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INSIDE NEWS Carrollton Christmas Parade scheduled for Dec. 6.

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Residents voice opposition, support for proposed TIF

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press

“Carrollton is a good place to be, but we have declining population, vacant store fronts and arrollton City Council chambers were packed fewer local jobs than in the past. I care about last Thursday for a TIF meetthis town and my role on the council is to take ing prior to the regular city action to make this town better – I want to see council meeting. More than 50 people packed the council room it thrive in the future.�

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– the majority of which were opposed to the city setting up a TIF district.

Brantley, Noah are four.

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A total of 19 individuals spoke regarding the proposed TIF district.

Those wishing to speak had to sign their name and list whether they were talking for or against the TIF. Then, one who was for the TIF spoke followed by one against it. There were

Maria Cox Carrollton City Council Alderwoman seven speakers in favor of the TIF and 12 opposed.

The first speaker in favor of the TIF was Alderwoman Maria Cox. “Carrollton is a good place to be,

but we have declining population, vacant store fronts and fewer local jobs than in the past,� she said. “I care about this town and my role on the council is to take action to make this town better

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– I want to see it thrive in the future.�

Cox listed a number of reasons why a ‘yes’ vote is needed. “A ‘yes’ vote can create a fund for community projects, improve streets, drainage and the aging water system and help us better market and promote existing businesses in town,� she said. “A ‘yes’ vote can help us improve the square from improving building facades to sidewalks and can help us look more attractive when we apply for future grants. “It can lead to more business being done in Carrollton, more families moving here, more money kept locally and more children in the school district. A ‘yes’ vote can mean moving this community forward.�

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Surprise for the birthday girl Bernie Faul surprises Nancy Staten with a tiny birthday cake in honor of her birthday Sunday during Table Talk at the Boyd Hospital dining room. Table Talk is a once a month free meal for senior citizens providing a time to socialize with friends in addition to a full meal. This month CNB Bank provided the funding for the meal and their employees also did the serving. More photos of Table Talk can be found A7.

County to receive increase in MFT funds

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Greene County Highway Superintendent David Marth told the Greene County Board that going forward the local amount of Motor Fuel Tax would be increased by 68 percent. “This should allow us to do more oiling and chipping roads than in the past,� Marth said. “It’s also going to allow us to do more road work to try to improve some of the roads.�

This year, the amount of funding will be $660,000, which can be used for oiling and chipping, pipes, culverts, sign replacement and any other expense needed to keep the county roads under good repair.�

Also at the meeting, Chairman Mark Strang proposed the approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the Economic Development Group for the county to be part of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy group. Resolutions of participation were received from all six counties including Calhoun, Christian, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery counties.

Several months ago when Jennifer Russell with the University of Illinois Extension proposed the idea to the board, the projected cost of the project was expected to be about $30,000.

Split between the six counties, that would make each county contributing $5,000.

However, that cost is actually only $11,500.

Split six ways, each county is now only obligated to pay $1,915 instead. The county didn’t actually have to approve the agreement because they did that several months ago with a stipulation that (See, MFT FUNDS, A4)

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Carrollton City Council approved its health insurance renewal through the Steel Worker’s Health and Welfare Fund sponsored through the Steel Worker’s Union. This year’s premium went up 18 percent over last year’s premium.

City Comptroller Debbie Dunlap said in 2017, the council voted to put in a two-tier system and all members of the city received this health insurance. “It is a very good insurance,â€? Dunlap said. â€œâ€ŚWe also did the opt-out program, which is saving the city a lot of money because we don’t have control over premium prices.â€?

According to Dunlap, the city pays roughly $776 per month per employee for health insurance. Implementing the two-tier program has saved the city approximately $13,000. The current premium is six percent lower than in 2017, but jumped up 18 percent over 2018.

Also, the council approved two invoices, one in the amount of $20,850 and the other one in the amount of $6,950, to Benton and Associates to wrap up the engineering analysis for the water system done in 2017. “We applied for a USDA grant to do the preliminary engineering analysis and received a grant in the amount of $20,850,� Dunlap said. “The total project cost was $27,800, so the city’s liability is $6,950. Once we show proof that we have paid Benton, then we can requisition them to pay us the $20,850.�

The council approved the repair to the variable frequency drive at the sewer plant. The sewer superintendent said the blower can’t run without it. The cost is just under $3,000, and it earmarked to just repair the electronics.

The council also approved the 2020 MFT Maintenance Program for next year. These funds are used for road repair such as oil and chipping the roads, cold patch repair, concrete, etc.

Greene-Calhoun CEO program hosts fundraiser

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Students in the GreeneCalhoun CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) class held a chili cookoff and silent auction fundraiser Sunday night at the KC Hall in Carrollton to raise money for their prospective businesses. “The students will use the proceeds from this event to be their seed money for the start of their individual businesses they will start next semester,� Program Facilitator Jennifer Sellars said. “They will also be giving a portion of the money to a charity they will choose.�

The students individual businesses will be showcased at a trade show in either late April or early May. The CEO program was started in 2016 and gives high school seniors in rural areas an opportunity to establish and operate their own businesses. It is considered a non-traditional, hands-on course in entrepreneurship that gives students an opportunity to visit local business and hear from the owners as to how they operate a successful business.

The entire fundraiser was organized and ran by the students including a raffle for a bow, a chili-hot dog supper and the auction. “Everything you see here

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Kalista Dunham, a member of the Greene-Calhoun CEO program was responsible for serving up the chili and macaroni and cheese to those who attended the chili-cookoff fundraiser Sunday night. In addition to sampling 10 different chili entries, there was also an opportunity to have a bowl of chili along with the mac and cheese, hot dogs and nachos. More photos from the event can be found on A4.

tonight was done by the students this morning – I wasn’t even here,� Sellars said. “When I am here, they ask my opinion, but they are very intelligent, resourceful young adults to are

able to make their own decisions.�

There are 11 students in this year’s program representing all (See, FUNDRAISER, A2)

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Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

People, like the sun, offer different aspects of same view As I have written many times before, when one is in a tree stand, he notices the most intricate things.

For hours on end a deer hunter is looking at the same view. He can only see so far in each direction. It never changes.

So, within his parameters, he must learn to look beyond what he would normally see and find intrigue in minutia.

These exercises remind me of days in a classroom when we were given a narrow subject and had to write a paper on it.

The only way I could ever achieve the word count was if I used every flowery adverb and adjective I knew. There is just so much you can say about a stapler or a candle. The same thing goes for when one is in a tree stand.

After a while, you quit looking at the tree and start counting the leaves. What I have noticed, however, is how everything changes as the sun changes locations.

When it first rises, it casts long shadows and illuminates only the east facing boundary.

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As it goes higher the shadows get shorter and its light encompasses nearly everything. As it sets, another part of nature is revealed in a different and clearer way, and the long shadows return facing the opposite direction.

The placement of the sun really does bring out different aspects of the same view.

I’ve noticed that people are this way too. We are so different, and we look at things differently as well. Many of our differences cannot be explained by saying one is right and the other is wrong but instead by simply understanding that each of us sees things from a different perspective. I dare say the world each of us lives in would be a lot friendlier if we recognized this.

A perfect example is in our government.

When someone writes, “I don’t know how someone can be a Christian and be a republican,” and someone else writes, “I don’t know how someone can be a Christian and be a democrat;” a light should go

off that both are simply seeing things from a different point of view.

This doesn’t mean there are not some things that are right or wrong, but it does mean that somethings are based on how God built us and how our environment influenced our perspective. The Bible is not silent on this as well.

Paul informed the Roman Christians about this when he wrote; “Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. But another believer with a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables.

“Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them.

Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval.”

( R o m 14:1-4 NLT) There really are no two people who see everything the same.

We all get our views from a host of influences. They make each of us unique. But, we can only be unique if we have others around us to reveal the differences.

In other words, we need others to make us special. All of us do. That means that while we may disagree on some things, what brings us together is more important than what has the potential to separate us.

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more about the gains of more prospective students coming in.

“Families look at the schools,” she said. “But, if we have good schools but nothing else to offer in our community, they will look to the next town.

People want quality of life as well. Consider the consequence of not doing anything – losing our grocery store, losing businesses, student numbers declining. You can’t sustain that. That will cause you to lose your sporting programs. Those are things we need to be considering as well. Be open-minded.

