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By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Greenfield parents were breathing a sigh of relief Friday afternoon after they learned that there were no injuries after a tractor-trailer rear-ended a district school bus on Route 267 at Roodhouse Road near the Apple Creek bridge at approximately 2:25 p.m. Friday. The Illinois Department of Transportation has the northbound lane of Rt. 267 closed while they replace the bridge deck. A stoplight is in place for traffic control. According to a report from the Illinois State Police, the

Greenfield school bus, which was being driven by Patricia Garner, 66, of Greenfield was traveling north on Route 267. The 2017 Freightliner tractor-truck, which was being driven by Geordan Easter, 29, of Indianapolis, Ind., was also northbound behind the school bus. Garner slowed the bus down as she approached the stoplight, but Easter failed to slow down and struck the back of the bus. Greenfield Police and Greenfield Fire and Rescue received the 911 call and responded to the scene. The bus contained 16 students, none of which were

injured in the accident. Both Garner and Easter refused medical treatment at the scene. Traffic on Route 267 was slowed for approximately 2.5 hours in the northbound lane while crews worked to tow both the bus and semi from the scene. Students on the bus were taken to a rest area located just south of Apple Creek where parents were able to pick them up. Greenfield School District also sent another bus to pick up those students who could not be picked up by their parents. Easter was issued a citation for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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Members of White Hall American Legion Post #7 proudly gather around the newly redone wall in front of the Sailors and Soldiers monument in White Hall Cemetery. Private funding was used to repair the wall, upgrade to LED lighting and plant new greenery around the area. Pictured left to right are Barney Taylor, John Neece, Nathan Early, Gary Coates, Rex Cox, Richard Caskey, Bob Dean, John Griswold and Dan Howard.

Legion dedicates improvements to Soldiers and Sailors Monument By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press For the past three years, the American Legion Post #70 has been working to restore the wall in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in White Hall Cemetery. They also made other improvements including a new flag pole, new lighting to illuminate the statue at night and new shrubbery. The story behind the erection of the monument is one to remember. The largest gathering that ever assembled in White Hall was that of the First Soldier’s Reunion on Aug. 23, 1877. It was estimated that 20,000 people made their way to White Hall for the event. After all of the expenses were paid for the event, the executive committee found itself in possession of $700, and as a result of this monstrous gathering, the idea of erecting a soldiers’ monument was discussed. It was discussed for almost 20 years before any action was taken on it. In May of 1896, the White Hall Soldier’s Monument Association was formed. On Dec. 5, 1903, the association let the contract for the erection of a monument at the entrance of the cemetery after the grounds were ceded to the association by the White Hall Cemetery Association, and work began. The monument is 25 feet high and 8 feet long at the base. It was erected at a cost of $2,000 and was dedicated to the memory of the soldiers

and sailors of the republic. While the statue itself looks like it was just put up yesterday, the wall in front, which holds up the mound of dirt that the statue sits atop, was in a state of disrepair. “The reason we decided to take on this project was because we have a lot of veterans buried in this cemetery, and we hated to see the area look bad around the statue that was put up to honor their memory,� American Legion Adjutant Dan Howard said. “We started out three years ago by putting up a new flag pole, then we updated the lighting and then got around to tuckpointing the wall. The final touches were added recently with the installation of new shrubbery around the area.� Phares Electric updated the lighting to new LED lights while friends of the American Legion removed the old shrubs and replaced them with new plantings. “The wall at the base of that area needed to be upgraded and repaired,� Howard said. “Speaker Tuck-Pointing accomplished that as well as installing handrails on either side of the steps.� The flag pole was donated two years ago by the American Legion which is celebrating its 100th year in White Hall. “We replaced the lights because with the old ones they were always having to replace the bulbs,� Howard said. “This new LED lighting is much brighter and more reliable. It really looks (See, DEDICATION, A2)

