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GREENE PRAIRIE PRESS DECEMBER 4, 2013 – Vol. 144, No. 49 – Carrollton, Illinois 62016

INSIDE LOCALS

North Greene School District manages to keep 2013 tax levy amount down By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press

Cresswell graduates from basic training. See page A3

NEWS

North Greene School District is in a unique position this year in that it is the only district in the county not required to hold a Truth In Taxation hearing. A Truth in Taxation is a public hearing which must be held before the district approves the following year’s tax levy if the aggregate total of the increase is more than 105 percent of the 2012 tax extension. The Board of Education approved the following amounts for next year’s levy at its monthly Nov. 20 meeting: Education, $1,159,200; Operations and Maintenance, $315,000; Transportation, $126,000; IMRF, $200,000; Tort, $325,000; Social Security, $180,000; Fire Prevention, $31,500; Computer Technology,

$31,500; Special Ed, $25,200. The aggregate total comes to $2,424,900. “This figure is less than 105 percent of the 2012 tax extension,” Superintendent Les Stevens said. “Therefore, we are not required to hold a Truth In Taxation hearing.” The Building and Grounds Committee submitted its recommendation for prioritizing projects identified in the 10-year Health Life Safety Survey. These included repairs to the 1957 gym roof, repairs to boys and girls restroom facilities at North Greene Elementary and the JuniorSenior High along with numerous doors that need to be repaired or replaced. NG does fall in line with the other district in the county in that it approved application for a School Maintenance Grant in addition to an Energy Efficiency Grant. These funds

“This figure is less than 105 percent of the 2012 tax extension . Therefore, we are not required to hold a Truth in Taxation hearing .”

Les Stevens

Superintendent would be used to enhance funding of to equip five of the district buses the roof, restroom and door repairs. with video surveillance cameras. The Board members approved the motion to use tort funds to purchase replacement of one handicapped the CrisisGo app for smart phones in accessible bus, entering into a new the district was rejected. lease-purchase agreement for a newer The CrisisGo mobile emergency 2014 model next year at a discounted app moves school districts’ emergency price. According to Stevens, the prices response plans from their three-ring will be only $1,000 more than the cur- binders to their smart phones and other rent annual payment for the bus being mobile devices. replaced. Stevens informed the board of the It was approved to use tort funds intent of the Illinois Department of

WHAT BIG EYES YOU HAVE,

Labor to inspect possible mold located in North Greene Elementary on Dec. 3. This was the second date the district had been given for the inspection. In other action, the board approved: n Drew Bell as volunteer assistant high school boys basketball coach. n Employing Kyle Graham as assistant high school softball coach. n Luke Bishop as a volunteer assistant high school boys basketball coach. n Approved Aubrey Bushnell as 7th and 8th grade girls track coach. n Approved Sara Coultas as volunteer assistant high school girls basketball coach. n Renewal of the snow removal service agreement for 2013-14 with Ballard Bros., Inc. at $70 per hour. n Approved application for Energy Efficiency Grant and School Maintenance Grant to enhance funding of roof, restroom and door repairs

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VFW makes donation to NG Food Pantry. See page A2

By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press

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FFA members participate in career development event. See page B2

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Ten-month-old Danilynn Stepp of White Hall gets her first close up look at St . Nick and seems to be OK with the bearded gift giver . She visited Santa at the 9th Annual Hometown Christmas held in White Hall Saturday .

The upcoming March 18 primary election in Greene County stood to be the first election since the mid ‘80s that an incumbent for sheriff did not have an opponent. Filing deadline for getting on the ballot ended at 4 p.m. Monday. Sheriff Rob McMillen would have been the first sheriff since Frances Neubauer in the mid ‘80s to ever be unchallenged in an election. That nearly three decade streak continued with the last minute filing of Luke Lamb for the seat of sheriff at 3:35 p.m. Monday afternoon, just 25 minutes before the filing deadline. McMillen is seeking his second term as sheriff on the Democratic ticket. Lamb, who is currently on the Greene County Board, is running on the Republican ticket. Democrat Deborah Banghart is running unopposed for county clerk and Republican Kirby Ballard is also unchallenged again this year. Six people are on the ballot for county board. Joyce A. Clark of rural Carrollton is running with fellow incumbent Mike Kiger on the Democratic ticket. Clark was just elected to her second term as a Bluffdale Township Trustee and Kiger is seeking his second term on the board. Four people are vying for three spots on the Republican side. Incumbents Joe Nord and Keith Alan Graham are joined by Jeff Sexton, who made an unsuccessful bid to get on the board at the last election, and Mark Boston. Graham is seeking his second term on the board and Nord has been on the board for more than 30 years.

White Hall Lions selling afghans featuring churches High school basketball roundup. See page B1

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The White Hall Lions Club is selling afghans featuring the churches of White Hall this holiday season . Donna Waltrip and Lions Club President ron gilmore display the afghan along with several other members of the Lions Club .

By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press The White Hall Lions Club has come up with a unique money-making idea, and one which will ensure the churches of the area live on for generations to come They are selling afghans which feature White Hall churches at a cost of $60 each, the proceeds of which will be used for their many charitable endeavors throughout the community. “We started talking about selling these afghans about two years ago,” Lions Club President Ron Gilmore said. “Finally, we got everything worked out and put together just in time for the Christmas holiday as we figure they would make great gifts.” The afghan features replicas of All Saints Catholic Church, Calvary Baptist

Church, First Christian Church, Christ United Methodist Church, Pentecostal Church, Gentle Shepherd Church, New Life Church, First Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church. The five-by-seven-foot afghan also features the Lions Club emblem in the lower right hand corner. They can be seen on display at People’s Bank and Larson’s. They can be purchased at Price’s Country Gardens or Goben’s Auto Parts or by contacting any Lion’s Club member. They were also on display at White Hall’s Hometown Christmas held in Whiteside Park this past Saturday. “We sold quite a few of them Saturday and people showed a lot of interest,” Gilmore said. “I think a lot of people who might not have wanted to go into the shops (See, white hall, A2)

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John and edith Huston, owners of Whistlestop in roodhouse, stand in front of the deli and bakery which offers a wide variety of meats, cheeses and soon to be fresh baked goods . The Hustons moved to the roodhouse area from Tennessee in July . The store opened for business on Nov . 22 .

Whistlestop opens in Roodhouse By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press There has been a flurry of activity at the old Reco Envelope Factory on Rt. 67 this summer as the Huston Family has been remodeling the building to open a bulk food grocery store. Whistlestop Market opened its doors for business on Nov. 20 offering a wide variety of items from packaged bulk noodles to candies, to jellies to fresh meats and cheeses along with fresh baked bread. The store is owned by John and Edith Huston who are Mennonites who relocated to the Roodhouse area from Tennessee after purchasing the old Reco building in March. C

“We had to do quite a bit of remodeling before we were able to open as a grocery store,” John Huston said. “The entire front area used to be office space so we had to knock out all the walls, raise the ceilings and pretty much just went through and renovated it to make it work for us.” Cooling freezers were installed in the back wall and the area that contained all of the machinery for making the envelopes is being converted into a deli and bakery which not only offers fresh meats and cheeses, but will soon offer freshly baked bread. “Right now, we are getting our baked goods out of another bakery like this one which we will continue to use until we get this one up (See, whistlestop, A2)

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

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Whistlestop (Continued from A1) and going,” Huston said. “We should have our machinery in and our bakery up and going in a couple of weeks.” The deli and bakery will be the focal point of the store offering more than two dozen different varieties of cheeses which can be sliced to order along with a wide variety of meats which can also be sliced to order. There is also a wide variety of spices and baking supplies along with jams and fresh baked goods. Huston said he moved his family, which includes his wife and eight children ranging in age from 19 to 15 months, from their farm in Tennessee up to Roodhouse so his wife could be closer to her parents. “My wife’s parents live here and they have been getting up in age and been needing assistance from time to time, and we were coming up here all the time bringing our daughters up to see after them for a couple of weeks at a time,” Huston said. “We thought we might as well move up here and see after them and do something up here to make a living for ourselves. We had a store like this in Paris, Tenn., and decided to try it here.” The stores are quite common in states with large Mennonite communities such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin. In fact, these four states are where most of their products come from. “We don’t sell anything from any foreign countries,” Huston said. “All of our supplies come from places right

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(Continued from A1) to see them saw it and really liked it.” It will also be on display and for sale on Dec. 13 at Roodhouse’s Christmas in the Park. Gilmore said the money raised from the sale will help them purchase eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy, and also help with next year’s Lion’s Club Parade. “We are currently making plans for the 2014 parade,” Gilmore said. “Entertainment is being lined up for July 3-5 and tickets should be available

here in the United States. Nothing comes from foreign countries that we are aware of.” Instead of opening up boxes and placing pre-packaged items on the shelf, the Whistlestop receives its food items in bulk and bags them into small bags for the customers. “There are a few items we buy already packaged, but the majority of it is in bulk,” Huston said. “Our jams come already labeled with our label on it.” The store holds a lot more than just food. There is also a book section, sewing section including a variety of material, cooking utensils, gift items, etc. Huston said he named the market the Whistlestop after the history of the town and the predominance of the railroad. Huston’s three oldest daughters help run the store along with his wife and mother-in-law. The other five Huston children are still in school. They reside on a farm west of Barrow and he said he loves the area. “I am enjoying it here,” he said. “It’s a good area and the people are nice. It has been a good experience for us so far. Our desire is to be of service to the community and that God be glorified.” Whistlestop is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Huston did say hours may change depending on the requests from the customers, but for now those are the hours of operation.

soon for the Gator to be given away.” Cost of a ticket for this fundraiser will be $20 with the winner having their choice of the Gator or $7,500 in cash. Just recently, the Lions Club received a donation from the White Hall Drag-O-Way Reunion and a $1,000 donation from the White Hall VFW. Gilmore said it was voted to have the food stand for the Drag-O-Way Reunion during Greene County Days next year, also.

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Regional Editor: Robert Lyons Reporters: Carmen Ensinger, Bob Crossen Sports: Sam Elliott Advertising: Jack Kallal Accounting/Circulation Jane Suiter

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PATTI NORD Cheer Coach JENNIFER POND Assistant Cheer Coach Carrollton, Ill.

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Greene County Health Department Monday, Dec. 9: Lead Screening, Appt. Only 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Flu Shots 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Pregnancy Testing 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Blood Pressured Screening 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10: WIC and Prenatal Clinic Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.11: WIC and Prenatal Clinic Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12: White Hall - WIC and Prenatal Clinic, Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13: Carrollton - Flu Shots 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Pregnancy Testing

2:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Blood Pressure Screening 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. White Hall - Immunization Clinic 8:30 to 11 30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Please note: Parent or legal guardian must be present at time of immunizations); Flu Shots 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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Note: Skilled nursing home health care visits and home health aides visits are available on a daily basis, including Saturdays and Sundays, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy are also available. Call 800-942-6961.

