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Prough sentenced to 30 years for first degree murder STAff REPORT Jersey County Journal Mark Prough was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for the first degree murder of his father, Dennis Prough, in 2009. Prough was accused of killing his father with a shotgun and then set-

ting fire to the Kane residence where the crime took place. He then led police on a three-day manhunt before being taken into custody armed with a loaded 12-gauge shotgun northwest of Kane. Though Prough pleaded guilty in September 2013, he fell short of taking full responsibility. His plea was

guilty but mentally ill, and was also an Alford plea, which concedes the prosecution has enough evidence for a conviction. After his arrest, he began a series of mental evaluations. He was found fit to stand trial at one point in 2010, but a few months later the decision was reversed. In August 2013, he

was again found fit to stand trial. He pleaded guilty shortly after. While undergoing mental evaluations Prough was confined at Springfield’s McFarland Mental Health Center, which State’s Attorney Ben Goetten described as a jail-like setting. The 30-year sentence will be fol-

lowed by a mandatory three-year supervised release. The 48-year-old Prough was given credit for four-anda-half years served for the time he has been in custody. sentencing of Prough was originally scheduled for Feb. 10, but was moved up to Feb. 6.

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Board hires new county code administrator By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Board hired a new county code administrator Feb. 11 to fill a vacancy left by the former administrator whose contract was terminated last year. Named to the position which pays a starting salary of $48,000 per year, Brad Russell said he’s been around the construction business since he was 2 years old when he would bring equipment to his father on work sites. He’s worked in Georgia and the Carolinas, and had an engineering firm in Jerseyville through which he built subdivisions in the area. He said his company also designed the dike for the marina in Grafton. Certified in concrete, quality control and as a quality assurance manager, Russell said he will take a test in March for flood plain management certification. Russell will be eligible for his first review for a pay step increase review in 30 days, and another in 90 days, which – along with his starting salary – board member Rhonda Linders took issue with. “If we’re putting off the other contract and trying to save money here and there, why is it necessary to jump ahead right here at $48,000 to start?” Linders said. Jeff Ferguson said the full board would be necessary to increase Russell’s salary, and board member Pam Heitzig said the entry salary numbers used were the same for the previous employee hired by the county. Board member Roger Newberry voted No to approve the resolution for Russell’s hire – the only one to do so – stating the code administrator would impose more fees and taxes on Jersey County residents. He said it would also (See, board, a2)

U.S. Farm Bill fuels crop insurance program By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal A new farm bill signed by President Barack Obama enhances crop insurance for farmers while cutting direct payments to save approximately $16.6 billion over 10 years. Local farmers and Farm Bureau managers are glad to see the five-year bill enacted after years of struggles held up by arguments surrounding cuts to food stamps. But federal crop insurance is on the forefront of local farmers’ minds. Stephanie Knittel, Jersey and Greene Farm Bureau manager, said her offices are still reading through the lengthy bill to get a deeper understanding of its impacts. “I don’t know if the public necessarily will see a lot of change. It’s basically the agriculture sector and producers having to re-evaluate their decisions on what’s going to best serve them,” Knittel said. The five-year bill has been a focus of the agriculture industry for several years. Several drafts have failed, but the most recent iteration – coming from the Farm Bill Conference Committee of which U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) was the only Illinois representation – gained bipartisan approval. Though grain farmers will feel the bill the most, if it had not passed, dairy farmers warned the country about massive spikes in prices for milk and cheese. Subsidies for milk were set to expire if the bill were not passed, and milk producers also worried about regulations limiting their subsidies if they produced an excess of milk. Instead, the legislation limits subsidized insurance for those who cause prices to drop because too much milk is produced. Doris Egelhoff, Jersey County dairy farmer for 40 years, said the dairy business has gotten much more difficult for small operations, especially during this freezing winter. “This cold is ruining a lot of cows for me. That’s for sure,” Egelhoff said. The nearly 79-year-old dairy farmer said many things can impact the price of milk –somatic cells and bacteria count – but the drastic swings in temperature have made it difficult on the livestock and (See, farm bill, a2)

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Tony Webster, center, pries old wood flooring from the bar area of The 518 restaurant Thursday morning. New hardwood floors and carpeting are being installed in several areas of the building in advance of its tentative March 17 re-opening.

Jerseyville landmark making another go-around as restaurant “It’s our first go-around,” Heitzig said. “We wouldn’t have done it unless Dave and Susan were committed, because they’ve done this at the Elks. It’s way out of my league, really.” Some of the main differences between the

By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal A maintstay of dining in Jerseyville for more than two decades, 518 restaurant will soon be returned to its former glory. The Victorian mansion-turned-restaurant is set to re-open in March under new ownership and management. But, like the restaurant itself, those at the helm are well-established in the community. “There will be a lot of similarities between the old 518 and the new 518. I don’t think there will be a whole lot of differences,” Jeff Heitzig, co-owner of the restaurant, said. “For 25 years, people came in and out the door and knew what they were getting. That’s what we’re hoping to duplicate.” Heitzig, along with his wife, Linda, and her bother Pete Proffer and his wife, Vicki, are partners in the business. Heitzig said none of the owners have a history operating a restaurant, but the chef and manager chosen to run 518 do. Dave Robertson, who worked previously at 518, has received chef training and will lead the kitchen. His wife, Susan, who also worked at 518 in the past, will manage the restaurant.

“It’s a historic building in Jerseyville. I think a lot of people miss the old 518. They grew up coming here and they’re looking forward to bringing their kids back in.”

Jeff Heitzig Owner previous go as 518 South will be new hardwood floors in the bar area, new red carpet in the halls and fresh paint throughout the building. “It’s less of a 1980s, dark lounge setting,” Heitzig said. “We want somewhere people feel

comfortable coming to hang out.” The house was purchased by its newest owners in April 2013. The porch was rebuilt last year, but the renovation work on the rest of house began only over the past month. Though the house dates back to the 1850s, the restaurant traces its beginning to 1980, when members of the Ritter, Bonacorsi, Husmann, Edwards and Susnig families converted the home from a nursing home, which had operated out of the mansion since 1951. Though there was a change in ownership, 518 South continued into 2005. The new rendition of the restaurant will simply be called The 518. Several dishes defined the establishment, and staples such as the pepperloin sauce and Sunday fried chicken will be back on the menu at The 518. In fact, Heitzig plans to add several favorites from the past. “It worked for them for 25 years, and we’re not looking to re-invent the wheel here,” he said. “Mary Ann Husmann, she’s trying to dig an old menu out of her archives right now, so we can refresh our memories on what all they did have back then.” Tentatively the plan is to open on March (See, 518, a2)

Jerseyville man arrested Stadium Theatre thriving, planning expansion for armed robbery By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal A man with a Jerseyville address was arrested for armed robbery and aggravated battery Feb. 11 in relation to a robbery at Mehlville Dairy in Godfrey. Madison County sheriff’s deputies responded to the robbery at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 8. According to a press release issued by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, wearing dark clothing and a face mask, Joshua H. Davis, 35, entered the business and approached the counter with a fountain drink as if he intended to pay. When the cash drawer was opened, he allegedly pulled a gun on the attendant. According to the release, the suspect reached into the cash register from over the counter as the cashier fell backward, and the robber took an undisclosed amount of money. A female patron grabbed the suspected robber in an attempt to stop the crime, but the 61-year-old woman was allegedly thrown to the ground by the suspect, the press release states. The woman was not seriously injured. Patrons chased the man as he drove off in his vehicle with the

JOSHUA H. DAVIS cash and the gun. Requests for assistance in finding the suspect were made through the Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network to local authorities, and police found the vehicle and the suspect in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo., and took him into custody. Davis’ bond was set at $250,000 and he was taken to St. Louis County Jail in Clayton, Mo. C

By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal There was a time not too long ago when Jerseyville’s Stadium Theatre was out of business and its future was uncertain. Fast forward two years and the theater is not only open, there are plans in place to expand. Stadium owner Steve Dougherty, who also owns theaters in Litchfield and Carlinville, said he’d like to double his offerings from two screens to four. “That seems to be the perfect size for a community like Litchfield or Jerseyville,” Dougherty said. Each of the new auditoriums will feature stadium seating with capacity for between 150 and 180 viewers. But, before any work can begin, he must secure ownership of the parking lot adjacent to his building. The parking lot is owned by the city of Jerseyville. During its most recent meeting, the city council voted to have the parking lot appraised so a price can be set for the potential sale. “I’ve already pretty much obtained the projectors and the

seating,” Dougherty said. “I’m just waiting on what the city decides the appraised value is and if we can negotiate that purchase.” Jerseyville Mayor Richard Perdun said Stadium Theatre’s

“I’m just waiting on what the city decides the appraised value is and if we can negotiate that purchase.”

Steve Dougherty Owner expansion would be a win-win situation for the city and for Dougherty. “I hope he does well, because that would surely be an improvement to our city,” Perdun said. Dougherty purchased and reopened the Stadium Theatre in 2012, after former owner AMC closed the doors and put the business up for sale. Before the (See, expanSion, a2)

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River traffic hamstrung by ice By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal Consistent freezing temperatures are disrupting the flow of river traffic along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Mike Petersen, Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) chief of public affairs, said locks and dams along major waterways imposed width restrictions for vessels intending to pass through them. “It’s a weird time for traffic,” Petersen said. “We’ve been dealing with a lot of issues as far as ice goes. It just slows things down.” He said some barges are making their way up and down the river with the help of tow boats, but restrictions on width at locks and dams hamper the towing of many large crafts. Lieutenant Colin Fogarty of the U.S. Coast Guard Upper Mississippi division, which also overseas the Illinois River, said the cold weather has slowed traffic even when it is moving. He said one barge carries the same load as approximately 58 semi-trucks, and most tows push as many as 15 barges. When a barge cannot move, its contents are often offloaded into trucks which then distribute the cargo. Salt used for roads is shipped on the large ves-

sels traversing the Mississippi River, he added, and with the width restrictions on locks and dams, fulfilling the quantities needed in certain areas has been difficult. Local salt supplies, however, haven’t been affected. Calhoun County Engineer Barry Webster said his county has enough salt on hand to handle three more storms, though another 150 tons is on order. Although it can be ordered, he said getting the salt is another question, entirely. “We go on the state purchased bid,” Webster said. “We’ve got 150 tons that we can take. Of course, being able to get it, that may be another problem.” Jersey County has a stockpile of salt to use for roads as well, Jersey County Engineer Tom Klasner said, noting he ordered salt prior to the most recent storm and has received it. The Jersey engineer said he doesn’t expect a need to order more if the weather warms as March and April approach. But, other areas are in need of the salt and other supplies usually transported on the barges. Petersen said lock chambers such as Chain of Rocks Lock and Dam only allow through vessels that are 105 feet wide. He said ice builds on the sides of the locks constricting the space, but has

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Board (Continued from A1) force compliance with U.N. Agenda 21 policy. The county terminated the contract of former code administrator Mike Prough in November after he was suspended by the board last October. Cindy Cregmiles was appointed to the position on an interim basis. Additionally, the board approved to remove liens on property owned by Joe Adams, owner of Historic Timber and Plank, to establish a business in the county. Board member Jeff Ferguson said Adams previously held a loan through Jersey County to receive federal grant money, but defaulted on that loan and filed bankruptcy on his previous business, Hardwoods International. “The grant money was provided by the state and it was a revolving loan fund for small businesses,” Ferguson said. “The state has already written the grant off. They realize they’re not going to recover anything on it. We’re not going to recover anything on it.” He said the new business would bring jobs to the county, noting the legislative committee which discussed the issue at length believes it would be in the best interest of the board to relieve the liens on the property. Ferguson said Adams has acquired a funding agreement in which the property is designated as collateral, which would allow the company to begin operations. The board also approved a resolution regarding the recording and storage of closed session tapes by County Clerk Steve Pohlman. During the last regular meeting, board member John Houseman asked if Pohlman found lost tapes of the Aug. 14, 2013 meeting of the judiciary committee. Pohlman said he stopped looking after he could not find them, and Houseman presented the recording to

him during the regular session of the January board meeting. Houseman requested the rules for recording of closed session minutes include a semi-annual forensic audit of Pohlman’s computer to ensure the recordings have been entered. Board member Mary Kirbach questioned the need for a forensic audit if there will be a physical copy of the recording on a compact disc in addition to the digital recording stored on Pohlman’s computer. Ferguson said the board secretary should create a running list of the meetings during which the board had a closed session to cross reference with Pohlman’s records, and Houseman amended his motion to that of Ferguson’s suggestion. The resolution also states the board will review closed session minutes semi-annually to declare the need for continued confidentiality or offer the release of the minutes to the public as per the Open Meetings Act. In other business, the board: n Approved five resolutions for the collection of delinquent taxes by county trustee Joseph E. Meyer. n Approved a resolution to participate in the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program. n Approved the year end building permits report. n Authorized the building and grounds committee to grant a $12,000 loan to the University of Illinois Extension and Regional Office of Education for the purpose of refurbishing county property into an office space upon the presentation of an intergovernmental agreement for payment to the county between the two agencies. n Tabled a contractual agreement with the Steelworkers Clerical Union so the union may meet before approval by the board.

County generates meeting rules for board, public By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Board Tuesday night took up issues regarding policies for conduct of the board and the public during meetings. Among the rules for the board is the adoption of Robert’s Rules of Order for meeting protocol through which board members are allowed only to speak to one another through the chair and must be given the floor by the chair to speak or make a motion. Additionally, cellphones or other personal electronic devices must be silenced and turned face down during the meeting. If a call or message is urgent, the member must leave the chamber to answer. Board member Mary Kirbach said another point which had not been added to the rules presented at the meeting would allow for members of the board to attend meetings by phone or video conference as per the Open Meetings Act. “It’s good to have that in place,” Jeff Ferguson, board member who recommended the change to Kirbach, said. “For example, if the chair of a specific committee has something come up where they can’t even attend and they’ve done a lot of leg work on some business that’s going to be discussed by the committee, that meeting can go forward.” The rules are subject to change at the board’s discretion as are the rules for public comment approved Tuesday night which limit an individual to three minutes of speaking time unless more time is granted by the chairman. Board member Roger Newberry voted

not brought traffic to a halt. “It’s a challenge, but it hasn’t brought anything to a standstill, yet,” Petersen said. Sections of the rivers busy with traffic are less likely to freeze over, Petersen added, noting the constant motion of the water breaks any forming ice before it becomes too thick. “It usually does keep traffic moving,” Petersen said, “but as you get further north [of St. Louis], slower flows, colder temperatures, thing like that, they can freeze things up, but usually a barge in motion isn’t going to get stuck out there.” The freezing river has caused issues with ferries operated by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) which have been closed since the beginning of the year. The ice impedes the ferry’s ability to dock its barge flush against the landing to allow safe passage on and off the boats. The ferries, however, do undergo regular maintenance even while docked. The motors are also turned on in order to churn ice away from the hull so the ferries aren’t pushed into the middle of the river. IDOT officials said the department would reopen the ferries before the projected March 1 opening date, if the weather and river allows for it.

No to approve the rules for public comment, stating the minimum time should be raised to five minutes. Comments may be made only during public comment unless otherwise authorized by the chairman, and all comments must be made in a civil and appropriate manner. The chairman of the board has the authority to direct those with disparaging, defamatory or otherwise rude remarks to leave the chamber, and may request the sheriff to escort that person from the building if the individual refuses to leave. That authority was exercised at the regular meeting Tuesday. The Chairman of the Republican Party, Floyd Alexander, was escorted from the meeting during public comment – during which he addressed an issue of county employees allegedly falsifying work times for personal gain – when he addressed County Clerk Steve Pohlman saying, “You’re a liar and you’re a thief.” As he was being directed out of the chamber by Sheriff Mark Kallal, board chairman Jerry Wittman muttered under his breath, “What an idiot.” Alexander then said Wittman is “about as two-faced as they come,” before he was escorted out of the chamber. The board briefly discussed the allegations of employees stealing time of which no board member presented proof. Ferguson said the issue has been brought to the attention of the personnel committee multiple times but has not been addressed. Pam Heitzig, chair of the personnel committee, said the problem has never been brought to her attention.

(Continued from A1) first screening under new ownership, however, there was a need for some remodeling and refreshing. “It did need an injection of funds to update and upgrade,” Dougherty said. “I’ll have to put that amount in, or more, for this expansion.” The plan for the expansion includes matching the front of the addition to the existing portion of the building and constructing a metal building for the rest. “The front will be brick and neon, like they did back in 1949,” Dougherty said. “We’ll be adding new restrooms and restoring the original lobby, where they put in a handicap restroom years ago.” He said sustained community support since the re-opening helped spur his decision to add on, as did the potential financial assistance. The theater owner is planning on his expansion to be one of the first major tax increment finance (TIF) projects for the city of Jerseyville. With the TIF, some improvement costs could be reimbursed. As tax revenue increases with the value of

the property, the difference between the amount collected at the time of the TIF’s implementation is set aside for projects such as the one Stadium has planned. “[The city of Jerseyville] has plans to revitalize downtown, which I would like to be a part of,” Dougherty said. “This will basically be the kickoff project.” Dougherty is no stranger to expansion. He built the Westside Cinema in Litchfield in 1985 as a two-screen movie house and has added on twice, to make it the fourscreen theater it is today. He said he’s already working with a builder on floor plans and would like construction to begin in latespring. “We’ll probably start – depending on the city – no later than May 1,” he said. “I’m the mayor of Litchfield, so I’m totally aware of how long government takes.” He thinks the entire project would take about four months, and the existing portion of the theater would remain operational during the work.

