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JCUSD board looks at slashing staff, programs By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal More than a dozen employees and several programs were slated to be cut at Wednesday night’s Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 board meeting. Eliminating elementary music, high school family consumer sciences and all district art programs, along with the educators leading the programs, is part of a proposal which could save the district $1.4 million next year. In the face of mounting financial problems stemming from reduced state funding, Superintendent Lori Hopkins said sacrifices must be made to balance the budget while preserving a quality learning

environment. “We want to offer the best education that we can for kids, and we’re going to really need the community’s support in working together to ensure that we don’t continue to lose as the state cuts,” Hopkins said. In addition to the teachers lost with the elimination of entire programs, one teacher from each of the following departments was also set to be let go: science, agriculture, foreign language and special education. An elementary principal, library media specialist and a warehouse secretary were other positions included to be cut in the district’s proposal to address mounting financial turmoil. The names of the employees being cut were to

be given during open session of Wednesday night’s meeting, and Hopkins said she spoke with each of them following the March 12 special meeting. However, the meeting had not yet adjourned as of press time. A public hearing was to take place before Wednesday night’s regular meeting, which is required any time the district plans to reduce its staff by more than five employees. Choosing the positions and programs to eliminate was not an easy task for the school board or superintendent, Hopkins said. In programs completely cut from the district’s offering, tenure with the district did not have to receive consideration if the teacher was certified only for that specific program. In every case, Hopkins said students are losing quality educators.

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Jersey selects candidates for November ballot By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal Jersey County residents have narrowed their choices for candidates in the November election with votes cast during the general primary election Tuesday. There were only three contested races in the Jersey County Primary election at the local level, with four people vying for a spot on the November ballot for the District 1 county board seat. In the Democratic primary, Wayne Schell squashed Don Walsh Jr. with 207 votes to Walsh’s 93. Schell will square off against Republican Kenny Grizzle in November. Grizzle beat out Jarrod Hayes in the Republican primary for a District 1 county board seat by 57 votes with 183 in his favor. In the contested Republican race for sheriff, Ray Sinclair knocked out J.T. “Terry” Day in a close race decided by only 45 votes. Sinclair garnered 779 votes to Day’s 734 during the primary on Tuesday. Incumbent Mark Kallal had 897 votes

Tuesday. Two questions were put before voters, as well, and both of them passed with more than 65 percent favoring each referendum’s passage. In Grafton, residents were asked about electric aggregation, and 79 people voted Yes. A total of 37 people voted against the measure which allows Grafton to seek bids for electric energy for those living within the city’s limits. Medora voters were given a choice to expand the Medora Fire District’s boundaries, which would reduce the district’s dependency on a subscription service for fire prevention. A resounding 98 people voted in favor of the referendum – more than 72 percent of people who voted on the issue – while only 37 voted against it. There were a number of uncontested races during Tuesday’s election on both sides of the aisle, but according to voter turn out numbers nearly twothirds of voters – 1,716 ballots – cast a Republican ticket in the (See, CAnDiDAteS, A2)

“I hate letting teachers go,” the superintendent said. “I don’t think we’re doing what’s good for kids; however, this is what we have to do to balance the budget.” Athletic programs were also targeted in the cuts. While no sport is being entirely cut from the district’s offerings, the number of coaches will be limited to a maximum of two per sport, with the exception of football, which was set to lose one coaching position. The district is also planning on cost savings from the retirements of 12 staff members at the end of the school year. The positions vacated by the retirees will be absorbed, creating a savings of $530,000. (See, JCUSD, A2)

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Steven Trochuck tosses a box filled with cardboard into the recycling dumpster at the city dump in Jerseyville. A member of the Boy Scouts Pack 3059, Trochuck and his fellow pack members learned how the dump deals with waste and recycling from Jerseyville residents. A full story can be found on page A3.

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By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal The city of Jerseyville may be upping the cost to get rid of trash. The city council approved filing an ordinance for public inspection Tuesday night that, if ratified, will increase the cost of a permit to use the city’s dump from $75 to $100. Commissioner of Public Property Glen Ketchum said the increase is necessary to help offset the cost of operating the facility. “I think we’re still offering a bargain for 104 possible times to dump out there, on Tuesdays and Saturdays,” Ketchum said.

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In 2013, the facility cost just more than $148,000 to maintain, which includes $126,084 to Robert Sanders Waste Systems and $22,000 for part-time workers. The city sold 1,133 permit stickers at $75 each, offsetting the operating costs by $84,975. After utilizing the $60,000 budgeted for the facility, a $3,109 deficit remained. Though the $25 increase could help the dump move toward self-sustainability, the rate hike was a topic of debate. “I just feel that’s a huge increase. That’s a 33 percent increase,” Yvonne Hartmann, accounts and finances commissioner, said. “For some people it’s going to be hard to come up with $100 in

one fell swoop.” Robert Hartmann, commissioner Yvonne Hartmann’s husband, suggested the increase could have an affect on other city departments. “You will increase your code enforcement activity by raising these,” Robert Hartmann said. “People aren’t going to be able to afford it and you’re going to have people out there citing everybody for junk.” The option of including monthly payments on the water bill was discussed but was not acted upon Tuesday night. The idea of the city privatizing the dump was also entertained, but did not gain steam. (See, CoUnCil, A2)

1) New beginning for old landmark 2) A look at those vying to serve Jersey County 3) Red Cross recognizes lifeguards’ heroic deed 4) Board to take up PTELL in April 5) Finding a birth mother after more than 40 years

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By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal An internal struggle between board members led to limitations on correspondence between members of the county board and county employees represented by the United Steelworkers (USW) union. The board agreed all correspondence forwarded by the board secretary must first be approved by the board chairman, through the proper committee or the full board. After the regular meeting in February, personnel committee chairman Pam Heitzig sent a letter to elected and appointed office holders regarding discussion at the board meeting about allegations of falsified time cards. In her letter dated Feb. 19, Heitzig notes an anonymous secretary reported the issue to some board members. The anonymous secretary also alleged he or she had seen the falsified time cards, but Heitzig said there is no evidence to support that claim. “Because the allegation is only hearsay to the other board members and no official complaint has been brought forward, we have no knowledge as to whether this allegation is true or false,” Heitzig wrote in her letter. “This is most likely due to an office holder giving the employee time off.” According to the letter, she contacted the Appellate Prosecutors Office. An officer from that office explained office holders must follow the union contract, noting allowing time off is considered a fringe benefit. The officer said he had not heard of employees of the same union complaining about each other’s use of fringe benefits, the letter reads. Some board members have felt the need to install a time clock or computer generated system to monitor time spent in the office, Heitzig’s letter states, noting employees would

be required to clock out if they leave the office for any reason. She requested feedback from office holders on such a system and its effects on the office, and explained the letter is notice that all time cards must be accurate. Those who approve

“Because the allegation is only hearsay to the other board members and no official complaint has been brought forward, we have no knowledge as to whether this allegation is true or false. This is most likely due to an office holder giving the employee time off.”

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time cards with false information are accountable. She invited the recipients of the letter to the personnel committee meeting held Feb. 26. “If any secretary wishes to make a formal complaint, they may do so at that time,” Heitzig wrote. Board member Jeff Ferguson wrote a letter in response to Heitzig’s letter, noting the personnel committee is not a liaison between the elected and appointed officials of the county, but rather the administrative committee – of which Ferguson is the chair – should handle those communications. He stated Heitzig’s letter should be disregarded. (See, boArD, A2)

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Candidates while former board member Don Little and incumbent Gary Koenig on the Democratic ticket landed 119 and 109 votes respectively. For the regional superintendent of schools, incumbent Larry Pfeiffer rattled his opponent David Schwartz in the Democratic primary. Pfeiffer received 567 votes to Schwartz’s 294. Running to fill the vacancy of Leo Zappa in the 7th judicial circuit, John “Mo” Madonia beat out Kent Gray with 691 votes to 614. Republican candidate for the 4th judicial circuit, Lisa Holder White is not contested in November. In the contested gubernatorial Republican race, Kirk Dillard and running mate Jil Tracy defeated their three ballot opponents with 596 votes or 36 percent. Contesting the race were Bill Brady and running mate Maria Rodriguez with 374 votes, Dan Rutherford and Steve Kim with 235 votes, and Bruce Rauner along with running mate Evelyn Sanguinetti with 437 votes. However, Rauner carried the statewide election, and won the Republican nomination. Incumbent Gov. Pat Quinn and running mate Paul Vallas amassed 433 votes to Tio Hardiman and running mate Brunell Donald’s 392 votes in the Democratic primary. In the 13th U.S. Congressional District for Republicans, incumbent Rodney Davis dominated his opponents with more than 60 percent of the vote, scoring 1,021 votes in his

favor. Erika Harold put up the best fight with 499 votes in her favor while Michael Firsching trailed with 84 votes. Greene County native Josh Evans will contest incumbent C.D. Davidsmeyer in November for Illinois Representative of the 100th congressional district. In the 111th district, Daniel V. Beiser will run uncontested in as a Republican. On the Democratic ticket, Ann Callis smashed the competition with 588 votes – nearly 70 percent – to David Green’s 148 and George Gollin’s 115 votes for U.S. Representative in the 13th congressional district. For state treasurer on the Republican ticket, Jersey County residents favored Bob Grogan with 754 votes to Tom Cross’ 595. Michael Frerichs ran uncontested for the Democrats with 738 votes. In other state races which held uncontested primaries, Lisa Madigan and Paul Schimpf will battle in November for the Attorney General seat. Michael Webster and Jesse White will meet in November to decide the Secretary of State race. For Comptroller, Judy Baar Topinka and Sheila Simon will square off in November, as well. In the United States Senator race, James Oberweis handily defeated his opponent Douglas Lee Traux with 1,137 votes to Traux’s 343. There were also seven write-ins for the race in Jersey County.

representative of the United Steelworkers (USW) union which represents Jersey County employees. In Smith’s letter to county board chairman Jerry Wittman dated March 5, Smith said he had “spoken with some USW-represented employees of Jersey County who were confused and concerned about the content of Mr. Ferguson’s letter.” He requested communication to USW-represented employees of Jersey County come from the county board to the collective bargaining representative. The board approved a measure to follow such a policy during its regular meeting March 11.

ing local legislation such as the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) will have devastating repercussions on the district as it struggles to remain solvent. PTELL has been a topic of discussion by the Jersey County Board, which created an exploration committee to evaluate the impact the legislation would have on taxing bodies. “I think the school district has been as proactive as possible, not considering that we don’t have even an estimate at what the state is going to offer for funding,” the superintendent said. “We continue to lose. With PTELL we will lose more.” Hopkins said she recently met with State Senator Andy Manar (D-Staunton), who said there is a bill in the works he hopes to introduce in coming weeks, which over the next few years would address many of the issues with state funding. “You’ve got to have the downstate and the upstate start agreeing on certain concepts and move from there,” she said, noting a point of discussion from her meeting with the senator. “He said that he cannot see the senate voting for any less

than 89 percent, which is the proration we are getting currently. So, that’s good news, but I don’t know if I buy it yet.” Hopkins said the district has made great strides to address the financial crisis on its own, but not all the moves produced the intended results. When the district closed Dow, Delhi and Fieldon elementary schools two years ago, it saved $1.7 million over two years. However, the amount cut from general state aid through proration was a nearly identical amount, which canceled out the savings from closing the buildings. Restructuring the district office and administration in various buildings shortly after taking over the role of superintendent saved nearly $400,000, according to Hopkins. “With each step it saved money along the way because I’m not hiring in at the same amount the person going out was making,” she said. Hopkins stressed the proposed plan to be presented at Wednesday night’s meeting could change once put up for a vote.

