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GREENE PRAIRIE PRESS MARCH 11, 2015 – Vol. 146, No. 10 – Carrollton, Illinois 62016

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NEWS

Residents voice disappointment at council meeting

By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press The residents of Carrollton who packed the Carrollton Council chambers Tuesday night expecting to have the opportunity to make comments during the public comment section of the meeting were dismayed when a set of rules governing these public comments was introduced for the very first time.

According to these rules, before anyone could make a comment they must sign in before the 7 p.m. start time of the meeting, as well as list the purpose and content of their public comment. No more than one person would be allowed to speak on any particular issue at the same meeting. In addition, there shall be “no discussion or requests for discipline of municipal employees or other personnel issues during the public comment section of the meeting.”

City Attorney Anne Clough introduced these rules following last month’s meeting where Carrollton resident Roberta Lockhart used the public comment section of the agenda to address the council about what she considered harassment by the Carrollton Police Department and its

chief, Kenny Kallal. Lockhart said she had requested to be put on the agenda to speak and did so prior to the 48-hour posting deadline, but her

“The chief of police had big shoes to fill whenever they replaced mr . gross with mr . Kallal, and mr . gross had big shoes to fill when he replaced mr . Kiger and those shoes are definitely not being filled now .”

Tim Reif Carrollton resident

name was not included on the agenda. Kallal is the husband of Clough.

Alderwoman Sharon Butler questioned the legality of implementing

the rules since they were never voted on by the council.

“I want to make a comment that we were just handed these rules tonight,” she said. “We didn’t see these rules before either and I don’t know if they are legally binding since we never voted on them. We might need to think about that because I never saw these before.”

Clough said the council need not vote on the rules governing the public comments and they would be implemented at this meeting.

Alderman Joe Harness said rules such as these are common practice and he didn’t see any problem with them.

“I didn’t say there was a problem,” Butler said. “I just don’t think we should be handed these tonight.”

Clough said she had a handout from the Attorney General regarding the matter.

“It is clearly delineated from her office that we are allowed to make rules for public comment,” Clough said. “We will be using these tonight and if anyone wants to see this I can make copies.”

However, after some discussion – including a statement from a Greene (See, council, A2)

Carrollton appoints mayor pro tem

By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press Carrollton City Council appointed one of its members as the temporary mayor during Tuesday night’s meeting.

Alderman Dewain Freand announced Mayor David Stendeback would be taking a six-month leave of absence and suggested the council appoint a mayor pro tem.

“The mayor is on a six-month leave of absence to see if he can get over his medical problems,” Freand told the council. “So, we have to appoint a mayor pro tem to handle things until he gets back.”

Appointing a mayor pro tem was not on Tuesday night’s agenda.

However, Joe Harness made a motion that Freand be appointed mayor pro tem and this was seconded by Tom Wilson. The motion was approved by a 4-1 vote, with Sharon Butler voting No. Resident Kari Manker spoke to the council on issues she was having with the water department.

By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press Two Carrollton residents are dead after their vehicle veered into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer Tuesday night, March 10.

According to a report released by the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred on the River Road 8/10 mile north of County Road 630N in Greene County at approximately 7:46 p.m.

Preliminary investigation indicates the 2002 Ford Ranger, which was being driven by William J. Bick, age 76, was

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Wouldn’t you just love to know what madison mountain sees to elicit such a big smile while little Allison Shaw has a frown? The two traveled down to Okawville Friday night to watch the Carrollton Hawks play the Okawville rockets for the Sectional title . more Hawks coverage can be seen on pages B10 and B12 .

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traveling south bound on the River Road (Eldred Blacktop) while a 1997 International Truck tractor pulling an empty 2002 Timpte grain hauler semi-trailer, driven by Mark A. Gourley, age 54, also of Carrollton, was traveling northbound at the same location.

For unknown reasons, Bick crossed over the center line of the roadway and struck the semi head on, according to the ISP report. Bick was ejected from the vehicle and both he and his passenger, Maria J. Swan, age 64, died at the scene.

No charges have been filed.

Police bust meth lab near grade school

NGE Students of the Month.

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“I was concerned I was being overcharged since we moved into town so I had them (water department) run a report,” Manker said. “They reported to me I had a leak, so I hired a plumber to come out and look. He determined there was a leak and fixed them and provided me with a receipt.”

Manker said she took this receipt to the water department in order to get an adjustment made to her water bill, but because the receipt did not contain a date the clerk told her it couldn’t be adjusted until the following month.

Manker said the bill was not adjusted on the following billing cycle.

Marty Gross, who has been filling in at the water department after the previous clerk quit, said he would take care of it Wednesday morning.

The council went into closed session to discuss personnel issues for more than an hour, once again calling Public Works Director Mike Snyder into the closed session. When council members reconvened into open session, they announced that no action would be taken.

Crash kills two on Eldred Blacktop

Dr. Phillips honored at meeting.

Hawks come up short in Okawville.

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Area educators attend Vision 20/20 initiative in Springfield

By CArmeN eNSiNger Campbell Publications The Vision 20/20 summit held in Springfield recently has educators all across the state excited for the future of the public education system.

In November 2012, the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) partnered with the Illinois Principals Association (IPA), Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO), Superintendents’ Commission for the Study of Demographics and Diversity (SCSDD) and the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) to develop a long-range plan to improve the public education system in Illinois.

The result of this collaboration has become known as the Vision 20/20 initiative, and it marks the first time all the major educational organizations have come together to try and come up with a solution to fix the state’s “broken” education system.

The conference in Springfield was attended by representatives of many of the local school districts, including administrators and board members from Greene, Jersey and Calhoun school districts. This was the first of many more meetings to

come, which aim to make needed changes to the educational system.

“I was very impressed with what I saw because it was the first time I have seen all of the associations come together for a common pur-

“What i liked most about this initiative is they are using the common sense business model approach to education and not just throwing stuff out there here and there .”

Rodney Reif Carrollton School Board President pose,” Carrollton School Board President Rodney Reif said. “What I liked most about this initiative is they are using the common sense business model approach to education and not just throwing stuff out there here and there. Their approach is to have a plan and see what works and what doesn’t work and let’s move forward – not just throw darts at a board.”

Calhoun Unit 40 Superintendent

By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press Four residents of Roodhouse were arrested after the execution of a search warrant at a residence near the North Greene Grade School last week, which netted nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine.

According to a report released by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, on March 4 at approximately 11:14 p.m., members of the Greene County Multi-Agency Response Team, which is made up of deputies of the sheriff’s department along with officers of the Carrollton, Greenfield, Roodhouse and

White Hall police departments, executed a search warrant on a residence located at 309 West Prairie St. in Roodhouse.

The search warrant was a result of an investigation being conducted by the sheriff’s department and the Roodhouse Police Department.

“This warrant allowed officers to search the residence for an active methamphetamine lab, as well as materials and chemicals related to the manufacture of methamphetamine,” Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen said.

Upon execution of the search warrant, officers arrested Jeremy (See, meth lab, A2)

White Hall Lions Club holding gun raffle

Dr. Kate Sievers thinks Vision 20/20 is a great because it looks at each district individually.

“I think it is great because it is looking for adequacy and equality for all the schools in the state by looking at what each individual district needs or doesn’t need,” Sievers said. “Jersey and Calhoun districts might be right next to each other and touch as far as our boundaries go, but we have very different needs.”

Vision 20/20 focuses in on four priorities within the educational system – highly effective educators, 21st Century learning, shared accountability and equitable and adequate funding.

Currently, the state doesn’t have a system designed to attract, develop or retain highly effective educators.

The state, according to Sievers, discourages teachers from coming to Illinois and Vision 20/20 calls for reciprocity of teacher to go from state to state.

“You might be looking to hire a teacher who is currently teaching in Missouri,” Sievers said. “Most likely, this teacher is going to have to take two or three more classes to get certified in Illinois plus take a test.”

However, teachers in Illinois who move to Missouri or Indiana have no trouble.

“We are so close to those states, yet teachers coming here have to jump through so many hoops to (See, 20/20, A2)

By CArmeN eNSiNger Greene Prairie Press It’s hard to think of the Fourth of July and fireworks when there is still snow on the ground, but the White Hall Lions Club is.

To help fund the fireworks display it puts on each year, the Lions Club is sponsoring a gun raffle with some lucky winner going home with either a Henry Golden Boy Rifle Lever Action .22 Mag or a Taurus Judge handgun, which will shoot 410 shot shell and .45 Colt.

Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at J.K. Furniture in White Hall, Price’s Country Gardens in Roodhouse or from any Lions Club member. The drawing will be held March 18 at the monthly bingo held at Paradise Club.

Drawing will take place at 8:30 p.m. and winner need not be present to win.

The gun raffle kicks off what promises to be the most active year, to date, for the White Hall Lions Club.

“The schedule we have for the Lions Club is a very busy one this year,” Lions Club President Ron Gilmore said. “Thanks to the wonderful response we had from the Fourth of July festivities last year, we have been able to add a free concert to our schedule.”

In May, the Lions Club will be sponsoring a free Concert in the Park featuring the Wanda Mountain Boys, the Chosen Ones and The Redemptions.

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Park on Friday, May 15 with food booths opening at 5 p.m. and concert starting at 5 p.m.

“We have been wanting to put on a concert for quite some time and we figured it would be a good time to do it before our Fourth of July festivities,” Gilmore said. “There will be ice cream, too, so it will be something like what Carrollton has so people should remember to bring their lawn chairs.”

The Lions Club gives back to the Greene County community through its eyeglasses program, which provides eyeglasses free of charge to those who need them in Greene County. It also sponsors several scholarships at North Greene High School for the graduating seniors.

“This concert is our way of giving back to everyone in the community,” Gilmore said. “We had a really good year and generated funds we simply would like to put back into the community.”

More information will be given at a later date on this year’s Fourth of July festivities, which have been scheduled for July 2-4, once again at Custer Park.

“We took a survey and 80 percent of the people said they would like to see the event held again at Custer Park this year,” Gilmore said. “The parking is so much better out there and there is more room so you aren’t bumping into people all the time. The added space has allowed us to add extra events like the cardboard boat races and the sand volleyball tournament.”

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Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Knowledge is gained through tough times If you look at most of my hunting and fishing trips from the standpoint of harvesting game, you would conclude that I was unsuccessful. Most of the time I leave home with great expectations, only to return with the reality of an unfilled tag or an empty live well.

I remember a commercial where a man’s wife watched her husband leave each Saturday morning with his fishing rod and Labrador, only to come back home that afternoon with just his fishing rod and his faithful companion. She wondered why he continued to go.

I can also remember the days when my children were young, that I would return home from a hunting trip and would be faced by three children with the same question:

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(Continued from A1) teach here,” Sievers said. “We are hoping the legislators will work with us to get that corrected so we can have that reciprocity between the states and we can get those qualified teachers.”

Then again, the state isn’t any kinder to its own educators, either, by constantly changing the rules and requirement to teach courses, according to one local principal.

“The other problem is they keep changing things all the time,” Carrollton High School Principal Leslee Frazier said. “We currently have one veteran teacher who has been teaching for years and now the state has come in and said he needs to take a course you simply can’t find around here. They are making it extremely hard to not only find qualified teachers, but even keep the ones we have.”

A way to address this issue would be to create education licensure reciprocity agreements. In order to be in the position to recruit and retain highly effective educators and administrators, the state should allow and streamline education licensure reciprocity agreements with the other states across the U.S. The second pillar of importance, which deals with 21st Century learning is, according to illinoisvision2020. org, every district in the state should modernize its approach to learning by delivery of 21st Century instruction, which provides all students access to modern learning environments including technology such as computers and Internet.

“There are many districts out there who do not have Internet access or the correct bandwidth in order to run a lot of the programs in testing coming up,” Carrollton Superintendent Dr. Kerry Cox said. “Thankfully, we are not in that boat right now and our technology infrastructure is pretty solid.”

Another emphasis during the

“Did you get anything?” They got so used to the same answer they began not to ask. (I’m sure glad that our sustenance was not based on me bringing home the meat). What I found out over the years, however, was that I did not become a better hunter or fisherman on days the harvest was easy but I became better, most of the time, on the days that I came home empty-handed.

Let’s face it; it doesn’t take much know-how to go out and catch fish when they are biting everything that comes in front of them. Nor is much knowledge gained when that deer meanders by your treestand 10 minutes after daylight.

Knowledge to become a better outdoorsman is gained through the tough times. It happens when we

shoot high on that deer or don’t set the hook on that bass. It’s those times that we come home better than when we left, whether we have something to show for it or not. And even though we want to fill a tag, it’s better to come home better.

This is also the way God works.

God is not interested in what we do or what we “harvest” at the expense of what we are becoming. He is interested in us being better. Better husbands or wives, better fathers or mothers, and better at who He designed us to be as a people made in His image and as Christians. This doesn’t happen during the easy days but during the days when there is nothing in our hands to show for our effort except the calluses of being faithful. The prize, however,

is not merely a trophy for a moment of success, but it is the difference in being someone who caught a fish and someone who is a fisherman. n Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. He serves as a pro staff member for several hunting-related companies and also speaks at game dinners and other hunting and fishing venues about faith and the outdoors. He can be reached at gary@outdoortruths.org.

conference was the need for shared accountability. The state, according to the Vision 20/20 agenda, should adopt a differentiated accountability model to focus on continuous improvement, recognize the diversity of struggling schools and eliminate achievement gaps across the state.

A differentiated accountability model would allow local flexibility, promote shared accountability and be sensitive to local district improvements.

More specifically, it would address the numerous unfunded mandates created by the legislature every year which all districts must adhere to, regardless of their relevance to the district. Unfunded mandates are just that – mandates the state is requiring be implemented but not providing the funding for this implementation.

“Since the year 2000, there have been 132 unfunded mandates that have been passed by our legislature,” Cox said. “Now that is not saying they are all bad, but 132 is a huge amount of mandates the state makes without the funding to go with it.”

Calhoun District had to spend $3,500 to have a fire alarm in its greenhouse connected to the main building.

“That is an extra $3,500 the district was forced to spend that could have been used elsewhere,” Sievers said. “I have only been superintendent for two-and-a-half years, but the amount of mandates I’ve seen is simply crazy.”

