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Man goes missing from Jersey County home

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William McPike, 61, has been missing since Thursday, May 18.

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By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal Children looking for a hot meal in a cool setting can take advantage of the Summer Food Program offered by the Jersey County Ministerial Alliance. The program is entering its fourth year. According to Brent Meyer, pastor of First Baptist church and president of the alliance, between 25 and 50 children a day were served meals each day of the program last year. “It’s been received very well,” he said “We had a concern about how many kids in the school system are on free and reduced lunch program. They get into summer – and they’ve been pretty dependent on school breakfasts and school lunches, and those just go away for three months.” While the program was conceived primarily as a way to help those in need, there are no income requirements or restrictionss to take advantage of the offering. “Kids’ parents work and they’re home alone, or with a babysitter, and this is a hot lunch every day, Monday through Friday,” he said. “It’s for kids preschool age all the way through 18, and also accompanying parents can

eat, as well.” Though seven churches participate in the program, the meals are served at First Baptist Church in Jerseyville, which Meyer said was chosen for both its centralized location and industrial sized kitchen. The alliance has contracted with Tri-County Rural Transit to provide rides to and from the church each day. He said a phone call to the church is all that is necessary to reserve a ride. “Just call us if you need a ride,” Meyer said. “We want to serve as many as we can – that’s the reason we’re here.” Transportation was first offered last year, and Meyer expected an influx of children taking advantage of the Summer Food Program. However, he said there was not a significant increase. The churches comprising the ministerial alliance fund the program, along with donations from congregation and community members. In its first year, the program was administered with federal grant assistance, Meyer said, but that funding was no longer available. However, he said funding the program locally allows the alliance to share a Christian message with participants. “Our main goal is to (See, FOOD, A2)

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talk on the phone regularly. Shortly after an unsuccessful attempt to reach him Saturday, Sarah McPike received a call from an uncle stating her father was missing. “I am trying to stay positive and am hoping we can find him safe,” Sarah McPike said in an email statement Wednesday morning. A friend familiar with McPike’s schedule had notified the man’s family, and the family then called the sheriff’s office to file a missing a persons report, according to Wimmersberg. A wooded area around McPike’s home was one of the first locations where a search was conducted by the sheriff’s office, QEM Fire Protection District and state police personnel. McPike’s home sits along Piasa Creek, near its meeting

with the Mississippi River, which prompted Illinois Department Natural Resources to search the waters by boat. The area around the residence was canvassed by search crews, Wimmersberg said, and authorities talked to all of the nearby residents. While it is considered an open investigation, authorities do not suspect any foul play related to McPike’s disappearance. “Clearly, it’s suspicious because he’s not at his house, and nobody knows where he’s at,” the sheriff said, noting the investigation is now centered on information gathering rather than physical searches. Anyone with information regarding McPike’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Jersey County Sheriff’s Department at 618-498-6881.

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Jersey Community High School graduates stand awaiting the beginning of the 2017 commencement ceremony Sunday at the high school. One-hundred ninety six students graduated during Sunday’s commencement.

Illini principal models lifelong learning, earns doctorate By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal When the current superintendent steps down at the end of next month, there will still be one doctor working for the district. Illini Middle School Principal Jason Brunaugh was awarded his doctorate in educational leadership from Maryville University at the end of April. The decision to pursue the highest degree attainable comes down to leading by example, Brunaugh said. Working in the education field, he hopes his passion for lifelong learning can be infectious for both the teachers working in his building, as well as the students. He said he also wants to be a good role model for his own children. “It’s something that my parents always instilled in my siblings and I, to pursue our dreams and further our education,” he said. “There’s always room to grow.” Balancing his career, home life and time coaching multiple

sports was one of the trickiest parts to completing his degree without giving up his commitments in all of the other facets of his life, he said. But, his colleagues and coworkers were very helpful and encouraging throughout the process, he said. The support of his wife, Gwen, and children, Jaxon and Makenna, as well as his father and his in-laws provided the inspiration and, in some cases, time to pursue his dream. “It just took a lot of weekends and evenings away from my family, mostly,” he said. “But, they picked up the slack. I’m definitely blessed.” Choosing Maryville for his degree came as a result of the school being recommended by several of Brunaugh’s respected peers, including Calhoun Unit 40 Superintendent Kate Sievers and Russell Tepen, who was recently named principal at Glenwood High School in Chatham. He finished the doctoral program in seven semesters, which was two-and-a-half years of work – an accelerated track at

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the university. After finishing his master’s degree in 2005, Brunaugh knew he wanted to take it a step farther and obtain his doctorate. However, he waited until 2015, giving him some time under his belt as a district administrator, including a year as principal at the middle school. “I wanted to have a real knowledge base as a principal, as an administrator,” he said. (See, PRINCIPAL, A2)

School board welcomes back Evans

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By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal Authorities have been searching for a 61-year-old Godfrey man since late last week. William McPike was reported missing over the weekend, and was last seen Thursday, May 18 at his home on Bluff Lane in rural Jersey County, which is located very close to the Madison County line. Sheriff John Wimmersberg described McPike as a retired man with “a pretty standard routine.” “There was no report of him saying he was going anywhere for the weekend, or anything like that,” the sheriff said. “So, there’s not a lot of information to go off of.” McPike’s daughter, Sarah McPike, said she and her father

Summer Food Program back for fourth year

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BENEFIT CANCER RESEARCH Quintin Dial directs runners while also giving messages of encouragement Saturday morning in Jerseyville during the second annual Rock ’n’ Run for Pediatric Cancer in memory of Jonny Wade. The event was coordinated by the Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Foundation.

By RACHEL MCGLASSON Jersey County Journal Joshua Evans was welcomed back to the Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 School Board at the May 18 meeting. Evans, who first joined the board to fill the vacancy left on the previous board by the death of Ed Test, has served JCUSD for the past several months. Evans once again stepped up to fill a vacant seat, the remaining two years of Terrie Kallal’s four-year term. Kallal’s resignation was accepted at the April 26 meeting of the board. Keith Norman, director of technology, informed the

board that Jersey Community High School students' laptops have been collected and are in the process of being evaluated, cleaned and repaired so they may be transitioned into the middle and elementary schools. The process began after the April 26 meeting, in which the board approved the leasing of 1,700 Chromebooks through American Capital. The new Chromebooks will be distributed to high school students. After four years of leasing, the Chromebooks will be available for the school to purchase at $1 each. As of May 18, registration for laptops was still open at

each school building. However, Norman said registration will close once buildings close for the summer. Alan Churchman, district administrator, gave a report on some of the upcoming projects set to be completed over the summer. A ditch near the football field will be leveled to provide easier access for the public. LED lights will also be installed in the football stadium parking lot. Churchman reported that all new LED lights have been installed in the main gymnasium and cafeteria of the high school, half of West Elementary and all of Illini Middle (See, EVANS, A2)

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Southwestern gets new technology, science curriculum

By RACHEL MCGLASSON Jersey County Journal New technology will be coming to the Southwestern School District after the board’s approval at the May 16 meeting of a $145,000 loan, payable over 3 years, for technology upgrades for the upcoming school year. “[The loan] was authorized to overhaul teacher laptops, our network equipment and some mobile devices throughout the district to make sure our technology is new and within working order,” Superintendent Brad Skertich said. “Some of the money will be for a pilot one-to-one program for the upcoming school year that we’ll be looking to roll out in the future.” The district will also be introducing new science curriculum to all grades, kin-

dergarten through twelfth. The sixth through twelfth science curriculum comes at no cost to the district, designed entirely by the district’s science teachers. “It’s pretty impressive work on [the teachers’] parts,” Skertich said. “It was created entirely by them and aligns with next generation science standards. It also allows students to access the materials both at school and from their homes.” The kindergarten through fifth grade curriculum comes from a partnership with Washington University for use of the MySci program. The MySci program is also aligned with the next generation science standards and includes assessments, activities, literature, handson material and manipulatives for students to utilize in the classrooms. For the third year the

board approved a lease agreement with Step by Step Inc., to provide the before and after school program at Brighton North Primary. The program allows parents to drop children off early and pick them up late in accordance with work schedules. The program was initially introduced in the district after attendance center changes forced some students to travel to schools in different communities. Board members congratulated the high school scholastic bowl team for taking third place in the Small School State Tournament and placing fifth in the Small School National Invitational Tournament. The board recognized the high school construction class for constructing and installing an access ramp for a Korean War veteran. The class installed the ramp

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at the veteran’s home early in May. Third and fourth grade students were congratulated for their performances during PARCC testing and each one was presented with a certificate from the school board. A new digital marquee for the high school and middle school, as well as a high school softball scoreboard were approved for purchase. The two items will be installed over the summer. The board approved an increase in pay for officials, umpires and referees for next school year. Skertich said the increase will help Southwestern remain competitive with other area schools’ pay. The board entered into a closed session for 45 minutes to discuss ESP negotiations, after which no action was taken.

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Ambulance Association holds Emergency Services Day

By RACHEL MCGLASSON Jersey County Journal St.Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School students got a chance to get up close and personal with Jerseyville’s emergency responders on Wednesday, May 17. The Jerseyville Police Department, fire department, Jersey County Sheriff’s Department, a Jersey Community Hospital ambulance and a Survival Flight helicopter were all stationed at Holy Ghost School for Emergency Services Day. The event was organized by the JCH Ambulance Association as a way to introduce students to emergency responders. Should an emergency ever arise, students will be more comfortable with calling and interacting with emergency services, according to JCH Ambulance Coordinator Sonny Renken. “We have found it to be beneficial to show kids the ambulance and what we do because then they aren’t quite as scared or nervous if they ever have to ride as a patient, because they are already familiar with it,” Renken said. The concept expands beyond just the ambulance, with students learning about the fire department, police and sheriff’s departments and the medevac helicopter. Two JCH ambulances, a Jerseyville Fire Department truck, two Jersey County Sheriff’s Department vehicles, the Jerseyville Police Department’s DARE truck and the Survival Flight were all parked at the school from 9 a.m. until noon for students to learn more about and explore. At each area, students met with emergency responders and learned about their jobs and the roles they play in the community. Students also learned things like the importance of wearing bicycle helmets and seat belts. “We love to do this type of event and Mrs. [Janet] Goben [Holy Ghost principal] and

her staff were great to work with and made this a big success,” Nathan Bishop, paramedic and JCH Ambulance Association co-founder said. The JCH Ambulance Association is an organization that plans outreach and fundraiser events to provide supplemental support to the JCH ambulance service. For more information on the association and upcoming fundraisers or events, visit JCH Ambulance on Facebook, email ambulanceassociation@jch.org, or call (618) 498-8489.

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Matthew Bishop tries on a neck brace in the back of an ambulance to the amusement of his classmates at “Emergency Services Day” held at St. Francis Holy Ghost School. The day, organized by the JCH Ambulance Association, aimed to make students more comfortable with emergency responders should they ever have to interact with them in the real world.

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St. Francis Holy Ghost third grade students stand inside the back of a JCH ambulance at “Emergency Services Day” on Wednesday, May 17. Front row, from left to right: Paul Slusser, Matthew Bishop, Chase Howell and Grace Russell. Back row: Sharon Dugas, Adelina Ruiz, Addison Gresham, Noah Borkowski, Meredith Gray and Cash Goetten.

Food (Continued from A1) feed them, but we also want do some spiritual stuff, too,” Meyer said, comparing it to a summer-long vacation Bible school. There are often crafts and other activities planned for the children. Meyer also noted the program has brought in special guests, such as police officers, the mayor and a state senator.

Wilbur “Webb” Cunningham received his high school diploma Sunday from Jersey Community High School. Cunningham’s classmates graduated 58 years ago, but he had left high school early to join the U.S. Marines. The Jersey School Board granted Cunningham’s request to obtain a diploma, which was bestowed during the class of 2017 commencement ceremony.

Principal The ministerial alliance is composed of First Baptist Church, Fieldon United Church of Christ, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist Church, Hope Lutheran and Peace United Church of Christ. The summer is divided into two-week segments. Each church takes responsibility for providing the cook-

ing and serving of meals, as well as the religion aspect, for its respective two weeks. First Baptist Church is located at 200 W. Pearl St., in Jerseyville. The Summer Food Program begins May 30 and concludes Aug. 22. Lunches are served from 11 a.m. until noon, Monday through Friday. For more information, call (618) 6393602.

ilar, “Wonders” provided a large array of print and digital resources to be made available to teachers. Freshman honors geometry was approved to retroactively become a weighted class, allowing freshman who participated in the course this past school year to received weighted credit for the course. Five staff members were approved as summer school teachers, should their respective summer school courses gain enough student

enrollment to cover costs. Summer school courses are self-funded, therefore if a class does not have enough students enrolled to cover the costs of the course it will not be added to the summer curriculum. Currently, enrollment is open for driver education with Jon Adkins, government with Brett Beauchamp, health/physical education with Scott Burney, math with Lisa Kolkmeyer and English with Bob Siemer.

