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Every three years, Greenfield hosts its Triennial Homecoming. During the festivities a Miss Greenfield Triennial Homecoming Queen is crowned. The pageant was held on Friday, Aug. 6 on the town’s square. Left to right are: Darby Jenkins who was named Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic, Morgan Coates who received the Best Speech Award, 2010 Miss Greenfield Kaitlyn George and first runner-up BriAnn Langley.

Courtney Meyer was crowned Little Miss during the 2010 Greenfield Triennial Homecoming on Friday, Aug. 6. Left to right: First runner-up Kyleigh McEvers, 2010 Little Miss Courtney Meyer, 2007 Little Miss Kassidy Walters, third runner-up Kallie Walters, second runner-up Bailee Mathews and Little Miss Photogenic Naomi Lansaw.

County broaches four-day work week, other cost-saving solutions to union By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Following a personnel meeting last Wednesday, the Greene County Board met in special session with department heads and a representative from the United Steelworker’s Union to try and reach a solution to the county’s current financial crisis. Options taken into consideration were cutting county workers back to a four-day work week, having county employees pay 20 percent of their own health insurance or the possibility of each worker taking a furlough day without pay. “We are looking for input from

our labor force to talk about the finances of the county to see what we can do to help reduce the problems we are facing,” board member Mike Kiger said. “We wanted a meeting with the unions to see what things we could do now and look as we are heading toward the next budget cycle. I realize we have contracts coming up and we should start negotiating those, and it makes it difficult to have five months left in an existing contract and alter that contract but we need to if nothing else, lay some groundwork or advise you folks where we are headed for next year.” As of Aug. 5, the state owes Greene County $228,434.07. Ac-

"If we don’t make adjustments with 76 percent of our expenses going toward salaries, we will have to lay off almost everyone but office holders."

Mark Strang Board member cording to board member Mark Strang, a member of the finance committee, if nothing is done now, the county will be completely broke in April or June of 2011. “We are trying to take a pro-active approach to this in working

with our auditor and asking about other counties facing the same situation and most of them are failing to do anything,” Strang said. “We want to stop the bleeding now so maybe we can get through these tough times. If we don’t

make adjustments with 76 percent of our expenses going toward salaries, we will have to lay off almost everyone but office holders. We are looking to you to help us to try to cut our payments down on personnel and maybe work out something by closing one day a week and maintain people’s jobs and benefits and not have to lay everyone off. That is what we are trying to accomplish, and we are asking for your help.” The county has already issued a letter to department heads requesting a 20-percent reduction in next year’s budget requests. Currently, the county pays around (See, UNION, A2)

County discusses payment of public defender's salary By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press

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Charity Baptist Church of Greenfield took home the first place trophy in float competition during the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming with their depiction of Noah’s Ark. The parade, whose theme was “Remember When,” kicked off three days of activities around the square.

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The Greene County Board may be looking at ways to reduce expenses, but one idea was shot down at a personnel committee meeting last Wednesday. The board discussed slashing Public Defender Tom Piper’s salary by over 60 percent, negating an agreement reached in 2006 whereby the state guarantees payment of two-thirds of Piper’s salary. Gathered in the board room were board members Maxine Longmeyer, Don Roberts, Mark Strang, Mike Kiger and Joe Nord, along with Piper and Judge James Day. Since 2006, Piper has been paid $7,000 a month for his services to the county. Two-thirds of that salary is paid by the state under a resolution adopted by the county in 2006. In that resolution, the county left open the option of reducing the salary back down to the original $2,600

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per month should the state fail to fully fund the office at 66 and two-thirds percent. For the past two months, the county has reverted back to the original salary of $2,600. Mark Strang, a member of the finance committee, explained the situation surrounding the board’s decision to reduce Piper’s salary. “We have around $339,000 in the general fund and our salaries every two weeks are almost $100,000,” Strang said. “We are concerned about the public defender’s salary and where we stood on that. We feel, as a board, that we set his salary, and we feel his salary will remain the same as we set it before we entered the agreement with the state, which would be $2,600 including office expenses.” The public defender is paid by the board, but he is appointed by the judge. Strang asked if Piper wanted to resign the position. “We know the money is short (See, PUBLIC DEFENDER, A2)

Roodhouse superintendent demoted By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press While it may seem as if Rich Wallis won his battle to get his job back as Roodhouse Electric Superintendent, he ultimately lost the war with the Roodhouse City Council. After the council reinstated him to his former position, the council turned around and demoted him back down to journeyman lineman, the position he has held for the past year. The council met in special session Monday afternoon, Aug. 9 to act upon an arbitration order which stated the council must reinstate Wallis to the position of electric superintendent and pay him over $2,100 in back wages. Roodhouse Mayor Joe Snyder said Wallis told him he no longer wanted to be electric superintendent soon after he took office in May 2009. “Rich Wallis and Scott Fraser decided they would exchange positions last year, and Wallis resigned his position as the superintendent,” Snyder said. “He attempted to recant his resignation upon hearing that Fraser would not be promoted. The city council promoted Andy Davis to the position of electric superintendent, to the dismay of Wallis and Fraser.” A fight with the union ensued. “We lost in arbitration, and they gave us an order to back pay Wallis and return him to the position of electric superintendent. We followed the order to the letter,” Snyder said. “Then we took action to protect our utility and our citizens by demoting Wallis and reappointing Andy Davis as the electric superintendent.” After an hour-and-15-minute closed session, the council unanimously approved Wallis’ reinstatement and then turned around on the next motion and approved demoting him back down to journeyman lineman on a charge of failure to perform duties, effective immediately. The vote for demotion was a 3-2 vote with Aldermen Garrett Rogers and Charles Huffines voting No and aldermen Bruce Bryant, Ray Newingham and Jim (See, SUPERINTENDENT, A2)

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(Continued from A1) $100,000 every two weeks in salary amounting to around $200,000 a month. The board wants to close the county one day a week which would include everyone except department heads within the United Steelworkers Union. Department heads are not a part of the bargaining unit. Kiger said that the sheriff’s department has already made concessions. “They took a pay freeze this year so they didn’t receive their four percent raises,” Kiger said. “Plus, they have made a lot of cutbacks. Instead of buying three meals a day from the hospital at $4.50 per meal they now buy only one meal a day and prepare the other two themselves. We estimate a $20,000 savings in food expense, alone.” Board Chairman Joe Nord proposed another option of each employee paying 20 percent of their own health insurance costs. The county currently pays $541 per month for each of its 68 employees on their health insurance plan. Twenty percent of that amount, or $109 per month, which would now be paid by the employee, would result in a savings of over $91,000 a year.

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The union representative, Kevin Smith, suggested the board consider a furlough day for employees. The board did not have figures on savings by going to a four-day work week because Doug Wagner, finance chairman, had the numbers and he was not in attendance at the meeting. Kiger said the county is looking to save between $40-50,000 in the next four months but noted that the county is still looking at a 20 percent decrease in next year’s budget. “If we could do anything now, obviously it is a good thing, but that is what we are looking at in our next negotiation starting in October,” Kiger said. “We are hoping somehow for a $120,000 a year in savings, and obviously we can’t do that without cutting staff. I’m the last person that will vote for cutting staff since we have to pay 66 percent of their unemployment. It’s ludicrous to lay them off and then pay unemployment. Good business is to try to save the $120,000 through good negotiations and with everyone’s help that is what we are trying to accomplish.” The board will meet with the union at 1 p.m. on Aug. 12 followed by a board meeting at 2 p.m.

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(Continued from A1) Holder voting in favor. The council then unanimously approved appointing Andy Davis to the position of electric superintendent, a position which he has held for the past year. Snyder said demoting Wallis back to journeyman lineman was basically a safety issue. “Wallis’ service as electric superintendent over the past several years came into question when it was discovered that he left many unsafe issues with regards to home services,” Snyder said during the meeting. “One situation was left

for over three years. It was an easy decision for the council. We believe in Davis and did not have confidence in Wallis – it’s as simple as that.” As for the issue costing the city money, Snyder said the issue exceeded monetary concerns. “We showed an actual savings over the last year as opposed to the year before of over $92,000 in legal fees, so I don’t think that we have anything to worry about,” he said. “We followed the advice of our attorney and we took action to protect the utility and the citizens. If that costs us, then it’s money well spent.”

Greene County Health Department Monday, Aug. 16: WIC Pick-up Nutrition Education Class, Appt. Only; Blood Pressure Screening 23:30 p.m.; Soft Exercise Class 3-4 p.m.. Tuesday, Aug. 17: WIC and Prenatal Clinic, Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18: WIC and Prenatal Clinic Appt. Only 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19: Carrollton – Pregnancy Testing 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Soft Exercise Class 3-4 p.m. White Hall – WIC and Prenatal Clinic, Appt. only 8:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20: Immunization

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Almost there Six-year-old Alex Pohlman of Greenfield leaves her competition in the back as she gets ready to cross the finish line during the sack races at the Kid’s Day activities, Saturday, Aug. 7, during the final day of the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming.

