaseline, milk glass, England, & Tuscan – 71 pc “Chinese tree” England china – Glass toothpick holders, salters, & slippers – 2 German beer steins - cup & saucer collection – 2 Italian glass hand painted vases – bells – figurines – plates – Sterling candle holders & bowl - RIDING MOWER, TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN: Poulan Pro 19.5 hp 42” cut 6 speed riding mower – Agri fab 42” pull type lawn sweeper - wheel barrow – Delta 8 _ “ compound miter saw – 10” Skillsaw table saw w/stand – 16’ alum extension ladder – Workmate 200 – drafting table – wood work benches - #1 anvil/vice – leather design punches &carving tools – corner & pipe vices – 2’ step ladder – car ramps, other lawn & garden tools, CHUCK FROST WILL SELL: Large oak roll top desk w/pigeon holes – Oak office chair on rollers – pine corner cabinet – antique oak dresser w/mirror. Other items to sell not listed. For listing & photos see auctionzip.com Auctioneer I.D. # 16215 TERMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY; CASH. Buyer number issued and personal check accepted upon presentation of positive photo identification. Food available. Your attendance is always appreciated.

When: Sat. Apr. 5th, 2014 @ 10:00 A.M. Tractors & Equip. Will Sell @ 1:00 Location: From Rt. 100 turn West on Rt 96 go .6 mi., RR 1 Box 1C, Kampsville, IL 62053 (watch for signs) for more info Call Terry @ 618-535-5178. 2 Rings if needed. Tin Lizzy Shriner Model “T” Go Cart w/ Wood Spoke Wheels Tractors & Farm Equip.: “1966” 1206 Int., (new paint & 2 yr. old torque & clutch), “1976” 1135 MF Diesel (1600 hrs, on complete overhaul) w/cab & air, MF 241 Loader w/wobble stick quick attach bucket & hay forks , 323-S “Krone” 10.5’ Disk Mower, New Holland 278 Wire Tie Baler, Woods 214 Rotary Mower w/manual fold wings, Big Round Hesston 565A Baler w/net wrap & wheel pick up, JD 15’ BWA Wheel Disk, Oliver 10’ Chisel Plow, Int. Model 710 Plow (516), 6’ 3 pt. Blade, 2-3 pt. Posthole Diggers, 15’ Midwest Lift Harrow, 2 Box Wagons w/Hoist, 4x8 2Wheel, Tr., Duals for Int., 14-100lb. Front Weights for an Int., JD Gator, Motor Home & Misc: “2001” 4x2 Gator (1500hrs.) “1979” 32’ South Wind Motor Home w/440 engine & self contained generator, PTO Seeder, 2 Transfer Fuel Tanks (1 w/pump), New DE 25 Applicator, 135-6’ Red Top Steel Post (new), 2 Tarps for Semi Flat Bed Tr., Lincoln 225 Welder Copper Wound, Bold Bins, “Kysol” Band Saw, 40pcs. 3’ W 20’-24’L Tin, Barb Wire, 9-2’x10’ x 20’ & Other Lumber, Rough Sawed Oak, 2” Water Pump, sm. Army Generator Elec. Start, 3 Old Engines (Wisconsin, Clinton), 3 Tr. Axles, Chain Saws, Hydraulic Cylinders, 3 Hay Ring & 1 Bunk Feeders for Cattle, sm. Concrete Mixer, 16 ton Pipe Bender, 6hp Power Washer, Over Head Shop Hot Water Heaters, Shelving, Hand Tools, Power Tools, ‘1995’ 440cc Polaris Snow Mobile, 16’ Lowe Boat w/2005 Mercury Elect. Start motor, Trolling Motor & Trailer Furniture & Household: Oak 5pc. Queen Bedroom Set, Twin Bed, Chest & Dresser w/mirror, Bunk Beds, Dining Room Table w/4chairs, Lg. China Cabinet, LG Front Load Washer & Dryer w/ bases, Rocker Recliner, Day Bed, 2 Corner Lighted Curio Cabinets, Entertainment Center, Computer Desk, Handmade Book Case, Corner Shelves, 8 pc. Patio Set w/ glass top table, Christmas Village pcs. & Other Glass Items, Wooden Chairs, Home Interior, Electric Kitchen Stove, & Other Misc. Furniture Collectibles: Dry Sink, Oak Wash stand w, Towel Bar, Old Sq. Display Case, Carved Wooden Rocking Chair, Swinging Baby Cradle, Wooden Child’s Folding Chairs & Table, Oil Lamps, Full Set of “Pfaltzgraff” Dinnerware York Town Pattern, 100m/l Chicken Figurines (Royal Copley, Japan, Norcest), Doll House, Jenny Lynn Rocker, Decorative Shelving, Old Wooden Stools, Handmade Shelves, 2 Wooden Wheel Barrels Tools & Misc: Laser Mark LM500 w/grade pole & stand, Power Tools, Wrenches & Socket & Other Misc. Tools, Yard Tools, Push Mower, Walk Behind Weed eater, Shop Lights, Ladder Rack For Pickup, Other Items Too Numerous To Mention

Terms of sale: Cash or check with proper ID, Driver’s License or Photo ID. Announcements made day of sale take Precedence Over All Printed Matter. Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.

AUCTIONEERS

DARRELL MOORE, WINCHESTER, IL (217)-473-5486 ROGER STRANG, VIRGINIA, IL. (217)-370-2530 DICK SAMPLES, JACKSONVILLE, IL. (217)-245-5010

3.26.14, 4.2, 4.9

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SALE TO BE HELD AT THE AMERICAN LEGION IN PITTSFIELD, IL

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Subject To Survey

• 5 TRACTS

PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH – 10AM 118 S. 13TH ST., PAWNEE, IL

LAND REPRESENTS PRODUCTIVE TILLABLE CROPLAND, PREMIER PIKE COUNTY, IL HUNTING LAND & A COUNTRY HOME!

QUALITY FURNITURE * ANTIQUE FURNITURE * APPLIANCES COUNTRY STORE DISPLAY CABINET * ANTIQUES * COLLECTOR ITEMS HOUSEHOLD GOODS * FLAT SCREEN TV’S * LAWN & GARDEN EQUIP HAND & POWER TOOLS * OUTDOOR ITEMS WOODWORKING TOOLS, EQUIP & SHOP ITEMS PORTABLE SHED & SO MUCH MORE! PARTIAL LISTING - Walter “Taylor” Sandidge Estate

Terms: Cash, Check w/proper ID, Debit or Credit Card. All items sold “AS IS” No Warranties Expressed or Implied! Food and Comfort Station on Grounds!!

Cory Craig, Auctioneer - Edinburg, IL

217-623-4441 or www.corycraig.com - IL License #040000440

For an appt. to view the home, contact the auction co.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff vs. No. 13-CH-3

DEBRA K. CONNER, 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. Jeff Stolleis, Vice PresidentLoss Mitigation, United Community Bank, 301 N. Main Street, Chatham, IL 62629; Telephone: (217) 438-5416, Ext. 3018 (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 602 N. Monroe Street, Pittsfield, Illinois

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENE-CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

TRACT 1 - 26 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) • FSA figures should indicate 25 acres of cropland. • Productive Menfro soils! • Public access on the north & east sides.

TRACT 2 - 40 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) • FSA figures should indicate 36 acres of cropland. • Productive Menfro soils! • Public access on the south & east sides. TRACT 3 - 32 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) • FSA figures should indicate 29 acres of cropland. • Productive Menfro soils! • Public access on the west & south sides.

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TRACT 4 - 145 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) • FSA figures should indicate 60 acres of cropland. • Menfro & Stookey soils on the tillable portion. • Public access on the south side. • Located in the heart of Pike County's premier deer hunting area!

TRACT 5 - 16 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) • FSA figures should indicate 5 acres of cropland. • Productive Menfro soils on the tillable portion. • This tract is improved with a nice 3 bedroom country style home and outbuildings. (For an appt. to view the home, contact the auction co.). • Public access on the north side.

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www.sullivanauctioneers.com RICHARD BORROWMAN, INC. Richard & Larissa Borrowman

Representing Attorney: James A. Rapp Schmeideskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell LLP 525 Jersey St. • P.O. Box 1069 • Quincy, IL • Ph. 217-223-3030

Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC • 217-847-2160 • Lic. 444000107 www.sullivanauctioneers.com

For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

(C) The legal description of the real estate is: Sixty (60) feet off the North end of Lot One (1) in Dutton’s Addition to the Town, now City of Pittsfield, situated in

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable. (F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:30 a.m. on May 2, 2014 in the Lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. 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 3.26.14, 4.2.14, 4.9.14

13CH 17

DUSTY HAMPTON, Defendant.

Land is located approximately 3 miles southeast of New Canton, IL or approximately 2 miles west of the small village of El Dara, IL in Sections 13 & 24 of Pleasant Vale Township and Section 18 of Derry Township. From New Canton, IL, go southeast on Hwy. 96 approximately 2 miles (to the Copperhead Tavern), then northeast on County Hwy. 13 approximately 2 1 ⁄2 miles. (Be watching for pre-sale directional and tract signs.)

inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

the County of Pike and State of Illinois. (D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence.

NOTICE OF SALE PROPERTY ADDRESS: 109 MILL STREET KANE, IL 62054 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on January 21, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Permanent Index Number: 04-143-31-200-009 Commonly known as: 109 Mill Street, Kane, IL 62054 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 22, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., on the first floor, in the main hallway, at the Greene County Courthouse, Carrollton, Illinois.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l).

The judgment amount is $56,330.25 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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 the Plaintiff. 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.

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. 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 Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC I593348 3.12.14, 3.19, 3.26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

13 CH 00032

Michael L. Lamere; 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 2/19/2014, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 4/23/14 at the hour of 9:30AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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.

PIN 04-143-29-307-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 603 Walnut Kane, IL 62054 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.

