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INSIDE NEWS Bugs lead to accident on Joe Page Bridge. See page A3

Adopting a reading buddy. See page A6

Fourth of July home decor winner named. See page A10

Car crashes into former White Hall Elementary School By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press A major disaster was averted Friday afternoon by the quick arrival of White Hall city employees to the scene of a major gas leak that was caused by a vehicle crashing into the back of the former White Hall Grade School. White Hall Fire Chief Garry Sheppard said his department was called out at approximately 3:23 p.m. after a car had hit the building and broken off the two-inch gas main leading into the building. “I can’t release any names just yet, but the male subject pulled up to the stop sign on Worcester Street headed southbound, and for whatever reason, he had some sort of seizure or something and continued across the road into the lot of the elementary school,� he said. “The car continued about 75 yards, where it hit the side of the building and glanced off the building into another part of the building where it hit the 2-inch gas main and broke it off.� Sheppard said the subject was unconscious when personnel arrived on the scene.

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“The subject was actually removed from the vehicle by two police officers and two passerbys,� Sheppard said. “They dragged him approximately 75 yards to Bridgeport Street to get away from the accident because the gas was blowing so bad.� It was that quick response by the city workers and good samaritans that really saved the day. “Their quick arrival on the scene pretty much saved this incident from being a major fire,� Sheppard. “They knew where the shut off valve was, but it was located under the car. They found the one in the street where they knew it was located and got it shut off very quickly, which pretty much saved us from having a major incident on our hands.� Sheppard said he could not state how fast the car was going when it hit the building, but estimates it to be between 15 to 20 miles per hour. “He hit the building pretty hard and did quite a bit of damage to the side of the building and to the vehicle,� he said. “We think he had some kind of seizure or something, passed out, and just kept driving.� (See, CAR CRASH, A2)

House fire displaces family of 9 in Carrollton By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Seven children and two adults were left homeless Friday evening after a fire in their rental home in the 100 block of Sycamore Street in Carrollton caught fire destroying the upstairs portion of the home. Carrollton Fire Protection District Fire Chief Tim Thaxton said his department received the call at approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday night and arrived on the scene to find the upstairs of the home on fire and smoke billowing from the windows on the side and back of the house. “The fire started upstairs where there were four rooms and pretty much destroyed two of those rooms and significantly damaged the other two,� Thaxton said. “The fire did not reach the downstairs area, but there was significant water damage throughout the house.� Thaxton said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. “The fire started upstairs in a closet area right near the top of the stairs,� he said. “There has been speculation on the cause of the fire from birds getting into the wiring to an overload on the electrical system. However, the exact cause of the fire is still undetermined.� All three departments in the Carrollton Fire Protection District, which also includes Eldred and Kane, were on the scene in addition to Greenfield and White

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Smoke billows out of the second story window and back of a home in the 100 block of Sycamore Street in Carrollton Friday night. The fire started on the second floor of the home and Carrollton Fire Protection District was aided by White Hall and Greenfield fire departments.

Hall, with Roodhouse on standby. “We had the extra departments on the scene because it was so hot, and it’s really easy for the firemen to get hot and tired really quick under conditions like these,� Thaxton said. “We just wanted to make sure we had enough manpower standing by should we need them.� There were no injuries in the blaze, and firemen were on the scene for around three hours.

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Firemen and city workers assess the damage caused by a car that crashed into the back of the former White Hall Elementary School Friday afternoon. The car hit the gas main going into the building, breaking it off and causing a major gas leak. City workers were quick to shut off the gas to the building, and there was no fire. However, the crash caused significant damage to the building.

McCartney named acting assistant police chief By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Following a closed session at the July 9 meeting of the Carrollton City Council, Mayor Joe Montanez announced that Carrollton Police Officer Mike McCartney would be named assistant police chief, effective immediately. “Chief Gross is currently on extended vacation and advised me that he plans to take some additional time off in the next few months,� Montanez said. “He will take his additional time in August and requested we consider appointing Mr. McCartney as the acting assistant chief of police for the city.� Alderman Tim Reif said the reason McCartney is being named acting assistant police chief is because the current assistant chief, Reg Pohlman, is out on medical leave. “Based on his history and experience with our department, I think this is an excellent recommendation,� Montanez said. “He has handled leadership before, and I think it is a good decision and choice by our chief.� The appointment comes with a 60 cent per hour stipend as stated in the FOP contract for that position. During the meeting, discussion was held about possibly making improve-

ments to the sidewalk between the two banks on the northwest side of the square. The empty corner lot was purchased last year, and according to Alderman Tim Reif, plans are to put up a two-story building on the lot which will be used strictly for businesses. The current sidewalk is in a sad state of disrepair and the improvement would make the corner handicap accessible and ADA compliant. Reif said City Attorney Bill Strang suggested coming up with a policy before any work was started. “He suggested we look at developing a policy for if a developer comes in and wants to develop an area so the city would have a policy to follow for sidewalk repair or construction,� Reif said. “He (Strang) was going to do some research on that and see which way we should go.� Some cities split the cost 50/50. “Some cities pay for the materials, and the developer pays for the labor,� Reif said. “It is something we need to look at, but there is no action that needs to be taken tonight other than to let Mr. Strang know it is something that we are interested in, so he can get us some legal answers and help us develop a policy or ordinance to follow in the future.� (See, POLICE CHIEF, A3)

County gears up for November election Murder suspect By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press he November election is not far down the road, and assuming that people will still be allowed to go to the polls, the Greene County Board addressed finding alternative polling places in Hillview and Patterson. “We are going to have to look at those two polling places, because they might not meet all the requirements for the COVID-19 mandate of social distancing,� Greene County Clerk Debbie Banghart said. “I know the polling place at Patterson is in the post office, and it is a very small room. I can’t see where we can do the social distancing there.� Hillview, however, might not be a problem. “Hillview is wanting to use the town hall, which used to be the Legion,� Banghart said. “I talked to the sheriff, and he says it is a pretty good size building and nice, so we are going to go down and take a look at those two places. You (the county board) dictate where the polling places are. I have to get permission from you to change it if necessary.� The county will be getting a couple of grants to help with the election. “We had some money left over from the March election in the amount of $125 and another $12,000 has been allocated,� Banghart said. “For the November election, we are going to get around $26,000 for supplies and another $6,000 from postage from the CARES grant for extra supplies.� Public Health Administrator Molly Peters updated the board on the COVID-19 situation. “There is still a lot going on, but it’s been somewhat quieter in recent days, but I feel like some of the numbers are going up in surrounding areas,� she said. “We have had a lot of phone calls asking what to do and what is considered being in contact with someone who might have the virus.� Peters also said she has been working with the superintendents of the three school districts in the

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county. “There is a lot going on statewide relating to opening the schools in the fall,� she said. “As you know, the decisions the superintendents have to make affect the entire community, and that is a lot of weight on their shoulders. I think we should pray for those in that role right now. “This is one of the hardest times they are going to experience, and I am asking that there be support for them and the decisions they make, as well as support from the entire community, because this is a very difficult time that I’m sure none of them have ever experienced before.� Also, the Greene Transportation Committee recommended that the board advertise for sealed bids for the old 2004 John Deere skid steer. The minimum bid is set for $15,000, and the county reserves the right to raise the day of the bid opening. The county purchased a new skid steer recently. The board approved the sale of 14 properties for delinquent taxes. A motion to purchase a new ambulance, which had been posted in the newspaper according to Judiciary Committee Chairman Randy Custer, was tabled. “I wasn’t able to attend Monday’s committee meeting, and with a purchase like this, I would rather wait until next meeting, because I haven’t had a chance to research it,� he said. Board Chairman Mark Strang asked that the board approve Jane Allen, Kathy Schirz and Tracy Tepen to the Board of Review, which was unanimously approved. Board Member Joyce Clark updated the board on 911. “We talked about it at our committee meeting, and nothing has been done on it for over a year now and it is still not completed,� she said. “We don’t sign off on it till after it is completed, but we don’t have any new information about when all of this is going to been done. We have been waiting now for over a year.�

