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Confidential county letter leaked to public By ROBERT LyONS Jersey County Journal A letter to the Jersey County Board containing highly confidential personnel information has been leaked to the public, which, according to State’s Attorney Ben Goetten, has both civil and legal implications. The letter to the board came from the county’s workman’s compensation and liability insurance provider, Illinois County Insurance Trust Inc. Goetten said the letter was distributed to board members during a closed session at a special meeting, and both he and board chairman Jerry Wittman made it clear the information and

documentation was to remain confidential. “Each and every board member understood that and agreed not to discuss these issues outside executive session due to the potential liability on the county,” Goetten said in a statement to the Journal. The letter, according to Goetten, was drafted for the purpose of assessing issues of liability the county was facing. He said, to his knowledge, no one other than himself and the board had access to the letter. However, Jersey County business owner Rob Higgins presented a copy of the letter to a Journal reporter at the Dec. 10 county board meeting.

Journeys School shapes students for future By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal The Journeys School in Delhi is breaking down the stigma tied to alternative learning methods for children with behavioral problems, and proving those students can learn as well as the rest. The vision of Dr. Mark Dixon, professor of behavioral analysis at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, the two-year-old Journeys program draws students from four districts including Jersey Community Unit School District 100. Journeys School Principal Mary Pearson said the approach designed by Dixon’s methods drastically changed students' grades as well as their attendance records, and Dixon said GPAs for students at the school doubled from what they were previously achieving. “We were taking kids who were getting an average of about D+ or C- and brought them up to about a B+, A-,” Dixon said, noting attendance made even better improvements. “It was about a 65 percent. … It was 89 percent at the end of last year, meaning we increase their attendance by nearly 30 points.” Dixon said the program works with the kids to change their mindset on studying and learning while also promoting better behavior. He said the teachers and administrators always put the students’ psychology before anything else to ensure the lessons stick. Each student gathers points – or loses them for poor behavior – throughout the day, tracking their improvement or lack thereof, but the points do not roll over to the next day. Beginning each day with a clean slate has its benefits for students who often felt judged in other environments. (See, journeyS, A2)

While the content of the letter is not public information, it was in response to its investigation into County Code Administrator Mike Prough, whose contract with the county was subsequently terminated with 60 days notice. Higgins said he’s not sure where his copy of the letter came from. “I came back from being in St. Louis and it was laying in the seat of my truck,” he said. “It just showed up here.” Goetten said the letter is not available through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, as several exemptions of the law require it remain confidential. The state’s attorney said he

“I’d like to be able to say with a great deal of certainty that it didn’t come from a member of this board, but the evidence points to the contrary.”

Ben Goetten State's Attorney doesn’t want to speculate on how the letter may have leaked into the public. “I’d like to be able to say with a great deal of certainty that it didn’t come from a member of this board, but the evidence points to the contrary,” Goetten said. “Board members could

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“We are still maintaining curriculum resources. Some are free. Some are through Pearson and some are through other contractual educational sources. We’re not losing the curricular component. What we are doing is changing the mainframe through which to travel.” Michael Weaver/Jersey County Journal

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New law mandates teaching contraception in sex ed tion to abstinence in sexual education lessons. Jersey Community Unit School District 100 superintendent Lori Hopkins said the district follows the state mandated guidelines, requiring the teachings to be evidence-

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based and medically accurate. “Currently, we’re aligned to the Common Core. Currently, we are within the mandates of comprehensive sexual education program,” Hopkins said. The amended code requires

schools to instruct students in “both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS.” Schools are instructed to explain condom usage (See, mAnDAte, A2)

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District 100 returns to Skyward, retains some Pearson services

By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal The Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 worked with Pearson to create an amended contract for its online platform and curriculum service accessed through Power School. The district entered into a five-year contract with Pearson for the services, but the proposed amendment, action on which was scheduled to be taken during the board’s regular meeting Dec. 18, would step back from Power School to return to Skyward, the online platform previously used by the district. “We had some challenges along the way,” Superintendent Lori Hopkins said. “All of our curricula was fed through [Power School] and

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also be held liable individually under a defamation action for information they were responsible for leaking that was published to a third party. The person or persons that have a copy of this letter are also potentially subject (See, letter, A2)

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this created challenges. So what we communicated to Pearson was that we wanted to go back to our previous platform, but at the same time maintain those curricula, several curricula resources, through Pearson.” The reduced contract for the spring semester will save the district around $200,000 in the Pearson contract. However, in contracting with Skyward the savings will become closer to a wash, Hopkins said. After all things are ironed out, she said the district may save around $100,000 for converting to Skyward. Through Power School all information pertaining to a student’s class was accessed through the online portal. Hopkins said the district feared issues with Power School. “That’s been the challenge. When you’re going through a single sign-on, you move through one platform to all of your curricula,” Hopkins said. “If the platform goes down, all of your curricula becomes unusable.” She said the change will make log-ins different for some classes to separate the access among different platforms, so if one fails, others would still be accessible. Though having everything in one place is a matter of convenience, Hopkins said students “maneuver the web like no one’s business.” Throughout the day, students will visit a number of sites for their classes such as EdModo, an online social network for teachers and students to interact with each other outside of the classroom. Some teachers specify required reading through EdModo to other sites in addition to use of Power School – and now Skyward. She said the shift to Skyward was based on the district’s desire to better communicate with students and parents through online portals, adding the change will not disrupt the one-to-one implementation of the digital conversion. “We are still maintaining curriculum resources. Some are free. Some are through Pearson and some are through other contractual educational sources,” Hopkins said. “We’re not losing the curricular component. What we are doing is changing the mainframe through which to travel.” Despite the challenges posed when the platform would go down, Hopkins said teachers immediately responded to the adversity with a back-up plan because they are aware of the problems that can arise due to technology failure. The Internet offers more opportunities for complementary curricula – which can be downloaded or printed out – to a teacher’s planned (See, DiStrict 100, A2)

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Greene County drops out of late-winter antlerless deer hunting season By RoBeRt Lyons Campbell Publications There will be no late-winter antlerless deer hunting season in Greene County. Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Tim Krumwiede, district wildlife biologist based in Pittsfield, said the deer numbers in the county have fallen to a level where a late-winter season is not necessary. Krumwiede said the late-winter season was designed to reduce the deer herd in areas with very high densities. Hunters who had leftover tags from the shotgun season in late-November and early-December could use the tags for the late-winter season. “Over time, some counties where the deer numbers have gone down have been dropped out of that late winter season,” he said. “This year Greene County has dropped out of it.” A joint task force was created in 2008 – with representatives from the Farm Bureau, DNR, legislators and other hunting interests – to address a concern that deer herds across the state were becoming overpopulated. Deer vehicle collision numbers are evaluated to approximate the herd population in a particular county. Krumwiede said the goal rate of deer-vehicle collisions is 207 accidents per billion miles traveled. “When deer-vehicle collisions fall below that objective, we can drop that [county] out of the latewinter season,” he said. According to information from IDNR released on Dec. 12, the deer harvest during the seven-day firearm season was 25 percent lower than last year’s. IDNR Director Marc Miller is quoted in the press release as saying the temperatures in the December portion may have played a role in the reduction, but also hinted Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease

(EHD) was a factor. Krumwiede said there are likely many cases of EHD which went unreported. “It’s very possible that this year, in conjunction with last year that [EHD] has had an impact on our deer herd,” Krumwiede said. Miller states IDNR will evaluate deer management goals on a countyby-county basis after all seasons have concluded. After the data are reviewed, Krumwiede said a decision will be made of how to proceed in the future. “We could lose additional counties next year to the late-winter season,” he said. “However, we could have some that come back on, as well, depending on what happens.” Krumwiede said whether a county dropping out of the late-winter season, meaning the overpopulating is under control, is a good thing depends on who is being asked the question. “I think it’s a good thing,” he said. “I think most most people you would ask in Greene County, if they have not hit a deer they’ve been in a vehicle where they hit a deer or a deer hit them.” As of right now, Greene County is only closed for the December 2013 - January 2014 late winter season. Krumwiede said the situation is evaluated annually. “We can utilize seasons and permit quotas to fine tune that and keep that (deer-vehicle collision) number very close to that objective,” he said. The late-winter season will still take place in most surrounding counties, including Pike, Scott, Calhoun and Jersey, but not in Morgan County. The late-winter antlerless deer hunting season runs Dec. 26-29 and Jan. 17-19. For more information on the latewinter antlerless deer hunting season, contact the Pittsfield IDNR office at (217) 285-2221.

Journeys (Continued from A1) Justin Compton, an 18-year-old working toward graduation, said because grudges aren’t held over to the next day, he felt more at home. In a regular school, teachers often remember the students who give them trouble and treat them differently than others as a result, he added. But at Journeys, he said the school is like a giant family that, despite its differences at times, always forgives and lets go of the negatives to reinforce positive achievement instead. “I started to change because I realized through this school life is short,” Compton, who was only making Ds and Fs before attending Journeys, said. “You’re not being judged. … Nobody holds grudges. At a regular school, if you make your teacher mad, the next day they’re going to remember that. These teachers realize everybody’s different and have a different way of handling things.” Compton said his favorite aspect is the opportunity to learn independently through the online curriculum. He said he can pace himself to ensure he understands concepts before he moves to the next one. And if he struggles to understand an issue, he said a teacher is always available to help answer his question. This approach, he said, has gotten him to make straight As when the highest he had achieved before was a C. Dixon said the program uses scientific methods and data-driven behavioral analysis to help each student individually and at their own pace. “It’s not whims and ideas that guide this program,” Dixon said. “It’s good behavioral science. It’s data-driven and scientifically proven techniques that we’ve taken from scientific literature and put them in the front line to change kids’ lives.” In most districts, he said the student would be placed into a classroom with others with similar behavioral problems or visit a counselor for brief periods throughout the week. But the short time in that class or with a counselor was not enough to help them. He said by providing a school with self-paced learning, constant one-on-one teacher interaction and immediate help when a student feels in need of a counselor, students can achieve more than in other environments. “They can’t be fixed with 15 minutes a week from a counselor,” Dixon said. “It has to be every moment of the day, every interaction of the day.

It’s the constant balance between learning academics and learning life, and how to tolerate life. It makes all the difference.” He said on the first day when teachers ask students attending Journeys what they want to do with their lives, they say they don’t know or don’t care about their future. However, Dixon said that attitude changes as they stick with the Journeys program. They begin to see a future that isn’t so dismal, he added. Alyssa Skinner, 16, said she was headed down the wrong path before she began her attendance at Journeys, noting she was consistently making Ds and Fs in school. “Whenever I first got here, I was going down the wrong path, and then I learned some things, like how to diffuse and accept stuff that’s going on,” Skinner said. “I’m more motivated than I ever was.” Since coming to Journeys, Skinner said her grades have improved to As, most notably because they can pace themselves in their own work. Jordan Williams, 16, said he was in a similar situation with grades just as low when he arrived at Journeys, but the program has redirected his path. “As a friend stand point, I was going down the wrong path, too. I was hanging out with people I really shouldn’t have been hanging out with,” Williams said. “And then I came here and it’s like a family. Each class is like a family.” Cindy Penrod, region three special education cooperative director, said the program administered at Journeys is unique. No other school approaches children with behavioral issues the way Journeys does, she said. Students at Journeys come from Jersey, Bethalto, East Alton, and East Alton-Wood River-Hartford Journeys held its second annual open house Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for visitors to learn more about how the program operates and meet with the students to hear their take on Journeys.

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(Continued from A1) to civil action if they release the information contained to a third party or publish its contents in any manner.” Based on who received the letter through licit means, according to Goetten, there’s nothing to gain for the county by getting the letter out in the open. He said violating the Open Meetings Act is in conflict with an oath taken by the county’s officials. “I think transparency is the ultimate motivation for whoever released the document and I understand that sentiment,” he said, adding distribution of the letter presents more potential litigation issues for the county. “So the person who leaked the letter is certainly not doing Jersey County taxpayers any favors. If the letter is ultimately published to even a single person, the county could be sued, a suit that

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(Continued from A1) and birth control to students taking sexual education courses, which are often part of a health class. Hopkins said the health department employees and other speakers occasionally visit the classroom to answer students’ questions from a professional standpoint. “They do invite speakers in who are up-to-date on the latest and greatest and allow the experts in the class to speak to some of the issues that perhaps we do not have the best handle on at that moment in time,” Hopkins said. The superintendent said some parents object to the teachings for personal or religious reasons, and according to the code, no students is required to participate in comprehensive sexual education courses if a parent submits written objection

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could cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars.” Higgins said the content of the letter is disturbing, but said he’s just as upset that the county isn’t releasing many of the details. Though he said he doesn’t know where his copy of the letter came from, Higgins thinks he knows why he got it. He said there are several people aware of situations within the county who do not want to speak out. “They knew I wouldn’t back off on it,” he said. “They knew I wouldn’t be afraid to ask the questions that needed to be asked.” Goetten said he advised the board of the potential liability issues regarding the letter, but it’s ultimately up to each member to act responsibly. “I can only make recommendations; they make their own decision on how to proceed,” he said.

to the class. Students cannot be suspended or expelled for not participating in the sexual education course offered by the public school. Those teaching the sexual education classes are instructed to explain abstinence is the only way to guarantee full protection against sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS and unwanted pregnancy, and Hopkins said teachers do not endorse nor do they offer opinions on a student’s situation. “It is a comprehensive overview of sex education,” Hopkins said. “In many ways, there’s not a lot of difference from the traditional version of it.” The law can be found through the Illinois General Assembly website ilga.gov by searching for Public Act 098-0441.

