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Jerseyville Estates turns dirt Wednesday on groundbreaking cottages for dementia patients

By MARK PACE Jersey County Journal Jerseyville Estates broke ground Wednesday morning on The Cottages of Jerseyville Estates, a revolutionary community for seniors living with dementia.

Each cottage will hold four senior citizens with Alzheimer’s Disease in a more personal living situation which will give the residents autonomy and a sense of independence. Each cottage will have a staff member present at all times to watch over the residents.

“When all of this is done, it’s going to look like a whole different community,” Jerseyville Estates owner Michael Greer said.

The idea is the first of its kind, Greer believes. There are other communities who have done similar ideas with larger homes, but he doesn’t know of any other communities with such revolutionary and personal cottages.

The cottages are a part of a larger community in which Jerseyville Estates will build a three wing edition of 24 one-bedroom apartments to their current facilities. A new road will also be built to access the facilities, and a parking lot will be constructed in between the new additions. However,

it’s the Alzheimer cottages that Greer called his “crazy senior idea.”

“This will give an option to families who have a loved one with dementia,” Jerseyville Estates administrator Amy Welton said. “The importance of

“We’re going to have pets and all kinds of things to hopefully keep [the residents] stimulated.”

Micheal Greer Jerseyville Estates owner doing this is for residents with dementia to have a better quality of life.”

Jerseyville Estates will look to build at least four cottages and are hoping for eight. If the demand is great enough, they can build up to ten.

The cottages will have five bedrooms, a patio, two full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a kitchen, a living area and a dining room. The cottages will be in clusters of four with walking areas and a fenced in community so the residents don’t have to worry about getting lost if they want to go

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The project was made possible when the city approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, which included the property to be developed.

The TIF district saved Jerseyville Estates enough money to put in the road, add the parking lot and make the whole project possible. The road will cost nearly $1 million.

“We thank the city so much for approving that,” Greer said. “That will help us cover the cost of the road which will really be a public road for everybody … It makes the project a lot more doable. I don’t know if we would have been able to do the project without the city and how much they’ve worked with us to approve the TIF district.”

The TIF district could also help other businesses to come in to the area, Greer said.

The goal of the cottages will be to allow seniors to go back to the way they used to do things. The residents will help with cooking, cleaning and laundry to keep their minds and bodies active.

“We’re going to have pets and all kinds of things to hopefully keep [the residents] stimulated,” Greer said.

Each cottage will have an iPad where residents’s families will record

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messages to the family member for when they have tough days. One of the bathrooms will have a jacuzzi style bathtub to help relax the residents when they are stressed and can be used for therapy. Studies Jerseyville Estates

looked over showed that the baths can be beneficiary for the patients.

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Some of those who made The Cottages of Jerseyville Estates project possible break ground for the new community. Left to Right: Larry Pericolosi of Gateway Development, East LLC, Jerseyville Building Inspector Jeff Soer, Mayor Billy Russell, Jerseyville Estates Owner Michael Greer and City Attorney Bill Strang.

Alec Merle, right, poses for a photo after receiving his diploma Friday night in the Jersey Community High School gym while a parent captures another JCHS graduate on her camera.

By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal Despite an initial plan that did not include funds for a U.S. Route 67 bypass around Delhi, an amended program will allow for the improvements.

Illinois Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer announced highway improvements May 15 for the Route 67 project, the allocation for which is $134 million.

The improvements will include a fourlane bypass around Delhi as part of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s multi-year program.

“This shows my commitment and the commitment of the State of Illinois to bring 67 to Jerseyville and continue north. IDOT will also begin conducting engineering, environmental and land acquisition plans that are needed to proceed forward on this fourlane expansion,” Davidsmeyer said.

“Improving Route 67 to four lanes will ease congestion, make travel safer and promote economic development along the corridor.”

The updated plan comes on the

heels of a meeting between Davidsmeyer, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and an IDOT official, during which Route 67 was discussed at length.

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis applauded Davidsmeyer’s efforts in the matter in keeping the project at the forefront of state leaders’ minds.

“IDOT’s announcement of its multiyear highway construction plan is great news for the citizens of Illinois, and the residents of southwestern Illinois,” Davis said in a statement May 15. “ The state’s investment and commitment to the U.S. 67 corridor is crucial to the economic development and quality of life for residents of Jersey, Greene and Calhoun counties.”

The project will take part in three separate phases with the first and second phases focused on engineering, utility adjustment and land acquisition to make the project possible. The three phases are expected to be completed during the next six years.

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Attempted break-ins Teacher’s pension reform unconstitutional under investigation

By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal Police are investigating attempted break-ins of two Jerseyville businesses last weekend.

Jerseyville Police Chief Brad Blackorby declined to comment on a connection between the two attempted break-ins. In neither case was

a suspect armed, he added.

The attempt at State Street Bar and Grille, he said, occurred May 16 at 11:20 p.m. and the Murphy’s attempt was made May 17 around 6 a.m.

Those with information that may relate to the case are encouraged to contact the Jerseyville Police Department.

Southwestern scholastic bowl team competes in national competition

By TOM BOTT For The Journal The Southwestern school board focused the spotlight on the district’s mental athletes who have gained national recognition in scholar bowl competitions.

“We went from being competitive to a program that we expect good things from on a regular basis,” said Southwestern Superintendent Brad Skertich Tuesday. “Coaches Camille Rinacke (MS) and Matt Hasquin (HS) have done

a great job.”

Certificates of Achievement were presented to members of both the Middle School and High School Scholastic Bowl teams. High School Principal Mark Bearley said the high school team finished 4th in the State Scholastic Bowl and 7th in the National Scholastic Bowl.

“We were the only team competing in the entire state with zero state experience. It says a lot about the quality of our team,” said Bearley. “We (See, competeS, a2)

may levy pension funds, fully funding the districts portion – if the cost shift goes through – will financially strap the district, Kerry Cox, Carrollton superintendent said.

“What we’re hearing – even though it is

By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal An Illinois Supreme Court ruling on a teacher’s pension reform bill raises more questions than answers for local superintendents.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed the bill into law Dec. 5, 2013 when a number of agencies lobbying on behalf of teachers, administrators and school districts challenged the bill’s legal weight.

The pension fund has been a source of contention for state leaders as it has become a financial liability, leading to deep debt for Illinois. The Illinois State Constitution does not allow legislators the authority to diminish the pension of an employee who has paid into the program.

The financial concerns, coupled with the court’s ruling, could result in local taxpayers footing the bill for pensions the state would otherwise match.

Dave Roberts, Winchester CUSD 1 superintendent, said a cost shift to local taxpayers is one option available to legislators when it comes to dealing with the Illinois Teacher’s Retirement System’s debt.

“We still may see some type of cost shift with the obligation from the state. We’re going to see that pushed to the local school districts,” Roberts said. “They’re creating a perfect storm for us right now. They’re cutting our state aid. There’s legislation out there right now where they’re trying to freeze property taxes. Then they also want to do this.”

Some districts may be hit harder than others with the cost shift due to their size and financial situation. Carrollton CUSD 1, for instance, may hurt more than other local districts because it is under Property Tax Extension Limitation Law. Without a change in how the district

“Right now, my concern is the budget and the allocation of general state aid because the formula they use now is broken. They’ve been using that for 20 years.

Now is the opportunity to really look at it.”

Lori Hopkins Jersey CUSD 100 superintendent a pension where we can actually levy for our IMRF, for our non-certified employees for Social Security – they’re saying we cannot levy for [pension] funds in that same line item,” Cox said. “And it doesn’t really help us as a PTELL district anyway because we’re limited by the Consumer Price Index or five percent, whichever is less, and usually it’s less.”

The unconstitutional ruling comes as a result of the bill’s language which would reduce the rate at which cost of living adjustments were accrued. Those who retired after June 1, 2014 would have noticed biennial pauses in those adjustments if the bill had stood up in court.

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tive bargaining agreement.

The unconstitutional nature of the new law is good news for teachers throughout Illinois who recently retired or are looking to retire in the near future.

“They signed a contract. That’s what they signed up for and it was going to be taken away. None of us would like that,” Ron Edwards, Pleasant Hill CUSD 3 superintendent. “[Legislators are] going to push until they get what they want. … I’m just sitting back and watching it all unfold to see where it goes.”

The ruling results in superintendents and school boards playing a waiting game with the next legislative approach, the Pleasant Hill superintendent added.

In addition to the rumblings of a pension cost shift are the suggestions the legislature may attempt to create a constitutional amendment giving the general assembly the authority to push the unconstitutional legislation forward in a legal way.

Kate Sievers, Calhoun CUSD 40 superintendent, said confirmation of that pursuit has not been made. Similarly to Edwards’ comments, Sievers said school districts are waiting to hear what is next.

“Governor Rauner, I’m sure, is going to have a say in what he wants to happen with pensions as well as the legislators, and they’re probably not going to be on the same page,” Sievers said. “It’s going to be very much up in the air until they start delving into the budget and start looking at the budget and coupling that with the pension reform.”

Pension reform, however, is only one aspect of finances with which superintendents are concerned. Jersey CUSD 100 Superintendent Lori Hopkins said school district leaders throughout the state are still dealing with general state aid proration.

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The bulk of the cost, according to the plan, comes in the $23 mil-

lion allotment for grading, paving, construction, drainage, lighting and new signage. All those particulars are dated for years 2017-2021.

To review the full multi-year plan, visit goo.gl/gLOqt7.

Breaks ground (Continued from A1) an assisted care facility for 12 years. He was instrumental in getting the project started.

“This is going to be a wonderful facility for everyone to bring their grandmas to,” Russell said. “We really appreciate what [Jerseyville Estates is] doing here and look forward to people from other communities also bringing their loved ones here.”

The first portion of the community will be done before the end of the

year pending cooperative weather, Greer said. They will then be able to expand as necessary depending on the demand of the services. If everything goes well, the project could be finished as soon as October. When completed, the entire project will cost between $8 million and $8.5 million.

Greer is using Jerseyville as a testing ground and expects the project to go well. If it does go well, they will look to bring the concept to other communities.

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(Continued from A1) districts a portion of the total amount school districts expect. For the past four years, the state has withheld a portion of general state aide with last year’s proration amounting to 11 percent less funding for each public school district.

Last Thursday, Hopkins – along with many other superintendents – attended an Illinois State Board of Education meeting where school administrators presented their concerns and how much funding they lose with proration on a per-pupil basis.

“Right now, my concern is the budget and the allocation of general state aid because the formula they use now is broken. They’ve been using that for 20 years. Now is the opportunity to really look at it,” Hopkins said, noting legislators need to find a way to make education funding fair throughout the state.

A clear message was sent regarding proration, Hopkins said, but how the information will be used to influence the future is unclear, much like the uncertain future of teacher pension reform in Illinois.

