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Greene Prairie Press July 9, 2014 – Vol. 145, No. 28 – Carrollton, Illinois 62016

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'Witwer Files' author signing book at Carrollton Library this weekend By carmen ensinger Greene Prairie Press

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Noted author D.L. Dennis will be passing through Carrollton on July 12, and will be at the Carrollton Public Library between 2 and 4 p.m. where he will discuss his book, “The Witwer Files,” along with autographing copies of the book which is about the small town of Hillview and its time of lawlessness in the early 1900s. 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 of all charges. Dennis is the grandson of Charlie Witwer and was raised by his grandfather.

“I grew up hearing stories about the incident, and finally one day I decided to delve into the incident for myself,” Dennis said. Research brought the Springfield native to Greene County where he spent a considerable amount of time pouring over court documents, newspaper articles and anything else related to the incident. Dennis made several appearances during Greene County Days last year, but the book has also taken on an interest throughout the country. “Sales have been just phenomenal,” Dennis said. “In addition to having it in some local bookstores, I also have it on Amazon.com where it has earned a five star rating from the readers.” Technology has made the books considerably more accessible which has led to its success.

“The Nook and Kindle sales are doing really well,” Dennis said.

“I grew up hearing stories about the incident, and finally one day I decided to delve into the incident for myself.”

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“The book is being bought quite a bit in these forms because they can download it to their e-reader or tablet and then they will have it forever and read it as they find time.”

In the early 1900s, the residents of Hillview were terrorized by uncontrolled violence including several unsolved murders and unexplained suicides. Those said to be responsible for this terror were a group of young men, some of whom were the sons of very influential people in Hillview at the time. Because of this connection, those in law enforcement either turned in their badges or simply “disappeared.” Charlie Witwer and his brothers, Ernest Jim and Dick, who were from Missouri, came to White Hall to do some trading. They were all strong, muscular men more than capable of taking care of themselves so when a scuffle ensued between them and the young men terrorizing the village, the Witwer brothers had no problem coming out on the winning end of the fight.

This prompted the mayor of Hillview to offer the job of village marshall to Witwer. He accepted, but with one condition – that he be able to hire his three brothers as his deputies. In the fall of 1913, they set out to bring order to the lawless village. Witwer, who usually didn’t carry a gun, was told on March 5, 1915 that one of the gang members was going to “take care of him.” Because of this threat, he tucked a gun in his hip pocket. When Deeds attacked him he shot and killed him. Dennis, who resides in Arizona in the winter, is finding the story has a universal appeal, even to the audiences out west, with a little different approach. “Down there, I approach it there like it was Tombstone, only it (See, author, A2)

Fourth of July roaring success for Lions By carmen ensinger Greene Prairie Press

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Seven-month-old Shelby Gilmore, granddaughter of Lions Club President Ron Gilmore, dressed in her Fourth of July finest for her first ever White Hall Lions Club Parade, which celebrated its 75th anniversary this year.

Change inevitably brings about apprehension, but if there was ever any doubt the White Hall Lions Club was making a mistake moving the Fourth of July festivities out to Custer Park – they are long gone now. “We are definitely super happy with the way everything turned out,” Lions Club President Ron Gilmore said. “We had a lot more to offer this year, there was a lot more room and people didn’t feel so crowded, there was an overall cleaner feel to it along with more bathrooms and better parking. Everyone I talked to really enjoyed having it out there, and several people have told us ‘You cannot go back to Lions Park.’” This was the 75th anniversary of the event and it was decided to move the festivities from Lions Park, which is in town, to Custer Park and the Rez, which is on the outskirts of town to allow for more activities. This year the Lions Club added a fishing tournament, cardboard boat races, a softball and volleyball tournament, beauty pageant, car show, plus more musical entertainment and a beer tent. “I think there were some negative comments made on Facebook prior to the event, but I think everyone who actually attended found out how much better it really was out there,” Gilmore said. “I’ve had nothing but positive feedback.” Thursday night’s parade saw a big crowd on hand for what has become one of the largest parades in the area. Gentle Shepherd Church took

home first place in the float contest while Classic Iron took home second, White Hall Nursing and Rehab took home third and The Groovy Taco took home fourth place. Bill Dirksmeyer of White Hall was winner of the John Deere Gator raffle. The event was capped off Saturday night by the appearance of up-andcoming country music star Frankie Ballard. “We had hoped to sell at least 1,200 tickets and we ended up selling 1,360, so we consider his show to be a big success,” Gilmore said. “He put on an excellent show and even mingled with the crowd before and after the show for pictures.” Security was beefed up the night of the concert with 22 officers from White Hall, Greenfield, Roodhouse, Carrollton and the sheriff’s department on duty, along with six more private security personnel on the grounds. “We didn’t have any problems at all,” Gilmore said. “There were no disturbances, everyone cooperated and it really couldn’t have been much better.” Gilmore said it wouldn’t have been possible if it weren’t for all the volunteers who gave of their time to assure the event ran smoothly and was a success. “There is no way we could have done this without our volunteers and our sponsors along with all the other people who donated their time and money to make sure this event was good,” Gilmore said. “The city of White Hall, the city council, the (See, lions, A2)

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By carmen ensinger Greene Prairie Press Carrollton School District is keeping its fingers crossed after learning it has been chosen as a finalist for the $25,000 Monsanto America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education grant. The winner will be selected in August. From January through March, farmers across the country nominated their local public school districts for the grants. Once nominated, these districts were eligible to submit completed grant applications in April. “Over the past month, a panel of educators from ineligible counties reviewed all of the grant applications,” Emily Hereford of Osborn Barr Marketing Firm said in a press release. “The strongest submissions were selected as finalists and will be sent to the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education Advisory Council for final review.” This advisory council is composed of farm leaders from across the U.S. with a vested interest in both agriculture and education. Carrollton School District has a good track record in applying for grants from the Monsanto Corporation. In February of last year, Carrollton received $2,500 after it was selected as a winner in the America’s Farmer’s Grow Communities grant. This money

was used to construct a new STEM lab in the old home economics room. Then, in August, Carrollton learned it was the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Monsanto Repair, Rebuild, Redo and Grow competition. This money was used to renovate the greenhouse. Carrollton Superintendent Dr. Kerry Cox said if the district does manage to win one of the two top prizes that she would like to see the money go towards expanding the ag science and business area. “It will definitely involve STEM and 21st century learning,” she said. “The ag science and business aspect is a rapidly expanding career area that we want our students to be exposed to and have a solid background in prior to moving on to college and careers. We have a lot of powerful and exciting ideas for our kids.” Last year, Grow Rural Education invested $150,000 in public school districts across Illinois to improve math and science curriculum. Since 2012, Illinois school districts have received $300,000 through the program. North Greene School District was the lucky recipient of the $25,000 grant in this region last year and was planning on using

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Michele Stewart, one of the two White Hall and Roodhouse police dispatchers arrested on theft and drug related charges made a first appearance in Greene County Circuit Court Monday afternoon. Stewart has been scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 30, at 1:15 p.m. on charges, of Unlawful

Possession of a Controlled Substance and Theft. Charges were filed on June 26, and arrest warrants issued for Stewart and fellow dispatcher Amanda Morrow. Stewart turned herself in to the Greene County Sheriff’s Department but as of Monday afternoon, the warrant was still outstanding for Morrow. Roodhouse Police Officer Steve Settles was also charged on June

26 with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and was originally scheduled for a first appearance on Monday, also. However, his attorney, David Leefers, filed a motion to continue his first appearance until July 14. According to Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen, the three were arrested after a month-long investigation with the cooperation (See, dispatcher, A2)

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Fourth of July light show As has been the tradition for the past 75 years, the White Hall Lions Club put on a light show for the Fourth of July with thousands of dollars of fireworks which were shot off at the White Hall Rez this year after the event was moved from Lions Park for the first time in 75 years.

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Bev’s Baskets and Bows opens new tea room By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Just a few short months after opening Bev’s Baskets and Bows in Carrollton, owner Bev Goode has expanded her business to include a tea room, fulfilling yet another dream of the Greenfield resident. In 1997, Goode realized one of her lifelong dreams by opening a flower and gift shop in the basement of her rural home. The following year, she moved her businesses to Greenfield and now, 17 years later, has expanded once again to Carrollton. The Carrollton location allowed for the fulfillment of another of Goode’s dreams – opening a tea room. “My employees and I always talked about opening a tea room some day, but we knew there just wasn’t any room in the shop in Greenfield,” Goode said. “We really didn’t want to move the shop, but we continued to talk about it over the years. We really didn’t think it would ever pan out to anything and then when the opportunity came to lease this building it was something I had to think about, but we decided to go ahead and open the tea room and give it a try.” Located in the former home of the Lemon Tree Tea Room, Goode has gone for a relaxing, down home atmosphere. “We like to keep fresh flowers on the tables, when possible, and we use fruit jars to drink out of,” she said. “We want everyone to feel at home here.”

If the atmosphere isn’t enough to make one feel at home, then the homey recipes should do the trick. “We are using some of our favorite recipes that we really like that we use at home and that we like to share with our friends and families,” Goode said. “Our chicken salad is an old recipe which came from my aunt, Gladys Cochran, and it’s just a traditional old-fashioned type chicken salad we named after her – Gladys’ Chicken Salad. But, in keeping with the former tea room’s tradition, we searched and found a recipe for the fruited chicken salad which includes grapes, walnuts and curry.” They will be offering homemade soups and sandwiches and will have a different special daily, once again from family recipes or perhaps from a recipe found online. All of the desserts are homemade by the Sugar Shack. The tea room is open Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We have had a lot of people ask why we are open only on these days,” Goode said. “We really wanted to start out slowly and make sure we were going to be able to do it and not take on more than we can handle.” Then there is the running of both of the flower shops in addition to the tea room. “With running the flower shop, a lot of times Thursday, Friday and Saturday we are busy with weddings and it’s hard to do both,” she said. “I didn’t want to give up my weddings so this allows me to do

Greene County Health Department Monday, July 14: WIC Pickup Nutrition Education Class, Appt. only.; Pregnancy Testing 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Blood Pressure Screening 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.. Tuesday, 15: WIC and Prenatal Clinic, Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16: WIC and Prenatal Clinic, Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17: White Hall - WIC and Prenatal Clinic, Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 18: Immunization

Clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. (Please note: Parent or legal guardian must be present at time of immunization). Blood Pressure Screening 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Pregnancy Testing 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Note: Skilled nursing home health care visits and home health aides visits are available on a daily basis, including Saturdays and Sundays, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy are also available. Call 800-942-6961.

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Monday, July 14: JoAnn Seymoure and Bonnie Amos Tuesday, July 15: Kylie Crabtree Wednesday, July 16: Senda Fraser

Thursday, July 17: Jan and Russell Ash Friday, July 18: Nick and JoAnn Carmean

Illinois Valley Senior Citizens menu Reservations must be made by 1:00 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify center (217) 942-6414. Monday, July 14: Turkey, stuffing with gravy, baked beans, mandarin oranges, pineapple Tuesday, July 15: In House Bingo - Sausage patties, biscuit with gravy, tater tots, hominy, rosy applesauce. Wednesday, July 16:

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(Continued from A1) mayor, the city employees – we couldn’t have done it without them. There was a lot more people involved than just the White Hall Lions Club pulling this off.” With that said, Gilmore said it’s too early to know whether it was actually a success. “It’s too early to tell just how well we did,” he said. “We are still trying to get through this year and see what our bottom line is going to be – to find out if we actually made any money or what.” It is also too early to say whether or not the event will be held next year at Custer Park again. “We really don’t know what we are going to do next year,” Gilmore said. “We are not even talking about next year yet. Like I said, we just want to get through this year first and see how we did.”

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Bev Goode, owner of Bev's Baskets and Bows and now Bev's Tea Room, said she was going for the down home, comfortable feeling in the new tea room which opened on the square in Carrollton on June 30.

both. “ It also allows for the booking of private parties and showers. “We have had a couple showers already and they have gone over really well,” Goode said. “Everyone seemed to really enjoy being able to come in and not have to do anything, and they liked the cozy atmosphere as opposed to a hall or something.” Helping her operate the tea room is her daughter, Amber Winters, along with Amy Pembrook who is head cook and Sharon Ruyle who is a kitchen assistant. Rhonda Lewis,

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of Carrollton, will be the waitress. “Sometimes it feels like there is just not enough hours in the day to get everything done,” Goode said. “There is a lot of planning in an endeavor like this and I’m very thankful that I have both Amy and Amber helping me plan the menu, the grocery list and just basically get me going. I couldn’t have done it without them – they have put a lot of hours into it right along with me.” In addition to their regular hours, they are taking reservations for parties and special occasions by calling 217-942-9119.