Evans (Continued from A1) School. The project, started in January, was funded primarily throught a grant from Ameren’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities. The new LED lights not only provide more light to the areas, but will also save energy when running. The board approved the adoption of a new curriculum titled “Wonders.” Churchman said that while most of the curriculums considered were fairly sim-

Jersey Community High School graduating senior Lucas Milan receives his diploma from school board member Stan Kary Sunday afternoon during the 2017 commencement ceremony.

(Continued from A1) “I’m not sure if Maryville requires it. I just knew I was going to go through a cohort approach, and be able to give my take on things and share my experiences.” The cohort – in which a group of students working toward the same degree complete the program at the same pace and share in each other’s educational process – was Brunaugh’s first experience with such an education method. “Being able to network with other administrators from a variety of different places was important to me just so I could pick their brains and get more out of the program,” he said. “I think we pushed each other a lot.” Including 42 credit hours to obtain the doctorate degree, Brunaugh has completed 111 credit hours beyond those earned during his undergraduate studies. “I’ve taken classes that

don’t even count for anything, I just wanted to expand my knowledge and experience in my field,” he said. While he said it has been a challenge to commit his time and attention so many directions the past two-and-a-half years, he’s not 100 percent sure he’s done with his own educational endeavors. “I have the itch to learn a little more,” he said, noting he’s interested in possibly learning more about the financial aspects of running a school district. Those academic ambitions line up with his professional goals. While completing the doctoral program, Brunaugh earned his superintendent’s endorsement – a requirement to be a superintendent in Illinois, however the endorsement does not require a doctorate degree. Though he sees it as a possibility many years down the road, becoming the district’s top administrator is

on Brunaugh’s radar. “Currently, I don’t have any aspirations, but my plan is to keep working and pursuing those opportunities in the future,” he said. “With such an awesome responsibility like that, I would want to make sure I was as prepared as possible. I think this is one of those steps to learn and grow from others in the field of education, and learn from past superintendents and future superintendents.” But, whatever Brunaugh’s career in education brings, he said it will be right here at Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100. “I’m a product of this community,” he said. “This is where my heart is and where it will remain. I know there are opportunities out there, all over. But, my desire and passion is to always remain in this community and keep giving back to the place that has given me so much.”

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Pictured left to right: Jersey County 4-H members recently competed in the public speaking contest . Participants were, left to right, Lola Reed, Sally Reed, Leann Woodring, Lydia Reed, Dinah Slusser and Sydney Wojtysiak.

4-H public speaking contest kicks off fair season Jersey County 4-H youth recently participated in the 4-H Public Speaking Contest. State Fair delegates and alternates chosen were; Sally Reed in Formal Speech with Dinah Slusser as alternate. Lydia Reed in Oral Interpretation and Sydney Wojtysiak in Illustrated Speech. Jersey County 4-H Foundation also sponsored special cash awards for 4-H

members who placed in the top three of their category. Sally Reed of All American Clovers 4-H club, placed first in Senior Prepared with her speech on “Nematodes.” Lydia Reed of All American Clovers 4-H Club, placed first in Senior Oral Interpretation with her speech on “Social Skills.” In Junior Prepared, first place went to Dinah Slusser with her

speech on “Art in Schools.” Second place went to Leann Woodring of Jersey Whiz Kidz with her speech on “Heros.” Sydney Wojtysiak placed third with “Animals of Australia.” Lola Reed of All American Clovers placed first in Junior Prepared with her speech on “Stop that Hampster!” Jersey County Exhibition Day is Friday, August 11

in the Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds. To keep up with 4-H happenings in Jersey County, find the group on Facebook. For more information about the Jersey County 4-H Program, contact Judy Benz, 4-H program coordinator, or call the Extension Office at 618-498-2913 or email Judy at benz@illinois.edu.

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Smay wins another award For the second consecutive year, 7-year-old Leyton Smay of Wood River was awarded a certificate from the Illinois Language and Literacy Council at the 43rd annual Illinois State Young Authors’ Conference Saturday, May 20. Young Authors’ is an annual, statewide competition where students are encouraged to write, illustrate and submit an original book. Out of the participating schools, each teacher selects one book from each class to be reviewed by a panel of judges. South Elementary in Roxana selected four students’ books to represent the school at the Madison County Conference, and just one book – Smay’s – for state recognition. Smay’s 2017 book submission titled, “A Book of Authors,” is a collection of true stories about real authors who have written books that Smay enjoys. He researched each author, then wrote about them in his own words, from his own perspective. Some of the authors he wrote about include: Maurice Sendak (“Where the Wild Things Are”), Munro Leaf (“The Story of Ferdinand”), and Edwardsville native Jen-

nifer Ward (“There was a Coyote who Swallowed a Flea”). Throughout Smay’s eclectic collection of 10 different authors, he details moments that shaped their lives and influenced their writing. He creatively pasted in only half of each authors’ face, drawing the other half himself. He finishes the book with a mirrored page and explaining how the reader can be an author too. Smay is the son of Nathan and Christy Smay of Wood River, and has two brothers, Cade (11) and Lairn (4). His grandparents are Martin and Melissa Smay of Kane, Deb and Dave Droege of Jerseyville, and the late Kevin Hatcher, formerly of Hardin. His greatgrandparents are Leslie H. and the late Imogene Smay of Kane, the late Delbert and Edna Hutchens formerly of Grafton, Gordon and the late Sylvia Cooley of Grand Junction, CO, the late Nolan and Utha Hatcher formerly of Delhi, the late Hubert and Marion Droege formerly of Jerseyville. He is the great-great grandson of Lelah Cooley of Birch Tree, MO.

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Members of the Turner’s Tumbling Gymnastics Team competed at the AAU Midwest Regional Gymnastics Championship in Rockford, May 5-7. There were over 600 gymnasts competing from Central, Ozark, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa districts. Pictured from left to right are Level 7 gymnasts: Tristin Fraley, Sydney Palos, Savana Palos, Libby Roth and Level 4 gymnast: Holly Ricklefs. Tristin placed 6th on beam and 17th all around. Sydney placed 11th on floor and 15th all around. Savana placed 5th on beam and 12th all around. Libby placed 7th on bars, 5th on beam, and 5th all around. Holly placed 5th on beam, 8th on bars, 8th on floor, and 7th all around. Savana and Libby were two of three gymnasts selected for All District Team on beam. The Level 7 gymnasts got 4th place in the team awards. Turner’s Tumbling is located at 1670 S. US Highway 67 Jerseyville, IL. For more information please call (618) 946-3547.

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The Issue: State’s inability to pass a budget. Our View: Unacceptable. Unacceptable.

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hat one word perfectly sums up the pain, dysfunction and instability Capitol politicians have inflicted on Illinois by their failure to provide a permanent balanced state budget for two years.

As the state’s credit ratings have been repeatedly downgraded, as residents sought greener pastures elsewhere, as community colleges and universities have been gutted, as businesses closed up shop and as social service agencies turned away the most vulnerable residents … elected officials have failed to do their job and show political courage to make the necessary painful decisions. Who they blame is determined by whether a D or R follows their name. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is to blame. No, it’s Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. Don’t forget the decades of politicians who made terrible financial decisions based on what would get them re-elected, not what was fiscally prudent. The finger-pointing has gone on for far too long. The state’s fiscal problems have created a crisis throughout Illinois — except in the state Capitol. Maybe the dome deflects the misery that permeates the rest of Illinois. But it can no longer shield elected officials from accepting the blame each member of the House and Senate, and the governor, bears for the atrocious state of the state. The stack of unpaid bills tops $14 billion. The 2016 fiscal year ended last June with a budgetary deficit of $9.6 billion; we shudder to think of what it will be at the end of next month. The five state-funded pension systems are short about $130 billion. Each new financial report paints an even bleaker picture. Every sign of progress has been marred by partisan politics. A budget was approved Tuesday by the Senate - with no Republican support. Even if the House concurs, Rauner likely will veto a measure only supported by Democrats. A bipartisan compromise is needed for Illinois to persevere. The lack of a budget has not directly inconvenienced most residents, so it has been easy to ignore. But the impasse affects us all. In order for the state to pay off its unpaid bills, shore up the pension systems and eliminate its deficit, it would cost every Illinoisan roughly $12,000 each. Here’s how you calculate your share of the bill: * If every one of the state’s 12.8 million residents kicked in $1,094, we could pay off the $14 billion in unpaid bills. * The unfunded pension liability is an estimated $130 billion, due over the next 30 years. If we wanted to ensure today that it will be solvent, each resident would need to contribute $10,156 so state retirees will get their retirement benefits. * Don’t forget the $9.6 billion structural budget deficit at the end of fiscal year 2016; add in $750 more per person. The ugly truth is, we are all going to pay for it somehow. And because politicians have abdicated their most basic duty for two years, the necessary cuts will be deeper and tax hikes will be higher than they should be. Are you seething yet? Good. Now get informed on issues, and encourage others to do the same. There’s a reason that millions get spent on relentlessly nasty political ads — they work. They sway the casual voter who doesn’t care enough to dig for facts, or they leave others too disgusted by the spectacle and negativity to participate. Elections shouldn’t be decided by who can throw the most cash at attack ads. It’s up to all of us to keep that from being the determinant. Next, get involved. Pick up your phone and call your state representative, senator and the governor’s office. Tell them how they have made it an embarrassment to be from Illinois. Share your anger that the significant issues that need attention — school funding reform, creating a thriving economy and building public universities into centers of innovation, to name a few — have been ignored. A year ago we declared “Enough.” The day after, the governor and lawmakers passed a six-month stopgap spending plan that did not provide lasting stability. That’s not good enough. It’s time to demand that Governor Rauner and our lawmakers do what is right. It’s time for the budget to come first. To not do so will cement their legacy with one word that encapsulates the sorry condition of our state. Unacceptable. EDITOR’S NOTE: Approximately 60 Illinois daily and weekly newspapers are running editorials today through the end of the week, many on their front pages, on the need for an end to the nearly two-year state budget impasse. Springfield’s State JournalRegister editorial board shared this editorial and urged other newspapers to demand elected officials make passing a balanced budget their priority.

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hen our kids were little, a friend and I would occasionally take our boys and their friends on a camping trip to our farm in Calhoun County. One year, we were going to be camping on the same weekend as the opening day of the frog season in Illinois. It had been a while since I had eaten frog legs so it seemed like a good idea that we go “frogging” with the kids during the camping trip. I figured we could cook up some frog legs and at the same time, teach the kids something about “living off the land.” Before we left Alton for the farm, we bought two frog gigs. After dark, we first went down to a small pond on my farm to gig some frogs. The plan was to then drive up to the mud flats adjacent to the road out to Rip Rap Landing and hunt for frogs out there. We did not get off to a good start. When we gigged the first bullfrog at the pond, he emitted a death croak and went “spread-eagle” on the gig. The kids were absolutely grossed out by this—especially my son, Joe. It did not help that they all routinely watched Sesame Street and felt so strongly attached to “Kermit the Frog.” The boys asked if we could just “catch” the frogs with our bare hands so that they could play with the frogs in the morning. They wanted to have frog races, jumping contests and so on. By this time it was obvious to me that not only would we have to dispense with the frog gigs, but the possibility of eating these “pets” was also becoming remote. When we got to the mud flats at Rip Rap, there was a huge expanse of mud, water interspaced with occasional

dry ground. We could hear the bullfrogs working their magic on their lady friends out on the flats. With flashlights, we waded out on to the flats and with the beams of light we could see the outline of some huge bullfrogs out in front of us. They were so big that in the dark, they looked like cats. The kids got the hang of it pretty quickly and seemed to really enjoy splashing around in the mud, water and darkness going about their business. Every time the kids caught a frog, it went into one of several cardboard boxes that we brought along. When we had about eight really big bullfrogs in the boxes, I decided enough was enough and we drove back to the camp site. There was some discussion about how to best keep the frogs overnight, but ultimately we decided to put them all in one big black garbage bag with lots of air holes punched in the top of the bag. The bag was placed next to one of the tents for the night. Shortly after sunrise the next morning, one of the kids determined that the bag of frogs was missing. The boys seemed really unhappy with this development. A search in the immediate area of the camp site failed to reveal a black garbage bag or shreds of a black garbage bag. In other words, it did not appear that an animal had crept in to the camp site overnight and ripped open the bag for a quick dinner. And the bag would have been too heavy for most animals to carry it very far away. So how in the world did those frogs disappear? I suggested to the kids that maybe the bag of frogs hopped away on its own but frankly, I was having my doubts. Except for politicians, no