White Hall Meals on Wheels

Monday, Dec. 9: East and West: JoAnn Seymoure and Bonnie Amos. Tuesday, Dec. 10: East and West: Kylie Crabtree. Wednesday, Dec. 11: East and

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Reservations must be made by 1:00 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify center (217) 942-6414. Monday, Dec. 9: Lemon pepper fish, macaroni and cheese, green beans, cinnamon apples, spiced apples. Tuesday, Dec. 10: Bingo - All meat frank on bun, sweet potatoes fries, calico beans, blushed pears, chocolate tart Wednesday, Dec. 11: WHNH Bingo - Swiss steak, mashed pota-

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The recent $1,000 donation made to the North Greene Food Pantry by the White Hall VFW could not have come at a better time as more and more families are coming each week since the food pantry located in its new location on the corner of Main and Bridgeport streets in White Hall. Formerly located in the Roodhouse Fire Department building, the food pantry was given the building it is now in and donations helped renovate it making it much more visible. This, however, according to Director Gale Custer, is not the only reason an influx of families have started coming to the food pantry. “The food stamp program was cut by 30 percent and we are seeing a lot of full-time jobs cut back to only parttime now,” he said. “Some people who used to have full-time jobs now only have part-time jobs which makes it tough on them.” The food pantry distributes food to individuals and families who meet the income criteria once a month. Since the food pantry opened up in White Hall, 40 new families have been added to the list of those receiving food. Open each Tuesday, a recent Tuesday saw 69 families visit, with eight new families in that single week. The month of October was the largest month ever with 222 families receiving food from the food pantry. Each Monday, volunteers take a large truck and trailer to Springfield and bring them back full of food from the West Central Food Bank. On Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. the doors open and the first line of business is to say a prayer. “We want people to know that this food pantry is sponsored and supported by all of the churches in the North Greene area,” Custer said. “Not only do we get money from the churches to get the food, but the volunteers who help give it out are also from the churches. Not just one church but a combination of all of them.”

Richard Caskey, who also operates the Mobile Food Pantry scheduled for Dec. 10 at Rt. 106 Gallery, also volunteers at the food pantry and says it is a very rewarding experience. “You can’t leave here after doing a days work without feeling good about it,” he said. The food pantry also receives a lot of local support, from the local lumber yard donating the drywall for the inside of the building to the local stores donating excess meat and bread on their shelves. “We usually get meat from the food bank, but for two weeks in a row we didn’t get any,” Custer said. “Lucky for us, the Kroger store up here gave us some meat to hand out. Kroger helps us immensely and we can’t say enough good about them because they give us our milk at cost along with other odds and ends. Dollar General also helps us out by giving us bread and we can’t say enough good things about them, too. We are really fortunate to have so much local participation for such a worthy cause.” The VFW donation couldn’t have come at a better time. “From the Halloween drive we collected pretty good, plus we happened to be at the food pantry to get two 4x4 totes full of canned goods,” Custer said. “There are some weeks, however, when we don’t get anything, and I think this coming week is one of those weeks. So, yes, this is going to come in very handy.” Custer stressed that none of the money donated for food has been used to renovate the building. “People have either donated their time to help us do the repairs ourselves or they have said, ‘Here is $20 to help get the building finished,’” Custer said. “We enclosed the front of the building because the wind whipped right through there on our workers and they are all older, so we didn’t want them getting sick from it. Well, someone came up and donated two new doors for us to use. It’s taken us a long time but we are happy and proud of it.”

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NG Food Pantry gets $1,000 donation

Since the cheerleaders are selffunded, renting a bus was out the question, but paying for gas in a donated bus was a blessing. Part of being involved in sports is having that special bonding experience with teammates, and that bus ride certainly provided a unique experience. The parents and coaches are also very appreciative for the use of the bus. A special thank you goes out to Sue Holmes for driving the girls to and from the game. The Tri-County Color Guard is indeed a special group of people who are still out there supporting their communities. So we send a big thank you to the Tri-County Color Guard from the Carrollton Hawk Cheerleaders, their parents, and their coaches. Thank you for your service and your continued support of our communities.

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The White Hall VFW made a $1,000 donation to the NG Area Food Pantry recently to help get through the holiday season. Left to right are: Bill Dirksmeyer of the Lions Club, Richard Caskey of the Food Pantry, Carl May, of the Lions Club and Gale Custer of the Food Pantry.

TO THE EDITOR: The Carrollton Hawk cheerleaders would like to take this opportunity to let our community know about a special group of people, The Tri-County Color Guard. Not only do they represent us as America’s heroes, but they continue to support our local communities. Recently, the cheerleaders found themselves in a predicament. The football team made it into the second round of the playoffs against CaseyWestfield. A charter bus was ordered for the football team, but it did not have enough room for the cheerleaders to ride to the game. Buses are expensive and to use a bus from the school would cost around $500. At that point the cheer coaches and the cheer parents had to find rides for the girls. That is when Sue Holmes, a grandmother to one of the cheerleaders, called the Tri-County Color Guard to see if the girls could use their bus. They said they were happy to let the cheerleaders use the bus if they would pay for the gas.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

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Cody and Ashli Malin of Jacksonville, a son, Miles Jude, 6 pounds, 14 ounces, Oct. 14, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Grandparent: Victor and JoAnn Stice of Roodhouse and Kim and Judy Malin of White Hall.

By MARY LOVE HAMMON

When I looked out of my north window this a.m. I was surprised to see “The Marshmallow World” had covered the ground. At the Mirror Montage Shoppe, Melissa told me that Ida Belle Edwards is getting used to her bigger automobile. “Tootie” Bailey Webb is in a nursing home for therapy. Melissa’s mother and stepfather had the holiday dinner at their home on Mulberry Street. Lilas McCollom Lohr of Boonesville, Ind. called her sister Linda Pohlman. Lilas son, Tom Lottr had knee surgery. Art and Leanora Weible and sons of Oak Grove, Ill. spent Thanksgiving holidays with Linda Pohlman. When Lori flew from her Texas home to St. Louis airport her uncle Gary McCollom acted as chauffer both ways. Michael pops into his mother, Linda’s place frequently. The late George and Rosemary Medaris Rives’ lovely home is for sale. What a tragedy hit the Philippines. Dr. Mapue (Greenfield’s Boyd Clinic) has family there. My former caretaker, Helen Settles Meneley’s daughter-in-law Maria Settles, RN at Boyd Hospital has parents and family who reside in the Philippines; as there was such an awful hurricane - I am concerned. At the beauty shop some said, “Hi Mary!” It was Kathy Varble. She said that her mother Helen Meneley is happy and well. Our Bible reading today was St. Luke 1. Michael the Arch Angel appeared to the Virgin Mary telling her that she was to have a child. She asked him, “How can this be?” I have never been with a man.” The Holy Spirit descended upon her and Mary ran miles to tell her cousin Elizabeth who was old and barren; her husband was stricken dumb (Zacharius). He remained in the temple. When Mary gave “The Tidings of Great Joy” to Elizabeth (who was three months pregnant - her baby leapt with joy within her. Mary remained three months before returning home. When Elizabeth’s baby was born he was to be named Zaccheus. It had bee revealed to him by the same busy angel to name his son John. This Zaccheus wrote and his speech was restored. Both Jesus and John waxed pure and strong. John baptized people by the thousands before God told him to baptize Jesus. In the last day Michael the Arch Angel will come from the east blowing a trumpet with Jesus close behind. Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Though our sins be as scarlet, they will be white as snow. Our attic party. We had no basement. Our attic was finished, having a pull down ladder. I found it convenient to store out-of-season clothing in the closet, plus many other things.

Long ago Mel and Dick Robinson and Dale and I were “shooting the breeze” when Bob and Fernanda Morrow joined us. Bob said, “Oh goodie! Cherry pie and strong iced tea.” Even though the pie was hot we all dug into it. Not knowing that we had a new pull down ladder, Bob remembered when we used a 6 foot step ladder, crawled onto the sturdy cabinet and hoisted ourselves into the attic. He and Dale stood and watched while Clifton and I did this. We all climbed up and perched around on Mel’s hickory chair, my doll bed, suitcases and college trunk filled with my college books - art, history, psychology and a few text books from 1900 and 1930. Not long ago I gave these to Clifton. He enjoyed the Christmas Carol, Under The Spreading Chestnut Tree, etc. These had been purchased at O.T. Brennon’s Pharmacy in Hettick when it was a thriving town. Clifton had a collection of Avon automobiles (that held cologne) all lined up. Some time ago, I sent these home with him . It is time to bring the Christmas tree down and take Pete the Scarecrow up to his place. We had fun! My neighbor girl Josie Garner is a member of the Northwestern-Greenfield High School Band. During the Christmas Holidays they have been invited to perform at a “Bowl Game” in Georgia. Josie is the daughter of Jared and Val Garner. Greenfield resident Pam Hall cared for her mom as long as possible. When her mom needed more care, a nursing home was selected. Mom had a birthday. Pam took her out to eat. They were joined by family members. The grandson of my neighbors the last Stanley and Esther Dawson had been searching for work to no avail. He did a wonderful job cleaning my gutters and hand raking and bagging the oak and maple leaves in my big yard. Today I received a lengthy Thanksgiving letter from Will Conner the son of the late Charles and Pat Barton Conner. Pat and her sister Betty Barton England (d) were friends and neighbors on the east side of Greenfield. When they came back to Greenfield in latter years they stayed at Tish Leach’s Bed and Breakfast. Betty and I were together during our 50th class reunion from GCHS and our 60th class reunion from GCHS. Yesterday I telephoned Elizabeth Reed Gwillum who lives in Carlinville. I had a fine time listening to her summer trips - a cruise from Cape Cod; her daughter flew from Houston - they gallivanted; a 3200 mile auto trip out west. ‘Til next time!

obamacare subsidies vary in area counties By Scott ReedeR and JackSon adamS Illinois News Network Insurance premiums for people in their 20s are skyrocketing under Obamacare, leaving serious concerns about the future viability of the entire system. A recently released Heritage Foundation report found that that the cost of purchasing a health insurance policy for an Illinois 27-year-old has more than doubled since the advent of Obamacare. And recruiting young people to enroll is a major goal of the Obama administration, because insurers need healthy customers to offset the cost of caring for those with costly medical needs. A carrot-and-stick approach is taken to get uninsured people to join in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges. Subsidies are given to some people who enroll, and fines are levied against those who choose not to buy insurance. The fines amount to either $95 per year or 1 percent of a person’s annual income, whichever is greater. The cutoff level for subsidies is based not only on a person’s income, but also their age and where they live. For example, unmarried 20-yearolds in Jersey County are eligible for subsidized insurance if they earn less than $23,766 a year. The cut-off amount for an unmarried 20-year-old in Pike County is higher -- $24,268. But unmarried 60-year-olds living in either county are eligible for subsidized insurance if they earn less than $45,960.

people between 19 and 30 have at least a $500 incentive not to buy health insurance under Obamacare and about one-third have a $1,000 incentive not to purchase it,” Conover said. That $1,000 “incentive” represents how much the insurance would cost if they opted to buy it rather than pay the fine, he said.