Public defender (Continued from A1) and if you are uncomfortable working with that salary and you want to resign, we understand,” he said. “That is a lot less money, but in our current budget crisis, we don’t feel we can pay more money at this time.” Apparently, there is no shortage of attorneys waiting to take over, according to one board member. “We have had four people approach us willing to do it at that salary,” Longmeyer said. “We would be glad to pay them.” Piper pointed out that the public defender is appointed and if he gets a salary, it has to be negotiated. “I’m not going to take $2,600 a month,” he said. “You will lose all reimbursement from the state that is clearly earmarked for the public defender’s salary. I believe you are going to get your reimbursement. I’m told there is a letter from the Department of Revenue that says that there will be funding through November up until December. If you keep my salary where it was, I absolutely guarantee the county’s portion would be far less than what you pay another public defender. It seems to me the public defender is not going to solve the fiscal crisis for the county – you could quit paying me altogether and you would still have a fiscal issue. The only difference is, you will lose money.” The letter received by County Treasurer Kirby Ballard says that “as a result of financial problems the state budget reduces funding for programs that provide payments to local governments and local officials including salary reimbursement for state’s attorneys, public defenders and supervisors of assessment.” The state will make full monthly payments to these three offices until the appropriation is exhausted in November or December. However, instead of funding the state’s attorney at 87.5 percent, public defender at 66.7 percent and supervisor of assessments at 50 percent, all offices will be reimbursed at only 40 percent of statutory levels. Judge Day made one thing clear – the county can pay another public defender willing to work for the $2,600 a month, but they will still be paying Piper because he is lead council in the Myra Osborne murder trial. “I’m not going to switch attorneys mid-stream, and if he is not the county’s public defender, he will be paid an hourly fee,” Day said. “If he resigns as public defender, he will be the privately appointed attorney on the case and that will cost the county a lot of money.” Based on 200 hours of work on the case, the Osborne trial alone could cost the county upwards of $30,000. “Mr. Piper has 20 hours of interviews taped, 800 to 900 pages of police reports and ongoing discovery in the case, so I think

my position is that 200 hours is a little low on preparing and trying this case,” Greene County State’s Attorney Matt Goetten said. “Mr. Piper made a motion to have prospective attorney’s fees paid if this issue with the public defender’s salary isn’t resolved. If the court orders payment of those fees then we are with a different issue.” Strang asked Piper if he would be willing to wait for full payment of his salary until the state comes through with its share. “That would require me to falsify certification to the state, and I’m not going to sign a false certificate,” Piper said. “If they don’t pay, would you be willing to do it based on the state paying?” Strang asked again. “I’m not getting my point across,” Piper said. “In order to get reimbursement from the state. I must get paid by the county and then I certify that I received the money.” “Would you pay us back if we did pay you the full salary and didn’t get reimbursed?” Strang asked. “No,” Piper answered. “If you paid my $84,000 a year and you get reimbursed, your share is $28,000. If you just pay me the $2,663 a month, your share is $31,900, which is $4,000 more.” For the past two months, Piper has been receiving the lesser amount for his services. “During the two months when we weren’t going to get reimbursement, Mr. Piper agreed to take a reduction,” Goetten said. “Now, in the new state fiscal year, the Department of Revenue is saying they will fund 100 percent until the money runs out.” Piper said the county is basically jumping the gun. “Why are we having this argument? You are not that far behind,” Piper said. “You are behind two months and you want to cut my pay by 62 percent.” Kiger then agreed. “It seems to me the most serious discussion should be in October over next fiscal year’s salary for the public defender, because we are in the middle of 70 pending felony cases and the murder trial alone will cost us more than we spend in the next five to six months, no matter what lawyer is appointed,” he said. “The cheapest thing for the county to do in the next few months is to hang on to the fact that the state is going to reimburse us, and then in October sit down and have this meeting because that is when the new budget is going to be figured.” Longmeyer made a motion to pay Piper back to July 1 through November and revisit the issue in October, which passed unanimously. “I would like the judge to think about if someone will do the job for less to consider that for next year,” Longmeyer said.

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very once in a while, I like to try my hand at new things. Having gotten bored with cleaning, I decided to tackle yard work, specifically mowing the grass. Mind you, I haven’t mowed a lawn in over 15 years. I look at other people outside mowing with a push mower and see their clothes dripping with sweat and I ask myself if I really wanted to try and do this. So, after about 10 pulls on the cord and it didn’t start, I decided that was a sign and went back in. I was told you have to prime it first. Well, I remember at home we had a mower that you had to prime three times before it would start, but that was so long ago I was sure that lawn mowers had advanced, like everything else, past that mundane stage. I was actually hoping for a push button start like they have on the new cars. Evidently, they hadn’t. Three pushes of the bright red button and it started up on the fifth pull. Well, now that I’ve got it going, I guess I have to actually mow. Off I went. You have to keep this bar squeezed to keep the mower going and I sure didn’t want it to die on me, so I held on tightly as I maneuvered around rocks and flower beds, etc. It’s like riding a bike – it all comes back to you. Suddenly, I was back in my own back yard doing a specific pattern I had done for many years prior. I was actually having fun in a sort of masochistic kind of way. I remembered how I used to stand in the street to do the front edge of the lawn because I didn’t want to shoot the grass in the street. I did the same here – except I forgot that I was on Main Street and that cars would be barreling past, not at all that eager to swerve around me. I received more than a few unpleasant honks on my inaugural lawn mowing expedition. Back was done, front was done, and all I had left to do was part by the alley. Turns out this would be the toughest part of all. I started out by getting a hit right square in the neck with a rock – it wasn’t bleeding and I could still swallow so I trudged on. A large limb had fallen a

c o u p l e w e e k s earlier and I’ll be darned if I was going to mow around it and have an ugly patch Much Ado of grass About sticking up. No, I would Nothing move it. By Carmen B u t , Ensinger remember, I couldn’t let go of the handle of the mower or it would shut off. That left me one hand to move a large branch. Folks, that is not easy. I used my body for leverage and managed after a couple tries to get it moved far enough to mow under. Little did I know, though, that using my body as leverage would not be a good idea. I had a huge knot on my stomach where it had bruised it, I guess. Turns out that wasn’t my only injury of the day. As I put the mower back into the garage I noticed my thumb hurting. Turns out I had a big blister on each thumb from gripping the handle of the mower. I must admit, I was pretty proud of what I’d done to get those blisters. I haven’t had a blister in over 20 years. Being the big kid that I am – I popped them. Big mistake – they hurt like a son of a gun. A few days after that, I went to the Lutheran Cornfest and I met this couple from Bunker Hill who worked for a newspaper down there. They said they had never been to Carrollton before but that they had fallen in love with the town. I asked them what made them fall in love with it. They said that everything looked so nice and green over here. There were lots of trees and people took pride in their yards, as they were all so nice and green and well kept. It was at that moment that I could sit back and say to myself that I had just a teeny bit to do with them thinking our town was so nice. Suddenly that blister didn’t hurt all that much. But I did learn a valuable lesson – wear gloves next time. Carmen Ensinger is a reporter for the Greene Prairie Press.

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Sophia P. Sheffield, 89, of Springfield, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born in rural Hillview Sept. 16, 1920 the daughter of George R. and Addie A. Hunnicutt Powell. She married Frederick C. Sheffield Dec. 10, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 2000. Mrs. Sheffield graduated from the University of Illinois in 1942. She was a teacher for 32 years and for 16 years taught home economics and English at Springfield Southeast High School. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a 73-year member of the Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by her son, Steven F. Sheffield of Springfield; daughters, Gail R. Beard (husband, David) of St. Louis and Jean MacCumbee (husband, James) of Clearwater, Fla.; a brother, George W. Powell (wife, Lillian) of Traverse City, Mich.; and a sister, Ruth Murgatroyd of Sherman; three grandchildren, Allison and Margaret MacCumbee and Patrick Callier; five greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel where friends called Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services were held at the funeral chapel 10 a.m. Monday Aug. 9, 2010. Dr. Reg Mills officiated. Interment will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church 501 S. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62701 or to Helping Hands of Springfield, 200 S. 11th St. Springfield, IL. 62703. Please visit the on-line obituary at www.boardman-smith.net.

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A look at the past Kaylee Brannan, seven, of Greenfield takes a moment to check out the contents of the time capsule that was opened on the occasion of the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming. The capsule was entombed in the back of the bandstand stage 25 years ago. Items inside the capsule included a variety of Sesquicentennial memorabilia from 1984, old copies of the Argus newspaper, and a variety of other items. All of the items, in addition to items from the Triennial, will be entombed again for another 25 years.

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Reading contest winners Winners of the White Hall Township Library’s reading contest during the “Scare Up A Good Book” summer reading program were, left to right: Kailyn Hoesman, Hannah Sitton, Dalton Pressey and Cheyenne Pressey. Cheyenne also took home first place in the art contest.

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George Russell Duncan, age 80 of rural Hillview, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born Oct. 29, 1929 in Bloomington, the son of the late Roy and Edith Poling Duncan. He married Helen J. Leben on Sept. 7, 1951 in Bloomington and she survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Katherine, and her husband Don Larson of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and Carol Duncan of Carrollton, along with several nephews and cousins. Mr. Duncan served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in White Hall. He is a member and Past Master of White Hall Masonic Lodge #80 and the Stuart Pierson Lodge #50 in Carrollton, as well as Past Master of the former Roodhouse Lodge #796. He also served as Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #17. He was employed by General Telephone and Verizon for 38 years, retiring in 1987. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, woodworking and the outdoors. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall with Burial at Fernwood Cemetery in Roodhouse. Memorials are suggested to the Shriners Childrens Hospital or the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be left on-line at www.airsmanhires.com.

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By MARY LOVE HAMMON

Raegan turns three Raegan Lee Masters turned three years old on July 27. She is the daughter of Corey and Kayle Masters of Jacksonville. Her proud grandparents are Myles and Deb Krohe of Virginia and Dave and Tina Sorrels of Patterson. She has one younger brother, Coby Edmund, 11 months. She celebrated her birthday with a family dinner, and a party with family and friends. She enjoys playing with her pets and watching cartoons.

Births Blake Elizabeth Driskill Carrie Garrison and Geoff Driskill, a daughter, 7 pounds 6 ounces, 8:24 p.m., Monday, Aug.2, 2010 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Elder children: Bailey Garrison, 14, and Mitchell Garrison, 11. Grandparents Donna Rogers and the late Jim Baumgartner of Carrollton; Pat and Steve Miner of Rockport and Dave Driskill of Carrollton. Blake Lee Varble Jason and Amie Jo Varble, a son, Blake Lee, 7 pounds 9 ounces, 9:11 a.m., Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Elder children: Austin Matthew, 2. Hayden Andrew Childers

Amanda Retherford and Justin Childress, a son, Hayden Andrew, 8 pounds 9 ounces, 3:28 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Elder siblings: Clayton Retherford, 7. Grandparents: Debra Hinds, Decatur and Connie and Randy Childress of Brighton. Great-grandparents: Bessie Thomas of Louisanna Mo, and Sandra Suhling of Hammon.

Daum sisters receive degrees Julie and Jennifer Daum, daughters of Andy and Karen Daum of Rockbridge graduated from the Doisy College of Health Science at St. Louis University on May 13. Julie received a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science

and will return to the university in the fall to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. Jennifer graduated with a doctorate degree in physical therapy and is a physical therapist at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville.