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(Continued from A1) were the only public school in the final four. We went on the finish 7th at the National in Atlanta. Jacob Simmons was recognized as the top freshman at the National Tournament. I also want to recognize Janice McAfee our bus driver who took us to Atlanta and drove us during the season.”

Hasquin said the varsity team finished with 30 more wins than last season at 107-29. Only one member of the starting five is a senior.

“The future looks bright. We need to find more opportunities for them to play,” said Hasquin. “Thanks for all the support.”

Bearley introduced the high school team: Nicholas Ballard, Kimberly Behrends, Hannah Bell, Nicholas Breitweiser, Grace Draper, Joshua Erwin, Grant Francis, Jonathan French, Samantha French, Briana Gillespie, Hannah Greeling, Darby Jones, Daeden Kessinger, Korin Lucas, Andrew Miller, Abby Mueller, Brandon Murphy, Joshua Nagel, Andrew Rich, Baylee Scott, Jacob

Simmons, Grace Starrett, Brandon Thomas, Aaron Tutterow, Jonathon Tutterow, Lana Tutterow and Collin Walter. Team members were photographed with the board.

“We had an amazing support group this year,” said Bearley.

“When we hosted tournaments we were complemented on our great hospitality room. I want to applaud the families.”

The Middle School Scholastic Bowl team was also impressive this year with a 20-5 record and a second place finish in the county and regional tournaments. The Middle School team is: Logan Anderson, Megan Bachman, Brianne Bland, Gabrielle Emmons, Bethany French, Mathew Gerber, Carter Moore, Deven Nasso, Kyler Seyfried, Emily Simpson, Peyton Smith, Brianna Taylor, Luke Tutterow, Bailey Weible, Brooklyn Wigger, and Kobi Williams.

“We had a scholastic bowl team, now we have a scholastic bowl program thanks to Mr. Hasquin,” said Skertich.

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Schools keep close eye on discipline bill

By JUsTIn A. CoBB Jersey County Journal Area schools are keeping a close eye on legislation intended to reform school discipline, with some district superintendents concerned it may make it more difficult to discipline as needed.

Illinois Senate Bill 100, as introduced in January by the assistant majority leader, State Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford, D-Maywood, would make numerous changes to the Illinois School Code concerning school discipline that some say would take away local control of schools.

Several phone messages were left with Lightford’s staff, seeking an interview with the senator, but those messages were not returned.

“I feel that the state is taking more control from local school districts,” Dr. Kate Sievers, Calhoun school district superintendent, said via email Wednesday afternoon, May 13. “It seems to me they are trying to implement a ‘one size fits all’ mandate which does not work for various sized school districts.”

“Upon reading the contents of the bill initially, my first thought was… ‘This is ridiculous!’” Dr. Lori Hopkins, Jersey school district superintendent, said via email Friday morning.

School administrators have had some success in tempering the bill’s language, according to Kevin Blankenship, Bluffs school district superintendent.

“What has changed at this point is the Alliance for School Administrators has lobbied for amendment to the bill, which was approved in the Senate and now in the House, as well,” Blankenship said. “It does give us the ability to suspend a student who would disrupt the school, instead of the original language where posing a continual threat as the only reason.”

“The amendments to the bill are positive and reflect a more reasonable approach to school discipline,” Hopkins said. “Zero tolerance in schools results in every issue being black and white, and that’s just not the case.”

State Sen. Sam McCann, R-Carlinville, gave his final support to the bill after those amendments were added, he said in a statement provided via email by his office Friday afternoon.

“I worked with both the sponsor of this legislation and advocacy groups to develop an amendment that would protect the local control our downstate school districts have over discipline issues,” McCann said. “Because (Lightford) had the courtesy to include that amendment, I supported the final version by voting Yes.” The bill passed the Illinois Senate April 23 by a 38-16 vote, according to the Illinois General Assembly website, ilga.gov, accessed Friday afternoon.

As of this writing, the bill is

working its way through the House, where an amendment similar to the Senate amendment has been adopted.

Illinois Rep. C. D. Davidsmeyer said by email Friday morning he is still reviewing the bill and amendments, and has not yet decided how he will vote, but Wednesday afternoon, May 13, he did express concerns over SB100 as it was originally filed in the Senate.

“It’s hard for me to tell an administrator or principal, a teacher, how best to discipline a child when I’m not in that business,” he said. “It’s better left to the professionals, and I don’t believe the professionals wrote that bill.”

Even as amended, SB100 would still restrict use of disciplinary measures exceeding three-day out-ofschool suspension, including expulsion or removal to an alternative school.

According to the bill summary on the Illinois General Assembly’s website, accessed Wednesday afternoon, May 13, the student’s presence would have to “substantially” disrupt school operations and other behavioral interventions would first have to be exhausted.

“Many aspects of SB100 we already do, I think most school districts already do. The hiccup we have is suspensions over three days,” Dave Roberts, Winchester school district superintendent, said.

“Most of ours are three days or less, but if someone has called in a bomb threat or made some very malicious statements about killing staff. …

We would not be suspending a kid unless he committed a violent act or did something substantially disrupting the school process.”

Some superintendents were concerned these restrictions may hinder their ability to adequately address severe or chronic disciplinary problems in their schools and pose potential danger to students or staff.

“If somebody is in a fight and is perpetually fighting, you have to have a greater separation time than three days,” Dr. Curt Simonson, Western school district interim superintendent, said. “I have concerns that what that does is potentially puts other people at risk. You’re always going to try to do the best job you can, but you can’t do it at the expense of someone else’s safety.”

“My fear is it would bring possibly very disruptive and possibly dangerous students back to school very quickly,” Dr. Mark Martin, Brussels school district superintendent, said.

“I’m pretty old school. If someone has attacked another student or possibly attacked a teacher, I don’t think they should be back in school in

Man faces public indecency charge

By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal A Jerseyville man was charged with public indeceny May 18 in Madison County.

According to records from the Madison County Circuit Clerk’s office, Adam D. Baumgartner was charged with the crime after allegedly exposing his sex organ in a lewd manner at the intersection of Godfrey

Road and Homer M. Adams Parkway in Godfrey.

Court records indicate Baumgartner holds a Carrollton address, but he was arrested at a Jerseyville apartment.

The complain filed with the office May 19 states he knowingly committed the act “with the intent to arouse his sexual desires.”

Bail was set at $1,000 and he posted $100 bond before being released.

Grafton Council addresses storm sewers

By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal Dealing with water after a heavy rain in Grafton has become an issue for residents, but the city council made moves to solve those problems during its last regular meeting.

Bob Massa is an engineer from Juenau Associates, the company Grafton primarily uses for engineering services. Massa said the storm sewer drains on Grafton Hills Drive near the former Mississippi Half Step are in need of cleaning and possible repair.

The drains run south along the road toward the river.

During a regular Grafton City Council meeting May 12, Massa said some flooding problems were noticed in that area after the most recent heavy rain.

However, he said, it is not clear from where the problem stems, and an inspection of the storm sewer or culvert would provide the information necessary to fix the problem.

“No one is really sure what exists from Grafton Hills Drive to the river, so they issued the proposal in the form of time and material, cost per day to analyze if it is a culvert or it is a storm sewer,” Massa said.

He said the nature of the system being closed increases the costs due to the protections needed for the workers to complete the job, particularly in regards to the

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hazardous entryway. The cost, he estimated, could reach up to $12,000 with three to four days of work.

In terms of priorities, Massa said the Grafton Hills Drive storm sewer is of great importance just as the storm sewer on Cedar and Sycamore Streets are also vital.

“I think with the issues the city has had there, not knowing what is there makes it awful tough to make recommendations on addressing the situation,” Massa said. “We would recommend cleaning and inspecting all of three of these. Each one passes under Main Street, which is the vital artery of the city.”

The Cedar Street and Sycamore Street projects, he said, had lump sum cost estimates instead of the daily cost because the company doing the work, Hanks Excavating, is aware of the problems that exist for those sections of storm sewer.

Together, the cost for Sycamore and Cedar Streets storm sewer work is approximately $4,400.

Alderman Jerry Bauersachs said cleaning of the infrastructure and repairs are necessary.

“We have to do this because if we don’t, we’re going to have problems with our storm sewer,” Bauersachs said during a regular meeting of the council May 12.

Massa said the city could expect a report on the storm sewers, particularly the section on Grafton Hills Drive, within a month of the work’s completion.

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three days.”

Sievers said student offenders may see a three-day suspension “as a very minimal punishment,” a “laughable disciplinary action at the very least,” which would in turn result in an increase in major offenses, such as those involving drugs, weapons, or threats.

It may also result in a poorer learning environment for the vast majority of students who want to be in school.

“We have to keep the environment at school where kids can learn,” Paula Hawley, Pikeland district superintendent, said. “When you disrupt the learning of others, you don’t get to stay here.”

“When I first read it, all I could keep thinking was, OK, this bill’s really helping those individuals who in a sense are troublemakers,”

"The amendments to the bill are positive and reflect a more reasonable approach to school discipline.

Zero tolerance in schools results in every issue being black and white, and that’s just not the case.”

Dr. Lori Hopkins Superintendent, Jersey school district Roberts said. “What about the 98 percent of kids who come to school and want a quality education? What about their rights? That was my first take on it.”

Les Stevens, North Greene district superintendent, worries SB100 could eventually lead to more litigation.

“Initially, it will be a disruption.

Then the litigiousness of society will rear its head at some point, and others will legitimately try to find relief when they feel their child’s been wronged. Who are they going to sue? Local school districts, when the decision has been taken out of our hands anyway,” Stevens said. “We’ll be left holding the bag because of decisions made at a higher level….

If they’d just leave us the hell alone, we’d probably be better off.”

The provision of education services, as SB100 would require, would prove difficult, according to Simonson.

“If it’s an expulsion, typically it got to expulsion because of something pretty severe,” Simonson said.

“How do you supply instruction if someone says, ‘I’m not going there and doing that,’ due to the danger to the instructor?”

It may also pose an unfunded mandate to school districts, which are already struggling financially due to the state’s failure to adequately fund education. “(The) unfunded mandate is providing services to students when they are suspended. I’m not sure exactly how that will play out. Will we have to provide instructional services outside the school day?” Dr. Kerry Cox, Carrollton school district superintendent, said. “There are more than 200 unfunded mandates in our district now.”

Greater emphasis on in-school suspension instead of out-of-school suspension would pose a difficulty for small rural districts, according to Martin.

“In really small rural districts, we don’t have an in-school suspension room or anyone to supervise them (on a regular basis). Fortunately, we don’t have to invoke that kind of discipline very often.”

Overall, district superintendents in the five-county Campbell Publications coverage area generally felt the issues SB100 seeks to address are not problems they see in their schools.