(Continued from A1) lessons, and she said many teachers prepare such plans in case their online information isn’t accessible. Using English classes as an example, she said teachers look to see their students can understand the text then make inferences from their reading and evaluate what they’ve read. “Really, it’s a matter of the expert facilitating learning through all the channels that they can use,” Hopkins said, noting teachers are given a greater sense of control over their lessons rather than following the teacher’s edition of a student’s text-

book. Hopkins said she created a webcast document which will be sent out to parents with additional information about how the change will affect them. She said parents who had Skyward log-in information before will see no change in accessing the website, but parents new to the service will need to set up the login. The changes will occur during Christmas break as the district shifts back to Skyward. RevTrack log-in information will remain the same, and account balances will not change in the switch.

Injuries in Wednesday night crash not life threatening staff RepoRt Jersey County Journal A three-car accident Wednesday evening shut down U.S. Route 67 for a short while and sent one driver to the hospital. According to the Jerseyville Police Department, at approximately 5:42 p.m., a driver traveling on the highway, identified as Phillip Davis, 63, smashed into the back of a car driven by 58-year-old Linda Sullivan, of Collinsville, overturning Sullivan’s car into a ditch. Davis’ vehicle continued into the rear of a van occupied by 25-yearold Kevin Simms and 29-yearold Jeffrey Hayes. The van was

stopped on the roadway waiting to make a turn, with Sullivan’s vehicle stopped behind the van, when the crash occurred. The accident took place in the area of Hickory Grove Restaurant. The Jerseyville Fire Department was summoned to the scene for extrication on Sullivan’s vehicle. Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby said Sullivan was transported to the hospital, but her injuries were not life threatening. Officers were on the scene until around 7:19 p.m., though the highway was closed roughly 45 minutes. Davis was charged with failure to reduce speed.

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Website to Provide Public with Digital Identification & Fingerprint Accessibility in Preparation for Jan. 5 Application The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently launched a website to provide the public with information regarding the Concealed Carry application process. The Concealed Carry License (CCL) website is being launched in advance of the Jan. 5 application posting date to provide citizens with additional information that will assist with eligibility requirements, application fees, training requirements, official forms, information for firearms instructors, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A convenient feature contained within the website includes information on how to access and obtain an Illinois Digital Identification (Digital ID) and electronic fingerprinting prior to Jan. 5. Applicants

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The Two rivers national Wildlife refuge is still cleaning up after the two historic floods in April and June this year. Before all cleaning is done, Cortney solum, Two rivers park manager, said around 10 trailers will be filled with junk left behind after flood water receded.

Trash at Two Rivers By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal The Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge in Brussels is still completing recovery work from the two historic floods that hit the area this past summer. Flooding closed the refuge earlier this year with high water covering sections of the walking paths on the national site, and as the water receded, it left behind heaps of trash. Cortney Solum, TRNWR park manager, said it is quite common to see a lot of trash after high water recedes from the refuge, and she said volunteers help clear the site. “We’ll find pop bottles, milk jugs, and then up to refrigerators and freezers, a lot of things from docks that have broken up,” Solum said. “We do a lot of cleanup after a flood.” A photo posted to TRNWR’s Facebook page shows a trailer with large metal barrels, tires and other trash officials removed from the Batchtown location on the refuge. She said the refuge recycles what garbage it can, while the remainder is thrown into a dumpster for traditional trash pick up. Solum said around 10 similar trailers will be filled with the junk found at the national wildlife site, and the refuge could use volunteer help to clean up the area. Those interested in volunteering can call the refuge to find a time to help out, and Solum said if there are

groups that want to work together, those volunteer opportunities can be scheduled, as well. Cleaning the refuge will prepare it to reopen at the beginning of the year when it fields a lot of traffic for the bald eagle watching season. Bald eagles often roost in the area during the winter months to lay eggs and raise their eaglets before migrating back north. According to an eagle watching page on Illinois.gov, bird watchers can observe some of the “more than 3,000 bald eagles in their natural habitat – more wintering American bald eagles, in fact, than in any other state outside Alaska.” Solum said the national refuge will reopen Jan. 1, and on Jan. 11, the refuge will host its open house. The open house had been scheduled Oct. 19, but with the shutdown of the federal government, hosting the event became impossible. Since reopening the government and allowing the officials to return to their work, the refuge has worked toward rescheduling the event. A new walking path created this summer will also be named at the event. Individuals submitted possible names to the wildlife refuge earlier this year and a vote was held on Facebook to decide the best ones. The name will be announced Jan. 11 at the open house at the refuge in Brussels. For more information about Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, visit fws.gov/refuge/two-rivers and to learn more about eagle watching in the area, visit illinois.gov/gov/eagles.

can visit the website under the New Applicants – Checklist Prior to Applying, and can access links to obtain a Digital ID and electronic fingerprinting locations. Applicants can obtain their Digital ID through the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services website (CMS), which they will need when the electronic CCL application becomes available on Jan. 5. The electronic CCL application will require an electronic signature prior to submission. Fingerprints are not required for the CCL application; however, background checks will be expedited for those individuals who submit fingerprints. The CCL website includes a list of licensed Live Scan vendors to help applicants locate the more

than 60 licensed Live Scan vendors across the state and their multiple locations. Applicants will receive a transaction control number (TCN) from the licensed Live Scan vendor at the time of fingerprinting and must retain that TCN to complete the application. The CCL website is intended to provide a user-friendly portal designed to ease and expedite the application process with as much information as possible in advance of Jan. 5. The new website address can be accessed at http://www.isp.state. il.us/. The ISP will continue to regularly update its Concealed Carry FAQ’s on the new website with information regarding the Illinois Concealed Carry process.

IDNR honors local for 35 years of service The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently honored a local employee for dedicated service to the IDNR. Neil E. Waters of Jerseyville was honored for his 35 years of employment with the IDNR. “We want to recognize the valuable contributions Mr. Waters makes every day that help this department meet its mission to provide safety education to every citizen that requests such service,” Jeff Hopkins, Safety Education Administrator, said. “It is through his continued dedication that we continue to achieve these goals.” Waters began his career with the IDNR in 1978 as a maintenance worker at Pere Marquette State Park. After five years, he transferred to the Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Area at Rosedale. After a short time, he was promoted to Ranger and held that position for 12 years. In 1995, Waters transferred to the IDNR Region 4 office in Alton where he is currently a Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC). In his position as VSC, Waters oversees all of the safety education programs for his assigned region of 34 counties. These programs include the hunter safety, boat-

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Illinois Department of natural resources, safety education Administrator Jeff Hopkins, right, congratulates neil Waters on 35 years of employment at the department’s headquarters in springfield on Dec. 11.

ing safety, snowmobile and trapper education courses. He coordinates more than 300 volunteer instructors that teach these courses. Waters said he has always had an interest in the outdoors. “I have an associate’s degree

in conservation and outdoor recreation and have always wanted to be involved with the outdoors,” he said. “It is just something I always wanted to do and I have no plans on retiring any time soon.”

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ike the constant developments, advancements and changes in the technology that drives it, the school district’s digital conversion may be a constantly evolving concept.

Just five months into students’ use of laptops in the classrooms, Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 has dropped Pearson Education as its primary provider of curriculum. Instead, the district will seek its curriculum through several other avenues, many of which are less expensive and are more in line with the vision the district has for its conversion. Pearson, however, will remain the district’s provider for some services. With access to endless sources of information on the world wide web, there’s really no reason to rely on just one company’s offerings. Still, there must be direction – which is provided through services like Pearson offered – to keep the education process moving forward with trusted, accurate resources. Without direction, students and teachers could spend countless hours examining several resources on every topic covered in classes. But, to assume one company is going have the best in every subject and aspect of the digital education experience may have been an overly optimistic assumption. The district administrators leading the conversion process, however, deserve credit for the way they’ve monitored the situation, listened to the feedback coming from the teachers and recognized the shortcomings of the provider so early on. By abandoning several of Pearson’s services now, the district is saving quite a bit of money while ensuring it is meeting its No. 1 goal of the conversion, which is educating students in an exciting, engaging, 21st century manner. The district’s contract with Pearson as the primary provider of services was to last five years. Getting out in just the second year (the first year was spent with teachers receiving professional development) is for the best. Really, as with anything based around the rapidly progressing world of technology, five years is far more than enough time to become antiquated and irrelevant.

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ost people think the number 13 is unlucky. In fact, millions of otherwise rational people are terrified of the number 13, to the extent that hotels omit it from their floors, airplanes do not have a row 13, and the numbers for Formula 1 racing cars skip from 12 to 14. The number 13 proved to be quite lucky for me—2013 that is. I had the opportunity to jump back into business after leaving the arts center in the spring. I got engaged in the summer. And I got my first teaching gig in the fall. My sons continued to do quite well with their academic pursuits in 2013 as well—my oldest began advanced graduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis and my youngest declared an electrical engineering major and a math minor for his undergraduate studies at SIUE. All in all, ’13 was a very lucky number in my home this past year. All of this got me to thinking about numerology and the superstitions that accompany times such as the holiday season and New Year traditions. This led me to do a little researching on the Internet, where I came across some interesting things regarding numbers and superstitions. As it turns out, numerical coincidences abound, and they are often so remarkable that it is difficult to explain them rationally.

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If anyone is interested in submitting a guest column, please contact the Journal. There are many topics out there and we have found that our readers have a lot of thoughtful things to say, on a broad range of topics. Columns, like letters, should add to the public discourse in a helpful way. Guest columns are submitted by a rotating roster of columnists or are simply sent in unsolicited and, if appropriate, are published. These columns do not reflect the views of the newspaper, only the writer. Length is no more than 800 words. Deadlines are Tuesday at 10 a.m. Topics are the choice of the columnist although we encourage our contributors to avoid obviously inflammatory issues (religion, abortion, etc.). Though we are a local paper, contributors are free to write about national or international issues (the pledge, the war, Social Security, health care, etc.). The Journal reserves the right to hold, edit or withdraw a column. These guest columns are an opportunity for our contributors to share an idea, an opinion or information; it is not an opportunity to sell a product or a service. We are looking for informed opinion and lively debate. Our only requirements are that your column have relevance to our community and our readership and be responsibly written (no personal attacks or self promotion, for example).

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For example, the correlations between Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy as pointed out in Martin Gardner’s The Magic Numbers of Dr. Matrix (1985) are just crazy. These correlations include such things as Lincoln being elected president in 1860, Kennedy in 1960. Both were assassinated on a Friday. Both were succeeded by Southern Democrats named Johnson. Andrew Johnson was born in 1808, Lyndon Johnson in 1908. And finally that John Wilkes Booth was born in 1839, Lee Harvey Oswald in 1939. One explanation for coincidences of this kind is selective reporting. Anything that fits is kept; anything that does not is discarded. Superstitious people however, or simply those that believe in the power of numerology, would find those correlations very disturbing, and perhaps even tale-telling. Secretly (no pun intended—and I guess not much of a secret now), I have been especially fascinated by the stories set forth by many authors regarding the Freemasons and the Knights Templar, as well as those told on The History Channel. Shows such as Mysteries of the Freemasons and Decoding the Past: The Templar Code make so many correlations between numbers and superstitions that are so fascinating that one must consider the possibilities, if only briefly.

Humanity has had a love-hate relationship with numbers from the earliest times. The superstitions are never far from our minds, at least a little. Guest That’s why I know next year Column is going to be BY MELISSA even luckier. After all, I am CROCKETT marrying my fiancé on the 14th day of February in the year 2014, which is also 14 months from the day we first said “I love you.” There’s got to be something to that, right? Meanwhile, I hope all of you had a memorable 2013 and are as excited about the upcoming New Year as I am. As my mom might say, “Bring on the pickled herring!” Oh, and don’t forget to kiss your special someone at midnight… –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Melissa Crockett has served as a guest columnist for the Jersey County Journal since 2006. She owns Studio Sixpence, a marketing communications firm, and is a freelance writer who enjoys experimenting with architectural and scenic photography. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the business division at Lewis and Clark Community College.

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alloween candy, Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas cookies, New Year’s Eve toasts. Many of our holiday traditions center around food and drinks. This is cause for concern for the many people, young and old, who have difficulty swallowing. We all get “choked” from time to time, but imagine that feeling every time you eat or drink. Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia, can occur at any stage of the digestive process, from the mouth to the stomach and beyond. A problem in one area can affect the entire swallow. Problems swallowing can also lead to other serious issues including weight loss, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, urinary infections, anxiety, or depression. Dysphagia is common in the stroke or brain- and spinal cord-injured populations. Certain problems with your nervous system, such as post-polio syndrome, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, or Parkinson’s disease often cause difficulty swallowing. Other causes include: immune system problems that cause swelling, inflammation, and weakness, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophageal strictures, esophagitis, diverticula, or breathing problems. Tumors, cancer, or masses anywhere along the digestive tract (including the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and colon) along with side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatment frequently cause dysphagia. Patients who have scar tissue after surgery to the head, neck, or throat can have problems clearing food from the throat when eating. A dry mouth can also cause the problem or

make it worse. Guest Persons with difficulty swallowColumn ing may notice coughing, gagging, choking on food or liquids, frequent BY LAURA pneumonias, a feeling that someBASTIN thing is sticking in the throat or chest, frequent vomiting, pain when swallowing, loss of appitite, and/or weight loss. There are many specialists involved in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, depending upon where the problem in the body is located. It’s always best to start with your primary care physician. Tests may be ordered to focus on the exact problem so specific treatment can be started. As a speech language pathologist, I work with primary care physicians; ENTs; gastroenterologists; and neurologists to diagnose and treat dysphagia. This treatment may involve diet changes, exercises, medications, or even surgery. One of the treatments speech therapists provide is neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the muscles of the face or throat, called Vital Stim. More than half of the patients that we see in speech therapy at Alton Memorial Hospital have difficulty swallowing. It is very rewarding to help them improve swallowing function and begin to enjoy eating and drinking again. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Laura Bastin is a speech language pathologist at Alton Memorial Hospital’s Human Motion Institute.

