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OBITUARIES Dr. Arvin Crose 87 | Collinsville March 9, 2022 arrangements by Gent Funeral Home Dr. Arvin J. Crose, 87, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his residence.

He was born May 16, 1934 in Salem, Oregon the son of the late Alvin and Lillie Arvilla (Blake) Crose. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired as a Dentist in Godfrey in 1999.

Arvin was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Dell Crose on January 15, 1988.

Surviving are his daughters, Mary Denise (Blake) Cozart of Laughlin, NV, Anne (Scott) Gonzalez of Warrenton, MO and Lynne (Scott) Wheeler of Jeffersonville, IN, his wife Betty Crose of Collinsville, IL and five stepchildren. His Grandchildren, Anna, Grace, Rachel and Sarah Gonzalez, Garrett and Wyatt Wheeler and Reuben Dickinson.

Besides his first wife he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Dickinson and two sons in laws, Lloyd Stone and Charles Denner.

Visitation will be from 3 pm until time of service at 4 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at The Greater Alton SeventhDay Adventist Church, 4870 Humbert Road, Alton.

Graveside services were held on March 14, 2022 at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Greater Alton Seventh-Day Adventist Church or to the Beit Tefilah Messianic Congregation in St. Louis, MO. Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and online guest book may be found at gentfuneralhome.com

Museum gallery opens at Madison County Archival Library Frederick Neal Sr. 61 | Granite City April 14, 2022 arrangements by Irwin Chapel Frederick William Neal Sr., 61 of Granite City, Illinois passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

Fred was born on January 9, 1961 in East St. Louis, IL; the son of the late John Louis and Agatha (Wilson) Neal Sr. Fred was an inspector for Precoat Metals in Granite City. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Blueback. In his free time Fred enjoyed his days of playing horse shoes, shooting pool or a good game of bowling. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues and was known by his family as an expert Jeopardy player. Most of all Fred loved his family and will be remembered for all the special times they shared together.

Fred is survived by and will be missed by his wife; Janice (Baehr) Neal, whom he married on August 17, 2013; children, Krystle and Josh Huelsmann of Highland, IL, Frederick W. and Jose Neal Jr. of Aliso Viejo, CA,

Richard C. and Sierra Neal of Las Vegas, NV, Amanda and Aaron Nelson of Superior, MN, Megan and Glenn Cooke of Pontoon Beach, IL, Steven D. and Sarah Pope of St. Ann, MO; grandchildren, Jordan, Ava, Charlotte, Thomas, Zoey, Jacob, Raiden, Steven Jr.; brothers, Dennis and Denise Neal, Stephen Neal, Tom and Betty Neal; sisters, Maureen and Pete Downs, Lynn and Frank Rand and many other close family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his brothers; Bruce Neal, John L. Neal Jr., and John M. Neal.

Visitation was held on April 21 at Irwin Chapel. Funeral services followed on April 22 at the funeral home.

Family and friends met at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on April 25 for a processional to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis for graveside services with full military rites.

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The Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) has added a gallery to the Archival Library so selected items from the Museum Collections can be available for public viewing while renovations continue at the Weir House. The first set of exhibits include:

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By Mark Ellebracht Big Z Media It’s called the Pinky Swear Project. You can probably imagine a scene from a movie where best friends hook their pinkies together then raise them up and then pull them apart in a sacred oath. A group of area women did just that three years ago and have dedicated themselves to a mission.

They want to help support organizations that promote the arts, and programs supporting women and children. Big Z Media spoke to one of the women, Diana Enloe, who hosted the gathering at her home where the six took the oath and set out to make the world a little better. (Diana also appears Friday mornings at 8:45 am on The Big Z Morning Show, 107.1.FM/1570AM, to talk about the arts and entertainment)

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I think by this time next year, we’ll be ready for something different. We’ll do this next series of shows, but we’re looking at other productions with a similar style that will complement the cast but also entertain the audience.