“I really don’t think it’s been a problem in Pleasant Hill or Pike County in the first place. I believe when a child is suspended from school in our area it’s for a good reason,” Ron Edwards, Pleasant Hill district superintendent, said. “We don’t overuse or abuse suspension or expulsion, but I do understand it.

We push to use in-school suspension anyway.”

“It’s not designed based on downstate Illinois. They’re making a law that’s not necessarily necessary for downstate,” Hawley said. “We rarely expel a kid. … With suspensions, those are well thought out and we’ve gone through other options. It’s a major thing. The student has done something extremely serious or dangerous.”

“Personally, I think the legislature is still trying to legislate common sense. I would hope all school districts are already doing what is in the legislation. If not, they should be,” Blankenship said. “We don’t need Springfield telling us what we need to be doing and trying to come up with a one-size-fits-all solution.”

“Once again, they’re making Chicago rules for everybody,” Simonson said. “It’s a one-size-fitsall that doesn’t fit.”

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Dough Wilschetz, middle, reads a letter to the county commissioners, left to right, Gene Breden, Pat Droege, Larry Wieneke and Phil Robeen while county clerk Rita Hagen takes the minutes.

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Scott Jokerst of Vee-Jay cement contracting company pours cement at the site of the new cVS on the corner of Illinois Route 16 and U.S. Route 67 in Jerseyville. The St. Louis based construction company is finishing the foundation for the project that has been in the works for over two years. The store is tentatively scheduled to open at the end of august, and construction is still on schedule. The next step once the foundation is finished is to begin putting up walls.

Jersey 4-H excels in public speaking Jersey County recently participated in the 4-H Public Speaking Contest. State Fair Delegates are Cowtown Clover 4-H members Lydia Reed in Formal Speech and Katie Maag in Oral Interpretation; Alternates are Sally Reed and Keller Eberlin of Happy Trails Horse Club. Sydney Wojtysiak of Jersey Whiz Kidz, gave a great demonstration on how to build a rocket. Everyone received blue ribbons.

Jersey County 4-H Foundation also sponsored special awards for 4-H members who placed in the top three in their category. In each category, first place will receive $30, second will receive $20 and third place will receive $10. Lydia Reed of Cowtown Clovers won first place in Junior Prepared with Keller Eberlin placing second.

Shannon Strong of All American Clovers placed first in Junior Oral Interpretation, with Lauren Lyons in second and Keller Eberlin in third. Katie Maag of Cowtown Clovers took first place in Senior Oral Interpretation and Sally Reed placing second. Sydney Wojtysiak took first place in Junior Demonstration.

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Jersey county 4-H members recently competed in a public speaking contest. Participants are, left to right, Katie Maag, Lauren Lyons, Sally Reed, Lydia Reed, Keller eberlin, Shannon Strong and Sydney Wojtysiak.

shops to prepare the 4-H members for the contest. The judges for this year’s contest were Sara Pranger, Brad Kimble and Brett Beachamp. The program was held

in the Farm Credit Illinois office in Jerseyville.

Jersey County Exhibition Day at Illinois State Fair is Friday, Aug. 14 in the Orr Building.

CNB Bank Shares, Inc. holds annual Shareholders Meeting Chairman Richard Walden convened the meeting at 2 p.m. on April 21, 2015 in the CNB Bank & Trust, Carlinville facility’s lower level conference room. Approximately 78 percent of the company’s stock was represented in person or by proxy.

The main agenda item was election of the Board of Directors for the ensuing year. The slate of eight directors nominated and named on the proxy statement were elected by acclamation, namely: Ralph E. Antle, James T. Ashworth, Judith E. Baker, Shawn L. Davis, Peter L. Genta, Joe C. Heitz, Nancy S. Ruyle, and Richard C. Walden. All of the elected directors are from Carlinville, with the exceptions of Ralph Antle from Taylorville, and Joe Heitz from Alton.

Ashworth presented a report on the past year’s performance of the company, which owns CNB Bank & Trust, NA, with offices in Alton, Brighton, Carlinville, Carrollton, Clayton, Mo., Hillsboro, Jacksonville, Jerseyville, Oak Forest, Palos Heights, Pittsfield, Shipman, and Taylorville. Highlighted was growth in deposits, loans, and total assets, all of which exceeded 8 percent growth during 2014. It was reported that management is encouraged by the positive growth trends and steady profitability in this prolonged period of sluggish economic activity and suppressed interest rates.

CNB Bank Shares, Inc. reported total consolidated assets of $788 million at Dec. 31, 2014, supported by total stockholders’ equity of $66.7 million.

Following the shareholders’ meeting, the boards convened an organizational meeting at which Richard Walden was reelected as chairman of both boards, and the following were elected as directors of the Bank: James Ashworth, Judith Baker, John Boehm, Rick Champley, Bernard Curvey, Shawn Davis, Larry Franklin, Nancy Ruyle, James Salske, Richard Walden, and George Yard. In addition, all of CNB’s officers were renamed to serve under their current titles, including Ashworth as president of the holding company, and Davis as president and CEO of the Bank.

Serving as regional presidents of the Bank are Gary Graham, Carlinville; Tony Heitzig, Jerseyville; and Andrew Tinberg, Oak Forest.

County Highway Engineer retires through resignation agreement Mark Pace Jersey County Journal The Calhoun Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of County Highway Engineer Barry Webster, Fieldon resident, and will allow him to retire on June 30.

“With great pleasure, I will be retiring as County Engineer of Calhoun County,” Webster wrote in a letter to the board.

Webster cleaned out his office and will use the remainder of his paid vacation days before officially retiring on June 30.

While the two sides parted on less than ideal terms, both sides peacefully agreed to separate. However, Webster is to stay away from the office as part of the deal unanimously approved by the board.

“Barry has done a lot of good things for the county,” Chairman of the Board Doug Wilschetz said.

Webster, who ran for Jersey CUSD 100 school board in April, left after a disagreement about a road project on the west side of the county, Wilschetz said. The board will honor his request, and the sides will agree to part ways.

Some questions were raised about the amount of vacation days Webster has remaining, and the county admitted fault in not properly documenting the correct number of vacation days taken. The board will honor Webster’s count of days and agreed to monitor future vacations days more closely.

“I really think it’s taking the high road, and I think that’s best,”

Wilschetz said.

The board will write up a job description before the next meeting and begin the process of finding a replacement at that time.

For now, Brian Hill, shop foreman, is carrying out many of the responsibilities, which was not overlooked by the board.

Webster’s entire resignation letter read as follows: “Greetings, With great pleasure, I will be retiring as County Engineer of Calhoun County Tuesday, June 30, 2015. I will continue to be on vacation until this date as I have been since Wednesday, April 29, 2015.”

In other news, the board unanimously approved an emergency appropriation of $765.67 of general funds to the Emergency Services Disaster Agency (ESDA) to be used to fix damages to an LP tank in Kampsville after the previous one was vandalized.

ESDA Coordinator Gene Stumpf brought the problem to the board.

He bought two of the strongest padlocks he could find to lock up the tanks so that such vandalism doesn’t happen in the future.

The damage could knock out all the police and ambulance radios if not addressed, and because of this, the board decided it was appropriate to use the funds for the issue.

The board also unanimously approved a $22,000 funding request

by Health Department for public safety tax. The request matches the departments previous funding request.

First Bank welcomes new senior vice president in Jerseyville Kimberly K. Weishaupt has joined First Bank as a Senior Vice President, Regional Manager for the newly formed North Region that encompasses parts of Missouri and Illinois. Her office will be located at First Bank’s Jerseyville branch, 200 N. State.

Weishaupt, who has more than 20 years of banking and financial experience, will manage a region of 13 branches spanning parts of Missouri and Illinois.

She is active with Friends of Kids with Cancer in St. Louis and lives in Brighton.

Pere Marquette Lodge was built during a time when one-quarter of the American population was out of work and the country was drowning in The Great Depression. In 1932, the nation turned to Franklin D. Roosevelt for a solution. His plan?

To plant some trees.

He recruited thousands of unemployed men and set them to ending the erosion of the nation’s natural resources. And it was during this time and by these young men that the lodge was built. With its vaulted ceilings and massive wooden pillars, the lodge is a masterpiece erected by young men with a new purpose. This inexperienced, $30-a-month labor force surpassed all expectations. Today the lodge stands as an impressive reminder of a challenging time in America’s history and the power of the human spirit.

Much has changed at Pere Marquette Lodge over the last 75 years.

A new wing was added in the 1980s with more rooms, a pool and a banquet center. The lodge also recently went through a complete renovation and now features updated guest rooms with comfortable furnishings and even flat screen TVs. But the features that make the lodge truly unique remain unchanged. Such as the scenic terrace that looks out over the Illinois River, the restaurant where fried chicken dinners are served family style, the quaint stone cabins just a short distance from the front door, the massive stone fireplace made with stone quarried from Grafton, and the majestic Great Room with its original handmade furniture and chandeliers.

It continues to be a popular tourist attraction and hosts hundreds of events every year to entice locals and vacationers to visit the landmark. One extremely popular event is the Annual Hummingbird Festival that will be held on Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The festival will have craft vendors, live music, activities for the kids, restaurant favorites and wine tasting.

Hummingbird expert, Cathie Hutcheson from Makanda, will be giving visitors a chance to see these tiny creatures up close and personal as she catches and bands the birds from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the festival. Hutcheson has banded over 20,000 hummingbirds and will be on hand for visitors to ask questions and learn more about the hummingbird.

The lodge is hosting several more festivals throughout the year.

Those upcoming festivals include the Peach Festival Aug. 9, the Apple Festival Sept. 13, and the Wine Festival Nov. 8. Other events at the historic lodge include mystery dinner theaters, themed beer gardens, paranormal investigations, dinner events with an Elvis impersonator and other entertainers, wine pairing dinners, and even a Beatles Tribute Concert on Aug. 7.

For more information concerning The Lodge, it’s history and events visit www.pmlodge.net or call 618786-2331.

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Jersey is a developing county The Issue: Rep gets funding for U.S. 67 project Our View: Bypass could lead to development

Publisher and Editor: Julie Boren

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t seems every few weeks Jersey County is confronted with options toward betterment and development of the community, and this week certainly is no different.

Illinois Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer met with Illinois Department of Transportation officials to get funding for the Delhi bypass road project last week. The work, it seems, has dragged on for years with the most recent completion being the split U.S. 67 highway ending just south of Delhi.

Getting the bypass is seen by many community leaders as a way to boost population and economic growth to Jersey County and other nearby communities. With more traffic, and a potentially easier path to St. Louis, housing developments and businesses may be more inclined to set up shop in our rural county.

With those developments comes a greater tax base to provide finances for our public services, whether they be the police protection, fire departments or Jersey 100.