TO THE EDITOR: At this time of year it is very important to be thankful for all the blessings we have and receive on a daily basis. Sometimes we get so caught up in the commercialism of buy, buy, buy, we forget how fortunate we all are to live in one of the greatest communities in the world.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to all of those people who helped to make both Thanksgiving and Christmas better for those who are struggling in our community. Jersey Community High School Student Council asked everyone to help out by donating canned food to our members as they went trick-or-treating for cans. As always, our community shared on that cold and rainy night. In addition, many of you sent your children to the high school with generous donations to support our canned food drive. With these donations we were able to donate over 3,000 cans and $4,500 to local food pantries. We

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How to reach us: could never do this without the community and parent’s generosity. I am proud of the students at JCHS and how they step up each year to help others. I am also extremely thankful for every member of student council who helped to make this project a success. I am proud to have the chance to work with such great students and know they will become the leaders of the future. MAUREEN SHORTAL RENCH English/Speech Teacher Student Council Advisor Jersey Community High School

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Births

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FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

Anniversary

Remington James Norris Amber Long and Cody Norris of Jerseyville welcome a son, Remington James Norris, 5 lb., 8 oz., 11:48 p.m. Nov. 11, 2013, St. Mary’s Hospital. Grandparents are Trisha Schaaf of Hardin, Tim Long of Hamburg and Cynthia and Donald Norris of Kane. Greatgrandparents are Rheta and Bill Poore of Hardin, Spencer and Barbara Long of Hamburg, Joyce Norris of Kampsville, Donald Norris Jerseyville, Donald Tippit of Fernley, Nev., and Patricia Tippit of Chicago. Tyler James Meyer Brad Meyer and Heather Jolly of Jerseyville welcome a son, Tyler James Meyer, 6 lb. 15 oz., 5:41 a.m. Dec. 14, 2013, Jersey Community Hospital, Jerseyville. Elder siblings are William, 15, and Bailey, 7. Grandparents are Ray and Sandy Jolly of Dow, Patricia Meyer of Jerseyville and Rick and Karen Meyer of Dow. Great-grandparent is Gladys Jolly of Zwolee, La.

Sherwins celebrate 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sherwin of Jerseyville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Dec. 28, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at Westlake Country Club in Jerseyville. They were married Dec. 28,

1963, by Judge Roberts in Alton. The have three children, Dawn Snyder of Jerseyville, Robby Sherwin of Leesburg, Va., and Bobby Sherwin of St. Peters, Mo. They also have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Birthday

June Bowers celebrates 90th birthday Jerseyville Estates resident June Bowers celebrated her 90th birthday with a party given by her church’s Ladies Circle. June was born on Dec. 7, 1923. She married Howard D. Bowers on Dec. 31, 1946. They had two children together, and

lived a happy life up until his death on April 26, 2002. June is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville. Helping June celebrate is Pastor Mark Myers. June moved to Jerseyville Estates March 2, 2012

Happy 75th Birthday Dad!

Haddie’s 1st birthday

Hindelang earns Doctorate

Dr. Anna Hindelang recently was awarded her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo. at commencement Dec. 7. She is the daughter of Bonnie Hindelang of Grafton and a 2007 graduate of Jersey Community High School.

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Haddie Goetten, daughter of Justin and Heather Goetten of Jerseyville, celebrated her 1st birthday Dec. 5 with a Minnie Mouse party at her home. Haddie has an older brother, Nolan, 4. Grandparents are David and Janet Miller and Gary and Jeanie Goetten, all of Jerseyville. Greatgrandparents are Tuffy Goetten of Fieldon, Irene Erwin, Lenard and Donna Stilts and Gail Carr, all of Jerseyville.

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ROBERTSON BAGS 10-POINT BUCK Emily Robertson, daughter of Rita and Kevin Robertson of Dow, killed her first deer, a 10-point buck, Dec. 5 in Elsah Township.

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Targhetta recertified as CFSP Certified Funeral Service Practitioner Brad Targhetta, CFSP, a funeral director with Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Homes in Brighton, Medora and Shipman, has recently qualified for recertification of the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Targhetta is also a lifetime member of the Academy. A number of professions grant special recognition to members upon completion of specified academic and professional programs and “CFSP” is funeral service’s national individual recognition. A select few have distinguished themselves among their peers within the funeral ser-

vice profession as they continue their education to exceed the highest standards of care. This achievement is especially notable because Targhetta has voluntarily elected to participate in quality educational and service opportunities that far surpass what the funeral service licensing board in Illinois requires. Since its 1976 founding, the Academy has had as its goals: 1) to recognize those practitioners who have voluntarily entered into a program of personal and professional growth, 2) to raise and improve the standards of funeral service and 3) to encourage practitioners to make continuing education a life-long process in their own self-interest, the interest of fami-

lies they serve, and the community in which they live. To initially receive this award, the practitioner must complete a 180-hour program of continuing education activities and events. In addition, the practitioner is required to accumulate 20 hours per year to recertify. Credits are awarded by the Academy for work leading to personal and/or professional growth in four areas: n n n n

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Two Rivers Outdoors would like to invite all hunters (archery, shotgun, muzzleloader) to submit their deer kill pictures to tworiversoutdoors.com. All photos submitted will be entered in a random drawing for a prize pack from Joe

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Richard Lott, left, and Rodney Ridenbark brave the cold to help kick off the Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights Campaign last month. This year’s goal is $40,000.

Salvation Army sponsoring free movie night The Jersey County Salvation Army will be sponsoring a free family movie, “The Polar Express,” Monday, Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. at The Stadium Theater. This if a gift to the community for all the support the citizens have shown throughout the years. Parents, this is an opportunity to get your last minute shopping done while the kids enjoy a free movie. Also, the Tree of Lights campaign is in need of bell

ringers for Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 Please call Richard Lott at 498-3166 or 946-2702 if you can help. The Tree of Lights campaign is at $24,000 as of Monday, Dec. 16. The goal this year is $40,000. If you wish to make a donation you can drop cash or check in the kettles or mail your donation to PO Box 232, Jerseyville, IL 62052.

Call for photos for Two Rivers NWR photography exhibit Area amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit wildlife photos for a wildlife photography exhibit to be held at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Jan. 6-11. The photography exhibit will culminate with a Winter Open House at the refuge visitor center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Photographers may submit up to two original photographs of wildlife and/or natural landscapes taken in Calhoun, Jersey or Greene counties. Photos must be submitted with the photographer’s name, address, phone number, photo caption including where the photo was taken and a

signed photography release form by Friday, Jan. 3 to TwoRivers@fws. gov or mail to HC 82 Box 107, Brussels, IL 62013. Photography release forms can be downloaded from the Two Rivers NWR website at www.fws.gov/refuge/Two_Rivers or are available at the refuge visitor center. This exhibit is free to view and will be open to the public 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 6-10 and during the Jan. 11 open house. For more information about the refuge open house and photography exhibit, visit the refuge website or call (618) 883-2524.

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Last chance to register your teen for this exciting holiday break trip! Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) is inviting teens to travel to Hidden Valley’s Polar Plunge for a private party on Thursday, Jan. 2. The group will tube down the 1,200-foot long slopes for three hours. This trip is for all resident and non-residents 5th-9th graders. Concessions will be available, but travelers are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. The bus will leave the Susnig Center parking lot at 11 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. Guests are asked to arrive at the Susnig Center no later than 10:45 a.m. for an on-time departure. The cost is $60 per teen and includes bus transportation, tubing, hot cocoa and chaperones. A minimum of 40 participants is needed for the trip and the registration deadline has been extended to Monday, Dec. 23. Save the Date: there will be a Mandatory Parent/Teen Meeting on Monday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Susnig Center. For more information or to learn how to register, please visit http://www.jerseyville-il.us/ ParkRec/forms.htm, call JPRD at (618) 498-2222 or email jerseyvilleparkandrec@gtec.com.

You are invited to attend Christmas Eve Services! Come as you are, and bring your family and friends. Christmas Eve Services will be held on Tuesday, December 24. At Noon, 7:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. At noon, we will offer a Celebration of Christmas Service. At 7:00 p.m., and again at 11:00 p.m., we will have a candelight service. Celebrate Christmas at J.U.M.C.!

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Christmas Eve at DBC December 24th | 7-8 p.m. Please join us for a great time of singing Christmas carols, reading the Christmas story, and several selections from our DBC Choir. Delhi Baptist Church 18151 Church Lane Jerseyville, IL 62052 618.885.5352 delhibaptistchurch.org Find our event on facebook!

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Jersey County Journal is having a coat drive to help local kids in need. New or gently used coats and accessories for kids of all ages and sizes will be accepted through Dec. 23.

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Thursday, Dec. 19: Jersey County Health Department cholesterol and blood sugar testing by appointment. Call 498-9565, ext. 301. Thursday, Dec. 19: Preschool Story Hour for ages 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. at the Jerseyville Public Library. The theme is reindeer. Thursday, Dec. 19: Jersey County Health Department offering Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Testing by appointment. Call 498-9565, ext. 301.

will present traditional and not so familiar songs to retell the Christmas story. Congregational singing will be included in the program. The church is on Elm Street, approximately four miles from Grafton off Highway 3 where the Rev. Sam Williams serves as pastor. Call (618) 786-3923 for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 29: Special service and concert with Bob and Jennifer Wilkerson at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of The Nazarene in Jerseyville.

Monday, Dec. 23: Jersey County Salvation Army sponsoring a free family movie, “The Polar Express,” at the Stadium Theater at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 31: Whalen-Hill Post 648 Grafton Legion New Year’s Eve party from 6 p.m. to next year, pot luck. For more information call 786-3381.

Friday, Dec. 27: PAC Soup and Sandwich supper from 4 to 7 p.m. in the JCHS cafeteria during the Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament.

Sunday, Dec. 22: Christmas concert beginning at 6 p.m. at the Grafton Full Gospel Church. Local talent along with the church praise team

Monday, Dec. 30: Red Cross Blood Drive at Tri-County Bowl in Jerseyville from 4 to 8 p.m.

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Santa throws a bowling ball down the lane at Tri County Bowl in Jerseyville Friday night for a spare during the Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department's first annual Bowling with Santa event. A total of 96 people signed up for the event, 58 of which were kids who got to visit with Santa.

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Julia Rose “Rosie” Witt, 84, of Jerseyville died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Virden on June 10, 1929, one of five children born to the late Barkley and Julie (Herder) Vancil. Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Beiermann of Jerseyville; a son, Terry Witt of Jerseyville; a stepson, Richard Witt of Alton; a stepdaughter, Ramona Abbott of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren, Jason Beiermann of Dow, Emily Wunderlin and her husband, AJ of Fayetteville, N.C., Molly Witt and Lydia Witt, both of Jerseyville; a greatgrandson, Rylan Wunderlin; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Pruitt of Jerseyville and Alice and Ronald Legate of Alton; and a sister-in-law, Stella Vancil of Jerseyville; and a sonin-law, Gary Beiermann. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Witt in June of 1983; and two brothers, Gerald Vancil and George Vancil. Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, with funeral services began at 4 p.m. The Rev. Brent Meyer officiated. Burial took place in the Kane Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Blessing Hospice of Greene County.

Judy Ann (Lorsbach) Treis, 84, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. She was born Friday, Aug. 30, 1929 in Hardin to John Lorsbach and Lucille Dean Lorsbach. Judy was a paralegal in St. Louis, Mo. for a few years. She then married Arthur E. Treis on June 5, 1951 at St. James Church in St. Louis, and to this union eight children were born. She worked for more than 20 years at Medichs Restaurant in St. Louis as a cook. Her hobbies were quilting, sewing, gardening, canning, working crossword puzzles and playing Bingo. She also was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals ball team. She will be truly missed by her family and friends who loved her dearly. She is survived by her children, Ricki (Ed) Mayhall of Luebbering, Mo., Vicki (Jerry) Cagle of Reno, Nevada, John (Margaret) Treis of Minisee, Calif., Curt (Caren) Treis of Leasburg, Mo., Larry Treis of Fenton, Mo., Jayne (Mark) West of Union, Mo., Greg (Diana) Treis of St. Louis, and Gary (Jill) Treis of Imperial, Mo.; brothers, Jim (Beulah) Lorsbach of Jerseyville, Tom (Janet) Lorsbach and Chuck (Short) Lorsbach, all of Hardin; sisters, Rose Beaty of Sacramento, Calif., and Virginia “Chink” Steckle of Jerseyville; sisters-in-

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Offering a friend or family member in need some financial assistance is a thoughtful, selfless gesture, not unlike donations made to charitable organizations. But while the intentions behind each offering may be similar, such gestures are not very similar in the eyes of the law. Individuals who make contributions to nonprofit organizations can usually deduct these donations from their personal taxes, but similar gifts given to family and friends are not subject to the same tax rules. In Canada, there is no "gift tax." That means that any resident of the country who receives a gift or inheritance of any amount from nearly every source (excluding an employer) does not have to include this gift in his or

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Thomas Ryan Thomas E. Ryan, 74, of Golden Eagle died at 5:28 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 at his residence in Golden Eagle. He was born Oct. 8, 1939, in Gillespie, son of the late Walter and Thelma (Sandal) Ryan. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was selfemployed but had worked as a volunteer for the Department of Natural Resources. Survivors include two sons, Bret James Ryan of Mississippi, and Thomas Walter Ryan of Golden Eagle; three sisters, Brenda Gardner of Jerseyville, Sarah O’Brian of Virginia and Heather Ryan of Pennsylvania; numerous grandchildren; and seven brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents. At his request the body was cremated and no services are scheduled. Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin is in charge of arrangements.