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living creature has a bigger ego than a Rip Rap bullfrog, sitting there on the mud flats, belching away all night in his glory. If eight of these egomaniacs were placed in the same bag, first they would have to pick a leader. Even that would be a problem. Then they would have to agree to jump at the same time and more importantly, they would all have to be jumping in the same direction if they expected to make any headway. As unlikely as this theory was, it at least gave the kids closure. I was reminiscing with my son, Joe, the other day about this trip. During that discussion, I got a clue that maybe, just maybe, one of the kids felt sorry for “Kermit” and the other frogs and released them from the bag during the night. And since the rest of the kids were so eager to have frog races the next morning, maybe it was best for the “frog savior” to not confess his deed; instead, it might be more prudent to play along with his dad’s theory that these egomaniacs got on the same page and hopped away together in a garbage bag. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

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emorial Day gives us the opportunity to remember those who have served this country in the armed forces and those who are currently serving. While many of us fly our flags and have tears in our eyes when soldiers come home to their families, have we considered the importance of praying for the safety of our troops each day? Perhaps we don’t pray for our troops because we don’t think it will have much effect, but the Bible promises, “The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much,” (James 5: 16), and there is ample proof that this is true. There are so many accounts one can read of individuals who, in a time of great need, found God’s help right at hand. For example, C.B. Morlock, a war correspondent during World War II, chronicled this amazing incident: “Sixty German aircraft strafed more than four hundred men who were pinned down on the sandy Dunkirk beaches without the benefit of any place to take cover. Although the men were repeatedly attacked by machine guns and bombed by enemy aircraft, not one single man was hit. Every man in that group left the beach without a scratch.” What brought about such amazing protection? Morlock said he’d been personally told by Navy

men who picked up those particular survivors from Dunkirk, that the men had shouted Psalm 91 at the top of their lungs! But is prayer relevant today? During Operation Iraqi Freedom, United States Navy Chaplain Lieutenant Carey H. Cash said he “saw firsthand what happens when belief in Almighty God floods the hearts and souls of men and women rushing into battle.” He continued, “This supreme confidence in God is not foxhole religion or superficial faith. It is a lifechanging decision to place oneself in the loving hands of Him who is greater than the battlefield.” And he concluded that such faith is vividly demonstrated in the words of Psalm 91. “For thousands of years the ‘Soldier’s Psalm’ has given warriors a reservoir of truth to draw from when the night is dark and the task is difficult,” he wrote. Then wouldn’t it be important for us also to learn the power of this Psalm in our prayers for our troops? The Psalm begins, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” This shelter is a conscious recognition of the protecting power of God. But you may wonder why our prayers seem sometimes effective and sometimes not. Christian Science founder Mary Baker Eddy wondered the same thing and searched

the Bible, Guest especially the teach- Column ings and BY THOMAS (TIM) healings of Jesus, for MITCHINSON an answer. She later wrote, “It is our ignorance of God, the divine Principle, which produces apparent discord, and the right understanding of Him restores harmony.” In her search, she found that God is reliable, unchanging, continuous, unconditional divine Love – a Principle that can be trusted to bring protection, guidance and healing into our lives--but that we need to understand this in order to free ourselves from fear and worry which tend to limit our prayers. She recognized the need to learn more of God as this omnipotent and omnipresent Principle in order to demonstrate His complete care for us. This acknowledgement of the omnipotence of God can help all of us in the “battles” we face every day. But during this time of armed forces’ remembrance, let’s remember to keep our military men and women in our prayers, realizing they are safe “under the shadow” of ever-present divine Principle, Love. _______________ Thomas (Tim) Mitchinson is the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Illinois. You can follow him at @TimMitchinson on twitter or contact him at illinois@compub.org.

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Wednesday, Mary 24, 2017

Frances ‘Granny Chip’ Chipman

Frances “Granny Chip” Chipman went to be with the Lord Nov. 22, 2016. She was born in Jacksonville Feb. 26, 1916 to Herbert and Julia (Knowles) Barker. She married Raymond “Bill” Chipman April 17, 1940. Together they shared a wonderful life with their daughters and grandchildren. Frances worked in her home as a beautician and later in life she spent her evenings managing the Pro Shop at Westlake Country Club. In her free time she enjoyed dancing, golfing and playing cards. Often you would find her outdoors doing yardwork or playing with her grandchildren. Very rarely would you find her resting as she believed staying active is what kept her young. Granny is survived by one sister, Betty Keeling of Port Charlotte FL; two daughters Sandi Guidi of Murrieta CA and Judy (Dunham) Mowen of Jerseyville, 6 Grandchildren; Frances (Duncan) Brooks, Anthony (Marianne) Guidi, Tanya (Ron) Mack, AC Dunham, Brandon (Jennifer) Guidi and Tiffany (John) Myers. 13 Great-grandchildren; Anastasia and Gabriella Guidi, Evan and Kerry Brooks, Jenna Van Leer,

Brycen Greg, Amanda Mack, Ethan, Tristen and Logen Guidi, Johnny, Alex and Ryan Myers. Along with very special friends Martha Kraushaar, Arbie Carrico, Jeanie Lott and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 1, 2017, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Jerseyville. A celebration of her 100 years will be held at 11 a.m., following the visitation with Pastor John Beehler. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to COVVHA; Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Alliance or the First Presbyterian Church in Jerseyville, in which she was over a 75 year member. Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Wreatha Grover Wreatha Grover, 101, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 8:16 a.m. at The United Methodist Village in Godfrey. She was born Aug. 17, 1915 in Panther Creek and is the daughter of the late Ernest and Lavina (nee: Miller) Stumbough. She married Jesse Arnold Grover Nov. 14, 1931 in St. Charles, Missouri and they settled in Hartford, where they resided until his retirement. He preceded her in death March 3, 1988. A member of Hartford Church of Christ, Wreatha loved spending time with her family. She is survived and will be greatly missed by: 2 daughters and sons in law: Twila S. and Deon Liley of Bethalto, Starla K. and Gary Johnston of Grafton, 9 Grandchildren: Taffra Holman, Tracy (Sheila Altenbernd) Liley, Kent (Billie) Liley, Kyle (Becky) Liley, Amy (Paul) Reese, Jessica (Tim) Runnalls, Jeri (Chuck) Bounds, Gary (Brenda) Grover, and Kari Esmiol, 18 GreatGrandchildren, 15 Great-Great Grandchildren, 3 Great-GreatGreat Grandchildren, other extended family and many friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also pre-

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Wallace Morgan Wallace Earl Morgan, 65, died suddenly at 4:34 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Coffee, Alabama March 2, 1952, one of two sons born to Rubin and Matilda (Wilks) Morgan. Wallace graduated from Samson High School, in Samson, Al., and took vocational training at Douglas MacArthur State Technical College in Opp, Al., and soon joined the United States Army. It was during his time there that through a friend of his met his future wife, the former Ginger Kay Rodgers of Jerseyville. After a brief courtship, the two were married Nov. 6, 1971 in Jerseyville, and during their 45 year marriage they have been blessed with two daughters and their two grandchildren. Although a resident of Illinois for the majority of his adult life, Wallace was an Alabama guy through and through, and his heart never left “The Cotton State”. He was employed in the primer department at Olin Corp. in East Alton for over 20 years, and in his spare time he could be found picking up a guitar and perfecting a song. Surviving are his wife, Ginger Morgan of Fieldon; two daughters and a son in law, Mary Mae and Robert Eden and Tabathere Morgan,

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and her companion, Ron Miller all of Jerseyville; two grandchildren, Devin Robert Eden and Elsie Mae Eden; his mother in law, Mary Rodgers of Jerseyville; and three sisters in law, Brenda Simms of Morton, Mary Ann Rodgers of Jerseyville, and JoAlice, and her husband, Lee Pendley of Muhlenberg County, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Larry Joe Morgan; his father in law, Carl Rodgers; a sister in law, Carla Long; and a niece, Jeannie Richardson. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 26. Burial will be in the Fieldon Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Fieldon Baptist Church.

James ‘Jim’ Russell home to Jerseyville after his retirement, much of his time was spend with his children and grandchildren, and he cherished each and every moment with them all. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane Russell; a daughter Sheila Schmieder of Jerseyville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brad & Melody Russell of Piasa and Steve & Donna Russell of Jerseyville; seven grandchildren, Christina Isringhausen of Jerseyville; Cyrena Russell of Hardin; Patrick Russell of Jerseyville; Michael Russell of Piasa; Kevin Schmieder, and his wife Meaghan, of Santa Fe, NM; Bradley Schmieder and his fiancé Tiffanie Haug of Fieldon and Jeremery Schmieder, and his fiancé, Katie Alderfer of Jerseyville; as well as a great-grandson, Jaxon Schmieder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Armstrong and Sandy Hand. Per his wishes, cremation rights will be accorded and inurnment will take place at a later date at the Trible Cemetery in Piasa. Memorials may be given to the Family in care of Crawford Funeral Home, for a memorial designation to be made at a later date. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

James Lee “Jim” Russell, 77, died at 11:42 a.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at Jersey Community Hospital. He was born in Jersey County June 1, 1939 to the late Herschel and Florence (Foster) Russell and was a graduate of Jersey Community High School. He married the former Mary Jane Stevens Aug. 23, 1958 in Corinth, MS and together they have been blessed with 58 years of marriage and the joys that came with raising their three children. Jim learned early on the values of hard work and dependability, first farming the families 54 acres and raising hogs and cattle and working alongside his father in the family business, Herschel Russell and Son Masonry before accepting a position as Superintendent with JCC Development in Jerseyville where he worked for many years. He then began taking work from various companies traveling throughout the country to each job site. These opportunities allowed He and Mary Jane to experience life and create many memories together in Indiana, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and lastly Hawaii, where Jim retired after completing a job with Korte Construction in 2000. After returning back

Terry Buchanan Terry Lee Buchanan, 55, of Fidelity, died after a battle with cancer at 6:35 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be

held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Maple Lawn Cemetery, in Fidelity. Memorials may be made to the family for his grandchildren’s education.

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ceded in death by a son: E. Dale Grover, a granddaughter: Terry Maltimore, 5 siblings: Toy Rushton, Wanda Schmidt, Utha Hatcher, Dwight Stumbough, and Genevieve Southward. Visitation will be Friday, May 26, 5-7 p.m. at EliasKallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey where services honoring her life will be Saturday, May 27, 11 a.m. with Pastor Clyde Myers officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. An online tribute and guestbook may be found at www. eliaskallalandschaaf.com .

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Cindy L. Weed, 61, of Grafton, died unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 2017 in the emergency room at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Thursday until time of

funeral services at 1 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in the Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton. Memorials may be given to the family in care of the funeral home.

Frances Jones Frances Jones, 60, of Jerseyville, daughter of the late Seywood and Helen Jones, died unexpectedly at 5:50 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at her residence. Visitation will be from

10 a.m., Tuesday, May 30 until time of funeral services at noon at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in the Grimes-Neeley Cemetery in Jerseyville.