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We were at a cast party for a production we were all involved in and were all fans of the Nora Ephron piece “Love, Loss and What I Wore.” We talked about life and working together and decided over a pinky swear in my kitchen that we would commit to a staged reading of the play, and our mission would be to support programs that helped women and children and programs that promoted the arts.

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Kudos to all those who helped with the recent litter cleanup in Alton. The local beautification group Pride Incorporated teamed up with Alton Main Street and a number of other groups to pick up the trash the fine people of the Riverbend toss out of their car and truck windows or dump in a ditch or ravine near you. I’ve never understood it and never will.

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Moving on, it’s almost farmers’ market season for most of the Riverbend but East Alton kicked off a new market on April 19 and it will be held every Tuesday from 3-7pm at EastGate Plaza. It’s yet another reason to check out the updates and new businesses in the shopping center along Route 3. Look for more markets this season in Bethalto and Wood River and the area’s largest in downtown Alton (Landmarks at Henry Street) opening May 7!

Speaking of downtown Alton, a portion of downtown is now officially part of the National Register of Historic Places. The 3-year project was spearheaded by

AltonWorks and several other local groups and volunteers to achieve the status. Alton Main Street, Alton Area Landmarks, the Historical Commission, and Hayner Library worked with the AltonWorks team and dozens of community volunteers from January of 2019 through early this year, gathering documents, taking photos, verifying property addresses, and researching to ensure everything that was submitted was clear and accurate. Prior to the inclusion of the downtown area, Alton had three historic districts that were mostly residential areas of the community including Middletown, Christian Hill, and Upper Alton.

The expanded area of the Middletown District includes 134 new properties covering 11 blocks in the downtown area stretching from State Street to Ridge Street along Third Street, Broadway, and Front Street/Landmarks Boulevard.

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Due to COVID-19 they have not been able to do much fundraising, so the need for donations is great. Executive Director Al Womack told Big Z Media donations were slow in the first quarter of the year, but the help has started to come in again. Donations of meals and snacks would also be

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“We are always looking ahead to ways we can grow the region,” Jobe said. “Beth has a strong background in economic development and we are thrilled she is bringing those skills to our bureau.”

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By Mike Adams Big Z Media It was 1993. The Mississippi River had reached a record flood stage, the Alton water pumping station flooded and shut down, and drinking water distribution lines were forming around the area. It was a long hot summer.

If you drove past Campbell’s Pharmacy during that period you may have seen a young boy selling snow cones there at the corner of East Broadway and Market.

That young man was Brian Campbell and that summer launched an entrepreneurial spirit that has served him well throughout his life.

Campbell is a lifelong resident of the Riverbend.

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Brian’s business career started by working as a teller at Liberty Bank. Over the next four years, he worked his way up the ladder to the loan department where he learned much about finance. During this time he also began flipping houses for additional income. The money he accumulated during his time flipping houses he saved enough money to give him the equity to buy into Nautilus Fitness Center in Alton, partnering with then owner, Vern Vanhoy.

Vanhoy became one of his mentors in business and eventually partnered with Campbell and local banker Tom Long to open a small chain of Little Caesars Pizza locations. That business ultimately grew to 6 locations.

Vanhoy also was the owner of Colman’s Country Campers and offered Campbell a position to work alongside him in the local

RV business. Brian found his niche in business at Colman’s.

The business continued to grow and eventually, he partnered with friend Matt Diamond to purchase the company in early 2019. The first few months of ownership were a great experience and then the unexpected happened.

In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic threw small businesses all over the nation to into a crippling season.

This would truly be a test of Brian and Matt’s ability as business owners to weather the storm in a very difficult financial season. For the next few months, business plummeted.

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spend quality time together camping. Sales began to rise, and despite the challenges of inventory and supply challenges in the industry, Colman’s ended the year strong with a 70 percent increase over the previous year.

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partners made a decision to begin looking at nearby properties to expand the business by increasing camper storage space.

