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GREENE PRAIRIE PRESS DECEMBER 18, 2013 – Vol. 144, No. 51 – Carrollton, Illinois 62016

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Greene County drops out of late-winter antlerless deer hunting season By rOBerT LyONS Campbell Publications There will be no late-winter antlerless deer hunting season in Greene County.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Tim Krumwiede, district wildlife biologist based in Pittsfield, said the deer numbers in the county have fallen to a level where a late-winter season is not necessary. Krumwiede said the late-winter season was designed to reduce the deer herd in areas with very high densities. Hunters who had leftover tags from the shotgun season in lateNovember and early-December could use the tags for the late-winter season.

“Over time, some counties where

the deer numbers have gone down have been dropped out of that late winter season,” he said. “This year Greene County has dropped out of it.”

A joint task force was created in 2008 – with representatives from the Farm Bureau, DNR, legislators and other hunting interests – to address a concern that deer herds across the state were becoming overpopulated.

Deer vehicle collision numbers are evaluated to approximate the herd population in a particular county. Krumwiede said the goal rate of deer-vehicle collisions is 207 accidents per billion miles traveled.

“When deer-vehicle collisions fall below that objective, we can drop that [county] out of the late-winter season,”

he said.

According to information from IDNR released on Dec. 12, the deer harvest during the seven-day firearm season was 25 percent lower than last year’s.

IDNR Director Marc Miller is quoted in the press release as saying the temperatures in the December portion may have played a role in the reduction, but also hinted Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) was a factor. Krumwiede said there are likely many cases of EHD which went unreported.

“It’s very possible that this year, in conjunction with last year that [EHD] has had an impact on our deer herd,” Krumwiede said.

Miller states IDNR will evaluate deer management goals on a county-

by-county basis after all seasons have concluded. After the data are reviewed, Krumwiede said a decision will be made of how to proceed in the future.

“We could lose additional counties next year to the late-winter season,” he said. “However, we could have some that come back on, as well, depending on what happens.”

Krumwiede said whether a county dropping out of the late-winter season, meaning the overpopulating is under control, is a good thing depends on who is being asked the question.

“I think it’s a good thing,” he said. “I think most most people you would ask in Greene County, if they have not hit a deer they’ve been in a vehicle where they hit a deer or a deer hit them.”

As of right now, Greene County is only closed for the December 2013 - January 2014 late winter season.

Krumwiede said the situation is evaluated annually.

“We can utilize seasons and permit quotas to fine tune that and keep that (deer-vehicle collision) number very close to that objective,” he said.

The late-winter season will still take place in most surrounding counties, including Pike, Scott, Calhoun and Jersey, but not in Morgan County. The late-winter antlerless deer hunting season runs Dec. 26-29 and Jan. 17-19.

For more information on the latewinter antlerless deer hunting season, contact the Pittsfield IDNR office at (217) 285-2221.

Freezing rain doesn’t halt Roodhouse celebration

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It was a frigid evening with freezing rain pelting down for most of the night, but that didn’t stop more than 1,500 people from making their way down to Roodhouse to go through the Kansas City Southern’s Holiday Express Santa Train, which rolled into town Friday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m.

“Roodhouse was very fortunate in that we were the only stop in the state of Illinois for the train this year,” Roodhouse Police Chief Kyle Robison said. “There were people from Quincy to Alton and beyond who made their way down to see this.”

Long lines braved the cold to go through the elaborately decorated cars. Children had the opportunity to visit with Santa and watch as two miniature trains traveled through a village and mountains the length of one of the cars.

The train itself consisted of a brightly decorated engine named Rudy, a gingerbread boxcar with miniature villages and Christmas scenes, a car carrying Santa’s sleigh as it takes off into the sky, and the caboose which featured good old St. Nick poised under a shelf full of elves.

“I was very pleased with how many people came out this year, despite the weather,” Robison said.

“The weather could have definitely been better because the week prior they were calling for sunny and 40 degrees, but things change often when you don’t want them to.

Despite the weather, people stood anxiously in line.”

Roodhouse had a full evening of events planned including the second annual Christmas in the Park set to coincide with the Santa Train. The weather for last year’s event was beautiful, but this year that was not

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By far the most popular car on the Kansas City Southern's Holiday express train was the car carrying Santa's sleigh and his reindeer . The Santa Train made its only stop in illinois on Friday evening in roodhouse where more than 1,500 people stopped in to view the iconic holiday classic .

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Rather than cancel the event, which Robison said was not an option, activities were moved to Garner’s, who had graciously offered to hold the event there.

“You could say at the 13th hour, or more accurately, the 14th hour, the decision was made to move the event to Garner’s,” Robison said.

“My wife, Nicole, came up with the idea and the decision was made around noon the day of the event just in case the weather changed.”

Robison said between 300 and 400 people made it to the event

where they enjoyed free chili courtesy of the police department and free hot dogs courtesy of Lighthouse Outreach Center, shopped a variety of vendors, and children visited with a real reindeer.

“It was a very big deal to the kids to get the chance to see a real reindeer,” Robison said. “They were allowed to pet the reindeer and take photos with him. They were also able to write letters to Santa and mingle with the Grinch, who was passing out candy.”

With every major event, there seems to be one aspect that will

remain in the memory of those involved for a very long time, and this year it was the chili. It was the first time Robison and his department had taken on such a task and it turned out to be a learning process for all involved.

“The chili was an interesting part of the event in many ways,” Robison said. “There was a lot of math involved followed by a lot of ‘I hope this works.’”

While most chili is prepared in large roasters, because such a large amount was needed, it was decided to prepare it in a burgoo kettle outside,

cooking it over a fire. Many hands were on deck to help out, one being Robison’s wife, Nicole.

“My wife did all the shopping and virtually cleaned out Meehan’s,” Robison said. “We wanted to buy everything locally. Officer McAdams was in charge of getting the hamburger from Meehan’s and opening all of those cans by hand. At the end of the evening, we collectively decided that we will invest in an electric can opener – manual hand turn can openers for all those cans is a bit tiresome.”

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By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press Carrollton City Council members agreed to look into plans to try to obtain federal funds to repair some of its sidewalks by utilizing a program administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation at its Dec. 11 regular council meeting.

The Safe Routes To School grant program is an 80/20 grant, meaning the city of Carrollton would be required to put up 20 percent of the total cost of the project if they are approved for the grant.

The Safe Routes To School Program supports local projects, such as sidewalk repair, and programs which enable and encourage walking and bicycling to and from school. The program applies to schools serving kindergarten through eighth grades.

The program is set up using a multidisciplinary approach to improve conditions for students who walk or ride a bicycle to school. It has three main goals which include: n Enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk or bike to school. n Make walking and bicycling to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative which, in turn, would encourage a healthy and more active lifestyle from an earlier age. n To facilitate the planning, development, and implementation

of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity (within two miles) of both public and private primary and middle schools (grades K-8).

Public Works Director Mike Snyder said the proposal would have to be submitted to the state by the end of January.

“The proposal will have to be drawn up by our engineers,” Snyder told the board. “If we get the grant then the engineers’ cost will be paid for out of the grant, but if we don’t get the grant we have to pay the engineer.”

Alderman Tom Wilson asked Snyder what amount he was looking at for the city’s 20 percent contribution.

“I would like to keep it at a figure where we could get the grant,” Snyder said. “I would like to be able to do 100 cubic yards of sidewalk, but before anything I would like to get with Benton and Associates (city engineers) and see how much it is going to cost us or if they could give us a deal.”

The city let bids for its insurance contract regarding property and liability and workman’s compensation and received two bids – one from Gazda Insurance and one from Illinois Risk Management.

City Treasurer Debbie Dunlap said both bids were comparable in most areas with the major differences being in the deductible and the fact that while Illinois (See, carrollton, A2)

By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press Roodhouse City Council held its monthly workshop Thursday, Dec. 12 instead of the usual Wednesday to allow council members to attend the

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While nothing is voted on or decided at a workshop meeting, items are put on the agenda to discuss for possible action at the following week’s meeting.

Mayor Tommy Martin discussed

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(Continued from A1) They even received a bit of help from the sheriff’s department.

“The chili would not have been possible if Deputy Robert Hawk of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Officer Jason Havelin would not have helped,” Robison said.

Robison and his department are already looking forward to next year’s event.

“I believe the overall goal is to make the event bigger and better each year,” Robison said. “Perhaps next year we will have more lights, more characters, and perhaps a large tent capable of holding hundreds of people.”

Robison said he feels both events went over very well.

“Even with the weather it gave us that ‘small hometown’ feel,” he said. “This event is centered around the word ‘free’ which is often overlooked in today’s culture. Our goal is for kids to make memories that will care over into adulthood. If

we continue little by little, we will stay on the right path as we move forward.”

A lot of people came together to put on this event and for this Robison, the police department and the city of White Hall send out their sincere thanks. They include: city’s South Shop employees, Mayor Tom Martin, various council members, Kansas City Southern, Nicole Robison, Rob Hawk, Jason Havlin, Amanda Morrow, Lighthouse Outreach Center along with a special thanks to Dixie Garner for allowing the use of her building for the event.

“I would also like to thank Lisa Strain for her donation toward the event,” Robison said. “Without her donation we would not have been able to purchase the decorations and other items for the event. Last but not least, I would like to thank my staff at Roodhouse Police Department.

My officers and dispatchers spent hours coordinating the public safety aspect and weathered the storm accident free.”

Roodhouse (Continued from A1) last administration, got included in city funds, and it should not be there,” Martin said.

City Clerk Gladys Plahn explained further.

“The account has been showing up under the park fund and they are saying it isn’t theirs and they don’t want anything to do with it,” Plahn said.

“When former Mayor (Joe) Snyder struck out all the park board and took all their accounts he took it, too.”

Mayor Martin explained how the memorial fund money ended up in the park fund in the first place.

“Dorothy Jones started the Veteran’s Memorial Fund and she told me herself that she put Jim Roady and Vernon Goodman in charge of it,” Martin said. “They were on the park board, so I guess that is how it ended up in that fund. Regardless, they are saying it isn’t theirs and they don’t want anything to do with it and want the city to decide what to do with it.”

Martin explained that while the city is currently the trustee of the account, the money in the account would go to the Veterans Memorial Fund.

“I think the idea behind this was they are going to put up a new stone in the park to add names to, at some point,” Martin said. “While it is in our account be it known that it does belong to the Veterans Memorial.”

Alderman Barb Alred questioned several purchases under the bills presented to be paid at the next meeting, including a bill from Staples which

included the purchase of paper products such as paper towels.

