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Melbourn J. Hendrick, 81, formerly of East Alton, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his home.

Born Apr. 11, 1941 in Granite City, he was the son of Chester and Irene (Drone) Hendrick.

A proud U.S. Army veteran, Mel was the purchasing manager for Archway Sales for 28 years. He was a member of the Alton Eagles Aerie #254 and the Wood River Moose Lodge # 1349.

The Loyal Order of Moose bestowed him their highest honor, the Pilgrim Degree of Merit.

He is survived by his loving life partner of 20 years, Mary Rainwater; three sons, Jeffrey Hendrick of San Antonio, TX, Stephen Hendrick of Chicago,IL

and Christopher (Kimberly) Hendrick of Concord, CA; five grandchildren, Kimberly, Zachary, Matthew, Robert, and Emily; his sister, Ruth Nelson of Broken Arrow, OK; and extended family, Jill and Kevin Steiger and their sons Seth and Sebastian.

Memorial visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 20 at Paynic Home for Funerals from 9 a.m. until the Pilgrim Service of Tribute is conducted at 11 a.m. by the Wood River Moose Lodge.

He will be laid to rest by his parents at Woodland Hill Cemetery, with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mooseheart Child City and School, Inc. An online guestbook is available at paynicfh.com.

Shirley Patterson 87 | Alton May 31, 2022 arrangements by Marks Mortuary Shirley C. Patterson, 87, of Alton, died May 31, 2022.

She was the daughter of Geraldine and Melvin Gaddy. She married Richard Patterson on Sept. 6, 1953, and he survives. Surviving also is daughter Paige Allen, son-in-law Gary Allen,

grandson Casey Allen and his wife Jessica, and great grandson Eli Allen. Per her wishes, no funeral services were held and her body was gifted to Washington University School of Medicine.

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Jane Marie Parker LaBrot passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at her home in Oceanside, California, surrounded by her husband, daughters and sisters following a long and valiant battle against cancer.

She was born January 12, 1954 in Alton to her late parents, William Parker and Dolly Selph. After graduating from Marquette High School, she studied at Lewis and Clark Community College. In 1981, she married her high-school sweetheart and love of her life, Dr. Thomas LaBrot, at St. Ambrose Church in Godfrey.

Jane and Tom raised their family in Phoenix, AZ, where Jane managed Thomas’ practice. She was also president and owner of Grand Canyon Juniors volleyball team and a board member of USVBA SW region. She played competitive tennis until she fell ill in April of 2021. She was an avid gardener, filling her home and yard with beautiful plants, especially orchids and plumeria.

She enjoyed her many travels with her husband to Europe, Africa, Canada,

and throughout the United States. Her most treasured moments were those spent with her family members who gave her joy beyond measure.

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In addition to her husband, Jane is survived by her daughters, Jolie LaBrot and husband Major Gregory Johnston of Alexandria, VA, and Brianna (Justin) Taylor of Portland, OR; two brothers, William Parker of Alton who died just one day after her, and James Richard Parker of Wood River; three sisters, her twin, Joan Haasis of Phoenix, AZ, Theresa Smith of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Liz Parker of Godfrey; four grandchildren, Blake and Calla Taylor, and twins Tegan and Rivers Johnston; and her many nieces and nephews. Jane had an infinite number of friends who loved and treasured her dearly.

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by Winnie, the last in line of her beloved Golden Retrievers, including Willie the Red-headed Stranger, Merle, Maggie and Lilly.

A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at a later date in Oceanside, CA.

The Agency for Community Transit (ACT) recognized two fixed-route drivers today and one paratransit driver for consecutive years of perfect safety while driving a public transportation vehicle. ACT operates fixed-route bus service for the Madison County Transit District (MCT). Two ACT drivers, (Abron Scott and David Marshall) were recognized for 10 years of perfect safety, and one, (Connie Ballard) was recognized for 15 years of perfect safety.

As defined by the National Safety Council, to retain the ‘perfect safety’ designation, drivers must, in all situations, make every effort possible to avoid an accident. Over the course of the last ten years, these drivers have each logged more than 20,000 hours behind the wheel of a transit vehicle without a preventable accident. The driver with 15 years has logged more than 30,000

From left, Manager of Paratransit Services Susan Thomas, ACT Driver Connie Ballard, and ACT Executive Director SJ Morrison. hours behind the wheel.

“The National Safety Council’s standards for perfect safety are very rigid,” said ACT Executive Director SJ Morrison. “To drive for 10 or 15 years without a preventable accident is a difficult milestone to reach. We’re really proud of these individuals for their diligence and for their ongoing service to the people of Madison County.” 3

Brighton church celebrating 175 years

By Frank Prager Big Z Media The First Presbyterian Church of Brighton has been an integral part of the Brighton area community since before the Civil War. The church was founded in 1847 and has served the community continuously ever since its origination. A special service will be held on Sunday, September 4, commemorating its 175th anniversary.

Rev. Marc Wendleton has served at the church for five years. He was widowed in 2018 after being married for 10 years to his wife, Brandy.

He married his current wife, Linda, in June of this year. Together they have a son and a daughter. He is

the 39th pastor the church has had in its 175 years of existence.

The church was organized by Rev. William C. Chamberlain, a missionary of the Alton Presbyterian Church at the time. Eleven members were enrolled in the church when it was founded. “The church is older than the town of Brighton itself,” says Wendleton. The first physical church was built with the completion of a small brick building in 1851 just south of where the current church stands. In 1869, due to expanding membership, the congregation collected money to build a larger building which is the sanctuary currently still in use.

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Renovations and additions have been completed since that time. In 1961, ground was broken for a new Christian Education building. It was completed at a cost of $60,000, an extremely large amount of money at the time. Through sacrifice and contributions made by members, the mortgage on the building was paid off by 1971. At about the same time, the sanctuary was renovated and rearranged. The rostrum was raised and painted and a choir loft was built on the north side of the rostrum.

Wendleton explains that the Civil War caused a great rift in the Presbyterian church organization between North and South members, a rift which was subsequently

divided further over the years by ideological differences between the denominations. Throughout it all, the Brighton church continued to serve its congregants and the surrounding community. In 1983, divisions in the church were reconsolidated into the Presbyterian Church (USA), to which the Brighton church now belongs.

Presbyterian Church (USA) is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States.

The church participates in numerous community outreach and assistance programs. It provides meeting facilities for local Boy Scout, Girl Scout and weight loss groups.

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Sheila Wilke is clerk of session for the church and coordinates mission and outreach programs.

“Over the years, the First Presbyterian Church of Brighton has always been a part of the community,” she says. She notes that in addition to supporting the aforementioned programs, the church purchases school supplies for local students, Christmas presents for Robing Manor residents and takes up offerings when a special need arises in the community. She notes the church also supports offerings of the Presbyterian Church (USA), including One Great Hour of Sharing, the Pentecost Offering, the Peace and Global

Witness Offering and the Joy Offering. The church’s Ladies Evening Circle provides food to families at Eastertime, supports the Nurses Fund and contributes to other causes throughout the year.

