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GREENE PRAIRIE PRESS JANUARY 8, 2014 – Vol. 145, No. 2 – Carrollton, Illinois 62016

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Salt truck stolen from city of White Hall By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press

Carrollton girls compete in JPRD basketball league. See page A3

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White Hall Police started the new year off on a rather sour note, investigating a theft and break-in at their own city garage, which resulted in numerous charges against 25-yearold Shane Seymoure of rural Roodhouse. White Hall Police Chief Jack Wallis said his department received a call around 6:45 a.m. alerting the department that the city’s salt spreader was laying in the middle of the road on Curtis Street. “We went down and checked it out and thought it looked a lot like the one the city had on the back of its dump truck that it used to spread salt at the intersections when it snowed,” Wallis said. “We went down to the city garage and sure enough, our truck and the salt box was gone.” The building had been broken into and vandalized and the city’s one-ton dump truck had been stolen.

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While officers were still on the scene at the city garage assessing the situation and damage, a call came in from the mayor of Patterson who had spotted the truck going through Patterson at a speed of around 75 mph. Officers from White Hall, Roodhouse, Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Winchester Police Department and the Illinois State Police gave chase. “We all converged on the area and the Roodhouse officer spotted him first,” Wallis said. “We tried to cut him off but he got through and just kept going. He ended up getting all the way to Alsey where he jumped out of the car and started off on foot, running into a field and then into the woods.” Officers surrounded the area and while waiting for the K-9 unit to arrive Seymoure walked out of the woods and gave himself up to officers who had driven into the field. He was not armed and was placed into custody and taken to Greene County Jail.

A considerable amount of damage was done to the city truck – not from the chase but from the joyride Seymoure had taken it on prior to this. “Basically, he just run the heck out of it before we noticed it was stolen,” Wallis said. “You could see in the fields where he had done donuts in all the fields all the way around wherever he went. There are also marks in the roadway where he was just spinning in circles. Someone even seen him running the bed up and down on the dump truck, which is probably when he dumped the salt box on Curtis Street.” Wallis estimates Seymoure had been joyriding in the truck for at least two hours prior to his apprehension. “There were parts of the salt spreader and the truck found out towards Hanors on the east side and we found the top off the salt spreader out past the laboratory,” Wallis said. “It totally destroyed the salt spreader.” Wallis said the salt spreader was dumped

out of the truck on the end where all the working mechanisms are located and completely ruined it along with the full load of salt it was carrying. The truck itself sustained major damage as did a Roodhouse patrol car that crashed while in pursuit of Seymoure. There was also a great deal of damage at the city garage. “He sprayed paint on the floors, computer monitors, the stool in the bathroom and urinal and painted the wheels on the backhoe,” Wallis said. “He also painted over the city emblem on the truck with paint. We really don’t know what he was thinking.” Between the two vehicles, computers and other damage at the city garage, Wallis estimates the damage to be at $40,000 to $50,000. Seymoure was charged with DUI, aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude police officers, driving with suspended license, burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and criminal damage to state supported property. Bail was set at $25,000.

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Seven months after a single vehicle crash took the life of a Carrollton woman, charges of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol which resulted in the death of an individual have been filed against the surviving occupant of the vehicle. Gary L. Hillis, 36, of Carrollton, turned himself into the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at approximately 4:56 p.m. pursuant to a Greene County warrant issued for his arrest on Dec. 27. “This charge is the result of an extensive and lengthy investigation into the May 2, 2013 single vehicle traffic accident, conducted by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, which caused the death of Brandy J. Gilbert, 32, of Carrollton,” Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen said. The delay in the filing of charges was due to the department waiting on lab results, in addition to waiting on the findings of traffic accident re-constructionists who assisted the sheriff’s department in this investigation. “In my 24 years of law enforcement experience, this has been one of the most difficult and challenging investigations that I have been a part of due to the fact that when emergency responders first arrived on the scene of the crash, both Mr. Hillis and Ms. Gilbert were both outside of the vehicle,” McMillen said. “There were also no witnesses that observed who was driving the vehicle involved in the crash.” The vehicle, owned by Hillis, left the roadway on State Rt. 108 west of Carrollton, traveled down a steep embankment, and the passenger side door area of the vehicle collided with a utility pole. When interviewed about the accident, Hillis denied being the driver of the vehicle. “From the beginning, the evidence collected and the fatal injuries (See, ACCidEnt, A2)

GPP year in review part two Simulated school shooting prepares officers for the worst JULY Steve and Nancy Shive opened the Ice Cream Depot on the corner of Worcester and West Clay in May of this year serving a wide variety of ice cream products like cones, sundaes, malts, shakes, slushies, along with sandwiches. Members of the Carrollton United Methodist Church and Pastor Sara Brown invite everyone to share in a commemorative celebration recognizing 180 years of Christian service to parishioners and fellow citizens of Carrollton and surrounding communities on Sunday, July 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. Carrollton and White Hall United Methodist Church Pastor Sara Brown and her husband will leave on July 20 for a 10-day trip along with nine other members from the West Ohio UMC Conference to the tropics of Bolivia where they run a teacher’s conference aimed at embracing disabilities. The city of Greenfield is looking into a municipal electric aggregation program to possibly save residents money on their electric bills. Roodhouse water customers will see an increase on their upcoming water bills after the city council approved 5-1 an ordinance increasing the base rate for water customers $4.35. The increase will raise the basic water rate from $42.51 to $46.86 to satisfy conditions of the $6.3 million USDA water plant loan. The increase actually covers two years of increases. The rate should have been increased last year to cover May 2012 through 2013 but the rates were never raised. Greenfield resident Doris Hudson said her six-year-old grandson, Grant Hudson, who is going to be a first grader at Greenfield Elementary, saved her life after she became trapped by a water drainage grate near the bus shed in Greenfield. AUgUst Hawk pride will shine even brighter this season at the concession stand at the football field after artwork was added to the specially made concrete countertop by a former graduate. Kayla Lovel, a 2012 graduate of Carrollton High School and a talented artist, spent two days painting the team mascot, the hawk, on the etched figure, which had been carved into the countertop made and created by Mark Steckel. St. John’s Catholic School might be small in numbers, but they are number one when it comes to showing school spirit and being Cardinal’s fans. The Cardinals showed their appreciation by awarding the school the “2013 Doin’ It Right Most School Spirit” award along with 75 free tickets to the game

against the Los Angeles Dodgers and a pregame party for all 75 ticket holders. Carrollton School District learned last Friday they were the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Monsanto Corporation. The center of a new book which just recently hit the bookstores is none other than the sleepy little village of Hillview – which in the early 1900s was anything but sleepy or peaceful. The Witwer Files chronicles the events leading up to the 1915 killing of Clarence Deeds in Hillview by town marshal Charlie Witwer, who was tried for Deed’s murder later that same year and exonerated. The book was written by D.L. Dennis, the 78-year-old grandson of Charlie Witwer who will be in Greene County during Greene County Days for a book signings in Carrollton, White Hall and Eldred. sEPtEMBER North Greene Superintendent Les Stevens presented some very good news to school board members at the August meeting regarding the tentative budget for this year. The district is still looking at a deficit budget for the coming year with an anticipated deficit of $213,607, but it is much less than what numbers were last year. Arson charges have been filed against Nathan D. Settles, 34, following a fire in Kane on Aug. 28 in which the home of Paul D. Settles located at 101 Mill Street was completely destroyed. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a bill lowering the mandatory age a child must be in school from seven years old to six starting in the fall of 2014. Ground was broken Wednesday, Sept. 11 on land across from Fry Park in Carrollton which will be the future home of Walnut Estates, a multi-million dollar affordable housing project being built for medium to low income families. A total of 34 rental units in single-story townhomes will be spread out over three sites in Carrollton and White Hall. Walnut Estates will contain 22 ranch style two and three bedroom townhouses with two car garages; four will be built at Hawkland Estates and six will be built at Tunison Court in White Hall. Effective Oct. 1, Roodhouse utility customers who are billed and pay month by month must pay their total due before the 26th day of the month to avoid being disconnected. The city billing clerk will not be able to negotiate and accept a partial payment amount in order to prevent disconnection. oCtoBER The historic Fry octagon barn stood proudly in the same spot across from Fry (See, YEAR in REviEw, A2)

By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., awoke in everyone the very real possibility that a school shooting can happen almost anywhere – even in the sleepiest of towns – and law enforcement officers must be ready should something as devastating as this happen in Greene County. It was with this in mind that officers from Carrollton, Roodhouse, White Hall, Greenfield police departments and officers from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department converged on Carrollton Grade School during the school break for a two-day training called “Rapid Response to an Active Shooter.” A new Illinois law requires school districts to conduct at least one active shooter drill at the school each year. Several months ago, law enforcement was approached by the various school districts in the county about law enforcement participating in an active shooter drill at the schools. “The police chiefs of Carrollton, White Hall, Roodhouse and Greenfield and myself started a group discussion about participating in such a drill,” Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen said. “We asked for some training to guide us in responding to a school shooting call and enlisted the help of Eric Pingel of West Central Illinois Criminal Justice Council to get us this type of training.” The two-day training course consisted of classroom instruction on Friday and hands-on action on Saturday. “The officers who attended were trained on how to respond to an active shooter in a school,”

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mike Brown, a member of the Collinsville Police Department, checks out the weapons before handing them out to officers Saturday morning during the rapid response to an Active Shooter training at the Carrollton grade School designed to give officers a hands on experience with a school shooter and/or hostage situation .