While looking at a property along Route 3 in Hartford, Diamond, whose family ran campgrounds in the past, suggested they look into purchasing the property to establish a campground. While it may seem like an unlikely location to many, their business plan would be to target transient workers from Phillips 66 Refinery who come to the area for extended periods of time from all around the country. After a meeting with Melissa Erker, director of government and community relations for the Wood River refinery, the wheels were in motion and 5 Diamond Campground was established. The campground features 49 campsites, with hook-ups,

wi-fi, and year-round access.

Campbell has found a great deal of joy and satisfaction as an entrepreneur, and his advice to those seeking to get into a business is to surround themselves with good mentors. Find an experienced business person who is willing to share their expertise, develop solid relationships with a local banker, and a good accountant who will be able to advise you on things to take advantage of and pitfalls to avoid. But most importantly, find something you truly enjoy!

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L&C hosts 15th Trebuchet competition The annual Trebuchet competition returned to the George C. Terry River Bend Arena at Lewis and Clark Community College on April 8 for its 15th year.

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“We were very excited to hold the annual Trebuchet contest once again, after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus,” Mathematics Professor Kevin Bodden said. “It was great to see kids enjoying a STEM experience and learning more about what L&C has to offer through our programs.”

Out of a field of 10 teams, Team AVC from Bunker Hill High School won the contest, with Team Rassputin from Edwardsville High School placing first in the reporting competition.

Bunker Hill teacher and Trebuchet team advisor Jeremiah Goltz, who brought two teams to the competition, said he and his students look forward to the contest every year.

Team AVC, from Bunker Hill High School, placed first in the 15th trebuchet competition.

From left are Isaac Steward, Grant Burch, Daniel Manar and Drake Scroggins.

“When our students were able to get a consistent shot forward, they began to get really excited,” he said. “We went into the contest just hoping to compete and make it a fun day, but one win after another, they started to sense that they could win the contest.”

Rounding out the placement field was Team Y=MX+Babes, from Edwardsville High School, finishing in second place in both the trebuchet and reporting competitions.

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Team Rass-putin, from Edwardsville High School, placed first in the reporting competition.

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Laura Bastin is AMH Employee of the Month Congratulations to Laura Bastin (center) of Speech Therapy, who is Alton Memorial Hospital’s April Employee of the Month. Laura received the award April 8 from Sue Walker, manager of the AMH Human Motion Institute; and Dave Braasch, AMH President. The nomination for Laura says “She always goes above and beyond for her patients. Laura is also a great resource from a PT perspective. I have asked her multiple times to speak to patients that I was evaluating for PT who expressed concerns with speech or swallowing related issues. She always has a smile on her face and has an infectious laugh, making everyone smile around her. Even when she is extremely busy, she keeps a positive attitude and ensures that her patients receive the best treatments. It is an honor to work alongside Laura.”

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I visited a staple restaurant in this community in western Madison County for my latest food adventure.

This place began existence in the 1950s, earned its current epithet in the 70s and enjoyed a renovation in the 80s. Through all that, it’s had the love and support of its community and I know I’ve never had a bad experience here.

Highlighted with the oldschool touch of carhop services, you’ll notice the awning across the front of the building to drive under when you first arrive. The name of the restaurant is prominently displayed on a sign next to the street.

If you’d rather eat inside, park in the lot that wraps around the establishment and enter through either a door in front, or on the right of the building. Once you enter there is a diner counter all across the front of the interior. There are a few stools to sit there if desired.

A fountain soda machine is behind the busy counter where your server will take care of you. The door leading to the kitchen is also behind the counter.

To the left is a larger dining area with black tables

situated throughout featuring black chairs. It also features a wood laminate floor and there are windows all around to keep it bright and bustling inside. Gander at the walls to see some nostalgic pictures hanging up. There is also a cool burger challenge here and a ton of photos of the participants adorn the far wall, featuring their fat, happy and triumphant faces.

Burgers are the crowning cuisine here and of course that was the star of my meal. I stopped by for a solo lunch, ordered at the counter and took a seat at one of the small tables.

My full order included a bacon cheeseburger, fried cauliflower with cheese and a large root beer. When it is picked up at the counter through your order number it is displayed in a red plastic tray, their simple and classic delivery method for years.