Trivia night to send kids to summer camp By roBert Lyons Jersey County Journal Among the winners of an upcoming trivia night fundraiser will be the children being sent to Camp Dry Gulch this summer. On April 26, teams of 10 will compete at Charity Christian Center, answering questions in various categories. Along with cash awards for the top two teams, there will be raffles throughout the evening. But the real prize is in helping fund the trip to Oklahoma for 10 members of the church’s God’s Awesome Kids (GAK) group. The GAK group includes children between first and sixth grades. Camp Dry Gulch, located near Tulsa, Okla., allows children to experience horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, go-kart driving and several other activities. But, one of the main focuses of the five-day camp is to bolster the children’s character. “They get to spend all their time with God. It’s all Bible-based,” Steve Minor, who’s wife, Linda, is the chair of the trivia night fundraiser. The trivia night will be held at the

was trying to remove an individual by myself from the building. I was, in fact, followed by another person outside.” Until the metal detector is in place, Kallal noted in his letter he would station a deputy at county board meetings for added security. He said it would at times cost overtime for a deputy to cover a meeting’s security. Board member Rhonda Linders asked how much it would cost the county to operate the machine during meetings. “Even though installing one of these may be more reasonable over here at this building … but if we put one here, who is going to man that?” Linders said during the board’s regular meeting March 11. “We have to have somebody to man that, otherwise, it is useless.” Kallal said as long as the department has a third man on the clock, it won’t cost the county anything. The county sheriff’s office normally runs with two deputies on the clock at a given moment. She worried operating the machine all day during business hours would become too costly for the county. Public Safety committee chairwoman Pam Heitzig said it would be used exclusively for regular meetings, noting there has not been an issue during other times of the day.

Kallal said he will have a deputy available to man the metal detector for each meeting, noting that it would at times result in overtime for his employees. He said he would avoid overtime if possible, however. The new machine, valued around $3,175, is superior to the one located in the courtroom, Kallal said. “It is a step up from the one we’ve got at the courthouse right now. That one is at least 10 years old,” Kallal said. Board member Jeff Ferguson said it would be in the county’s best interest to also research purchasing security cameras for the county government building. “There is a great deal of money handled through this building,” Ferguson said, “and obviously the safety of everybody, including everybody sitting up there, is a grave concern.” Wittman said he turned that discussion over to the special projects committee, noting the county can purchase a metal detector separate from security cameras. The metal detector will be purchased using money gathered by the county through the public safety tax. The salary for the employee working that shift would come out of the sheriff’s budget.

Charity Christian Center at 25479 Bluebird Lane in Jerseyville. The cost is $10 per person, or $100 for a team of 10. There will be unlimited popcorn for participants, as well as concessions. The camp costs $370 for each child, and last year the trivia night paid a majority of the expenses for the trip, according to Minor. “There were over 200 participants last year,” Minor said. “I’m amazed at the people of Jerseyville and how generous they are.” In addition to competing at the trivia night, there are opportunities for businesses or individuals to sponsor categories, Minor said. Camp Dry Gulch, founded in 1985, was a favorite for children’s pastor Holly Camacaro, who attended between ages 6 and 12. “Camp is what I looked forward to the most every summer,” Camacaro wrote in a letter to business owners. “I loved it more than Disney World and it had a huge impact on my life.” The trivia night begins at 6 p.m. For more information on trivia night, or the Charity Christian Center, call 618-498-4756.

Jerseyville motorcyclist dies in crash staff report Jersey County Journal A 45-year-old Jerseyville man was killed in a motorcycle crash Tuesday, March 11, in Granite City. According to a news release from Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn’s office, Lester Ames died from blunt chest trauma after losing control of his 2007 Kawasaki R1 and striking the guardrail on the eastbound ramp of Interstate 270 from Illinois Route 203. Ames was transported to Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City where he was pronounced dead by the emergency room physician at 3:51 p.m. The coroner’s news release states the accident is still under investigation by Illinois State Police, and that routine toxicology tests will be performed. Ames was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

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(Continued from A1) steam. The concept of contracting out the service was offered in the past without any interest from private businesses. “It’s a service, that in all honesty, the city probably doesn’t have to offer,” Billy Russell, commissioner of public health and safety, said. “We’re very unique, we’re probably the only one that offers dump stickers.” Russell said another issue the city runs into with the dump is residents who buy a permit and then take trash from several households to the facility. “That’s something that we can’t regulate,” Ketchum said. “The trouble we were having back in 2011 is people were dumping out there without any sticker at all.” Ketchum said he’s tightened the restrictions and oversight at the dump, ensuring all users have a valid permit. He said that move alone has averaged out to savings of more than $1,000 per month. The council could vote in two weeks on the dump permit cost increase. Also at Tuesday’s meeting, the city

approved the sale of the parking lot at Stadium Theatre to the movie house’s owner for the appraised value of $13,000. Jerseyville resident Phil Hansen suggested the price was too low. “What if I want to buy it? What if I want to pay $14,000?” Hansen asked. With a two-thirds majority vote of the council, the city can choose to sell it to any buyer it chooses for as low as 80 percent of the appraised value, according to City Attorney George Wittman. Stadium Theatre owner Steve Dougherty has expressed his intent to expand the movie theater into a four-screen facility, which Wittman said would certainly be favorable for the city, and most likely its council. “It’s not always about dollars and cents,” Wittman said. “That don’t sound American to me,” Hansen said. “That man being a resident of Litchfield and I’m a Jerseyville resident, and I can’t match that price?” The city’s building and special projects administrator, Jeff Soer, said the parking will be converted into a revenue-earning property. “Plus, it’s saving a business that’s

there,” Soer said. “We’re looking to revitalize the downtown area.” In other business at Tuesday’s meeting, the council: n Approved the nominations of Dale Miles and Timothy Harmon to the Jerseyville Fire Department. n Approved the attendance of Jim Meszaros at the Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators conference April 14-16 in Springfield. n Approved the 2013 Motor Fuel Tax fund expenditures of $252,776, which was approximately $90,000 under budget, according commissioner Andy Macias. n Approved the 2014 Motor Fuel Tax estimated maintenance expenses in the amount of $341,688.08. n Approved the reassignment of the purchaser of the city’s property at 118 E. Prairie St. from Wood River Development Group to CDI Development Services. n Approved the minutes of the previous regular meeting and March 7 special meeting. n Approved the list of bills.

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ships or any other circumstance,” Ferguson wrote. “… Employees that fail to report fraud or unlawful actions can be disciplined, up to and including termination.” He offered an alternative to employees who felt intimidated or threatened by Heitzig’s letter to report any concerns to him directly and offered his direct phone number. Ferguson said he would personally get an employee in contact with “the appropriate agency to protect you” if an employee felt intimidated or threatened not to act. The two letters led to some confusion among employees, as evidenced by a letter from Kevin Smith, staff

JCUSD (Continued from A1) The need for financial restructuring – and subsequent cuts – comes as the state of Illinois continues to slip further into its own financial crisis, and fails to deliver the budgeted funds to the district. The state has prorated the general state aid owed to school districts statewide, with a growing percent of funds being withheld. The past two years districts have received 89 percent and there is a fear it could fall as low as 83.9 percent, Hopkins said. At 89 percent funding, JCUSD is losing out on around $1.6 million. In the 2010-11 school year – the last time the district received 100 percent of its funding – $7.1 million came in from general state aid. In 2012-13, it received $5.8 million. The school district relies on the state for 42 percent of its total funding. “We’ve got a few grants that we’re looking at that we hope that perhaps we can provide opportunities for some of those teachers that we’ve riffed,” Hopkins said. “We hope that comes into fruition.” The superintendent worries enact-

By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal Attendees of the Jersey County board meetings will soon have a small barrier to entry to the meetings in the form of a metal detector. The board approved the purchase of a metal detector for the courthouse which already has such a machine. The one in use at the courthouse will be moved to the Jersey County Government Annex building to be operated during county board meetings. During its regular meeting Feb. 11, Jersey County Sheriff Mark Kallal escorted Floyd Alexander, chair of the Republican party in Jersey County, from the board room after Alexander raised his voice to elected officials calling county clerk Steve Pohlman a liar and a thief and county board chairman Jerry Wittman “about as two-faced as they come.” Kallal made the recommendation for a metal detector for county board meetings in a letter to board chairman Jerry Wittman Feb. 13. “Myself alone will not be able to stop a major issue if one does occur,” Kallal wrote in his letter. “We were fortunate that no one else chose to act out last night, especially while I

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Board (Continued from A1) Heitzig’s letter “seeks to disseminate more lies” and that the personnel committee chairwoman “chose to continue driving a wedge between the county board members...,” Ferguson wrote. In his letter dated Feb. 25, he said most board members agree a time clock or time recording method is needed as a “means to ensure county taxpayers’ expectations of open and honest government are met.” “…It is the expectation that all employees of the county do, in fact, adhere to the rules established [in the employee handbook], regardless of political affiliation, family relation-

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(Continued from A1) ticket in the primary to the 993 Democratic ballots. On each respective ballot were candidates for county clerk and county treasurer along with county board members. Running on the Republican ballot for treasurer, incumbent Gib Ashlock amassed 1,454 votes while the Democrat Danielle E. Snider received 764. Incumbent county clerk Steve Pohlman, Democrat, received 896 votes during the primary while the Republican candidate Pam Warford scored 1,415 votes on the Republican ticket. In county board District 2, Republican John Houseman received 344 votes while his Democratic opponent in November, former county board member Sandy Hefner, gathered 224. District 3 will have three candidates in November with voters deciding between two to sit on the county board. Incumbent Rhonda Linders and former board member Ron Henerfouth ran uncontested though both were on the Republican ticket. Linders received 299 votes and Henerfouth amassed 282. Their Democratic opponent in November is Gary Hayes who managed 211 votes. In a similar situation to District 3, voters will decide two of three candidates who will join the board for District four in November. Incumbent Ed Koenig roused 314 votes in his uncontested Republican race

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Transportation outsourcing more expensive for District 100 By BoB CroSSEn Jersey County Journal Jersey Community Unit School District 100 has looked to save money in as many ways as possible, even seeking estimates for contracting its transportation to an outside agency. Cory Breden, Illini Middle School principal and transportation administrator, said he did not seek bids for transportation contracts – that requires a formal process – but rather received estimates for how much a contract would cost the district. District 100 has an annual budget of just more than $2.2 million for transportation, he said. It services 51 bus routes daily and the total milage tallied in a little less than seven days is near the same milage as the circumference of the Earth – nearly 25,000 miles.

Breden said the highest estimate for a contractual price was $2.5 million while the lowest estimate was still $20,000 more than what the district is currently paying for transportation. “The board never specified how much money they were looking to save,” Breden said. “It was just to take a look at an estimate of how much money we could possibly save, if any at all, and it came back not saving any.” Though contracting transportation costs would not save the district money, Breden said he is looking into route changes or shifts in boundaries for certain schools, though nothing official has been declared. During a regular meeting Feb. 19, Breden said some of the district’s buses needed to be inspected for repairs. He said he would prepare the information for the board regard-

ing the the bus fleet. “Some of our buses are from the mid-90s and have over a couple hundred thousand miles on them. At some point in the next month or two, I plan on coming to [the school board] with a request to purchase a couple of new small buses,” Breden said during the February regular meeting. During that meeting, he stressed the importance to keep the bus fleet up-to-date because of the district’s reliance on transportation of students. He recommended that if buses needed to be purchased, the district buy them slowly over time, phasing out old ones for new ones. Breden said he would report to the board his findings about bus analysis during the regular meeting in April along with other information regarding school boundaries.

Local nursing centers considered among country’s best facilities By BoB CroSSEn Calhoun News-Herald Those with aging family members in need of assisted living have reason to rest assured in their local institutions, as some are considered among the best in the country. Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center along with Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were both listed by “U.S. News and World Report” as best nursing homes. The publication rates nursing homes on a scale of one to five stars with five being the best. It takes into account state-conducted health inspections, the amount of time nurses spend with each individual, as well as the medical care. Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is noted as a top-notch facility which hasn’t had a deficiency in three years and has been consistently rated with five stars in the past decade, Mark Weibel, director of operations, said. He said the Jerseyville facility excels in the therapy department where it has its own therapy center in its building. He said the nursing home is the only one in Jersey County that does not contract outside the nursing home for its therapy. “We started our own therapy company in 1999. In 2000, we added on an expanded wing with a larger therapy department,” Weibel said. “We don’t contract. We never have since that moment in 1999.” He said the commitment to therapy has extended to other agencies, as well, which uses the therapy company owned by Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. And he said those working at the home in Jerseyville are excited about landing a spot on the best nursing homes list onto which only 150 facilities in the U.S. were named. “It’s a point of pride,” Weibel said. “Five of the last eight years, we’ve received zero deficiencies on our certification survey.” The director of operations said he credits the ownership of the company for understanding the purpose of the homes. He said they’ve taken measures to ensure the residents are cared for first and foremost with profit taking a back seat, noting even with expansion, rather than increase the number of people cared for at the facility, residents were placed two to a room rather than three. Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation is a high-end facility focused on its resident’s wants rather than convenience to its staff. With no deficiencies in the past three years, the facility is regarded as one of the nation’s best, as well. Barb Ledder, Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center administrator, said the staff at her nursing home clearly shows compassion for its residents. She said the nurses care for their residents in more than just the medical sense. “It’s compassion and caring for the resident, genuine [care],” Ledder said. “Not just performing a required task, but caring while you do those tasks.” This is not the first time Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has received praise, however. In the past three years, the center has gone without a single deficiency and has been rated five stars by the state.