Services at First Presbyterian Church of Brighton, 402 N. Main Street, are conducted every Sunday at 9am. The September 4 anniversary service will be at that same time. Special guests from the Presbytery will attend and the service will include former pastor Mark Strothman. Fellowship time and a brunch will follow the service. Anyone with questions about the church or the anniversary service can contact the church by phone at 618-372-8241. 3

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Blues Brothers return to Old Joliet Prison for festival

By Brad Choat Big Z Media Ever considered a road trip up to Joliet, Ill.? You should.

It’s like Alton, a town with lots of history and has tourism as a calling card.

On August 19 and 20, a friend and I traveled up Interstate 55 to take in the inaugural Blues Brothers Convention at the Old Joliet Prison, organized by the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Officials there dreamed big, and it paid off. The 16-acre prison complex built in the 1850s fell into disrepair over the decades and became an eyesore, with arsonists setting portions on fire since 2000. The Joliet mayor and others sought out grant money and donations to turn the property around and open up possibilities for tours and festivals.

Portions of the 1980 hit movie “The Blues Brothers” were filmed at the prison, while inmates were still incarcerated there. One of the actors, “Joliet Jake Blues” played by the late actor John Belushi, posed for photos while there shooting and got some inspiration for his blues-singing character while onsite.

Forty-two years after the movie’s premiere, Belushi’s real-life brother Jim Belushi, and John Belushi’s movie sidekick Dan “Elwood Blues” Aykroyd, took the stage for a 90-minute performance of Blues Brothers music, with a band of musicians hand-picked for a mini-tour in 2022. Tunes like “Sweet Home Chicago” and “Soul Man” resonated through the crowd of several-thousand assembled on the vast lawn on the inside of the prison complex.

Dozens of fans of the movie and the music dressed like the Blues Brothers in dark fedoras and suits.

Organizers said they look to build on its success in the future. They had several photo-op stations

set up where fans could take selfies with Blues Brothers themed backgrounds.

Collectors brought old police cars modeled after the Bluesmobile from the movie. And the Mt. Prospect Police displayed a squad car styled like the Bluesmobile would’ve looked new. Dan Aykroyd signed the trunk lid of it before his performance.

As for the Old Joliet Prison itself, we found numerous mentions to Alton displayed onsite, including the fact that the prison was built to replace Alton’s penitentiary, the first of its kind in the state of Illinois.

Fans of Route 66 history will find lots to see in Joliet, as well. One place that caught our eyes was the “Kicks on 66” ice cream

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Pritzker announced $3 million is coming from the state for the Wedge Innovation Center project, through the “Rebuild Illinois” Downtowns and Main Streets Capital grants program.

“At AltonWorks, we believe Alton can become a bright light of social impact innovation, opportunity, and equity for this entire region.

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What’s my purpose?

Many of us heard our families discuss having purpose growing up. It is easy to perceive our reality, which is typically limited to our thoughts and life experiences, that may not relate to others with different cultures or backgrounds. It can be hard to understand what others have been through if we have not experienced it directly.

For example, we may get diagnosed with cancer that is in stage four, and the doctor gives us six months to live. Though death comes for us all in the end (this is one of our universal commonalities as human beings), many try to avoid the perpetual, ticking clock.

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The same goes for our purpose. It can be a waterdowned life full of meaning in a society that measures success by how large our houses are, what cars we drive, or how many followers we have on social media.

It is easy to look at others and think what they are doing is excellent and that we can never amount to their accomplishments. We compare ourselves to their looks and start degrading ourselves, evading any positive feelings we have about ourselves. It is easy to compare, and finding purpose is similar. Our goal does not have to be something significant that gets us praise and followers.

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Taking a risk on doing something we are drawn to accomplish, especially to help our communities, our families, or ourselves, can be rewarding even if we do not fully succeed the way we expect to.

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Fall City-Wide Litter Clean-Up set Alton’s Fall City-Wide Litter Clean-Up will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 9am until 12pm, rain or shine. The community is invited to pitch in by picking up bags, gloves, a free donut, and directions to areas that need cleaning.

Registration stations are open from 8am-12pm and located Downtown at the

corner of 3rd & Belle St., and in Middletown at Fast Eddies Chicken at 7th and Central Ave. At 9am, groups are departing in Upper Alton from Taqueria Maya at 621 College Ave and in North Alton from Joe K’s Restaurant, 2530 State St. If needed, groups can pick up supplies at Great Rivers

Tourism Center, or Jacoby Arts Center two weeks prior.

Alternatively, volunteers can simply pick up litter in their neighborhood and deposit it in their own trash & recycle bins.

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understanding that litter free streets are essential for maintaining a high quality of life and instilling community pride while keeping our area attractive to visitors and potential new business.

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as possible, we are making an appeal to youth groups, service organizations, business associations, and other similar groups to adopt sections of the main thoroughfares in town and clean them up during this event and beyond if they are so inclined.

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The U.S. Census Bureau says a small town is defined by having a population of between 25,000 and 50,000.

A poll on City-Data suggests if you live in a town of less than 7,000, then that’s a small town. Either way, if you are reading this and you live in the Riverbend, you live in a small town.

BUT, put us all together and we have a nice sized community. That’s the beauty of living here…big enough for some and small enough for others.

The other nice thing about living here is getting to know people. I remember as a teen being interested in radio, I’d listen to the radio station that currently employs me, and I’d get to know voices.

On a few occasions I would overhear people talking at the movie rental place or at a restaurant, and I was able put the faces with the names from the radio.

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“You have a face for radio” is a hilarious one liner I’ve heard a lot. Thing is, I like it. Because it’s true. Being on the radio you have some anonymity but obviously with my face now at the top of the page, along with social media, I guess some people recognize me.

Just a few weeks ago, my wife and I ate breakfast at Joe K’s, and my buddy Lucy was there. (Remember a few articles back…my grocery store friend?). Lucy was working the room like she was running for office. In fact, several people were.

Men, women, all connecting with friends. My wife said I should write about making connections in a small town.

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A few years ago, my family was eating dinner at Johnson’s Corner, and as we sat down in our booth looked up and knew someone at every table. Every single one. Our kids were stunned, “Do you guys know everybody?” That night we did, but we’ve lived here all our lives, shop here, do things here, so we’ve made friends, and thankfully my wife is a name person.

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Wind-powered live music will fill the air throughout the day. The entertainment line-up on the main stage will feature: Loftys Comet (Alternative Indie Jazz) from 12-2, Nonstop Reggae Band from 3-6, Jake’s Leg (Grateful Dead Tribute) from 7-10, and between each act will be a performance by Jason “Gordo” Gordon (1-Man, 10-Piece Band) from 2-3 and 6-7.

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The statement on the homepage of their website describes the place pretty well, reading, “Great food, live entertainment and the best patio around.” I’m here to definitely vouch for the food; it’s good and it’s plentiful.

You can’t miss it when you’re driving by. While it’s not on a main road through town, it sits right out in the open with a small white sign with the restaurant’s name strategically placed to let you know you’ve arrived.

There is a neighborhood street with parking along it on one side of the building, with a large gravel parking lot encompassing the other side.

There is an old pipe used as a door handle, a proper homage to the pipe fitters from the local refineries who were frequent visitors back in the day at the previous establishment.

