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Business Over A Brew is a production of Big Z Media, featuring conversation between General Manager Nick Darr and Business leaders from around the Riverbend.

Nick recently spoke with Nathan Kerpan of Benchmark Mortgage.

Nathan has spent 22 years plus now in the financial services industry and credits his success to various mentors that gave him opportunities along the way

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But Nathan doesn’t see this as just a career, but importance of a home for a it’s an opportunity to help family. After graduating from others.

East Alton-Wood River High School, Nathan pursued a Nathan grew up in a home career in financial services where his stepfather was and wanted to use that an experienced, in-demand knowledge to serve others in bricklayer. Because of work, the community. the family moved a lot, living in 15 different locations by Nathan took the early the time he was 10 years investment planning and old. That experience helped coaching training that he Nathan understand the had and used it to help

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families that were struggling to make ends meet. Many of the families he encountered would love to find a way to invest in their own future but just didn’t have the resources to do so.

Kerpan said “I’ve always looked at the mortgage as a tool. And I think that’s something that’s very unique about Benchmark, that’s very unique about the Kerpan Group. We leverage a mortgage as a financial tool. Many people, whether they realize it or not, need someone who is willing to come alongside them, guide them through the finances, provide them with the pros and cons, and provide them with the extra knowledge they just don’t have. They need and want someone that is going to care, is going to come alongside them, is going to see their goals and their dreams and say, well, here’s how you craft that.

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The chairs are much easier to use than a standard wheelchair.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring a chair, please contact Meg Dorris at 618-530-7006 or Irene McLaughlin at 618-530-8589.

A company name, in memory of, or in honor of can be displayed on the name plate on the back of the chair that you sponsor. 3

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You can contact Nathan and Benchmark Mortgage by texting or calling 314-5519587, email coachkerpan@ benchmark.us or visit them online at champthedream. com. 3

The Auxiliary has added four new chairs recently in addition to the 10 that were purchased early last fall. The new chairs were sponsored by or in honor of three former employees and a White Cross Auxiliary member/hospital volunteer.

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Their motto as a team is, “Being champions for the American dream”. That impacts the way they do business and the way they see their clients. A mortgage isn’t just a business transaction and those coming to the Kerpan group aren’t seen as just another customer.

The AMH White Cross Auxiliary is continuing in its mission to replace all of the hospital’s old wheelchairs with newer Staxi wheelchairs in its “Wheels of Love” campaign.

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Benchmark is a nationwide company that operates with a certain set of values and they do a good job of ensuring that those on their team have the heart of a coach. Coaching others is important to the Kerpan Group and they utilize a team approach to how they serve.

Developing partnerships with realtors and others in the industry, developing a fluid approach to business, and maintaining good communication has been key to their success.

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SECRET DINER Brunch paradise can’t be beat

By Bill Roseberry Big Z Media This awesome brunch spot in central Madison County is worth a visit. You can eat healthy here, or you can get down and dirty, whatever you choose, I doubt you’ll be disappointed.

It’s hard to miss, the restaurant sits right by a main road through town inside a business complex.

The standalone building is front and center inside the group of businesses, too.

The parking lot wraps around the brick building, with plenty of spots for patrons. You enter at the front of the building through a small vestibule and arrive at the host/hostess station.

The dining room is split into two sides. On the right side you’ll notice a long bar along the wall. There are both high and low tables situated on the right side, all including uncomfortable metal chairs.

They are gray tables with orange and gray chairs. On a side note, the chairs will be my only complaint.

The walls are painted orange and it features tan laminate flooring. A bench partition separates the two dining rooms and offers high backed booths with high tables and high metal chairs on the adjacent side.

A wall with green indoor/ outdoor carpeting is near the partition, separating the hallway to the bathroom and the entrance to the kitchen.

There are more booths and tables on the left dining area. Booths align the outside walls with a few more tables throughout the middle of the area.

TVs hang throughout the restaurant, one even playing 80s music videos on my visit. It’s a really gimmicky atmosphere and menu, but the star here is the food and it stands out.

Get your mitts on a menu and you’ll see all the creative and humorous names to the dishes. Read the descriptions and you’ll be stoked.

I recently visited with a couple of friends and sat in the right dining area.

After quickly perusing the options I decided on the St. Louis slinger, served with their signature “Nothing Gets Cheddar Than This” biscuits and a vanilla almond cream iced coffee.