The property will NOT be open for

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-31516. I596095 3.19.14, 3.26, 4.2

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■ Point News Ruby Jude Hagen, daughter of Travis and Janine Hagen of Hamburg, was baptized on Sunday, March 23, at St. Norbert Church in Hardin by Fr. Don Roberts. She wore the long lace baptismal gown of her late great grandfather Elmer Held. Godparents are Andrea Eilerman and Jeff Hurley. Ruby is the granddaughter of Jerry and Judy Zahrli of Golden Eagle, Cindy LeBeau of Hamburg (and the late Bret Hagen). Great-grandparents; Jean Hagen of Hamburg and Bob and Carole Klunk of Michael. Following the ceremony family and friends enjoyed lunch at Mel’s Riverdock Restaurant. I, along with my son John Carnes and granddaughter Lydia Carnes, returned on Wednesday evening after spending 5 days in Washington, DC. On Saturday night we accompanied members of the Credit Union Board and their spouses to dinner at Essy’s Carriage House. While I was attending the Nat’l. Association of Postmasters Credit Union Board Meetings and the business sessions Saturday through Monday John and Lydia were sightseeing. On Tuesday I joined them and we toured the Holocaust Museum and the Smithsonian Museum of National History. John and Lydia also visited Ford’s Theater and the house across the street where Lincoln died, also the U. S. Capitol, Arlington Cemetery where they saw the Changing of the Guards, Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, as well as the Korean, World War II and Vietnam Memorials. Needless to say the weather was cold out there and on Sunday night the area received 4 inches of snow. Piper Adams, daughter of Mike and Lynne Adams of Alton celebrated her 2nd birthday on Sunday at the home of her grandparents Kyle and Kris Hagen. Enjoying the dinner and evening with her were great grandparents Bob and Bonnie Held and great-great grandma’s Marie Held and Annie Hagen all of Brussels. Also Debbie Kamp of Golden Eagle, Barb Ward of Taylorville and Rae and Jean Payne of Bloomington. Many more “happy ones” Piper! Gilbert Kinder celebrated his 70th

birthday on Saturday, March 17 with his wife Shirley, and children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at a dinner in his honor at the Barefoot Restaurant in Hardin. He wishes to thank his family and friends for the many nice gifts, cards and messages he received. Many more “happy and healthy ones” Gilbert! Barb Ward of Taylorville spent Friday through Sunday with her mother, Marie Held. While here she also visited other relatives in the area. Emily Fortschneider, Mary Kay Cosmetic Consultant of Golden Eagle, recently held an Open House at the home of her Aunt Margaret Carnes. Many friends and relatives were present for the afternoon. Deepest sympathy to the family of Garth Taylor who passed away on March 17 at the United Methodist Village in Alton. A Memorial visitation and service was held on Friday morning at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens Chapel in Bethalto with Rev. Jerry McCaskey officiating. Thoughts and prayers are with his son and daughterin-law Thomas and Danise Taylor of Laurel, MS., one grandson Nathaniel and a sister Margaret Rowland. Garth will long be remembered by many Calhoun residents, having served as Physical Therapist for the Calhoun Nursing Dept. for many years, after his retirement from Alton Memorial Hospital where he was Director of Rehabilitation for 40 years. Attending the memorial service from Brussels were Debbie Kamp and Annie Hagen. The Brussels Woman’s Club met on Thursday afternoon, March 20, at the Brussels Village Hall with Gloria Marineau and Helen Claus as hostesses. Jean Barton, President, along with Mary Kirn co-chairman of the upcoming Health Fair, brought the members up-to-date on the event. It will be held on Thursday evening April 24 at 6 PM at the Brussels Grade School Cafeteria, co-sponsored by the Batchtown Woman’s Club. Various free health screenings will be provided, along with several speakers from the health field. Members of both clubs are selling raffle tickets for 50+ won-

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by Carol Sue Carnes ■ 883-2333 derful prizes. A “Walk-In” Shower at St. Matthew Church Hall is planned for Albert and Cindy Jenkins on Sunday, March 30 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Their home was completely destroyed by fire and they could use most anything. Cookware, silverware, kitchen utensils, bath and kitchen towels, small appliances, bedding (king size bed) etc. Congratulations to my nephew Steve Carnes and his fiancée Erin Taake on their recent engagement. A September 13 wedding is being planned. On Friday evening Barb Pohlman, Molly Halemeyer and myself attended another interesting (and delicious) cooking demonstration of the Pampered Chef deep dish baker given by Terri Rexing at her home in Grafton. Also present for the evening were Gertie Snyders and JoAnn Kiel of Meppen and Jean Tepen, Mary Tepen, Kaye Tepen, Melanie Tepen and Barb Bick all of Batchtown. Many thanks Terri for another great evening! Birthday greetings this week to Mark Ohlendorf, Walter Dixon, Paul Droege, Haley Rose, Eric Robeen, Cheyenne Pohlman, Piper Adams, Mary Kirn, Bob Smith, myself and all others celebrating their natal day at this time. Happy Anniversary to Richard and Karen Droege, Neil and Tracy Rose and all other couples celebrating a wedding anniversary this week. Please take note: Vacation Bible School at St. Matthew Church in Brussels will be held June 9-14, Monday through Friday, with a closing ceremony on Saturday evening. More information to follow. The Calhoun Entertainment Co, under the direction of Jerry Sievers, will be presenting the musical comedy “Once Upon a Mattress” on Friday, April 4 and Saturday April 5 at 7 PM. A Sunday matinee performance will be held at 2 PM. All performances will be held at the Kampsville Community Center. Tickets are $10. for adults and $5. for children ages 12 and under.

■ Summit Grove News

by Martha Narup ■ 653-4306

Sympathy to families who lost loved ones recently. March 11- 15 I was in Jerseyville Hospital again with pneumonia. Thanks to hospital employees who took care of me. Marsha came home and spent one day with me. My other family members were with me also. Thanks for calls and friends that stopped by . My what a wonderful

family I have. Myra took me to Jerseyville on Wednesday. What will Mother Nature give us on April Fool’s Day? Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Baltisberger on the arrival of their twin daughters, Penelope and Piper. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mike Stelbrink and Mr. and Mrs. John Baltisberger and

■ Blessings from Belleview by Chris Thomas ■ 217-734-9012 Happy birthday to Antwione Mikulza who celebrated a birthday on March 25. We were so blessed to have a few returning visitors this past weekend and one first time visitor. We had one of our strongest turnout for the Community Helpings Coop on Friday in recent memory. I want to invite all the ladies in our community to join our ladies for a ladies luncheon on April 5 at 1 p.m. We are determined to see at least 50. If you would like more information or to make reservations, please call April at 217-734-9012. On April 13, we will be having our next community worship experience at the Kampsville Gym at 10:30 a.m. We hope you will join us. Have you ever had one of those days in which you just want to turn back around, shut the door to your room, lay in bed, pull the blanket over your head, and just fast forward to the next day hoping for a better start? This past Thursday was starting out to be one of those days. A church member had recently lost a family member and I had planned on going to the funeral to show my support. I took my middle daughter with me. We were dressed in our best clothes and also looking forward to lunch at the Barefoot following the funeral in Jerseyville. Five minutes. That was all it took to bring my day to a screeching halt! Just past the Rip Rap Landing entrance, I ran over a small object lying on the road that I saw too late to avoid. A loud explosion brought to realization that one of the four new tires purchased for our truck in February was gone. As I maneuvered the truck off the road onto the side by one the large lake of Rip Rap landing, my daughter questioned me about the noise she heard. As I stepped out on the grass moist with melting frost, the reality of changing the tire in my Sunday best did not sit well with me. I unstrapped my daughter from the booster seat and removed all three child safety seats to access the tools under the rear seats. I became increasingly frustrated with

the location of the spare tire and tools designed by the manufacturer. I loosened the lug nuts of the deflated tire. A large truck slowly passed me. I had called my wife to let her know that $200 went boom within seconds. The spare tire under the wheel of the truck was not cooperating. I was moments away from calling General Motors and letting them have an earful. I did the best thing I knew to do. I prayed. Just minutes later, I heard a large truck pull behind me. They had turned around to see if they could help me, it was an answer to prayer and a blessing in disguise. One of the two men climbed under the truck and was able to loosen the tire from its position. We moved both the truck and my vehicle onto the hard pavement for the ground was too soft to jack the truck. While one directed traffic, the other helped me jack the truck while I changed the tire. A couple from our church that was called by my wife helped to keep my daughter occupied. I was not going to be able to make the funeral. I was heartbroken. A part of me felt as though I had failed in my job. The couple from the church asked us to join them for a cup of coffee. I obliged. We drove down to the Mozier Junction for a cup of coffee. I was determined that despite my start, I would still make a day out of it. My daughter wanted lunch at Barefoot and I was going to give it to her. While my day was off to a rough start, it took a turn for the better because two men stopped to see how they could help me. A couple within the church drove to check on me and help me keep my daughter occupied. Never hesitate to help someone in need. Just the simple gesture a phone call, a note, and letting them know you care can make the world of a difference between a bad day getting worse or turning it around and making it better. That day, despite its start, turned better. Lunch at Barefoot was good and to the angels who stopped and helped, my daughter thanks you. So do I. The next time our paths cross, let’s do lunch….my treat.

great-grandma Edna Roth. Martha and Dennis enjoyed eating at The Landing Saturday night.

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■ Kampsville News

by Millie Schumann ■ 653-4426

Wednesday evening Bev called to tell us Terrill’s Mom, Leta, had passed away. She had been battling several different cancers for the past few years. She was a very tough lady, and fought the good fight until the very end. Bev and T journeyed to Centralia early Thursday morning to help with whatever had to be taken care of. Mandy, Terrill’s daughter, and Ivan, his brother, had been taking care of getting Leta to the doctor, hospital, etc. For such young people, they did a bang up job, and speaking of jobs, they both had to call off work several times to get Leta where she had to go. To show everyone how well Leta was thought of, over 600 people came to the visitation. She was cremated; therefore burial will be a later day.