“I don’t know why we would be purchasing paper towels from Staples when we can get them right here in town,” Alred said. “We want to do all the business we can in town because we want to keep these businesses here.”

She also questioned a $480 bill to Color It Up Designs for yellow safety shirts for workers at the South Shop.

Street Superintendent Terry Ross explained the purchase.

“Nathan Newingham made those shirts for us,” Ross said. “We usually buy them through the other place but they don’t supply the yellow safety shirts.”

Alred wondered why this is the first she ever heard of it.

“Nothing should be purchased or paid for until it goes by this council,” Alred said.

Mayor Martin explained the purchase falls under their uniform allowance and therefore the specific purchase did not have to be approved.

“I would appreciate it if you could get me a printout of what you do because it will be a lot easier than asking about everything,” Alred said.

With the water project completed, Hutchinson’s Engineering is requesting its final payment of the five percent holdback typically withheld until the city approves off on the project.

Mayor Martin said he would like a couple of aldermen to walk through the project and make sure everything on the list was taken care of before the

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Carrollton Letter to the (Continued from A1) Risk Management would be able to provide both property and liability along with workman’s compensation coverage, their current carrier, Gazda, would be able to provide the property and liability but the city would have to purchase its workman’s compensation insurance through Illinois Public Risk Fund.

“The one obvious difference between the two is the deductible, which is $500 for Illinois Municipal League and $500 from our current carrier, Gazda,” Dunlap said. “However, there is a savings of $6,900 if we go with our current carrier and have Illinois Risk Fund to provide the workman’s comp insurance.”

The council approved continuing its affiliation with Gazda Insurance of Carlinville at a cost of $44,707 for the year, which Dunlap noted is $900 more than it was last year.

The council accepted the 2014 Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for Maintenance in the amount of $114,323.51. It was noted that the account currently has a balance of $130,000 right now.

motion to pay the five percent was put on the agenda.

Martin told the council the water plant truck was in need of new tires and Ross had received two estimates – one from Thompson Automotive and one from Chapman’s.

Chapman’s came in with the lower bid of $813.30 for a set of new tires and a front end alignment while Thompson’s bid was at $862.

Alderman Garrett Rogers informed the council that the signs he was given permission to order on behalf of the North Greene Middle School girls softball team going to state were in and would be presented at the girls banquet on the Dec. 19. The heavy gauge aluminum signs with green face and reflective lettering are 48 inches long and 18 inches tall and cost $125 each. They will be placed at the north and south ends of town.

Ross said he would like the council’s permission to pursue trying to get a salt spreader for the South Shop or getting the scoop rebuilt on the present one. He said they could use MFT funds for the purchase or repair.

Martin said they had looked at a used one and that didn’t seem the way to go.

“I think right now he just wants permission to get prices to bring to the council,” Martin said.

The workshop moved into closed session to discuss the union contracts between the city and police and dispatch unions. This year will mark the first year the dispatchers have been part of a union.

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Royce Dale Beavers, age 68, of White Hall, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born May 22, 1945 in Cave-In-Rock, the son of Elza and Dorothy Johnson Beavers. He married Carolyn Dale Turner on Feb. 3, 1984 at Dowand she survives.

Also surviving are four daughters, Louise (Richard) Moore of Godfrey, Tina M. (Allen) Lashbrook of Bluffs, Jackie E. (David) Malin of White Hall and Racheal L. (Dean) DeOrnellas of Berdan; a son Rolla E. (Crystal) Bell of Chesterfield; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a brother, Dean Beavers of Cave-In-Rock. He was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.

Royce was a maintenance man at Ladue, Missouri Public Schools, and then worked many years as a maintenance equipment operator at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis. He owned and operated R and R Sweet Treats Funnel Cake Concessions, traveling to many events. He also provided and worked his stand for many fundraisers in the area. He was a member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, well known as a friend to everyone.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 at the Carrollton First Baptist Church, with burial in White Hall Cemetery. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall. Memorials are suggested to Boy Scout Troop #155 of White Hall. Visit his Book of Memories at www.airsman-hires.com.

Alta Belle Mann, age 91, of Godfrey, and formerly of White Hall, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 6, 1922 in Hillview, the daughter of Fred D. and Mardell Carriger Smith. She married Fred G. Kuhnline, and he preceded her in death in 1968. She later married Russell D. Mann and he preceded her in death in 1997.

Surviving are her two children, Linda (Harvey) Self of Godfrey and Dan Kuhnline of Jerseyville; 14 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; a daughter, Eunice Costello; a son, Fred Albert Kuhnline; a grandson, Carl Bozovich; and brothers and sisters.

Alta had worked as a C.N.A. at the former Jacksonville Developmental Center. In earlier years she enjoyed gardening and loved to cook. She was well known for her fried chicken and pies. She was a member of the White Hall First Baptist where she was very active, especially with Sunday school.

Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 at the White Hall First Baptist Church in White Hall with burial at Bowers Cemetery near Alsey.

Visitation was held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Church.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church or Bowers Cemetery. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall was in charge of arrangements. Visit her Book of Memories on-line at www.airsman-hires.com.

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Darla Ann Reif McPherson, age 48, of Carrollton, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton after a courageous battle with cancer. Darla was born Nov. 23, 1965 in Carrollton, the daughter of Delmar F. and Betty J. Bland Reif, who survive in Carrollton. She married Robert McPherson of Winchester on Aug. 5, 1995 at the Eldred Baptist Church and he survives.

Also surviving are two daughters at home, Samantha Ann McPherson and Ashley Renee McPherson; a sister, Deb (husband Roger) Campbell of Carrollton; and two brothers, Bob (wife Cathy) Reif and Rodney Reif, both of Carrollton. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, two step nieces, two great nieces, and three great nephews.

Preceding her in death were her paternal grandparents, Frank and Alta Reif; maternal grandparents, Walter “Snooks” and Irene Bland; and her sister-in-law and best friend, Mary Reif (wife of Rodney).

Darla was active in 4-H with her daughters, the Relay for Life and was an AWANA leader at Faith Baptist Church. She was the family genealogist. Darla worked at Boyd Hospital in Carrollton and was recently recognized for fifteen years of service. She had a deep passion for the Carrollton Hawks and Lady Hawks, the Fighting Illini and St. Louis Cardinals. She cared deeply for everyone around her, with her warm heart and bright, smiling face.

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Visitation was held from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton where funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial followed in Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Eldred. Memorials are suggested to the education fund established at CNB Bank and Trust in Carrollton.

Visit Darla’s Book of Tributes online at www.airsman-hires.com.

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William J. Kelly III William J. Kelly III, 63, of Berdan died Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 at his residence. Graveside rites will be held on Friday, Dec. 20 at Rosedale Cemetery at Rosedale. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Friday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton with graveside to follow. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

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By MARY LOVE HAMMON

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Manns celebrate 40 years Dean and Carole (Lippert) Mann recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married on Nov. 3, 1973 by Father Morris at St. John’s Catholic Church in Carrollton. The couple resides in Carrollton where they have lived their entire married life together.

Dean is employed as a bacteriologist at Zoetis in White Hall and Carole is employed by the Greene County

Clerk’s office. They are the parents of four children, Jennifer (husband Rusty) Russell of Kane, Josh (wife Amanda) Mann of Jerseyville, Jackie (husband Don) Reed of Carrollton,and Jake Mann of Orland Park. They have two grandchildren, Levi and Josie Mann, of Jerseyville.

The couple celebrated their anniversary with a family dinner at Castelli’s Moonlight Restaurant.

Setting up the nativity

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David Clendenny of Eldred caught two raccoons in the same trap on Thanksgiving day. This is an unusual incident as Clendenny has been trapping for 35 years and this is the first time he has caught two raccoons in one trap.

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Volunteers recently gathered at the Carrollton Public Library to set up the community’s nativity display.

Pictured left to right: Tony Purcell, Dick Hendricks, John Kessinger, Dave Thompson, John Langer, Pastor Jacobsen , Richard Mehrhoff and John Rucker. Other Volunteers not in photo were: Dewain Freand Albert Roth and Butch Purcell. The turnout of help on such a cold and windy day was greatly appreciated.

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The first time I drove our automobile I was 19. Dale sent me uptown to Roth’s Food Store to buy cook stove matches to light our gas stove. Before leaving home, Dale asked me to put the car in the garage outback. This involved rolling down a window, sticking my left arm out three times for three left hand turns. The garage doors (2) had to be opened. I drove the front end of that Plymouth through the garage into Bruce Haven’s parent’s garden, backed out and reparked. As I had been taught from childhood, I had hammer and nails. In nothing flat the boards on the garage (it was a new barn) were nailed in place. Dale and Mr. Ray Haven were standing near in a state of shock.

For seventy years of driving I paid the insurance, license, budgeted to pay in full - 10 new cars.

We owned a big luxury Plymouth.

Before Clifton drove it to Colorado I sold it to him for $1. He lived and worked in Greeley, Colo. for two or more years. While there he had double-wide tires, leather bucket seats and dual exhaust installed and probably a different stereo.

After coming home he went to working the Alzina Building (Springfield) 32 years ago. One weekend Clifton came home; his father and I went for a ride. When we arrived home the tornado blew him and his father into a corner of the porch. I was trapped in the Plymouth. I lay on the floor and prayed, “God save the people of Greenfield.” And he did. Terry Settles did the body work on the Plymouth.

As I was counting dimes, I remember the “March of Dimes”.

President of USA, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was stricken and paralyzed in the early years of his marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt. Dimes were collected by school children, churches and organizations to find the cure.

In Greenfield we had a gentleman, Francis “Jack” Prather, who loved children, life and he always had an extra bag of popcorn to offer a friend.

The building south of the bank had an upstairs hall used for Royal Neighbor Lodge and dances. The building to the south was razed a few years ago. Children and teenagers of the Royal Neighbor Camp.

Mr. Jack delivered gas and oil for Morrow Motor Company. His uniforms and truck were spotless.

He invited friends on his route and neighbors to a New Year’s Round and Square Dance to be held at the George and Meng Hardware (above); stairs were shared with the building to the south.

The music consisted of: Don Edwards - piano; Curly Cook banjo; Kenny Woodkirk - banjo; Ebert Fergurson - violin;; Rives Pranger - trombone; Chas. “Bud” Barton - trumpet. Clifford and Ruth Shane led off with a “Shoddish”.