Ledder said making it onto the “U.S. News and World Report” best nursing home list is an affirmation of the great work being done at the Hardin facility. She said she began to aim for resident-directed care in recent years. Rather than establishing routines to wake residents or make them eat, she said the facility has been working toward giving them more independence and flexibility. For instance, she said the cooks will soon be making breakfast to order for those who live at Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Rather than make large batches of eggs, the food will be prepared fresh. But she said the goal is to offer made-to-order snacks

Jerseyville nursing and rehabilitation Center along with Calhoun nursing and rehabilitation Center were both listed by “U.S. news and World report” as best nursing homes. throughout the day so residents can eat when they are hungry rather than when the nurses tell them to eat. The administrator said she is working with Illinois legislators to change the sleep and wake schedules of residents so they may sleep later into the morning, as well, a movement that ties in with the cook-to-order goal. “We try to do what the residents are asking for them, as opposed to doing what is more convenient for us,” Ledder said. “It will be much more like a restaurant. They’ll be able to wake up, have coffee in the room if they want, have a continental breakfast if they want, go and have a full-fledged breakfast made-to-order.” She said the change will make the residents feel like they are more at home with the freedom to do what they want when they want. But she said the plans for the future are just beginning as the facility is working toward building a spa for the residents. According to the “U.S. News and World Report” best nursing home list qualifications, to receive a five-star rating for nurse staffing, nursing homes had to offer nearly four-and-a-half hours of care to a resident each day, including 43 minutes of care from registered nurses. Health inspections look for more than just the safety of food and its preparation, and go on to include healthrelated complaints from residents, medication management and quality of life. The state inspects the homes, and some of the inspectors also have federal certifications. The report notes that quality measures are related to infections, reports for physical restraints to keep residents from falling from a bed or chair, pain, bedsores and mobility. Additional data points are used to determine the quality measures rating. To learn more about the best nursing homes list visit health.usnews.com/health-news/best-nursing-homes. To contact either Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center or Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, call 618-576-2278 or 800-610-0896, respectively.

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EXPLORING

A FUTURE FULL OF POSSIBILITIES

A group of Jersey Community High School freshmen check out the various items produced by Lewis and Clark Community College's Drafting/CAD Technology and Architectural Technology programs Wednesday morning with program coordinator Luke Jumper at JCHS. Students from four high schools in three counties attended the Career Exploration 2014 fair in Jerseyville.

Boy Scouts learn the importance of recycling By BoB CroSSEn Jersey County Journal The local Boy Scout Pack 3059 Bears and Wolves toured Jerseyville’s city dump where they learned about the county’s recycling and waste habits. City Commissioner of Public Property Glen Ketchum led the discussion about the city’s habits March 15 when each member of Pack 3059 brought five pounds of cardboard to recycle. The recyclable materials were gathered from their homes and public property before they were brought to the city’s dump located west of the American Legion Fairgrounds on West Fairgrounds Avenue. “Out here you can bring just about anything except tires. You’ll see people bring mattresses, furniture, but you don’t see people bring washing machines or any heavy metal because they can take those and they can be recycled on the other side of town,” Ketchum said. “We also take cardboard which is recyclable.” The city offers its dump services to residents of Jerseyville who pay for water from the city. Rather than pay for curbside pick-up, residents can purchase an annual windshield

sticker – the price was $75 last year, and is expected to increase to $100 in May – for access to the dump. Though it is only open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Ketchum said the dump brings in a great deal of waste each month. The cost to run the operation is around $10,000 each month, he added. He said the dump takes just about any trash from those who have the required sticker. The recyclable goods are taken to a compacter at the Illinois Valley Rehabilitation Center near the Susnig Center after a bin is full where it is compacted into one ton cubes. The cubes are sold when their price reaches a margin to receive a profit. Ketchum said the city does not receive money for the recyclable cubes. The public property commissioner said offloading the cardboard to a recycling agency saves money for the dump. “We save because it doesn’t go in our containers,” Ketchum said. “Cardboard takes up a lot of volume, so we’re saving on the end where [Bob Sanders Waste Management Systems], who hauls the containers off, they’re taking less poundage from us; smaller dump fees.”

The rehabilitation center rents the facility from the city, but receives money for the recyclable cubes when they are sold. Ketchum said the agreement benefits both the city and the center. “They take it to Granite City,” Ketchum said. “There’s a company there that weighs it and gives them money for it.” He said cardboard and newspaper are ground into a pulp which is used to create new boxes and paper for regular use. Pack 3059 member Joe Brangenberg, 8, said recycling is important for nature. “It helps the environment,” Brangenberg said. Others echoed that sentiment, noting reusing materials for new products keeps the community looking nice. “It helps keep our city clean,” Steven Trochuck, 9, said. They all agreed they would recycle a lot in the future, as well. The county also offers a recycling opportunity on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Highway 16 across the street from Farm and Home Supply which accepts plastics and glass. Additional paper recycling options are located at each school within the county.

LCCC Career Services seeking professional clothing donations Lewis and Clark’s Career and Employment Services is looking for professional clothing donations to stock its new Career Closet and help students find jobs and internships in their fields. “Clothes can be of any color, brand or style, as long as they are in good shape, but solids are better for interviews than patterns,” said Alice Bunjan, director of Career and Employment Services. Shoes and accessories are also welcome. Donations should be cleaned, pressed and brought on hangers to TR 241. For donors who cannot make it to TR 241, arrangements can be made for pick up on campus or close to campus. Students who are preparing to enter the workforce and need a professional-looking outfit for an interview can come to Career Services or call for an appointment. They do not have to meet any other specific criteria, but

are limited to one outfit per person. “This is important because the first impression is an integral part of the interview process. Proper grooming and dress can make or break an interview,” Bunjan said. “Many students and graduates have very tight or nonexistent budgets and this offers them a chance to dress like professionals for free. “ The program is modeled after Dress for Success, a national program founded in 1996. “I looked for a Dress for Success location in this area and there is not one, so we decided to start our own. We have been collecting items since this past summer and could use more donations before we open it up to students,” Bunjan said. Contact Career and Employment Services at 618468-5500 or at abunjan@lc.edu. Visit their web page at www.lc.edu/career.

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he financial mess the state of Illinois has put itself in continues to create more burden at the local level.

Public school districts statewide are struggling to make ends meet, as state aid was prorated to just 89 percent for the past two years. Jersey Community Unit School District – which lost $1.6 million from the proration – is now in a position that it must let go of 13 staff members, in addition to cutting programs and coaching stipends. And there is no sign the aid coming from Springfield will be fully funded anytime in the near future. Instead, districts have to keep planning for more cuts from the state, as that has been the trend in recent years. The Illinois State Board of Education estimates the next round of cuts could take districts down to receiving just 85 percent of funding owed from the state. Illinois legislators have created a situation where the local taxpayers are becoming more and more responsible for maintaining their school districts. Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 is not alone when it comes to decreased state funding, bond sales and other tough financial circumstances. Calhoun Unit 40, for example, approved the issuance of more than $700,000 in working cash bonds Monday night to avoid deficit spending. But, because of its population, size and relative lack of business-based tax support, JCUSD 100 is in somewhat of a unique situation. There are more than 22,000 residents in Jersey County, but according to U.S. Census data there are fewer than 5,000 jobs in the county. That means there aren’t a lot of employers in the county to pay taxes, which means individuals carry the majority of the burden of funding taxing bodies. The school district collects more on property taxes than any other taxing entity. But, our schools need to be in a position to produce students who are more intelligent than our current legislators, so there is at least hope that the state’s fiscal mess can be cleaned up in the future. There are some county board members – most of whom complained about their tax bills at school board meetings prior to getting on the county board – who want the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) placed on the November ballot. The law would limit how much the school district could increase its levy each year, which may sound attractive to residents who are shocked every time they see their tax bill. But, if it does come down to a vote on the November ballot, the issue is basically a question of “Should we put our children’s education first?” Those board members wish to use counties that have adopted PTELL, such as Greene County, as examples of how PTELL can work. A Greene County board member spoke in favor of the legislation during the most recent Jersey County Board meeting. But, comparing Carrollton – a district of just 579 students – to Jersey Community – 2,569 students – in no way offers perspective when it comes to the impact PTELL would have on our local districts. Carrollton is a fine community but, because of the disparities in population and economics, it should not be used as a measuring stick for Jersey County. An alternative to cash-strapping the districts even further would be for the county board and other local entities, such as the Jersey County Business Association, to do more to attract more businesses to join the tax base. The tax increment finance (TIF) districts implemented in Grafton and Jerseyville may attract new enterprises, but because the increased tax revenue goes into its own fund to help promote further development, the county’s two largest municipalities are unlikely contributors in that regard. Still, that’s not to say the TIF is a bad thing. The communities are greatly improved when there is economic growth. And at some point the benefits of rebuilding the two Jersey County communities that have adopted the economic development tool will be realized by all of the county’s taxing bodies. It may just be too little too late as far as the schools are concerned. A slight increase on the county’s sales tax to help the schools failed during last year’s consolidated election, but would have gone a long way in helping the district remain solvent. Unfortunately, its seems as though if Illinoisans, particularly Jersey County residents, want to maintain quality in the public education system, they are going to have to pay for it themselves.

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A cup of comfort I

enjoy reading the book series, “A Cup of Comfort,” and its companion, “Chicken Soup for the Soul.” Both are good reads. But the comfort I’m talking about comes in the form of hot chocolate. On a cold day, or just to relax, a cup of hot cocoa is a great comfort indeed. Hot chocolate and I go way back. My grandmother, Mary Moore, used to take my cousin Melony and me to my brother, Brad’s, football games. In high school, he played for the local team, the Coudersport “Coudy” Falcons. This was in the mountains of Pennsylvania, so the autumn nights were very cold at times and often rainy. I remember huddling beneath a very useless umbrella while my brother played in a game against Bradford, Pa., another school district. Hot cocoa was in high demand, and the Coudy Band Boosters made it scalding hot, and served it in a cup like a large, Medford’s soda. It was well worth the three-and-a-half dollars, as well as the wait in line to buy a cup of comfort. As I was often very cold, that hot cocoa came in very handy. I had to be careful how I drank it, however, because it was so very hot! My liking of this favorite wintertime drink continued on into my college years at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in Bradford. The dorm heads, students and faculty gave out free hot chocolate one very cold winter’s night during the college’s Winter Festival. Every student who passed by on their way to the campus cafeteria was able to receive a large hot cocoa, steam-

ing hot. As outside drinks were not allowed inside the school cafeteria at the time, I tried to drink the hot cocoa on my way there and ended up with a hot chocolate mess and trip to the campus laundry-mat! Still, receiving the hot drink was a surprise I had not expected, and, as the weather was bitterly cold—a welcome treat. How do you enjoy your hot chocolate? There are so many flavors of hot chocolate to choose from these days. I found a candy cane flavored hot cocoa last Christmas at Wal-Mart, and my aunt found dark chocolate, white, and cinnamon swirl at Hallmark, which she gave out as gifts to her Sunday school class during the Christmas holiday. Last Christmas, as a joke, I bought my cousin, Bryan, a soup can of hot chocolate that heats up by itself. All you have to do is remove the label and shake—instant hot drink! I don’t know how well it tasted. I wanted Bryan to try it. I mean, I had to see if it worked or not, but he chose instead to save it for an electrical power outage, which, I’m guessing, was pretty smart thinking. I think, however, that my favorite memory of hot chocolate was my ninth grade agricultural trip to Hershey, Pa., to the Hershey Chocolate Factory. We stayed in Cocoa Tower A in our motel in Hershey right across from the factory. Because we were in Cocoa Tower A, everyone received free Hershey’s hot chocolate in their motel rooms, provided by the motel. There was a coffee brewer in the room, and

us girls made Guest the hot water, added the Column cocoa, and BY HEIDI drank our treat MOORE before we turned in that night. The boys, on the other hand, were not quite as conscious of the time, and ended up locked out of the motel in their bathing trunks and sandals! I might need to remind you that this is not summer in Hershey, but the dead of winter. There was a foot of snow on the ground along with ice. Needless to say, the guys missed out on the cocoa and had a long, and very cold, trip back to the front lobby through the snow. Our teacher was not impressed. But, in the morning, Mr. Brown was smiling, the boys were happy, and everyone had a good laugh over their misfortunes! Nowadays, I take my hot chocolate with a good book. I smile at the memories and sometimes even laugh. I remember the guys and the mess on my winter coat and all the times in-between, but the good memories are those with Grandma. Mostly, I remember drinking a cup of hot chocolate with Grandma and watching all those high school football games. Sometimes we sat in the pouring down rain, but it didn’t matter. We dried off easily enough at home, and the time spent with Grandma was priceless! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Heidi Moore is a resident of

Jerseyville and a guest columnist for the Jersey County Journal.