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press At a special meeting Tuesday night, Carrollton City Council appointed a new police chief after current Police Chief Terry Gross announced his retirement at the end of October. “As my letter says, I am formerly requesting to retire as of Oct. 31,� Gross said. “My last day in the office will be Oct. 9. I have asked the mayor to hold that letter ’til the regular council meeting. I wanted to get it to you at this point so that you knew what my intentions are.� Mayor Joe Montanez asked the council to appoint Carrollton Police Officer Mike McCartney as the new police chief, effective Nov. 1. “I think this is a good appointment because I’ve known him since I have been here in Carrollton and had a lot of dealings with him as a professional police officer,� Montanez said. “I can’t even begin to list all of his credentials.� Montanez said Officer McCartney is a great patrolman and investigator and knows how to interrogate people. “He has a way of getting details out of people and dealing with people which takes special skills,� he said. “I think Chief Gross thinks highly of him, and I know he has recommended him to follow in his footsteps.� The council agreed and McCartney was approved to be the next chief of police by a 5-0 vote. The next item on the agenda was the approval of a salary package for the new chief. Montanez said the Carrollton Police Department is a popular department to work for. “I have been living here 19 years and have never heard anything negative about our police department,� Montanez said. “I think our employees earn their money, and it is a busy and progressive department. I think our residents feel safe living here.� Montanez proposed a salary of $30.19 per hour, which coincides with another department head who was recently promoted. “I think this is a fair wage,� Montanez said. Also on the agenda was the hiring of a full-time police officer. Carrollton currently has two full-time officers on medical leave. “As it stands now with the medical situation with two of our officers, this would put us down to three full-time officers,� Montanez said. “Chief Gross will be taking some time off beginning on Oct. 9 and there is going to be a void that is going to need to be filled. The last thing I want to do is to leave our citizens unprotected.� Montanez said the name that came up as a prospective police officer was Jimmy Buchanan. “He is currently a full time officer with White Hall and works part-time for us,� Montanez said. “He is a good cop all around, and we have never had issues with him. He is a very proactive police officer and I like proactivity – I don’t want an officer to sit around and do nothing.� Montanez asked Chief Gross why he was recommending him to take over as the chief of police. “He hired on with us part-time in 2016 and he has never (See, NEW CHIEF, A2)

County offices wade through challenges courthouse closure made By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press With a very uncertain future at the moment, offices in the Greene County Courthouse are making other provisions to handle the traffic that normally comes into their offices. Greene County Clerk Debbie Banghart is having to deal with the upcoming election and Greene County Treasurer Kirby Ballard is dealing with the collection of real estate taxes. With the courthouse being closed to the public for the past three weeks, both have made plans for the future. The entire courthouse was closed after an employee in Banghart’s office tested positive for COVID-19. It was decided that since there were so many positive cases in the county, that for safety reasons the entire courthouse would be closed. Everyone in Banghart’s office was sent home and quarantined for two weeks, meaning no work in the office was being done. “The two weeks we were out of the office really put us behind as far as getting out

applications for the vote-bymail,� Banghart said. “Ballots cannot be sent out until Sept. 24, but it got us behind on trying to validate addresses and things like that so we are trying to catch up on that right now. We have been working some overtime in the evenings to try and get it caught up, but we are still behind on that part.�

“The two weeks, we were out of the office really put us behind as far as getting out applications for the vote-by-mail,�

Debbie Banghart Greene County Clerk To help with the election, a drop box is being installed outside for people to drop their ballots in. Hopefully, it will be installed by the first of October. “We have a lot of regula-

tions we have to follow with it,� Banghart said. “It will be bolted in concrete, and it takes two keys to open it. A Democrat will have one key and a Republican the other. Both have to be approved by their respective parties. They will be the only ones who will be available to open the box. It will be kind of like a drive-by.� For now, anyone who has business with the County Clerk’s office must call first, and Banghart or someone else in the office will meet them outside. The Treasurer’s Office is located in the front of the courthouse, so they are able to conduct their business through an open window. Chairs are located on the porch of the courthouse for those who have to wait in line. While it might seem ridiculous to be conducting business through an open window, Ballard said people are actually liking it. “I have heard nothing but positives from people on it,� he said. “The courthouse installed security back in April, and this way the people don’t have to

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Tiffany Dubois of White Hall receives change from Brenda Albrecht, who works in the Greene County Treasurer’s Office, after she paid her taxes last week. The courthouse is closed to the public, but residents can pay their taxes through the window.

go through security to pay their taxes. They just come up to the window, ring a bell that is on the ledge, and someone will come and take care of them.� In fact, it is working so well, Ballard said they are installing

a walk-up window. “It should be installed sometime after Labor Day,� he said. “I can’t wait ’til we get it, because I think it is going to be as well received as the window is.�

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JOHN NEECE in good working order for an amazing 54 years. “Back when I first started taking care of it, you had to wind it with a hand crank twice a week, which meant climbing four flights of stairs,” Neece said. “Then they electrified it, and it was a lot less work. I would set it, oil it and took care of the electrical parts of it.” It wasn’t long before he was also taking care of the Greene County Courthouse clock. In fact, after several had failed to fix it and get it running again, Neece came in and got it working again. “I looked at it, fixed it and took care of it for 20 years,” he said. A couple years ago, four of his friends pooled their resources to give Neece the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to ride on a B-24 bomber again. “They had this B-24 bomber come into Springfield that you could get on and look at and they took me up there to see it,” Neece said. “Then, when everyone else got off, myself and two of my sponsors didn’t get off. They each paid $125 out of their own pockets to allow me to go up in the air for a ride in the plane.” Neece said the flight was the thrill of a lifetime to him. “I never thought I would see one again, much less ever get on one again,” he said. “It was very nostalgic, and I enjoyed it so much. That airplane was in perfect shape – just like we flew them back in the war. It was just like I had stepped off of it yesterday. It was one of the greatest moments of my life.” When asked what his secret to a long-life was, he said it was his friends. “I think the secret to a long life is having the best of friends,” he said. “I value my friends more than anything else in this world. They are so very special to me.”