Vision 20/20 asks for these mandates to be classified as either essential or discretionary. Under Vision 20/20 mandates which deal with civil rights, safety or federal mandates would be considered as essential, but others would be considered discretionary.

Ultimately, these new and unfunded mandates end up taking away classroom learning time and resources.

“If it is for the safety and well-being of the children, then the mandate is

well worth it,” Jersey Superintendent Dr. Lori Hopkins said. “But where we are lacking is personnel. The lack of funding has meant reducing the teaching staff, so not only do we have less money, we have less time in the classroom. Yet at the same time, these mandates require more accountability. The more and more I talk to school leaders and educators, people are really getting tired of these unfunded mandates.”

Vision 20/20 also advocates allowing education representation in the legislature responsible for making the laws.

“Often time the right stakeholders simply aren’t sitting at the table discussing the issues,” Hopkins said.

“When we are talking about legislators making laws for school systems, we are missing a very, very important voice and that is the voice of the educator. Whether it be a superintendent, other district leader or teacher, it really needs to be someone who has been an educator and understands the responsibility of the teachers.”

The last pillar – equitable and adequate funding – is based on the fact the state should be able to provide equal educational access and opportunities to all students. But this cannot be accomplished until the state’s funding system, which fails to fund the very poorest of schools, is fixed.

This pillar draws heavily on the evidence-based funding model, which takes into account the costs associated with delivering quality, researchbased programming, including allotments for teacher salaries and small class sizes.

“For greatest efficiency, districts should be allowed the flexibility to allocate state funds throughout their local district, allowing them to better align resources to student’s needs.”

Cox said.

Hopkins, like many others, agrees the formula the state currently uses to allocate General State Aid is outdated.

“Circumstances have changed over the years but this formula doesn’t take any of that change into consideration,” Hopkins said. “Funding should be based on the individual circumstances of each district and those can change often, and do.”

With the evidence-based funding model, the formula used in determining General State Aid would be based on the needs of the specific district.

“Right now, we all get the basic 89 percent proration, but this model would not have a proration in it,” Sievers said. “Basically, it would fund your needs. Right now, they look at need, but it is just a minor part of the formula as opposed to what it will be in the evidence based funding.”

Carrollton Board member Andy Stumpf, who is also a principal at Brussels, said the conference was an eye-opening experience for him.

“Probably the best part of the conference for me was going around talking to the administrators from different parts of the state,” he said. “Hearing how things affect districts differently around the state. Something which might have a big effect on us might not have any bearing at all on a county in the northern part of the state.”

Hopkins said it was the first time she had seen the gathering of forces from all across the educational structure come together for a common purpose.

“We had individuals there, not just superintendents or board members, but also community stakeholders who were also hearing the message,” Hopkins said. “There was a real sense of camaraderie of the people coming together for a good cause.”

Vision 20/20 will study the needs of every school district in Illinois leading to an evidence based funding model for each district. This will give lawmakers a scalable method to establish funding levels appropriate for each district.

replaced Mr. Kiger and those shoes are definitely not being filled now.

You can tell by all these comments and problems we are having that we have never had before.”

Sarah Baumgartner also addressed the council on issues regarding the police department.

“When we have a problem in this town, who are we supposed to go to?” she said. “Because from my understanding the police chief, the mayor and state’s attorney are all best friends, so if you go to one, they send you to the other one and it goes around and around. You don’t get anything answered and you can’t get anything done. So, who are we supposed to go over them to to get something done that needs done?”

Alderman Tom Wilson said the chief of police answers to the mayor and the state’s attorney is an elected position.

“And then when you go to those three and you can’t get anything done – then where do you go?”

Baumgartner said.

“You elect new ones the next time,” Wilson said.

“So what do you do in the meantime?” Baumgartner asked.

“You complain, I guess,” Wilson said. “We sit here and we listen to it.

We went through the chicken thing a couple months ago. The point is they came in and complained and we listened to them.”

The council hears the complaints,

but Lockhart said nothing gets resolved.

“I was up here last month and I brought an issue up I was having with the chief of police and things in my neighborhood, and I was hoping I would get answers from you people. But I was left with nothing,” Lockhart said. “You didn’t tell me anything I should do or refer me to anyone else to get help or nothing.”

Butler asked Kallal if anything had been done about Lockhart’s issues.

“We are down there patrolling doing what we are supposed to be doing,” Kallal said. “We are down there patrolling like we normally do.”

Brian Daum also had an issue with the police over violations he has received from the police department regarding the two classic vehicles he is restoring located at his home on Highland Street.

“I was told my vehicles either needed to be licensed, covered or within a privacy fence by the Carrollton Police,” Daum said. “I spent $3,000 putting up a privacy fence and here just recently they came back down here and said that wasn’t good enough and gave me another violation.”

Earlier in the meeting, Clough suggested a change to the city’s nuisance ordinance involving inoperable motor vehicles. Carrollton’s current ordinance reads: “All inoperable motor vehicles, whether on public or private property in view of the gen-

eral public, are hereby declared to be a nuisance.”

“I gave you a copy of what our current ordinance reads and then I gave you a copy of what the actual state statute say,” Clough said. “So we need some clarification if we want to move to what the state statute says.

The difference is in our statute it is kind of unclear that if you keep them in a fenced property that you can have them. The question is whether to allow them or change it to the state statute which does not.”

Butler wanted more time to look over the ordinance before voting to change it.

“Shouldn’t we have been given a little more time to read this?” Butler asked. “Couldn’t this be tabled until we have time to read it?”

Mayor Pro Tem Dewain Freand said the matter would be tabled and brought back before the council next month. Freand was appointed mayor pro tem at the beginning of Tuesday’s meeting.

Daum said the cars he is in the process of restoring are a 1969 Barracuda and a 1969 Dodge Charger.

“I have been looking for 20 years for these two cars and spent $3,000 for a fence so I could keep them,” Daum said. “Now you want to tell me I can’t restore a classic car on my own property hidden from view by a fence.”

The city council will next meet March 24 for its monthly workshop.

Council (Continued from A1) Prairie Press reporter noting that another local attorney had advised the council first vote on the rules – the council did not implement the rules and allowed everyone wishing to speak the opportunity to do so.

Resident Tim Reif commented on what he perceives as a conflict of interest in having a city attorney who is married to the police chief.

“First of all, when the current police chief was appointed either his significant other, who is the city attorney, should have been replaced or he should not have been appointed due to a conflict of interest,” Reif said.

“People go to the chief of police and nothing gets done. They come to the council and who does the council take their advice from – the city attorney.”

Reif told the council members it was time they started thinking for themselves and not just go by what the city attorney, police chief, treasurer or mayor tells them to do.

“Not to get into a personal issue, but you know when Roodhouse changed city attorneys they got out of the paper for all the negativity and we took their place,” he said. “I think maybe it is time the city look at that and step up and get us out of this negativity and get us headed in the right direction. The chief of police had big shoes to fill whenever they replaced Mr. Gross with Mr. Kallal, and Mr. Gross had big shoes to fill when he

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White Hall Library seeking friends TO THE EDITOR: Would you like to become a member of the Friends of the Library Group in support of White Hall Township Library?

The Friends of the Library are a group of supporters of the library.

The Friends group volunteers to help raise funds for the library.

Funds are raised through our annual book sales held during Greene County Days, pie sales at the White Hall Stoneware Show and Sale and a Chocolate Fest held around Valentine’s Day. The funds we raise are used in a variety of ways, all which make

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(Continued from A1) N. Reno, 34, and Terri L. Pinkerton, 42, both of whom reside in the home. Also arrested were Jared G. Pinkerton, 20, of Roodhouse, Christopher N. Lopez, 31, of Roodhouse and Danielle R. Cunningham, 27, also of Roodhouse.

“An active methamphetamine lab was located in the residence and the Illinois State Police Methamphetamine Response Team was called in to dismantle the lab,” McMillen said. “They will also collect and process the evidence found at the residence.”

Charges of Aggravated Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Illicit Chemical Breakdown of Methamphetamine, and Aggravated Possession of a Controlled Substance

the library a better place for our community. Most recently the funds have been used to help the library become automated. The funds have helped the library purchase a computer that will be used to check out books, reserve books, search for books, etc. in the future.

Becoming a Friends member is easy. There is no fee. Stop by the library to sign up or call 374-6014 with any questions.

PENNY EILERS Director, White Hall Township Library White Hall, Ill.

were filed against Jeremy Reno, Terri Pinkerton, Jared Pinkerton and Christopher Lopez. Bond was set at $50,000 each on all four individuals.

According to Sheriff McMillen, Cunningham was released from custody with no charges being filed against her at this time.

“The aggravated charge of Manufacturing Methamphetamine was due to the residence being in close proximity of the North Greene Elementary School,” McMillen said. “The aggravated charge of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance was a result of the group possession of over 900 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine.”

Both of these charges are Class X felonies.

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Grain Belt Express holds third and final public meeting

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Clean Line Energy Partners (CLEP) held its third and final required public meeting last week at the Knights of Columbus Hall. CLEP is seeking to get approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission as a public utility in order to build the Grain Belt Express.

Grain Belt Express (GBE) is a proposed 750mile 3,500-megawatt direct current transmission line, which will bring wind power generated in Kansas through the area. The line will run through the states of Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.

Mark Lawlor, Director of Development for GBE, said, ultimately, the project is going to mean cheaper electricity prices for Illinois customers, despite the rumor circulating the line is being built for the purpose of bringing wind energy to the East Coast.

“We really want to drive home the point that this project is designed to serve power to customers in Illinois,” Lawlor said. “When we convert this direct current to an alternate current and put it on the grid, all of the utilities will be able to access this power.”

This will, in turn reduce wholesale rates, which benefits consumers by reducing electricity rates.

“It’s the law of supply and demand,” Lawlor said. “If you have a bumper crop of corn one year, what happens is the price of corn goes down because there is such a big supply. It is the same way with electricity.”

Wind energy can generate electricity much cheaper than any other method.

“Right now we are paying more for electricity than we need to because we don’t have the transmission line to get low cost power to our consumers,” Lawlor said. “So, if you add more transmission lines to get that power then your rates are going to go down.”

The project has met opposition from a group known as BlockGBE-IL which claims GBE is

seeking the status as a public utility, which would give them the right of eminent domain, when, in fact, they are a private company, 40 percent of which is owned by National Grid, a UK based company.

“We hear that a lot but what people don’t realize is that Ameren is a private company and so is ComEd,” Lawlor said. “They are called investor-owned utilities and they have investors just like we hope to have. It’s all about the service they provide which determines whether they are a public utility or not. If you provide a public benefit to consumers, you get the privileges of being a utility. So, it really doesn’t necessarily matter, your ownership structure. You could be a non-profit co-op, you could be an Ameren with private investors – it is all about the service you provide in the public interest.”

Much talk has been made over funding for the project, or the lack thereof.

“Obviously, this project is still in the development stage,” Lawlor said. “We have National Grid as our primary investor who is helping fund the development of the project.”

Before the project can be started, GBE must comply with the requirements of each state it plans to go through.

“Once we get the permits and approvals from all the states then we will pre-sell the capacity on the line,” Lawlor said. “Once we presubscribe that capacity then we go to get the project finances. We will be able to say, ‘Look, we have these 20-plus-year contracts of revenue for us, so who wants to give us some money to finance the project.’”

In other words, there are two stages, the development stage and the financing stage.

“We have to get all the approvals because we can’t sell capacity if we can’t actually deliver the product,” Lawlor said. “The key is we have to be approved as a public utility. You have to get approval to do what we want to do and then you go out and get your customers.”

Currently, GBE has approval as a public utility in the states of Kansas and Indiana. It is

expecting approval from Missouri in the next couple months and intends to file with the ICC this spring and hopes to get approved within six months.

A primary route for the transmission line and an alternate route have been chosen to submit to the ICC. GBE would pay easements to landowners for a 150 to 200 foot strip of land on which the poles will be placed. It would also pay the county $7,000 per mile of transmission line that goes through the county.

In Greene County, the primary route chosen only goes through the northern part of the county with the majority going through Scott County.

Lawlor said yearly payments to Greene County would be in the area of around $66,000 per year while Scott County would receive around $100,000. Pike County stands to net around $250,000 a year since it runs across the entire county.

“From the last round of meetings, we have made some tweaks and modifications based on landowner feedback,” Lawlor said. “We used that network feedback, took several other factors into consideration such as how many houses were located along the route, what environmental constraints there might be and if the line would follow parcel boundaries. We ultimately chose the route which had the least amount of total impact.”

However, should the ICC accept the alternate route instead of the main route, Greene County would receive around $250,000.

The line will be able to transport energy generated from any source and is not limited to just wind generated energy.

“The only energy that makes economic sense to move on this line is wind energy,” Lawlor said.

“Yes, you could move coal generated power over the lines, but it doesn’t make any sense to move coal generated power from Kansas when you have coal right here in Illinois. You would have to pay the extra tariff on this power. The only kind of power which it makes economic sense to move on the line is the two cent per kilowatt wind power.”

Greene County Youth Action Team looking for more participation

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Greene County Youth Action Team (GCYAT) is looking to revitalize its program and is in need of the community’s help.

GCYAT was formed in 2007 as an initiative of the West Central Development Council and the Carrollton Job Center.

“Our goal and our vision is to offer programs to the youth that are fun but educational at the same time,” GCYAT co-chair Gloria Helderman said. “For the first year, we met at the high school.

This was the year we had the most involvement with the kids because we met with the student council members.”

The program got off to a roaring start, sponsoring a teen “Battle of the Bands.”

“We really did that on a wing and a prayer because we had no money to back it up,” Helderman said. “We just had to hope that people would buy tickets because not only did we buy prizes, but we also paid the police to send a couple of officers down to keep order in case things got out of hand.”

Helderman need not have worried, though.

“We had a few other expenses but when push came to shove and it was all done, we came out $13 dollars ahead,” she said. “It was after this that I started writing for some grants because I didn’t want to have to go through that again.”

Helderman’s grant writing paid off and GCYAT received money from both the Clyde Hembrough and Stanley Fresch trusts.