Waltrip 60th wedding anniversary John and Ruth Waltrip of Jacksonville will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 14 p.m. at their home, 19 Sunnydale Ave. Their children are hosting the event. They request no gifts, only memories. John C. Waltrip of Greenfield and Ruth A. Weller of Palmyra were married Aug. 13, 1950, by Rev. Hankins in Quincy. They are the parents of Steven L. Waltrip (wife, Jo Ellen) of South Jacksonville, David G. Waltrip (wife, Tara) of St. Charles, Mo., Caren S. Waltrip-Sexton (husband, David, deceased) and William Timothy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tim,â&#x20AC;? deceased. They have ten grandchildren, Ryan Waltrip, Ashley Cerda (husband, Eddie), Samantha Waltrip, Dustyn Smith (wife, Alison), Lauren Waltrip, Jenna Waltrip, Paige

Waltrip, Timothy Waltrip, Joshua Sexton and Heather Sexton. There are four great-grandchildren. Mr. Waltrip is retired from the Illinois State Police. He has been a volunteer with the Boy Scouts for more than 50 years, is a 60-year Mason and is a member of Central Christian Church. He has been a Village of South Jacksonville trustee and served 27 years with the Village of South Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department. Other organizations Mr. Waltrip has been involved with include Marine Corps League Detachment 1177, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1379, American Legion Post 279, AMVETS Post 100 and the Masonic Lodge. Mrs. Waltrip is retired from Carpenters Local 904. She is a member of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary 1177 and the First Christian Church.

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In August every three years due to the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming, the population doubles for three days and nights. The following Monday at 7 p.m. committees meet at the city hall starting to plan for the next event. The first Greenfield Homecoming was held Aug. 15-17, 1911. At that time the town clock was dedicated. Band concerts were held in the South Park, balloon ascension, wild animal show and food were on the agenda. My mother, Caroline Jennings Love, was 9 years old at that time and attended each event until 1983; the tornado tore up her body and home. Her husband, Nile Love, my dad and son Elmer V. Love, my brother, had just passed away. At that time, my sister, Melba and husband Dick Robinson were caring for her in Colorado. When Dale and I lived in Rockbridge, we wintered in Greenfield at my parents home while they were in Florida. My neighbor boy, six year old Rodger Rives tagged me the minutes I got home from school. He would sweep the front porch and walk, feed the dog, put dishes and pots and pans away, after all it was Miz Loveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been coming to her house for years. Each Day I have â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rogieâ&#x20AC;? money, each day he brought it back with, â&#x20AC;&#x153;mumma said to keep it, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a pest, whatever that is.â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hug him and we laughed up a storm. There was an empty pint fruit jar on the cabinet, so we put the money into that for rides, popcorn and cotton candy. It was winter, but summer and Greenfield Homecoming were in the near future. That weekend Dick and Mel Robinson came home. They were working AT&T in Southern Illinois. Dick decided a quart fruit jar would work better as he put a fish full of change into the stash. The big day come along. We used our money for all three boys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Larry, Bob and Rodger Rives. The quart jar money that Rodger earned we opened an account at the bank â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with his and his parents Rod and Gladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rives permission. Rodger Wayne Rives, 12-11-1944 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-1-2000. He was a Christian, a publisher, remember his newspa-

per? A teacher, sports writer, son, brother, uncle, author and mayor of Greenfield. He was chairman of the Greenfield Homecoming for more than 10 years. He succeeded in obtaining grant money for the new library. I like to remember Homecoming week when we lived on the hill. All of the cousins ate watermelon with us and stayed all night. We girls slept on the floor looking out at the moon. Morning came too soon. And then, Dick, Mel, Vickie and Rich Robinson came in their Spartan pulled by the gray Chrysler. Our brother, Elmer V. and wife, Tazle Love drove in from Hawthorne, Calif. We had Clifton and God had his tender arms around us as he does each moment, we laughed, loved, visited and the time came when Mother swept the front porch and Cliff would go out to dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garage to keep him company. Mary Lou Pitt is recovering from surgery. She informed me of another closure. Her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, Virginia Richie Armstrong, has been sold. Mary Lou always brought her mother to the GCHS class reunions. Some time ago, Virginia left us peacefully. Agape Love to the family of Don Pitchford. In years gone by, Don would see jobs to be done and offer his assistance. As I was gathering the news as J.B. Smith said at age six. Anyway, Kathy and Larry Mears had arrived home from their wedding celebration. Her brother and wife arrived from Pennsylvania. All were going from Rockbridge to the Mears farm north of Greenfield where Russell and Eileen Mears Morrow reside. Did all of you see on WGN news where Ford has opened a new plant in South Chicago. This employs nearly 700 people who are assembling station wagons that are lower to the ground, easier riding and easier to get in and out of the vehicle. A belated happy birthday to Lucy Heavner. On Tuesday, Sue Boston of Athensville area came to visit Maythel Armold Hunt. They miss the hours they spent rehearsing and

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Kevin and Amber Brannan, a daughter, Kenna Mae, 8 pounds 1 ounce, 4:38 p.m. at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Elder siblings. Eric, Kelsie, Katie, Tyler, Karley and Hannah. Grandparents: Ron and Sharon Albrecht of Carrollton and Betty Brannan of Eldred. Great grandprents: Theresa Albrecht of Carrollton and Richard and Dorothea Reno of Kane.

playing for services (piano and organ at the Greenfield Methodist Church). The two ladies at at Bowmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Side and visited with friends. Later they drove all around Greenfield, pulled over while Maythel remembered people of bygone days; a best say said Maythel. On July 3, wedding vows were pronounced between Elizabeth Deike and Micah Weaver in the Chapel of Rose Hullman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind. A wedding dinner followed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Alan and Robalea Morrow Deike. The groom is the son of Barry and Rena Weaver. Both are employed in Zionsville, Ind. Area attendants were the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmother, Fernanda Inskeep Morrow and her aunt Suzann Morrow Griswold and Kim Bailey. We extend Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s richest blessings upon the couple and their families. Vickie Robinson Tiffany of Colorado Springs, Colo remembers: the year was 1962. Mossie Burton and her husband made a child sized covered wagon, hitched up ponies and charged 25 cents for each child (usually three children) to ride from Smoke House west on Chestnut turn at C&C (Pepeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage) south down College to Mulberry, East to alley, north to Smoke House. This usually was a 10 minute ride. The last evening business was slow. The Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were going to quit. Dad, Dale and Dick each gave $10 to them for Vickie, Rich and Cliff to ride all night. We stood and waved and visited with people coming and going. After three hours or riding, I can see their heads nodding so we put them in our automobiles, took them to the Love grandparents and went to GCHS gym to dance. About 2 a.m., our door bell rang and there stood Cliff in his pjâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s We went over for breakfast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been missed. Happy trails to you.

Birthday Thanks I have so many to thank I hardly know where to start. Therefore, I ll begin with my husband, daughter, son and extended family. Thanks to the Jacksonville Reifs for the food, cake, gifts and pool party. Then my husband, Richard for his gifts and evening meal at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Lobsterâ&#x20AC;?. The grand Ă&#x161;nale was Friday night when my many friends and family gathered at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barefootâ&#x20AC;? for food and celebration. Also for the many many birthday Cards. Now most of all I thank the Lord for blessing me so abundantly.

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The following police reports were filed between Aug. 2 and Aug. 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 innocent until proven guilty. The following individuals have been charged with felonies: Stevanus, Bobby L., dob 0302-83, domestic battery/other prior, battery/cause bodily harm. McClenning, Penny S., dob 1127-67, possess blank/count script. Cardwell, Scott A., dob 9-6-85, aggravated driving under influence/ great bodily harm, aggravated reckless driving/bodily harm. The following individuals have been charged with misdemeanors: McVay, Melora C., dob 10-1261, possess drug paraphernalia, possess cannabis. Bess, Cassey R., dob, retail theft/ display merchandise. Young, Charles R., dob 4-2-68, battery/cause bodily harm. Blacketter, Steven C., dob 05-1160, resisting a police officer Rice, Darla K., dob 03-31-67, retail theft/display merchandise. Freand, Tamara M., dob 03-3069, retail theft/display merchandise. Raines, Christopher N., dob 0416-81, theft. The following individuals have been charged with driving under influence of alcohol: Hoots, William T., dob 12-14-79, driving under influence of alcohol. Loy, William S., dob 08-24-59, driving under influence of alcohol. The following individuals have been charged with traffic violations: Paris, Harold L., dob 09-22-34, seat belt required/driver.

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Surveillance cameras help capture alleged thieves By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press It was footage from a deer camera that led to the arrest of two men for allegedly breaking into several rural residences in Greene County. According to Greene County Chief Deputy Cale Hoesman, a break-in occurred in Macoupin County on Tuesday, Aug. 2 with the suspects breaking into a home where two boys, ages six and 14, were home alone. The boys confronted the burglars and the burglars fled. The boys were able to give a detailed description of the vehicle the men were driving to the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department. Hoesman contacted the Macoupin Sheriff’s Department Thursday morning, Aug. 4, stating that Greene County had had a burglary occur on that same day as the Macoupin County burglary around the same time. “The victim of the Greene County burglary had a deer camera set up at his home, and he captured not only the vehicle but the license plate,” Hoesman said. “The description the boys had given them of the vehicle matched what we had on the camera.” William Mourey, 71, of Caseyville, and Leon Morkiakow, 44, of O’Fallon, were eventually arrested.

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The truck was registered to Mourey and it was determined that he had been involved in both the Macoupin and Greene County incidents. Mokriakow was also involved in the incidents. “Several of the stolen items were recovered at Morkiakow’s residence in O’Fallon,” Hoesman said. Another house had been broken into in Greene County, but nothing was taken at that location. Morkiakow was taken into custody by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and charged with residential burglary. Bond was set at $50,000. Mourey was also charged with residential burglary. His bond was set at $75,000. Hoesman added that the department is looking for help in identifying several items that were also recovered from the suspect’s home. “We have identified the items from the local burglaries, but we have a lot of other items that could have come from as far south as Washington County,” he said. Anyone with information can contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at (217) 942-6901.