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Samuel Albert Abbott, 86, of Kane died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Kane on May 11, 1927, one of 14 children born to the late Samuel and Maude (Keown) Abbott. An avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish, he worked as a farmhand and erected tents for carnivals throughout the country during his younger years. For many years, he was employed at the Pillsbury Flour Mill in St. Louis where he had dedicated 45 years before his retirement. He married the former Georgia Adams on Nov. 25, 1950, in Carrollton, and they have shared 63 years together and raised a family that consisted of six children and 15 grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Georgia Abbott; his six children and their spouses, Albert Dale and Bobbi Abbott of Godfrey, Roger Dean and Pamela Abbott of Kane, Ronald Dennis Abbott of Kane, Randell and Penny Abbott of Kane, Rhonda and Bill Dougherty of Jerseyville, and Regina Zirkelbach and her companion, Marty Powell of Hillview; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one due in April; and a sister, Wanda Wilkinson of Bowling Green, Ky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Trevor Abbott; seven sisters, Effie Politto, Ellen Holmes, Betty Walters, Elzina Morris, Eunice Hinson, Clara Smith, Eileen Walters; and five brothers, Herschel “Bob” Abbott, Alonzo “Jack” Abbott, Leo Abbott, Thomas Abbott and William Abbott. Visitation was from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Wilbur Cain officiated. Burial took place in the Kane Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Jersey County Health Department.

Tina K. Baker of Jerseyville died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 2013 after a courageous and long fought battle with cancer where God carried her many times through the sands. Her grace and dignity along with her fighting attitude were admired by many. She was born Monday, May 9, 1966, in Jerseyville. She married Craig Baker Jan. 5, 1995 in Jerseyville. She was active in her church at Jerseyville Church Of The Nazarene for many years as Sunday school teacher, secretary and steward. She loved God with all her heart. She worked at Beverly Farm for over 20 years, caring and giving until the cancer stopped her work there. She continued for many years being an inspiration to all who knew her. She always showed more concern for others than herself. Survivors include her husband, Craig Baker; their son, John Baker at home; her daughter, Kendra (Josh) Sibley of Jerseyville; two grandchildren whom she adored, David and Dominic; a sister, Carolyn (Terry) Short of Otterville; a brother, Morris (Robin) Booth of Fidelity; a sister, Elizabeth "Liz" (Leon) Atterberry of Elash; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins along with her beloved dog, Sarge. Visitation was from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at The Church of the Nazarene, 285 Maple Summit Road in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday. The Revs. Doug Haynes and Matthew Vangilder officiated. Burial took place in Newbern Cemetery. Tina had such great admiration and love for the outstanding doctors who cared for her, Dr.Thomas E. Ryan M.D. and staff and Dr. James V. Piephoff III M.D. and staff. A special thank you to all the wonderful workers at Willow Rose for taking such awesome care of Tina during her stay. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to help with funeral and medical expenses. Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

John Thomas “Jack” Cambron, 69, of Brighton died unexpectedly at 3:44 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born in Alton on Nov. 19, 1944, one of 12 children born to the late Frank and Dorothy (Lohr) Cambron. He graduated from Jersey Community High School, and had been employed in the Brass Mill at Olin Corp. for 42 years before retiring in 2009. Jack was a man of his word and of solid character. He treasured his family and made them the center of his world. He enjoyed camping and fishing, with Carlyle Lake his favorite destination. He married the former Regina Atchison on Feb. 22, 1963 in Jerseyville, and they have shared 50 years of a wonderful marriage and the joys of their three children together. Surviving are his wife, Regina Cambron; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacquelyn and James Meszaros of Jerseyville; a son, Joseph Cambron of Brighton; four grandchildren, Brianna Meszaros, Samantha Meszaros, Mathew Cambron and Emily Cambron; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Russell Cambron and Denny Cambron, both of Brighton, Norman and Mary Cambron of Godfrey; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Albert Reef of Brighton, Polly and Bill Jones of Dow, Fern and Paul Woelfel of Fieldon, Jane Cambron, Gerry Cambron, both of Brighton, Rose Ann and Jim Woelfel of Fieldon, Joyce and Mike Hall of Brighton; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Toni and Allen Darr of Carrollton; a sister-in-law, Elaine Atchison of Brighton; many nieces and nephews; and his canine companion, Spooky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, September Cambron on July 10, 1995; a brother, Robert Cambron; his mother-in-law, Emma (Vahle) Powers; and a brother-in-law, Richard Atchison. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. John Gibson officiated. Cremation took place following the services. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association or to the 5A’s in Alton.

Charles Wesley McCoy, 81, of Jerseyville died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Rosedale March 10, 1932, one of two children born to the late Charles Leslie and Reta W. (Guenther) McCoy. He served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was employed through the Alton School District as a custodian at McKinley School for 33 years before retiring. After his retirement, Charles began working at Jerseyville Motor Company serving in various capacities. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, and served as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #59 for many years. He married the former Loretta Ann McAdams on Sept. 25, 1955, at the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville, and she died on June 14, 2011. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Debora Ann and Mark Landon of Alton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles R. McCoy of Jerseyville and Randy R. and Jane McCoy of Medora; seven grandchildren, Jessica M. Wunderlich and her husband, Benjamin of Springfield, Melissa Landon of Alton, Diana McCoy of Lawrence, Kan., Nicholas A. McCoy of Bowling Green, Mo., Bridget McCoy of Jerseyville, Jacob C. McCoy and Sara Jan McCoy, both of Medora; and a great-granddaughter, Mikala Anne Davis. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lela Fessler. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Joel Lohr officiated. Burial took place in the Fieldon Cemetery with the Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 conducting military graveside rites. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Tina Marie (Grether) Clothier, 50, of Jerseyville died suddenly at 11:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital. She was born on April 4, 1963, one of three daughters born to Arthur Dean and Marie Joann (Pruitt) Grether. Tina attended Fieldon Grade School, and graduated in 1981 from Jersey Community High School. She attended Benton School of Cosmetology in Alton, and had used her skills at Fashion Beauty Salon and Hair Care Alley, both in Jerseyville, and at JC Penney. She later became employed at Wells Fargo in St. Louis, where she has worked for 28 years and was currently serving as a Mutual Fund Clerk. She married Christopher Clothier on July 20, 2013, at the home of her parents in Fieldon and he survives. Also surviving are her mother, Marie Grether of Jerseyville; her grandmother, Marceda Cook of Fieldon; two sisters and brothersin-law, Angela and Tim Ipock of Rio Rancho, N.M., and DeeDee and Jerry Longley of Jerseyville; three nephews, Richard Ipock, Zane Longley and Hayden Longley; her lifelong friend, Sherrie Smith of Godfrey; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Paula Clothier of Jerseyville, Jo Anne Goheen of Dow, Cecial and Bill Klein of Grafton, Rose and Kenny Hallstead of Jerseyville, Paula McKenney of Kane, Andrew and Terrie Clothier of Jerseyville, Robert and Debbie Clothier of Hardin and Edgar and Denise Clothier of Granite City. Tina was preceded in death by her father, Dean Grether, who passed away four days earlier on December 5, 2013; her father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Carl and Zelma Clothier; and two brothersin-law, Robert Goheen and Ernie McKenney. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Mark Myers officiated. Burial took place in the Fieldon Cemetery. Memorials may be given to her family to assist in the placement of a monument at the cemetery.

Caryl Joyce (Chappell) Lyles, 76, of Jerseyville died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jerseyville on Dec. 5, 1937, to the late Charles Isreal and Lucielle Irene (Joy) Chappell. Caryl was a retired Registered Nurse with the Alton State Hospital and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Jerseyville. She married Lloyd Leon Lyles Sr. on May 7, 1955, in Jerseyville, and he died Oct. 28, 1994. Surviving are her eight children and their spouses, Laurie and Bob Miller of Greenville, Miss., Joyce and Dean Gray of Jerseyville, Clinton E. and Karen Lyles Sr. of Bedias, Texsa, Larry Leon and Joann Lyles Jr. of Goose Creek, S.C., Gregory Dean and Jan Lyles of Godfrey, Mary Lou Lyles of Jerseyville, Theresa and Mike Menrath of Nashville, Tenn., and Benjamin Allen Lyles of Tuscon, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a very dear friend, Mary Pine of Jerseyville; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Nathaniel Ryan Lyles; two brothers, Melvin Chappell and Laverne Chappell; and three sisters, Maxine Cummings, Dorothy Moore and Ruth Warner. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Gary Potter officiated. She was laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to BJC Hospice or to the American Cancer Society.

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Charles Eugene Towell, 78, of Grafton, a solider for both God and country, died and was called home at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Poyner, Mo., on April 22, 1935, the son of the late Ira and Alta (Wright) Towell. He served overseas in Germany with the U.S. Army, and retired as a truck driver from Con Agra in Alton after nearly 40 years of service. His main focus in life was his Lord and his family. He was a follower of the Bible, and was a faithful member of the Otterville Baptist Church. He was a devoted family man, and was a faithful and loving husband, father and grandfather, who will be dearly missed. He married the former Helen Marie Dilport on April 7, 1956 at, the First Baptist Church in Grafton, and their married life has spanned 57 years and has been blessed by a large and caring family. Surviving are his wife, Helen Towell; five children and their spouses, Carrie and Tim Renken, Charles Edward Towell, Curtis and Katie Towell, Peggy Pace and her companion, John Lewis, and Melissa and Jeff Muntz, all of Otterville; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Ingold of East Alton; and a brother, Dan Edward Towell of Otterville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a beloved granddaughter, Kelsey Pace on Jan. 6, 2003; two brothers, Grover Towell and Jan Towell; and three sisters, Nancy Fairchild, Wilma Pauline “Bonnie” Cervantes, and Sharon Carter. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Ed Haun officiated. Burial took place in Noble Cemetery in Otterville with Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 conducting military graveside rites. Memorials may be directed to the family to assist in the placement of a monument at the cemetery.

Sharon Carter Sharon Sue Carter, 66, of Godfrey died at 2:58 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Alton on Aug. 10, 1947, one of eight children born to the late Ira and Alta (Wright) Towell. She attended Jersey Community High School, and took EMT training where she used her love for mankind assisting others in need. She was a loyal member of the First Baptist Church in Grafton, and she served as “camp nurse” for their youth group camping expeditions. She married Grady Carter on Aug. 23, 1965, in Jerseyville, and together they have shared 48 years and the joys of raising their two daughters. Surviving are her husband, Grady Carter of Godfrey; two daughters and sons-in-law, Leah and Tim O’Grady of Wood River and Barbara and Mark White of Grafton; three grandchildren, Todd O’Grady and his wife, Rachel of Nashville, Tenn., Jonathan O’Grady of Wood River, Douglas White of Grafton; a sister, Joyce Ingold of East Alton; and two brothers, Charles Towell and Dan Edward Towell, both of Otterville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Grover Towell and Jan Towell; and two sisters, Nancy Fairchild and Wilma Pauline “Bonnie” Cervantes. Visitation was from 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 until time of funeral services at 7 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Private burial for the family took place at the Noble Cemetery in Otterville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Grafton Youth Camp.

Arthur ‘Artie’ Eisler Arthur “ Artie” M. Eisler, 63, of Jerseyville died at 8:57 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 at his home. He was born July 20, 1950, in Alton, the son of the late Frank L. and Irma A. (Woolsey) Eisler. He was a member of The Church of The Nazarene in Jerseyville. He enjoyed riding his bike and fishing. He loved eating Bar-B-Q. Survivors include sisters, Lula Belle Long of Jerseyville, Ruth Ann and Jim Martin of Gillespie, and Joetta M. and Cleo Lott of Jerseyville; a brother, Robert L. and Mary Lou Eisler of Jerseyville; and special friends, Daniel and Lisa Wieneke and Cecelia Friedel. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ronald D. Eisler, and a sister, Doris J. Hardy. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until time of funeral services at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. The Rev. Edwin Retter officiated. Burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Jersey County Food Pantry.

Allen Ladd Allen D. Ladd, 61, of Fidelity died at 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at his home. He was born March 2, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late Arnold D. Ladd and Vivian Doris (Binkley) Ladd-Hodge. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and a construction laborer. Survivors include daughters, Jennifer and John Shimchick of Godfrey and Billie Jo and Dennis Walker of Granite City; a son, David Ladd of Alton; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Ladd, Sandra McGrath, Vickie Frances and Mary Hodge; and a brother, Alex Ladd. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was from 4 p.m. until time of funeral services at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville with military rites by Jerseyville American Legion Post 492. The Rev. Steve Battles officiated. Burial will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

Phillip Franke Phillip Charles Franke, 77, of Jerseyville, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Phillip was born Feb. 25, 1936 in Batchtown to Otto F. Franke and Geneva (Presley) Franke. On July 10, 1955, he married Jane Rosa. He went to work for Eastern Airlines in St. Louis and before retiring. He was manager of Eastern Airlines’ operations in Okalahoma City and Kansas City. While in Oklahoma, he was Chief Barker for Variety Clubs of Oklahoma, served on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma March of Dimes, and was a member of the Oklahoma City Board of Directors. Phil is survived by his daughter, Carol Franke Knox and her husband, Thomas Knox of Chelsea, Mich.; a son, Steve Franke and his wife, Angelia, of Nowata, Okla.; grandchildren, Melissa Knox, John Franke and Meredith Franke; a sister-in-law, Ruth Rosa Terry; a brother-in-law, Donald Terry; and nephews, Rich Terry and wife, Eloise, David Terry and wife, Karen, and Michael Terry. He is preceded in death by his parents, and a beloved grandson, Andrew Knox who continues to inspire his family with his humor and courage. Phil never met a stranger, and was willing to give of himself to make someone else’s life better, and was fiercely loyal to family. He also loved being around children, because, as he put it, “they’re funnier than adults.” Phil’s generous spirit continues to touch lives. It was his desire that when he passed on, he’d donate his body to the Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, to help improve the lives of others. We honor and respect his wishes. Phil loved the St. Louis Cardinals, Oklahoma State Cowboys and the St. Louis Blues. He also loved a good pun. That being said, on the night he passed away, Phil would’ve been happy to know the Blues won. The hockey team, that is. Not the emotion. A celebration of Phil Franke’s life is planned in the near future. Memorials may be given in his honor to the Jerseyville Public Library.