Dedication (Continued from A1) nice shining on the statue at night.” Randy Goben was responsible for the shrubbery that was planted. “Randy did a lot of work out here,” Howard said. “He not only came up with the design, but he also went out and bought and planted all the shrubs and then surrounded them with mulch.”

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(Continued from A1) balked once whenever we have called and requested his assistance,” Chief Gross said. “He is also a member of the tactical response team under my command. He follows direction and does what he is asked. He always has a great attitude and is always available and volunteers to take on new tasks. I believe he will be a great fit for this department. He is young enough that I think he will learn and flourish with this department and make a really good police officer.” Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen also wrote a letter of recommendation for Buchanan who he said he has known for pretty much his entire life. Buchanan started out as a dispatcher with White Hall when McMillen was Chief of Police. He has also worked under McMillen as a part-time correctional officer for the Sheriff’s Department and is currently working as a part-time deputy with the Sheriff’s Department working a scheduled shift every month. “I have had the privilege to watch Jimmy grow into an excellent police officer over the years,” McMillen said. “The dedication that Jimmy

The reason it took three years to complete the upgrades was that the projects were completed as the funding came in. “The cost of these projects came to around $11,000, and it is all being done through donations,” Howard said. “There was no American Legion funding used or White Hall Cemetery funding used on these projects.”

has to law enforcement is second to none. He goes above and beyond the call of duty and he is one of those officers that you want being your back up if you go on a dangerous call. “Jimmy is honest, trustworthy, thorough and knowledgeable in the police duties that he is entrusted with. He also maintains integrity and respect amongst fellow officers. “He conducts himself in a professional manner in both his professional and private life. He is a dedicated and loyal husband and father, and to him, family is very important. Those are also traits that employers want to see in their employees. “Jimmy has a strong work ethic and is not afraid to work. He takes each call seriously

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Around the first of July, Carrollton residents on the south end of town started seeing some baby foxes that were roaming around the neighborhoods. Foxes are often seen in Carrollton City Cemetery, and it is believed that these foxes decided to venture into the “big city.” At first there were three of them and they could be seen casually walking between houses in the middle of the day, seemingly unafraid of the traffic on Highway 67 or the humans which inhabited the houses they were scoping out. Nicknamed “Frankie Fox,” the little guy/girl has grown and does not seem to fear humans at all. Monday night, a Facebook user spied him nestled comfortably within some manicured bushes at a home on Virginia Avenue. The photo looks almost like a statue. Tuesday afternoon, we received a phone call of Frankie resting quietly in the middle of a driveway also on Virginia Avenue. A trip was made to this location and sure enough – there was Frankie. The photographer quietly walked up to take a photo. Frankie didn’t move. They walked closer and still he didn’t move. He was laying right in the middle of the driveway with no cover near and cars zooming by and nothing phased him. After talking with some neighbors, they said he looked kind of thin so some food was gotten for him. By this time, Frankie, had moved up onto the porch and was laying there like he owned the place. The food was brought up near the porch and the person who brought the food got within six foot of Frankie before he moved a muscle. He took notice so the food was laid down and he immediately got up, walked off the porch and started eating. When he came to get the food, it was noticed that he was limping and had a hurt back leg. It was figured that was why he was so thin – because he was injured and couldn’t run fast enough to catch his food. The owner of the house where he was making himself at home came out and said that he has been hanging around quite often. “We have been watching him for over a month,” Leona Freand said. “We have watched

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rain, smoke, everything.” Neece recalls one time when their plan was hit by flack. “We were on a mission, and I was in the back of the plane manning the radar, and I thought that we had been hit on the back of the bomb door,” he said. “I used the intercom and told the pilot that I thought we took a hit back there. He said he didn’t think so — that he thought the flack was spent before it ever got to us. When we landed, I ran to the door and dug a piece of flack out of it and put it under his nose and said, ‘Didn’t take a hit, eh?’ I still have that piece of iron.” Neece was never injured in the war, despite flying so many missions, and is in remarkable health at just two years shy of 100 years old. “I’ve still got my own teeth, I don’t wear glasses and still have most of my hair,” he said proudly. “I am 98 years old, and all I take is two little pills a day, and that is all. I’m still driving, and if I was flying, I would still be flying. I also mow my own yard.” He was discharged from the service in 1946, and in May of that same year, he married the love of his life, Jane Newberry. “I asked her to marry me early when I got home because I had been in love with her for years,” Neece said. “She wouldn’t marry me before the war because her dad didn’t think she should get married, and I could understand why. But I didn’t waste any time when I got home. She said yes, and I asked her dad, and he said yes as well.” Together, the couple had three sons and shared 70 years of wedded bliss until Jane’s passing in 2016. “She was just a beautiful, beautiful Christian woman both inside and out,” Neece said. “We celebrated our 70th anniversary in May, and she died in August.” Before he left for military service, Neece was employed by the railroad in Roodhouse, and he resumed that job once he got home. In fact, after he got married, he held down four jobs at once to support the family. “I would work at Ruckel’s Pottery in the daytime and also helped my dad refinish antique furniture and helped him restore antiques,” Neece said. “But whenever the telephone rang, whatever time it was and whatever job I was working, I had permission to go railroad.” In his spare time, he kept the Christian Church clock