“We had a little money built up so I felt like we were going to be OK,” Helderman said. “So,

we decided we were going to have a concert. We got Whisperwall to come, and even though we had sold quite a few tickets, it was in the middle of winter and the weather was so bad that it didn’t go over too well.”

The following year they scheduled another Battle of the Bands, but there was very little participation in the event.

“We kind of changed course and began holding career fairs at the different high schools in the county,” Helderman said. “We would invite the colleges to come and set up to show the kids the different careers available and then we bought food and prizes for the kids.”

The career fairs were held every other year, each time at a different high school.

“We are trying to get one organized at Greenfield because it is their turn to host it,” Helderman said. “But I was just talking to the counselor at Greenfield and she said she is not getting a good vibe from Carrollton or North Greene that they want to take part, so we don’t know what is going to happen there.”

For the past two years Helderman said the grants she had written for were turned down.

“We haven’t gotten any money for the last two years and our treasury is down to $500,” she said.

“The one thing we did do which was very popular was a few years ago we bought gift cards in $10 increments and gave them to the schools to give out to the kids for good behavior.”

They purchased 12 gift cards for each school from local businesses and it was so popular, they would like to be able to do it again.

“We would like to do some fundraising to raise money to be able to do it again, but there are so

few of us we can’t really do it without student and parent involvement,” Helderman said. “We thought about having a spaghetti supper, but we can’t do it by ourselves.”

This is why Helderman is looking for community involvement.

“We felt like if we could get some parents involved, they could get their kids involved and others in the community would follow,” she said.

“We need people who can come up with some new, fresh ideas and help with the fundraising to be able to implement those ideas.”

Helderman said GCYAT meets once a month – usually on a Thursday.

“We really don’t have a set time like the second Thursday or anything because we try to schedule it when we can get the most people to attend and everyone has jobs,” Helderman said.

“I usually send out a mass email of when the next meeting is.”

Helderman said she even turned to social media to try and get more involvement from the community.

“I even created a Facebook page in hopes of letting people know about us, but even this hasn’t seemed to help,” she said. “I think if we can show us doing more then we would have a better chance of getting some grants. Until then, however, we are low on funds and basically need people to step up and get involved so we can raise money to do more. By showing the public you are doing more you can get more people involved.”

Anyone who would like more information on GCYAT can email Helderman at gloria.helderman@west-central.org or by calling the Job Center at 217-942-3033.

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Gifted Olympiad team takes first place

Carrollton School District students recently attended the Gifted Olympiad on March 3 in Bunker Hill. The Gifted Olympiad is a competition sponsored by the Regional Office of Education # 40 in which students from schools in the region compete in teams of four. The teams are challenged with a series of problems and tasks including logic, construction, critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Points are awarded for each problem and awards are given based on total accumulated points. The CGS eighth grade team of Elle Geers, Candace Cox, Nathan Walker and Gabriela Gonzales placed first overall at the seventh/eighth grade competition. Also pictured is Coach Lisa Robinson and Olympiad Presenter Larry Busch.

Dr. Phillips honored

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Greenfield School Board member Dr. Howard Phillips (right) was recognized for his service to the Illinois Association of School Boards and the Two Rivers Division as the Resolutions Chair. Dr. Phillips served in this role for more than 20 years. He was recognized at the Two Rivers Division meeting March 5. Presenting Phillips the honor is Larry Dirks, Field Services Director of IASB.

Greene County Health Department Monday, March 16: Lead screening, appt. only 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Flu and Pneumonia Shots 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Pregnancy Testing 2:00 t0 3:30 p.m.; blood Pressure Screening 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17: WIC and Prenatal Clinic.

Wednesday, March 18: WIC and Prenatal Clinic.

Thursday, March 19: White Hall - WIC and Prenatal Clinic Friday, March 20: Immunization, Flu and Pneumonia Clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. (Please note parent or legal guardian must be present

at time of immunization); Blood Pressure Screening 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Pregnancy Testing 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 21: Clinic 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.; WIC Recertification and Prenatal Clinic; Walk-in Immunizations, Flu and Pneumonia Shots; Preganacy Tests.

Note: Skilled nursing home health care visits and home health aides visits are available on a daily basis, including Saturdays and Sundays, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy are also available. Call 800-942-6961.

White Hall Meals on Wheels Monday, March 16 - Joann Seymour.

Tuesday, March 17 - Kylie Crabtree Wednesday, March 18 - Senda

Fraser Thursday, March 19 - Janet Dawdy and Sandy McCollom Friday, March 20 - Pam Keller and Pat Taylor

Illinois Valley Senior Citizens menu Reservations must be made by 1:00 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify center (217) 942-6414. Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*).

2% milk served daily.

Monday, March 16: Sausage patties, biscuit with gravy, tater tots, hominy, rosy applesauce.

Tuesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s/ Bingo - Corned beef, butter/parsley potatoes, cooked cabbage, tropical fruit, lime Jello with pears.

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Wednesday, March 18: Cheese tortellini with alfredo, garlic, bread, green beans, mixed fruit, rice krispie treats.

Thursday, March 19: Manor Bingo - Ham and beans, cornbread, pickled beets, apricots, dessert bar.

Friday, March 20: Birthday Dinner - Cheesy chicken casserole, whole wheat roll, California blend, peaches, cake with icing.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Births GABRIEL FORSTING

John and Mary Forsting Jr. of Roodhouse, a son, Gabriel, 8 pounds, 6 ounces, 1:56 p.m. at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. Elder children: Ashleigh and Courtney.

Grandparents: John and Mary Frosting Sr. of White Hall, Mark and Valerie Pyatt of Jacksonville, Gilbert and Barbara Wellenreiter of Winchester and the late Sharon Wellenreiter.

MIA MICHELE BAUMGARTNER

Ballard 90th Frances C. Ballard of Roodhouse celebrated her 90th birthday on March 7 with family.

Frances was born in Carrolton on March 7, 1925 to Paul E. and Eler Turner Anderson. She graduated from Carrollton High School in 1943 and married Kenneth F. Ballard at the Roodhouse First Baptist Church on Jan. 8, 1947. He passed away on July 1, 1983.

The Ballards have three sons, Larry (Judith) of Plymouth, Mich., Gary (Cheryl) of Jacksonville and Dale of Roodhouse; two grandsons, Larry Jr. (Jeanette) of Amherst, N.H., David of Jacksonville; and three great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Samuel and Natalie of Amherst, N.H. Frances worked at the family Ballard Radio and TV Shop, in the office of MidStates Aluminum Window Factory and also served as City Clerk of the City of Roodhouse for 22 years.

In previous years she enjoyed attending weekly Bingo games in Carrollton and White Hall with friends and the “Bank Bus Trips” to events in various cities.

Frances is a regular reader of daily and weekly newspapers and a lifelong Cardinals baseball and Dallas Cowboy football fan. She is a long-time member of the Roodhouse First Baptist Church.

Kyle and Kendra Baumgartner of Carrollton, a daughter, Mia Michele, 9 pounds, 6:05 p.m.

Feb. 19, 2015, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.

Elder children: Tristan, Keaton, Lucas. Grandparents: Sharon Baumgartner and Nick Little of Girard, Steve and Jane Meuth of Johnston City, Michele Peters of Carrollton and the late John Peters and the Ron Baumgartner.

KAINEN ANDREW KLUNK

Andrew Klunk of Jerseyville and Abby McAdams of Carrollton, a son, Kainen Andrew Klunk, 8 pounds, 12:57 a.m. Feb. 28, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. Grandparents: Chris Klunk of Grafton, Sheila Blasa of Jerseyville and Pat and Tammy McAdams of Carrollton.

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Willeford graduates basic Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Alexander J. Willeford graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Willeford is the son of James A. Willeford of Warrensburg, Mo., Tonya S. Davis of White Hall and step-son of Nicole M. Willeford of Warrensburg, Mo. He is a 2014 graduate of Warrensburg High School, Warrensburg, Mo.

Brady Schnelten wins at Junior Angus Show

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Top Line Ellie 3065 won Division 4 Reserve Champion Heifer at the 2015 Illinois Beef Expo Junior Angus Show, Feb. 21 in Springfield. Brady Schnelten of Rockbridge, owns the winning heifer.

Photo by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association.

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By MARY LOVE HAMMON

and bricks around our big yard.

Vickie asked me if I would help them to make a tent out of and old chenille bedspread. I said, “Yes”.

She said, “You throw it over the clothesline and we’ll pull it to the ground. They secured the tent to the grounds with bricks. They were going to have a picnic. The menu?

Heinz baby food - chicken salad, mixed vegetables, fruit and orange juice. I remember as they did this many times.

My son, Clifton D. came with hugs, kisses and prayers. We went back in time to sand piles, tree houses and bedspread tents. He enjoyed the vase of flowers from The Care & Share Class of the North Baptist Church. I don’t think people know that the North Baptist Church could be any direction from us. HIs wife, Shirley had a dental appointment.

Rodney Roth and wife Karen were going to a national bowling event. Marcella Jennings Kasten’s daughter Cindy lives down the street from Clifton and Shirley. Her home has a ‘For Sale” sign. She was born and educated in Florida. I imagine she is retiring there.

It is time for me to draw the Shamrock cards for my 3 A’s. I always bought Shamrock living plants for Carl Maguire’s mother

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I would like to thank the First Responders and the ambulance crew who came to my house on the night of the 23rd of February. Also the young man who gave me a ride back to my house. Thank you.

Jerel L. Steele

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“When we come to the end of a Perfect Day”. Debbie came and read the Bible to me. We did therapy together.

Kim Combs came - took the trash out. My Meals on Wheels meal was delivered and enough for evening.

Kim said, “Time for your exercise.”

I told her that I had completed my regimen. She has been doing them at home.

Rev. Tim Gossett brought my Upper Room. We prayed for those who had lost loved ones; I prayed for his wife, Myra, who was to have surgery at Prairie Heart in Springfield.

I played piano, he sang, remembering, memorizing “The Beauty of Garden of Prayer”.

Today was Vickie Robinson’s birthday. I telephoned - she was born in Bismarck, N.D..

Pat Garner brought my medicine.

She said Smiley came home from Springfield Hospital doing well.

Clifton called from his truck; he was going to call on an aged medical doctor who works on a floor of Alzis Building.

Bruce Haven don’t you shovel anymore snow!

Before Clifton and Vickie were of school age, they used the red wagon and stroller to haul stones

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Mae, my Rockbridge friend.

The following was sent to me from Danny Pedigo of Chatham: Mary, I know you get letters like this continually, but here is another one.

Your last article brought back pleasant memories of the Pleasant Point, (Bear Creek) church. I and others of my family were baptized in Bear Creek Your mention of Effie Story brings back memories of the beginners Sunday school class where I first met one of the finest ladies, and most memorable Sunday school teachers of my life. It has been more than 70 years, but I still remember her and the ‘card class’. She was matched only by, I think her sister, Florence Parks, when I reached teenage, but not by anyone since that time.

The Mitchell gentleman you mentioned who played the piano so beautifully was my next door neighbor, Howard. I remember when he gave up playing at the night clubs along Route 66, took up gospel and replaced Florence Parks as piano player at the Bear Creek Church. she was also quite good.

Thank you for a stroll down memory lane.

‘Til next time!

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Laramie Chaffin of Roodhouse, right, was presented with the Illinois Junior Angus Association Junior of the Year award at the 2015 Illinois Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 20 in Springfield. Presenting the award is Gabrielle Lemenager, left.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

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Barrow Baptist Church news

Betty Blackburn

Hazel Moushon

Betty Gene Blackburn, 87, of Greenfield, died Thursday, March 5, at her home. She was born April 20, 1928 in Campbell Hollow, Ill, to Ray and Leta (Campbell) Hoots. She married Dean Blackburn on June 1, 1946 and he preceded her in death.

Surviving is one daughter, Deanna (Gary) McEvers of Greenfield; five grandchildren, Ron (Kathy) McEvers of Wrights, Gary (Heather) McEvers, Michael (Melissa) McEvers, Scott (Debra) Boston and Heather (Devan) Antrobus, all of Greenfield; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren with one on the way in May; two sisters, Peggy Dawson of Divernon and Norma Allen of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; one daughter, Darlene “Kay” Boston; two grandchildren, Genna McEvers and Lori Boston; and one brother, Dean Hoots.

Betty was a waitress in Winchester for many years, a member of the Charity Southern Baptist Church, enjoyed watching professional wrestling and loved playing cards, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, March 13 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. Burial will follow at the Pine Tree Cemetery near Patterson. The Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of arrangements.

Hazel Idell Moushon, age 93, of Carrollton, formerly of Mapleton, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1921 in Spring Bay, Ill., the daughter of Erwin Carl and Hattie Goehring Winkler. She married Lyle B. Moushon, Feb. 1, 1941 at Spring Bay, and he preceded her in death January 24, 2008.

Surviving are her children, Carl E. (Susan) Moushon of Ada, Mich., Velma Idell (Larry) Gillingham of Carrollton and Duane E. (Sandy) Moushon of Tyler, Texas; grandchildren, April (Dan) Bauer of Greenfield, Rex (Julie) Schofield and Mark (Brenda) Schofield, all of Carrollton, Caresse (Larry) Chandonnet of Peach Tree City, Ga., Stephanie (Greg) Fountain of Pittsboro, N.C., Mike (Kim) Moushon of Round Rock, Texas, Steve (Stephanie) Moushon of Allen, Texas, Diane (Andy) Van Vooren of Lewisville, Texas, Carissa (Nate) Arnett of Davenport, Iowa, Darren Arnett of Pekin and Amanda (Tim) Styfhoorn of Dunlap; great grandchildren, Tyler (Kasey) Bauer of Greenfield, Haley, Eric, Trevor, and Tanner Schofield, all of Carrollton, Briana Chandonnet of New York, N.Y., Austin (Lia) Chandonnet and Cassie Chandonnet of Atlanta, Ga., Caleb and Caden Moushon of Round Rock, Texas and Kaitlyn and Sarah Van Vooren of Lewisville, Texas; and a great-great grandson, Clayton Bauer of Greenfield.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris E. Arnett; two brothers, Herbert and Dale Winkler; and a sister, Eleanor Waldbeser.