We’ll start with the root beer, it is homemade here and never disappoints. It has such a sweet and fresh taste to it. It’s a perfect companion for the tasty burgers and sensational sides.

The cauliflower is a favorite of mine, housed in its golden brown cocoon. It has such a fantastic flavor and the cauliflower itself is tantalizingly tender. Saddled with a cup of cheddar cheese

Overall: on my recent visit, I usually go with ranch, but wanted to change it up and it was well worth it. The creaminess of the cheese added to the experience and popped with sweetness.

Finally focusing on the burger, it normally comes with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, but I held the lettuce and mayo on my visit.

It doesn’t need much help, because the remarkable charbroil taste is plenty to drive it. Hopped up with the hearty, salty bacon and a slice of American cheese, the slice of tomato and a little ketchup to boot, it made for the perfect cozy burger experience. They are always perfectly cooked whenever I visit.

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Bethalto Spirit is getting ready for a year of fun events. Follow their Facebook page for information on free Music in the Park on Thursdays starting in May, their weekly farmers market starting Sunday mornings in June, and special Arbor Day events in our Village Arboretum. April 28 from 10 am - 1 pm there will be special Arbor Day events in the Arboretum. Did you know that our Arboretum is now considered a Level 2 Arboretum? We’re one of only 72 internationally!

We are very proud of our Spirit Group and volunteers who spend countless hours beautifying the park and helping to make it one of the premier walking paths in the area. We appreciate all that this group does to help make Bethalto a great place to live!

Spring has sprung, so summer is just around the corner! Our Splash Landing splash park opens for the summer on May 28 and will be open daily from 10 am - 5 pm through August 7. The park will be open weekends only from August 7-28, with the last day of the season being August 28. There is no fee for admission. The park can also be reserved for parties through our online reservation system. For

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Road improvements take planning, time, and money, and we appreciate our businesses and residents’ patience as we make progress throughout town— as we like to say, “The road to success is always under construction.” We’d like to give a big thank you to our Public Works Director, Public Works crews, and contractors for all you do.

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Amenities at The Woodlands 19th Hole bar offer still more unique options for event hosting. Located in the lower level of the clubhouse, it overlooks the golf course’s 18th green. The Woodlands 19th Hole seats 80 people comfortably, with more seating available on the outside patio deck.

With 25 employees, The Woodlands is now under new management with a re-energized focus on satisfaction. “We couldn’t be more excited to make positive changes at the course,” noted Dan Morelli, director of operations. “We are engrained in the local community and look forward to improving the MetroEast experience. We invite everyone out to see the changes we have made.”