Bev and T got home early Sunday evening, and had us up for supper. Redeye and I extend our most sincere sympathy to T, his Dad, Tom, brothers Robert and Ivan and families, sisters, Deanna and family, and Pam. Redeye took me to Carrollton Clinic to have X-rays of my lungs last Thursday. Had to go to lung doctor Monday. I actually worked at Village Hall a couple days last week. I have gotten smart, anything I can do at home, I do. I can work when I am up to it and when I tire out I can lie down. Have my computer loaded with any programs I need, except water bills, so I am good to go. It isn’t the same as being at the Office, but it makes things easier for Redeye. I do appreciate how understanding most of

you have been when I am sick and Mayor has to be out of the office. Hopefully, things will get better after I have my second, and hopefully, last chemo April 1. Office will be closed April 1 and 2. Water payments can be dropped in the slot of the door, or Mayor will be back in Office on April 3. CEC are having their musical at the Kampsville Gym Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 4, 5, 6. Since I have to be on bed rest for 7 days, I am wondering if I might have a private show in our bedroom??? Just asking??? Sorry, I can’t make it, I have been looking so forward to it. Please continue to pray for all who are suffering with cancer, and all other illnesses. And how was your week??? See you next week.

■ Batchtown News

by Dorothy Klockenkemper ■ 396-2468

Elaine Titus and Wilma Krysl went shopping March 24. They had a good trip. The Batchtown Woman’s Club met at the Old Fill Inn Station Wednesday March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Marilyn Woelfel was the hostess and had an interesting program on assisting families in poverty with start up animal gifts to sustain life such as, a cow, flock of chickens or ducks. A white elephant sale followed. The members in attendance wer; Robin Hillen, Arlene Brodbeck, Marilyn Woelfel, Jean Tepen, Marcy Klockenkemper, Karen Friedel, and Marilyn Klockenkemper. The Women’s Clubs of Batchtown and Brussels are sponsoring a Health Fair Thursday April 24. A raffle ticket is circulating with 51 gifts on the ticket. The raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and are being sold by members, at Friedel’s Red and White Store, and the Fill Inn Station. The Fill In Station is selling Shamrocks for $1 during the month of March for the Batchtown Woman’s Club. The Fill Inn Station also gave a donation. The Club members would like to thank everyone who gave a donation. Your generosity is appreciated. The Fill Inn Station also gave a

donation for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt, which will be held the Saturday before Easter, April 19. The children will meet at the Town Hall and be greeted by the Easter Bunny who will lead them to the Town Park for the hunt at 1:30 p.m. There were many people in the area who joined a Koinina Weekend March 21-23. Koinina means community. Fr John Sullivan was the Spiritual Assistant for the weekend in total around fifty one people attended the retreat entitled “Seeds Scattered and Sown.” Virgil and Angeline Klaas attended the First Baptist Church in Bethalto to watch their grandson, second grader, Andrew play basketball, and granddaughter Haley, a first grader, cheer. It was a fun day for all. The children attend Roxanna Elementary School. They are the children of Mark and Megan Klaas of Woodriver. Congratulations to Gus Baalman and Mitchell Bick for making First Team All Conference, and Andrew Sievers who made Second Team All Conference in basketball. Good job boys. Patty Gerson arrived home Monday night after a trip to

Austin, Texas. Patty was the sponsor for her nephew Jimmy Stephens, who made his confirmation Saturday March 22 from St. Francis Moore Parish. Jimmy is the son of Jim and Theresa Stephens of Austin, Texas.

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CEC presents ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ April 4-5 Tickets are now on sale for the CEC’s production of the musical comedy “Once Upon A Mattress.” Performances are Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5, beginning at 7 p.m., with an April 6 matinee performance beginning at 2 p.m. All performances are being held at the Kampsville Commu-

nity Center. Tickets are now on sale at the Bank of Kampsville, Bank of Calhoun-all locations, Northside Family Grocery, Hardin Package Liquors, and the Kampsville Landing. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Residency matches announced for graduating medical students After four years of determination and hard work in medical school, 44 graduating students learned where they will spend the next three to six years of their medical training. The Rockford students matched in 14 specialties and 15 states. Forty-eight percent of Rockford students matched in primary care specialties including family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. Match Day was held at 11:15 a.m., Friday, March 21 at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. Medical students from all medical schools across the country heard their match results at the same time. Matching students with residency programs is a computerized process, through which medical students rank their preferred residency programs, while residency programs rank their preferred

applicants. Students may choose from a number of medical specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine and ophthalmology. The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford is located at 1601 Parkview Avenue and has served the area since 1971 as a regional academic health science center. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Match List – Class of 2014 Family Medicine Lauren Wallace University of Illinois Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL

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Hardin, Illinois

March 26: St. Mathews Lutheran Church Lenten Service 7p.m.

a public meeting and all interested persons are invited to attend.

Wildlife Refuge host “ Sounds of Spring” at 7p.m.

March 28: Ignatius Night at the Movies featuring: Bernadette, at Calhoun High AV room in Hardin. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free of charge.

April 4 & 5: Calhoun Entertainment Company’s musical, “Once upon a Mattress,” that will start at 7 p.m. at the Kampsville Community Center

April 16: Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge lead a walk around the wetlands at 9 a.m.

March 29: Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge host “A Life in Muddy Water” at 9 a.m.

April 5: BCC Ladies Luncheon. 1 p.m. at Belleview Community Church

April 2: St. Mathews Lutheran Church Lenten Service 7p.m.

April 6: Calhoun Entertainment Company’s musical, “Once upon a Mattress,” that will start at 2 p.m. at the Kampsville Community Center

April 3: 8th Annual Quilt and Church Tour Planning Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Extension Office in Hardin. This is

April 12: Two Rivers National

April 17: Calhoun Fairboard Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Fairboard Office, Hardin.

served from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. The menu will include chicken salad, assorted salads and breads, dessert, and drink. Proceeds will benefit the Relay for Life.

April 26: CCF’s Cash for Roadside Trash, collection and payment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. County Highway Bldg. (Hardin) or St. Mary’s Lot (Brussels).

April 22: CCF Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and CCF Grant Presentations at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office in Hardin.

April 26: Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate Earth Day at 9 a.m.

April 23: First Presbyterian Church will host their annual Spring Salad Luncheon. Lunch will be

May 7: Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge host “Songs of the Rufuge” at 9 a.m.

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at 2 p.m. and will include a pulled pork dinner for all in attendance. Everyone is invited to stop by and share in this celebration with Sam and Grace, their children, and grandchildren. No local invitations were sent and no gifts are requested.

Lenten services scheduled

The Batchtown United Methodist Church will host a “Singing Sunday” on March 30 at 10:45 a.m. The Singing Sunday is designated for the fifth Sunday of any month and invites anyone in attendance to request a song or sing a selection solo or in a group. Pastor Phil Grable said, “Be sure to show up early because once people find out I’m not preaching, the seats fill up quickly. But seriously, come out and help us make a joyful noise.” If you haven’t heard your favorite old hymn in church lately, this is your chance to hear and sing it joyfully. Future Singing Sundays are scheduled for the fifth Sunday in June, August, and November of this year.

CHS class of 1964 reunion Classmates wanting to help plan a 50th Class Reunion are needed. Suggestions and ideas as to where, when, and cost limit per person, are things to consider. Please tell any classmates that might not see this article about the reunion plans. It has been so many years since our class has gotten together; let’s try to make this 50th Reunion extra special for everyone. Call Julie Preston at 618232-1374, juliepreston@frontiernet. net or Vicki at 618-396-2291, longnecker5@hotmail.com

Local students from the area will be playing for the Blackburn College Baseball Team for the 2014 season. Head Coach Mike Neal has high hopes for this season and predicts the team will meet and exceed the record for last season. Now entering his 16th season as coach Neal said, “This is a veteran team that now understands what it takes to have success in this conference”. Students and their positions played include: Andrew Williams of Batchtown is

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A $100 scholarship will be given to a senior boy or girl attending Calhoun High School. The essay required is titled “Why I am Proud of my Family Veteran.” The essay needs to be turned in by April 21. Sponsored by Calhoun American Legion Auxiliary 636, Hardin.

Easter Sunday services scheduled

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who cast their vote for me in last Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for the position of resident Circuit Judge of Calhoun County. I can say that I am humbled by the outcome and grateful for all the support I received during this process. I greatly appreciate your trust and confidence, and I will continue to use my best efforts on a daily basis serving the citizens of Calhoun County as a member of the Judiciary. Thank you all again. Yours truly and sincerely, Charles H.W. Burch Democrat Nominee Resident Circuit Judge Calhoun County

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Lenten services are held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Please feel free to attend these services, which lead into the Easter season. Services will be held on March 26, April 2, and April 9.

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Local students join Blackburn College baseball team

Hollands celebrate 50th anniversary The children of Sam and Grace Holland of Hardin invite everyone to help their parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 5 at Straight Home Bar & Grill in Hardin. This open house celebration of the Golden Anniversary will begin

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To my friends and neighbors of Hamburg, I want to express my thanks for the beautiful Cyclamen plant you sent while I was recuperating. The healing process is sometimes very painful and difficult, but the thoughtfulness of friends and neighbors can ease the difficulty and bring comfort. Your kindness has lifted my spirits and I thank you so very much. Carolyn May

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Howard Garth Taylor, 90, of Alton died and went to be with the Lord at 8:35 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2014 at United Methodist Village in Alton, with his family by his side. He was born on April 25, 1923 in Bowen, the son of G. T. and Hazel (Felgar) Taylor. He married Doris M. Muelder on May 28, 1944. She preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 2007. Garth served his country in the U. S. Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946 during WW II. He was the Director of Rehabilitation at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton for 40 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ of Godfrey, Franklin Lodge #25 the Rotary Club of Bethalto and a lifetime member of the American Physical Therapy Association. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas J. and Danise Taylor of Laurel, Miss.; one grandson, Nathaniel; a sister, Margaret Rowland of Bowen; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. A memorial visitation was from 9:30 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens Chapel in Bethalto with the Rev. Jerry MeCaskey officiating with military rites given by the Alton VFW Post 1308. Memorials may be made to the Evangelical Building Fund, Hope for Animals in Wood River or BJC Hospice. . An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.