Winter blues I

have always been a lover of winter. I love the evenings when you get home and you can cozy up and your day “feels” done, even if you really aren’t. I thought it was more relaxing and enjoyed it more because everyone was home instead of off doing random things. I enjoy the smells of winter baking, soups and stews. Nights when chili is really the only logical choice for supper. Looking out the window to see snowflakes the size of hamsters (as Dave the weatherman calls them) tumbling slowly to the ground. Even ice can have a spectacular beauty when it shines like diamonds glinting in the winter sun. That was then. This is now. If I see the dirty word SNOW one more time this season in the forecast I shall simply “take to my bed” like a woman of the olden days when she had the “vapors.” I am so incredibly SICK of cold, snow and the dreariness of winter. I don’t know about you but this has been an exceedingly long winter season!

I am hungry to feel warm sun on my face. I want to play in the dirt and put out some garden. I want to see things sprouting and feel the new life all around me. Everyone I know seems to be in a funk and feeling the doldrums. I bet the first full week of sunshine and warmth will make a drastic change in the spirits of everyone around us! For the first time in my life I can sympathize with those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I never really did “get” it before. One friend of mine explained to me that in the fall and winter even the air feels “sad” to her. I get it now! I look forward to spring and hearing the roar of engines as motorcycles go by me. I can’t wait to see someone driving a convertible with their hair blowing in the wind! A good session of push-mowing the yard with sweat dripping on a 90-degree day even sounds heavenly to me right now. (Remind me of this when it has been over 100 degrees for 10 consecutive

days). Guest We need green. We are Column lucky to live in BY REBECCA a non-concrete MYERS urban area and have the rural surroundings that we do. But it has been brown and dead long enough… we need our trees, grass and crops to be green! We need to be able to look up and see white puffy clouds floating by against an impossibly blue sky. Don’t you think we will all feel better when we do? This week is the first week of spring. I don’t think we will be officially out of the woods just yet but it is close! Maybe everyone will be a little happier and feel a little bit better all the way around once the sun is doing something besides reflecting off snow! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Rebecca Myers is a resident

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

River cruises starting in April, run through Sept. Live in the moment with a flair of yesteryear as you cruise on one of the few remaining paddlewheel boats on the Mississippi River or enjoy the river breeze on the Hakuna Matata excursion boat. The Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau (ARCVB) is partnering with the Spirit of Peoria and Grafton River Adventures to offer relaxing river cruises along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers throughout the year. Specialtythemed cruises include sunset wine tasting, bird watching, sweets on the Mississippi, dinner and lunch cruises and more. The Spirit of Peoria paddlewheel boat is one of the few authentic paddlewheel driven boats in the country. Based in Peoria, the boat cruises along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers between St. Louis and Peoria from May through September. The Hakuna Matata, run by Grafton River Adventures, is an allweather, 53-foot, 49-passenger tour boat. The first level of the boat is fully enclosed with large windows and is seasonally air-conditioned and heated. The upper deck is a huge open air patio offering 360 degree views of the river, bluffs, islands and historical points of interest along the way. Hakuna Matata Cruises Cruises begin Friday, April 25 with a Sunset Wine Cruise aboard the Hakuna Matata. The 90-minute cruise includes wine tasting while watching the sun set over the Mississippi River. Boarding begins at 6 p.m. at Alton Marina and

the boat will take off at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. On Saturday, April 26 there are three Hakuna Matata cruises scheduled: Cruise with the Birds, Sweets on the Mississippi and Sunset Wine Cruise. Cruise with the Birds is a 90-minute river cruise with a birding expert from The Audubon Center at Riverlands pointing out the different types of wildlife that flock to the region. Cruising time is 10:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $30 per person. Guests on the Sweets on the Mississippi cruise will have an opportunity to create one of three river-themed desserts (Mississippi Mud Pie, Sandbar and Buoy) from a sundae bar provided by The Whole Scoop. Cruising time is 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. The third cruise will be another Sunset Wine cruise from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hakuna Matata Schedule April 25: Sunset Wine (6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.) April 26: Cruise with the Birds (10:30 a.m. – noon) April 26: Sweets on the Mississippi (1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.) April 26: Sunset Wine (6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.) April 27: Cruise with the Birds (10:30 a.m. – noon) April 27: Sweets on the Mississippi (1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.) April 28: Cruise with the Birds (10:30 a.m. – noon) May 16: Sunset Wine (7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.) May 17: River Rambler (1 p.m. – 2 p.m.; 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

May 17: Sunset Wine (7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.) May 18: River Rambler (1 p.m. – 2 p.m. May 18: River Rambler (3 p.m. – 4 p.m.) Spirit of Peoria Cruises The first date of Spirit of Peoria cruises is May 19 with a sightseeing cruise from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a dinner cruise from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Boarding will be at Alton Riverfront Park. Tickets are $25/adult, $23/ senior and $14 child (4 – 12) for the sightseeing cruise and $55 for the dinner cruise. On May 20, there are two sightseeing cruises, a lunch and dinner cruise. Lunch cruises are $45 per person. Lunch and dinner cruises include full meals served during a two-hour river cruise. Full day cruises aboard the Spirit of Peoria begin June 24 with a cruise from St. Louis to Grafton. Enjoy a day of fun relaxing on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The trip includes: all inclusive ticket pricing, all-you-can-eat meals, professional storytelling, unlimited complimentary drinks, historic information, wildlife sightings, indoor comforts, outdoor relaxation, live entertainment, ragtime piano, round-trip transportation, tax and gratuity. Cruising time is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a shuttle returning passengers back to boarding site. Spirit of Peoria Schedule May 19: Sightseeing (3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) May 19: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

May 20: Sightseeing (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.) May 20: Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) May 20: Sightseeing (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) May 20: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.) June 24: Full Day: St. Louis to Grafton (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) June 24: Sightseeing (5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.) June 25: Full Day: Grafton to Florence, Ill. (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Aug. 26: Full Day: St. Louis to Grafton (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Aug. 26: Sightseeing (5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.) Aug. 27: Sightseeing (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.) Aug. 27: Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) Aug. 27: Sightseeing (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) Aug. 27: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.) Sept. 23: Full Day: St. Louis to Grafton (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Sept. 23: Sightseeing (5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.) Sept. 24: Sightseeing (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.) Sept. 24: Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) Sept. 24: Sightseeing (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) Sept. 24: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.) For more details on the cruising schedule and prices, go to www. VisitAlton.com/Cruise or call the Alton Visitor Center at (800) 258-6645. Cruise reservations can be made online or via telephone. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

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The owners and staff of Home Instead Senior Care recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Left to right, Jerry Best, owner; Gina Hayes, Client Care Manager; Emilee Warren, Scheduler/Jerseyville; Jill Snyder, Lead CAREGiver; Kim Wiles, Scheduler/Jacksonville; Tiffany Maxwell, HR Manager; Cindy Cannon, Community Service Representative; and Amy Best, owner.

WILLOW ROSE MAKES DONATION TO RIVERBEND HUMANE SOCIETY

Local business marks 10-year anniversary; mirrors growth of senior-care industry

Willow Rose Rehab & Health Care presented Bill Stuart, director of Jerseyville’s Riverbend Humane Society, and kennel manager, Robin Robinson, with a case of homemade dog biscuits. Stuart and Robinson, standing in back, are pictured with Willow Rose’s cooking club. The group mixed ingredients and cut out shaped dog biscuits to help the shelter. At the time of this picture the club was making banana cream pie’s.

Amy Best and Jerry Best, owner of Home Instead Senior Care® Offices in Jerseyville and Jacksonville, are celebrating 10 years in business. The office opened March 8, 2004 as part of a franchise network that has become the largest of its kind in the world. The office services Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Morgan and Scott counties. Home Instead Senior Care is the world’s leading provider of non-medical in-home care and companionship services for seniors, with more than 950 independently owned and operated franchises in 16 countries and 17 markets. Non-medical services include companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, Alzheimer’s care and escort for errands and shopping. The company’s CAREGiversSM are screened, trained, bonded, insured and have successfully passed thorough criminal background checks. During the past 10 years, the local Home Instead Senior Care office has provided services to many clients. A satellite office was opened in 2007 in Jacksonville to be able to better serve the clients in the northern counties of the territory. The Jacksonville office now serves as the operations hub for the local franchise. Amy and Jerry Best have built a team of over 100 CAREGivers 6 office staff. “We owe our success in large part to our dedicated staff who have a heart for serving older adults in the community,” Amy Best said.

Demographics also help tell the story of the local office’s growth. By 2050, an estimated 21 million seniors will be over 85 and 1 million will be older than age 100, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Many of those seniors’ families will need support. Family caregivers who use paid in-home non-medical care for their seniors reported having better overall health than did their counterparts who did not make use of such care, according to a Home Instead Senior Care network study.* Strong company brand and reputation have established Home Instead Senior Care locally, Jerry Best said. “The first advantage Home Instead Senior Care gave us was the opportunity to own the business, which was tremendous. Second, the company’s franchise formula provided us with a successful model, which served as a road map to help the business thrive.” In addition to owning and operating the local Home Instead Senior Care office, Amy Best also serves on the board of directors for Jersey Community Hospital, and is a membership chair for the Jerseyville Rotary Club. They are members of the local chamber of commerce organizations in Morgan, Jersey and Macoupin counties. Employees of Home Instead Senior Care also serve on committees at the Morgan, Jersey and Macoupin county chamber offices. To celebrate this milestone both offices held an open house the first part of March.

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Willow Rose Rehab & Health Care residents, staff, and Illini Middle School students from Patty Heineman’s class celebrated “Fat Tuesday” with king cake, punch, decorations, beads and face painting as Louisiana tunes played. Six participants at the party “found the baby” in the cake and won prizes. Seated around the table are Hazel Wisdom, Donna Wigger, Carrie Ridenbark, Judy Coplin, Eileen Scott. Seated behind them, Dolly Liles, and Ellen Stiritz. Back, left to right, Carla Shaw, Caleb Lane, Will Powers, Shane Echols, Administrator Vita Hopley, Taylor Soffray, Kamar Hawkins, teacher’s aide Margaret Taylor, Haley Gibson, Trisha Lacey, and IMS teacher Patty Heineman.

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Members of the SPIN 4-H Sewing Club received two new sewing machines donated by members of the Jersey County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) and the Royal Neighbors, Camp 146 at their session Saturday morning at the Jerseyville Public Library. Front, left to right, Belle Blackorby, Emily Collins, Makena Dugger, Meredith Dougherty and Lily Dougherty. Seated, Mary Lou Hess, Lexi Pelletier and Leann Woodring. Standing, left to right, Elizabeth Schwab, Reece Kennett, Ashton Wilson, Abbey Balz, Chloe Parish, Emma Sharich, Hannah Pryor and Abby Parish.