And already we’ve seen a development plant a flag in Jerseyville when Jerseyville Estates broke ground on a multi-million dollar expansion project Wednesday morning.

With multi-person living spaces, in addition to apartments, catering to dementia patients by offering them independent living solutions, Jerseyville Estates could be the first location for a new form of Alzheimer’s Disease care.

The size of a development like that is indicative of the incentives the city has brought forth with its two tax increment financing districts, and the completion of the Delhi bypass will only further the marketability of our community for business opportunities.

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Appearances can be deceiving O

ne year we planted our garden so extremely early (like barely done snowing early) that we had ripe tomatoes on June 10. Not very many, mind you, but delicious little red tomatoes regardless. I picked the few that were ready the other day and something about those little tomatoes taught me a lesson.

The first tomato I reached for was luscious, red and ripe. It looked like if you squeezed it too hard that the yummy interior would just pop right into your mouth all by itself! The other one that I picked was barely “red” around the body of it, definitely just a little pink at the top by the stem. I felt I was probably rushing it a little but just couldn’t withstand the temptation.

Rather than save the best for last as I am normally will not do, I popped that little red guy right in my mouth when “pthew, yack, spit, pthew”. . . I had to spit it out! I wanted to wipe off my tongue right then and there! Even though the outside had looked so scrumpdillyiscious, the inside was nothing but brownish and green something. Don’t really care to know what that something was, but it was definitely not what my taste buds were set on!

The only one left was the little guy that wasn’t even hardly past pink yet. When I ate that one it was absolutely like enjoying a warm summer breeze! Does anything taste more like summer than a good home-grown tomato?

I don’t think so …unless it is corn on the cob!

The more I thought about those tomatoes, the more I realized they were like people. So often in this world we are cultured and trained by society to believe that what is seen at first glance is a measure of the person rather than taking the time to look more deeply into the depths to be had in each individual.

Take for instance two elderly sisters that I was acquainted with, Daria and Sandra (Sandra because I honestly can’t remember her name). They were roughly the same age, however, Sandra looked a good 10-15 years younger. When I would see Sandra she was always groomed to perfection, with nails and hair courtesy of the latest salon, clothes just so and she literally reeked of money - expensive perfumes fol-

lowed her like a cloud. Daria, on the other hand, well, her hair was obviously courtesy of Miss Clairol’s home visit, her fingernails were those of an earth-lover.

Her clothes were often stained with whatever project she was working on and seldom matched.

Her one concession to vanity was a slash of red lipstick, usually applied with generosity and little thought to the borders of her smile (often times passing the edge of her smile entirely).

Only one time in all the years that I observed Sandra did I see her smile. That was when she was involved in a juicy discussion with group of ladies about some marital issues that someone was having. When I would speak to her, she only acknowledged me with a slight nod of her head, if at all. Daria on the other hand could barely finish greeting you with effusive happy hello’s before she would be greeting someone else who walked by. Daria was often prone to grabbing your hand or arm to further express her gladness at seeing you while looking straight into your eyes and saying “Have a good day, honey! Isn’t it beautiful?” … this being whether it was 102 degrees in the shade or not. Her hands on yours felt like a man’s. They were rough, cut up and weathered to a dark brown.

They were the hands of a working woman who was not accustomed to pampering of any sort.

I never met Sandra’s husband.

Word has it that he made a lot of money during his years, multiplying that which made him a “good catch” to start with. Daria’s husband, on the other hand … well, some said he was an alcoholic.

I’m not sure about that. Daria and her husband toiled on their farm together every day. When they would come to town, it would often be right beside each other, or if not, the one that came to town was always in a hurry to “get back home to get such and such done”. In the later years of Daria’s life, she had a massive stroke. Her husband often would come by on his way to the nursing home. He would get all misty eyed and sort of halfhappy, half-sad when he spoke of her. He would mention taking her some of her favorite foods in to her because “She just won’t eat!

She’s getting too skinny!” (he had always been a rather generously

proportioned Guest w o m a n ) .

Finally, upon Column her death, BY REBECCA it took him MYERS months and months to lose that devastated expression that he wore like a cloak of grief. You didn’t have to know him well to know that he had loved her more than himself.

It struck me that when I first met them, I had thought that Sandra was the more “successful” sister. By the standards of the world, probably so. I don’t think Daria had much to her name when she died. Her husband would not have been considered by many to be the man of their dreams, but he loved her. She was never wellgroomed and was usually loud and boisterous in her ways. But her laugh. Oh, her laugh! It rang off the walls and whether you had a clue what she was talking about, you couldn’t help but find yourself smiling as well!

Maybe often times, we judge people like we do fruit. We knock on the melons, we see if the bananas are overly ripe. We go for the fruit with the least bruises and faulty spots. But think about it! Sometimes the strawberries that are just on the verge of going bad are the sweetest. You have to cut around the bad spots, but they make the best treat on ice cream!

Isn’t that the way we treat people sometimes? Just because someone does not look good to us, we often turn our heads or simply just do not acknowledge their presence. It is a researched fact that we as humans are drawn to outward beauty and symmetrical features. We are repulsed by that which we find “different”.

I hope that God does not judge me the way I have His other children. I hope He looks past all this nonsense on the outside to the person I am in my dreams. I pray that He lets me see with X-ray vision through to the souls of those that He loves. After all, we are all His children, are we not?

Editor’s Note: The names of the sisters in this article were changed to protect their privacy. n Rebecca Myers is a resident of Jerseyville and enjoys spending time with family, gardening, painting, photography and writing.

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Confidence is important in all walks of life My hunting has given way to fishing. At one time I actually did more fishing than hunting. But for the past several years it’s been hard to keep me out of the woods.

My fishing has its extremes. I love the thrill of landing a big bass but I also love the serenity (and table fare) of catching pan fish.

Recently I fished in a local bass tournament. The competition adds to the excitement. It’s in the blood of every American male. It’s been so long since I bass fished consistently that I’m not able to keep up with the latest and hottest bait. I have to rely on friends who are not too concerned about me catching too many of their prized fish.

My memories of this type of fishing go back to my early adult years. During those years it was a purple worm in the daylight hours and a black one at night. Crank baits and spinner baits were too expensive to purchase in numbers so I wormed. I figured if I

couldn’t catch a bass on a plastic worm it was simply because I had the wrong color. I’m still glad I learned that form of fishing. It’s still one of the best ways to catch bass, but I’m sure one of the reasons that it is so effective for me is because I have confidence in it. Any fisherman knows what an important part confidence plays in fishing with a particular bait.

If you have no confidence in what you’re throwing, you might as well be throwing a bare hook.

Confidence is important in all walks of life. It comes from knowledge and experience. In the case of my worm fishing, I must know that it’s supposed to work and I must have experienced catching fish on it in the past.

These two things bring me confidence for future trips, in the same way my knowledge and past experience with the Lord brings me confidence in Him for the future.

I know He is able to take care of my circumstance and I have

seen Him do it in the past. The Bible says, “Do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.” What a coincidence, that this verse Outdoor uses the word Truths “cast.” I guess the Lord wantBY GARY ed us fisherMILLER men to understand that the same confidence we put in a particular bait, we can put in Him – and even more. n Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. He serves as a pro staff member for several hunting-related companies and also speaks at game dinners and other hunting and fishing venues about faith and the outdoors. He can be reached at gary@outdoortruths.org.

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Local fire district wins $1,000 in online contest

By Mark Pace Jersey County Journal Q.E.M. Fire Protection District won $1,000 in a Facebook photo contest held by Illinois American Water.

Each department submitted photos to Illinois American Water, and the water company posted the photos on their page and allowed people to vote for the department of their choosing. The top three vote getters in the contest split the $3,000 prize money for the contest that ended on Friday. The winning department received $1,250. The winners were announced Monday morning, and Q.E.M. received enough votes to capture second place, just behind the Godfrey Fire Protection District.

“Donations like these show support for local fire districts, but they also gives an extra helping hand for things that we need,” Q.E.M. Fire Chief Gerald New said. “The budget only goes so far so this helps with things we aren’t able to fit in the budget.”

Voters were allowed one vote every 24-hours during the contest. Godfrey received 4,226 votes, and Q.E.M slid in just behind the Madison County village with 4,056

votes. The next closest department was over 3,000 votes short of either Godfrey or Q.E.M. In total, 13 districts received votes.

Q.E.M submitted an image of one of their fire engines spraying water next to the river causing a rainbow to appear.

“In the hands of firefighters, waters saves lives. That is why we are proud to provide financial support to local fire departments and other emergency responders,” Illinois American Water wrote on its Facebook page.

The department hasn’t decided what exactly they will use the extra funds for, but they are weighing several options and expect to make a decision by the end of the month.

The contest ran from May 4 through May 15 and was launched in conjunction with National Drinking Water week. Over 11,2000 total votes were cast.

In addition to supporting state fire districts, Illinois American Water sought to raise awareness about the critical role drinking water plays in fire protection. The company is the largest investorowned water utility in the state. It provides water to about 1.2 million people.

National Senior Health and Fitness Day May 27

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CHS SUPPORTS JERSEY COUNTY SALVATION ARMY FOOD PANTRY cHS based out of Shipman recently concluded its Harvest for Hunger campaign. Harvest for Hunger is an annual cHS campaign that raises funds to support local food banks. On Thursday, May 14, cHS presented a donation check Jersey county Salvation army Food Pantry. This pantry serves around 100 families in Jersey county every month. “This donation will stock our shelves for at least three months,” said Jersey county Salvation army Food Panty Manager Paula Baumgartner. This year, thanks to cHS customers, employees and members of the surrounding communities cHS was able to exceed last year’s total. cHS in Shipman will be making donations to nine local food banks.

SIUE holds Spring Commencement Southern Illinois University Edwardsville completed 2015 Spring Commencement exercises for the 2,212 eligible graduates Saturday, May 9, in the Vadalabene Center on campus.

SIUE Chancellor Julie FurstBowe bestowed degrees upon Graduate School, School of Business and School of Nursing students Friday night, and followed Saturday morning with the Graduate School and School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB).

The Saturday afternoon ceremony was with the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), followed in the evening by the School of Pharmacy, CAS graduate students and the School of Engineering.

The following is a list of local students who received degrees: Allison Wildt of Brighton, BA in Mass communications; Matthew Daniels of Brighton, BS in Philosophy; Justin Emmons of Brighton, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Evan Kolosieke of Brighton, BS in Computer Management and Information Systems; Nicholas Lombardo of Brighton, BS in Business Administration; Jessica Stanley of Brighton, BS in Speech Communications;

Make a healthy Young author honored splash at state conference Submitted photo

Nine-year-old cade Smay of Wood river was awarded a certificate from the Illinois Language and Literacy council in partnership with the Illinois State Board of education at the 41st annual Illinois State Young authors’ conference Friday-Saturday May 15-16.