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him grow and watched the black appear on the tip of his ears and watched his tail grow almost as long as he is.” It is almost like Frankie knew he had found a friendly home away from home to call his own. “We looked out our window one day, and he was laying on the porch,” Dewain Freand said. “He must have laid there for four hours before he finally got up and moved.” Freand and his wife Leona, have been keeping a watch on him, almost like one would a neighborhood cat. “One of the days it was so hot out, I saw him out in the yard and I felt so sorry for him because he looked hot,” Leona Freand said. “I went out and put a bowl of water out for him under the tree. I don’t know if he drank it or not, but it was there for him.” The fact that a fox is hanging around their home doesn’t bother them in the least. “There are people who have said he needs to be trapped, but he is not causing a problem at all,” Leona Freand said. “If anything, he is a help to the neighborhood. He has been helping with the rabbit and mole problem we have in this neighborhood.” After about an hour, Frankie decided it was time to move to his next destination. He took off sauntering down the road with not a care in the world. Clearly, he has adapted to suburban life. “I hope everyone leaves him alone because he isn’t hurting anyone or anything,” Leona Freand said.

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and will do his best to find the best resolution to the situation that he is assigned. His reports are well written and factual. “Without hesitation, I would recommend the City of Carrollton to give strong consideration to Jimmy for the position that is being considered for. I guarantee that he will provide services to the Carrollton Police Department above and beyond your expectations.” The council approved Buchanan’s appointment by a 4-1 vote. The only dissenting vote was Alderwoman Maria Cox. Aldermen Shane Carter, Dewain Freand, Tim Reif and Larry Gillingham all voted yes. Buchanan will start in two weeks after giving White Hall two week’s notice.

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Frankie the Fox rests peacefully on the porch of a home on Virginia Avenue Tuesday afternoon. The young fox has made himself home in the neighborhood and residents are finding his presence refreshing after dealing with the many rabbits and moles that have populated the area.

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By CARMEN ENSIGNER Greene Prairie Press The White Hall American Legion gave a special citation to its longest standing member, John Neece, at a special ceremony Monday morning. Neece, 98, a lifelong resident of White Hall, has been a member of the American Legion for 77 years. His military career began in 1943 when he became a member of the United States Army Air Corp, which was later changed to the United States Air Force. He spent three years in the Air Force, being discharged in 1946. He spent his time in the Air Force aboard a B-24 bomber where he was the radar operator. Radar was a new and very secretive invention and only a few were chosen for the task. “Radar was pretty new at that time and really hush hush,” Neece said. “You couldn’t even say the word ‘radar,’ and you couldn’t write it in a letter because they would cut it out.” When he first went into the service, he trained for 22 weeks to become a radio operator. “We had a lot of guys in the classes to become radio operators,” Neece said. “There were three shifts and about 30 guys per shift in the classes. After we graduated from that, they asked the top five guys in the classes if we wanted to become a radar operator and all five of us said we did.” The Air Force did extensive background checks on the men before they were offered the opportunity to become radar operators. “We were all subjected to an FBI investigation,” Neece said. “They came to White Hall and knocked on doors of friends and neighbors asking about us. You had to be 100 percent American, or you didn’t get there.” Neece estimates that he flew around 25 missions, earning an astounding six battle stars. “They gave you a battle star for each campaign you were a part of, as well as points towards your discharge,” he said. “Most people earned maybe one or two battle stars, so six was a bushel to earn.” Being on a B-24 bomber, their missions were dropping bombs on the enemy. “We would drop a bomb on an island, and then we would go in and fix up the airport so we could use it,” Neece said. “We also flew a lot of Snooper 9 (an aircraft) missions at night, because we had the radar. You could see right through the night, you could go through storms, fog,

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St. John’s Eli Flowers applies the tag to Pittsfield’s Jake Oitker in a throw from the pitcher to keep Oitker on the base. The game was played in Carrollton last Thursday with Pittsfield coming out on top 13-8.

Clarice Dameron Lichtenberg is being celebrated from Patterson to Phoenix this year in honor of her 86th birthday, Sept. 9. Her parents, Leo and Cora Dameron, owned the Dameron Sheltered Care Home in Roodhouse, and she helped them operate it. She also taught school at Roodhouse High School. Her grandparents, Charles and Julia Carriger, lived in Patterson.