Charles L. Rothe, 90, of Jerseyville died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born July 7, 1923, in Jerseyville, son of the late Frank Otto and Lillie Marie (Down) Rothe. He married Stella Delores Campbell Dec. 21, 1946, in Jerseyville. She died Feb. 24, 2005. He served his country as an Army Quartermaster during WWII in the European Campaign and was a member of the Army Quartermaster Reunion Committee. He was a lifelong farmer. Survivors include a son, Gary and Susan Rothe of Piasa; two daughters, Teri and James Kirbach of Virden and Debra Marie and Robert Mezo of Highland; three grandchildren, Stacy Cunningham, Ryan Rothe and Katherine (Dezmon) Buttler; four great-grandchildren, Cierra and Jordan Cunningham and Miccah and Myles Buttler; two brothers, Robert and Odessa Rothe and Wilbur and Elizabeth Rothe; four sisters, Della Freeman, Verna Hewitt, Nina and Dale Darr and Ina and Bill Lowis; and two sisters-in-law, Ruth Rothe and Virginia “Gigi” Rothe. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Melvin Rothe, John Rothe and Frank Rothe, Sr.; and sisters, Evelyn Mundy and Eileen Vorhees. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of funeral services at noon Friday, Dec. 20 at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home with military rites by the American Legion Post 492. Burial will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu, of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Slover Dennis E. Slover, 63, of Jerseyville died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2013 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

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Ramond McElliot, 4, twists at the hip to launch a bowling ball down the alley Dec. 13 at Tri County Bowl in Jerseyville for the frist annual Bowling with Santa event.

Brenna Cummins, 5, pushes the ball toward the pins during the first annual Bowling with Santa event Dec. 13 at Tri County Bowl in Jerseyville.

Brady Maxeiner, 5, tells Santa what he wants for Christmas at Tri County Bowl in Jerseyville Dec. 13 during the first annual Bowling with Santa event.

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Levi Mann, 5, right, rolls a ball down the lane at Tri County Bowl in Destiny Beyers, 6, lines up a shot at the pins during the Bowling with Drew Plasmeier throws his weight behind the ball as he lobs it down the Jerseyville Dec. 13 at the first annual Bowling with Santa Event. Josie Santa event Dec. 13 at Tri County Bowl in Jerseyville. bowling alley Dec. 13 at the Bowling with Santa event at Tri County Bowl. Mann, 2, left, observes his technique.

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Just Being Jersey moments n I wanted to give a shout out to the National Honor Society kids at JCHS!! They rang bells for the salvation army at all four locations for 12 hours on Saturday when it was FREEZING cold! Every kid did his or her part, every kid showed up for his or her time. They were awesome in the community!! Sincerely, Mrs. Chin n Thirteen 5th-7th grade members of the Panther Pride Club walked to the Angel Tree facility after school yesterday afternoon to volunteer for the Angel Tree Program. The students illustrated the Just Be Jersey way by showing their very caring, giving, and compassionate attributes. They filled “goodie bags” and wrapped presents for their very own peers - community children whose parents aren’t able to provide for Christmas blessings that many of us experience this time of year. One student proudly boasted “We did a lot!” and they did. They spent an hour and half Just Being Jersey. Our own colleagues - Mr. Nate Blasa, Mrs. Kim Scoggins, Mrs. Kay Wittman, and Mrs. Freddy Hatfill -- walked with them and assisted in this wonderful opportunity. n An elderly woman was crossing the parking lot of Imo’s when she fell, resulting in an injury. One of our own students, Austin Turman was exiting Imo’s, observed the woman down on the ground, and went directly to his truck and grabbed a blanket and placed it over the woman while an ambulance was called. It was communicated to me that Austin was so

gracious and considerate in his actions. Austin then returned to school (because he didn’t want to be late returning to his after lunch class). Another conversation began about who would return this blanket to this young man. One woman stated she knew several employees at the school and would make sure it was returned to Austin, the Imo’s owner offered to take it to Austin, as she sees him often, another spoke up, and another. Our JCHS student began one act of kindness, and it spread to the people around him who observed. As a side note, I was told that Nathan Carroll, a former JCHS student, was also present and assisted as well. One simple act of compassion and kindness goes a long, long way. I am so appreciative of Austin’s actions and proud of him, too! Thank you, Austin Turman, for JUST BEING JERSEY! Thank you Nathan and all who played a part in helping this woman in her time of need. It illustrates what COMMUNITY is all about. n I was sitting in the lunch room September 12 and I was impressed by a young freshman at JCHS. Libby Munsterman was sitting with 2 of our Down Syndrome students at JCHS eating lunch. She was talking to the girls and enjoying her time with them. I have a nephew with Down Syndrome so I have a special place in my heart for these students and when I saw this young lady giving up sitting with her friends and spending time with these girls, my heart swelled. Good Job Libby. Thanks, Deanna Bridgewater

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n During 8th hour Strength and Conditioning class, the students and I were out on the track. Two JCHS students, Caitlyn Connell and Brandon Baalman, noticed an elderly woman across the street had fallen while working in her yard. Anthony Goetten and Dylan Blackburn rushed over to see if she was okay as I headed that way. A few other students went to get the school nurse, thinking she might be injured.The woman was okay but OUR students were “Just Being Jersey” as they went to help assist her. She was very polite and thanked us for coming over. Sincerely, Chris Skinner

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400D FOR RENT Pike County

615 HUNTING

JP AUTOBODY & DETAILING Vehicle detailing services available in Jerseyville. Keep the winter grime off your vehicle. Call (618)9467637. 12.25

TWO BEDROOM mobile home in rural Pittsfield. Griggsville school district. No smoking. No inside pets. Deposit required. 217-8332015. 1.8

DEER HUNTERS: Rent Pittsfield country home away from home. 3 BR, sleeps 6+, fully furnished, move-in ready. 573-549-2530. Cell: 636-358-6994. TF

THE TRADING POST 501 E. Prairie St., Jerseyville, IL. Open Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 7,000 sq. ft. of clean furniture, appliances, sporting goods and tools. Plus 2000 smalls @ $2.00 or less! We buy full or partial estates/households of GOOD, CLEAN furniture and appliances. Why buy new when "slightly used" will do? For more information, call: 618-639-4569. TFN

DUPLEX FOR RENT set up for elderly. Low utilities. $575 a month. 217-285-6634 or 217-836-4418. 12.25

900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County

200 BUSINESS

COLMAN'S COUNTRY CAMPERS 2013's on sale. Big discounts. Sales, service, parts, propane. #2 Fun St. Hartford, IL 62048. 618254-1180. www.colmanscampers.com. TFN IF YOU NEED PARTS for your mowers and tillers, Dorsey's Hardware and Western Auto have a large selection of belts and parts service and new equipment sales available. Winchester. 217-742-9241. TF 2012 MOBILE HOME STIMULUS PACKAGE: up to $25,000 for your trade in. Discounts for land owners. Financing available. Prequalify by phone 314-5627459. tf SELLBEST, 110 W. Quincy St., Griggsville: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Quality Used Furniture & AppliancesWashers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools, T.V.s, Stereos. Everything for the home and you! Call 217-2422252.TF DIAMOND TRAILER saleswe buy used campers new campers & toy haulers by Keystone RV Co. Pre-owned campers; RV parts & service. We also stock a large selection of RV accessories for all your camping needs. Located at 1117 N. Old Rt. 66, Litchfield. 217-324-2452, www.diamondtrailer.com. TFJCJ ETHAN MILLER'S Roofing, Windows and Siding. For all your construction and remodeling needs. Insured, free estimates. 217-3716055. 12.18

300 FARM MARKET

2 BR HOUSE for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217-2854502. TF FOR LEASE Four rooms 900 sq. ft. each - 3600 total sq. ft. - Will lease all or one. Call 217-491-2391 for details. 12.25 1 AND 2 BR apartments available. No smoking. No pets. Security deposit required. 217-285-4502 TF OFFICE SPACE Prime location. Ample parking. West Washington St., Pittsfield. Call 217-285-2848 or 217285-5925. 1.8 NEWLY REMODELED office space on the square in Pittsfield. For more information, call 217-473-8811. TF 3 BR DOUBLE WIDE mobile homes for rent in Griggsville. Lyndle Ellis. 217-833-2107. No pets. 12.18 2 BEDROOM trailer for rent in Pittsfield. Call 217-2854674, leave message, or call 217-491-0088. TF MOBILE HOMES for rent in Griggsville. $200/mo & up. Call for availability. 8332107. 12.25

500 FOR SALE FOR SALE: 8 burial plots in the Garden of Devotions, West Cemetery in Pittsifeld. Priced to sell. Call 217-2854991. 1.1

SPLIT FIREWOOD 217-4307769. Pike County area. 12.25 DON'T PAY high heating bills eliminate them with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler Call Today. 217-236-3022.TF SHEPPARD ELECTRONICS 1402 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL. 217-285-2893. Cell: 217-248-1188. LG TV sales and service. 3D and smart TVs, Blu Ray DVD players,32-55" TVs. Metal detectors, new & used, very good prices, Whites and Garrets. New and used CB's & antennas, Uniden Police scanners also for sale. FREE DVD OR SOUNDBAR WITH tf EACH TV ABOVE 32".

600 HELP WANTED

APARTMENT FOR rent. Call Matt 618-576-2766 or 618576-2449. TFCNH COMMERCIAL BUILDING for rent. Hardin, IL. Call (618)498-1234 and ask for Business Department. TF

400C FOR RENT Jersey County FOR RENT Recently Remodeled 2 bedroom home on corner 5 shaded lots. References Required. $550 month plus deposit. Dow. 618-535-0071. 12.25

400D FOR RENT Pike County NICE TWO BEDROOM home for rent. Very reasonable utilities. With carport. Need deposit and references. $350 per month without appliances. $400 with. 217-734-2213 or 217-370973. At 403 W. Quincy along Highway 96, Pleasant Hill. No inside pets. 12.25

NO TRESPASSING on Marty Aderton property in Hardin. 7.14.14

6 BRAND NEW John Deere front weights for a John Deere tractor. 6-66 1/2 steels posts for sale. 217-734-1811.

400A FOR RENT Calhoun County

ABSOLUTELY NO TRESPASSING on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.7.14

DRIVERS: DEDICATED Fulton, MO Account that gets you Home Weekly! Average $46,000 yr plus Great Benefits! Werner Enterprises: 1-855-9707. 12.25 DRIVERS: WANT am professional career? Haul Flatbed for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.425-$.525 cpm. CDL-A w/2 yrs exp. EEO/AA. Call: 800-5337862. www.trinitytrucking. com. 12.18

615 HUNTING COYOTE RIFLES 2 Savage XP camo stocks new in box, both has bolt work with lightened trigger a .243 and 22-250. $360 each. Call evening 217-653-5205. Mastiff Gun Shop. 12.18 LOOKING TO LEASE hunting ground. Short term or long term. 618-550-9406. 2.27.14

RESPONSIBLE HUNTERS looking to lease 40-500 acres for the 2013 hunting season. Call Josh 304-5326015. tf

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

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

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DEADLINES: Classified ads, Monday 3:30 p.m. (For placement and for cancellation.) CLASSIFIED RATES: First insertion, 25¢ per word, minimum $6. Consecutive repeat insertion, 15¢ per word, minimum $5. Prepayment is required. Any change in original ad will be considered start of a new ad. Blind Ad, $4 service charge, plus postage if replies are to be mailed. Yard Sales, $6 up to 20 words. No Trespassing notice, one year, up to 20 words, $60. ADVERTISING POLICY The following are policies of: Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Jersey County Journal, Pike Press, Scott County Times and The Weekly Messenger: We are not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of display and classified advertising. One free insertion will be allowed for a classified ad with a significant mistake. Please let us know immediately. The newspaper reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. All classified ads are payable in advance. Proper identification is required of persons placing ads. A F.O.I.D. card will be asked for when selling a firearm. No exceptions will be allowed. Newspaper reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before publication occurs. The advertiser’s sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad. Advertisements are accepted by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is not libelous or does not infringe on the privacy of any

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

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

1100 REAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE: 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 925 Johnson Street, Carlinville. $35,000. Call 217-248-8451. 1.1

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

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Ln. To 103 Corbett Ln. Hardin, IL 62047 in Dripping Springs Subdivision (Watch for Signs) Furniture & Appliances: Dining Room Table with glass inlay & 6 chairs, Sofa & Matching Love Seat, Queen Ann Style Accent Chair, Occasional Tables, Glass Display Cabinet, Twin Bed Room Set With Matching Dresser & Chest of Drawers Bed has Drawers below, Full Bed Room Set With Night Stand, Dresser, Chest, & Desk, Desk W/ Shelves, Oak Roll Top Desk, Full Bedroom Set w/ Closet Head Board & Matching Chest, Desk, Book Shelves, TV, Treadmill, Love Seat, 2 Recliners, Occasional Tables, Sm. Kitchen Table w/ 2 Chairs, Tan color Sectional Couch, Chest Type Freezer, 4-Bar Stools, Pictures, Mirrors & a few Other Items. Car, J.D. Lawn Mower: Toyota Corolla “2006” LE Automatic (4 door) (has a reserve) “2011” D130 JD 22hp. Riding Mower w/22hrs & new battery. Other Misc: Patio Furniture, High Efficiency “ Whirlpool Washer, Elect. Whirlpool Dryer, Gas Grill, Yard & Hand Tools, Lawn Ornaments, Elect. Leaf Blower, Gas Stihl Weed Eater, Lawn Chairs, Fire Place Items, 2 Electric Space Heaters.

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CALL (217) 285-2345 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs.

12 CH 00054

Lance A. Fox; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

TWO DAY ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 2014 @ 10 A.M.

LOCATED: SOUTH SIDE OF MEREDOSIA, IL ON THE WEST SIDE OF CEMETERY ROAD (WATCH FOR SIGNS)

TRUCKS, CARS AND FARM EQUIPMENT TO SELL STARTING AT 12:30 P.M.