Young Authors’ is an annual statewide competition where students are encouraged to write and submit an original book. Out of participating schools, each teacher selects one book from his or her class to be taken before a panel of reviewers. This year, Central Elementary School in Roxana selected four students’ books to represent Central Elementary at the Madison County Conference and just one student was selected to represent the school at the state conference; Smay’s book was selected for state recognition.

Smay, a third grade student, wrote his first chapter book titled, “I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster.” With a great interest in history, Smay studied the Hindenburg that departed from Germany and exploded in New Jersey in May of 1937. He researched areas around Germany near the departure of the aircraft, created a fictional character and wrote a story from his perspective. Smay researched German baby names to name his characters, as well as various words in German.

It’s an action-packed story of adventure, overcoming adversity, teaching history and the value of family.

Smay has been writing and illustrating his own books since he learned to read at 6 years old. He submitted the first book that he had written titled “Animal Savers” to the Young Authors competition as a kindergarten student. That story was just one of four from Central Elementary selected to represent the school at the Madison County Young Authors Conference in 2012, where Smay was awarded a Certificate of Achievement from Madison County Regional Superintendent Dr. Robert A. Daiber.

This achievement inspired his

continuation to write and illustrate his own books all year long.

In 2014, Smay submitted a book called, “The Bulldog and the Eagle,” for which he was honored again as a county representative at the Madison County Young Authors Conference where he received his second certificate from Dr. Daiber.

The 2015 Young Authors’ Conference, held at Illinois State University in Normal, is an event sponsored by the Illinois Language and Literacy Council, in conjunction with the Illinois Reading Council.

Designed as a celebration to honor exceptional writing by students in grades kindergarten through eighth, the conference provides an opportunity for select young writers to meet published authors and learn from them.

Smay is excited each time that his book receives honors and is especially enthusiastic this year to have achieved state recognition for his writing.

Smay loves to read, write, draw and create. He is especially interested in world history, natural disasters, weather patterns and iconic 1980’s music and movies. He actively participates in basketball and baseball, and when he grows up he wants to be a meteorologist and a Storm Chaser.

He is the son of Nathan and Christy Smay of Wood River, and has two younger brothers, Leyton, 5, and Lairn, 2. His grandparents are Martin and Melissa Smay of Kane, Dave and Deb Droege of Jerseyville, and the late Kevin Hatcher, formerly of Hardin. His great-grandparents are Leslie H. Smay of Kane, Gordon Cooley of Grand Junction, Colo., and Hubert Droege of Jerseyville.

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This coming Memorial Day weekend, before you jump in the water, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds you of some simple things you can do to stay healthy while swimmin “Swimming is a great summertime activity,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “To make sure it doesn’t end in illness from swallowing germs in pool water, or injury from too many chemicals, IDPH has some basic prevention tips to help keep you safe and healthy when swimming.

The week before Memorial Day is designated as National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. This year’s theme, “Make a Healthy Splash: Share the Fun, not the Germs,” focuses on the role of swimmers, pool/ beach staff, residential pool owners and public health officials in preventing drowning, pool chemical injuries and outbreaks of illnesses. It highlights swimmer hygiene and the need for swimmers to take an active role in helping to protect themselves and prevent the spread of germs.

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Christopher Strazar of Brighton, BS in Civil Engineering; Sarah Walker of Brighton, MSED in Special Education; Danne Rhaesa of Elsah, MFA in Art; Dana Polchowski of Grafton, BS in Business Administration; Emily Garland of Jerseyville, BA in Criminal Justice Studies; Randall Trisler of Jerseyville, BM in Music; Alyssa Golike of Jerseyville, BS in Psychology; Whitney Kelley of Jerseyville, BS in Biological Sciences; Justin Meredith of Jerseyville, BS in Sociology; Sara Ramel of Jerseyville, BS in Nursing; Christine Tonsor of Jerseyville, BS in Mathematical Studies; Heather Matthews of Jerseyville, BSW in Social Work; Marcy Bosoluke of Jerseyville; MA in English; Matthew Bittles of Jerseyville, MM in Music; Debra Allen of Jerseyville, MSED in Curriculum and Instruction; Nicholas Beiermann of Jerseyville, PHRMD in Pharmacy.

All seniors over the age of 65 are welcome to join National Senior Health and Fitness Day at several locations throughout Jerseyville on Wednesday, May 27.

The Jerseyville Public Library will be offering several different activities throughout the day. The list of activities include: Bingo beginning at 9 a.m., a craft session at 11 a.m. where seniors can make a patriotic-themed wreath (RSVP’s must be made for this activity by calling 498-9515), and then at 1 p.m. Popcorn and Movie featuring the film “American Sniper,” a 2014 American biographical war drama featuring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller.

Tri-County Bowl is offering bowling for just $1 per game, which includes shoes, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

At the JCH Wellness Center, non-member and member seniors can join a variety of workout

classes for free that morning.

Blood Pressure screenings are also being offered from 9 until 11 a.m. at no charge.

If seniors prefer an outside activity, Westlake Country Club is hosting a 4 person, 9-Hole Scramble. Westlake members are free and non-members are $15.

Call 618-498-2011 to sign up.

Over 100,000 older adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations throughout the US on Wednesday, May 27, in celebration of the 22 nd annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day. The common goal for this day is to help keep older Americans healthy and fit.

Always set for the last Wednesday in May, National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the nation’s largest health event for older adults.

For more information, contact Community Relations at Jersey Community Hospital at 618-4988467.

House votes to extend surface transportation programs U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act, to extend highway, transit, and safety programs through July, by a vote of 387-35.“Investing in our transportation and infrastructure is critical to growing our economy and for the future of this country,” said Davis. “While a short-term exten-

sion is not the preferred choice, the fact remains that we have a 167 billion dollar shortfall that must be addressed before a long-term bill can be considered. We owe it to the American people to come together to find innovative funding sources that will allow us to invest in transportation projects that advance our communities, increase commerce, and improve safety for decades to come.”

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Jersey Community High School graduates toss their caps in the air after completing the graduation ceremony Friday night. Graduation was held in the JCHS gym to a full crowd of parents, siblings and other loved ones.

138th ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS Gwendolyn Brunaugh Julie Geers SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Connor Ashlock Jami Crowe Taylor Peters Michaela Schuenke MARSHALS Julia Benz Brianna Schneider Margaret Tepen Katelyn Toigo

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Olivia Leopold, left, receives her diploma from Jersey CUSD 100 board member Stan Kary, right, during Jersey Community High School graduation last Friday.

USHERS Zachary Droege Andrew Miller Mitchell Goetten Alyssa Varble Samantha Stackpole Lauren Ferguson Marshals and Ushers are National Honor Society Members Selected on the basis of scholarship COLOR GUARD PROVIDED BY: Jerseyville FFA Chapter Officers FACULTY REGALIA COLORS Faculty members are wearing academic hoods to represent their highest degree.

The outside color represents the discipline; the inside colors represent the university.

Light Blue – Education; Gold – Mathematics, Science, Psychology, Computer Science; White – Family Studies, Humanities, History, Counseling, English, Foreign Language; Drab – Social Work, Business, Marketing; Pink – Music; Maize – Agriculture; Sage – Physical Education; Copper – Economics; Citron – Political Science; Lemon – Library Science; Blue Violet – Architecture.

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Krista Russell proudly displays her diploma on the return to her seat during graduation at JCHS May 15 in the high school gym.

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Dorris Baker observes the flag of the United States during the opening services of the graduation ceremony at Jersey Community High School Friday.

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Courtney Lambert and Terah Lacy await the calling of their names during Jersey Community High School graduation May 15 in the high school gym.

Max Steckel provides some closing words of wisdom to his classmates before he and his peers were awarded their high school diplomas from Jersey Community High School Friday.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2015

Engagements

Nurnberger ~ Dauer engagement

Fitzgibbons ~ Griffith engagement Andrea Fitzgibbons and Struther Griffith, both of Jerseyville, are announcing their engagement for forthcoming marriage.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mike and Kim Fitzgibbons of Jerseyville. She is employed with The Boeing Company.

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The future groom is the son of John and Sherri Hutchens of Johnsonville and the late Kent Griffith. He is employed with Bland’s Plumbing, Sewer and Water.

The couple will exchange vows June 12 in Grafton.

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Local: (217) 368-3037

Edward and Judy Nurnberger are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Rose Nurnberger, to James Lawrence Dauer, son of Richard and Donna Dauer.

Jenna of Columbia, Ill., graduated from Jersey Community High School in 2007. In 2010, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in German Studies from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. In 2011, Jenna earned a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign. She is currently the Library Director of the Smithton Public Library District in Smithton.

James, of Waterloo, is a 2003 graduate of Calvary Baptist Academy. In 2007 he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from McKendree University. He currently is employed as a Front End Developer with Unidev in Chesterfield, Mo. The couple are planning a June 2015 wedding at Fieldon United Church of Christ in Fieldon. They will reside in Columbia after their honeymoon.

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Betty Cunningham celebrates 85th birthday Murphy ~ Kuebrich engagement Ellen Murphy and Paul Kuebrich, both of Jerseyville, are announcing their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

Ellen is the daughter of Keith and Mindy Murphy of Jerseyville. She graduated from SIUE with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Special Education and is employed with the East Alton school district as a pre-K teacher.

Paul is the son of Bill and Patty Kuebrich of Jerseyville.

He earned an associate’s degree from Lewis and Clark Community College and went on to Western Illinois University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. He is employed with National Corn Ethanol Research Center in Edwardsville.

The couple will exchange vows May 30 at St. Mary’s Church in Fieldon.

Betty Cunningham is celebrating her 85th birthday May 30. Family and friends are invited to attend an open house at Fieldon United Church of Christ. Food will be served from noon to 4 p.m. It is requested that gifts be omitted.

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Anniversary

Buis’ 50th anniversary Jesse and Marsha Buis Jr. of Jerseyville will mark their 50th wedding anniversary May 29.

The couple was united in marriage May 29, 1965 at First Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Jesse was a welder for Olin, retiring in 2009 and is currently a farmer and highway township commissioner for Otter Creek. Marsha owned and operated Magic Hour Beauty Salon for 18 years. She worked as county clerk

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and chief deputy for the Jersey County Clerk’s office for 29 years, retiring in April 2011.

They are the parents of two sons, Tim (Kaye) Buis and Mike (Thora) Buis.

The family invites you to celebrate this golden anniversary with a cake and punch reception at First Baptist Church in Jerseyville in the fellowship hall Sunday, May 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. No gifts please.