LaQueta Joy Stoner, 75, of Brighton died at 6:55 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital She was born Feb. 14, 1939, in East Alton, daughter of John A. and Delaine I. (Jarrett) Woods. She had been employed as empty shell operator for Olin Corp. She married Clarence R. Stoner March 12, 1954, in Carrollton. He survives in Brighton. Also surviving are a daughter and her spouse, Jeannett and Eddie May of Brighton; sons and their spouses, Kevin and Shirley Stoner of Hardin, Mark Stoner of Brighton and Robert “Robby” Stoner of East Alton; eight grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Per Le Queta’s request she was cremated. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Rose Lawn Memorial Garden. Memorials may be given to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwoodridge.com.

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local students inducted into Alpha Chi Honor Society Several students were inducted into the Alpha Chi Honor Society chapter at Blackburn College. The induction was held on campus in Clegg Chapel on Oct. 27, 2013. Several members of the faculty spoke at the event including the chapter sponsor, Dr. James Bray, and Mr. Roy Graham, professor of English and Communications. Candidates are elected by the Blackburn faculty on the basis of the students’ academic achievement and character, demonstrated throughout their years at Blackburn. Alpha Chi members are in the top ten percent of academic performance in their class. The student inducted includes: Jacob Maag, a junior from Golden Eagle.

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In Loving Memory In MeMory of AlvInA KIel 4/3/1915 – 8/14/2007 If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, Please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mother’s arms, And tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her so, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for awhile. Remembering her is so easy, Because I do it every day, There is an ache within my heart That will never go away. Greatly missed by her children Don, Bill, Liz, DeDe, Janet, Jerry, Dennis and families. Also the families of her deceased children Marilyn and Joe.

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God Did Not Bring Death Into the World In the first chapter of the Wisdom of Solomon we are told two very amazing things: God did not make death and there are no unwholesome substances in nature. The passage runs as follows: “God did not make death, and he does not delight in the death of the living. For he created all things that they might exist, and the generative forces of the world are wholesome, and there is no destructive poison in them.” (Wisdom of Solomon 1: 13-14) How should we understand this? It certainly seems counter-intuitive, but upon closer inspection, we realize that death is merely the negation of life, and what we call death is simply the transformation of the body back into its primal elements, and what happens to the soul after

death is perhaps life, and life more abundantly. Likewise, the counter-intuitive claim that there is no destructive poison in the natural world is perhaps another way of saying that everything in the natural world has its proper uses. The poppy can be used to make codeine and morphine, which have their proper uses as a cough suppressant and a pain reliever, or they can be misused as an intoxicant. There is great wisdom here. If we use the gifts of nature prudently, there is nothing to harm us, and we have no fear of death if we live by God’s word. —Christopher Simon

“Do not invite death by the error of your life, nor bring on destruction by the works of your hands.” Wisdom of Solomon 1:12

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Chelsie Schobernd watches the evening news while racking up steps on a treadmill at Bells Gym in Hardin Monday evening.

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Michelle Hagen and Stella Gress greet members with a smile when they enter Bells Gym in Hardin Monday evening.

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Bob Patton, bottom, turns on water for a water line runing underneath the parking lot at the gas station in Hardin Monday afternoon while Chris Schulze, top, tries to clear a blockage from the line.

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Raiders baseball March 17 March 19 March 21 March 24 March 26 March 27 March 28 April 2 April 4 April 5 April 8 April 9 April 11 April 15 April 16 April 18 April 21 April 30 May 2 May 3 May 6 May 8 May 13

West Central Home Griggsville-Perry Home Carrollton Home North Greene Home Madison Away Dupo Away Pleasant Hill Home Carlinville Home Lebanon Home Western (DH) Home Pittsfield Home Calhoun Home North Macoupin Away EA-WR Away North Greene Away Valmeyer (DH) Away Greenfield Home Calhoun Away Seymour Away Greenfield-NW Away Madison Home Pleasant Hill Away Bunker Hill Away

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Members of the 2014 Brussels High School Raiders baseball team include, front row left to right, Keaton Rose, Joey Ohlendorf, Mason Caselton, Nathan Stephens, Lee Bell, Brady Ellis; back row left to right, assistant coach Max Taulman, Jordan Ohlendorf, Dakota Schulte, Nathaniel Sellers, Tyler Friedel, Riley Caselton, Brandon Droege and head coach Mark Hillen.

Lady Raiders softball March 17 March 19 March 21 March 24 March 27 March 28 April 2 April 5 April 8 April 11 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 18 April 21 April 23 April 26 May 2 May 3 May 6 May 8 May 13 May 15

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Members of the 2014 Brussels High School Lady Raiders softball team include, front row left to right, Emma Schleeper, Haley Rose, Grace Stephens, Madison Willman, Alexa Pikesley, Emily Klaas; back row left to right, manager Adriana Eberline, Ashley Kiel, Baylee Kiel, Elizabeth Klaas, Josie Schulte, Marisa Kuhn, Faith Maag and coach Jay Butler.

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Members of the 2014 Calhoun High School Warriors baseball team include, front row left to right, Mitch Bick, Austin Lang, Josh Gross, Trevor Bick, Tyler Tepen, Tyler Webster, Cole Jablonski, Morgan Baalman and Tanner Bick; back row left to right, Tim Margherio, Drake Pohlman, Sam Baalman, Wes Klocke, Andrew Sievers, Damian Pohlman, Sam Barczewski, Pat Snyders, Brandon Fraley and Easton Clark. The team is led by head coach Casey Longnecker.

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Members of the 2014 Carrollton High School Hawks baseball team include, front row left to right, Cory Dover, Brendan Settles, Phillip Walker, Jeremy Watson; second row left to right, Jonce Scheffel, Caleb Watts, Cole Brannan, Jacob Smith, Jacob Durham, Jerrett Smith, Bryan Summers; back row left to rught, Ben Dewitt, Logan Gardner, Luke Palan, Ethan Frye, Austin Ringhausen and Jacob Lovel. The team is led by head coach Greg Pohlman.

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Members of the 2014 Carrollton High School Lady Hawks softball team include, front row left to right, Katelyn Dunlap, Kenlie Henson, Samantha McPhereson, Michaela Weber, McKenzie Ruyle, Abby Gilmore, Kate Isringhausen; second row left to right, Ellie Sturgeon, Madison Mountain, Christina Newton, Paige Attebury, Hannah Hardwick; back row left to right, Emily Struble, Maddie Struble, Elizabeth Schenk, Carly Pyatt, Macy Pohlman and Madelyn Cummins. The team is led by head coach Amy Struble.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

GREENFIELD–NORTHWESTERN Tigers baseball

Members of the 2014 Greenfield-Northwestern Tigers baseball team include, front row left to right, Colton Winters, Cole Arnett, Levi Stuart, Shannon Seaton, William Seaton, JR Baker, Dewayne Painter; back row left to right, Jordan Williams, Austin Bishop, Brenton Dalton, Jared Henson, Austin Plogger, Travis Goode, Chris Helmkamp and Dylan Schild. The team is led by head coach Casey Spears.

March 18 March 20 March 25 March 26 March 27 April 1 April 2 April 3 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 15 April 17 April 19 April 21 April 22 April 24 April 26 April 30 May 1 May 3 May 6 May 8 May 12 May 13

Routt Away Triopia Home Griggsville-Perry Away Carlinville Away West Central Away Carrollton Home North Mac at NW Carrollton Home North Greene Away Lincolnwold Away North Greene at NW Pleasant Hill Home Pleasant Hill Away New Berlin (DH) at NW Brussels Away Calhoun Away Calhoun Home Carlinville at NW Pawnee at NW Triopia Away Brussels (DH) Home Brown County Home Edinburg at NW Bunker Hill Away Tri-City at NW

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March 18 March 20 March 22 March 24 March 25 March 27 April 1 April 2 April 3 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 15 April 17 April 19 April 21 April 22 April 24 April 26 May 1 May 3 May 6 May 8 May 12

Routt Away Triopia Home Alton at NW Jersey Away Griggsville-Perry Away West Central Away Carrollton Home North Mac at NW Carrollton Away North Greene Away Licolnwood Away North Greene at NW Pleasant Hill Home Pleasant Hill Away New Berlin (DH) at NW Brussels Away Calhoun Away Calhoun Home Carlinville at NW Triopia Away Brussels (DH) Home Brown County Home Edinburg at NW Bunker Hill Away

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Lady Tigers softball

Members of the 2014 Greenfield-Northwestern Lady Tigers softball team include, front row left to right, Elizabeth Hall, Jessica Hall, Holly Jones, Abby McEvers, Mollie Maggart, Samantha Bailey, Alexa Heavner, Stephanie Rynders; second row left to right, Kearsta Ornellas, Allysa Buhl, Mira Oros, Dee Parker, Haley Vetter, Kayla Dorks, Josie Garner; back row left to right, Danielle Dorks, Madison Coates, Madeline Smith, Kendra Davis, Hannah White, Terri Woelfel, and manager Cassie Borcky. Not pictured is Olivia Thomson. The team is lead by head coach Caleb Williams.

Tigers track and field

Members of the 2014 Greenfield-Northwestern Tigers track and field team include, front row left to right, Austin Phillips, Doug Gray, Nick Fraley, Kyle Phillips, Justin Kiel, Michael Gruen; back row left to right, Ben Fraley, Austin Brown, Jacob Bettis, coach Jacob Bollman, Ryan Bloomfield, Bobby West and Kalvin Roth. Not pictured are Dalton West, Lucas Motley and Jason Weller.