Farm Bill (Continued from A1) farmers in the milking process. During a drought in the summer of 2012 Egelhoff worried about the cost of feeding her animals. The newly ratified farm bill offers insurance to pay dairy farmers when the difference between the price of milk and the cost of feed is too narrow to sustain a business. But the farm bill also affects crop farmers as it repealed direct payments farmers would receive even during the better harvest years. By cutting the costs in direct payments, more money was put towards the crop insurance program offered through the bill to help farmers when their crops are lost or damaged. “We needed crop insurance. We haven’t gotten direct payments for a while,” Robert Reed, Calhoun County Farm Bureau president, said. “We’ve been fighting for a long time to get this. We’ve been fighting for a long time to get a farm bill.” Producers may also supplement the insurance through the bill with private insurance, and the federal crop insurance program will cover up to 65 percent of insurance premiums. Steve Albrecht, Greene County farmer and Farm Bureau board president, said the repeal of direct payments will have an impact on farmers, but most producers in the area had already planned on the loss of that program, opting for better insurance. “They were willing to give that up in turn to hopefully keep crop insurance,” Albrecht said, adding the change is a fair trade. He said farmers needed more help in years when their harvests are lost because of the large investments they made to put seeds in the ground. Without coverage, planting the following season would be an even greater financial burden. Knittel said farmers will have to make a decision on which type of insurance will be best for the size of their farm and what they intend to plant. She said the insurance program is used as a risk management tool rather than a way to earn taxpayer dollars. “They have to choose what’s going to be best for them and pay for it,”

Knittel said. “That can be thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars in a year.” She said farmers have been using crop insurance for years to protect themselves and to quash dependency on the direct payments offered by the federal government. She said if the bill had not been passed and signed into law, the government would have reverted back to permanent law dating back to the 1930s and 1940s. Reverting to those laws could have had a significant impact on the industry. “Farming drastically changes in five years, let alone that many,” Knittel said, noting it was definitely time to get a bill passed. “It’s something Farm Bureaus have worked on for years, and many other organizations as well.” According to a Congressional Budget Office report from Jan. 28 regarding the farm bill, of the $956 billion cost of the bill, $756 billion is used for nutrition programs. But the bill also cuts around $8 billion in the next decade from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), in most part by cutting out a loophole offered in a third of the country’s states. Part of an application for SNAP would request information about utility bills for which the applicant could be given assistance. To receive the assistance proof of the bill must be shown, and one of the methods of proof is enrollment in other assistance programs, most notably the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Some states would enroll SNAP participants in LIHEAP – for assistance as low as $1 – to enter the SNAP energy assistance program, where the federal government would foot a bill. The new farm bill requires assistance from SNAP may only occur if participants receive $20 of assistance from LIHEAP or other similar programs. The Congressional Budget Office expects the cut will affect around four percent of SNAP participants, or approximately 850,000 households across the country.

518 (Continued from A1) 17 and offer lunch Monday through Friday and dinner Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, there will be a lunch buffet. Heitzig said he’s excited to breathe new life into the building. “It’s a historic building in Jerseyville. I think a lot of people

miss the old 518,” he said. “They grew up coming here and they’re looking forward to bringing their kids back in.” Within the next few weeks, applications will begin being accepted. Plans for a Facebook page and website are in the works.

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Dripping water creates an icicle extending several feet from the downspout of a gutter at a home on Lott street in Jerseyville Tuesday.

Last chance for baseball, softball registration Time is running out to register your child for Little League baseball and softball with Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD). Teams are divided by gender and grade. Little League is for all children entering the 4th9th grade in fall 2014. Games will be played in Jerseyville, Godfrey and Calhoun and run mid-April through mid-July. Registration is $65 per player and does not include equipment and uniforms. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 14. Now is also the time to register your young children up for JPRD T-ball and Pitch-machine. Teams are co-ed and will be divided by the grade your child is entering in the fall 2014: T-ball is K-1st and Pitch-machine is 2nd-3rd. Practices will start in April and games will run late-May through mid-

July. All games will be played at Dolan Park in Jerseyville, any night of the week and weekends. Schedules typically include two games per week per team, but the department does reserve the right to schedule more or less, if needed. The league’s success depends on parents as coaches, so please volunteer to be a coach on the registration form. Registration is $35 per child and includes a game shirt and hat. Each child will need a glove and bat, which are not provided by the program. The registration deadline is Saturday, March 1! For more information or to learn how to register, please visit jerseyville-il.us/ParkRec/forms. htm, call JPRD at 618-498-2222 or email jerseyvilleparkandrec@ gtec.com.

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Grafton approves TIF redevelopment agreement By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal The Grafton City Council approved a redevelopment agreement with ALBEAU Land Company for distribution of tax increment financing funds for the American Heartland Fish Products project. The agreement outlines the development of the North Grafton Redevelopment Project Area, a 14-acre plot north of Grafton Hills Drive, where AHFP will be located. The area was designated as a tax increment financing (TIF) district last year. The agreement states the city will agree to fund or reimburse the developer for TIF formation costs incurred by the developer, and fund up to $74,000 for renovation or retrofitting of existing buildings. Additionally, 25 percent of total project costs or 100 percent of TIF eligible expenses, whichever is less, will be paid to ALBEAU, as well. ALBEAU is a limited liability company (LLC) of which Ben Allen is the agent, and Bryon Lebeau is a member. Allen is a partner of American Heartland Fish Products along with Lebeau and Gray Magee. In a TIF district, taxes paid above the equalized assessed value (EAV) at the time of the district’s establishment are returned to the TIF district as business incentives or to be used for infrastructure development. The agreement approved Jan. 28 explains the development of the area will have at least two phases with the first phase comprised of renovating and retrofitting existing buildings on a two-acre lot. Details on the second phase are forthcoming, but the agreement says there may be multiple parts in Phase 2. A building currently stands on the open land where AHFP plans to house licensed machinery

from Auburn University in Alabama. The equipment is used to process fish – most notably Asian carp – into meals and oils for use in other products. Asian carp refers to a group of invasive fish species – not used for human consumption – in the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri Rivers, which out compete other native fish for food sources. State and federal governments are eager to see the plant in action and hope to reduce the numbers of Asian carp and improve the fishing industry in America’s waterways. A state grant of $550,000 was awarded to the fish plant – administered through Grafton – project to cover development costs for the plant. The redevelopment agreement approved last week also explains the priority of liens for annual tax increment financing (TIF) payouts to the city and ALBEAU Land Company. During Grafton’s regular council meeting Jan. 28, Alderman Jerry Bauersachs asked the lien priority for distribution of TIF funds be verbalized for the record, and cited an issue he had with the second prioritized item. Second in the priority line is the reimbursement of TIF formation costs incurred by the city in the formation of the TIF district, which have not already been paid by the developer, including pursuit of grant or loan money. Bauersachs worried about wording which states the TIF formation costs will be reimbursed to the developer earlier in the document but in the lien priority section states TIF formation costs will be reimbursed to the city. City attorney Jim Schrempf said the agreement explains the city will pay for the formation costs and will be reimbursed for those funds in second call, but noted ALBEAU has paid for some formation

costs, as well. “If they paid something to PGAV to get it started or whatever that they can document, then that can be an eligible reimbursement for them,” Schrempf said. According to the agreement, the first distribution goes to the administrative set-aside fund. The fund is generated through a portion of the TIF revenue which is set-aside to administer the TIF district and shall not exceed $5,000 or five percent of TIF revenue, whichever is greater. Third call is a declaration of a surplus of 25 percent of the available incremental property taxes after first and second call have been paid out. “Twenty-five percent of that will go back to the county treasurer to be divided among the other taxing districts,” Schrempf said. “That was set forth in the original overall plan for the north TIF.” Lastly, the developer receives “all remaining available incremental property taxes not needed to make payments for first through third call.” The developer can request reimbursements for projects as well and must do so in writing – along with documentation verifying costs – to City Clerk Joyce Harmon who must recommend the approval or disapproval to the city. if it is not approved, the clerk must provide in writing and detail why the reimbursement will not be granted. TIF eligible expenses shall not be reimbursed if the costs were paid with revenues from governmental agencies other than the city of Grafton. Reimbursements are of a limited obligation based on the amount of revenue available in the tax increment funds, and the agreement has a conflict of interest clause stating none of the reimbursements will be issued to benefit any city employee or official.

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‘FLOSSY’ RINGS IN DENTAL HEALTH MONTH Dr. scott Beavers’ office in Carrollton held its February Kids Day screening, in connection with Dental Health Month on saturday Feb. 1. Addison and sophia Dawdy from White Hall visited with “Flossie,” portrayed by Kati Gress of Hardin. Dr. Beavers will sponsor another Kids Day in August.

Blackburn College to host spring open house Feb. 14 On Feb. 14, Blackburn College will host a Spring Open House for high school seniors and transfer students. Held on the College’s Carlinville campus, the Open House provides an opportunity to learn more about Blackburn College and its one-of-akind student managed Work Program. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The one-day Open House will feature a morning informational session, before breaking off into small groups for sessions which include a student panel, a financial aid presentation, and a transfer student session. In the afternoon, sessions on Blackburn’s major offerings and campus tours will be held. Prospective students will also have the chance to meet the College’s

athletic coaches. For more information about Blackburn College’s Fall Open House Program, visit www.blackburn.edu or contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 233-3550 ext. 4278 Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, coeducational liberal arts college located in Carlinville, Illinois. One of the seven work colleges in the U.S., Blackburn is the only one with a student managed Work Program. Blackburn was ranked by US News as the 2012 #2 Best Value College in the Midwest; and placed #65 in The Washington Monthly’s ranking of Baccalaureate Colleges. The school remains the most affordable, residential liberal arts college in the state.

In 2000 Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department was fatally injured by a drunken driver while working at a crash scene on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Since then “Scott’s Law” was established which requires drivers to change lanes or slow down if they can’t get over when approaching stopped emergency vehicles. Unfortunately, within the last two years multiple troopers, first responders and maintenance workers have been killed or severely injured by motorists who are in violation of this law. Whenever motorists approach a stopped emergency vehicle on the side of the roadway they typically see an officer directing traffic, conducting a traffic stop, investigating a crash scene, a fire fighter extracting an injured person from a vehicle, a paramedic applying first aid to those in need, or a maintenance worker repairing the roadway. However, there is much more behind the badge and uniform than what is seen by the passing motorist. To many, those first responders are fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters. Like so many people, they know that once they arrive home they will be greeted with warm hugs from their children and spouse. They are the hero

to their sons, an invitee to their daughter’s tea party, a blessing to their parents. They attend birthday parties, family gatherings, movies, church functions, sporting events, and so much more just like any other member of their hometown. Behind the badge and the uniform is a world no different from anyone else. And when tragedy strikes worlds are forever changed for those who are left behind. First responders are aware of the dangers of their job. Yet, so often many of the tragic incidents could easily have been avoided. Jan. 1, 2014, the speed limit was raised to 70 mph on the Interstates throughout Illinois except in highly populated areas. The average vehicle traveling 70 mph will travel 308 feet in three seconds. A driver who is distracted from their driving for three seconds will essentially travel 308 feet blind. Lives can be changed forever in a matter of seconds. The Illinois State Police would like to remind the motoring public to expand your field of vision down the roadway as you drive and to avoid distractions. Remember to change lanes or slow down if you can’t get over when approaching stopped emergency vehicles. Please protect those who protect us.

District 18 headquarters evacuated All clear after propane leak Jan. 31 Shortly before 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, an FS propane truck was filling up the propane tank at Illinois State Police District 18 headquarters. At that time, a faulty valve connecting the hose to the tank broke. The FS operator immediately went to his truck to activate the emergency shut off switch. However, a significant

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amount of propane had leaked out. The Litchfield Fire Department was called to the scene to assure that the propane did not enter the building. District 18 was evacuated for approximately 40 minutes. At that time, The Litchfield Fire Department gave the all clear and District 18 was reopened.

Society seeking information of former Hamilton Primary School students, staff The Otter Creek Historical Society, curators of Hamilton Primary School located in Otterville, is seeking to update its records of former students, teachers and principals of the school. Anyone who attended the school is asked to send their updated name, address, phone and/or email to: Gayle Stamps Rothe, 409 W. Mulberry St., Jerseyville, IL 62052. Information can also be emailed to pawcat@gtec.com. Membership in the Otter Creek

Historical Society is open to everyone, even those who did not attend the school. To join the Otter Creek Historical Society, please send $5 along with a name, address, phone number and or/email to the above address. The society will then place names on a mailing list to receive newsletter updates about the school. Hamilton Primary School was the first integrated school in the nation, and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

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HAND OUT EMERGENCY BLANKETS nelson Miller, commander, left, and Josh evans, members of Jersey, Calhoun and Greene County’s AMVeTs Post 267, donated 30 emergency blankets and neck scarves to homeless veterans through the local salvation Army.

JCHD inspection report Walgreens #9824 705 S. State, Jerseyville Current Score: 100 Violations: No Violations

Trackside Lounge 210 Depot Drive, Jerseyville Current Score: 100 Violations: No violations Jersey Community Hospital 400 Maple Summit Road, Jerseyville Current Score: 97 Violations: 1 point – Sides of stove, flat grill, deep fryer, cook line equipment have grease build-up 1 point – Floors under cook line have grease present 1 point – Wall in corner of dish room needs repair, water damage Jersey Community Hospital Lean Bean 412 Maple Summit Road, Jerseyville Current Score: 97 Violations: 1 point – Store single service utensil with handles up and out of container to prevent contamination of eating surface 2 points – Ice guide inside ice

machine needs cleaned, clean soda dispenser heads

Aeries Riverview Winery 600 Timber Ridge Drive, Grafton Current Score: 85 Violations: 4 points – Presence of insects in food prep/storage area, contact professional pest control company 2 points – Meat in box on floor in walk in cooler 2 points – Cutting board not smooth or cleanable, replace 2 points – Cutting board needs cleaned 2 points – Designate hand sink to be used for handwashing only 1 point – Store serving utensils in a manner to prevent contamination of food contact surface 1 point – Clean floors in hard to reach areas 1 point – Stainless steel behind stove needs cleaned

Any retail food establishments, including gas stations, nursing homes, school cafeterias to restaurants in the county are inspected at least once annually by the Jersey County Health Department. Businesses must keep scores above 70 with points deducted for each violation.

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hose who have managed to shield themselves from the volatility surrounding bodies of local government might notice how individuals and businesses are forging ahead.

Two Jerseyville landmarks have projects in the works to bolster Jerseyville’s dining and entertainment offerings. The Stadium Theatre has plans to double its offerings by expanding to a four-screen movie house. It was only around two years ago the theater was closed and its future in jeopardy. Now, it is once more a thriving cornerstone of the community. Another, even older, significant structure is making a comeback to relevancy, as well. The mansion at 518 South State St., has new ownership that is on a mission to revive it as the restaurant it thrived as for more than two decades. A restoration and slight remodel have the 1850s abode just more than a month away from greeting guests once again. It’s somewhat amazing, given the political atmosphere and uncertainty of the county, anyone would choose to invest in the community at this particular point. But, we’re hopeful reason can still prevail and Jersey County will remain a wonderful place to live. Apparently, some business owners are so confident everything will work, they are putting money on it. Though there have been several attempts to shake the city council from outside influences, the council members remain a cohesive group that will be vital to both The 518 and Stadium Theatre, so there shouldn’t be any foreseeable resistance to a liquor license or sale of land needed for the respective business’ plans. Politics and business aren’t necessarily co-dependent. But, it’s important to have a functioning government, or at least one that isn’t so outlandish people are hesitant to even visit. Both the entertainment and dining businesses rely on attracting patrons from outside the community, as well as in it. So, salvaging the perception that Jersey County is made up of friendly, small-town communities is essential.