McMillen said. “But the response would work in almost any type of call that law enforcement would respond to – not just a school setting.” Officers were instructed how to enter a building and how to safely move to the location where the shooter may be. “We were trained on how to engage the shooter and how to put an end to the shooter harming other people,” McMillen said. “The training also gave us instruction on what we (See, shooting, A2)

Attempted escape foiled By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press The new year started off very poorly for a Carrollton man after a failed escape attempt from the Greene County Jail. Andrew L. Poore, 20, of Carrollton, was arrested by the Carrollton Police Department on Jan. 3 at approximately 1:07 p.m. on a Jersey County warrant for Failure to Appear and was sitting handcuffed in a holding room in the Greene County Jail awaiting extradition to Jersey County. Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen said as a correctional officer was exiting the jail, C

from the holding room, Poore ran out behind him before the door closed. The correctional officer attempted to prevent Poore from escaping; however, he was struggling away from the officer. A brief foot pursuit ensued and at approximately 1:25 p.m. Poore was taken back into custody and was returned to the Greene County Jail and charged for the escape attempt. Poore was not armed at the time of the escape and neither Poore nor the correctional officer were injured during the escape attempt. Bond was set for Poore in the amount of $2,500.

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Year in review, part two Letter to the editor TO THE EDITOR: On Saturday, Dec. 21, names were drawn for the gift baskets from the Greenfield Public Library’s Christmas Stocking/ Basket Raffle. The winners were: 1) Blue AND purple Christmas ornaments in glass vase--Monze Chapman; 2) Have yourself a homespun red, white and blue Christmas--Melissa Loy; 3) Bundle up, snuggle up Winter basket--Ailene Garner; 4) Snowmen Statue--Shelby Bayless; 5) New Year’s Lunch(after the parade and before the game)-Kathy Burkholder; 6) Christmas

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Greene County Health Department Monday, Jan. 13: WIC Pickup Nutrition Education Class, Appt. Only; Flu Shots 2:00 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, Jan. 14: WIC and Prenatal Clinic, Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15: WIC and Prenatal Clinic, Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16: White Hall - WIC and Prenatal Clinic, Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17: Immunization clinic 8:30 to 11:30 .m. and 1:00

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accident matched our theory of how the accident occurred along with the seating placements of Mr. Hillis and Ms. Gilbert in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Once we received the reports from the Illinois State Police Crime Lab and the report from the traffic accident re-constructionist, it

gave us the evidence that we needed to move forward with the case.” Bail was set on the arrest warrant in the amount of $50,000 and immediately after his arrest, Hillis posted $5,000 cash bond and was released pending a February court appearance in Greene County Circuit Court.

Shooting (Continued from A1) would most likely encounter in a building where a shooter was killing other people. We were trained on what we would have to do once the shooter was no longer a threat, such as getting EMS in the building to treat the wounded and how to contain the crime scene for processing.” Several different scenarios were covered in the training including a shooter being in the school building and how the officers would handle the entry and deal with the shooter. “We trained how we would respond utilizing one-, two-, threeand four-man teams to engage the shooter,” McMillen said. “In reality, if a shooting was in progress when the police arrive, the likelihood of more than two or three officers being there in two to three minutes is pretty probable. There would be no time to wait for all your backup to arrive because the longer you wait during a shooting in progress the more lives are lost.” Carrollton Police Chief Kenny Kallal said the county is a member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System, which is a statewide mutual aid system to be used when an emergency has created the need for extra manpower to contain a situation. “If we were to have a school shooting, we would contact ILEAS and they have up to 50 SWAT officers they have contracted with through different agencies which would be available to us,” Kallal said. But it is very unlikely the SWAT team will ever be the first on the scene on such an incident in rural communities like Greene County. “Generally, in a school shooting the SWAT team is not the first ones into the building – it is usually your local police officers who are the first ones on the scene,” McMillen said. “In Greene County, where most towns only have one or two officers on duty during any given shift, and

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if we should experience a call of a shooter in a school, we will have to be prepared to enter and engage the shooter by ourselves or, at the most, with only one or two officers assisting. I am not sure you could say that you would ever be fully prepared for a school shooting, but having this training really helped us be prepared for a response.” Now that officers have received the training, the individual police departments will be preparing a policy for the response to the report of an active shooter. Once their policies are in place, they plan on meeting with school officials to see when they want to schedule the drill.

During the training session on Friday morning, several teachers and staff from the Carrollton School District were present to learn what signs to watch for in a person who is contemplating violence and how important it is for them to report suspicious activities where violence is possible, something McMillen said will be shared in all districts. “I am looking forward to the sheriff’s department and the local police departments participating in the drills throughout the county,” McMillen said. “Even though it is a drill, I think it will bring about a sense of reality to the participants.”

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(Continued from A1) sustained by Ms. Gilbert did not point us in the direction that Ms. Gilbert was driving,” McMillen said. “However, I wanted to wait and make sure that the scientific findings of the evidence collected and of the reconstruction of the

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a “safe school.” Greenfield City Council approved entering into an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Comptroller’s office to aid in collecting delinquent water bills at its Nov. 14 meeting. The program offers any municipality in the state of Illinois who enters into the agreement the opportunity to collect on past due water bills from any refund check the person might be entitled to. A Greene County native has officially thrown his hat into the political ring with the announcement on Friday, Nov. 22 he will run for the State House of Representatives in the 100th District. Josh Evans, a 2005 graduate of Carrollton High School, made the announcement he would be running on the Democratic ticket in the March primary and hopes to eventually unseat C.D. Davidsmeyer who was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Jim Watson. Evans, 26, is the son of Junior and Cathy Evans of Carrollton. He and his wife, Ashley, reside in Jerseyville where he is employed at the law firm of Wittman and Lorton, P.C. DECEMBER North Greene School District is in the unique position this year in that they are the only district in the county which is not required to hold a Truth In Taxation hearing. Thomas H. Boyd Hospital in Carrollton has received another accolade from the healthcare community after they were recognized by the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network for more the a decade of service during the annual CAH Conference and Member Meeting held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield on Nov. 6-7. Boyd Hospital was the first hospital in the state of Illinois to receive the Critical Access Hospital designation in August of 1999, something Hospital Administrator Deborah Campbell is very proud of. It was a frigid night with freezing rain pelting down for most of the night but that didn’t stop more than 1,500 people making their way down to Roodhouse to go through the Kansas City Southern’s Holiday Express Santa Train which rolled into town at 4 p.m. Friday afternoon, Dec. 13. North Greene Junior High Girls softball team was honored for their appearance in the Elite 8 at State this year by the presentation of a large sign which will be placed on each end of Roodhouse. The City of Roodhouse paid for the signs and presented them to the team at their banquet on Dec. 18.

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(Continued from A1) Park in Carrollton for more than 130 years – long before the park was even there. There is emptiness there now as the area is being prepared for the construction of 22 new affordable homes to be called Walnut Estates. Thanks to Jim and Dotty Day the barn was spared and given a new home on their land not far from where it was built more than a century ago. The barn was moved across the cornfield on Sept. 18 and placed on an octagon shaped concrete slab prepared for it at the Day residence. The North Greene Area Food Pantry officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Sept. 28 with an open house to show off the remodeled facility. The NGAFP had been located in a section of the Roodhouse Fire Department until the small building on the corner of North Main and Bridgeport streets was donated to them earlier this year. First Baptist Church in White Hall has begun offering an after school program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade to help make up for the loss of the after school program which had been run through the school for so many years. A Kane man remains in Greene County Jail after ramming his pickup truck into the side of a bar in Kane early Friday morning. Daniel Rowling, 51, was arrested on a preliminary charge of criminal damage to property, burglary and resisting and obstructing a police officer after he allegedly drove his vehicle into the side of the Kane American Legion early Friday morning. The City of Greenfield proudly dedicated its town clock during the Triennial Homecoming in August and they are now announcing the addition of stained glass windows to the clock tower in addition to a contest for Greenfield residents to come up with a second set of windows. NOVEMBER Local school districts can use all the help they can get and Farmer’s State Bank in Greenfield is pleased to announce the rollout of the Greenfield High School Tigers fundraising debit card program which will allow cardholders to not only show their school spirit but also help raise money for the school at the same time. The former White Hall Elementary School is now home to the Regional Office of Education #40 (ROE) Alternative Center for Education (ACE), better known as

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GREENFIELD NEWS

JPRD Girls’ Basketball season complete Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) hosted the championship games for the girls’ basketball season on Friday, Dec. 20 at the Susnig Center. In the first and second grade division, The Prescription Shop edged out Illini Medical Associates with a score of 18-14. In the third and fourth grade division, Medford Oil Company beat Tonsor Custom Awards and Decals with a score of 6-2. In the fifth and sixth grade division, WeBE Ink defeated The Scheffel Companies with a final score of 20-16. The league was comprised of a total of 18 teams with approximately 170 players. For more information on future programs, please visit jerseyville-il.us/ParkRec/forms. htm, call the JPRD office at (618) 498-2222 or email jerseyvilleparkandrec@gtec.com.

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First and second grade champs, The Prescription Shop players, smile for the camera and include, left to right, Laura Lei Hewitt, Jaiden Thaxton, Bayle Jones, Katlyn Springer, Nevaeh Hoots, Eliva Flowers, Lyric Cobb and Coach Sarah Springer.

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Third and fourth grade champs, Medford Oil Company players, display their medals proudly and include, front, left to right, Rebecca Henson, Callie McAdams, Laina Bennett and Anna Bartels. Back, left to right, Assistant Coach Rich McAdams, Marissa Cox, Maddy Flowers, Allison Bowker, Hannah Henson, Mallory Darr and Head Coach Jamie Henson. All third and fourth grade players are from Carrollton.