Members of the 2014 Greenfield-Northwestern Lady Tigers track and field team include, front row left to right, Jessica Kiel, Nikki Bergschneider, Bailey Bergschneider, Elizabeth Bishop; back row left to right, Sarah Bailey, Hailey Phillips, Leah Bilbruck, Delcy Goodman, Jennifer Bishop, Samantha Tucker, Allie Driscoll and Sabrina Moore. Not pictured are Megan Bishop and Megan Redding. The team is led by coach Nick Gant.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

NORTH GREENE Spartans baseball

Members of the 2014 North Greene High School Spartans baseball team include, front row left to right, Josh Newingham, Randy Calvin, Clark Wallis, Timmy Wojcik, Steven Wahl, Wesley Teno; second row left to right, Adam Knox, Jason Price, Cameron Locher, Chas Lewis, Kolten Heberling, Michael Williams, Cody Kennedy; back row left to right, Derek Dawdy, Connor Vincent, Reed Rusten, Zachary Reische, Nathan Randall, Taylor Hester and Ray Haverfield.

March 18 March 20 March 24 March 25 March 27 March 29 April 1 April 2 April 7 April 8 April 10 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 26 April 28 April 29 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 7 May 8 May 12 May 13 May 17

West Central Away 4:30 Brown County Away 4:30 Brussels Away 4:30 Routt Home 4:30 Triopia Away 4:30 Carlinville Away 10 a.m. Bunker Hill Home 4:30 Southwestern Home Litchfield Home 4:30 Greenfield-NW Home Greenfield-NW Away 4:30 Calhoun Home 4:30 Brussels Home 4:30 Calhoun Away 4:30 Pittsfield Away 4:30 Wood River Home Carrollton Away 4:30 North Mac Away 4:30 Carrollton Home 4:30 Gillespie Away 10 a.m. Auburn Home 4:30 Pleasant Hill Away 4:30 Pleasant Hill Home Athens Away 4:30 Western Away 10 a.m. New Berlin Away 4:30 Griggsville Home 4:30 Payson Home 4:30 West Central Home Liberty Away 10 a.m.

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Lady Spartans softball

Members of the 2014 North Greene High School Lady Spartans softball team include, front row left to right, Alyssa SNodgrass, Carissa Smith, Codi Poe, Destyne Powell, Kyli Foiles, Marissa Barber, Breigh Dawdy, Karlie Davis, Jordyn Hoesman, Molly Haskell, Bethany Randall; second row left to right, Nadine Divers, Maggie Murray, Sarah Tupper, Apryl Blann, Randi Stone, Jessica Lawson, Tristen Nichols, Molly Dirksmeyer; back row left to right, Kasie Leonard, Abbie Hoesman, Arika Hull, Makendra Jennings, Kinsey McMillen, Catherine McQuillan, Halie Kraushaar and Raeanne Kirk. The team is led by head coach Tim Roberts.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Hardin, Illinois

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

High-scoring Warriors open 3-0 The Calhoun High School baseball team totaled 20 runs on as many hits while sweeping a doubleheader with 11-1 and 9-5 victories Saturday on the road against Metro-East Lutheran. After beginning their 2014 season with a 15-1 win against Brown County Tuesday, March 18, in Hardin, the Warriors are 3-0. Calhoun built a 7-0 lead through the first four innings of its opener against Metro-East Lutheran before a three-run sixth brought the game to an early end with a 10-run lead. Sam Barczewski led the Warriors with three runs batted in during a 2-for-4 game and earned the win on the mound by throwing five innings of one-run ball. He allowed six hits with as many strikeouts and no walks. Tim Margherio went a game-best 3-for-4 at the plate while driving in one run and Mitch Bick finished 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBIs. Morgan Baalman added two RBIs and Trevor Bick and Andrew Sievers each scored twice for Calhoun. The Warriors plated one run in each of the first three innings of the teams' doubleheader finale,

but Metro-East Lutheran bounced back with a three-run fourth before taking a 5-4 lead into the sixth inning. Calhoun came back with three runs in the sixth and added two more in the seventh to secure the two-game sweep. Barczewski and Mitch Bick drove in two runs each while Margherio, Sievers and Austin Laing each finished with multi-hit games. Margherio earned the win from the mound after three innings of work in which he allowed two runs, one earned, off two hits with four strikeouts and a pair of walks. Calhoun put its unbeaten start to the season on the line against Triopia Tuesday in Concord, but results were not available at press time. The Warriors return home to face Western at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Hardin before visiting Marquette Catholic for a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday in Alton. LADY WARRIORS WIN BIG IN SEASON OPENER Freshman Grace Baalman threw a one-hit shutout in her Calhoun High School softball debut and the Lady Warriors' bats

erupted for 17 hits en route to an 18-0 win in their season opener against Brown County Tuesday, March 18, in Hardin. At the plate, Baalman went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and four runs scored. Sophomore Madison Lehr was 3-for-3 with one triple, three RBIs and as many runs scored. Junior Becca Oswald was a perfect 3-for-3, as well, with two runs scored. Allie Hurley, who missed most of the Lady Warriors' basketball season after sustaining an injury near the end of the school's 2013 volleyball campaign, began her senior softball season going 2-for-4 with one triple, four RBIs and two runs scored. Emma Baalman and Sara Brodbeck each added two RBIs for the Lady Warriors, who had a three-game tournament Saturday in New Berlin postponed due to the cold weather. Calhoun faced Triopia Tuesday in Concord, but results were not available at press time. The Lady Warriors will visit Roxana at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday before hosting Western at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Hardin.

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Lady Warriors sophomore Emma Baalman slides into third base during Calhoun's 2014 season opener against Brown County Tuesday, March 18, in Hardin. Calhoun won an 18-0 decision.

Andrew Sievers lets go of a pitch during the Warriors' 15-1 win against Brown County in their season opener Tuesday, March 18, at Calhoun High School. michaelrweaver.com

All-stars shine at annual Classic in White Hall

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(Above) Brussels High School's Dakota Schulte looks to make a pass out of a double team during the WBBA/WJBM Senior AllStar Classic Saturday at North Greene High School in White Hall. (Right) Riley Caselton challenges a layup on defense during the 32nd annual WBBA/WJBM Senior All-Star Classic in White Hall. Caselton, Schulte and Calhoun High School senior Andrew Sievers played for the South All-Stars squad, which was edged by the North All-Stars in a 129-87 decision. censinger@campbellpublications.net

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Calhoun News-Herald

Pictorial Book of the Year Award

Hardin, Illinois

Developmental screening scheduled School District #42 in cooperation with the Four Rivers Special Education District is sponsoring free vision, hearing and developmental screenings for all children 2 1/2 to 4 years of age who reside in the district. The screenings will take place in St. Mary’s auditorium in Brussels on Tuesday, April 8, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Please call 618-883-2131 to schedule an appointment. It is recommended that all children participate in a developmental screening annually prior to attending kindergarten.

PUBLIC NOTICE Vegetation Management Activities in Adams, Calhoun, Champaign, Clark, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Fayette, Fulton, Hancock, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Knox, LaSalle, Lawrence, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, McDonough, McLean, Montgomery, Morgan, Peoria, Piatt, Pike, Randolph, Richland, Sangamon, Shelby, St. Clair, Tazewell, Vermilion, and Woodford Counties, and Nearby Areas Please be advised that Ameren Illinois will perform vegetation management in your area in the near future. Our professional vegetation management specialists will be managing vegetation on transmission rights-of-way that could affect our electric lines. This vegetation management work is necessary to protect the integrity of the electric system and to prevent potential safety hazards. This work might include: aerial or manual trimming, removal of vegetation, mowing, application of environmentally-safe herbicides, and inspections. Interested persons may call the Ameren toll free number 1-800-232-2477 or visit our website at www.ameren.com/transmisson to understand any potential dispute resolution opportunities, processes, rights and/or remedies. Customers and property owners may appeal the particular vegetation work planned on their property by 1) calling the Ameren toll free number mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 2) accessing the website mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 3) contacting the Illinois Commerce Commission Consumer Services Division at 1-800-524-0795. Common addresses of properties affected by the planned vegetation management have been provided to the office of the mayor of any affected municipality and the office of the county board chairman of any affected county. Sincerely, Ameren Illinois 3.26.14

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE

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Duane Sikes and Emerson Retzer pose with a Book of the Year award.