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Protect yourself this mosquito season

As we enter mosquito season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans of the best ways to avoid being bitten. Different types of mosquitoes can carry different types of diseases, like West Nile virus and Zika virus, but steps you can take to protect yourself from mosquito bites are essentially the same. “Each year since 2002 when we saw the first human cases of West Nile virus in Illinois, we’ve seen the virus circulate across the state,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D. J.D. “Now, for the second summer, we’re monitoring for Zika virus in Illinois. While Zika is also primarily transmitted through the bite of a mosquito, the main type of mosquito that carries Zika virus is rarely found in Illinois. However, taking some simple precautions can help you avoid mosquito bites, regardless of the type of mosquito or the diseases they carry.” West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Culex pipiens, “house” mosquito. Mild cases of West Nile virus infections may cause a slight fever or headache. More severe infections are marked by a rapid onset of a high fever with head and body aches, disorientation, tremors, convulsions and, in the most severe cases, paralysis or death. Symptoms usually occur from three to 14 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms. People older than 50 are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile Virus. Zika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an Aedes aegypti mosquito, a mosquito that rarely has been found in Illinois. Unlike West Nile virus, Zika virus can be passed from person to person through sex, so it’s important to wear a condom if you or your partner may have been exposed to Zika. Many people infected with Zika virus won’t have symptoms or will have only mild symptoms and might not realize they have been infected. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes), and typically last several days to a week. However, Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly, as well as other severe fetal brain defects. Since December 2015, 116 cases of Zika virus have been reported in Illinois; 115 cases are travel-

related and one case occurred through sex with someone who traveled to an area with Zika virus. More information about Zika virus can be found on the IDPH website. Predicting how bad the mosquito season will be is like predicting the weather - it can change week to week. The key factors in determining high or low levels of mosquito activity are temperature and rainfall. Although people usually notice mosquitoes during rainy conditions, those mosquitoes are commonly called floodwater or nuisance mosquitoes (Aedes vexans) and typically do not carry disease. In hot, dry weather, mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus breed in stagnant water, like street catch basins and ditches, and multiply rapidly. Similarly, the type of mosquito that carries Zika virus also breeds in stagnant water like empty flower pots, tires, and any container that holds water that is not changed weekly. There are two other types of mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus and Aedes triseriatus) found in Illinois that can also carry disease and breed in watercollecting containers. Here are some simple precautions you can take to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and protect yourself from being bitten. Precautions include practicing the three “R’s” – reduce, repel, and report. Q REDUCE - make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut. Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other containers. Q REPEL - when outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535, according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants. Q REPORT – report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito eggs. Additional information about West Nile virus can be found on the IDPH website.

Hunters in Illinois harvested 15,719 birds during 2017 spring turkey season Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary statewide total of 15,719 wild turkeys during the 2017 Spring Turkey Season, including the youth season. The 2017 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 15,484 in 2016. The statewide preliminary total includes the record Youth Turkey Season harvest of 1,541 birds, compared with youth season harvest of 1,045 turkeys in 2016. Spring turkey hunting was open in 100 of Illinois’ 102 counties. The 2017 seasons were April 3-May 4 in the South Zone and April 10-May 11 in the North Zone. The Youth Spring Turkey Season was March 25-26 and April 1-2. This was the first year the youth turkey season was open for two weekends statewide, rather than one weekend for the South Zone and one for the North Zone. Turkey hunters this spring took a preliminary total of 6,842 wild turkeys during all season segments in the South Zone, compared with 6,694 last year in the south. The North Zone preliminary harvest total this year was 8,877 wild turkeys, compared with 8,790 in the north in 2016.

“Weather always plays a big role in harvest numbers and 2017 was no different,” said Luke Garver, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wild Turkey Project Manager. “For the first two-thirds of the season, harvest trends were well above average. The significant rain events we experienced across much of the state slowed harvest considerably. Despite a rainy end to the spring season, this year marked the third consecutive season of an increased harvest total. Additionally, we were encouraged to see the youth season being the success it was.” The top counties for spring wild turkey harvest in the South Zone in 2017 were Jefferson (412), Jackson (359), Union (359), Randolph (349), and Pope (348). The top five North Zone counties for spring turkey harvest this year were Jo Daviess (610), Pike (404), Adams (395), Fulton (378), and Hancock (325). Locally, Calhoun County reported 239 turkey kills, Greene County 147, Jersey County 187 and Scott County 98.

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Blackburn offers students ‘test drive’

Students can now “testdrive” Blackburn College with free tuition to see how the school provides a unique educational setting. “We saw this as an opportunity to let transfer students experience the exceptional academic programs Blackburn College provides and how the college is focused on accessible and affordable education,“ Blackburn College President John Comerford said. “It is a great way for transfer students to find out, firsthand, how they like the college—without paying any tuition for the fall semester,” he continued. “Students can take courses, become familiar with faculty and staff,

make friends with other students and enjoy the activities on campus. This is a chance to really see what Blackburn is all about.” Students must be Pell-eligible, from Illinois, participate in the nationally-known Blackburn College Work Program, and meet normal admission requirements for transfer students. Blackburn College is unique. One of seven federally recognized work colleges, Blackburn has the only student-managed Work Program in the U.S. The Work Program was started in 1913 as a self-help program for students who could not otherwise afford college. It also saved the school. At that

time, Blackburn had fallen on hard times and the input of student labor provided a welcome boost in campus improvements and operational efficiencies. Students have continued to work in all areas of the college: operational, administrative, and academic. “Students literally run the college,” Comerford said. “The entire workforce is managed by students and the resource of student workers has been vital to Blackburn’s growth and ability to provide affordable educational opportunities. The accomplishments of our student workers is impressive—ten of the buildings on campus were even built with student

labor.” The combination of challenging academics and the experience gained from the Work Program also produces results after graduation. Blackburn graduates have a 99 percent placement rate into graduate school or the workplace, based on a 98.5 percent response rate to the annual graduate survey. “We are confident students will like it here once they arrive—so confident we will offer no tuition for their first semester this fall to prove it.” Interested students can find additional information at www.blackburn.edu/testdrive, or by calling 800-2333550.

Clevenger earns public affairs award Madelyn Clevenger of Jersey Community High School was named the recipient of the 2017 Zonta International (Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River) Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Clevenger was named Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River Young Women in Public Affairs Award recipient because she demonstrated superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and the empowerment of women. Clevenger intends to pursue the nursing program at Lewis and Clark Community College, and to eventually become a pediatric geneticist, fulfilling her desire of bettering the lives of children. She believes the idea of successful women motivates other women and shines a light on the power of freedom, which in turn provides a global resolution. The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a young woman’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the empowerment of women.

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Cecily McIver, then 9 months, and her mother, Whitney McIver, spent the morning at JPRD’s Donor Pool during the first Toddler Time of the 2016 season.

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Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) is excited to once again offer a very popular activity for toddlers this summer at Donor Pool. Toddler Time will be held every Friday starting June 9 from 10-11:30am and most Mondays starting June 19 from 6:157:45pm at Donor Pool, located inside Dolan Park at 300 June Street, Jerseyville. This special time will give parents, grandparents and/or babysitters the opportunity to spend time with their little ones, up to 6 years old, in the kiddie pool, without all the hustle and bustle of the normal pool hours. The kiddie pool will be the only area open during this time. The fee is $3 per child with a maximum of three children

per adult. Season pass holders will be required to pay to participate in this special activity. Both residents and nonresidents are welcome. Adults must supervise the children at all times. Children that are not potty-trained MUST wear a swim diaper at all times while at Toddler Time. Swim diapers are available for purchase at the front desk. JPRD reserves the right to cancel at any time with no advanced notice due to continued low attendance, weather, etc. Dates this special activity is scheduled to be held are as follows: 6/9, 6/16, 6/19, 6/23, 6/26, 6/30, 7/7, 7/10, 7/14, 7/17, 7/21, 7/24, 7/28, 7/31, 8/4, 8/11 & 8/14. The activity will not be held on 6/12, 7/3 & 8/14.

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Music in the Park starts year in the hills By ROBERT LYONS Jersey County Journal Grafton’s Music in the Park will kickoff the 2017 concert series June 1, at Red Hawk Park in Grafton Hills. While Music in the Park is celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary, event coordinator Carla Newton said there are no major changes planned. She said she and other organizers see no reason to mess with success. “Don’t knock a good thing,� she said. “It’s been going so great.� Concerts are every week in June and July, as well as the first Thursday in August. Music in the Park features a wide variety of genres, from high energy rock to traditional bluegrass. The event is typically held

at The Grove Memorial Park, located at the intersection of Main and Market streets in Grafton. However, that park was recently under water as the Mississippi River spilled over its banks. So, while the landscaping at the river-view park recovers, concerts will be held on higher ground. “We’re all trying to get [The Grove Memorial Park] cleaned up,� Newton said, noting new grass that has been planted needs time to establish itself. “I’m working closely with the mayor, and he’s going to let me know when he thinks it will be best to return to the park.� Newton said she’s confident Music in the Park will be at its home location on Main Street in time for the July 1 performance of The Shrubheads, which is the season’s only Saturday night

event. The Saturday show will be precede the town’s fireworks display in celebration of Independence Day. That particular concert will also raise money for the music program at Grafton Elementary School through the event’s 50/50 raffle. The rest of the series’ concerts – all scheduled for Thursday nights – feature a 50/50 raffle with proceeds benefitting the Jersey Community High School band program. That concept was introduced around four years ago, and has been highly successful, according to Newton. “We’ve raised over $9,000 the past couple of years, which is awesome,� Newton said. “Every year, we’re getting more and more money from people buying 50/50 tickets.�

Grafton has grown over the past two decades, establishing itself as a weekend tourist destination. Many of the events and establishments are geared toward the town’s visitors, but – with the event being held on Thursdays – not necessarily Music in the Park. “We have a ton of local residents that come to Music in the Park,� Newton said. “It is something we like to say is one of our biggest community events. We all get to meet on Thursdays. We also get a lot of people coming from Alton and Jerseyville who travel to Grafton on Thursdays, trying to maybe beat the tourist crowds on the weekends.� While the concerts are free to the public, canned good donations are encouraged. Got Faith? will collect the food items and

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distribute them to the county’s food banks. In addition, Newton suggests bringing lawn chairs or blankets, as on-site seating is limited. To stay up-to-date on Music in the Park’s concert lineup, as well as cancellations due to weather, find the organization on Facebook by searching Grafton’s Music in the Park.

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Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health & Welfare begins pilot program offering online license renewals As a mostly regulatory state agency, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) processes more than 70,000 licenses each year for farmers, producers, agribusinesses and various other organizations. Under an initiative launched by Governor Bruce Rauner, all state agencies are looking for ways to improve the way our state government meets the needs of Illinois’ taxpayers. With that in mind, state Ag Director Raymond Poe has directed all bureaus to develop a plan to offer

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Herr ~ Purcell engagement Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Cecilia Herr of St. Louis, MO are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Herr to Christopher Purcell, Jr. formerly of Jerseyville. Purcell is the son of Christopher Purcell, Sr., and Dawn Purcell of O’Fallon, Mo., and Chris and Susan Diddlebock of Chester, and grandson of Joe and Darlene

Purcell of Jerseyville. Herr received a masters in special education from UMSL and is employed at Special School District of St. Louis County. Purcell received a dual associate degree in control systems technology and electrical automation technology from Ranken Technical College and is employed at Experitec in Chesterfield, Mo.

Pointer ~ Vahle engagement Carissa Pointer and Jared Vahle, both of Jerseyville, are announcing their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Eric and Shelly Pointer of Jerseyville. Carissa graduated from Lewis and Clark Community College with an associates in business administration and works as a personal banker at

Farmers State Bank. The future groom is the son of Sandy Vahle of Jerseyville. He graduated from Ranken with associates in control systems technology and works at Meridian/Pfizer as a metrology engineer. The couple will exchange vows Aug. 26 at First Baptist Church in Jerseyville.

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Trevor Davis and Drake Blackwell advanced to the doubles state tournament after the Panthers placed fourth at sectionals in Springfield.

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The Panthers placed fourth in sectionals over the weekend with a starting lineup of all seniors. From left, Brady Woelfel, Coach Dan Diamond, Trevor Davis, Drake Blackwell, Luke Palcheff, Trevor Ward and John Nairn.

Blackwell and Davis head to state, Panthers take fourth at sectionals By STEVEN SPENCER Jersey County Journal The Jersey boys tennis team took fourth place in sectionals Friday and Saturday in Springfield, but a pair of Panthers emerged as state qualifiers. “As a team, I feel like we played some of our best tennis of the year in the sectional,” Coach Daniel Diamond said. “It

all comes down to your draw, and some of our players were unlucky in that department. When you play a No. 1 seed your first round, it makes it difficult to advance, but we still played great and battled for every point.” Placing fourth overall as a team didn’t keep seniors Drake Blackwell and Trevor Davis from qualifying for doubles at the state tournament – to be held in

Chicago beginning Thursday – for the second year in a row. “Trevor Davis and Drake Blackwell advanced to the semifinal round by defeating Sacred Heart-Griffin,” Diamond said. “It is quite an achievement to be at that level two years in a row, and I’m excited for them. It’s the goal that all players have at the beginning of the season and I wish more of our guys would have

been able to realize that goal. But they played great and represented our team at a high level.” As the boys season comes to an end, and as Blackwell and Davis head to the state tournament, Coach Diamond said it’s a little bittersweet from a coach’s point of view. “Our entire starting lineup this year was made up of seniors,” Diamond said. “Some of them

played their last match on Friday, so that was hard. This has been a great group of players to coach. Although most of their careers are over, I feel honored to have worked with them last four years.” Jersey’s Blackwell and Davis will play in the doubles tournament Thursday at Palatine High School against a duo from Tinley Park.