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Wooden tables with black chairs are sprinkled around the pool table and then behind it is an elevated stage area with a few high tables and chairs. That stage area, opposite of the bar, also features old album covers blanketing the wall.

It mainly touts rock and country music from the 70s and 80s, anything from Kenny Rogers to Chicago to ZZ Top. While all that is cool, I was visiting to get my grub on and that’s what I did.

I started with an order of stuffed mushroom caps off of the appetizer menu and added a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich with potato salad as my main course. I learned quickly I didn’t need an app.

I’ll start backwards, because the pork tenderloin sandwich was the all-star.

Aptly advertised as big as your face, this sandwich was monstrous. I got tomatoes only on mine, but normally it comes loaded with pickles, onions and lettuce, too.

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By Pat Heston The woods I grew up one block outside the city limits of Greenville, Illinois. Of course, that is not the equivalent of growing up one block outside the city limits of Chicago, or even Alton. By the time you left the Bond County Courthouse on the square and reached the city limits in any direction, Greenville was already significantly rural.

On the dead-end street where I lived, there were four houses – ours the only one on the East. Years later, during a big-time housing boom, another house was erected – on the West, of course – bringing the total number of houses in that dead-end neighborhood to its ultimate capacity: Five.

In our isolated little world – reachable only by a steep descent at the West end of Asbury, an abrupt rightangle turn to the North, and an immediate steep ascent onto North Taylor – the ruralness was accentuated by the fact that our street was bordered on three sides by a thick, expansive woods.

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But it was on those summer days when, if you could catch a patch of air and run it through the ringers of an old-fashioned washing machine, you could fill a tub with water, that we found the woods most inviting. After all, there were only three air-conditioned buildings in the entire town. Beyond that, the vast, shaded woods was the coolest place around – putting the “green” in Greenville.

On hot summer days, neighborhood kids would spend dawn to dusk deep in the heart of that great woods. You could usually find us in the “Sunken Garden” – a long-ago opulent oasis belonging to one of the town’s elite families, replete with rock-hewn goldfish ponds, concrete

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Lyons Glass Company Lyons Glass Company has been selected as the August 2022 RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month award recipient.

Located at 2400 Belle Street in Alton, the business was founded by Jim Lyons in 1929. Lyons started the business as a salvage yard, but “there was so much demand for glass that he converted to a glass retail and installation business shortly thereafter,” noted current owner Perry Hill.

In 1982, Hill bought the business when Lyons retired at age 82. Hill had grown up next door to Lyons and began working for him after school at age 14.

Since its beginning and throughout its 93 years thus far, Lyons Glass Company has focused on customer satisfaction while providing quality products and services at a reasonable price. Now with six employees, it continues to do so today and into the future.

The experienced staff is trained to meet customers’ auto, home, and commercial glass needs.

Lyons Glass offers automotive glass replacement and chip repair in the shop, or as a mobile service working with individuals or through their insurance agents.

They also offer replacement and installation of glass, including laminate glass, for buses, antique vehicles, industrial, construction and moving equipment.

Lyons Glass Company team members are Perry Hill, Jeanne Hill, Steve Hill, Dick Lyons, Joe Young, Virgil Langford

For residential glass

needs, Lyons Glass offers custom shower doors, mirrors, custom screen enclosures, thermal window replacement, window and screen replacement and repair, tempered glass, as well as tabletop glass, shelves, plexiglass, cabinetry glass, and conservation/non-glare glass for framed art and pictures.

Another regular service offered by Lyons Glass is commercial door repair and replacement as well as custom storefront enclosures, glass replacement, and board-up service.

However, due to ongoing supply chain issues, Lyons Glass has met up with an unanticipated challenge in servicing its customers.

“We have always strived to accommodate our customers in a very timely way,” Hill’s wife and company co-owner Jeanne pointed out. “But recently, we have been challenged in having our customers wait, in our opinion, much too long for their custom products. It is a problem that is out of our control, unfortunately.”

The location itself has had updates over time, including repainting of the exterior, new garage doors installed, and other modifications as needed.

Lyons Glass Company stays involved in its customers’ communities today, as it has since it opened nearly a century ago. “We have sponsored the Bucket Brigade in the past through Pride, Incorporated,” Jeanne

noted. “And most recently, we have been sponsoring sports teams with Godfrey Park and Rec. We regularly help with fundraisers at local area schools too. We try to be a good neighbor by supporting community efforts.”

“We are especially honored to have had the opportunity to serve Alton, the Riverbend, and the entire St. Louis and Metro East area for 40 years under the current ownership and team of dedicated staff. We are also thankful for all our wonderful customers who we have had the opportunity to serve,” she added.

Lyons Glass Company is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. To learn more, visit online at lyonsglasscompany.com or call 618-462-2731.

RBGA’s Small Business of the Month Committee recognizes a different member business each month for its outstanding efforts and leadership in the community. Committee members include Brenda Eardley, Adrianna Lock, Amy Roady, Kristen Ryrie, Leslie Schobernd, Martha Schultz, and Amy Smith. To learn more about membership in the RiverBend Growth Association and the Small Business of the Month recognition, visit the RBGA website or call their Godfrey office.

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services are available to residents of Madison, Macoupin, Bond, Calhoun, Greene and Jersey counties.

The organization’s stated mission is to advocate for independence, inclusion, equal opportunity and civil rights in every arena. They serve as an authoritative source on many critical issues facing the disability community. The non-profit group serves residents regardless of age or income status.

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Everything from magnifiers to talking watches to bump dots for microwave ovens.”

IMPACT CIL currently offers a free amplified phone program.

Breden has 16 years with IMPACT CIL and is part of an executive team with deep experience.

Executive Director Cathy Conarino has been with the organization for 35 years and Business Administrator Carla Sauerwein has worked there for 25 years.

“The majority of our team have disabilities so they have real world experience in dealing with the problems people face,” says Breden.

IMPACT CIL’s five core services are advocacy, information and referral services, peer support and counseling, independent living skills training and transition services.

The organization can serve as an advocate for people dealing with challenges

such as physical access issues. Breden explains while most problems of that type are resolved through initial outreach, IMPACT CIL can assist in escalating issues to county and state government where necessary.

The group provides referral services to a wide range of assistance organizations, including Americans with Disabilities, Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP), Illinois Attorney General on Disability Rights, Illinois Department of Human Rights, Illinois Network for Centers for Independent Living and the Madison County Association for the Blind.

Peer support and counseling is an important resource for many with disabilities.

“People can call in and talk to someone who is actually going through the same thing,” says Breden.

“Resources can also go out to their homes and show them how to make things more accessible and easier to navigate.” A support group for visually impaired

individuals is held once a month at the center.

IMPACT CIL also offers personal assistant training. The organization trains individuals on the responsibilities involved in providing personal assistance to individuals in need in their homes and then maintains a record of those trained people. When area residents need that type of assistance, they can call IMPACT CIL and be provided a list of those trained, qualified individuals whom they can contact.

The organization offers a Fast Track program which goes into area schools and works with individuals with disabilities on things like job readiness and workplace environment skills, preparing them to go out and get a job when they leave school. Transition training is also provided for people who are currently in supported living environments and want to move to independent living. “We can help find them subsidized housing, purchase upfront needs like furniture and kitchen

items, and help them get established with their initial rent and groceries,” says Breden.