released pending trial By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press After sitting in the Greene County Jail for 18 months on a charge of concealing a homicidal death, less than two weeks after two first degree murder charges were added, Ryan Wheeler was released on a recognizance bond Friday afternoon. Wheeler appeared in Greene County Circuit Court Friday, with his new attorneys, Susan Jenson and Josh Evans of the Unsell Law Firm, for a final pre-trial before the Jury trial that was scheduled for the following Monday on July 13. Greene County State's Attorney Caleb Briscoe informed Circuit Court Judge James Day that while the State was more than ready to go to trial Monday, there was an issue that had arisen that required the State to ask for a continuance. “The pathologist that did the autopsy on the child has taken a new job in Idaho,� Briscoe said. “While we were looking into flights to get him back to Greene County, he informed us that his boss would not allow him to leave

the state due to the pandemic. Therefore, we cannot, at this time, get him to come here and testify.� Wheeler has been in Greene County Jail since Nov. 29, 2018, after the fivemonth-old child of Jamia Ellis was reportedly found buried in a trash bag on the family property in Carrollton. Ellis was charged with two counts of first degree murder, but Wheeler was only charged with helping to conceal the death. His bond for the Class 3 Felony was originally set at $750,000 but subsequently reduced to $500,000. On June 25, the two additional first degree murder charges were added. Briscoe said that a defendant has the right to a speedy trial, which must be within 120 days of them being charged unless defense counsel asks for a continuance, which is why this case has been pending for more than 18 months. However, since it was the State that was asking for the continuance this time, Wheeler’s right to a speedy trial was being violated. (See, MURDER SUSPECT, A2)

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This time of year, the water level in the rivers are naturally low. Usually, the rains are of the thunderstorm variety and are not long, ongoing, soakers. This can make fishing harder but more centralized. Basically, find the areas that produce the most oxygen and more fish will congregate there. Another benefit of low water is that it exposes oddities that one normally doesn’t see during other seasons. Just the other day, my wife and I were floating the river. No fishing. Just floating. Since she has only recently been trying this, she has discovered sights she has never seen. It has made me look more intense at the things I may have overlooked. One of the views came just the other day. I noticed a tree that

had succumbed to erosion. It had fallen and was laying parallel to the bank. Not upright. Not growing tall. Not reaching to the heavens. Nope. Laying on its side. And yet, as I looked closer, I discovered branches with full foliage. Yep, fallen, and yet finding a way to keep a foothold in its foundation, long enough to produce a harvest of hope. I immediately thought of you. You, who has fallen. You, who has lost most of your foundation. You, who are parallel with the grave that’s trying to suck you in. You, who is holding on for dear life. You see, sometimes your greatest service to God will be when all you have is your most basic belief. It will be when what you’re holding on to is as fragile as its ever been. Some-

times your greatest ministry will be when you have fallen, are laying on your side, and have only a small spray of fruit to show for your faith. You see, what brought my attention to this tree was not its abundance of fruit as it stretched its perfect limbs toward the heavens, but what captured my attention was how it was eking out fruit while in its most vulnerable position. You see, it grabs no one’s attention when you’re doing things as they are supposed to be done. But when God brings water from rock, or fruit from a tree that has been cut low, or hope from a man that has been leveled by an unsuspected blow, an unbelieving world takes notice. You see, the mighty oak beside this sickly sycamore

g a r nered no praise. B u t this one seemi n g l y lifeless and batt e r e d tree, just might bring hope to thousands of readers. And that each one may be encouraged to realize that as long as there’s one root stuck deep in a good foundation, God can bring about noticeable and productive fruit that can give hope to everyone who floats by. ––––––––––––––––––––– Q*DU\ KDV WKUHH ERRNV WKDW are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly \HDUV +H DOVR VSHDNV at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

There are snakes that can fly By BILL HOAGLAND Just when I thought the news couldn’t get any worse, I learned last week that there is a subspecies of snake that can fly. And they are venomous. Isn’t that great. As a person who has spent a lot of time outdoors in my lifetime, I learned long ago that snakes show up when you least expect them. As a result, I instinctively look for snakes on the ground when I am walking in the woods. But the possibility of a snake flying at you from above adds another complication to what should otherwise be a simple walk in the woods. So what’s the deal with these flying snakes? The technical name for the flying snake is chrysopelea; there are five subspecies, all of which are found in South Asia. These snakes are actually gliding snakes in that they climb to the top of tall trees and then they “push off” toward their destination on the ground. By sucking in their abdomen and flattening their rib cage while in flight,

these snakes are able to double the width of their bodies as they descend. And as they descend, they undulate their bodies back and forth in an “S” configuration. These two factors cause increased upward air pressure underneath their bodies, similar to the air pressure under a frizbee. And like the frisbee, this allows these snakes to “glide” long distances— sometimes as far as the length of a football field from their point of departure. And they can alter their “flight plan” after “take-off”; they actually have the ability to change directions while in flight. These snakes range in size from two to four feet in length. Their usual prey are rodents and other small animals. They only hunt during daylight hours, which makes sense since it would seem that flying after dark could be a bit risky even for a snake. But here is the best part: they are only “mildly” venomous, whatever that means. Apparently the fangs are permanently fixed in the rear of the mouth so that the chances

of a human being envenomed, we are told, are slight. Isn’t that comforting? Of course, you can buy one of these flying snakes on the internet. The going price for a “paradise tree snake”, one of the five subspecies, is only $499.99. You just know that sooner or later, some idiot here in the US is going to buy a male and female so that we can have lots of little critters flying around here too. So if you were thinking that South Asia is far enough away that you will never have to worry about a snake landing on your shoulders, maybe we will need to rethink that at some point. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than

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(Continued from A1) Greene County Ambulance was called to the scene, and the subject was taken to Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville where he was treated and released. According to Sheppard, he had no visible injuries from the accident other than some seatbelt marks and marks from the deployment of the air bags. Sheppard said he had no estimate as to the damage done to the building at this time. “He tore up quite a bit of stuff when he hit the building,” he said. “It wasn’t a minor hit, because there was some significant damage to the building. The city is going to have to dig the gas main up to make sure it didn’t break off in the ground.” Per the 911 guidelines, two departments are dispatched to each fire, so Roodhouse Fire Department was dispatched at the same time as White Hall. “Luckily, we didn’t need any more help, but it was

one of those calls where we might have needed the extra manpower,” Sheppard said. “If that gas main had caught on fire, we would have had a major problem.” It was the teamwork between the city, police and fire department that turned a possibly devastating situation into a happy ending. “This incident was handled pretty well the entire way, and it could have been a lot worse than it was,” Sheppard said. “We had some good heroes where they removed him from the vehicle and dragged him 75 yards away from danger and we had some resilient city employees that got that gas shut off in just minutes. “Within 7 minutes of the call, they had the gas shut off — that is pretty commendable to be able to get there that quick and turn it off.” The building now houses the North Greene School District offices and the Regional Office of Education alternative school. No injuries were reported in the accident.

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(Continued from A1) “Ultimately, I had no choice other than to release him until the trial date – whenever that may be,” Briscoe said. “If I just let the clock run out then all of the charges would be dismissed.” Briscoe said none of the charges have been dropped – Wheeler is still facing the two first degree murder charges and the concealment of a homicidal death charge. Wheeler is being fitted with an ankle bracelet and monitoring system. The only time he will be allowed to leave home will be to go to court, to the probation department or to his mental health treatments. The cost

of the ankle monitoring system is around $10 per day with the defendant and the State splitting the cost 50/50 or $5 per day. “Again, this is just a weird scenario,” Briscoe said. “We talked about resolving this case in April, but we didn’t have any jury settings because of COVID-19. I’m not happy about this and it is not something that I really wanted to do – I just had no choice under the circumstances.” The county is saving $30 per day by releasing him to the ankle monitoring system. The cost to house a prisoner in Greene County Jail is $35 per day – the cost of the ankle monitor is $5 per day.