Piasa Birds seal regional title in shut out Panthers head to state track meet

By STEVEN SPENCER Jersey County Journal The Birds took an early two-run lead as they shut out Staunton to win the regional championship, Monday. Collin Baumgartner tossed 17 strikeouts and allowed only three hits, and a solid Piasa defense kept the Bulldogs from capitalizing on their limited baserunners. Troy Evans and Eddie Bolin were each 1-for3 with one RBI each, and Luke Golike was 1-for-1 with two runs as the Birds brought in four runs total to seal the regional title, 4-0. “Collin pitched an unbelievable game,” Coach Brain Hanslow said. “Seventeen strikeouts, I mean he was a real bulldog for us. He’s been our leader all year on the mound and he showed us again Monday

why he is.” Southwestern trailed the Hilltoppers until the fifth inning when the Birds brought in nine runs last Wednesday to secure their spot in the regional championship game. Ben Lowis cranked one over the fence for Piasa going 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBI, and Baumgartner had three doubles for four RBI as he went 3-for-4 to help seal the win over Hillsboro. “It was a crazy game,” Hanslow said. “The wind was blowing about 30-40 miles per hour all game. It really affected the game. We didn’t start off too well, we got down 6-0 going into the bottom of the third. We got two runs in the bottom of the third and then we had to bring in Collin Baumgartner to relieve Ben Lowis. We weren’t planning on doing that but he came

in and threw three shutout innings.” Baumgartner, Lowis and Bolin split the mound giving up 10 hits, allowing the Hilltoppers to bring in eight earned runs. Brock Seymour brought in two runs for the Birds at bat going 4-for-5 with three RBI as they stole the victory from Hillsboro, 15-8. The Birds were scheduled to play the 23-3 Breese Central Cougars Wednesday in the Vandalia Sectional, but results were not available sectional at press time. Coach Hanslow said the Cougars have been a good team the past few years. “Out of the four teams there, they might be the best,” Hanslow said. “The last few years they’ve been a really good team. We’re going to have to hit the ball. We haven’t been hitting real great lately. We’ll see what happens.”

Lady Panthers set new JCHS record at state

By STEVEN SPENCER Jersey County Journal Kiara Chapman, Lexi Liles, Sydney Merle and Anne Snyders placed tenth at the state track meet over the weekend with a time of 4:06.84 in the 400 relay. Placing tenth didn’t qualify the Panthers for the final round of the tournament, but it did break the school record. The girls’ time at state broke an

11-year old school record originally set in 1996 at 4:07.94. The girls track team also held its awards banquet last week, honoring their achievements and record-breaking season. “The past season was successful,” Coach Megan Murphy said. “We saw many kids make major improvements and broke school records, but what is even more exciting for the program is the potential for the coming years.”

Left to right, the Panthers Alexis Liles received the 100% plus and most points sophomore award, Kiara Chapman received the most points senior award, Sierra Wilson received the Stephanie Lamplin distance runner award, Sydney Merle was the recipent of the most points junior award, Morgan Cook won the PAC pride award and Abby Manns (not pictured) received the award for most points freshman.

By STEVEN SPENCER Jersey County Journal Taking fourth at sectionals last week in Springfield gave the Panthers a chance to advance to the state track and field meet in four events. Ben Flowers and Austin Kimbrel have both qualified to advance to the state track meet

in Charleston this weekend. Flowers took first place in the 1600-meter run at sectionals last Friday to qualify for state with a time of 4:25.07. Placing first in the 300 hurdles and setting a personal record to take third in the high jump last week gave Kimbrel two state qualifying marks. Coming in at 6-5 in the high

jump gave Kimbrel the second best qualifying height. Finishing the 800 relay in 1:32.24 at sectionals qualifying Lucas Ross, Kevin Hall, Jackson Kight and Jacob Ridenhour for the state meet. The boys head to O’Brien Field in Charleston for the state final meet Thursday through Saturday.

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Coach Perdun makes a pitch change putting John Fink on the mound as the Panthers fell to Alton last Wednesday, 15-2.

Jersey Panthers baseball season comes to an end Things were tied up 3-3 in the first inning as the Panthers went up against Triad in regional actoin Monday in Troy. Ryan Johnes was 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run

and Mitch Stockstill had a double going 1-for-2 with one run and RBI as the Panthers brought in six runs against Triad. The Knights were able to get four runs in the third

inning to snag the lead, and carried it all the way through the seventh to get the win over Jersey, 10-6, bringing the Panthers season to an end with a record of 11-20.

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The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School the week of May 1-5 were: Nola Griffith, Owen Fink, Justin Bell, Lola Reed and Kennedy Pohlman.

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DIAL RECEIVES SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Jersey County Sheriff, John Wimmersberg, presented Quintin Dial a Scholarship Certificate. Quintin is this year’s recipient of the Jersey County Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship. Quintin plans on attending SIUE and major in engineering. Quintin is the son of Marty and Christy Dial.

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The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School the week of May 8-12 were: Ronan Finkes, Paul Slusser, Jake Dean, Haley Hunter and Sophie Winters.

Fontbonne names Ridenhour to dean’s list Zachary Ridenhour has been named to the Dean’s List at Fontbonne University. Ridenhour, pursuing a degree in applied mathematics from Jerseyville, earned a grade point average of 3.7 or higher upon completion of the 2017 spring semester.

“At Fontbonne, we value quality in all that we do, and we are proud to recognize the academic achievements of those students whose work has been acknowledged as high quality by their faculty,” Dr. Carey Adams, vice president for academic affairs, said.

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The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School the week of May 15-18 were: Lauryn Turpin, Stella Pohlman, Paxton Weirich, Haley Hunter and Amelia Strebel.

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The Shining Knight winners from St. Francis/Holy Ghost School for the month of May were: Lilly Smith, Reese Crotchett, Mitchell Schroeder, Louise Bregenzer and Peyton Finkes.

Local students graduate at SIUE The following students were awarded degrees at SIUE at the completion of the 2016-17 spring semester: Brooke Cloninger of Brighton, psychology; Nicholas Edwards of Brighton, mechanical engineering; Amanda Enos of Brighton, nursing; Joshua Foiles of Brighton, mechanical engineering; Megan Moore of Brighton, nursing; Rebekah Shultz of Brighton, music; Jessica Werts of Brighton, accountancy; Derek Wittman of Brighton, computer science; Martha Guntren of Dow, public administration; Taylor Barton of Elsah, speech language pathology and audiology; Kaycilee Legate of Elsah, pharmacy; Michael Allen of Jerseyville, history; Maria Baalman of Jerseyville, educational administration; Adam Berry of Jerseyville, computer science; Natalie Beuttel of

Jerseyville, special education; Nathan Carroll of Jerseyville, nursing; Alexandra Evans of Jerseyville, nursing; Kevin Gunterman of Jerseyville, construction management; Paul Hardin of Jerseyville, computer management and information systems; Cierra Howell of Jerseyville, exercise science; Blake Imming of Jerseyville, computer management and information systems; Jamie Jones of Jerseyville, educational administration; Michael Kanallakan of Jerseyville, accountancy; Kadi Lorton of Jerseyville, nursing; Blake Marshall of Jerseyville, accountancy; Paige Phelps of Jerseyville, accountancy; Nicole Schofield of Jerseyville, psychology; Ellen Snyders of Jerseyville, speech language pathology and audiology; Dustin Thomas of Jerseyville, computer science.

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May 23, 2012 Without much ado, the Jersey School Board decided Thursday night Fieldon Elementary School will go on the auction block July 19. Despite several entities vying for the building, only five people – two citizens, a lawyer, the board president’s wife and a Journal reporter – waited through the one-hour closed session for the decision. Speaking in generalities because the details of the decision were discussed in closed session, Superintendent Ed Settles said the district simply needs to get what it can out of the building. Local residents will want to have their televisions tuned to the Biography Channel on the evening of June 2 at 9 p.m. to catch a glimpse of a local landmark along with people all across the nation. The Eldred House, just outside of Eldred, will be featured on an episode of “My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera.� According to the show’s website, “My Ghost Story� features true and astonishing stories of the paranormal, told by the people who lived through them - and actually caught them on tape. Even though progress on the Interstate 255 and U.S. 67 Corridor project has been constant, one major issue has kept drivers from realizing it. An area just north of the Seminary Road exit on I-255, where the interstate currently ends, became unstable, slipped and caused pavement to sink several inches in both the northbound and southbound lanes. The pavement is cracked and broken in several spots from the slip. As of now, the cause of the problem has not been determined but some scenarios, such as an underground mine, have been ruled out. City sales tax revenue from April is down to $12, 867.60 in Grafton in comparison to the $23,156.42 total from the same time last year. During a council meeting Tuesday night, Bill Senger, Grafton treasurer, said he worried the state may be withholding more than usual. Jersey Community High

School senior Kourtnee Hall ended her career with the Lady Panthers track and field team by finishing fourth in the shot put at the IHSA Class 2A state finals Saturday at O’Brien Stadium in Charleston. Hall, who owns the JCHS record with a 43-foot, 10.5-inch effort at this season’s Mississippi Valley Conference meet, took fourth place Saturday with a toss of 41 feet, 7 inches. Highland’s Lena Giger claimed the Class 2A title with a throw of 43 feet, 5.5 inches. May 23, 2007 The Jersey Community School District Unit 100 board unanimously approved employing Gary Carter, who is currently the head coach at East Alton – Wood River High School, as the new head football coach despite the public outcry against the hiring of an outsider for the job. He will also teach P.E. and driver’s ed. According to The Champion Foundation, a website that lists all teachers’ salaries in Illinois, Carter was paid $77,025 at EA-WR in 2006. Board member Sherry Droste said the board has been working very hard especially over the last four years trying to address the financial issues facing the district. Patrolmen in the City of Jerseyville will be sporting new equipment in their squad cars as the department was informed it has been awarded grant funding to purchase mobile data computers through the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System. Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby told the city council Tuesday evening the $50,000 grant will pay for eight of the mobile data computers. After going through a rough final week of the regular season, the Lady Piasa Birds have bounced back. Southwestern lost three in a row during the last week of the season, but they were ready for their first regional game against New Berlin and won 9-0. The girls played in the regional championship game against Jacksonville Routt and won 6-2.

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Thursday, May 25: “The Great Chautauqua Fire� lecture presented by long time New Piasa Chautauqua resident and environmentalist Betsey Dugan at Farley’s Music Hall, Elsah, 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28: Grafton Riverside Flea Market at Grafton Boatworks, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. both days. Monday, May 29: The annual Jerseyville Memorial Day parade begins at 9 a.m. The parade starts at the intersection of State and Prairie streets, and concludes at Oak Grove Cemetery. A ceremony will be held at the cemetery following the parade. The Marine Corps League Robert Windle Detachment is coorindating this year’s event. Tuesday, May 30: Movie “The Shack� at Jerseyville Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31: Monthly Book Club for Adults at Jerseyville Public Library. 7 p.m. Book is “The Circle� by Dave Eggers. Saturday, June 3: St. John’s UCC in Brighton rummage sale in conjunction with the Brighton’s city wide garage sale. Doors open at 8 a.m. Clothes, housewares, kids’ toys, gadgets, equipment, furniture and more. Sunday, June 4: Community Outdoor Pentecost Worship and picnic. 10 a.m. in the Betsey Anne Park in Brighton, 413 S. Main Street. Sponsored by Brighton Ministerial Alliance. Worship service will be followed by a picnic, organizers will be cooking burgers and hot dogs. Those attending welcome to bring a dish to share. Friday, June 9: American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at the Father Hembrow Center in Jerseyville. 5 p.m. 10 p.m. Opening ceremony at 7 p.m., luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m. Food, vendors and

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children’s activities throughout the evening. Saturday, June 10: Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pere Marquette State Park. Fishing poles, bait and supplies provided. Food and drinks on site. Free event. Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11: Hamilton Primary School Festival, Otterville. Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Live music, crafts, children’s coloring contest, basket raffles, school tours and more. Saturday, July 1: Brighton Firecracker 5K walk/run hosted by the Macoupin County Public Health Department, the Macoupin County Medical Reserve Corps and the Village of Brighton. Registration at 7:30 a.m., race at 8:30 a.m. at Betsey Ann Park in Brighton. All proceeds go towards health and wellness promotion activities in Macoupin County. Refreshment provided. Registration forms can be found at Toms Grocery and City Hall in Brighton. ONGOING: Prairie Union Quilt Guild: Meets at the Jerseyville Public Library, the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Pathfinders meetings: 6 - 8 p.m., Friday nights, Christian alternative to 12 step meetings, 400 S. Washington Street in Jerseyville. If you are interested or have questions, please call Shawn at (618) 946-9869 or Jimmy at (618) 876-9625. Grafton’s Music in the Park: Free outdoor concerts Thursdays, June 1 - Aug. 3 in The Grove Memorial Park in Grafton. 50/50 raffle. Bring your own lawn chairs. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Summer line up at “Grafton’s Music in the Park� Facebook page. June 1 concert to be held at Red Hawk Park.