Denny Cook spoke against the TIF. Cook, a retired teacher with more than 50 years in public education, reiterated concern about the TIF from an education perspective. Cook addressed several state laws recently passed including the minimum wage of $15 an hour for para-professionals and the minimum salary for teachers going up to $40,000, both of which are unfunded mandates.

“If this (TIF) passes, we are looking seriously at putting our district in a choke hold financially,” Cook said. “I find this to be unconscionable, reprehensible and morally and ethically unacceptable.”

John Quandt said he was shocked by the way the community is acting.

“It shocked me the bitterness that has developed and the threats being made to people, and I just can’t believe that is occurring in Greene County,” he said. “I wish we would all relax, talk and be civil and try to explore the options to reach a common goal. I support the TIF because it looks like an opportunity to improve Carrollton and attract more people, both old and young.

“I think Carrollton needs a stimulus and I would act that we please act as human beings and be able to sit down and discuss things and arrive at a solution.”

Beyond the impacts TIF will have on taxing bodies, School Board member Rodney Reif said it is morally and ethically wrong to take away another taxing bodies money, which is what the TIF allows to have.

“It (TIF) takes every other taxing bodies increase in value (located in the TIF district) over the next 23 years and puts it in a fund controlled by the city to spend how they want,” Reif said. “We all want the city to grow, but not at the expense of the other taxing bodies.”

Reif noted the district has spent a lot of money to improve the schools to draw people into the community.

“Statistics show that with young families, the first thing they look at is the school system,” he said. “If they are doing good they will move here rather than somewhere else. The

best way for a town to grow, which is what we want, is to have more young families.”

Reif contrasted the TIF proposal to that of the County One Cent Sales Tax. The schools in the county all receive funds from the County One Cent Sales Tax, and it has allowed the schools in all districts to make capital improvements to their facilities that would have otherwise not been possible.

“We told everyone what we were going to do with that money, and the citizens of the county voted it in – not the school board – the people,” he said.

Todd Steinacher sees the TIF as an avenue to provide some economic stability to the city, which could lead to an increase in the population.

“Over the next 20 to 40 years, the population could decline because of the aging residents,” he said. “We have to retain what we have, but also recruit new people back to fill the void of those lost over time.”

Carrollton’s appearance to those driving through is very important, he noted.

“When people drive through Carrollton, they are making an evaluation of our town – whether they want to come back and spend their money in our town,” Steinacher said.

A TIF could possibly provide help for those wishing to start a new business in the city.

“I drive up and down Rt. 67 and I see a lot of ghost towns,” Steinacher said. “Those are communities that didn’t do any forward thinking of what could happen. Doing nothing is worse than doing something.

Think big. Think the future.

Think TIF. Think Carrollton.”

Bernie Faul presented a petition with over 150 signatures of residents who are opposed to the TIF district and asked the council to listen to the citizens of Carrollton.

“I ask you if any of you have made an effort to go talk to people of your ward or did you wait for people to call you and did you get any calls.,” she asked. “Also, has any retail businesses, manufacturing firms or other groups expressed a specific interest in coming to Carrollton?”

Among other residents voicing their objections, Faul posed a question to council members.

“With all of the rumors flying around, to set the record straight, I would have to ask each council member one question,” she said. “Have you been promised anything if you vote yes for this?”

Alderwoman Cox said that was a ridiculous statement and Alderman Kevin Scoggins said they haven’t been offered anything but they have been

threatened.

“We were threatened if we didn’t vote a certain way,” he said.

Faul disputed this claim.

“I don’t believe that,” she said. “I would like to see where you were threatened. Mayor Montanez said at the Joint Review Board meeting that ‘if you vote no you must go’ and he took that as a threat. I’m sorry but I don’t take that as a threat. I take that as the citizens of Carrollton saying if you vote for this the next time your seat is up you are not going to get elected.”

Scoggins disagreed.

“That is threatening my job,” he said. “You are threatening everyone up here and that shouldn’t be. Why is it that everybody wants to fight?

Everybody wants a better town, so stop the fights and stop the name calling.”

Faul argued the TIF is beneficial to a select few and not the community as a whole.

“It seems like this (TIF) is not for the benefit for the whole community but for the property owners in the TIF zone and perhaps the city politicians to pad their pockets and spend money how they see fit,” she said.

M.B. Williams said it seems like all of the TIF money is going to go toward development of the square.

“The old way of starting a business was you invested your own money or you borrowed it,” he said. “You didn’t rely on your neighbor’s tax money to fund it – that’s basically welfare.”

Fundraiser (Continued from A1) four high schools in Greene and Calhoun. There are four students from Carrollton, five from North Greene and one from both Greenfield and Carrollton.

Sellars said, in the past, the fall fundraising event has raised anywhere from $3,500 to $5,000.

“If we make $3,500 to $4,000, that is a good chunk of seed money for the students,” Sellers said. “That will give them a couple hundred each to start their individual businesses with.”

Local businesses were generous when it came to donating items for the silent auction.

“We have 75 baskets of donated items from both businesses and individuals who support this program,” Sellars said. “We also have 15 larger-ticket items that were auctioned off during the live auction.”

Those who attended had the opportunity to sample 10 different pots of chili.

The overall winner of the chili cookoff received $200.

TIF (Continued from A1) Fellow alderman Larry Gillingham spoke out against the proposed TIF. “One asset we have to those wishing to settle here are good school buildings and a history of strong standards of education,” he said. “Our elementary and high school are certainly not ‘blighted’ and more than $2.5 million has been put into the high school this past summer.”

Gillingham said that education budget in all the schools, both public and private are stretched almost to the limit of affordability.

“It is said that TIF funds will take only a little bit away from our educational activities, but that bite becomes bigger and bigger every year, culminating in a scramble for funds,” he said. “We could be facing consolidations and our once famous Hawk Pride achievements would be only a memory.”

Education is not the only thing Gillingham was concerned about.

“A TIF could adversely affect the operations of our health care delivery capabilities because our ambulance service is supported by county taxes,” Gillingham said. “Accidents and fires do happen and the equipment and all the training for our volunteer first responders could be in jeopardy. “…I cannot, in good conscious, vote to support this plan and this TIF. I live here, and I must face and interact with all our citizens. I will not vote to thrust the TIF dagger into the heart of my city nor any of her citizens.”

Clara Hamel, board member of the Carrollton Square Initiative, said the declining population is going to lead to the school being forced to consolidate, and the town is at risk of losing its only grocery store and other businesses.

“It is a guarantee that if we don’t do something, the population will continue to decline,” she said. “We are at a point where something needs to be done. I’ve heard ‘let’s look at other things’. If you look at the Comprehensive Plan, they have done tons of investigating.

Everything about this community is there.

“You have a great board of aldermen here and five of them are for the TIF. They have all the information, and I think that speaks for itself. There has been a lot of misinformation on both sides. Fact is we are talking about 6 percent of the taxable area for this TIF. Those taxing bodies will continue to get all the revenue from the rest of the community.”

Hamel said when talking about the loss of funding to the school, people should think

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Carrollton Christmas Parade coming to town on Dec. 6

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Santa Claus will officially come to the community of Carrollton on Dec. 6 bringing up the rear of the 13th Annual Carrollton Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Carrollton Chamber, Inc. The parade is scheduled to start at Boyd Hospital at 6:30 p.m. heading up Sixth Street and around Carrollton Square.

“The first year we did it, the parade entries were lined up all the way down Ninth Street from the hospital and all the way down by the cemetery,” Lisa Eldridge, parade organizer, said. “I’d love to see that again, and hopefully this year, we can bring the participation up from what it has been in previous

years.

“The local churches and businesses have always supported the parade with great participation. Since there is an election around the corner, I’m hoping we will see some of the candidates participating as well.”

The parade has the same theme ever year – “Home For the Holidays.” And, attendance has always been very good, even in the foulest of weather. Stores around the square take advantage of the crowd to offer specials.

“Several local businesses stay open late, not only hoping to get some extra business, but also to give the people a place to warm up if it is extremely cold out,” Eldridge said. “In the past, we have had Mt. Gilead Baptist Church serving free hot dogs and hot choco-

late.”

When Santa gets done with the parade, he will return on Dec. 14 when he will welcome the children and hear their Christmas wish lists at the Santa Breakfast, also sponsored by the Chamber. The breakfast is at the Carrollton First Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost will be $5 per person.