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Author (Continued from A1) happened in Illinois, and all of a sudden there was an interest developed,” Dennis said. “If you look at the two situations, the Witwer brothers and the Earps were a lot alike – they were there to clean up the town.” Plans are currently underway for another book centered around the Hillview area. “Doreen Wear asked me if I would be interested in doing a book on the history of Hillview and I told

her I would but I just didn’t have the energy to do all the research,” Dennis said. “She said she already had all the research done so I’ll probably start on that book this fall when I get back to Arizona.” Wear is a lifelong resident of Hillview, born in the McClay Apple Orchards, and over the years has amassed a wealth of information on her hometown. Dennis said he is also planning on being at Greene County Days in September.

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Halls surprise Groovy Taco customers with concert Nellystrong Benefit By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Customers at The Groovy Taco in Carrollton were treated to an impromptu concert by former Carrollton native turned Hollywood actor Rick Hall and his wife, songwriter Laura Hall, on Sunday afternoon.

“I’ve always said I wanted to play music in my hometown and I knew she used to have live music here on Sundays. So, I just called to see if she would let me and Laura play.”

Rick Hall Actor/Musician Rick Hall is the son of Virginia and the late Roy Hall of rural Carrollton and best known for the short film “A Slice of Pie,” which he wrote and produced in addition to shooting several scenes at the Flower Mill and Wagon Wheel in Carrollton. Laura Hall is best known for her work as the pianist on “Whose Line Is It Anyway” which can still be seen on the CW. The Halls are on a “working vacation,” combining both visiting their relatives with a number of concerts and workshops. The Halls are also two-thirds of the band “The Sweet Potatoes,” which just released its second CD entitled “Faith, Good Neighbors and a Telephone.” “Almost every summer we do at least one big trip and we try to be here for the Fourth of July because we love the White Hall Lions Club parade and festivities,” Rick Hall said. “I remember going there when I was a kid, so we just make it a point to be here for it and then try to work in a few gigs while we are here.” For instance, before their Sunday evening performance of their original music from their new CD, the Halls spent Saturday conducting two improv workshops in St. Louis followed by two concerts with their band. So, how did they come to give

a free performance at a taco joint? “Tracy (Camden, owner of Groovy Taco) is a friend of ours and I hadn’t been here since she opened the restaurant,” Rick Hall said. “I’ve always said I wanted to play music in my hometown and I knew she used to have live music here on Sundays. So, I just called to see if she would let me and Laura play.” Camden didn’t have to think twice before she answered with a resounding affirmative. “It is such an honor to have someone of Rick and Laura’s caliber want to play in our little restaurant,” Camden said. “I wish we had known about it sooner so we could have gotten it out to more people before they came. We didn’t learn about them wanting to come until Saturday night and though we posted it on Facebook, the Internet was down most of the day so a lot of people didn’t even know about it.” But those who did manage to find out came to listen to the Halls and were treated to a musical performance by the husband and wife team, along with witty repartee with the audience provided by Rick Hall. Perhaps the highlight of the evening was the performance of the song “Spunky Bottoms,” which was written by Laura Hall. The song epitomizes her style of taking bits and pieces of rural Americana and weaving them into a song. “Because I have been a songwriter for so long, anything that catches my mind I tend to write down in my notebook about it,” Laura Hall said. “We did a house concert down around Meredosia and we asked for directions to put in our GPS. They told us GPS don’t work around here but if you go passed our house you end up in Spunky Bottoms you have gone too far. I just got a real kick out of that name and it’s the real name of a neighborhood in that area.” From there, Laura Hall said she lets her imagination take over. “Later on we met a couple named Carl and Cookie, and something like that just catches my attention right away,” Laura Hall said. “When we met them it was like, ‘Oh, they could live in Spunky Bottoms, and from there the song was created.” Rick Hall’s writing also tends to center around the Midwest. “That is what I know best,” Rick Hall said. “I just finished up a com-

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It really doesn't get much more laid back and down home than this as Rick and Laura Hall perform Sunday evening at The Groovy Taco in Carrollton. Rick Hall is a Carrolton native who went to Hollywood and made it big while his wife, Laura, is a songwriter. The couple have a band called The Sweet Potatoes and they played original songs from their latest album.

mercial for paint and I had to drive a tractor. Well, they were amazed that I actually knew how to drive the tractor because the only other person on the set who could was a technician.” So with Rick Hall’s firsthand knowledge of country living and Laura Hall’s love of country music, the one-man show “Pig Boy” was created by the couple. Despite living in Los Angeles for more than 20 years, there is still a part of the Halls that remains rooted in the Midwest. “No matter how long you live in the big city, there is always a part of you that still longs for the country,” Rick Hall said. “I still kind of miss it which is why we come back here several times a year.” Let’s face it – Hollywood is a whole different world and sometimes it’s just good to come back home. “It’s great to be able to come home and see our families but then we are also building our audience in the Midwest, too,” Rick Hall said. “We really connect with the audiences here – these are our people and we love performing here, too.” The Halls, along with the third member of their trio, Kelly

Macleod, also performed concerts in Jacksonville and Springfield earlier this month promoting their latest CD. They will leave for the Chicago area soon to visit Laura’s family and from there they will go to London, Ontario and Toronto, along with Pittsburgh to teach improv workshops at several different clubs including Second City in Toronto. But before they leave the Greene County area, there’s one little thing they have to take care of for another friend. “We are recording a song for an album that Lee Schofield is working on which is a tribute album to his daughter who passed away a couple months ago,” Rick Hall said. “Lee is from the Roodhouse area and he went to school with my brother, Rob.” As Laura keeps writing her songs, Rick said he will continue doing what he does best – writing stories about growing up in the Midwest. “It’s really great because in Los Angeles, they think I’m being very creative in making up these characters,” he said. “But in reality, these characters are just people we know.”

By Carmen Ensinger Greene Prairie Press On July 26 at Goetten’s Oasis, a benefit will be held for former football coach Tim Nelson who is waging a valiant battle with what started out as colorectal cancer. Called the Nellystrong Benefit, the daylong benefit will begin at noon July 26 and continue until midnight. The benefit has been spearheaded by North Mac High School football coach and longtime friend J.D. Lorton and is being held to help defray the medical bills Nelson is incurring as he goes through treatment. Nelson, 38, was diagnosed with cancer in October 2013 just six short months after marrying his wife, the former Casey Scott. He underwent 28 treatments of radiation and chemotherapy followed by surgery in February. However, doctors discovered 10 cancerous nodules on his lungs at a follow up exam in April. He is currently undergoing six to eight more months of chemotherapy. Nelson was in his first year as football coach at Dupo High School last season when he found out he had cancer. The prior year he had led Marquette Catholic to the playoffs. Nelson knows a little something about fighting to win. Both he and Lorton were members of the 1992 Calhoun state champi-

onship football team and have remained friends since. Nelson resigned as football coach at Dupo after learning about the cancer and is employed at Thomson-Reuters in St. Louis. The Nellystrong Benefit begins at noon with a lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, chips, baked beans and a drink. The live music begins at 1 p.m. with Outlaw Opry taking the stage from 1 to 4 p.m. followed by Billy Hurst from 4 to 7 p.m. and 57 Andy Macias from 9 p.m. to midnight. There will be a live auction which will include Lake of the Ozarks packages, tons of Cardinals, Rams and Blues tickets, wheelbarrow full of booze, Grafton Zipline, Aeries Winery and Villa Package; Destin, Fla. 7 day trip package; Florida condo and tickets to see Cardinals spring training, double barrel shotgun, hunting packages, etc. There will also be lots of silent auction items, a 50/50 drawing and a raffle for a new John Deere X-300 lawn tractor with John Deere Lawn Cart full of lawn tools. Raffle tickets are $20 and information on their purchase can be found on the Nellystrong Facebook page. There will also be yard games all day including bags and washers. Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no admission charge to any of the events.

‘Seussical’ at The Muny July 22-28 Making its Muny premiere, “Seussical”™ brings fantasy to magical life on the Muny stage. Based on the classic children’s books of Dr. Seuss and narrated by the mischievous Cat in the Hat, this delightful musical follows Horton the elephant in his quest to protect the people of Who-ville. “Seussical”™ is the timeless story of being true to your word…not

living in fear…and the power of believing in yourself. Don’t miss it. Single tickets are on sale now. The Muny Box Office in St. Louis is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Performances start at 8:15 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online, by calling 314-3611900 ext. 550 or visit the Muny Box Office in Forest Park.

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Olivia Schnettegoecke (right) accepts the 2014 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award from CHS Agricultural Education Instructor, Christie Joehl.

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Honoring God and Country in song

Carrollton American Legion Post advances the colors Saturday evening during the Carrollton Presbyterian Church Celebrate America event which featured patriotic music by The Lesters and The Chosen Ones. All veterans were honored for their service to the country. The church was packed and all of the money collected from a free-will offering will be donated to the Greene County Veterans Assistance Committee.

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Olivia Schnettgoecke of Carrollton High School was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company. Schnettgoecke, the daughter of Bob and Cheri Schnettgoecke, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. Schnettgoecke’s significant experiences and accomplishments have included Chapter FFA Vice President, State FFA Degree, FFA Academic Honors Award and Leadership Award for the FFA Chapter. Christie Joehl is Olivia’s agricultural education instructor at Carrollton High School. This year the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award celebrates its 67th anniversary. Over these 67 years more than 168,000 high school seniors from across the country have received the Award, which has become a symbol for excellence and the school’s highest agricultural honor. As the winner of the 2014 Award, Olivia Schnettgoecke’s name will be recorded on a permanent plaque displayed at Carrollton High School. Monsanto, a long-time supporter of agricultural education, FFA, 4-H and other farm youth organizations and initiatives, sponsors the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award. Monsanto is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality.

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We are now hiring for the following positions: Residential Aide, Administrative Assistant, QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional), Resale Shop Clerk (part time). Interviews, Testing, and Background Checks conducted on-site. Valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and dependable transportation required. Various schedules. 11 paid holidays. Attractive benefit package (for full time employees) after completion of probationary period.

Apply in person At Pathway Plaza - 1905 W. Morton Ave during the Job Fair. Or you may also apply online at www.pathwayservices.org -click on Careers tab. For more information call (217) 479-2300 or check us out on Facebook. EOE.

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Hummingbird Festivals at Engel Farm The Engel Farm will be the site for two Hummingbird Festivals scheduled for Thursday, July 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 17, 1 to 4 p.m. Scores of hummingbirds are expected to be present to “wow” Festival visitors. Vernon Kleen, a licensed hummingbird bander and associated with the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders, will begin the festival with a short discussion about hummingbirds and explain why they are banded. After the discussion, hummingbirds will be captured and banded. There is no admission charge for this family event and visitors may stay as long as they wish. Visitors may also “adopt” a bird by making a $5 donation to the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders. Donors will receive an attractive signed certificate, be given the privilege of releasing their adopted birds (if enough birds are captured), and will be notified if their birds are ever recaptured. The festival may be reached by taking Rt. 267, turning east onto 2700N (which is 1 mile south of the Greene/Morgan county line) for 2 miles, then north into the long driveway. Hummingbird Festival signs will be posted at Rt. 267 and 2700N and at the entry driveway.

Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival to be held at Carlinville Square The 1st Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival “Chalk It Up a the Gazebo,” is scheduled for July 26, on the Carlinville Square. All ages are invited to create temporary chalk masterpieces on the paved walkways surrounding the Gazebo on the Square and compete for cash prizes in four age categories. This event coincides with the annual Cruise In Car Show in Carlinville. Entry fee is $10 and includes chalk. Pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-ups are welcome. Ten spaces are reserved and will be issued at no cost the day of the event on a first come, first served basis. Chalk will be also provided. Find our registration table located on the southwest side of the Gazebo. Artists are free to work as they please from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Judging begins at 3 p.m. Winners will be announced at 3:30. One $50 prize will be awarded in each of the four categories: Children up to 12 years; teens 13-18 years; Adults 20+ years; and Family.