The group also provides transit training. “For instance, if someone is not used to being in a wheelchair, they may not know how to use the bus service in it,” says Breden.

“We can train them on how to get on the MCT buses, how to identify where they are going and how to get there.”

IMPACT CIL is located at 2735 East Broadway in Alton. Business hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 4pm.

Appointments are currently required for in-office visits but inquiries can be made by phone anytime during business hours, 618-4621411. TTY services are available by calling 618474-5333. Breden also says IMPACT CIL welcomes donations and contributions.

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As I’ve started my summer traveling this year, it seems road rage is still happening. How can I keep away from this?

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It is definitely an issue most of us have experienced. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests the following to help avoid becoming an aggressive driving victim or offender:

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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.

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• Signal before switching lanes or when turning • Realize that you can’t control traffic – only your reaction to it. Plan ahead so you have extra time if traffic is busy.

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THE BEST T-SHIRT SHOP! Locally family owned and operated since 1995.

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299 E. Elm St. • Alton • 618-463-9983 This ad paid for and sponsored by Club Paws

Thank you for voting us Favorite Nail Salon!

Proudly serving our community since 1946.

NAIL SALON

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Dan St. Peters, Dale St. Peters, Doug St. Peters

Lonnie’s Nail Spa 618-467-8270

2510 State Street, Alton

Tue-Sat 9am-8pm Sun 11am-6pm Mon closed

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2022 Readers’ Choice Winners THANK YOU!

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Thanks for your support!

LLECTIBLES ANTIQUES/CO

Antiques • Vintage • Primitive • Candles • Soaps • Jewelry Signs • Florals • Glassware • Collectibles • Home Decor

We love bringing fun to your family!

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Fresh Meats | Hot Deli | Wine & Beer | Catering | Unique Gifts

MASSAGE Voted Favorite Massage!

WELLNESS CENTER 82 E. Airline Drive • Rosewood Heights 618-259-9434 • htwcmassage.net

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MON-FRI 10:30AM - 3PM SAT 10:30AM - 8PM SUN 10:30AM - 6PM

618-465-6080 122 E. Broadway, Alton gentelinsonbroadway.com

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you to come be a part of it all, to discover what’s next for you.

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5201 Asbury Avenue Godfrey, IL 62035

Thank you for your votes!

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roseopticalinc.com 3300 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey 618-466-8787

O P T I C A L

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Thank you to all our valued customers!

We look forward to serving the community for many years to come!

If you need a cash loan or a great deal on jewelry, guns, electronics & more…come on in!

t r o p p u s r for you 618-781-1407

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1991

samspawninalton.com • 208 E. Broadway, Alton • 618-462-5696

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KRISTEN@TARRANTANDHARMAN.COM REAL ESTATE BROKER (618) 946-9469 KRISTEN@TARRANTANDHARMAN.COM

BROKER E T A T S E L A huge THANK YOU to everyone REAwho voted for me and to all of my friends, family and wonderful clients who have supported me with their business and referrals!

I love what I do and I look forward to helping with your real estate needs for years to come. - Kristen

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me and to all of my friends, family and wonderful clients who have supported me with their business and referrals!

I love what I do and I look forward to helping with your real estate needs for years to come. - Kristen

Give us a call today! (618) 433-9436 or go online WWW.TARRANTANDHARMAN.COM

Give us a call today! (618) 433-9436 or go online WWW.TARRANTANDHARMAN.COM 26 |

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2022 Readers’ Choice Winners Thanks for voting Nicky G’s as Favorite Caterer!

H ER PHYSICAL T

CATERING

The Gehrs family appreciates your continued support!

ORTHOPEDICS

Thank you for voting for us and for trusting us with your care for 40 years!

A PY

AQUATIC THERAPY

PRE/POST OP REHAB

7 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

1719 Clawson, Alton 618-462-1133 altonpt.com

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1801 State St Alton • 618-468-1077 • nickygs.com

@nickygsitalian

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ting us your o v r fo u o y k n a Th Favorite BBQ! 2716 Grovelin St, Godfrey 618-467-9999 carversbbq.com Your Hometown BBQ

SPORTS REHAB

We are very proud to be voted your favorite REPAIR AUTO BODY

and we will continue to provide you with high quality repair and superb customer service.

4512 N. Alby, Godfrey 618-466-6151

TUE-SAT 11AM-7PM OR UNTIL SOLD OUT

R STUDIO DANCE/CHEE

PIZZA

Thank you for voting for us!

5 YEAR S IN A ROW!

Jennifer Bishop’s School of Dance

Roma’s Pizza

Thank you to all who voted!

652 E. Broadway, Alton 618-558-1295 • jbsdpac.com jbsddance@gmail.com

121 E Bethalto Dr, Bethalto 618-377-5800 • romaspizza.cc

It’s the BEST Communities that make the BEST Bank!

Alton

Godfrey

Bethalto

2403 Homer M Adams Pkwy

2711 Godfrey Rd

3112 Godfrey Rd

333 W Bethalto Dr #A

618-462-7000

618-467-2000

618-466-1500

618-377-1500

BANK

BankLiberty.com

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2022 Readers’ Choice Winners RGANIZATION NON-PROFIT O

SIGN SHOP

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communities for your support!

once again for voting us Favorite Sign Shop in the Riverbend!

MED-SPA

ICE CREAM

MASSAGE

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The staff would like to thank everyone for their votes. We have the best clients!

Call for an appointment!

S SMOOTHIE

Thank you for your loyal support!

618-463-2222

2522 State St, Suite B, Alton

@bodyrestorationsalonandspa

Thank you

ECTOR HOME INSP

for voting Trident Inspections your Favorite Home Inspector!

OFFERING HOME INSPECTION SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT YOUR HOUSE IS SAFE IN EVERY WAY 6183345785• TRIDENTINSPECTIONSLLC.COM

CENTER N O I T P E C E EVENT/R ARRIED M T E G O T PLACE

ENUE CONCERT V

618-466-6915 3318 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey Join our rewards club at shiversfc.com/rewards

Thank you for your support of WOW Event Center. Due to all the positive support from our friends, family and customers, we expanded again. We added our newest venue in Jerseyville which is similar to our main event center with the ability to do weddings and receptions. We are looking at other cities to expand to also. With expansion comes change! We will now be known as Your Event Space - Alton and Your Event Space - Jerseyville.

We look forward to seeing you soon at Your Event Space.

FORMERLY WOW EVENT CENTER

515 E. 3rd Street Alton • 618-444-7969 youreventspace.us • @youreventspace 28 |

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2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for their Thank you to our customers and you votes! We sure appreciate ees! all of our awesome employ

OZEN YOGURT ICE CREAM/FR

OPEN DAILY 2-9PM

33 East Elm St Alton 618-406-0000 @thepinkcowalton

ICE TREE SERV

Thank you!