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5320 Godfrey Road - Parcel 1: Lot 3 in Northmoor Subdivision, a subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, as shown on the plat thereof recorded In Plat Book 14 Page 1, (except that part conveyed to the State of Illinois by Warranty Deed recorded November 22, 2000 in Book 4405 Page 393, described as follows: That part of Lot 3 in “Northmoor Subdivision” a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, reference being had to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 14 Page 1 in the Office of the Recorder, Madison County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 3, said corner being on the Westerly right of way line of FAP Route 10 (U.S. Route 67); thence on an assumed bearing of South 07 degrees 03 minutes 33 seconds West, 50.84 feet along the East line of said Lot 3; thence Southerly 49.52 feet along the East line of said Lot 3 on a curve to the right, having a radius of 2,522.00 feet, the chord of said curve bears South 07 degrees 37 minutes 18 seconds West, 49.52 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 83 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds West, 12.01 feet along the South line of said Lot 3; thence Northerly 49.74 feet along a curve to the left, having a radius of 2,510.00 feet, said curve being 12.00 feet normally distant Westerly of and concentric with the East line of. said Lot 3, a chord of said curve bears North 07 degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds East, 49.74 feet; thence North 07 degrees 03 minutes 33 seconds East, 50.63 feet along a line being 12.00 feet normally distant Westerly of and parallel with the East line of said Lot 3 to the North line of said Lot 3; thence South 83 degrees 56 minutes 48 seconds East, 12.00 feet along the North line to the Point of Beginning, parcel 8827110 herein described contains 1,204 square feet [0.0276 acre]), in Madison County, Illinois, 5324 Godfrey Road - Parcel 2: Lot 2 in Northmoor Subdivision, a subdivision being a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Madison County, Illinois, as shown on Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 14 at Page 1, (except that part conveyed to Robert L. Higgins by Warranty Deed recorded August 19, 1960 in Book 2021 Page 533, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 2 in Northmoor Subdivision, being a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Madison County, Illinois, as shown on the plat thereof recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Madison County, Illinois in Plat Book 14 at Page 1; thence Westerly upon the North line of Lot 2 of said Subdivision a distance of 330.1 feet to a point being the point of beginning of the tract herein conveyed; thence South 100 feet parallel with the West line of Lot 2 to a point in the South line of said Lot 2; thence West in and upon the South line of Lot 2 330 feet to the West line of said Lot 2; thence at right angles North 100 feet to a point; thence East along and upon the North line of Lot 2 and parallel with the North line of Northmoor Place 330 feet to the point of beginning; and also except that part conveyed to the State of Illinois by Warranty Deed recorded November 16, 2000 in Book 4404 Page 803, described as follows: That part of Lot 2 “Northmoor Subdivision” being a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, reference being had to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 14 Page 1 in the Office of the Recorder, Madison County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, said corner being on the Westerly right of way line of FAP Route 10 (U.S. Route 67); thence on an assumed bearing of South 07 degrees 03 minutes 33 seconds West, 100.00 feet along the East line of said Lot 2 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence North 83 degrees 56 minutes 48 seconds West, 12.00 feet along the South line of said Lot 2; thence North 07 degrees 03 minutes 33 seconds East, 100.00 feet along a line 12.00 normally distance Westerly and parallel with the East line of said Lot 2 to the North line of said Lot 2; thence South 83 degrees 56 minutes 50 seconds East, 12.00 feet along the North line of said Lot 2, to the Point of Beginning, parcel 8827111 herein described contains 1,200 square feet [0.0275 acre]), in Madison County, Illinois.

Permanent Parcel No. 24-2-01-26-03-302-020 (Parcel 1) 24-2-01-26-03-302-021 (Parcel 2) 5330 Godfrey Road - Lot One (1) in NORTHMOOR SUBDIVISION of part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Twenty Six (26), Township Six (6) North, Range Ten (10) West of the Third Principal Meridian as shown on the Plat thereof recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Madison County, Illinois, in Plat Book 14 Page 1.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM the North Five (5) feet of the East Three Hundred and Thirty (330) feet of Lot 1 and the West Three Hundred and Thirty (330) feet of Lot 1 in Northmoor Subdivision, conveyed by Edward A. Burns and Adele A. Burns, husband and wife, to Robert L. Higgins, by Warranty Deed dated May 2, 1960 and recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Madison County, Illinois in Book 2021 Page 535.

ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part as shown in Case No. 01-ED-2 Parcel 8827112 described as follows: That part of Lot 1 In “NORTHMOOR SUBDIVISION” being a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, reference being had to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 14 Page 1 in the Office of the Recorder, Madison County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 1, also being the Northeast corner of a tract conveyed to Edward A. Burns and Adele A. Burns by deed recorded in Book 2021 Page 535 in said Record’s Office, said corner being on the existing Westerly right of way line of FAP Route 10 (U.S. Route 67); thence on an assumed bearing of South 07 degrees 03 minutes 33 seconds West, 5.00 feet along the East line of said Burns Tract to the point of beginning. From said point of beginning;’ thence continuing South 07 degrees 03 minutes 33 seconds West, 155.00 feet along the East line of Said Lot 1 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence North 83 degrees 56 minutes 50 seconds West, 12.00 feet along the South line of said Lot 1; thence North 07 degrees 03 minutes 33 seconds East, 1,45.00 feet along a line 12.00 feet normally distant Westerly of and parallel with the East line of said Lot 1; thence North 38 degrees 26 minutes 37 seconds West, 14.02 feet to the South line of said Burns tract; thence South 83 degrees 56 minutes 46 seconds East, 22.00 feet along the South line of said Burns tract to the point of beginning. Parcel 8827112 herein described contains 1,910 sq. ft. (0.0438 acre).P.P.N 24-2-01-26-03-302-022 THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY APPROVE THE APPLICATION WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFICATIONS OR CONDITIONS OR IT MAY DISAPPROVE THE APPLICATION. THIS COULD SIGNIFICANTLY AMEND, MODIFY, REVISE OR ALTER THE APPLICATION AS ORIGINALLY FILED BY THE APPLICANT AND COULD SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE THE IMPACT OR THE PROPOSAL AS CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION OR SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS. SHOULD YOU DESIRE TO BE HEARD REGARDING THE APPLICATION AS FILED OR AS TO ANY AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, OR ALTERATIONS YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL DOCUMENTS MAY BE VIEWED AT GODFREY’S BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT, LOCATED AT 6810 GODFREY ROAD, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. CONTACT THE OFFICE AT (618) 466-1206.

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The birds get their brilliant color from the iridescence in the arrangement of their feathers, not color pigment.

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Provide tiny perches. Leave small, sturdy, bare branches for hummingbirds, to perch on for rest, preening and hunting. Perches provide vantage points to see danger and launching pads to swiftly pounce on insects.

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Hummingbirds are territorial and not likely to share feeders, so hang multiple feeders far enough apart to attract more birds. To ensure a steady stream of birds, hang feeders in the shade to avoid fermentation of sugarbased liquids, check feeders bi-weekly to keep food fresh and clean feeders as needed.

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Don’t forget, hummingbirds have memories like elephants; once they discover your hummerfriendly habitat, they’ll come back every year if there’s a reliable food source. Learn more at coleswildbird.com. 3

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A chapter 13 bankruptcy stops a foreclosure and allows you to get caught up on your payments through a federally court ordered repayment plan. Your mortgage company will be paid the regular monthly payment and a small portion of the arrearage amount each month.

• List personal property such as artwork, collectibles, jewelry and other personal property that you want to go to specific individuals.

A chapter 13 bankruptcy can also allow you to discharge many unsecured debts in the process, making it even easier to pay your mortgage and keep your house – your most valuable asset.

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Source: American Tinnitus Association. Understanding the Facts. ata.org/understanding-facts.

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Flashback 1. Just one: “Runaway Boys,” in 1980 ... in Finland. The song, from their debut album, also did well in Belgium and the U.K., but not the U.S. 2. The R&B group Champaign, in 1981, off their debut album. The song charted around the world and reached No. 1 in the U.S. on the Adult Contemporary chart.

3. “The baddest man in the whole downtown” was from the south side of Chicago. Songwriter Jim Croce wrote the song about a soldier he met in the Army who went AWOL but was arrested when he came back to pick up his paycheck.

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@DaveRamsey Focus on the debt first, then save and invest DEAR DAVE: My husband and I have paid off all our credit card debt, and we are following your Baby Steps plan. We still owe about $40,000 on two cars, and our combined income is around $150,000. Since we have a good income, we were thinking about finishing our emergency fund and contributing to our IRAs while we finish off the car payments.

Under the circumstances, is this okay? -- Paola DEAR PAOLA: I understand the temptation you guys are facing. But there’s a power in behavior modification on a short-term basis that supersedes the power of mathematics. Stick to the plan, and pay off the cars first.

When you’re still on Baby Step 2, you need to stop all saving and investing, and attack your debts with a vengeance. You’ve got a lot of money wrapped up in cars, and even with all the great work you two have done I know it’s probably still a little hard to see light at the end of the tunnel. Debts that large can be intimidating.

But I’m afraid you’ll lose focus and intensity when it comes to getting out of debt if you worry about your emergency fund and setting aside for retirement too soon. I’ve seen that happen to lots of people, and when it does it can end up taking several years to get rid of all that debt.