Clarice is a member of Apple Creek Chapter NSDAR and has six generations of ancestors buried in Pinetree and Patterson cemeteries. She enjoys fond memories of spending time visiting her grandparents. Her love of her grandparents and the stories of Patterson, led her to write, “We Remember the Carrigers” and “We Remember the Allens,” so future generations could remember them.

NG sets up remote learning station at library By CARMEN ENSINGER

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St. John’s Reed Schnettgoecke puts everything he has into a hit last week as the Redbirds played host to Pittsfield. Pittsfield won 13-8.

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St. John’s pitcher Eli Cox powers one over the plate last Thursday as the Redbirds played host to Pittsfield. Cox was one of several pitchers used by St. John’s in the game, but Pittsfield ultimately won 13-8.

They say necessity is the mother of invention and the remote learning station set up in front of the White Hall Library is a perfect example of this. The North Greene School District started the year 100 percent remote because of the boom in COVID-19 cases reported in the North Greene area. While it is hard to imagine anyone not having the internet, there are places where one simply cannot get a signal. That is when industrial arts teacher Chuck McEvers put on his thinking cap and came up with a really simple solution – a tent with tables in the parking lot of the White Hall Library that has free wifi access. McEvers said the original plan was to have internet hot spots throughout the communities included in the North Greene district. “That was the plan, but as you can imagine, every school district in the country is trying to get hot spots so the companies are very far behind,” he said. “In some of the more rural areas, where there basically is no internet access, something like this is the only way students living in that area can get hooked up to the internet to do their lessons.” When McEvers learned that the library had free WiFi access along with some computers, he had an idea. “I knew they had WiFi so it wasn’t much of a stretch to figure out how we could capitalize on that,” he said. “The library is not always open, so we couldn’t rely strictly on internet access from inside the library, So, I remembered a large tent I had and got the idea to make a remote learning station out front that can be accessed for most of the day.” Students will have WiFi access at this remote learning station from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. While McEvers provided the tent, he also contacted other organizations to see what they could bring to the table. The five tables set up under the tent are courtesy of the North Greene School District and the two chairs at each table are courtesy of the library. The White Hall Police Department is monitoring the station, and the White Hall Masonic Lodge has also pledged their help when needed. “This is just a case where the entire community came together on a project to help our kids,” McEvers said. “In all the people I talked to, there was nothing negative ever said about the idea – everyone thought it was a great idea.” The station is relatively new, so the district is trying to get the word out. “As you can imagine, the very kids that need to use it the

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North Greene students who do not have internet access at home can come up to the White Hall Public Library where a remote learning station has been setup outside. The learning center can accommodate 10 students with two students at each table to maintain social distancing.

most (those without internet access) are the same ones we can’t reach through email or Facebook,” McEvers said. “We can’t send them an email and tell them to go up to the remote learning station and they will be able to do their lessons. So, we sent out some flyers in the packets that the parents pick up for their students.” Students without internet access are given packets with their homework assignments in them. While they can still do their lessons, they have no interaction with the teacher as other students do through the remote learning via the internet. Actually, some of the students who are using the remote learning center have internet at home. “Some of the kids have talked about just going up there to do their lessons just to get a change of scenery,” McEvers said. “They might be sitting at home for hours at their kitchen table doing their homework, so this would give them a change. Plus, they might even see their friends up there and be able to interact with them (from a safe distance of course).” Students who use the remote learning station must wear a mask and observe the social distancing protocol. Two chairs are placed at each table directly across from one another to maintain the six foot social distancing. The tables themselves are at least six feet apart. “The kids in the district are doing great during this remote learning period,” McEvers said. “I think a lot of the young people are kind of downtrodden over things, but everyone has come together to make this work for them.”

Tiger Tales We want to thank parents and students for being diligent following the health protocols while at school. Students are wearing masks while in the building and are maintaining 6 feet of social distancing. We are trying to get students outside a number of times each day so they can have a mask-free break. If your student has been around or cared

for someone with COVID-19 or if they are exhibiting any of the symptoms, we ask that you keep them home from school and talk to your doctor about getting a COVID-19 test. With your cooperation we can keep stop the spread of the infection and keep our schools open. Have a great week. Go get ‘em, Tigers!

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Barrow Baptist Church news Our pastor is Bro. Mancel Day; our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship with children's church and nursery service available. Everyone is welcome to either or both services. We do practice social distancing and wear masks. Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our nation in your prayers. Others to remember include Gerald, Junia and Mancel Day, Lois Hart, Connie Sturgeon, Debbie Grable, Stephanie Krempasky, Judy Cannon, Lin Campbell, Rose Mary Camerer, Judy Good-

all, Sandy Griffin, Delores Cannon, Karla Cannon, Brendon Lawson, Janet Coonrod, Mandy Gates, Donnie McGee, Barry Locher, Ellen Breges and the Brad Fundel family. We also need to continue to pray for those affected by the coronavirus. Happy birthday wishes go out to Ron Vestel, Sept. 3, and Mike Fry, Sept. 8. There are no anniversaries to report. During morning worship Rich Caskey sang "Two Coats." That's all for this week. Have a good week, enjoy the cooler weather and pray we get some much needed rain.