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White Hall PD makes a sweep By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press The White Hall Police Department has been kept on their toes making a record number of arrests pursuant to arrest warrants issued by the county in the recent fine sweep. Officers arrested the following individuals on July 19 on Greene County warrants accusing them of Failure to Appear/Pay/Contempt of Court: Troy W. Dotson, 42, East Lincoln St., White Hall, Dotson was arrested at his residence without incident on a warrant on a previous criminal case and DUI charge. Bond was set at $2,500 Michael B. Morrow, 20, Centennial Ave., White Hall. Morrow was arrested at his residence without incident on a previous DUI charge. Bond was set at $5,000. Ryan C. Baker, 31, King St., White Hall. Baker was arrested at his residence without incident on previous traffic charges as well as a previous DUI charge. Bond was set at $10,000 Bryan L. Frye, 27, North Hancock St., White Hall. Frye was arrested at his residence without incident on a previous criminal charge. Bond was set at $2,500 Officers arrested Nathan W. Heckrodt, 26, East Lincoln St., White Hal on July 22. Heckrodt turned himself in to authorities pursuant to a Morgan County warrant accusing him of failure to appear on a small claims case. Bond was set at $1,000. Torrey L. Goodall, 29, West Lorton St., Roodhouse was arrested by officers on July 23 following a traffic stop along US 67 in White Hall. Goodall was arrested pursuant to a Greene County warrant on a previous traffic charge as well as on a previous DUI charge. Bond was set at $5,000. On July 28, officers arrested Charles R. Young, 42, South Carrollton St., White Hall at a local bar on a charge of battery after another male subject reported that he and Young had gotten into an argument in the bar and Young struck him in the face. Young was transported to the White Hall PD where he posted $100 cash bail and was released pending a Sept. 13 court appearance. Officers arrested Cory A. Gray, 24, Ross St., White Hall at a local business on July 29 pursuant to a Greene County warrant on a previous traffic charge. Bond was set at $2,000. William Travis Hoots, 30, RR1, Roodhouse was arrested on July 29 along Tunison Avenue following a traffic stop. Hoots was arrested on charges of disobeying a traffic sign and also for driving under the influence of drugs. Clifford D. Maxon, 21, King St., White Hall was arrested on July 30 in the 100 block of First Avenue North

pursuant to a Jersey and Scott County arrest warrants on previous criminal and ordinance violations/charges. Bond was set at $7,500. On Aug. 1, officers arrested Lloyd L. Speaker, 24, West Bridgeport St., White Hall at his residence without incident pursuant to a Sangamon County arrest warrant accusing him of a violation of probation on a previous DUI charge and also on a Jersey County arrest warrant accusing him of theft under $200. Bond was set at $5,000. Jarrod R. Campbell, 26, Higbee St., White Hall was arrested after he turned himself into authorities at the White Hall Police Department pursuant to a Greene County arrest warrant accusing him of criminal trespass to a motor vehicle. Campbell is alleged to have entered into a 2003 GMC pickup truck belonging to Cody Malin on July 22 without authority from Malin. Malin’s truck was reported stolen at around 9:13 p.m. on July 22 from the parking lot of a business located on West Lincoln St. Within hours of the truck being reported stolen, Morgan County deputies had arrested Campbell for walking along Highway 104 while intoxicated and also for repeatedly calling 911 for someone to come give him a ride. Malin’s truck was found in Morgan County, near the intersection of Highway 67 and 104. Campbell was later located and questioned about the incident, which led to charges being filed against him. Bond was set at $5,000. Darla K. Rice, 43, Israel St., White Hall, presented herself for arrest at the White Hall Police Department on Aug. 6 pursuant to a Greene County warrant issued on Aug. 5 for the offense of retail theft. According to the criminal complaint, Rice is alleged to have taken possession of certain merchandise belonging to Dollar General in White Hall without paying for the merchandise. Bond was set at $1,500. Rice posted $150 bail and was released pending a Sept. 13 court appearance. Tamara A. Freand, 41, West Palm St., Roodhouse, presented herself for arrest on Aug. 6 at the White Hall Police Department on pursuant to a Greene County warrant issued on Aug. 5 for the offense of retail theft. Freand is alleged to have taken possession of certain merchandise belonging to Dollar General in White Hall without paying for the merchandise. Bond was set at $1,500. Freand posted $150 bail and was released pending a Sept. 13 court appearance. White Hall officers arrested David F. Ellenburg, 24, Diamond St., Jacksonville on a charge of criminal trespass to a residence. Ellenburg is alleged to have refused to leave an apartment in the 300 block of North Carr St. when asked to do so by the resident. Ellenburg posed $100 cash bail and was released pending a Sept. 13 court appearance.

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PRESSING ISSUES Greene County 4-H Horse Show Aug. 12 The Greene County 4-H Horse Show has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 12 at the Greene County Fairgrounds horse arena beginning at 5:00 p.m. The show is normally scheduled for June but weather conditions have not cooperated for 2010 requiring two postponements. There will be seventeen classes at this event including Western Pleasure, Country Pleasure, Flags, Barrels & Pole Racing, English Equitation and Egg & Spoon. Participants receive individual ratings and compete for a trophy in each class. The trophies are sponsored by local businesses and individuals. The general public is invited to attend and no admission is charged. In case of inclement weather, the speed classes will be cancelled and all other classes will take place in the beef arena at the fairgrounds.

Passavant to host Town Hall Meeting in Greenfield Passavant Area Hospital is extending an invitation to Greene County residents to join them for a Town Hall meeting on Monday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., at Greenfield’s First Baptist Church. Passavant officials will be on hand to provide an informal presentation and discussion on the hospital’s new Emergency Department and new services at Passavant. They will also answer questions following the presentation. Door prizes and refreshments are included.

Food Sanitation Manager Class and Refresher Classes in August A 15-hour Food Sanitation Manager course will be held at the Greene County Health Department on

Saturday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 310 Fifth Street, Carrollton with the exam following the second class. Cost for class supplies is $95. Pre-registration is required. Need to renew your Food Sanitation Manager certificate? Take a 5-hour Refresher class on either Aug. 7 or Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. To pre-register for a Refresher class, call the Health Department. Cost for class supplies is $40. The last 2010 Food Sanitation class is Saturday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 23. Refresher classes are held on each of these dates. Call the Greene county Health Department at 942-6961 or 800-942-6961 to pre-register for any class or for more details.

Hunter Education Course A group of local volunteers for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will hold a Hunter Education Course in Carrollton. It will be Friday, Aug. 13, 6:30 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Greene County Extension Building, Route 67 North, Carrollton. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1980 must complete the course before being issued his or her first hunting license. Some states also require adults to complete the course before getting an out-of-state hunting license. Mere attendance and taking a written test will not guarantee the passing of this course. Multiple criteria such as mental and physical acuity, ability to demonstrate and recognize safe procedures, attitude, and the maturity level of each individual student will be a factor assessed by the instructors in the final certification process. Students should bring a sack lunch on Saturday or make arrangements for lunch. Refreshments and course materials will be provided. Any youth under the age of 10 must be accompanied to and during the course by an adult or guardian at least 16 years of age. There is no cost to participate, but registration is needed. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call the White Hall Police Department at 217-374-2135.

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State Farm takes first place The State Farm fourth grade girls, sponsored by John Williams, placed first in the Greene County youth league this summer. Member of the team are, front row, left to right: Molly Pohlman, Hope Henson, Autumn Garner, Emily Schmidt, Emily Talley and Kaitlyn Osterman. Back row: Josie Prough, Alexis Counts, Denise Dellenbach, Claire Williams, Ashley Vandersand, Ellie Cunningham, Cameryn Varble and Morgan Layton.

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Saturday, Aug. 28: Glow Ball Tournament sponsored by #1 Booster Club. Nine holes, four man scramble. Loan Oak Golf Course. Bring flashlights. WHITE HALL Saturdays, July – Aug: 9 a.m. Farmers Market at Whiteside Park sponsored by North Greene Garden Club. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 12-

13: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School at White Hall First Baptist Church. Kindergarten through 6th grade.

For more information call 5894673.

Friday, Aug. 13: 8-11 a.m. Greene County Health Department Walk-In Screenings. Blood Sugar $2 donation; Lipid Profile $15 donation (fasting required); Hemoglobin/A1C $15. For information call 942-6961.

Wednesday, Aug. 18: Open House for Dr. Randall Voigts at Illini Medical Office 6-8 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 16: 4-7 p.m. Central Illinois Community Blood Center Blood Drive at Seton Hall. Bring a photo ID with date of birth.

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GREENFIELD Aug. 9-13: 6-8:30 p.m. VBS at Faith Bible Church. Ages 4 – adult. Program Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 368-3305.

Diving for the finish line Kid’s Day activities in Greenfield Saturday morning during the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming had kids of all ages competing against each other in a variety of events. These three young men, left to right, Justin Ford, Austin Bishop and Nick Gray, decided the easiest way to reach the finish line is to dive for it.

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Tips for treating a cough caught at school Any parent knows a child’s cough can render you feeling helpless at 3 a.m. and keep the entire family from being well-rested. Moreover, doling out the remedy can escalate into a wrestling match ending with you wondering about the dangers of giving more due to spillage. Fortunately, a little information can reduce the household stress from this common problem. Accozding to the Mayo Clinic, the common cold is the number one reason why children miss school. Children catch six to 10 colds a year and cough is a major symptom. In fact, it’s estimated to be the symptom that most commonly prompts patients to see a doctor. “A cough is a symptom, not a disease,” says Dr. Jim LaValle, a clinical pharmacist, author of “Green Immunity Boosters,” and founder of LaValle Metabolic Institute. “Among the many mechanisms of defense and adaptation we have, coughing is one of the most misunderstood.” “In healthy people, it is a very useful reflex that keeps our air ducts clear from particles or excessive mucus so our breathing is protected,” he says. “However, not only does it spread germs but it also interrupts sleep. This further weakens the immune system, making us more vulnerable to a secondary infection.” LaValle offers some advice for parents treating kids’ coughs: • Stay hydrated and settle down. To start, parents can encourage kids to drink water or other healthy liquids to thin mucous secretions, thereby soothing a cough, and discourage kids from over-exerting themselves when they have fever, aches or a cough that produces phlegm. • Honey: Myth or truth? Grandma was right according to a study published in the December 2007 “Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.” A teaspoon of honey before bed seems to calm children’s coughs and helps them sleep more soundly. Honey coats the throat to soothe irritation and is rich in infection-fighting antioxidants. It

also spurs saliva production, which can help thin out mucus. Refrain from giving honey to children younger than 1 year of age. • Opt for an expectorant, rather than a suppressant. Coughs associated with colds should be treated with an expectorant to clear out mucus. A productive cough is the body’s way of clearing out mucus. An expectorant encourages the body to get rid of the phlegm quickly and get over the coughing. Suppressants on the other hand suppress the body’s natural desire to heal. • Read the labels. Manufacturers of decongestants, antihistamines and cough suppressants recently have voluntarily relabeled these medications, instructing parents not to use them in children younger than 4 years of age. The move followed a U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel questioning the safety and efficacy of these medications’ use in children younger than 6 years of age. “One of the safest and tastiest over-the-counter options I recommend for kids is a cough syrup that combines honey and homeopathic medicines, Children’s Chestal,” says LaValle. “It doesn’t contain any of the ingredients in question by the FDA. Instead of working against the body as a suppressant, it works naturally with the body to make any type of cough more productive for a speedier recovery.” From the makers of Oscillococcinum, a flu medicine relied upon by families throughout the world for 65 years, Children’s Chestal is safe for children 2 years of age and older and has no risk of overdosing. The sweet, kid-friendly honey base coats and soothes the throat while the blend of safe homeopathic medicines works on loosening chest congestion. It calms those dry, fitful coughs at bedtime so they don’t prevent sleep, but without drowsy side effects for the day. • Know when to see a doctor. Most coughs subside on their own within a week to 10 days. Coughs that linger longer or are associated

with coughing up colored phlegm or blood, wheezing, temperatures higher than 101 degrees and drenching night sweats can be symptoms of a more serious illness like pneumonia or asthma. Courtesy of ARAcontent