On Tuesday, March 18 at the board meeting the Calhoun County Historical Society was presented a plaque by Duane Sikes, sales consultant of Acclaim Press, Morley, Mo. The plaque reads: Acclaim PressBook of the Year- Local HistoryPictorial presented to the Calhoun County Historical Society for the publication of Calhoun County, Illinois Pictorial History for the year 2013. Contributing factors of the award were based on the fact of the small population size of Calhoun County (approximately 5000), the number of photos submitted (2400), number of sponsor pages (28) and the number of sales. Sales were comprised of 537 original pre-orders and 800 additional copies. This resulted in the largest and most sold pictorial history book by Acclaim Press

for the year 2013. It is probably the largest amount in the 30-year history of the company. Society president Emerson Retzer would like to thank all who submitted photos and pre-orders as well as those who ordered and are still purchasing the additional copies which lead to the success. This project was long overdue and is apparently being thoroughly enjoyed by all who read the book. Thanks to board committee members, Linda Halemeyer, Millie Ringhausen, and Tina Pluester, as well as museum curator, Clay Ringhausen, for their support. Also, thanks to the other board members for their approval of the project. And, thanks to Duane Sikes of Acclaim Press for the award and escorting us through the preparation, understanding, and guiding

NO. 2014-P-3 Deceased

us along to try and meet deadlines which we learned were not always attainable due to various circumstances. Copies are still available at $45 each plus $5 shipping and handling if mailed. A few leather bound copies at $69.95 are also available. The Society museum is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located on the second floor of the Calhoun County Farm Bureau building, 204 North County Rd, Hardin. You may also mail a check and request to the Society at P.O. Box 46, Hardin, Il 62047. For other arrangements call Society president Emerson Retzer at 618-653-4285 or 618-545-4945. You may also contact one of the aforementioned committee members or board members. Local delivery can be arranged.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Ira. W. Stoudemayer of Indian Trail, North Carolina. Letters of office were issued on February 28th, 2014 to Zachary D. Jackson,104 Avon Street, Monroe, NC 28110, as Administrator whose attorney is Todd W. Parish, 108 North Lafayette St., Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at PO Box 486, Hardin, IL., 62047 or with the representative, or both, on or before September 12th, 2014 and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated February 28th, 2014 Yvonne M. Macauley Clerk of the Circuit Court

Local woman completes summit in Washington, D.C. General Federation of Women’s Clubs Director of Junior Clubs Rebecca Weber of Metamora and Golden Eagle, recently completed the United Nations Foundation Shot@Life Champions Summit in Washington, DC. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is partnering with Shot@Life, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation that educates, connects and empowers Americans to help protect children in developing countries from vaccine-preventable diseases. Every 20 seconds a child dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. Pneumonia and diarrhea are the leading causes of death for children worldwide. Polio has recently reemerged in areas that had been polio-free for years and measles still kills an estimated 330 people each day – the majority of whom are young children. During the summit, Dennis Ogbe, U.S. Paralympian and UNICEF Polio Advocate shared his inspiring story of regaining the use of his right leg after contracting polio that had left him completely paralyzed from the waist down. Dennis is an inspiration and a testimony that nothing is impossible and he truly believes that no child should have to overcome disability from polio. For more information about Shot@Life visit ShotatLife.org. The General Federation of Women’s clubs is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by

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Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Ronald A. Jansen of Kampsville, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on March 5th, 2014 to Betty I. Jansen, RR 1 Box 88, Kampsville, IL 62053, as executor whose attorney is Laura A. Cole, PO Box 8248, Alton, IL., 62002. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at PO Box 486, Hardin, IL., 62047 or with the representative, or both, on or before September 12th, 2014 and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Submitted photo

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CALHOUN NURSING & REHABILITATION NEWS News for the week of March 26th, 2014 neWS St. Patrick's Day 2014 was a huge success! We celebrated with Irish Trivia, Word Scramble, Sang some traditional Irish tunes as well as our very own Chelsea Schoberned performed for us! Thank you to Michelle Bell for making our caterpillar cake! The Snow has melted and Springtime is here!! We are so excited to start spending time outdoors and enjoying the fresh air! The residents are preparing for spring by getting our bird feeders filled and making new ones to hang in our trees. John and Larry stopped by on the 12th to sing for us, Glory Bound performed for us on the 18th and the ladies of Red Hatters enjoyed each others company on the 19th. Family night Bingo was a success on the 24th and now its time to get ready for the Easter Bunny!!! Some of you may remember that a few years ago we started a Calhoun Nursing and Rehab

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cookbook. The project had to be put on hold at that time but it is back on track again. We plan on having the cookbook available this summer. If you have a favorite recipe or if there is a recipe of one of your family members, who you would like to remember, we would love to include them in the cookbook. Please submit recipes to Jonna Parker, Activity Director, Calhoun Nursing and Rehab, 1 Myrtle Lane Hardin, Illinois 62047, by April 11. Thanks so much tHAnK yOu We would like to give a special thank you to The Brussels Women's Club for the Bird Seed Donation, Linda Friedel for the Bingo Donations, Deb Havorka for the magazines, Kara Kruse for the Bingo Donations and Lyris Longendyke Bannister for the Scentsy donations for Scent Therapy! And to all the anonymous donations people have made! Thank you also to all our special volunteers for all that you do each and every day, We

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couldn't do it without you!! COMe FOR A tOuR Anyone wishing to take a tour of our facility, please feel free to drop by or call for an appointment at 618-576-2278. You can also find us at our website now at www.calhounrehabcenter.com The SkypeID facilitates a quick connection method, much like a telephone number, and ensures accurate connection with other Skype users. The SkypeID is also recognizable to land line telephones as a regular analog telephone number through the SkypeOut service The SkypeID facilitates a quick connection method, much like a telephone number, and ensures accurate connection with other Skype users. The SkypeID is also recognizable to landline telephones as a regular analog telephone number through the SkypeOut service Read more: http://www.ehow. com/how-does_4604418_skypework.html.

The Brussels School District is seeking bids for lawn care services for the period beginning April 21, 2014 through October 31, 2014. All campus areas are to be included in the mowing and trimming bid. Bidders must show proof of insurance/bonding. Sealed bids must be received by 10:00am Friday April 11, 2014 and will be open publicly at that time. Sealed bids should be submitted to the Brussels CUSD #42 128 School Street, P.O. Box 128, Brussels, Illinois 62013. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage hourly rates. The Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to waive technicalities, to select any contactor filing a proposal and reject any or all bids. Inquiries may be made to Dr. Mark Martin, Superintendent, at 618-883-2131. 3.26.14 , 4.2

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TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR NEW LISTING 108 Mill St. Elsah

NEW LISTING 408 E Pearl St. Jerseyville $84,900

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Don’t miss your chance to view this awesome 1 ½ story home n Move In Condition on a corner lot. This home features 3 bedrooms, Master is on main level, 2 additional bonus rooms, 2 baths, large living room, Dining room & updated kitchen. This home features a large deck off the kitchen for all your summer cookouts. Priced to sell! Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

Cute, Cozy and quaint home in historic Elsah. This small gem features all hardwood floors, copper backsplash, skylight in a home on a double lot. A bonus room with large screened in porch & patio invite you to this little piece of paradise. Sue Beach 618-946-4618

26087 Bethany Church Rd. Kane

6+ ACRES

103 Roberts St. Jerseyville

$57,000 Partially remodeled 2 bedroom 1 bath with new carpets and countertop. New hardwood floors throughout and new linoleum in bath. Great starter or rental property fenced in back yard with storage shed. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

2442 Seminary Rd. Brighton

Box 56D HCR 61 Hardin

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25019 Natalie Ln. Jerseyville

1.96 ACRES

28 ACRES

$188,000

$118,000

2005 Lincoln Park manufactured home, 2,040 sq ft. on 1 acre. Open floor plan, living room, dining, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. 20x24 deck. 27x40 detached garage, Great Location! Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

6 plus acres of Serenity surround this home but still close to schools and town. located within 1/2 mile of schools. ready to move in condition. this home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a kitchen island, corner tub in master bath, over sized 2 car garage, above ground pool. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

18456 Reddish Ford Rd. Jerseyville

$320,000 Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

$589,500 Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

AWESOME CUSTOM HOME ON 1.96 ACRES.

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1004 Mallard Ct. Grafton

307 Captains Ct. Grafton

$249,900 Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

$249,900 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

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1108 Westlake Dr. Jerseyville

401 Timber Ridge Dr. Grafton

401 E Fairgrounds Ave. Jerseyville

29.3 ACRES

$300,000 Sue Beach 618-946-4618

2 HOUSES ON 29.3 ACRES 26603 Spruce Ct. Godfrey

$225,000 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044 JERSEY 100 SCHOOL DIST. LAKE VIEW

20403 State Hwy 109 Jerseyville

5+ ACRES

$218,000 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044 2 FIREPLACES, 2 SCREENED IN PORCHES

$192,500 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044 VACATION SPOT YEAR ROUND

$187,500 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044 VACATION, VIEW, CLOSE TO HOME

$187,500 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044 5 ACRES +/-, 3,115 SQ FT. IN CITY LIMITS

24396 Powers Rd. Fieldon

31700 Irish Ln. Brighton

25554 Quail Chase Rd. Hettick

24 Oakwood Pl. Jerseyville

414 Short St. Jerseyville 1.1 ACRES

$178,500 Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

5.16 ACRES

$174,900 Kim Frazer 618-535-2262 COUNTRY CHARMER, 4 BR, 1.1 ACRES

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$169,900 Kim Frazer 618-535-2262 PRIVATE SETTING ON 5.16 ACRES

$168,500 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044 NEWER KITCHEN & BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS

34416 Prairie Dell Rd. Piasa

1003 Westlake Dr. Jerseyville

26025 Airport Rd. Dow

129 Rosewood Dr. Jerseyville

$165,000 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

$144,900 Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

$143,500 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

$139,900 Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

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$139,000 Kim Frazer 618-535-2262 FENCED YARD, 3 BR, FULL BASEMENT

1336 Magnolia Jerseyville

501 S Broadway Greenfield

309 Pleasant St. Jerseyville

113 Krause Dr. Jerseyville

2 STORY CHARMER, OVER 3,000 SQ FT. 1113 Reddish Dr. Jerseyville

5 ACRES

$139,000 Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820 VILLA WITH GARAGE & BASEMENT

$130,000 Molly Farmer 217-851-1663 4 BEDROOMS, 30X40 GARAGE

1.58 ACRES

$129,900 Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

28841 Delhi Rd. Jerseyville

$124,500 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

$123,500 Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

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1307 Beaty Mound Rd. Jerseyville

111 Essex Jerseyville

RR 1 Box 120 White Hall

503 S. Sixth St. Carrollton

105 Pleasant St. Jerseyville

$120,000 Connie Hayes 618-535-6784 LARGE FAMILY ROOM

$118,000 Kim Frazer 618-535-2262 FRESH PAINT, OPEN FLOOR PLAN

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803 Franklin Ave Jerseyville

12730 Inwood Ln. Elsah

19226 S Creek Rd. Jerseyville

122 Roberts St. Jerseyville 2 ACRES

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$89,500 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044 HARDWOOD FLOORS, BASEMENT, FENCED

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$79,900 Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