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Ariel Jayde Marienthal Larissa Newton and Christopher Marienthal of Carrollton welcome a daughter, Ariel Jayde Marienthal, 5 lb. 3 oz., 11:03 p.m. May 11, 2015, St. Anthony’s, Alton. Siblings are Kaleah, 4, and Blaze, 1. Grandparents are Pam Newton and Craig Bertman of Carrollton, Clay and Rhonda Newton of Eldred, Jim and Alisa Kasten of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and Kathy Mehlberg of Arkansas. Greatgrandparents are Jimmy Hazelwonder of Fieldon and Terry Newton of Eldred.

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Toddler Time at Donor Pool Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) will be bringing back a popular Donor Pool activity with additional hours! Toddler Time will be held every Friday starting June 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. and select Mondays starting June 22 from 6:15-7:45 p.m. 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 still need to pay to participate in this special activity. Both residents and nonresidents are welcome. Adults must supervise the children at all times. Donor Pool is located inside Dolan Park at 300 June Street, Jerseyville.

Dates this special activity will be held are as follows: June 12, June 19, June 22, June 26, July 3, July 6, July 10, July 17, July 20, July 24, July 31, Aug. 3, Aug. 7, Aug. 14 and Aug. 17.

For more information about this water activity and others, please visit jerseyville-il.us/ ParkRec/forms.htm or contact JPRD’s Donor Pool at 618-4985221.

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Jerra Vanausdoll exits the slide at Toddler Time at Donor Pool during the 2013 season.

Get water ready with JPRD Make strides this summer to waterproof your child with swim lessons that are outdoors and fun!

Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) is offering both group, private and semi-private swim lessons this summer at Donor Pool, located 300 June Street, inside Dolan Park. There are four different group sessions to choose from with various times. Levels span from parent/child to level six and JPRD is introducing a new diving class.

Children must be a minimum of 1 year old for parent/child, a minimum of 4 years old for level one and enrolled in or have completed level four for diving. Parent/child, level one and diving classes are $35 per child and are 30 minutes in length. Level two through six are $40 per child and are 45 minutes in length. All classes meet eight times; two-week programs meet Monday through Thursday with Fridays being held for rainout days and Monday night classes meet once per

week for eight weeks. The schedule is as follows: Session I: June 15-26 9-9:45 Level 2 & 5 10-10:30 Level 1 10-10:45 Level 3 11-11:30 Level 1 11-11:45 Level 4 Session II: June 29-July 10 9-9:30 Level 1 9-9:45 Level 3 10-10:45 Level 2 & 4 11-11:30 Level 1 11:30-12 Parent/Child 11:30-12 Diving Session III: July 13-24 9-9:45 Level 2 & 6 10-10:30 Level 1 10-10:45 Level 3 11-11:30 Level 1 11-11:45 Level 4

Session IV: Mondays, June 15-Aug. 3

6:15-6:45pm Level 1 6:15-7pm Level 3 7-7:30pm Parent/Child 7:15-8pm Level 2

To customize the lessons to fit within a busy summer schedule, try private swim lessons. These are great for both adults and children.

Lessons will be offered between June 22-Aug. 3. Fees are $60 for three 30-minute lessons or $110 for six 30-minute lessons. Two participants with similar swimming abilities can participate in semi-private swim lessons. Fees are $85 for two people for three 30-minute lessons or $160 for two people for six 30-minute lessons.

As always, both city residents and non-residents are welcome!

For more information or to learn how to register, please visit jerseyville-il.us/ParkRec/forms.htm, call JPRD at 618-498-2222 or email jerseyvilleparkandrec@gtec.com.

The Shriners Circus is coming to town Yes, it is that time of the year when you see the taming of the tigers and hear the roar of the crowds with laughter.

The 49th annual Ainad Shriners Circus returns to Jerseyville, Monday, June 1, at the American Legion Park.

The Circus performance will be held 7:30 p.m.

Fun Time Shows will bring tigers, elephants, ponies, dogs, clowns and contemporary acts to the three-ring stage.

There will be heart pounding aerial and high wire acts with acrobats. This year the circus is featuring the Windy City Tumblers from Chicago.

“It’s great that we have several new acts for this year’s

circus.

This is an opportunity for the entire family to have fun, young and old and especially young at heart,” said Bill Reidelberger, Ainad Shriners Potentate.

Mike Hillman serves as the local chairman for Jerseyville.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased at all Southern Illinois Hucks locations, MotoMart Convenience Stores and Schnucks Supermarkets.

Also, tickets may be purchased at the circus ticket window.

The circus tickets can be used at any of the six circus locations: Belleville, Jerseyville, Fairfield, Olney, Salem and DuQuoin.

Additional details are on the circus website SoILshrinercir-

cus.com.

Ainad Shriners is a Masonic fraternal organization of 4,100 members across Southern Illinois who received their charter in 1913.

These men in the “funny red hats” have a great time working together while enjoying fellowship.

The members are involved in the community and have a common goal of helping others, especially children.

For more information on becoming a Shriner go to beashrinernow.com or call the Ainad Shrine Center business office at 618874-1870; toll free 888-5671870.

Proceeds of the circus benefit Ainad Shiners operations.

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to color the baseball player for a chance to win 4 ticket vouchers to a Gateway Grizzlies game. Each ticket is valid for one field box, on a day of your choice, Monday - Thursday. One winner will be drawn at random. Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 12 at 4 p.m. Submissions can be dropped off or mailed to the Jersey County Journal office, 832 S. State Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, Attn: Coloring.

Tickets must be picked up in person at the Jersey County Journal office by 4 p.m.

Thursday, July. 2.

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Child’s Name: ______________________________________ Age:____ Town:_______________Phone #: ______________

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While you’re visiting the Jersey County Street Machine Association Car Show & Swap meet on our parking lot, stop by for some sidewalk bargains.

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Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24: Riverside Flea Market in Grafton at the historic boatworks from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many interesting dealers with wide variety of wares.

Jewelry, antiques, fresh produce, coins, vintage, painted furniture. For information or reservations, call618786-8210 or email tba@gtec.com.

Saturday, May 23 through May 25: Two Rivers Rally in Grafton with fish fry from Q.E.M. Fire Protection District.

Tuesday, May 26: Tri-County Antique Club meeting sy 7 p.m. at the club grounds.

Thursday, June 4: Grafton’s Music in the Park presents Matt Taul and Friends performing Americana from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Grove Memorial Park.

Wednesday, June 10: American Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by FamilyFarms Charities from 1 to 5 p.m. at the annex of AgriSolutions/ FamilyFarms Group office at 31832 Delhi Road outside Brighton. To make

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Please bring a valid photo ID. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Thursday, June 11: Grafton’s Music in the Park presents Matt Livasy performing classic rock from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Grove Memorial Park.

Saturday, June 13: Third annual Hardin Knights of Columbus BBQ Cookoff at the Bill and Sally McGee Field at Hardin KC Hall. . Teams must be signed up by June 6. Cooking can begin anytime after 7 p.m. Friday, June 12. Gates open to the public at 12 p.m.

Food tasting begins at 3 p.m., live band at 7 p.m. Donation at gate includes plate and band. For more information call 217-248-6424 or 618-540-9817.

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Saturday, June 20: Third annual Tri-County Antique Club tractor drive.

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Annual Memorial Day Parade, ceremony Monday, May 25

B. Miller, Commander; and cosponsored by the Marine Corps League, Detachment #1031, VFW Post #4528 and American Legion Post #492.

Memorial Day is the day when Americans remember and honor all veterans who lost their lives while serving their country. Though its unofficial designation as the start of summer makes Memorial Day weekend a time of celebration for many people, the families of fallen and active service members often find Memorial Day weekend has its fair share of heartache, as well. This year’s Jersey County Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 25. Veterans and parade participants will line up at 8:15 a.m. at Wells-Norris on West Prairie Street in Jerseyville, and the parade will begin at 9 a.m., marching to Oak Grove Cemetery.

The ceremony at Oak Grove will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m.

This year’s guest speaker will be Josh Evans. If you would like to participate in the parade, please call Lori Franke-Hopkins at 618806-3868. The event is hosted

by AMVETS Post #267, Nelson

Fair parade theme announced The 2015 Jersey County Fair Parade will be held on Tuesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. in Jerseyville.

This year’s parade theme is “Celebrating Jersey County with a Song and a Dance.” There is a non-refundable $25 entry fee, payable to Jersey County Fair Parade. Please include a copy of any waiver your business may have received from the Fair Board

Association. If you would like to reserve a spot in the parade, your entry fee or waiver should be taken to the Jersey County Business Association Office at 209 North State St. to secure a line-up number, rules, and parade route map. These numbers are given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Entries will be limited to 115 spots. Please, no phone calls to reserve a number. Indicate at the time of sign-up if you will have a float to be judged in the parade. Judging will be done in your line-up position at 5 p.m. If you have any questions, call Andrea Ringhausen at 618535-5142 or the Jersey County Business Association at 618-6395222.

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Walter Ahlemeyer

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Todd Wedding

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BRIGHTON- Walter S Ahlemeyer passed away at 1:41 am on Tuesday May 19, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. He was born on March 8, 1927 in Leslie, MO. Son of the late Walter L & Olga (Froelker) Ahlemeyer. Walter was married to Marie Ann (Greife) Ahlemeyer on May 29, 1954 at Leslie United Methodist Church in Leslie, MO. Marie preceded Walter in death on April 28, 2014. In 1945 Walter volunteered for the United States Navy and served in WWII and was discharged late 1946. In 1951-53 Walter was called back to the United States Navy and again served aboard ship during the Korean War. Walter’s main occupation for 39 years was a school Principal and Teacher and served as principal in Bethalto. Walter is survived by 2 sons: Dean L Ahlemeyer and wife Sue of Godfrey and Davis E Ahlemeyer and wife Holly of Brighton. Also survived

by Grandchildren: Ryan Theen and his fiancé Jama Fabry of Collinsville and Ashlyn Madison, Olivia Ahlemeyer and Benjamin Ahlemeyer of Brighton.

Also surviving are 1 sister Thelma & Pete Fogerson of Huston, TX and 2 Brothers; Milfred & Marilyn Ahlemeyer of Bakersfield, CA and Louis K & Nadine Ahlemeyer of Sedalia, MO. Walter was a community involved individual, if an organization indicated they needed a volunteer, Walter would help. Walter was elected to 4 – six year terms at Lewis & Clark Community College as Trustee and Five terms as Mayor of Brighton. He also helped a number of children obtain services from the Shriners Hospital in St Louis, MO. Also a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Brighton American Legion Post $476, VFW Post #1308, United Methodist Church Board, I.O.O.F, Madison County Retired Teachers Association and the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. He received an award from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, served as President of the BEA Credit Union, 20 years with the Selective Service Board and Chairman and Charter Member of the Brighton Heritage Museum. After retirement in Education, Walter established Lewis & Clark Insurance Agency, Inc. and enjoyed working at the agency every day. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with Masonic Services at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Targhetta & Wooldridge F H in Brighton. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton . Burial will be at the Brighton Cemetery with full Military Honors by Alton VFW Post 1308.