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How to treat your children’s aches, pains and fever When your child gets sick, you want to do everything you can to make them feel better. Sometimes it’s difficult to know exactly what you should do, especially now that some over-thecounter children’s analgesic products aren’t available. “Given the lack of availability of some over-the-counter children’s analgesic products, parents and caregivers have been confused and concerned about what to give their children to temporarily reduce a fever or relieve minor aches and pains,” says Jennifer Trachtenberg, MD, practicing pediatrician and chief pediatric officer of www.RealAge.com. “I always tell parents to pay attention to their children’s symptoms, and follow their gut instincts, which are two key factors that can help them treat their children, not just their symptoms.” She suggests the following tips for treating a sick child: • Know the active ingredients in

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the medications you give your child. Carefully read all the labels, especially if you are giving her multiple medications. You can determine if it’s the right treatment for your child’s symptoms when you know the active ingredients. • For a mild headache, Dr. Trachtenberg recommends her version of TLC: Time, Love/Liquids and a Couch. Take time to sit with your sick child in a comfortable, quiet place, like the living room couch. Give her plenty of liquids, put a cool compress on her head and gently rub her temples until the pain subsides. Sometimes children are just craving some “me” time from mom or dad. But if your child’s symptoms continue, you can give her a pain reliever. If the symptoms get worse, you should call your pediatrician. • There will be times when the pain or fever needs to be treated with a reliable medication. Triaminic(TM) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever is now the only

branded children’s over-the-counter liquid acetaminophen product available nationwide. It can be used for children age 2 to 11 to temporarily reduce fevers and relieve minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, headache, minor sore throat and toothache. To help parents restock their medicine cabinets with a reliable option, Novartis Consumer Health is giving away up to 250,000 bottles of Triaminic (TM) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever, valued at $1.5 million, between Aug. 2 and 8. Visit www.triaminicgiveaway.com to find detailed information on this offer and register for a rebate form. “It is important that parents know there are effective treatment options now available from brands they know and trust. If parents have any questions about which over-the-counter options are most appropriate for their kids, they should ask their doctor or pharmacist.” Courtesy of ARAcontent

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See ya later, alligator Five-year-old Serenity Ortbal enjoys the alligator ride Saturday evening during the last day of the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming. She is the daughter of former Greenfield resident Ann Goodman and came with grandma to enjoy the festivities.

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The spoils of a parade Five-year-old Drake Goetten fills his sack with candy from the many participants in the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming Parade on Thursday, Aug. 5. The parade kicked off three days of celebration in Greenfield.

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Victory is near Doug Gray and Austin Bishop eye the finish line in competition during the three-legged race during Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Activities at the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming on Saturday, Aug. 7.

135 Years Since 1875 Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville, Illinois, extends an invitation to all Greene County residents to attend a

Town Hall Meeting Monday, August 16, 2010 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Greenfield Join us for an informal presentation and discussion of our new Emergency Department and new services at Passavant. Plus, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a question and answer session. Refreshments and door prizes included.

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Eldred Baptist Church news

PASTOR: John Hardwick We had our Vacation Bible School last week and had a good week with about 40-50 kids and about 30 adults and teenagers in attendance. Also had the swimming party on the Saturday night after at the Carrollton pool. Some of the kids sang in church Sunday five of the songs that they learned. Thanks to Jackie Lakin for all her hard work as director and to all the others who helped. Revival Services with Glen Lawson from Wisconsin will start on Aug. 15-18. He was here two years ago, and

Walkerville Baptist Church news

received very well. We are looking forward to having Glen and his wife, Linda. There will be a pot-luck dinner after church on Sunday, the 15th. Sunday night at 6 p.m. will be a time for the teenagers. Monday night will be “Pack the Pew Night” where we want everyone to invite enough people to pack their pew. Tuesday night will be “family night” where we want everyone to invite their family. Wednesday night will be a “special kids’” night at 6 p.m. All evening services will start at 7 p.m. Our regular Wednesday night

activities will start back up on August 25 with the kids/Teen night at 6 p.m. and Adult Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. The BYF will also start meeting again with the kickoff on Sunday night, 15th, 6 p.m. during our scheduled revival and meeting on Sunday nights to follow. God continues to bless Eldred Baptist Church, and we want to invite you to our services if you are looking for a church home. Sunday School is at 9 a..m and worship at 10 a.m. YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US.

Barrow Baptist Church news Hello from Barrow Baptist Church and church family. Bro. Gerald Day is our pastor and our service times are Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., followed by morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to either or both services. On Sunday, Aug. 8 we had 22 for Sunday school and 28 for morning worship. Remember our men and women in uniform in your prayers and the leaders of our nation. Others to

remember include Keith Forrester, Audrey Prather, Martha Ward, Todd and Jodi Carriger, Audrey Kemp, Junia Day, Connie Sue Sturgeon, Tina Brown, Denten Rusten, Ronnie Beams, Don Muntz, Gayle McEvers, Bill Seymoure and Carole Jean Smock. Birthday wishes go to Genise Hatcher on Aug. 14. There are no anniversaries to report. During morning worship Richard Caskey played the guitar and sang

“On the Wings of a Dove.” Good job Rich. We were very thankful for Ruth Ann Beams filling in on the organ in the absence of Rod Sturgeon. On Sunday, Aug. 29 we will have our Fifth Sunday hymn sing followed by a fish fry and potluck. Mark your calendars. That’s all for this week. Have a good week and be a friend to someone in need.

Charity Southern Baptist Church news There was Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. at Charity, then we attended worship services at Rives Lake. In the Adult III class there were two women anxious to share their good news: Bonnie Marsh is grandmother of our new Homecoming Queen, Kaitlyn George; and, Marie Lansaw has another great-grandson. Dana Seymour Bainter and husband Dale have a new son that will answer to the name of Ethan William. Shelby Engel asked for prayer for T.J. Pfleger. He has returned to Afghanistan. At 10:30 we were on our way to Rives Lake for morning worship. Charity’s pastor, Rev. David Ford, welcomed the approximately 200 people representing area churches, and guests. Faith Bible’s pastor, Rev. Brian Gruen, led the singing; Debbie Powell was pianist. Ushers Gale Dixon, Steve Barnes, Don Chapman and Mark Smith received the offering. Rev. George Rosales, pastor of First Baptist, read scripture from Ephesians, chapter one. These verses tell about the mystery of God’s will. United Methodist Pastor Tim Gossett greeted everyone, then told

how God had blessed him by leading him and his wife to Greenfield. He then called on Kirby Ballard to lead in prayer. Rev. Tim’s theme for the message was “It’s great to be a Christian.” Without Jesus we can do nothing. The most important decision in anyone’s life is what we do with Jesus. God does not promise skies always blue, life without tragedy. Nor does He promise wealth and good health. God does have a plan for our lives, to never leave us alone and will watch over us, give us hope for the future and eternity with Him. Pastor Tim’s message captured your attention and gave all of us a message to take home with us, as well as a challenge to live by. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mark your calendar! Saturday, Aug. 14, 7:30 a.m.: Men’s breakfast at the church; Sunday, Aug. 29: Fifth Sunday Hymn Sing, featuring bluegrass music at City Lake, followed by cake and home-made ice cream. The House and Grounds committee has been instructed to research the cost of black topping the church drive way and parking lot. They will report their findings at the September business meeting.

You are always welcome at Charity, at the northern intersection of Route 267 and Prairie Street in Greenfield. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship and children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday night Family Supper, 6 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible Study, 7 p.m. PRAYER REQUESTS Claudia Beck Shaughnessy, formerly of Greenfield and now of Springfield, received a stem cell transplant from her sister, Connie, on Monday. Connie has returned to her home in Los Gatos, California, but Claudia will be in the hospital in St. Louis for at least 30 days while her immune system recovers. Tootie Baldes is having physical therapy; Jackie Henderson is having further eye treatments; Donna Pennington; Danielle Loftus; Ernest Roberts; Teresa Combs; Tony Weber; Stephanie Retherford, Ethel Reynolds; Curtis Nowak; Norma Peters; Jack Gresham; Kim Dowland; the unemployed; our nursing home residents; our community; our government; the armed forces; our pastor and his family.

Carrollton and Christ United Methodist Church news Rev. Sara Brown spoke on Zephaniah, the second in a series on the minor prophets of the Old Testament. Her sermon title was “Survival of the Fittest.” The Scripture Reading was from Luke 12:32-40. JOYS: birthdays, weddings, family reunions, anniversaries, those recuperating from surgeries, our gardens, UMW members making school bags, students going to college, VBS going well with dedicated

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leaders and participants, those helping with work at church CONCERNS: Helen Duncan, Marty Driscoll, John Norman, Amanda Fox, Ruby Newingham, JoAnn Roth, medical ministry group who were massacred in Afghanistan SYMPATHY: to the family of George Duncan VBS continues at Carrollton UMC on Aug. 15 and 22 from 4 – 6 p.m. Fellowship Hour will be held at Christ UMC on Sunday at

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Father Henry Schmidt Sunday morning mass 9a.m.

Rev. Al Eastin, Sunday School supt.

Athensville Baptist Church

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217-589-4496

Bethlehem Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Rev. Charles Jett, Pastor

Carrollton Assembly of God Church 217-942-6274

Carrollton Faith Baptist Church 217-942-5115

East Union Baptist Church Vale Walkington

Emmanuel Southern Baptist

New Beginnings Church Lighthouse Outreach Center 217-589-4870

New Life Church Rev. Paul Elliott

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Roodhouse Assembly of God Church

Eric & Roshelle Speir, Co-Pastors

First Baptist Church Roodhouse Pastor Dan Edwards

Souls Harbor Apostolic Church

Kenneth S. Barger, Pastor 217-589-4760

Rev. Geraldene Dell, Pastor

First Presbyterian Church

Father Henry Schmidt

Rev. Gerald Boutelle Carrollton and White Hall

St. Peters Episcopal Church

Gentle Shepherd Fellowship 374-6279

Greenfield United Methodist Church Rev. Dale Wilfong, Pastor Morning Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am

Hickory Grove Baptist Church Rev. Bill Martin

Hillview Baptist Church For transportation call 927-4351, 945-6238 or 945-6253.