$78,500 Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

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604 Osage St. Jerseyville

157 Highland Ave. Carrollton

1122 Sumner St. Jerseyville

708 East St. Greenfield

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218 N. Orr St. Roodhouse

1000 Warren St. Jerseyville

518 Short St. Jerseyville

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Hardin, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR property management firms. Potential investors who already have full plates at work and at home may not be able to devote the time necessary to make the most of their real estate investments, and therefore might be better off finding another way to invest their money. Time also must be considered when considering profits. Real estate is not the type of investment that turns a profit overnight. Even investors who are looking to invest in an up-and-coming neighborhood must be prepared to hold onto their properties for at least a few years, if not much longer, to maximize their investments. Though real estate is a sound investment, it is not a get rich quick type of investment, so investors looking to make a quick buck should consider alternatives before buying investment properties. n Size First-time real estate investors might be wise to choose a smaller property for their initial investment. Larger properties can be overwhelming to manage, and investors often rely on property management firms to tend to these properties. Such firms charge more to manage bigger properties, which can eat into investors' finances. Veteran investors can handle such overhead costs, but first-timers might find themselves caught off guard upon realizing the gravity of their financial commitment. A good rule of thumb for first-time investors is to stick to smaller properties, only moving on to larger buildings once they are fully comfortable with all that comes with investing in real estate. n Costs The cost of a real estate investment goes beyond the purchase price of the home. In addition to the mortgage on the property, investors must pay the taxes and insurance on the property, as well as any costs associated with maintaining and managing the property. Certain tax breaks are available to real estate investors depending on where they live. For example, in the United States, taxes on the profits when a property is sold may be deferred if those profits are immediately rolled into another property (such a deferment is only available to those investors who arrange this exchange prior to selling the initial property). Potential investors need to consider all of these costs, and might want to hire a real estate lawyer to help them make the most of their investments and any profits they yield. But even hiring an attorney is an additional cost investors must consider before investing.

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109 BRADFORD PL., JERSEYVILLE (Directions: West County Rd to Hartcourt, right on Bradford Place) Great home in established West Point Subdivision. Home features granite counter tops, cherry cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, huge family room in lower level, plus optional office or bedroom. NOT a drive by, stop in and see this wonderful home for yourself. #70705 $225,000 Agent: Whitney McIver 531-2256

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(Directions: 67 to right to Kane, left on West St., go over tracks make 1 st right – home is on right) 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home on 2 acres m/l with nice out building. Home is in excellent condition. Room for 2nd home on property. Come by the Open House. . #70805 $45,000 Agent: Craig Baker 806-2666

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31126 TERRY PARK RD., PALMYRA

(Directions: Emerson Airline Rd East of Palmyra to Terry Park Rd., North 1.1 mile turn right on Rock Lane) Golfer?? Conveniently located just north of course. 1 level ranch living located on lake and 5.86 acres. 2330 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage, oversized kitchen, vaulted ceilings, fireplace and more. Additional 12.79 acres with double wide, 42x54 pole barn available. #70405 $219,900 Agent: Michael Paslay 530-7355

23 COVE DR., BRIGHTON

Get on Briarwood Lake!! Nice sized bi-level family home with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bath and 2 car garage, plus 2 tiered decks to pool and fenced backyard and only steps from 111 ft. of waterfront. Wood burning stone fireplace in family room. Lots to offer. Home warranty provided. . #70475 $139,900 Agent: Michael Paslay 530-7355

409 BAXTER AVE., JERSEYVILLE

Cute 2 bedroom home with lots of updates. Well landscaped yard compliments this home located on a corner lot. #70655 $56,900 Agent: David Loy 535-6039

710 W. WILBUR ST., BUNKER HILL

Small town living on almost a ½ acre lot. Remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home with a carport plus a detached 27x22 garage. Great home with a lot to offer. Home warranty included. Great Price!! #70235 $104,900 Agent: Michael Paslay 530-7355

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

319 MOUNDS, JERSEYVILLE

This 3 bedroom ranch sits on a corner lot in a very quiet neighborhood. Large bath features a double sink vanity. Outdoor patio is a great place to chill and relax!!! Call today!! #70825 $83,500 Agent: Whitney McIver 531-2256

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On the heels of a recession that saw home values drop, many wouldbe investors have shied away from buying investment properties. But real estate has historically remained a sound investment, boasting a longterm appreciation rate that makes it a worthwhile investment for those who can withstand temporary setbacks in housing prices and hold on to their properties over the long haul. But investors are often nervous as they look for their first properties. Uncertainty about housing prices aside, investing in real estate also is risky, and first-time investors need to be comfortable with such risk in order to make the most of their investments. The following are a few things potential real estate investors should consider as they decide if investing in real estate is right for them. n Personal ability Real estate investors typically have tenants, and those tenants inevitably have needs. Investors who have experience as contractors may not find it difficult to renovate a property and make it more attractive to tenants, nor are they likely to be inconvenienced when minor issues on the property need to be addressed. Investors with no such experience will need to hire contractors to do the work for them, cutting into potential profits down the road. In addition, investors who don't have the ability and/or the time to address minor issues like a clogged drain or a drafty window on their own will need to hire a property management firm to tend to such needs. Such firms are effective, but also expensive, further cutting into your profits. Even those investors with contracting experience may have little or no knowledge of how the leasing process works, forcing them to rely on a real estate firm to write up leases and ensure all leases stay current. This, too, can cut into an investor's profits. Investors who don't bring any relevant expertise to the table can still make a profit from their real estate investments, but those profits likely won't be as significant when outside companies must be hired to ensure the property is in good shape and all necessary documents are in order and up-to-date. n Time Real estate is often a time-consuming investment. Tenants pay good money to live in attractive rental properties, and those tenants will have a host of needs that must be met. Investors must be sure they have the time to address their tenants' concerns, especially investors with no plans to hire

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NEW G! LISTIN 204 West Carpenter, Jerseyville Investment Property, great location, short walk to downtown, 3 single bedroom units, lots of parking. Great income producer. Call Angie. $78,000

309 Andrew, Jerseyville 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on corner lot with 2 car attached garage. Priced for quick sell. Call Angie $84,900

906 High, 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 $72,000

1003 Mulberry, Jerseyville 2 bed, 2 bath, just remodeled, and move-in ready. Has fenced back yard and shed. Call Stacey $65,000

607 Stryker, Jerseyville 3 bed, 2 bath on a big lot. Perfect for that growing family. Call Angie $130,000

406 W. Carpenter, Jerseyville Convenience store and auto service shop complete with drive up window. Also get pet grooming shop all under one roof. Business could be purchased separate. Possible Owner Financing. Call Angie $349,500

Freedom Lane, Jerseyville Luxurious Senior Living - new construction. 2 or 3 bedroom available, 2 car attached garage. Reasonable association fees include lawn care and grounds maintenance, snow removal. Call Roger Starting at $167,000

701 June St., Jerseyville Local family owned business. Len’s Towing & Detailing. Turn-key deal, everything to carry on day to day operations. Call Stacey $295,000

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RR 1, Box 63 Mozier $189,000 Beautifully restored 3 BR, 3B home with guest house and custom log building.

125 N. 6th Street, Carrollton, $207,900 3 BR, 3 B restored home with large modern kitchen and lots of extras.

229 E. Main Street, Grafton, $259,000, 4 BR, 3 B Unique old world charm, exposed brick, 2 fireplaces, wood floors.

RR 1, Box 83AA, Kampsville $175,000 Newer rustic barn style 1.5 story with 5 acres and barn. Beautiful wood floors, custom stone fireplace and flagstone.

Highway 100, Hardin, $142,000 Six acres, 2 BR, 2 B elevated 1.5 story with tiered decks, private drive, water hookups for campers and river front.

17981 Otterville Rd.,Grafton,$228,900 Newer construction 3 BR, 3 B on 9.5 acres usable fertile land, full walk out basement. Energy efficient!

15445 Meadow Branch Rd., Grafton, Immaculate 1620 sq. ft Modular on 15 acres, 3 BR, 2 B with private master suite. 30 x 40 outbuilding.

18327 State Highway 96, Rockport, $159,900, Many great features in the 3 BR, 2 B situated on park like setting. Lots of storage and garage space.

RR 1, Box 7, Kampsivlle, $74,000 1280 sq. ft. 3 Br, 2 B mobile home on 6 acres with 2 storage buildings with electric. Move in condition.

10844 423rd St., Nebo, $75,000 1692 sq. ft., secluded country setting 4 BR ranch with good floor plan. Lots of potential!

213 Elm St, Eldred, $55,000 Darling 2 BR with built ins and great kitchen!

16318 Meadow Branch, Grafton $174,000, 10 ACRE, 2.5 M/L pasture, 3 BR, 2B Manufactured home on full walk out basement (pictured) with barn. Move in ready.

17383 Sugar Hollow Rd., Grafton $184,000 46 Acres Double-wide Manufactured home and 2 older mobile homes on property being sold as-is. Call for details.

305 Washington, Hamburg, $174,000 3 BR, 4 B restored school house with impressive finish work and river view.

938 Wren Ct., Grafton 5 Br, 3 B Beautiful, Manufactured home on full walkout basement. Granite counter tops and lots of upgrades. A must see in Grafton Hills.