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The Basic Life Skills classes at Illini Junior High and Jersey Community High School will be attending the Special Olympics April 26. Jersey State Bank employees paid to wear jeans on St. Patrick Day and the monies donated were given to the students for their travels. Left to right, Marcie Tonsor (JSB Branch Manager), Kelly Plummer (JSB), Emma McCart, Calab Lane, Kamar Hawkins, Hunter Wells, Taylor Soffray, Shane Echols, Mrs. Patty Heineman, Will Powers, Renae Jones (presenting check for JSB), Kaleb Westbrook, Tiffany Ellifritz (JSB), Trisha Lacy, Haley Gibson, Margaret Taylor (coach) and Richard Fickle.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Birthdays

Births Katelyn Diane Lavey Jerrod and Kristina (Whitfield) Lavey of Jerseyville welcome a daughter, Katelyn Diane Lavey, 5 lb., 6 oz., 8:02 p.m. March 10, 2014, Jersey Community Hospital, Jerseyville. Elder siblings are Colton, 9; Conner, 8; Caden, 6; Carter, 5; and Kinsey, 4. Grandparents are Tim and Kim Whitfield of Mt. View, Ark., and Jerry and Bev Lavey of Fieldon. Great-grandparents are Faye Whitfield of Mt. View and Faye Lavey of Fieldon.

Huckleberry’s 3rd birthday Huckleberry Eugene Peters, son of Matthew and Michelle Peters of Jerseyville, will celebrate his 3rd birthday March 22. Grandparents are Jan and Gary Peters of Dow and Michael B. McNamee Sr. of Alton.

Abel celebrates 1st birthday Abel Charles Short turned 1 on March 15. He celebrated his birthday Saturday with family and friends at a “Little Man” themed party hosted by his parents. Abel is the son of Doug and Dana Short of Jerseyville. He has three siblings: Ethan, 9; Elle, 7 and Brody, 5. His grandparents are: Rick and Patty Hires of Carrollton; Wayne and Esther Short of Eldred; Tom and Tomma Becker of Godfrey. Great-grandparents: Yvonne Short, Dave Becker and Jess Hires, all of Carrollton.

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Bryson John Grummel Josh and Lisa Grummel of Jerseyville welcome a son, Bryson John Grummel, 4 lb. 15 oz., 3:25 p.m. March 11, 2014, St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Elder sibling is Zane, 2. Grandparents are John J. and Cathy Maher of Jerseyville and Stephen III and Joyce Grummel of Godfrey. Greatgrandparents are John E. Maher of Jerseyville, Ramon and Hazel Maag of Jerseyville and Stephen Grummel, Jr. of Jacksonville.

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Lewis & Clark Family Health Clinic features ACA Certified Application Counselor Not only is the Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic certified with the Affordable Care Act, but also now has a certified application counselor (CAC) on staff to help district families work through the insurance buying process. Kimberly McAdams, office assistant in the Family Health Clinic, has undergone extensive training from the state and federal government and keeps up with the latest information regarding new healthcare law. As a Marketplace certified application counselor, she is certified to assist consumers in understanding new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most affordable coverage that meets that consumer’s needs. Already, she’s helped almost a dozen families through the application process, and fielded numerous

phone calls on the subject. “I start the application process at www.getcoveredillinois. com, Illinois’s marketplace website,” McAdams said. “There are some screening questions that are completed to determine Illinois Medicaid qualifications. Once these questions are answered, the system then determines if they are Medicaid eligible. If they are not Medicaid eligible, we are then directed to the Marketplace to complete their application process. Once we get all their information in the system, it tells us what they’re eligible for (Medicaid or Marketplace Insurance plans), and we can look to see if their providers (if they have any) are covered and make sure they understand the plan coverage options.” Appointments are preferred, since residents will have to provide income verification and other mate-

rials to complete the application process. This service is available at no charge for all district residents. “College students are the biggest uninsured population,” McAdams said. “Getting people insured is going to give them greater access to healthcare and lessen the financial hardship of medical bills.” Plans on the Marketplace at healthcare.gov range from Platinum (90/10) to Bronze (60/40), and are available according to an applicant’s county of residence. Open enrollment for coverage beginning in 2014 is currently set to end on March 31. For coverage starting in 2015, the open enrollment period is Nov. 15 through Jan. 15, 2015. Individuals may also qualify for special enrollment periods outside of open enrollment if they experience certain events (marriage, child birth). You can apply for Medicaid or CHIP any-

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Spring travels with JPRD Slow-Pitch Softball is back Spring is a wonderful time of year to travel and see new sights, so join Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) for three very fun and exciting trips. The Jersey County Journey trip on Wednesday, April 9 will help travelers connect with the deep history of Jersey County by traveling to three historical sites for private guided tours. First, travelers will visit the Hamilton Primary School in Otterville, then the Fulkerson Mansion and Farm Museum and lastly, the Cheney Mansion and grounds. The group will enjoy a tasty lunch of sandwich, soup, chips, cookie and drink at the Red Bird Deli. The cost is $55 per person and includes tours, lunch, gratuities and transportation. The bus will leave the Susnig Center parking lot, located at 401 Mound Street, Jerseyville, at 8:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 4 p.m. Arrive at the Susnig Center, no later than 8:30 a.m. for an on-time departure. Pre-registration is required and the deadline is Wednesday, April 2. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Hannibal, Mo., on the Discover Mark Twain trip on Thursday, April 24. The group will trek through the Mark Twain Cave for a one-hour tour, board the Mark Twain Riverboat for a one-hour cruise and visit all the Mark Twain Boyhood Museum locations on the self-guide one and half hour tour. Lunch will be served at Lula Belle’s. The cost is $82 per person and includes all tours, lunch, gratuities and transportation. The bus will leave the Susnig Center parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Arrive at the Susnig Center, no later than 8:15 a.m. for an on-time departure. Pre-registration is required and the deadline is Monday, April 7. Devote the day to exploring four unique sites in and around Alton on the Explore Alton trip on Wednesday, May 7. Sites the group will enjoy include the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower, National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, National Great Rivers Museum and Melvin Price Locks and Dam #26. A delicious lunch will be served at My Just Desserts that will include soup, sandwich, dessert and drink. The cost is $50 per person and includes all tours, lunch, gratuities and transportation. The bus will leave the Susnig Center parking lot, located at 10 a.m.

and will return at approximately 4 p.m. Arrive at the Susnig Center, no later than 9:45 a.m. for an ontime departure. Pre-registration is required and the deadline is Friday, April 25. As always, both city residents and non-residents are welcome on JPRD trips. Comfortable shoes should be worn on the trips, since there will be a substantial amount of walking involved. 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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Friday, March 21: Jerseyville Knights of Columbus fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to eat in or carry out.

Friday, March 21: St. John’s UCC in Brighton Annual Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy delicious fish, sides, and homemade desserts.

Prizes for all winners. For more information call 372-8241.

Monday, March 24: Tri-County Antique Club regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Jerseyville Public Library.

Sunday, March 30: St. John’s UCC in Brighton Gospel Music Sunday features an entire service of nothing but good gospel music at 10:15 a.m.

Thursday, March 27: “Health & Nutrition” by Dr. John Dinkelmann, Wood River featured speaker at 1 p.m. in the Jerseyville library meeting room. This meeting is sponsored by Jersey County HCE and is open to the public and free of charge. Call 639-4192 to make your reservations due to space limitations.

Saturday, March 22: Jerseyville Post 492 baseball fundraiser trivia night at the Jerseyville American Legion Hall. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.; trivia starts at 7:30 p.m. Drinks available; bring your own snacks.

Thursday, March 27: Getting’ Together steak dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Jerseyville Elk’s Lodge. Proceeds benefit ACS Relay for Life team. Tickets can be purchased from any Tuffy Goetten family member or at the door.

Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23: Grafton Riverside Flea Market next to Loading Dock featuring many new dealers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, March 28: Jerseyville Knights of Columbus fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to eat in or carry out.

Wednesday, March 26: Hamilton Primary School festival planning meeting. 7:30 p.m. at

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Thursday, March 27: Jersey County Health Department offering cholesterol and blood sugar testing by appointment. Call 498-9565, ext. 301.

Saturday, March 22: International speaker Suzanne Riedel, practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing, presents Security and Living Without Fear, exploring the connections between security, freedom and spirituality that understanding God and practicing effective prayer manifest. Event sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist and held at Farley’s Music Hall in Elsah at 2 p.m.

Friday, March 28: First Presbyterian Church of Brighton game night, “I Got It” like bingo.

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Friday, April 4: Jerseyville Knights of Columbus fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to eat in or carry out. Friday, April 4: St. Theresa’s Altar Society from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brighton will hosting Longaberger Game Night at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Attendance prizes and raffle will be offered. Please contact Debbie Nolte at 372-4421 or Debbie Nash at 372-8061 to pre-register and be eligible for a special “preregistration” drawing.

JCHD offering Diabetes SelfManagement Workshop

The Jersey County Health Department is offering another Diabetes SelfManagement Workshop every Monday from April 14 through May 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jersey County Health Department. If you are an adult diagnosed with diabetes, or care for a loved one with diabetes, you will get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. Sign up now, spaces are limited. Workshops are two-and-a-half hours each week for six weeks for $50. A book and CD can be purchased for an additional $25. There must be a minimum of 10 participants. To reserve your spot, call Christine Smith at the Jersey County Health Department at 498-9565, ext. 332.

Saturday, April 12: Grafton American Legion Whalen Hill Post 648 annual Easter Egg Hunt at Red Hawk Park across from Grafton Elementary School at 2 p.m. In case of rain hunt will be held at Legion hall. For more information call the Legion at 618-786-3381. Tuesday, April 15: Otter Creek Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. at Hamilton Primary School. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The family of Courtney Coats want to thank Peter Kurt Simon for the beautiful funeral service honoring our precious Courtney. The Crawford Funeral Home for all they did for our family. All the prayers, phone calls, food, cards. All that made and bought scarf’s in her honor. Carla ,owner of Michael Tavern, for the hard work that made the Courtney Coats Memorial fund a success. To all that helped pass out flyers in Alton & Jerseyville. To all that contributed to the Courtney Coats Memorial Fund at the Jerseyville Banking Center. May God Bless you all. Keith “Pete” Coats & Family.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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Lester Ames

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Lester E. Ames, 45, of Jerseyville died at 3:51 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in the emergency room at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born in Alton on Jan. 23, 1969, one of two sons born to William Henry and Elizabeth Jane (Miller) Ames. Lester attended Delhi Elementary and graduated from Jersey Community High School with the class of 1987. He had been employed at Kraft Foods in Granite City since 1998, and was currently in Production Lead. Lester had a heart of gold, and had a need for speed. He was a passionate motorcycle rider, and enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical and loved to work with his hands, especially woodworking. He and his family had recently begun attending Emmanuel Free Methodist Church in Fosterburg, and was looking forward to establishing relationships there. He married the former Teresa Toussaint on Jan. 27, 1995, at the Godfrey Baptist Church and they have shared 19 wonderful years together. Surviving are his wife, Teresa Ames of Jerseyville; his parents, William and Elizabeth “Betty” Ames of Godfrey; two daughters Krista Renee Ames and Elizabeth Maryann Ames, both of Jerseyville; an “adopted” daughter, Lynndell Lee of Alton; the apple of his eye, his beloved grandson, Liam Cody Ames; a brother and sisterin-law, William and Patricia Ames of Carlinville; his niece, whom he cherished, Cassie Ames; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stephen and Patricia Toussaint of Carrollton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Ida Ames and Percy and Mary Miller; and his “special” great-grandparents, Lester and Bertha Ames. Visitation was from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday. The Revs. Mark Scandrett and Pat Heston officiated. Burial took place in Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the Emmanuel Free Methodist Church in Fosterburg.