Other orders at our table included the Swimming Upstream frittata with no avocado, a half basket of the cheddar biscuits and the pineapple upside down pancake.

My slinger was phenomenal.

It featured a four-egg omelet stuffed with smoked sausage and country-style potatoes and was topped with chorizo chili, shredded cheddar cheese and pickled onions.

The guiding taste in the slinger was the chili. All of that chorizo had such a hearty and robust flavor. Another addition was the pickled onion, which stood out with a quirky twist for the palate. It was super filling, too.

I have to give a big shout out to the cheddar biscuits.

These house-made treasures are filled with cheddar cheese, bacon, cracked black pepper and garlic. The addition of the honey butter

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to lather on puts them over the top. They are definitely a destination dish.

As for the other meals from my cohorts, the pineapple upside down pancake gets a standing ovation.

This oversized, fluffy masterpiece was stuffed with caramelized pineapple, brown sugar and cherries then topped with powdered sugar. I pilfered a few bites and was in culinary heaven.

The pineapple and cherries were popping with flavor and the sizable chunks were plentiful. It was just oh so sweet. Again, this is a destination dish.

While I didn’t try any of the Swimming Upstream, I have to applaud its healthiness and creativeness. It consisted of an eggwhite frittata filled with chicken sausage, onions, mushrooms, tomato and spinach. It was topped with herbs and smoked salmon. Normally it includes avocado, but my friend subtracted that. I would not have, I love avocado, but to each their own.

There are so many other great options here from the breakfast menu, as well as the mid-day munch menu.

The Brunchy BLT is a must try for me with bacon, a fried egg, avocado, tomato, lettuce and dijonnaise on

Service: Food: Price: Any idea of the name of this restaurant?

Check the puzzle solutions to see if you are right. multi-grain bread.

This joint has an extensive alcohol menu too, with a bunch of bloody mary options, mimosas, coffee cocktails, bourbons, beers and more.

I wasn’t in the mood for adult libations on my visit, so I went with their coffee line and the vanilla almond cream iced coffee I ordered was tremendous. It was so sweet and flavorful and added a nice exclamation point to my awesome experience.

And I lied, I have one other complaint, this place isn’t open enough. Only available for breakfast and brunch, the hours are 7am - 2:15pm seven days a week. 3

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the second-longest river in North America?

6. TELEVISION: Which TV game show often uses the phrase “Survey says ...”?

2. MOVIES: Which 1973 movie advertised itself as a place “where nothing can possibly go wrong”?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a female peacock called?

3. GAMES: Which party game claims that it can “tie you up in knots”?

8. FOOD & DRINK: How many meals do Hobbits eat in a day, according to the movies?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was the first to appoint an African American as a member of his Cabinet?

9. ADVERTISING: Which product used a manicurist named Madge in its advertisements?

5. HISTORY: When was the Warsaw Pact between the Soviet Union and seven Eastern Bloc countries

10. MEDICAL: What is a common name for the condition called septicemia?

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Someone glued my deck of cards together.

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How do you survive a fall from the Eiffel Tower?

You quickly pull your Paris chute.

Not all construction work is equally enjoyable.

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I called my pet termite Clint.

Clint Eatswood.

Times New Roman and Comic Sans walk into a bar.

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CryptoQuip This is a simple substitution cipher in which each letter used stands for another. If you think that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the puzzle. Solution is accomplished by trial and error.

My uncle named his dogs Rolex And Timex.

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2. “I’d Like to Teach the

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5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “Why

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can’t you see what you’re doing to me, When you don’t believe a word I say?” (answers in puzzle solutions)

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What’s The Difference?

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Find the listed words in the diagram. They run forward, backward, up, down and diagonally. Unlisted hint: Reddish-brown hair

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

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Construction is now complete on Illinois American Water’s new 16,000-squarefoot operations center, consolidating field operations, administrative, and operations support staff in a single location. The new center, located at 502 Mound Street in Jerseyville, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting to signify the grand opening.

Joining on the momentous occasion was the Jersey County Business Association and the City of Jerseyville’s mayor, William Russell, who kicked off the ribbon cutting by welcoming Illinois American Water to the community and thanking attendees for participating in the day’s celebration.

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The project was a genuine team effort that not only included contractors and consultants but local agencies as well.