 Tree Trimming

 Storm Work

 Tree Removal

 Hedge Trimming

 Stump Removal  Chipping Services  Pruning

& Removal  Bobcat Service  Bucket Truck Service

618-407-TREE

CALL OR FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES TE X T riverbendoutdoor@yahoo.com

Value • Service • Trust • Convenience MPANY LUMBER CO

ION CREDIT UN

Checking Accounts

New & Used Vehicle Loans

Certificates & IRAs

Business Loans & Accounts

Money Market Accounts

Serving the community with building and remodeling projects since 1941.

Thank you for voting us Favorite Lumber Company for the last 8 years!

Credit Cards

Mortgage & Home Equity Loans

Credit Union 618-258-3168 • www.1stMidAmerica.org NMLS #458701. Federally Insured by NCUA.

210 N. Shamrock, East Alton | 618.259.7434 fischerlumber.com | /fischerlumber

AN ELECTRICI

Thank you for voting us your Favorite Electrician!

We appreciate our customers and the trust they give us!

618-550-2668

198 Goulding St, East Alton advancedwiringsolutionsil.com MON-FRI 8AM-7PM

Alton • Bethalto • East Alton • Edwardsville • Troy Godfrey • Granite City • Jerseyville • Wood River

ALON TANNING S

Thank you for voting us your Favorite Tanning Salon!

Our 6 locations offer UV Tanning, Custom Airbrush, VersaSpa and VersaSpa Pro Spray Tan

Security camera installation New construction pre-wiring Home electrical services Residential & Commercial LED lighting installation Network cable installation

Text HTAN to 33916

hollywoodtanco.com

Hollywood Sun Studio

206 W. HOMER ADAMS PARKWAY, GODFREY // 618-467-UTAN 901 E. EDWARDSVILLE ROAD, WOOD RIVER // 618-258-TANN

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RIVIERA MAYA RESTAURANT

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2704 Corner Court, Alton 307 S Maple, Brighton Taqueria Maya, 2621 College, Alton

618MAYA.COM 6184655000

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INSURANCE

Thank you for voting for us!

Theodora Farms sends a big thanks to our customers and community for all your support!

The FarmStore at

LOCALLY SOURCED EGGS, MEATS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST

4835 N. Alby Rd, Godfrey theodorafarms.com @theodorafarms

AGENCY

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®

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Family.

Friends. g n ti o v r o f u o y Community. k n a Th THRIFT STORE CONSIGNMENT/

BARGAIN OUTLET

STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT

943 South State St, Jerseyville 618-498-6692 @bargainoutletjerseyville

bargainoutletjerseyville.com

TUE-SAT 9AM-7PM SUN 9AM-5PM

Mike Fahnestock

600 N Wood River Ave • Wood River 618-254-1251 • woodriversf.com

L BAR & GRIL

BURGER

Thank you for voting for Bluff City Grill!

We greatly appreciate your continued support over the past 9 years & are looking forward to serving you for many, many more years to come!

Tue-Thu 11AM-9PM Fri-Sat 11AM-10PM Sun 11AM-9PM Bar open till 12PM

restaurant, bar & banquet 30 |

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R SPORTS BA VICE R E S R E M O CUST NNER A L P T N E V E

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424 E. Broadway, Alton • 618-433-8288 • bluffcitygrillalton.com

2022 Readers’ Choice Winners E CAR WASH FULL SERVIC

CHILDCARE

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Step By Step Inc.

We look forward to making your car look like new.

Early Care and Education

PJ’S PROFESSIONAL DETAILING

Alton 2400 Locust 618-463-0640

2102 STATE ST, ALTON • 618-465-7408

Home C o okin’ BUT S

RESTAURANT ALL-AROUND Dine-in Carry-out Catering Occasions

UPER FAST

REPAIR AUTO BODY

Bethalto 561 Logan 618-377-6473

Brighton 402 N Maple 618-372-4328

sbschild.com

We are proud to serve the Riverbend area and have the best customers!

We work with ALL insurance companies

THANK YOU for voting and for your loyal support!

Lifetime warranty on collision repairs

EASTGATE PLAZA FoodAFare.org

9 to 2

East Alton • 618-216-2651

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thru Friday

Saturday

HENDRICKSON COLLISION REPAIR

Jim & Jennifer Hendrickson, owners

6307 Godfrey Road • Godfrey • 618-467-8810

Thanks for voting! Check out our updated bourbon/whiskey selection!

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING!

$250 OFF

ANY HOME IMPROVEMENT *Minimum purchase $3500. Must be presented at time of demonstration. Offer expires 10/1/22.

SENIOR AND VETERAN DISCOUNTS FULLY INSURED

A+ Rating

HOME IMPROVEMENT 618-259-2500 130 Skyway Court, East Alton

EagleWindowsandSiding.com

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SERVICE DIRECTORY CLEANING SERVICES

•One Time•Weekly•Bi-weekly•Monthly •Apartment•House•Commercial

1 TOUGH MAID SERVICE DANIELLE SANDERS, OWNER OFFICE 6184339246 CELL 6186963455 VETER AN OWNED

DESIGN & INSTALLATION AVAILABLE

VETER AN DISCOUNT OFFER ED

34 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Kitchen & Bath Center kboutlet.com • 3518 E. Homer Adams Pkwy Alton

618-463-8818

(next to car credit city)

RYAN

CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING EST. 1985 ryanconstructionroofing.com

618-792-1300 • ROOFING • ROOM ADDITIONS • SIDING • INTERIOR REMODEL

WE SPECIALIZE IN

DECK

REVITALZIATION

Insurance Claim Specialist

• BUILD DECKS • POWER WASHING • INSTALL FENCING • EXT. & INT. PAINTING

Diaz & Sons

618-258-0809

618-258-7711

HAWKINS PAINTING & REMODELING INC.

Painting, Drywall, Plaster Repair, Tuckpointing, Room Additions, Kitchens & Baths

GREG’S TREE SERVICE

• Tree trimming • Tree removal • Shrub trimming & removal FULLY INSURED • SENIOR DISCOUNT FREE ESTIMATES

618-823-7773 email gbbelc1958@aol.com

618-463-0913

Free Estimates • Insured & Licensed

FOR RENT

1BR Bethalto apartment. Quiet neighborhood, double car carport. $600 deposit, $600/month rent.

JUNK CARS BOUGHT 618-581-5430 CATHOLIC WOMAN

28 years of experience.

Medical, daily living activities, rehab, hospice, respite, in-home nursing home visits, hospital stays, doctor appointments, errands, social outings, meals, light housekeeping.

Excellent references.

314-324-0521

CALL US TODAY!

618-251-8070

renownremodeling.com Advertise in the Service Directory and appear in 57,655 mailboxes each month.

FREE REMOVAL

PRICE BEATERS BOBCAT WORK

Backhoe, highlift, concrete tearouts, hauling rock, dirt, and more. Insured.

618-334-1187

AARON’S RIVERBEND TREE SERVICE Licensed, insured, low rates!

618-410-8245

618-977-5089

IN-HOME CARE OF ALL KINDS

Local girl with references.

618-741-5958

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618-466-7529

FINANCING AVAILABLE

• SIDING • DECKS • BATHS • KITCHENS • WINDOWS • PORCHES • SUNROOMS • POOL DECKS • BASEMENTS

618-463-0612 or advantagereach.com/servicedirectory

of anything metal, appliances, mowers, autos, etc.