“We are really looking forward to this year’s parade, and we welcome entries from other communities as well,” Eldridge said. “I know other communities have holiday events as well, but we are the only one who has a parade at night, and we welcome everyone from the other communities to come and join us in the fun on Dec. 6.”

Barrow Baptist Church news News from Barrow Baptist Church and Bro. Gerald Day. Our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship with nursery service and children’s church available. Everyone is welcome to either or both services. On Sunday, Nov. 17, we had 28 attending Sunday school and 30 attending morning worship.

Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our nation in your prayers. Others to remember include Junia Day, Dan Seely, Lloyd Eldred, Connie Sturgeon, Eric Murphy, Judy Cannon, Stephanie Krempasky, Lois Hart, Ron Vestel, Debbie Grable, Ruby Whorten, Angie Schoondyke, Bob Hoots, Harold Jef-

ferson, Don Jefferson, Keith Jefferson, Elma Redmon, Edna Layne, Margie Lawson, Jennifer Alred, Judy Bigley, Michael Ryan, Gracie Fearneyhough, Bill McNeece, Karla Cannon, Norma McPherson, Tyrah Timmerman, Jim Simmons, Keith Wells, David Wells, Brian McKinney, Lanise Kirk, David Schutz, Doug Norris, Gary Coates, Gayla Jones, Mary Forsting, Tom Caskey, Cookie Smith, Sandy Griffin, Karen Henderson, Marsha Baumgartner, Janet Coonrod, Bro. Rob Brogdon, Delores Cannon, Kelsie Manley, Andy Ross, and the families of Samantha Wilson, Bernard Evans and Kate Taylor.

Happy belated birthdays to Claudia Seely Nov. 13, Kendra Hester Nov. 15,

Ed Caskey and Julie Day Nov. 17 and Sawyer Farris Nov. 18. Happy birthday to Judy McCurley Nov. 24 and Larry Forrester Nov. 25. There are no anniversaries to report.

Sunday, Nov. 24, we will be having a hymn sing and a chance to tell why you are thankful and a testimony service, too. Sunday, Dec. 1, we are decorating the church for Christmas at 4 p.m., followed by soup and sandwiches.

During morning worship, Stephanie Krempasky read a reading entitled “Church,” and Rich Caskey sang “The Big Deceiver.”

That’s all for this week.

Have a good week, and if you don’t have a home church, you are welcome to Barrow Baptist.

Walkerville Baptist Church news From the desk of Pastor David Slagle: First of all, allow me to thank everyone for their birthday wishes and our church family for the nice card and gift.

What a great blessing God poured out on Walkerville Church this morning. We were blessed with an attendance of 65, and all but three stayed for our church Thanksgiving dinner.

I want to thank each one who put in many hours of work cleaning, painting, installing ceiling tile and decorating the rooms and our kitchen fellowship area.

Be sure to circle Sunday, Dec. 15, on your calendar as that Sunday morning worship service will be the “Walkerville Baptist Church Country Christ-

mas” with First Calling and Servants Hearts. They will present the Christmas Story in song and word. A soup and sandwich lunch will follow the concert.

Please plan to attend this time of worshiping our risen savior.

The food drive for the North Greene food pantry will continue, and thanks to all who donated to the food pantry in the past.

Our message this morning was titled “How to be Thankful in All Things.”

Scripture was from Ephesians 5:15-20.

The apostle Paul was a man who had every right to be bitter, but wasn’t.

Even separated from friends, unjustly accused, brutally treated, almost forgotten in a harsh Roman prison, his lips

rang with words of praise and thanksgiving instead of complaints. Thanksgiving — the giving of thanks to God for his blessings should be one of the most distinctive marks of the believer in Jesus Christ.

Our recent prayer requests are Ray and Patty, Nancy and Keith, Harold, Cheryl, Dorothy, Jim Boker, Larry Behrens, Margie, Terry Lashmet, Ray has a unspoken prayer, Greg Howard, Vonita, Vera’s granddaugther, North Greene food pantry, Pastor David.

We invite each and all to join us each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. for our morning worship service and each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Hillview Baptist Church news Announcements: Business meeting this Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Message: I Corinthians 1:1-9 Paul is writing the the Corinthians. The church at Corinth was considered a great church.

Paul was an apostle of Jesus Christ and had the authority to write to the saints of Corinth. To be a saint you need to have accepted Jesus as savior. We come together as people who are similar,

but we are all different too.

We are able to come together because of a likeness of being a child of Jesus Christ. Once you serve with people of the lord, you become family — brothers and sisters in Christ. Jesus died on the cross because of sin and was raised again after three days.

God is love. It’s easy to love family and friends but some times it’s harder to love strangers, but Paul tells the

people to love everyone. We need to go out and tell others about Jesus. In so many churches, there are only a few people who try to do the work. It takes all the members, working together, to reach the multitudes. We need to pray for those who do not know Jesus.

God will go before us and open the door as we try to reach others for him. When have you told someone about the savior?

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Controlling Our Tongues F rom listening comes wisdom; from speaking, remorse often follows. Silence is rarely punished, whereas we are often chastened for what we say. Of course, there are times when it takes moral courage to speak up in the face of injustice, but even then, it is wise to consider carefully what we should say. We have all had the experience of speaking too hastily and then regretting it, but only rarely do we regret holding our tongues.

We simply cannot take back our words. Once spoken, they are there forever. But we can, if we hold our tongues and decide later that the thing really needs to be said, decide to say it, and to say it with caution, tact, and charity.

There is an old adage which says that before speaking we should consider if the thing is true, if it is necessary, and if it is done for the benefit of the other person, and if you can answer yes to all three, then say it, but consider carefully how best to do that. Of all the parts of the body, surely our tongues are the most unruly and difficult to control. A wellcontrolled tongue is a sign of a disciplined mind and keeping silent is often rewarded with the added benefit of learning something new. Resolve to be a better listener and a quiet observer rather than a loquacious babbler, a gossipmonger, or the person who feels that every silence must be filled with words.

–Christopher Simon

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

Ephesians 4:29 NIV

These religious messages are published each week in the Greene Prairie Press as a service to our churches and are sponsored by the listed business firms.

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OBITUARIES Charles Jennings Charles W. “Bill” Jennings, 91, of Greenfield, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Hallmark Nursing Home in Carlinville. He was born September 15, 1928 in Macoupin County to Homer and Nancy (Hagan) Jennings.

He married Mary Newton, June 1, 1948 at the Fayette Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on March 20, 2015.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Kay (deceased husband Ray) Ketchum of Carrollton and Barbara Tallman of Carlinville, one son, Charles E. “Chuck” Jennings of Greenfield, eight grandchildren, Ryan (Elizabeth) Ketchum, Cary (Karen) Ketchum, Jodi (Earl) Womas, Jaque Saffell, Allison (Bryan) Morehead, Noah Jennings, Marc Jennings, and Luke (Crystal) Jennings, 10 great grandchildren, and two greatgreat grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, an infant

sister, and a brother, Franklin Jennings.

Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenfield and longtime member of the local Masonic lodge.

He farmed and then worked for the state of Illinois in the Secretary of State’s office.

He enjoyed reading the comics, mowing the yard, going out to eat, and attending his church. He especially loved spending time with family.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, November 23, at the First Baptist Church north of Greenfield. Visitation will be from 10 am until time of memorial service. Interment will follow at the Oak Wood cemetery north of Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the Greenfield First Baptist Church. The Shields-Bishop Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences can be left at shields-bishopfh.com

Kathleen ‘Kate’ Taylor Kathleen “Kate” Elizabeth Taylor, age 96 of White Hall passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born September 22, 1923 in Walkerville Township, the daughter of Herman A. “Joe” and Addie McAdams Howard. She married Sam Taylor September 12, 1947 and he preceded her in death October 15, 2014.

She is survived by two brothers, Lyndell N. Howard of Pekin and Larry G. (Mary) Howard of White Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Louisa May Taylor and Marjorie Ann Farrand, two brothers, Herman M. “Joe”, and Russell A. “Pete” Howard (surviving sister-in-law Martha), and several nieces

and nephews.

Kate graduated from White Hall High School in 1941.

She was employed in the St. Louis area from 1941-1983 at which time she retired from the Farm Credit Banks of St. Louis. She was a lifetime member of the White Hall American Legion Auxiliary #70.