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June - Sept: 6-9 p.m. Carrollton Lions Club will host four bands this summer at their Gazebo Band and Social Nights in the courtyard: June 6-Jon Evans; June 11- Centennial Road; Aug 1-Pat Jones; Sept. 5-Outlaw Opry Band. Texas cake, ice cream, popcorn, soda and coffee available for purchase.

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July 7-17: Swim Lessons at the Carrollton Pool. Call 942-5113 for more information. Introducing Guppy Time - Lil’ Swimmers Hour every Monday and Wednesday 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Free Red, White and Blue Popsicles to swimmers on July 4. Thursday, July 10: Super Bingo at KC Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo at 6 p.m.

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Saturday, July 12: 10 a.m. Carrollton Youth Football sign-up for incoming 5th through 8th Graders. $40 per child. Parents meeting to follow on CHS parking lot. Call 217-248-1586 for more information.

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Tuesday, July 15: 4-8:30 p.m. Tri-County Aids Task Force Family Style Pork Chop Special or Order-OffMenu at Brass Door. 10% of proceeds go to organization. No advance tickets. Carry-outs available.

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Saturday, July 26: NELLYSTRONG benefit at Goetten’s Oasis. Noon - midnight. Live music starting at 1 p.m. Live/silent auction, 50/50 drawing, yard games all day. Proceeds go to help Carrollton resident Tim Nelson with medical expenses.

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Saturday, Aug. 2: Rea’s Ride at Goetten’s Oasis. Sign up 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Automobiles welcome. Call 618-535-0621 or 217-248-0526 for more information. ROODHOUSE Thursday, July 17: 4-7 p.m. 4th Annual Hummingbird Festival at the Engle Farm at 2700 North County Road. Refreshments. Bring lawn chairs.

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GREENFIELD Monday, July 14: 3-7 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Greenfield Lions Club at St. Michaels Hall. For an appointment go to redcrossblood. org and enter sponsor code: GFLions. Sandwiches and cookies at the canteen. Bring photo ID.

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Area residents will have the opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at a free Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) hunter safety course on July 18 and 19, 2014 at the American Legion, 300 Veterans Memorial Parkway in Jerseyville. This class is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the July 18 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the July 19. A 1996 state law requires that all hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1980, successfully complete the hunter education course before they can receive their first hunting license. Participants completing the hunter education course receive a Hunter Education Certification card verifying that they have passed the course of instruction. The minimum ten-hour course includes instruction in firearms safety, hunter ethics, treestand safety, safe firearm handling, first aid, survival techniques, laws and regulations. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 618-462-1181 extension 128. Additional information on this and other Safety Education courses can be found online at; http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/safety/map. htm or by phoning 1-800-832-2599.

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Greenfield News By MARY LOVE HAMMON

In memory of my friend, Rosemary Allen Rives - a talented, gifted, Christian lady. When my nephew Richard Robinson was 2, Clifton 4 and Karen Pitman 4, Sarah Elhoffer 4, Rosemary taught their Sunday school class at the Presbyterian Church in Greenfield. When Dale, Clifton came home Clifton said, “Now boys, settle down, you know better than that.” I asked him, “Were you and Richard naughty?” “No” was his reply. “It was that preacher’s kid!” I didn’t like to ask Rosemary. She sent them upstairs where they belonged. They were over 12 years old. One of the times I remember - it was Mother’s Day. My son Clifton was out West, knowing that I would attend our White Hall Presbyterian Church, he phoned early. I asked him not to be sad that Rosemary had invited me to her home on the corner of Sycamore and Prairie. Her daughters Anna and Sherry could not be present, however, some of her grownup sons (that I had taught) and families were there. The food and fellowship was fantastic. I do not have room to write the good times when I drove us to Rev. Boutelle’s gathering. A former Greenfield resident, Sandy Ratz has been visiting friends in one neighborhood, she is the widow of Rev. Gene Rats, pastor of Charity Baptist Church. They resided in the Charity parsonage on Mulberry Street. Barbara Kahl enjoyed a day with her daughter Margaret Auterman and friend Loyd McVey. They dined at third Base. The ashes of the family dog, Freddy were put on the Kahl property. After thirty-five years of service to the Greenfield library, Pat Theivagt was honored at that place. Clifton Hammon and I extend our sympathy to the family of Leland (Pete) and Rosemary Allen Rives. Recently, Rosemary Allen Rives was laid to rest beside her dear husband at Oak Wood Cemetery. A new gutter was installed at my home by Bob Plogger and his son Mark and wife. Bob introduced his fiancé, Pam Buchanan to Debbi Fields and me. Patty Knisley enjoyed lunch with friends at Josephine’s Tea Room in Godfrey.

Around 1943, our neighbor Rod Rives was honorably discharged from the US Navy and went to work at the Shell in Wood River. Being interested in agriculture, Rod took night course in horticulture. Mother (Caroline Love) purchased two climbing rose bushes from him. When dad and Dale built our home here, the roses didn’t like it. The oak and maple trees created too much shade. Mother moved the roses to the sunlight; Dale built the trellises. One rose is peach in color, the other is red. Many years ago, Rosie Morrow came by in a van. George and she invited me to go shopping in Jerseyville. While there, I bought four or five trellises and she bought a red push mower. Clifton put the trellises in place. Rose time we love thee Bright summer day Birds carol sweetly Along the way Paradise visions sent from above From God our Father who name is Love. Debbi has cooked 8760 meals for me. Today she joined me with fish, cabbage, hot biscuits and strawberries. Clifton and Shirley Hammon have a friend who flew west to marry. They will honeymoon in Arizona. Pam Armold does a marvelous job tending to my yard. When she mentioned a granddaughter, I asked where she lived. Pam’s answer was, “East of Fayette where Young’s used to live.” That would be the late Morrison and present Norma Dean Young. She resides in California; I remember the farm as Mr. Ed and Florence Overbey Cook. That was the farm where their son Warren Cook resided. I remember this well, as my happy childhood days were spent on the hill. John Plogger has a son living at that place, I’ve been told. This five acres, a new oak home to the west, completely furnished, thirty-five acres of bottomland were part of Grandma’s dowry - Benjamin Franklin and Gabriella Crook Jennings. My sister Melba was the only grandchild born at that place. Grandson George Morrison paid Keith Sanson to construct the present home. ‘Til next time!

Daniel reunion The annual reunion of Reeson Martin Daniel was held on June 29, 2014 in Jacksonville at Labor Drive Community Center with 19 members present. A potluck lunch was served. Prayer was given by Barbara Lawson. Those attending were: Jack and Beverly McNeece of Woodson; Melinda Clayton of Springfield; Jerry and Robin Clayton of Bartlett,

Ill.; Barbara Larson and Ann Kich of Arenzville; Ronald, Teresa and Drew Cooley; Dean and Beverly Cooley of Jacksonville; Rhea Drake of Chapin; Patricia Mueller of Atlanta, Ill.; Susie Steele of Girard; Debbie Laskowski of Decatur; Jimmy and Betty Hoots and Todd Hoots of White Hall. Next year the reunion will be held on June 28, 2015.

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Joshua Ealey and Melissa Dandino Ealey of Carrollton, a son, Bentley Sheridon Dalton, 8 pounds, 1 ounce, at 1:09 a.m. on June 11, 2014, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. Elder child: Laura Lynn Hughey, 2. Grandparents: Jerry and Chris Billeter of Macomb, Randy and Cathy Massey of Godfrey and Jack and Myra Hughey of Alton. Great-grandparents: Donna Massey of Godfrey and Carl and May Schelin of Dothan, Ala.

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Jeff and Kayla (Pembrook) of Jacksonville, a daughter, Reagan Claire, 7 pounds 1 ounce,, at 11:24 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at the Carol Jo Vecchie Women and Children Center at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Elder child: Emerson, 20 months. Grandparents: Jim and Becky Whiteside of Jerseyville and Mick and Sandy Pembrook of Greenfield. Great-grandparents: Rosemary Carson of Godfrey, Rosemary Whiteside of Jerseyville, B.L. and Lois Pembrook and Ralph and Margaret Henson, all of Greenfield.

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Jim and Erin (Whiteside) Woolley of Nashville, Tenn, twins, a son, James Daniel Jr. 4 pounds 15 ounces, at 4:43 a.m. and a daughter, Josephine Beth, 4 pounds 9 ounces, at 4:44 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. Elder child: Eleanor, 2 1/2. Grandparents: Jim and Becky Whiteside of Jerseyville and John and Mary Woolley of Homer Glen, Ill. Great-grandmothers: Rosemary Carson of Godfrey and Rosemary Whiteside of Jerseyville.

Bishop honored at convention The Illinois Funeral Directors Association honored Dean Bishop of Greenfield as a Fifty Year Licensee of funeral service at its convention in Tinley Park on Tuesday, June 24. Bishop was recognized for his contribution to funeral service and to the Illinois funeral service community. There were over 50 licensees honored for being licensed in the funeral profession for 40 or 50 years.

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Barrow Baptist Church news Hello from Barrow Baptist Church and church family. Our pastor is Bro. Gerald Day and our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship with nursery service available. Everyone is welcome to either or both services. On Sunday, July 6 we had 27 attending Sunday school and 30 attending morning worship. Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our nation in your prayers. Others to remember include Lucille Seely, Audrey Prather, Connie Sturgeon, Maureen Martin, Blaze Farris, Bob Caskey, Larry Minor, Eric Hatcher, Emma Crossman, Mandy Friederichs, Gary and Becky Upchurch, George Rogers, Mike Talkington, Bill Yerion, Cindy Wells Schaffer, Shari Selleck, Bonnie Stice, Donna Dimitrov,

Jim Nash, and the families of Keith Forrester and Steven Caskey, Happy birthday wishes go out to Judy Cannon July 11 and Mancel Day July 16. Our next monthly ladies luncheon will be Tuesday, July 15 at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall. All area ladies are invited to attend. Our church lost one of our longstanding members this past Saturday. Keith Forrester, 99 passed away. It is a big loss to our church. We had visitors at church on Sunday from Texas visiting with Ronnie & Doris Vestell. The trio, a mother, son and daughter, sang Amazing Grace for us. That’s all for this week. Have a good week and be a friend to someone in need.

Eldred Baptist Church news As reported by Mary Eustace Don Carpenter – Interim Pastor God is our refuge and strength… Psalm 46:1. Our service today July 6th had a full church for Communion Sunday and to hear Pastor Don’s message on Part 3 of Acts 2: 4247. “The Fruit of True Repentance” devoted to the fellowship. Pastor Don told the story of John Fawcett, a pastor of a small church full of love and fellowship for one another. Mr. Fawcett was inspired to write the hymn, “Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love! The fellowship of kindred mind is like to that above.” It is this kind of fellowship that people long for…this deep longing to belong, to be in a meaningful relationships, to know that you belong and connect with others. O that we would stop being guilty of self-filled living, that our church would taste the sweet flavor of fellowship with God and with one another. For revival to take place across our community, it must first take place in our church. For revival to take place in our church, it must

first take place in our hearts. For revival to take place in our hearts, we must live for Him, with each other in sacrificial fellowship. If you are interested in hearing a powerful message delivered with all the love of the Lord, please come to our church service and listen to our Pastor Don tell you a story that will stick to you all week. We are so blessed to have Don and his family as a part of Eldred Baptist Church. Our church has a dedicated Bible Study Group that meets every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. If you are interested, please call Thea Adcock at (217) 983-2724. Our Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 a.m. for adults and children's classes and regular services at 10 a.m. Our services are always open, please come and join us. If you need spiritual service or counsel, please don't hesitate to contact our church. You may reach Pastor Don at (618) 751-0007. You may also reach Pastor Don at doncarp@hotmail.com. ***Save a date for our Vacation Bible School – August 4-8**