Hazel worked as the bookkeeper and manager of the family road construction and rock crushing business in Carrollton for many years and also helped manage their farming operation. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin and attended the Carrollton United Methodist Church. She was very active in both churches and was a past president of the Women’s Circle at Grace Church.

Visitation was from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Carrollton United Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Carrollton Methodist Church or to Grace Methodist Church in Pekin. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left on-line at www.airsman-hires.com.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Grace Methodist Church in Pekin where visitation was held from 9 a.m. until time of services, under the direction of PrestonHanley Funeral Home in Pekin.

Burial followed in Spring Bay Cemetery at Spring Bay.

Harold Holmes Harold Eugene Holmes, 75, of Carrollton died peacefully at 3:10 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2015 at his residence.

He was born in Carrollton on June 30, 1939, one of two children born to the late Harold Lewis and Ellen (Abbott) Holmes.

He attended Carrollton Community High School, and entered the U.S. Army where he served his country admirably.

He worked at Olin Brass Mill in East Alton for 10 years until his heart issues forced him to retire. In his younger years he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, trapping and shooting trap. As time passed, fishing became his sport of choice.

He married the former Mary Sue Hillis on July 7, 1961 in Berdan, and they have shared 53 years together.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Sue Holmes of Carrollton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kelli and Steve Angel and Kollette and Mark Shade, all of Carrollton; six grandchildren, Chelsea and her husband, Darren Bierman, Parker Angel, Jerrica Shade, Kaleb Shade and Dylan Shade, all of Carrollton, and Jessica Shade of Hartford; a great-grandchild, Reese Bierman; and a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and James Felts of Carrollton.

Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Life Point Church in Carrollton with the Rev. Scott Wade officiating.

Tri County Honor Guard will conduct military rites immediately following the services.

Cremation will take place after the services.

Memorials may be given to the Life Point Church in Carrollton, Blessing Hospice of Greene County, or to the Greene County Health Department.

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Hello from Barrow Baptist Church and church family. Our pastor is Bro. Gerald Day and our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship with nursery service available. Everyone is welcome to either or both services.

On Sunday March 8 we had 30 attending Sunday school and 35 in attendance for morning worship. It was certainly nice to be back in the house of the lord after two weeks off due to the weather.

Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our nation in your prayers. Others to remember include Claudia Seely, Mike Talkington, Audrey Prather, Maureen Martin, Connie Sturgeon, Harold Jefferson, Victor Evans, Cookie Smith, Shorty Smith, Paul Lair, Diana Poe, Carol Martin, Ralph Baird, Ray Wells, Ken Lawson, Bill Rigor, Cindy Schoenherr, David Stendeback, Brenda Early, Steve Whitten,

Walkerville Cemetery Submitted by Marjorie Lawson Walkerville Cemetery is a small, very well-kept cemetery which is maintained by donations only.

It is located at the west side of Walkerville. It was plotted out in 1835 by John Walker, the founder of Walkerville, which was at one time, a very large town with a post office, bank, several taverns, sixty residents, school, stores, gas station and City Hall. They even held barn dances there.

The first part of the cemetery, which at that time you came into the cemetery by the street that went by the school and you had to go up a hill to get there. Many times bodies were carried up the hill by hand.

Still standing are many of the first trees that were there in the beginning. One old oak tree still standing has to be over 200 years old. In the summer time when the wind is lightly blowing you can hear the leaves whispering, oh so low. Oh, the stories these old trees could tell. There are convicted thieves buried there, murderers, horse thieves and babies of all ages. The addition was added about 70 years ago by Charlie Helton. Today there are many new stones and new names. One family is going into the eighth generation of being buried in this cemetery. Every year new names appear.

This year will be the third year that the Cemetery Board and Committee have hosted a benefit to help pay for the upkeep. The cemetery does not have a lawn mower of its own, so people of the community that mow, get paid to use their own mower and weedeater. To do a good job of mowing, it takes a good day and most of another to weed eat. Some of the work is donated, as is the spray to keep some weeds down and rock to keep the road passable.

This year the Cemetery Benefit will be held March 21, 11a.m. to 3 p.m. It has been such a success and people love coming back to their home community and visiting with everyone. The benefit last year was bigger and we want to make this one even bigger yet. People have been very generous and helpful in fulfilling this task. The menu changes from year to year, but the food is out of this world. You can’t find better anywhere. This year will still have Tina’s famous chicken and noodles, Junia’s own Portuguese Soup, Rhonda’s chili and Josh’s famous brisket sandwich (he has his own secret on that) and hot dogs. New this year will be potato salad, slaw and sloppy Joes. There will also be all those delicious pies and cookies and drinks - tea and fruit juices. All you can eat for just a donation. The entertainment for the benefit will be the Camp Fire Singers. There will be a silent auction and a drawing will be held for three item: 1st - $100 of beef; $75 of pork; and $45 of ham. Anyone can use them we are sure.

Walkerville building will be 105 years old this year, however the church was chartered earlier.

Brother David Slagel, and his wife Judy, is the pastor at this time and we have a very dedicated group.

Church services are at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday morning, weather permitting. The church has weathered the storms of life for many years and is doing good.

People from far and wide come to the Cemetery Benefit to enjoy good food and fellowship. We hope to see you there.

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Since we weren’t in church for two Sundays, we want to wish Happy belated birthday wishes to Jodi Carriger March 6 and happy belated anniversary wishes to Marty and Melisa Smith March 4.

Our March ladies luncheon will be held Tuesday, March 17 at the church fellowship hall at 12:00 noon. All area ladies are welcome to attend.

During morning worship the choir sang “Learning to Lean” and Richard Caskey sang “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Several shared testimonies about people they are concerned for.

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Human nature is such that most of us aren't seduced by what is completely beyond our reach, but by the thing that is just out of reach. Employees who pilfer from their companies are often just trying to live a slightly more lavish lifestyle than they can afford. We see the same thing in matters of romance. Most of us know that the beauty queen or the captain of the football team is “out of our league” and we don't even try for them, but we are drawn to the attractive boy or girl who sits next to us in class and who kindly helps us with our homework, even if we know she's not interested in us. Wanting what we can't quite have isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's good to aim high in life, but desiring things we can't have is also a source of considerable pain and frustration. Keeping up with the Jones's and pining after someone who isn't interested in you is unsatisfying in the short run and in the long run it can lead to a sense of deep disappointment and even resentment. We start to have a sense that life is unfair and we envy those who appear to have the things we want, and moreover appear to have achieved those things so effortlessly. Appearances can be deceiving, however, and you might be surprised to find that Mr. Jones down the street isn't so happy with his big house or his beautiful wife. Strive to be content with what you have, and thank God every day for the blessings he has bestowed on you.

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But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

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March newsbits from IDNR 2015 Illinois Licenses Reminder: Illinois’ new license year begins April 1. Illinois fishing, hunting and sportsman’s combination licenses for 2015 are available from DNR Direct license and permit vendors, online through the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois. gov, or by calling 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648). The 2015 licenses are valid through Mar. 31, 2016, unless otherwise noted. When buying a 2015 Illinois hunting, fishing, or sportsman’s license, add a donation to the Illinois Conservation Foundation to support youth hunting and fishing programs. An additional $5.00 donation to the ICF will help recruit the next generation of outdoors enthusiasts.

2015 Spring Youth Wild Turkey Hunt: Over-the-counter sales of county permits for the Spring Youth Wild Turkey Season began on March 3. The dates for the 2015 Spring Youth Wild Turkey season are March 28-29 in the Southern Zone and April 4-5 in the Northern Zone. For permit application and other information, check the IDNR website at this link: http://www. dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/turkey/ Pages/SpringTurkeyHunting.aspx Fishing Information Booklet: The 2015 Illinois Fishing Information guide is available in PDF format through the IDNR website: http://www.dnr. illinois.gov/fishing/Documents/ IllinoisFishingInformation.pdf Regulations in the guide are effective through March 31, 2016. A reminder to anglers, and would-be anglers, that Illinois Free Fishing Days for 2015 are June 5-8.

Hunter and Boating Safety Education: Hunter Safety Education and Boating Safety Education courses from the IDNR are posted on the IDNR website, where class schedules are updated frequently. Sign up for a safety course today. The website link for all IDNR Safety Education course information is www.dnr.illinois. gov/safety.

Becoming an Outdoors Woman: Registration begins March 9 for the IDNR ‘Becoming an Outdoors Woman’ Workshop on June 5-7 at the Lorado Taft Field Campus in Oregon, Illinois.

‘Becoming an Outdoors Woman’ workshops are designed to provide introductory instruction and experiences in many outdoorrelated activities and skills. Class instruction is offered in a fun, noncompetitive, and hands-on environment. BOW workshops are very popular, so register early. The cost of $225 per person includes housing, lodging, class instruction, use of equipment, transportation during the event, supplies and giveaways.

Registration information is online at www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/bow.

Super Saturdays: The March ‘Super Saturdays’ event at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield is “Wonder Women in History” on Sat., March 14 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Explore the lives of women who left their mark on natural science, art, and anthropology.

The event is ideal for families with children ages 3-8. Call 217-7826044 for more information. The Illinois State Museum is located at 502 S. Spring St. in Springfield.

Science Series: The Illinois State Museum’s monthly science series program will be held on the third Wednesday of the month in March, with a Women’s History Month theme. “Filling in the Blanks: Social Reform Movements and the Life of Martha Ann Blanks” is the topic of a presentation by Deanda Johnson of the National Park Service on Wed., March 18 at 7 p.m. at the ISM Research and Collections Center in Springfield.

Johnson will discuss African American women’s participation in the temperance movement, abolitionism, and Underground Railroad activities. The program is free and open to the public. The ISM Research and Collections Center is located at 1011 East Ash Street, Springfield. For more information, phone 217-782-0061.

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What’S HAPPENING PRESSING ISSUES CARROLLTON Thursday, March 12: Super Bingo at KC Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m.; Bingo at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18: 11 a.m.

- 1 p.m. St. John’s Salad Luncheon at K of C Hall. Donation $7. Raffle drawing. Carryouts available.

March 26, 27 & 28: 7 p.m. nightly. “Seussical The Musical” Three Whimsical Seussical Shows presented by Carrollton School District Music Department in the Carrollton High School Gymnasium. $8 adults; $5 students and seniors; $3 children under 10. For tickets or more information call 942-5314 Saturday, March 28: 5 p.m.

People’s Bank of White Hall and Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Foundation Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser “Murder at Bunny and Clyde’s” at KC Hall. Tickets $40 each and limited availability. For more information call 942-6946, Ext. 1203.

Saturday, March 28: 11 a.m.

Xi Kappa Eta Sorority Easter Egg Hunt on north side Greene County Courthouse lawn. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Bunny starting at 10 a.m. at gazebo. Free will donation for local charity.

GREENFIELD 1st Tuesday of each month: 7 p.m. Grief Support Group meeting at Greenfield First Baptist Church.

Everyone welcome.

Friday, March 19 & 20: Greene County Health Department and the Four Rivers Special Education District is sponsoring FREE vision, hearing and developmental screenings for all preschool age children between the ages 2 ½ to 5 (not enrolling in Kindergarten) at Greenfield United Methodist Church. Call 217368-2551 to make an appointment.

Saturday, April 11: Tiger Backer Color Run, 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk starting at Greenfield Elementary. Registration 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. Run begins at 8 a.m.

For more information call 217-3203215.

WHITE HALL Saturday, March 14: 7 p.m.

Singing & Worship by the Howard and Little families at White Hall First

Christian Church. Refreshments to follow.

Wednesday, March 18: White Hall Lions Super Bingo Raffle at Paradise Club, White Hall. Doors open at 5:00, Food served starting at 5:30, Bingo at 6:30. Bingo books are $6, special games $1. Drawing for gun raffle winners will be held.

Saturday, March 28: White Hall Police Department 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lion’s Park.

Concession opens at 11 a.m. Hunts begin at 1 p.m. To make a donation or for more information call 3742135 August - May: 2:45-6:00 p.m.

After School Program at White Hall First Baptist Church. Transportation can be arranged. Snacks and homework assistance provided. Also crafts, Bible lessons and more. Call Traci at 217-370-9615 for more information.

ELDRED Saturday, March 21: Sam Cox Benefit at Eldred American Legion.

Serving Pulled pro and side dishes 4 p.m. to ? auction 7 p.m. Whole Hog Raffle (processed). Henry Golden boy .22 LR Raffle. For more information call 942-6343, 983- 2430.

Send donations to Jim Darr, PO Box 306, Eldred, IL 62027.

Saturday, April 4: 7th Annual SRB Benefit at American Legion, Thirsty’s and Kathy’s Corner. Raffles, 50/50, Food, T-shirts, Blacktop Trot, Easter Egg Hunt, Poker Tournament, Euchre Tournament, S-C-U-M-BA-G Tournament, Live Auction.

Proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities, local charities and benefits and scholarships.

Spring Fling Dance The North Greene Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Spring Fling Dance for 1st - 6th grade children within the community. The dance will be held at the North Greene High School Commons on March 20th from 6-8pm. It will cost $5 to get in the door. 3 tickets will be given to each child for the price of admission. Drinks and cookies are available for a ticket each. Additional tickets can be purchased for other activities. The Chamber of Commerce holds meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7p.m. at the White Hall City Hall. Please join us at our meetings and help make our Chamber better!

Story Time at Library The White Hall Township Library will begin a new Story Time on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to attend. There is no registration for this program. If the first Saturday of the month falls on holiday that the library is closed, no Story Time will be held that month.

The library will have a different reader each month. If you would like to be a guest reader, please contact the library at 217-374-6014.

Food Sanitation Manager Class on April 25 On Saturday, April 25, a Food Service Sanitation Manager Course will be held at the Greene County Health Department, 310 Fifth Street, Carrollton. The class is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by an exam from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Cost for class

supplies including textbook, classroom instruction and exam is $100.