Graveside memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, November 23, 2019 at White Hall Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church in White Hall or donor’s choice. AirsmanHires Funeral Home in White Hall is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsmanhires.com

Carol Sue Pohlman Carol Sue (Wethington) Pohlman, 81, died Nov. 20, 2019 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in

Jerseyville.

Arrangements are pending at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

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Differences of Medicare, Medicare Advantage addressed

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press If the Medicare system wasn’t already hard enough to figure out for those old enough to receive Medicare benefits, the system just got more confusing with the addition of Medicare Advantage.

To help understand the differences, White Hall Nursing and Rehab (WHNR) held a Lunch and Learn seminar at Boyd Hospital in Carrollton last month to explain just what each program is.

“When you enroll in Medicare for the first time, you are automatically in the ‘traditional’ or ‘original’ program,” Bobbi Pratt with WHNR said. “If you prefer to join a Medicare Advantage Plan, you may do so during the open enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 in any year.”

The two are totally different plans.

“Original Medicare is a federally funded health and hospital insurance for persons age 65 or older and for disabled persons,” Pratt said. “Medicare Advantage is a type of private health plan that contracts with Medicare to provide you with your Part A and B benefits.”

Medicare Part A is a hospital insurance that covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care and some home health care. Those who worked and paid into Medicare receive Part A at no cost.

There is a hospital deductible of $1,364 for each benefit period, which will go up to $1,420 in 2020. There is a co-insurance cost of $170.50 per day for days 21 through 100, which will go up to $177.50 in 2020. A new benefit period begins following 60 days of wellness.

Medicare Part B is a medical insurance that covers certain doctor services, outpatient care, medical supplies and preventative services. It has a monthly premium of $135.50, which will go up to $144.30 in 2020 and a deductible of $185 per year that will increase to $197 in 2020.

Around two million Medicare benefi-

“HMO’s are general of lower cost but ciaries will pay less than the full Part B standard monthly premium because of the one must utilize in-network doctors, hosstatutory hold harmless provision, which pitals and skilled nursing facilities and medical services must limits certain benefihave prior authorizaciaries’ increase in tion,” Pratt said. “A their Part B premium “The one thing to prescription plan to be no greater than must be purchased the increase in their remember when trying through the same netSocial Security ben- to decide between these work and one must efits. still pay a premium to Medicare D is a two options is that once cover Part B in addipurchased prescription to the monthly tion plan from pri- you join a Medicare premium. vate insurance that Advantage Plan, you Compared to is approved by PPOs, HMOs cost Medicare. The aver- are no longer receiving less. However, PPOs age monthly pre- Medicare benefits,” generally offer greatmium for 2019 is er flexibility in see$33.19, although plan Bobbi Pratt ing specialists, have costs vary depending larger networks than on the plan a person White Hall Nursing and Rehab HMOs, and offer chooses and where some out-of-network they live.

Medigap/Supplemental Insurance is a coverage. But it has its drawbacks as well.

“With a PPO, services rendered outpurchased health insurance coverage that helps with certain out-of-pocket expenses side the network can cost significantly not covered by Medicare such as co- more and medical professions inside the payments, co-insurances, deductibles and PPO network may not necessarily accept Medicare Advantage patients,” Pratt said. emergency overseas coverage.

Medicare Advantage Plans must cover “However, a prescription plan can be purall benefits original Medicare covers, but chased from a separate provider, but you they may also cover extra benefits such as must still pay a premium to cover Part dental, vision or hearing care, and some B in addition to the monthly insurance premium.” plans may include prescription coverage.

To reiterate, the original Medicare cov“The one thing to remember when trying to decide between these two options is ers Parts A and B, and a person pays stanthat once you join a Medicare Advantage dard rates for services regardless of where Plan, you are no longer receiving one lives. A person can go to any doctor Medicare benefits,” Pratt said. “Medicare or hospital or other provider that accepts Advantage is more of a private insurance Medicare patients anywhere in the U.S. from companies like United Healthcare, A person can add Part D coverage by enrolling in a private “stand alone” drug Aetna, Humana, etc.”

With the Medicare Advantage Plans, one plan for an addition premium, and they cannot purchase Medigap/Supplemental can buy separate Medigap insurance to insurance to cover out-of-pocket expenses cover some or all of the out-of-pocket costs. or co-insurances.

Medicare Advantage plans are manAlso, most of these plans are either an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) aged and administered by private insuror PPO (Preferred Provider Organization). ance companies contracted with Medicare.

MFT funds (Continued from A1) they voted to be a part of it if the cost was under $5,000.

Board member Andrea Schnelten updated the board on her involvement with the Joint Review Board (JRB) for the proposed Carrollton TIF district. The county receives tax dollars from property taxes and therefore is one of the taxing bodies that could be adversely affected by the establishment of the district.

At their first meeting, the Joint Review Board voted 4-1 against the proposed TIF plan, with Schnelten being one of the votes against the TIF. “The JRB has provided a report back to the city council with some recommendations for major changes to the plan they wanted to pass,” Schnelten said.

“Basically, we have asked them to make these changes before they move forward with approving it.”

Board member Michael McNear asked what the concern was from the County Board aspect.

“I think all the taxing bodies are concerned about it,” she said. “First of all, were they smart about making this decision (about the TIF) and did they look at other options to raise funding for the projects they want to do in the city or was this the first thing they jumped into?

“Obviously, the big question by all the taxing bodies is how much money is it going to cost over the 23-year period of the TIF, or perhaps 35-year period if it is extended. Also, are we talking about one TIF district or multiple districts, because the plan alludes that there perhaps could be more TIF districts established?”

Schnelten doesn’t feel the city has done its due diligence, she indicated.

“I think where I have taken a stance is to make sure they are a little more organized about it than they have been,” she said. “They haven’t done homework

they should have done or asked the right question. My biggest concern, however, is that they didn’t do their jobs in terms of representing the public and talking to the public about what their concerns were about it.”

The city would have control of the TIF funds and Schnelten doesn’t feel provisions are in place for how to use this money.

“There is also just a lack of governance in place right now for them moving forward,” she said. “If they are going to get these funds, that are going to be taken away from other taxing bodies who already have a lot in place to manage these funds, then what are their plans. Right now, they don’t have a plan in place for how they are going to manage these funds.

“There is a TIF law, but the law is very wide open and very vague. I have tried to stay very open-minded about it and remember who we as a county board are representing.”

McNear said he is worried about the precedent it might set.

“I just worry about the precedent that will be set if we are against it,” he said.

“Is that going to set a precedent that we are going to be against it for every community that brings it up?”

Schnelten noted she hasn’t overtly voiced against it.

“The JRB as a whole is against it as it stands right now,” she said. “I do not agree with the plan.

Basically what they (Moran Economic Development Group) did was went and got a dummy plan off the internet and customized it to our community. They need to do more work on their side of things.

“I feel like they (city council) thought this was their easiest option, and they are moving forward at a fast pace and haven’t really taken time to sit down and dot their I’s and cross their T’s... They need to get

the plan personalized for our community. So, until they do that, I don’t think any of you would take a different view. I don’t think any of us would look at it and be really okay with it.”

McNear called for the numbers.

“If the county is going to oppose this (TIF) we need to know how much money the county is going to lose,” he said. “That is my problem. We need to know at least a best estimate what it is going to cost the county.”

Many people have asked County Clerk Debbie Banghart to give a projection on how much the taxing bodies will lose, but she said that is not possible.

“There are like 12 different variables that you have to take into account when figuring that,” she said.

“I’m not even comfortable projecting out five years.

In fact, I won’t project out more than one year because there is so much that can change if just one of those variables changes.”

Board member Regan Joehl wanted to make it clear that the board doesn’t have an official stance on the TIF. “This has turned into an “us” versus “them” and we need to remember that these are our neighbors,” he said. “They are trying to better the community and maybe it does need to be discussed more. But, it is just disheartening to me how it is putting the people in this county against each other. We all need to come together.”

Also at the meeting, the board approved a name change to the professional service agreement with Nick Graham who does the property tax work for the county.

“Currently, the name is Nick Graham, LLC and it is being changed to Property Tax Group, LLC,” Board Member Randy Custer said.

“It’s just a formality - nothing has changed – he just changed the name.”