Manchester Baptist Church (217) 587-2761 or 4211

Manchester United Methodist Church

Rev. Fred Hammond 245-9312 Sara Brown, Lay Pastor 882-5021

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Rev. Paul Dicks, Pastor

Walkerville Baptist

Tim Barber, Pastor Brother Jim Bateman, S.S.Supt.

White Hall First Baptist Church

10:15 a.m. Bible Study will be held at Christ UMC on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. Plan now to join us at Tunison Grove at White Hall for a combined church service and potluck at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. John Bunyan Have a blessed week. God loves you!

Rev. Danny Rodgers, Pastor

The new 4-H year kicks off on September 1 with three new Special INterest clubs and one club that was created last spring. The SPIN Clubs are designed to focus on the project area throughout the year. All it takes to start a SPIN Club is one or more caring and knowledgeable adult(s) … at least five young people with an interest in the topic … and a willingness to meet as a club at least six times over the course of a year. Beyond those six meetings, SPIN Clubs require no long-term commitment. SPIN Clubs are affiliated with the 4-H Youth Development program, but no prior experience with 4-H is needed. Adults and young people often have a limited amount of “free time” for hobbies and other interests. So SPIN Clubs meet whenever and wherever they want. For example, a SPIN Club that focuses on international cuisine may meet at a nearby restaurant, a caterer’s kitchen, a specialty shop, someone’s home or at the Extension Building. Dog Obedience will be led by

Flo Bryant, Founder and President of The Dog P.E.N. Ms. Bryant is a strong 4-H supporter and has taught our spring dog obedience classes. She feels that if the 4-H members begin training their dogs in the fall, the more prepared they will be for the county and state dog shows. Visual Arts is a new club designed specifically for those interested in the arts. Rich Matthews, a local artist and craftsman, has offered to lead this club with our junior leader, Kayla Lovel, who is also a very talented artist. Photography is another area where the 4-H member can expand their talents by working with a professional. Carmen Ensinger will share her knowledge and experience with the new group. She has taught a couple of photography workshops in the past but will now

have the opportunity to work more in depth with those interested in this project area. Returning this year will be Helen Edwards with Alpacas & Llamas. Ms. Edwards plans to introduce 4-H members to the art of weaving the alpaca fiber in addition to the 4-H members working with her animals. In addition to the Alpaca & Llama Club, Helen is a leader of the regular 4-H Club – The Greene Machine. Greene County Extension is interested in speaking to anyone who may be interested in starting a new 4-H club, whether it be traditional or a SPIN Club. Prospective new volunteers or youth interested in learning more about 4-H should contact Jackie Stendeback at 217/942-6996 or email sjackie@illinois.edu.

White Hall Township Library news “Scare Up a Good Book” concluded on Tuesday, July 27 with Mary Frances Tunison reading some of the award winning books available at the library. Cookies were enjoyed and the winners of the reading contest were announced. Winners were: Kailyn Hoesman, kindergarten; Hannah Sitton, second grade; Cheyenne Pressey and Dalton Pressey, fourth grade. Cheyenne Pressey was also the winner of the art contest Thanks go to the readers during the four weeks: Mary Jane Steelman, Pat Taylor, Sydney Jackson and Mary Francis Tunison. Volunteers providing snacks ere: Jessica Henry, Pam Painter and Audie Goben. Tammy Winters led an art activity and Katie Kirksmeyer pitched in to help. The Township Library is planning a book sale on Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. until noon. Both adult and children’s books will be available as well as videos and other audio visuals

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Calvary Baptist Church 217-374-6479

Fayette Baptist Church Baxter Maggart, Pastor

Greenfield First Baptist Rev. George Rosales, Pastor 217-368-2690

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

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Roodhouse Pentecostal Church North Hursted St. 374-2357 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday night services 7 p.m. Wednesday night bible study 7 p.m. Pastor Gary Coats

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Carrollton United Methodist Church

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4-H special interest clubs come to Greene County

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Christ United Methodist Church 239 N. Main Rev. Sara Brown 217-374-2528 or 217-942-3445 Sunday Worship 10:45 am

the kids are so tired. We could use a rain. God is still in control. We must put our faith in Him. Pray for our church. Hope to see you Sunday. God bless.

Rev. David Ford, Pastor

(Disciples of Christ) Rev. Rex Beard

White Hall First Christian Church

Rebecca Barber is still in the ICU unit. Kathy Little still has complications. Pray for Clayton, Abbeot, Junie Day, Betty Newman and Melanie Mast. Our attendance is down. School is about to start and

Charity Southern Baptist Church

Elm & Ceday Street Eldred, IL 62027 Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Evening Kids Night 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study 7:30p.m. Pastor John Hardwick 217-983-2841

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Brother Ron Beard pastor. He Himself bore our sins in his body on the tree. I Peter 2:24. Bro. Ron spoke on faith and the children’s church was What is the Bay Leaf? Remember the following in prayer:

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Carrollton and White Hall Presbyterian Churches Pastor Johannes Poetschner

United Community Bank of Greenfield — 368-2171

• • • White Hall National Bank White Hall — 374-2181

• • • Roodhouse Envelope Co. Roodhouse — 589-4321

• • • Pharmacy Plus Carrollton — 942-3427

• • • Burrus Drugs

Roodhouse — 589-4313

Morrow Bros. Ford Sales & Service Greenfield — 368-3037

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Greenfield Shell Food Mart Greenfield 368-3123

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Impurity

The second of the works of the flesh mentioned by Paul in his epistle to the Galatians is impurity, which is a translation of the Greek word “akatharsia.” The word “akatharsia” originally referred to something being literally dirty or unclean. However, in the Greek Old Testament it referred to ritual uncleanness, which prevented a person, such as a menstruating woman, from approaching the temple or engaging in religious rituals. Jesus and his disciples were accused of “akatharsia” by the Pharisees when they ate without washing their hands. (Mark 7.1-6) Jesus responded to the Pharisees by telling them that they were hypocrites, following the letter of the law, but failing to realize that it is not what goes into one’s mouth that makes them impure, but rather what comes out of their mouth, since our words have their source in our hearts. Impurity, then, is more properly considered not the literal uncleanness of our bodies, but the metaphorical impurity of our hearts and minds. Impurity, therefore, is a work of the flesh which taints the whole person. Our hearts, minds and personalities become defiled by impure thoughts and deeds. We should each prayerfully consider whether our hearts and minds are pure, and strive to rid ourselves of impure thoughts. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, fornication, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a man. R.S.V. Mark 7:21-23

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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Carrollton, Illinois

Technology mapping trail of Roodhouse utilities

By CARMEN ENSINGER Greene Prairie Press Roodhouse workers hope the implementation of a new mapping system that’s currently in progress makes it quicker to fix problems to the city’s infrastructure. The mapping system consists of a data field collector, laser rangefinder and several key pieces of software that allow for the collection and analysis of data ranging from water meter data to the exact GPS location of sidewalks, roads and water mains. Electrical supervisor Andy Davis saw an opportunity to take advantage of the advances in technology to update the city. “The maps we possessed were outdated due largely to the fact that they were not maintained in house,” Davis said. “Changes to the gas, water and sewer systems were made to this system and then reported to the engineers for updates to be made on the maps. This leads to inaccuracies in data due to communication errors, or simply forgetting to report the updates.” Maintaining it’s own system has many advantages. “The maps maintained by the engineering firm did not incorporate meter data, residential service lines, inspection data, installation dates, etc.,” Davis said. “The maps that we will be able to produce will be a more complete picture of our utility system, not to mention the fact that no electric maps have ever been produced for the city before.” The purchase of the hardware and software for the program cost the city around $17,000, far

less than most mapping systems would cost. “Davis is an idea man,” Roodhouse Mayor Joe Snyder said. “He came to me with an idea about a mapping system and he worked on the idea until he found a product that matched our needs and our budget.” The system has more than paid for itself by allowing the city to do the work instead of calling in engineers, which would cost thousands of dollars per project, and the possibilities are almost endless. “There are many applications for this software,” Davis said. “During the collection of data we will be inspecting our services. With this information we will be able to give a visual picture of the problems that exist with all of our utilities. From this information we will be able to make informed decisions about where we need to concentrate our efforts.” Davis said one of the most interesting aspects of the system is the flow chart. “Once the lines have been established, we will be able to show the flow directions of a product, such as water,” he said. “Using this information in conjunction with valve information, we will be able to isolate and even back-feed services in order to minimize outages.” The city has no where reached near the potential of what the mapping system is capable of. “At this time we have only mapped simple things such as sidewalk conditions, road conditions and a lighting rebuild proposal at the reservoir,” Davis said. “We are currently working on an electric meter map and have a surface storm ditch map ready to be compiled. The ditch map will be the first to show direction of flow so that

we can track where the rain runoff is going.” Several city employees are being trained on the system. “At this time I have trained two employees on how to use the data collector,” Davis said. “Nathan Newingham has collected the data for the roads and sidewalks and Bill Jeffers is collecting the meter data. Once everything is operational, I will have to train someone on the operation of the office software. This project is too important to rely on one person. In the event that I am not around to operate the system, someone needs to be able to step in and continue without too much of a delay.” The system could also help the city obtain much-needed grants and stimulus money that the government offers for specific projects. “Walking in the door with a scratchpad showing the ideas of a project versus a PowerPoint presentation with pictures and site maps with a well orchestrated shovel-ready proposal makes all the difference when you are trying to obtain a grant,” Snyder said. “The more prepared you are, the better your chances of getting that grant.” Snyder said the information gained from the mapping system can be used for decades to come. “This mapping project is a very important issue as we will be able to use information drawn from this data base to set forth 25-year rebuilds of our storm sewers and a 30-year reconditioning of our sanitary sewer,” Snyder said. “Without this system, we would not have information to set in motion these types of maintenance and rebuild plans. It will revitalize our utilities and how they operate.”

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Roodhouse Electric Superintendent Andy Davis plots information into the city’s data field collector after locating an electric meter through the laser rangefinder. Both units are part of the city’s mapping system which will map utilities from water through electric and even roads and sidewalks throughout the city.