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his week’s Journal informs us that new life is being given to the old 518 South. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. My first job was at the 518. When they first opened their doors I bussed tables and worked in the kitchen doing dishes. Some 20-odd years later I went back to work there in the kitchen. The place had changed, but some of the most memorable things had stayed the same. Most importantly, Ginny Ritter and Mary Ann Husmann were still there, having withstood the test of time, still running the show. It wasn’t out of the ordinary to see the two of them in the kitchen when the restaurant was busy, dressed to the nines, sleeves rolled up, plating food, making salads, whatever needed to be done, they jumped in to help. The old saying goes, “Home is where the heart is.” Under the meticulous but loving management of Mary Ann and Ginny, many of the employees through the years found their second home at 518. We were a family. Some of the first servers hired were still working there when the doors closed, and friendships were created that will last a lifetime. A lot of high school kids were hired and stayed while they attended college. It was a pleasure to work with them, too. They laughed and joked, danced and sang, and through trial and error discovered that you could deep fry just about anything. I ran into one of those “kids” recently. He’s now married to a girl he met while working at 518 and they have two children. We sat and talked about some of the experiences we shared and laughed and got a little teary-eyed at the same time. We lost

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some of our fellow employees too soon and they are dearly missed. May they rest in peace. They were members of our 518 family. A lot of life-changing events unfolded for most of us while working there, and once again we came together as a family. The outpouring of love and support carried us through some tough times. Personally, I experienced the loss of my dad. The days following Dad’s death are still a haze of grief, but the one thing I distinctly remember is sitting in the front pew of Holy Ghost Church during the funeral. I’ll never forget glancing over my right shoulder and seeing a pew lined with members of my second family. They were dressed in their black and white uniforms, ready to go to work as soon as they left. But there they were, not only to support me, but to remember my dad who was also a regular fixture at 518. I don’t remember much about the funeral, but I’ll never forget the gratitude I felt because they had taken time out of their very busy schedules to just be there, for me and for Dad. So many memories were made at 518 South. How many first dates, anniversaries, birthdays, prom dates and wedding proposals were celebrated in those beautiful antique rooms? The place is full of memories, and those memories are alive and well for most people I know who enjoyed going there. And now, new life is being breathed into the grand old building. I was afraid that after it closed, progress would take over and the building would be razed to make room for another cookie cutter box store or, worse yet, a parking lot. That would

have been a terrible loss for the city of Jerseyville. Jeff and Linda Heitzig and their partners have stepped in, and though it’s a risk, I My Turn believe it’s a By Sue Heitzig risk worth taking. I believe the residents of Jersey County will show up in droves to support what was once a great dining experience. I know that under the management of Dave and Susan Robertson, also former employees of 518 South, the newer version of the restaurant will thrive. I will be there as often as possible, and I’d bet the farm that most of the former employees of 518 South will be there, too, supporting the venture and sharing memories of the past. This column is written not only with fond memories of 518 South, but fulfills a promise to two of my favorite ladies, Mary Ann and Ginny. I promised them I would reminisce one day and I do so fondly. They not only created a warm and inviting place for people to gather, but they also created a home for their employees. And for that, ladies, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope to see you both, along with the rest of our second family, at The 518. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Sue Heitzig is the assistant edi-

tor of the Jersey County Journal and a lifelong resident of Jersey County. She may be contacted at sheitzig@ campbellpublications.net.

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t occurs to me that much trouble in life stems from expecting that from people which they cannot give. If we continually put our own expectations and demands upon others we not only choke out their dreams, but we most often become disappointed or hurt. A wise friend told me once that to survive in life we must “name the animal.” For example, if you see an animal that you know is a grizzly bear but it has a tag around its neck that said “bunny,” you would not walk up to it and try to feed it a carrot. You would KNOW that it was a grizzly and behave accordingly, regardless as to what it tried to pretend to be. People are much the same. They may attempt to portray themselves as something they are not. In their defense, perhaps they are not selfaware enough to understand themselves who they truly are at the core. In order to deal with facts and realities, we must study one another

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and learn the truth about those with whom we coexist. Only when we are able to look at ourselves honestly and “name the animal” in the mirror can we be true to our potential and strive to be the whole person that we were meant to be. If you look in the mirror and see an animal that does not please you, you have the ability to make choices to change that. Self-awareness and truth is the only path to being comfortable in your own skin. By default, that also dictates that when we examine the people that we must be around (family, co-workers, classmates, etc.) and accept them for who they are at the current time (not who we think they will become if only they will do what we want them to) then we will no longer be disappointed or hurt by placing our own expectations on the heads of others. Fortunately, many of us have wonderful, true people in our lives that are based in love and compassion. Sometimes, however, we all

must come to Guest a point where Column we see that there are indi- BY REBECCA viduals who MYERS have harsh, perhaps even anti-social tendencies. When we expect kindness, responsibility or compassionate behavior from a person who is only capable of selfabsorbed, narcissistic behavior we will suffer disappointment. The simple truth of life is that if we are honest with ourselves, the “animal” in the mirror will keep us so busy that we should not have time to worry about putting a leash or a collar on the animal beside us. Life will also be much less complicated if we stop expecting grizzly bears to act like bunny rabbits. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Rebecca Myers is a resident

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The Carrollton Hawks along with Coach Jeff Krumwiede were guests of the residents of Jerseyville Manor. Left to right, Jeremy Watson, Phillip Walker, Matthew Campbell, Luke Gillingham, Brendan Settles, Lane Schnettgoecke, Wade Prough, Tyler Frye, Cole Brannan, Jerrett Smith, Levi Hinderhan (hidden), Brody Howard, Ethan Frye, Jayce Arnett, Cody Leonard, Jacob Stendeback, Luke Palan, Coach Krumwiede. The Hawks made their annual visit on Saturday, Feb. 8. The residents are always happy to visit with the group and their coach. The residents would like to thank the Carrollton Hawks and Coach Jeff for taking time out to visit with them.

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Jersey County tentative multiplier announced Jersey County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Brian Hamer, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. State law requires property in Illinois to be assessed at one-third (1/3) of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently, with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures, but with farmland and farm buildings assessed according to standards based on productivity. The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the sales price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county supervisor of assessments/county assessor. If this three-year average level of assessment is onethird of market value, the equalization factor will be one (1). If the average level of assessment is greater than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be less than one (1). And if the average level of assessment

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Laverne Stringer, resident of Jerseyville Manor, enjoyed her visit with some of the players of the Carrollton Hawks. Players are, left to right, Cody Leonard, Tyler Frye, Jacob Smith, Ethan Frye, Cole Brannan, Luke Palan, Brody Howard

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Scouts from Pack and Troop 93 celebrate Scout Sunday at Holy Ghost Church on Feb. 2. Front, left to right, Gabriel Dizon, Kendall Angel, Cody Croxford, Matthew Hill, William Ricklefs and Ryan Croxford. Middle, left to right, Michael Dizon, Alan Wendell, Caden Schroeder, Kevin Weiner and Luke Hill. Back, Father Tom Horan, OMI.

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is less than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be greater than one (1). Assessments in Jersey County are at 33.19 percent of market value, based on sales of properties in 2010, 2011, and 2012. The equalization factor currently being assigned is for 2013 taxes, payable in 2014. Last year’s equalization factor for the county was 1.0000. The tentative factor is subject to change (1) if the County Board of Review takes actions which significantly affect the county assessments or (2) if local officials or others can present data showing that the Department of Revenue’s estimates of the average level of assessments in the county should be adjusted. A public hearing on the tentative multiplier will be held between 20 and 30 days after the tentative factor is published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county. A change in the equalization factor does not mean total property tax bills will increase or decrease. Tax bills are determined by local taxing bodies when they request money each year to provide services to local citizens. If the amount requested by local taxing districts is not greater than the amount received in the previous year, then total property taxes will not increase even if assessments may have increased. The assessed value of an individual property determines what portion of the tax burden a specific taxpayer will assume. That individual’s portion of tax responsibility is not changed by the multiplier.

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Happy Valentines Day David I Loved You Yesterday I Love You Today and I Will Love You Forever Linda

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Landon’s 1st birthday Kallal’s 70th anniversary Bob and Mary Kallal of Dow will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Monday, Feb. 17. Robert Kallal and the former Mary Weishaupt were married Feb. 17, 1944, in Batchtown. Bob retired from AO Smith and Mary was employed with JCUSD 100 at Dow School. They both raised Kallal strawberries for 46 years. They are the parents of six children, Robert (deceased) and Esther Kallal, Aloys and Ruth Ann Kallal, Gary and Janet Kallal, Delbert and Becky (deceased) Kallal, Patrick and Patti Kallal and Roberta and Daniel Fuller. They have 15 grandchildren, Brian and Eddie Kallal,

Becky Lorts, Tim Kallal and Christi Perkinson, Josh Kallal, Jason, Steve, Chelsey and Nathan Kallal, and Chris Norris, Brad, Aaron and Adam Fuller. The couple also has 21 great-grandchildren, Billy, Shawn and Shaylynn Kallal, Skyler and Jordon Kallal, Molly, Tony, Charlie and Lucy Kallal, Jessica and Johnathan Kallal, Dillon, Alex and Bella Kallal, Katie Perkinson, Jade and Gage Krankle, Hannah and Eli Kallal, and Austyn, Kyle and Gabriella Fuller. They have one great-great granddaughter, Brookie Kallal. Cards may be sent to Robert and Mary Kallal, PO Box 85, Dow, IL 62022.

Sophia Renae Milford Caleb and Ashley Milford of Jerseyville welcome a daughter, Sophia Renae Milford, 5 lb. 10 oz., 6:27 a.m. Feb. 7, 2014, Jersey

Community Hospital, Jerseyville. Elder sibling is Elizabeth, 7. Grandparents are Sherry Freer of Shipman, Mary Milford of Godfrey and Eric Milford of Alton. Konnor Morris Mason Seth and Jamie (Phillips) Mason of Hamburg welcome a son, Konnor Morris Mason, 8 lb. 15 oz., 12:29 p.m. Feb. 7, 2014, Jersey Community Hospital, Jerseyville. Elder siblings are Karleigh, 5, and Keegan, 4. Grandparents are Mark Mason of St. Louis, Mary Jo and Shannon Howland of Hamburg and Simeon and Debra Phillips of Chesterfield. Great-grandparents are Lula Belle Long and Morris Long, both of Jerseyville.

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Landon Paul Brown, son of Danielle Brown of Jerseyville, will celebrate his 1st birthday Feb. 17 with a Mickey Mouse themed party. Grandparents are Ed and Lynne Morris of Dow and Dave and Cindi Brown of Jerseyville. Greatgrandparents are Ron and Barb Short and Helen Brown, all of Jerseyville.

Alyse and Alyna Williams, twin daughters of Kayla Bray of Jerseyville, celebrated their 4 th birthdays Feb. 10. Their older sisters, Alexis, turned 6 on Feb. 8. Grandparents are Suzanne Sandberg and Brad

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR ‘We Will Rock You’ opens March 18 at the Fox The worldwide smash hit ‘rock theatrical,’ Queen and Ben Elton’s “We Will Rock You,” built around 24 of Queen’s biggest hits, opens at the Fabulous Fox Theatre March 18. Performances of “We Will Rock You” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre run March 18 - 30. Show times are Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. Performances are also scheduled on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. There will be an evening performance on Sunday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. and a matinee on Thursday, March 27 at 1 p.m. Tickets are available online at MetroTix.com, by calling (314) 534-1111 or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. Ticket prices start at $25. Prices are subject to change; refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. This hilarious, multi-award-winning and recordbreaking phenomenon is created by celebrated British comedian and writer Ben Elton (TV’s “Mr. Bean” and “The Young Ones”), and boasts a fantastic score of Queen’s biggest songs including “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “We Are The Champions,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and, of course, “We Will Rock

You.” “We Will Rock You” takes place in a future age on a planet once called Earth that is now controlled by a mighty corporation. Globalization is complete. Individuality is taboo. Everyone watches the same movies, wears the same clothes and thinks the same thoughts. Music is generated by the corporation’s computers, rock music is unheard and all musical instruments are banned. The hope of breaking free rests with an unlikely resistance – an alliance of rebel Bohemians, waiting for a hero to lead the battle to bring the power of rock back to the people. “This show is all about legend,” says Ben Elton. “We take the legend of Queen and create our own fantastical story of young kids battling the mighty corporation who wants to suppress their individuality and their love of music. They need a hero who can help them in their struggle, and we have two – the dreamer Galileo, and the sassy rock chick Scaramouche. Guess who ends up winning?” For more information about “We Will Rock You,” please visit wewillrockyou.com and schoolswillrockyou.com.

HCE hosting presentation on edible landscapes When people think about growing food in urban areas, the first idea is generally to hide the vegetable garden somewhere in the backyard. Edible landscaping offers an alternative to conventional residential landscapes; edible plants can be just as attractive while producing fruits and vegetables. One can install an entirely edible landscape or incorporate some edible plants into existing gardens. Edible landscaping is the use of food-producing plants in the residential landscape. It combines fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and other ornamental plants into aesthetically pleasing designs. These designs can adopt any garden style and may include anywhere from 1-100 percent edible specimens. To learn more about this innovative use of your landscape, mark this date on your calendar and plan now to attend a session on “Edible Landscapes,” which is being offered by the Jersey County Association for Home & Community Education on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m. in the Jerseyville library meeting room. Andrew Holsinger, Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator with Unit 18 Extension, will be the presenter. As with all programs presented by Jersey County HCE, this program is free and open to the public – everyone is invited to attend. For more information please call the Jersey County Extension office at (618) 498-2913.

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Free educational Indoor Triathlon to benefit Jersey County CASA Grab some friends and challenge tives or in traditional foster homes. hearings if possible, to ensure the program yourself to the JCH Wellness Cen- Jersey County CASA Advocates child has a voice in the court syster’s Indoor Triathlon. The event ensure these children are properly tem. Community support through at Jerseyville will take place Sunday, March 2, cared for, are making a positive participation in fundraisers is vital from 1 to 3 p.m. The triathlon can adjustment to their new temporary to ensure the program raises the Manor Feb. 18 be done individually or as a team of homes, and make sure their inter- operating expenses necessary to Home Instead Senior Care and Jerseyville Manor are partnering together to offer a free education program to the community: “How to Avoid CAREGiver Burnout.” Today in the US more than 50 million people are caring for an ill, disabled, or aging friend or family member. These caregivers are also working and trying to manage other family obligations, often they are feeling overwhelmed and stressed. This education workshop will give those caregivers tips to avoid burnout, self-care techniques and available resources. If you are caring for a loved one, you are going to want to attend this free educational program. The training will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Jerseyville Manor – Bounce Back Dining Room, 1251 N. State St., Jerseyville. Please RSVP to Cindy Cannon at 618-639-2273 or Brady Dabbs at 618-946-7336. Refreshments will be served.

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1-3 people. Distances are 1/4 mile swim in the lap pool, 5 mile bike on the recumbent bike, and 2 mile run on the treadmill. A $20 donation to CASA includes registration and a T-shirt for everyone registered by Wednesday, Feb 26. Recognition will be given to the top male and female individuals, top three teams and top male and female finishers in each category. Call or stop by the JCH Wellness Center to register. For more information contact Jen Rogers at 498-3500. Jersey county CASA is part of a national organization that trains, supports and supervises community volunteers to work with abused and neglected children in Juvenile Court. These children are removed from their parents care by DCFS and placed with rela-

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Jersey Community High School presents ‘The Boy Friend’

The 2013-2014 Jersey Community High School Theatre season will continue with the spring musical, “The Boy Friend.” Tickets are $10 per person for reserved seating. Doors will open one-half hour before each performance. The show will run March 13-15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m. For more information call the JCHS Office at 498-5521 and ask for Deanna. The show is directed by Brett Beauchamp with music direction by Lu Anne Taul. Martha Harpstrite is the costumer and production designer with Lacy Wray conducting the pit orchestra. Emily Short is the choreographer of the show. Erin Taul is also doing choreography and is a music consultant. Janet Flatt is the accompanist for the production. Margaret Bear, Ben Gracey and Connor Dougherty are the technical directors. This year’s seniors are Brittney Blackorby, Zia Fox, Haley Hampton, Courtney Maher, Aloera Montz and James Parker.

JCHD assisting with health insurance, Medicaid applications Jersey County Health Department has In-Person Counselors available to answer questions and help you apply for health insurance or Illinois Medicaid through the Illinois Health Marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, at Jersey County Health Department, 1307 State Hwy 109,

Jerseyville. The deadline to apply is March 31. Please call (618) 498-9565 ext. 302 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

American Legion selling veteran nameplates The Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 will be selling nameplates to honor veterans who served their country honorably. If you would like to purchase a plate, call Floyd Alexander at (618) 498-4941. The cost is $30 per plate. You do not have to be a member of the Jerseyville American Legion or a veteran of this state or county. Nameplates will be placed on the “Wall of Honor.”

War Memorial bricks available The Jersey County War Memorial, which is located on the courthouse lawn in Jerseyville, has undergone some major changes over the past few years with the laying of memory bricks being one of the memorial’s biggest changes. To purchase a brick for the memorial, send a check for $50 to the Jersey County Recorder’s office, 200 N. Lafayette, Jerseyville, IL 62052, and designate that it is for a memorial brick. Also include the person’s name, rank and which war they served in and which branch of the military they served in. Each time, a copy of an honorable discharge of DD214 must be provided.

What’S HAPPENING

Saturday, Feb. 15: Phyllis Hand Bechtold book signing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at National Great Rivers Museum, Alton. Signing copies of “Seymour Bluffs, the Towboat Hero.”