406 Water St., Grafton, $99,900 Nicely finished and updated 2 BR. Seller is open to offers!

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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REAL ESTATE

Hardin, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR Who is responsible for repairs during a home sale? Many questions arise during the home-buying process. Buyers looking at homes that require a good deal of TLC may wonder who is responsible for the home's repairs, particularly if such repairs are needed to secure a certificate of occupancy. Depending on the situation, there is no clear-cut answer. There is no perfect home, and things that are acceptable to the current owner may not be acceptable to the buyer who is looking to become the next owner. The home-buying process is typically a careful cooperation between buyer and seller to find a middle ground. The buyer may have to make some concessions, as will the seller. Ultimately, it is this cooperation that often determines if the sale goes through or is terminated. Before any negotiations can begin regarding repairs, it is adviseable for a buyer to have an independent inspector come out and look over the home and property. Most real estate agents

will suggest this be done as a first priority -- even before a contract is entered on the home. An inspection will unveil any potential problems in a home and indicate things that the buyer may not be aware of, including items that do not meet with code or could be unsafe. An inspector also may point out problems that could cause a mortgage lender to give pause. This may mean the lender will deem problems unsafe and refuse to fund the mortgage until repairs are made. A copy of this inspection report should be sent to the home seller to review with his or her attorney and real estate agent. The buyer working with his own real estate attorney and agent can petition for certain repairs to be made. Many sellers will make such repairs to ensure the purchase goes through, or they will accept a lower purchase price to compensate for the needed repairs, which the buyer will then make. Buyers might want to hire a good real estate attorney to write clauses into the

Things to look for when dream home shopping A dream home means different things to different people. To some, an ideal home sits atop a hill and has enough rooms to accommodate generations upon generations of family members. To others, a home small in stature but with views to die for is all a homeowner needs. While preferences may vary on the home itself, there are a few things buyers of all shapes and sizes prefer when shopping for the home of their dreams. n Agreeable weather. Vacation home shoppers often prefer year-round warm weather so they know their respite from the cold is never too far away. For example, a locale such as Port St. Lucie, Florida boasts an average temperature of 73.7° F, providing the ideal getaway to snowbound men and women stuck in the throes of winter. n Affordability. A dream home stays a dream for many people because of the misconception that it is beyond their financial reach. "While a seaside villa in Italy might never be a reality, there are places where it is still affordable to own and maintain a

vacation home," says Andrew Nadalin, President of Pace 2000 Inc. Compared to neighboring counties, St. Lucie County and Martin County represent the piece of South Florida that is still considered affordable. Endowed with the rich quality of life South Florida has to offer, both St. Lucie and Martin counties also offer and affordable costof-living vacationers will appreciate. n Accessibility of activities. When shopping for a place to buy or build your dream getaway, be sure there's plenty of accessibility to popular activities like boating, fishing, diving, surfing, canoeing, or kayaking. n Proximity to other hotspots. Even if you're looking for a place to simply unwind, a dream home's proximity to hotspots or other exotic locales never hurts. Port St. Lucie, for example, offers all a vacationer needs to relax and unwind, and it's only 90 miles from the Bahamas by boat and a short drive to Miami, Palm Beach and Orlando. More information on finding your dream home can be found online at www.pace2000homes.com.

contract to protect their interests. This allows the buyer to forfeit the sale and walk away from the contract should an issue arise. The rules often change when buying a home that is a short sale or in foreclosure. A home that is in distress is typically in this situation because the current owners cannot afford to pay their mortgage, and thusly, are not able to afford repairs. According to Think Glink, a money-management Web site, buyers may try to negotiate repairs with the seller, but they shouldn't assume that sellers (or lenders in the event of a bankowned home) are responsible for the repairs. Generally speaking, most short sales and foreclosures are sold "as is" and may even specify that repairs and requirements for the certificate of occupancy are the buyer's responsibility. A buyer also can ask to have the home price reduced to cover the repairs. But foreclosures are often already deeply discounted. Buyers should know that, for a home that is not in foreclosure,

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Contact Kirk m/l Gilbert creek,County trail system, electrice and248 water - $203,320 Kirktrees, Gilbert Brown 338 acres, 90 tillable, timber, over 2,000- Contact harvestable hard surface road, Electric on property, Near Ripley, $1,282,7100. Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, - 1 30 ac acres m/l with home.10Quality , city water andtillable, septic, big loft, Calhoun45 acresILm/l in timber, acres inconstruction thick overgrown fields, 5 acres borders large 16’ ceilings, lots of storage space - PRICE $135,000. REDUCED $79,500 - Contact Kirk Gilbert timbered tract, Secluded with deeded easement. Calhoun, IL - 50 ac m/l. with home. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car gar, Geo-thermal heating & cooling, Timber ridges, valleys, plotwith areasHome andTownship, 5 acres $299,900. Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike overgrown County, fiILelds, - 13Food ac m/l log$419,900 home, Griggsville 3200sq- ft. 3 bedroom and Calhoun, - 92 ac m/l. 28 acs tillable, 64 acs big timber and ridges, funnels, 3 bath,ILbeautiful kitchen, stone fireplace, front andravines back porch, loft,numerous 24x40 metal buildpinch plot locations, big bucks and great turkey hunting - $330,740 Kirk Gilbert ing, points, countyfood water, 2 acre stocked pond, for -aContact small tract, PRICE REDUCED Calhoun, IL - 159 ac m/lJeff withEvans cabin. 10 acs tillable, 149 acs timber, 3 ponds, tower blinds, fruit trees, private $249,900 Contact access, trail system, big bucks and turkey- $477,000 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, IL - 1 ac m/l with home. Quality construction , city water and septic, big loft, 16’ ceilings, lots of Pike space County, IL - 46.5 ac m/l$79,500 with home. timber, storage - PRICE REDUCED - Contact Kirktillable Gilbertfields, established food plot, creek, pond, bedding ac tillable, 38 furnished ac timberhome, - PRICE $249,500 - Contact Pike County 1 ac thickets. m/l with 27bed, 1 bath fully largeREDUCED Quonset hut and optional 160 ac lease Kirk Gilbert available on 2 mile creek. $49,900 Pike County- 4.2 acres m/l with Gorgeous two story home just 4 miles south of Pittsfield. 4 Bed/3.5 Bath, 3864 Geo Heat/Cool, carm/l garage, in 2005. Pikesqft, County, IL - 53.43ac withbuilt cabin, Pittsfi$239,900 eld Township, 13.7 acres CRP, 12 acres Pike County, IL pond, - 8 ac m/l with home.city water and one natural mile from Illinois river,REDUCED white oak and walnut alfalfa, nice springs, timber and brush, of agas, kind property, PRICE trees, deer and-turkey - $52,900 - Contact Kirk Gilbert $289,000 Contact Jeff Evans Pike County, IL - 46.5 ac m/l with home. timber, tillable fields, established food plot, creek, pond, b 38 ac timber - PRICE REDUCED $249,500 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, IL - Barry Township - 80 ac - 21 acres tillable, great hunting farm, secluded Pike County- 80 acres, 50 tillable, 30 in timber, optional neighboring lease of 240 acres, Great income with access, some Greatadjoining hunting. 25 acre lease, $3850/acre - Contact Jeff Evans Pike County, IL - 151 ac m/l with home. “Dutch Creek” area, 126 acs timber, 25 acs tillable, pond, food Piketurn County, - 80and ac turkey m/l with mobile home, Martinsburg plots, key, big IL bucks - $825,000 - Contact Kirk GilbertTwnshp, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 29 acres tillable, 7 acres CRP, greatDead hunting, niceaccess, property, $320,000 Contact Jeff Evans Pike County, IL - 165 ac m/l. end road trail system, pond,- creek bottoms, funnels, timber, food plot locations, big buck hunting, -Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, IL - Country home and 4.2 acres just 242 4 miles of Pittsfield, 4 bedroom/3.5 bath/3 car garage. Move Pike County, IL - Fairmount Township, acsouth m/l with 2 homes, 1 partially finished custom in home ready, big large rooms and closets, on file, asking $239,900.00 Kirk Gilbert andkitchen, 1 manufactured home, 71current acresappraisal CRP, awesome hunting, call for- Contact more details, Pike County, IL -- Pike County, - Barry Township - 80 ac - 21 acres tillable, great hunting farm, secluded $1,383,300 Contact JeffIL Evans access, adjoining 25 acre lease - Contact Jeff Evans Pike County 88 m/l with 3 bed, 1 bath home, basement/gameroom. 10 acs tillable, 19 crp, 59 timber, total Schuyler IL - 99 ac m/l, 12 acres tillable, balance in timber, brush and creek, aweyearly incomeCounty, of $4,597.00 Asking $325,000 some hunting, dead end Township, road, 10 242 minutes NEwith of Rushville. - Contact Pike County, IL - Fairmount ac m/l 2 homes, 1$2875/acre partially finished customJeff homeEvans and 1 manufactured home, 71 acres CRP, awesome hunting, call for more details - Contact Jeff Evans

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 21.5 Acres Pure Hunting! $73,100 Call Kyle New Listing: 54 Acres Secluded Property With 4 Acre Lake Call Kyle DEKALB COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 203 Acres 162 Acres in tillable Great investment property Call Keith KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 160 Acres Excellent combination farm with great hunting! Call Keith HENRY COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 872 Acres Hard to find large investment property Call Keith

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LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 74 Acres Nice agricultural farm offering 6% return on investment Call Keith 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 New Listing: 140 Acres Turnkey Northern Missouri hunting farm Call Keith

SOLD: 83 Acres With Home, 21 Acres Tillable, Balance Timber, Perfect Hunting Property! $3,750/ acre Call Scott SOLD: 75 Acres Great hunting property located in Northern Calhoun County $3,750/acre Call Scott SOLD: 71 Acres Prime bottom land tillable $10,800/acre MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 41 Acres Awesome hunting property SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 71 Acres 20 Acres Tillable, balance in timber, Great hunting farm! $3,490/acre Call Scott

PITTSFIELD 37379 185TH LANE $319,900

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PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 40 Acres With Home Excellent hunting property with nice home Call David SOLD: 68 Acres Almost 100% Tillable Land Located West Of Pittsfield $8,500/acre Call Scott SOLD: 15 Acres, Mostly timber, Nice creek located in Southern Pike County $3,590/acre Call Scott SOLD: 44 Acres All timber farm at the end of a dead end road! $3,290/acre Call Scott SOLD: 38 Acres Awesome hunting farm in Southern Pike County Call Scott

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