Walkerville Baptist Church news Thank you for the phone calls the pastor has received and please feel free to call him at anytime, day or night. He and his wife had a good trip down south, but was so glad to get home. Rained a lot on them, but it is always good to be back home. We had a good service. Our group was small, but those of you who were not there missed a real blessing. The message was on 2 Corn. 12: 7-10 and Acts 1: 8. Grace equals unmerited forgiveness. Satan might have been Paul’s thorn that he speaks about. As Satan is always mine and your thorn. Remember in Romans 8: 28 all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord. Our weather was great for the 4th. But today and yesterday was in the 90’s. It was a spotty rain. Some got rain, some got none. The crops are beautiful. Wheat is in full force. Still lots of wheat to combine and straw to bale. And rain predicted all week. The farmer always finds a way and I am sure it will all work out. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but everything is going to be OK. The question was: “Who ate food cooked by a witch?” Saul. The question for this week is: “Who made five golden mice?” 1 Sam. 6: 4-5. I am so proud of those who look up the questions and read their Bibles. Good going. We will have a business meeting on Aug. 6. Keep that in mind and bring any suggestions and questions and join us. It will be at 10:30 a.m. that day. Our prayer list is: Ann Ford, Bonnie Hardwick (at this writing she was in the hospital), Betty Newman (she is

having a hard time with her new knee and needs our prayers), Melanie Mast, Ray and Patty Baldes (Patty is planning on going back to work Wednesday) good going Patty, Ed Crabtree, Robert Lawson, Tracy Tavenier, Garner family, Vera Sprong, Debbie Gillis, Slagels neighborhood families, Brenda Early, and all those who were not with us. God missed them and so did we. What we see depends mainly on what we look for. So sad for God and those of the church. We look for you all, but we don’t see. We pray for you all anyway. Remember only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live. Nothing is difficult to those who have the will. The church needs you and you make a big difference when you are there. It’s those moments you spend with God that makes a difference. When you go to church, God will bless. And that blessing will go with you all week. If you can start the week out on Monday with a new outlook and a blessing from God and God’s people, life will seem better. Don’t ask for success if you can’t share it with God. Don’t ask for an easier life, ask to be a stronger person. Make room for God. Save him one hour a week and he will make the other hours go a lot better and you will be a lot happier. Taking God with you makes failures a succe3ss. We all want success. The best way to be prepared for life is to begin to live. Let a little part of your life be lived at Walkerville for God. Jesus loves you and so do we. See you in church Sunday.

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Greenfield First Baptist Church news The service on July 6, 2014, was a time of worship and great singing. Then Pastor John led the congregation in a time of prayer. Some of the prayer requests mentioned this day were for the Reif/McPherson family, Dave Carlson, Ray and Patty Baldes, Pastor David Ford, Gladys Cochran, and Becky Pitchford. Please also continue to pray for the people on the long term prayer list: Marty Albrecht, Bonnie Ballard, Janet Barren, Dan Bauer, Tom Benz, Kobe Brannan, Shannon Burch, Angie (Jouett) Canavan, Marvin Cline, Becky Cochran, Roland Custer, Matt Harpole, Bob Harr, Rex Harr, Margaret Henson, Gary Jacobs, Jeff Johnson, Mary Jennings, John Kittselman, Rae Lomelino, Lindell Mesey, Caroline Moran, Roger Moss, Tim Moulton, Teresa Newell, Aspyn Pate, W.D. Pembrook, Red Bud Church, Bob Plogger, Hadley Ruyle, Joy Settles, Shirley Suttles, Bobbi Jo Waters, Khloe Wilkinson. Pray for out shut-ins: Louise Baldes, Pearl Burnette, Maxine Booth, Mabel Cole, Eileen Scott, Mary Borcky, Dorothy Converse, Jolleen Scott. Pastor John brought the message “The Lord Left Him”, comes from Judges 16:1-21. We’ve all heard the saying, pride comes before a fall. Let’s look at the passage in Judges and see how Sampson lets pride get in his way. We all, like Sampson, have some sort of weakness. Something we think we are strong enough to do on our own without the Lord’s help. Samson’s weakness was for the wrong woman. Proverbs 6:23-25, gives instructions about this very thing; keeping you from your neighbor’s wife, from the smooth talk of a wayward woman; guards against lust in your heart. Samson has his mind set on a Philistine woman and this is going to get him in big trouble ‘again’. But first, look at this amazing feat. In his arrogance, he rips out this huge city gate and carries it on his back from Gaza to Hebron, about 40 miles and over 2,000 feet higher in elevation. Why does Samson do this? He is to deliver his people, according to the Angel of the Lord who told his parents. But who is he delivering? Who in Israel, is he saving? Other than himself? We know that Samson led Israel as a judge for 20 years, but we have no written description of him delivering any of his people. This scene with the gates embarrasses the Philistines and then they look for an opportunity to humiliate him. That is where Delilah comes into the picture. Samson once again goes and falls in love with a woman who is not an Israelite. Be careful who we give our hearts to! He is able to carry massive objects great distances on his powerful shoulders. But he is weak when it comes to women, especially, the wrong kind of woman. Samson plays a dangerous game with Delilah. Three times he gives her wrong information about his strength. This begs the question, why even play this game with her? He says he is in love with her. Being “in love” is not a reason to make hasty and impetuous decision. He fell in love with a woman who was not in love with him. She loved more the large sum of money she was to receive after

she found out his secret. So she starts demanding, then asking, then asking again, and then claiming Samson does not love her if he will not tell. What is “love” and why is this word being thrown around in this passage so much? 1 Corinthians 13:5, “It [Love] does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” Samson and Delilah claim to love each other, but when we look at their motives, what do we see? We see Delilah who does not honor Samson’s heritage and has guards in the room to subdue him. We see her also putting money over the wellbeing of this “important” person in her life. We see her becoming very upset that Samson was not ready yet to confide his secret with her. And each time, she recalls the wrongs of the previous encounter. 1 Corinthians 13:6, “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” When Samson finally tells the truth, does Delilah rejoice with him? Does she thank him for trusting her and confiding a heart kept secret in her? That she will cherish this moment and information as true relationship building, keep the secret too, and be thankful her man is so vulnerable with her? No, she uses it to destroy him and gets paid for it. And she would have done it three times earlier as well if Samson would have told the truth. When measured up against scripture, does Delilah love Samson? Then why can he not see that? This passage of scripture never talks about Delilah loving Samson, it speaks of Samson loving Delilah. He fell for her and it was not returned. That is the real tragedy of this situation. Samson is finally truthful and is vulnerable about himself to the one he thinks he can trust. But that is the very one who sells him out, literally, and causes his fall and death. Trust in God first. Samson never does in this whole story. Psalm 40:4, “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.” Then trust in God’s people; the ones who are living out the characteristics of God in their lives. Proverbs 12:22, “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” Where did Samson’s strength lie? Not his hair, but the Lord. How often we forget where the power lies in our own lives! Samson forgot that the power in him was from God. And it says that the Lord left him. Does God leave his people? No, but he does let them fall. Lord does not totally abandon His people, even when they are disobedient. But He does let them suffer the follies of their sins. Samson obviously had trouble obeying the commands of God his whole adult life. So why did God choose this time when He would leave Samson and no longer give him such great physical strength? He had broken the last of his Nazirite vows. He was done. But God provides grace to those who do not deserve it. No matter how much we have messed up, how prideful we have been, God still provides forgiveness and a chance to pick up the broken pieces.

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Mary Ellen Garrison, 85 of Missouri City, Texas died on July 3, 2014. She was born on March 11, 1929 in Houston, Texas. She was a devoted wife, her husband, John preceded her in death in 2001. She was a member of the South Main Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas. She worked for Gordon Jewelry Store for a number of years. She is survived by her brother, Phillip Johnson; a son, Daniel; two grandchildren, Ashley and John Daniel; other relatives; and a host of friends. Graveside will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 in the Carrollton City Cemetery. Pastor Tom Proctor will officiate. Memorials may be made to the South Main Baptist Church, 4300 Beltway 8, Pasadena, Texas 77505. Condolences may be left online at: www.airsman-hires. com. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of local arrangements.

Lyle Keith Forrester, age 99, of rural Roodhouse, died and went to be with his Lord with his family by his side, on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 2, 1915 near Patterson, the son of Lewis M. and Alma Lawson Forrester. He married Claudine Starner, May 10, 1942 at Bowling Green, Mo. and she preceded him in death on July 23, 1997. He is survived by two daughters, Karen (husband Bob) Nichols of White Hall and Claudia (husband Dan) Seely of Hillview; two sons, Larry (wife Judy) Forrester of Roodhouse and Randy (wife Drenda) Forrester of Roodhouse; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and a sister, Audra Terrell of Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda in infancy; two sisters, Dora Owings and Bessie Piper; and a brother, Donald Forrester. Keith was a WW II army veteran, serving in the 81st Infantry Division in the Philippines, and Palau. He farmed and raised cattle his entire working life, and had worked as a rural mail carrier for a time, and at Twin Cities Manufacturing for many years. He was a long time active member and Deacon of the Barrow Baptist Church. Keith was a very humble man and always had a smile on his face. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall with burial in Pine Tree Cemetery near Patterson. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Barrow Baptist Church or Pine Tree Cemetery. Condolences may be left on-line at www.airsman-hires.com.

Wayne Sibley Wayne Wallace Sibley, 79, of rural Greenfield, died on July 4, 2014 at his home. He was born Jan. 8, 1935 in the family home in Kampsville. He married Martha Hartwick in 1960 and she survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Maria (Jon) Gegory of Jacksonville; a son, Dan Sibley of St Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren, Sarah (Seth) Stone, Andrea (fiancé Joe Besjack), Kelsey and Alex Pembrook. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elba and Tillie (Schumann) Sibley; an infant sister, Jean Marie; a brother, Urban “Cork” Sibley; and a daughter, Molly Christine Sibley. Wayne served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a retired towboat skipper. He started his career in 1953, becoming the youngest licensed pilot in Illinois. He worked most upper and lower rivers for over 45 years. He enjoyed Indian relic and rock hunting in Calhoun County, Civil War history, riding motorcycles all his life and spending time with his family. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed wildlife, as well as the family pets. Private family services will be held. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. ShieldsBishop Funeral Home in Greenfield are in charge of arrangements.

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Olive Oil Marketplace announces their two-year anniversary Tim and Julie Meeks have reached another milestone towards fulfilling their dream as they prepare to celebrate their second year in downtown Alton. July 2014 will feature a potpourri of events celebrating an important occasion for any entrepreneur, an anniversary. “We are grateful how well the community has supported us. We have met many new friends,” Julie said. We’ve worked hard to make it inviting…comfortable… where you feel welcome.” Olive Oil Marketplace is located at 108 W. Third St. in Downtown Alton next to Tony’s, Mosaic’s and Bossanova. Tim and Julie’s unique gourmet food shop features the finest quality 100 percent Extra Virgin Olive Oils from top olive farms in Morocco, Italy, Spain, and Greece. You actually fill your own bottle from the stainless steel Fustis (foos-tees) featured in the center of the store. The event- filled month celebration features multiple free demonstration classes, pairing and tasting oil and balsamic classes, recipes, and lots of samples (view the schedule at http:// www.oliveoilmarketplace.com). A most unique experience is the Ice Cream Party on Saturday, July 26. Yes, ice cream! You have to see (taste) it to believe. The first five customers each Saturday will receive a gift certificate. Choose from a traditional olive oil from six different regions around the world or over 25 flavors infused with natural flavors. To complement the oils, Olive Oil Marketplace stocks more than 30 flavored balsamic vin-

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HELP WANTED Experienced motor grader operator. P/T to help with township roads. 217-491-0316. 7.16

615 HUNTING Local Hunter looking to lease a farm in Pike County or Northern Calhoun County 618-550-9406. 3.7.15 PRIME HUNTING LAND 241 acres in 3 tracts. Auction - Aug. 1. 16 miles SE of Pittsfield, just S of Pike Co. The Loranda Group & US Agri-Services Group/800-716-8189 www.loranda.com. 7.30

900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County Absolutely nO TRESPASSING on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.7.14 NO TRESPASSING on Marty Aderton property in Hardin. 7.14.14 No trespassing on Jack and Mary Jeaen Aderton properety in Hardin. 5.1.15 no trespassing no hunting on property owned by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin. 11.11.14

My Land loc ate d in Sec tion 18 SW of Pearl is priv ate prope rt y. Hunti ng, fishi ng, trapp ing, tres passing, for any purp ose, without the written, signed perm iss ion of the owne r, is strictl y forb idd en. Vio lat ors will be prosec ute d. Tim othy Brinkm an. 3.19.15

1000 PETS for sale 5 yr old female yorkie. $100. Mild tempered. AKC papers available. 6 mo. old male pomeranian $200. Both dogs acclimated to outdoor living. 217-285-4859. 7.16