Warren Ford and I followed, mother and her Kentucky cousin behind us; Andy and Julie Dalton, Paul and Irene Kinser, Lynn and Norma Kinser, Bill and Dorothy Stringer.

Harold Ford called for the Square Dances - we had five squares.

Again Clifton D. and Shirley C. Hammon and I extend our sympathy to the families of Bill Meng of Missoula, Mont., formerly of Greenfield and Carlinville.

Condolences to the family of Miriam Sanson.

Brooke Crumly R.N. flew to Pittsburgh, Penn. To care for her sister. Shirley Hammon went to Joliet to be a nanny for the three AAA’s.

Averice, age 3, informed Grandma Shirley, “It’s time to put on you make-up. Then you will be pretty

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Carrollton First Presbyterian Church’s “Fill The Bed” project was held Saturday, Nov. 23. Despite the cold morning, by noon the bed was overflowing with generous and much appreciated donations of nonperishable food item and cash for the local food pantry.

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like us.” I say, “out of the mouth of babes.”

Rodney Roth met his dad, Albert of Carrollton, at the AT&T office on Morton in Jacksonville. They enjoyed quality time over a hot lunch. Rodney Roth was flying to Phoenix to be with friends.

Herschel Stults, his daughter and mother have returned after spending holiday time in Florida.

Big surprise! A hand made thanksgiving card from Lou Childress Carmody, plus a gift for Debbie Fields and me.

Dec. 2, 1989 (24 years ago) Clifton Hammon and Shirley Cole Hammon were united in Holy Matrimony at the White Hall Presbyterian Church.

Debbie Fields looked in the index of a Presbyterian Hymnal for a hymn for me. If it were Baptist we both would recognize. Page by page she read the title and I sang.

We were going to sing each day.

Big problems - we forgot what we were identifying. We are still going to sing.

The Board Treasurer of the Greenfield Boy Scouts is Tiffany Weisner. Joe Weisner is the secretary.

Recruitment Night of the Boy Scouts was held Nov. 14. 15 Cub Scouts from Pack 59 of Carrollton transferred their membership to Greenfield pack 22. This will be a total of 33 members. Popcorn sales - $5540 and $1238.96 belongs to the Scouts. About 200 items were collected for the two food pantries.

Dec. 19 annual Christmas Party.

A blessed Christmas to all of you!

Warren Levi is hosting at his home the Klondike Derby on Jan. 11. The Pinewood Derby Workshop is Jane. 23. Kellie Stewart leads the Tigers. Adam White (wife Tiffany) Wolf leaders. Dixie Turpin is the Charter Representative.

And again I say, “A Blessed Christmas and a Happy New year!”.

Greenfield birthdays: Clifton D. Hammon, Jordan Cole, Marg Koehm, Curt Borcky, Joleen Scott, Steve Cole, Judi Franz, Marian Twitchell, Bob Ford, Cassie Borcky, Janine Barton Range, amber Ford, Eloise Featherstone, Hunter Masters.

Let all of us keep our feet on the “path of righteousness”.

‘Til next time!

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Hank nicHolas scHnettgoecke Nathan and Karen Schnetttgoecke of Carrollton, a son, Hank Nicholas, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, 2:22 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.

Grandparents: Kathy Schnettgoecke and Jody Steggal, both of Carrollton and Darrel Steggall of Fairbank, Iowa. Great-grandparents: Clara Lake and Dorla Schnettgoecke, both of Carrollton and Dorthy Steggall of Fairbank, Iowa.

luke kevin Bland Kevin and Lisa Bland of Carrollton, a son, Luke Kevin, 8 pounds, 11 ounces, April 26, 2013. Elder child: William, 6.

Grandparents: Dean and JoAnn Bland of Eldred and Fred and Marilyn Crenshaw of Mt. Sterling.

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NEWS GREENE PRAIRIE PRESS ISP announce official Concealed Carry website in advance of application process Carrollton, Illinois

Website to Provide Public with Digital Identification & Fingerprint Accessibility in Preparation for Jan. 5 Application The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently launched a website to provide the public with information regarding the Concealed Carry application process.

The Concealed Carry License (CCL) website is being launched in advance of the Jan. 5 application posting date to provide citizens with additional information that will assist with eligibility requirements, application fees, training requirements, official forms, information for firearms instructors, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

A convenient feature contained within the website includes information on how to access and obtain an

Illinois Digital Identification (Digital ID) and electronic fingerprinting prior to Jan. 5. Applicants can visit the website under the New Applicants – Checklist Prior to Applying, and can access links to obtain a Digital ID and electronic fingerprinting locations.

Applicants can obtain their Digital ID through the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services website (CMS), which they will need when the electronic CCL application becomes available on Jan. 5. The electronic CCL application will require an electronic signature prior to submission.

Fingerprints are not required for the CCL application; however, background checks will be expedited for those individuals who submit fingerprints. The CCL website includes a

list of licensed Live Scan vendors to help applicants locate the more than 60 licensed Live Scan vendors across the state and their multiple locations.

Applicants will receive a transaction control number (TCN) from the licensed Live Scan vendor at the time of fingerprinting and must retain that TCN to complete the application.

The CCL website is intended to provide a user-friendly portal designed to ease and expedite the application process with as much information as possible in advance of Jan. 5.

The new website address can be accessed at http://www.isp.state. il.us/. The ISP will continue to regularly update its Concealed Carry FAQ’s on the new website with information regarding the Illinois Concealed Carry process.

Call for photos for Two Rivers NWR photography exhibit

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Yay!! Santa's coming Nine-month-old Adler Hawk, held by his father Rob Hawk, is all excited after visiting with Santa at the Kansas City Southern's Holiday Express which stopped in Roodhouse on Friday afternoon. Later, Adler got to see a real reindeer at Roodhouse's Christmas in the Park event, which was moved to Garner's because of the inclement weather.

Area amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit wildlife photos for a wildlife photography exhibit to be held at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Jan. 6-11.

The photography exhibit will culminate with a Winter Open House at the refuge visitor center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.

Photographers may submit up to two original photographs of wildlife

and/or natural landscapes taken in Calhoun, Jersey or Greene counties.

Photos must be submitted with the photographer’s name, address, phone number, photo caption including where the photo was taken and a signed photography release form by Friday, Jan. 3 to TwoRivers@fws.gov or mail to HC 82 Box 107, Brussels, IL 62013. Photography release forms can be downloaded from the Two Rivers

NWR website at www.fws.gov/refuge/ Two_Rivers or are available at the refuge visitor center.

This exhibit is free to view and will be open to the public 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 6-10 and during the Jan. 11 open house.

For more information about the refuge open house and photography exhibit, visit the refuge website or call (618) 883-2524.

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Greene County approves MFT resolution at meeting Banghart explained the reason for the deficit.

“Last year the budget had written into it the purchase of a new patrol car for the sheriff’s department because they had the money in there, but the sheriff decided not to buy a vehicle this year,” she said.

“He wants to buy it next year so that put them the price of a car in the hole.”

More specific details of the budget will be included next week. A special board meeting has been set for Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. to finalize the budget.

Board members approved the reappointment of Jill Waldheuser as supervisor of assessments and the appointment of Mike Kinser, Mike Cole and Marilyn Bowman to the Kinser Cemetery Board. They also approved the sale of delinquent properties for taxes.

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Board members approved a Motor Fuel Tax maintenance resolution in the amount of $450,000 to take care of the county roads in 2014.

According to County Clerk Debbie Banghart, this is a oncea-year occurrence and this year’s amount is roughly the same as last year’s.

The board also approved its 2014 tax levy.

The proposed budget shows total receipts expected next year to be $2,198,053 with expected total expenditures to be at $2,337,396 which amounts to a deficit of $26,977.

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Greenfield First Baptist Church news Walkerville Baptist Church news Does this Good News Cause Great Hebrews 12:2-3, “Let us fix our Joy? Luke 2:8-20 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Joy = delight, happiness, pleasure, elation In the word enjoyment is joy. Have we lost sight of our joy and do not enjoy the things of God like we once did?

1. Joy allows us to do things we would not normally do. These shepherds were not really people-persons and not your typical evangelists.

Rejoice in the fact that God takes us out of our routine. (Thankfulness) Philippians 1:4-5, “4In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,” Rejoice in the miracles of God. Angels talking to the shepherds is a miracle. But so is your salvation and the way the Lord has been gracious to you when you were a sinner and enemy of God. 2. When you are full of joy, you cannot help but share it. They go and congratulate Mary and Joseph first in the cave where Jesus was born. They had no one else there. It must have made them feel good to share their good news with others.

Joy is contagious. Then the shepherds go and tell everyone of what they saw. 3. Joy gives us strength in our heart to keep going. Mary treasured all these things in her heart. Because there would later be some times of stress and she would use that joy she felt at the time for reassurance in those hard times.

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eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

4. Joy is a state of mind, no matter our circumstances, and shapes our character. James 1:2-3,“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Mary and Joseph had their faith tested in this time. Would you want to have your first baby in a cave and lay him in a feeding trough? But Mary treasures all these things. Even though it is not perfect, Mary loves it.

She loves her baby and thanks God for the miracle.

5. True joy leads to God. The shepherds returned praising God. Joy comes from the Lord.

I Peter 1:8,”Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy”. Our faith gives us joy through the reassurance of the Holy Spirit.

6. Joyful is how God acts when we turn from our life of sin and come to Him. Luke 15:4-6, “4"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninetynine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.'”

These shepherds, who were just doing their own thing, I guarantee you, they became believers. It changed their lives and now they praised God for what they had seen.

7. Joy wants the best for others involved.

3 John 1:3-4, “3It gave me great joy to have some brothers come and tell about your faithfulness to the truth and how you continue to walk in the truth.

4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”

8. If you want joy in your life, do what God says.

John 15:10-12, “If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.

11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”

Our joy is only made complete when we come to God and do what He says, love God and love others. Joyful people are so much happier to be around.

Joy = celebration, excitement, thankfulness, reverence, worship Joy is what God had given us to celebrate this life and the good things he has put in it.

Bro. Ron Heard, Pastor It really did snow about four inches with all the trimmings.

Rain, sleet and ice and the tree were so beautiful at first then it warmed up and it has almost all fell off but still a lot on. A special than you to the one who scooped off the ramp and cleaned the drive and parking lot on. A special thank you tot he one who scooped off the ramp and cleaned the drive and parking lot. I know everyone appreciated it. That took a lot of hard work when you are already tired. Just hope it stays clear. I am sorry about last week.

The fax machine must not have worked right. For some reason the church items were not in. Let’s hope it works this time.