Memorials may be made to the St Paul United Methodist Church in Brighton

Lori Michelle (Breitweiser) Schultz, 37, of Jerseyville died at 1:42 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side after a nine -month battle with brain cancer.

She was born in Jerseyville March 13, 1978, one of two daughters born to Gerald R. and Alice M. (Weller) Breitweiser.

Lori graduated in 1996 from Jersey Community High School where she excelled in girls basketball and volleyball. She then went on to Lewis and Clark Community College and earned her BS in Education from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, and her Masters Degree in Education from Rockford University.

She was employed for the past 14 years with the Southwestern School District, serving as a teacher at Medora Elementary.

Lori was a devoted and passionate mother, and was involved in every aspect of their lives. She coached their various ball teams, assisted with their schoolwork, and instilled in them the values so that they could grow up to be good, honest men.

She married Matthew Charles Schultz on Aug. 5, 2000 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville, and they have shared 14 years together and shared in the joys of their two sons.

Surviving are her husband, Matt Schultz of Jerseyville; her two sons, Logan Matthew Schultz and Jackson Robert Schultz, both at home; her parents, Gerald and Alice Breitweiser of Jerseyville; her sister, Lisa Breitweiser of Jerseyville; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Charlene Schultz of Jerseyville.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eugene and Alberta Breitweiser and Robert and Mildred Weller.

Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville with Father Patrick Gibbons officiating.

She was laid to rest in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville.

Memorials may be given to an educational fund for her sons through Crawford Funeral Home.

Mathew Todd Wedding of Godfrey, now at peace, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 17, 2015 at his home of an apparent heart attack at the age of 39.

He was born in Jerseyville on April 1, 1976, the oldest of two children born to Terry and Debora V. (Easley) Wedding.

Todd attended Jerseyville schools, and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 1995.

After working at the 518 Restaurant in Jerseyville while in high school, Todd acquired a love of cooking, and attended culinary school in Chicago.

He also discovered he loved diving, and was able to incorporate his passion into an occupation. He was employed through the Carpenters & Joiners of America Union Local 664, and had worked for Global Diving & Salvage Inc., and was scheduled to dive in Africa later this month with Ballard Diving.

An avid fisherman, he was adept at making his own fishing lures.

His love and dedication to his entire family, especially his two children, surpassed his love for anything else.

Surviving are his parents, Terry and Debbie Wedding of Grafton; his two children, Jane Elizabeth, age 6, and Gabriel “Gabe” Mathew, age 5; along with their mother, Whitney Perdun; a sister and brother-in-law, Hannah and Matt Marshall of Grafton, along with their two children, Brenden and Ashlynn; his grandmothers, Doris Wedding of Dow and Yvonne Easley of Jerseyville; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his girlfriend, Jamie Flowers.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, William Wedding and Fred Easley.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 21, until a short time of reflection at 6 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. The Rev. Brent Meyer will share some memories.

Burial will immediately follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.

In lieu of flowers and plants, it would be Todd’s wish that any memorials be directed to his children in care of the funeral home.

Betty Jacqueline Scott, 87, of Jerseyville died at 9:16 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born Nov. 10, 1927 in Alton, daughter of the late Oral and Louise (Minnnick) Kasinger.

She married Edward W. Scott June 12, 1948. He died July 31, 2013. She had been a homemaker and LPN. She was a member of Rosedale Methodist Church, Jersey County Home Ext., and Jersey County Garden Club. She was very strong in her Christian faith, loving her grandchildren, gardening, flowers and birds.

She was on the first PTA board established at Fieldon Elementary School, Park Interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park, and a member of the American Coon Hounds Association, winning many awards showing Black & Tan Coon Hounds.

Survivors include daughters, Jacqueline LeDuc of Jerseyville, Judy (Vince) Espinosa of Carrollton, Vicki (Kent) Smith of Jerseyville, Robin (Mike) Green of Grafton and LuAnn Dahn and her companion, Sig Wittman of Grafton; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Nancy (Roy) Hyman of Godfrey and Patricia (Lyle) Laslie of Godfrey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a grandson, Cole Dahn; son-in-law, John LeDuc, sisters, Beverly Kelly and Sharon Ray; and brothers, John and Glenn Kasinger.

Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19, at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Roger Czaia officiating.

Burial took place in Fieldon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Rosedale Methodist Church, American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.

Charles Tuey

David Stuby David Glenn Stuby, 56, of Alton died at 6:18 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at his home.

Born Sept. 28, 1958 in Alton, he was the son of Nancy (Duke) Bennett and her companion, John Dooley of Alton and the late Glenn Stuby.

He was a laborer for the last eight years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.

Along with his mother surviving are two sons, Michael David Stuby and his fiancé, Amber Follis of Jerseyville, and Bradley Scott Stuby (Emily) of Charleston, Ill.; six grandchildren, Trenton, Kaylee, Logan, Lexi, Jackson, and William Stuby; three brothers, Roger Stuby of Kane, Richard Stuby of Alton and Dennis Stuby (Tammy) of Cottage Hills; and two sisters, Cheryl Evers of Holt Summit, Mo., and Lana Geier of Versailles, Mo. He was preceded in death by his father.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Charles “Gene”-“Charlie” Tuey, 73, of Jerseyville died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Jerseyville Manor.

He was born June 29, 1941 in Alton, son of the late Vincent Henry and Dorothy Mae (Brooks) Tuey.

He married Jane Ann Hamblen July 3, 1969 in Jerseyville. She died Dec. 4, 2008.

He was a retired machinist with Olin and a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include a son, Richard E. Tuey of Hannibal, Mo.; grandchildren, Trent, Tristin, Trey, Troy and Emily Tuey; and a brother, William “Bill” and Joan Tuey of Carrollton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a sister, Pat Howard.

Visitation was from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville with the Rev. William H. Hembrow officiating.

Burial took place in St. Francis Cemetery in Jerseyville with military graveside rites by Jerseyville American Legion Post 492.

In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe given to masses or Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Margaret Oulson Margaret Ann Oulson, 72, of Brighton died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home Edwardsville.

She was born March 7, 1943 in Alton, daughter of the late Edwin James and Emma Lorraine (Corrigan) Austin.

She married Gerald S. Oulson June 1, 1963 in Brighton. He survives.

A housewife, Margaret loved her family and animals. She had a green thumb and loved to garden. She lived to plant her garden. Spring and summer were her favorite time of year, so she could plant her flowers.

She never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone she met.

Survivors include her husband, Gerals S. Oulson of Brighton; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara A. and Ronald Greenwood of Alton, Tracey and Chris Blasa of Jerseyville and Brenda and Roy Collins of Godfrey; three grandchildren, Heather Collins, Cole Marburger and Heather Greenwood; and a sister, Rosemary Spoon of Virden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Brad Greenwood, and a brother, James Austin.

Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m.

Monday, May 18, at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton.

Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brighton with Father Bill Kessler officiating.

Burial took place in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.

Herbert F. Czaia Herbert F. Czaia, 68, died Monday, May 18 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center.

Visitation will be Thursday May 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Alexander Gubser Funeral Home with Masonic Funeral Rites by Fieldon Masonic Lodge at 4:45 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 22 at Rosedale Methodist Church.

Brenda Yvonne Thompson, 71, died Monday, May 18, 2015 at Alton Memorial Hospital.She was born in Park Hills, MO on October 23, 1943 to the late Dallas and Irene (Davis) Probst.She married Truman Roger Thompson on August 4, 1962 in Godfrey, and together they raised five children and were blessed with 47 years of marriage before his death on November 13, 2009.After she and Truman married, they resided in Vichey, MO and later relocated to the Alton area and eventually to Brighton where Brenda made her home for the past 45 years.She was employed as a cook at the former Depper’s Restaurant in Alton for many years, retiring in 2006.Surviving are her five sons and four daughters-in-law, Kevin & Sharon Thompson of St. Louis, MO; Mark & Sheila Thompson of Godfrey; Troy & Linda Thompson of Shipman; Todd & Christel Thompson of Sullivan, MO; and Thomas Thompson of Brighton; 10 grandchildren, Hannah Thompson; Ashley Thompson; Thomas Thompson; Layn Thompson; Lilyona Thompson; Nathanial Sebastian; Garrett Sebastian; Jarrett Sebastian; Brent Sebastian; Brett Sebastian; 2 great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry & Linda Probst of Park Hills, MO and Ed & Peg Coleman of Staunton; along with a sister and brother-in-law, Bess & Bill Wyse of Sebring, FL.In addition to

her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Probst and a sister, Janet Robinson.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.Graveside services will take place at 10:30 a.m., Thursday at the Brighton Cemetery with the Rev. Brent Meyer officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project in care of Crawford Funeral Home. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Lester Lebegue Lester Lebegue, 84, of Medora died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Jersey Community Hospital.

He was born June 7, 1930 in Highland, the son of Octave and Minnie (Zobrist) Lebegue.

He married Janet Kaye (Scheffel) Lebegue March 24, 1961 in Jerseyville.

She survives.

A farmer, he was a veteran of the US Army Korean Conflict.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Jerseyville.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Lebegue of Jerseyville; a sister, Aneda Rutz of Highland; and a brother, Herman Lebegue of Cottage Hills.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant sons, Richard and David; one brother and sister-in-law, Harlan and Arzella Lebegue; two sis-

ters and brothers-in-law, Ordella and Orville Rutz and Dorothy and Vernon Mick; one sister-in-law, Monetta Lebegue; and a brother-in-law, Wilfred Rutz.

Visitation was from 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 17, at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton.

Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Bethel Baptist Church in Jerseyville. The Rev. Joel Lohr officiated.

A lunch followed services.

Committal services were held 1 p.m. Monday, May 18, at Gullick Cemetery near Highland.

Memorials may be given to Bethel Baptist Church.

Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.

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By Mark Pace Jersey County Journal Standing at center court after the Class 1A State Championship, the Calhoun Lady Warriors honored their biggest fan, Allen Johnson, with the second place trophy after Johnson delayed brain surgery in order to attend the state tournament run. However, the support for Calhoun’s favorite son did not stop there.

Whether attending a Modern Woodmen of America fundraiser, a Calhoun game or an event at the local nursing and rehabilitation center, Johnson is sure to be there.

“He’s the guy you see everywhere,” said Matt Baalman, owner of Straight Home Bar & Grill.

However, a large brain tumor discovered earlier this year nearly killed him. The tumor caused him to retire from his job driving a bus for Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 and put him out of the stands for several months.