These plans must include the same benefits as original Medicare however each plan can charge different out-of-pocket costs and have different rules how one gets services.

For example, a person might need a referral to see a specialist or if someone haa to go to doctors or facilities that are in that person’s plans network for nonemergency or non-urgent care. They can change these rules each year but must notify the person.

There are some disadvantages to these plans.

“Although monthly premiums may be of lower cost depending on your plan, there may be some restrictions on when and where you get your healthcare,” Pratt said. “Providers can join or leave plans anytime during the year. Your plan can also change the providers in the network anytime during the year. If this happens, you may need to choose a new provider.

You generally can’t change plans during the year if this happens.”

Medicare Advantage plans will evaluate the person’s hospital admission and determine if their admission meets requirements for coverage. They will also determine the number of days they will cover your hospitalization – even if it is an emergency.

Pratt said it is also important to know what skilled nursing benefits a Medicare Advantage plan offers.

“Medicare Advantage plans do not have a set benefit period for skilled nursing rehabilitation,” Pratt said. “They determine if the continued care of the patient is medically necessary and determine the number of days they will cover your medical services.”

Pratt said one thing all Medicare beneficiaries needs to know is that starting Jan. 1, they will need to have their new Medicare card handy. Health providers will require presentation of the new card and old cards will no longer be accepted.

Future business leaders host chili cook-off The Greene-Calhoun CEO program held a chili cook-off and silent auction Sunday night at the KC Hall in Carrollton. More than 75 baskets were auctioned off plus 15 larger

ticket items for the live auction. The money raised be seed money for the 11 students to start up their businesses next semester.

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Dylan Gaffney’s job was to encourage folks entering the event to buy a chance to win a bow.

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Clara Hamel and her daughter, Ruby, look at some of the many baskets being raffled off during the silent auction. Many local businesses contributed items for the silent auction.

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Jacee Seib samples the final crock pot of chili. There were 10 different entries, from hot to mild and even a couple variations with chicken instead of beef.

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St. John quarter honor roll students announced St. John the Evangelist Catholic School announced their first quarter honor roll 20192020.

Honor rollers include: Fourth grade — Dean Barrow, Brady Clendenen, Evan Cordes, Maggie Custer, Blake Driskill, Ian Maurer, Orion Mesey, Elizabeth Mettenburg, Kinze Pitchford, Lily Schmidt, Mara Seely, Caleb Uhles, Noah Uhles and Hannah Wagoner.

Fifth grade — Allison Albrecht, Zach Blasa, Aubri Campbell, Brookelyn Eilerman, Landon Grafford, Alexis Martin, Jaylynn Pitchford, Larsen

Pruitt, Carter Randolph, Danica Scharfenberg and Courtney Waldheuser.

Sixth grade — Mya Albrecht, Eli Cox, Grace Custer, Tessa Price, Eli Rhoades, Reed Schnettgoecke, Charlie Stumpf and Alex Vandersand.

Seventh grade — Drew Adcock, Will Bland, Madelyn Coats, Dagan Cordes, Harper Darr, Carson Grafford, Meredyth Koster, Nicholas Mettenburg and Henry Rawe.

Eighth grade — Darci Albrecht, Konnor Campbell, Kyle Coats, Preston Harrelson, Emma Kallal, Karson Kraushaar, Nathan Nord, Braylon Rhoades,

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A $2,000 surprise Greenfield resident Jodi Cole was recently surprised with a $2,000 scholarship to Western Governors University. John Hardin, Strategic Partnerships Manager with WGU, officially presented Cole with the scholarship at her workplace, OSF St. Anthony’s Homecare and Hospice in Alton Oct. 23. Cole works as a hospice registered nurse and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the online, nonprofit university.

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Congratulations to the GNW Lady Tigers and the GNW Tigers on their post-season accomplishments. Now – on to basketball. There will be a Second Grade Pilgrim Program at Greenfield Elementary School at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Friday is a non-attendance day for the Greenfield School District.

Best of luck to the Seventh Grade Girls’ Basketball team as they start Regionals over the weekend. Congratulations to the GHS FFA Varsity and Greenhand Agronomy teams that both took first place in Section 13 competition.

There will be an early dismissal on Wednesday as we dismiss for Thanksgiving Break. The elementary school will dismiss at 1:45 p.m. and GHS will dismiss at 1:55 p.m.

I want to thank all of the staff for their hard work and dedication to the students of the Greenfield district. It is a joy to work with each of you and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Have a great week. Go get ‘em, Tigers!

Nov. 19 – High School Girls’ Basketball at Waverly, 6 p.m.

8th Grade Girls’ St. John

Tournament Jr High Boys’ Basketball vs. Brussels, 6:15 p.m.

Nov. 20 – GHS Student Council Blood Drive at GHS Gym 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 – Jr High Girls’ Basketball vs. New Berlin, 6:15 p.m.

Jr High Boys’ Basketball at South Fork, 6 p.m.

Nov. 23 – 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Regionals Nov. 25 – Jr High Boys’ Basketball at Triopia, 6 p.m.

Nov. 26 – High School Girls’ Basketball at Carlinville, 6 p.m.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Carrollton Grade School menu

Monday, Nov. 25: Grilled chicken on bread, corn, baked apples, cookies.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Sloppy joes on bun, tater tots, mixed fruit, crispy rice bar.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving break.

Thursday, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving break.

Friday, Nov. 29: Thanksgiving break.

Breakfast Menu: Monday – Biscuits/gravy; Tuesday – French toast sticks; Wednesday – Sausage egg biscuit; Thursday – Breakfast pizza; Friday – Cheesy oven eggs. Entree, fresh fruit, juice, toast and milk served daily. Cereal and yogurt offered as an alternative breakfast entree.

Lunch entree alternative: Peanut butter only and peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Bread and milk served daily with lunchchocolate, white, strawberry milk.

Menu subject to change.

Carrollton High School menu Monday, Nov. 25: Chicken nachos, salsa and sour cream, spicy pinto beans, applesauce, muffin.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Hamburger on bun, french fries, peaches, iced grahams.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving break.

Thursday, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving break.

Friday, Nov. 29: Thanksgiving break.

Breakfast Menu: Monday – Biscuits/ gravy; Tuesday – Breakfast pizza; Wednesday – Oven scrambled eggs with cheese and tater tots; Thursday – French toast sticks with syrup and bacon; Friday – Build a bagel. Entree— fresh fruit, juice, toast and milk served daily. Cereal and toast offered as an alternative breakfast entree.

All breakfast served with milk, juice and fruit.

Menu subject to change.

Greenfield menu Breakfast: Monday, Nov. 25: Apple frudel or cereal.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Pop tart or cereal.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: Pancakes and sausage or cereal.

Thursday, Nov. 28: No school, Thanksgiving break.

Friday, Nov. 29: No school, Thanksgiving break.

Offered daily: Toast, juice, fruit, milk. If available extras are offered as follows: Entree–50 cents, juice–20 cents, milk–30 cents.

Lunch: Monday, Nov. 25: Pulled pork on bun, baked beans, mixed fruit, Gripzchocolate chip, milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Walking taco with cheese and salsa, pineapple, animal crackers, milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: Uncrustable, carrots with ranch, apple slices, baked chips, milk.

Thursday, Nov. 28:

No school, Thanksgiving break.

Friday, Nov. 29: No school, Thanksgiving break. If available extras are offered as follows: Entree–50 cents, vegetable or fruit–25 cents, milk–30 cents.

North Greene Elementary School lunch menu Monday, Nov. 25: Chicken legs, green beans, fruit snack, pears, milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Pizza stick, corn, cookie, mixed fruit, milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: No school, Thanksgiving break.

Thursday, Nov. 28: No school, Thanksgiving break.

Friday, Nov. 29: No school, Thanksgiving break.

Menu subject to change.

North Greene Jr/Sr High School lunch menu Monday, Nov. 25: Cheese filled breadsticks, corn, Rice Krispie treat, fruit, milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Hamburger on bun, potato smiles, fruit snacks, fruit, milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: No school, Thanksgiving break.

Thursday, Nov. 28: No school, Thanksgiving break.

Friday, Nov. 29: No school, Thanksgiving break.

Menu subject to change.