Greene County 4-H ranks in state equestrian events Three Greene County 4-H members placed in the Illinois State Fair Junior Horse Show beginning July 26 through Aug. 1. Katelyn McGuire took top honors in Int. Hunter Over Fences, 3rd in Hunter Hack and placed 9th in Int. Hunter Equitation Over Fences. Samantha Bolen placed 3rd in Barrell Race, 3rd in Poles, 4th in Hunter Hack, 5th in Hunter Seat Equitation and 8th place in Hunter Seat Equitation Over Fences and in

Pony Hunter Over Fences. Kelsey McGuire placed 4th in Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences, 7th in Pony Handy Hunter Over Fences and 10th in Pony Hunter Over Fences. All contestants must be between the age of 10 and 19 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2009 and also must be a member of 4-H or FFA. The mission of the youth horse shows is to help 4H members and volunteers to develop through experimental education.

White Hall resident selected as Resident Assistant at Illinois College

Alex Coad from White Hall has been chosen to serve on the residence life staff at Illinois College for the 2010-2011 academic year. Coad, a sociology major, is a graduate of North Greene High School and is the son of Norman and April Coad of White Hall. Resident assistants, or RA’s, serve

the college in many capacities: as peer advisers for new residents, coordinators of residential life, and liaisons between the students and administration. RA’s are responsible for creating an environment that promotes positive academic and social experiences.

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Carnival fun As seen from the smile on her face, Abby Gilmore of Carrollton enjoys the Scrambler carnival ride during the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming. Sharing the ride and the fun with Abby is Will Gilmore.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Carrollton, Illinois

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Boys junior high baseball hosts Roodhouse on Monday

New coach hopes to re-establish Eldred Post 1135 hitters Lady Hawks basketball tradition stay hot all summer long Seventh-grade state champion coach moves on to coach at varsity level ROBERT LYONS Greene Prairie Press Geoff Driskill remembers when playing the Carrollton girls basketball team was something opponents feared. But, the program has declined in recent years to the point teams may be not be taking the Lady Hawks seriously, according to Driskill. But, as the new head coach of the Carrollton girls, he is now in a position to change that. “I’m ready to bring the pride and tradition back to the Carrollton Lady Hawks. I hope I can do it,” he said. The coach is moving up from his post as the seventh and eighth grade Carrollton teams. His seventh grade team won the state championship this past season. “We’re excited about coach Driskill coming to the high school. He did an excellent job last year coaching our seventh and eighth grade teams, “ Carrollton High School athletic director Greg Pohlman said. “We’re hoping he’ll bring the stability to our program that we need. We think he’s got what it takes.” As a former CHS grade himself, his mission is perhaps more personal than his recent predecessors. He said watching the fan base at the girls games dwindle in recent years has not been easy. “Once you’re a Hawk, you’re always a Hawk,” Driskill said. “Basketball’s always been my passion, and I’ve always dreamed of being a basketball coach. This is a very nice opportunity for me.” It will be another year before any players from his championship seventh grade team will reach high school, though he has coached some of the incoming freshmen. “Between Carrollton and St. John's, there’s a lot of talent getting ready to funnel through the high school,” he said. “Not to say I don’t think there’s not a lot of talent there right now, I just think they’re raw and undisciplined. I think they need to get back to their fundamentals a little bit, but I think there’s quite a bit of talent there right

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now.” His journey to unleashing that talent began with summer sessions. He said the girls may not have been ready for his intensity. “I think already throughout the summer you can already tell they’re shell shocked a little bit,” Driskill said. “My expectations are quite a bit higher than what they’ve been used to. I’m going to expect a lot. I think that’s the only way to get back to being successful is for them to expect a lot of themselves, and me to expect a lot out of them.” The team seems to understand, he said. They are gungho to play better basketball. “There’s no doubt they’re ready to play hard. We’ve just got to get them to play hard and play smart, at the same time. We’ve got to tie the whole package together,” he said. The coach said the first thing the team needs to work on is keeping opponents from scoring. He said in the past few seasons the defense has been too sloppy, and not aggressive enough. “We’re going to try to pick the tempo up a little bit. I mean, I think defense is what wins ballgames,” the coach said. Much of the success last year’s seventh grade team enjoyed was due to their pressure on other team’s offense, Driskill said. “We weren’t a very good shooting team and we never put a lot of points on the board, but we never let anyone else put many points on the board and that’s what enabled us to win,” he said. Though building the program back up to the level it was once at may take time, Driskill said he’s ready to put the time in. “This is a smaller town, so I know everybody. I know who these girls are. I’ve just never dealt with them before. I’m going to be dealing with a whole new deck of cards. They’ve got to get used to me and I’ve got to get used to them,” he said.

The Eldred Post 1135 Bluecats baseball team finished their summer with a 16-5 record, capturing the district championship and a win in the divisional tournament. Nine of 14 players on the team batted over .300 on the season, and all nine had at least 50 at bats. Donnie Johnson led the team in several categories, including batting average. After Johnson’s .500 average, the next best on the team was Joey Coonrod’s .405. In 74 at bats Johnson hit 10 doubles and three triples, leading the team in both categories. His three homeruns also put him at the top of the extra base hits list. Josh Krumwiede led the team in RBIs and runs scored, with 29 batted in and 22 scored. He also slugged a teamhigh six homeruns. Trae Wargo had a

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(Above) Tim (Boo Boo) Reif lowers his glove to field a grounder hit to him. Reif, an employee of Boyd Hospital played first base for his team in a softball game against employees of White Hall Nursing and Rehab on Friday. Boyd went on to win the game. (Left) Terry (Mad Dog) Gross, a member of the Boyd Hospital softball team, connects on a pitch during a fun match softball game between Boyd Hospital and White Hall Nursing and Rehab on Saturday at Carrollton. The two healthcare facilities work closely together and decided to have a morning of fun followed by a cookout. Boyd won the game thanks, in part, to Mad Dog’s pitching prowess.

dozen stolen bases and also legged out three triples over the summer, tying Johnson for most three-baggers. Anthony Willeford led the Bluecats in several pitching categories. He threw 39 innings and ended the summer with an ERA of 1.85, and went 5-0. Both statistics were a team-best. He allowed just eight earned runs, while striking out 41 batters. Chas Walker also struck out 41 batters, tying Willeford for the top spot. Joey Coonrod had 39 strikeouts on the season. Eldred recorded three wins over Jerseyville, Calhoun and Greenfield, and two over Carlinville and Pittsfield. They also beat Galesburg, St. Peters, Mo., and Griggsville. Their losses came to Moline, Rock Island, Pittsfield and two to Jerseyville.

West Central Jaguars baseball tryouts

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENE-CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS NATIONAL CITY BANK, successor by merger to NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., Plaintiff, vs. 09CH 2 VICTORIA M. VIGNONE, LENA VIGNONE aka LENA A. VIGNONE and FRANK VIGNONE, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on April 2, 2009, the following described real estate, to wit: Lot Numbered Seventeen (17) in Sunnyside Addition to the City of Roodhouse, according to the recorded plat of said Addition, situated in the City of Roodhouse, in the County of Greene and State of Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 08-22-18401-005 Commonly known as: 427 E. Clay St., Roodhouse, Illinois will on the 2nd day of September, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the south end of the Greene County Courthouse Lobby, Carrollton, Illinois, be offered for sale and sold at public vendue. The judgment amount is $46,200.67 Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid in cash immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assess-

ments 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. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Suite 200, Decatur, Illinois 62525 (217) 422-1719 ext. 4529. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. J. Gregory Scott Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC I294448 8.4, 8.11, 8.18

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY

DRAINAGE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who own lands in said District that James Andrew Brown, James D. Wilson and Jeff L. York, Commissioners of Hillview Drainage and Levee District, filed in the Circuit Court of Greene County, Illinois, Seventh Judicial Circuit, on the 19th day of July, 2010, a petition asking that the amount of annual maintenance assessment which may be levied upon the lands in said District and liable to such assessment, be increased to a maximum sum equal to $30.00 per acre, on the average, or a total amount of $367,721.11, to provide funds for the payment of debts incurred for operating expenses for said District, to provide funds for operating the pumping plant and paying the expenses for the proper cleaning and maintenance of the ditches of said District and other costs in said District, and for the establishment of an emergency fund. That said Commissioners concurrently filed on the 19th day of July, 2010, a Commissioners’ Roll of Annual Maintenance Assessment 2010 in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Greene County, Illinois; that the total amount of benefits for the annual maintenance assessments proposed to be levied and contained in the Commissioners’ Roll of Annual Maintenance Assessment 2010 is $367,721.11. The total amount of damages proposed to be allowed contained in said assessment roll is none. The total amount of compensation proposed to be allowed contained in said assessment roll is none. Upon the filing of said petition and assessment roll, the same were presented to the above Court and by said Court set for hearing before the Circuit Court of Greene County, Illinois, in the courthouse in Carrollton, Illinois, in the room usually occupied by said court on the 24th day of August, 2010, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.; at which time and place all interested persons may appear and be heard upon all questions concerning the petition, benefits, damages, assessments and compensation if they see fit to do so. Dated at Winchester, Illinois, this 28th day of July, 2010. Commissioners of Hillview Drainage and Levee District: James Andrew Brown James D. Wilson Jeff L. York 8.11, 8.18