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(Continued from A1) The proposed new building might be a starting point for needed sidewalk repairs around the square, including making the square ADA compliant. “When we looked at it, we started talking about making it ADA accessible around the square,” Public Works Director Steve Rosentreter said. “As a city, we have to start somewhere, and we thought this would be a good time, so we have an engineer meeting with us next time to see what we can do as far as making it handicap accessible on that side of the square.” Alderman Larry Gillingham said the cost for the engineering services from Benton and Associates to replace the sidewalk on the northwest side all the way to the alley and for the ramp at the corner to be redone would be $5,500. “They (Benton and Associates) will come up with a plan where they are going to have to rework and move things and make improvements for that corner,” he said. “I think it’s a good thing to do, and it will get us started and give us an idea if it is even feasible — plus make that side of the square more accessible for the bank and chiropractic offices there.” Feasible is the key word here, according to Rosentreter. “The cost to do that corner might be $25,000, or it might be as much as $100,000 or more,” he said. “They have to send a survey crew down to work a full five to seven days getting the topography and elevations and looking at different things to construct a ramp with a less than two percent grade.” Mayor Montanez asked if the council had additional time to get more facts and figures. “I think we can approve it tonight,” Reif said. “We have to do something because that sidewalk over there has holes in it – we have to do something with

at least part of it. If we decide we don’t want to do the project now, we will have the engineering and plans, and we can do it in the future because they are not going to change.” The council approved the $5,500 expenditure to Benton and Associates to do the engineering and draw up the plans. The council also approved a $20,000 payment to Benton and Associates for their work on the water treatment plant, which includes engineering and technical services in relation to the water treatment plant design. This is part of the engineering agreement monthly expense. In addition, the council approved an expenditure of $3,800 to Benton and Associates for completion and submission of a grant for the Fast Track Public Infrastructure Rebuild Illinois program. “When this program first started, COVID had just started up, and Benton got notice of it and called me about it,” Reif said. “We had about a week from the time they found out about it to get it in. The way this grant is supposed to be awarded was the applications were to be reviewed as they came in and approved. “They worked really hard, and we scored really well on both projects – the water tower and the water treatment plant. Our grant was in with the first three hours the grants were opened so we should be at the top of the list.” The city has applied for a $3,270,000 grant for the water treatment plant and a $1,585,000 grant for the water tower. Rosentreter said the city was in need of a new meter at well no. 2. “Midwest Meter came down and checked it out and found out it had been hit by lightning,” he said. “That is a plus for us because we can turn it into our insurance.” The city installed new meters in all three wells

in 2012. In Dec. 2014, all three had to be replaced again and then again in July 2016. The cost to rebuild each meter is around $2,450 and it takes 6 to 8 weeks to get the parts. The suggestion was to go to Badger meters. A new meter can be installed for $3,515. “The good part about going with them is that, if they do have to be rebuilt, it will only be $1,050, which is a $1,400 savings every time you have to do it. We think that is the best way to go. Plus, we have Badger meters everywhere else except down there.” The council approved going with Badger, and the cost of the meter will come out of the Water Maintenance Fund after the insurance claim is filed. They also approved a new check valve at the water plant. “This check valve holds water up at the booster station so it doesn’t come back down to the storage tanks at the pump house and overflow everything,” Rosentreter said. “It is leaking now. We understand the plant is coming online by end of next year, but if this goes out, we are going to have a lot more problems and a lot of water coming down to the plant if it goes completely out.” Brotke Well and Pump came down on June 20 and looked at it and gave an estimate of $3,620 for parts and labor. Carrollton’s newest business, Southwestern Eye Care, was asked to introduce themselves to the council. Southwestern Eye Care has three optometrists, Dena Bachman, owner, and Laura Longnecker and Amanda Gerson, optometrists. “I just want to thank the community for welcoming us,” Bachman said. “This is a wonderful community, and we are very excited about being here. We look forward to meeting people’s needs, serving the community and making relationships.”

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Bugs lead to accident on Joe Page Bridge By JARAD JARMON Greene Prairie Press May Flies or Willow bugs. Whatever one might call them; the pest, for a period of few weeks along the river, can become a major nuisance for residents in the county, especially for those on the riverside. For this period, anywhere with light on the riverside can attract thousands of these insects leaving piles of the bug across the ground. In most cases, this is simply an inconvenience to clean up, but in other cases, it can be dangerous, as made evident on the Fourth of July when Calhoun and Greene county deputies responded to the scene of an accident on the Joe Page Bridge involving the bugs. Brian, 56, and Joetta, 52, Waters, both of Elsah, were traveling at 10:56 a.m. on a Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on the Hardin bridge, 200 feet west of the county line, Greene Sheriff Rob McMillen said. As they were cruising, they ran into debris that turned out to be a clump of insect carcasses that had been smashed down and made slick, causing the driver to lose control. They struck a guard rail before skidding on the pavement until they eventually stopped. Brian was sent to a St. Louis hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries. Joetta was sent to Alton Memorial Hospital with serious but not

life threatening injuries. It was noted that accidents caused by bugs on the roadway are rare. “It was combination of the motorcycle and the debris from the insects,” McMillen said. “But, it is not very common we have these kind of crashes.” However, bugs can become a problem on the roadway ever so quickly, especially when the road is near a river and there are a lot of lights about the roadway, as is the case on the Hardin bridge. The conditions on the bridge on a humid day in summer are ripe for build up from these insects, Heffington said. “There are usually thousands of them in a swarm,” Heffington said. “Like up there on the bridge, they were piled up two, three inches deep in the one spot under one light.” And this mass can later make for some unsafe road conditions. “The lights are on all the time. They congregate. They fall down, and they die and then they get on the pavement,” Heffington said. From there, it can become a mess. “It is like an oily film. It gets slick,” Heffington said. “…They get real slick, and like with motorcycles where they do not have good traction anyhow, they can lose control pretty quick.” To combat this, state crews have to shovel it off, going as far as to use a snow plow to remove the pests. Heffington noted people should be cautious of these piled up pests.

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Barrow Baptist Church news Our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship with children’s church and nursery service available. Everyone is welcome to either or both services. On Sunday, July 12, we had 19 attending Sunday school and 24 attending morning worship. Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our nation in your prayers. Others to remember include Gerald, Junia and Mancel Day,

Judy McCurley, Connie Sturgeon, Debbie Grable, Sandy Griffin, Doug and Mary Jane Norris, Ryan Crawford, Brenda Lawson, Jim Hart, Mary Jane Basham, John Helenthal, Greg Howard, Karla Cannon, Mandy ChristianGates, Michael Ryan, Janet Coonrod, Sue Scheets, Deb Winters, David Steinacher and those that have lost loved ones. Happy birthday wishes go to Mancel Day July 16 and happy anniversary to Lloyd and Lynnette Eldred,

July 18. Our ladies luncheon will resume Tuesday, July 21, at noon in the fellowship hall. We will be having our quarterly business meeting July 22 at 7 p.m. During morning worship Kirk Baruxen sang “Wings of a Dove.” That’s all for today. As warmer weather approaches again, keep cool and check on your loved ones. We also need to continue to pray for those involved daily with the coronavirus.

White Hall Calvary Baptist Church news Pastor opened with prayer and announcements. Becky Kleinschmidf played our piano for us. Always great to have her and her husband to share her talent and bless us. Bro. Brad led the singing. Bro. Gordan led and sang a song. Sermon title: What’s in a name? Scripture: Ruth 4:16-22 Other scripture: John 8:44, Rev. 13:21-23, Rev. 20:14-15, Psalm 138:2, Eph. 1, Phill. 2 and John

8:42-43. There is something about a name. Be sure your name is written in the Lamb’s book of life. If you have the Holy Spirit living in you, you can begin to understand God’s word. To the unbeliever, it cannot be understood. In your lifetime, you either choose Heaven or Hell. God does not send you to Hell. The decision is yours. You either choose to reject Him or accept Him. Be sure you have chosen Heaven.

Today is the day of salvation. We are never promised tomorrow. Jesus is the name above all names. He is the alpha and the omega — the beginning and the end. The message yesterday, today and tomorrow is to repent for this is the day of salvation. Nothing else will ever satisfy you until you give your all to your Savior. Morning worship is at 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting, 6 p.m.

Hillview Baptist Church news Announcements: At this time we will be following our plan for gathering that can be found on all doors and on Facebook. Next business meeting: Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. Ordination of our Pastor will be held Saturday, August 15, at 10 a.m. Will be available in person or on Facebook Live. SCBA Annual Meeting will be on Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. Meeting will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Carrollton.