The group was small, but good.

The message was James 5: 7.

Patience. Who has patience? I don’t. The Bible says pray for patience and you get trials. I just try on my own and know God will help, enough trials.

Last week the message was Romans 15: 4. What a difference a gift makes. Large or small. Most of the kids had forgotten what they got last year/ There are too many gifts, they don’t appreciate them. Sometimes they tear them up the day they get them. The greatest gift of all is Jesus’ love.

Unconditional love is unearned love. Love, its free if we want it.

There will be a Christmas program for the kids Sunday morning and we will go down memory lane for some of the older ones. We hope the weather is better. After services there will be sandwiches

News from Barrow Baptist Church and church family. Our pastor is Bro. Gerald Day and our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship with nursery service available. Everyone is welcome to either or both services.

On Sunday, Dec. 15, we had 27 attending Sunday school and 34 attending morning worship.

Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our nation in your prayers. Others to remember include Keith Forrester, Audrey Prather, Lucille Seely, Connie Sturgeon, Michael Ryan, Maureen Martin, Terri Parker, Reba Hester, Amber Gourley, Shirley Cox, Jim Welch, Victor Evans, Craig Wade, Jared Reardon, Brenda Early, Beth Clemons, Alicia Goben, Gordon hite, Karla Cannon, and the families of Darla McPherson, Fred Grable and Charlie Towell for the loss of their loved ones. We also wish

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Eldred Baptist Church news As reported by Mary Eustace A warm welcome from our church family to all of you We would like to invite you to our Sunday Services. Our service today December15th was centered on the third week of Advent – Joy. The lighting of the Advent candle was presented by Dave and Mary Eustace. Our Advent scripture reading was from Isaiah 9: 2-7.

Joy, unspeakable Joy is filling the air as we celebrate this third Sunday of Advent. We were blessed with a Solo by Jackie Lakin singing of this precious Joy. Before we could go on with our Sunday service, Pastor Don asked everyone in the church to come up front and come together as a church family in prayers for the family of Darla McPherson. Darla went to be with our Lord Saturday and there were church members in sorrow for the family hurting this Sunday morning.

Advent is the church’s celebratory movement of the coming of the Christ.

and cookies and whatever. Lots of goodies, I am sure. Plan to take part in the program even if it’s with a smile.

A smile goes a long way and remember it always comes back.

Our prayer list is Patty Baldes (so good to have you back Patty, take it easy), Ray Baldes, Ricky Snyders, the Erkey family on the death of Debbie, Don Hardwick and Bonnie Hardwick, Melanie Mast, Betty Newman and the ones on the roads coming home for the holidays, the homeless, the ones who have lost their loved ones. It can be a very sad time for some.

They need God’s help. There is no prayer too big or too small for God to handle.

The question for Sunday is when Christ went to the cross they stripped him of his robe.

What color was it? There was something different about it, what was it? What happened to it? Who got it?

That which you give freely to others will be given back to you in greater measure. Luke 6: 38 the largest room in the world is room for improvement. There is more power in an open hand than a clenched fist. You will always find an open hand of love and kindness at Walkerville come and receive the open hand and the power of the love of Jesus as well as the love of all there.

Every one is welcome to the program Sunday morning, come and go down memory lane together. We miss you when you are not there and so does Jesus.

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God’s love is far reaching of our sins. He always had a plan for our redemption as our God is all loving.

Pastor Don took us to Luke 1: 39-56.

“The Joy of His Presence” Mary visits Elizabeth. Both are with child. In some mysterious way the Holy Spirit produced a remarkable response of joy in the unborn child, John the Baptist . Mary’s Song Luke 1: 42-56 is best noted as a hymn of praise as she glorifies the Lord that is inside her. Blessed is the fruit of your womb! Elizabeth acknowledges that she is in the presence of God. Her baby John was chosen by God to be filled with Joy. Pastor Don reminds us that worship is communion with God. Worship is revelation and response to our God . His mercy is from generation to generation...Luke 1:50. Our God wants us to feel joy. Advent is about Hope – Love – Joy & Peace. Our hearts are filled with Joy on the birth of Jesus.

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traveling prayers to Marty and Melisa Smith as they begin their journey to Florida.

There are no birthdays or anniversaries to report this week.

As we continue to celebrate the Advent Season in lighting the third candle, Peggy Clemons and Judy Cannon read "The Shepherds.

Upcoming events at church include our annual Christmas program Sunday evening, Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. and our Christmas Eve service, Dec. 24 at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to either or both services.

During morning worship, Rich Caskey sang "I Dreamed I Searched Heaven for You." That's all for this week. As we travel and do all of our Christmas preparations, don't forget the real meaning for the season. JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.

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“Stop treating me like a baby!” Probably all of us said those words growing up, when we wanted to be treated like the intelligent, mature, all-knowing, experienced thirteen year old that we had become. But how many of us think of Jesus Christ primarily as a baby every year on His birthday? How will you think of Christ this Christmas?

King Herod viewed the newborn King of the Jews as dangerous competition. A Jewish King would spoil things for Herod. If Jesus were King of your life, do you think He would ruin things for you?

The Chief Priest and scribes saw Jesus as religious content. They studied the Bible and even knew the town where Jesus would be born. Like a lot of church goers today, they studied facts about the Bible, but had no intention getting to know Him personally.

The wise men saw Jesus as a praise-worthy King! Their hearts were overwhelmed with passion to worship Christ. They humbly bowed down before Him and gave of their treasures.

While we all enjoy and ought to set up nativity sets celebrat-

ing Christ’s humble birth, let’s remember that the childhood of Jesus is long past, and that He is seated at the right hand of the Father up in Heaven. Is Jesus King of your life? Such a relationship begins by receiving Christ first as your Savior. The Word of God says that you deserve to be punished for your sin eternally, but that Jesus took your punishment for you when He died on the cross. Jesus rose from the dead, making it possible for you to ask Him to wash away your sins with His shed blood, and give you His righteousness and eternal life. With Christ as your Savior, you will find joy and peace when you make Him King of your life.

Let’s not treat Christ as a baby, but remember who Christ is today.

Come experience a service for yourself at Believers Baptist Church of Carrollton this Christmas season. Our Christmas Program is this Sunday, December 22, at 10:30 a.m We hope that you will find our church to be more than just a friendly place to hear a sermon; it’s also a great place to serve the Savior.

Calvary Baptist Church Dec. 15. Bro. Brad welcomed everyone and made the announcements: Dec. 18, 6 p.m. business meeting. We are still collecting gloves, hats and socks for the grade school. Dec. 22, Christmas Play at church time.

Sunday School report by Sis Mary. Bro. Brad accompanied

by Sis Donna led congregation in singing of Christmas songs.

Penny March as the children went downstairs for church with Sis. Cindy as leader. Sister Jeanette sang a special “Others” in honor of Darla McPherson’s life. She passed away early this morning.

Message by Bro. Baxter titled “God Keeps His Promises” Luke 1: 39-60. After the angel left, Mary went with haste to the hill country to visit her cousin Elisabeth who was also with child in her old age.

Elisabeth had served the Lord all her life though she was barren.

God kept his promise to Zacharias and Elisabeth that they would have a child. As soon as Mary greeted Elisabeth the baby leaped in her womb, and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost. She said to Mary, “Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. The mother of

my Lord should come visit me.”

Elisabeth’s child was John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ. There shall be no end to our Lord Jesus Christ’s Kingdom.

Sunday evening we had prayer.

We are still discussing Jesus keeps his promises. We sometimes think because he doesn’t answer our prayers the way we think he should, that he doesn’t keep his promises. God knows what is best for us. It would have been quite an experience to have met John the Baptist. His clothing was of Camel’s hair and he ate honey and locust and lived in the desert.

He told everyone of the coming of Jesus.

Please pray for Bro. David Ford and his family, the bereaved, the lost, the sick, those in nursing homes and hospitals, those having surgeries, those recuperating, traveling mercies, our troops and their families, our country and our leaders, and one another.

Times of services: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Tuesday evening Bible Study, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday evening Prayer and Bible study, 6 p.m.

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When Jesus is asked what the greatest commandment is, he says to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.”

(Matthew 22: 37-39) Although Paul speaks of love as a spiritual gift rather than as a commandment, it is clear that he also gives priority to love: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is

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PRESSING ISSUES Library closed for New Year Holiday The Greenfield Public Library will be closed for the New Year Holiday on the following dates: Dec. 31, Jan. 1, and Jan. 2. Regular library business hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 3 at 9 a.m.

Carrollton United Methodist Church to host live nativity Members and friends of the Carrollton United Methodist Church will present their 19th annual Live Nativity display on Saturday evening, Dec. 21, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the church yard on Maple Street at Highway 67. Participants

will be attired in period clothing as was worn at the time of Christ’s birth, and they will be accompanied by live animals. After viewing the display, meeting the participants and petting the animals, everyone is invited to gather in the Church Fellowship Hall and enjoy refreshments of hot drinks, cookies, sweet breads and candies. Also, there will be Christmas music and activities for the children in the hall. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and there is no charge.

Painting and Pizza with JPRD Join Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) for a fun and relaxing night to let your creative spirit flow on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 4 to 10:30

p.m. The group will attend a threehour painting session, taught by Nancy Goetten, at Wild Pickins in Chesterfield. Guests will receive a 16 x 20 canvas and two glasses of wine. After the masterpieces have been perfected, the group will travel to Alfonzo’s Pizza for a dinner of pizza and salad. The cost is $65 per person and includes instruction, all painting supplies, take-home art work, two glasses of wine, dinner, gratuities and transportation. Guests are asked to arrive at the Susnig Center in Jerseyville no later than 3:45 p.m. for an on time departure.

Pre-registration is required and the deadline is Thursday, Jan, 2. For more information or to learn how to register, please visit http://www. jerseyville-il.us/ParkRec/forms.htm, call JPRD at (618) 498-2222 or email jerseyvilleparkandrec@gtec. com

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KCS Santa Train comes to Roodhouse

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Bennett Hawk, 3, of Roodhouse, helped out at the Roodhouse Christmas in the Park by going around collecting garbage. Scheduled to be held in the park, the event was moved to Garner's because of the freezing rain and snow coming down Friday evening.

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From the engine to the caboose, the KCS Santa Train is decorated throughout for the holidays and parked in Roodhouse Friday evening where hundreds of people traveled through the holiday wonderland.

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Norma Hart and Beverly Deitz, members of the Roodhoue First Baptist Church, distributed hot chocolate and cookies while the KCS Santa Train stopped for a visit in Roodhouse Friday evening.