1100A REAL ESTATE Calhoun County MULTI-UNIT RENTAL property. Great income producing property. Priced to sell! Call Chris at the Bank of Calhoun. 618576-2211. TF

1100B REAL ESTATE Greene County HOUSE FOR SALE in White Hall. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, hickory kitchen cabinets, large front room, dining room. Fence & landscape yard. sprinkler system, garage. For appt. 217-374-2491. 7.23

1100D REAL ESTATE Pike County house for sale: 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 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 BUNGALOW and out building for sale. Income potential. 427 N. Mississippi. Pittsfield. Call 317-5143248. 7.9

1100E REAL ESTATE Scott County HOUSE FOR SALE 2 BR 1 BA in need of remodeling on large corner lot at 40 Cottonwood Dr. in Alsey. Improvements already completed including roof and guttering, furnace, water heater, concrete driveway, sidewalk & patio. New windows and front door will be installed for on July 25. No contract for deed. Call 309-338-5612. Realtors welcome. $21,000. 7.16 FOR SALE home sites: In Valley Tree Estates in Winchester. Large lots with city utilities in quiet and peaceful subdivision starting at just $24,900. Call Lyle at (217)-652-2522 for more details. 7.30

1500D YARD SALES Pike County

1300 WANTED Wanted to buy: Good used dining room table, dark wood, with several leaves. Prefer a table that extends to 9-10 feet. Would consider matching chairs. 217-285-4975. TF

1400 WORK WANTED WORK WANTED Pike County odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, dry wall, gutters, stump removal. 217491-5872. TF STORM SEASON! High winds! Get those trees trimmed or removed before they do damage to roofs, cars, homes. Free estimates! A 30+ year arborist that is insured and local. Call Bob 1-217-204-1154. 7.9 need extra cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds. One phone call puts your ad in six newspapers....a total circulation of almost 22,000 readers! Plus your ad will be put online for FREE

1500D YARD SALES Pike County

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

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1500E YARD SALES Scott County YARD SALE: Wed., Thurs., Fri., July 9, 10, 11, 9 a.m. ?? 56 Main St., Lynville, IL. Jewelry, men's and women's clothes, knick knacks, furniture, walkers, lots of everything. Rain or shine. 7.9

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yard sale Friday, July 11, 4-7 p.m. & Sat. July 12, 8-11 a.m. across from JWCC girls sizes 10-16, jr. sizes 0 to womens 2x and mens XL to 3x, ceiling fan, glass top table, Playsation 2 games, DVD's, CD's kitchen items and lots of misc. 7.9 YARD SALE: 1217 Sunset Dr. Pittsfield. Sat. July 12 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clothing: Men's, women's & boys'. Board games, XBox 360 games, kids; bicycles, WWE wrestling figurines and rings, household items and much more. 7.9

yard sale Friday, July 11, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Women's dress clothes sizes 6-10, large, Xlarge, 2X men's, teen girls size 2-4, baby boys newborn - 2T. Formal gowns long and short teens-women's. Bedding, curtains, household items, decorative items, TV, computer desk, jewelry, purses, baskets, books. Corner of 945 N. Dutton and Meadow St. in Pittsfield. Rain cancels. 7.9

#2 Douglas Drive, Pittsfield. Thursday, July 10, 4-7 p.m. and Friday, July 11, 7-11 a.m. 4 family. Baby, junior, adult clothes. Too much to mention. 7.9 yard sale 501 S. Madison. Saturday, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Baseball helmets, oil filled heaters, A&F XLarge shirts, XL scrubs - ALL clothes for $1. 50¢ item table. Wire dog kennel small & med. Leahr 7.9 yard sale 404 N. Jackson, Pittsfield. July 7-10, 5:30 p.m. - ? July 11, 12, 8:30 a.m. - ? Clothing: baby, toddler, kids & gals. Household furniture, antiques, salvaged barn doors, gates, crafts, books, windows & more 7.9

Garage sale 1A Quail Ridge Drive Pittsfield. Saturday, July 12, 8-12. Household items, Kenmore sweeper, orange cloth recliner, boys under armour, decorations, women's clothing, toys and much more. Rain cancels. 7.9 yard sale Large yard sale in Milton this Friday & Saturday, 7-11 & 7-12. 476 N. Elm St. Lots of stuff, too much to list all of it. Come and see what we have. 7.9 yard sale 214 E. Jefferson St. Pittsfield. Saturday, 12th, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, 13th, 7 a.m. - noon. Women's name brand clothes, women's shoes, purses, jewelry and home decor. 7.9

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B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County 1200 Services* 1300 Wanted* 1310 Web Sites* 1400 Work Wanted 1500 Yard Sales A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County

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garage sale: 1 low back K. barstool, brown, swivel, 2 gray blue & brown k. barstools, swivel, each $30. Rotesserie grill - Weber $40 obo. Cieling light plate fixture. $50 obo. Clothes as priced obo. Food mixer $10. Power Zone PZI 100.2 400 W. Max $35 obo. Power amp. Ceramic bear-on phone - musical "Getting to know you!" $10 or best offer. 2 blocks from video on S. Madison, 331 & turn on W. Crane in Pittsfield. Storm door, storm windows 22x24. Stero system, cassette tape player combo. Th. Fri. Sat. Lots of clothes. National Geographics, Highlanders, Benoit & Orton picture. Bird bath stand. Misc. 7.9

CALL (217) 285-2345

1986 dodge Ram, 1/2 ton, short bed pickup, 2 wheel drive, V-8 automatic, daily driver, $1,000 negotiable. 217-285-5116.

400E FOR RENT Scott County

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CALL 618-498-1234 Ask for Jane

July 12 & 13 • 7 a.m. • 3:30 p.m. Furniture, China, glassware, some vintage items, quilting material & frames, bedding and housewares. Everything must go.

Commercial Buildings For Sale Business Opportunity In Winchester

Potential for Climate Controlled Storage Units 1 Currently used as Storage Unit

CASH ONLY.

Contact Darrell Moore (217) 473-5486 darrellm@worrell-leka.com

ESTATE AUCTION COLLECTABLE & MODERN FARM TRACTORS – EQUIPMENT – TOOLS – TRACTOR PARTS - ANTIQUES & OTHER COLLECTIBLES

Worrell-Leka Land Services, LLC

SAT., JULY 12TH • 2014 @ 10 A.M

2240 W. Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650

LOCATED: 5 miles Southeast of Winchester, IL. From Winchester take Route 106 East 2.5 miles to Sellars Rd. Then East on Sellars Rd. 2 miles to Coal Hollow Rd. Then South 1.5 miles to Wallis Rd. then East ½ mile. (Watch for signs.) From interstate 72, take exit 52 South into Winchester, IL. AUCTION STARTING AT 10 a.m. TRACTORS: (to sell at noon) For listing & photos as well as some serial numbers to tractors see web site at; AUCTIONZIP.COM auctioneer ID #16215 or contact auctioneers. TERMS; CASH. Buyer number issued and personal check accepted upon presentation of positive photo identification. Lunch Served by Powell’s Concessions. Your attendance is always appreciated.

Estate of Roland Wallis, Deceased Owner, Sharon Wallis

AUCTIONEERS

DARRELL MOORE, WINCHESTER, IL (217)-473-5486 ROGER STRANG, VIRGINIA, IL. (217)-370-2530 DICK SAMPLES, JACKSONVILLE, IL. (217)-245-5010

ILLINOIS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK ADVERTISING SERVICES Need to place your ad throughout Illinois? Call Illinois Press Advertising Service 217-241-1700 or visit www.illinoispress.org

BOATS THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats! 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONTRACT SALESPERSON selling aerial photography of farms on commission basis. $4225.00 first month guarantee. #1,500-$3,000 weekly proven earnings. Travel required. More info msphotosd.com or 877/882-3566

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

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

HEALTH WERE YOU IMPLANTED WITH A ST. JUDE RIATA DEFIBRILLATOR LEAD WIRE between June 2001 and December 2010? Have you had this lead replaced, capped or did you receive shocks from the lead? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727

HELP WANTED Want A Career Operating Heavy Equipment? Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. “Hands On Training” & Certifications Offered. National Average 18-22 Hourly! Lifetime Job Placement Assistance. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866-362-6497

HELP WANTED DRIVERS Flatbed Drivers Starting Mileage Pay up to .41 cpm. Health Ins., 401K, $59 daily Per Diem pay. Home Weekends. 800-648-9915 or www.boydandsons.com SHORTHAUL & REGIONAL Flatbed Drivers $50,000 + 4% qtrly bonuses. Home time guaranteed!!! Benefits, 401k. 6 mo T/T exp/Class A CDL 877/261-2101 www.schilli.com $1500 SIGN ON BONUS, $60K-$70K Annually! Experienced Class A CDL Drivers Wanted! Dedicated Customer, Home Weekly and Excellent Benefits. Call 888-409-6033 or apply online www.DRIVEJTC.com

Experienced OTR truck drivers needed. Midwest & west coast traffic lanes. 2013-2014 Kenworths. No east coast, no touch freight, paid vacation, excellent miles, scheduled home time. Call 800-645-3748

TanTara Transportation Corp. is hiring Flatbed Truck Drivers and Owner Operators. Regional and OTR Lanes Available. Call us @ 800-650-0292 or apply online at www.tantara.us

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

The People’s Marketplace Classifieds

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GUN AUCTION Saturday, July 26 • 9 AM 1 mile north of Pittsfield, IL on Hwy 54/107 JDL ~ Bldg. #2

Restaurant & Bar Equipment Auction Monday, July 14, 2014 - 10:00 am • 900 S. Main St., Monmouth, IL

Real Estate will be sold first, followed by equipment. Kitchen & Bar Equipment – Deep fryers; Steak grill; 2 door ss refrigerator; Under bar cooler; Sandwich prep station; SS sink; SS tables; Upright freezers; Hobart meat slicer; Salad bar; Steam table; Ice bins; Bar sink; Serving pans & trays; Tables; Chairs; Booths; Bar Stools; Carts; Misc dishes, utensils, bakers sheets, SS steam table pans and much more! For complete list and photos go to www.burnsauctionservice.com. Terms: Cash or check, No credit or debit cards. 5% Buyer’s Premium The Well, Pub & Café IL License Burns Auction Service, Monmouth, IL 4400000594 Herb Burns, Auctioneer 309-337-1572 or 309-734-8000

300+ SHOTGUNS • RIFLES • HANDGUNS Please call with your consignments!

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Candidates must possess a minimum of a valid driver’s license and high school diploma/GED. Excellent wages, bonus plan and advancement opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefit package, (paid retirement, 401K, medical, life & AD&DF, etc.) Interested candidates must apply online at www.ingrambarge.com under marine careers EOE/M/F/V/D

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Newspaper Delivery Route Available PRIME HUNTING LAND AUCTION 241 ± Acres - 3 Tracts - located 16 miles SE of Pittsfield,

or 7 miles NW of Kampsville, Illinois

THE LORANDA GROUP, INC. Bloomington, IL

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goodwintours.com • 1-800-805-8766

Campbell Publications has an opening for an independent contractor to deliver newspapers to retail outlets and post offices. Route begins 3:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings. *The successful applicant will be conscientious, prompt and have a safe driving record. *Must have reliable, insured vehicle for transporting newspapers. *Must enjoy working with public. *Route begins at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Pike Press office in Pittsfield.

For more information or to apply, contact Julie Nash, at Campbell Publications, 618-498-1234.

LeeAnn Moss, # 440000229

& Prime Hunting - Timber, Pasture & More ! - 1/2 mile S of the Pike/Calhoun Co. line

Freeburg, IL

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 - 1:00 PM

RESIDENTIAL Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs.

13 CH 00064

Byron Schott; et. al. DEFENDANTS

Sale held onsite at the Hanna property which is located SW of Mt. Sterling, IL in the SW Quarter of Section 25 of Buckhorn Township. Watch for signs along Hwy. 107 south of Mt. Sterling, IL. PHYSICAL ADDRESS: RR4 Box 93A, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353

FRI., AUGUST 1ST AT 9:00 AM OPEN HOUSE

2 Open Houses Scheduled

FRI., JULY 11TH FROM 3-5 PM & SAT., JULY 19TH FROM 10 AM - 12 NOON

PIN 04-370-032-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 102 Sherman Street Jerseyville, IL 62052

Complete liquidation of Golden Country Pizza, Camp Point, IL, Commercial Restaurant Equipment: 10’ SS vent hood system; Prep coolers; 5) 18” & 30”ovens; Deep-fryer; Grill; HD dough roller; Chairs; Tables; Ice maker; Al can rack; SS sink; Work tables; Soft-serve machine; Sno-Kones machine; Refrigerators; Freezers; 40# Propane tanks; and Much More!