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Ethan Steinacher, Sr. Manager of Operations for Illinois American Water’s Central Division, addressed the audience, saying, “Illinois American Water committed to building a new operations center in Jerseyville, not only as a sign of our commitment to the City Administration and our customers but also to be an integral part of economic development in the region.

Celebrating this constructed space today allows us to reflect on that commitment and our ability to provide the people of Jerseyville with industry-best service, reliable and safe water and wastewater treatment, and peace of mind to know that these necessities are our top priority.”

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YWCA Southwestern Illinois Women of Distinction Event Chair Donna Dixon pleased to announce that the nomination period for the Women of Distinction program is now open. In addition, the 32nd Annual Women of Distinction Celebration will be held on Thursday evening, May 4, 2023, at Julia’s Banquet Center, East Gate Plaza, East Alton.

Each year, some of the region’s brightest, boldest, bravest and most influential women have been honored at the YWCA‘s Women of Distinction (WOD) celebration. Honorees are women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in their professional, civic and personal lives. The

WOD Academy has grown into a dynamic and diverse group of over 300 women representing a wide range accomplishments and contributions.

YWCA is requesting the public’s help in soliciting nominations for Women of Distinction. The community is urged to nominate exceptional women who create real change in our communities. Nomination packets are available now at YWCA, online at altonywca.com, via email: info@ywcaswil.org, or by calling 618-465-7774.

Nomination deadline for the 2023 Women of Distinction program is Friday, February 24, 2023 no later than 5pm or postmarked by February 24, 2023.

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Nominees must live, work or volunteer in Madison or Jersey County. Honorees will be selected who make significant contributions in giving back to the community through time, talent, mentoring and resources, demonstrate a commitment to YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, work for positive social change that helps improve communities, including advocating for policies and practices, changing attitudes and taking action, and create programs that positively impact families, including, but not limited to, the areas of health, safety, economic stability or development. 3

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONs FOR HOUSING The Housing Authority of Greene County will be accepting applications for 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments • Rent based on 30% adjusted monthly income • All utilities furnished • Lawn mowing & garbage removal furnished • Stove & refrigerator furnished • Laundry facility on-site • 24-hour emergency maintenance service Applications may be obtained at the office of the Housing Authority of Greene County, 325 N. Carr St., White Hall, IL, or you may call 217-374-2128 between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday-Friday.

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GREENE COUNTY HOMES L.P. 325 NORTH CARR ST., PO BOX 33 WHITE HALL, IL 62092 Now accepting applications for brand new 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes in Roodhouse & Greenfield, IL. Homes include: Large landscaped lots, with front & backyards. Paved driveways, Two (2) car attached garage, Patios in rear of home. Washer/dryer provided, Fully equipped kitchens (stove, refrigerator & dishwasher), Central air & Garbage removal furnished.

Rent is based on income. In addition, you may be eligible for rental assistance.

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HAWKLAND ESTATES Now accepting applications for 2 and 3 bedroom homes in Carrollton, IL, close to hospital, grocery store and restaurant. Mini-playground area, nice neighborhood. Rent varies based on income.

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Applications may be obtained at the office of the Housing Authority of Greene County, 325 N. Carr St., White Hall, IL, or you may call 217-374-2128 between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday-Friday.

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Walnut Estates Now accepting applications for 2 and 3 bedroom homes in Carrollton & White Hall, IL. Mini-playground area, nice neighborhoods. Rent varies based on income. In addition, you may be eligible for rental assistance.

Homes include: Large landscaped lots, Paved driveways, Two (2) car attached garage, Patios in back. Washer/dryer provided, Fully equipped kitchens (stove, refrigerator & dishwasher), Central air & Garbage removal furnished.

Applications may be obtained at the office of the Housing Authority of Greene County, 325 N. Carr St., White Hall, IL, or you may call 217-374-2128 between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday-Friday.

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JACKSONVILLECHRYSLERDODGE.NET JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1600 W. Morton, Jacksonville, Illinois

217-243-3371

217-243-3333

800-851-6039

Chad Tullis

Monte Keltner

Justin Degroot

TULLIS *All Prices are plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not responsible for errors in this ad All Prices are plus tax, title, license and doc fee. All Prices have all rebates, bonus cash and dealer discount applied. Pictures are for advertising purposes only, actual colors may differ. Dealer not responsible for errors.

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