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Would be called none other than Gladys Patricia Plahn, City Clerk of Roodhouse, who spent Friday afternoon in elf attire directing visitors through the KCS Santa Train which made its only stop in Illinois this year in Roodhouse.

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The Kansas City Southern Santa Train made its only stop in Illinois in Roodhouse Friday evening where, despite the frigid weather and icy rain, hundreds of people stopped in to go through the iconic holiday train.

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If you are one of those who are spooked by the whole 'Elf on the Shelf' holiday lore,then you were certainly freaked out going through the KCS Santa Train and dozens of the little pointy eared critters were poised on shelves throughout the train.

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Slippery slopes KCS elves in rain gear help three-year-old Faith Rynders of Greenfield, down after she toured the Santa Train stopped in Roodhouse Friday evening. Freezing rain made for a very slippery exit down the metal stairs.

People in the Southwest Illinois Division area have demonstrated their generosity and caring by achieving record results for the 2013 fundraising campaign to help their neighbors and strengthen their community. The Southwest Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis has announced that the community has helped United Way exceed its $1.86 million fundraising goal. This year, many companies, agencies, unions, schools, and individuals joined together to surpass this goal by raising $1,873,412 million to help people.

“I want to thank everyone who helped United Way reach and surpass our goal. In order for United Way to reach the goal, it takes a lot of people committed to this community and helping others. I’m pleased to have worked with so many wonderful supporters in the community who made this possible,” said United Way’s Southwest Illinois Division 2013 Campaign Chair Jeff Lauritzen.

Overall, United Way of Greater St. Louis raised a total of $72,254,028 for the 2013 campaign. Thousands of volunteers worked on the campaign, including employee groups, labor

unions, businesses, corporations and government employees. More than 2,500 companies ran campaigns and more than 200,000 individuals contributed to the United Way campaign’s success in the 16-county region of Missouri and Illinois.

Ron Fromm, the 2013 United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign co-chair and chairman of the board of Brown Shoe Company, said, “It’s incredible to see so many sectors coming together to support one cause – helping people. We received support from the corporate community, from individuals from all walks of life, from families, foundations, nonprofit organizations. The work that United Way does in our region is important and our community has said loud and clear that we will continue to help people through United Way.” Lauritzen is pleased that the Southwest Illinois Division followed suit. “We knew going into this campaign that it was going to be a tough year, but this community continues to overcome those obstacles with the goal in mind of helping one another,” he said.

More than 90 cents of every dollar United Way raises goes

back into the community to provide services that help people become healthier and more selfsufficient.

By the Numbers Olin Corporation and Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery were the top two campaigns once again this year. With donations and corporate gifts combined, Olin Corporation brought in $312,000, and Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery contributed more than $200,000.

Alton Memorial Hospital, Argosy Casino Alton, Cope Plastics, Eaton’s B-Line, and Jersey State Bank were all recognized for their outstanding increases this year in contributions. These five companies brought in a total of $207,285 for this year’s campaign.

People from across the region have stepped up to help their neighbors, co-workers and friends through United Way. United Way of Greater St. Louis supports more than 170 agencies in the counties of: St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln, St. Louis, St. Louis City, and Jefferson counties in Missouri and Clinton, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, and Madison in Illinois.

Pfeiffer announces run for re-election Larry Pfeiffer, Regional Superintendent for Schools in Regional Office of Education No. 40 in west-central Illinois, has announced he is seeking another term in the office to continue to improve schools in his region and around Illinois.

Pfeiffer filed his petitions with the State Board of Elections in Springfield as Regional Superintendent of Schools in Region No. 40, which serves schools in Macoupin, Greene, Calhoun and Jersey counties south and west of Springfield. Pfeiffer will be the incumbent on the March Democratic primary ballot.

Pfeiffer and his colleagues went five months without pay in 2011 in a dispute with Gov. Quinn, and

then once funding was restored the number of ROEs in Illinois was cut back from 44 to 35. Schools locally and around the state also have experienced significant state funding cuts and layoffs.

Providing a wide array of regulatory and support services, ROE 40 has helped improve teaching and learning by embracing its motto: “Educating Minds to be Their Best and Brightest.”

Pfeiffer also leads at the state level. He is legislative chair for the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, where he helps craft policy and advocate for sensible changes at the Statehouse. Last month, he was named president of the Illinois Association of County Officials,

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So that's a reindeer, eh?

Four-month-old Hayden Robison takes a glimps of his first reindeer at the Roodhouse Christmas in the Park Friday night. Looks like his mom, Nicole, is more thrilled with his reaction than he is with the reindeer. Hayden's daddy is Roodhouse Police Chief Kyle Robison. Both mommy and daddy were instrumental in the success of the event along with the rest of the police department and many others in the community.

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“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the good people of Region 40 for the past 12 years, and I am asking for their support again because we have more work to do,” Pfeiffer said. “Our schools are under tremendous pressure to produce better results with fewer resources. Yet I see every day that when we work together, and we provide the right guidance and support, we help students of all backgrounds and skill levels reach their full potential. I look forward to sharing over these next few months why I want to continue to lead our schools on this path of success.”

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Holiday menu planning this season for first-time hosts Novice holiday hosts often have a lot on their plates. Whether hosting family or friends or a combination of both, first-time hosts typically want to impress their guests while ensuring they get enough to eat and have an enjoyable evening.

Since dinner is such a big part of holiday gatherings, hosts often place extra emphasis on what to serve, and that can be tricky when this is the first time they are hosting.

When planning the menu for your holiday soiree, consider the following tips. n Get a head count. Though other factors will influence what to serve, the size of your guest list may ultimately dictate what to serve. For example, a small gathering of four to five people will likely rule out turkey, as even a small turkey will prove too much effort and produce too much extra food. On the same note, a small dish like lasagna might not be doable for a larger crowd, as it will force you to prepare multiple

entrees, which means more time in the kitchen juggling the various cooking duties and less time with your guests. Once you have confirmed just how many guests you will be hosting, you can then choose a main course that suits the size of your guest list. n Decide which type of party you want to host. The type of party you want to host also will influence what you serve. A formal gathering should include an appetizer, a main course and a dessert, including both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees. A less formal gathering gives hosts more leeway. For example, whereas a formal gathering may include soup as an appetizer, hosting a less formal gathering allows hosts to put out some snacks or bread for guests to whet their appetites before everyone sits down for the meal. The more formal the gathering, the more formal the menu.

Hosts of less formal gatherings may even want to host a holiday pot luck buffet, inviting guests to

bring a favorite dish or side dish while the hosts take care of the main course. n Ask guests if they have any dietary restrictions. Upon being invited to a holiday dinner, some invitees may let hosts know if they have any food allergies or medical conditions that restrict which foods they can eat. Solicit such information from all of your guests, and do your best to cater to each of your guests' needs. Some guests might be on a gluten-free diet while others may need to limit their sodium intake. You might not be able to meet everyone's demands. Let guests know if they should bring an appropriate snack if you cannot provide one for them. n Include traditional holiday fare. People have grown to expect certain things from holiday meals, be it sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, brisket for Chanukah or holiday cookies or even eggnog at Christmas parties.

When planning the menu, be sure to include at least one of these tra-

ditional items, even asking guests for suggestions. Such fare will give the party a genuine holiday feel, and guests will appreciate seeing some items on your dinner table they have enjoyed at their own holiday celebrations over the years. n Don't overdo it. First-time hosts want to ensure everyone gets enough to eat, so it's easy to overdo things and prepare too much food. This can be expensive, and guests may feel obligated to overeat so hosts don't have to discard any of the food they worked so hard to prepare. Though it might once have been a holiday tradition to overeat, many men and women now prefer moderation, and hosts should keep that in mind when preparing their holiday meals.

Hosting a holiday dinner for the first time can be nerve-wracking.

But there are a variety of steps first-timers can take when preparing their menus to come off looking like old pros.

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First-time holiday hosts can take a number of steps to ensure their menus appeal to all of their guests.

Did you know?

Online shopping has expanded considerably in the last several years. Although Black Friday and its online counterpart, Cyber Monday, may seem like the best times to gain the lowest prices on merchandise, it actually could pay to wait a little longer. Merchants may offer deep discounts on premium items that haven't moved during the last days of the holiday shopping season, typically between December 21 and 24.

This includes big-ticket products,

such as fine jewelry, furniture and televisions. It is possible to take advantage of deep price cuts the closer you get to Christmas Day. Keep in mind that you may have to pay a premium for getting those gifts delivered on time, which could offset the savings.

Therefore, it might be a wise idea to present gift recipients with a photo of what they will be getting for the holidays and deliver the item a day or two later.

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Car, J.D. Lawn Mower: Toyota Corolla “2006” LE Automatic (4 door) (has a reserve) “2011” D130 JD 22hp. Riding Mower w/22hrs & new battery.

Other Misc: Patio Furniture, High Efficiency “ Whirlpool Washer, Elect.

Whirlpool Dryer, Gas Grill, Yard & Hand Tools, Lawn Ornaments, Elect.

Leaf Blower, Gas Stihl Weed Eater, Lawn Chairs, Fire Place Items, 2 Electric Space Heaters.

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

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DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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

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

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

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

SATURDAY, JAN. 11, 2014 • 10 A.M.

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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/19/2012, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 at the hour of 1:00PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-885-011-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 903 Sumner Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after

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

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

No. 13-CH-5

ETTA MOTLEY, BRADLEY MOTLEY, RHONDA HANSEN, EILEEN BRUSH, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILLIAM E. MOTLEY, Deceased, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Mr. Craig Fricke, Vice President Loss Mitigation, United Community Bank, 301 N. Main Street, Chatham, IL 62629; Telephone: (217) 438-6114.

(B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 223 4th Street, Rockport, Illinois (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Part of Lot 6 in Block 8 in the Village of Rockport, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 6, thence South 107 feet, thence West 60 feet, thence North 107 feet, thence

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East 60 feet to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois. This legal description re-describes the legal set out in a warranty deed recorded in Drawer 2, Card 7614.

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

The real estate may be (E) inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:00 a.m. on January 3, 2014 in the Lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois.

(G) The terms of the sale are: Cash in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale. The successful bidder will receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Pike County.

(H) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2012 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Pike County.

BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Emmet A. Fairfield Registration Number: 6180505 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com 12.4.13,12.11,12.18

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PEGGY M. HALL A/K/A PEGGY M. BONNER; GARY T. HALL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.; DEFENDANTS Address: 217 Kennedy Street Hardin, Illinois 62047 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 6, 2013, I, Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois, will on January 21, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Calhoun County Courthouse, 101 North County Road, Hardin, IL 62047, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Calhoun, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 9 IN BLOCK NO. 10 IN CHILD’S SOUTH ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN; THENCE WESTERLY, ON THE NORTH LOT LINE, A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NO. 9, A DISTANCE OF 111 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NO. 10; THENCE EASTERLY, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NO. 10 AS EXTENDED TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 9, A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE NORTH, ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NO. 9, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SAID LANDS BEING THE NORTH PART OF LOT NO. 9 AND THE EAST PART OF LOT NO. 10 IN BLOCK NO. 10 OF CHILD’S SOUTH ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN. COMMON ADDRESS: 217 Kennedy Street, Hardin, Illinois 62047 P.I.N.: 07-08-27-401-108 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-12-22939.

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THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $123,652.38 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710.

Please refer to file number IL 12 6127.

Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 6127 12.11.13,12.18,12.25

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

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JAMES WITT A/K/A JAMES M WITT A/K/A JAMES MANFORD WITT; DEFENDANTS 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 26, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on January 13, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-711-004-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: YELLOW VINYL RANCH WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $113,217.34. Sale Terms: This is an

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

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Kelly L. Blumstein; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/24/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 at the hour of 1:00PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOTS 2, 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 5 OF RANDALL’S ADDITION TO BRIGHTON, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 4 AND THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF THE NORTHEASTERLY 10 FEET OF SAID LOT 2, ALL BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. AND BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET WHICH IS 9.5 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 5 IN RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, A DISTANCE OF 89 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY, WHICH IS LOCATED IN LOT 2, BLOCK 5, RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF RANDALL STREET, WHICH IS ALSO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS,

“AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1302418 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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

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Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET WHICH IS 9.5 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 5 IN RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, A DISTANCE OF 39 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE CONVEYED

BY GRANTORS TO GRANTEES IN THIS DEED; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, 50 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION 50 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-13-05373.

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REDU 603 Lucien, Jerseyville

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

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$148,000

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1003 Mulberry, Jerseyville

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

$125,000

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

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29121 Ivy Lane, Jerseyville

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

$93,500

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

$26,000

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

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$199,000

Freedom Lane, Jerseyville

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

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309 Andrew, Jerseyville

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

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906 High, Jerseyville

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

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

28153 Prosper Ln., Jerseyville

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

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

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52 acres +/- 29 tillable

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Commercial Building. Good income potential.

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

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

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

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IDNR Newsbits for December 2013

Target Hunger Now: Hunters are encouraged to donate whole deer to the Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger program – part of the IDNR ‘Target Hunger Now!’ initiative.

Participating meat processors turn the donated deer into ground venison for delivery to food banks and charities in Illinois. For more information on ‘Target Hunger Now!’ and the Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger program, check the IDNR website at http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/programs/ISAH/Pages/default.aspx or by email tracy.shafer@Illinois.gov or write to Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271.

Resident Archery Deer and Fall Turkey Permits: Illinois Archery Deer and Illinois Archery Fall Turkey seasons are open through Jan. 19, 2014. Resident combination archery deer permits, resident antlerless-only archery deer permits, and resident archery fall turkey hunting permits are available over-the-counter from DNR Direct license and permit vendors. Find a vendor near you at this link: http://dnr.illinois.gov/ DNRDirectMonitor/VendorListing. aspx Non-Resident Deer and Turkey Permits: The remaining non-resident Illinois combination archery deer permits, as well as non-resident antlerless-only archery deer permits and non-resident archery fall turkey permits, are available over-thecounter (OTC) from DNR Direct license and permit vendors. The season continues through Jan. 19, 2014. Find a license and permit vendor near you at this link: http:// dnr.illinois.gov/DNRDirectMonitor/ VendorListing.aspx Late-Winter and CWD Deer County Permits: 2013-14 Late-Winter Firearm Antlerless-only Deer county permits will be available over-thecounter (OTC) through DNR Direct license and permit vendors beginning on Tues., Dec. 10. County permits for the CWD Deer Season will also

be available OTC beginning on Dec. 10. Late-Winter and CWD Deer season dates are Dec. 26-29, 2013 and Jan. 17-19, 2014.

Archery, Firearm, Muzzleloader, and Late-Winter/CWD Seasons CWD Sampling: Deer hunters statewide in Illinois are encouraged to allow samples to be taken for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing from adult deer they harvest. For locations serving as CWD sampling stations, taking samples from entire deer or deer heads through Jan. 20, 2014, check the IDNR website at this link: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/news/ Documents/CWDsamplinglocationsSTATEWIDE-2013.pdf ICF Wall Calendar: Buy your beautiful 2014 Illinois Conservation Foundation wall calendar today.

If you relied on the former OutdoorIllinois wall calendar, you’ll definitely want to pick up a copy of this calendar. Proceeds from the sale of the 2014 ICF wall calendar will support youth conservation education programs in Illinois. The 9” x 12” calendar contains stunning photography of Illinois wildlife and natural resources, and can be purchased for $15 (two for $29, or three for $41.25). Order online at www. ilcf.org or by phone at 217-7852003. Checks and money orders can be mailed to Illinois Conservation Foundation, ATTN Wall Calendar, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271.

Spring Turkey Applications: Hunters may now apply for the second lottery for 2014 Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Season permits online.

Go to the IDNR website for more information at this link: www.dnr. illinois.gov/hunting/turkey.

The application deadline for the second lottery for 2014 resident spring turkey permits is Jan. 13, 2014.

IRAP Youth Hunting: The Illinois Recreational Access Program is accepting applications from youth turkey hunters for private-land hunting sites in 25 counties throughout

Illinois. Youth under the age of 16 who have passed a hunter safety course are eligible to apply for spring turkey hunting on an IRAP site.

IRAP sites are available for spring youth turkey season as well spring turkey Seasons 3 and 4. Applicants applying for Youth Turkey Season will need to fill out an application and mail it to IDNR prior to February 25, 2014. Successful applicants will be notified and instructed as to where their hunting site is located within the county they applied for, will be given a map and an IRAP permit allowing them to hunt on the specified private property. Youth hunters applying for an IRAP site for Seasons 3 or 4 will need to apply online for an IDNR turkey permit as soon as possible.

Successful youth receiving his or her turkey tag for their choice county in Season 3 or 4 will then need to send in an IRAP youth turkey application.

For more information or to apply for an IRAP turkey hunting site, go to this link: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/ conservation/IRAP/Pages/ YouthTurkeyHunting.aspx Online Free Site Hunting Permits: Hunters are reminded that Free Site Hunting Permits (windshield cards) to hunt upland, forest game and waterfowl at IDNR sites are available online from the IDNR website at http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/ Pages/PublicHuntingAreas.aspx Hunters are encouraged to view the link to hunter fact sheets also available at the site. For information or assistance, hunters should contact the site where they intend to hunt.

Deer Hunt Drawing: The IDNR will conduct a drawing on Jan. 7 to allow 20 persons to hunt antlerless deer on part of the Baldwin Lake Waterfowl Rest Area at Kaskaskia River SFWA during the second part of the Late-Winter Deer Hunting Season, January 17-19, 2014. The special hunt area at Baldwin Lake will not be open during the first part of the Late-Winter deer season,

Firearm deer season preliminary harvest totals 74,191 in Illinois Firearm deer hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 74,191 deer during the seven-day firearm deer season on Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 5-8, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today. This year’s preliminary firearm season harvest total compares with the 99,546 deer taken during the 2012 firearm season.

The preliminary second-season (Dec. 5-8) harvest total was 18,483, compared with the 27,213 deer taken by hunters during the second segment of the season last year. This year’s preliminary first-season (Nov. 22-24) deer harvest was 55,708, compared with a first-season harvest of 72,111 in 2012. The preliminary harvest totals include deer taken in all counties in which firearm deer hunting is permitted, as well as at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Lake County.

During the second segment of the firearm season (Dec. 5-8), opening day saw falling temperatures and gusty winds throughout the state, and southern Illinois saw rain/freezing rain turning to snow that continued through Friday with substantial accumulations. Frigid temperatures persisted Friday and Saturday, with single-digit lows throughout the state on Saturday and highs that reached 20 degrees only in the south. Temperatures increased

slightly on Sunday, with snow falling through much of the day in northern Illinois. Windy conditions prevailed throughout much of the season.

“Clearly this year’s preliminary firearm harvest numbers are below previous seasons, and while bad weather conditions throughout the state played a role, it cannot be the only factor. Once all deer seasons are complete, our biologists will evaluate deer management goals on a county-by-county basis to achieve stability in our deer herd,” said IDNR Director Marc Miller.

Beginning in 2008, the IDNR adopted deer herd management goals based on recommendations of the General Assembly’s Joint Task Force on Deer Population Control. Those recommendations called for a 14 percent reduction statewide (from peak levels) in the rate of automobile accidents with deer. Many counties have met their goal, and other counties are close to meeting this directive.

The reduction in county deer populations, combined in some instances with localized effects of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) outbreaks in the deer herd and less than optimal hunting conditions, have resulted in a lower firearm deer harvest than in previous years. In the coming months, IDNR biologists will examine available data for each

county, including hunter surveys and comments received during open house forums this past spring to determine where adjustments in deer management will be made for the coming year.

Continuing and upcoming deer hunting opportunities in Illinois include: • The Archery Deer Season, continuing through Jan. 19, 2014; • The seven-day split LateWinter Firearm Antlerless-only Deer Season and Special CWD Deer Season are Dec. 26-29, 2013 and Jan. 17-19, 2014.

For detailed information on the Late-Winter and CWD deer seasons, including information sheets listing open counties and permit limits, check the IDNR website at this link: www.dnr. illinois.gov/hunting/deer. Note that Greene County was closed to the Late-Winter Season this year.

The counties with the highest preliminary harvest totals for deer taken during the seven-day firearm season were Pike (2,269), Jackson (1,931), Fulton (1,886), Jo Daviess (1,870), Randolph (1,786), and Adams (1,783).

A table with preliminary county harvest totals for the first and second portions of the 2013 firearm deer season can be found at this link: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/ news/Documents/2013prelimfirea rmdeertotals.pdf

Greene County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between Dec. 9 and Dec. 13. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals listed have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals have been charged with a conservation violation: Newingham, Frederick E. Jr., dob 07-13-68, no harvest license for ginseng.