(2)Food Service Trailers • 22’ Cargo Truck, ’04 Monte Carlo • Antiques & Collectibles • Antique/Modern Furniture • Woodworking Tools • Construction Equip & Supplies • More! A large indoor auction of great restaurant equip & more. 2-Rings, please come spend the day! Check web site for info! GOLDEN COUNTRY PIZZA • EASTSIDE GARDENS • GOEWEY & CURLESS ESTATES • JAMES • HULL • OTHERS

Also selling farm machinery, hunting related items, tools & more! Detailed listing online!

217-242-1665 • WWW.CURLESSAUCTION.COM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY - HARDIN, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

13 CH 00009

Shannon L. Boxdorfer; 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 4/4/2014, the Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois will on 8/8/14 at the hour of 8:30AM at Calhoun County Courthouse, Corner of County and Main Hardin, IL 62047, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Calhoun and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-23-101-005-A Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: RR 2 Box 76 Hardin, IL 62047 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.

Mark your calendars now and make plans to check out this fantastic Brown County, IL property that is being sold for Ron & Karen Hanna. Ron has decided to retire from his law practice and he and his wife, Karen have sold their Illinois farms. They have recently purchased a new home and have relocated out of state. This property is undoubtedly one of the nicest that Sullivan Auctioneers have had the opportunity to sell at auction. The Hanna Property consists of an absolutely beautiful move in ready 5 bedroom home with several excellent outbuildings. The property is serviced with public water and buried electric service. The balance of the farm is large mature timber which offers trophy whitetail deer and wild turkey habitat. This property would suit the most particular buyer! The home has a great floor plan which includes a cathedral ceiling game room, loft, full basement, large decks, high end 3 season room and much more.

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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-32387. I614610 6.25.14, 7.2, 7.9

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.

Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC • 217-847-2160 • Lic. 444000107 DETAILS & PHOTOS @: www.sullivanauctioneers.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTYHARDIN, ILLINOIS

US Bank Trust National Association, Not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for SRMOF II 2012-1 Trust PLAINTIFF

WESTSTAR MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs.

13 CH 6

STEVEN J. BOSWORTH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS Address: R.R. 1, Box 192 Batchtown, Illinois 62006 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 June 10, 2014, I, Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois, will on August 1, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Calhoun County Courthouse, 101 North County Road, Hardin, IL 62047, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Calhoun, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: R.R. 1, Box 192, Batchtown, Illinois 62006 P.I.N.: 07-08-31-400-001-A The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT $$152,887.39

AMOUNT

taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

WAS:

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-5419710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 13 6769. I613936 6.25.14, 7.2, 7.9

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Jonathan Beemer; 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 4/23/2014, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 8/13/14 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 04-696-003-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Bertman Street Jerseyville, IL 62052

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/26/2014, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 8/6/14 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:

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If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-30787. I613853 6.25.14

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U.S. Rep. Davis keeps finger on pulse of district By Robert Lyons Greene Prairie Press Rodney Davis has been no stranger to the area since being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. Davis, R-Taylorville, said consistently touring the area helps keep him touch with his constituents in Illinois’ 13th district. He said he comes back to Illinois every single weekend. “I want to spend time in the district that gives me the opportunity to serve in Washington,” he said. “That means, when I’m home, traveling around the district and meeting with different groups…just so I understand if there’s a policy that needs to be changed in Washington. The best way to find that out is to actually be here and talk to people.” He said representing a district that spans to Bloomington in the north and portions of Madison County in the south, he hears a wide variety of local concerns, depending on the group he’s meeting with. “But you deal with flooding issues on a regular basis, you deal with FEMA issues on a regular basis,” he said. “So, those tend to be a little more prevalent here in this area than in other parts of my district.” Davis was in the area in the middle of last week, meeting with Grafton Mayor Tom Thompson to talk about forecasted rising river levels. “I just want to be there to let them know that if this gets to the point where the federal government needs to assist Grafton or Jersey County that we’re going to be an advocate,” the congressman said. A few topics – the economy and dysfunction in Washington – come up everywhere he goes. “What frustrates me a lot is that policies that need to be set can save taxpayers billions,” Davis said. “But, people don’t want to talk about how policies save money, they just want to talk about how increasing revenue is the only solution. That’s just not true.” After being elected by just more than 1,000 votes, Davis admits there’s an element of constant campaigning to his regular visits. “I won the closest Republican victory in the nation,” Davis said. “This district was drawn by Pat Quinn, Mike Madigan and John Cullerton. The Democrats drew it with nine universities and colleges with residence

halls in this district. They thought they would be able to elect a Democrat last time, and we beat the trend.” Since winning his seat in the 2012 general election, Davis’s seat in the House has been targeted by Democrats, and even other Republicans. He won the Republican nomination earlier this year – beating out former Miss America Erika Harold – and will face Democrat Ann Callis in November. “When you win the closest Republican victory in the nation, you don’t get a pass the next time. I haven’t had any honeymooning from campaigning at all. That’s OK, because I went to Washington to govern,” the congressman said. “I want people to judge me on my record of service back home. Being here in Jersey County, Greene County and Calhoun County on a regular basis helps me to do my job.” He said not all local issues can be taken up at the federal level. But, he said there are plenty of things done in Washington that can have an impact in rural Illinois. Davis points to the passage of the Farm Bill, which saved $23 billion, as the most significant piece of legislation he’s been part of putting through. “That’s huge. That’s the largest single spending cut we’ve had this entire Congress,” Davis said. “Regardless of the criticism you take on both sides, we’re moving the ball forward on reducing spending in Washington.” The Water Bill, which was recently approved by both the House and Senate, is another example of progress in Washington during his time. Davis sat on the transportation and infrastructure committee, which drafted the legislation. The $12.3 billion bill dedicates resources to, among other things, improve waterways. “That’s going to have a very positive impact for decades to come when it comes to getting our products down the river, that you guys know so well,” Davis said. “Eighty percent of the product is coal and grains, and that’s my district.” Though he admits it’s not a boon to taxpayers, Davis is proud to have introduced the legislation which named the Interstate 70 bridge over the Mississippi River the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge. In doing so, he said he became the first freshman in the House to have a bill signed into law.

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906 East Prairie Jerseyville, IL 62052 Saturday July 19th, 2014 10:00 AM Nearly 2300 SQ. FT. Commercial Building - Approximate Lot Size 100x300 Single story building (former church) with newer hvac and public restrooms. Zoned B-1 Commercial. Public show day: Sunday July 13th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. TERMS: Successful bidder shall pay 10% down day of sale and enter into a standard Real Estate contract to be closed in 30 days or less. Auctioneer’s Note: This is a very nice building with ample sized parking lot located near City Park would make a perfect Daycare or small Medical Center. Owner reserves right to accept or reject any bid. Any announcements day of sale shall take precedence. For more details or private viewing contact Auctioneer. RogeR Scheffel

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Producers with expiring 2010 contracts from the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) have from July 11 through September 12, 2014 to renew and add conservation activities to support their natural resource improvements. “CSP farmers are conservation leaders and go the extra mile to conserve our nation’s resources,” said Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. “The 2014 Farm Bill continued that strong commitment and heightened the program’s focus on generating conservation benefits. This program allows operators to reach the next level of conservation and opens the door to trying new conservation activities.” According to NRCS State Conservationist Ivan Dozier, over 500 CSP contracts affecting nearly 400,000 acres in Illinois are reaching the end of their initial five-year contract period. “We can renew those contracts for an additional five years when participants agree to take on additional conservation activities. Maybe it’s time to try cover crops or explore some other ideas you’ve considered,” Dozier said. “Producers that have 2010 CSP contracts will be contacted directly by the local NRCS Field Office to notify them of the opportunity to renew their contract,”

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Dozier added. CSP provides opportunities for operators who are already established conservation stewards. CSP helps them improve water quality and quantity, soil health and wildlife habitat. NRCS will accept renewal applications beginning July 11, 2014. Producers with 2010 contracts who want to renew need to take the opportunity now before the renewal sign up ends September 12, 2014. Nationwide, landowners enrolled more than 58 million acres in the program during the first 5 years of the program. In Illinois, from 2010 through 2013, nearly 1 million acres of agriculture and nonindustrial private forestland have been enrolled in CSP. Using this voluntary program, participants boost their operations’ conservation benefits by installing new conservation activities that make positive changes in soil, water, air quality, energy, and wildlife habitat. “There’s always the potential to address a concern on the farm or try something new,” says Dozier. “And CSP offers technical guidance and a financial incentive to continually improve your resource base and invest in your land.” To learn more about technical and financial assistance available through CSP, visit www.il.nrcs. usda.gov, the Conservation Stewardship webpage or your local USDA service center.

The Engel Farm in Roodhouse will be the site for two Hummingbird Festivals scheduled for Thursday, July 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 17, 1 to 4 p.m.. Scores of hummingbirds are expected to be present to “wow” festival visitors. Vernon Kleen, a licensed hummingbird bander and associated with the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders, will begin the festival with a short discussion about hummingbirds and explain why they are banded. After the discussion, hummingbirds will be captured and banded. There is no admission charge for this family event and visitors may stay as long as they wish. Visitors may also “adopt” a bird by making a $5 donation to the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders. Donors will receive an attractive signed certificate, be given the privilege of releas-

ing their adopted birds (if enough birds are captured), and will be notified if their birds are ever recaptured. If hummingbirds appeal to you, then plan on visiting the Engel Farm Hummingbird Festival. It should be a very rewarding experience. The festival may be reached by taking Rt. 267, turning east onto 2700N (which is 1 mile south of the Greene/ Morgan county line) for 2 miles, then north into the long driveway. Hummingbird Festival signs will be posted at Rt. 267 & 2700N and at the entry driveway. The Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders is a notfor-profit organization to perform sound scientific studies and educational services to monitor, protect and enhance the populations of Illinois’ native birds and their unique environments.

College Notes Online submission information Philip Paul Steinacher of Carrollton graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology during Commencement ceremonies held in the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building on campus. Steinacher earned a master of engineering degree in manufacturing engineering. Kayla Lovel of Carrollton and Brooke Evans of Roodhouse have been named to the Millikin University Spring 2014 Dean’s List

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Greene County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between June 30 and July 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: Donovan, Christopher S., dob 10-0876, driving under the influence, driving while license revoked. Stuller, Hillery Eugene, dob 12-1467, aggravated DUI, driving revoked/ suspended DUI. The following individuals have been charged with a misdemeanor: Douglas, Lucas Tyler, dob 05-12-94, criminal trespass to land. Pollard, Misty L., dob 02-05-79, criminal damage to property less than $300. Hardwick, Corey M., dob 03-28-91, domestic battery/bodily harm, disorderly conduct. The following individual has been charged with driving under influence: 17-year-old male, DUI. The following individuals have been charged with traffic violations: Donovan, Christopher S., dob 10-08-