Pre-registration with payment is required by April 2. This allows time for course materials to be ordered and distributed for review prior to the class. Future classes include a June 6 class with pre-registration and payment by May 15; July 18 class with pre-registration and payment by June 26; Aug. 29 class with pre-registration and payment

by Aug. 7; and the last scheduled class is Oct. 17 with pre-registration and payment by Sept. 25. For questions or to pre- register, contact the Greene County Health Department at 217-942-6961

JCH annual Health Fair

Jersey Community Hospital annual Health Fair will be a one-day event on Thursday March 12 from 6 a.m. to 11a.m. with various booths and displays located at the JCH Wellness Center at 412 Maple Summit Road in Jerseyville. The health fair is for all ages, and everyone is encouraged to attend. The following screenings will be offered: Lipid Panel - cholesterol (12 Fasting Preferred) $20; Prostate cancer screening (PSA) $10; Thyroid testing (TSH) $10; A1C Test-$10. The free screenings offered will be: blood pressure, blood sugar, diabetic foot screening, hearing and the Lewis and Clark Mobile Health Unit will be providing oral cancer screenings.

Come and learn about all the new services that the Jersey Community Hospital, JCH Medical Group and Wellness Center are offering, plus take an interest in your personal health and well-being. For more information about the Health Fair, please call the Community Relations Department at (618) 498-8466.

ROODHOUSE Saturday, April 11: 10 a.m.

Greene County Mobile Pantry at Gallery Auction House, Route 106.

First come, first served. Bring an box or basket to fill. Made possible through generosity of citizens of Greene County WALKERVILLE Saturday, March 21: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Walkerville Baptist Church Cemetery Benefit Dinner.

Good food, Silent Auction and raffle. Entertainment by Camp Fire Singers. Raffle tickets $5. Prizes: $100 beef, $75 pork and $45 ham.

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Wingshooting Clinics: The IDNR and its partners and co-sponsors will be holding more than 30 wingshooting clinics at sites throughout Illinois from March through early November this year. Most clinics are conducted on weekends. Youth/Women’s Wingshooting Clinics are about learning to safely shoot a shotgun at a moving target with reasonable reliability. Girls and boys typically in the 10-15 age group – and

women of all ages – are eligible to participate. Hunter Wingshooting Clinics are hands-on, and include extensive live fire at a variety of clay target presentations on sporting clays courses specifically designed for teaching typical hunting situations. Check the wingshooting clinic schedule online at http://dnr. state.il.us/lands/landmgt/programs/ wingshooting/WingshootingDates. htm

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Illinois Farm Bureau to host Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy webinar Illinois Farm Bureau will host a webinar to discuss the newly announced Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Thursday, March 12 at 8 a.m. Lauren Lurkins, director of natural and environmental resources, Illinois Farm Bureau, will host the webinar.

The proposed Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, which was available for public comment for 60 days ending Jan. 24, is now pending finalization from the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

“While we’re waiting for the final strategy, we want our members to have all the information necessary to get ready to implement the strategy and this webinar will be the perfect

place for farmers to get that information,” Lurkins said. “They’ll have a chance to gather information about the strategy, why it was created and specific components of the strategy they can use to reduce nutrient loss from their fields.”

All Illinois Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the webinar. For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the Illinois Farm Bureau website athttp://www.ilfb.org/resources/ ill-nutrient-loss-reduction-strategy. aspx.

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Greenfield Library to host Father/Daughter Dance The Greenfield Public Library is sponsoring a Father/Daughter “Royal Ball” on Saturday, March 21 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Greenfield Elementary School.

The dance is open to all girls in grade k and up accompanied by their escorts (father, grandfather, uncle or guardian) and is free of charge. Donations to the Greenfield Public Library will be greatly appreciated. The girls need not be resident of the Greenfield School District. Refreshments will be offered at the dance.

On site photographer, Alyssa Randell, will be offering “ 4 x 6 “

prints for $1, and will be available for pickup at a later date. Corsages ($5) and boutonnieres ($3) may be ordered from Bev’s Basket and Bows at 217-368-2263 by March 18.

A Silent Auction, open to the public, will be held that evening from 5:30 - 8 p.m. in the Elementary lobby. Proceeds to benefit the Greenfield Public Library. The items for the auction are on display at the library through Friday, March 20.

Donations for the auction are needed and welcomed.

For questions or donations for the silent auction, contact the library at 217-368-2613.

Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser March 28 People’s Bank of White Hall and Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Foundation will present a Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser “Murder at Bunny and Clyde’s” performed by Upstage Productions at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at Knights of Columbus Hall in Carrollton.

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Tickets are on sale now at People’s Bank in White Hall, Greene County Treasurer’s office, Bell’s Gym in Hardin (618-396-2475) and Boyd Hospital Administration office. Tickets are $40 per person and availability is limited.

For more information, call 217942-6946, Extension 1203.

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Front row left to right: Charli Hicks, Nevayah Hardwick, Rylee Gammon, Brody Kirk, Lucas Turner, Kayden Mathews, Sean Bishop. Middle row: Ethan Clark, Alyvia Bettis, Sara Brooks, Dakota Camerer, Isabella Mudd, Kassidy Riley, Paris Baker. Back row: Steven Gilmore, Jacob Haskell, Dawson Dawdy, Samantha Poe, Leyton Moffitt, Tyler Goodall, Dawson Powell, Kyla Hurt. Absent from the picture was Natalie Evans, Owen Kirk and Caleb Burton.

Illinois spring trout fishing season is just around the corner The 2015 Illinois spring trout fishing season opens on Saturday, April 4 at 46 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. In addition to the bodies of water that have been stocked in the past for spring trout fishing, three additional areas will be open to rainbow trout fishing for the spring of 2015, and three additional locations will be available for catch-and-release fly fishing prior to the opening of the spring trout season.

The new locations for spring trout fishing are Morgan Lake (Nichols Park) in Jacksonville, Kings Park Pond in Pittsfield, and Willow Lake at Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area in St. Clair Co. The new catchand-release fly fishing locations for this spring are Morgan Lake, Willow Lake, and Rock Creek in Kankakee River State Park.

The new Spring Catch-and-Release Fly Fishing-only season will be available at nine sites beginning on March 21. IDNR first offered the catch-andrelease fly fishing-only season at a number of trout locations last fall. Fly fishing anglers can use fly fishing gear to catch and release trout beginning March 21 at the nine select sites designated in the list below. No trout may be kept during the fly fishing-only period, but anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular season beginning April 4.

The Illinois catchable trout program is funded entirely by those who use the program through the sale of Inland Trout Stamps. The IDNR stocks more than 80,000 rainbow trout each year in bodies of water where trout fishing is permitted during the spring season.

No trout may be taken from any of the stocked sites from March 15 until the spring trout season opens at 5 a.m. on April 4. Anyone attempting to take (harvest) trout before the legal harvest season opening will be issued citations.

All anglers – including those using fly-fishing gear who intend to release fish caught before April 4 ¬¬– must have a fishing license and an Inland Trout Stamp, unless they are under the age of 16, blind or disabled, or are an Illinois resident on leave from active duty in the Armed Forces. The daily catch limit for each angler is five trout.

Not all sites open at 5 a.m. on opening day. Anglers are reminded to check the opening time of their favorite trout fishing location prior to the season.

For more information on trout seasons and other Illinois fishing opportunities, check the website at www. ifishillinois.org.

Illinois fishing licenses and Inland Trout Stamps are available at DNR Direct license and permit locations, including many bait shops, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets.

For a location near you, check the IDNR website at this link: http://dnr. illinois.gov/DNRDirectMonitor/VendorListing.aspx Fishing licenses and trout stamps can also be purchased by using a credit card through DNR Direct online via the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois. gov, or by calling DNR Direct toll-free at 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648).

For more information about all site regulations, anglers should contact individual sites that will be stocked with catchable-size trout. The 46 locations that will be open for spring trout season are listed below: 2015 Illinois Spring Trout Locations (** Denotes Sites Open for Catchand-Release Fly Fishing-Only Early Season) North --- Boone County --- Mill Race Ponds, Belvidere North --- Bureau County --- Hennepin Canal Parkway North --- Cook County --- Wolf Lake at William W. Powers State Recreation Area, Chicago North --- Cook County --- Green Lake in Calumet City, Cook County Forest Preserve District North --- DuPage County --- Silver

Lake, DuPage County Forest Preserve District North --- Jo Daviess County --Apple River, Apple River State Park ** North --- Kankakee County --- Bird Park Quarry, Kankakee North --- Kankakee County --- Rock Creek, Kankakee River State Park ** North --- Kendall County --- Big Lake, Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area North --- LaSalle County --- Illinois and Michigan Canal, Utica North --LaSalle County --- Lake Mendota, Village of Mendota North --- Lake County --- Sand Lake, Illinois Beach State Park North --- McHenry County --- Lake Atwood, McHenry County Conservation District North --- McHenry County --- Piscasaw Creek, McHenry County Conservation District North --- Ogle County --- Pine Creek, White Pines Forest State Park ** North --- Stephenson --- Waddams Creek, Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area North --- Stephenson --- Yellow Creek in Krape Park, Freeport North --Whiteside County --- Centennial Park Pond, Rock Falls North --- Will County --- Lake Milliken, Des Plaines Conservation Area North --- Winnebago County --- Four Lakes, Winnebago County Forest Preserve District

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Monday, March 16: Chicken fajitas, lettuce/cheese/salsa, mandarin oranges.

Tuesday, March 17: Ham and turkey sub, broccoli, ranch dip, chips, apple.

Wednesday, March 18: Chili cheese tots, pineapple, chocolate bears, green beans.

Thursday, March 19: Grilled chicken on bun, mashed potatoes, gravy, peaches.

Friday, March 20: Italian dunkers, corn, pears.

Breakfast menu: Monday – biscuits and gravy; Tuesday – French toast sticks; Wednesday – cinnabun; Thursday – breakfast pizza; Friday – cheesy oven eggs. Juice, toast andm ilk served daily. Cereal and yogurt offered as an alternative breakfast entrée. Lunch entrée alternative: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Bread and milk served daily with lunch.

Menu subject to change.

Carrollton High Monday, March 16: Chicken fajitas, lettuce/cheese/salsa, mandarin oranges.

Tuesday, March 17: Ham and turkey sub, broccoli, ranch dip, chips, apple.

Wednesday, March 18: Chili cheese tots, pineapple, chocolate bears, green beans.

Thursday, March 19: Grilled chicken on bun, mashed potatoes, gravy, peaches.

Friday, March 20: Italian dunkers, corn, pears.

All meals served with bread, butter, milk Potato, sandwich and salad bar served daily.

Greenfield Breakfast Monday, March 16: Chocolate chip waffle or cereal, toast, juice and fruit, milk.

Tuesday, March 17: Yogurt or cereal, toast, juice, fruit, milk.

Wednesday, March 18: Cheese omelet or cereal, toast, juice, fruit, milk.

Thursday, March 19: Bagel and cream cheese or cereal, toast, juice and fruit, milk.

Friday, March 20: Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal, toast, juice. fruit mil, Lunch Monday, March 16: Ham and cheese sandwich on whole grain white bread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, milk.

Tuesday, March 17: Beef toasted ravioli, marinara sauce, whole grain white bread, lima beans, strawberry, pineapple and banana fruit salad milk.

Wednesday, March 18: Corn dog, baked beans, pears, graham crackers, milk.

Thursday, March 19: Chicken fajita, cheese/salsa, corn, peaches, tortilla chips, milk.

Friday, March 20: Uncrustable (PBJ), carrots/ranch, fruit, baked chips, milk (sack lunch - early out).

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Monday, March 16: No school.

Tuesday, March 17: Hamburger on bun, trio tatter, rice krispie treat, mixed fruit, milk.

Wednesday, March 18: HOt dog on bun, baked beans, chips, banana, milk.

Thursday, March 19: BBQ pop corn chicken, cooked carrots, pears, milk.

Friday, March 20: Cheese quesadilla, corn, rice krispie treat, milk.

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Monday, March 16: No school.

Tuesday, March 17: Stuffed crust pizza, romaine salad, fruit, milk.

Wednesday, Feb. 18: Mini corn dogs, carrots, fruit, milk.

Thursday, Feb. 19: Chicken and cheese tornados, baked beans, fruit, milk.

Friday, Feb. 20: Cheese filled bread sticks, broccoli and dip, Rague sauce, fruit, milk.

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Tuesday, March 17: Stuffed crust pizza, romaine salad, fruit, milk.

Wednesday, Feb. 18: Mini corn dogs, carrots, fruit, milk.

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Friday, Feb. 20: Cheese filled bread sticks, broccoli and dip, Rague sauce, fruit, milk.

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By BOB CROSSEN Greene Prairie Press Life is a little more full and holds a lot more meaning to a Jerseyville man who, after a seven-year fight, is living life without worry of his cancer.

David Ray was diagnosed with brain cancer at 23 years old, when a tumor the size of a dime – it later grew to the size of a large egg – was found in his skull. Although the tumor is still present, he no longer receives chemotherapy treatment and he lives his life as if it were cancer-free.

In 2007, symptoms appeared seemingly out of nowhere. He had seizures, and at points, he had no understanding of where he was, even in his own home.

The pressure of the extra matter in his head impaired the vision in his right eye, which only exacerbated his understanding of his condition’s seriousness.

“Whenever the surgeon first touched my head, it was like a major impact. I came to tears,” Ray, who had been working as a carpenter prior to his diagnosis, said. “It’s not like a broken bone or a broken leg or something.

They’re going to cut this out of my head.”

In a matter of approximately two years, Ray’s cancer progressed to grade three. He underwent surgeries on his brain to remove tumors – and changed his diet – in his fight against brain cancer before undergoing six weeks of radiation followed by six weeks of chemotherapy.

When the treatment stopped, the tumor started growing again, he said, and he was subjected to almost two years of high-grade chemo, which crippled his body. The pain and aches, he said, he would not wish upon anyone.

His condition depressed him. When he was diagnosed, he was at a prime age to establish a strong career foundation and to socialize with his friends.

But with his cancer, leaving the bed was its own difficult task.

Although he was less than 30 years old during those treatment years, the 2002 JCHS graduate felt as if he were double or triple his age.