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On the high honor roll is: Fourth grade — Tate Barnett, Veronica Dawdy, Chloe McAdams, Henry Nattier, Andrew Price Fifth grade — Henry Gramelspacher, Nathan Joehl, Hayden McMurtrie, Chase Schnelten Sixth grade — Liam Albrecht, Carson Flowers, Hayden Hamel, Hannah Lake, Gus Powell Seventh grade — Mara Beiermann, Megan Camden, Hannah Uhles, John Vandersand Eighth grade — Colten Scharfenberg

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Some Thanksgiving served up ahead of holiday White Hall Nursing and Rehab held its annual Thanksgiving dinner for residents of the therapy wing on Friday, Nov. 15.

Both sta and residents took part in the cooking of the meal that included turkey, ham and all the trimmings.

Sta served the residents and then enjoyed the meal themselves.

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Mary Klainsek cuts into a piece of the juicy, tender ham served at the White Hall Nursing and Rehab Thanksgiving dinner last week.

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Ellen Tanner fills up a plate for a resident during the Thanksgiving dinner last Friday.

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All of the residents on the therapy ward at White Hall Nursing and Rehab gathered last Friday for a Thanksgiving dinner. Staff were busy filling plates for the residents before enjoying the meal along with the residents.

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Attendees enjoy hospital Table Talk Table Talk was held Sunday morning at the Boyd Hospital dining room with around 85 people taking part in the first of three monthly Table Talk meals that will be served. CNB Bank provided the meal of turkey, mashed potatoes and all the fixin’s, and employees of the bank served it up to the patrons. The event was started several years ago by Bernie Faul who wanted to give senior citizens the opportunity to come together for a free meal and socialize.

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Denny and Sherry Vetter enjoy the early Thanksgiving meal of turkey and the trimmings during Sunday’s Table Talk event at Boyd Hospital.

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Christmas Roundup GREENE COUNTY Friday, Nov. 29: Christmas in Roodhouse on the Square. Santa arrives at 7 p.m. Free hot chocolate and cookies. Have your picture taken with Santa’s Reindeer. Vendors welcome – free setup. Sponsored by Roodhouse Police Department.

Saturday, Nov. 30: White Hall Hometown Christmas at Whiteside Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa arrives at noon. Door prizes will be given away and Nolan’s Reindeer will be in attendance. There will also be vendors.

Sponsored by White Hall Lions Club.

Friday, Dec. 6: Carrollton Christmas Parade on the Square starting at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Carrollton Chamber of Commerce. The parade route will be from the Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital to Sixth Street and then it will finish up at Carrollton Square.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Breakfast with Santa at First Baptist Church in Carrollton from 9 to 11 a.m. Sponsored

by Carrollton Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday to Sunday, Dec. 25 -Jan. 5: 12 Days of Christmas sponsored

by Carrollton Chamber of Commerce to support Carrollton business. Visit local businesses for an opportunity to win Chamber Bucks.

JERSEY COUNTY Saturday, Nov. 30: Downtown Country Christmas, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., along Downtown Jerseyville on State Street. Exhibition tents open at 10 a.m.

Santa arrives at 2 p.m. via helicopter at Lions Club Park. Music on State Street, fresh baked goods at Mrs. Claus’s Bake Shop, games on Elf Boulevard, photos with Santa, lighting of the Jerseyville Christmas Tree at 5 p.m., Rudolph’s Red Nose Parade at 7:30 p.m. and more.

Monday- Friday, Dec. 2-13: Jersey County Business Association’s annual 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Shopping Adventure. Stop by a participating JCBA member businesses. Get a special card punched by at least 22 of the 32 participating businesses during the 12 day event and qualify for a grand prize drawing. All 32 punches enter participant a second time into the grand prize drawing.

Saturday, Dec. 7: Home for the Holidays House Tour, noon- 4 p.m., located at 26 LaSalle St. in Elsah.

Participants taken on tour of selected private residences in Elsah decorated

for the holidays. The homes on the tour generally were constructed in the mid19th century, often with the stone from the local quarry. Musical entertainment will take place in both churches in the village. Horse and carriage rides are available and included in the cost of the ticket. Those interested in more info can call 618-374-2626 Saturday, Dec. 7: Santa’s Chocolate Express, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., along Downtown Grafton. Participants will be able to hop on the shuttle and travel down Grafton’s Main Street. Stop in to local shops to sample chocolatey holiday treats and shop the sales. Carolers will be present. Meet Santa Claus at The Grove Memorial Park.

Saturday, Dec. 7: Ambulance Christmas Bazaar, 4-8 p.m., JCH Wellness Center in Jerseyville.

Shopping, Santa, baked goods and live entertainment.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Santa Visit with the Children, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., located at the Elsah Township Community Center at 14690 Fessler Road, Dow; visitors are asked to bring a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Jersey Township Food Bank; goodie bags for the children will be given out.

More information is available from the Township supervisor at 618-466-1707.

Saturday, Dec. 14: JCH Wellness Center Santa Shuffle 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m., 412 Maple Summit Rd in Jerseyville.

Saturday, Dec. 14: First Presbyterian Church Cookie Walk, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 400 S State St. in Jerseyville.

Sunday, Dec. 15: A Very Critter Christmas, 1-4 p.m., TreeHouse Wildlife Center, 23956 Green Acres Road in Dow. For more info, call (618) 466-2990.

Sunday, Dec. 15: Grafton American Legion Visit with Santa, 2-3 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Feast at Pere Marquette Lodge, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 13653 Lodge Blvd. in Grafton. Made-to-order omelets, carving stations, traditional and unique selection of side dishes, salads and dessert, including a banana’s foster station.

Reservations are accepted for parties of six or more.

Wednesday, Dec. 25: Olive Branch Cafe Free Christmas Day Meal, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. dining on site. Turkey dressing, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy.

Deliveries to homebound only from 9-11 a.m. To order, call 618-581-9998

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Tina Carter is all smiles as she takes a plate of food into the dining room. She and other CNB Bank employees were kept busy serving around 85 people the turkey dinner.

Dec. 1-20 only. Santa will be on site 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CALHOUN COUNTY Sunday, Dec. 1: Santa at the Brussels American Legion, noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 1: Christmas Home Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors will tour select homes throughout Calhoun County decorated for the holidays; enjoy specialty drinks including the Holiday Hotties, Mary Mary Bloody Mary, Mistletoe Margaritas and Happy Holidays Spiced Cider Mimosas will be available at the Wittman Hotel, KC Hall and Straight Home respectively; lunch is available at the halfway point of the tour at the KC Hall; Kettle Corn available for purchase at St. Norbert’s Catholic School.

Friday, Dec. 13: Kids Night Out Friday from 5-9 p.m. at the Brussels Grade School for any child in Kindergarten through sixth grade.

Activities include dinner, crafts, games, face painting and a movie.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Christmas in Calhoun at Marvin Richter Courthouse Lawn in Hardin. Parade starts at 1 p.m. 2019 theme is “Better Together.”

Festival immediately following parade. Vendors, Elf School, caroling, DJ, cookie decorating, food, games, Letter to Santa, Pictures with Santa.

Sunday, Dec. 22: Kampsville Kids Christmas Party, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., located at the Center for American Archaeology Gymnasium in Kampsville; come participate in games, door prizes, raffles, a cookie walk and more; Santa will be making a surprise visit and each child who attends will receive a gift; all are welcomed to attend.

Sunday, Dec. 8: The Calhoun Entertainment Company presents its annual Christmas Choral Concert at 1 p.m. at the Hardin Presbyterian Church Hall. Refreshments will be served after the performance.

Sunday, Dec. 24: The Batchtown St. Barbara Altar Society annual Christmas Party at the Old Fill Inn Station. The buffet dinner will be served at 5 p.m. There will be a $5 gift exchange for members and a sharing basket for those who wish to donate non-perishable food or personal items to the local food pantry. Reservations should be made before Nov. 24 by calling 618-306-2498.

Monday, Nov. 25: Nutrition Education Class 2-3:30 p.m; Flu Clinic 2-3:30 p.m; Blood pressure screening 2-3:30 p.m.; free pregnancy testing, 2-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: WIC Clinic.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: WIC Clinic Thursday, Nov. 28: Closed for Thanksgiving.

Friday, Nov. 29: Closed for Holiday.

For more information visit our website at: www. greenecountyhealth.com.

Note: Skilled nursing home health care visits and home health aides visits are available on a daily basis, including Saturdays and Sundays. Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy are also available. Our office hours are 8 am. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Call 1-800-942-6961.