Bill L. Bridges, 63, of Jerseyville died at 6 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 29, 1950, in Carrollton, son of the late William and Clara (Watts) Bridges. He married Barbara J. Miller Sept. 11, 1971, in Warren, Ohio. He served with the Army EOD from 1970 to 1974. He retired from law enforcement, serving 29 years with the Jerseyville Police Department and the last four years with the JPD he served as chief. After retirement he served seven years with the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department as courthouse security. He was a member of Jerseyville Moose Lodge and Jerseyville American Legion Post 492. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bridges of Jerseyville; sons, Michael Patrick Bridges, Peter Brian Bridges and John Thomas Bridges, all of Jerseyville; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Gloria Bridges of Kathleen, Ga.; a sister-inlaw, Patricia Bridges of Jerseyville; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Bridges. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday. Father William Hembrow will officiate. Burial will take place in St. Francis Cemetery in Jerseyville with graveside military rites by Jerseyville American Legion Post 492. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

Phillip W. “Boobie” Monroe, 64, of Godfrey died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Alton Sept. 7, 1949, the son of the late Homer W. and Alfrieda (Kennedy) Monroe. He married Donna K. Ensley Nov. 3, 2001 in Godfrey. She survives. He was previously married to Jacqueline M. (Fields) Monroe until she died in 1998. Phillip was a computer analyst for the United States Transportation Command for 27 years, where he retired in 2003. He was a member of the Alton Owl’s Club and Alton Eagles. He is survived by his wife, Donna; three children, Jack Monroe of Los Angeles, Calif., Patrick Monroe of Brighton and Sara Monroe of Brighton; two sisters, Emily Wells of Gainesville, FLal., and Marena Turner of Alton; two brothers, William Monroe of East Alton and Ralph Monroe of Carlyle; along with two grandsons, Taylor Lane of Los Angeles and Brandon Monroe of Alton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Michael Monroe; three brothers, Preston, Cloyd, and Donald Monroe, along with his previous wife, Jacqueline. Visitation was from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey. Cremation followed. Memorial service was conducted at at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey with Chaplain Randy Butler officiating. Inurnment followed at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com

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Kenney Bell Sr. Kenney Dwayne Bell Sr., 44, of Godfrey died suddenly Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in the emergency room at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born in Festus, Mo., on Sept. 13, 1969, and was the son of Roy and Mary F. (Barton) Bell. Surviving are his mother, Mary (Barton) Davis of Godfrey; a son, Kenney D. Bell Jr. of Godfrey; a daughter, Brandy Bell of Godfrey; a stepdaughter, Krystal Borjas of Potosi, Mo.; five brothers, James Bell Sr. of Jerseyville, David Bell of Godfrey, Bobby Bell of Jerseyville, James Davis of Jerseyville, and Geoffrey Davis of Duncan, Okla.; four sisters, Karen Klunk of Dow, Barbara Bell of Hillsboro, Mo., Denise “Molly” Newby of Brighton, and Lisa Davis of Jerseyville; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Bell; and two brothers, Lee Bell of Terry Lynn Davis. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 14, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial took place in the Kane Cemetery. Memorials may be given to his family in care of the funeral home.

Michael Lynn Sams, 63, of Jerseyville died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at Christian Hospital Northeast after suffering a heart attack a week earlier. He was born in Alton on Nov. 29, 1950, one of two children born to Robert E. and Imogene (Huff) Sams. Mike graduated in 1968 from Jersey Community High School, and soon entered the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS America battleship. He lived most of his adult life in Florida where he worked construction, and relocated back to Jerseyville several years ago from St. Cloud, Fla. He was a member of the Jerseyville Eagles Lodge, AMVETS and was a proud member of the Kane American Legion where he also served on the honor guard. Surviving are his parents, Robert and Imogene Sams of Jerseyville; two daughters, Laura Wendle of St. Charles, Mo., and Stephanie Sams of St. Louis, Mo.; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Michael Meuth of Jerseyville; three nieces and their spouses, Stacey Meuth of White Hall, Jennifer and David Fink and Mary Jo and Matt Capps, all of Jerseyville; greatnieces and nephews, Cory Rowling, Ethan Capps, John, Ben and Emily Fink. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 17, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where a rosary was recited at 3:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville with Father William Hembrow officiating. Burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, with the Tri County Honor Guard conducting military graveside rites. Memorials may be given to the Kane American Legion or to St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School in Jerseyville.

Annie Estes Annie Leona Estes, 91, of Jerseyville died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Granite City on Feb. 9, 1923, and was the daughter of Thomas and Elsie L. (Woodson) Dotson. Annie was a former member of Healing Waters Temple in Jerseyville. She was employed in the health care field all her adult life, working as an aide at various nursing homes including the former Greenwood Manor and Jersey Care Center. She married Thomas Estes on April 12, 1962, in Jerseyville, and they shared many years together before his death. Surviving are a daughter and sonin-law, Linda and James Bagby of St. Louis, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Helen Stone of Jerseyville; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous great-great grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert Dotson of Sun City, Ariz., and Thomas Dotson of Whittier, Calif. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Dotson; her mother, Elsie Murray; two sons, William Stone and Richard Stone; a daughter, Janet Ann Reardon; and two grandsons, Brian Stone and William Thomas Stone. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the Jersey County Health Department or to St. Jude’s Hospital.

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William Elmer Lynch, 85, of Shipman died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at home. He was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Alton, son of the late Rolland L. and Myrtle A. (Tedrow) Lynch. He married Beatrice “Betty” (Burns) Lynch Aug. 30, 1952, in Shipman. She died May 23, 2011. He had been employed as a wood pattern maker at OwensIllinois Glass. Bill was a former mayor for 12 years and board member of Shipman, Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville, Bunker Hill American Legion and Alton VFW Post 1308. He was also recognized as the Citizen of the Year by the Southwestern Chamber of Commerce. Bill was a Boy Scout leader, Little League coach, a member of the Shipman Fire Department and charter member of the Shipman Unit of the Area Ambulance Service. Survivors include daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and Roger Malham of Springfield and Barbara Lynch of Shipman; son and daughters-in-law, Chuck and Dianne Lynch of Dorsey and Steven and Dee Lynch of Shipman; three grandchildren, Christopher and Trisha Lynch, Joshua Lynch and Zachary Lynch; one stepgrandchild, Craig and Melanie Malham; one great-grandchild, Lucas Lynch; three step-greatgrandchildren, Dustin, Oliver and Meriska Malham; a special friend, Dorothy Bristow of Carlinville; and a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and William Heyen of Gillespie. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two sisters, Relna Breitweiser and June Wiltshire. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman. Dr. Bill conducted a rosary at 4 p.m. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville with Father William Hembrow officiating. Burial took place in St. Denis Catholic Cemetery in Shipman with full military honors by Bunker Hill American Legions and Marine Corp detail. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, the Shipman Unit of the Area Ambulance Service, the Shipman Fire Department or TIP Hospice. Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.

Jaime L. Hines, 37, of Brighton died at 1:12 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 2014 at home. She was born June 12, 1976, in Alton, the daughter of Ronald and Terry (Sewell) Hines of Medodra. She was a master gardener for Children’s Discovery Garden in Godfrey. Survivors include her parents; her life partner, Chris Pattan of Brighton; a daughter, Amelia Rose Hines of Brighton; a sister, Rebecca Hazelwood of Brighton; aunts, uncles, cousins and a special niece, Hannah Grace Meuth. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Her wishes were to be cremated. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be given to her daughter, Amelia Rose Hines. Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.

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The family of Harold (Lefty) Gray offer our sincere thank you to all who attended the showing, Mass and burial services, and the flowers and memorials to our father. A special thanks to Terri Allen, the RNs, the CNAs and all at JN&R for the care given him. Thank you to Father Hembrow for his kind words and prayers, to the Alter Society for the wonderful luncheon; to Crawford Funeral Home for making everything easy for the family. A special thank you to Judy Gray for the loving care given to Dad while still at home. Sincerely, Family of Harold (Lefty) Gray

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Free Folk Fest fun Pere Marquette Lodge welcomes a diverse group of talented artists and performers to the Folk Festival Sunday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Folk Festival is gearing up for a banner year as it celebrates the diversity of cultures found in the Riverbend region. It will feature all local artists displaying only hand-made items for visitors to peruse. There will be free kids activities such as face painting, balloon twisting and weaving. The restaurant will be serving all day with wine tasting beginning at 12 p.m. in the Mary Michelle Winery. Live educational demonstrations of stonecarving, decoupage and rope making will take place as well as free entertainment for festival goers. This year the Folk Festival is proud

to include the O’Faoláin Academy of Irish Dance in the entertainment lineup. Established in 2007, The O’Faoláin Academy has achieved recognition at the regional, national, and international levels of Irish Dancing producing medalists at the North American, Great Britain, AllScotland, All-Ireland, and World Championships. The Academy was awarded Best School of Irish Dance in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011 by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. These highly trained performers will be exhibiting their talents at 12 p.m. and again at 2 p.m. during the Festival. Entry into the festival is free. For more information about Pere Marquette State Park and Lodge call 618-786-2331 or visit online at www. pmlodge.net.

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The Unstoppables — left to right, Alexis Liles, Madison Nason and Kylee Myers — won the sixth and seventh grade girls division championship at the sixth annual Jerseyville D.A.R.E. three-on-three basketball tournament Sunday at Jersey Community High School.

The Illini Hoops team including, left to right, Nate Goldacker, David Rogers, Kurt Hall and WIll Medford won the seventh grade boys division championship Sunday at the Jerseyville D.A.R.E. three-on-three basketball tournament at Jersey Community High School.

The Prin team of, left to right, Matt Jones, Kenny Sydness and Todd Zimmerman won the championship in the men's adult division Sunday at the Jerseyville D.A.R.E. three-on-three basketball tournament.

Southwestern High School players, left to right, Ethan Gallaher, Collin Baumgartner and Connor Robinson took the boy's high school division title at the sixth annual Jerseyville D.A.R.E. three-on-three basketball tournament.

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The Tri County Hoosiers won the sixth grade boys tournament title Sunday at the Jerseyville D.A.R.E. three-on-three basketball tournament. Team members were, left to right, Tucker Shalley, Seth Churchman and Garrett Carey.

The Swat Team won the boy's eighth grade division championship Sunday at the Jerseyville D.A.R.E. threeon-three basketball tournament. Team members were, left to right, Nathan Walker, Drake Gaines, Lucas Ross and John Bray.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

SCHOOL

Jerseyville, Illinois

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SF/HG SHINING KNIGHTS The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School the week of March 3 through March 7 were, left to right, Georgia Pohlman, Jackson Pranger, Logan Russell, Ryan Klasner and Brooke Niemeyer.

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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JCHS SCHOLASTIC BOWL

The Jersey Community High School Scholastic Bowl won the Regional Saturday, March 8 in Greenville. Scholastic Bowl team members are, left to right, Max Steckel, Connor Brown, Eric Hecker, Trent Mizulski, Matt Wendell. The team is coached by Dan Werts.

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CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK The students in Kindergarten through fourth grade from St. Francis/ Holy Ghost School formed and prayed the rosary as one of their activities during Catholic Schools Week.

ST. FRANCIS/HOLY GHOST SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

We are requesting parents who are planning to send their child to St. Francis/Holy Ghost Kindergarten for the school year 20142015 to please call the Holy Ghost Site at 498-4910, (if you have not already). The child must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2014. Please do not assume your child is on the list if they go to our Pre-K or have siblings enrolled already. Small class size.

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We are requesting parents who are planning to send their child to SF/HG Pre-K Program to please call the Pre-K Classroom at 498-5437 (if you have not already). 3 Year Old Schedule: Tues, Wed., Thurs. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. 4 Year Old Schedule: Mon. - Fri. Morning Class = 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. Afternoon Class = 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pre-K Spring Registration is on Wednesday, April 2nd 2014 from 4:00 to 5:30 in the Pre-K 4 year old classroom.

Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 Kindergarten Screening/Registration 2014-15  Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2014 are eligible to attend kindergarten.  Parents and eligible students who will be attending Grafton Elementary or West Elementary in the fall are required to attend Screening/Registration. PLEASE CALL NOW TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DATES: Thursday l April 10 l 3:30 – 7:30 pm At Grafton Elementary and West Elementary Friday l April 11 l 9:00 am – 2:00 pm At West Elementary Only PLEASE BRING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND PROOF OF RESIDENCY Grafton Elementary 786-3388 • West Elementary 498-4322

BRIGHTON’S GOOD BIRDS These Brighton students earned Brighton Bird Good Behavior Recognition for Feb. 28 through March 6. Front, left to right, Ava Ballard, Amelia Walden, Brianna Harrison, Sydney Valdes and Piper Voorhees. Back, left to right, Hailey Gula, Kyle Duitsman, Jesse Laughlin and Mia Greenwell.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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400d For renT Pike county

100 aUTo 1986 dodge Ram, 1/2 ton, short be pickup, 2 wheel drive, V-8 automatic, daily driver, $1,500 negotiable. 217-285-5116. 3.26 2004 Ford ranger truck, red, 2 door. 2004 Ford Mustang coupe. Black. V6. Call 217-236-7051. 3.26

200 BUSIneSS 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 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

300 Farm markeT 6-8 caTTle pipe gates. 6-66 1/2 steels posts for sale. 217734-1811. TF Heavy BaleS For Sale 573-470-0536. 3.19

400 For renT For renT Madison County Storage Barn. New, clean, dry with electricity, overhead lighting, partial concrete floor, 2 over-head doors, built in shelving, 1554 total sq. ft $400 a month + $400 deposit required prior to moving in. Located 1 mile from I-255. Contact Jason 618-9771062. 3.26

400a For renT calhoun county 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. 4.2

400B For renT Jersey county For renT Recently remodeled 2 bedroom home on corner 5 shaded lots. References required. $550 month plus deposit. Dow. 618-535-0071. 3.19

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. 4.23 newly remodeled office space on the square in Pittsfield. For more information, call 217-473-8811.