“I was 20-something years old and I felt like I was 80-something years old every morning,” Ray said. “It was like snap, crackle, pop, and it wasn’t the cereal. … You just snap, crack and every joint hurt.”

He yearned to return to the seat of his four-wheeler and to get back to wood-working. Those hobbies were simply not possible during his recovery

“There is life outside of [cancer], and it’s amazing.”

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Cancer survivor and treatments.

As with any person suffering from cancer, the toll of the disease extended beyond the patient. Ray’s family took as many hits as his esteem.

“The thing that bothered me the most was seeing my mom have to watch me go through this,” Ray said. “I was feeling down on myself the whole time. I wasn’t doing this or that, but

“I kind of made peace with my life,” Ray said. “The doctors didn’t even think I was going to make it through that much of chemo, but if it wasn’t for them – [my family], my wife… my No. 1 goal was to make it through.

Make it through.”

But all the physical suffering and mental strife pale in comparison to the way in which cancer changed his outlook on life.

“I would not change it. What happened to me was a horrible experience, but I would definitely never change that, ever,” Ray said. “My experiences through life, the people I met, and all the, not just doctors, but the staff and everything – meeting them and other patients and other people I’m still friends with, the people I met on my journey – I guess you’d say through my journey in life – I would never trade it.”

Ray is back at work as a carpenter contractor and has started making wine racks and other items out of wood for friends and family members in his spare time. And just last week he took his four-wheeler for a spin.

“There is life outside of [cancer], and it’s amazing,” Ray said. “I pretty much took life for granted before. …

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If it weren’t for the support of his friends and family, particularly his wife, Ceshia Ray, he would not have made it as long as he did, he said. They inspired his perseverance and gave him a life to he looked forward to living.

Every day is precious.”

Snack foods that promote better sleep According to the National Sleep Foundation, changes in sleep patterns are a part of the aging process. Many people experience difficulty falling asleep and then staying asleep as they age, and that difficulty can make men and women over 50 feel more tired during the day.

But even though difficulty sleeping may be a part of aging, that does not mean men and women over 50 cannot take steps to improve their sleeping patterns. For example, certain snack foods may help to improve quality of sleep, especially when these foods replace less healthy snacking options. While men and women over 50 should always consult with their physicians before making any changes to their diets, the AARP notes that the following are a handful of snack foods that promote better sleep. n Almonds: Magnesium is a mineral with muscle-relaxing properties, and almonds contain enough magnesium to help men and women get a better night's sleep. A small amount of almonds before bed might be enough to make falling and staying asleep easier. n Bananas: Much like almonds, bananas provide a substantial amount of magnesium. Bananas also contain the amino acid tryptophan, which many people associate with Thanksgiving turkey. While tryptophan might be most often associated with the sleepiness people feel after eating a holiday meal, it also has been linked to better sleep quality, so a banana shortly before bed might be just what you need to fall and stay asleep. n Cherries: Cherries contain the sleep hormone melatonin, and the AARP notes that recent studies indicated that participants who drank tart cherry juice on a daily basis fell asleep more quickly and slept longer and better than participants who did not. n Hummus: The primary ingredient in hummus is chickpeas, which are loaded with tryptophan, folate and vitamin B6. Folate has proven especially beneficial to older men and women who need help regulating their sleep patterns, while vitamin B6 helps the body regulate its clock.

Many men and women experience difficulty sleeping as they age. But the right foods may just help combat such problems and help men and women get a more adequate night's sleep.

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Trendy exercises to rev up workouts Exercising consistently is a great way to get healthy. For those who find their workout routines monotonous, switching up exercises and embracing some of the newer, trendier fitness regimens may be a way to maintain your momentum at the gym.

High-intensity workouts High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a concept behind some of today's most popular exercise programs. HIIT combines cardiovascular and strength-training movements into a concentrated workout designed to keep your heart rate elevated. HIIT workouts blend bouts of intense exercise with either rest or low-intensity activity. These workouts seem to promote faster weight loss than prolonged workouts at moderate paces.

While HIIT is functional, it is not best for those who have preexisting orthopedic injuries or serious cardiovascular conditions. But many people enjoy a stronger heart and improved muscle tone from HIIT workouts.

Kettlebells These weighted cast-iron workout tools can be an interesting addition to strength-training workouts. But their utility does not stop there. Using kettlebells during any physical activity will increase the amount of fat burned and can provide a full-body workout. Kettlebells come in different weights, and newcomers are urged to start out gradually and build up in weight as they become more familiar and toned.

Trampoline cardio For those who want to both shake up their workouts and lift their moods, jumping on a trampoline can do just that. It's difficult to be in a bad mood when bouncing around like a kid on a trampoline.

Trampoline classes are turning up in some upscale gyms, where each participant has his own individual trampoline. Routines mix in different choreography and small hand weights to promote a fun and effective cardio experience.

Water aerobics Swimming isn't the only thing you can do in a pool. Water workouts are ideal for those with muscle and joint pain because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on these areas, while providing enough resistance for a deep workout. Workouts may begin in

chest-deep water and progress to deeper water for added resistance.

Some gyms now offer aqua cycling classes that combine water aerobics with spinning.

Dance and hip-hop classes ZUMBA® classes have been popular for quite some time. But many health clubs offer additional classes that employ dance to burn calories and tone muscles. Some gyms have developed their own cardio-based dance classes that get people moving to music in a fun way. Routines are fun and fastmoving, which may make them feel less like a workout and more like a social event.

Recess classes Adults who want to feel like kids again need only to enroll in a fitness class that borrows activities from the playgrounds of our youth.

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Carrollton Hawk cheerleaders wait for the Hawks to score a basket Friday night at the Sectional final in Okawville which saw the Hawks fall to the Okawville Rockets.

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Carrollton cheerleader Taylor Hubbard reacts to another foul call on the Hawks Friday night in Okawville at the Sectional finals.

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The Carrollton Hawks were well represented by their fans at the Okawville Sectional Friday night. This is only the student section. Ironically, the fans weren’t cheering for a basket – they were cheering because Okawville was finally called for a foul.

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Haley Wells, Lesley Bricker and Lacey Meharg, all of White Hall, ponder over what to take Saturday morning at the White Hall Methodist Church giveaway day. Everything from bedding to cookware could be obtained free of charge to those in need.

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ISP announce merger of FOID, Deadline extended CCL application process for April Cardinals game Officials aim to modernize, expedite licensing process for efficiency The Illinois State Police (ISP) has announced it begin accepting on-line FOID applications beginning March 16 to provide a more streamlined and modernized application process. The ISP will no longer accept the current FOID paper applications after Monday, March 9; however, like the CCL, the new FOID application will be available through the department’s website or through the paper alternative call center method for those individuals who do not have computer access.

Minors under the age of 21 without a state of Illinois driver’s license or identification card and Amish applicants will be required to complete an alternative call-in paper application.

The ISP has also made changes to the login for both the CCL and FOID applications. Applicants will no longer be required to obtain a state of Illinois digital I.D. through the Department of Central Management Services. This login change will allow users greater accessibility to the new application process. All new applicants and returning CCL applicants will need to register with the Illinois State Police by providing some key identifiers found on their Illinois driver’s license or identification card, creating a username and password, and answering four security questions. The CCL website will be unavailable beginning

Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m., until Monday, March 16 at 7 a.m., in order to implement the new FOID system.

Federal Firearm Licensed (FFLs) dealers will also have access to the web-based portal in order to conduct the required background checks of those wishing to purchase a firearm.

All FFL’s in the state of Illinois are required to register with the ISP via the website at www.ispffl.com or by calling 217-524-3847 to continue to perform background checks after the launch of the new system. The old FTIP system will be closed on March 15 at 4 p.m. to allow data to be transferred to the new system.

Beginning March 16 at 8:30 a.m., firearm dealers will be able to submit firearm background transactions via the website and follow up on previously requested checks based upon a transaction number.

Firearm dealers using the webportal during the first 30 days of implementation will be able to submit transactions at no cost. The traditional fee of $2 is being waived.

Firearm dealers will also still have the option of using the 800# dial-up process; however, dealers will be charged the $2 processing fee for this option.

The new CCL and FOID application process is intended to provide a user-friendly portal designed to ease and streamline both application processes.

Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Lion’s Park The White Hall Police Department will be hosting its 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28 at Lion’s Park in White Hall.

The concession stand will open at 11 a.m. and will offer hamburgers, hot dogs, soda and chips. All items will be priced at $1 each so that families can afford to treat the entire family.

This year there will be over 5,000 candy-filled eggs distributed between the four different egg hunts and nearly 50 prizes to be won during the hunts.

The hunts will be divided into four age groups: Hunt 1 - one-yearolds and younger; Hunt 2 - two and three-year olds; Hunt 3 - 4, 5

and 6-year-olds; Hunt 4 - 7, 8, and 9-year-olds. The first hunt will begin at 1 p.m.

The Farmers State Bank Easter Bunny will arrive at Lion’s Park on the fire engine around 12:30 p.m. and will pose for pictures with the children throughout the day.

There will be a 50/50 Raffle and chances are currently on sale.

For questions or to make a donation to help make this event possible next year, call the White Hall Police Department at 374-2135.

The White Hall Police Department welcomes all participants for the Easter Egg Hunt and hopes everyone will come and enjoy a fun day at Lions Park.

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Everyone has the opportunity to travel with Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) to Busch Stadium to see the St. Louis Cardinals twice during the 2015 season. Join JPRD this spring for the Let’s Play Ball! trip on Thursday, April 16 to see the third game in the home-opener series against the Milwaukee Brewers and this fall for the Cubs vs Cards Battle trip on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Tickets will be on the first-base side, in the Right Field Box section. Game time for both games is 12:45 p.m. The fee is $55 per person for the April game and $65 per person for the September game. Fee includes game ticket, motor coach transportation and gratuities. Only 20 spots remain for each game!

There will be time to explore and eat at Ballpark Village before the game. Lunch will not be provided,

Tiger Backer Saving Color Run of the Green And it isn’t just for St. Patrick’s April 11 Day — it’s all month!

Greenfield Tiger Backers will host a Color Run on Saturday, April 11 at Greenfield Elementary School. The run will include a 5K Run and a 1 Mile Fun Walk. Registration is 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. and the Run begins at 8 a.m. Pre-registration costs are: 5 years old and under - free; 6 to 13 years-old - $15; 14 years old and up - $25. Registration cost day of race: 13 years old and under - $20; 14 years old and up - $30.

Medals will be awarded to first and second place in each age bracket (except Toddler Trot). In addition, a medal will be awarded for overall male and female.

It is suggested all entrants wear white at the start line and finish plastered in color. Runners will be showered with colored powder throughout the run.

Checks and entry forms can be mailed to: Jayme Stuart, 902 Chestnut Street, Greenfield, IL 62044.

Checks should be made payable to Tiger Backers and received by March 20 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

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Classic Spaghetti and Parmesan Meatballs

ou don’t have to be a master chef to create great meals that your family will love. Simple yet flavorful and warming dishes are the perfect solution for busy cooks with hungry families to feed.

Using high-quality ingredients helps guarantee you’re serving meals you can be proud of, even when you’re short on time. For delicious dinners, look for ingredients such as Hunt’s® tomatoes and KRAFT® Parmesan cheese. Hunt’s diced, stewed and whole tomatoes are peeled using only steam and their sauce is 100 percent natural with no preservatives.

Ranging from a Latin-inspired Chorizo Bolognese to easy Italian lasagna in a skillet, these recipes combine carefully chosen ingredients, so you can serve meals rich with flavor and quality.

Look for more great recipe ideas at Hunts.com.

Easy Chicken Parmesan

Easy Chicken Parmesan

Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 (1 breast with sauce and spaghetti each) 1 can (15 ounces) Hunt’s Tomato Sauce 1 can (14.5 ounces) Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained 6 tablespoons KRAFT ® Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 breasts = 1 1/2 pounds) 3/4 pound spaghetti, uncooked

1 1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Heat oven to 375°F. Pour tomato sauce and undrained tomatoes into 13-inch-by-9-inch baking dish. Stir in 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Parmesan. Add chicken; turn to coat evenly both sides of each breast with sauce.

Cover.

Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done (165°F). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.

Top chicken with remaining cheeses; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.

Drain spaghetti. Serve topped with chicken and sauce.

Chorizo Bolognese

Chorizo Bolognese

Prep time: 25 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 (1 cup each) 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta, uncooked 1/2 pound ground chuck beef (80 percent lean) 6 ounces fresh pork chorizo (Mexican-style) 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning blend 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 1/4 cup sliced stuffed green olives 1 can (15 ounces) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce KRAFT ® Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, chorizo, adobo seasoning and pepper to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until meat begins to brown, stirring once.

Add onion and olives; cook 2–3 minutes more or until meat is crumbled and no longer pink. Drain.

Stir in tomato sauce; reduce heat and simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over pasta.

Sprinkle with KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, if desired.

Classic Skillet Lasagna

Prep time: 40 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Servings: 6 (1 1/3 cups pasta with sauce and 2 meatballs each) 1 pound ground round beef (85 percent lean) 3/4 cup KRAFT ® Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 can (14.5 ounces) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes, undrained 2 cups Hunt’s Tomato Sauce 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 12 ounces dry spaghetti, uncooked Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine beef, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, 1 teaspoon garlic and salt in medium bowl. Divide mixture into 12 portions; shape into meatballs and place on aluminum foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake 15 minutes or until done (160°F).

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add remaining 2 teaspoons garlic, cook 1 minute more or until fragrant. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, basil and sugar. Bring to a boil.

Add meatballs to sauce; gently stir to coat. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain spaghetti; top with sauce and meatballs. Top with extra KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, if desired.

Classic Skillet Lasagna Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 (about 1 1/3 cups each) 8 ounces dry bowtie (farfalle) pasta, uncooked 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/3 cup KRAFT ® Grated Parmesan Cheese 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 12 ounces Italian pork sausage 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) or 1 can (28 ounces) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained 1 can (6 ounces) Hunt’s Tomato Paste 1 1/2 cups shredded partskim mozzarella cheese, divided

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, water and pepper in small bowl; set aside.

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 3–5 minutes or until sausage is crumbled and onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.