Message: John 14: 1-6 Jesus confronts His disciples. This is the final days of Christ’s life. He still has teaching to do. He is trying to tell them the time is near for His death. We live in a world that is truly troubled. We live in a world where God is truly sovereign. We just need to believe in God. A promise from Jesus Christ himself is "He has gone to prepare a place for us" a place called Heaven. A place for his believers. There is also a place for unbeliev-

ers called Hell — a place of torment. There are some who believe if you are a good person and do good things, you will be OK and will go to Heaven. That is not true. The only way to Heaven is by the blood of Jesus Christ and anyone who calls upon His name and asks forgiveness, will be saved. He is the way, the truth and the life. If you know Him it's your job to tell others how they also can be saved. Who is the last person you have told about the Savior?

Walkerville Baptist Church news From the desk of Pastor David Slagle-473-1892 We can say it was good to be in the house of God today. It is always good to come together and share and laugh together. This morning was no exception — almost didn't begin the service for the visiting and catching up that our family was doing. Our scripture was found in Romans 12:12. Paul writes, "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer." I don't know about our readers, but it seems that this pandemic will never

end. We get tired, we become bored, uneasy, tension is growing, anxiety keeps our hearts stirred and our mind in a whirlwind. This is when frustration sets in. Frustration is nothing new. We have to remember that it is our faith in our God that will overcome the frustration and bring us the victory that we have in God's son. Here are several biblical characters who might have experienced frustration — you be the judge. Do you think Jesus ever got frustrated? How about Noah? How about Job?

How about Hosea and his idolatrous wife, Gomer? Then there is Moses. Read each story and decide for yourself. Are you suffering from frustration? If so, ask God to forgive you of your uneasy feelings and allow him to work in you and through you. We invite you to join us each Sunday morning at 10:30 for our worship service. Prayer requests are for Harold, Jane, Tina, Amber, Diane, Bud, the mother of a newborn and the newborn, Bob and Betty. Wednesday evening Bible study will resume in September. Thank you and God bless.

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“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?” James 4:1 NIV

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e often think of patience as self-restraint. When we are irritated and annoyed by others and want to lash out with angry words, patience is seen as the ability to repress those impulses. And let’s face it, we all have impulses to say and do hurtful things, and those impulses should be resisted. But often what happens after we resist the nasty impulse is that we stew over the thoughtlessness of the other person, and we say or do the nasty thing in our minds, perhaps even going further than our original impulse. All of a sudden, we are having an argument in our mind and we are stuck in a bitter, rancorous morass of negative feelings. This is sometimes where patience takes us, down a bad path. Far better to pray for charitable feelings, and rather than repress the negative feelings you are having, be honest and tell the person right off that they hurt your feelings, or that you felt disrespected (or whatever it was that bothered you—maybe it was

just wishing that they’d turn the music down, or stop tapping, or whatever they did that bothered you). This approach is more likely to lead to a positive outcome for everybody involved, and then your patience stems from a good place within you, a positive spirit of love and understanding. Be kind and forgiving, and let this be the primary source of your patience, not feeling that you have to repress every negative thought. Pray for a spirit of loving kindness and let this be the spirit that animates you. – Christopher Simon

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OBITUARY Timathy Ivan Rothe Timathy Ivan Rothe, 46, of Greenfield died unexpectantly on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, while on vacation in the Ozarks. He was born Jan. 2, 1974, in Carrollton, the son of Darrell and Debby Rothe, they survive. He is survived by his three children, Rose, Laural and Griffin Rothe, his fiancé, Heather McEvers and her children Bubba (Jacob) McEvers, Abby McEvers, Kendra McEvers, Sean Berry and Katelyn Embry. Also surviving are his siblings; Meloni Seymour (Andy), Sarah Harbaugh (Eric), Hannah Bettis (Ryan), Brigitta Cherry (John), Lydia Miller (Jeremy), Emily Schaefer (Ben) and Clayton Rothe (Megan). Also surviving is his grandmother, Dorothy Wiser, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by grandmother, Viola Rothe, grandfather, Herman Rothe, grandfather, Ernest Wiser and aunt, Judy Turley. Tim was born and raised a small-town boy, growing up in rural Modesto before moving to Greenfield. He graduated from Northwestern High School and went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Business from ISU. He spent his career working in the Agriculture industry with the majority of his time being spent at M&M Service in Palmyra, Ill. He attended Modesto Christian Church. Tim was a devoted father, enormously proud brother and loving companion to Heather (the love of his life). Tim was an avid St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers and Fighting Illini fan. He enjoyed hunting with his dad and brother, golfing with whoever would go and vacationing with his family. He loved kids, no

matter who they belonged to, but had a soft spot for a couple he saw on a regular basis. He especially enjoyed coaching his kids in basketball, softball, baseball and soccer. The family will host a visitation on Sunday, July 12 from 4-7 p.m. at Modesto Christian Church in Modesto, Ill. The family requests face masks and a limited quantity of masks will be provided by the family if those attending cannot provide one. A private funeral service will be held on Monday, July 13 at the church with Rev. Nathan Claycomb officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove cemetery in rural Modesto.

Memorials can be made to the Tim Rothe Memorial Fund at Warren Boynton State Bank in Modesto, IL. or c/o Stults-Neece Chapel, 349 Tanner St., Waverly, Il. 62692. Condolences may be sent to the family online at http://www. airsman-hires.com.

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Carrollton local New guidelines released for return to in-person education graduates from Schools told to prepare for return to remote learning in case of surge By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois The state has released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the fall as the state wades through Phase 4 of Gov. JB Pritzker’s reopening plan. During a news conference Tuesday in Chicago, Pritzker said every school, district and institution must develop its own individual plan based around common public health guidelines that include limiting group meetings to 50 or fewer people, cleaning and disinfecting facilities and conducting regular symptom checks. He also cautioned that schools could be forced to return to remote learning in the event of a surge in infections and hospitalizations or a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala said districts and individual schools will soon send addi-

tional information to parents and students. Pritzker first ordered all public and private schools, including colleges and universities, to close for in-person instruction on March 13 as part of the state’s initial response to the pandemic. That was modified on June 4 when schools were allowed to offer limited in-person instruction and summer school programs as part of Phase 3 of the reopening plan. Dr. Ngoki Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, said the reopening being allowed this fall is the result of significant declines in new cases, deaths and hospitalizations since the peak of the pandemic in Illinois. Those declines, she said, are the result of the vast majority of Illinoisans following basic safety guidelines that include frequent hand-washing, wearing face coverings when in public and practicing social distancing. In advance of schools reopening,

Ezike strongly encouraged parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccinations and that all Illinoisans get caught up on basic wellness procedures, including cancer screenings. She noted there have been steep declines in those procedures since the pandemic began. As of Tuesday afternoon, she said, the Department of Public Health reported 601 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 38 virus-related deaths over the previous 24 hours, bringing the statewide totals to 137,825 cases and 6,707 deaths. She said the state has seen five consecutive weeks of declining new cases and fatalities. As of midnight Monday, there were 1,648 patients hospitalized for the disease including 424 in intensive care units, 236 of whom were on ventilators. Those all represent sharp declines from the peak of the pandemic in April and May.