FARM EQUIPMENT - TRACTORS: JD 2955 w/FWA & ROPS, 561 hrs. - JD 4610, w/FWA, hydrostat, 307 hrs., roll bar, 72” hyd. deck - JD 2030 gas, 2412 hours, w/JD#48 loader w/hyd. bucket - JD 455 lawn tractor, 3 cyl 22 hp diesel w/hydrostat & 60” hyd. deck - IHC “H” COMBINE: Gleaner F2, diesel w/cab & air, 10’ grain head w/hyd. unload auger, corn head MACHINERY: JD AW 13’ wheel disk - JD RWA 13’ wheel disk - JD 1240 planter - JD “B” grain drill w/hyd. lift - 2 Parker gravity wagons on JD running gears (1-Model J2000 w/sideboards, 1-Model 2100 - JD MX7, 3 pt shredder w/hyd cyl - JD 613, 3 pt shredder - JD “RM” 4 row 3 pt cultivator w/rolling fenders - JD 400 3 pt rotary hoe - JD 3 pt hyd 7’ blade - Century pull type field sprayer, 100 gal. - MF 3 pt. 3B plow - 12’ pull type roller TRUCKS: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado – 1992 Chevrolet GMT-400 – 1984 Chevrolet C10 - 1956 Willys Jeep CARS: 1971 Chevrolet Custom Coupe - 1970 Chevrolet Impala TRAILER: 6’ X 10’ aluminum ATV: 1995 Honda TRX300FW TOOLS: Power and hand tools, Miller Legend welder/power generator – many other items to sell!

SATURDAY, JAN. 11, 2014 • 10 A.M.

Located: TO BE HELD AT 128 S. WASHINGTON, MEREDOSIA, IL

9 PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE (TO SELL 12:30 P.M.) FOR VIEWING OF REAL ESTATE: PLEASE CONTACT AUCTIONEERS PARCEL #1: 82± acres, Pike County recreational land PARCEL #2: 38± acres, Morgan County (Meredosia) land, improved w/120’ x 54’ Morton building and 24’ x 21’ garage PARCEL #3: 40 ACRES, Morgan County recreational land, located approx. 1 mile south of junction of Rte 104 and Rte 100, lying east off of Rte 100 PARCEL #4: 18± acres, Morgan County recreational/home site land w/frontage on RTE 100, located approx. 1 mile south of junction of Rte 104 and Rte 100, on east side of Rte 100 PARCEL #5: 120 S. Washington, lot approx. 60’ x 120’, improved w/40’ x 62’ Morton building PARCEL #6: 120 S. Washington, lot approx. 60’ x 120’, improved w/2 story house PARCEL #7: 301 Main St., Meredosia, lot approx. 30’ x 100’ w/former fish market bldg. (in disrepair) PARCEL #8: vacant double lot, approx. 200’ x 740’, located on Lake Road, Meredosia PARCEL #9: vacant lot, approx. .29 acres, located west of old railroad depot in Meredosia - JON BOATS - BOAT TRAILER - OUTBOARD MOTORS – FISHING EQUIPMENT (NETS, TRAPS, ETC.) – DUCK DECOYS – HOUSEHOLD – MANY OTHER ITEMS TO SELL NOT LISTED! FOR TERMS OF AUCTIONS, LISTING WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PICTURES view at middendorfs.com or auctionzip.com ID#3493, contact auctioneers or like us on Facebook. Food available by Foods “R” Us.

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SELLER: THE FARMERS STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., ADMINISTRATOR ATTORNEYS: EDDIE CARPENTER, 305 W. STATE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650217-245-7015 G. RONALD KESINGER, 200 N. WEST, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650 217-243-5433

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/19/2012, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 at the hour of 1:00PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-885-011-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 903 Sumner Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY-HARDIN, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC PLAINTIFF vs.

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

No. 13-CH-5

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

the people’s marketplaCe Classifieds

Wednesday, deCember 18, 2013

East 60 feet to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois. This legal description re-describes the legal set out in a warranty deed recorded in Drawer 2, Card 7614. A description of the (D) improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. The real estate may be (E) inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable. (F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:00 a.m. on January 3, 2014 in the Lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois. (G) The terms of the sale are: Cash in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale. The successful bidder will receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Pike County. (H) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2012 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Pike County. BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Emmet A. Fairfield Registration Number: 6180505 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com 12.4.13,12.11,12.18

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PEGGY M. HALL A/K/A PEGGY M. BONNER; GARY T. HALL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.; DEFENDANTS Address: 217 Kennedy Street Hardin, Illinois 62047 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 August 6, 2013, I, Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois, will on January 21, 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: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 9 IN BLOCK NO. 10 IN CHILD’S SOUTH ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN; THENCE WESTERLY, ON THE NORTH LOT LINE, A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NO. 9, A DISTANCE OF 111 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NO. 10; THENCE EASTERLY, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NO. 10 AS EXTENDED TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 9, A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE NORTH, ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NO. 9, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SAID LANDS BEING THE NORTH PART OF LOT NO. 9 AND THE EAST PART OF LOT NO. 10 IN BLOCK NO. 10 OF CHILD’S SOUTH ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN. COMMON ADDRESS: 217 Kennedy Street, Hardin, Illinois 62047 P.I.N.: 07-08-27-401-108 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-22939. I576000 12.4.13., 12.11, 12.18

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $123,652.38 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 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. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 6127. Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 6127 12.11.13,12.18,12.25

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

13 CH 14

JAMES WITT A/K/A JAMES M WITT A/K/A JAMES MANFORD WITT; DEFENDANTS 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 26, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on January 13, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-711-004-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: YELLOW VINYL RANCH WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $113,217.34. Sale Terms: This is an

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

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Kelly L. Blumstein; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/24/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 at the hour of 1:00PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOTS 2, 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 5 OF RANDALL’S ADDITION TO BRIGHTON, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 4 AND THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF THE NORTHEASTERLY 10 FEET OF SAID LOT 2, ALL BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. AND BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET WHICH IS 9.5 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 5 IN RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, A DISTANCE OF 89 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY, WHICH IS LOCATED IN LOT 2, BLOCK 5, RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF RANDALL STREET, WHICH IS ALSO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS,

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

THE MEDHURST PROPERTY; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF RANDALL STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS TRACT OF LAND BEING CONVEYED; IT BEING THE INTENT OF GRANTORS HEREIN TO RETAIN A STRIP OF LAND OF THE UNIFORM WIDTH OF 39 FEET OFF THE NORTHERLY END OF THE PROPERTY PURCHASE FROM DONALD H. GRUNWALD AND SHARON R. GRUNWALD. SITUATED IN JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-335-002-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN Randall Drive Brighton, IL 62012

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Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET WHICH IS 9.5 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 5 IN RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, A DISTANCE OF 39 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE CONVEYED BY GRANTORS TO GRANTEES IN THIS DEED; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, 50 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION 50 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF

The property will NOT inspection and Plaintiff representation as to the the property. Prospective admonished to check the verify all information.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-05373. I575996 12.4.13, 12.11, 12.18

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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Jerseyville, Illinois

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Wednesday, December 18 2013

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Jerseyville Public Library offering more access to e-books

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Kindergartner Lucas Long, center, is dressed as a snowman Tuesday night for the West Elementary Christmas program at Jersey Community High School. Kindergarten and first grade students performed several songs intermingled with spoken dialogue for a packed gymnasium of parents and family members.

Have you gone “e” yet? If not, maybe Santa will bring you a tablet or e-reader. Just in time for Christmas the Jerseyville Public Library has two new electronic products, one called the 3M Cloud Library for books and another call Zinio for magazines. Thanks to a generous grant from the Illinois State Library, library patrons in Illinois now have more access to e-books than ever before. eRead Illinois is the name of a two-year grant project in which the Illinois Heartland Library System and its members are taking part. Libraries are working collaboratively to increase access to e-books for Illinois residents and grow e-book expertise among library staff, library system staff and Illinois residents. IHLS libraries participating in the SHARE (Sharing Heartland’s Available Resources Equally) consortium now have access to the 3M Cloud Library. Library users will love the 3M Cloud Library’s user-friendly app and lending system. Plus, patrons can checkout e-books directly from each participating library’s online catalog. The 3M Cloud Library app is available from the iTunes Store, Google Play and the NOOK Store. 3M Cloud Library e-books are compatible with PCs, Macs, iOS devices, NOOK Tablets, Android devices, and the Kindle Fire. Users can download

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SPORTS

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Jerseyville, Illinois

Lady Birds' winning streak hits 10 games Sam Elliott Jersey County Journal The Lady Piasa Birds basketball team ran its season-opening win streak to 10 games with a 38-21 victory against three-time defending South Central Conference champion Pana Monday at Southwestern High School. "Pana this year probably isn't as strong obviously as they've been the past few years, but they've still got a good program, they're well-coached and they play good defense," Lady Birds head coach Steve Wooley said. "I'm happy with the win." Southwestern's defense limited the Lady Panthers to just 10 first-half points while it's up-tempo offense provided a 21-10 halftime lead. Pana managed just two points in the third quarter as the Lady Piasa Birds (10-0, 2-0 SCC) stretched their lead to 33-12 entering the fourth. "Due to not being super big, obviously we have to do other things really well to compensate," Wooley said. "The things we need to be doing right now — the pressure and the up-tempo play and knocking some perimeter shots down — have been pretty consistent for the most part." Southwestern sophomore guard Madison Greeling led all scorers with 14 points while classmate and forward Kelsey Rhoades added 10 against Pana. Junior Payton Heyen and sophomore Erin Laubscher chipped in five and four points, respectively. The Lady Birds' lineup includes just two seniors and four total upperclassmen. Wooley said his sophomore class having one season of valuable varsity experience under its belt has helped spur the team's successful start to the season. "I think a year's worth of maturing and a little bit of weight room work has helped us physically," the coach said. "I think our kids are a little stronger than they were last year and that never hurts. That's probably the biggest difference between this team and last year's. We're just a year older and a little more physically strong."

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(above) Kelsey Rhoades lines up a shot against Pana monday at Southwestern High School. the sophomore forward scored 10 points in the lady Piasa Birds' 38-21 win against Pana. (Right) Sophomore guard madison Greeling works against a Pana defender on her way to scoring a game-high 14 points monday at Southwestern High School. michaelrweaver.com

The last time Southwestern went 10-0 was the 2010-11 season. That season saw the Lady Birds finish with a 26-5 record and their most recent conference and regional championships. "Getting off to a good start and winning obviously helps morale, but we know we have a lot of tougher games ahead so we’re trying to get into that mode where every possession is going to be a little bit more important," Wooley said. Southwestern continues South Central Conference play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Litchfield High School. Like the Lady Birds, Litchfield is 2-0 within the SCC. "It's going to be a huge game as far as its conference implications," Wooley said. "They're definitely going to be ready for us. I feel like

we know what they have, but it's just going to be a matter of who can impose their style more on the other team." Litchfield is the most recent team to have beaten Southwestern, having won a 42-21 decision when the teams met in the championship game of the Litchfield Class 2A Regional last season. Following their trip to Litchfield, the Lady Piasa Birds won't play another SCC outing until Jan. 7. Southwestern will spend the three days after Christmas at the seventh annual Jerseyville Holiday Tournament — where it will face Alton, Carrollton and Hillsboro in Pool A play. The tournament's Pool B includes defending champion Civic Memorial, Calhoun, Granite City and host Jersey Community High School. selliott@campbellpublications.net

JERSEY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Panthers shake rust, beat Carlinville 63-46 Sam Elliott Jersey County Journal After having its previous game postponed due to snow and icy road conditions, the Jersey Community High School boys basketball team looked like a squad coming off a 10-day layoff to begin Tuesday's game in Carlinville. "We didn't play bad — just rusty," Jersey head coach Stote Reeder said. "We missed a lot of short shots and had a few silly turnovers." But the Panthers shook off that early rust, scored twice as many points in the second half as they did in the first and won a 63-46 non-conference decision Tuesday at Carlinville High School. A close game throughout the first two quarters went into halftime tied at 21-21, but Jersey came out and scored 20 points in the third quarter alone and 22 more in the fourth and Carlinville couldn't keep up. "We had a good talk at halftime and played much better in the second half," Reeder said. "Our point of emphasis was to push the tempo. We felt like if we had done that against Marquette, we may have scored a little more. We did a really good job of that in this game." Junior Jacob Varble scored a game-high 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting to lead the Panthers and added 12 rebounds for a double-double. Classmate Luke Shively finished one rebound shy of a double-double with 13 points and nine boards as Jersey outrebounded Carlinville 40-21 with 18 rebounds on the offensive end. "We're going to win a lot of games with effort like that," Reeder said. "We still haven't shot it well

yet, but hopefully that will come as we start to get into more of a rhythm with games every week." Senior point guard Kyle Steckel added nine points and five assists against the Cavaliers while classmates Kyle Obertino and Brendan Goldacker chipped in five points each. The Panthers (3-3, 1-0 Mississippi Valley Conference) will resume league play when they visit Civic Memorial at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Bethalto. The game was originally scheduled for Friday before Mother Nature forced its postponement. Before then, in non-conference action, Jersey will face the Southwestern Piasa Birds (2-5, 1-1 South Central Conference) at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Southwestern High School. Then the Panthers will play Madison at noon Saturday as part of the I.C. Shootout at Illinois College in Jacksonville. LADY PANTHERS TO 4-4 The JCHS girls basketball team got to within three points of the lead heading into the fourth quarter, but the Lady Panthers couldn't complete the comeback and were edged 58-44 by Gillespie in a non-conference outing Monday at Gillespie High School. Junior Lia Roundcount led the Lady Panthers (4-4, 1-1 MVC) with 14 points while senior Macy Thurston added 11 and sophomore Lauren Davis scored nine. Jersey continues league play when it hosts Triad (3-8, 0-3) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Mascoutah (5-3, 2-0) at 7:30 p.m. Friday at JCHS. selliott@campbellpublications.net

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING

Jersey edged by Waterloo The Jersey Community High School wrestling team got five pins and another win via decision, but victories in seven of 13 weight classes helped the Waterloo Bulldogs edge out a 39-33 decision against the Panthers Thursday at Waterloo High School. Jersey sophomore Brandon Critchfield — ranked No. 11 in the state among Class 2A 120-pound wrestlers by IllinoisMatmen.com — beat Waterloo's Cody Cissell with a pin in 2 minutes, 49 seconds. Classmate Dylan Torrey is just outside IllinoisMatmen.com's top-12 as an honorable

mention at 126 pounds. He earned a win via pin in 1:11 against Waterloo's Liam Kennedy Thursday. Senior Trent Tucker continued the Panthers' success at the lower weight classes this season as the 132-pounder pinned Waterloo's Travis Ingram in 2:44. Jersey's Nick Howell at 220 pounds and Jordan McQuaid at 285 pinned their Bulldogs opponents in 3:57 and 1:51, respectively. Alex Wahl added a 7-0 decision win at 160 pounds for Jersey. The Panthers' wrestling season continues at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Springfield Tournament.