>>>For example, unmarried 20-year-olds in Jersey county are eligible for subsidized insurance if they earn less than $23,766 a year. the cut-off amount for an unmarried 20-year-old in Pike county is higher -$24,268. “You could argue that they are getting insurance in exchange for paying that money,” Conover said. “But for many young people that is not much of an incentive. The policies generally have high deductibles and people in these age ranges generally are in good health.” Conover predicted that few young people will sign up for Obamacare which will result in risk pools having disproportionate numbers of older and less healthy people. As a result, insurance companies would have to raise their premiums further, he said. “We call it the ‘death spiral.’ The premiums go up so more young people drop out and pay the fine, which results in the premiums going up even more and more people dropping out,” Hogberg said. This already has happened in states that have overregulated the individual health insurance market,

Cutoff incomes for subsidies, by individual age and county Calhoun County Greene County Jersey County Pike County Scott County

Age 20 $23,766 $23,766 $23,766 $24,268 $24,268

Age 30 $31,628 $31,628 $31,628 $32,366 $32,366

“A lot of young people are going to choose to not buy insurance because they are going to figure out that it is cheaper to pay the fine and go without,” said David Hogberg, a health care policy analyst for the National Center for Public Policy Research. This is hardly a small number of people, said Chris Conover, a researcher at Duke University’s School for Health Policy and Inequality. “About one-half of the uninsured

your taxable income, whichever is more?” Families are doing the same calculations. Donna Moore, who lives in Springfield, has three adult children 25 or younger – all of whom are insured either through an employer, the military or Moore’s own policy. She said cost/benefit calculations

Age 40 $33,654 $33,654 $33,654 $34,436 $34,436

Age 50 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960

Age 60 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960

Conover said. “Other than out of some sense of civic duty, it’s hard to see why a young person would purchase insurance, especially if they are currently uninsured,” Hogberg said. “If they were to get some subsidy, obviously it might drive the price of a … plan down enough that it might be worth their time. But if they are not going to get a subsidy, why would you do that, and pay at least $100 a month, maybe more, when you could pay a fine of either $95 dollars or 1% of

on insurance are something her family and many others are having to do now. “We don’t like having to pay for things that we don’t use, and we think it is really ridiculous,” Moore said. “But what can we do? … If they don’t pay for the insurance then they’ll have to pay the penalty. So if I’m advising somebody not to sign up for it, I’m putting them in the position of having to pay the penalty.” Josh Archambault, a senior fellow with the Foundation for Government Accountability, anticipates states such as Illinois or the federal government may try to encourage more young people to enroll by increasing the penalty in future years. Lawmakers who support the law want people to focus on its benefits for young people. “We’re hearing so much about what’s wrong that we’re not getting the information out about what’s right,” said state Rep. Monique Davis, D-Chicago. “You can stay on your parent’s insurance until you’re 26 years old. Say you’re a young woman, your insurance is required to give you a mammogram and other procedures that a young woman is required to have. Now if I were a young woman I wouldn’t want to keep the plan I had, I’d want to have those new things included.” Obamacare proponents also point out that having insurance encourages young people to take more steps to avoid health problems. “We need to educate people to go to physicians when they’re healthy, not the emergency room when they are sick,” said state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago. “Insurance is the way to encourage them to do that.” Unfortunately, the Affordable Care Act may end up having the reverse effect of pricing people out of the insurance market altogether.

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Tim and Amber Wright of Rockbridge,a daughter, Avery Marie, 7 pounds, 6 ounces Oct. 19, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Grandparents: Janene and Dell Drumeller of White Hall and Jackie and Jon Wright of Greenfield. Great-grandparents: John and Wanda Barlick of Springfield and Bud and Jane Wright of Greenfield. andrew Cresswell

Kenna’s 5th birthday Kenna Margarette Maag, daughter of Shannon and Vicky Maag of Carrollton, turned 5 years old on Oct. 14. Her grandparents are Ray and Hazel Maag of Jerseyville and the late Norma Sharrow. She celebrated with her big sister, Clancy, by hosting a swim party for her family and friends.

Card of Thanks Thank you Michael Lake and his family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, and acts of kindness during his last hospital stay. We sincerely appreciate our family and friends and the love and support of the community in which we live. We are very thankful for Boyd Hospital and all of their staff who assist us in so many ways, especially the ambulance service. God Bless all of our families and friends. Michael, Doug, Linda, Kimberly, Jessica and Lindsey

Airman Cresswell graduates basic Air Force Airman Andrew W. Cresswell graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Cresswell is the son of Charles Cresswell of Carrollton. He is a 2012 graduate of Carrollton High School.

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By carmen ensinger Greene Prairie Press The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new program to benefit the children in the Carrollton, Eldred and Kane areas. “This program is to provide underprivileged children who would normally not receive Christmas presents gifts to unwrap on Christmas morning,” Project Coordinator Melissa Scoggins said. “We have received a list from the Carrollton School District that contains approximately 50 children who could use extra assistance this Christmas.” The children range in age from pre-k through 8th grade and the gifts will be delivered to these children on

Members of the White Hall VFW presented the White Hall Lions Club with a $1,000 donation last week, in addition to a $1,000 donation to the North Greene Food Pantry. “We know that the Lions Club does a lot of good work in the community and we know how many people the food pantry helps,” VFW Quartermaster Carl May said. “We just wanted to show that we, as an organization, are still active in our community.” May said the money for the donations came from the sale of the VFW building several years ago. “We decided we would cash out one of our CD’s so we could

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make some donations and we couldn’t think of a better time than during the holiday season,” May said. “In fact, we are looking at making another donation after our December meeting to the First Responders.” May said they also have plans to put a monument next to the flags in the garden park on Main Street in the near future. Lions Club President Ron Gilmore accepted the donation on behalf of the Lions Club. “This donation is going to come in handy to help those in need and with our Homecoming event next year,” he said. “We use the money we collect to buy eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy so this is a real blessing to not only us but to all of those we are able to help.”

Santa Dollars available at Farmers State Bank Christmas is a special time of the year with families gathering to celebrate, feasting and giving gifts. We want the gifts to be special. And what’s more special than a gift that is collectible – one you may keep for 20 years or more. That’s exactly what many have done with this gift; - a Santa Dollar. This unique present, ideal as a child’s stocking stuffer, doubles as a gift to a charity. Santa Dollars are real United States currency. These special treasury notes have a Santa seal that covers George Washington. The Santa Dollar seal is removable leaving the crisp, new bill intact. People purchase these unique dollars to give as gifts, knowing in doing so, they are helping others, as some of the proceeds go to charity.

Farmers State Bank is selling Santa Dollars at its Pittsfield, Winchester, White Hall, Hull, and Jerseyville offices. The price is $2.50, which includes a greeting card with the Santa Dollar inside, and one dollar will be donated to charity. The amount raised from the sale of Santa dollars will be matched by the bank dollar for dollar up to $500 for a total maximum donation of $1,000. The donated amount will be split evenly with an equal amount going to a charity in each county where the bank has an office: Pike County Christmas Baskets, part of Pike County’s Unmet Needs Program; Jersey County – Jersey County Food Pantry; Greene County – North Greene Food Pantry; Scott County – Outreach Center.

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Carrollton Hometown Pride CeeGeez Restaurant, owned by Greg, Lora and Aaron Settles, has been awarded the Carrollton Lions Club Hometown Pride Award for December. Formerly known as the Carriage House, the restaurant opened in March 2012 after a complete remodel on the inside including the addition of a buffet room and reconfiguring the layout along with changing the entrance. New lighted signage was added this summer. Future plans are for a banquet room to seat at least 75 in the area located next to the restaurant. CeeGeez serves a wide variety of home cooked foods such as hamburgers, salads, wraps, appetizers, etc. Pictured are: Gordon Rahe of the Lions Club, Amy Clendenen, Aaron Settles, Frances Scheffel, Billy Griffith and Joe Montanez of the Lions Club.

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Mississippi River F&W Area mid-season report Batchtown has harvested 3,510 ducks up 2 percent over the long term average. They have harvested 32.4 percent mallards, 7 percent gadwall, 14.7 percent green wing teal, 11.8 percent ringneck, 5.7 percent redhead, 10 percent bluebills and the rest were under 5 percent. The bird per man average is 1.64. Calhoun Point has harvested 1,872 ducks which is 62 percent over their long term average. They have harvested 48 percent mallards, 12 percent gadwall, 6 percent green wing teal, and 16 percent wood ducks, the rest were under 5 percent. The bird per man average is 1.29. Calhoun Point is only 269 ducks away from having one of their top 10 years. The Glades has harvested 2,156 ducks, 72.8 percent over their long term average. They have harvested 40 percent mallards, 17 percent gadwall, 12 percent Green wing teal, 5 percent shoveler, and 13 percent Wood duck, the rest were under 5 percent. The bird per man average is 1.43. The Glades is 166

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ISP emphasize safety during upcoming holiday season Saturation patrols being utilized Captain Parsons, Illinois State Police District 18 Commander, recently announced that District 18 troopers are gearing up for the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Captain Parsons expects high traffic volumes on interstates and roads throughout the district during the Thanksgiving holiday. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday marks the beginning of the busy holiday driving period. The National Safety Council (NSC) recently released its estimates of fatalities from traffic crashes for the 2013 Thanksgiving holiday period. The Council estimates 436 traffic fatalities and another 46,600 injuries may occur from motor vehicle collisions during this busy holi-

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Henry A. (Albert) Longmeyer Jr, 79, of Greenfield died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 at his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1934 in Greene County, the son of Henry A. Longmeyer Sr. and Margaret Linden Palmer Longmeyer. He married Maxine A.C. Fitzgerald at St Michael Church in Greenfield, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 2012. Mr. Longmeyer was a graduate of Greenfield High School and a 1956 graduate of Purdue University. He entered the cattle business with his father and brother after graduation. Later he became an Executive with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. He was an avid sportsman. Surviving are two sons, Marcus Albert (wife Gale) of New Berlin and Alec Palmer (special friend Dana Camerer) of Greenfield; six grandchildren, Patrick, Brooke, Sarah, Madison, Andrea and Erica; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ralph (wife Nancy) Longmeyer of St Louis, Mo. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial visitation will be held from 2 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. at the St Michael Church in Greenfield. Burial will follow at the Oak Wood Cemetery north of Greenfield. Memorials are suggested to the church or donor’s choice.

Frances E. Langley (Harr) Frances E. Langley (Harr), age 92, of Lockport, Ill., died on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013 at Lakewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield. Frances is survived by her loving family, children, Kenneth (Janice) Langley, Marilyn (Roy) Fox; grandchildren, Caroline, Matthew (Rhonda), Nathaniel, Nicholas (Jennifer); great grandchildren, Braden, Adalyn; step grandchildren, Kirsten, Alex; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Blanche Harr (Walkington); husband, Allen Langley; and sister, Helen Owens. Frances was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Lockport. Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton Street, Lockport, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Ill. In lieu of flowers, donations to the First United Methodist Church would be appreciated. For information, 815-838-1533 or www. goodalememorialchapel.com.

Sharon HardwickHenson Sharon J. Hardwick-Henson of White Hall passed died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born on July 18,1952 in Carrollton. She was the daughter of the late Opal Luntsford Hardwick and Harlan Clifton Hardwick. She first married James Benton, they were divorced. She later married Melvin Arthur Henson on June 26, 1993 who preceded her in death on May 23, 2005. Surviving are her children, four daughters, Billie (husband Jeff) Herder of Angleton, Texas, Becky Henson (partner Ricky Castleberry) of Roodhouse, Christina Benton (partner Mark Hallock) of Roodhouse and Janice (husband Bradley) Coppedge of Staunton; three sons, Melvin (wife Susan)Henson of Springfield, Michael(wife Melody) Benton of Roodhouse and Gregory Henson (partner Christy Shaner) of Roodhouse; ,26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; six sisters, Lucille Henson of Carrollton, Lillie Laird of Pittsfield, Peggy (Roy) Goans of White Hall, Carol Johnson of White Hall, Brenda (Bill) Cristi of Biggsville, Ill., Betsy (Orville) Henson of Carrollton; two brothers, Lester Hardwick of Jerseyville, and Larry Hardwick of Carrollton. She was preceded by one brother, Marvin (Emma) Hardwick. Sharon loved her family with all her heart and would do anything for them. She was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball. She loved romance novels and watching the Hallmark Channel. Sharon was a CNA for over 25 years, working at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation and Reisch Nursing Home in Carrollton. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery southwest of Carrollton. Memorials may be made to the cemetery. Condolences may be left online at: www.airsmanhires.com.