Pritzker ‘watching numbers very, very closely,’ but vague on potential to roll back reopening

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday gave only vague answers to reporters’ questions about potential future restrictions Illinois might put in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in certain areas. He took the inquiries Tuesday morning at an unrelated news conference in Chicago, hours before the Illinois Department of Public Health announced another 707 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 26 more virus-related deaths. That brought the total COVID19-related casualties in Illinois to 7,218 among 155,506 confirmed cases. There were 28,446 test results reported over the previous 24 hours, making for a one-day positivity rate of 2.5 percent, which kept the rolling seven-day rate at 3 percent for the fourth straight day after multiple weeks below that number. The positivity rate as of Tuesday was 4 percent in the North-Central and Northeast regions of the state’s Restore Illinois reopening plan, while it was 5 percent in the Southern Region and 2 percent in the Central Region. Pritzker was asked if a recent rise in

cases and positivity rate would lead him to once again close Illinois restaurants to indoor dining. “We’re watching these numbers very, very closely. ‌I don’t wake up on any day, and not look at those numbers first thing,â€? he said. “We’ve been very measured about how we’ve reopened our state. And there are many people that complain that where we are now isn’t open enough. And so I would just say that there — I will not hesitate to reimpose some mitigations, if we see our numbers moving upward.â€? When asked if there were any defined metrics that the state or a region might meet to warrant a step backward in any areas of reopening, Pritzker said only “sustained upward movement of numbersâ€? could drive that process. “I listen to our Department of Public Health director as well as to the many epidemiologists who are advising us and watching very closely the states in the South and the West that are struggling right now, and wondering where could we or should we ‌ turn the dimmer switch, as they say, on some of these items,â€? he said. “And the answer is that, you know, if we see a sustained upward movement of numbers. That’s something that is an alert for all of us in

the governor’s office and in our administration to begin to look at the mitigations we need to put in place.� Pritzker did say in the early days of the pandemic there was not enough data on indoor dining and its capacity to drive widespread transmission of the virus. While he said “the data is now in,� he did not indicate there were any immediate plans of action regarding indoor dining. Meanwhile, hospitalization numbers saw a slight uptick at the end of Monday, but were still near their pandemic lows. There were 1,416 hospital beds in use by COVID-19 patients, 333 of which were intensive care unit beds. There were 126 COVID-19 patients on ventilators. That meant about 2.2 percent of the state’s ventilators, 8.5 percent of its ICU beds and 4 percent of its total hospital beds were in use by COVID19 patients.

Knox College Katerina Sasieta of Carrollton graduated with a bachelor of arts in Music from Knox College on June

7, 2020. Founded in 1837, Knox College is a national liberal arts college in Galesburg, Ill.

U of I names locals to Dean’s List The University of Illinois Springfield has released the Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2020, and among the list are locals. Those from Greene County includes Lauren Ann Denny of Carrollton and Marisa Jai Barber of White Hall. A total of 675 students were selected; 85 are students in the College of Business and Management, 51 are students in the College of Education and Human Services, 437 are enrolled in programs in the College of Liberal

Arts and Sciences, 76 are enrolled in programs in the College of Public Affairs and Administration and 26 are non-degree seeking or undecided. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must be an undergraduate who took at least eight graded semester hours and maintained a grade-point average of at least 3.75 for the semester. Students’ names are listed in the attached documents based on the city of residence on file with UIS Records and Registration.

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Postponement: The Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society canceled the May 17, 2020, meeting. Also scheduled for the May meeting was the election of officers and direc-

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tors. This action will be postponed until the July 19, 2020, meeting; if that meeting is canceled, the election will take place by electronic voting, which the details of will be announced at that time.

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Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing a hybrid approach to instruction for Fall 2020, which will utilize a mix of hands-on and virtual learning opportunities for students. “Our focus this fall will be on continuing to deliver quality education to our students, while keeping our campus communities as safe as possible,� said Interim President Lori Artis. Phase IV of the Restore Illinois reopening plan allows for the college to resume on-campus services. Since entering Phase IV on June 26, the college has begun to do just that. Students who were unable to complete their hands-on training requirements during the spring stay-at-home order have returned to finish. Beginning July 6, essential on-campus services began to reopen, with staff rotating back to campus to limit the number of people present at any given time. Anyone interested in utilizing in-person services should check the college’s website for hours and availability, which vary by department. Summer courses were offered completely online this year. In the fall, many courses will still be taught in a virtual environment to limit traffic on campus, but administrators are hopeful that students who need to come to campus for labs and hands-on training will be able to do so. Fall courses will be offered through five different modes of instruction: Virtual Class Meetings (VCM) – Classes meet during regularly scheduled class times through a virtual meeting platform such as Collaborate or Zoom. Virtual Blended Classes (VBC) – Classes meet during regularly scheduled class times through a virtual meeting platform such as Collaborate or Zoom and meet on an L&C campus to complete any mandatory course work that cannot be completed virtually (i.e. labs/studio/clinicals/field experience or work). Traditional, Face-to-Face (TF) – Classes meet on the Godfrey Campus and/or other campus locations. Online (WW) – Classes are fully online

with no on-campus or virtual class meetings. Some online courses may require in-person proctored tests. Web Blended (WB) – Classes where most of the work is completed online with some on-campus requirements. Classes meet on the Godfrey Campus and/or other campus locations. Using those acronyms, students will be able to recognize course modes in Student Planner when they go to enroll or plan their schedule. Advisors are currently available by appointment to help by calling (618) 4682222 or emailing enroll@lc.edu. “We recognize the importance of flexibility, especially in these uncertain times,� Interim Chief Academic Officer Jill Lane said. “Since going virtual in March, our faculty have analyzed what worked and what didn’t and have had some time to optimize our virtual offerings for the coming semester. That, and the ability to bring students back onto campus for labs and hands-on training, have us very much looking forward to fall.� Students, faculty and staff who return to campus this summer and fall must abide by Illinois Department of Public Health requirements, which include wearing a mask or cloth face covering while on campus, keeping at least 6 feet of social distance between themselves and others, not gathering in groups, washing and sanitizing their hands thoroughly and frequently, and staying home if sick or exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. Individuals will be required to sign a waiver agreeing to these stipulations. “Respect and responsibility will be key in keeping our students and team members safe,� Artis said. “We also know if COVID19 cases spike, Illinois could revert to a previous phase and send the entire campus back into an all-virtual environment. We’re prepared if that is the case.� If the need to revert back to an all-virtual environment arises, the college will enact its Academic Continuity Plan. Traditional courses, in that case, would revert to a Virtual Class Meetings format, and on-campus meetings for Web Blended classes would be held virtually.

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Camp Invention goes online

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The year 2020 is definitely one that is going to go down in the history books for firsts. For example, this year, for the first time, you can send your child to camp and they never leave the house. This is the fourth year that St. John the Evangelist School in Carrollton has hosted the Camp Invention STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) camp, but due to COVID-19 concerns, the camp is being offered online instead of at the school. This year the program is called Camp Invention – Connect. “We are still offering the camp, but it’s going to be a bit different this year,� St. John’s Principal Julie Lake said. “We are not going to be having the kids come to the school this year for the camp. It’s going to be an athome camp and they will meet with one of our teachers as their coach online three times a day. The materials for the camp will be shipped directly to the student’s home and they will be doing the activities at home. “The kits they receive at home will

have instructions, but they will also be able to meet with one of our teachers who is their coach,� Lake said. “They will meet on Google Meets in the morning at 9 a.m. where the coach will give them guidance and instruction, and then they will work on their projects. Then they will meet again at noon just to kind of check to see how things are going and give the kids an opportunity to ask any question they might have. Then, at the end of the day, around 3 p.m., they will meet again so they can share with each other what they have created during the day.� Camp Invention- Connect comes with four themed kits providing an abundance of materials that delivers hours of hands-on, high-energy fun. With each kit, kids take on a unique set of challenges that builds confidence, perseverance and creative problemsolving skills. The Flight Lab kit lets their imaginations soar as they learn about the principles of flight, going outside to experiment with paper plans and handcopters. They also get two robots, one to take apart and one to customize as their very own flight simulation robot. The Rescue Squad kit lets kids uncover ways to protect the earth’s

ecosystems. Campers explore bioluminescence as they used LED’s to create a glowing flower and they build parachutes to safely airdrop animals, restoring balance to their habitats. The Design Thinking Project kit lets the kids learn the value of their creativity as they enjoy open-ended activities that bring their biggest ideas to life. They use the materials in their kit to create sketches, build and test prototypes, design logos and confidently pitch their projects while protecting their intellectual property. The Champions kit lets kids discover the great inventors behind their favorite sports. Children apply their own game-changing ingenuity and design thinking. They collect inventor playing cards, design and built the ultimate sports complex and then head outside to play their new games. The camp runs from July 20 through July 24, and the cost is $175 per child and any child between the ages of kindergarten through sixth grade may join. On the final day of the camp, there will be an Inventor’s Showcase to celebrate their success throughout the rest of the week while working with the four kits.