White Hall Calvary Baptist Church news

Pastor Carl opened with prayer and announcements. Brother Kirk played guitar and led the singing. Sermon: The Dead Church. Scripture: Revelation 3:16-Acts 2/John 27. The church in Sardis; it is either about growing the church for God’s Kingdom or it is not growing as it should. We, as the body, should be making a difference in our community. We are called to be His body. We are continually being watched by others if we are living like we should and if our lives show others that we are living for Him. We are dead if we are not growing, seeing people saved and leading others to Him. We should be serving in love, biblical truth and prayer. We are only responsible for our obedience, the result belongs to God. II Chronicles 7:14 — Humble yourselves. There needs to be a reviewal of prayer in our lives, and our community church. We need to seek his wisdom through His word (Bible). We need to turn from our wicked ways. Those who sin and those who practice sin become tarnished. Rewards for an undefiled life. We are given a white robe when we are forgiven. Name not blotted

out of the Book of Life. We need to live for Him and to serve others for Him. Your name will be confessed to the Heavenly Father. Church, we need to wake up! Repent! And, strengthen ourselves in Him. Be watchful and vigilant. We are called to do this. The grace of God is one confession away. All you have to do is believe and confess with your mouth. You can be changed by our Heavenly Father in a minute. Our churches need for people to be woken up. If we are dead, we have lost our way. But, we must wakeup – a body of believers to be awakened. There is hope. You can be awakened. We are blown away by how unimportant prayer is to the church. Everything starts with prayer. We should be heartbroken for those not in prayer. We need to see people come to know Christ everyday. We should be on our knees everyday for the ones who do not know Him. Service in love. Every answer we need is in God’s word (Bible). If you say it’s not there, as an answer, you haven’t read the complete word. Repent for the kingdom is nigh! Sunday morning worship is at 10:30 a.m.

Hillview Baptist Church news We are still in Phase 3 of our "plan for gathering.� This can be found on all doors and on Facebook. Bro. Isaac's message today was from Exodus 14: 5-14 Bro. Issac has been bringing messages on Moses. This morning, we learned how the road Moses took the people on was not an easy road to travel. They faced many hardships along the way. Even today when we are doing the things that God has

called us to do, we find that they are not always easy. The devil tries to put roadblocks in our way. Moses knew that God had a plan so he told the people to not be afraid. We need to follow God's plan. He will be there to help us through anything we encounter along the way. Please pray for our country. So many tragic things are happening right now, and we need to rely on God to help us through it all.

Walkerville Baptist Church news From the desk of Pastor David Slagle — 473-1892 Sounds almost like a broken record to say we are blessed by such beautiful weather, but we do need some rain. We were blessed this morning by a good attendance. Our text this morning was from the book of Isaiah 52:7-10; verse 7. As is the case for others, it is one of my favorite verses in the bible. Verse 7 talks about those who proclaim peace and salvation. We are collecting nonperishable food items for the North Greene food pantry to be delivered in time for Thanksgiving. Our recent prayer requests are Harold, Jane, Tina, Amber, Denny

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Helen Pauline Roller Helen Pauline Roller, 100, of Carlinville, passed away Monday afternoon, August 31, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Carlinville, IL. Helen was born on May 27, 1920 to Floyd Chester and Anna Louise (Trill) Rands in Chesterfield, IL. On October 14, 1939 she married Drayton D. Roller in Union, Missouri. She was a 1938 graduate of Chesterfield High School, and later received her Dietary Aid Certificate from the University of North Dakota. Pauline was a cook at Sunshine Manor Nursing Home in Carlinville for many years. While in high school, she was an operator for the telephone company in the Chesterfield office. Later she was a seamstress for Twin Cities Manufacturing in White Hall, IL. Pauline was a member of the Home Extension, was a Cub Scout leader, and taught Sunday school at Fayette Baptist Church for many years. Later she joined the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville. She also sewed for the Macoupin County Military Support Group. She loved her family and was proud to be a great-great grandma. Helen is survived by her daughter, Mary Kay (Darrell) Raffety of Carlinville, IL; son, Robert D. (Janice) Roller of Gibson City, IL; three granddaughters, Sheila Anderson of Carlinville, IL, Shana (Michael) Welch of Sugar Land, TX, Darin (Debra) Raffety of Kansas City, MO, and Dee D. (Kari) Roller of Mohomet, IL; two brothers, William (Georgia) Rands of Alton, IL and Howard (Berneice) Rands of Godfrey, IL; sister, Dorothy (John) Arnett of Carlinville, IL; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Chester and Anna Louise Rands; husband, Drayton D. Roller; brother, Marvin Rands; sisters, Marjorie Crouch and Anna Lou Reynolds; sister-inlaw, Mary Rands. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 5, 2020, from 10:00 - 11:00 am at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville, IL.