600 HelP wanTed oFFIce aSSISTanT for no more than 10 hours a week needed to make copies and file. Perfect for a HS/College student. Email ctsnewhere@gmail.com. 3.26 HelP wanTed: Big Kahuna in Grafton looking for experienced grill/ fry cooks. Must be reliable, presentable, drug free and have reliable transportation. Hard work is rewarded. Please email bigkahuna@ gtec.com or call 618-7864852. 3.19

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For renT: 2 BDR bungalow, newly remodeled, Pleasant Hill. References required. Send inquiries to: General delivery\Rental. Pleasant Hill, IL 62366. TF aParTmenT For renT: 320 North Jackson, Pittsfield. One bedroom unfurnished smoke free, pet free apartment. Refrigerator and stove provided. Available April 1. First and last month rent and refundable cleaning deposit required. Call 217-285-4678 or 217-4918916. 3.26

400e For renT Scott county

deer HUnTIng - Northern Pike County, IL for lease is about 150 exquisite acres of forest, CRP, creeks and ponds from landlord. $50 minimum per acre. Walk-in hunting only. No outfitters. Prefer small family group for A/SG full season. Local references necessary. Serious inquiries only. 217336-2191. 3.19 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

For renT storage building Winchester. all 618-4981234. Ask for Jane. TF

local HUnTer looking to lease hunting ground. Short term/long term. 217-8294008. 2.27.15

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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

goodyear T125/70d15 95M Temp. spare for 1998 Buick. Never used. $20. 217-285-4975. TF don'T Pay high heating bills eliminate them with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler Call Today. 217-236-3022.TF SHePPard elecTronIcS 1402 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL. 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 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 For Sale: Large handmade solid walnut entertainment center. Veary heavy and will have to help to move. Asking $350. Also for sale solid wood (sorry I don't know what kind) computer desk with closing doors and lighted area on top. Also very heavy and will need help moving. Asking $100. Call 217-4722012. 3.19

600 HelP wanTed ParT-TIme, evenIng, resident assistant position opening at Griggsville Estates, 201 S. Oak St. Apply in person. 3.19 ParT-TIme cook Apply to West Pine Retirement Village. 508 West Pine, Jerseyville Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. TFN

nUrSeS needed Now! Immediate hire! We're looking for you! IYC - Pere Marquette in Grafton, IL! PRN (as needed) RN & LPN. Apply online TODAY at http://correctioncare.com. 4.16

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

800 mIScellaneoUS I need 5-10 people with allergies, asthma, mold, mildew, smoke or pet odors to evalute a proven state-of-the-art technology in your home. Call Ralph 618-610-4820. 3.26

900a no TreSPaSSIng calhoun county aBSolUTely no TreSPaSSIng on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.7.14 no TreSPaSSIng on Marty Aderton property in Hardin. 7.14.14

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

900c no TreSPaSSIng Jersey county PrIvaTe ProPerTy No hunting or trespassing on any property owned by Gary Rothe, Teri Rothe Kirbach and Debra Rothe in Jerseyville, Illinois in Jersey County. Violaters will be prosecuted. 12.19.14

900d no TreSPaSSIng Pike county no TreSPaSSIng on any and all land owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. TF

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*

900d no TreSPaSSIng Pike county

1500d yard SaleS Pike county

my land lo cat ed in Section 18 SW of Pearl is pri vate prop er ty. Hunt ing, fish ing, trap ping, trespass ing, for any pur pose, without the writ ten, signed per mission of the own er, is strictly forbid den. Viola tors will be pros ecut ed. Ti mothy Brinkman. 3.19.15

varIeTy women'S and men's clothing, all season, petite to XL, purses, vases, shells, rocks, George Foreman grill, fishnet, headboard for full size bed, king size box spring like new, misc. items, 331 S. Madison (2 blocks south of Dari Ripple, turn on W. Crane St., Pittsfield. Thursdays thru Saturdays, 10-4:30. 3.26

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

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 For Sale: 14x70 mobile home. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, stove, refrigerator, D/W, central air, fireplace. Comes with metal storage shed. Sits on small lot, located in Pittsfield. Asking $12,000, willing to negotiate. Call 217-491-1229. 4.2

HoUSe For Sale in Griggsville. 211 Webster St. 1 1/2, story, 3 bdr. 1 ba., newly sided, insulated & heated workshop and carport. Downstairs partially remodeled but upstairs bedrooms need work. Call 217-430-6544 for more information. Reasonably priced. 3.26

1200 ServIceS concealed carry training courses being held in Greene County. Call Jason at 618-567-5650. 4.2

1300 wanTed lookIng For pasture ground to rend. Will use cattle, together with rotational grazing techniques to build the soil. 217-3702743. 4.16 wanTed: anTlerS Sheds. Deer, moose, elk. Wanted Indian artifacts. Call Marc. 816-785-4543. 4.16

1400 work wanTed work wanTed Odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, sweet gumball cleanup, gutters, stump grinding. 217-4915872. 3.26

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!

INFORMATION ous or does not infringe on the privacy of any individual or entity. All advertisements are accepted and published by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the newspaper from any loss or expense, including the cost of defense and any settlement and/or judgment resulting from claims based upon the contents of any advertisement, including claims or suits for defamation, libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism or copyright infringement. All advertisements created by the newspaper are not considered a “work made for hire” and the newspaper retains the copyright to all advertisements created by the newspaper for the advertiser. The advertisement may not be reproduced without the written permission of the newspaper. EquAL HOuSING OPPORTuNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination, in the sale, rental or financing of housing. In addition, the Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, marital status, or unfavorable discharge. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which violates the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call the Chicago area Fair Housing Alliance toll free at 1-800-659-OPEN.

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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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LAKE PROPERTY Tennessee Log Home Bargain! 5 Acres, FREE boat slip, Only $74,900. 1,200SF ready-tofinish log home with boat slip on 160,000 acre lake. Huge hardwood setting, near 150 acre nature preserve. Perc approved, new survey. Excellent financing. Only one, call now 877-888-0267 x52

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENE-CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff, vs. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

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Michael L. Lamere; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/19/2014, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 4/23/14 at the hour of 9:30AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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.

PIN 04-143-29-307-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 603 Walnut Kane, IL 62054 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.

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 14-13-31516. I596095 3.19.14, 3.26, 4.2

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DUSTY HAMPTON, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE PROPERTY ADDRESS: 109 MILL STREET KANE, IL 62054 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on January 21, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Permanent Index Number: 04-143-31-200-009 Commonly known as: 109 Mill Street, Kane, IL 62054 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 22, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., on the first floor, in the main hallway, at the Greene County Courthouse, Carrollton, Illinois.

inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to THIS IS SIU. verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

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The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l).

The judgment amount is $56,330.25 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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 the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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. 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 Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC I593348 3.12.14, 3.19, 3.26

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Heavy overnight winds Tuesday, March 11, into Wednesday, March 12, blew a tall tree over towards a residence on Lott Street in Jerseyville. According to National Weather Service information, wind speeds were between 20 and 35 miles per hour for much of the night.

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Morning Energy Mocha Balls

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Makes: 20 balls 1 1/4 cups Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Chocolatey Almond Crunch cereal 1/2 cup walnut halves 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon flax seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 4 tablespoons almond butter 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons espresso powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut for rolling (optional) Place cereal in a food processor. Process until finely ground. Add walnut halves, chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, almond butter, honey, maple syrup, cranberries, vanilla, espresso powder and sea salt to bowl. Process until well blended and mixture forms stiff dough. Remove dough and form into compact ball with hands. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in toasted coconut, if desired. Place balls on wax-paper lined sheet and let stand for about one hour, then transfer to tin or container with tight lid. Balls will keep for at least a week at room temperature, or they can be chilled.

Morning Energy Mocha Balls

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hether eating together as a family, or enjoying breakfast on-the-go, it’s easy to boost the nutritional value of morning meals by incorporating foods with whole grain, protein and fiber. Fueling your body and refreshing your brain, a breakfast packed with these nutrients makes for a productive and efficient day. So jump-start your day with a nutritious breakfast that will provide lasting energy and help keep you satisfied. The benefits really stack up — from lower levels of stress and fatigue, to helping you maintain a healthy weight.

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Cinnamon Breakfast Squares with Yogurt and Berries

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Makes: 6 breakfast squares 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Cinnamon Crunch cereal 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 eggs 1/2 cup nonfat milk 2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup (6 ounces) Greek yogurt 3 cups fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) or favorite fruit of choice Honey, for drizzling Nutmeg or cinnamon, for sprinkling Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly butter and flour 8-inch square pan, or coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray. In mixing bowl, stir together cereal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon. While stirring, slightly crush cereal using back of spoon or rubber scraper; set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs until well blended. Add milk, melted butter and vanilla; mix well. Combine egg mixture with flour mixture. Pour batter (it will be thin) into prepared baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until it is set when lightly touched in middle. Remove from oven and set on wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. To serve, cut into 6 equal-sized bars and place on serving plates. Top each square with a dollop of Greek yogurt, surround with fruit and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon and serve immediately.

Cinnamon Breakfast Squares with Yogurt and Berries

Little Ways to Start Your Day

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Mixed Berry Smoothie

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C10 Bust out the brackets, bring on Madness Move over, winter holiday season. March Madness is the most wonderful time of the year. The 68-team field for this season's NCAA men's basketball The Sam Antics tournament By Sam Elliott was announced Sunday and, if you're like me, you've already spent roughly 68 hours in the time since then studying the bracket, crunching numbers, guessing — and second guessing and third guessing — your Final Four and eventual champion. It's never an easy task, but it seems exceptionally more difficult for me to feel confident about picking a bracket this season. There are plenty of teams that could plausibly go on a run to win the title. None of the No. 1 seeds are safely assured a trip to the Final Four in North Texas. There are like five teams in the Midwest Region — from here on referred to as the Midwest Region of Death — alone that are talented enough to win it all. Teams like Michigan State and defending champion Louisville — who each just won their respective conference tournaments in impressive fashion — couldn't get better than No. 4 seeds from the selection committee. Louisville is one of three Final Four teams from last season grouped into this year's Midwest Region of Death. No. 2 Michigan and undefeated No. 1 Wichita State are the others. The region also includes talented Duke, Saint Louis and Kentucky squads. Good luck picking even the Sweet 16 teams to advance out of that region. Wichita State and even teams like Virginia Commonwealth, Gonzaga and San Diego State aren't quite the underdog darlings as they were once perceived anymore, but you just know there's some new team out there none of us have heard of before that's just waiting to bust millions of brackets across the country. Maybe it's Stephen F. Austin, North Carolina Central, North Dakota State or LouisianaLafayette about to play the role of this season's Florida Gulf Coast. Picking the games is the hard part. Watching them is the easy — and most fun — aspect of March Madness. Picking the games is like the pregame planning. Watching them is the actual execution — and you've got to be on top of your game and dedicated to your craft if you want to watch March Madness like a true March Madman. My friends and I had it down to a science during the college days. The timing was perfect — the tournament always began during the exam week prior to spring break at the University of Cincinnati. No selfrespecting professor would actually make you go take their exam during exam week. They want an early start to spring break, too. So after the final week of classes became de facto exam week, we'd go all in on the March Madness watching. Who's got the biggest TV? OK, their place became our base of operation. The best game airing at the time got top billing on the big screen, while the three other games going on at the same time were each delegated to one of three computers. I mean, you don't want to miss anything. If you're not watching four games at once for the first few days of March Madness, are you really even watching at all? Working careers and real life have since taken us from those glory days of March Madness viewing the past few years, but we all still manage to not miss a minute of the action. Technology's become a powerful tool for the true March Madmen. I'm already excited to do nothing but watch basketball all weekend. Oh, what's that, you can't write a March Madness column without making predictions? OK fine. Give me Florida, Creighton, Louisville and my Cincinnati Bearcats — hey a fan can dream, can't he? — in the Final Four with the Cardinals repeating as national champs. Remember, you heard it here first. Or, when I'm completely wrong, please feel free to just completely forget. Bring on the Madness! selliott@campbellpublications.net