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Nationwide Honor Flights suspended for the remainder of 2020 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) received notice from its national governing organization that all honor flights nationwide have been suspended through the end of 2020 due to continued concerns related to COVID19. This was a difficult but necessary decision to ensure the safety and continued health of the country’s most important national resource, our veteran heroes. The national Honor Flight network estimates that all hubs (of which LLHF is one) were on track to serve more than 20,000 veterans on 2020 flights and expected to reach the milestone of providing these flights to more than a quarter million veterans since the network was founded. Specifically, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight had six 2020 flights scheduled and planned to serve more than 500 Central Illinois World War II, Korean Era and Vietnam Era veterans. LLHF is disappointed by these constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and that the 600+ local veterans on

their waiting list will now have their flight delayed by a year. However, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight is dedicated to serving all Veterans currently on their wait list (as well as those who have yet to apply) as soon as conditions are safe. The LLHF Board will begin planning for 2021 flights and will share our anticipated 2021 flight dates as soon as they are confirmed. COVID–related social distancing and public gathering restrictions have also caused the cancellation of numerous fundraisers planned to benefit flights. We continue to explore creative approaches to online fundraising so that we will have sufficient funds to serve our veterans in the near future. LLHF is still accepting applications from World War II, Korean Era and Vietnam Era veterans who would like to participate on an upcoming flight. Applications can be obtained from their website (www. landoflincolnhonorflight. org) or by contacting them at JMB4604@aol.com or 217 585 1219 or 217 652 4719.

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Adopting a reading buddy Dani-Lynn Norris, Alexis Stueler and Allie Statts came to the White Hall Township Library last week to adopt a reading buddy. The children are supposed to read to their pets every day. Librarian Penny Eilers explains about the adoption papers that they will receive which promise they will read a book to their adopted pet every day.

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Illinois’ minimum wage made its second increase this year to $10 per hour beginning July 1. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) urges minimum wage earners to make sure their checks reflect the increase following July 1. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation passed by the General Assembly providing a path to a $15 minimum wage by 2025. Minimum wage earners received the first increase of $1 to $9.25 per hour on January 1, 2020. Prior to the January increase, the last time Illinois increased its minimum wage was a decade ago. In 2010, the minimum wage was raised from $8.00 to $8.25 per hour. Cook County has a higher minimum wage than the state, with the Cook County minimum wage increasing to $13 per hour beginning July 1, 2020. The state’s minimum wage

is scheduled to increase an additional $1 per hour each year on Jan. 1 until it reaches $15 per hour in 2025. “While IDOL fully expects employers to abide by the new minimum wage, it is important for workers to inspect their checks to make sure they reflect the increase,� Michael Kleinik, Illinois Department of Labor director, said. The new law maintains provisions for employers to count gratuities to offset wages for workers, such as food servers, who regularly earn tips. Tipped employees may be paid a minimum of 60 percent of the hourly minimum wage. These workers must still earn the minimum wage after receiving tips. Workers who are under 18 years old and work fewer than 650 hours in a year earn a minimum wage of $8 per hour.

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before it becomes problem Algae are simple aquatic plants that we often find growing in bodies of water throughout Illinois. We often associate algae with a slimy feeling that makes our ponds and lakes less attractive; it gets stuck on our fishing poles, and it makes swimming less enjoyable. Although algae often get a negative rep, it does produce more than 50 percent of oxygen in our atmosphere. However, like most things, algae are beneficial under the right circumstances. Excessive algae growth can cause taste and odor problems with drinking water and can even kill fish by limiting oxygen and food. Algae problems occur when an overabundance of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) enter the pond. These nutrients are often from runoff of fertilized lawns, fields, pastures, feedlots, septic tanks and leach fields. Older ponds tend to have a buildup of nutrients which can make it more susceptible to algae issues. To prevent algae problems from happening, it is best to plan to control the issue before it becomes a problem. Methods to prevent algae problems include reducing the amount of nutrients entering your pond by avoiding fertilizer applications around the pond. If you are surrounded by fields or pas-

ture, it is suggested to establish a buffer strip (at least 100 feet) of grass and trees around the edge of the pond. Another option includes water diversion terraces to direct runoff from surrounding fields away from the pond. If algae growth has already become a problem in a pond, there are still options for control. One method is using fish to eat the algae. Two fish that are used for this are Mozambique Tilapia and Triploid Grass Carp. The tilapia must be restocked every year as they don’t survive at temperatures below 55 Fahrenheit, and the grass carp will eat other food in the pond before eating the algae, so these may not be reliable sources of getting rid of the problem. Another method is chemical control. This requires a bit more work because of improper application resulting in dead fish. Two options for chemicals are copper sulfate and chelated copper; both should be applied in an aqueous form. The pelletized form of copper sulfate is less expensive, but it would first need to be dissolved in water before applying; otherwise it will sink to the bottom of the pond/lake. A water test should be taken before the chemical application is made; in hard water or alkaline water, the treatments are ineffective as the product

binds with calcium in the water. The copper sulfate is not effective in cold water while the chelated copper is more effective at low water temperatures. The chelated copper stays in solution and releases copper over a period which would help control the algae longer. Copper is a contact algaecide meaning that the algaecide will only kill what it comes in contact with, so when making a spray application in is necessary to get good spray coverage. As always, it is necessary to follow the recommended rate of the chemical label. Physical control is another option; however, very laborious. There are rakes and screens to remove the algae. It is also an option to dye the pond/lake to prevent the algae from photosynthesizing and growing. Aeration is another option that increases oxygen levels at the bottom of the pond/lake which increases aerobic bacteria that feed on organic matter and reduce the amount of nutrients in the pond. Before applying treatment to ponds, it is a good idea to think about how water from the pond will be used. Chemical treatments require a waiting period for swimming, irrigation, watering livestock, etc. For additional information or assistance with pond algae problems, contact your local Extension educator.

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STEREO RECEIVERS with Record Players; Radio & TV Test Gear; Assortment of Connectors & TV Antennas; New & Used Metal Detectors; TV Cables, Poles & Braces, Sheppard Electronics (217) 285-2893. 7.22.20 FOR SALE Toro Ground Master 322-D with 6 ft deck. Good condition 1966 hours $3500. Call 618823-9074 7.15.20 FOR SALE Invacare electric hospital bed, comes with a full XL twin mattress also the devise to regulate mattress firmness. Hospital bed table and large bag of clean summer and winter sheet sets. Must take bed apart. Excellent condition $500.00 cash. Also, Invacare hoyer lift with two battery packs and patient seat wraps 450lb weight limit. $50.00 Metal dog crate for up to 45 lb dog. Excellent condition. Call Pat 618-639-6232.

HELP WANTED Experienced waitresses and cooks. Apply in person at Fran & Marilyns or call 498-4912. Bill or Lauren. 7.29.20

300 FARM MARKET LOCAL HATCHERY has baby chicks and ducklings. Taking orders for August special breed offer $4.00/chick -Black sex link. $4.00/ chick Barred Rock, Easter Egger, Hamburg, Rhode Island Red, Welsummer. $5.00/Sebright Bantam. $7.00/Pekin Duckling. $8.00/ Royal Palm Turkey chick. Call THE HATCH at Oggerbear Farms for your order or scheduled pickup (618)498-PEEP. Accepting calls Mon-Sat 8-5. 8.12.20

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2 BEDROOM Mobile Home in 7.22.20 Griggsville. New paint and carpet. No pets. Also, 2 bedroom house FOR SALE: 2004 Dodge Durango in Griggsville. No Pets. 217-833- Limited 196000 miles great tires, great heater & air, leather seats 2107 Lyndle Ellis. 7.22.20 $800. 217-491-6689 7.22.20 ILLINOIS

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 1.2.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed 900A-NO TRESPASSING on my land in Pearl and Spring Creek CALHOUN COUNTY township owned by Timothy BrinkNO TRESPASSING on William mann. Violators will be prosecuted. 10.21.20 and Geraldine Schleeper Farms. 6.9.21 900D-NO TRESPASSING NO TRESPASSING or hunting PIKE COUNTY allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy NO TRESPASSING and no huntMeszaros. Violators will be pros- ing of any kind, is permitted on any ecuted. 8.5.20 property owned by Double Creek NO TRESPASSING or hunting al- Farms. Can be prosecuted. 4.7.21 lowed on the land in Batchtown 1300 owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, WANTED Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. MCKINNON LOGGING buying walnut timber. No yard trees. 217Violators will be prosecuted. 8.5.20 242-5401. 9.2.20 900B-NO TRESPASSING GREENE COUNTY 1500 NO TRESPASSING, fishing or hunting of any kind on the Buckhorn Farm located in sections 14, 15, 22 and 23 of Woodville Township. Violaters will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 2.5.21