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Rules of the Road review course coming to Jerseyville

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will be coming to Jerseyville to offer a free Rules of the Road review course to assist seniors with passing the exam. The course will be offered on the following dates: Thursday, July 20, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

War Memorial bricks available The Jersey County War Memorial, which is located on the courthouse lawn in Jerseyville, has undergone some major changes over the past few years with the laying of memory bricks being one of the memorial’s biggest changes. To purchase a

brick for the memorial, send a check for $50 to the Jersey County Recorder’s office, 200 N. Lafayette, Jerseyville, IL 62052, and designate that it is for a memorial brick. Also include the person’s name, rank and which war they served in and which branch of the military they served in. Each time, a copy of an honorable discharge of DD214 must be provided.

Summer Food Program

The Jersey County Ministerial Alliance is offering a free hot lunch from 11 a.m. until noon, Monday through Friday all summer long, for children up to 18 years of age. The program begins May 30 and concluded Aug. 22. Transportation is available. Meals are served at First Baptist Church. For more information, call (618) 639-3602.

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MAY 29 Celebrate all military this May Memorial Day is celebrated each May to commemorate the people who died in service of the United States of America. Even though barbecues and visions of the upcoming summer weather may command much of the attention come Memorial Day weekend, the holiday really serves as a remembrance for those military members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, as well as the personnel who continue to protect and serve today. Memorial Day origins Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day and was borne out of the Civil War. on May 30, 1868, General John Logan, a national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, decreed General Order No. 11, which designated the day for the “purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.� May 30th was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.

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It took several years for the first state to recognize the holiday, which New York adopted in 1873. By 1890, all northern states recognized Decoration Day. When the holiday changed from commemorating those who died fighting the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war after World War I, the South began to recognize it as well. Honoring the military Although Memorial Day pays homage to the brave people who perished fighting for their country, it also is an opportunity to recognize the military men and women and their families who continue to work to ensure the freedom of Americans. The United States Armed Forces is renowned for its size and strength. Various sources suggest the size of the United States military is somewhere between 1.4 and 1.6 million active service people. The military is comprised of the Army, Army National Guard, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Each of these military branches also has its own reserves.

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MY LAND located in Section 18 SW of Pearl is private property. Hunting, fishing, trapping, trespassing, for any purpose, without the written, signed permission of the owner, is strictly forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. Timothy Brinkman. 5.20.17 ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. 10.18.17

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NO HUNTING or Trespassing allowed on 315 acres property in Batchtown Illinois owned by Jim and Carol Squires. All violators will be prosecuted. 8.30.17 NO TRESPASSING no hunting on property owned by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin. 12.6.17 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 5.30.18 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek, and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 5.30.18

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1300 WANTED LOOKING TO buy a 1966 Pittsfield High School yearbook. Contact 830-3055957 or email barbarajoh@ hotmail.com. 5.24.17 ARROWHEADS WANTED: Local avocational archaeologist is looking to purchase either one arrowhead or an entire collection. Love Indian artifacts! Please call 314-608-2692. 6.14.17 ARROWHEAD SITE Wanted! Respectable and professional executive looking for land site to look for arrowheads. As an avocational archeologist “hobbyist�, I love the incredible pre-history we have here in our state! Willing to lease or pay fee or even buy the land outright. Also looking for information leading to a site where lots of artifacts have been found - farmfield, pre-construction, or even a backyard. Will have land put back to original condition or better. Please call Connor 314-629-9828. 6.14.17

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1500D Yard Sale Pike County YARD SALE Friday May 26, 3-6 p.m. and Saturday May 27, 8 a.m.-noon 416 North Madison Pittsfield. Lots of small womens clothes and accessories, other womens size large to 2XL, mens clothes, baby girl clothes size 0 to 9 months. Kitchen and household items. Shellac nail polish with lamp and lots of misc. 5.24.17 GARAGE SALE: May 25, 4-7 p.m.; May 26, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2 Douglas drive Sunny Brook subdivision, Pittsfield. ScrubsSMMed, women's clothing Med-LG, men's clothing LG-2x. Home decor plus much more. 5.24.17 GARAGE SALE May 27: 902 W. Perry St. Pittsfield 7:30-?? Household items, clothing, books, lots of decorative items. Gas grill, antique walking plow, misc. 5.24.17 PITTSFIELD: 672 S. Walnut St. Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, 7:30 a.m.-? Glassware, dishes, furniture, nicknacks, children and adult clothing, children’s toys, books, movies, tote bags, purses, stuffed animals, decorative pictures, sheets, blankets, etc. 5.24.17 GRIGGSVILLE CITYWIDE yard sales: Saturday, June 10. If you want to participate, and have your name and location added, call Kathy at 217-491-2783. TFN

1500E Yard Sale Scott County YARD SALE: Barn wood, three old doors, antiques, lots of good glass, June 8, 9, and 10. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 386 W. Cherry in Winchester. 6.7.17 YARD SALE season is here! Place your ad with us! 20 words for only $6

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SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SHOP REAL ESTATE: Selling WALKER’S REPAIR SHOP, the buildings and lots in one tract with full city utilities, all on a great lot location north of the Pikeland Motors-West and the coming Haymakers Convenience store on W. Washington St. in PittsďŹ eld, IL. The repair shop is a 30’x60’ concrete block/wood frame building with a show room/parts/ofďŹ ce area with a restroom & walk-in door and a repair shop area with an overhead door. An attached Hardy Outside Woodburning Heater will be sold following the sale of the real estate. A 4-building inter-connected complex sets behind the repair shop: 21’x70’ garden shed building has a 7’x9’ overhead door and a concrete center-strip oor. Green house buildings are attached to the former Flower Shop building which has Adams St. frontage. GREAT INCOME & INVESTMENT POTENTIAL! Call for info. TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT: Ford Golden Jubilee and Ford 9N(?) tractors; 2) 2 bottom plows; Woods 5’ 3 pt. mower; 2-axle 14’ atbed trailer; 5’ 3 pt. blade; Pick-up bed poly tank; Small posthole digger. LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT: Dozens of various new & used riding and push lawn mowers, Weed trimmers, Power washers, Chain saws & more in various states of repair. Hundreds of new & used small engine repair parts, motors, mower blades & wheels, saw chains & bars, v-belts, oil, equipment & supplies; and much more! SHOP EQUIPMENT: Key cutting machine; Black & Decker Super Surface Valve Refacer; Stihl saw chain sharpener; Metal band saw; Dolly cart; Grinders; Acetylene torch; P&H 220v welder; Micro-ďŹ sh reading machine and parts records; OfďŹ ce desks, ďŹ ling cabinets, Cash registers, misc. ofďŹ ce supplies and equipment; and more. ANTIQUES: 2) Brass National cash registers; Cross-cut saw blade; 3) Hornets nests; and more. Attorney: Lowry & Hoskin, 130 S. Madison PittsďŹ eld, IL., 217-285-4822

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MADE YOU LOOK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. 15 CH 00010 Timothy A. Edwards; et. al. DEFENDANTS

F15060239 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY- CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

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Ronald E. Martin aka Ronald Martin; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. Property Address: 402 Smith Avenue, Roodhouse, Illinois 62082

ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for WKH DPRXQW ELG VKDOO EH LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV payable to the Sheriff of Greene County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is:

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on June 2, 2016, I, Sheriff, Rob McMillen of Greene County, Illinois, will hold a sale on July 6, 2017 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street, Carrollton, IL 62016, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may EH VXIÂżFLHQW WR VDWLVI\ VDLG GHFUHH WR wit: Commonly known as: 402 Smith Avenue, Roodhouse, Illinois 62082 P.I.N.: 08-22-18-111-001 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $55872.48 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765

Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 5.17.17, 5.24.17, 5.31.17

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 9/14/2016, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 6/21/17 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: PIN 03-92-23-126-033 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 215 N. Main Street Carrollton, IL 62016 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW WKH FORVH RI the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in cerWLÂżHG IXQGV LV GXH ZLWKLQ WZHQW\ IRXU (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS ISâ€? condition. The sale is IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH 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 property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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‚Äôs attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a &HUWL¿FDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK ZLOO HQWLWOH the purchaser to a Deed to the real HVWDWH DIWHU &RQ¿UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are DGPRQLVKHG WR FKHFN WKH &RXUW ¿OH WR 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 ¿OH RU FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIœV DWWRUQH\ Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794 3OHDVH UHIHU WR ¿OH QXPEHU 15-09867. I721169 5.10.17, 5.17.17, 5.24.17

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR JERSEYVILLE OFFICE 730 S. State St. Suite A, Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-498-2321 c21hcp@gtec.com

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332 W Church St. Shipman $42,000 1 1/2 Story home with 3 car attached garage and 1 car detached garage, 5 bedrooms, 1 full bath. House is set up to put in master bath. New flooring throughout, hardwood downstairs, carpet upstairs. Full bath has recent updates. Newer kitchen cabinets, count tops, dishwasher and microwave. Main floor laundry and large deck off ding room. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

RR 1 Box 401 Greenfield $99,000 Nice Ranch, spacious floor plan, fireplace, kitchen with plenty of cabinets and appliances stay. 2 baths 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry, washer and dryer stay. Storage shed. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

904 Cross Ave. Jerseyville $229,500 Immaculate, Move in ready! Close to town and schools. Large dining and living room Combo. All stainless steel appliances. Large family room in basement with Fireplace and bar. Two stairway entrances to basement. Fifth bedroom is a loft with its own bath. Large deck and patio. Extra garage detached in the back of property that will house two cars. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

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713 E Prairie St. Jerseyville $84,900 Great Starter home- Move into this cute 3 bedroom home on 75x143 lot. Updated kitchen, formal dining room. Partial basement, attached 2 car garage, vinyl siding, central air, forced heat and shed. Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071 & Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

132 W Barr Ave. Jerseyville $139,900 Turn of the Century Charmer on corner lot. Home features period woodwork, beautiful entry and lots of space. Home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living and family room, dining, full basement, detached garage, covered porches. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

402 Church St. Carrollton $76,500 Come check out this 1 possible 2 bedroom home with a nice open floor plan. Spacious living room open into large dining area that flows into large kitchen. Two enclosed porches, laundry area with shower. Full bath, 2 car detached garage and storage shed. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

233 Walnut St. Carrollton $69,900 Great ranch home with lots of amenities. Oversized living room, separate dining, quaint kitchen that leads off to a covered deck area, perfect for morning coffee. Covered front porch, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, storage shed, carport, AC and forced gas heat. Many updates, make your apt. today. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

208 5th St. Carrollton $72,500 Come check out this turn of the Century bungalow with lots of character. Lots of updates. Original Mill work/ Stain glass. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliance, detached garage, 2 bedroom, 1 bath call today for your appointment. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

804 Martha St. Carrollton $174,900 Ranch home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal living room and family/ dining area. 16 x 32 in ground pool, fenced back yard. Stamped concrete patio. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

23575 Walnut Hollow Ct. Jerseyville $186,000 2,076 Sq. Ft., .890 Acre +/-, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Full basement, Beautiful sun porch with 2 sets of French doors. Large living and dining room. Eat in Kitchen. So many AMENITIES. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

1218 Cemetery Rd. Jerseyville $133,900 This home offers 3 large bedrooms, 2 spacious full baths, 2 sun-rooms, open floor plan, 2 car attached garage, covered deck, patio and front porch. Approx 2,100 sq ft. of living space. Full finished walk out basement, bonus room, large family room and much more. 100x295 lot. Many recent updates including new furnace and central air in 2014, new water heater 2016. Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