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76, improper traffic lane usage, no valid registration, improper turn signal, unlawful parking, head/tail/sidelight, operate uninsured motor vehicle, felling/attempt elude officer, transport/ carry alcohol liquor/driver. Claus, Joshua S., dob 11-08-77, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Day, Dallas L., dob 11-04-64, transport/carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Trask, Michael S., dob 01-17-75, driving on suspended license. Davenport, Amanda L., dob 11-1587, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Secic, Nenad, dob 11-30-80, seat belt required/driver. Wittman, Stone R., dob 08-12-96, improper traffic lane usage. Hurley, Joshua W., dob 03-08-85, registration expiration, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Hodges-Ronan, Calin H., dob 07-1194, driving 15-20 mph above limit, driving on suspended license. Portwood, Lauren N., dob 03-23-92, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Wilson, Robert J., dob 07-24-56, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Pennington, Timothy Z., dob 11-2993, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Lewis, Michael D., dob 07-07-47, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Porter, Beth L., dob 11-27-57, driv-

ing 11-14 mph above limit. Stamper, Codey P., dob 01-02-91, driving 1-10 mph above limit. Fry, Joshua Q., dob 01-20-86, driving on suspended license, reckless driving. White, Ian M., dob 05-26-91, transport/carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Crain, Troy D., dob 05-18-79, seat belt required/passenger. Andrews, Terry R., dob 06-17-76, seat belt required/passenger. Hardwick, Trevor W., dob 7-27-81, seat belt required/driver. Ross, Jacob T., dob 09-05-87, operate uninsured motor vehicle, seat belt required/driver. Gilmore, Crystal A., dob 07-07-79, seat belt required/driver. Thompson, Cole A., dob 05-16-94, seat belt required/driver. Cox, Ann Catherine, dob 03-28-59, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Tupper, Ashley D., dob 02-19-94, seat belt required/driver. Daly, Mark A., dob 04-25-83, seat belt required/driver, unlicensed. Vargas-Telefor, Luis A., dob 09-1790, seat belt required/passenger. Hughes, Kimberly Nicole, dob 09-22-89, seat belt required/driver. Hermes, Andrew J., dob 05-11-88, driving 11-14 mph above limit. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CARROLLTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING Notice is given that a public hearing will be held on the 13 day of August, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Station in Carrollton, Illinois with reference to the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Carrollton Fire Protection District. The Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance is posted at the Fire Station in Carrollton, Illinois for public inspection and will remain so posted for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action on the annual budget. Notice is further given that immediately following the public hearing a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of theCarrollton Fire Protection District will be held at the same location for the purpose of considering and acting on the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2014 and ending May 31, 2015.Board of Trustees Carrollton Fire Protection District. 7.9.14

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 201000155

TO: JAMES S GOWIN, BARBARA S GOWIN, IL DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES, IL ATTORNEY GENERAL AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of GREENE County, Illinois, as Case Number 14-TX3. On 12/18/14, at 11 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in CARROLLTON, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit:

TO: KAREN L WHITE A/K/A MANLEY, THOMAS WAYNE BISHOP, AMBER K BISHOP AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of GREENE County, Illinois, as Case Number 14-TX-10. On 12/18/14, at 11 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in CARROLLTON, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit:

S FIFTH 1FC JC 536 26-10-12 55X180FT. W MID PT N1/2 NW PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER 03-9226-105-003

206 RAILROAD 3W JC 536 MASTER IN CHANCERYS ADD. 3 PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER 1153-35-415-001

and was sold on 11/17/2011, for general taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on 10/23/2014.

TERESA BUSHONG PETITIONER

7.2.14

GREENFIELD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, By: Michael Pembrook, Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 201000085 TO: JEFFREY S MISHANEC, KATHY S MISHANIC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC, ILLINOIS CORP SVCS REG AGENT FOR PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC, AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF IL INC, CT CORPORATION SYSTEM REG AGENT FOR AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS INC, FARMERS STATE BANKWHITE HALL, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, US ATTORNEY GENERAL, IL DEPT OF REVENUE, IL ATTORNEY GENERAL, RENTRAK CORP, IL SECRETARY OF STATE REG AGENT FOR RENTRAK CORP AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of GREENE County, Illinois, as Case Number 14-TX-8. On 12/18/14, at 11 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in CARROLLTON, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 811 DAY 3FR JC 536 CALVIN HICKS SECOND ADD 40 & E 1/2 41 PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER 08-2213-405-011

Advertisement For Proposal Competitive Sealed Proposals for:The Carrollton Fire Protection District (Addition to The Kane,IL Firehouse.Each Proposer shall identify their sealed proposal by typing on the outside of the envelope: Carrollton Fire Protection District 633 South Main Street Carrollton, IL 62016

and was sold on 11/17/2011, for general taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on 10/23/2014. TERESA BUSHONG PETITIONER 7.2.14

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

RE:Kane Firehouse Addition The work will be awarded under one supplier/vendor/construction firm. General Contractors may obtain (1) set of drawings and specifications of Proposal Documents for a total deposit of $50.00.The proposal documents may be obtained from: The Carrollton Fire Protection District 633 South Main, Carrollton, IL 62016. The deposit check will be returned if the proposal documents are returned in good condition, within (10) days of the proposal opening;otherwise no refund will be made: Plan deposit is a prerequisite for obtaining Proposal Documents. Proposal documents shall not be mailed. PROPOSAL SHALL BE SUBMITIED NO LATER THAN THE FOLLOWING TIME AND DATE: 1. Plans and specifications shall be available on,July 14th and 15th 2014 at the Carrollton Fire Protection District Building, 633 South Main, Carrollton, IL. between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm only. 2. Proposals are due to the above address no later than: 6:30 pm, August 6th,2014 3. If any proposal is accepted,Owner will issue a contract thereafter. 4. If the work exceeds $50,000 the contractor must supply a performance and payment bond per (30 ILCS 550). 5. PROPOSAL COMPLIANCE: Proposal must comply with all Federal, State, County and local laws, including: The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, (820 ILCS 130). Contractor shall not hire nor work by any illegal alien. Contractor shall furnish Certified Payrolls to the Owner. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive irregularities or informalities as may be deemed in Owner's interest. Summary of Work: Construct a 2,880 sf wood pole framed equipment building,and connect to the existing Kane Firehouse equipment building. Related work is,but not limited to: concrete,electrical,and plumbing. 7.9.14

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Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Greenfield Fire Protection District, in the County of Greene, in the State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2014, and ending May 31, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Greenfield Fire Station, 514 South Main Street in the City of Greenfield in said Fire Protection District in the said County of Greene beginning on July 7, 2014. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said proposed appropriation ordinance will be held at 6:45 o’clock p.m. on August 11, 2014, at the Greenfield Fire Station, 514 South Main Street in the City of Greenfield in said Fire Protection District in the said County of Greene and that final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said Greenfield Fire Protection District at a regular meeting thereof to be held at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on August 11, 2014, at the Greenfield Fire Station located as aforesaid. Dated: July 7, 2014. By order of the Board of Trustees of said District.

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 201000026

Fields, Jerry E., dob 03-27-63, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Rieske, Christopher David, dob 12-03-84, driving 11-14 mph above limit, improper class of CDL. Edwards, Annamarie, dob 04-26-68, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Watson, Kasey E., dob 05-24-89, transport/carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Ross, Jessie L., dob 02-22-87, seat belt required/driver. Stuller, Hillery E., dob 12-14-67, transport/carry alcohol liquor/driver, disregard stop sign, squealing/screeching tires. Smith, Lagina K., dob 08-17-63, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Tucker, Dalton A., dob 05-28-95, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Tepen, Cody JN A., dob 09-18-94, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Wietrzykowski, Gary L., dob 04-0181, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Schmidt, Steven M., dob 08-02-92, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Jennings, Charles R., dob 11-08-94, driving 11-14 mph above limit. McCarry, Doug D., dob 05-22-78, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Bradley, Ashley N., dob 06-14-86, operate motor vehicle/registration/suspended.

COURT/PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN BURRUS, Deceased.

Public Notice is hereby given that on June 20th, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Greene County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Heritage Hills Farm.

Notice is given of the death of ELIZABETH ANN BURRUS. Letters of Office were issued on June 20 2014 to SUSAN E. GUNTREN at R. R. 1 Box 53, Eldred,. Illinois, 62027 and CHARLES R. BURRUS at 202 E. Clay Street, Roodhouse, IL 62082; as co-executors and the estate's attorney is JOHN W. GUNTREN, 1110 S. State, P.O. Box 126, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the CircuitCourt, Greene County Courthouse, Carrollton, Illinois 62016, or with the representative or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice being Dec. 25, 2014 any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this, 20 day of June 2014. Guntren Attorney for the Estate of Elizabeth Ann Burrus 11 South State Street P.O. Box 126 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-9504 IL #06184286 6.25.14, 7.2, 7.9

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 201000088 TO: LINDA MCCLEERY, FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-ILLINOIS NA N/K/A PNC BANK AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of GREENE County, Illinois, as Case Number 14-TX-9. On 12/18/14, at 11 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in CARROLLTON, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 414 PALM 3FR JC 536 WORCESTERS FIRST ADD 3 (60 X 120) PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER 0822-13-411-003 and was sold on 11/17/2011, for general taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on 10/23/2014. TERESA BUSHONG PETITIONER

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 201000073 TO: STEWART L SEATON, SUZAN L SEATON, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, US ATTORNEY GENERAL, CENTURY 21 HOUSE CENTER PLUS, ROBERT JONES REG AGENT FOR CENTURY 21 HOUSE CENTER PLUS AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of GREENE County, Illinois, as Case Number 14-TX-7. On 12/18/14, at 11 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in CARROLLTON, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 409 CHESTNUT 10FG JC 536 O.T. COMM. MID PT S1/2 LOT 7 BEG 60’W OF SW COR (30 X 70) PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER 07-1244-207-009 and was sold on 11/17/2011, for general taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on 10/23/2014. TERESA BUSHONG PETITIONER 7.2.14

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 201000042 TO: JAMES FIGGE, VERNITA FIGGE, FIRST FRANKLIN N/K/A PNC BANK, NA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, GENPACT REGISTERED AGENT INC REG AGENT FOR MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of GREENE County, Illinois, as Case Number 14-TX-5. On 12/18/14, at 11 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in CARROLLTON, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 503 MADISON 100FK JC 536 10’ E SIDE 38 & 39 (60 X 150) PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER 04-14330-419-007 and was sold on 11/17/2011, for general taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on 10/23/2014. TERESA BUSHONG PETITIONER 7.2.14

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Carrollton FFA recognizes members

Greenhand Degrees

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These FFA members are first-year FFA members and received their Greenhand Degree at the Carrollton FFA Banquet. Left to right: Erika Nord, Jennifer Reif, Wade Prough, Brianna Kuebrich, Liz Bland, Lindsey Lake, Lauren Gray, Jayce Arnett, Matthew Campbell and Emily Davis.

Scholarship Award

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Carrollton FFA members who received their Chapter FFA Degree at the Carrollton FFA Banquet were left to right: Ryan Drainer, Eric Steinacher, Tom Phillips, Dylan Clifford, Christian Curtner, Jacob Durham, Dane Brown, Nick Schmidt, Luke Brown, Phillip Walker and Baily Schnettgoecke.

SAE Awards

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Carrollton FFA members who competed at the Section or District level with their SAE Record Book Project. Left to right: Brayden Rhoads, Tom Phillips, Jacob Durham, Erika Nord, Baily Schnettgoecke (back), Logan Gardner and Nick Schmidt.