Ross, Nathan E., dob 02-2290, firearm without valid FOID/ eligible, deer hunting permit violation.

The following individuals have been issued a traffic citation: Burton, Christopher R., dob 04-03-83, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Guyton, William D., dob 07-1870, driving on suspended license.

Doyle, Ericson M., dob 08-1480, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Williams, Amy C., dob 07-1194, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Edwards, Amanda K., dob 03-08-87, pedestrian/influence drug/alcohol.

Larive, Christopher W., dob 06-20-78, operate uninsured motor vehicle, unlicensed.

Benz, Laura N., dob 10-01-87, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Two Rivers Outdoors holding deer contest

Two Rivers Outdoors would like to invite all hunters (archery, shotgun, muzzleloader) to submit their deer kill pictures to tworiversoutdoors.com. All photos submitted will be entered in a random drawing for a prize pack from Joe Carey Calls. To submit your photo, log on to www. tworiversoutdoors.com and click on the “Submit a Photo” menu button. Deadline is Jan. 15, and the drawing will be held Jan. 17.

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TO THE PATRONS OF AMEREN ILLINOIS: Please be advised that Ameren Illinois will trim trees and other vegetation in and around the town(s) of Pearl, Illinois. Our qualified utility arborists will trim trees and vegetation that could interfere with electric lines that run from pole to pole and elsewhere. This work is necessary in order to minimize the likelihood of outages and safety hazards. There is no charge to you for this service.

If you have any questions about this work, please call 1-800-755-5000 or visit our website at MySafeTrees.com. You may address your concerns in the manner specified on our website. You may also call the Consumer Services Division of the Illinois Commerce Commission at 1-800-524-0795. Maps have been provided to the mayors and the county board chairpersons of the affected areas.

Sincerely, Ameren Illinois Forestry Department 12.18

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

No. 2013-CH-31

TRACI L. CASTLEBERRY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT L. CASTLEBERRY, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT L. CASTLEBERRY and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the real estate described below, Defendants in the above-entitled case, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2-206, 15-1218 and 15-1502 of the Code of Civil Procedure, that the aboveentitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against Defendants is January 17, 2014.

Plaintiff has certified the following regarding said foreclosure action filed on December 6, 2013.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and Case Number are as follows: United Community Bank, an Illinois banking corporation; Case No. 2013-CH-31 2. The court in which said action was brought is as follows: Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Greene County, Illinois 3. The name of the title holder of record is: Robert L. Castleberry 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: That part of Lots Numbered Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in L.E.

Worcester’s West Addition to the Town, now City of White Hall, according to the recorded plat of said Addition, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point one hundred sixty (1600 feet due South and sixty (60) feet due East of the Northwest corner of said Lot Twelve (12) in said Addition, thence running due East sixty (60) feet, thence North one hundred sixty (160) feet, more or less, to the North line of said Lot Eleven (11) in said Addition, thence running, in a Westerly direction along and with the North line of Lot Eleven (11) and North line of Lot Twelve (12) in said Addition sixty (60) feet, more or less, to a point on said line due North of the point of beginning, thence due South one hundred sixty (160) feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, and situated in the City of White Hall, County of Greene and State of Illinois.

5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 443 W. Bridgeport Street, White Hall, Illinois 6. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of mortgagors: Robert L. Castleberry and Traci L. Castleberry Name of mortgagee: First Bank Date of mortgage: October 24, 2006 Date of recording: November 6, 2006 County where recorded: Greene County, Illinois Recording document identification: Book 473 at pages 203-214 as Document No. 141044 Shirley Thornton CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Emmet A. Fairfield Registration Number: 6180505 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 12.18.13, 12.25, 1.1.14

PUBLIC NOTICE Vegetation Management Activities in Adams, Bond, Brown, Bureau, Cass, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edwards, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Henry, Iroquois, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, LaSalle, Lawrence, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Mason, Massac, McLean, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Peoria, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Putnam, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Sangamon, Schuyler, Shelby, St. Clair, Tazewell, Washington, White, Williamson, 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 at1-800-524-0795. 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

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PUBLIC NOTICE U.S. Cellular is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility at 890 North/ Eldred Blacktop, Eldred, Greene County, IL 62027. The new facility will consist of a 258-foot tall self-support lattice tower and support equipment within a fenced compound. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 61135471-MAT c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail S, York, PA 17403 or via telephone at (781) 2732500.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS GERALD NORTON, Plaintiff, vs.

NO. 2013-CH-25

CHESTER L. GRIZZLE, JR.,JULIE D. GRIZZLE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, ANDNON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given to creditors of the death of GARY RANDALL, of Roodhouse, IL 62082. Letters of office were issued on November 27, 2013, to Kimberly A. Fansler, of RR 1, Box 4, White Hall, Illinois 62092 as Independent Executor, whose attorney is ELLIOTT L. TURPIN, 325 Sixth Street, Carrollton, Illinois 62016.

PUBLIC NOTICE TREE TRIMMING ACTIVITIES IN PEARL AND NEARBY AREAS

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Dec. 26-29, 2013. Hunters must have either a valid St. Clair County or Randolph County deer hunting permit for the Late-Winter season or an unfilled special Baldwin Lake firearm deer hunting permit from this year. To be eligible for the in-house drawing, send a postcard with name, address, and in which county the applicant has a valid permit (St. Clair or Randolph) to Kaskaskia River SFWA, 10981 Conservation Road, Baldwin IL 62217 by Jan. 3, 2014.

For more information, call 618-2952877 or 618-785-2555.

Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grants: Teachers can apply now for an Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant. The program allows teachers to take students to state parks, nature centers, the Shawnee National Forest, forest preserve districts, national wildlife refuges, and museums. Each teacher may apply for up to $500 to pay for transportation and substitute teacher costs. The application deadline is January 31, 2014. Funding for the program is provided by the Independence Tube Corporation in Chicago and the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation in Skokie. Check the IDNR website for application and more information at this link: http:// dnr.state.il.us/education/CLASSRM/ grants.htm Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Days: Enjoy watching bald eagles on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers near Pere Marquette State Park this winter by participating in one of the park’s popular Bald Eagle Days tours.

The informative programs about bald eagles are conducted on select dates from late December through early March. All programs begin at the Pere Marquette Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m., and reservations are required by calling 618-786-3323.

To check the schedule of program dates, click here: http://dnr.state. il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/R4/PRM/ EagleDaysBrochure.pdf

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY RANDALL, Deceased.

NO. 13-P-34

Greene Prairie Press

COURT/PUBLIC NOTICE

Carrollton, Illinois

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of the Court, Greene County Courthouse, 519 N. Main, Carrollton, Illinois 62016, or with the above representative, or both on or before July 15, 2014, or if by mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, as amended, 755 ILCS 5/18-1, 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 3rd day of December, 2013.

KIMBERLY A. FANSLER, Representative.

Elliott L. Turpin, Attorney at Law Attorney for Kimberly A. Fansler, Independent Executor of the Estate of Gary Randall, Deceased 325 6th Street Carrollton, IL 62016 Telephone: (217) 942-5222 12.11.13, 12.18, 12.25

COUNT I

Requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS, Defendants in an action now pending in the Circuit Court for the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Calhoun County, Illinois, by the said Plaintiff, GERALD NORTON, praying for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage dated June 16, 2009, executed by CHESTER L. GRIZZLE, JR. and JULIE D. GRIZZLE, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Greene County, Illinois, on June 17, 2009, in Book 570, Page 336, as Document #148795 which pertains to the following described property, to-wit, of which CHESTER L. GRIZZLE, JR. and JULIE D. GRIZZLE are record title holders: Lots 42 and 43 in Holidays Addition to the Village of Kane, according to the recorded Plat thereof, situated in the Village of Kane, in the County of Greene, in the State of Illinois.

Common address: 403 Broadway, Kane, Illinois 62054

and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is still pending.

COUNT II

Requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS, Defendants in an action now pending in the Circuit Court for the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Calhoun County,

Illinois, by the said Plaintiff, GERALD NORTON, praying for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage dated August 6, 2008, executed by CHESTER L. GRIZZLE, JR. and JULIE D. GRIZZLE, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Greene County, Illinois, on August 6, 2008, in Book 540, Page 17, as Document #146267 which pertains to the following described property, towit, of which CHESTER L. GRIZZLE, JR., is record title holder: Sixty-five (65) feet off of the South side of Lot Numbered Eleven (11), in Terry’s Addition to the Village of Kane, more fully described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Lot Numbered Eleven; running thence West along the South line of said Lot, Two Hundred (200) feet; thence North Sixty-five (65) feet; thence East Two Hundred (200) feet; thence South Sixty-five (65) feet, to the place of beginning; situated in the Village of Kane, in the County of Greene, in the State of Illinois.

Common address: 502 Walnut, Kane, Illinois 62054 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is still pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, file your Answer therein in the said Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Greene County, Illinois, held in the Courthouse in Carrollton, Illinois, on or before January 18, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the Prayer of the Complaint.

Dated this 12th day of December, 2013.

Shirley Thornton Greene County Circuit Clerk Richard N. Gillingham Attorney for Plaintiff 220 Sixth Street Carrollton, Illinois 62016 (217) 942-5244

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Are electronic cigarettes safe?

An electronic cigarette (e-cig) is defined as a battery operated device that delivers nicotine and other additives to the user in an aerosol, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Depending upon the brand, e-cigarette cartridges will typically contain nicotine and flavorings. Some other potentially harmful substances such as irritants, genotoxins, and animal carcinogens have also been found. E-cigarettes currently are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). What this means is that there can be some e-cigs with higher or lower amounts of nicotine and other chemicals. Nicotine is an additive in cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The nicotine is what makes them so addictive.

According to the FDA, the safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes have not been fully studied, therefore, the consumer has no way of knowing, “whether e-cigarettes are safe for their intended use, how much nicotine or other potentially harmful chemicals are being inhaled during use, or if there are any benefits associated with using these products.”

Long-term studies have not been done on the health effects of e-cigs.

E-cigarettes release vapor instead of smoke like a cigarette which will lead some to believe that they are safer. There is actually no proof that the vapor is safe for the person smoking it or for those breathing in the secondhand vapor.

There are no current studies done that prove e-cigarettes can help smokers quit. There have been studies done, however, that suggest e-cigarettes may keep smokers hooked on cigarettes. For those

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Unfortunately, the use of e-cigarettes among U.S middle and high school students more than doubled from 2011 to 2012 according to the Illinois Behavior Youth Survey done in 2011-2012. In 2012, there were more than 1.78 million middle and high school students in the United States that had tried an e-cigarette.