RONNIE G. SETTLES and JANE A. SETTLES, Plaintiffs, v. Case No. 2010-CH-14 ADAM ALBRECHT; JASON COATS; THERESA M. ALBRECHT, as Trustee of the John Albrecht Revocable Living Trust and as Trustee of the Theresa M. Albrecht Revocable Living Trust; JEFFREY GILBERT as Linder Township Highway Commissioner; and ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been tiled, notice is hereby given you, all Unknown Owners and all NonRecord Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled action was filed on June 10, 2010 and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above 2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above 3. The names of the titleholders of record are Ronnie G. Settles and Jane A. Settles as to Parcels 1 and 2; Adam Albrecht as to Parcel 3; Jason Coats as to Parcel 4; Theresa Albrecht, as Trustee of the John H. Albrecht Revocable Living Trust and as Trustee of the Theresa M. Albrecht Revocable Living Trust as to Parcel 5. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Parcel I - The East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4 and the East Half of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter in Fractional Section 4, and the Northeast Fractional Quarter of Section 4 and the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, all in Township 10 North, Range 11 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Greene County, Illinois. Parcel 2 - Twenty feet as measured each direction left and right from the centerline of said road througliout the limits described as follows:

beginning at the intersection of TR 195 and TR 214 located in the NW quarter of the SW quarter of Section 4 of Linder Township, commencing north approximately 0.33 miles to the Wrights Township Line, also known as the north bo~~ndary of Section 4 of Linder Township, then East approximately 0.125 miles to the East boundary line of Section 33 in Wrights Township. Parcel 3 - The Southeast Quarter (SE114) of the Southeast Quarter (SE114) of Section 33, Township 11 North, Range 1 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, EXCEPT the North 15 acres of said Quarter-Quarter Section, Greene County, Illinois. Parcel 4 - The North 15 acres of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 33, Township 11 North, Range 11 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Greene County, Illinois. Parcel 5 - The Southeast Quarter (SE114) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) and the Northeast Quarter (NE114) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) in Section 33, Township 11 North, Range 11 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Greene County, Illinois. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, all Unknown Owners and all Non-Record Claimants, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Greene County, Illinois, held in the Greene County Courthouse, in the City of Carrollton, 5 19 N. Main Street, on or before the 25th day of August, 2010, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. V. Tunie Brannan Circuit Clerk Michael J. Hertz, #6289731 L.UCCO, BROWN, THRELKELD & DAWSON, L.L.P 224 ST. LOUIS STREET, P.O. BOX 539 EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS 62025 TELEPHONE (618) 656-2321 ; FAX (618) 656-2363 8.4, 8.11, 8.18

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. 10CH 00004 Melinda A. Blanton a/k/a Melinda Blanton; 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 4/16/2010, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 9/24/10 at the hour of 9:30am at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMENCING 240 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 21, IN LEMASTER’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF GREENFIELD, THENCE SOUTH 90 FEET, THENCE WEST 80 FEET, NORTH 90 FEET, THENCE EAST 80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD, GREENE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 07-124-04-417-001 Improved with a single family residence COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1001 Prairie Street, Greenfield, IL 62044 Sale terms: 25% due by cash or certified funds at the time of sale and the bal-

“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W10-0607

IN THE MATTER OF THE HILLVIEW DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT OF GREENE AND SCOTT COUNTIES, ILLINOIS No. 09-MR-30

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION First Bank; Plaintiff, VS. 10CH 6 Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Betty L. McLaughlin; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert D. McLaughlin; et. al; Defendants, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Betty L. McLaughlin Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert D. McLaughlin Darrel Knox that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Greene County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: THE SOUTH 88 FEET OF LOTS NUMBERED ELEVEN (11), TWELVE (12), THIRTEEN (13), FOURTEEN (14), FIFTEEN (15) AND SIXTEEN (16), ALL IN MORROW AND TUNISON`S ADDITION TO

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY - CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-FFH4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FFH4 PLAINTIFF 10CH 15 VS STEVE L. TODD; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEVE L. TODD, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, STEVE L. TODD; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEVE L. TODD, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBERED TWENTY (20) IN PATTERSON’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY, OF ROODHOUSE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, SITUATED IN SAID CITY OF

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ance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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. 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 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 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 14-10-02123. I297476 8.11, 8.18, 8.25

THE CITY OF WHITE HALL, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF WHITE HALL, COUNTY OF GREENE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 270 Drummond Street, White Hall, IL 62092 PIN: 11-53-35-103-004 said Mortgage was given by Betty L. McLaughlin and Robert D. McLaughlin, Mortgagors, to First Bank, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Greene County, Illinois, as Document No. 138764. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Greene County, Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street, Carrollton IL 62016 on or before August 27, 2010, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Diana A. Carpintero (6274662) Kenneth J. Nannini (3121924) Denelle L. Cooper (6257751) The Wirbicki Law Group Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W10-0607 7.28, 8.4, 8.8 I291096

NORTH GREENE UNIT DISTRICT NO. 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of School District No. 3 in the Counties of Greene and Scott, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at theNorth Greene Administrative Education Center-Unit Office, 407 North Main Street, White Hall, Illinois, in this school district from and after 8:30 a.m., on the 16th day of August, 2010. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 6:30 p.m., on the 15th day of September, 2010, at the North Greene Administrative Education Center-Board Room, 407 North Main Street, White Hall, Illinois, in this school district No. 3. Dated this 11th day of August 2010, Board of Education of School District No. 3, in the Counties of Greene and Scott, State of Illinois. Barbara Neece 8.11 Board of Education IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLLTON, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN L. SHERWIN, DECEASED. NO. 2010-P-29 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN TO CREDITORS of the death of John L. Sherwin. Letters of Office were issued to Marilyn K. Sherwin, whose address is 1824 College Green Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, and to John N. Sherwin, whose address is 1101 Grove Street, Unit 1B, Evanston, IL 60201, as Co-Executors, and whose Attorneys of record are Gustine, Theivagt, Davis & Collins, Ltd., 620 North Main, Carrollton, Illinois 62016. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Greene County Courthouse, Carrollton, Illinois, or with the Co-Executors, on or before January 31, 2011, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Co-Executors is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the CoExecutors and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY - IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DIANE C. GORTON, Deceased. No. 10-P-28 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Diane C. Gorton. Letters of Office were issued to R. Christopher Schroeder, whose address is 1806 Lyndhurst, Savoy, Illinois 61874 as representative whose attorney of record is COFFEY & McCRACKEN LAW FIRM, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 125 North Buchanan Street, P.O. Box 247, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Greene County Courthouse, Carrollton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 4th day of April, 2011. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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R. Christopher Schroeder, Representative

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2010, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Greene County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Boyd’s Closet. Dated this 2nd day of August, A.D. 2010. Deborah Banghart County Clerk

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MARILYN K. SHERWIN AND JOHN N. SHERWIN, CO-EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN L. SHERWIN, DECEASED, BY: GUSTINE, THEIVAGT, DAVIS & COLLINS, LTD., THEIR ATTORNEYS NAME: GUSTINE, THEIVAGT, DAVIS & COLLINS, LTD. ATTORNEYS FOR: CO-EXECUTORS ADDRESS :620 NORTH MAIN STREET CITY: CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS 62016 TELEPHONE: (217) 942-6966 7.28, 8.4, 8.11

ROODHOUSE, IN THE COUNTY OF GREENE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 215 EAST CLAY ROODHOUSE, IL 62082 and which said Mortgage was made by, STEVE L. TODD; Mortgagor (s), to NATIONPOINT, A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of GREENE County, Illinois, as Document No. 137216; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, CIRCUIT COURT CLERK TUNIE BRANNAN 519 N. MAIN CARROLLTON, IL 62016 on or before August 27, 2010, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1016630 7.28, 8.4, 8.11 I292749

PERMANENT-FULL-TIME POSITION available immediately in agricultural office. Salary range $24,933 - $38,790 per year plus benefits. A copy of the vacancy announcement and application are available at 1904 W. Lafayette Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650. Applications must be received by COB August 19, 2010. We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Eligibility for relocation expenses is determined by the current status of the individual.

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN INCLUDING TELEVISION, INTERNET & MAGAZINE ADVERTISING! PIKE COUNTY New Listing--180 Acres with home Located in Southern Pike County 5.2 Acre Lake, Great Hunting Call Scott New Listing 85 Acres With Home, Turn Key Hunting Farm, Food Plots & Shooting Towers In Place Call Scott New Listing: 970 acres - Ultimate Turnkey hunting farm located in western Pike County. Includes beatiful log home overlooking MS River bottoms. Call David New Listing: 41 acres - Spring Creek Twp. Great hunting property surrounded by excellent habitat. Call Scott. New Listing: 75 acres m/l - Barry Twp. Excellent hunting, $3750 per acre. Call Scott 42 acres - Nice small tract. Mostly timber. $3750 per acre. Call Scott 33 acres - Almost 100% tillable. $3750 per acre. Call Scott 32.5 acres - Nice hunting farm, or building site. 124 acres m/l - PittsďŹ eld twp, Pike County, part timber, part tillable, excellent hunting with good income potential, 3 bedroom remodeled home. Call David 85.57 acres - Nice hunting farm in northern Pike County. Call David 70 acres - great hunting in Hadly twp $3500 per acre. Call David 303 acres - Great hunting farm, nice lake on property. $3,850/acre. Call David 80 acres - Set up for hunting, located close to Barry. $3600 per acre. Call Scott 68.75 acres - Nice hunting farm. $3,250/acre. Call Scott Price Reduced: 40 acres - Located at the end of a dead end road, nice pond. $3,500/acre. Call Scott Price Reduced: 46 acres - Good CRP income proven hunting farm. $2,950/acre. Call Scott 70 acres - located along Mississippi River Bluff in Western Pike Co. Call Scott 75 acres - with home. Beautiful view of Mississippi River Valley. Nice home. Call Scott 43.5 acres - Spring Creek LDTwp. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate SO 143 acres - Pike Co. LD located on property, located in intensely managed area. $3500/acre. SOCabin Call Scott. 286 Acres Awesome SOLDPike County hunting farm 237 Acres BigS timber OLDalong Hadley Creek 42 Acres Nice mixture SOLofDtillableG& timber. In cooperation with Pike County Real Estate. 384 Acres Great P hunting tillable farm. END&IN ADAMS COUNTY New Listing: 120 acres m/l; nice hunting farm close to Siloam Springs State Park. $3125/acre. Call Scott Price Reduced: 160 acres - Great Turn Key Hunting farm located close to Pike County Line. $2995 per acre. Call Scott D piece. Call David 58 acres - Good SOLtillable 76 Acres Great farm SOatLaDgreat price CALHOUN COUNTY Price Reduced! 64.5 acres - located near Kampsville, mostly timber, $3300/acre. Call Scott Price Reduced: 45.61 acres - Located in Northern Calhoun County, Solid timber, great hunting farm. $3950/acre. Call Scott GREEN COUNTY New Listing: 40 acres - bordering ďŹ sh and wildlife area. Call Steve 140 acres - located along the blufffs. Call Steve 88 acres - Big timber overlooking Illinois river. Call Steve 52 acres - Nice smaller piece. Call Steve 5 acres - 5 acres. Great building site. Call Steve MORGAN COUNTY 40 acres - located just off of Bluffs. Call Mack FULTON COUNTY 238 acres - with home, located on a dead end road, big timber. $3,500/acre. Call Mack D outbuildings. $200,000. Call Mack 40 acres - nice S home OLw/ MACOUPIN COUNTY 205 acres - In cooperation SOLD with Landguys LLC. BROWN COUNTY New Listing: 50 acres m/l Great D farm SOLhunting

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