Illinois Valley Senior Citizens menu Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat.

If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at (217) 942-6414.

Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk served daily.

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Brantley and Noah Ferguson of Jerseyville turned 4-yearsold on Nov. 16. The two have a sibling, Hayleigh Ferguson, age 6. Parents are Donald and Doris Ferguson. Their grandparents include Karen West of Roodhouse and Debra Ferguson of Jerseyville.

Terah Lacy and Kyle Johnson of Virden welcomed a son, Maverick Jack Johnson, at 6:04 p.m. Oct. 1, 2019, at 7 lbs., 5 oz. at Alton Memorial Hospital. Maverick has one sibling, Hudson Dean Johnson, age 2. His grandparents are Terry Lacy of Piasa, Chastity Lacy of Greenview, Lucky Johnson of Jerseyville and Kathy Tepen of Micheal. Great-grandparents are Stanley “Hawk�

Herron of Jerseyville, Ruth Gimlin of Fieldon, Dennis Lacy of Jerseyville and Shirley Johnson of Jerseyville.

Toys for Tots campaign underway Oct. 1 marked the first day on line applications are being accepted by the local Toys for Tots Campaign for Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, Northern Macoupin Counties and Southwestern School District.

Jerseyville serves as the Coordination and Distribution Center for the Toys for Tots Campaign for these locations. A “distribution point� has been established for each of the locations.

Christmas is a time of joy, happiness and goodwill. It is a time of giving and helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves, especially the children.

For 71 years, one organization, the United States Marine Corps, has been a leader in looking after America’s less fortunate children at Christmas.

Webb Cunningham, a member of the Robert Windle Detachment No. 1031 of the Marine Corps League has been assigned by the Toys for Tots Foundation as the local Toys for Tots coordinator for Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, and Northern Macoupin Counties to include Southwestern School District. Collection points for monetary donations and

toys drop off are being established and will be announced later.

Starting Oct. 1, a request for toys may be submitted on line at: jerseyville-il. toysfortots.org. The organization will do their best to satisfy requests for the less fortunate children within the service area; age newborn thru age 12.

The collection campaign will continue through Dec. 6. The toys will be distributed on Dec. 14 at the location you request on your application if possible.

Presently, the distribution location for Greene County will be in Carrolton at 127 N Fifth St., please use the side door for pick up.

This year, there will be a greater need than we have ever experienced. The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program truly believes that “every child deserves a Merry Christmas!� Let me assure you that, all toys and money collected remain in this area. Nothing is “shipped all over the country or overseas.�

To learn more about the Toy for Tots Program or to make a donation of time or money please contact the Toys for Tots Foundation at www.toysfortots.org.

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$235,000 21523 S Rangeline Jerseyville Brick w/ outbuildings one 1 acre.

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34341 Prairie Dell Piasa $439,000

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706 Park Hardin $69,000

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7824 Hwy 96 Mozier Two great places- one low price $49,000 2 bedroom - spotless home with heated workshop, could be nice cabin w/ TLC

1106 Locke St. Jerseyville Quality built 3 bedroom 2 full baths Open floor plan, appliances included.

2 car attached garage- lots of storage

Villas at Winneberg ~ Calhoun’s Best Kept Secret

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Greene County police and traffic

The following police reports were filed between Nov. 8 through Nov. 14.

These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with felonies: Hay, Michelle R., dob 01-08-1977, criminal damage to property in amount between $500 and $100K. Yonko, Angelo S., dob 01-24-1985, possession of meth in amount less than 5 grams.

The following individuals were charged with misdemeanors: Hunnicutt, Taylor L., dob 01-27-1995, criminal trespass to residence; criminal damage to property in amount less than $500.

Kessinger, Daniel J., dob 01-24-1990, disorderly con-

duct.

Ford, Lyndell J., dob 07-01-1965, criminal trespass to land; operate ATV on private land without consent.

The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Crayne, Quentin L., dob 01-21-2000, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Subramanian, Rojvec, dob 04-25-1975, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Truong, Hien-Dung T., dob 06-05-1978, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Gordon, Tammie M., dob 07-10-1974, improper traffic lane usage; unlicensed.

Depper, Charles W., IV, dob 07-24-1984, fail to reduce speed.

Hagan, Stephanie N., dob 04-27-1982, unlicensed.

Phillips, Dawn M., dob 12-18-1979, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Huff, James W., dob 04-16-1965, head/tail/sidelight 1st and 2nd.

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10-12-1995, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Scoggins, Paul J., dob 09-10-1975, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Carter, Derrick L., dob 11-02-1974, display plate attachment/1st and 2nd.

Duran, Christina M., dob 09-17-1975, driving on suspended license.

Winslow, Hailey M., dob 04-11-2002, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Tittsworth, Gage J., dob 04-23-2003, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Brooks, Logan M., dob 01-24-2001, driving 15-20 mph above limit; operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Friedel, Steven W., dob 11-26-1982, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Stanton, Rhonda S., dob 12-10-1964, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Hinegardner, Danny R., dob 04-12-1953, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Alissa, Mohannad A., dob 08-31-1987, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press One of the couple charged for allegedly abusing a three-year-old boxer/sheppard mix dog has accepted a plea agreement with the state in Greene County Circuit Court on Friday, Nov. 15.

In March, Juston Elliott and Holly Gilbert were charged with cruelty to animals and violation of owner’s duties after the dog was reportedly found emaciated, near death, covered in mud with sores on his body and in severe pain. The dog allegedly had been living in a feces infested shed on the property in Greenfield and was rescued by the Greenfield Police Department.

According to the officer who found the dog, he had been locked in the shed for days without food or water and there was urine and feces throughout the shed. It was reported that the dog was at least 30 pounds under the normal weight for his breed.

The violations of owners duties alleges that both Gilbert and Elliott failed to provide adequate shelter and protection from the weather in sub-freezing temperatures, and the cruelty to animals charge alleges

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Greene County State’s Attorney Caleb Briscoe said he thought the case was going to trial. “I had discussed this case with his attorney a number of times prior to today’s setting and we had yet to reach an agreement,�

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However, the talks continued and Elliott ended up pleading guilty to the charge of violation of owner’s duties, a Class B misdemeanor. The cruelty to animals charge was subsequently dismissed.

Elliott was sentenced to 24-months probation with a $25-a-month probation fee and a $250 county fine plus costs. Total amount Elliott will pay will be approximately $1,300.

As part of the probation, he is not allowed to maintain ownership over any animals during the term of probation. He is also ordered to get a mental health evaluation and comply with any recommended treatment.

Judge Day sentenced Elliott to 60 days of local incarceration, which is stayed for review to determine his compliance with probation.

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U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR REO TRUST 2017RPL1 Plaintiff, -v.DAVID MALIN A/K/A DAVID L. MALIN, JACQUELINE E. MALIN Defendant 19 CH 2 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 10, 2019, the Sheriff of Greene County will at 10:00 AM on December 11, 2019, at the Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main, (North Door), CARROLLTON, IL, 62016, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 627 E. LINCOLN STREET, WHITE HALL, IL 62092 Property Index No. 11-53-35-419-007 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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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 Sale terms: 10% down of the 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV DW MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE the close of the auction; the balLAW. ance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential For information, contact Plaintiff’s Property Municipality Relief attorney: Alexander Potestivo, Fund, which is calculated on POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, residential real estate at the rate P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON of $1 for each $1,000 or frac- BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, tion thereof of the amount paid 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please by the purchaser not to exceed UHIHU WR ¿OH QXPEHU ( LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV LV GXH Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. within twenty-four (24) hours. com The subject property is subject to I3136492 general real estate taxes, special 11.6, 11.13, 11.20 assessments, or special taxes

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Officials urge caution ahead of holiday Thanksgiving is leading day for cooking ďŹ res More than three times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day as on a typical day of the year.

That’s according to the latest U.S. Home Cooking Fires report recently released by the National Fire Protection AssociationŽ (NFPA), which shows that there were 1,600 reported home cooking fires on Thanksgiving in 2017, reflecting a 238 percent increase over the daily average. Unattended cooking was the leading cause of these fires. “With people preparing multiple dishes, often with lots of guests and other distractions in and around the kitchen, it’s easy to see why the number of home cooking fires increases so dramatically,� said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “Fortunately, the vast majority of cooking fires are highly preventable with a little added awareness, and by taking simple steps to minimize those risks.�

According to the NFPA report, cooking is the leading cause of home fires year-round, accounting for almost half of all US home fires (49 percent) and reported home fire injuries (45 percent). Cooking is the second-leading cause of home fire deaths, accounting for 22 percent of all fire deaths.