After graduating from college, Clifton went to Greeley, Colo., where he was employed by Rucker’s Furniture. Dale thought it would be fun to make reservations on the train out of Galesburg and spend Clifton’s birthday and Christmas with him and Dickie. The evening came. Dale rushed in, got ready and called Galesburg to confirm our reservation. I knew by looking at his face that the agent had done nothing. “Take the house keys to Steve Cole - we’ll drive, I said.” While Dale was at Cole’s I loaded the car with a ham, bread, oranges, water, blankets, candles, and matches. I picked up Dale in front of Cole’s - we were on our way. It was fun driving through small towns and cities. Every house was decorated ‘in hope that St. Nick would soon be there’. When we stopped at John Pershing’s Restaurant we called Steve Cole to let Skipper out - I had locked our dog inside of our house. He had been a gift to us from Cole’s. When we pulled into Clifton’s and Vickie’s driveway, we heard the whistle of the train that Kel and Cliff thought we’d be getting off at Greeley, Colo. That day Steve Cole could not persuade Skipper to come outside. I believe Skipper growled and took Steve by the pant leg. The little Cole girls were successful coaxing, as he had been their dog. While we were away Skipper lived at our parents next door. When we came home, he continued to have bacon and eggs at my parents. This a.m. Debbie Fields drove me to the dentist. First we parked in the parking lot. Icy! She moved us under the overhang against the door. One

lady spoke and said, “My name is Nichols. I was from White Hall, but live in Jacksonville” The other was a cousin of Jean and Howard Rollins. It was and is a Thursday. They were reading my news in the Press. My sympathy to the family of Bill C. Cole. His family and friends called him Billy Clyde. Amelia Burger telephoned me. Our conversation went back in time to the restaurant her mother operated in Rockbridge. The building had been a bank. It has been razed. She mentioned that Kate Powell had been her teacher. She had enjoyed a lady named Mrs. Owens. Miss Helen Cress ( a teacher) had a sister who taught in this area for a while - I wonder. Mary Kay Griffin Reed gifted me with a “Loving Family” portrait of husband Gregg and daughter Anna. Mary Kay grew up south of Greenfield the daughter of Francis (Doc) and Marie Meng Griffin. She graduated GHS as did her mother and was a soloist at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. I taught her brother John and sister Jeanie. Sister Gloria is getting ready to retire. At this time Gregg was selling sports equipment in Texas. The past year Mary Kay and Anna made two trips to the state of Washington to enjoy activities with Gloria Heggy’s two growing up granddaughters that they nicknamed the Volcano Cousins. Anna attends Pleasant Plains school. She had an outstanding year. Her volleyball team won the 3A State Championship. Her softball team won the 3 A Regional Illinois State Championship. There is much more.

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-- Christian activities and friendships. To my readers: If you will send me news of your loved ones, I’ll be happy to print in my column. After two days and nights in Sherman, Clifton Hammon and Shirley brought me home. Clifton read Isaiah 12 from the Holy Bible, prayed, hugged and kissed. Debbie Field came to help me. I played piano for Auntie M. ‘Til next time!

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NEW ARRIVALS IN 2013 Jan. 5, Drayven Ibanez October Shinn, son of Joshua Shinn and Lindsey Helderman of Carrollton

March 15, Abel Charles Short, son of Doug and Dana Short of Jerseyville.

June 2, Lilah Kelly Cox, daughter of Tyrone and Cassie Cox of Carrollton.

Aug. 12, Aaron Ray Vestel, son of Tony and Melinda Vestel of Hurst, Texas

Oct. 19, Avery Marie Wright, daughter of Tim and Amber Wright of Rockbridge.

Nov. 23, Grayson Lane Grogan, son of C.J. Grogan of Jerseyville and Miranda Kennedy of Branson, Mo.

Jan. 9, Bobbie Annette Pence, daughter of Robert and Sandra Pence of Jerseyville.

March 21, Samuel James and Miles Otis Barry, twin sons of Ross and Emily (Pohlman) Barry of Dallas, Texas.

June 14, Benjamin Cole Janus, son of Sam and Carrie Janus of Roodhouse.

Aug. 12, Jack Andrew Evans, son of Joseph and Andrea Evans of Carrollton.

Oct. 30, Eric Kyle DeOrnellas, son of Brandon and Ashley DeOrnellas of White Hall.

Nov. 29, Isabella Kathryn Roth, daughter of Joe Roth and Kelsey Brannan of Hardin.

June 15, Grayson Marcus Miley, son of Trevor Miley and Sierra Bishop of Winchester.

Aug. 13, Jackson James Young, son of Joshua and BreAnne Young, of White Hall.

Oct. 31, Landan Arthur Price, son of Lindsay Price of White Hall.

Dec. 5, Clayton James Gerson, son of Adam and Suzi (Hazelwonder) Gerson of Hardin.

June 17, Alaina Barscha ,Flowers daughter of Chad and Amber Flowers of Carrollton.

Aug. 14, Abel William Hunnicutt, son of Taylor Hunnicutt and Megan Graves of Jerseyville.

June 19, Natalie Judith Ballard, daughter of Larry and Jeanette Ballard. Jr.

Aug. 16, Charleigh Sue Clendenen, son of Cory and Kate Clendenen of Jerseyville.

June 19, Anna Marie Six, daughter of Ben and Genny Six of rural Chapin.

Aug. 16, Tyelon Kelly Kershner, son of Damon Kershner and Stephanie Spurgeon of Alton of Edwardsville

Jan. 10, Levi Phillip Sheppard, son of Adam and April Sheppard of Jerseyville. Jan. 15. Brayden Dean Muntz, son of Jason and Crystal Muntz of Jerseyville. Jan. 28, Shyann Christine Grafford, daughter of John and Dana Grafford of Carrollton. Feb. 6, Janie Marie Hagen, daughter of Eric and Sarah Hagen of Hardin Feb. 6, Reed Clinton Anthony, son of John II and Lindsey Anthony of White Hall Feb. 7, Bentley Kendrick Huber, son of Calab Huber and Kelsey Bartlett of Jerseyville. Feb. 8, Travis Lee Balcom, son of Billy Balcom and Faith Shelor of White Hall Feb. 21, Stevie Kathryn Wilson, daughter of Stephen Wilson and Lindsay Griffin of Fieldon. Feb. 25, Skyler Michael Hardwick, son of Kenneth Hardwick and Ashley Mahoney of Feb. 25, Peyton Michael Northrop, son of Sean Northrop and Kelsie Harris of Hillview. White Hall.

April 4, Mason Levi Custer, son of Zachary Warnecke and Sara Custer of Wood River. April 7, Jessica Lynn Crain, daughter of Anthony and Taylor Crain of Jerseyville. April 13, Lillian Gracey Freeman, daughter of Joel and Trista and Freeman of Chapin. April 15, Liam Carter Pattison, son of John and Kari Pattison of Greenfield. April 16, Tate Stewart Bushnell, son of Ryan and Jill Bushnell of Roodhouse. April 24, Eva Joann Herring, daughter of Matt and Rachel Herring of Jerseyville. April 26, Luke Kevin Bland, son of Kevin and Lisa Bland of Carrollton. May 10, Rochelle Lynn Williams, daughter of Jonathan Williams and Amy Harms of Jacksonville. May 13, Zeren Michael Davidson Miller, son of Michael Miller and Misty Davidson of Jacksonville. May 14, Gus Joseph Brannan, son of Andrew and Stacey (Hurley) Brannan of Hamburg.

Feb. 28, Zoey Nicole Atteberry, Travis Atteberry and Ashley Jones of Jerseyville.

May 17, Kellan Ross Woolsey, son of Adam and Marisa (DeSherlia) Woolsey of Jerseyville.

March 1, Tate Ryan Valstad, son of Derek and Elizabeth Valstad of Moscow Mills, Mo.

May 17, Alexis Marie Stulles, daughter of Andrew and Shelby Stulles of White Hall.

March 6, Tuxley Joe Lee Koberczky, son of Thomas and Kelly Koberczky of White Hall.

May 17, Addelyn Jean Sherrill, daughter of Matt and Lindsey (Terpening) Sherrill of Normal.

March 11, Carson Lee McClelland, son of Lindsay and Kyle McClelland of Jacksonville.

May 21, Kayleigh Annette Rawe, daughter of Adam and Kimberly Rawe of Jacksonville.

March 12, Reagan Sophia and Jordyn Loretta Grindstaff, twin daughters of David and Amanda Grindstaff of Jerseyville.

May 29, Abel Jay Huff, son of Jeremy Huff and Amanda Needs of Jerseyville.

June 26, Kate Marie Robeen, daughter of Phil and Amy Robeen of Hardin. ,July 5, Hadley Jo Stice, daughter of Brent and Julie Stice of Chatham. July 13, Emma Elizabeth Cole, daughter of Kurgin Cole and Kristy Haverfield of Manchester. July 14, Dashiell Jacob Scott Pembrook, son of Jake and Lindsey (Hubbard) Pembrook of Chatham. July 16, Mara Elizabeth Wood, daughter of Ryan and Hanna Wood of Greenfield. July 19, Colton Allen Russell McGee, son of Corey and Cassie McGee of Roodhouse. July 25, Trista Ann Watson, daughter of John Watson and Cheyanne Sprague of Aug. 1, Fallyn Rae Lamb, daughter of Thad and Rachel Lamb of Greenfield. Aug. 2, Harmony Lynn Cummins, daughter of Ronald and Allie Cummins of Greenfield.

Aug. 21, Talan Michael Knabe, son of Caleb and Brandy (Anderson) Knabe of Jerseyville. Aug. 22, Lexi Nicole Price, daughter of Richard Price and Amanda Edwards of White Hall. Sept. 3, Taylor Kasie Northcutt, daughter of Jerry and Melissa Northcutt of White Hall. Sept. 4, Ian Daniel Gianella, son of Rob and Jaci Gianella of Jerseyville. Sept. 6, William Dustin Heimer, son of Dustin and Jennifer (Kallal) Heimer of Kane. Sept. 20, Koen Adam Williamson, son of Ryan and Kyla Williamson of White Hall Sept. 26, Lane Kenneth Albrecht, son of Evan and Anna Albrecht of Greenfield. Oct. 3, Sloan Marie Vedder, daughter of Mark and Melissa Vedder of Murrayville. Oct. 8, Bryant Elias Bodwell, son of Eli and Natasha Bodwell of Roodhouse.