H I G H S C H O O L BOW L I N G

Panthers reach 9-0

Mike Weaver/Jersey County Journal

Panthers junior Jacob Varble goes up for a shot near the basket earlier this season at Jersey Community High School. Varble scored a game-high 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds as Jersey (3-3) won a 63-46 decision tuesday at Carlinville High School. michaelrweaver.com

With a win against Metro-East Lutheran Monday at Tri-County Bowl, the Jersey Community High School boys bowling team improved its record in team matches to a perfect 9-0. Panthers junior Brendan Vanost led the Jersey effort with a 699-pin series. The Lady Panthers bowling team earned a 27-13 win against

Metro-East Lutheran Monday, improving its record this season to 3-2. Junior Lauren Boschert's 456-pin series was best for Jersey, which had senior Miranda Olson break 400 pins with a 424 series. Junior Taylor Stocks added a 368-pin series and freshman Emily Stemmler rolled a three-game total of 361 pins to help the Lady Panthers' cause.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

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UNKNOWN HEIRS OF KIM BLIGH, ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., UNDER MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 200400093307, JAMES BRAINERD, HEIR, MICHAEL BRAINERD, HEIR AND MICHAEL J. DIAZ AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF KIM BLIGH, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Jersey County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND BEING PART OF LOT 2 IN “SANDRA J. STIRITZ ESTATES”, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 12, WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 898.94 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST

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ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 145.54 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 897.60 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 2; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 145.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES, EXCEPT A STRIP OF LAND 10 FEET IN WIDTH OFF THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF, DEDICATED BY PLAT, FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 08-051-007-75 commonly known CROXFORD ROAD 62037;

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and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by UNKNOWN HEIRS OF KIM BLIGH, and recorded in the Office of the Jersey County Recorder as Document Number 200400093306; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Jersey County, located at 201 WEST PEARL STREET, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052, on or before the December 20, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com AA # 10-0019 N I573868 12.18.13, 12.25, 1.1.14

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND/OR PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE QEM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT This hereby notifying any property owner and/or resident within the QEM Fire Protection District that an ordinance authorizing the prohibition of open burning has been adopted by the Board of Trustees.

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

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Lance A. Fox; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/19/2012, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 at the hour of 1:00PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-885-011-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 903 Sumner Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff

For purpose of this notification, a ban on open burning can be imposed by the Chief of the District on an emergency basis for a limited period of time when the atmospheric conditions or other circumstances create an unreasonable risk of fire because of wind, weather, or the types of combustibles and the resources of the Fire Department are not sufficient to control and suppress a fire resulting from one or more of the foregoing conditions or circumstances. Notification of bans shall be made through local radio stations and other media. Fines shall and will be imposed for such violation.

This is in accordance with the Illinois Fire Protection District Act (70 ILCS 705/8.20(d))

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 26, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on January 13, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

Questions regarding this ordinance should be directed to Chief Gerald New at 618-786-3300 or qemfire@yahoo.com. QEM Fire Protection District P.O. Box 183 Elsah, IL 62028 Station and offices at: 14905 Elsah Road Non-emergency number: 618-786-3300 Fax number:618-786-3302 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. 13-P-48 LARRY N. SEBASTIAN, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE

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Notice is given of the death of Larry N. Sebastian. Letters Testamentary were issued on November 20, 2013 to Patricia A. Norris, 1107 Westlake Drive, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 and Lori L. Thurston, 25014 Natalie Lane, Jerseyville, Illinois, as Co-Executrix, whose attorney is Lee J. Plummer, Attorney at Law, 100 S. State, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the estates Act (755ILCS 5128-4), any interested person terminates independent adminitration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or before May 30, 2014, and 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 (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 21st day of November, 2013. Name and Address of Attorney: LEE J. PLUMMER Attorney for the Estate of Larry N. Sebastian Ill. Reg. #2220075 100 South State Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 Telephone: (618) 498-5213

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JAMES WITT A/K/A JAMES M WITT A/K/A JAMES MANFORD WITT; Defendants 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

LOT 4, IN BLOCK 1 OF SECOND NORTHMOOR SUBDIVISION, WITH PRIVILEGE OF AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHT OF WAY GRANTS, EXCEPTIONS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. SITUATED IN JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 04-711-004-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description

of Improvements: YELLOW VINYL RANCH WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $113,217.34. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1302418 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. 12.4,12.11, &12.18

PUBLIC NOTICE Vegetation Management Activities in Adams, Bond, Brown, Bureau, Cass, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edwards, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Henry, Iroquois, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, LaSalle, Lawrence, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Mason, Massac, McLean, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Peoria, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Putnam, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Sangamon, Schuyler, Shelby, St. Clair, Tazewell, Washington, White, Williamson, and Woodford Counties, and Nearby Areas Please be advised that Ameren Illinois will perform vegetation management in your area in the near future. Our professional vegetation management specialists will be managing vegetation on transmission rights-of-way that could affect our electric lines. This vegetation management work is necessary to protect the integrity of the electric system and to prevent potential safety hazards. This work might include: aerial or manual trimming, removal of vegetation, mowing, application of environmentally-safe herbicides, and inspections. Interested persons may call the Ameren toll free number 1-800-232-2477 or visit our website at www. ameren.com/transmisson to understand any potential dispute resolution opportunities, processes, rights and/or remedies. Customers and property owners may appeal the particular vegetation work planned on their property by 1) calling the Ameren toll free number mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 2) accessing the website mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 3) contacting the Illinois Commerce Commission Consumer Services Division at1-800-524-0795. Common addresses of properties affected by the planned vegetation management have been provided to the office of the mayor of any affected municipality and the office of the county board chairman of any affected county. Sincerely, Ameren Illinois

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Jerseyville, Illinois

NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on November 27, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Jersey County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Gettin’ Artsy, located at 301 West Bar Avenue, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Dated this 27th day of November, 2013 STEPHEN POHLMAN COUNTY CLERK 12.4.13, 12.11, 12.18

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

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TAKE NOTICE TO: STEPHEN L. POHLMAN, JERSEY COUNTY CLERK; TONYA BROwN; 3 SCOTTiES, LLC; OCCUPANT; PAT wiNCHELL A/K/A PAT BREgENzER; ROBERT wiNCHELL; JOSHUA FOSTER; MARY TANT; JERSEY STATE BANK; BOB HARTMANN; YvONNE HARTMANN; CHRiSTiNA gOOdwiN; UNKNOwN OwNERS OR PARTiES iNTERESTEd; ANd NONRECORd CLAiMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Beginning at the NE Corner of a Tract of Land acquired by Louis J. Krueger by Warranty Deed dated October 20, 1923, recorded in Book 135 at Page 413; thence running South along the East line of the Tract of land so acquired to the Northeast Corner of a Tract of Land conveyed to the State Bank of Fieldon, July 11, 1921, recorded in Book 138 at Page 80 which distance is 175 feet, more or less; thence in a Westerly direction along the North line of the last described tract (Bank Property), a distance of 67

The property will NOT inspection and Plaintiff representation as to the the property. Prospective admonished to check the verify all information.

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

feet, more or less to the prolongation of the West Line of the last mentioned Tract; thence Northwardly along said prolongation of said Westwardly line of said last described tract, a distance of 175 feet, more or less, thence Eastwardly a distance of 67 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning; all in the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 13, West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, Illinois, with privilege of and subject to Easements, Reservations, Right of Way Grants, Exceptions, Covenants, Agreements and Restrictions of Record. Situated in Jersey County, Illinois. Property Index Number 09-176-003-00 On May 9, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on November 7, 2011 for general taxes of the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire May 7, 2014. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND/OR BUSINESSES WITHIN THE QEM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT This hereby notifying any resident and/or business owner of property(s), within the QEM Fire Protection District that an ordinance for false and unfounded fire and emergency alarms has been adopted by the Board of Trustees. A false or unfounded alarm shall consist of any alarm notification activated by the property or business owner, resident, manager, proprietor, occupant or the agent or employee of any of the foregoing or any other person having access to the involved premises or as the result of mechanical failure or difficulty of the system which results in an alarm to the District in circumstances where no fire or other emergency exists. Fines shall and will be imposed for such alarms. This is in accordance with the Illinois Fire Protection District Act (70 ILCS 705/6) which authorizes the Board of Trustees to impose reasonable civil penalties on individuals who repeatedly cause false alarms. Questions regarding this ordinance should be directed to Chief Gerald New at 618-786-3300 or qemfire@yahoo.com. QEM Fire Protection District P.O. Box 183 Elsah, IL 62028 Station and offices at: 14905 Elsah Road Non-emergency number: 618-786-3300 Fax number:618-786-3302

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

REAL ESTATE

Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another. John 1:16 MAY YOUR CHRISTMAS BE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS, LOVE AND GOOD FORTUNE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS PAST YEAR A SUCCESS FOR US. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE NEW YEAR. FROM EVERYONE AT

CENTURY 21 HOUSE CENTER PLUS Roberta Wallace Bob Jones Managing Broker Broker/Owner 618-535-5820 618-498-2321

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Brad Stockstill Broker 618-535-4628

Brad Russell Broker 618-535-4545

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Century 21 House Center Plus along with Owners Bob Jones, Todd Parish and Bill Strang would like to Announce Roberta Wallace as the New Managing Broker for Century 21 House Center Plus at their Jerseyville and Carrollton locations. Roberta is married to Tracy Wallace. They HOUSE CENTER PLUS have three children, a daughter-n-law, & three grandchildren. She is the daughter of Hap and Grace Oliver, and a lifelong resident of Jersey County. Roberta has been in Real Estate for 15 years and has lots of Experience in every aspect of Real Estate. Roberta says she has a great team of professional brokers that she feels honored to have working with her. Bob Jones, Karen Bertman, Kim Frazer, Connie Hayes, Charlene Morgan, Sue Beach, Nikki Guymon, Brad Russell, Molly Farmer and Brad Stockstill. As a team we are Century 21 House Center Plus and WE stand by our Gold Standard.

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

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR Get some space between your neighbors on 1.86 acres just outside of town with that rural feel. Plus have access to the large lakefront for fishing, paddle boating and just relaxing and recreation. Like new, large 4 bedroom, 4 bath ranch home with country porch and party deck overlooking the above ground pool and lake. A lot of home and a beautiful location at a great price!! #70225 $244,000 Agent: Michael Paslay 530-7355

319 MOUNDS, JERSEYVILLE This 3 bedroom ranch sits on a corner lot in a very quiet neighborhood. Large bath features a double sink vanity. Outdoor patio is a great place to chill and relax!!! Call today!! #70825 $83,500 Agent: Whitney McIver 531-2256

409 BAXTER AVE., JERSEYVILLE Cute 2 bedroom home with lots of updates. Well landscaped yard compliments this home located on a corner lot. #70655 $56,900 Agent: David Loy 535-6039

1017 W. HICKORY, JERSEYVILLE Don’t miss this 3 bedroom home with newer roof and air conditioner. Room for storage with a two car garage and storage shed in back yard. Call today for more details. #70555 $84,500 Agent: Mindy Woelfel 946-0434

3300 CLEARVIEW, GODFREY Move in ready!!! 3 bedroom, 3 bath located on large corner lot. Fenced in back area with shed. Call today!! #70435 $129,900 Agent: Craig Baker 806-2666

1105 LOCKE ST., JERSEYVILLE Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with tons of updates!! Eat-in kitchen featuring a large peninsula, updated siding, window and roof. Appliances included! #70575 $109,000 Agent: Whitney McIver 531-2256

31126 TERRY PARK RD., PALMYRA Golfer?? Conviently located just north of the course. 1 level ranch living located on lake and 5.86 acres. 2330 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage, oversized kitchen, vaulted ceilings, fireplace and more. Additional 12.79 acres with double wide, 42x54 pole barn. Call for details. #70405 $219,900 Agent: Michael Paslay 530-7355

109 BRADFORD PL., JERSEYVILLE Great home in established West Point subdivsion. Homes features granite countertops, cherry cabinets, 3 Bedrooms, 3 baths, huge family room in lower level, plus optional office or bedroom. NOT a drive by, call for an appointment. #70705 $225,000 Agents: Sonja Shaw 535-1899 Whitney McIver 531-2256

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REDU 603 Lucien, Jerseyville

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

$148,000

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

$125,000

1003 Mulberry, Jerseyville

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

$70,000

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29121 Ivy Lane, Jerseyville

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

$93,500

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

$26,000

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

$199,000

Freedom Lane, Jerseyville

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

Starting at $167,000

906 High, Jerseyville

309 Andrew, Jerseyville

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

$84,900

Jerseyville, ONO Donuts

Business opportunity. After many successful years, the owners say it’s time to slow down. Sale includes everything needed to carry on operation in this high traffic leased location. Seller will even provide training for new owner. Call Roger Scheffel

$80,000

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

$75,000

Rt. 67, Kane

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

$98,500

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28153 Prosper Ln., Jerseyville

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

$65,000

Nutwood Country Store Rt. 100, Nutwood, IL.