1013 W County Rd. Jerseyville $98,500 Very nice all brick home on west side of town. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with recent updates, living room and kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, floors, etc. It has a 1 car attached garage on a large yard. New furnace and lots of updates. This charming home is move in ready. Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

55 Sugarwood Dr. Jerseyville $164,900 Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on large corner lot. Attached 2 car (24x24) garage-above ground pool and deck. Open living /dining area. Lots of storage. Dishwasher and hutch stay. Forced gas-Central Air. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

12730 Inwood Ln. Elsah $94,500 Great Ranch Home with lots of updates. Situated on a cul-de-sac on an inviting oversized lot. Large back deck for great out door entertaining. Open floor plan, all newer flooring throughout. 3 possible 4 bedrooms. 3 bath home with a full finished walk out basement. Attached 1 car garage, tastefully decorated. Kitchen appliances will stay. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

300 N Liberty St. Jerseyville $159,900 Gorgeous turn of Century Home locate on a corner lot. This home features 3 bedrooms, laundry room & full bath on upper level. Living room, family room, eat in kitchen & dining room on main level. The beautiful foyer has French doors leading onto the covered porch. The fenced in back yard has a large concrete patio area for entertaining. There is a detached garage & a shed as well. This wonderful home is ready for a new family to move right in. Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

810 B Wind Rivers Dr. Grafton $475,000 Gorgeous Condominium with 10x58 composite deck overlooking the Confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers. 2,233 sq ft., 2 car garage, fireplace, marble floors, commercial gas range, marble counter tops, antique walnut spindle stairway. Elevators. Extra-large garage with attached room for entertaining. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

807 Wabash St. Jerseyville $134,900 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Ranch home with Full basement, master bathroom,2 car garage and deck overlooking the back yard. Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

205 E Carpenter St. Jerseyville $37,900 Needs work, worth the effort. Big rooms, Antique stairway, fenced in back yard, House sold As IS. Foyer 12x7, Deck 12x8, Shed 19x11. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

23305 Hollow Ave. Jerseyville $174,900 4.3 acre farm right on the edge of town. 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 2 car detached garage, nice pond, 30x70 pole barn, chicken coop, fruit trees, plenty of garden area, across the street from Wolves Crossing Golf Course on Hollow. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

119 Andrew Ave. Jerseyville $126,500 CLOSE TO SCHOOLS 46x120 Lot, 1,915 sq ft. , 4 Bedrooms, Wood burning fireplace. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

1005 Angela Ct. Jerseyville $102,000 Looking for low exterior maintenance and modern convenience? This is for you! Features 2 bedrooms with full baths for both. All appliances stay. Ceramic tile in master, kitchen, dining and main level bathroom. Located on cul-de-sac. Bob Jones 618-578-9547

605 W Pearl St Jerseyville $139,900 Very nice 2 story home with many updates. Newer Kitchen, Bathroom, Newer flooring throughout the home. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Formal Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room main floor Laundry. Home sits on nice size lot with fencing. This is not a drive by!! Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

200 Dagget Hollow Rd. Grafton $178,000 Private, Wooded on 2.07 acres. Built in 1998, Square footage 1,255 above and 1,000 below. Beautiful eat in kitchen, open floor plan, gas fireplace. Lots of windows. Rec, family, bedroom and bath in basement. Secluded! Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

241 S Railroad Medora $75,900 Large home with 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, 2 car garage, nice fenced in back yard and an above ground pool at a great price. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

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1700 W County Rd. Jerseyville $169,900 Come see this two story stunner. Picturesque gardens with manicured lawn surround this brick home. Home features 2 car attached & 2 car detached garage, full partially finished basement, 4 baths, 4 bedrooms, Eat in kitchen, formal living room & family room, make your appointment today. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

803 S Washington, Jerseyville $84,900 Nice 1 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 car detached garage. Make your appointment today to see! Lori Rose 618-535-3232

16769 Democrat Springs Rd. Fieldon $125,000 Secluded Retreat….tree lined drive opens up to picturesque creek with bridge that leads you to home and acreage. Open floor plan. Spacious bedroom, separate laundry area. Large covered front porch length of home. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

23580 Mallard Ln. Jerseyville $127,500 4 Bedroom, 3 bath home on spacious lot. Home features, dining, living, family room, bonus room, 3 car attached garage and utility shed. Appliances Stay. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

914 W Mulberry St. Jerseyville $69,900 Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with living room, large eat in kitchen and laundry room. This home has a 1 car detached garage and an additional shed. It sits on 50x125 lot on the west side of town. Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

24232 State Hwy 16 W, Jerseyville $215,000 1.53 Acres, 2796 sq ft. Detached 32x55 garage, breaker box, insulated with half bath, concrete floors, electric door opener. The house is a lovely 1957 all brick home with full basement. Newer roof, windows, furnace and hot water tank. Central air and updated baths. Hardwood floors are in the bedrooms under carpet. With just a little updating this could be a dream home on 1.53 acres (intown) Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

115 4th Street Carrollton $87,500 2 large bedrooms, 1 bath home with open concept dining/kitchen combo. Kitchen has beautiful cabinetry with large pantry. Main floor Laundry area. 2 Car detached garage. Large yard. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

401-403 Minard St. Jerseyville $79,000 Super Opportunity! Great Investment Opportunity! Duplex with renters in place. Each unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Kitchen with stove and fridge. Full basement with laundry gook ups. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

9 Cross County Jerseyville $189,900 Very unique 2 bedroom home with 2 full baths, 1 half bath, with lots of potential for additional bedrooms. Large office/sitting room/den could be made into a 3rd bedroom. The garage has an additional room behind it with attached workshop area that could also be turned into a bedroom suite. This room does have heat and air. There is a storage room above the garage. The Master Suite walks out to the sun room. The hallways are wide & it has an ADA compliant bath. The house has zoned ceiling heat & C/A. The roof was replaced in 2008. This home has lots of closet space. Don’t miss your chance to view this home. Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

10 South Lake Carrollton $239,900 Immaculate home located in South Gate Estates waiting for a new owner. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a full partially finished basement, 2 car attached garage, eat-in kitchen, dining room, main level laundry, situated on 1.16 Acre lake lot. Lori Rose 618-535-3232

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

REAL ESTATE

Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR NEW PRICE

3979 Piasa Road, Brighton Secluded country living, space for garden. Extra parking. Horse barn. 3 car detached garage. Remodeled ranch home. 3 bed, 2 bath with living/dining room, laundry/ mud room, master suite and bath. American Home Shield Warranty and more. $106,900

601 Promenade, Kane Looking for more space but not a “project”? Then this home is the one for you.... 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, was extensively remodeled in 2001, which added a spacious master suite and a beautiful kitchen. Outside is a fully fenced back yard, additional detached garage/workshop and an oversized deck with an above ground pool. All the kitchen appliances are included. Broker related to seller. $95,000

Agent: Michael Paslay 530-7355

Agent: Whitney Mciver 531-2256 and Sonja Shaw 535-1899

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220 N. Second St., Carrollton Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath full brick home is ready for you to move right in! Extensive remodel in 2013 took it down to the studs and brought it back to life with a new roof and windows, new 200 amp electrical, new plumbing, and completely new and stylish kitchen and baths. Oversize glass patio door off kitchen leads to the fully fenced backyard with an enormous deck designed for outdoor living. Main level laundry and hardwood flooring in much of the home add to the charm and convenience. $142,000

OUR NATIONAL MARKETING PLAN WILL GET YOUR HOME THE MOST EXPOSURE. NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL, ASK ME WHY. Call me for a market analysis.

18 Maple Dr., Dorsey Beautiful lake home in Locwood Subdivision with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Family room in walk-out basement. 4 season room, 13x23 screened patio overlooks the lake. 2 car attached garage. Central vac, granite counter tops. All kitchen appliances stay, laundry on the main level. Great wooded lot, home warranty included, 2X6 exterior walls. Great location and price. $204,900 Agent: Marsha Paslay 530-7889

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3412 Bolivar St. #4, Alton Money Maker 4 plex with $1340/mo. rental income all under 1 roof. All1 bedroom apartments include water, sewer, and trash. Several updates including all new HVAC 2001, upgraded electrical services 2011, vinyl siding, and more for only $79,900. Plus additional building lots included at that price. Duplex next door available for an additional $65,000 that bring in $825/mo more income.

1725 Muny Vista Dr., Alton You have 3 bedrooms 2 baths with an extra bonus living room in the lower area that makes for a great gathering area with its own wet bar. Lower level area has a full walkout to the spacious backyard. Enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious back deck that overlooks that huge backyard. Seller selling as-is.

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Nutwood Store Great opportunity to own your own business! Well established. Turn Key operation. Located less than 10 miles from Hardin, 15 from Jerseyville or Grafton on IL 100. Contact Angie $40,000

17 Oakwood Place, Jerseyville This elegant and spacious home in Oakwood sub-division offers 2 bedrooms 2 baths and much more. Huge living room with gas fireplace adjoined by an equally large family room, and a cozy sun porch. The main bath has been fitted with a big walk in shower and a step in handicapped accessible tub. Contact Roger $137,500

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200 Brookside Dr., Worden Big country 2 story family home on large 2.3 acre corner lot in Edwardsville School Dist. Completely remodeled-freshly painted interior, new carpets 2017, architectural roof 2012, new gravel driveway. Silestone quartz countertops, breakfast bar island, formal dining room plus breakfast area. Front living room and back family room with gas fireplace. 24x16 deck refinished plus 22x20 above ground pool deck. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus large bonus room. $269,900

503 N. Lafayette, Jerseyville Convenient one level living with a two-car garage in a quiet neighborhood, what more could you ask for? This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 1989 with newer roof is perfect for first-time buyers or those who want to downsize. All appliances stay including washer & dryer. Covered back porch and storage shed outside. $110,000

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1108 Spruce, Jerseyville $94,500 3BR/1BA home near City Park and Wock Public Lake. Over 1,200 sq ft of living space, detached garage, all on large lot. Mindy Woelfel 946-0434

ADAMS COUNTY - 13 Acres Agricultural/Building Site. Small tillable tract with a great return on investment.

ADAMS COUNTY - 33 Acres 14 Ac. Tillable, Located in MS River Bottoms, Great Duck Hunting Potential $3,490/acre *broker owned

ADAMS COUNTY - 305 Acres Hidden Lake Farm. Hunting property with Home. Turkey Hunting and Fishing Retreat!

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3 Elm St. Elsah $159,900 Lovely 5BR home, formerly a bed & breakfast. Breathtaking river views, custom kitchen. Property zoned commercial, situated on 3 lots. Nancy Crane 435-773-7800 7248 Stutz, Bethalto $245,000 3BR/1BA home situated on 6.12 acre m/l lot site. Perfect setting for horse lovers. Barn, tack room, fenced pasture. Close proximity to 255 access. Matt Horn 560-8201

CALHOUN COUNTY - 5.51 Acres Affordable small hunting tract $3,630/acre

CALHOUN COUNTY - 64.5 Acres Great hunting along the Illinois River Bluffs! $2,790/acre!

CALHOUN COUNTY - 68 Acres Hunting Property with Home in Northern Calhoun. Timber Acres 29, Tillable Acres 16, Pasture Acres 6 , CPR Acres 17. $295,000

HANCOCK COUNTY - PRICE REDUCED: 55 Acres Well-balanced hunting property with income! $3,090/acre

JERSEY COUNTY - PRICE REDUCED: 105 Acres Big Timber With Great 4 Wheeler Paths & Newly Cleared Food Plots $2,950/acre

MCDONOUGH COUNTY - 38 Acres Great Income Producer / Building Site, Close To Spring Lake $225,000

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4220 Rush Ln, Bethalto $189,900 Beautiful 10 acres near I-255 just outside of Fosterburg. Spacious earth home, large living/dining room, 30x12 greenhouse attached, pond, 30x50 Wick building with electric. Approximately 7 tillable acres. Pat Kulish 623-9209 6116 High Meadow, Godfrey $299,000 Private wooded setting, 3BR/3BA has open floor plan, spacious rooms, vaulted wood ceilings, finished LL with BRs & FR. Large deck, 2car garage & detached garage/office/studio space. Timm Podhorin 314-600-0118

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MCDONOUGH COUNTY - 44 Acres Wellbalanced investment property! $250,000

PIKE COUNTY - NEW - 10 Acres - Home & Acreage. Beautiful Country Home on 10 Acres with additional acreage available!

PIKE COUNTY - NEW - 20 Acres - Home & Acreage. Newer Home On 20 acres on Dead End Road.