Tips appreciated.

618-917-2620 or 618-259-6798

BUYING USED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS All types, all makes.

Paying high prices.

1324 Normandy Drive, Godfrey Townhome style 2 bedroom, 1 bath $120,000 Call for appointment

618-462-6580

$

Experienced collector buying 45-78-33 RPMs. Cash paid!

House calls made.

Call or Text

A little too much clutter in your life?

CONDO FOR SALE

618-570-9738

Cash for Old Records

618-570-9843

SparksJunkRemoval.net SparksJunkRemoval

2000 Chevy S10 Extreme Affordable Home Improvement

FULLY INSURED

618-781-1407

618-208-7443 618-581-5171

Specializing in 100, 200 amp service and repair. Decks, additions, roofing, handyman service, concrete, masonry, kitchens & baths.

Licensed and insured.

Fencing • Patios • Retaining Walls •

Garage - Basement - Whole House Hoarding - Foreclosure - Storage Unit

Family owned & operated

6 cyl 4.3 liter Complete motor overhaul. Good shape, runs good. $3,400 or best offer.

Painting • Remodeling • Custom Decks •

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618-465-3535

RV STORAGE FOR RENT

Individual bay 14’ W x 45’ L x 14’H 14’ W X54’ L X 14’ H 24 hour access, totally enclosed in a very secure location.

30amp electric RV receptacle available.

15 min north of Alton. $150 per month.

Call Richard

618-535-0700

Call today and receive a

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SERVICE DIRECTORY • Bush trimming • Power washing • Lawn maintenance • Gutter cleaning • Any kind of hauling • Landscaping

INSURED & SENIOR DISCOUNTS

ALTON TREE SERVICE

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Affordable Rates • Insured, Bonded, OSHA Certified

BEST PRICE IN TOWN!

DIVERSIFIED

CONSTRUCTION

install. Must present Ad at time of order.

Expires 12/31/2022

618-977-1413

• KITCHENS • CUSTOM DECKS • BATHS • VINYL SIDING • BASEMENTS • WINDOWS/DOORS • GARAGES • ROOFING • ROOM ADDITIONS FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED REFERENCES

618-972-3257

SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION 5501 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey 618-467-0050 dansgaragedoorservice.com

@diversifiedconstructionserv

HOGGATT & SON ONSTRUCTIO FREE ESTIMATES

Insured • References • Senior Discounts

For all your home remodeling needs

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

618-462-2736

TREE SERVICE  Tree Removal

 Hedge Trimming

 Stump Removal  Chipping Services  Pruning

& Removal  Bobcat Service  Bucket Truck Service

OLI OUTDOOR SERVICES

618-250-2137

Leaf, gumball, and debris removal Flower bed and garden clearing

/ClarksLawnCare618

NOW OFFERING 100% FINANCING

Lic #058-168998

ACH

FREE ESTIMATES! FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

A+

618-254-7507

Call Allan

618-407-TREE

(8733)

riverbendoutdoor@yahoo.com

• Kitchens • Concrete • Room Additions

DANNY

• Garages • Soffit & Fascia • Basement Remodels

Over 20 years’ experience

618.709.2910 A Rating on Angie’s List

ROB’S

• Roofing • Remodeling • Siding CONSTRUCTION • Kitchen & Baths FREE ESTIMATES • Custom Decks FULLY INSURED • REFERENCES • Basements • Garages 618-258-9828 618-452-5009 • Windows • Doors @ROBCONSTRUCTION

Free in-home consultations & estimates

Godfrey

PLUMBER

SMILE

618-466-2199

UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Union

PERFECT PAINTING & DRYWALL

CONCRETE RAISING

Brighton 618-372-7077 BATH & SHOWER, INC. 6001 Godfrey Road • Godfrey 618-466-1100 • encorebathil.com

Scott Smith

WITH A

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & ROOFING

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Clark’s Lawn Care

and Outdoor Services, LLC

CA E R

• Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Power Washing • Bobcat Work

SECURE

CALL OR TE X T

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Licensed locally & insured

& STUMP REMOVAL  Storm Work

Celebrating 45 Years of Service.

45 OFF any NEW garage door purchase with

$

Dennis Wallace

FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING CO.

 Tree Trimming

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Cleaning out the past, packing up the present, COMMERCIAL & preparing for the future.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICE AmericaTheClean.com

Trimming, Tree & Stump Removal

AY! 618-250-5025 CALL TOD

VETERAN & SENIOR DISCOUNTS

WE CAN DO IT!

Godfrey 618-466-1240 Edwardsville 618-655-1441

midwestbasementtech.com

•Painting FREE ESTIMATES •Drywall Over 25 years of •Carpentry professional experience •Textures •Plaster Repair •Insured

618-467-8190

WE WILL

FLOOR YOU!

CERAMIC TILE • BACK SPLASHES FULL BATH REMODELS • HARDWOOD References Experience Free Estimates

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Must be dependable, customer service oriented and available to work the week of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Part-time. No experience necessary. Will train.

To apply, call Krista at 618-660-6953.

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barrettheating.com

618-465-3731

500 Belle Street, Alton HEATING

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Full-time and part-time

Generac Generators HEATING

HIRI

VILLAGE OF HARTFORD ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING 04/21