You guys have made great progress, and you’re making good money. If you stay gazelle-intense about getting out of debt, those car payments can be history in about a year and a half.

Don’t waste your time or money if you’re not serious DEAR DAVE: I’ve been wanting to start my own small business for years.

The only problem has been my current job. I make good money, but I also put in a lot of hours. About a month ago, I came up with an idea I think would be really successful. How do you feel about me handling the books of this new business, and generally overseeing things, but hiring a manager to handle the day-to-day operation? -- Temple DEAR TEMPLE: I don’t like this idea very much. In fact, I hate it. If your idea is to crunch a few numbers, and stop by once in a while just to make an appearance, then I’d advise against the whole idea.

The big problem with your plan is that you are only a small part of the equation, when it’s supposed to be your business.

In one survey by Forbes. com, several successful entrepreneurs were asked how many hours per week they worked. Not one said less than 50, and the majority put in closer to 70 or 80 hours a week. While the latter may not be feasible if you’re already working a full-time job, the idea is the same. You have to love what you’re doing, and you must be willing to put in the time and effort to make it work.

When it comes to being a successful entrepreneur, you are the ideas. You are the passion, the vision, the energy and the desire to get things done and grow the business. If you don’t have the drive to be all those things, you’re better off not doing it at all. You’d have a better chance of making something work if you bought an existing business with a manager already in place.

I wouldn’t go that far DEAR DAVE: Our son is in high school, and he has a part-time job. He makes good grades, and we have always tried to teach him how to save and handle money according to your advice. He has even managed to set aside a few thousand dollars for college. My wife and I were talking the other night, and I brought up the idea of charging him a small amount for rent, maybe just $20 or $25 a month, to help him be even better prepared for the real world. What do you think about this?

-- Keith DEAR KEITH: I appreciate the fact that you’re looking for teachable moments. But making a high school kid pay rent? No, that’s a little over the top.

Listen, you and your wife are already way ahead of a lot of parents. Teaching him financial responsibility and the importance of education are great things. It sounds like your son is a bright, motivated young man, too.

I talk to adults all the time who are decades older, but still don’t grasp the concepts of maturity and responsibility like this kid does already. With the kind of start you’re giving him, I think he’s going to grow up to be a very successful adult.

Keep up the good work, and let that young man know how proud you both are of him!

The idea’s the same DEAR DAVE: I own a small business. How much should I have in a business emergency fund when my annual sales are around $100,000? Currently, I have two months of expenses set aside. -- Theresa DEAR THERESA: Generally, I like the idea of small businesses having about

six months of expenses on hand. That kind of cushion usually eliminates the need for borrowing money.

It also provides peace of mind. And if you’ve been an entrepreneur very long, you know that’s an invaluable thing.

Having a personal emergency fund set aside is a little different than having one in place for your business.

When it comes to personal finance, I recommend having three to six months of expenses set aside. The basic idea is the same, though. A fully-funded emergency fund gives you an option—besides debt—when unexpected things happen! 3 Dave Ramsey is a seventime #1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Ramsey Show, which airs 1-3pm weekdays on WBGZ 107.1FM / 1570AM. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives.

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757 Birch St., E. Alton $139,000 Scott Dodson 444-9990 2BR w/ full basement, 2 car garage and above ground salt-water pool.

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280 Bender Ave., East Alton $140,000 393 Phillipena St., Edwardsville $8,900 Yvonne Cook 741-4732 Kayla Lindley 444-7854 Lot for sale in Edwardsville Beautiful full brick, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ residential neighborhood. Priced bath home in Rosewood Heights. to sell.

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1700 Storey Lane, Alton $26,000 535 N. 6th St., Wood River $3500/month 1828 Vaughn Rd., Wood River $3800/mo Steve Aud 618-789-2325 Steve Aud 789-2325 Steve Aud 789-2325 Three nice level building lots in Bethalto Recently remodeled inside and out. 2000 Excellent location for your business. High School District. 70 X 110 each. Lots can be sq. ft. building sitting on premier corner lot. traffic count, near Walmart and I-255. 2 Currently a car lot, but the interior rede- service entries. 2 HVAC units, 20+ parking sold seperately for $9,500 each or as a sign allows for it to be used for a variety of spaces. package for $26,000. options. Owner pursuing other interests.