PIKE COUNTY - 70 Acres Located in Western Pike County *in cooperation with Pike County Real Estate

PIKE COUNTY - 82 Acres Executive Country Home & Incredible Farm!

PIKE COUNTY - 84 Acres Excellent Hunting Property With Nice Income From Crops & CRP. $3,290/acre

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PIKE COUNTY - 143 Acres Well Managed Hunting Property Located Close To Pittsfield!

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BROWN COUNTY - 138.5 Acres Excellent property located in Southeastern Brown County has a nice mixture of income producing tillable & mature timber.

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PIKE COUNTY - 213 Acres Located In Southern Pike County, Prime Hunting!

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TO: Danen M. Compton Sr. Estate, Craig W. Kesterson, Barbara Kesterson, Craig Kesterson, Carol Sue Compton, Current Occupant, Heirs, Devisees & Legatees,

TO: John W. Isringhausen, Barbara Isringhausen, Current Occupant, Bank of Calhoun County, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. District Attorney, U.S. Attorney General,

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and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises GHVFULEHG EHORZ KDV EHHQ ¿OHG in the Circuit Court of JERSEY County, Illinois, as case 17-TX19.

and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises GHVFULEHG EHORZ KDV EHHQ ¿OHG in the Circuit Court of JERSEY County, Illinois, as case 17-TX18.

The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 08-236-001-00

The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 04-938-030-00

Said property was sold on OCTOBER 27, 2014 for the General Taxes for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on OCTOBER 26, 2017. On NOVEMBER 2, 2017, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

Said property was sold on OCTOBER 27, 2014 for the General Taxes for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on OCTOBER 26, 2017. On NOVEMBER 2, 2017, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

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and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises GHVFULEHG EHORZ KDV EHHQ ¿OHG in the Circuit Court of JERSEY County, Illinois, as case 17-TX20. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 08-236-003-00 Said property was sold on OCTOBER 27, 2014 for the General Taxes for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on OCTOBER 26, 2017. On NOVEMBER 2, 2017, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. Dome Tax Service Co., Inc. Petitioner 5.17.17, 5.24.17, 6.7.17

and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises GHVFULEHG EHORZ KDV EHHQ ¿OHG in the Circuit Court of JERSEY County, Illinois, as case 17-TX17. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 01-052-014-00 Said property was sold on OCTOBER 27, 2014 for the General Taxes for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on OCTOBER 26, 2017. On NOVEMBER 2, 2017, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. Dome Tax Service Co., Inc. Petitioner 5.17.17, 5.24.17, 6.7.17

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protection. Hadden, Cuyler A., dob 6/25/1996, theft less than $500. McClintock, Lance A., dob 9/23/1988, violate order of protection. The following individuals were charged with driving under the influence: Fitzgerrel, Terry W., dob 4/14/1973. Bishop, Hannah E., dob 6/26/1998. Baker, Gregory T., dob 3/16/1965. The following individuals were charged with ordinance violations: Herder, Jason M., dob 10/26/1978, unlawful possession of cannabis. Sagez, Nicholas A., dob 12/14/1963, unlawful possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kelley, David A., dob 12/1/1992, possession of cannabis. Vest, Duane H., dob 6/10/1980, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Fitzgerrel, Terry W., dob 4/14/1973, registration light. Miller, Ernest H., dob 2/10/1961, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Adams, Jamie K., dob 3/19/1979, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving on suspended license and disregard traffic control light. Broadway, Sophia N.H., dob 6/8/1997, expired registration. Brown, Gerald W., dob 11/30/1979, transport/carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Walten, Adam E., dob 7/20/1994, driving on suspended license. McClintock, Lance A., dob 9/23/1988, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Herder, Jason M., dob 10/26/1978, transport/carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Georgevits, Zachary R.,

dob 4/8/1984, unlicensed and expired registration. Tague, Jefrey W., Jr., dob 12/30/1990, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Bishop, Hannah E., dob 6/26/1998, improper traffic lane usage. Grench, Brian E., dob 5/25/1962, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hammar, Alexander S., dob 10/9/1990, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Schmitt, Raymond R., dob 11/17/1984, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Evans, Elizabeth M., dob 3/31/1993, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Fowler, Robert J., dob 6/1/1956, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Gilbreath, Nathan E., dob 12/15/1976, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Buxton, Ryan K., dob 3/11/1990, speeding 26/34 mph over limit. Barron, Gerard K., dob 2/16/1992, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Winchester, Jamie D., dob 8/28/1976, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Elakder, Abdarraquf A., dob 4/18/1984, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Boucher, Madison N., dob 5/2/2000, disregard official traffic control device. Gutierrez-Gonzalez, Manuel, dob 6/10/1980, disregard official traffic control device. Wunderlich, Michael A., dob 4/25/1960, disregard official traffic control device. Perdun, Chad E., dob 5/21/1971, driving on revoked license. Schwegel, Robert M., dob 1/29/1965, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Holoman, Keyonn J., dob 8/17/1988, operate uninsured motor vehicle, plate secure/ height/visable/sticker and driving on suspended license. Burney, Claude R., dob 3/10/1970, driving 15-20 mph

above limit. LeBlanc, Christopher W., dob 6/5/1981, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Gaines, Scott A., dob 1/29/1979, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Kelley, David A., dob 12/1/1992, expired registration and operate uninsured motor vehicle. Spencer, Holli A., dob 11/17/1982, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Montano, Elias L, III., dob 6/22/1972, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Orso, Bart A., dob 3/17/1986, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Walsh, Joshua E., dob 8/8/1989, speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Suttles, Richard A., dob 6/9/1964, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Dick, James Robert, dob 9/6/1983, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Shaw, Mary F., dob 12/23/1963, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Payne, Janis M., dob 3/30/1946, operate uninsured motor vehicle and driving 15-20 mph above limit. Smith, Dylan R., dob 12/22/1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Almalki, Waleed Saud E., dob 6/11/1992, operate moped on one wheel. Long, Zachary D., dob 3/9/1994, expired registration. Buck, Tyler M., dob 11/22/1991, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Turner, Steven E., dob 8/15/1952, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Baker, Gregory T., dob 3/16/1965, improper traffic lane usage. +DV \RXU FKDUJH EHHQ DPHQGHG UHGXFHG RU GURSSHG RU KDYH \RX EHHQ IRXQG QRW JXLOW\" (PDLO MFMQHZV# FDPSEHOOSXEOLFDWLRQV QHW WR EH FRQVLGHUHG IRU D VWDWXV XSGDWH RQ \RXU FRXUW SURFHHGLQJ

year of probation and given credit for 30 days served in jail. Beavers, Terry L., dob 3/24/1969, was convicted of manufacture/possess adulterants and sentenced to two years of probation, ordered into drug and alcohol treatment and ordered to pay a $200 fine, and given credit

for 44 days served in jail. Huff, Adam E., dob 10/25/1989, was convicted of delivery of meth less than five grams and given a 30-day conditional discharge, ordered to pay a $200 fine and given credit for 42 days served in jail.

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Dispositions May 12-18 Well, Jonathan L., dob 9/16/1985, had an aggravated DUI charge dismissed. Watkins, Mitchell Q., dob 9/10/1986, was convicted possession of a controlled substance and forgery/make/alter document and sentenced to a 30-day conditional

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in the City of Grafton, Illinois that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall at 118 East Main St., Grafton, IL. 62037 before the City of Grafton Planning Commission. The purpose of this meeting is to get public comment on the draft of the Land Use & Transportation Plan for the City of Grafton. &RSLHV RI WKH /DQG 8VH 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ 3ODQ 2IÂżFLDO 0DS DQG WH[W RI WKH H[HFXWLYH VXPPDU\ DUH RQ ÂżOH DQG DYDLODEOH IRU LQVSHFtion at City Hall, 118 East Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Grafton City Clerk Dated this 23 day of May, 2017 5.24.17

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in the City of Grafton, Illinois that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 8:00 P.M. in the City Hall at 118 East Main St., Grafton, IL. 62037 before the City of Grafton Planning Commission. The purpose of this meeting is to review a Comprehensive Amendment to the 2IÂżFLDO =RQH 'LVWULFW 0DS WKDW LV SDUW RI WKH *UDIWRQ =RQLQJ 2UGLQDQFH &RSLHV RI WKH =RQH 'LVWULFW 0DS DUH RQ ÂżOH DQG DYDLODEOH IRU LQVSHFWLRQ DW &LW\ +DOO 118 East Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Grafton City Clerk 'DWHG WKLV 23rd day of May, 2017 5.24.17

Notice is hereby given by the Building & Zoning Administrator of the City of Grafton, Illinois, that a public hearing will be held before the City of Grafton Zoning Board of Appeals in the Grafton City Council Chambers, 111 Main Street, Grafton, Illinois, on June 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following matter: Donald and Donna Lawrence have requested a variance be granted with regard to the property commonly known as 615 Whippoorwill, Grafton, Illinois to allow a two foot variance on the south side property line whereby establishing an eight foot side yard setback requirement on the south side of said property. Chris Wiegand Building & Zoning Administrator $ FRS\ RI WKH SURSRVHG DPHQGPHQW LV DYDLODEOH DW WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH &LW\ &OHUN If prospective attendees require an interpreter or other access accommodation QHHGV SOHDVH FRQWDFW WKH *UDIWRQ &LW\ &OHUNÂśV 2IÂżFH DW QR ODWHU WKDQ KRXUV SULRU WR WKH FRPPHQFHPHQW RI WKH PHHWLQJ WR DUUDQJH WKH accommodations.

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Residential and Non-Residential Property NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 26, 2015, in Jersey County, Illinois, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF, JOHN WIMMERSBURG, Selling 2IÂżFHU DW WKH -(56(< &2817< &2857+286( :HVW Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, on June 14, 2017 at 9:00a.m., will sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or VR PXFK WKHUHRI DV VKDOO EH VXIÂżFLHQW WR VDWLVI\ VDLG -XGJPHQW to wit: i. TRACT I Residential

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The Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Numbered Ten (10}, Township Numbered Seven (7) North, Range Numbered Ten (10) West of the Third Principal Meridian, containing 40 acres more or less situated in the County of Jersey and State of Illinois; also All rights of the Grantors to a non-exclusive roadway easement described as: A strip of land for a roadway across the South half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 7 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the said Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 10; thence North on the West line of said Northeast Quarter 16.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence East and parallel to the South line of said Northeast Quarter, 1320 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Northeast Quarter, thence North 16.0 feet; thence West and parallel to the South line of said Northeast Quarter 1320 feet, more or less, to the West line of said Northeast Quarter, thence South 16.0 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.485 acres more or less, situated in the County of Jersey in the State of Illinois, commonly known as R.R.2 Box 140, Brighton, Illinois. Permanent Parcel I.D.#: 42-07-010-013-00 TRACT II The East Half (E 1/2) of the following described tract: The Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 10, Township 7 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, Illinois, Except the South 16 Feet as Described in Warranty Deed from Matilda Teney, A widow to Harley S. McKee and Mary Jean McKee, his wife, as per Warranty Deed, recorded November 7, 1963 in book 252, page 268; Also except the interest of Mary Jane McKee as per Quit Claim Deed, recorded February 23, 1968, in cabinet A, drawer 4, page 1132; Except easement for Ingress and Egress as described in Warranty Deed recorded in book 277, page 15; Except easement

Sale Terms: The Judgment amount was $12,749.54. This is an "AS IS" sale for Cash. The successful bidder must deposit beWZHHQ DQG RI WKH VXFFHVVIXO ELG EDODQFH E\ FHUWLÂżHG funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to SODLQWLII 7KH VDOH LV IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW 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 Purchasers shall have not further recourse against the Owner(s), the Judgment Creditors (Plaintiffs) or the Plaintiffs' attorney. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK ZLOO HQWLWOH WKH SXUFKDVHU WR D 'HHG WR WKH UHDO HVWDWH DIWHU FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW 7KH VXFcessful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. ProVSHFWLYH ELGGHUV DUH DGPRQLVKHG WR FKHFN WKH FRXUW ÂżOH WR YHULI\ all information. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the owners will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than owner(s) will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE DEFENDANT (OWNER(S)), 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 please contact: Wittman & Lorton, P.C. 123 West Pearl Street P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-2167 Plaintiffs' attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dated this 11th day of May, 2017 Laef N. Lorton, #6286745 Wittman & Lorton, P.C. 123 West Pearl Street, P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 (618) 498-2167 laef.lorton@wittmanlortonlaw.com 5.17.17, 5.24.17, 5.31.17

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