Saturday, Feb. 15: American Legion Whalen-Hill Post 648 Grafton serving steak for two from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 786-3381 for reservations. Saturday, Feb. 15: JCHS Jazz Dinner Show , music starts at 5:30, dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets available from any jazz member or the JCHS office. Saturday, Feb. 15: Piasa Gateway ABATE Biker Prom at Owl’s Club, 227 Blair Avenue in Alton. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information call Skinny at 618-917-6243. Sunday, Feb. 16: Jersey County 4-H Soup and Chili Fest at Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18: Home Instead Senior Care and Jerseyville Manor present free educational program, “How to Avoid CAREGiver Burnout” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Bounce Back dining room at Jerseyville Manor. To RSVP call Cindy Cannon at 618-639-2273 or Brady Dabbs at 618-946-7336. Refreshments will be served. Wednesday, Feb. 19: HCE Lesson for Living, “Edible Landscapes” presented by Andrew Holsinger, Agriculture and Natural Resources Unit 18 Educator at 1 p.m. at the Jerseyville Public Library meeting room. Public invited – no charge.

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Friday, Feb. 28: JCHS boys basketball, cheerleaders and poms senior night and Pack the Place at JCHS. March 1: JCHS Co-ed Alumni Basketball Scrimmage invites any past girls and boys basketball players, coaches, managers, cheerleaders, band and poms to participate in honoring the JCHS Sweet Sixteen

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and Elite 8 teams. If you are interested in participating contact Deanna Bridgewater at 498-5521, ext. 226 for more information. Sunday, March 2: First Baptist Church of Jerseyville hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. This is an updated nine-week class, beginning Sunday, March 2, (no class on Easter Sunday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at 200 W. Pearl. Deadline to register is Sunday, Feb. 16. Call the church to register at 618-639-3602.”

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Smoke Free Act celebrates six years of clearing the air By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal The Smoke Free Illinois Act was designed to help non-smokers breathe a little easier out in public, and the proof of its effectiveness is in the statistics. In 2008 Illinois became the 13th state to adopt a ban on smoking in public buildings. According to a Jersey County Health Department health educator, Christine Smith, the benefits are far reaching. One of the primary concerns when the Smoke Free Illinois Act (SFIA) was implemented was how bar and restaurant owners would retain smoking patrons. “It hasn’t had any negative impact on the bars or the restaurants because they can just go outside and have their cigarette,” Smith said. “But, for those who do not smoke, they can enjoy the bars or restaurants just as much without having to suffer through the secondhand smoke.”

Simple ways to combat insomnia While a host of things, from a cold to external noise to an upset stomach, can make it difficult to fall asleep at night, insomnia is often a sign of something more significant and, unfortunately, longer lasting. Acute insomnia can last from one night to a few weeks, but insomnia that occurs at least three nights a week for a month or longer is considered chronic. There are a few things men and women can do that may help them get a better night's rest. n Establish a routine. According to the Sleep Council, establishing a sleep routine in which you go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time every day can program the body to sleep better. Stick to this routine as closely as possible, even on weekends, when you may be tempted to sleep in or stay up later. n Replace an old or uncomfortable mattress. Some people struggle to get a good night's rest because their mattress is no longer conducive to sleep or because a new mattress simply isn't the right fit. n Exercise. Moderate exercise can help relieve stress, which is a common cause of acute insomnia. Insomnia can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, but there are ways to beat insomnia and get back to enjoying a restful night's sleep.

Information from the SFIA website claims secondhand smoke – the burning tobacco product and the exhaled smoke from the smoker – contains more than 50 cancer-causing chemicals. “I think it’s absolutely wonderful that I can go out to a restaurant and enjoy a meal with my husband and my child without having to smell the smoke,” Smith said. “When you go to another state and have to smell that, it really makes you thankful for a smokefree Illinois.” A 2006 Surgeon General report estimated 50,000 people a year were dying from secondhand smoke related illnesses. Since the implementation of the SFIA, mortality rates for heart and lung diseases have declined significantly. Jersey County seems to have taken the SFIA seriously, with just two complaints of smoking in public areas coming into the Health Department in the past two years. “Usually we’ll issue them a paper

that says ‘we’ve had a complaint and this is what happens if you fail to comply.’ Really, we don’t have anyone who’s had problems after that first complaint,” Smith said. “It hasn’t been a huge issue in our county. But, whether that’s because people aren’t reporting it, I honestly don’t know.” Not only has tobacco use in public areas been all but eliminated, many more individuals have taken steps to quit smoking since the SFIA’s adoption. The SFIA website reports the percentage of Illinoisans who smoked dropped from 23.6 in 2003 to 18.6 in 2012. “I know the number of phone calls to the quit line went up with the Smoke Free Illinois Act, because everyone is wanting to quit if they can’t smoke indoors,” Smith said. To report a violation of the SFIA, call 866-973-4646 or visit smokefree.illinois.gov. To reach the Illinois Tobacco Quitline, call 866-784-8937.

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Contact the Illinois Tobacco Quitline 1-866-QUIT-YES (1-866-784-8937) Open 7 days a week 7AM-11PM Contact the Jersey County Health Department for more information 618-498-9565 This project was made possible by funds received from the Illinois Department of Public Health

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Illinois gas tax among highest in the nation By Jes Greene Illinois News Network Illinois has one of the highest taxes on gasoline in the country, something every Illinois motorist is acutely aware of when filling up at the pump. The high cost per gallon has some gubernatorial hopefuls calling for cutting taxes on petroleum. Two candidates for the GOP nomination say they would go after the sales tax on gas. Illinois is one of seven states that levies a sales tax on gas in addition to a gasoline tax. “We have very, very high taxes. We have taxes on top of taxes,” says Beth Moser, Illinois public affairs director for the American Automobile Association. The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline in Illinois on Jan. 31, including state, federal and sales tax, was $3.37, according to AAA. On the same date the average prices in neighboring states were: n Missouri: $3.03 n Iowa: $3.25 n Kentucky: $3.25 n Indiana: $3.25 n Wisconsin: $3.26 These figures do not include county and city taxes which are piled on top of the state and federal taxes. For example, in Chicago the price of a gallon of gas include a federal tax of 18.4 cents per gallon, a state tax, a county tax, a city tax and a state environmental tax. Here’s what that looks like when you add all those levies together, in Illinois and its neighbors, as tracked by the American Petroleum Institute: n Illinois (on average): 57.5 cents

n Missouri: 35.7 cents n Iowa: 40.4 cents n Kentucky: 49.2 cents n Indiana: 57.09 cents n Wisconsin: 51.3 cents Illinois’ sales tax, since it’s percentage-based, goes up with prices, as opposed to the flat tax, which is based on the number of gallons purchased. Opponents of the current gasoline tax structure say the increased price in the Land of Lincoln hurts the state’s economy because it encourages Illinois motorists in border regions to fill up in neighboring states. On Jan. 31, the average cost of gas in Chicago was $3.80, 50 cents more expensive than the $3.30 that can be found in neighboring Hammond, Ind., a half-hour away. And in Quincy, Ill., on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, gas costs about 25 to 30 cents more than it does in West Quincy, Mo., said Carl Adams, Vice President of Illinois’ Ayers Oil Company in Quincy. West Quincy has no permanent residents and is comprised mostly of convenience stores. “If you were to come to West Quincy, Mo. I would show you the license plates. They’re all Illinois licenses,” Adams said. Bill Fleishli, vice president of Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association, noted that Illinois taxes food and medicine at a lower rate because of their essential need for living. “I think those same arguments can be made for sales tax on gasoline to be removed,” he said. “People have to be more mobile to go to work, people have to be mobile to go to school, people have to be more mobile to be re-educated for new jobs, and the expense of gasoline could

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be reduced by 25 to 30 cents [per gallon] in Illinois. I think that would be a great tax relief,” Fleishli said. So where do the gubernatorial candidates stand on the issue? n State Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, wants to cut the sales tax by 70 percent. n State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, has called for eliminating the sales tax. n Bruce Rauner and Dan Rutherford declined to address whether they would support a cut to the tax on gas when asked by a reporter. Gov. Pat Quinn’s office did not respond to repeated inquiries from Illinois News Network.

Stumpe to lead local land surveyor group The Southwest Chapter of the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association (IPLSA) held its Installation of Officers Banquet on Friday, Jan. 17. The IPLSA is made up of land surveyors throughout the state of Illinois who have joined together to promote the profession of land surveying through educational, professional and ethical practices. Josh Stumpe, a licensed land sur-

veyor with Heneghan and Associates in Jerseyville, was elected for a second term to serve as president. Stumpe has been practicing land surveying for 11 years with Heneghan and Associates. Heneghan and Associates is celebrating its 28th year in business and performs all types of surveying services in the local five-county area. Stumpe can be contacted at (618) 498-6418.

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Willow rose rehab and Health Care’s staff and residents wore red for their American Heart Association fundraiser event on Feb. 7. some of the participants pictured are front, left to right, row: Tammy Wyatt and sue Bowman. Center, left to right, Carolyn short, Carla shaw, Vita Hopley, administrator, sandy Clark, Kathy Zimmerman, and resident Council President Dolly Liles. Back, left to right, Donna Layton, Jannette smith, and Diane Bowman.

GEMS expands girls’ career horizons The 19th annual GEMS (Girls Empowered by Math and Science) Conference for area middle school girls is focused on providing young females an opportunity to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers. Participants are more likely to pursue and enjoy STEM courses in high school and college as a result of their fun GEMS Conference experience. The girls enjoy exploring and discovering their interests and excitement about careers like archeology, dentistry, occupational therapy, architecture, nursing, biotechnology, computer science and engineering to name a few. Girls are able to choose from 14 different experiential, hands-on workshops presented by successful professional women in these careers. The workshop presenters are passionate about their careers and are an inspiration to the middle school girls. The conference was initiated 19 years ago after a study funded by the AAUW Education Foundation, “Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America,” revealed that girls in elementary school show aptitude in math and science, but tend to fall behind in these areas during middle school. Linda Chapman, Dean of Academic Affairs at Lewis and Clark Community College said, “At the point that middle school girls begin to drift away from math and science and begin thinking that they aren’t good at it, they are closing themselves off from 85 percent of the career opportunities in this country.” The GEMS conference will be held at the McPike Complex, Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey on Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Girls in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades from Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin and Madison County and East St. Louis schools are invited to attend and experience a fun day that will expand their horizons and change the way they think about math, science and technology. A sample of a few of the interactive workshops will include: becoming a dot.com diva where the girls learn about jobs with Google, IBM, and Microsoft and

compose animated stories in a virtual world; creating architectural diagrams and plans animated through the use of 3D software; digging into archeology by exploring how American Indians harvested the landscape to survive 2,000 years ago; exploring a pond to discover how macroinvertebrate critters help scientists determine water quality; and, creating robots using everyday items to navigate obstacles. A popular and eye-opening session for all the girls is “Welcome to the Real World” sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension. The girls fast forward to age 24, choosing a career with a given salary and budget rent, utilities, car, taxes, entertainment and other expenses based on their life choices. The program gives girls a glimpse of the real world of career choices, decisionmaking and money management. The 2014 GEMS Conference has special sessions for adults. These sessions are designed to help parents, teachers and other interested care givers prepare to meet the challenges facing today’s young girls as they progress in their schooling. Each session offers participants insightful, relevant approaches to support and prepare young girls to feel confident about engaging in science, technology, engineering and math studies while in school. Teachers attending the conference will receive five CPDUs. The GEMS conference is sponsored by the Wood River, Alton and Jersey/Calhoun branches of the American Association of University Women, the Madison County Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and Lewis and Clark Community College. For more information and convenient online registration, visit: www.gemsconference.com or e-mail debmcnabney@gmail.com. Each of the 14 GEMS workshops is limited to 15 students and always fills up quickly. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $15 per participant (includes snack and conference T-shirt). Registration closes March 7. Follow GEMS on Facebook.com/gemsconference.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

OBITUARIES Dennis Orban

Richard Daniels

Gary Drainer

Darlene Miller

Richard Leon Daniels Sr., 66, of Jerseyville died unexpectedly at 9:13 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Kane on Nov. 17, 1947, the son of the late Everett J. and Emma (Isringhausen) Daniels. He had been employed at Olin Corp. in East Alton, and was a custodian at the former St. Joseph Hospital in Alton. He married the former Cheryl Beavers on March 27, 1971, in Cottage Hills and they shared 27 years before her death on Dec. 28, 1998. Surviving are his loving companion, Rita (Long) Miller of Jerseyville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kandyss and Joe Kessinger of Patterson, Shannon and Vince Stone of Wood River, and Angie and James Farris of Roodhouse; a son, Richard Daniels Jr., and his fiancee, Amanda of Pana; Rita’s children, Marcella Pauterbaugh of Martinsburg and Jessica Little of Medora; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three grandchildren from Rita’s children; three sisters, Loretta Drake, Kimberly Roberts and Sharon Acree, all of Jerseyville; five brothers, George Daniels of White Hall, Clifford Daniels of Jerseyville, Leo “Woody” Daniels of Alton, Robert Daniels and Raymond Daniels, both of Jerseyville; a brother-inlaw, Michael Lay of Columbia, Mo.; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Cheryl, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Judy Ann Daniels, Camilla Waltrip and Nevada Lay. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Wilbur Cain will officiate. Burial will be in the Kane Cemetery with the Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 conducting military graveside rites. Memorials may be given to his family in care of the funeral home.

Gary Jerome Drainer, 62, of Dow died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family after a short but brave battle with cancer. He was born in Carrollton on Jan. 3, 1952, one of five children born to the late Linus and Mildred Josephine (Tonsor) Drainer. Gary graduated in 1970 from Jersey Community High School, where he participated on the Panther basketball team. He enjoyed athletics, and was a well-known member of the Jersey County Softball League for many years forming many lasting friendships. A very loyal and dedicated employee of ConAgra in Alton, Gary retired on Sept. 1, 2013 as a Technician after 43 years of service. He first married Linda Sue Fessler on June 30, 1973 in Jerseyville, and together they had three daughters and shared nearly 23 years before her death on March 8, 1996. He then married Lisa (Brangenberg) Timmermeier on Feb. 4, 2006 and they have been blessed with the past eight years together. Surviving are his wife, Lisa Drainer of Dow; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Todd Morgan of Shiloh, Rebecca Drainer of Jerseyville, and Lisa and Brian Vahle of Jerseyville; two stepsons, Justin Timmermeier serving with the US Marine Corp. in Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Elijah Timmermeier of Dow; eight grandchildren, Derrick and Nicole Morgan, Courtney, Danielle, Elizabeth and Felecia Lambert, Kalyee and Landon Vahle; a sister, Betty Thomas of Glen Carbon; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Sue Drainer of Odessa, Texasm James Drainer and his partner, Bob Winters of St. Louis, Mo., and Mark and Vivian Drainer of Jerseyville; his mothers-in-law, Minerva Fessler and Alberta Brangenberg, both of Jerseyville; and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Bev Fessler of Dow. In addition to his parents and his first wife, Linda, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Amanda Timmermeier on Aug. 22, 2008; and his father-in-law, Donald Fessler. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Father William Hembrow officiated. Burial took place in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fieldon. Memorials may be given to the St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic Schools in Jerseyville. Gary enjoyed and appreciated the simple pleasures in life, loving the outdoors and nature. He liked sitting on the deck watching the sunrise and sunset, camp fires, horseback riding or just simply mowing the lawn. Riding his horse down that special trail made his eyes twinkle and his heart happy and peaceful. He was an inspiration to his family and friends, always willing to listen and enjoying conversation and a good laugh. He was kind, honest, trustworthy, with a good heart and soul, always willing to help anyone in need. A man to admire, trust and love, he will be sadly missed by all who loved him, but the memories of Gary and his love will always be cherished and live on forever.

Eva Darlene Miller, 64, died and went to be home with the Lord at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis County, Mo. She was born on Nov. 23, 1949, in Carrollton, the daughter of the late Rev. Louis Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Robbins) Kappler. Darlene graduated in 1967 from Jersey Community High School, and was employed at Olin Corp. in East Alton and Updikes in Jerseyville for a short time, and has been employed for the past 18 years in the accounting department at Wal-Mart in Jerseyville. She married Douglas L. Miller on Sept. 4, 1970, at the Healing Waters Temple in Jerseyville, and they shared nearly 42 years before his death on July 9, 2012. Surviving are a daughter and sonin-law, Lisa and John Tomerlin of Jerseyville; a granddaughter, Kelsie Marie Tomerlin; a brother and sisterin-law, David and Omok Kappler of Jerseyville; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Edith and Jesse Lester, Esther and Robert Evans, Ruth Ann McClintock, Violet and William Clendenny, all of Jerseyville, and Carolyn and Kenneth Plummer of Rosedale; a brother-in-law, Rodney Ross of Carrollton; a sister-in-law, Ann Kappler of Pine Bluff, Ark.; along with many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Pearl Ross; a brother, Robert L. Kappler; and a brother-in-law, Lloyd McClintock. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Gospel Assembly Church in Jerseyville, with the Rev. Clyde Shaw officiating. Burial will be in the Fieldon Cemetery. Memorials may be given to her family in care of the funeral home.