Mary L. Maguire, 77, of Rockbridge died at 11:58 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born Sept. 20, 1936, in Carrollton, daughter of the late Walter Allen and Marjorie Pauline (Rathgeber) McManus. She married Carl Raymond Maguire June 25, 1960, in Carrollton. He survives in Rockbridge. She was a member of Rockbridge United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Dana and David Goode of Rockbridge; a son, Gary and Kay Pence of Rockbridge; grandchildren, Caquista Chene Pence (Stucker), Keli Elayne Pence (Stewart), Ashley Elizabeth Pence (Andrews) Zachary Lee Goode and Erick Allen Goode; great-grandchildren, Anika Desire Lewis, Alexia Faith Ruyle, Kalie Elizabeth Stucker, James Michael Stewart, Jackson Matthew Stewart, Paiton Larissa Andrews, Dalaney Noel Andrews, Braylynn Nicole Andrews and Bentley Amos Andrews; and a brother, Jack and Nina McManus of Rockbridge. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty McManus, and a brother, Walter McManus, Jr. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Witt Cemetery in Rockbridge with the Rev. Tim Gossett officiating. Memorials may be given to Witt Cemetery or Rockbridge United Methodist Church. Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Medora is in charge of arrangements. Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.

Miriam Sanson Miriam J Sanson, 90, of Springfield, and formerly of Greenfield, died Thursday, Nov. 21 in Springfield. She was born March 21, 1923 in Wilton, Iowa to Henry and Zella (Longwell) Lauser. She married Keith Sanson on Sept. 10, 1944 in Wilton, Iowa, and he preceded her in death. Surviving is one daughter: Carol (Bill) Conover of Mason City; four grandchildren; one step grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons: Thomas Sanson and Jerry Sanson; a daughter Patricia Sanson; five brothers; and two sisters. She was a 1940 graduate of the Wilton High School, a devoted member of the Greenfield United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for many years. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and spending time with her family. Cremation rites have been accorded and a visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Private burial will take place later at the Oak Wood Cemetery north of Greenfield. Memorials are suggested to the Greenfield United Methodist Church. ShieldsBishop Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of arrangements

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Larry G. Gibson Larry Gibson of Granite City, formerly of Carrollton, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 at Gateway Regional Hospital in Granite City. He was born March 4, 1939, to Troy E. and Ruby Fisher Gibson. He married Priscilla Fay Smith on June 29, 1996 and she preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Sherry (Joseph) Blann of Minooka, Ill., Larry (Sue) Gibson of Kirksville, Mo. and Bonnie Gibson of Carrollton; sisters, Joyce (Noel) Keeley, Vernie (Charles) Webster, Linda (Kenneth) Stevens and Judy (Tim) Boggs; brothers Ronnie (Rosa) Gibson, Shelby (Shirley) Gibson, Jesse Gibson, Danny Gibson and Paul (Sheryl) Gibson; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Priscilla; grandson, Zachariah Blann; sister, Glenda Gibson; brothers, Dean and Roger Gibson. He was formerly married to Beverly Foster Gibson. Larry was a U.S. Navy veteran and co-founder, with his late wife, of Jesus Place Mission Baptist Church in Granite City since 1995. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. at Thomas Saksa Funeral Home in Granite City. Rev. Ralph Schultz will officiate. Burial will be in J.B. National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorial donations may be made to Jesus Place Mission Southern Baptist Church.

Roy E. 'Sam' Rhoades Memorial services are set for Roy E. “Sam” Rhoades who died on Nov. 19, 2013. On Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 the family will greet friends from 3 p.m. until service time at 4 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Carrollton.

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Hello 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. 1 we had 25 attending Sunday school and 40 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, Lucille Seely, Audrey Prather, Connie Sturgeon, Michael Ryan, Larry & Toni Patton's new grandson Owen, Amber Gourley, Grace George, Teri Parker, Bethine Hatcher, Charlie Huffines, Anna Dunlap,

Bro. Ron Heard, Pastor The weather was better, just waiting and charming us for the next weekend, as they are predicting snow or maybe freezing rain. Illinois weather will change just wait. Don’t let it try your patience. We had a smaller group, but a good one. We all enjoyed the message. Matthew 24. Jesus will come like a thief in the night. When you least expect him. So be ready at all time. It could be today or tomorrow. My mother expected him in the night, as she would never let us go to bed dirty, Jesus might come. The question for the week is still “How long did it take to write the Bible? We had two different answers. Just keep looking. It was a long time. Our prayer list is Betty Newman, Melanie Mast, Monica’s friends that are sick, Bonnie Hardwick, Don Hardwick, Patty Baldes, (we still miss you Patty), Ray Baldes, Ricky Snyder, Bobby Hurts, Billy Schulbottum, Debbie Sprong, Garner family. I know we all had a blessed Thanksgiving, It is a wonderful time

Fred Grable, Larry Miner, and Jean Coates. There are no anniversaries or birthdays to report this week. We began our advent season with the lighting of the first advent candle and the devotional "The Prophet" read by Ron and Doris Vestel. We enjoyed Danny McPherson and his sidekick Seth giving us songs and message. Sunday evening 26 of us gathered to put up the Christmas tree and decorate the church and fellowship hall for the upcoming Christmas season. A potluck of soup, sandwiches and desserts was enjoyed by all. That's all for this week. Have a good week and share a smile with everyone you meet.

Calvary Baptist Church news Dec. 1. Welcome by Bro. Brad. Announcements: Today at 2 p.m. Secret Sister Tea; 6 p.m. Hanging of the Greens with refreshments afterwards. Dec. 8, 5 p.m. Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. Bible Study. Dec. 18, 6 p.m. business meeting. We are collecting gloves, hats and socks for the grade school. A box in foyer for canned goods. Sunday Dec. 22, Christmas play in the morning. Sunday School report by Sis Mary. Bro. Brad accompanied by Sis Donna led congregation in singing of Christmas hymns. Penny March as the children went downstairs for church with Sis. Cindy as leader. Message by Bro. Baxter. Luke 1: 13-27. John was planned as the forerunner of Jesus before he was conceived. God sent a child to his parents in their old age. With God all things are possible. We can do nothing by ourselves, but with God helping we can accomplish everything. Angels are chosen by God. God knows where we

are at all times and what we are doing. Jesus came to earth to be tempted as we are tempted, but he did not sin. All of us have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Jesus died in the cross once for all. Sunday evening: We decorated the Christmas Tree with white ornaments and white lights to impart purity. Quite an impressive service. Refreshments in church basement afterward. Please pray for the church, the bereaved, the lost, the sick, those recuperating from surgeries, those in nursing homes and hospitals, traveling mercies, our troops and their families, our country and our leaders, and one another, we pray that people will remember the true meaning of Christmas. 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.

for the family to get together and count their blessings. Everyone around Walkerville was cutting wood this weekend, getting prepared for the coming weekend. I hope they don’t need much of it. Christmas is just around the corner. The young couples are planning a Bible Study, beginning after the New Year. Just think the days will be getting longer in three weeks. We can get Spring Fever then. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it is still a gift. Christmas will be here soon. The greatest gift you will ever receive. Details on the Christmas services will be next week. When God solves your problems, you have faith in his abilities. It may not be tonight or tomorrow or the next day, but everything is going to be OK. God is in control. Put some control in your life and be in church Sunday. We miss you when you are not there and God is sad. Can we not give him just one hour a week? What if Jesus said, “I don’t have time to go the cross?” See you in church Sunday.

Eldred Baptist Church news As reported by Mary Eustace Church services of Dec. 1 . “Let us Walk in the Light of the World” Isaiah 2:5. The lighting of Advent Candle of Hope by Denny & Sherry Vetter. Advent scripture reading of Hope Jeremiah 33:14-21. We open our service today with the church decorated for this Christmas season. We enjoyed “Special Music” by Greg Reif. The exciting part of the morning was the sermon by Don Carpenter. The message was “The Advent of Hope”. As Pastor Don reflects on this message, we understand that these weeks of Advent will cover Hope, Love, Joy and Peace. A path we will travel together to understand the celebration of the birth of Christ.

When you look up Luke 1: 32-33 you will see that there would always be Hope. Advent of Hope is not the past but what is to come. We are all very blessed by Pastor Don’s message of faith. If you would like to visit our church, we have Sunday School Class at 9 a.m. and church services at 10 a.m. We have “Children’s Church” for our youth every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. We serve supper and a lesson on Jesus for all local children. Our church has a dedicated Bible Study Class that meets each Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Our services are always open, please come and join us. You can reach our Interim Pastor Don Carpenter at 618-751-0007 or by email at doncarp@hotmail.com

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Griffin and Ella Rhoades of White Hall tell Santa what they want for Christmas while visiting him in Whiteside Park Saturday afternoon. during the 9th Annual Hometown Christmas celebration.

A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 for 2013 will be held on December 16, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Administrative Office, 311 Mulberry Street, Greenfield, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Kevin Bowman, Superintendent, 311 Mulberry Street, Greenfield, Illinois, (217)368-2447.

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CNB Bank and Trust in Carrollton is raffling off chances to win the World's Largest Christmas Stocking with proceeds going to the Carrollton Food Pantry. Chances can be purchased for $1 each or the donation of two cans of food. The stocking measures 8 foot tall and is full of toys and games for kids including a Pillow Pal, Zhu Zhu Pet and many other items. The drawing for the stocking will be held Friday, Dec. 20 at noon. Pictured left to right are bank employees Susan Ward and Ashley Clendenen.

Gavin Plogger of Greenfield and Will Bland of Eldred brave the cool weather Saturday morning with the Boy Scout troops from Greenfield and Carrollton who were set up at Christmas in Greenfield selling both fresh Christmas trees and packages of nuts.

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In the Presence of God Brother Lawrence was a seventeenth century Carmelite monk and author of the book "The Practice of the Presence of God." He was fond of saying that we should "walk as in His presence," i.e., that we should strive constantly to be in conversation and communion with God. Brother Lawrence was a simple man who was converted to holiness at the age of eighteen upon seeing the sight of a dry, leafless tree on a snowy midwinter's day. The sight of the tree brought to mind the coming season of Spring and God's providential hand. Brother Lawrence sought out a monastery after this conversion experience where he strove to live continuously in God's presence. He

wasn't a particularly learned man, nor did he perform any great miracles or go on any great crusades, but he devoted himself to sanctifying the ordinary, everyday aspects of life. Indeed, Brother Lawrence worked in the kitchen of the monastery for most of his life and one of his favorite prayers was a prayer you could imagine yourself saying at the kitchen sink: "Lord of all pots and pans and things, make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates!" Would we not all live far better lives by walking continuously in God's presence? – Christopher Simon

The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $1,960,236. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $2,129,977. This represents a 8.65% increase over the previous year.

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The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2012 were $136,742. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 are $140,075. This represents a 2.4% increase over the previous year.

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The total property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $2,096,978. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $2,270,052. This represents an 8.25% increase over the previous year.

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ROODHOUSE Nov. 29-Dec. 31: 6-9 p.m. Lights By The Lake at Roodhouse Rez. Donations appreciated.

Friday, Dec. 6: 6:30 p.m. 7th Annual Home For The Holidays Carrollton Christmas Parade. $5 per entry. Sponsored by Carrollton Chamber of Commerce. For more information 942-3154.

WHITE HALL Nov. 30-Dec. 10: North Greene Chamber of Commerce “Home Decorating Contest”.

Friday, Dec. 6: Door open at 7 p.m. New Legacy “Christmas at the Lodge” at First Baptist Church. Gospel Bluegrass Band featuring Lee Schofield performing Christmas songs and sharing stories of past Christmases growing up in the Midwest.

GREENFIELD Mondays and Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m. Greenfield High School Fitness Center will be open to the public. Please use back door of the high school. No charge to anyone living in Greenfield School District. A signed release form is required on first visit.

PRESSING ISSUES Carrollton United Methodist Church to host live nativity Members and friends of the Carrollton United Methodist Church will present their 19 th 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.