William Burl “Bill� Bridgeman, 85, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Per his wishes, cremation rights have been accorded and no services are planned at this time. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Brockway Jr

Robert M. “Bob� Brockway Jr., 67, died at 6:00 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2020 at his residence, under the care of OSF St. Anthony’s Hospice. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the family in care of the funeral home.

A Memorial service will follow at 11:00 am at the church, with Rev. Cliff Woodman, officiating. Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery in Chesterfield, IL. Memorials are suggested to the Emmanuel Baptist Church or Keller Cemetery. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be given at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com.

Sharon I Fox

Sharon I. Fox, 77, of Carlinville, died at her home, Sunday, August 30. Private family services will be held with burial to follow at the Oak Wood Cemetery north of Greenfield. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, and can be mailed to the Shields-Bishop Funeral Home at 604 Walnut Street, Greenfield, IL. 62044. Please leave a memory or online condolence at shields-bishopfh.com.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Fieldon United Church of Christ is cancelling their Fall Supper in September. We look forward to seeing everyone in September, 2021.

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A Life Without Problems “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.� John 16:33 NIV

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ometimes it seems that life is one problem after another. The car breaks down, which means an unexpected and unwelcome expense at the repair shop. And of course, these things never come at good times—what could possibly be a good time for your car to break down? We have problems at work or at school. Problems with our health. Problems with life. It’s enough to make us throw up our hands and question whether God is really looking out for us. But we shouldn’t fall prey to the illusion that we deserve a life without problems, or even that it would be desirable. In reality, what we see as a problem, viewed a little differently, can be seen as just another fact about life and the world we live in. Your car didn’t “break down� in the sense that

it stopped obeying the laws of physics. Some part or another was perfectly obeying all the laws of physics, and when you, for instance, failed to change your battery after five years, it stopped producing enough charge to start your car. We would all like for these problems to come a little less often, but try to see them as just the way the world works, and perhaps as opportunities to understand the world better, and to work on our responses to those very problems. –Christopher Simon

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The following police reports were filed between August 21 and August 27. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individual was charged with a misdemeanor: Rodewald, Justin G., dob 12-311987, resisting/peace officer/correctional officer/firefighter.

The following individual was charge with a DUI: Waid, Steven M.T., dob 06-29-

1995, driving under the influence of drug. The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation: Murphy, Ashley A., dob 03-111987, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Plunkett, Crystal Lynn, dob 10-61969, driving 21-25 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Manns, Logan M., dob 10-132000, driving 15-20 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Myers, Robert E., dob 08-13-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Murshed, Ragih N., dob 02-071999, failure to reduce speed. Church, Tyler W., dob 10-03-1989, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Waid, Steven M.T., dob 06-291995, driving on suspended license. Cole, Kathleen L., dob 11-07-1996, permit unauthorized person to drive. Theisen, William C. Jr., dob 11-011959, mufflers/1st/2nd. White, Ernest T., dob 07-14-1972, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Wanick, Jason D., dob 07-12-1972, driving on revoked license Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email gppnews@ campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

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10B Windrivers Dr, Grafton - $425,000 NEW LISTING! Water front luxury condominium features gourmet kitchen with marble countertops, 8 burner stove & electric ovens. Elegant antique walnut stairway will DZH \RXU JXHVW &XVWRP ¿UHSODFH PDQWOH ZLWK Italian marble. Sophisticated Sterling &DVWOH FROOHFWLRQ OLJKW ¿[WXUHV This is the home you’ve been dreaming of! Call Karen Bertman – 618-535-6044 Directions: From Alton: River Road toward *UDIWRQ ¿UVW OHIW WR :LQGULYHUV 'ULYH ¿UVW WXUQ WR OHIW DOO WKH ZD\ WR WKH HQG

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22826 S Centennial Rd, Jerseyville - $115,500 PRICE JUST DROPPED! Country feeling on 100x200 lot. This house needs some updates but would make a nice family home. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, open living room, dining area, sunroom. 2 car attached garage. You will enjoy sitting on the covered front porch with a country view. Call Charlene Morgan – 618-535-0071 Directions: Rt 16 West, turn south on Centennial Road. Home is on the left.