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561 Bethalto Blvd., Bethalto $129,900 3050 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey $575,000 5400 W. Main St., Belleville $275,000 Steve Aud 789-2325 Steve Aud 789-2325 Steve Aud 789-2325 Great opportunity to own a commercial lot 180’ of highway front. Full brick with 6000 Great commercial/business opportunity. on Route 140 in Bethalto. One of very few sq. ft. m/l Additional office or living quar- Aprox. 8700 sq. ft. w/attached residential vacant lots fronting Route 140. Utilities are ters building. Huge concrete parking lot.

4 broom/2.5 bath. additional parcel Great training center, medical facility, retail. available at the property. parking lot.

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5223 Dover, Godfrey $160,000 Matt Horn 560-8201 Great Godfrey location. This 4BR, 2BA all brick home located in River Aire subdivision.

5501 Ladue, Godfrey $119,900 Jenny Wisniewski 791-8224 Spacious 3BR brick ranch in desirable neighborhood, offers over 1,600sq ft of living space. Basement, fenced yard, attached garage.

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1915 Jersey, Alton $54,900 Amy Hillery 520-9850 Cute Upper Alton bungalow! Main floor BR and full bath, upstairs is the second BR and bonus room, fenced yard, garage.

112 W 4th, Hartford $90,000 Cheri Horn 791-5933 2BR home has a bonus room, kitchen, dining, family room, main floor laundry.

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State Route 111 & I-255, Wood River $903,000 300 Mechanical Drive, East Alton $237,750 Rt. 143 & St. Louis & Alton Rd., Wood River Steve Aud 618-789-2325 Steve Aud 789-2325 $203,577 Steve Aud 618-789-2325 12 acres m/l prime commercial develop- Prime location on corner lot. Great oppor- Over 8 acres available commercial/light ment land. Frontage-entry road already in tunity for a variety of business. 3 acres industrial potential. Great location for storplace! Near Walmart and fast food restau- m/l with 250 ft. of frontage on State Route age units, warehouse, retail, etc. There is rants. Can be divided into smaller parcels.

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1035 Mallard, Grafton $299,900 Mindy Woelfel 946-0434 Luxury home situated on a cul-de-sac offers 2.5 acres, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, office, open floor plan, 2 car garage.

102 Eula, Wood River $87,900 Becky McGowen 570-9375 3BR/2BA offers a formal dining room, living room with FP, spacious kitchen, main floor master BR, upper level has 2BR, full basement.

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1437 Magdalena, Fairview Hgts $54,900 3608 McArthur, Alton $134,900 Jenny Wisniewski 791-8224 Amy Hillery 520-9850 This adorable 1 bedroom offers Completed refreshed, 2BR brick wood floors, fireplace, additional ranch, furnished and ready to space in the lower level and move right in! attic area for storage.

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22 Crabapple Ln, Glen Carbon $239,500 226 Longfellow, Alton $72,500 Matt Horn 560-8201 Jackie Sumpter 910-7761 2BR/2BA property is tastefully Cute 3BR/1BA home situated on decorated and ready for new larger lot with detached garage, owners. 2 car garage, corner lot! fenced yard, and nice covered patio.

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2150 Morning Star, Alton $209,900 210 Depot, Jerseyville $200,000 Don Hellrung 830-2405 Ashley Smith 567-7135 So much to offer! 4BR/2BA home Unlimited potential for any business located on end of private drive includes looking to open its doors in a rural covered deck, partially fenced yard, 3 community. Includes a 2BR house as car garage, pool. an additional income opportunity.

52 W Macarthur, Cottage Hills $175,000 Amy Hillery 520-9850 Commercial building, high traffic count, close to 255. Garage space, office space, 660 sq foot of additional office/ storage space.

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