E-cigs are available to children in 32 states without age restrictions for buying e-cigs. One concern with no age restrictions is that children will start using e-cigs and become nicotine dependent and then begin to use cigarettes or other types of tobacco.

E-cigs are also available in a variety of flavors which may be appealing to young people. Illinois passed a new law that will prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors beginning January 1st, 2014.

There are no laws at this time that prohibit the use of e-cigs in public places or in buildings. However, the owner of the building or business has the right to develop his/her own policy about the use of e-cigs within the building or facility.

If a smoker is interested in quitting, he/she can contact the Illinois Tobacco Quitline for free at 1-866-QUIT-YES (1-866-7848937). The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is available 7 days a week from 7AM to 11PM. You can also contact the Jersey County Health Department for further information 498-9565.

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The mountain pass What is the one thing you wouldn't expect to find inside a train car - how about a train? In fact, there were two of them on display in the KCS Holiday Train which stopped in Roodhouse Friday evening. This train shows the snowy mountain pass. The miniatures which make up the people and buildings lends a great realism to both of the trains that were on display.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL | FIFTH ANNUAL SPARTAN CLASSIC

Tigers top Spartans to take title Illinois Valley Conference championship on the Tigers' home court.

In Saturday's Spartan Classic title game, Masters led Greenfield-NW with a then-career-high 33 points to help the Tigers claim their first regular season tournament championship since 1969.

"They understand what they've accomplished, but now we've got to be able to handle that," head coach Joe Pembrook said.

"Sometimes success can be your worst enemy. We have to remember how we got to this point."

Greenfield-NW used an 8-0 run at the end of the first quarter to take an early 19-11 lead on North Greene and had a 38-26 advantage by halftime. The Spartans made a run to get within eight points of the Tigers midway through the fourth quarter, but Greenfield-NW responded with timely baskets and key free throws down the stretch.

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North Greene's Adam Knox and GreenfieldNorthwestern's Marc Jennings fight for a rebound Saturday in White Hall.

"We were very resilient," Pembrook said.

"When they made a run at us, we were able to respond. We didn't push the panic button and I thought our kids did a great job of that in a very tough environment."

In addition to Masters, four other Tigers reached double-digit scoring.

Seniors Dakota Coffey and Patrick McWhorter scored 14 and 10 points, respectively, while Plogger and sophomore Connor Shade each added 10.

North Greene was paced by 6-foot-3 senior Reed Rusten, who scored 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Classmate Adam Knox scored 16 points while juniors Nathan Randall and Connor Vincent added 15 and 10 points, respectively.

Rusten, Randall and Vincent all earned all-tournament honors. The Spartans are 3-3 this season after Pleasant Plains won a 62-53 decision Tuesday at NGHS. Greenfield-NW ran its season-opening winning streak to seven games by claiming a 78-64 victory against Franklin Tuesday at Northwestern High School. Masters scored a career-high 36 points, including 13 in the second quarter to help the Tigers rally after a slow start.

They trailed 19-15 at the end of the first quarter, but took a 37-35 lead into halftime.

"For as bad as we played there in that first half — and we didn’t really play much better in the second half — and especially with Coffey and Austin sitting on the bench with foul trouble, I just knew that I had to be our main scorer out there on offense," Masters said. "I knew I

Triopia 18

> > 12/16 — North Greene 31 Calhoun 59

> > 12/16 — Greenfield-NW 38

Ill. School for the Deaf 4

> > 12/12 — Carrollton 62

Ill. School for the Deaf 8

> > 12/12 — North Greene 50 Triopia 25

> > 12/12 — Greenfield-NW 34 West Central 51

> > 12/11 — North Greene 51 Brussels 46

Boys Basketball > > 12/17 — Carrollton 67 Bunker Hill 62

> > 12/17 — North Greene 53 Pleasant Plains 62

> > 12/17 — Greenfield-NW 78 Sherry Fraley/Greene Prairie Press

Greenfield-Northwestern senior Isaac Masters rises for a layup against North Greene during the championship game at the fifth annual Spartan Classic Saturday in White Hall. Masters scored a game-high 33 points to lead the Tigers to an 83-73 victory. He and teammate Austin Plogger were named to the event's all-tournament team — as were North Greene's Connor Vincent, pictured right, Reed Rusten and Nathan Randall. Masters surpassed 1,000 career points during the tournament and scored a career-best 36 as Greenfield-NW improved to 6-0 with a 78-64 win against Franklin Tuesday in Palmyra.

had to put the ball in the basket in order to get us into halftime with a lead."

The Tigers never trailed after Masters hit a pullup jumper at the buzzer before the break. That and some halftime adjustments kept momentum in Greenfield-NW's favor through the second half.

"We had to have a little discussion about our effort and the way we were playing at halftime.

That kind of gave us the boost to play a little bit better in the second half," Pembrook said.

"We had to learn a hard lesson [Tuesday]. If you don’t step up and aren’t

ready to play or mentally focused, halves like that can happen to us."

The Tigers continue their non-conference schedule with a trip to Waverly at 7:45 p.m. Friday before hosting Gillespie at 4 p.m.

Saturday at Northwestern High School. selliott@campbellpublications.net

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Lady Hawks keep winning big The Carrollton High School girls basketball team just keeps winning — and winning big.

The unbeaten Lady Hawks reached the midway point of their Western Illinois Valley Conference schedule unscathed (7-0, 4-0) by beating Triopia 61-18 Monday in Carrollton.

A 14-2 advantage through the first quarter became a 37-7 lead by halftime as the Lady Hawks extended their season-opening winning streak. Senior guard Patsy Coonrod led all scorers with 16 points and junior Madison Mountain reached double-digit scoring with 10 points.

Carrollton has won its first seven games this season by an average of 30 points — its closest call coming in a 14-point game against Gillespie to begin the year. The Lady Hawks have surpassed 60 points on three occasions this season and in back-to-back games after having beaten the Illinois School for the Deaf 62-8 Thursday in Jacksonville. Coonrod led Carrollton with a game-high 15 points in that contest while Rachel Williams added 11 points and Mountain chipped in 10.

The Lady Hawks will take a break from WIVC play until they host rival Calhoun Friday, Jan. 10. Carrollton hosts Griggsville-Perry at 7:45 p.m. Thursday before Jersey Community High School visits at 7:45 p.m.

Saturday at CHS. LADY SPARTANS' STREAK SNAPPED Defending conference champion Calhoun ended the North Greene High School girls basketball team's winning streak at three games, taking a 59-31 decision Monday in White Hall.

Sophomore guard Darci Brannan scored on a putback at the buzzer to give the Lady Spartans a 14-12 lead at the end of the first quarter, but Calhoun's defense stepped up through the final three quarters and its front line — three players between 5 feet, 11 inches, and 6 feet, 2 inches — took its toll on North Greene.

Junior Arika Hull scored 14 points to lead the Lady Spartans, who are 7-4 overall this season and 2-1 in the WIVC. North Greene's second league win of the season came in a 50-25 decision Thursday at Triopia High School.

Sophomore guard Destyne Powell led all scorers with

Greene County scores, results Girls Basketball > > 12/16 — Carrollton 61

High-scoring Masters in 1,000-point club SAM ELLIOTT Greene Prairie Press Isaac Masters' highscoring heroics have helped the GreenfieldNorthwestern boys basketball team to a 7-0 record and a tournament championship at the fifth annual Spartan Classic.

The Tigers senior, who missed the beginning of the season last year due to a football injury, became just the 10th player in program history to eclipse 1,000 career points during the tournament's opening round.

"It took a little longer than I hoped just because I missed so many games last year," Masters said.

He and junior teammate Austin Plogger were named to the Spartan Classic's alltournament team following Greenfield-NW's 83-73 win against North Greene in the championship game Saturday in White Hall.

In their previous meeting, the Spartans won last season's Western

Carrollton, Illinois

Franklin 64

> > 12/16 — Carrollton 57 North Mac 52

Fifth annual Spartan Classic Championship game

> > 12/14 — Greenfield-NW 83 North Greene 73 Semifinals

> > 12/12 — Greenfield-NW 72 Griggsville-Perry 68

OT

> > 12/11 — North Greene 64 Routt 36

Krumwiede going into Hall of Fame

Carrollton coach has Hawks at 5-0

15 points in that contest and five other Lady Spartans scored between five and eight points.

North Greene continues league play at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday at Brown County — its last game until Jan. 4.

Carrollton High School head boys basketball coach Jeff Krumwiede will be included in the 2014 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame class.

The Hawks' head coach, in his 20th season at Carrollton, will be among the latest inducted into the IBCA Hall of Fame at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Illinois State University in Normal.

Krumwiede, the winningest coach in Carrollton basketball history, owns a 386-174 record at the school and an overall career mark of 421-192. He spent two seasons at Franklin before taking over at Carrollton prior to the 1994-95 season.

The coach has won 28 various championships with the Hawks, including three Western Illinois Valley Conference titles, seven regionals, three sectionals and one super-sectional championship during the 2011-12 season that led to a second-place finish at the Class 1A state tournament.

This season's Hawks are 5-0 to begin the year after pulling out five-point wins on the road in their past two contests. Carrollton beat North Mac 57-52 Monday in Virden and won a 67-62 decision Tuesday at Bunker Hill High School. The Hawks begin WIVC play and end a five-game stretch of games away from home against Triopia at 7:30 p.m.

Friday in Concord.

LADY TIGERS BOUNCE BACK Greenfield-Northwestern rebounded from a 51-34 home loss to West Central Thursday by beating the Illinois School for the Deaf 38-4 Monday in Jacksonville.

Megan Bishop, who led the Lady Tigers with 13 points against West Central, scored a game-high nine against ISD. Abby McEvers, Kennedy Cole and Elizabeth Hall added five points each in Greenfield-NW's latest win.

The Lady Tigers (3-6, 2-3 WIVC) visit Mount Olive at 7:45 Thursday and host Brown County at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Northwestern High School.

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Lady Spartans junior Tabitha Hawk drives against a Calhoun defender Monday at North Greene High School. The Lady Spartans (7-4, 2-1 WIVC) were dealt their first league loss by the defending conference champions in a 59-31 decision. selliott@campbellpublications.net

Greenfield-Northwestern's Madison Coates fights to get a pass past Carrollton's Emily Struble during the teams' meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, in Greenfield. The Lady Hawks claimed a 52-28 decision and have won their first seven games this season by an average of 30 points.

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