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PAUL & ANITA ROSE ESTATE ONLINE-ONLY Location: 26560 Lake Richard Ct., Dow, IL Preview Day: Sun., August 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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- Ex-prime minister of Bulgaria, Stephen Stambulov, was murdered by Macedonian rebels. - Over 74,000 Pittsburgh steel workers went on strike. - The first Buddhist temple in the U.S. was established in Los Angeles, CA. - In Seattle, WA, Pacific Aero Products was incorporated by William Boeing. The company was later renamed Boeing Co. - The Second Battle of the Marne began during World War I. - The duck-billed platypus arrived in America, direct from Australia. It was exhibited at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. - The first supply flight

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Greene County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between July 3 and July 9. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following individuals were charged with a ordinance violation: Westerhold, David, dob n/a, unlawful growth of weeds. The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Nungesser, Jessica L., dob 04-01-1998, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Angle, Allie Emilia, dob 02-07-2003, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Thomas, Xavier Lorenzo, dob 04-06-1993, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Lumpkin, Shanice M., dob 09-24-1990, child restraint violation/child under the age of 8, no valid registration. Schmidt-Belless, Ashley M., dob 10-10-1982, driving on suspended license.

Russo-Roy, Raven N., dob 02-07-2003, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Morris, Tara L., dob 08-29-1976, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Miller, Kaleb O., dob 11-22-1996, driving on a suspended license. Roberts, Rachel A., dob 06-05-1984, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Coomer, Jason A., dob 06-06-1978, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Pinkerton, Jared G., dob 06-27-1994, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Holder, Dakota J., dob 07-30-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Lippert, Lauren D., dob 02-15-1992, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Tyson, Tyler A., dob 03-09-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email gppnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

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Three murder trials postponed again By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The saying, “justice is swift,� has certainly not applied to murder trials in Greene County lately. All three cases slated for a jury trial on July 13 have been continued – all three for a different reason. The murder trials of Ryan Wheeler, Jamia Ellis and Adam Gowin were scheduled to take place Monday. Ellis, who is accused of killing her 5-month-old son by blunt force trauma and burying him in a garbage bag in the backyard of a Carrollton residence in November of 2018, had a final pre-trial conference on July 9. Through her attorney, Michelle Berkel, Ellis waived her right to the jury trial and requested a bench trial in front of the judge. Judge James Day granted the continuance requested by the defense and set a bench trial for 9 a.m. Aug. 31. “I think we would be able to present the case during the course of two full days,� Greene County States Attorney Caleb Briscoe said. “Because during a bench trial, you do not have as many breaks as you would during a jury trial. Just in case, the judge has set aside three days – Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 for the trial. “We will continue to talk about possible resolutions, but at this point

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in time, it is my intention to have this case resolved by that trial date.� Gowin has been incarcerated since September of 2018 when he was charged with six counts of first degree murder in the stabbing death of his two uncles in Rockbridge. During a pre-trial conference, Public Defender Tom Piper requested a mental health evaluation for Gowin. “We are requesting a mental health examination for the purpose of determining a plea of guilty but mentally ill,� Piper said in court. “He is adamant that he is going to accept ownership and is wanting to seek treatment while incarcerated.� The State’s Attorney agreed to the evaluation but wants to see the case come to a close before the November election, at which time Greene County will elect a new Circuit Court Judge. “This case has been pending for close to two years now, and we would certainly like to get it resolved,� Briscoe said. “Honestly, with Judge Day retiring, we would like to get this case resolved before the new judge takes the bench.� Piper asked for a 30 to 45 day continuance for the mental health evaluation, which was granted. The matter was continued to Aug. 12 for a status hearing. Briscoe hopes a resolution can be reached before the trial. “We have been talking about a resolution that would resolve the

case short of trial,� he said. “I think we basically have that in that Mr. Piper, just today, had mentioned the possibility of him pleading guilty but mentally ill. That is something he hadn’t brought up before. It is something that may be a possibility, but in order to do that we have to have that mental health evaluation.� A plea of guilty but mentally ill does not mean that Gowin will not see jail time. “The sentence for a plea of guilty but mentally ill is the same and doesn’t change the sentence range,� Briscoe said. “As I understand it, and I still need to do some more research, but in talking with the State Appellate Prosecutor’s Office, they explained to me that it doesn’t necessarily change the sentence, but basically just changes the way the Department of Corrections treats him. “He will get access to more mental health treatment than what he would have had he not just pled guilty.� Wheeler, who is also accused in the death of Ellis’ 5-month-old child, had a final pre-trial conference on July 10. Prosecutors asked for a continuance on this case, because the pathologist moved to Idaho for a job and his boss won’t let him leave the state because of the pandemic. Because he is guaranteed a speedy trial, Wheeler was released and put on an ankle monitoring system until he comes to trial.

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NOTICE Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Tower Construction: Centerline Communications is proposing to construct a 190foot monopole telecommunications tower (overall height including top-mounted appurtenances) located on Bridgeport Street in Wilmington, Greene Co., IL. The type of lighting (if required) for the tower has not yet been determined. Centerline Communications invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects VLJQLÂżFDQW LQ $PHULFDQ KLVWRU\ archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments pertaining VSHFLÂżFDOO\ WR SRWHQWLDO HIIHFWV on historic resources may be submitted within 30 days from this publication to: Ben Youra, G2 Consulting Group, LLC, 1186 Heather Dr. in Lake Zurich, IL 60047, Phone: 847353-8740, e-mail: byoura@ g2consultinggroup.com This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Subpart I and $SSHQGLFHV % DQG & 7.15

The Board of Education of Carrollton Community Unit School District No. 1, Greene County, Carrollton, Illinois will receive sealed bids for grocery supplies for the 2020-2021 school year. Sealed bids will be received no later than 1:00 P.M., August 10th, LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW 6XSHULQWHQGHQW &DUUROOWRQ ,OOLQRLV at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by an RIÂżFHU RI WKH ERDUG <RX PD\ ID[ \RXU ELGV WR XV DW ,QWHUHVWHG SDUWLHV VKRXOG FRQWDFW WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW 6XSHULQWHQGHQW $ 7KLUG 6WUHHW &DUUROOWRQ ,OOLQRLV RU E\ SKRQLQJ LI \RX ZLVK WR UHFHLYH WKH ELG UHTXHVWV The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all ELGV WR EH WKH ÂżQDO MXGJH RI TXDOLW\ DQG WR DFFHSW RWKHU WKDQ WKH ORZ ELG DIWHU TXDOLW\ IXHO FKDUJHV DQG PLQLPXP RUGHU FKDUJHV DUH considered. Gina Settles, Secretary Carrollton Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN J. SORRELLS, Deceased. NO. 2020-P-13 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of JOHN J. SORRELLS. /HWWHUV RI RIÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG on May 15, 2020, to MARY CROCKER, 1112 Harmony &RXUW 6SULQJÂżHOG ,OOLQRLV 62703. &ODLPV DJDLQVW WKH HVWDWH PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKLV &RXUW DW WKH *UHHQH &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH 519 North Main Street, &DUUROOWRQ ,OOLQRLV RU ZLWK WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH or both on or before the 1st GD\ RI -DQXDU\ EHLQJ DW OHDVW VL[ PRQWKV IURP WKH ÂżUVW SXEOLFDWLRQ RI WKLV QRWLFH $Q\ FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW VL[ PRQWK SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH PDLOHG RU GHOLYHUHG WR WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH DQG WR WKH DWWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG Dated this 18th day of May, 2020. MARY CROCKER, ,QGHSHQGHQW $GPLQLVWUDWRU