Aug. 7. Dakota Wayne Pickel, son of Jess and Stacey Pickel of Jerseyville.

Oct. 14, Miles Jude Malin, son of son of Cody and Ashli Malin of Jacksonville.

Aug. 8, Wyatt Robert Norman Henderson, son of Kim Henderson Jr. and Sara Hartsock of White Hall

Oct. 15, Kara Kay Heitzig, daughter of Jeremy and Pamela Heitzig of Jerseyville.

Aug. 11,, Gabriel Michael Chase, son of Steven and Jill Chase of Greenfield

Oct. 17, Landon Patrick Steinacher, son of Luke and Sheena (McAdams) Steinacher.

Dec. 7, Miles Owen Hutton, son of Alyssa Newingham of White Hall.

Nov. 13, Holly Louise Long, daughter of Andrew Long Sr. and Kelsey Sprong of Roodhouse.

Dec. 11, Hank Nicholas, son of Nathan and Karen Schnetttgoecke of Carrollton.

Nov. 13, Emmalee Tristan Grasle, daughter of Matthew and Jessica Grasle of Fieldon.

Dec. 16, Owen Eugene Springman, son of Patrick Springman and Callie Dowland of Jerseyville

Nov. 19, Oliver Troy Soehnlin, son of Josh and Robin (McIntyre) Soehnlin of Jerseyville.

Dec. 19, Noah Alan Pollard, son of Danny Jr. and Ashley Pollard,.

Nov. 21, Whalinn Ross Hartwick, son of Trevor Hartwick and Sally Arnett-Hartwick of Carrollton.

Dec. 31, Riley Magilene Tinker, daughter of Anthony Tinker and Fawn Kitsmiller of Jerseyville.

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Farming alone doesn’t always pay the bills By carmen ensinger Campbell Publications It’s sad to say, but the days of the good old family farm where three and four generations worked the land to raise their family is all but gone. Oh, the farms are still there and so are the families, but more and more those families are having to seek out other income to survive as the land can no longer provide for their family on its own. Bob Reif of rural Carrollton is just one example of a longtime farming family who has had to diversify just to keep doing what they love. Reif is a sixth generation farmer whose family currently farms 600 tillable acres. He has been farming since he was old enough to go with his grandpa, Frank Reif, on the tractor. Reif graduated from University of Illinois in 1978 with a degree in Agricultural Economics and Farm Management and began working on the family farm along with his father and brother and raising his family. “It was just a different time back then,” Reif said. “My family and I could live on $1,500 a month, but you just can’t do that these days. A family has rent, utilities, car payments, insurance payments, etc. You are not going to see the small family farm of 160 acres that is going to be able to sustain a family like you used to because the margins just aren’t there. Instead of paying 15 cents a gallon for gas you are paying $3.” Reif supplements his farming income with a full-time job at DOT Foods, a job he began back in 1999 when the bottom fellow out of the hog market. “My brother Rodney and I had been running 250 sows on the farm and the hog market crashed,” Reif said. “You were selling hogs for less than it cost you to produce them, so we had to fig-

ure out something else to put groceries on the table.” He began driving a truck part time for DOT Foods, and his brother, Rodney, became a road commissioner

“There is no way a farm this size could support my family and my brother’s, let alone my son’s when they got out of school.”

Bob Reif Carrollton Farmer to supplement his family’s income. This part-time job would become fulltime in 2003. “By 2003 my kids were starting to go to college. so I had tuition bills to pay because I wanted them to get their education,” Reif said. “When I sat down and penciled it out I had run 75,000 miles the year before working only part-time, so if I went to full-time I would get health insurance, which I had to pay for myself before that, paid holidays, paid vacations and got into their profit sharing and 401K retirement plan.” As much as he loved farming, it was an opportunity he just couldn’t pass up. “It was getting more and more difficult to support a family on the family farm because the expenses of just living are so much higher than they used to be,” he said. “There is no way a farm this size could support my family and my brother’s, let alone my son’s when they got out of school.” But this is not to say the family is not still operating the family farm. Reif, his brother and his three sons all continue to operate the family farm along

with holding down full-time jobs. “If a family has enough help, you can hold down a second job and still manage to get the crops in and out,” Reif said. “I couldn’t do this if the boys weren’t able to jump in and help the way they do. My son, Tim, drives for DOT Foods too, but when he is home on the weekends he and I will come out here and work long hours on the weekend getting the crops out. My other son, David, who is a teacher, comes down to help also and my other son, Greg, is here pretty much all of the time. We may get almost as many crops out on a Friday and Saturday as other farmers get out during the week because there are more of us so we can run the equipment longer hours.” In the 1980s much of the farm land was bought up by huge corporations who now rent out the land. “The price of land is so high right now that the land cannot pay for itself,” Reif said. “An acre of land in Greene County is going anywhere from $5,500 to $6,000 an acre on average, with some selling for as much as $7,000 an acre. T,he guys that are buying the land are investing money they have sitting in the bank drawing zero interest or they are using money from other land they already own to pay for it. Your average farmer is not going to be able to pay $6,000 an acre for it and make it pay for itself.” Reif said he doesn’t envision things changing anytime soon. “We would all quit everything else we are doing and just farm if we could, but the economics just aren’t there right now for our family,” he said. “The old saying, ‘you can take the boy off the farm but you can’t take the farm out of the boy’ – that is so true.”

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that the controlled pheasant hunting season has been extended at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area in Clinton County, the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in Cass County, and Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area in Franklin and Jefferson counties. Three days - Friday, Jan.10 through Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 – have been added to the seasons at Eldon Hazlet and Wayne Fitzgerrell. Four days – Thursday, Jan.16 through Sunday, Jan. 19 – have been added to the season at Jim Edgar Panther Creek. Hunters are encouraged to use the online Controlled Pheasant Hunting Reservation System at http://www.dnr.illinois.gov to secure permits for these additional hunting opportunities. Reserved permits ensure hunters will have the opportunity to hunt. Standby permits are also available at the site, although standby hunting opportunities may be limited. To access the reservation system: 1. Access the “Hunting/ Trapping” drop down list from the toolbar on the IDNR Home Page 2. Then click on “Upland Game” 3. Then click on “Controlled Pheasant Areas” under the “Quick Links” heading Hunters are reminded that the daily permit fee for controlled pheasant hunting is $30 for resident hunters and $35 for nonresident hunters. The daily permit fee applies to each hunter. Reserved Permits are paid for via credit card during the application process. Completing a permit reservation online can be accomplished as late as twenty-

four hours before an available hunt date and takes less than five minutes. Standby hunters pay daily permit fees at the site hunter check station on the hunt date. Standby hunters need to be prepared to pay permit fees with cash. Hunters without computers

are encouraged to gain access to the controlled pheasant hunting online reservation system by checking with family or friends with internet access or by using a computer at their local public library.

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exercise regimen. The following are a few ways such men and women can find time for fitness. n Take a walking lunch. Many professionals have heard of a "working lunch," but those strapped for time to exercise might want to take a walking lunch instead. Rather than sitting at your desk or in your favorite booth at a nearby restaurant on your lunch hour each day, consider squeezing in some time to walk during those 30-60 minutes you normally spend eating or catching up on office gossip with coworkers. Invite a few coworkers along, walking to and from your favorite restaurant or finding a nearby park and going for a quick walk. This is an easy way to squeeze in the recommended 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each day, and you will no doubt feel more energized after lunch than if you had simply eaten without exercising. n Work while you workout. Smartphones and tablets have made it easier than ever to get work done while you're away from work. This includes getting some work done while you're getting in your weekly recommended aerobic activity on the treadmill, elliptical machine or exercise bike. Thanks to smartphones and

tablets, you can now read and answer emails and work on some projects while you sweat away those extra pounds. n Get off the couch. Many men and women prefer to unwind on the couch as they catch up on their favorite television shows and movies. But such unwinding should not come at the expense of working out. Much like catching up on work at the gym, you also can catch up on your favorite shows and movies while at the gym. Many smartphones and tablets now have apps that allow users to access subscription streaming services, so users who can't find time to exercise should take advantage of such apps and watch their favorite shows and movies from the treadmill instead of the couch. Readers who can comfortably read while exercising can follow a similar route and read on the elliptical instead of sitting sedentary in a chair as they make their way through the latest bestseller. Finding time to exercise can be difficult, but even the busiest men and women have several options at their disposal as they attempt to make fitness a bigger priority in their lives.

BoB Crossen Campbell Publications Common New Year’s resolutions involve health and fitness, and the Jersey Community Hospital Wellness Center will be helping that cause with a community weight loss challenge for members and non-members of the center. Jen Lyles, fitness coordinator, said the program is popular this time of year, netting around 75 to 100 participants. She said all the people who take part form a community of motivation to keep each other striving for their weight loss goals. “We build a community and have a lot of camaraderie which definitely helps,” Lyles said. “I find when we do our group meetings and our fitness and nutrition education, it’s a great time to meet other people. People will even share email addresses or they share recipes.” The weight loss program costs $25 for eight weeks for both members and non-members, and those who do not have a membership to the Wellness Center can receive a membership for the duration of the weight loss program at a cost of $109. Participants of the challenge are required to weigh in at the beginning of the challenge and at the end. Lyles said there will be optional weigh-ins in the middle of the program as well, but she said with previous programs, constant weigh-ins became discouraging for some.