Kirby Rulon Kirby Lynn Rulon, age 51 of Bloomington, Ind., died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, after a life long battle with cystic fibrosis. He was born Feb. 26, 1962, to Charlie and Charlotte Cates Rulon in Jerseyville. At the early age of 13, Kirby realized he had keen interest in horses and began his life long devotion to training them. He spent his entire professional career training quarter horses, specializing in western pleasure horse back riding and developing several world champions along the way. He had been recently named to the Board of Directors of the Indiana Quarter Horse Association, an honor he was very proud of. Having been stricken with CF at a very early age, Kirby came to cherish life in many ways. His love of church, family, and a very active lifestyle, ran deep. Having been a recipient of transplanted lungs, he was also hugely grateful to and supportive of the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization. On a float in the recent Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, Calif., that represented the National Organ Procurement Organization, he had a rose placed on it, with the inscription that read "To all the children with cystic fibrosis who never got to live their dreams." This rose was dedicated to a very special cowgirl from Indiana. Kirby leaves behind his wife, Cristal Chantel Elkins Rulon of Bloomington; a daughter, Mia Williams; a son, Avery Williams; parents, Charlie and Charlotte Rulon of Jerseyville; brothers, Michael Rulon and wife Anita of Alabama and Chuck Rulon of Illinois. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Kirby were held Monday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at the New Life Pentecostal Church of which he was a member, in Harrodsburg, Ind. Visitation will also be held Monday from 12 noon until the time of the services at 2 p.m. at the church. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers in order to help defer medical expenses that memorial contributions in Kirby's honor, be made to them as a family. Allen Funeral Home 4155 South Old Highway is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

Luke Dressler Luke Ryan Dressler, infant son of Jeremiah Thomas and Valerie Anne (Bleckmen) Dressler of Brighton, died at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Jeremiah Thomas and Valerie Anne (Bleckmen) Dressler of Brighton; sisters, Madelyn Makayla and Lydia Grace Dressler; maternal grandparents, Phillip and Karen Bleckman of Leslie, Mo., and Theo and Doris Feth of Beauford, Mo.; and paternal grandparents, Janice Dressler of Columbia and John and JoAnn Call of Fayetteville. Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements. Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.

Arnold ‘Gene’ Stiritz Arnold Eugene “Gene” Stiritz, 79, of Jerseyville died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at the Willow Rose Rehab and Health Care Center in Jerseyville. He was born in Godfrey on Nov. 14, 1934, and was one of seven children born to the late Joseph Boedy and Eunice Marie (McDow) Stiritz. He had been employed with Principia College in Elsah for many years, retiring as a groundskeeper. Gene married the former Ellen Hansen on March 3, 1962, in Brighton, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Bret Yates of Cottage Hills and Karen and Dirk Hernandez of Brighton; five grandchildren and their spouses, Erica and Nathan Ater of Brighton, Kara Figge of Arlington, Texas, Kyle Yates of Cottage Hills, Mercedes Hernandez and Shauni Hernandez, both of Brighton; five great-grandchildren; four sisters and brothersin-law, Patricia and John Ward of Ft. Myers, Fla., Betty and Mike Siemer of Godfrey, Linda Boehler of Godfrey, Janet and John Ragsdale of Dorsey; and a sister-in-law, Sandra Stiritz of Godfrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Stiritz; an infant sister, Peggy Stiritz; and a brother-in-law, Roy Boehler. Visitation was from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial took place in Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the Activity Department at Willow Rose Rehab and Health Care Center.

‘Phizz’ Turner Verna L. ‘Phizz’ Turner, 91, of Jerseyville died at 7:40 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Jerseyville on Jan. 6, 1923, one of three children born to the late John Joseph and Nellie Brooks (Mowen) McGuire. She graduated in 1940 from Jersey Township High School, and began working at Sunderland Motor Company in Jerseyville immediately after high school, and was proud to have called that “the only job she ever had,” devoting 60 years to the company before her retirement. She married Gene S. Turner on May 16, 1974, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Greenfield, and he preceded her in death on April 26, 1981. Surviving are four nieces and their spouses, Phyllis Miller of Caldwell, Idaho, Mary Louise McGuire of Phoenix, Carol Ann and Vern Borgen of Custer, S.D., and Cynthia and John Rasavage of Boise, Idaho.; along with numerous loyal and loving friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Phyllis McGuire; and a brother, John Joseph “Jack” McGuire. Visitation was from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville with Father William Hembrow officiating. Burial took place in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic Schools of Jerseyville.

Dennis Randall Orban, 79, of Brighton died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 26, 1935, in Brighton, son of the late Gustav A. and Mary (Bull) Orban. He was married to Letha (Lagemann) Orban on March 23, 1956. She died Dec 10, 1990. He married Fern Rose (Ragan) Orban on Aug. 30, 1997, in Bethalto. She survives. He had been employed as a supervisor for O-I Machine manufacturing. He was a US Navy Korean War veteran. He was a member of IAM #660, St. John’s United Church of Christ, and he was Piasa Township Board member for many years. Dennis was an avid fisherman and loved wood working. Survivors include sons, Randall Orban of Brighton and Tom and Lacheta Orban of Brighton; stepchildren, Toby and Kim Felites of Bethalto and Jackie and Mike Yarboraugh of East Alton; one granddaughter; eight step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Imogene Wagenblast of Brighton; and a brother and sisterin-law, Dale and Mary Orban of Livingston. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Davis, and brothers, Jimmy and Kenneth Orban. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until time of memorial services at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. The Rev. Dana Schindler will officiate. Burial will take place in Bott Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be given to St. John’s United Church of Christ or disabled veterans. Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Girls basketball season winding down Mike Weaver/Jersey County Journal

Lady Piasa Birds senior Randi Hopkins works against a Gillespie defender Thursday at Southwstern High School. Mike Weaver/Jersey County Journal

Erin Laubscher shoots over a Gillespie defender Thursday at Southwestern High School. The Lady Piasa Birds won a 57-32 decision to finish their regular season 24-2.

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Lady Panthers sophomore Caroline Crawford dribbles around a Carrollton defender Saturday at the Lady Hawk Invitational. The Jersey Community High School girls basketball team placed fourth at the 16-team tournament in Carrollton.

Aly Varble fights Carrollton's Madison Mountain for the ball Saturday at Carrollton High School.

Payton Heyen drives to the hoop against Gillespie Thursday at Southwestern High School. The Lady Piasa Birds won a 57-32 decision to finish their regular season with a 24-2 record.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

SCHOOL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Illini Middle School honor roll High honor 5th grade Nishal Baddela, Isaac Balz, Zoe Benedict, Clayton Brunaugh, Kirsten Cannon, Cole Carpenter, Alex Coffman, Makayla Daley, Kaegen Davis, Gabriella Field, Cassie Gress, Christopher Guilander, Abbey Halley, Brayden Heafner, Ryan Heitzig, Brittany Heitzman, Matthew Herman, Sally Hudson, Ryleigh Jones, Shelby Koenig, Cody Lerdahl, Catherine Loftus, Eric Long, Nathan Lott, Brenden Marshall, Andrew Moorhead, Jack Morgan, Kadee Motley, Grace Myers, Clark Norris, Emma Plasmeier, Justice Robinson, Grace Rogers, Jeremy Rowling, Winston Rulo, Jacob Scoggins, Jordan Sibert, Benjamin Simpson, Kayla Smith, William Snyder, Cole Spencer, Kyleigh Stellhorn, Elizabeth Stidd, Elli Sullivan, Ian Sullivan, Boston Talley, Alexandra Towell, Bailey Wadlow, Samantha Weishaupt, Victor Weller, Morgan Wendle, Kaleb Westbroook, Jadelynn Winnie, Abigail Womack, and Jamie Yang. 6th grade Abigail Balz, Bailey Baney, William Beauchamp, Lucas Benware, Maci Bohannon, Clare Breden, Lauren Brown, Garrett Carey, Seth Churchman, Tyler Cox, Alexis Cullen, Wyatt Daniels, Dustin Davidson, Ethan Davis, Eric Dong, Emma DosSantos, Olivia Dufer, Maura Eads, Madalyn Eardley, Katherine Elliott, Ryan Eschbach, Isaac Gettings, Izabella Golley, Nina Grant, Richard Hall, Trent Harrelson, James Hartman, Lute Hoggatt, Angelina Honchell, Makayla Kodros, Katelyn Krueger, Seana Lewis, Larissa Loges, Zane Longley, Jonathan Lorts, Shawna Lowenstein, Camryn Malone, Jadrian Markham, Tabitha McGuire, Benjamin McKennon,

Elizabeth Meyer, Grant Morgan, Gracie Pohlman, Jill Pohlman, Anna Poppe, Lillie Purcell, Benjamin Raymond, Karissa Rea, Zachary Renken, Lauren Rexing, Victoria Richardson, Claire Roberts, Trenton Roth, Simon Sarginson, Zachary Schaefer, Grace Sharich, Charles Simcox, Elese Smith, Magan Stromske, Shannon Strong, Claire Tilden, Joshua Wilkinson, and Jaaden Zipprich. 7th grade Grace Berry, John Brandt, Kinley Brown, Madisyn Carpenter, Caleigh Cornell, Abigail Dial, Ronald Guilander, Hannah Hudson, Nicole Kendall, Anna Kraushaar, Hayley Krueger, Elsie Loftus, Sabrina McAdams, Haley Nevlin, Braden Pickel, Libby Roth, Brooklynn Rudolph, Samantha Schleeper, Kylie Schubel, David Shaffer, Macey Smith, Kaitlyn Stellhorn, Abigail Stephens, Gabrielle Stephens, Asher Stidd, Jessica Vetter, Sierra Vinyard, and Melissa Weishaupt.

Tayler, Emaleigh Taylor, Grant Thuer, Andreanna Trochuck, Masen Turner, Bryce Wellenreiter, Brooklyn Winters, Jade Witt, and Douglas Wock. 6th grade Austin Baalman, Samuel Bartels, Amber Bertoglio, Natalie Boyles, Isabel Brandt, Jennifer Bryant, Brett Bryden, John Cannon, Faith Carpenter, Blake Carter, Faith Egelhoff, Madison Eldridge, Natalie Embry, Craig Franke, Karlie Geisler, Elijah Gettings, Kylie Griesemer, Kamar Hawkins, Isaac Herrera, Kirsten Hetzel, Jadyn Hunt, Rebecca Kahl, Caitlyn Kain, Elizabeth Kemper, Alyssa Kennedy, Leland King, Ian Lorsbach, Cassidy Loy, Isabella Metzler, Jacob Meyer, Madelyn Morton, Abigail Olson, Jada Porter, Tucker Shalley, Casey Shuemaker, Grant Smith, Samantha Squires, Macy Stockstill, Riley Wallace, Zeke Waltz, Jacob Wilkinson, Alexis Williams, Jeremy Young, and Mia Zimmerman.

Honor 5th grade Claire Beemer, Dalton Bell, Maria Berry, Cruise Blackorby, Selena Bland, Emily Carey, Christopher Crain, Sydney Cullen, Ethan Curry, Jenna Daiker, Phoebe Davenport, Jacob Dunham, Dalten East, Savannah Edwards, Ethan Eickoff, Ryan Eickoff, Allison Ferenbach, Christian Fester, Alivia Frye, Hailie Garrison, Elijah Gettings, Sydney Gillis, Cambria Hamman, Noah Honchell, Austin Hubbell, Gavin Huffman, Jayme Kelley, Morgan Margherio, Emma Miller, Clinton Mueller, Jalen Newingham, Sarah Pryor, Joseph Randolph, Meagan Raub, Nicholas Rister, Ryan Schollmeyer, Kiley Shaw, Patrick Snyder, Taylor Soffray, Alexis Stumpe, Dryden

7th grade Megan Cato, Christian Cazier, Nicole Cottingham, Anna Cunningham, Drew Czaia, David Deist, Nicholas Delay, Olivia Dickson, Kristen Dunham, Shane Echols, Isabell Gallegos, Nathan Goldacker, Kaitlin Gress, Makayla Gust, Kenneth Hall, Kurt Hall, Bailee Hartshorn, Alaina Herman, Gabriella Hetzel, Oliver Johnson, Cade Kitzmiller, Trisha Lacy, Emily Laird, Taylor McBride, William Medford, Samuel Mincy, Andrew Mortland, Madison Murray, Drew Myers, Griffin Nash, Lauren Parker, Deena Parr, William Powers, Olivia Rowling, Samantha Steckel, Sarah Stiles, Elizabeth Summers, Martin Walsh, Michael Wendle, and Whitney Wilson.

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Michele Cundiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Start class visited Home Depot where they built boats in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop. Front, left to right, Hunter Abbott, Emelia Sutton, Bella Fogle-Higuera, Jaylynn McCoy, Kenadi Clore, Arianna Manning. Back, left to right, Chase Devening, Gracie Anderson, Cayden Hill, Xavior Maupin and Aden Sumpter. The children had a great time using hammers and nails to build their boats. They also received workshop aprons and pins from Home Depot.

Jersey Community High School honor roll High honor 8th grade Ansley Ayres, Samantha Ayres, Kadiah Baalman, Aurora Bean, Alexandra Bizaillion, Madison Boucher, Madison Bowen, John Bray, Collin Carey, Morgan Cook, Lydia Crader, Jaden Craigmiles, Makayla Eardley, Megan Fraley, Faith Franke, Jillian Freeman, Kylee Gust, Barrett Hartman, Isaac Hausman, Alexandria Jones, Haley Kelley, Laura Lahey, Aleesha Lamere, Hannah Loges, John Mapes, Samantha Mattern, Sydney Merle, Adam Meyer, Maggie Nevlin, Hannah Pryor, Thomas Rexing, Alexia Richardson, Drew Sauerwein, Andrew Shaw, Tiffany Smith, Abigail Spencer, Francine Tepen, Colton Wadlow, Brianna Walsh, Hunter Wyatt, Taylor Young. Freshman Shawn Anderson, Jeremiah Balz, Molly Bartels, Erica Bechtold, Zachary Benware, Drake Blackwell, Paige Bradshaw, Andrew Bryden, Jerit Cambron, Madelynn Clevenger, Margaret Collins, Caitlyn Connell, Anna Fessler, Benjamin Flowers, Anthony Goetten, Kaleigh Grace, Sarah Hartman, Jonathan Hayn, Samantha Hubbs, Noah Jacobs, Tyler Lamb, Chloe Lorton, Jessica Lorts, Kendrick Lumma, Lucas Milan, Mary Munstermann, John Nairn, Samuel Newberry, Lucas Palcheff, Tyler Parker, Rachel Peters, Taylor Pointer, Nellie Roberts, Cheston Rowling, Rebekah Schaaf, Megan Schrieber, River Skaggs, Brett Smith, Anne Snyders, Ruth Speidel, Lisa Switzer, Hailea Tepen, Eric Walker, Catherine Wallace, Emily Walsh, Kate Walsh, Trevor Ward, Shelby Weinmann, Taylor Wendle, Sarah Williams, Lydia Witt, Brady Woelfel Sophomore Jesse Baalman, Angel Bean, Olivia Beauchamp, Samuel Becker, Julie Benz, Emily Berry, Alex Bertman, John Breitweiser, Ashytn Britt, Dylan Clore, Cody Cooper, Carline Crawford, Lakenzie Daiker, Lauren Davis, Kayla Derstine, Colleen Dooley, Zachary Droege, Holly Edwards, Lauren Ferguson, Noah French, Mitchell Goetten, Trenton Griffith, Tina Hall, Colin Hamm, Destiny Holder, Caitlyn Hunter, Claire Kallal, Laura Kirbach, Lauren Kochanski, Alyssa Lewis, Nicholas Loepker, Kaleigh Lorsbach, Marcus Lumma, Katie Maag, Raeann Maltimore, Lindsay Meyer, Andrew Miller, Joshua Miller, Olivia Nairn, Marcie Norris, Bonnie Parsell, Nicholas Reynolds, Haley Ridenhour, Mackenzie Ritter, Michael Roach, Alex Roth, Brianna Schneider, Alexandra Schroeder, Andrew Senger, Kayla Sheldon, Hali Shirley, Audrey Siemer, Leann Smith, Robert Speidel, Samantha Stackpole, Elizabeth Stiles, Margaret Tepen, Terah Tepen, Charles Thompson, Katelyn Toigo, Abigail Tonsor,