Add tomatoes (undrained), tomato paste, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and cooked pasta to skillet; stir to combine.

Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta mixture on top of pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 2–3 minutes or until ricotta mixture is hot and mozzarella cheese melts.

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IF YOU need Parts for your mowers and tillers, Dorsey's hardware and Western Auto have a large selection of belts and parts and service and new equipment sales available. Winchester. 217-7429241. TF K.A.M.S LAWNCARE Service. Yards wanted for 2015.

Family has been in the business for over 20 years. Free estimates. Fully-insured. Call 217-440-3238. 4.8 SELLBEST, 110 W. Quincy St., Griggsville: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Quality Used Furniture & Appliances- Washers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools, T.V.s, Stereos. Everything for the home and you! Call 217242-2252.TF DOUGHERTY LAWNCARE. Mowing, fertilization, weed control, Licensed and insured.

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CAMPER FOR sale. 2008 31' Puma Travel Trialer, park model. Sliding front door, 2 slides, king bed, center bath, front kitchen, house size refrigerator, Central heat/ air, new tires, new converter, new electric tongue jack, new weight distribution hitch. Call 217-285-6169 or 217-2482967. 3.18

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LET'S HELP each other. If you have a farm and have been considering leasing the hunting rights to help with expenses but want a trustworthy individual then call 256-244-4828. 3.4.15

LG TV sales on all 2013. Full service. Authorized dealer and service center. Blu Ray DVD players. Whites and Garretts new and used metal detectors. New and used CBs and antennas and police scanners.

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SEED FOR SALE Non-GMO Hybrid corn, soybean, oat, alfalfa, clover, grass seed, hay & pasture mixes *217593-7333* Camp Point Seed Co. *Non-GMO Seed cleaning available. 4.8.15

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1302 - The characters Romeo and Juliet were married this day according to William Shakespeare.

1702 - The Daily Courant, the first regular English newspaper was published.

1791 - Samuel Mulliken became the first person to receive more than one patent from the U.S. Patent Office.

1861 - A Confederate Convention was held in Montgomery, Alabama, where a new constitution was adopted.

1904 - After 30 years of drilling, the north tunnel under the Hudson River was holed through. The link was between Jersey City, NJ, and New York, NY. 1930 - Babe Ruth signed a two-year contract with the New York Yankees for the sum of $80,000.

1964 - U.S. Senator Carl Hayden broke the record for continuous service in the U.S. Senate. He had worked 37 years and seven days.

1986 - Popsicle announced its plan to end the traditional twin-stick frozen treat for a one-stick model.

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ROBERT SANDERS Waste Systems is currently accepting applications for full-time office help to be filled immediately. Applicants must be proficient in customer service, computer knowledge, A/R, billing, filing and multi-line phone systems.

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REGIONAL HAZMAT driver. Full benefits, $65,000+/ yr., home 1/2 nights/wk and weekends. %18.54/hr., $.39/ mi. $25 layover per diem. www.schiber.com. 618-2542514, x. 230. 4.1 HELP WANTED: HVAC Technician with at least two years experience.

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Nightly turn and regional positions available!! New pay package!! Call Don! 855-2195989x163 3.11.15

PITTSFIELD MACHINE LLC. Pittsfield Machine shop in Payson, Il. is looking for production workers. Please fill out applications at 609 North Fulton Street, Payson, Il. 62360.

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900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County NO TRESPASSING no hunting on property owned by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin 11.26.15 NO TRESPASSING on Jack and Mary Jeaen Aderton property in Hardin. 5.1.15 PRIVATE PROPERTY: No hunting or trespassing on any property owned by Carl J. Roth Estate in Michael, Illinois, in Calhoun County.

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HUNTING OUTFITTER Pike, Adams, Brown and Calhoun counties looking to lease any amount of property. 330-2757131 3.11.15

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MY LAND located in Section 18 SW of Pearl is private property. Hunting, fishing, trapping, trespassing, for any purpose, without the written, signed permission of the owner, is strictly forbidden.

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WANTED 25 gallon or 30 gallon crocks. Must be perfect condition, to make sauerkraut. 618-885-5575 3.11.15 HUNTER LOOKING to lease land in Calhoun County for deer hunting 2015 season.

Responsible. Call Chris 828734-9938 6.29.15 STANDING TIMBER, buying. R. McKinnon Logging.

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THE PEOPLE'S MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIEDS

THE PEOPLE’S MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIEDS

READ THE CLASSIFIEDS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

13 CH 00017

Kelly L. Blumstein; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/24/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 4/1/15 at the hour of 9:00AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-335-002-00

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

FOR RENT STORAGE BUILDING WINCHESTER

CALL 618-498-1234 Ask for Jane Asphalt Paving • Patching • Concrete Sealing • Striping • Crack Repair • Oil & Chip • Roads • Parking Lots • Driveways

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 803 Randall Drive Brighton, IL 62012 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-05373.

2.25.15, 3.34.15, 3.11.15

FARM MACHINERY AUCTION Wednesday, March 18, 2015 • 10 a.m.

Gary Fitzjarrell, Jr. RR#1, Box 227 – White Hall, IL 62092 Directions: 1st road South of White Hall on Rt. 67 to Road 2150, then East 1 ¾ mile to 1325 then South ¾ mile. Watch for signs. Visit cowmanauction.com and auctionzip.com (ID#37758) for more info, photos, and possible additions.

LISTING: 2011 Case IH 6088 AFS combine, field tracker, collapsible grain extensions, yield monitor, 480/80Rx42 duals, 540/65Rx30 rears, 377 eng. hrs/272 sep. hrs., SN#YBG006694; Case IH 3208 Poly corn head, hyd. deck plates, SN# Y95018410; Case IH 3020 Terra Flex bean platform, full finger auger, 3”sickle, SN# YBZL57584; EZ Trail 880 head mover, 9.00x10 tires; EZ Trail 672 head mover; 2001 Ford New Holland 9384, 4WD, M11 Cummins, 18.4x42 tires, 4 inside tires are new, 4 remotes, 2621 hrs.; Case IH MX210, MFWD, 480/80Rx46 Firestone duals, 14.9Rx34 front singles, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes, SN# JAZ134960; JD 2623 30’8” vertical till disk, walking tandems, positive down pressure, hyd., adjust. rolling basket, less than 1000 acres; Patriot 220 seed tender, tandem axle, Honda 160 elec. start, remote auger; Demco posi-flow 750 auger cart, roll tarp, 1000 PTO, 30.5x32; Demco 850 auger cart, hyd. spout, 30.5Lx32, 1000 PTO; Westfield 100-31 auger, used only 10,000 bu.; Int. 540 manure wagon; LandPride 2584, 7’ shredder, 540 PTO. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cash or checks only. All items sold “as is, where it is, and without warranty. Buyer is responsible for inspection prior to purchasing. All announcements sale day take precedence over printed material. All items must be paid for on day of sale. Cowman Auction LLC is not responsible for accidents, errors, or omissions.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is an excellent line of late model farm equipment with low hours, has been well maintained and kept in the shed. Gary has decided to pursue other ventures and is retiring from farming. There are no small items. THIS SALE WILL NOT LAST LONG. Please come early. (Hours on equipment at the time of listing.)

Gary Fitzjarrell, Jr., Owner

New Berlin, IL IL LIC #440000385 - 440000326 - 440000325 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY, HARDIN, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-12 PLAINTIFF VS JESSICA COBB AKA JESSICA D COBB; ) COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC.; ) ) DEFENDANTS 14 CH 6 RR 1 BOX 77 HARDIN, IL 62047 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 13, 2015, CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF in CALHOUN County, Illinois, will on April 15, 2015, in CALHOUN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 106 County Rd., HARDIN, IL 62047, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of CALHOUN, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-12-11-300-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: RR 1 BOX 77 HARDIN, IL 62047 Description of Improvements: WHITE, VINYL SIDING, SINGLE FAM-

ILY, ONE CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $77,846.78.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1403870 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

3.4, 3.11, 3.18

ESTATE AUCTION TRACTORS - TRUCKS - D4 CAT - EQUIPMENT MOTORCYCLES - TOOLS - BOATS - FARM ANTIQUES & OTHER COLLECTIBLES

SAT., MARCH 21 • 2015 • 10 A.M AUCTION HELD: 654 Phillips Ferry rd. Winchester, IL, From I-72, North of Winchester, take exit 52, Go North past Ebaugh park approx. one half mile to Phillips Ferry rd. then West 4 mi. (Watch for signs.)

TRUCKS: 2005 GMC Canyon 4x4, extended cab, w/auto trans, 3.5 inline 5, fiberglass top, 186,648 mi. - 1947 Ford 3 window pickup w/3speed trans, 6 cyl. inline motor, 69,616 mi. 1968 Chevrolet C-50 2 ton w/V-8, 4+2 trans, 12 1/2’ bed w/ grain sides, twin hoist, 84,299 mi. - TRACTORS:1971 JD 4320 sn# 010012R w/ synchro range trans, 18.4x38 rubber, front weights, 2 remotes, (Hrs. unknown) - 1964 JD 3020 gas sn# 55728 w/power shift trans, wide front, 2 remotes, 15.5x38 rubber, 6790 hrs. - JD #48 loader to sell separate - 1984 JD 2550 sn# 523268, 16 spd trans, 2 remotes, 16.9x30 rubber, 3122 hrs. w/ JD #240 loader bucket & bale spear, 1947 WC AC sn# 46873 for parts -1967 Cat D4D sn# 78A7353 w/cab, 3 way blade, direct start - EQUIPMENT: model TS60 22’ hay transport - 1984 14’ livestock trailer - David Bradley barge wagon w/ hoist - JD 10’ Van Brunt 18x7 drill - 15x8 flat bed wagon - 11’ barge wagon - small bulk bin - 16000 watt PTO generator - 3 pt 10’ Oliver chisel plow - IH #470 disc - 3 pt bale spear - 15’ Land Pride batwing shredder (needs center gear box repair) - JD #80 3 pt 6’ blade - 4’ yard roller - 12” metal pipe 11’ - 2, 4’ drags - JD 2 bottom pull type plow - 7’ Bush Hog 3 pt shredder 10x6 livestock cart - bale ring - JD #430 diesel riding mower (for parts) - JD quick hitch - 8x7 snow mobile trailer - ANTIQUES: Doctors Buggy - 2 wooden sleighs - buggy seats - 2 pony carts - several leather collars, bridles, & hames - copper kettle w/ stand - JD 1 1/2 hp type E hit & miss engine - Fairbanks 2 hp style D hit & miss engine 2, 50 gal. cast iron soup kettles - 15 gal soup kettle - small pot belly stove - Moore Bros Co. Joliet IL. good cond. wood/coal stove pat. 1893 - double tub cider press - Large 44” stone grinding wheel w/pulley - 2, 14” anvils - blacksmith forge w/ buffalo pat. march 23 1880 - 40” blacksmith mandrel cone - misc. blacksmith tongs - rope maker - crocks, lanterns, wheat cradle, saws, large saw blade - spinning wheel corn Sheller - metal traps - milk cans - copper boiler - saddles - misc. iron wheels - wooden keg - camel back trunk - wagon wheel glass top table - claw foot cast iron tub - double wash tub - Singer treadle sewing machine - platform scales - THE EXPERT target thrower pat.1882 - 2 metal lawn chairs - several hand tools - 40’ wind mill (to be removed) - 16’ dia. wire corn crib (to be removed) - TOOLS: Lincoln AC 225 arc welder - Craftsman stack on tool chest - 5 hp Magna Force port. air compressor Craftsman 6.5 hp power washer - air pig - 12” band saw - 24’ alum. exten. ladder - older garden tiller - elec. hand tools - drill press - sanders - lawn & garden tools - step ladders - acetylene cutting torch - log chains - several misc. hand tools - live trap - steel traps - flag pole - Stihl FS 45c gas weed eater - misc. iron - some steel post BOATS & MOTORCYCLES: 14’ Lone Star v hull alum boat w/ single axel trailer - 12’ Grumman alum canoe - 1986 Honda Helix CN 250 scooter - 1977 750 Hondamatic - 1979 Suzuki TS 100 dirt bike engine locked - several other items to sell not listed. Fred Pryor, Springfield, IL. Will sell: 1963 JD 4010 W/wide front, & #48 front loader - 26’ bale transport - gravity wagon - JD 640 pull type hay rake - 2005 corn pro 16’livestock trailer - 2, 3pt post hole diggers For photos see web site at; AUCTIONZIP.COM auctioneer ID #16215 or contact auctioneers.

TERMS; CASH. Buyer number issued and personal check accepted upon presentation of positive photo identification. Vehicles and titles held until check clears or replaced with cash, certified or cashier’s check. Your attendance is always appreciated. Lunch Served by Powell’s Concessions.

Estate of TOM BRACKETT, Deceased Owner, JUNE BRACKETT

AUCTIONEERS

DARRELL MOORE, WINCHESTER, IL (217)-473-5486 ROGER STRANG, VIRGINIA, IL. (217)-370-2530 DICK SAMPLES, JACKSONVILLE, IL. (217)-245-5010

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Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

210 Curtis St. Jerseyville $49,900 OPEN LR/DR, 2 CAR GARAGE Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

109 Kirby St. Jerseyville $58,500 NEW FURNACE & A/C 2012, 4 YR OLD ROOF Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

705 Stryker Jerseyville $75,000 3BR, GARAGE, BUILT IN 1993 Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

421 S Pearl St. Jerseyville $78,500 3BR, 1,248 sq ft. 50x215 LOT. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

406 E. Carpenter St. Jerseyville $79,900 3BR, FULL BASEMENT, 2 CAR GARAGE Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

1404 West Dr. Bethalto $86,500 MOVE IN READY, BUILT 1990 Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

306 Pleasant St. Jerseyville $89,000 1,741 sq ft. WOOD FLOORS, 172X73 LOT Bob Jones 618-498-2321

RR 1 Box 120 White Hall $99,700 SUNROOM, HOME WARRANTY Molly Farmer 217-851-1663

411 Hollow Ave Jerseyville $155,000 GOLF AROUND THE CORNER Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

19580 Jones Rd. Jerseyville $162,500 3BR, 3 BATH, 1,736 sq ft. GARAGE Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

21047 Hickory St. Grafton $169,900 3BR, FINISHED BASEMENT, 200X200 LOT Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

25554 Quail Chase Rd. Hettick $169,900 5.12 ACRES, 3 BR, BARN & OUTBUILDINGS Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

32971 Teney Hollow Rd. Brighton $209,900 12 ACRES, RANCH HOME, PARKLIKE SETTING Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

245 E Fairgrounds Ave Jerseyville $218,000 4BR, 4 BATH, WALKOUT BASEMENT Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

105 Bradford Pl Jerseyville $239,900 CUSTOM BUILT, 3,086 SQ FT. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

215 Hartcourt Ave. Jerseyville $299,900 4 BEDROOMS, INGROUND POOL Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

REDUCED LISTINGS! 205 E Arch St. Jerseyville $49,900 Well cared for home in Established neighborhood close to restaurants and shops. Hardwood floors under carpeting.