She said previous programs required people weigh in every week, and if somebody believed they could not win, the individual would drop the program entirely. Lyles said the Wellness Center attempted to alleviate that discouragement as its aim is to encourage healthy lifestyles for the community. Lyles said the monetary investment is a strong motivator for many of the participants who will have two group sessions with trainers to ask questions about nutrition and exercise for the program. The fitness coordinator said the participants are largely on their own when it comes to exercising and the routines they’ll follow. “They’re on their own because we believe there is no one-size-

fits-all program to give people,” Lyles said, noting the question and answer sessions about nutrition and exercise will aid those new to the program. The male and the female who lose the highest percentage of body weight will win a cash prize, the value of which is dependent on the number of people who register for the program. Similar weight loss programs will be provided throughout the year to keep participants motivated to stay healthy. Those interested in joining the program can contact the JCH Wellness Center at (618) 498-3500 for more information and to register. The first weigh in is Jan. 9 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. or Jan. 10 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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REv. CARL BEERy Rev. Carl L Beery, 71, of Greenfield, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born June 29, 1942 in Clinton, Ill. to Guy and Bernice (Sharp) Beery. He married Karen Ballance Aug. 31, 1961 in Mt. Vernon and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Vicky (Rick) Burrell and Debora (Bill) Carson, both of Clinton and Tammi Beery of Tacoma, Wash.; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Katherine Clark of Moneta, Va.; a brother, John (Barb) Beery of Oswego, Ill.; a sister-inlaw, Dixie of Wheaton, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one brother and one brother-in-law. Rev Beery became a minister in 1968 with United Pentecostal Church International and has pastored loved ones and friends in Palmyra, Jacksonville, Heyworth and most recently Greenfield for the past 12 years. He was the founder and owner of Beery Irrigation. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, southern gospel music and special time with family. Visitation was from 2 p.m. until time of funeral service at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at the Bethlehem Tabernacle Church in Greenfield. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Clinton. Memorials are suggested to the Carl Beery Memorial Fund. Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield was in charge of arrangements.

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Mayme E. Monroe, age 84, of Roodhouse, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. She was born March 13, 1929 in Haypress, the daughter of Lee Roy and Florence Myrtle Sprowl Long, Sr. She married James E. Monroe in 1948 at Roodhouse, and he preceded her in death. Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Waters of Greenfield and Mildred Patterson of Springfield, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Jack, Howard, Ivan, Lee Roy, Sanford, Harrison, and Benny Long and two sisters, Bessie May Long and Christina Rice. Mayme worked as a caretaker for the elderly in their homes for many years. She was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall with burial in Fernwood Cemetery in Roodhouse. Visitation was held one hour prior to services on Friday. You may view her Book of Memories on-line at www.airsman-hires.com.

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Ryan Thomas Slow, 27, of Carrollton and formally of Roodhouse, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at the Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. He was born April 6, 1986, the son of Thomas and Bertha Maden Slow. He married Robin L. Tuttle Feb. 14, 2011. Surviving is his wife, Robin of Carrollton; six children, Hunter, Zane, Cameron, Christian, Jersey and Alexis; one sister, Amber (Johnnie) Spruill; and parents, Thomas and Bertha of Sparta. A Memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Friday Jan. 3, 2014 at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse. Memorials are suggested to the family for funeral expenses.

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E. NEIL CARRICO Everett Neil Carrico, 93, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at 11:05 a.m. at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center in Jerseyville. Born June 14, 1920, in rural Kane, he was the eldest child of Everett Sylvester and Olive Inez (Hetzel) Carrico. He was a 1938 graduate of Carrollton High School and attended the Chicago Art Institute before moving to Hardin, Mr. Carrico married the former Betty Jean (Rastello) Carrico on Sept. 17, 1943, in Hardin, and she survives in Carrollton. The couple later divorced. They are the parents of one daughter, Sue Ellen (Carrico) Houseman of Carrollton. Later, Mr. Carrico married the former Arbedella Kallal and she survives in Jerseyville. In 1947, Mr. Carrico moved to Carrollton where he owned and operated Carrico’s Music Store and Carrico’s Variety Store until 1958. He was very active in the Democratic party, running for the Illinois State Senate in 1970. For many years, he was an accomplished sign painter, and real estate broker at Carrico Agency in Carrollton, having sold real estate for over 50 years, retiring in 2012. He loved to fish, play golf and go pheasant hunting in South Dakota. Mr. Carrico was a member of First Baptist Church in Jerseyville, a former charter member of the Carrollton Community Chorus and a 70-year-member of the Kane Masonic Lodge. Other survivors include one grandson, Dustin James Houseman of Troy; one sister, Ethel Hartnett of Sarasota, Fla.; one step-daughter, Laura (Whitehead) Rider of Alton; three great-grandchildren: Jordyn Lynn Houseman of Carlinville, Logan and Addison Wood of Godfrey (along with their mother, Corisa Wood); two nieces, Debbie (husband Steve) Trochuck of Jerseyville, and Dana (husband Clayton) Hildred of Decatur; two nephews, Neil (wife Bev) Schofield of Alton and Douglas (wife Kathy) Carrico of Kane; mother-in-law, Josie Kallal of Jerseyville; two brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law, Donna Carrico, Jacob “Jack” and wife Sharlene Kallal, Nadene and husband Duane Fink, all of Jerseyville, and JoAnn Lyles of St. Louis. Mr. Carrico was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Daniel “Danny” Carrico; one nephew, Richard L. Schofield Jr.; a grandson, Greg Wood; and three brothers-inlaw and one sister-in-law, Richard Schofield Sr., Charles Hartnett, Valentine and Rosie (Rastello) Kallal. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at AirsmanHires Funeral Home in Carrollton, with Masonic rites at 1 p.m. by the Stuart E. Pierson Lodge No. 50, AF & AM. Funeral services will follow Masonic rites with the Rev. Ed Haun, former pastor of First Baptist Church in Jerseyville, officiating. Taped musical selections of “The Old Rugged Cross” and “In the Garden” will be provided by Mr. Carrico’s daughter Sue Ellen Houseman, nieces Debbie Trochuck and Dana Hildred, and nephew Douglas Carrico. Interment will follow in Kane Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan and Addison Wood Trust Fund or to Blessing Hospice. Condolences may be left online at: www.airsmanhires.com.

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. Hope everyone has enjoyed the Christmas and New Year's holidays. A lot went on at Barrow Baptist Church. On Sunday evening, Dec. 22 we had our annual Christmas program. Lots of good songs, poems, readings, etc. We even had the Duck Dynasty group sing a song for us. On Tuesday, Dec.24 we had our Christmas eve service with a full house. This is a beautiful candlelight service that is very enriching to all there. On Sunday, Dec. 29 we had our 5th Sunday hymn sing and had songs chosen called "The Night Before Easter" and something about springtime. I think every one at Barrow is ready for spring, espe-

there is a reason for this and one of them is it will kill all the bugs that were so bad last year. At least we pray it will. Something good will come out of it. Remember to be quick in what you stand for and slow in what you fall for. The sky never falls, no matter how hard it rains. God’s love for you never fails regardless of your pain. Worry shatters the peace of life. Faith puts things back together and it takes a lot of faith in times like these. Word just came through that this will not last long. Trust in God that he knows what is the reason for this. Just take a winter nap like the bears and wake up in the spring. It’s hard not to worry, but worry ruins the peace of life and joy of living. Remember Walkerville church welcomes all of you if you can get there. We have had such good winters, now it is time to pay up. And pray up. God can hear even if you can’t go. There is a better day ahead and just think all the good stuff the snow is putting in the ground for spring. Keep looking up and remember Jesus loves you and so do we. Hope to see you in church Sunday.

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Walkerville Baptist Church news Bro. Ron Heard, Pastor If you are not frozen up now, you never will be! The temperature this morning is 11 below and the wind chill is 37 below. Most everything is shut down. The snow varies from 4 to 8 inches. The wind is awful. 30 miles per hour and more. There was no church anywhere. This is hard on the animals and people. Animals have enough intelligence to stay in until safe to be out. Our prayer list is for all who have to be out. Betty Newman (our last report was she is in the hospital, Ed Crabtree, at this time is in hospital, the best place to be under this kind of time. Remember to pray for Ray and Patty Baldes, Garner family, Vera Sprong, Debbie Sprong, all the farmers who have livestock to care for. It’s hard on the older farmers to stay in. For the younger ones it’s harder to worry about caring for the older ones. The question will be the same. The color of the robe Jesus wore, what happened to it and what was different about it? Added on to that is, did they pierce Jesus hands and his feet? That you will find in the book of Psalms. Maybe by next week it will all be over and the sun will shine and the snow will disappear. Remember,

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AlSey BAPTIST cHURcH is looking for a pastor. If you feel God is leading you to us, please call Chuck at 217370-4264 for more information or send resume to ABC; POB 175; Alsey, IL 62610. God Bless. 1.8

300 fARm mARkeT JoHN deeRe 7810 175 hp, 1997, 2268 hours, kept in shed, front wheel drive, 16 speed power quad, 3SCV, 18.4x38 radial duals, 12 front weights, excellent condition. $72,500. 217-3580-1334. 1.15 BUSH Hog 2715 Rotary Mower, excellent condition, kept in shed. $9,250. 217358-1334. 1.15 dmI ecolI TIgeR 527B Yield till system, 14' wide, 2 gangs disks, 1 gang shanks on back, excellent condition, rarely used, kept in shed. 217-358-1334. 1.15

SeARcHINg foR prime farmland to lease for turkey hunting rights. Any size acreage considered. We are not an outfitter and only leasing for our own personal use. Ref. available. 937-2140460. 3.26.14 lookINg To leASe hunting ground. Short term or long term. 618-550-9406.

femAle BoRe goATS for sale and pigme goats for sale. 217-734-1811. TF

400A foR ReNT calhoun county 3 BR 2 bath house. Full basement, in the country outside of Kampsville, IL. No pets: Call 217-370-7310. 1.22 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

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

Home foR SAle: Winchester, 229 N. Walnut St. 3 BR/1 Bath Single family. 1,728 sq. ft. Nice lot. Lease or cash. $500 down or 223 per month. 877-5190180. 1.29

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PoST Hole Farm Star auger, 3 point connect, 12" diameter, 4' long, excellent condition, $425. 217-3581334. 1.15 6 BRANd New John Deere front weights for a John Deere tractor. 6-66 1/2 steels posts for sale. 217-734-1811.