Hannah Tonsor, Dylan Torrey, Alyssa Varble, Claire Walsh, Emily Weishaupt, Mark Wendell, Kaitlyn White, Meaghan Widman, Kade Wondolofski, Haley Zimmerman Junior Kari Alexander, Kyle Anderson, Connor Ashlock, Trevor Ayres, William Bauer, David Bishop, Sarah Bryden, Caitlin Carpunky, Ethan Cowell, Caitlin Critchfield, Jami Crowe, Jesi Crowe, Neal Currie, Mikah Davenport, Nathan Derham, Peyton Farley, Shelbi Garris, Nathan Groppel, Sydney Hagen, Kristin Hall, Hannah Jackson, Dylan Johns, Robyn Johnson, Savannah Kanturek, Christian Kimble, Brittany King-Rawlings, Drew Kirby, Riley Krueger, Brendan Loellke, Sydney Lorsbach, Taylor Lott, William Lott, Olivia Mapes, Emily Norris, Taylor Peters, Ryan Peterson, Joshua Powell, Joel Ramsey, Danielle Reef, Sean Ritter, Jaidelynn Rogers, Zachary Rowling, Krista Russell, Sydney Sauerwein, Cady Schleeper, Carly Schroeder, Cassandra Scott, Ellen Snyders, Ahbleza Staples, Maxwell Steckel, Katie Stemmler, Evan Strebel, Morgan Tallman, Kelsie Tomerlin, Ellen Tonsor, Brendan Vanost, Jacob Varble Senior Keygan Appel, Alec Beuttel, Garett Brangenberg, Connor Brown, Katelyn Brown, Courtney Carpunky, Miranda Counts, Samantha Critchfield, Lily Cronin, Alex Croxford, Heidi Cunningham, Hannah Dahms, Chase Davis, Mary Claire Davis, Jessica Derham, Taylor Eberhardt-Fudge, Aaron Fosha, Ziarrah Fox, Grant Fry, Michael Goforth, Brendan Goldacker, Dakota Griesemer, Amanda Grindstaff, Jacob Hahn, Caitlin Hall, Haley Hampton, Amber Hart, Eric Hecker Jr., Devon Johnson, Lauren Kight, Paul Klinge, Rachel Koenig, Amanda Kothe, Timothy Lacy, Lauren Leady, Zachary Lindsay, Amanda Loellke, Courtney Maher, Morgan Mann, Emily Mapes, Samantha Meszaros, Trent Mizulski, Morgan Nason, Emily Ontis, Megan Phillips, Jamie Plunkett, Tiffany Rabe, :Michael Richardson, Abby Rogers, Sidney Sarginson, Maria Scharth, Kristianna Scheffel, Kelsey Schott, Selina Scott, Lindsey Shaw, Kaylin Smith, Adrienne Snider, Blake Snider, Kyle Steckel, Adrian Stieglitz, Bryana Stieglitz, Lillian Tepen, Tyler Tepen, Macy Thurston, Samantha Tibbitts, Valerie Tonsor, Scott Turner, Alyssa Wadlow, Brook Wagner, Caleb Walkington, Richard Watson, Travis Webster, Mary Katherine Weishaupt, Matthew Wendell, Anna Williams. Honor 8th grade Cassandra Ayres, Olivia Bettorf, Chandler Cain, Dylan Czaia, Ericka Deck, Maisey Delay, Jacob Derham, Jessica Devening, Korbin

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400a foR RENT calhoun county

100 auTo

2011 JEEP Patriot Latitude. 38,478 miles, Blackberry Pearl color, heated leather seats, 4WD, asking $17,000, call 309-221-8245. 2.19

200 buSiNESS comE SEE us at Valley View Bakery and Bulk Foods. Large selections of all natural foods, including flours, sugars, oils, spices, herbs and home canned products. Jams made by Valley View. 2.19

bakEd goodS on order until April 1. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8-6. Closed Sun. Directions from Pittsfield: 7 mi. south on Hwy 11, /4 miles west. From Pleasant Hill. 6 mi. north on Hwy 11, 3/4 mi. west 36046 175th Ave. Pleasant Hill. Come and see us at Valley View Bakery and Bulk Foods. 2.19 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 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

300 faRm maRkET foR SalE alfalfa round bales, alfalfa hay, mixed allgrass, no rain. Call 217-4736774. 2.26 6-8 caTTlE pipe gates. 6-66 1/2 steels posts for sale. 217734-1811. TF HEavy RouNd bale grass hay. 6 ft. net wrapped. Also 5 bales round net wrapped straw. 2.19

400a foR RENT calhoun county 3 bR 2 ba house. Full basement, in the country outside of Kampsville, IL. No pets: call 217-370-7310. 2.26

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

foR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. Full basement in the country outside of Kampsville, IL. No pets: Call 217-370-7310. 2.19

400d foR RENT Pike county HomE iN couNTRy for rent. 3 BR, 2 BA, completely remodeled. No pets. Deposit and references required. 918-2237780. 2.12 2 bR HouSE for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217-2854502. TF 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. 3.19 NEwly REmodElEd office space on the square in Pittsfield. For more information, call 217-473-8811. TF

2 bEdRoom trailer for rent in Pittsfield. Call 217-2854674, leave message, or call 217-491-0088. TF HouSE foR RENT or sale PC. North of New Salem. To buy or rent. 3 BR, 1 BA, new paint and carpet. No pets. Call 217-491-0316 for more information. 2.12 HouSE foR RENT 2-3 BR, 1 BA, located in Rockport. No smoking, no pets. $375 month and $375 deposit. Available March 1. Contact Denise at 618420-6917. 2.19

400E foR RENT Scott county foR RENT storage building Winchester. all 618-4981234. Ask for Jane. TF

500 foR SalE yukoN gold potatoes, 15 lb. bags. $3.98. Breakfast cereal, candies, and more at discount prices. Valley View Bakery and Bulk Foods. 36046 175th Ave., Pleasant Hill. 2.19

aSSiSTaNT maNagERS & shift managers: Pizza Hut in Pittsfield is seeking motivated individuals with management experience. Pay is very competitive. Excellent benefits including 401K with employer match and paid vacation. Apply online at jobs.pizzahut.com. 2.19 PaRT-TimE cook Apply to West Pine Retirement Village. 508 West Pine, Jerseyville Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. TFN aSSiSTaNT maNagERS & shift managers. Pizza Hut in Pittsfield is seeking motivated individuals with management experience. Pay is very competitive. Excellent benefits including 401K with employer match and paid vacation. Apply online at jobs.pizzahut. com. 2.12 waNTEd: Licensed, experienced cosmetologist in established salon. Call 217-285-2730. Ask for Lisa. 2.12 dRivERS: local, dedicated business. Great pay & benefits! Great home time, occasional overnights. CDL-A w/X&T End. Min. 2yoa w/2 yrs recent exp. Good MVR. 877-7114027. 2.12 1200/1600 a wk Team driving, tanker endorsement. Home on weekends. Benefits. Sign-on bonus. Safety bonus. 2.19

615 HuNTiNg faRm lEaSE seekingup to 300 acres to lease in or near Pike County for hunting. Absolutely not an outfitter, just family and close friends. 601-466-4436. 2.19 SEaRcHiNg foR prime farmland to lease for deer and/or turkey hunting rights. Any size acreage considered. We are not an outfitter and only leasing for our own personal use. Ref. available. 937-2140460. 3.26.14 lookiNg To lEaSE hunting ground. Short term or long term. 618-550-9406. 2.27.14

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 lookiNg foR 2-400 acres of good hunting ground in Adams or Pike County hunting season. 217-257-2903. 2.12

goodyEaR T125/70d15 95M Temp. spare for 1998 Buick. Never used. $20. 217-285-4975. TF

local HuNTER looking to lease a farm in Pike County or Northern Calhoun County 217-4910181. TF

doN'T Pay high heating bills eliminate them with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler Call Today. 217-236-3022.TF

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SHEPPaRd ElEcTRoNicS 1402 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL. 217285-2893. Cell: 217-2481188. 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 EACH TV ABOVE 32". tf

abSoluTEly No TRESPaSSiNg on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.7.14

bEd quEEN Pillowtop mattress set. New in the plastic. $175. Can deliver. (618)7722710. 5.7.14

TimE clockS, Acroprint 125 $100 and Acroprint 150 $125. Call Jane at 618498-1234. TFN

1100a REal ESTaTE calhoun county mulTi-uNiT RENTal property. Great income producing property. Priced to sell! Call Chris at the Bank of Calhoun. 618-5762211. TF

1100c REal ESTaTE Jersey county laNd foR SalE 0.51 acres in Elsah next to entrance of Joywood. NOT zoned in subdivision. Could be building lot or for a garage. $3,000 obo. Call Vince 618-223-0967. 2.26 clayToN HomES Single wide on acreage with pole barn. $400-600/month. Call for information. 636358-5996. 2.12

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 3bR HouSE with unattached garage w/ building.. 309 W. Congress, Griggsville. Call 217-2481958. 3.5

1300 waNTEd

1500 yaRd SalES NEEd ExTRa cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds. One phone call puts your ad in six newspapers....a total circulation of almost 22,000 readers! Plus your ad will be put online for FREE!

1500d yaRd SalES Pike county mulTi-family yaRd SalE St. Mary's Parish Hall, 219 N. Jackson St. Pittsfield. Sat. Feb. 15, 7:301:30. Housewares, baby & children's clothes & toys, home decor, small furniture. 2.12

No TRESPaSSiNg on Marty Aderton property in Hardin. 7.14.14

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

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PRivaTE PRoPERTy No hunting or trespassing on any property owned by Gary Rothe, Teri Rothe Kirbach and Debra Rothe in Jerseyville, Illinois in Jersey County. Violaters will be prosecuted. 12.19.14

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

Police Department Police Officer Testing

The Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Police applications and information packets will be distributed

January 30, 2014 – February 26, 2014

Orientation, Physical Agility and Written exam held 3/15/14.

Police applications and information packets may be picked up in person at 320 W. Exchange, Freeport, IL 61032 or at www.cityoffreeport.org

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Questions may be directed to Janet Weber 815-235-8222.

Commercial Buildings For Sale Business Opportunity In Winchester

STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

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

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

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2002 buick LeSabre. 82,000 miles. 3800 motor. One owner. New tires. Very excellent pewter color car. 217-491-0697. 2.19

100 Automotive * 200 Business* 210 Church Services 220 Collectibles* 300 Farm Market* 400 For Rent* A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County F: Miscellaneous • 500 For Sale* • 600 Help Wanted*

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AUCTION

PRESIDENTS DAY, MONDAY,FEB.17th - 10AM

Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 10:00AM

Community Building, 105 E. Masonic St., Edinburg, IL 62531 ***This auction will consist of personal property from Sun Set Lake in Girard, Rochester, Riverton and Taylorville*** 50 +/- GUNS * ASSORTMENT OF HAND, POWER & SHOP TOOLS MODERN & ANTIQUE FURNITURE * COLLECTOR ITEMS * REPRODUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD GOODS * LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT * MUCH MORE!

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647 S. McKINLEY ST., HAVANNA, IL

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, COINS, JEWELRY, ANTIQUE and MODERN SHOW CASES, ANTIQUE FURNITURE, OLD CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, OLD BOTTLES, PRIMITIVES, ASSORTMENT OF OLD COUNTRY STORE SCALES, HOT WHEELS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, ELEC. GUITARS, AMPLIFIERS, MILITARY ITEMS, RETRO ITEMS, COMICS, 1900’S EMBALMING KIT, OLD WOOD BUTTER CHURN, KNIVES, DIGITAL CAMERAS, ELECTRONICS, OLD ADVERTISING ITEMS and SIGNS, ANIMAL MOUNTS, OLD LICENSE PLATES, HAND & POWER TOOLS, SADDLES, JD SALAMANDERS, OLD IRON WHEELS, ELEC. CEMENT MIXER, ELECTRICIANS WIRE MACHINE FOR RUNNING ELEC. WIRE (GREENLEE #686) WITH METAL STORAGE BOX, 1860 STAGE COACH, 25’ X 30’ PORTABLE BUILDING, (4) STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS, 2004 CHEVROLET WORK VAN W/TITLE, MORE!!! PARTIAL LISTING - JACOB PARSONS,OWNER

*We really appreciate the recognition by U.S.News & World Report that ranks us among Tier 1 National Universities. We share this recognition across the university, with every department and each program. It’s reflected in the research our faculty spearhead, the patents we earn, and the awards our students win. We don’t do any of these things for the accolades. We do them because we think there’s no such thing as too ambitious.

Terms: Cash, Check w/proper ID, Debit or Credit Card. All items sold “AS IS” No Warrenties Expressed or Implied!

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COCA COLA ITEMS * ANTIQUES * BEAUTIFUL GLASSWARE * SHOP TOOLS * MORE!

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HUGE COLLECTION OF COCA COLA ITEMS FROM THE LATE 1800’S TO 1900’S - (400+ Lots of Coca Cola items) 1800’s Horse drawn wagon, Coca Cola Bottling Co Mattoon, Il, completely restored; Lots of early Coca Cola & other Bottles, different colors & flavors from Mattoon, Windsor, Champaign, Murphysboro, Olney, Decatur, etc; Much more! ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, & GLASSWARE - Victorian Walnut settee; Lawyer’s bookcase; Heritage end table; Early Puss N Boots & other fairy tale books; Much more! BEAUTIFUL GLASSWARE & POTTERY - Weller vase; Sleepy Eye pitcher & two creamers; Jewel Tea pitcher & nesting bowls; Toby mug; Carnival & Northwood glassware; Much more! SHOP TOOLS, EARLY PARTS LISTS & MANUALS, AND MORE-1928 TO 1948 Ford service manuals; 1924 The Auto Electric Blue Print book; 1920 Henderson Four Cylinder Streamline model motorcycle parts list manual; Much more! PLUS…1800’s Two person horse drawn sleigh, all org w/whip holder!

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REAL ESTATE FARM LAND, MORGAN COUNTY 20 +/- ACRES, ALL TILLABLE.

Arcadia, Illinois * February, 26th 2014, 6 PM

Auction to be held at Play House On the Square 68 Central Park East, East Side of the Square, Jacksonville IL 62650.

Farm Located Southwest corner of junction Literberry-Triopia Road and Arcadia Rd. (next to 2185 Arcadia Rd., Anne’s current residence) 20 acres +/- Morgan County Farmland. All tillable and currently corn/soybean producing acreage. Successful bidder will honor the 2014 farming season contract and will be fully responsible for the 2014 real estate taxes. Buyer will receive 50% of the cash crop; (anhydrous, fertilizer, seed corn is already paid for). 5% buyers premium.

Anne Arthur, owner.

George McCurley Auction Co.

Farmers State Bank, PLAINTIFF,

217-243-6418. More info at www.auctionmc.com Call to consign. Visit us at Buy It Now & So. Jax Antique Mall, 1850 So. Main St. Jacksonville IL. 62650. Wanted: More farmland and real estate, entire estates and quality items

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

12 CH 55

ERIC OGLESBY; CYNTHIA OGLESBY A/K/A CYNTHIA A. OGLESBY A/K/A CYNTHIA A. ANDERSON;, DEFENDANTS. 25484 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

WE ARE ALSO TAKING PHONE ORDERS FOR TICKECTS FOR THE GATOR. PEOPLE CAN CALL FOR DETAILS. Visit our web site at www.mweas.com for a list of auction items For more information or to Consign items: ED- 217-473-6854 • Eric- 217-473-6068 • Dave- 217-370-7550 • EMS Office- 217-882-3114

ABSOLUTE 2-DAY PIKE COUNTY, IL

LAND & MACHINERY AUCTION

Friday, February 21 • 11 AM

Auction Location: Crossroads Center 125 W. Jefferson St. Pittsfield, IL 547.37 AC m/l • 5 TRACTS 386 ac Productive Tillable Land • 52 ac CRP • 47 ac Pasture • Timber • 3-BR Brick Home • Buildings • 20K bu. Grain Storage • Great Opportunity!

Saturday, February 22 • 10 AM

Auction Location: 26870 305th St. Barry, IL at Tract 1 site Combine, Heads, Tractors: 02 NH TR99 combine 1726 hrs; NH 996 6-30 CH; NH 973 20’ Table; 04 CIH MX210 MFWD, 4270 hr; 94 JD 7200 MFWD, 740 ldr, 3741 hr; Ford 5000; Ford 8N parts. Equipment: JD 7200 12-30 No-till Planter; JD 750 15’ Grain drill; JD 960 21’ fc; CIH 496 18.5’ Disk; Tye 5-shank Para-till 3 pt; EZ-Trail 510 Grain Cart; DMI 300 bu auger cart; Westfield 100-71 Grain auger; BH 2615L 15’ Cutter; JD Gator 2WD 488 hr , JD 425 54” mower 859 hr and more! Consigned By Morrow Trust: JD 4630 9200 hr, QR; JD 5400 MFWD, 4200 hr, w/JD 540 loader, ROPS; JD 1508 Batwing; JD 709 7’ cutter. Pick-up: 04 Chevy Z71 4x4 ext cab, 123K mi, V8. Shop Equipment • Antiques • Nice BR & DR Furniture • Appliances • Piano PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE FOR FULL LISTING, MAPS, PHOTOS & INFO! Attorney for Sellers- Mark Cassens 506 Vermont St. Quincy, IL 217-224-2555

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF, VS

12 CH 00038

STEPHEN MELLAS; KATIE MELLAS; DEFENDANTS. 12 CH 00038 421 EAST SPRUCE 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 December 2, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on March 10, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 08:30AM, 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. 04-382-006-50 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 421 EAST SPRUCE STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: YELLOW WITH VINYL SIDING TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $62,180.99. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must

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

fied 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 #PA1215729 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I586679 2.5.14, 2.12, 2.19

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 #PA1207829 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I585541 1.29.14, 2.5, 2.12

Vs.