Library Christmas Open House The White Hall Township Library Christmas Open House will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is always decorated and looks festive for the holiday season. The library is a nice quiet place to come to warm up with a good book. Take time to relax this holiday season and come to the library. Everyone is welcome. They always have some new books to enjoy. At this time they have a lot Christmas books to check out.

Library’s Christmas Stocking/Basket Raffle Now that the Christmas season is underway, the Greenfield Public Library will host their December fundraiser “Christmas Stocking/ Basket Raffle” on Sat. Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the library. To make this fundraiser successful, the Library needs donated gift stockings or baskets filled with gift items to raffle off to the public. The basket or stocking does not have to be associated with

the Christmas theme , but may be the donor’s choice, such as a snowman’s basket, favorite book basket, games and snacks basket, cookie baking basket, candy-filled stocking, etc. Raffle tickets will be $1 each or six for $5 and may be purchased at the library. Tickets will also be sold on the day of the fundraiser. The drawing for the gift stockings and baskets will take place at 11:45 a.m. at the library. You need not be present to win.

Greenfield Library’s November fundraiser The Greenfield Public Library is raffling off a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7.0 tablet, including Sentry earbuds and Stylus as their November fundraiser. Raffle tickets for the tablet are $10 each and available at the library. The raffle drawing will be held Saturday, Nov. 30 after the Greenfield Lions Club Christmas Tree Lightning Ceremony on the Greenfield square.

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 three-hour 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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Rachel Armold of Greenfield looks rather put out when someone tries to take a bite of her cinnamon roll she purchased at the Relay Cafe located in St. Michael’s Hall during Christmas in Greenfield last Saturday.

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Nine-month-old Emerson Whiteside stands in awe as she watches a revolving Christmas tree while visiting at Bev’s Baskets and Bows in Greenfield Saturday who was having an open house in conjunction with Christmas in Greenfield festivities.

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Kendall Crabtree, 5, of White Hall, visits with Santa Saturday afternoon along with Mrs. Santa in Whiteside Park when Santa made a special appearance at White Hall’s 9th Annual Hometown Christmas celebration.

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Angie Ford arranges an ornament on her tree during Christmas in Greenfield last Saturday.All ofthe ornaments on the tree feature vintage pieces of jewelry.

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Jocelyn Cooper tries to decide which sucker to take after her mother, Cathy Cooper, told her she could take one from her booth she had set up at the 9th Annual Hometown Christmas in White Hall Saturday.

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Tupperware anyone? Sharon Albrecht of Greenfield set up a booth selling Tupperware during Christmas In Greenfield held last Saturday at St. Michael’s Hall.

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Sammy Bush is all smiles as he tells Santa he has been a good boy all year and tells him what he would like for Christmas. Sammy visited Santa last Saturday when Santa made a stop at Whiteside Park for White Hall’s 9th Annual Hometown Christmas.

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Carrollton FFA members participating in the Food Science Career Development Event were, left to right, Lauren Gray, Lindsey Lake, Ashley Steinacher, Liz Bland.

Carrollton FFA brings home first place at Food Science Career Development Event Submitted by Ashley Steinacher, FFA Reporter The Carrollton FFA Chapter placed 1st at the Section 13 FFA Food Science Career Development Event held on Nov. 9 at Pleasant Hill. Carrollton FFA Food Science CDE Team members participating in the contest were Lauren Gray, Lindsey Lake, Ashley Steinacher, Liz Bland. The Food Science CDE was broken into six parts:

a team activity, writing a letter, identifying scents, the triangle test, a written test and identifying health and safety issues. Liz Bland placed 2nd overall; Lauren Gray, 4th; Ashley Steinacher, 7th; and Lindsey Lake,13th. The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Carrollton native meets noted author, philanthropist

By CARmEN ENSiNGER Greene Prairie Press There are times in life when chance meetings end up having a profound effect on one’s life. So much so they want to share it with others. Brenda Reif-Ranger of Carrollton is an avid reader and makes it a point to attend book signings by authors whenever possible. On Nov. 11, she and her husband, Don, traveled to the St. Louis Public Library where they attended a lecture and book signing by Howard G. Buffett, the son of billionaire Warren Buffett. Buffet talked on his latest book, “40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World.” Buffett is the chairman and CEO of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. He owns a large farm in Decatur and describes himself as a farmer, businessman, politician, photographer and philanthropist. He has dedicated his life to wildlife conservation and finding solutions to world hunger. Brenda Ranger said she really knew nothing about Howard Buffett or his book prior to going to the lecture and book signing. “My husband and I saw an advertisement in the paper that he was going to be in St. Louis and when we found out who he was and how he was a farmer here in Illinois, we

decided it might be an interesting evening,” she said. “Both him and his son were there and they were both very friendly and nice.” The book chronicles his journey as a philanthropist, a photographer and most importantly a farmer with a deep understanding of what it takes to produce food in difficult conditions. “He applies the lessons he learns to everyone,” Ranger said. “He said that each of us has about 40 chances to accomplish our goals. He learned this lesson through his passion for farming. All farmers can expect to have about 40 growing seasons, giving them 40 chances to improve on every harvest. This applies to all of us because we have about 40 productive years to do the best job we can, whatever our passions may be. It’s actually rather profound.” Ranger said that while Buffett has the resources to go into third world countries or underprivileged areas and teach people to farm on a mass scale, there are a lot of ways a normal person can help out. “The one thing they really stress is there are a lot of ways to help out even at a local level if you can’t do anything at the scale they can afford to do,” Ranger said. “There are a lot of ways to help you local area through church and community centers, food pantries, etc. They encourage everyone to do that.”

Ranger was as impressed with the man himself as she was with the message from the book. Ranger asked him where he saw farming going in the next 20 years. “He said it was too bad that farm prices were as high as they were,” she said. “The family farm is being affected by it. Our system of democracy is very much influenced by the family farm mentality. Because family farm prices have gotten so high the family farm is shrinking.” Buffett just purchased several hundred acres near his own farm in Assumption, paying more than $12,000 an acre. “He said they have other resources, so yeah, they can pay that for a farm,” Ranger said. “But the average guy can’t afford to do that. As a result, farming is changing from the family farm to the big corporations. Frankly, he said he would like to see it continue more the old fashioned way, but we live in a democracy and things just keep changing.” Ranger said she wishes everyone could read the book and adopt the same mentality he has. “I think it’s great that they brought it to the attention of everyone that no matter how rich or how poor you are, there are ways you can help out,” she said. “Get involved and do something – you have a limited amount of chances to do something in and with your life.”

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Monday, Dec. 9: Chili, peanut butter sandwich, crackers, carrot sticks/ dip, pineapple. Tuesday, Dec. 10: Breaded chicken patty, tater tots, applesauce. Wednesday, Dec. 11: Corn dogs, green beans, mandarin oranges, brownie. Thursday, Dec. 12: Johnnie rib on hoagie bun, corn, peaches. Friday, Dec. 13: Beef tacos, lettuce/cheese/salsa, mixed fruit. Breakfast menu: Monday Biscuits/gravy; Tuesday - French toast sticks; Wednesday - Cinnabun; Thursday - Breakfast pizza; Friday - Cheesy oven eggs. Juice, toast and milk offered daily. Cereal an yogurt offered as an alternate breakfast entrée. Lunch entrée alternative: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Bread and milk served daily with lunch. No salad bar at this time. Yogurt offered daily. Menu subject to change.

Carrollton High School Monday, Dec. 9: Chili, peanut butter sandwich, crackers, carrot sticks/ dip, pineapple. Tuesday, Dec. 10: Breaded chicken patty, tater tots, applesauce. Wednesday, Dec. 11: Corn dogs, green beans, mandarin oranges, brownie. Thursday, Dec. 12: Johnnie rib on hoagie bun, corn, peaches. Friday, Dec. 13: Beef tacos, lettuce/cheese/salsa, mixed fruit.

or cereal, toast, juice, milk. Friday, Dec. 13: Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal, toast, juice, milk. Lunch Monday, Dec. 9: Chicken nuggets, BBQ sauce, bread, carrots, pears, milk. Tuesday, Dec.10: Taco soup with cheese/sour cream, tortilla chips, PB sandwich, mixed fruit, milk. Wednesday, Dec. 11: Salisbury steak, gravy, green beans, pineapple, bread, milk. Thursday, Dec. 12: Chicken fajita, cheese/salsa, corn chips, lettuce salad, applesauce, milk. Friday, Dec. 13: Toasted cheese ravioli, marinara sauce, corn, peaches, pudding, milk.

North Greene High School Lunch Monday, Dec. 9: Sausage pizza, romaine salad, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 10: Mini corn dogs, cooked carrots, pears, milk. Wednesday, Dec. 11: Christmas dinner - Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dessert, milk. Thursday, Dec. 12: Grilled cheese, baked beans, applesauce, milk. Friday, Dec. 13: Sloppy Jo on bun, sliced cheese, green beans, fruit, milk.

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A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Carrollton Community Unit School District #1, Greene County, Illinois for 2013 will be held on December 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carrollton Grade School Library, 721 4th Street, Carrollton, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Kerry L. Cox, Superintendent, Carrollton Community Unit School District #1, 950A S. 3rd Street, Carrollton, Illinois 62016; (217) 942-5314.

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The following police reports were filed between Nov. 25 and Nov. 27. 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 individual has been charged with a misdemeanor: Pollard, Misty L., dob 02-05-79, aggravated assault teacher/school employee, disorderly conduct. the following individuals have been charged with a conservation violation: Spada, Justin E., dob 09-15-74, deer hunting permit violation. Whiteside, Jeffrey C., dob 12-1882, deer hunting permit violation. the following individuals have

been charged with an ordinance violation: Plogger, Barbara, no dob, refused to cut grass. Cook, Brian, no dob, refused to cut grass. Day, Michael, no dob, refused to cut grass. the following individuals have been issued a traffic citation: Malin, Brian J., dob 10-05-77, operate motor vehicle/registration/ suspended. Juhl, Rebecca E., dob 09-14-94, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Godar, James R., dob 11-08-65, unlicensed. Foiles, Kyli C., dob 01-15-97, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Moyers, Danny L., dob 01-31-64, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Johnson, Freddie L., dob 10-0239, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Gillis, Casey Joe, dob 04-10-77, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Smith, Derek N., dob 12-08-87, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Bruntjen, Jacob L., dob 06-2087, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Krotz, Samuel L., dob 07-31-95, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Floyd, Morgan A., dob 09-2 7-94, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Garner, James O., dob 08-16-54, seat belt required/driver. Stewart, Tonya D., dob 07-08-78, seat belt requires/driver. Huff, Daryn M., dob 08-21-71, seat belt required/driver. Farley, Jesse William, dob 12-1392, operate uninsured motor vehicle, seat belt required/driver.