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

700 loST/foUNd foUNd: Female pup (4-5 mos. old); reddish in color; 10-12 inches tall, no collar. Possible cross between Retriever and lab. Friendly and clean, would like to be home for New Years! Call David or Charlotte Hamilton. 217-285-6117. TF

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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

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Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 • 12 NOON • 1320 sf Home • 2/3 BR, DR, LR, K • Large LR Addition • 3 y.o. Central A/C • Hardy Wood Burning Furnace

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Large, SetInofaFloor-model Power Wood Construction What anComplete Opportunity! great central location on theWorking south endTools of town, near schools Tools Concrete Toolsand & Forms Misc.this Construction Material all amenities, is a wonderful Home! Visit Large, Com’06 Rendezvous car, 1 y.o. front load W&D & other personal property sell Saturday, January 25 at the JDL Facility! Terms- 10% down, 30 days to close. Property sells as-is. Please contact Brian to view this great home prior to the auction! Attorney- Tom Henderson 115 E. Washington Pittsfield, IL 217-285-9676 Large, Complete Set of Floor-model Power Wood Working Tools Construction Tools Concrete Tools & Forms Misc. Construction Material Visit Large, ComCurless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer • 217-242-1665

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

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Tiffany J. Whitehead a/k/a Tiffany J. Hamby, Thomas F. Bearce, Tammy L. BearceMatt Hamby, John Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any, of Tiffany J. Whitehead a/k/a Tiffany J. Hamby, Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 11/13/2013, the Sheriff of Greene County will on 02/03/2014 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Greene County Courthouse 519 N. Main Street Carrollton, IL 62016, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 03-92-23-121-002 COMMON ADDRESS:150 Church Street, Carrollton, IL 62016

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, VS

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LINDA J. BRAINERD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; Defendants, 23426 WEST COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

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NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 4, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on February 10, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 9:00 A.M., 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. 04-215-009-50 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 23426 WEST COUNTY ROAD JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $119,083.57. 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

The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence. Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. No refunds. The judgment $88,742.25.

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Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 • 12 NOON 524 LIBERTY ST. PITTSFIELD, IL • 2 or 3 Bedroom Home • Large Kitchen/DR/LR Area • Hardwood Cabinetry • Bath/Shower/Utility • Central A/C & BB Electric Heat! • 200 Amp Service • New Water Heater! • Good Crawl Space • 1-Car Attached garage

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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 #PA1213354 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I580518 12.25.13, 1.1.14, 1.8

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Curless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer • 217-242-1665 IL Lic. #440.000013 www.curlessauction.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY - CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of The First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-ff8, Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-FF8 Vs.

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Luke M. Goodall a/k/a Luke Goodall; 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 Greene County, Illinois will on 2/19/14 at the hour of 9:15AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-22-13-435-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 332 E. Patterson Street Roodhouse, IL 62082 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT inspection and Plaintiff representation as to the the property. Prospective admonished to check the verify all information.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-28118. I582431 1.8.14, 1.15, 1.22

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-14 PLAINTIFF Vs.

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Howard E. Chappell; 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 4/9/2012, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 2/19/14 at the hour of 8:15AM 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 11-136-004-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 34998 W. Locust Street Medora, IL 62063 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium

and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-11-37670. I582260 1.8.14, 1.15, 1.22

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110 s. state st., Jerseyville 62052 • office: 618-639-6399 fax: 618-639-6398

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909 West Spruce, Jerseyville

1025 West Hickory, Jerseyville 2 Bed, 1 bath, on corner lot, with 3 car attached garage. Call Stacey Wock

3 bed, 1 bath, large lot, detached garage. Call Roger Scheffel.

$55,000

$100,000

603 Lucien, Jerseyville

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

$148,000

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

$125,000

1003 Mulberry, Jerseyville

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

$65,000

SOLD 29121 Ivy Lane, Jerseyville

401 E. Fairground, Jerseyville

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

This stately home offers 4 bed, 5 baths, lots of updates, on 5 acres with a beautiful lake.This is a must see property. Motivated Seller! Call Roger Scheffel

607 E. Fairgrounds, Jerseyville

Freedom Lane, Jerseyville

$93,500

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

$26,000

$199,000

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

Starting at $167,000

309 Andrew, Jerseyville

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

$84,900

Jerseyville, ONO Donuts

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

$80,000

906 High, Jerseyville

28153 Prosper Ln., Jerseyville

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

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

Rt. 67, Kane

Nutwood Country Store Rt. 100, Nutwood, IL.

$75,000

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

$98,500

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27439 Owl Branch Rd., Jerseyville #4217486 $105,000 Very Nice, Well Maintained Home on nearly 1 acre, 5 minutes from town. Motivated Sellers!!

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$65,000

Be your own boss.This turn key business has everything you need to continue day to day operations of a complete deli/grocery store. Call Angie Goforth

$64,500

LAND

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

Liberty Ridge Rd., Otterville

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

52 acres +/- 29 tillable

North Eastern Jersey Township. Has 3+ acre lake, great deer & turkey hunting with good farm income as well. Call Angie Goforth.

$392,000

$300,000

114 N. State, Jerseyville

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

$40,000

• 5 acre building lot, just West of Brighton, deed restrictions, lot would allow 16589 Cimarron Dr., Jerseyville walkout, beautiful shared lake. 3.17 acres with 2 bedrooms, 1970 Mobile Home, pond in the rear of the property Call Angie Goforth.

$26,900

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618-535-5017

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

• Jerseyville, 50 +/- acres with 20 tillable, Hwy 67 South of Jerseyville. Mix of pasture and tillable with hwy frontage.

• Fieldon, 60 acres timber/crp mix, several good home sites. 2 springs, excellent recreational property.

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14271 Rowling Ridge Grafton 5 Acres

18327 Hwy 96 Rockport 2 Acres

125 N. Sixth St. Carrollton Better than new!

209 Acton, Wood River $109,000

643 N 1st St., Wood River $99,900

814 Douglas St., Alton $147,900

11 Acres N. Calhoun Approved Short sale!

406 Water St. Grafton $99,900

6 Acres Hwy 100 Hardin RIVERFRONT!

309 Bachman Ln., Godfrey $114,900

104 Cheney, Jerseyville $96,900

2504 Hardy St., Alton $99,900

SOLD 00 Michael Hollow, Michael

SOLD 107 Cherry St., Grafton

SOLD 21204 Woodlawn Park, Brighton

SOLD 399 Jennings, Wood River

SOLD 14180 Fieldon Hollow Rd., Fieldon

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14 Main, Grafton

SOLD 424 E. Clinton, Grafton

107 Jefferson, Kampsville

SOLD 17004 Liberty Ridge, Grafton

SOLD RR 1 Kampsville w/ 8.5 ACRES

SOLD

119 N. Market, Grafton

SOLD 110 W. Clinton St., Grafton

SOLD 18857 Powerline Rd., Grafton

SOLD

14679 Willow, Grafton

SOLD 37 Michael Hollow, Michael

SOLD 1009 W. Pine, Jerseyville

SOLD 111 E. Main, Grafton

SOLD 606 N. Broadway, Kampsville

SOLD 4 Cross County Ct., Jerseyville

SOLD 21740 W. State HWY 16, Jerseyville

SOLD

5805 Vollmer Ln., Godfrey

SOLD 480 Springfield St., Grafton

1301 W. Main Grafton - SOLD Lots 1 & 2 Cedar St Grafton - SOLD 23362 Berry Rd. Elsah - SOLD 20450 State HWY 3 Grafton - SOLD

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SOLD 00 Oldenburg Rd., East Alton

SOLD 134 Old Ferry Road, Brussels

SOLD 408 Snedeker, Jerseyville

SOLD 500 E Fairground, Jerseyville

SOLD 749 E Woodland, East Alton

SOLD 1405 Madison, Gillespie

SOLD 1709 Liberty, Alton

SOLD 2425 Gayle, Alton

SOLD 4790 Rt 16, Shipman

SOLD 19 Ruth Ann Dr., Godfrey

SOLD 205 W Delmar, Alton

SOLD 413 Main St., Medora

SOLD 511 Central, Roxana

SOLD 813 College, Alton

SOLD 1501 S Rodgers, Alton

SOLD 2300 Benton, Granite City

SOLD 2502 Hardy, Alton

SOLD 6402 Florida, Godfrey

SOLD 67 Providence Rd., Carrollton

SOLD 309 Hill, Jerseyville

SOLD 417 Oak, East Alton

SOLD 661 E Warren, Bunker Hill

SOLD 825 Willoway, East Alton

SOLD 1504 19th, Highland

SOLD 2416 Kohler, Alton

SOLD 2519 Sanford, Alton

SOLD 6404 Godfrey Road, Godfrey

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Greene County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between Dec. 30 and Jan. 3. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals listed have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are innocent until proven guilty. The following individuals have been charged with a felony: Shaw, Jordan D., dob 10-03-71, possess amount controlled substance. Cockrill, Brittene, dob 02-24-85, aggravated battery/use deadly weapon. The following individuals have been charged with a misdemeanor: Faltin, Allen D.E., dob 08-07-94, theft control intent less than $500, 2 counts. Buhlig, Tabatha, dob 05-22-71, bad checks/obtain control of property. The following individuals have been charged with driving under the influence: Holeman, Herleander A., dob 03-2764. Seymoure, Shane R., dob 12-26-89. Crowder, Paul James, dob 03-09-91. Hillis, Garry L., dob 05-02-77. The following individuals were issued traffic citations: Carpenter, Alisha D., dob 05-20-82, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Holeman, Herleander A., dob 03-2764, driving 1-10 mph above limit. Costello, Kurt C., dob 03-03-95, seat belt required/driver, fail to reduce speed. Emily, Donald G., dob 12-09-67, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Woods, Joshua K., dob 11-11-89, driving on suspended license. Lewis, Dusty Scott Lipford, dob 03-14-88, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Walkington, Felicia R., dob 08-1388, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Yoder, Gerald L., dob 07-03-74, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hoofard, Ashlea N., dob 03-06-88, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Seymoure, Shane R., dob 12-26-89, improper traffic lane usage, driving 26-30 mph above limit, driving on suspended license, disregard stop sign, improper turn signal, seat belts. Crowder, Paul James, dob 03-09-91, registration light. Hillis, Garry L., dob 05-02-77, fail to reduce speed. Staples, Ahraeza J., dob 11-20-96, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CNB BANK & TRUST, N.A., f/k/a CORNERSTONE BANK & TRUST An Illinois Banking Corporation Plaintiff, vs.