Connie Hayes 618-535-6784 24413 Irish Ln. Jerseyville $158,000 8 Acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Wood Burning Stove, Walk In Closet, Extended Garage for work shop or added Rec Room. Wonderful Family Room with an added partial basement.

Newer furnace, Newer roof, Newer hot water Tank. Great Country Living.

Karen Bertman 618-535-6044 Roberta Wallace Managing Broker 618-535-5820

Karen Bertman

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KINGDOM REAL ESTATE, INC. Hardin

Jean Hagen, Managing Broker - 232-1110 Jeff Oldham, Ph.D, Broker - 576-2531

4 bdrm, 1 ½ bath restored historic home beautifully appointed with natural wood doors and moldings, wood floors, and plaster walls. Home, which has a large sit in parlor with bay windows, sits on 8 lots with views of the Miss. River. Includes live in/ workshop carriage house and 70X40 shed. Hamburg 3 bdrm, 1 bath home, 1.5 acres, partial basement, decks, West Hardin Newly remodeled 3 bed, 1 bath home on large lot, large detached 2 car garage.

Batchtown 2 bdrm, 1 bath home on 5 rural acres. ½ of land is in production . Property has 2 two car garages and other outbuildings Easy access off of a main county road. Northwest of Brussels.

Large 3 bdrm 3 bath home on 5 rural acres. Move in condition. Hardin 125 acres of Miss. River bottom land presently in a U S Gov tree program. Great hunting Nice bldg spot. Indian Creek 141 acre farm consisting of tillable land, gentle sloping pasture land, woodland and ponds. Included is a newly renovated 2 story farm home with separate apartment with bsmt. This secluded farm is an ideal weekend getaway. North Calhoun

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1025 West Hickory, Jerseyville 2 Bed, 1 bath, on corner lot, with 3 car attached garage.

Call Stacey $89,500

29840 Highway 16, Jerseyville Totally Remodeled. 2.6 ACRES 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath, lots of storage, big 3 car garage, pool. Great home for a growing family.

Call Roger $199,900

13381 Hwy 16, Fieldon 6 acres m/l - 3 bed, 1 bath, full walkout basement.

House built in 1973.

Call Angie $125,000

607 Snedeker, Jerseyville 2 bed, 1 bath, close to Schools, Clean little starter or investment property. Call Angie $36,500

Rt. 67, Kane Home on 1.16 acres: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath with approx. 1600 sq. ft. in Jerseyville School District. Big 2 car detached garage with workshop and other out buildings. Has new septic. Seller is very motivated.

Call Angie $89,500

214 6th Street, Carrollton 3 bed, 2 bath home with a full basement and 2 car attached garage. Remodeled from top to bottom. Don’t let this one get away Sellers say make an offer. Call Stacey $94,500

RECREATION & HUNTING TRACTS 603 Snedeker, Jerseyville 3 bed, 2 bath on a corner lot. Great starter or investment property. Call Angie $58,500

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WORKING HARD FOR YOU FROM SIGN UP TO SIGN DOWN! If you are considering having a Retirement, Farm, or Estate Auction, give Roger a call for a free quote.

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Four - one bedroom units, updated flooring, three units offer newer heat/air, appliances are included.

The units have had improvements to kitchens, baths and flooring. Updated vinyl windows 2012/2014, added insulation, updated electrical Parking in rear and Street. Roof 2009 estimated.

Connie Hayes

Saturday, March 28th, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. 23412 State Highway 16, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Legal Description: Parcel ID# 42-04-019-005-00, located in Section 19 of Jersey South Township. South Part of West ½ of East ½ of SW ¼ less 3.9 Acres.

General Description: 19.8 +/- acres of prime land with 16.6 tillable acres per FSA. This is a highly productive tract with a PI index of 138. Some of this parcel has been previously platted. This tract is bordered by US Highway 16 to the south and North Centennial Road runs along the west side for great access. There are 2 small outbuildings on the east side of this property. A great opportunity for a development, or an investment property.

Show Date: Sunday, March 15th from 1-2 P.M. at 23412 State Highway 16 driveway. Call David at 618-535-6039 for a private showing or more information.

Directions: Route 16 west of Jerseyville 1 mile to North Centennial Road. Tract is on the North side.

Terms: $15,000 deposit required on sale day with balance due in 30 days at closing. Sale is subject to owners confirmation and sold in “as is” condition.

Tract will be sold as a total and not on a per acre basis. Announcements on sale day take precedence over all previous written material.

Owner: Kenneth E. Beach Estate Susan R. Beach - Executor

LOY AUCTION COMPANY DAVID LOY 618-535-6039 Lic# 440.000139

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Greene County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between March 2 and March 6. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals listed have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals have been charged with a felony: McClaine, Joseph M., dob 07-0286, theft control intent/more than $500 less than 10K. Smith, Michael A., dob 10-19-90, criminal damage to property more than $300/less than 10K (2 counts).

Gresham, Sara R., dob 11-1990, possess amount controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.

Castleberry, Franklin D., dob 07-11-86, possess amount controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.

Smith, Andrew M., dob 07-2580, possess amount controlled sub-

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Connell, Roy C., dob 11-20-72, aggravated domestic battery.

The following individuals have been charged with a misdemeanor: Moran, Michael D., dob 09-1768, violate order of protection.

Sprague, Robert L., dob 03-19-73, domestic battery/physical contact.

The following individuals have been charged with a traffic violation: Smith, Michael A., dob 10-19-90, leaving the scene, reckless driving.

Castleberry, Franklin D., dob 07-11-86, seat belt required/passenger.

Boulch, Elizabeth K., dob 02-1996, electronic communication device.

Richey, Robert E., dob 05-11-71, electronic communication device.

Brackett, Caleb D., dob 01-05-89, electronic communication device.

Titus, Billye Jo, dob 09-23-82, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

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White-Nose Syndrome found in four additional Illinois counties White-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats in North America, has been found in four new Illinois counties. Tests conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin found five bats submitted from Union, Saline, Johnson, and Jackson Counties were positive for the disease. These are the first confirmed records in these counties. The disease was first discovered in Illinois in 2013 in Hardin, LaSalle, Monroe and Pope Counties.

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White-nose syndrome was first detected in New York State in 2006 and has killed more than 5.7 million cave-dwelling bats in the eastern half of North America. Bats with WNS have been confirmed in 25 states and five Canadian provinces. White-nose syndrome monitoring in Illinois is done in collaboration by the University of Illinois–Prairie Research Institute, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U. S. Forest Service, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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Snow goose hunters asked to report dead waterfowl until migrating waterfowl had moved farther south.

“With warmer temperatures forecast for this weekend, we expect migrating birds – especially snow geese – to be back in Illinois in the coming days,” Smith said. “We are asking hunters to report any sightings of dead birds they may encounter.”

Birds infected with avian cholera usually succumb very quickly. A flock of geese may settle on an area, and take off a short time later, and dead birds may remain. Sick birds are rarely found, but will appear lethargic and have poor muscle control and may die within minutes of being observed. Although avian cholera may affect substantial numbers of birds in some areas, it is not a threat to the overall population.

Smith said an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza is ongoing in western and Pacific coast states, but the disease has not been found in Illinois.

For more information, visit the National Wildlife Health Center website: http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_cholera/index.jsp Hunters that find dead birds can contact Illinois waterfowl biologists: doug.dufford@illinois.gov; randy.smith@illinois.gov or roy.domazlicky@ illinois.gov Hunters should follow these routine precautions when handling game: • Do not handle or eat sick game.

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• Wear rubber or disposable latex gloves while handling and cleaning game.

• Wash hands and thoroughly clean knives, equipment and surfaces that come in contact with game.

• Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling animals.

• All game should be thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

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As temperatures warm this weekend and migrating waterfowl return to Illinois, snow goose hunters should be aware of the potential presence of avian cholera. Dead waterfowl found at sites along the Illinois River and at Carlyle and Horseshoe Lakes earlier this winter have tested positive for avian cholera. The total number of dead birds at all sites was less than 300. Most birds affected were lesser snow geese, but smaller numbers of greater white-fronted geese and some ducks also were reported.

Avian cholera is caused by bacteria that can spread from bird to bird and also remain in the environment. Avian cholera poses a low risk to people and pets, but safe handling of waterfowl and good hygiene practices are recommended.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources waterfowl biologist Randy Smith said dead birds were discovered in late December and early January.

The outbreak ended when the weather turned colder, and laboratory results were not available

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By Kory Carpenter Greene Prairie Press For the Carrollton basketball program, the past three years could have been called a buildup to Friday night’s sectional championship game against Okawville.

The Hawks (27-5) advanced to the Class 1A state championship game in 2012 while three freshman sat and watched.

Cody Leonard earned some minutes for himself that year as well, making the experience even more invaluable.

That offseason was likely filled with question marks as Leonard and friends began their own journey.

“We took our lumps when they were sophomores and went 18-12,” Carrollton head coach Jeff Krumwiede said a few days after his team lost to Okawville, 57-43. “But they learned a lot.”

Leonard, Jacob Smith, and Luke Palan all started as sophomores and won the Western Illinois Valley Conference championship last season as juniors.

With junior Luke Gillingham in tow, the

expectations were even higher heading into this season.

“In most cases, we are able to reload. But it is going to be hard to replace those guys.”

Jeff Krumwiede Carrollton head basketball coach “These guys wanted to win the Carrollton, Winchester, Beardstown, and regional tournaments,” Krumwiede said. “And we won three of those and almost beat a very good PORTA team in the Winchester final.”

Leonard said he wanted a state championship after coming so close to the title as a freshman three years ago.

That would have meant another sectional championship against a team on its home

court. The Hawks defeated Nakomis in Nakomis in 2012 and faced a loud Okawville crowd Friday cheering on sophomore and 1,000 point-club member Noah Frederking, who scored 20 points in his team’s victory.

But winning three regular season tournaments, a regional championship and posting the second-best record in two decades, Krumwiede said, is nothing to sulk about.

“When we feel down because we haven’t accomplished as much as we wanted, we should still feel satisfied when we compare it to some of the other schools in the area,” Krumwiede said. “I think it was a good year.”

Leonard finished his Carrollton career with 1,097 points and 678 rebounds. Palan led the class with 1,401 points, and Smith added 896 points of his own.

The trio won 99 games in four seasons, combined to score 1,086 points this season, and the ongoing question is where those points will come from nine months from now.

“We’ve done this for many years, wondering how we are going to replace this kid or that kid,” Krumwiede said. “And in most cases, we are able to reload. But it is going to be hard to

replace those guys.”

The obvious choice is junior guard Luke Gillingham, who averaged 13.9 points per game and shot 42 percent from behind the 3-point line.

Krumwiede wants Gillingham to work on his ball handling with the possibility of him spending time at point guard next season.

“Luke will be our key guy coming back, but a lot of guys got experience this year,” Krumwiede said. “(Cole) Brannen has been playing for three years and got better at the end of the year. (Levi) Hinderhan and (Brody) Howard both got experience as well.”

With Gillingham, Brannen, Hinderhan, and Howard bringing back experience next season and a junior varsity team that went 22-0 this season, the cupboard is not bare at Carrollton.

The 12-win drop-off the program experienced in 2013 does not appear to be in the forecast, although plenty of questions remain.

“I tell our kids all the time how thankful they should be to be in this program” Krumwiede said. “Because they could play in other programs around here that would love to have the success that we have.”

Local players selected to all-star games

By Kory Carpenter Greene Prairie Press Eight local seniors were selected to play in the 33rd annual Refreshment Services Pepsi Senior All-Star Classic, which will be held Saturday, March 21 at North Greene High School.

Greenfield-Northwestern’s Austin Plogger will be joined

by Luke Palan, Jacob Smith, and Cody Leonard of Carrollton, as well as Connor Vincent, Elijah Barber, Andrew Davis, and Nathan Randall of North Greene.

The seniors will play for the South Squad, coached by Greenfield-Northwestern head coach Joe Pembrook.

They will be joined by representatives from West Central, Jersey, Pittsfield, and Pleasant Hill.

The evening will begin with an alumni game at 5 p.m. and will also include a 3-point competition, free-throw contest, and slam dunk contest. Tickets for the event are $4 for students and $6 for adults.

The following day, Carlinville High School is hosting the 13th annual Carlinville Rotary Club All-Star Basketball Classic.

North Greene boys head coach Brett Berry will coach the West boys team, which will also include the aforementioned Randall, Vincent, Barber, and Plogger.

Carollton’s Maddie Struble, Madison Mountain and Rachel Williams were selected to play for the girls West team along with North Greene’s Arika Hull.

The girls 3-point competition will begin at 4 p.m. and will be followed by the girls game. The boys 3-point competition is set for 6:15 p.m. with the boys game immediately after. A slam-dunk competition will be held at halftime of the boys game.

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Carrollton’s Cody Leonard goes up above two okawville defenders in the okawville Sectional Championship. Carrollton lost, 57-43.

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Carrollton’s Luke Gillingham drives down the court against okawville in the okawville Sectional Championship. Carrollton lost, 57-43.

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Cole Brannen of Carrollton grabs a loose ball against okawville in the okawville Sectional Championship. Carrollton lostz, 57-43.

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