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

$64,500

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

Liberty Ridge Rd., Otterville

52 acres +/- 29 tillable

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

$375,000

$300,000

114 N. State, Jerseyville

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

$40,000

16589 Cimarron Dr., Jerseyville

• 5 acre building lot, just West of Brighton, deed restrictions, lot would allow walkout, beautiful shared lake.

$26,900

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

3.17 acres with 2 bedrooms, 1970 Mobile Home, pond in the rear of the property Call Angie Goforth.

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

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

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GOLDEN EAGLE – LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY OF WINNEBERG IS THIS LIKE NEW VILLA LOCATED HIGH ABOVE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. THIS BARELY LIVED IN RESIDENCE OFFERS BREATHTAKING VISTAS OF THE RIVER FROM EITHER THE LIVING ROOM, MASTER SUITE OR LARGE DECK. SPACIOUS MULTI-PURPOSE LOWER LEVEL WITH WALK OUT TO PATIO, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, DINETTE AND BREAKFAST BAR AREAS PLUS MANY MORE FEATURES. OPTIONAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP WITH POOL & WORK OUT FACILITIES. ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS IN THE AREA. HAMBURG – ATTRACTIVE AND FULLY FURNISHED CABIN ON THE MISSSISSIPPI RIVER NORTH OF HAMBURG. TOTALLY REMODEL ED WITH NEW FLOORING AND UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHROOM. FANTASTIC VIEWS OF THE RIVER FROM EITHER THE LARGE DECK OR 11’ x 18’ SCREENED IN PORCH.

113 E. Main St., Grafton, IL

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78.6 Acres Tillable 142 PI/192 Corn Yield Index Lease open for 2014 Located in Greene County near Kane, IL Priced at $14,800/acre

COMMERCIAL JERSEYVILLE – CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREA WITH THE ONLY DRIVE THRU IN THE COUNTY. THIS ESTABLISHED BUSINESS HAS A VERY LOYAL FOLLOWING THAT HAVE BEEN CUSTOMERS FOR YEARS. THE LISTING IS FOR THE STORE OPERATION AND ESTABLISHED PET GROOMING FACILITY. THE BUILDING AND INVENTORY AT CLOSE ARE NOT INCLUDED. HARDIN – OLD WORLD CHARM IN CALHOUN COUNTY’S ONLY HOTEL. EACH OF THE NINE GUEST ROOMS ARE DECORATED IN A DIFFERENT DÉCOR WITH PRIVATE BATHS AND A COMMON KITCHEN. THIS LONG ESTABLISHED HOTEL HAS A LARGE REPEAT CLIENTELE FROM HUNTERS TO WEEKEND GET AWAY ENTHUSIASTS. IN ADDITION THERE ARE PRIVATE LIVING QUARTERS FOR MANAGER/OWNER AND ALL ROOM FURNISHINGS ARE INCLUDED MAKING FOR A PROFITABLE, TURN KEY OPERATION. PRICE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED.

Call Josh Young, Broker at 217.851.0242 Email: josh@kunkelcommercial.com Kunkel Commercial Group, O’Fallon, IL

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HARDIN – THREE RENTAL UNITS ON COUNTY ROAD WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE HEART OF TOWN. EXCELLENT RETURN ON INVESTMENT WITH MANY REFURBISHMENTS. LARGE METAL BUILDING INCLUDED AS WELL.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Jersey County police and traffic

The following police reports were filed between Dec. 9 and Dec. 13. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey 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 were charged with felonies: Mundy, Sydney D., dob 6-16-86, distribution of look-alike substance. White, Derek L., dob 9-26-94, possession of a controlled substance. Herder, Chelsea A., dob 12-492, manufacturing/delivery of cannabis/10-30 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct.

Driver, Anthony K., dob 12-790, manufacture/delivery of cannabis/10-30 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct. The following individuals were charged with misdemeanors: McAdams, Adrienna K., dob 9-14-95, possession of drug paraphernalia and purchase/possess liquor/minor. Wilson, Christopher W., dob 5-24-63, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams. The following individuals were charged with conservation violations: Scott, Dean L., dob 9-2-66, fail to wear blaze orange, unlawful take/

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

By RoBeRt lyonS Jersey County Journal Another wave of scam attempts centered around debit and credit cards has hit the area, according to Jersey County Sheriff Mark Kallal. “I’ve got one here, for instance, where they got a text message that their Visa card had been deactivated,” Kallal said, noting the report was taken Tuesday evening. “One of my officers called the Visa company and was advised they had not been deactivated.” The sheriff said the text message was most certainly a phishing attempt to obtain personal and financial information from the recipient. “I want to warn people to not be giving any informations out,” the sheriff said. “Both ways, either text messages or phone calls, they need to check with their actual companies before they give any informations out.” A similar scam was reported in late-November in which residents received phone calls from a recorded message stating their bank had deactivated their debit cards for out-of-state purchases.

WORK WA N T E D : Housekeeping, meal prep for senior or disabled, experienced, references available. Call 618535-0208. FOR SALE: New crossbow, never fired, Barnett Quad 400 complete scope arrows $375; 6 ft. grader blade, $200; Woods finish mower, $300; 2 shovel plow, $300; 3 point yard roller, $40. Call 618-372-8411. FOR SALE: Sofa/bed with 2 futon mattresses, good condition, beige with designs, sits low, $10. Call 498-3589. FOR SALE: Dark wood square dining room or kitchen table with 4 chairs, bar height, good condition, $200. Call 498-3589. FOR SALE: Firewood. Call 618-535-3883. FOR SALE: One bedroom newly remodeled house in good location in west Jerseyville, nice yard with storage shed, low utilities, taxes and good investment, $29,000. Call 498-3116. FOR SALE: 2000 Lincoln LS

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possess/deer, three counts public nuisance/device/vehicle, and unlawful transport of weapon. The following individual was charged with ordinance violations: Ridenour, Savannah M., dob 3-21-94, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis. The following individuals were issued traffic citations: Cronin, Kaeta E., dob1-7-81, driving 11-14 mph above the limit. Morris, Mackenzie D., dob 3-1795, driving 15-20 mph above the limit. Schieferle, Steven J. Jr., dob 11-13-79, operating an uninsured vehicle. Hargis Pollard, Katrina D., dob

V8 auto, 23 mpg, 4 door, 150,000, nice car, $4,800; 1998 Chevy 1500 4x4 ext. cab, long bed, $4,600. Call 618-535-2988. FOR SALE: 1995 Chevy 2500 ext. 4x4, 6.5 turbo diesel, needs injector pump, have part, $1,800. Call 618-535-2988. FOR SALE: 2 John Deere rear engine riding mowers, $200 for both, need work. Call 618-5352988. FOR SALE: Miscellaneous karate sparring equipment $5 $40/item. Call 618-789-2262. FOR SALE: 2 single-eye anchors, auger style, 30” long x 1/2” D, $10. Call 618-789-2267. FOR SALE: Agri-Fab lawn spreader, $30; 2 12 ft. packages of 3/4” pipe insulation, $13. Call 618-789-2262.

6-1-91, fail to reduce speed. Settles, Paul D. Jr., dob 10-30-53, fail to reduce speed. Spears, Christopher M., dob 7-185, transportation of alcohol/driver. Crane, Jacqueline L., dob 3-1552, driving 15-20 mph above the limit. Peters, David A., dob 3-16-87, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 15-20 mph above the limit. Campbell, Lona M., dob 7-15-56, driving 15-20 mph above the limit. Smith, David M., dob 10-31-91, operating an uninsured vehicle and improper passing/school zone. Preciado, Roberto, dob 5-3-75, operating an uninsured vehicle. Ringhausen, Peggy S., dob 12-957, improper traffic lane usage.

COURT/CLASSIFIED

West, Christopher L., dob 3-1263, operating an uninsured vehicle and unsafe backing on a roadway. Frazer, Krista R., dob 3-11-94, operating an uninsured vehicle. Davis, Randall O., dob 8-28-92, operating an uninsured vehicle. Jones, Donald R., dob 5-8-63, operating an uninsured vehicle. Chappell, Alicia A., dob 11-1758, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 21-25 mph above the limit. Ahmed, Nadeem, dob 8-4-61, driving 15-20 mph above the limit. Stone, Ciera C., dob 7-12-87, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 15-20 mph above the limit. Stone, Zachary A., dob 1-9-85, load unsecured/obstruct view.

13 1/2” wide. Can be used for crafts. Call 618-789-2262.

includes some music, $300. Call 618-789-2262.

FOR SALE: 4 load lever binders, 900 lb. rating, $100. Call 618789-2267.

FOR SALE: Draw Tite 2” receiver, 5,000 lb. max, 500 tongue wt, $50; 3800 digital mag timing tester all test inc. Ford, GM, Chrysler, diesel tech tack in plastic case with 2 sets wires, $10. Call 618-789-2267.

FOR SALE: Wayne shallow well jet pump, 1/2 hp motor, 8.5 gallon tank, cost $340 at Farm and Home, asking $200; Senco Model L air stapler with staples, $50. Call 618-789-2267. FOR SALE: 1/4 ton dual pulley chain hoist with chain, $100. Call 618-789-2267. FOR SALE: 1989 Massey Ferguson 231, 371 hours, with 3 attachments: Woods 6’ snow blower, like new, brush hog, 6 ft. grader. Asking $10,000 for package OBO. Call 618-971-7387.

FOR SALE: Collector dolls, $20 and up. Call 618-789-2262 for details.

FOR SALE: Firewood split and seasoned 1 year, ready to burn, cold by the truck load $50 to $70, depending on size of truck. Call 618-372-3363.

FOR SALE: 31 cabinet doors, hickory with pearl finish, 21 1/2”, 27 1/2”, 15” tall and 9 3/4”, 12”,

FOR SALE: Heirich Wolfe Ultra Trumpet includes some music, $200; Noble Clarinet,

FOR SALE: Weight distribution bars for towing campers and trailers, $25; Call 618-789-2267. FOR SALE: 1 blue Graco car seat base, $15; black/gray Evenflo car seat, $50; Evenflo X-Sport stroller with canopy, parent console and cargo basket, $25. Call 618-789-2262. FOR SALE: Tow bars 22” & 25” sizes, $25 each. Call 618-7892267. FOR SALE: Lexmark X6150 all-in-one printer, copier, scanner and fax, used, black and white print only, no install CD, but software is available online, $40 OBO. Call Bob at 618-535-6298. FOR SALE: Two very large

Heath, Eric S., dob 4-10-88, driving 15-20 mph above the limit and operating an uninsured vehicle. Randolph, Daryl G., dob 12-1975, operating an uninsured vehicle. Golike, David J., dob 4-15-90, operating an uninsured vehicle. Whyers, Billie J., dob 12-29-57, driving 11-14 mph above the limit and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Divorce

The following couple was granted a divorce in Jersey County Circuit Court between Dec. 9 and Dec. 13: Katharina Lair and Jeremy Ryan Lair

music related books, “Grateful Dead: The Illustrated Trip,” $20; “U2 by U2,” $20; and 2 boxed scrapbooks about Bob Dylan, $15; and Jimi Hendrix, $15. All like new condition. Call Bob at 618535-6298.

FOR SALE: Huge music collection: 38 vintage mostly rock albums; 95+ mostly rock CDs; 46 mostly rock cassette tapes. For $450 cash and pick up only, will separate. Call Bob at 618-5356298.

FOR SALE: Huge movie documentary and TV show collection: 180+ DVD movies, documentaries and TV shows, 100+ VHS tapes. For $425 cash and pick up only, will separate. Call Bob at 618535-6298.

WANTED: Antique bottles from Jerseyville and Alton area. Top dollar paid. Call 618-7814806.

WILL HAUL FOR FREE: Will pick up and haul off your old appliances, tillers, lawn mowers or any kind of scrap at no charge to you. Call 618-535-3883.

HELP WANTED

Kelly Services Inc is currently seeking to place Customer Advocates in temporary to hire positions for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Jacksonville, IL. $12.80/hr. Experience Required. Previous Candidates Need Not Apply Call Kelly Services for details and appt 217-793-1226 EOE

SEEKING COUNTY CODE ADMINISTRATOR: Jersey County Government located in Jerseyville Illinois, seeks a full time code administrator to enforce local and state codes, do inspections on construction, implement the Hazard Mitigation Plan, monitor the flood plain, and administer the County Code Office. Experience in the construction field is preferred. Starting Salary is $48,000 with the potential for increases depending on experience. Interested candidates may pick up a Job Description and an application at the Jersey County Board Office located on the second floor of the Jersey County Government Building. The address is 200 N. Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, Il. 62052. The completed application and a current resume may be returned to the same office by January 3, 2013. If there are questions, interested candidates may call the board office at 618-498-5571 ext. 101 and speak to the board secretary, Kelley Schofield.

LOCK INTO A NEW CAREER IN MANUFACTURING STABLE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS IN O’FALLON, MO OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS. $13.00/hr Days M-F 7:00am-3:30pm $14.00/hr Nights M-F 3:30pm-12:00am - Seeking Career Minded Individuals to Produce High Quality Commercial Refrigeration Equipment - Company Provides on-the-job Training

1952 CHEVY

Bel Air? Classification 100

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES: • Will have to be 18 years of age • Drug free, conditioned for physical work & capable of lifting 60lbs. WG/3.12

Apply: www.job-ad-line.com orcall call(636-281-2065) (636-281-2062) Apply: www.job-ad-line.com or Company paid pre-employment drug screen/physical required EOE.

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