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Carrollton CUSD #1 Annual Statement of Affairs Summary for fiscal year ending June 30, 2013

NOTICE WHITE HALL TOWNSHIP CHANGE OF MEETING DATE To the legal voters, residents of the White Hall Township, in the county of Greene and the State of Illinois, that the regular meeting has been changed to December 11, 2013, at 7:00 pm. Dated November 25, 2013 Carol B. Brown White Hall Township Clerk 12.4

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Public Notice is hereby given that on November 21, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Greene County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Adam W. Giberson DBA AWG Construction. Dated this 21st day of November, 2013 DEBORAH BANGHART COUNTY CLERK 11.27.13,12.4,12.11

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Rachel J Adams, Megan C Albrecht, Amanda L Alvey, Kristen L Baker, David L Beiermann, Carrie E Bennett, Deborah L Carter, Cheryl A Clough, Denny G Cook, Kathy J Cook, Kristie A Cook, Danna R Cory, Chasity D Faul, Ruth A Ficker, Kevin J Fraser, Koty R Garber, Abby L Hudson, Janet E Jungk, Richard R Kalina, Jessica I Kimble, Susan M Kirchner, Linda F Koenig, Laura J Kraner, Rose E Lammers, Brandy J Lawson, Melissa E Lentz, Jenna L Lorton, William B Maggart, Joy E Molloy Lori A Nichols, Lauren A Pegue, Lauren R Phipps, Katherine J Pohlman, Wilma V Rawe, John E Reif, Jennifer C Russell, Connie W Springman, Renda K Stone, Gayle L Stumpf, Tera Taylor Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Sherry Allen, Jennifer L Arnett, Margaret C Bear, Denise M Bick, Joshua S Brunaugh, Melissa M Certa, Patrick D Dugas, Toni E Goetten, Olena M Hoffstetter, Jo Ellen

Hutchens, Mindy D Jackson, Paul W Kesinger,Katharine K Lambdin, Amanda J Powers, Alexander M Pulido, Molly J Reeves, Amber M Robins, Sarah L Schannot, Annette Schroeder, Danielle R Schroeder, Michael R Scott, Suzanne Scott, Bradley J Stewart, Laura J Stewart, Amy J Struble, Andy R Stumpf Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 James M Caldwell, Rachael R Dean, Nicholas J Flowers, Rhonda R Graner, Regina M Heitzig, Audrey E Jones, Jeffrey C Krumwiede, Angannette J McAdams, Susan L Postlewait, Kelli J Rahe, Steven M Reynolds, Andrea L Ringhausen, Lisa M Robinson, Bonnie J Schell, Russell E Schleiermacher, Tera J Staples, Patricia A Steinacher, Arletta L Thomas Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999 Lori A Baez, Kevin M Brannan, Leslee D Frazier Gregory Pohlman, Debora L Shelton, Ronda J Smith Salary Range: 90,000 and Over Elizabeth Pressler

GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL, Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Amanda E Alvey, Ethel M Anderson, Joyce A Bell, Kevin M Brannan, Melisa A Camden, Daniel L Campbell, Erika D Carter, Tina M Carter, Debbie M Clement, Kathy J Cook, Rachael R Dean, Geoffrey D Driskill, Allison M Edwards, John H Farris, Nicholas J Flowers, Gail E Fraley, Patricia A Fraley, Leslee D Frazier, Jean Ann Garber, Koty R Garber, Debra D Geers, Toni E Goetten, Martha H Grafford, Thomas R Gross, Thomas E Grummel, Tara C Hansen, Patsy E Hardwick, Pamela J Hillis, Rachel A Howard, Kathy L Huff, Melvin W Isham, Janet E Jungk, Paul W Kesinger, Robin J King, Jeffrey C Krumwiede, Julie D Lake, Lori Loveless, Angannett J McAdams, Kelly D McGuire, Terri L Meuth, Margaret A Meyer, Sharon D Miller, Joseph L Montanez, Sara E Norman, Melissa M Palan, Dawn P Phillips, Jenna L Phillips, Richard E Phillips, Gregory Pohlman, Melissa J Prough, Kelli J Rahe, Peggy A Range, Jan M Reed,Molly

J Reeves, John E Reif, Andrea L Ringhausen, Amber M Robins, Russell E Schleiermacher, Lisa M Schnettgoecke, Danielle R Schroeder, Michael R Scott, Suzanne Scott, Lora J Settles, Regina L Settles, Darla L Sexton, Catherine J Smith, Ronda J Smith, Sharisa A Steckel, Patricia A Steinacher, Rebecca A Steinacher, Bradley J Stewart, Laura J Stewart, Amy J Struble, Andy R Stumpf, Lois A Symes, Rebecca L Terpening, Jason L Valentin, Charlotte J Walters, Traci E Whitlock, Rebecca J Withrow Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Denny G Cook, Sarah J Cook, James C Huff Jr, Kimberly A Schmidt, Jack E Staples, Roger D Varble Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Becky L Howard, Andrew R Thomas, Nancy A Waters

Discovery Education ....................................... 8,954 Diversified Collection Services Inc ................. 3,876 Ecolab Inc ....................................................... 2,829 Educational Consortium for Telecommunications Sav ................................................................. 5,931 Egyptian Employees Benefits Trust ............ 363,190 James Flowers d/b/a/ Flowers Plumbing ........ 6,415 Flowers Plumbing LLC ................................... 2,590 Follett Library Resources Inc .......................... 4,421 Four Rivers Special Education District ....... 114,065 Frontier ......................................................... 22,029 Garner’s Tree Service Inc ............................... 3,185 Gerber Life...................................................... 2,898 Greene County Highway Department............. 6,491 Greenfield CUSD #10 ................................... 21,004 Haddock ....................................................... 11,468 Martha Harpstrite ............................................ 3,000 Heartland Bank & Trust Company .............. 248,765 Hillyard/St Louis.............................................11,911 Ideal Environmental ........................................ 7,780 Illinois Association of School Boards ............ 10,327 Illinois Department of Employment Security . 28,626 Illinios Federation of Teachers ...................... 34,027 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.............. 142,385 Illinois Department of Revenue .................. 141,367 Integrated systems Corporation ..................... 3,312

J.B. Large & Sons Inc ................................... 32,565 Thomas Juhl ................................................... 3,500 Janet Jungk .................................................... 6,204 Kane Mechanical Inc .................................... 14,383 Kansny Production ........................................11,117 Kaplan Early Learning Company .................... 3,005 Kimaterials Inc ................................................ 3,575 Kohl Wholesale............................................. 41,564 Lacrosse Lumber Company .......................... 4,270 Lakeshore Learning Materials ........................ 6,160 Lewis Bakeries Inc.......................................... 8,923 Lincoln Prairie Behavior Health Center .......... 3,700 M & D Garner Tire Inc..................................... 5,070 M J Kellner Co Inc ........................................ 10,544 McGraw Hill School Education LLC................ 5,070 Meyer Roofing Inc ...................................... 474,584 Microchip Computer Solutions Inc ................ 30,382 Midwest Bus Sales Inc ................................... 6,332 Midwest School Consultants Ltd .................... 3,500 MMLP Ltd ..................................................... 55,460 Museum of Science ........................................ 5,698 Pepsi Cola Beverage Company ..................... 2,531 Perma Bound Books....................................... 2,924 Petroleum Traders Corporation .................... 25,559 Prairie Farms Dairy Inc ................................. 26,917 Pyatt’s Auto Body Inc...................................... 3,099

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Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries. Person, Firm, or Corporation ..... Aggregate Amount Aldebaran Robotics Inc ................................ 16,500 Alton Fence and Door Inc ............................... 3,436 Amazon.com LLC ......................................... 19,882 Ameren Energy Marketing ............................ 88,759 American Fidelity .......................................... 39,005 American General Life Inc .............................. 2,899 Apple Inc......................................................... 6,876 Association Theatrical .................................. 13,432 Blick Art Materials ........................................... 2,963 Blue Tarp Financial ......................................... 2,907 Brahler’s Truckers Supply Inc ........................ 6,387 Bulte Company ............................................... 8,135 Capital Bank and Trust ................................... 4,800 Carrollton IGA Foodliner ................................. 2,602 Cass Communications Mgmt Inc .................. 11,135 CDI Computer Dealers Inc ............................. 9,799 CDS Office Technologies................................ 2,898 Cengage Learning .......................................... 3,102 Central Illinois Communications ..................... 4,514 Chem Aqua ..................................................... 3,928 City of Carrollton ........................................... 16,236 Constellation NewEnergy ............................. 13,269 Contract Paper Group Incf.............................. 5,740 D & K Bennett Inc ........................................... 3,544 DA-Com Corporation .................................... 15,897

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Quill ................................................................ 7,880 Robert Sanders Waste Systems Inc ............... 4,880 Really Good Stuff Inc...................................... 4,023 Regional Office of Education #40 ................... 4,382 Robbins Schwartz......................................... 45,633 R.W. Troxell & Company ............................ 103,367 Scheffel and Company PC ............................. 9,525 Scholastic Inc ............................................... 15,340 Sheraton-Denver ............................................ 2,926 SimplexGrinnell LP ......................................... 8,358 Skyward Inc .................................................. 13,759 Solution Tree ................................................ 10,563 Success By Design Inc ................................... 2,806 Teacher’s Retirement System .................... 276,525 Teachers’ Health Insurance .......................... 40,615 Thompson Electronics Company.................... 2,922 Tri County FS Inc .......................................... 17,263 Don Tucker ..................................................... 7,040 U.S. Cellular ................................................... 4,221 US Treasury................................................ 479,079 United States Postal Service .......................... 7,243 Nancy Waters ................................................. 3,950 West Music Company................................... 10,813 Williams Office Products................................. 2,725 Zahourek Systems Inc .................................... 2,586

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

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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

Freedom Lane, Jerseyville

906 High, Jerseyville

Luxurious Senior Living - new construction. 2 or 3 3 Bed, 1 Bath. This is clean move-in ready bedroom available, 2 car attached garage. Reason- home on a corner lot. Lots of fresh paint and able association fees include lawn care and grounds new kitchen flooring. Call Roger Scheffel maintenance, snow removal. $75,000

28153 Prosper Ln., Jerseyville

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

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Liberty Ridge Rd., Otterville

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

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Rt. 67, Kane

52 acres +/- 29 tillable

401 E. Fairground, Jerseyville

North Eastern Jersey Township. Has 3+ acre Home on 1.16 acres: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath with ap- This stately home offers 4 bed, 5 baths, lots of updates, on lake, great deer & turkey hunting with good prox. 1600 sq. ft. in Jerseyville School District. Big 5 acres with a beautiful lake.This is a must see property. 2 car detached garage with workshop and other farm income as well. Call Angie Goforth. Motivated Seller! Call Roger Scheffel out buildings. Has new septic. Call Angie Goforth. $300,000

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141 acre farm consisting of tillable land, gentle sloping pasture land, woodland and ponds. Included is a newly renovated 2 story farm home with separate apartment with basement. This secluded farm is an ideal weekend getaway. North Calhoun 4 bdrm, 2 bath 2 story home on 3 lots located in Hardin. The property includes a detached large two car garage and a large boat shed. The property is close to a major town boat launch. The home has excellent views of the Illinois river. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath new, low maintenance, home on 9.5 acres just south of Otterville. This property offers the buyer both urban advantages and rural independence 100 ft lot with river frontage and boat ramp. Hamburg Large 1 bdrm cabin with river frontage. Michael. 2 bdrm rustic country home on 5 acres. Extra large country fireplace. N. Calhoun Rustic cabin on a large lot near the Illinois River. In Galliniper Place. The lot is privately owned. This property is priced to sell. Small quaint cabin overlooking the Ill River sitting on 5 secluded Hardin town lots. 5.7 acres and adjoining 3.6 acres may be available.

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JERSEYVILLE – Highly successful convenience store located on main thoroughfare with the only drive through service in Jersey County. Long time loyal customer base is why this business is profitable. Building not included in the sale.