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v. GALE R. CUSTER A/K/A GALE CUSTER; JOYCE A. CUSTER A/K/A JOYCE CUSTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Case No.: 2020-CH-6 Judge: Presiding Property Address: 626 EAST LINCOLN STREET WHITE HALL, IL 62092 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 626 East Lincoln Street, White Hall, Illinois 62092 particularly described as: LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROPERTY:

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF LARRY KENNETH CAMERER DECEASED No. 20-P-20 NOTICE FOR CLAIM DATE Notice is hereby given of the death of Larry Kenneth Camerer, who died on June 8, 2020, a resident of Eldred, Illinois. /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH XVsued on July 6, 2020 to Mark D. Camerer, whose address is 153 W.Goettler St, Apt W, Scott AFB, Illinois 62225,as Executor; and whose attorney of record is Richard F. Clough, 524 N. Main, PO Box 71, Carrollton, IL 62016. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI the Clerk of the Court at 519 N. Main, Carrollton, Illinois 62016, or with the Executor LGHQWLÂżHG DERYH RU ERWK RQ RU before January 25, 2020. Any FODLP QRW ÂżOHG RQ RU EHIRUH that date is barred. Copies of a FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Executor and to the attorney within (ten) 10 GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ E\ ÂżOLQJ D SHWLtion to terminate under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4). Dated: July 9,2020. Clough & Grummel, LLC Attorneys for Executor By: /s/ Richard F. Clough Clough & Grummel, LLC 524 N. Main ~ PO Box 71 Carrollton, IUllinois 62016 Tel. (271) 942-3115 Fax (217) 942-3178 E-Mail: cloughlaw@frontier.com 7.15, 7.22. 7.29

LOT EIGHTY-SIX (86) EXCEPT TWENTY (20) FEET OFF THE WEST SIDE THEREOF AND LOTS EIGHT-SEVEN (87) AND EIGHTY-EIGHT (88), ALL IN MAPLE HEIGHTS ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF WHITE HALL, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 11-53-35-221-005 Commonly known as: 626 East Lincoln Street, White Hall, Illinois 62092 UNLESS YOU FILE your anVZHU RU RWKHUZLVH ÂżOH \RXU DSpearance in this cause in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW RI Greene County at the Greene County Courthouse located at 519 North Main Street, Carrollton, Illinois 62016 on or before July 31, 2020, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Edwards Maxson Mago and Macaulay, LLP 444 West Lake Street, 17th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 Tel.: (312) 803-0378 7.1, 7.8, 7.15

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304 W Carpenter St, Jerseyville - $108,000 2 bedrooms – 2 baths Call Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

23265 Greenapple Ln, Jerseyville - $135,000 3 bedrooms – 2 baths Call Amy Benton 618-795-4281

218 W Charles, Medora - $94,500 2 bedrooms – 2 baths Call Barb Moore 618-535-1587

53 Rockbridge St, Rockbridge - $80,000 3 bedrooms – 2 baths Call Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

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7856 Illinois 96, Mozier - $80,000 2 bedrooms – 1 bath Call Amy Benton 618-795-4281

16673 Powerline Rd, Grafton - $159,000 2 bedrooms – 1 bath – 8 acres Call Bob Jones 618-578-9547

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1406 Cemetery Rd, Jerseyville - $240,000 4 bedrooms – 2 baths – 1.5 acres Call Amy Benton 618-795-4281

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32678 Delhi Rd, Brighton - $235,000 3 bedrooms – 3 baths – 11.22 acres Call Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

4808 Seine Dr, Godrey, - $185,000 3 bedrooms – 3 baths Call Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

609 Madison St, Kane - $58,000 1 bedroom – 1 bath Call Tammy Cooley 618-556-9703

112 Hazel St, Jerseyville - $52,500 2 bedrooms – 1 bath Call Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

201 N Jefferson, Jerseyville - $89,900 Commercial Call Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

214 S State St, Jerseyville - $135,000 Commercial building with upper level apartment Call Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

1670 S State St, Jerseyville - $399,000 Commercial – 7,000 sq. ft. building – 1.45 acre Call Bob Jones 618-578-9547

420 5th St, Carrollton - $72,500 Commercial Building & lot Call Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

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1214 DOLAN LN. - JERSEYVILLE

1215 DOLAN LN. - JERSEYVILLE

212 EDWIN ST. - BRIGHTON

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15705 MACOUPIN LN. - MEDORA

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139 CHURCHMAN HOLLOW - KAMPSVILLE [ $230,000 ] 1BR, 1BA, 58.4 ACRES

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206 QUARRY RD. - GOLDEN EAGLE

502 W EXCHANGE ST. - JERSEYVILLE

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26066 ELSAH HILLS DR. - DOW

26855 CLAVIN CANYON - KANE

[ $210,000 ]3BR, 3BA, 4 ACRES

205 HARRISON ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $75,000 ] 2BR, 1BA, MOVE IN READY

TBD AIRPORT RD. - GODFREY

[ $526,900 ] 78 ACRES, TILLABLE

[ $500,000 ] 3BR, 1BA, 80 ACRES

TBD RENKEN LN. - WALSHVILLE

TBD STATE HWY 109 - JERSEYVILLE

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201 ELM ST. - ELDRED

27250 SUNDERLAND RD. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $140,000 ] 40 ACRES, HUNTING, TILLABLE [ $829,900 ] 8.1 ACRES, DEVELOPMENTAL

19463 JONES RD. - JERSEYVILLE 2BR, 2BA, 1.64 ACRES

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15133 NEWBERN RD. - DOW

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Fourth of July home dĂŠcor winner named The White Hall Lions Club held the second Annual Fourth of July Home DĂŠcor contest recently. Three winners were chosen and all given gift cards to local businesses in White Hall. One winner was the home of Mark Strain and Barbi Ballard on Main Street, who not only decorated all of their porch furniture with a stars and stripes pattern, but hung a huge American flag on their home. From left to right: Lions Club member Kelsey Nell, Phillip and Lily Goedeker, Roman Strain and Lions Club member Andrea McQuillen.

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111 E. Penning Ave, Wood River - $149,500 Extra Special Remodeled Full Brick 1.5 Story! Some features include: New sidewalks, 27’x7’ covered porch, spacious living/dining/kitchen area, vinyl plank ooring, main oor laundry, main oor mstr bedroom & mstr bath. kitchen w/ walk-in pantry & 7’ breakfast bar w/ pendant lighting & vaulted ceiling. 3 large bedrooms upstairs, walk-in closets, & full bath. Full basement w/ industrial ďŹ nish look. 12’x9’ deck in back & off street parking + alley access. Agent Owned.

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Scott County, Illinois. Four miles north/northwest of Winchester in Sec. 1 & Sec. 6, T14N, R13W. 182 +/- acres with 1.83 acres Class A, 45.53 acres Class B, 12.05 acres Class C, and 79.25 acres Class D soils with terraces, dry dams and tile. Located on I-72 with access via frontage road and easement through homesite exclusion. Adjacent to Great Scott Golf Course on the east with abundant deer and wildlife in 33.45 acre woodland along Plum Creek.

Tract 2 Greene County Carla L. Suttles Trust

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2370 N. White Hall, Greene County, Illinois 62092 Greene County, Illinois. Just northwest of White Hall in Sec. 27, T12N, R12W. 80 +/- acres with 0.15 acres Class A, 29.87 acres Class B, 44.0 acres Class C soils with recent drainage improvements. Tillable land and 5 acres of woodland accessed via county road.

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401 Timber Ridge, #30, Grafton $212,500 STUNNING RIVER VIEWS FROM THIS 4TH FLOOR 3BR/2BA CONDO! Includes garage.

514 W. Pearl, Jerseyville $104,900 This stately 2 story home offers hard wood ooring, updated kitchen and baths with a full basement, detached garage, large yard. Mindy Woelfel 946-0434

Greene County, Illinois. This is a nice farm located adjacent to the north side White Hall in Sec. 26 and Sec. 34, T12N, R12W with access to water, gas, electricity and telephone on the 2.10 acre homesite located within the village limits. 120.00 +/- acres with 73.47 acres Class A, 33.37 acres Class B, 4.32 acres Class C, and 1.47 acres Class D soils with recent drainage improvements. Excellent access via a county road on the north and east sides of the tract.

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