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300 Harrison St, Jerseyville - $79,900 3 bedrooms – 2 baths 300HarrisonStreet.c21.com Call Roberta Wallace – 618-535-5820

202 Hollow Ave, Jerseyville - $99,000 2 bedrooms – 1 bath 202HollowAvenue.c21.com Call Amy Benton – 618-795-4281

327 E Prairie St, Jerseyville - $74,900 3 one bedroom, one bath apartments 327EastPrairieStreet.c21.com Call Roberta Wallace – 618-535-5820

1012 Angela Ct, Jerseyville - $115,000 2 bedrooms – 2 baths 1012AngelaCourt.c21.com Call Karen Bertman – 618-535-6044

505 N Washington St, Jerseyville - $84,900 5 bedrooms – 2 baths 505NorthWashingtonStreet.c21.com Call Tammy Cooley – 618-556-9703

145 Main St, Brussels - $55,000 1 bedroom – 1 bath 145MainStreet.c21.com Call Lori Rose – 618-535-3232

112 Hazel St, Jerseyville - $52,500 2 bedrooms – 1 bath 112HazelStreet.c21.com Call Connie Hayes – 618-535-6784

218 W Charles, Medora - $94,500 2 bedrooms – 2 baths 218WestCharles.c21.com Call Barb Moore – 618-535-1587

22987 Cherry Ln, Jerseyville - $350,000 Commercial Building – 2 acres m/l 22987CherryLane.c21.com Call Kim Frazer – 618-535-2262

1610 S State St, Jerseyville - $278,590 Commercial – 4,286 sq. ft. building - .82 acre lot 1610SouthStateStreet.c21.com Call Amy Benton – 618-795-4281

1670 S State St, Jerseyville - $399,000 Commercial – 7,000 sq. ft. building – 1.45 acre 1670SouthStateStreet.c21.com Call Bob Jones – 618-578-9547

201 N Jefferson, Jerseyville - $89,900 Commercial 201NorthJeffersonStreet.c21.com Call Kim Frazer – 618-535-2262

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100 QUAIL VALLEY DRIVE - GODFREY, MADISON COUNTY

[ $1,990,000 ] 3BR, 4BA, 117 ACRES, INSULATED OUTBUILDING, STOCKED LAKE

11093 RIEHL LANE - GODFREY, JERSEY COUNTY

[ $1,764,600 ] 3BR, 2BA, 335 ACRES, RIVER VIEWS, SUCCESSFUL HUNTING

15841 CRESCENT LANE - CARLINVILLE, MACOUPIN COUNTY

[ $649,900 ] 3BR, 2BA, 74 ACRES, POLE BARN, STOCKED POND, TILLABLE, BEACH

309 N STATE STREET - JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY

[ $519,900 ] TURN-KEY, ENDLESS COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, RESTAURANT/RETAIL

26582 LOCKHAVEN HILL ROAD - GODFREY, JERSEY COUNTY

[ $325,000 ] 3BR, 4BA, 1/2 ACRE, RIVER VIEWS, WRAP AROUND DECK, DUMB WAITER

833 SEVENTH ST. - CARROLLTON

[ $225,000 ] 4BR, 4BA, 1/2 ACRE

21492 OAK REST RD. - BRIGHTON

23234 GREENAPPLE LN. - JERSEYVILLE [ $199,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, NEW POOL

502 W EXCHANGE ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $139,500 ] 3BR, 1BA, 6.48 ACRES

[ $115,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, FENCED YARD

TBD BUSHY PRAIRIE RD. - FULTS

TBD WATERS RD. - VIENNA

[ $1,187,500 ] 146 ACRES, ROAD FRONTAGE [ $1,050,000 ] 280 ACRES, TILLABLE, CRP

TBD S ALTON WAY - CHESTERFIELD

[ $259,900 ] 52.48 ACRES, TURN-KEY REC.

ROUTE 16 & E 3RD. - SHIPMAN

[ $44,900 ] HIGH TRAFFIC COMMERCIAL

1901 E EDWARDSVILLE RD. - WOOD RIVER

1214 DOLAN LN. - JERSEYVILLE

20061 S CREEK RD. - GRAFTON

17604 LESABRE CT. - BRIGHTON

104 ADERTON LN. - HARDIN

[ $169,999 ] 3BR, 2BA, DOUBLE LOT

[ $150,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, 1 ACRE

[ $98,900 ] 3BR, 1BA, DECK, LAKE ACCESS [ $77,000 ] 3BR, 2BA, UPDATED FLOORING

TBD HOXEY RD. - WORDEN

[ $628,578 ] 49.69 ACRES, TILLABLE

201 MCCAUSLAND ST. - CARLINVILLE

500 N - ELDRED

[ $600,000 ] 119.5 ACRES, HUNTING

18 LASALLE - ELSAH

[ $3,500,000 ] INCOME, 60,000 SQ. FT.

[ $249,900 ] INVESTMENT, 3 RENTALS

[ $225,000 ]MY JUST DESSERTS, UPDATED

SOLD!!!

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720 N STATE ST. - JERSEYVILLE 3BR, 2BA, CHARMING

413 E SPRUCE ST. - JERSEYVILLE 2BR, 1BA, DETACHED GARAGE

309 8TH ST. - CARROLLTON

2BR, 1BA, SHED, FENCED IN YARD

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