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THE TRADING POST 501 E. Prairie St., Jerseyville, IL. Open Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 7,000 sq. ft. of clean furniture, appliances, sporting goods and tools. Plus 2000 smalls @ $2.00 or less! We buy full or partial estates/households of GOOD, CLEAN furniture and appliances. Why buy new when "slightly used" will do? For more information, call: 618-639-4569. TFN COLMAN'S COUNTRY CAMPERS 2013's on sale. Big discounts. Sales, service, parts, propane. #2 Fun St. Hartford, IL 62048. 618254-1180. www.colmanscampers.com. TFN IF YOU NEED PARTS for your mowers and tillers, Dorsey's Hardware and Western Auto have a large selection of belts and parts service and new equipment sales available. Winchester. 217-742-9241. TF 2012 MOBILE HOME STIMULUS PACKAGE: up to $25,000 for your trade in. Discounts for land owners. Financing available. Prequalify by phone 314-5627459. tf SELLBEST, 110 W. Quincy St., Griggsville: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Quality Used Furniture & AppliancesWashers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools, T.V.s, Stereos. Everything for the home and you! Call 217-2422252.TF DIAMOND TRAILER saleswe buy used campers new campers & toy haulers by Keystone RV Co. Pre-owned campers; RV parts & service. We also stock a large selection of RV accessories for all your camping needs. Located at 1117 N. Old Rt. 66, Litchfield. 217-324-2452, www.diamondtrailer.com. TFJCJ ETHAN MILLER'S Roofing, Windows and Siding. For all your construction and remodeling needs. Insured, free estimates. 217-3716055. 12.18

300 FARM MARKET 2 TON bulk bin. 6 brand new John Deere front weights for a John Deere tractor. TF

400A FOR RENT Calhoun County

OFFICE SPACE Prime location. Ample parking. West Washington St., Pittsfield. Call 217-285-2848 or 217285-5925. 12.4 NEWLY REMODELED office space on the square in Pittsfield. For more information, call 217-473-8811. TF 3 BR DOUBLE WIDE mobile homes for rent in Griggsville. Lyndle Ellis. 217-833-2107. No pets. 12.18 PITTSFIELD 2 BR mobile home. Absolutely no pets. 217-285-2012. TF 2 BEDROOM trailer for rent in Pittsfield. Call 217-2854674, leave message, or call 217-491-0088. TF MOBILE HOMES for rent in Griggsville. $200/mo & up. Call for availability. 8332107. 12.25

400E FOR RENT Scott County FOR RENT in Winchester. 2 bedroom apartment $500 a month plus utilities and deposit. Call 217-652-2522. 12.4

500 FOR SALE GOOD SELECTION of recliners, rocker recliners, wall huggers, heat and massage recliners. Also swivel rockers and glider rockers. Bring your truck and save. Miller Furniture. 115 W. Washington St., Pittsfield, IL. 217-285-6212. 12.4 SIDE BY SIDE refrigerator/ freezer. Ice maker/dispenser in left door. 6 ft. Upright freezer almost new. Both are frost free. Almost new dryer, used but very good. 217-4912302. 12.4 SPLIT FIREWOOD 217-4307769. Pike County area. 12.25 DON'T PAY high heating bills eliminate them with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler Call Today. 217-236-3022.TF SHEPPARD ELECTRONICS 1402 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL. 217-285-2893. Cell: 217-248-1188. LG TV sales and service. 3D and smart TVs, Blu Ray DVD players,32-55" TVs. Metal detectors, new & used, very good prices, Whites and Garrets. New and used CB's & antennas, Uniden Police scanners also for sale. FREE DVD OR SOUNDBAR WITH tf EACH TV ABOVE 32".

600 HELP WANTED

APARTMENT FOR rent. Call Matt 618-576-2766 or 618576-2449. TFCNH COMMERCIAL BUILDING for rent. Hardin, IL. Call (618)498-1234 and ask for Business Department. TF FOR RENT: One bedroom apartments in Hardin; convenient, quiet location; $300/ month; water/sewer/trash included; deposit required; no dogs; call 618-576-2662. to apply. 12.4

400C FOR RENT Jersey County FOR RENT: Recently remodeled 2 bedroom home on corner. 5 shaded lots. References required. $550/ month plus deposit. Dow. 618-535-0071. 12.4

400D FOR RENT Pike County DUPLEX FOR RENT set up for elderly. Low utilities. $575 a month. 217-285-6634 or 217-836-4418. 12.25 2 BR HOUSE for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217-2854502. TF 1 AND 2 BR apartments available. No smoking. No pets. Security deposit required. 217-285-4502 TF

600 HELP WANTED

1100E REAL ESTATE Scott County

DRIVERS: WANT am professional career? Haul Flatbed for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.425-$.525 cpm. CDL-A w/2 yrs exp. EEO/AA. Call: 800-5337862. www.trinitytrucking. com. 12.18

HOME SITES for sale in Winchester: Save 10% on any lot with purchase by Dec. 31, 2013. Financing available for qualified buyer. Quiet, peaceful neighborhood with established trees and city utilities. Call 217-652-2522. 12.4

400D FOR RENT Pike County

200 BUSINESS

DRIVERS: Local/Regional/ OTR. Great pay and home time! Health, vision, vacation! CDL-A, 2+ yrs exp. Hazmat/ Tanker endorsements. Call Andy 800-232-0170 x6229. 12.4

DRIVERS: Co. Reg. Great Pay/Excellent benefits! CDL-A - 1 yr. exp. Great home time! Stable company. Don! 855-219-5989. 12.11 DRIVERS: Great Pay & Benefits! Nights & Weekends Req. 3 yrs. CDL-A w/ Tanker/ Hazmat Exp. Air Liquide: 800-421-2772. Mt. Vernon, IN. 12.11 ILLIN IOS RURAL ELECTRIC Cooperative has an opening for a part-time member service representative. Please send a resume with three references to: 2 Main St. Winchester, IL 62694. Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. 12.4 DRIVERS: Dedicated Fulton, MO Account that gets you Home Weekly! Average $46,000.00yr plus Great Benefits! Werner Enterprises: 1-855-850-9707. 12.11

615 HUNTING LOOKING TO LEASE hunting ground. Short term or long term. 618-550-9406. 2.27.14

RESPONSIBLE HUNTERS looking to lease 40-500 acres for the 2013 hunting season. Call Josh 304-5326015. tf DEER HUNTERS: Rent Pittsfield country home away from home. 3 BR, sleeps 6+, fully furnished, move-in ready. 573-549-2530. Cell: 636-358-6994. TF

900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County ABSOLUTELY NO TRESPASSING on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.7.14 NO TRESPASSING on Marty Aderton property in Hardin. 7.14.14

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

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

900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County NO TRESPASSING on any and all land owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. TF

LICENSED DAYCARE home has openings. West Central accepted. Call 217-491-2944. 12.11

1100D REAL ESTATE Pike County LARGE, NEW beautiful home near Summer Hill for sale with 19 1/2, acres, a finished basement, pond, in-ground pool, attached and detached garage with living quarters in the back of it, pull barn and much, much more. Please call 217-473-8811 for more information. tf HOUSE FOR SALE: 4 Excellent starter home for a single person or a couple in a small rural community with excellent neighbors. 918 square feet cozy home is situated on a large lot. If interested, please call 1-217-242-7262. tf

1200 SERVICES LICENSED DAYCARE home has opening for 6 weeks and up - day and evening hours - Mon. - Fri. Call 1-217-7797680. 12.11

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• 615 Hunting • 620 Kids For Hire • 700 Lost/Found • 710 Meeting Reminders • 800 Miscellaneous* • 900 No Trespassing A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County • 1000 Pets* • 1100 Real Estate* A: Calhoun County B: Greene County

Commercial Building for rent

STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

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Hardin, IL

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2240 W. Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650

MORGAN COUNTY RECREATIONAL LAND AUCTION

110.0± Acres, Woodland-Grass Pasture TRINITY CHURCH ROAD, CHAPLIN, IL

Auction to be held at Chaplin State Bank, 510 Superior, Chaplin

FRIDAY, DEC. 13 • 11 A.M.

The tract is located six miles northwest of Chapin, go west on Rt 67104, to St Paul’s Church Road, north two miles to Spunky Ridge Road, west one-half mile to Fricke Road, north one and half mile to Trinity Church Road, west one and one-quarter mile to lane leading north to secluded property. This large tract is rolling with two large wooded draws, just off the bluff from the Arenzville Road, with areas of open grass for grazing. We noted several deer, paths, scrapings, and signs of a variety of wildlife. This tract is surrounded with woodland and small tillable fields, all adding to the recreational appeal. The lane leading to the property is part of the tract. The tract has been used for cattle grazing with fence around the perimeter. This a great parcel for outdoor activities, hunting, hiking, four wheeler riding, and grazing. This tract is your opportunity for a recreational investment! Terms, Legal Description, Photos, & Maps at www.raheauctions.com or auction zip #23795 Like us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/raheauction

SELLER: Virginia E. White Trust 4-01 TRUSTEE: Chapin State Bank, Division of Jacksonville Savings Bank ATTORNEY: Charles E. McNeely, Thomson, McNeely, Crews, Hurst, & Thielen, P.C.

RAHE APPRASIAL & AUCTIONEER Kenny Rahe • 217-473-4095

Ingram Barge Co.,

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Sioux Steel Grain Bin dealers wanted in selected areas. Contact Roy Truax Sioux Steel Co. 217-561-6313 RTruax@SiouxSteel.com

CAMPERS/RVS Colman’s RV - We Buy And Consign Used RV’s And Campers 217-787-8653 www.colmansrv.com

CAREER/EDUCATION AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED. HOUSING AVAILABLE. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

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Hamp-An Farm Inc.

• •Approximately Approximately275 260bred bred heifers heifers available available (Includes (Includes purebred purebred & & crossbred) crossbred) • •AllAllheifers heiferscalfhood calfhood vaccinated, vaccinated, tested testednegative negative for for BVD-PI. BVD-PI. ••Heifers for Heifers met met minimum minimum standards standards for reproductive body reproductivesoundness, soundness, pelvic pelvic size, size, body condition conditionand andweight, weight, are are free free of of blemishes. blemishes. ••Heifers Heifers bred bred to to bulls bulls meeting meeting strict strictcalving calvingease ease requirements. requirements. • •Heifers to May 1. Heiferswill willcalve calve January January 15 15 to May 1. Many Manysynchronized synchronized & & will will calve calve in in short short period. period. • •AllAllheifers heifersguaranteed guaranteed pregnant. pregnant. • •Heifers Heifersmostly mostlyblack black &&Black/White Black/White face face &&some somered red&&gray. gray.

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DRIVERS: REGIONAL Van, Reefer positions available. $1000 Sign-On Bonus. Excellent Home Time. Top Pay, Bonuses, Premium-Free Family Health Insurance. CDL-A. Call 866.474.7276 www.DriveSisbro.com

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CALL (217) 285-2345 FARMLAND AUCTION 56.75 AC +/- • 1 TRACT

Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 • 11 AM Auction Location- Crossroads Center 125 W. Jefferson Pittsfield, IL Property Location: From Nebo, IL follow the Vin Fiz Highway east 2 miles, then go north on 418th St. 1 mile. Property lies in Section 10 of Spring Creek Twp. in Pike Co, IL.

FSA: 44.44 ac tillable soils. Soils: Drury, Haymond, Wakeland, Orion, Coffeen! • Awesome Whitetail, Turkey & Wildlife Hunting Habitat! • Perfect Combination of Income Producing Farmland & Hunting! • Fertile tract in the picturesque Southern Pike Co Bay Creek Valley • Secluded wildlife haven with water, timber, and recreational income potential! • In the Smith family for generations ... once in a lifetime opportunity?!