13 CH 00045

Louis I. Thompson; 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 11/13/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 3/12/2014 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-886-001-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 515 Leavett 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 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 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 3/12/14 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-885-011-00 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

1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-14623. I586710 1.29.14, 2.5, 2.12

and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-22939. I586709 1.29.15, 2.5, 2.12

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Panthers, 15-8, win three-straight SAM ELLIoTT Jersey County Journal In bouncing back from back-toback losses, the Jersey Community High School boys basketball team has won three-straight games. The Panthers won in Carrollton for the first time since 2008 thanks to a 16-0 run through the final six minutes en route to a 66-53 win Tuesday at Carrollton High School. Jersey (15-8) led by as many as 15 points two minutes into the second quarter and by a 41-31 margin at halftime, but the Hawks began the third quarter on an 11-2 run and took a 49-48 lead into the fourth. "They physically were a little tougher than us in the third quarter," JCHS head coach Stote Reeder said. "They had five-straight possessions with an offensive rebound. It's tough to get stops when you give them more than one shot." Carrollton (19-4) took a 53-50 lead with 6:17 to play in the fourth quarter, but Jersey shutout the Hawks the rest of the way while scoring the game's final 16 points.

"We regained our composure and we got a little tougher," Reeder said. "In the end, it was all about us composing ourselves and playing together. We really came together and it was impressive to watch." Luke Shively hit a 3-pointer to draw Jersey even at 53-53 with 5:46 remaining and the Panthers went ahead for good when Kyle Steckel hit a pair of free throws 30 seconds later. Jersey made 13 free throws in 15 attempts in the fourth quarter and the Panthers finished 27-of-35 overall from the line. "We missed a lot of layups in the third quarter, but we made our free throws when it mattered," Reeder said. Steckel led all scorers with 20 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field and 11-of-12 shooting from the free-throw line. Shively added 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. "It was nice to see Luke go off a little bit," Reeder said. "He just hasn’t been shooting well lately, but he made a point to get inside early." Kyle Obertino and Jacob Varble scored 12 points each, with half of Obertino's coming off drives to the hoop on Jersey's first three

possessions of the game. Varble added five rebounds and made eight of his 10 free-throw attempts. Four came in the decisive fourth quarter. "We've really been showing that sort of composure down the stretch lately," Reeder said. "Two games in a row before this one we were down big at the half, but we showed the composure to come back." The Panthers trailed Mount Vernon 27-18 at the break in their previous outing, but fought back to even the game at 34-34 entering the fourth quarter and Steckel's lastsecond layup made the difference in a 47-45 win Saturday at JCHS. The game was tied when Mount Vernon missed a free throw with around 10 seconds remaining, but Steckel blew by the defense for the game-winning bucket with less than two seconds to spare. "That was the easiest last-second shot he'll ever make," Reeder said. Steckel finished with a gamehigh 15 points and Varble totaled his fourth-straight double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds. "Jake's giving us some of the best play on both ends of the floor right now that he's ever given us," Reeder

said. "He's guarding the other team's best player whether he's 5-foot-7 or 6-foot-7 and he's gained a lot of confidence on the other end. He's really playing well." Shively tallied a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double and Obertino chipped in another 10 points against Mount Vernon. Jersey evened its Mississippi Valley Conference record at 3-3 this season with a 40-35 win against Civic Memorial Friday at JCHS. The Panthers managed just 11 points and trailed by six through the first half, but matched that output in the third quarter alone and pulled away with an 18-9 fourth-quarter advantage. "It was just a matter of us finally getting a little rhythm," Reeder said. "We had some pretty good shots all night, but we just couldn’t make them." Steckel scored a game-best 12 points, Varble added 11 with 12 rebounds and Shively totaled 11 with seven rebounds. The Panthers continue their MVC schedule against Triad at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Jersey Community High School. selliott@campbellpublications.net

Lady Birds finish season perfect 9-0 within SCC

The first conference championship in girls basketball since the 2010-11 season at Southwestern High School won't have to be shared. The Lady Piasa Birds ensured that when they capped their perfect 9-0 season through South Central Conference play with a 57-32 win against Gillespie Thursday at Southwestern High School. The win finished the Lady Birds' regular season with a 24-2 record. Southwestern wasted little time in taking control, leading 20-3 through the first quarter and building a 35-10 advantage by halftime. Junior Ashlyn Ringhausen scored a game-high 13 points and sophomore Madison Greeling was next for the Lady Birds with nine. Southwestern is the No. 1 seed at the Hillsboro Class 2A Regional. The Lady Birds played a rematch with No. 4 seed Gillespie in the regional semifinals Wednesday, but results were not available at press time. Wednesday's winner will face either No. 2 Litchfield — who finished second in the SCC this season at 8-1 — or No. 3 Hillsboro in the regional title game at 7 p.m. Thursday. The regional champion plays in the Carlinville Sectional at 8 p.m. Monday.

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Ritchey signs with Missouri Baptist

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Panthers senior quarterback Billy Ritchey signed his letter of intent to attend and play football at Missouri Baptist University Wednesday at Jersey Community High School. Pictured with Ritchey are JCHS head coach Dave Jacobs and grandfather Bill Watts.

SAM ELLIoTT Jersey County Journal Jersey Community High School record-setting senior Billy Ritchey will play football at the collegiate level for Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis. The Panthers quarterback made it official, signing his letter of intent Wednesday at JCHS. "Billy's tough and he's just a really good football player," Jersey head coach Dave Jacobs said. "Missouri Baptist is getting a good one down there." The MBU Spartans are approaching the first football season in school history in 2014. "Billy's been a huge part of us turning around this program," Jacobs said. "He knows all the extra work and dedication and commitment it takes to build a program. Now he gets to do it again. He's been through it with us building our program, so he knows it's not easy." Ritchey's name became a common one in the JCHS record book following his senior season quarterbacking the Panthers.

He owns the school record for passing yards in one season with 2,492 and his 28 passing touchdowns are the most for one season in program history. On two separate occasions during the 2013 campaign, he tied the school record with five touchdown passes during a regulation game. Ritchey also holds the school record with a combined 2,554 yards passing and rushing in one season. "Billy persevered, he worked hard, he studied, he worked on his fundamentals and really did a great job with the help of his teammates," Jacobs said. "This is a great opportunity for him." Without a starting quarterback already established at Missouri Baptist due to the program just entering its first season, Ritchey will have as good a chance as anyone on the Spartans roster to claim the position. "They offered me a decent amount for a scholarship and I just felt like that was the right place to go," Ritchey said. "They’re bringing three or four guys in to fight for the starting job, which is cool." selliott@campbellpublications.net

Critchfield secures spot at sectional

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(Above) Kelsey Rhoades splits a pair of Gillespie defenders Thursday at Southwestern High School. (Right) Lady Piasa Birds sophomore Madison Greeling drives to the hoop against Gillespie Thursday at Southwestern High School. Southwestern completed its 9-0 run through South Central Conference play with a 57-32 win against the Lady Miners. michaelrweaver.com

Jersey places fourth at Lady Hawk Invite The Jersey Community High School girls basketball team left Carrollton with a fourth-place finish at the 40th annual Lady Hawk Invitational. The Lady Panthers reached the tournament's semifinals before being relegated to the third-place game by eventual runner-up Calhoun. Playing for third, host Carrollton won a Carmen Ensinger/Jersey County Journal

Lady Panthers sophomore Aly Varble fights for a loose ball against Carrollton Saturday in the third-place game at the Lady Hawk Invitational. Jersey placed fourth at the 16-team tournament. censinger@campbellpublications.net

55-37 decision Saturday at Carrollton High School. Civic Memorial won the tournament championship by beating Calhoun 63-30 Saturday. Jersey senior Macy Thurston was selected to the event's all-tournament team. The Lady Panthers are 10-15 overall this season and 3-5 within the Mississippi Valley Conference after Triad won a 43-32 decision Monday in Troy. Freshman Mackenzie Thurston scored 12 points and Macy Thurston added 10 points to lead Jersey, which continues its MVC schedule at 7:30 p.m. Thursday against Civic Memorial in Bethalto.

SAM ELLIoTT Jersey County Journal Brandon Critchfield qualified for his second sectional tournament in as many seasons after placing third in the 120-pound weight class at the Mascoutah Class 2A Regional Saturday at Mascoutah High School. The Jersey Community High School sophomore — who last season became the first freshman in program history to reach the state wrestling tournament — went 3-1 through four matches Saturday in Mascoutah to bring his record this season to 30-7. "He's doing great," Panthers head coach Allen Snyder said. "He's pretty much a hands-off kid now. You just let him go and turn him loose." Critchfield pinned Jacksonville's John Breman in 1 minute, 23 seconds, in the first round, setting up a showdown with familiar foe Drake Boverie of Civic Memorial in the semifinals. Boverie won a 4-3 decision and went on to finish second behind regional champion Dameon Adams of Cahokia. The defeat put Critchfield in the position of needing to win back-to-back matches in order to

claim the third and final qualifying spot for the Chatham Class 2A Individual Sectional. He delivered, claiming a 15-0 decision against Mascoutah's Andrew Murray and winning 16-6 against East St. Louis' Tyler Dunn in the third-place match. "He’s been in it long enough, he doesn’t let stuff like that loss get to him," Snyder said. "That’s just being a veteran wrestler. When it’s over, you’ve got to forget it." The sectional tournament — set for Saturday at Chatham Glenwood High School — will include wrestlers advancing out of regionals in Centralia, Springfield and Bloomington in addition to Mascoutah. "I’d like to see [Critchfield] get out of the sectional," Snyder said. "He had a really tough bracket at regionals and sectionals probably isn’t going to be any easier. He’ll see some of those same kids again. "It's tough. The fourth-place finisher at our regional could have done fine and had a shot at coming out of sectionals," he added. "The guys that are in that weight class that make it out will go far at the state tournament. That's my prediction." selliott@campbellpublications.net

Trio of Lady Panthers advance out of regional The bowling season will continue for Jersey Community High School's Miranda Olsen, Lindsay Vanost and Lauren Boschert after they rolled high enough scores to advance out of the Alton Regional Saturday at Airport Bowl in Bethalto. The Lady Panthers finished seventh as a team Saturday. While the top four teams automatically

advance to the postseason's next round, so do the ten individuals with the highest scores not on those four squads. Olsen finished fifth among that group, bowling a six-game score of 1,001 pins. Vanost was sixth with 984 and Boschert seventh with 974. The Alton Sectional begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Bowl Haven in Alton.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Farmers State Bank, PLAINTIFF, Vs.

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Louis I. Thompson; 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 11/13/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 3/12/2014 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT A AND B OF THE RE-DIVISION AND RE-SURVEY OF PART OF LOT TEN (10) ALLEN’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) OF PAGE’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, COUNTY OF JERSEY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 04-886-001-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 515 Leavett 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 fur-

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

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ERIC OGLESBY; CYNTHIA OGLESBY A/K/A CYNTHIA A. OGLESBY A/K/A CYNTHIA A. ANDERSON;, DEFENDANTS. 25484 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD 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 December 9, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on March 17, 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: TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FEET (260 FEET) OFF THE SOUTH END OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT, TO-WIT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33 IN THE TOWN OF JERSEY, BEING A STRIP OF LAND OF THE UNIFORM WIDTH OF 50 FEET FROM EAST TO WEST, AND 2549 AND A HALF FEET IN LENGTH FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, AND BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH END OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 33, AND ON THE EAST BY THE WEST LINE OF THE HIGHWAY KNOWN AS THE JERSEY LANDING ROAD, IN TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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ther subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-14623. I586710 1.29.14, 2.5, 2.12

TAX NO. 42-04-243-007-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 25484 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $125,137.19. 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 #PA1215729 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I586679 2.5.14, 2.12, 2.19

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER 100068 To: JENNIFER DAIKER & / OR UKNOWN OCCUPANTS TODD W PARISH ATTY FOR ADAM LEE ROSE & BECKY LYNN ROSE ADAM L ROSE & / OR BECKY L ROSE STEPHEN POHLMAN JERSEY COUNTY CLERK

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and all unknown owners, occupants, beneficiaries, heirs, devisees or parties interested. A Petition for a Tax Deed on the premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Jersey County, Illinois, as Case Number 14-TX-2. On 06/17/2014, at 8:30 a.m., the Petitioner will make an application to such court in Jersey County, Illinois for an Order on the Petition that a Tax Deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TOWN LOT 10 BLK 4

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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 3/12/14 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12) IN ALLEN’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) IN PAGE’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WITH PRIVILEGE OF AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHT OR WAY GRANTS, EXCEPTIONS, COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. 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

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or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

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).

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF,

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).

421 EAST SPRUCE STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-22939. I586709 1.29.15, 2.5, 2.12

NOTICE OF PUBLIC QUESTION GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 18, 2014

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STEPHEN MELLAS; KATIE MELLAS; DEFENDANTS.

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 December 2, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on March 10, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 08:30AM, 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: A STRIP OF LAND OF EVEN WIDTH 24 FEET WIDE OFF THE EAST SIDE OF LOT 6, IN BLOCK 12 OF BURKE’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF JERSEYVILLE, AND THE MAJOR PORTION OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 12 OF SAID ADDITION, AND A SMALL PORTION OF LOT 1, IN BLOCK 1 OF BURKE’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF JERSEYVILLE, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 7 WITH THE WEST LINE OF SUMNER STREET, IN SAID CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, RUNNING THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE 110 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 7, 125 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 7, 46 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION AS A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND THAT SAID PREMISES WILL BE USED FOR RESI-

Notice is hereby given that on March 18,2014, the following Public Question will be submitted to the voters of the following political subdivision as hereinafter set forth, which election will be open at 6:00 a.m. and continued until 7:00 p.m. of that day. The Voters of Medora Community Fire Protection District will be submitted The following Public Question:

NO. 14-P-2 DECEASED. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Gervase P. Zipprich of Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on February 3, 2014 to James J. Zipprich whose address is 1212 Cemetery Rd., Jerseyville, IL 62052, as Independent Administrator, and whose attorney is William H. Strang, Strang & Parish, Ltd., 108 N. Lafayette St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284), any interested person terminates independent administration 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 Seventh Judicial Circuit, Probate Division, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the Independent Administrator or Attorney, or both, on or before August 15, 2014 and any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 4th day of February, 2014. Charles E. Huebener Clerk of the Circuit Court William H. Strang #03124606 Strang & Parish, Ltd. Attorney for Independent Administrator 108 N. Lafayette St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-6821 2.12.14, 2.19, 2.26

Please refer to file #PA1207829 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I585541 1.29.14, 2.5, 2.12

The Voters of City of Grafton will be submitted The following Public Question: “Shall the City of Grafton, Jersey County Illinois have the Authority to arrange for the supply of electricity For its residential and small commercial retail customers Who have not opted out of such program” YES/NO

AGAINST Joining the Medora Community Fire Protection District and Assuming a proportionate share of bonded indebtedness, if any.

OF GERVASE P. ZIPPRICH,

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC QUESTION GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 18, 2014

FOR joining the Medora Community Fire Protection District and Assuming a proportionate share of bonded indebtedness, if any.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

TAX NO. 04-382-006-50 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 421 EAST SPRUCE STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: YELLOW WITH VINYL SIDING TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $62,180.99. 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 -

Notice is hereby given that on March 18, 2014, the following Public Question will be submitted to the voters of the following political subdivision as hereinafter set forth, which election will be open at 6:00 a.m. and continued until 7:00 p.m. of that day.

Annexation of certain territory to the Medora Community Fire Protection District

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

DENTIAL PURPOSES ONLY, EXCEPT BY AGREEMENT WITH THE GRANTORS, THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS 421 EAST SPURCE STREET, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS.