No. 13-CH-29

CHRISTOPHER A. PEDIGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERNI A. PEDIGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given TO you, ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERNI A. PEDIGO, ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, and ALL NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the aboveentitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on November 26, 2013 and is now pending. By the said Defendant/ Counter-Plaintiff, CNB BANK & TRUST, N.A., f/k/a CORNERSTONE BANK & TRUST, N.A., An Illinois Banking Corporation, praying for foreclosure of the following described property, to wit: 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and Defendants are identified as follows: CNB BANK & TRUST, N.A., f/k/a CORNERSTONE BANK & TRUST, N.A., An Illinois Banking Corporation, CHRISTOPHER A. PEDIGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERNI A. PEDIGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS 2. The Court in which said action was brought and the case number is identified above. 3. The name of the titleholder of record is CHRISTOPHER A. PEDIGO 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows:

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Carrollton, Illinois

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 13-TX-19: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS GREENE COUNTY CLERK , GREENE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID), ILLINOIS DEPT OF PUBLIC AID, TECH RECOVERY, CITY OF ROODHOUSE, CITY OF WHITE HALL, VILLAGE OF HILLVIEW, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED:

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR FOR SALE BY OWNER 320 Ninth Street, Carrollton 2 bedroom home, with large living room, dining area, utility room and central air. Home has large backyard, plus a one car detached

Parcel Number

Owners/Parties Interested

Cert Number

07-120-13-202-002

PRICE, JESSICA

201000062

Street Or Common Address

07-120-13-205-003

PRICE, JESSICA

201000063

08-22-13-405-003

COSTELLO, EUNICE

201000083

826 W LORTON

08-22-13-405-004

COSTELLO, EUNICE

201000084

832 W LORTON

08-22-13-426-005

JONES, G.D.

201000089

PRIVATE ABSOLUTE AUCTION SALE

08-22-13-426-005

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ATTORNEY GENERAL

201000089

08-22-13-426-005

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

201000089

311 ACRES M/L OF PRODUCTIVE FARM AND RECEATIONAL LAND

08-22-18-204-011

BIGHAM, DEBRA K

201000104

5 JUDY LANE

08-22-18-204-011

BIGHAM, CASEY JEAN

201000104

5 JUDY LANE

08-22-18-303-004

VANMETER, DANIELLE R

201000108

321 W RANDOLPH

08-22-18-303-004

FANNING, JOSHUA M

201000108

321 W RANDOLPH

08-22-18-303-004

JACKSONVILLE SAVINGS BANK

201000108

321 W RANDOLPH

11-53-35-403-005

NORRIS, DONALD

201000148

130 BRIDGEPORT

11-53-35-403-005

NORRIS, CODY JAMES

201000148

130 BRIDGEPORT

11-53-35-403-005

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ATTORNEY GENERAL

201000148

130 BRIDGEPORT

11-53-35-415-004

GERNIGIN, NICOLE

201000156

260 S RAILROAD

11-53-35-415-004

PREMIER BANK

201000156

260 S RAILROAD

11-53-35-415-004

PREMIER BANK OF JACKSONVILLE

201000156

260 S RAILROAD

11-53-35-415-005

GERNIGIN, NICOLE

201000157

264 S RAILROAD

11-53-35-415-005

PREMIER BANK

201000157

264 S RAILROAD

11-53-35-424-004

EMPIRE TAX CORP

201000161

11-53-35-424-004

CITIBANK SD

201000161

11-53-35-425-003

PALMER, GORDON L

201000162

604 AYERS

11-53-35-425-003

EDWARD E BEASLEY

201000162

604 AYERS

11-53-35-425-003

CITY OF WHITE HALL

201000162

604 AYERS

11-53-36-100-010

NEWINGHAM, FRED E JR

201000168

502 STATE

11-53-36-100-010

MERIDIAN BANK OF ELDRED

201000168

502 STATE

garage and is on a quiet street. Price $55,000.

For more information call 1-618-498-4281

Part of Sections 22, 27, and 28 in T 13 N, R 10 W, 3rd PM, Morgan County, IL Langdon Road, southeast of Murrayville, Illinois Sold in 2 tracts or as a whole n Tract 1 – 150 acres m/l, 129.4 tillable m/l , PI 130 (est. ave.) south of Langdon Road n Tract 2 – 160 acres m/l,108.5 tillable m/l, PI 101 (est. ave.) north of Langdon Road Woodlands with excellent whitetail deer and turkey hunting and ponds Rural water available on Whitlock Road on the east end of Tract 1 SALE to be completed during the month of February 2014, by telephone and email, closing in March 2014. This is an absolute sale if minimum bids are tendered by February 7, 2014. All bidders submitting a required minimum bid(s) will be contacted. Go to www.buyafarm.us for sale information, minimum required bids, and bid forms, or to recieve a packet, arrange an inspection, make an offer, or questions, contact: William H. Strang, Attorney at Law Strang & Parish, Ltd., 108 North Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Phone: (618) 498-6821 Fax: (618) 498-2488 Email: wmstrang@gtec.com

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 17, 2011, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2010 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 19, 2014. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY GREENE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 9, 2014 AT 10:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 19, 2014. /S/ GREENE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 519 N MAIN ST, CARROLLTON, IL 62016 TELEPHONE: (217) 942-5443

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Call (618) 498-1234 and ask for Business Department IN T.H. BOYD’S, TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY, OF ROODHOUSE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF SAID ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ROODHOUSE, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 5. A common addresses or descriptions of the location of the tracts of real estate are as follows: 102 East Randolph, Roodhouse, Greene County, Illinois, 62016. 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Names of Mortgagors: CHRISTOPHER A. PEDIGO and TERNI A. PEDIGO, DECEASED b. Name of Mortgagee: CNB BANK & TRUST, N.A., f/k/a CORNERSTON BANK & TRUST, N.A., An Illinois Banking Corporation c. Date of Mortgage: October 27, 2000 d. Date of Recording: November 1, 2000 e. County Where Recorded: GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS f. Recording Document Identification: Book 209 Page 108 Doc. 20914 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERNI A. PEDIGO, ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, and ALL NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your answer to the complaint for foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Greene County, Illinois, held in the Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street, Carrollton, Illinois, 62016, on or before February 6, 2014, a default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a judgment for foreclosure entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint for foreclosure.

1.8.14, 1.15, 1.22

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

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.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of The First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-ff8, Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-FF8 PLAINTIFF Vs.

12 CH 00016

Luke M. Goodall a/k/a Luke Goodall; et. al. DEFENDANTS

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).

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 Greene County, Illinois will on 2/19/14 at the hour of 9:15AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBERED TWENTY-THREE (23) IN ROODHOUSE'S SEVENTH (7TH) ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY, OF ROODHOUSE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF SAID ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ROODHOUSE, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-22-13-435-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Patterson Street Roodhouse, IL 62082

332 E.

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

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 14-1128118. I582431 1.8.14, 1.15, 1.22

FARM LAND FOR SALE Carol Reese and Joyce Robinson, Successor Co-Trustees of the Leo and Marguerite Burns Revocable Trust will offer for sale on February 1, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.. at the Knights of Colombus Hall, 307 N. State St., Jerseyville, IL 62052, 141 acres more or less. Property is located in Ruyle Township, Jersey County, Illinois. For a brochure setting out details regarding the land and sale conducted by Auctioneer Michael Prough (License #440-000322) contact the Attorneys for the Trust, Wittman & Lorton P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, IL. Phone 618-498-2167 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY - CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS

P.I.N. 03-92-23-121-002 COMMON ADDRESS:150 Church Street, Carrollton, IL 62016

Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff,

The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

vs.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

13 CH 15

Tiffany J. Whitehead a/k/a Tiffany J. Hamby, Thomas F. Bearce, Tammy L. BearceMatt Hamby, John Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any, of Tiffany J. Whitehead a/k/a Tiffany J. Hamby, Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 11/13/2013, the Sheriff of Greene County will on 02/03/2014 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Greene County Courthouse 519 N. Main Street Carrollton, IL 62016, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) IN JOHN RAINEY’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY, OF CARROLLTON, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AND SITUATED IN SAID CITY OF CARROLLTON.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. No refunds. The judgment $88,742.25.

amount

was

For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679. I580965 1.8.14,1.15,1.22

DATED this 16 day of December, 2013. Name and Address of Attorney: Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Allison S. Lorton 123 West Pearl Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 1.1.14, 1.8, 1.15

LOT NUMBER THIRTY-THREE (33)