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Jerseyville, Illinois

Seniors suiting up for all-star games High school basketball seniors will represent their schools on the court at a pair of all-star events Saturday and Sunday. The all-star weekend begins with the 32nd annual WBBA/WJBM Senior All-Star Classic Saturday at North Greene High School in White Hall. The event begins with an alumni game at 5 p.m., with 3-point and free-throw shooting contests beginning at 6 p.m. and the game to follow. Jersey Community High School seniors Kyle Steckel and Kyle Obertino will be among those on the Red Team roster Saturday at North Greene. The duo will be among a group of athletes playing in two all-star games in as many days, capping their weekend at the 10th annual Carlinville Rotary Club All-Star Basketball Classic Sunday at Carlinville High School. The event begins with the girls all-star game at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Carlinville. Southwestern senior Randi Hopkins will suit up for the West All-Stars. In the boys game — scheduled to tipp off at 6:45 p.m. Sunday — Steckel and Obertino will be joined by Southwestern senior Ethan Gallaher on the West All-Stars squad. Mike Weaver/Jersey County Journal

(Left) Randi Hopkins lines up a shot earlier this season at Southwestern High School. She'll play in the girls game at the Carlinville Rotary Club All-Star Basketball Classic Sunday at Carlinville High School. (Right) Panthers senior Kyle Obertino rises for a layup earlier this season in Bethalto. He and classmate Kyle Steckel will play in two all-star games in as many days beginning Saturday in White Hall. michaelrweaver.com

Wrestling team gives out year-end awards

First soccer season kicks off

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Team award winners from the Jersey Community High School wrestling squad this season include, left to right, Jordan McQuaid (Most Improved), Aaron Fosha (PAC Pride Award), Brandon Critchfield (MVP, Most Wins), Trent Tucker (Mr. Wrestling), Brendan Kennedy (Rookie of the Year) and Courtney Carpunky (110 Percent Award, Unstoppable Award).

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Lady Piasa Birds sophomore Madison Greeling fights a Pana player for possession Monday at Southwestern High School. The first girls soccer season in Southwestern history kicked off Monday and includes a 10-game regular season slate that continues at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Greenville High School. The Lady Piasa Birds were edged by Pana 6-0 Monday in their season opener. selliott@campbellpublications.net

Jersey's Smith racks up honors at Blackburn

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The Jersey sixth grade Jr. Panthers boys basketball team finished its season by winning the league championship tournament March 1. The team finished its successful season with a 15-5 record. Team members are, front row left to right, Ian Lorschbach, Garrett Carey, Zachary Schaefer, Dustin Davidson; back row left to right, coach Alan Churchman, Seth Churchman, Jaaden Zipprich, Tucker Shalley and Simon Sarginson. Not pictured is Jim Arbuthnot.

The 2013-14 season was full of honors for Jerseyville product Shelby Smith, a senior on the women's basketball team at Blackburn College. The 5-foot-9 forward earned second-team all-St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors after averaging 16.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this year. She started all 25 games in her third season as a regular in the Blackburn lineup. She won the first of her two SLIAC Player of the Week honors after scoring 21 points at Webster Jan. 29 and adding 23 in a 75-70 upset win against Westminster two days later. Smith also earned the honor after recording 22 points with five rebounds in a win against Fontbonne Feb. 12 and

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The Jersey fifth grade Jr. Panthers basketball team finished its season placing second in the league tournament March 8. The team finished its season 9-8. Team members are, front row left to right, Clark Norris, Ryan Heitzig, Cole Spencer, Deegan Buchanan, Noah Honchell; back row left to right, Gavin Huffman, Jack Morgan, coach Nick Gettings, Christopher Guilander, Ben Simpson, and C.J. Brunaugh

scoring a career-high 30 points with five boards and six blocks at eventual-conference-champion Iowa Wesleyan Feb. 15. Blackburn has been in a rebuilding mode under thirdyear head coach Jen Windmiller, but surged at midseason to finish 6-19, doubling last year's win total. Windmiller credits Smith as a key factor in Blackburn's improvement. "Shelby has been instrumental in turning this program around," Windmiller said. "I've never seen a player grow as much in maturity and focus as she has. She has overcome many obstacles to get where she's at." In her Blackburn career, Smith scoredd a total of 910 points in 83 games.

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JCHS alumna Shelby Smith

PUBLIC NOTICE Registration opens for 2014 Conservation Congress The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced March 10 that registration for Conservation Congress 2014 is now open. The theme of this year’s gathering is: Charting a Course to Protect and Preserve Our Natural Resources. Sessions will be held April 11-12 at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources headquarters in Springfield. “Conservation Congress is an invaluable opportunity for an exchange of ideas between IDNR and its constituents,” said IDNR Director Marc Miller. “The work of the last Conservation Congress set the stage for the drafting and passage of the IDNR sustainability bill, which will help staff and maintain our state parks.” Last month, IDNR launched a series of interactive webcasts on topics ranging from habitat restoration and protection, to recreational opportunities and customer service. Archives of the five unique webcasts can be viewed at the IDNR website or by clicking, http://www.dnr. illinois.gov/ConservationCongress/ Pages/default.aspx. During the last convening of Conservation Congress in April of 2010, Governor Pat Quinn signed an executive order directing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Congress participants to develop proposals for funding clean water, land acquisition, and department operations, and create programs to increase public recreational access. The resulting sustainability package, signed by Gov. Quinn in 2012, will generate between $20-30 million per year in new revenue for the IDNR. “We hope to address additional topics of importance to Conservation Congress participants this time around, including public outreach, management of wildlife resources including top predators, controlling invasive species, conservation education and volunteerism,” Miller said. Conservation Congress began in 1993. It was initially modeled after the Illinois General Assembly to include representatives from a variety of constituent groups around the state. Conservation Congress was discontinued in 2003. Under the leadership of Gov. Quinn and Director Miller, Conservation Congress was reinstituted in 2009. And, this year, all members of the public are invited to participate and work hand-in-hand with IDNR to create a fresh set of priorities moving forward. The goal is to ensure, through professional management, that sustainable use, recreational opportunities and enjoyment of these resources are available now and for future generations. The event is free, but space is limited. Registration closes March 31. A webcast of the event will be available for those unable to attend. To register for the event and see the meeting’s agenda, visit the IDNR website home page: www. dnr.illinois.gov. Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact. com/register/event?oeidk=a07e913o 5cjd13adafd&llr=4qu5dfdab

Illinois Conservation Police seeking information concerning poaching The Illinois Conservation Police are investigating the illegal killing of more than 30 ducks at the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area near Vandalia last week. Ducks killed included several northern pintails and mallards. Several ducks were left crippled. Duck hunting season closed Jan. 7, 2014 in the South Central Zone, which includes Carlyle Lake. Conservation Police are asking for anyone with information regarding this incident to call the Illinois T.I.P. (Target Illinois Poachers) hotline at 877-2367529, or Sgt. David Hyatt at 618-3220693. All tips will remain anonymous. Hunting ducks out of season potentially carries both state and federal penalties. Spring duck hunting was eliminated a century ago by the McLeanWeeks Act, the first law passed in the United States to regulate the shooting of migratory birds. The McLeanWeeks Act was replaced in 1918 by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Northern pintails numbered 3.3 million on the breeding grounds in the north-central United States and Canada last May, according to aerial surveys. That figure is 17 percent below the long-term average. Waterfowl biologists and habitat managers have worked hard to keep pintail numbers at levels high enough to sustain harvest. During the most recent duck season, hunters were limited to two pintails, compared with a limit of four mallards.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 13-TX-22 TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERSJERSEY COUNTY CLERK , JERSEY COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC AID FIELD CONSULTANT, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, CITY OF GRAFTON, CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, VILLAGE OF ELSAH, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED:

RESOLUTION NO. 2014 03 18 WHEREAS, the City of Jerseyville, Illinois, holds free simple title to the following described real estate which is unimproved and COMMENCING ON PEARL STREET, IN THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, COUNTY OF JERSEY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, AT A POINT 44 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6, BLOCK 13 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF JERSEYVILLE; RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH JEFFERSON STREET 100 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH PEARL STREET 22 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH JEFFERSON STREET 100 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PEARL STREET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF PEARL STREET 22 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, BEING PART OF LOTS 6 AND 7 IN SAID BLOCK 13; ALSO FORTY-FOUR (44) FEET OFF OF THE EAST END OF LOTS SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7), IN BLOCK THIRTEEN (13), AND TWENTY (20) FEET OFF OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK THIRTEEN (13), EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WEST FORTY-FOUR AND ONEHALF (44 1/2) FEET OF THE SOUTH TWENTY (20) FEET OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK THIRTEEN (13), ALL IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WHEREAS, said real estate is surplus real estate and E.D. Investments, which owns the real estate adjoining said real estate, which is used as a theatre, and WHEREAS, if it cannot increase the size and expand from two to four screens, it may have to close, and WHEREAS, the City of Jerseyville, Illinois believes it to be very important to the City that said theatre continue to exist in the community, and WHEREAS, said real estate has been appraised by a qualified appraiser to have a value of $13,000.00, which is a strip of land 66x120/ 7920 sq. feet. WHEREAS, E.D. Investments agrees to pay the appraised price and NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Jerseyville, Illinois as follows: That the City of Jerseyville sell the real estate described above for $13,000.00 to E.D. Investments, Inc. and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract and whatever additional documents necessary to transfer title to said real estate for the total sale price of $13,000.00. Passed and approved this 18TH day of March, 2014 by the City Council of Jerseyville, Illinois. This resolution shall become effective upon passage and publication as provided by law. Richard Perdun Mayor of the City of Jerseyville, Illinois ATTEST: Catherine L. Ward City Clerk Jerseyville, Illinois RECORD OF VOTE: Aye

Nay

Absent

RUSSELL

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HARTMANN

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Parcel Number

Owners/Parties Interested

Cert Number

Street Or Common Address

01-331-001-50

HERREN DEBRA L

100012

25933 ELSAH HILLS DR.

01-331-001-50

BECHTOLD TIMOTHY J

100012

25933 ELSAH HILLS DR.

01-331-001-50

BANK OF EDWARDSVILLE

100012

25933 ELSAH HILLS DR.

01-331-001-50

DISCOVER BANK

100012

25933 ELSAH HILLS DR.

03-132-005-00

CRYSTAL LAKE DEVELOPMENT CORP

100017

CRYSTAL BLVD.

03-152-007-00

REEF DAVID A

100019

LAKEVIEW DR.

03-152-009-00

SEBASTIAN JOHN R

100020

OFF LAKEVIEW DR.

03-152-009-00

JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

100020

OFF LAKEVIEW DR.

03-152-009-00

MIDWEST ACCEPTANCE CORP JAMES A BIETHMAN, PRES.

100020

OFF LAKEVIEW DR.

03-209-002-00

SHOPPELL TINA S

100021

WOODLAWN PARK DR.

04-207-007-92

KRAUSHAAR JOHN N SR

100038

OFF S. JUNE ST.

04-207-007-92

KLINE, DAVID A

100038

OFF S. JUNE ST.

04-207-007-95

KRAUSHAAR JOHN N SR

100039

OFF S. JUNE ST.

04-207-007-95

MCADAMS ROBERT

100039

OFF S. JUNE ST.

04-207-007-95

KLLINE, DAVID A

100039

OFF S. JUNE ST.

04-207-007-95

MCADAMS, HOLLY L

100039

OFF S. JUNE ST.

04-427-004-00

MILLER JEFFREY S

100052

DORCAS ST. (REAR 405 MARY ST.)

04-427-004-00

MILLER JOHANNA

100052

DORCAS ST. (REAR 405 MARY ST.)

04-427-004-00

KLINE DAVID A

100052

DORCAS ST. (REAR 405 MARY ST.)

04-810-011-00

ONTIS ROBERT E

100073