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COOLING REVENUE SUMMARY: GNL PROPERTY TAX $856,331.85 - LEASE OR PURCHASE TAX $72,478.24 - GEN ROAD & BRIDGE (CNTY) CHTWP $24,336.27 - GNL SALES TAX $398,973.15 - GNL LOCAL USE $64,053.90 - BUSINESS - SALES TAX $80,429.07 - GNL CANNABIS TAX $1,168.03 - GNL STATE INCOME TAX $173,455.42 - VIDEO GAMING TAX $20,732.68 - AMERENIP MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX $3,871.52 - ILLINOIS GAS TRANSMISSION $23,308.70 -CNTRL IL D/B/AS AMERENCIPS $186,320.04 - GNL INTEREST INCOME $8,973.70 - GNL PET LICENSES $50.00 - GNL EASEMENT $32,700.00 - GNL LIQUOR LICENSES $7,200.00 - GOLF CART LICENSE/STICKER $50.00 - VIDEO GAMING LICENSE $730.20 - GNL PERMITS $791.00 - LANDLORD HOUSING INSPECTION $25.00 - LC INTERPRTV CNTR WATER PYMNT TR $966.16 - GNL AMERENCIPS INFRSTRCTR MNT FE $38,034.38 - GNL MISCELLANEOUS INCOME $77,364.43 - MNICIPL TELECMNCTN +FF+ EXCISE $5,001.46 - WTR MTR DEP SERVICE FEE $750.00 - GNL RPLCMNT TAX ST OF ILL $197,880.54 - GNL ROAD & BRIDGE(TWP)WR $4,433.75 - GNL ROAD & BRIDGE(TWP)CH $5,810.33 - GNL RENT ELECTION AREA $300.00 - GNL FRANCHISE - CABLE TV $14,798.47 - GNL DNTN MEMORIAL BRICKS $250.00 - ADMINISTRATION FEE REIMBURSEMENT $5,668.92 - VEHICLE ALLOWANCE REIMBURSEMENT $7,613.81 - UNEMPLOYMENT REIMBURSEMENT $1,579.62 - INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT $28,629.47 - GENERAL - GRANTS $92,358.78 -P66 RAND AVE $103,000.00 - GNL TRANSFER IN $21,056.62 - GNL TRANSFER OUT $22,022.78CR - INCIDENT RESPONSE REIMBURSEMENT $600.00 -FIRE FOREIGN FIRE TAX $2,010.40 - POL COURT FINES & FEES $3,375.83 - DUI - FINES $605.00 - SUPERVISION FEES $40.00 - E CITATION FINES $76.00 - POL REPORTS $473.20 - TRAFFIC CONTROL WAGES REIMBURSMT $16,513.40 - LOCAL CURE (OVID RELIEF FUND $58,951.00 - GYM RENTAL $165.00 - PARTY AT THE PARK $6,812.50 - BEAUTIFICATION DONATION $7,500.00 - USER FEES $556,242.64 - USER PENALTIES $3,819.43 - SALE OF WATER $365.11 - TURN ON FEES $90.00 - WATER TAPS $360.00 - RESIDENT DUMP TRUCK USER FEE $1,199.09 - REFUSE COLLECTION $73,416.77 - MFT STATE OF ILLINOIS $52,046.51 - REBUILD ILLINOIS BOND FUNDS $47,088.36 - RESIDENT USER FEES $287,566.51 - WOOD RIVER SEWER FEES $193,309.14 RESIDENT PENALITIES $5,507.58 - SEWER TAPS $175.00 - S. ROX USER FEE $132,395.27 - S ROX COSTS/CAPITAL $50,500.00 - FICA & MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT $1,668.41 - IMRF REIMBURSEMENT $2,644.17 - TOWER - INSURANCE $100.00CR -PROPERTY TAX TF229 $8,802.94 - TOTAL REVENUES: $4,053,671.99.

Go Figure

What’s the Difference?

1. Poster is missing.

2. Hair is different.

3. Cuffs are missing.

4. Collar is different.

5. Wheel is missing.

6. Stripes are missing.

Word Scrambler 1. Ingest 2. Sincere

3. Install 4. Closure

Today’s Word: GLASSES

CryptoQuip What is the term for someone who’s examining the life of president Gerald? A Ford explorer.

Even Exchange 1. Chill, Child 2. Barber, Berber 3. Elder, Elmer 4. Minor, Minot 5. Cuddle, Curdle

6. Scene, Scone 7. Insect, Insert 8. Navel, Naval 9. Margin, Marvin 10. Flame, Frame

COMPENSATION SUMMARY: UNDER $25,000.00 EYER, DENNIS W. - FIELDS, DAVID R. - WHITE, BARRY MATTHEW - WILLIAMSON, CHASE A. -SANDERS, JACOB - DIXON, SCOTT B. - MORRISON, MARRISA R. - ROSE, JAMI RUTH - ROSE, THOMAS A. - DIXON, MICHELLE D. - CONNELL, TIMOTHY P. - FULKERSON, KERRI F. - LUEBBERT, THEODORE DAVID - ROSE, NICHOLAS ALLEN - MONSON, CRYSTAL K. YOUNG, JAMES C. - RUDD, JODY A. - CALDWELL, CLINTON B. - HARROP, JAMIE L. - LUEBBERT, KRISTIE - PRICKETT, MICHELLE L. - ROBERTSON, WILLIAM D. - FULKERSON, CHRISTOPHER - CRANMER, GARY W. - BROWN, GENA - HICKERSON, JAMES F. - GALLAHER, TYLER G - PRESTON, ROBERT J. - HARROP, KALEB - HORYN, JARROD M. - BOWERMASTER, KARL J. - Between $25,000.00 and $49,999.99 SWOPE, JARVIS T - FLANIGAN, EMME - PRESTON, DEVIN w. -BRAME, CHESSIE M. - WELLS, LUCAS B - COLEMAN, DEANNA L. - HUFF, TIFFANY - MARTIN, FRANCY - Between $50,000.00 and $74,999.99 PRESTON, CLYDE D. - SEBASTIAN, ED - ASBURY, MATTHEW T. - GEIL, DANIEL A. - PRESTON, RAYMOND - Between $75,000.00 and $99,999.99 DANIELS, MICHAEL R. - FLANIGAN, BRANDON L. - TOTAL COMPENSATION: $865,213.97.

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: ACE PIPE CLEANING $1,200.00 - BIG Z MEDIA $1,362.63 - ADVANCE AUTO PARTS $3,398.80 - AFLAC $1,050.12 - AIRGAS USA, LLC $6,013.80 - AMEREN ILLINOIS $65,471.89 - BANKCARD SERVICES $37,528.71 - BANNER FIRE EQUIPMENT, IN $5,309.28 -BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF I $225,923.31 - BEELMAN LOGISTICS LLC $5,293.53 - NFM BUYER LLC $838.48 - BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC $1,990.42 - BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. $6,095.58 - BUDGET SIGNS $2,965.98 - CASEY’S BUSINESS MASTERCA $13,690.68 - CHOUTEAU ROAD & BRIDGE $3,963.54 - CHOUTEAU TOWNSHIP $2,458.43 - CHRIST BROS. PRODUCTS LLC $2,275.27 - CITY OF WOOD RIVER $514,337.20 - COGENT $12,851.64 - CORRPRO WATERWORKS $4,625.00 - CUMMINS MID-SOUTH, LLC $12,365.51 - DANIEL L. ROGERS $1,000.00 - DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC $3,822.38 - D&D TIRE SERVICE LLC. $1,650.88 - DINGES FIRE COMPANY $8,295.95 - THE DONOHOO LAW FIRM PC $21,361.57 - DONOHOO, MCCALLEY & ASSOC$11,000.00 - DURKIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY $2,863.80 - EAST ALTON - WOOD RIVER H $28,146.39 - ERB EQUIPMENT COMPANY OF $9,993.12 - FEDERICO $924.70 - FIRE CATT, LLC $1,320.00 - GARELLA PEST MANAGEMENT, $1,236.00 - GATEWAY OCCUPATIONAL HEAL $914.31 - G.L. DOWNS, INC. $4,998.75 - GONZALEZ COMPANIES, LLC $1,100.00 - GRAY CONTRACTING, INCORPO $1,782.00 - GR P/WEGMAN COMPANY $19,270.08 - HACH COMPANY $30,985.01 - HANDLING SYSTEMS, INC. $723.00 - JAMES HARING $1,800.00 - HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY D $29,677.08 - HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT $2,010.40 - HERITAGE PETROLEUM, LLC $1,404.55 - H & F EXTERIORS $26,444.56 - IDS APPLICATIONS, INC. $700.00 - ILLINOIS ENV. PROTECTION $2,000.00 - ILLINOIS DIRECTOR OF EMPL $4,902.81 - IL DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE $41,602.58 - ILLINI EXCAVATION & RECLA$6,238.50 - IL MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT F $134,098.75 - IML RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOC $145,226.59 - J. GREG SMITH, INC. $1,000.00 - JULIE, INC. $1,479.60 - KANE MECHANICAL, INC. $1,000.00 - KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAIL $706.30 - KEY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY $665.00 - LABORERS’ LOCAL #338 $5,205.32 - LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY C $8,117.41 - LEON UNIFORM COMPANY, INC $2,681.70 - LOWE AUTOMOTIVE WAREHOUSE $652.79 - LOCIS $3,297.79 - LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC. $2,376.52 - MADISON COUNTY $6,940.87 - METLIFE - GROUP BENEFITS $18,840.62 -MISSISSIPPI LIME COMPANY $21,811.00 - MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN $5,813.56 - MORROW BROTHERS FORD, INC $36,290.00 - OMNISITE $1,656.00 - EPIC INSURANCE MIDWEST $699.00 - OTIS ELEVATOR CO. $7,762.44 - PAT KELLY EQUIPMENT CO. $1,979.20 - PETTY CASH POLICE $799.06 - PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES $2,958.50 - PIASA MOTOR FUELS, LLC $8,189.82 - PIASA ROAD OIL, LLC $9,866.07 - PIRTEK OVERLAND $1,566.57 - QUILL.COM $1,337.89 - RIVERBEND GROWTH ASSOCIAT $3,125.80 - RCS CONSTRUCTION, INC. $58,818.25 - REGIONS BANK $224,110.48 - REPUBLIC SERVICES $8,797.79 - RIVERBEND OUTDOOR SERVICE $10,000.00 - ROXANA LANDFILL $41,820.90 - OFFICE SOURCE $678.74 - SALTUS TECHNOLOGIES $750.00 - SCHULTE SUPPLY, INC. $2,341.61 - SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTI $81,627.93 - SHEPPARD, MORGAN & SCHWAA $20,446.93 - STATE OF ILLINOIS D.A.R.E $850.00 - ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPOR $1,201.91 - SOUTHWESTERN IL LAW ENFOR $600.00 -TEKLAB $12,552.95 - TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REV $1,062.48 - TOTALFUNDS BY HASLER $1,600.00 - UNITED STEELWORKERS $5,680.94 - VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERIC $3,514.00 - VILLAGE OF ROXANA WATER D $155,879.58 - WATTS COPY SYSTEMS, INC. $1,770.60 - WOODY’S MUNICIPAL SUPPLY $13,030.02 - WOOD RIVER GLASS $840.20 - WOOD RIVER - HARTFORD SCH $42,612.78 - All other Disbursements Less Than ( 600)$14,914.23 - TOTAL VENDORS: $2,340,824.71.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION