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Carrollton FFA Chapter recognized the FFA members who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher with the Scholarship Award. Left to right: Wade Prough, Brayden Rhoads, Ashley Steinacher, Travis Smith, Jennifer Reif, Olivia Schnettgoecke, Erika Nord, Baily Schnettgoecke, Lindsey Lake, Liz Bland, Lauren Gray, Emily Davis, Jayce Arnett, Matthew Campbell, Nick Schmidt

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Outstanding member awards The top FFA members in each grade received the Outstanding Member Awards, based on leadership, involvement and service. Left to right: Philip Walker, sophomore award, Nick Schmidt junior award, Lauren Gray, freshman award; Liz Bland, Blue and Gold Award as top member; Olivia Schnettgoecke, senior award, Ashley Steinacher, senior award, and Lindsey Lake, freshman award

Carrollton FFA Members were recognized for their accomplishments for the 2013-2014 school year at the annual awards banquet held at Carrollton Grade School on Sunday, May 25. The awards ceremony commenced with a meal catered by Brass Door, followed by the official FFA Opening Ceremonies and Awards Program, conducted by the 2013-2014 FFA Officer Team. The Carrollton FFA Greenhand degree recipients were named. A Greenhand FFA member is a firstyear FFA member who has completed an agriculture class and has participated in FFA events throughout the year. Greenhand FFA Degree recipients are: Travis Alexander, Jayce Arnett, Elizabeth Bland, Matthew Campbell, Colin Christison, Ben Daum, Emily Davis, Logan Duba, Lucas Gardner, Lauren Gray, Chase Griffith, Brianna Kuebrich, Lindsey Lake, Erika Nord, Wade Prough, Jennifer Reif and Brant Varble. STAR Greenhand plaque is presented to the top Greenhand FFA member; this year the award went to: Elizabeth Bland. The highest degree the Carrollton FFA can bestow on its members is the Chapter FFA Degree. Recipients need to have completed one year of FFA record books and been an active member of the chapter. Chapter Degree recipients are: Brayden Arnett, Dane Brown, Luke Brown, Dylan Clifford, Christian Curtner, Keaton Devening, Ben DeWitt, Ryan Drainer, Jacob Durham, Logan Gardner, Bailey Garrison, Mason Lloyd, Tom Phillips, Josh Pinkerton, Randy Rabe, Austin Ringhausen, Baily Schnettgoecke, Luke Schnettgoecke, Dalton Sharrow, Cody Shaw, Eric Steinacher, and Phillip Walker. The highest degree that a member can receive while in high school is the State FFA Degree. Recipients must have earned and invested at

Chapter Degrees

least $1500 in their SAE project, complete 25 community service hours, be a leader in their chapter and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipients of the State FFA Degree were recognized: Nathan Dunlap, Travis Smith, Ashley Steinacher, Olivia Schnettgoecke and Paige Schnettgoecke. The 2014 recipients who will be recognized on stage at State FFA Convention on June 12 are: Austin Bowman, Brayden Rhoads, Nick Schmidt and Karley White. The American FFA Degree is given to only the most distinguished FFA members. Only the top 2% of all FFA members receive this honor, by earning and investing $7500 in their SAE projects, documenting 50 community service hours and being a leader in their chapter. In October at National FFA Convention, Eric Schnelt and Brent Mansfield were awarded this degree. Career Development Events (CDE) are competitions that the FFA members compete in throughout the year to showcase their skills on specific areas of the agriculture industry. CDE teams and high individuals were recognized for Meats Judging, Land-Use Evaluation, Food Science, Horse Judging, Ag Mechanics, Parliamentary Procedure, Forestry, Greenhand Quiz Bowl, Agronomy, Livestock Judging, Horticulture and Dairy Cattle Evaluation. A special recognition was given to the teams who placed 1st at the judging competitions: Greenhand Horse Judging, Food Science, Horticulture and Ag Mechanics CDEs. The top most active members of the Carrollton FFA Chapter for 2013-2014 were presented with the FFA Leadership pin. These members represent the cream of the crop of the FFA Chapter. Recipients are: Elizabeth Bland, Austin Bowman, Colin Christison, Lauren Gray,

Leadership Awards

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The Top 10 Most Active Carrollton FFA members were recognized with a leadership pin. Left to right: Ashley Steinacher, Travis Smith, Jennifer Reif, Liz Bland, Lauren Gray, Brayden Rhoads, Lindsey Lake and Nick Schmidt.

Lindsey Lake, Brayden Rhoads, Jennifer Reif, Nick Schmidt, Travis Smith and Ashley Steinacher. Outstanding members in their classes went to: Ashley Steinacher and Olivia Schnettgoecke, outstanding seniors; Nick Schmidt, outstanding junior; Phillip Walker, outstanding sophomore; Lindsey Lake and Lauren Gray, outstanding freshmen. The coveted Blue and Gold Award was given an embroidered FFA jacket pillow and goes to the top FFA member overall: Elizabeth Bland. Scholarship in classes is important to the FFA as members excel both in their studies and the FFA activities. Members were recognized who held a 3.0 GPA or higher: Brayden Arnett, Jayce Arnett, Liz Bland, Matthew Campbell, Emily Davis, Bailey Garrison, Lauren Gray, Lindsey Lake, Erika Nord, Wade Prough, Jennifer Reif, Brayden Rhoads, Nick Schmidt, Baily Schnettgoecke, Luke Schnettgoecke, Olivia Schnettgoecke, Dalton Sharrow, Travis Smith, Ashley Steinacher and Brant Varble. Top Freshman GPA: Lindsey Lake and Liz Bland; Top Sophomore GPA: Erika Nord; Top Junior GPA: Karley White; Top Senior GPA: Ashley Steinacher. Keeping record books on an individual project called a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) is a tradition that sets FFA chapters apart from all other school organizations. Keeping records on an SAE requires time commitment, dedication and responsibility of a student that is essential to prepare students for future careers and establishing agricultural interests. Nick Schmidt, Ag Mechanics Design; Keaton Devening, Ag Mechanics Repair; Tom Phillips, Ag Sales, Jacob Durham, Ag Service; Baily Schnettgoecke, Beef Production; Austin Bowman; Emerging Agricultural Technology; Karley White, Food Service; Logan Gardner, Forage Production; Brayden Rhoads, Forest Products; Chase Griffith, Home and Community Development; Luke Schnettgoecke, Turf grass; and Erika Nord, Vegetable Production. DEKALB Accomplishment Award was presented to Olivia Schnettgoecke for her excellence in academics, community service, leadership and agricultural experience. Travis Smith was awarded a John Wood Community College Scholarship for incoming students for Fall 2014. The night concluded with the installation of the 2014-2015 FFA Officer Team: President, Nick Schmidt; 1st Vice President, Eric Steinacher; 2nd V-P, Elizabeth Bland; 3rd VP, Lauren Gray; Reporter, Emily Davis; Secretary, Lindsey Lake; Treasurer, Erika Nord; Sentinel, Logan Gardner. Student Council Representatives for the year are: Colin Christison, Ben DeWitt and Matthew Campbell.

Smith Scholarship

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Travis Smith was awarded a freshman scholarship to John Wood Community College, presented by Christie Joehl, Carrollton FFA Advisor.

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Carrollton, Illinois

Special

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

According to statewide statistics, soybeans emerged reached 95 percent last week. This was aided by warm conditions and scattered showers as precipitation ranged from less than one inch in the northeast to 2.3 inches in the southwest. Central Illinois was right in the middle with 1.32 inches. Wheat farmers will be pleased with the harvest which jumped from 20 to 55 percent complete. This, however, is still behind the five-year average of 62 percent. Soybeans were up four percent from the 5 year average of 91 percent and 74 percent of the crop was rated good to excellent. Corn silking was at 4 percent, behind the five-year average of 14 percent. Corn condition was rated at 80 percent good to excellent. Sorghum planted reached 88 percent, slightly ahead of the five-year average of 86 percent. Oats headed reached 84 percent behind the five year average of 94 percent. Pasture condition was rated at 2 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 54 percent good and 20 percent excellent. Topsoil moisture was rated at 4 percent short, 78 percent adequate and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated at one percent very short, 11 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus.

The National FFA Organization awarded a $2,000 Wm. Nobbe & Co., Inc./ John Deere Company scholarship to Jonathan Loy of the Southwestern HS-FFA. This scholarship is from Wm. Nobbe & Co., Inc. and John Deere Company through a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Loy plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at University of Illinois - College of ACES. This scholarship is one of 1,781 awarded through the National FFA Organization’s scholarship program this year. Currently, 126 sponsors contribute more than $2.2 million to support scholarships for students. For 30 years, scholarships have been made available through funding secured by the National FFA Foundation. This generous funding comes from individuals, businesses and corporate sponsors to encourage excellence and

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Front, left to right, Jason Verity; Alan Hoyt; LeAnne Olmstead; Robbie Egelhoff, Service Manager; Jon Loy, FFA student; Tim Reed, FFA advisor. Back, left to right, Nathan Terpening, Nick Kinder and George Schmidt.

enable students to pursue their educational goals. Scholarship recipients were selected from 6,315 applicants from across the country. Selections were based on the applicant’s leadership, academic

Farm Credit Illinois awards scholarship

Hanna Moore of Medora was recognized as one of 22 members of the Class of 2014 Farm Credit Agriculture Scholars at a scholarship luncheon at Farm Credit Illinois in Mahomet on Thursday, May 29. Each scholar receives $1,500 from Farm Credit to use towards their agriculture-related college education. Recipients were selected from 187 applicants throughout central and southern Illinois by a panel of judges in the agriculture industry. Moore will attend the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign to study ag

Carrollton, Illinois

National FFA scholarship awarded to local student

Deadline approaching for certifying farmers' planted acreage

By Carmen Ensinger Greene Prairie Press The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in Carrollton is reminding Greene County farmers that July 15 is the last day to certify their planted acreage. “The deadline is coming up real soon,” County Executive Director Becky Walls said. “They have to certify what they have planted in each field for the different programs and a lot of times their crop insurance will want to see the report we do.” Crop progress in the area is looking very positive from an observation standpoint. “The crops look very good at the moment except for the places where the creek bottoms and the river is coming up,” Walls said. “Most of the corn crop is pretty well tassled and the bean crop is coming right along, too.” Walls said while corn was planted earlier this year than last year, they are not expecting a significantly earlier harvest. “I would say the harvest is going to be pretty normal,” she said. “It shouldn’t be as late as it was in 2011, which was pretty late because farmers couldn’t get in the field until June. It might be a couple weeks early, but I’m not an agronomist.”

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Hanna Moore

communications. Her future plans are to become a writer for an agricultural magazine. Hanna is the daughter of Mike and Sharol Moore of Medora.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Carrollton, Illinois

Lady Spartans hit hardcourt, put in summer hoops work

The North Greene High School girls basketball team finished its summer league, shootouts and tournaments schedule with a 13-11 record — with most of its games coming against schools in larger classes than the Lady Spartans' 1A classification. Just 10 of North Greene's 24 summer games were against fellow Class 1A schools. The Lady Spartans faced off against 11 Class 2A schools, a pair of Class 3A schools and Class 4A Pekin — whose enrollment is larger than

White Hall's entire population. North Greene's best showing of the summer came in Waverly League play where the Lady Spartans went 4-1. NGHS went 2-1 during shootouts at Millikin University and Pittsfield High School. Lady Spartans junior-to-be Makendra Jennings and seniorto-be Arika Hull placed first and second, respectively, during the Millikin shootout's dunk contest and junior-to-be Karlie Davis placed fourth at the event's free-

throw shooting contest. Additional returning varsity players for North Greene this year include seniors-to-be Tabitha Hawk, Halie Kraushaar as well as future juniors Darci Brannan, Sydney McClenning and Destyne Powell plus incoming sophomore Bethany Randall. North Greene's junior varsity squad went 5-3 through its brief summer schedule against fellow JV teams and also played in a varsity tournament at Lindenwood University.

Hawks hosting 7-on-7 tourney The Carrollton High School football program will host its annual varsity and junior varsity 7-on-7 tournaments and lineman challenge Saturday at CHS. The event will welcome the football programs from Breese Central and Freeburg as well as Carrollton's 2014 Week 1 opponent Fithian Oakwood. The varsity Hawks will face Freeburg in 7-on-7 action at 11:10 a.m., Breese Central at 2:05 p.m. and Fithian at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at CHS.

Carrollton's junior varsity lineup will face Freeburg at 11:40 a.m., Fithian at 1:30 p.m. and Central at 2:40 p.m. Offensive possessions will begin at the 40-yard line with first downs available at the 25and 10-yard lines. Games will last 30 minutes. Touchdowns are worth six points with ensueing extra-point plays being worth one or two points depending on whether the teams elect to take the play from the 5- or 10-yard lines.

Defensive interceptions will earn the team three points in addition to a change of possession and a defensive turnover on downs will net two points. Players will participate in timed 40-yard dashes and bench press competitions beginning at 10 a.m. and the teams' linemen will compete in an football-style obstacle course beginning at 12:15 p.m. on the Hawks' practice field adjacent to the Carrollton football stadium.

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Carrollton High School senior-to-be Madison Struble was announced as a member of the 2014 Illinois Coaches Association Class 1A all-state second team for her play with the Lady Hawks this past season. Struble led Carrollton with a .477 batting average and swung for a team-best eight triples and 18 doubles. She drove in 47 runs on 51 hits and scored another 13 runs for a Lady Hawks team that finished the 2014 season 24-9 overall and reached the Jacksonville Class 1A Sectional championship game. censinger@campbellpublications.net

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Carrollton's Seth Howard slides into home plate against the Tri County All-Stars during 12U Little League Ditrict 17 Tournament play Wednesday, July 2, at City Park in Jerseyville. Howard was safe at home on the play and Carrollton won an 8-6 decision to finish its tournament schedule 2-2. selliott@campbellpublications.net

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Carrollton third baseman Garrett Settles fields a throw and goes for the tag on a Tri County All-Stars baserunner Wednesday, July 2, at City Park in Jerseyville.

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