The report also shows that less progress has been made in reducing deaths from home cooking fires than deaths from most other fire causes. There were more cooking fire deaths in 2013--2017 than in 1980–1984, despite total home fire deaths falling by 46 percent over the period.

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When cooking a turkey, stay in your home and check on it regularly.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS PEOPLES BANK & TRUST, a Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, -VSSALLY A. MCDADE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants No. 2019-CH-15 NOTICE OF PENDENCY IN ACTION NOTICE is hereby given to SALLY A. MCDADE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the real estate described in the Complaint for ForeFORVXUH DQG 2WKHU 5HOLHI ÂżOHG in the above-entitled case on October 31, 2019, that they are named Defendants in above-entitled case, that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said Court, that the day on or after which a default may be entered against said Defendants is December 15, 2019, and that the following information applies to the said foreclosure proceeding: (i) The name of the Plaintiff and the case number are LGHQWLÂżHG DERYH (ii) The Court in which said action was brought is identiÂżHG DERYH (iii) The name of the title holder of record is: SALLY A. MCDADE (iv) A legal description of WKH UHDO HVWDWH VXIÂżFLHQW WR

PUBLIC NOTICES/NEWS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL COURT GREENE COUNTY CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR REO TRUST 2017RPL1 Plaintiff, -v.DAVID MALIN A/K/A DAVID L. MALIN, JACQUELINE E. MALIN Defendant 19 CH 2 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

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identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lots Numbered One (1) and Two (2) in Block Four (4) in W.F. Dillmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the City of White Hall, situated in the City of White Hall, in the County of Greene and the State of Illinois.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 10, 2019, the Sheriff of Greene County will at 10:00 AM on December 11, 2019, at the Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main, (North Door), CARROLLTON, IL, 62016, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION NUMBER THIRTY-FIVE (35), IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NUMBER TWELVE( 12) WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MORE DEFINITELY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT A STONE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION NUMBER THIRTY-FIVE (35), THENCE RUNNING WEST FOUR (4) RODS, THENCE SOUTH TEN (10) RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE WEST EIGHT (8) RODS, THENCE SOUTH TEN (10) RODS, THENCE EAST EIGHT (8) RODS, THENCE NORTH TEN (10), RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THE SAME BEING A PART OF THE EAST HALF (E 1/2) OF LOT LETTERED â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; IN BATESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF WHITE HALL, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF SAID ADDITION Commonly known as 627 E. LINCOLN STREET, WHITE HALL, IL 62092 Property Index No. 11-53-35-419-007 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606, (312) 263 3OHDVH UHIHU WR ÂżOH QXPber 116589. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com I3136492 11.6, 11.13, 11.20

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www.SullivanAuctioneers.com Farm is located approximately 4 miles southeast of Mt. Sterling, IL in Sections 34 & 35, T1Sâ&#x20AC;˘R3W, Mount Sterling Township, Brown County, IL. Tract 1 includes a home. Tracts 2 - 4 represent possible new home sites, tillable/CRP income along with timber/wildlife habitat.

THE LATE ALLEN PETRI & MARY PETRI FARM Mary Petri â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seller | Joyce Bowman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; POA REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: JOHN B. LEONARD 132 E MAIN ST. | MT STERLING, IL 62353 | PH: (217) 773-3814

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC â&#x20AC;˘ TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com â&#x20AC;˘ IL Lic. #444000107

Adams County, Illinois SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH AT 10:00 A.M. LAND SELLS AT 11:00 A.M. SALE TO BE HELD AT THE CABIN ON THE NICKERSON FARM

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 509 E. 2873RD LN â&#x20AC;˘ LIBERTY, IL PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION STARTING AT 10:00 A.M. Polaris Sportsman 500 6Ă&#x2014;6 UTV (sells w/rubber tracks that are not currently on the machine and front snow plow); Aluminum v-bottom boat and trailer; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08 Dodge Caravan SE (currently non-running).

Husky fold-out plastic toolbox; garden hose reel; Bushnell and other (NIB) hunting scopes; Moultrie 30 gal. tripod wild game feeder (NIB); several pop-up style hunting blinds; John Deere, Craftsman and other push mowers; Ryobi and other electric pole saws; several deer stands including hang-ons; Craftsman radial arm saw; Ryobi miter saw; selection of hunting items such as grunt calls, turkey calls, safety harnesses, etc.; Lincoln Ranger GXT welder/generator (like-new); contractor grade wheelbarrow w/dual-front wheels; power washer; Schumacker portable battery charger/booster; Louisville fiberglass stepladder; floor model meat saw/grinder (NIB); Universal tree stand camouflage rain cover; garden planter; Reese-hitch style deer hoist/hanger (NIB); hen and gobbler turkey decoys; vise on stand; King Kooker propane outdoor cooker.

Metal futon-style bunk bed; Wooden futon-style bunk bed; dining room table and chairs; (2) free-standing electric fireplaces; Lodge-style dĂŠcor including lamps; metal and wooden cabinets; Vanity &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;kitchen cabinet; Clothes hanger; modern bookshelf; GE electric stove; wood burning stove; GE stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator; Magic Chef chest-style freezer (NIB); normal selection of small kitchen appliances such as: microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, electric griddle, toaster, etc. Also selling dishes, pots and pans, cutlery sets, etc.

LAND 121Âą SELLS ACRES (Subject to survey) AT Selling in 11 AM 1 TRACT Land is located just north of Hwy. 104 approximately 9 miles east of Liberty, IL in the South Half of Section 3 of Beverly Township in Adams County, IL.

TILLABLE FARMLAND â&#x20AC;˘ MATURE TIMBER CABIN OVERLOOKING POND! DETAILS, MAPS & PHOTOS ONLINE!

THE NICKERSON FARM WILFRED C. & MARY A. NICKERSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SELLERS REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: MARK CASSENS â&#x20AC;˘ GOEHL, SCHUERING & CASSENS, LLP 506 VERMONT ST. â&#x20AC;˘ QUINCY, IL â&#x20AC;˘ (217) 224-2555 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC â&#x20AC;˘ TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com â&#x20AC;˘ IL Lic. #444000107

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Hawks fall short in quarterfinal matchup The Carrollton Hawks traveled to Athens last Saturday in the quarterďŹ nal matchup of the State Tournament.

Despite a valiant eďŹ&#x20AC;ort, the Hawks fell to Athens 55-28 ending their season with a 9-3 record.

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Carrolltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ethan Moore comforts fellow teammate Chris Beiermann after the Hawks 55-28 loss in Athens last Saturday.

An Athens player strong arms Carrolltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matthew Retherford while wrapping his arm around the neck of ball carrier Grant Pohlman in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterfinal game at Athens.

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Lady Tigers athletes named All-Conference Greenfield-Northwestern was honored to have three Lady Tigers named to the first team allconference and two more named to the second team. Jessa Vetter, pictured winning a joust in the sectional championship match, Kersty Gibbs and Kaitlyn Foiles were named to the WIVC AllConference First Team while Alexis Pohlman and Baylee Bilbruck were named to the All-Conference Second Team.

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Jerseyville Manor recognizes resident veterans Recently, Jerseyville Manor held its annual Veterans Day ceremony to recognize those for their service. The ceremony included patriotic music, patriotic poems and individual recognition of each veteran. Residents, staff and some family members attended. Refreshments were served following the ceremony. Pictured are some of the veterans who were honored. Pictured from left to right: Joe Nord, Harrison Blankenship, Wiley â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buckâ&#x20AC;? Johnson, Bernie Tepen, Billy Cox and William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;?

Richey. Those not pictured are Norman Hoyt, Glenn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonnyâ&#x20AC;? Johnson, Darrell Hart, Bruce Wildhagen, Dale Gresham, John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? Wock, Edward Rice, Gale Brock, Harold Fisher, Tom Greaves, Garry Hudgins, Delmar Dooley, Larry Rogers, Jim Stromske, Charles Rulon, John Bradfisch, Jerry Law and Floyd Kirn.

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