Stephen L. Pohlman Jersey County Clerk 618-498-5571 ext. 115 countyclerk@jerseycounty-il.us

2.12.14

NOTICE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR 2014 Zoning Board Meetings are the 1st thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 51 Mill street, elsah. Meeting dates for 2014 are as follows: January 2nd, February 6th, March 6th, april 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, august 7th, september 4th, october 2nd, november 6th, and december 4th. Board oF trustees Meetings are the 2nd tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center, 51 Mill street, elsah. Meeting dates for 2014 are as follows: January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, april 8th, May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, august 12th, september 9th, october 14th, noveber 11th, and december 9th. When scheduled, notices & agendas for Committee & other meetings will be posted at least 48 hours in advance. all meetings are held at the Civic Center, 51 Mill street unless noted otherwise on the posting announcement. Village Information Posting Locations: Post Office Bulletin Board Civic Center Bulletin Boar Kiosk in Parking Lot at Maple & LaSalle the public is encouraged to attend all meetings. 1.29.14, 2.5, 2.12

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 10, 2014, 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 Liquid Solution Hydrografx, LLC, located at 33526 Kane Rd., Medora, IL 62063. Dated this 10th day of February, 2014 STEPHEN D POHLMAN COUNTY CLERK 2.12.14, 2.19, 2.26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TINA MARIE CLOTHIER, No. 14‑P‑6 Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of TINA MARIE CLOTHER of Jersey County, Illinois. Letters of Administration were issued on February 5, 2014, to CHRISTOPHER CLOTHER whose address is 1141 Warren St., Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, Administrator and whose attorney is Todd W. Parish, Strang & Parish, Ltd. 108 N. Lafayette St., Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28‑4 of the Estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28‑4), any interested person terminates independent administration 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 Court, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the Administrator or Attorney on or before August 13, 2014, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any 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 7th day of February, 2014. Charles Huebener CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Todd W. Parish Strang & Parish, Ltd. Attorney for Administrator 108 N. Lafayette St. Jerseyville, IL 62052 Ph. (618) 498‑6821

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER 100141 To: RICHARD J LONG & / OR UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS VI INC STEPHEN POHLMAN JERSEY COUNTY CLERK SANDRA LONG, and all unknown owners, occupants, beneficiaries, heirs, devisees or parties interested. A Petition for a Tax Deed on the premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Jersey County, Illinois, as Case Number 14-TX-4. On 06/17/2014, at 8:30 a.m., the Petitioner will make an application to such court in Jersey County, Illinois for an Order on the Petition that a Tax Deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S1 T6 R12 UNPLATTED PARCELS SE COR E 1/2 NW 1/4 PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER: 08051-002-00 CKA: 21484 CROXFORD RD GRAFTON IL 62037 and was sold on 11/7/2011 for general taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on 06/06/2014. SCOTT SIERON PETITIONER

2.12 2.19 2.26

JERSEY COUNTY CLERK STEPHEN L. POHLMAN NOTICE OF GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 18,2014 Color of Primary Ballots are DEMOCRAT = GREEN REPUBLICAN = YELLOW NON-PARTISAN = PLAIN Election Day Polling Hours are 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

2.12.14, 2.19, 2.26

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great idea for you, but it may not be so appealing to prospective buyers. Buyers can certainly reconvert the space, but they would consider the costs of such a conversion when making their offers on the home. n Stylized colors on trims and rooms: Painting over unappealing colors is a project many homeowners can handle. However, some may be discouraged by a home that has too many bright colors or textures on the walls and trims. Buyers often want homes that are movein ready, meaning they can get settled in before undertaking large projects. A living room painted in purple or zebra print may not fit the design scheme of many buyers. Dark colors do not easily disappear, and taping off and painting trimwork or changing it entirely can be equally time-consuming. Stick with neutral colors when selling a home,

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$100,000

906 High, Jerseyville

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

$120,000

Nutwood Country Store

3 Bed, 1 Bath. This is clean move-in ready Rt. 100, Nutwood, IL. home on a corner lot. Lots of fresh paint and Be your own boss.This turn key business has new kitchen flooring. Call Roger Scheffel everything you need to continue day to day $75,000 operations of a complete deli/grocery store. Call Angie Goforth

$64,500

LAND

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

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

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

$74,500

ROGER SCHEFFEL

ANGIE GOFORTH

618-535-5017

618-535-5356

Managing Broker/Auctioneer landman160@gmail.com

Broker/Agent

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• 52 acres +/- 29 tillable - North Eastern Jersey Twsp. Has 3+ acre lake, great deer & turkey hunting with good farm income as well. 114 N. State, Jerseyville Commercial Building. Good income potential. Downstair’s presently rented (retail). Upstairs • 18 acres all tillable Eastern Jersey potential living space. Call Roger Scheffel County. Brighton Delhi Road. $40,000 • 5 acre building lot, just West of Brighton, deed restrictions, lot would STACEY WOCK allow walkout, beautiful shared lake. Broker/Agent • 20 M/L Acres Brighton, big lake, 618-535-0235 Highway 111 frontage, tract has sswock@gmail.com couple of amazing building sites.

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FEATURED LISTING OF THE WEEK

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 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE LISTING.

JoAn Corbett Realty A Reputation For Results

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between Feb. 3 and Feb. 7. 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: Fry, Jacob R., dob 11-22-85, possession amount controlled substance and possession of hypo/syringe/needles. Weller, Clete A., dob 12-2-87, felon fail/return from furlough. Hansen, Seth R., dob 11-10-92, aggravated unlawful use weapon/ loaded/no FCCA/FOID. Newingham, Alexandria Arlene, dob 5-28-91, felon fail/return from furlough. Powers, Greg, dob 11-17-96, aggravated unlawful use weapon/ loaded/no FCCA/FOID and possession of cannabis/30-500 grams. Stocks, Paris Christopher, dob 7-12-92, aggravated unlawful use

weapon/loaded/no FCCA/FOID and possession of cannabis/30-500 grams. Widman, Schon D., dob 2-16-96, theft control intent person, obstruct justice/destroy evidence and possession of cannabis/2.5-10 grams. The following individuals were charged with misdemeanors: Fox, Lance A., dob 7-14-78, obstructing identification. Wedding, Sylvia R., dob 10-5-83, retail theft/display merchandise. Cottingham, Heather C., dob 6-385, theft control intent. Coleman, Anthony L., dob 4-2-95, possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams. Herder, Brenton M., dob 7-19-94, possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams. Phillips, Andrew H., dob 10-22-95, possession of drug paraphernalia. Perkinson, John C., dob 3-22-81, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis/10-30 grams. Doe, John, dob not available, disorderly conduct. Doe, John, dob not available, disorderly conduct.

Walker, Mona Lynn, dob 1-3-66, phone harassment/repeat calls. The following individuals were charged with ordinance violations: Lakin, Jennifer S., dob 9-25-73, dog running at large 4th offense. Frazer, Todd M., dob 1-18-81, noisy conditions. The following individuals were issued traffic citations: Bailey, Nathan W., dob 5-13-91, driving 11-14 mph above the limit. Wallace, Michelle L., dob 9-11-80, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving on suspended license. Spurgeon, Kyle K., dob 6-4-96, unlicensed. Hardwick, Michelle N., dob 12-1378, driving 21-25 mph above the limit. Holder, Timothy D., dob 4-8-93, driving on suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle. Williams, Sha Love Alyssa, dob 2-4-92, fail to reduce speed. Summers, Blane R., dob 2-18-97, driving 11-14 mph above the limit. Yost, Robert Allen, dob 3-2-61, canceled/revoked/suspended registration.

COURT/PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER 100111

Dilks, Owen J., dob 10-25-89, unauthorized use/handicapped parking. Summers, Rose I., dob 3-8-69, operating an uninsured vehicle. Harrell, Randy Lamar, dob 6-9-85, driving 11-14 mph above the limit. Lieber, Jean E., dob 10-16-59, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 15-20 mph above the limit. Bradley, Tab O., dob 5-20-60, speeding 26-34 mph over limit and unlicensed. Dong, Zhi Xiang, dob 12-30-75, following too closely. York, Michael K., dob 5-22-73, driving on suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Divorces

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

To: CHARLES M BUIS JR & / OR UKNOWN OCCUPANTS OFFICER FOR FIRST BANK OFFICER FOR UNITED COMMUNITY BANK FKA UNITED COMMUNITY BANK BUNKER HILL ILLINOIS CORP SERVICE C AGENT FOR MRC RECEIVABLES CORP STEPHEN POHLMAN JERSEY COUNTY CLERK, and all unknown owners, occupants, beneficiaries, heirs, devisees or parties interested. A Petition for a Tax Deed on the premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Jersey County, Illinois, as Case Number 14-TX-3. On 06/17/2014, at 8:30 a.m., the Petitioner will make an application to such court in Jersey, Illinois for an Order on the Petition that a Tax Deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit:

The following couples were granted a divorce in Jersey County Circuit Court between Feb. 3 and Feb. 7: Louis Thompson and Rachel Thompson Patricia Slaten and Clarence William Slaten

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S19 T7 R10 PT E & S PT NE 1/4 SW 1/4.

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

and was sold on 11/7/2011 for general taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on 06/06/2014

PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER: 019-009-00

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CKA: 29242 HAVEN RD JERSEYVILLE IL 62052

In The Matter of The Estate of GERTRUDE T. BICK 13-P-4 Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Edward Smith of Jerseyville, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on February 25, 2013, to James Bick, 704 Cemetery Road, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, as Executor, whose attorney is Scott W. Schultz, 105 E. Exchange Street, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the JERSEY County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, or with the representative, on or before July 1, 2014, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

SCOTT SIERON PETITIONER

James Bick Scott W. Schultz Scott W. Schultz Attorney for James Bick 105 E. Exchange Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-6816 2.12.14, 2.19, 2.26

2.12 2.19 2.26

NOTICE

OAK GROVE CEMETERY CITY OF JERSEYVILLE WORK WANTED: Going on vacation, away for a while? I’ll watch your house and pets, dogs, cats, birds, tropical fish. For more information call John at 618-4948508. References available.

chair has had very limited use. Great condition, $1,800. Call 618466-1110 or 618-334-2143

PIANO LESSONS: Half-hour lessons for $10. Call 618-4105406.

FOR SALE: Kitchen or dining room dark wood table with 4 chairs, bar height style, good condition, $150; beige couch with pull out bed, sits low, 3 cushions, good condition, $50. Call 618-4983589.

FREE TO GOOD HOME: Fouryear-old male black Labrador retriever, neutered and shots, sweet and adorable. Call 618654-2302. FREE TO GOOD HOME: Sixyear-old male beagle, neutered and shots, smart and sweet. Call 618-654-2302. FREE: Cute puppies, 8 weeks, one male and one female, mom is beagle, dad is lab. Call 618-3741759. FOR SALE: Dell Studio 17 (1749) 17.3” (500 GB, Intel Core:3 37om@2.4GHZ, 4GB RAM) laptop computer, $350. Call Bob at 618-535-6298. FOR SALE: Ear corn, 6 gal. bucket, $3. Can deliver in Jerseyville. Call 618-946-2287 or 618-885-9533. FOR SALE: 17 Pepsi Cola caps, all new and dating way back when, all color and styles, $51 buys all. Call l618-372-3387. FOR SALE: Four large books: “Inside Out: History of Pink Floyd,” $15; “American Idol Live Tour 2010 – Tour Booklet,” $20; “Rolling Stone Album Guide,” $20; “A History of Israel,” $15. Call Bob at 618-535-6298. FOR SALE: Four large books: “100 Years of Harley-Davidson,” $25; “Hemi: The Ultimate American V8,” $10; “Mopar Muscle: Fifty Years,” $75; “Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor,” $10; Call Bob at 618-535-6298. FOR SALE: Over 180 DVDs & 100+ VHS movies, documentaries & TV shows, also 38 vintage music albums, 95+ CDs, 46 cassette tapes, all mostly rock, $575 cash only, will separate. Call Bob at 618-535-6298. For sale: 1998 Chevy K1500 ext. cab 4x4, 8 ft. bed, 5.7 auto, $4,600; 1996 GMC ext. cab short bet 5.0 auto, $4,200; 2000 Lincoln LS, $3,500. Call 618-535-2988. FOR SALE: 2 rear engine John Deere mowers, needs some work, $200 for both. Call 618-535-2988. FOR SALE: Four 215/60/16 tires, $100; two 255/70/16 tires, $100. Call 618-535-2988. FOR SALE: Hover Round power chair. New gel batteries in April. Original ones lasted 6 yrs.,

WANTED: To buy 12 or 13-foot disk. Call 618-639-2662.

FOR SALE: Frame and cylinder for raising/lowering wagon bed, $50. Call 618-374-1759. FOR SALE: 5 ft. aluminum steps on wheels, heavy duty from car dealership, $75 OBO; old fridge, small, 5 ft. works good for camper or garage, $50 firm; 50 gallon GE electric water heater, new Home Depot, use one month, paid $369, will deliver $300. You pick up $250. Call 618-374-1759. FOR SALE: 1993 Massey Ferguson 231, 371 hrs., 35 hp, great condition, $10,000; Woods 6’ snow blower ( like new) $1500; 5 ft. brush hog $600; will consider selling all together B.O. Call 618971-7387. FOR SALE: Four tool boxes with hand tools, typewriter, window fans, construction jack, 2 handicap walkers, 3 canes, 1 recliner, 2 bed pans, suitcases of assorted sizes, 4x10 wire gate, 2 mirrors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In The Matter of The Estate of EDWARD SMITH

FOR SALE: 2000 Chevy Impala, $3,800. Call 618-535-2988. FOR SALE: Huffy Tundra 24” mountain bike, 18 speed, excellent condition, $50. Call 498-6682. FOR SALE: Firewood. Call 618535-3883. FOR SALE: Firewood split and seasoned 1 year, ready to burn, sold by the truck load $50 to $65, depending on size of truck. Call 618-372-3363.

FOR SALE: One very large music related book, “U2 by U2,” $10; and 2 boxed scrapbooks about Bob Dylan, $10; and Jimi Hendrix, $10. All like new condition. Call Bob at 618-5356298. WILL HAUL FOR FREE: Appliances, scrap metal cars, motorcycles ,ATVs, refrigerators, scrap metal; also clean sheds, basements, houses and snow removal. Call 618-535-2988. WANTED: Antique bottles from Jerseyville and Alton area. Top dollar paid. Call 618-781-4806. 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.

FOR SALE: Lexmark X6150 allin-one printer, copier, scanner and fax, used, black and white print only, no install CD, but software is available online, $30 OBO. Call

WILL HAUL FOR FREE: Household appliances, lawn equipment, furnaces, lawn furniture, air conditioners, hot water heaters, BBQ grills, any scrap metal, etc. Will haul some furniture. Call 618-535-4213.

Commercial Building for rent

STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

Call (618) 498-1234 and ask for Business Department

Hardin, IL

The City of Jerseyville is accepting applications for summer jobs with the Department of Public Property. Applicants must be 16-18 years old. Work Hours will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. until school is out and summer hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Oak Grove, 801 E. Spruce St. or at City Hall, 115 E. Prairie, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Applications must be returned on or before March 7, 2014. By Jack Metcalfe Superintendent of Public Property

Employment Opportunity Join our growing team at a community focused bank. Our mission is to provide customers unsurpassed service, and to provide an outstanding environment for our employees to succeed personally and professionally. Applications for PART-TIME are now available at our Hull, Winchester, White Hall and Jerseyville locations: Contact us: hr@farmersstate.com 108 East Adams, Pittsfield IL 63363 217-285-5585

An Equal Opportunity Employer

TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS

PO BOX 235, GRAFTON, IL 62037

hawgpit@gtec.com

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS TO TEST FOR A POSITION ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE JERSEYVILLE POLICE DEPT Notice is hereby given that applications will be accepted by the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the City of Jerseyville, Illinois, for the purpose of examination for placement on the Police Department eligibility list for the City of Jerseyville, IL, Saturday, March 1, 2014. Application forms and information are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s office at the Jerseyville City Hall, 115 E. Prairie St., Jerseyville, IL 62052. All forms must be completed and returned to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2014.

Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Edward Smith of Medora, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on January 25, 2012, to Paula Gorham Smith, 33609 Pike Road, Medora, Illinois 62063, as Executor, whose attorney is Scott W. Schultz, 105 E. Exchange Street, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the JERSEY County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, or with the representative, on or before July 1, 2014, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Of the City of Jerseyville

Paula Gorham Smith Scott W. Schultz Scott W. Schultz Attorney for Paula Gorham Smith 105 E. Exchange Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-6816

Help Wanted

2.12.14, 2.19, 2.26

TIME CLOCKS FOR SALE

$10 and up

Acroprint 125 - $100 Acroprint 150 - $125

Call (618) 498-1234 and ask for Business Department

FOR SALE: 1998 Chevrolet ext. cab 4x4, 8 ft. bed, $4,200; 1996 GMC ext. cab 6 ft. bed, $3,800. Call 618-535-2988.

Bob at 618-535-6298.

12-P-2

FOR SALE

Various Models of Fax Machines

(car/truck) for towing camper, 2 kerosene heaters, oscillating fans, 3 interior doors with hardware 28”W x 80” L, man’s bicycle, 2 handicap potty chairs. Call 618376-3891 after 5 p.m. If you leave a message please talk slowly.

Models

CALL JANE 618-498-1234

Welder Trainee or Welder,- East Carondelet, Il Ingram Barge Company has an opening in their East Carondelet, IL. location. Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s license, GED/High School Diploma. This position requires basic knowledge in Arc welding. Marine or shipyard welding is preferred. Previous manual labor is required, and bobcat operation a plus. Work schedule is a standard 40 hours per week, overtime may be required. Schedule may vary depending on operational needs. Generous daily wage and excellent benefits package. Interested candidates must apply online at www.ingrambarge.com. EOE, M/F/V/D.