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Carrollton, Illinois

County Hawks get revenge on Tornadoes Greene scores, results SAM eLLioTT Greene Prairie Press Five days after Griggsville-Perry beat them to secure a Carrollton Holiday Tournament championship, the Carrollton Hawks got revenge in the form of a 78-55 win against the Tornadoes Saturday at Carrollton High School. "They won the big one, they got the plaque last Monday, but it seemed like they weren't quite as hungry [Saturday]," Hawks head coach Jeff Krumwiede said. "I thought we were better and they seemed a step slower." Carrollton came out ready to play from the onset. Junior Luke Palan, on his way to scoring a game-high 21 points, began the game with two driving layups to give the Hawks an early lead. "Immediately he showed he was here to win a ballgame," Krumwiede said. "He got to the hole, which is what he does well. People scout him and know that’s what he does well, but he was still able to do it. I think that was indicative of how he’s stepped up to be a leader. I thought he really did a nice job. When he made those first couple layups, that really set the tone." Mistakes on defense cost the Hawks when Griggsville-Perry won a 99-94 overtime game Monday, Dec. 30. Forcing 17 Tornadoes turnovers helped slow G-P's offense Saturday, but Carrollton still found itself trailing 20-14 through the first quarter. "I was very concerned at the end of the first quarter," Krumwiede said. "They weren’t shooting as well, but they were still able to score 20 and we made a lot of mistakes in our press to give them easy layups in both the first and second quarters." Senior Ethan Frye scored seven points during a 15-3 Carrollton run that gave the Hawks the lead for good in the second quarter. "When we had that little run where Ethan hit a couple shots, it kind

of got everybody else believing," Krumwiede said. Frye finished with 15 points. Carrollton led 42-36 at halftime and pulled away farther with a 17-8 third-quarter advantage. The Tornadoes got to within 49-44 with three minutes remaining in the third quarter. From there, the Hawks ended the frame on 10-0 run to make it a 59-44 game entering the fourth. "At that point, I thought [G-P] got awfully deflated," Krumwiede said. "There just wasn't the fight in them. They just didn't have the same energy and our guys came out and were able to put 78 points on the board." Carrollton began the final quarter on a 7-0 run, with all seven points coming from the foul line, including free throws from a pair of technical fouls issued against the Tornadoes. Sophomore Cole Brannan added 13 points for the Hawks, who got 12 from junior Jacob Smith and nine from sophomore Luke Gillingham. Carrollton (9-2, 1-0 Western Illinois Valley Conference) resumes league play against Routt Catholic at 7:45 p.m. Thursday in Jacksonville. Then the 92nd Winchester Invitational Tournament begins, where the Hawks will face Triopia at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. "Other than the postseason, the Winchester Tournament is the highlight for us and it has been ever since I’ve been here and before that," Krumwiede said. "We’ve had success there and we enjoy it. As a coach, there’s no day more fun for me than the first day at the Winchester Tournament. I just love going up there and watching eight games and being a part of something with that kind of history. I hope our kids and fans feel the same way. "[The tournament field] isn't just deeper, the top is just loaded this year," he added. "There have been some good fields up there the last few years, but there's nothing that compares to this one. It'll be fun to watch it play out." selliott@campbellpublications.net

Girls Basketball > > 1/4 — North Greene 77 Routt Catholic 33

Boys Basketball > > 1/4 — Carrollton 78 Griggsville-Perry 55

> > 1/4 — North Greene 68 Routt Catholic 63

> > 1/3 — Greenfield-NW 58 Southwestern 43

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(Above) Hawks junior Luke Palan rises to the hoop against Griggsville-Perry Saturday at Carrollton High School. Palan scored a game-high 21 points in the Hawks' 78-55 win. (Left) Sophomore Cole Brannan shoots over Tornadoes defenders Saturday in Carrollton. censinger@campbellpublications.net

Tigers keep up winning It was another game, another win for the Greenfield-Northwestern boys basketball team. The Tigers ran their record this season to 13-0 with a 58-43 win against Southwestern Friday at Northwestern High School. After a back-and-forth first quarter that ended with the teams tied 11-11, Greenfield-NW pulled away in the second to take a 33-21 lead into halftime en route to its latest win. Tigers junior Austin Plogger led all scorers with 15 points. He was one of three Greenfield-NW players to reach double-digit scoring, joined by seniors Isaac Masters with 12 points and Jordan McMillen with 10. Seniors Dakota Coffey and Patrick McWhorter chipped in eight and seven points, respectively. After a 13-0 run with two tournament titles to begin the season's non-conference schedule, the Tigers will begin Western Illinois Valley Conference play against West Central at 7:45 p.m. Thursday in Winchester. "We feel like now we’re battle-tested. We’ve tried to get ourselves in good position going into conference play," Greenfield-NW head coach Joe Pembrook said. "We know the WIVC is going to be an absolute grind from start to finish. There are going to be ups and downs throughout the course of the season and we understand that, but our kids are feeling pretty good about themselves. We know we have areas we can improve upon, but I’m excited about our season moving forward." After the Winchester Invitational Tournament, eight of the Tigers' final nine games of the regular season will come against conference competition.

North Greene squads sweep Routt The North Greene High School basketball teams were given some time off with neither participating in a holiday tournament this season. The Spartans last played Dec. 20 and the Lady Spartans were off since Dec. 19, but both squads returned to the court with wins against Routt Catholic Saturday in White Hall. The North Greene boys snapped a four-game losing skid by beating the Rockets 68-63. The Spartans, 4-5 overall, improved to 2-0 within the Western Illinois Valley Conference. Junior Connor Vincent's game-high 22 points led North Greene in a game that was close throughout. The Spartans took a 27-25 lead into halftime and held their advantage through a high-scoring second half. North Greene's strong free-throw shooting down the stretch — including 23-of-28 shooting from the line overall — helped the Spartans hang on for the victory. Vincent scored 17 of his 22 points in the second

half. Seniors Reed Rusten and Adam Knox added 12 and 10 points, respectively, against Routt. The Spartans step back out of league play when they visit Griggsville-Perry at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Lady Spartans ran out to an early lead and never looked back against Routt, winning a 77-33 decision Saturday at North Greene High School. It was a 21-7 game in favor of North Greene through the first quarter. Five Lady Spartans scored in double figures, led by sophomore Makendra Jennings' game-high 17 points. Junior Tabitha Hawk scored 14 while sophomores Darci Brannan and Destyne Powell added 11 points each and junior Halie Kraushaar chipped in 10. North Greene, 8-5 overall and 3-2 in the WIVC, continues its season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Bunker Hill High School before playing host to the Lady Spartan Classic.

Tournaments set to tip Saturday

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Greenfield-Northwestern senior Jordan McMillien dribbles against a North Mac defender during the championship game at the Waverly Holiday Tournament Monday, Dec. 30. The Tigers beat North Mac 63-55 in overtime for their second championship in as many tournaments this season — their firsts since 1969. Greenfield-NW is 13-0 to begin this season, its latest victory coming against Southwestern Friday at Northwestern High School. With 10 points, McMillen was one of three Tigers to score in double digits. Austin Plogger led all scorers with 15 points.

All six of Greene County's high school basketball teams will be involved in tournament action beginning Saturday in Winchester and White Hall. The boys squads will be among the 16 at the 92nd Winchester Invitational Tournament while the girls will be in action at the Lady Spartan Classic at North Greene High School. The Greenfield-Northwestern Tigers (13-0) will be the first county team to hit the court at the WIT. The No. 3 seed Tigers face No. 11 Calhoun in the first round at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Winchester. The Carrollton Hawks (9-2), as the No. 4 seed, will play No. 12 Triopia at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Capping the first day of action, No. 9 seed North Greene (4-5) will meet defending champion and No. 1 seed Liberty at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The full slate of first-round games Saturday includes: – No. 6 Camp Point Central vs. No. 14 Routt Catholic at 9 a.m. – No. 3 GreenfieldNorthwestern vs. No. 11

Calhoun at 10:30 a.m. – No. 7 Griggsville-Perry vs. No. 15 Brown County at noon. – No. 2 Payson Seymour vs. No. 10 Western at 1:30 p.m. – No. 5 PORTA vs. No. 13 Rushville at 4 p.m. – No. 4 Carrollton vs. No. 12 Triopia at 5:30 p.m. – No. 8 West Central vs. No. 16 Pleasant Hill at 7 p.m. – No. 1 Liberty vs. No. 9 North Greene at 8:30 p.m. Sixteen area girls basketball teams will spend Saturday in White Hall for the annual Lady Spartan Classic. The Carrollton Lady Hawks (11-2) will be the first Greene County team in action. Carrollton is the No. 2 seed and will play Madison in the first round at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Greenfield-Northwestern Lady Tigers (3-12) will open against No. 7 seed Pittsfield-Pleasant Hill at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Host North Greene (8-5) is the tournament's No. 5 seed and will

play Payson Seymour in the first round at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

The full slate of Lady Spartan Classic first-round games Saturday includes: – No. 1 Litchfield vs. Routt Catholic at 10 a.m. (West gym) – No. 2 Carrollton vs. Madison at 10 a.m. (East gym) – No. 8 Western vs. North Greene JV at 11:30 a.m. (West gym) – No. 7 Pittsfield-Pleasant Hill vs. Greenfield-Northwestern at 11:30 a.m. (East gym) – No. 4 Waverly-Franklin-New Berlin vs. Beardstown at 1 p.m. (West gym) – No. 3 West Central vs. Brussels at 1 p.m. (East gym) – No. 5 North Greene vs. Payson Seymour at 2:30 p.m. (West gym) – No. 6 Triopia vs. GriggsvillePerry at 2:30 p.m. (East gym)

Both the Winchester Invitational Tournament and Lady Spartan Classic conclude Saturday, Jan. 18.