Please contact the auctioneer for more information or to inspect the property. Terms, maps, & info online! Attorney- William Lowry 130 S. Madison St Pittsﬁeld, IL 217-285-4822

Large, Complete Set of Floor-model Power Wood Working Tools Construction Tools Concrete Tools & Forms Misc. Construction Material Visit Large, Com-

JAMES H. & JOAN SMITH ESTATE Curless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer 217-242-1665 IL Lic. #440000013 www.curlessauction.com

MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 • 9 AM IL Fairgrounds, IL Rt. 107S Griggsville, IL

Tractors- ’08 NH T9030 1140 hr, (0% int for 18 mo financing available); ’89 Ford Versatile 946 5300 hrs; ’85 Versatile 836, 5585 hr; ’13 CIH 75A MFWD 10 hr; AC 5020 MFWD, loader; ’05 CIH DX33 MFWD, 725 hr. Dozer- ’87 Cat D5H Dozer, 7559 hr, solid, under carriage good. Combines, Heads, Cart: CIH 2388 3505 hr, clean!; JD 7720 3000 hrs; JD 7720 4100 hrs; CIH 1083 8r corn head; CIH 1025 25’ table; JD 915 platform; 2-JD 643 6 row CH; JD 920 20’ table; ’08 Frontier HT1175 30’ head cart. Trucks: ’98 Chevy 2500 4x4 diesel; ’86 Ford F-250 4x4; ’84 IH 2500 Semi; ‘75 Chevy 3/4t 4x4 Spray truck, 500g SS tank, 45’ boom; C60 Chevy grain truck. Grain/Tillage- Kinze 2300 16 row planter; ’97 Kinze 840 grain cart; Friesen 240RT Seed tender; Crustbuster 15’ drill; JD 980 28.5’ fc; DMI 730B 7-shank ripper; Sunflower 5-shank disc ripper; IH 490 32’ disc; DMI 13 knife toolbar- Ravens; 12-shank disk ripper; Cox Row Zone planter caddy; 7-shank mtd chisel plow; 4 btm plow; 4 row planter. Trailers- ’97 Travelong 6.5’x30’ 3-axle GN livestock, nice; ’93 Boss 7x22 livestock GN; ‘72 Birmingham Lowboy; Trailerman 20’ car, dovetail/ramps; 7x20’ car trailer w/ ramps; 24’HD dual tandem, pintle, ramps; Loadmaster 12’ trailer. Hay Equipment- Case IH DCX 101 Disc mower/conditioner; Rossi 9-wheel hay rake. Livestock Equipment- JD H spreader; 10 ton bulk bin; Many: panels; T-posts; Woven & barbed wire; more! New Skid Steer Attachments: 12+ items: brush cutter, rock bucket, brush grapple, rock bucket grapple, light material bucket, & more. Misc. Equipment- Cutters: ’96 JD 2018 20’; JD 1518 15’; 2-Bush Hog 2615 15’; Woods 15’; JD 709 7’. JD 681 6’ pto tiller; HD Implement Caddy; JD 2 cylinder stationary, LUC engine; JD & Ford buzz saws; 500 & 1000 gal LP tanks; 2500gal chemical tanks; New tool boxes & supplies. Lawnmowers- ’02 JD 4110 60” 869 hr; ’08 Kubota ZD326 60” 505 hr. Cars- ’02 Buick LeSabre, 82K miles, 1-owner, nice. Please call for info or visit website for photos & updates EARLY LISTING! • CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME!

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: PIN 07-335-002-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 803 Randall Drive Brighton, IL 62012 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after

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

No. 13-CH-5

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

Curless Auction – 217-242-1665 www.curlessauction.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

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

NEBO • PIKE COUNTY, IL

LOCATION- Western

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY-JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff VS

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MICKISHA MARONIE; Defendants 404 JERSEY STREET BRIGHTON, IL 62012 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 September 23, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on December 30, 2013, 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. 07-095-009-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 404 JERSEY STREET BRIGHTON, IL 62012 Description of Improvements: BLUE WOOD SIDED RANCH SINGLE FAMILY WITH AN ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $67,584.59. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24

“AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1302418 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. 12.4,12.11,12.18

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

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 #PA1223366 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I572017 11.20.13, 11.27, 12.4

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

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).

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

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-22939. I576000 12.4.13, 12.11, 12.18

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

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FRANK BOWMAN A/K/A FRANK A BOWMAN; PAMELA BOWMAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 16710 YATES ROAD GRAFTON, IL 62037 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 28, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on January 6, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 06-128-002-70 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16710 YATES ROAD GRAFTON, IL 62037 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $83,453.94. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1303207 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I573331 11.27.13, 12.4,12.11

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Carrollton, Illinois

Lady Spartans second in Waverly Greene County A close four-point loss to the tournament hosts is all that kept the North Greene High School girls basketball team from a championship at the annual Waverly Tournament. The Lady Spartans and Waverly-Franklin-New Berlin each finished with 3-1 records through the round-robin event, but the hosts took the tournament title thanks to winning a 42-38 decision when the teams met Monday, Nov. 25. North Greene â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which opened tournament play with a 54-32 win against Springfield Lutheran and a 68-29 victory against Kincaid South Fork Saturday, Nov. 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; completed its run in Waverly with a dominant 61-36 win against Rushville-Industry Wednesday, Nov. 27. "The girls played real well," head coach Jim Roesch said. "Lutheran was a preseason top-10 team in the state and Waverly and Rushville are both expected to be top teams in their conferences." Lady Spartans sophomore Destyne Powell led all scorers with 20 points against RushvilleIndustry and North Greene

complemented her with a balanced offensive attack. Eight other Lady Spartans scored, led by junior Arika Hull's eight points. Hull and sophomore teammate Makendra Jennings, who chipped in four points against Rushville-Industry, were selected to the Waverly event's all-tournament team. Juniors Tabitha Hawk and Halie Kraushaar added seven and six points, respectively, against Rushville-Industry for North Greene, which led by just a 15-13 margin through the first quarter before pulling away to lead 32-19 at halftime. "I've told the girls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when they play well, they are very fun to watch," Roesch said. "And they've played more good basketball than bad so far." The Lady Spartans (4-2) will get another shot at WaveryFranklin-New Berlin when North Greene visits Waverly at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Lady Spartans begin Western Illinois Valley Conference play against the Illinois School for the Deaf at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Jacksonville.

scores, results Girls Basketball > > 12/3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carrollton 54 Pittsfield 31

> > 12/2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Greenfield-NW 23 Triopia 39

Waverly Tournament

> > 11/27 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; North Greene 61

Rushville-Industry 36

Boys Basketball > > 12/3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carrollton 65 Southwestern 64

> > 12/3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; North Greene 88 Pleasant Hill 18

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North Greene's Arika Hull lines up a shot earlier this season at Southwestern High School. Hull and teammate Makendra Jennings were named to the all-tournament team at the Waverly Tournament, where the Lady Spartans placed second behind the hosts. michaelrweaver.com

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Hawks win thriller at Southwestern

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Luke Palan set the tone for the second half, capping the opening possession with an and-one layup for the first of 11 second-half lead changes. Palan finished with a team-high 16 points while junior classmate Jacob Smith and Gillingham each finished with 15 for the Hawks. Senior Ethan Frye added 12 points before he and starters Cody Leonard and Cole Brannan all fouled out in the fourth quarter. Without forwards Frye and Leonard, the Hawks had to turn to little-used bench players down the stretch. Jerrett Smith and Brody Howard took on some ball-handling duties and Logan Kaiser grabbed an all-important rebound. After Gillingham's trio of free throws put Carrollton ahead late, tight defense by Palan forced a Southwestern miss and the ensuing rebound by Kaiser sealed the victory. "I can't say enough about the kid stepping up and making all three of those," Krumwiede said. Carrollton's non-conference schedule continues at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Roxana High School. SPARTANS, TIGERS WIN BIG Seasons with high expectations opened with big wins as the North Greene and Greenfield-Northwestern boys basketball teams tipped off their 2013-14 campaigns Tuesday. The Spartans had five players reach double-digit scoring totals as they beat Pleasant Hill 88-18 in a Western Illinois Valley Conference outing Tuesday at North Greene High School. Connor Vincent led all scorers with 20 points, Nathan Randall was close behind with 18 and Reed Rusten chipped in 12. Adam Knox and Andrew Davis added 10 points apiece. North Greene visits Williamsville at noon Saturday before hosting the fifth annual Spartan Classic, which begins Monday in White Hall. Greenfield-NW got a game-high

Bunker Hill 53

> > 11/30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carrollton 81 Franklin 59

Fifth annual Spartan Classic

HARDIN CLASS 1A ReGIoNAL

Game 1: Monday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m. No. 8 Bunker Hill vs. No. 9 Western Game 2: Monday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. No. 2 Greenfield-Northwestern vs. No. 7 Pleasant Hill Game 3: Monday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. No. 3 Griggsville-Perry vs. No. 6 Brussels Game 4: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. No. 1 North Greene vs. Game 1 winner Game 5: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. No. 4 Routt vs. No. 5 Brown County Game 6: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m. Game 1 loser vs. Game 5 loser Game 7: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. Game 2 loser vs. Game 3 loser Game 8: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. Game 1 winner vs. Game 5 winner Game 9: Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. Game 6 loser vs. Game 7 loser Game 10: Thursday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner Game 11: Friday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m. - East Gym Seventh-place game: Game 4 loser vs. Game 9 loser Game 12: Friday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m. Fifth-place game: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner Game 13: Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. Third-place game: Game 8 loser vs. Game 10 loser Game 14: Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Championship game: Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner

Hannah Robinson fights a Pittsfield player for the ball during the Lady Hawks' 54-31 win Tuesday at Carrollton High School.

SAM eLLIoTT Greene Prairie Press With the Carrollton High School boys basketball team trailing by two points with less than 30 seconds to play Tuesday, sophomore Luke Gillingham put up a 3-point attempt. It got emphatically swatted into the Southwestern High School stands. Seconds later, Gillingham faked another 3-pointer, drew his overly aggressive defender into the air, then put up a shot attempt to draw a foul. He made all three free throws with 7.6 seconds remaining to give Carrollton (2-0) a dramatic 65-64 win against the Piasa Birds. "I got my shot stuffed out of the gym the time before, so I was trying to redeem myself," Gillingham said. Gillingham hadn't attempted a free throw prior to stepping to the line with the game in the balance. He had to wait through one Southwestern timeout before he could shoot â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and make â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the first two and the Birds called another timeout to make Gillingham wait before attempting the game-winner. "[Waiting through the timeouts] didn't make me any more nervous," he said. "It just kind of got me focused on the free throws. I knew if I missed one, we'd have a long battle ahead." The game was a back-and-forth battle throughout. The teams traded waves of 3-pointers in the first half â&#x20AC;&#x201D; eight of Carrollton's nine first-half baskets came from behind the arc â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the Piasa Birds led 31-29 at the break. "We talked at halftime and all through the second half about how we wanted to get to the free-throw line in the second half and not depend on the 3-pointers," Hawks head coach Jeff Krumwiede said. "We had lived and died with the 3s in the first half and we were still down even though we hit all those shots."

> > 12/3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Greenfield-NW 77

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Luke Gillingham drives through the lane during the Hawks' season-opening win against Franklin Saturday in Carrollton. The sophomore made three free throws in the final seconds to help the Hawks beat Southwestern 65-64 Tuesday in Piasa. censinger@campbellpublications.net

20 points from Isaac Masters as the Tigers beat Bunker Hill 77-53 Tuesday in Greenfield. Patrick McWhorter and Connor Shade each added 15 points, Dakota Coffey scored 12 and Austin Plogger chipped in eight. The Tigers host New Berlin at 7:45 p.m. Friday at Northwestern High School. LADY HAWKS STAY PERFECT The Carrollton High School girls basketball team got ahead early and the Lady Hawks (4-0) beat Pittsfield 54-31 Tuesday in Carrollton. Patsy Coonrod and Maddie Struble scored a game-high 12 points each while Rachel Williams and Madison Mountain added 10 and nine points, respectively. Carrollton visits Greenfield-NW at 7:45 p.m. Thursday. selliott@campbellpublications.net

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