Trivia Test 1. 54.

2. Sacred Heart.

3. Nevada.

4. AB negative.

5. 1989.

6. A person who can speak multiple languages.

7. “Sleeping Beauty.”

8. Peanuts.

9. The piano.

10. A string.

Beginning Fund Balance Retained Earnings

GENERAL CORP $1,610,186.68

WATER $978,914.19

RECREATION $61,960.59

SANITATION $29,503.40

MFT FUND $47,030.23

ESDA $8,599.26

Revenues Expenditures

$1,850,377.48 $1,415,880.96

$565,462.03 $583,825.39

$24,958.65 $36 I 971. 02

$139,164.02 $125,162.48

$87,654.31 $35,745.88

$403.35 $396.00

Other Financing Sources Uses

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

Ending Fund Balance Retained Earnings

$2,044,683.20

$960,550.83

$49,948.22

$43,504.94

$98,938.66

$8,606.61

Beginning Fund Balance Retained Earnings

WORKING CASH $44,753.94

WASTE WATER FUND $2,215,419.98

IMRF SOCIAL SECURITY F $9,024.48

TOWER FUND $55,015.99CR

FIRE LEASE PURCHASE FUND $.00

TIF FUND - HARTFORD $537,662.68

Revenues Expenditures Other Financing Sources Uses

$63.30 $.00

$670,351. 49 $630,042.17

$197,538.29 $102,698.63

$47,400.00 $15,514.02

$.00 $.00

$453 I 071. 02 $181,867.02

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

Ending Fund Balance Retained Earnings

$44,817.24

$2,255,729.30

$103,864 .14

$23,130.0lCR

$.00

$808,866.68

Beginning Fund Balance Retained Earnings

TIF II - RT 111 $2,170.03

TIF III - RT 3 $22,565.69CR

AUDIT FUND $11,830.60

PAYROLL CLEARING FUND $.00

$422.48 $.00

$1,897.46 $1,689.12

$14,908.11 $9,800.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$.00 $.00

$2,592.51

$22,357.35CR

$16,938.71

$.00

Flashback 1. George Harrison, in 1970 on his triple album “All Things Must Pass.” The song was used in several films, including “Goodfellas” in 1990.

2. From a key ring. When they rented a rehearsal space, the key ring for the place had the previous tenant’s name on it.

3. “Make It Easy on Yourself,” in 1965. The first to release the song had been Jerry Butler, in 1961, but that version only climbed to No. 20.

4. The Beach Boys, in 1965.

5. “The Last Time I Felt Like This,” by Johnny Mathis and Jane Olivor. The song was used in the 1978 film “Same Time, Next Year” starring Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn. In the film, a couple meets for a weekend once a year for 30 years, even though they’re married to others.

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Revenues Expenditures Other Financing Sources Uses Ending Fund Balance Retained Earnings

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6318 Deer Run, Godfrey $325,000 Matt Horn 560-8201 Great Godfrey home! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on 5.02 acre lot site.

1320 Washington, Alton $229,900 Matt Horn 560-8201 Outstanding Alton home. This 2 story full brick 3BR/2BA home will be sure to impress.

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Steve Aud 618-789-2325

Yvonne Cook 618-741-4732

Charlie Bertels 618-530-3033

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5206 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey $295,000 15281 State Hwy 109, Dow $695,000 Becky McGowen 570-9375 Mindy Woelfel 946-0434 All brick building currently includes Over 10,000 square feet under roof is 3-5 office spaces, kitchen, bathroom, currently set up to be a bar, banquet basement. Large corner lot is great center, restaurant, and an apartment. location/high visibility.

All on 6 acres +/-.

2516 State St - A, Alton $1,250/mo Nick Schranck 978-1619 High traffic location with visible frontage and signage. Nice office space features large main area, bathroom and storage room.

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45 Legacy, Granite City $260,000 Carrie Stone 225-2070 Say yes to golf course living! Backs up to the 4th hole on Legacy Golf Course.

This beautiful sprawling 3BR/2BA updated ranch.

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6433 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey $399,000 Devin Outman 631-4841 Totally renovated 3 unit property, zoned ‘R5’ with room for further development.

Many updates. Amazing opportunity to grow your portfolio.

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Cindy Holmes 618-444-8037

36 | SEPTEMBER 2022

Kayla Lindley 618-444-7854

Laura Dugas 618-556-9200

5549 Seminary, Alton $750,000 Julia Kennedy 660-8204 You will love the setting and the home!

6BR/6BA with over 7,000sq ft is situated on @2.5 acres. Additional 2.54 acres +/available for $70,000.

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