When Johnson went down, the community stood strongly. Citizens and businesses pulled together to help Calhoun’s biggest athletic supporter with medical expenses he could not afford.

Straight Home Bar & Grill hosted a steak dinner fundraiser this past weekend to raise funds for Johnson. Baskets of goodies, a rifle and other prizes, were auctioned and raffled during the event.

The final count for the amount of money raised during the dinner has yet to be determined, but 201 steak dinners were sold along with private donations, raffles and the auction. The total amount of money raised will be in the thousands of dollars.

“I just appreciate the community,” Johnson said.

“It’s not just one of the communities around here …

It’s all of them.”

Johnson underwent surgery in April to remove a tumor in his head that was wrapped around a nerve that controls the right part of his body. The benign tumor had shifted his brain out of position, and Johnson said the doctors claim it could – and probably should – have killed him.

However, the tumor was slow moving, giving the doctors and Johnson more time to find and treat the potentially lethal tumor, a miracle that Johnson attributes to the power of prayer.

“I’ve probably had more prayers than the church has heard in a year,” Johnson said. “We have some of the best people in the world living right here in Calhoun.”

Since that first surgery in April, he has undergone five more operations. He shows the battle scars with pride, realizing how blessed he is to be alive, and he openly discusses his gratefulness for the community when talking about the recovery.

Others in the community have also gotten involved. Calhoun Nursing and Rehab hosted a barbecue fundraiser May 8 in which they charged $10 for the meal and accepted donations. Ten days later, they presented Johnson with a check for $1,500 from the event’s proceeds. Aaron Baalman donated a gun for a raffle at the steak fundraiser. Calhoun Crunch had a dunking booth and donated all of the proceeds.

Others donated baskets of items, money and time.

Most of the funds are going to be used to install an accessible bathroom in Johnson’s house, he said.

One of the hardest parts of the recovery has been not being able to get into his own bathtub to bathe.

Johnson’s biggest supporters have been those Calhoun Lady Warriors who embraced him during their tournament run. Johnson talks about the softball and basketball teams as if they are family and said that they treat him like a grandfather.

However, no one has been more supportive than his wife, Debbie. For the 38 days he spent in BarnesJewish Hospital in St. Louis, she never left his side.

She often slept in a chair or on the floor, something he knows could not have been comfortable.

The original surgery to remove the tumor was scheduled in February, but that was not going to fit in Johnson’s calendar. The Lady Warriors basketball team was in the heart of the most successful season in school history. The only reasonable option for Johnson was to delay the surgery, so he did.

“They picked me up like I was their own dad and kept my spirits high,” Johnson said of the basketball team.

Both Barb Ledder, Executive Director of the Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center, and Jonna Parker, the center’s activities director, also bragged about Johnson’s kind and giving spirit.

When the center needed outdoor furniture, it was Johnson who helped raise the funds. It was also Johnson who led the charge in getting new televisions for them when they needed those.

He is the coordinator for Chapter 1621 of Modern Woodmen of America which partners with the clinic to do an annual fundraiser. But it is not Johnson who will tell you about his charitable actions. Rather, others must brag on his behalf.

“He won’t toot his own horn, so I want to do that for him,” Parker said. “He is a friend of the community.”

Despite enduring six surgeries, Johnson is not going to let that stop his community involvement.

He will once again partner with the center for a charitable event on Aug. 20. He also partners with Unit 40 for an event to help them raise money each year.

“He depicts the spirit of the Calhoun people, the Calhoun community and he always has put other people first,” Ledder said.

Mark Pace/Calhoun News-Herald

allen Johnson is presented with a check for $1,500 from the calhoun Nursing and rehab center. Left to right: Barb Ledder, allen Johnson and Jonna Parker.

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In conjunction with Jerseyville Banking Center, Jersey Community High School has selected its Students of the Month. The recipients for the month April/May are Mitch Goetten (11th ) and Nick Delay (8th). The selection of a Student of the Month is based upon the number of F.O.C.U.S. nominations a student receives for a given month.

F.O.C.U.S. (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) is a program developed by the J.C.H.S. Student Council. Each week teachers may rec-

ognize students who have performed well in their classes by selecting them as F.O.C.U.S. students for that particular week. During April/May, these students received the most F.O.C.U.S. nominations. Because they received the most nominations, they were named “Students of the Month” at J.C.H.S. Nick is being congratulated by Lisa Schuenke, principal of Jersey Community High School. Mitch is being congratulated by Lauren Ward of Jerseyville Banking Center.

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In conjunction with Jerseyville Banking Center, Jersey Communiiy High School has selected its Students of the Month. The recipients for the month April/May are Ashley Long (9th) and Breanna Autery (10th). The selection of a Student of the Month is based upon the number of F.O.C.U.S. nominations a student receives for a given month. F.O.C.U.S. (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) is a program developed by the J.C.H.S. Student Council. Each week teachers may recognize students who have performed well in their classes by selecting them as F.O.C.U.S. students for that particular week. During April/May, these students received the most F.O.C.U.S. nominations. They are being congratulated by Lauren Ward of Jerseyville Banking Center.

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In conjunction with Jersey State Bank, Jersey Community High School has selected its Student of the Month, The recipient for the month of April/May is Amber Boda. The selection of a Student of the Month is based upon the number of F.O.C.U.S. nominations a student receives for a given month. F.O.C.U.S. (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) is a program developed by the J.C.H.S. Student Council. Each week teachers may recognize students who have performed well in their classes by selecting them as F.O.C.U.S. students for that particular week. During April/May, Amber received the most F.O.C.U.S. nominations. She is being congratulated Laura Stemm of Jersey State Bank.

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Grafton Elementary students Sean Steinacher and Jillian Loftus, both from Tracy Rowling’s third grade class, presented “Grafton Through the Years” at the Illinois State Capitol on Thursday May 7. They were part of the Tech 2015 convention which helps raise awareness of the critical role technology plays in preparing students to succeed in today’s world and to show the need for increased funding for classroom technology. Grafton Elementary’s third grade class not only researched the information for Grafton Through the Years, but they even designed the website so that the public could view it as well. Senator Sam McCann stopped by the table and Sean and Jillian walked the Senator through the presentation their class had made.

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Ryan Eickhoff, sixth grade, Carly Daniels, fifth grade, and Ethan Davis, seventh grade, hold their Student of the Month awards at Illini Middle School in Jerseyville. They received the award for the month of April.

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DON SNYDERS/PAC AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED Jersey Community High School is pleased to announce the honorees of the Don Snyders/ Panther Athletic Club Scholar Athlete Award for 2015. Award recipients are Jacob Varble and Ellen Snyders.

Left to right, Don Snyders, Ellen Snyders, Jacob Varble, PAC President Cliff Kaminsky. The athletes were involved in football, basketball, baseball, girls tennis and track.

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Fishing fun at Wock Family Lake Third Grade students from Jerseyville East Elementary had the opportunity to learn fishing techniques at Wock Family Lake from Scott Isringhausen, Urban Fishing Coordinator for Pere Marquette State Park. Students paired up with a Jersey Community High School FFA student to practice fishing techniques. The day provided a great cooperative learning opportunity for students.

Clarissa Ferguson stares down the fish she caught at Wock Family Lake .

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Kids and FFA students cast their lines into Wock Family Lake.

Delaney Deist and Kyzick Bell pass the fishing rod between each other at Wock Family Lake.

Genna Fleming hoists her catch at Wock Family Lake.

Grace Shalley practices her cast before fishing.

Peyton Burch showcases his catch of the day from Wock Family Lake.

Jazmine Pregler and Wyatt Jones pose for a photo with a fish caught by Jazmine.

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Jerseyville Manor Celebrates

NURSING HOME WEEK

Helen Miles poses for a photo with “Elvis” (Steve Davis).

THANKS TO ALL OF THOSE WHO VOLUNTEER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Members of the band, Assperuss Desperess and their wives pose for a photo at the Volunteer Luncheon.

(Rich and Judy Caskey, Ed and Loretta Caskey, Paul and Jane Lair)

Lois Shaw and Bekah Beiermann won the Scavenger Hunt.

“Elvis” (Steve Davis) entertains the crowd.

Rose Thompson and her daughters, Janet Van Meter and Betty Jansen, pose for a photo at The Mother’s Day Tea.

Shirley Linn participates in the Ring Toss.

Tara Thompson and Bill Hewlett won The Minute-To-Win-It Bean Race.

Rebecca Wileman and Shirley Linn pose for a photo.

Sally Hoefert and her family enjoy some watermelon.

Wilma Reeder poses for a photo with 12 year old Elvis Presley Tribute Artist, Gavin O’Brien.

12 year old Elvis Presley Tribute Artist, Gavin O’Brien, entertains the crowd.

Dale Gresham takes his turn Coconut Bowling.

Rita Wehrman and Melissa Eardley won Coconut Bowling.

Gary Hamblen and Bekah Beiermann won the Limbo Contest.

Jeanette Rymer celebrates her victory in the Watermelon Eating Contest.

Laverne Stringer, Maxine Grizzle, Della Langham and Chandra Eckert show off their House of Cards Tower.

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• 100 Automotive * • 200 Business* • 220 Collectibles* • 300 Farm Market* • 400 For Rent* A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County F: Miscellaneous • 500 For Sale* • 600 Help Wanted* • 610 Hobby Shop/Handicrafts*

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615 HUNTING

1985 CORVETTE 2002 FunFest Winner! Winner Of Many Trophies. Trophies Go With Car. 350, Auto, Targa top, gold color, clean, many extras, 50,171 mi. $12,900 618-467-0310 6.3.15

FOR SALE 16 ft. hog cart, Pike Co. huts, bulk bins, headshoot & gates to go with, cattle pipe gates, 2 wagons, & old horse pulled mower. 217734-1811. TF

FRONTIER 7' finish mower, GM2084R, 3 pt, 540 PTO, chain guard, rear discharge, 3 blades, 1 gear box. Located near Otterville. 217-358-1334.

DRIVERS: DEDICATED home weekly. Romeoville, IL to Grand Prairie, TX Great benefits. CDL-A, 6 mos. OTR. Apply: mtstrans.com MTS: 800-305-7223

WANTED HUNTING ground for lease in Pike County. Have insurance. 217-440-3044 6.10.15

200 BUSINESS IF YOU need Parts for your mowers and tillers, Dorsey's hardware and Western Auto have a large selection of belts and parts and service and new equipment sales available. Winchester. 217-7429241. TF SELLBEST, 110 W. Quincy St., Griggsville: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Quality Used Furniture & Appliances- Washers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools, T.V.s, Stereos. Everything for the home and you! Call 217242-2252.TF RICK'S LAWN Equipment.

Parts and services for all brands. Tillers, lawn mowers, chain saws, blowers and seedeaters. We sell the best and service the rest. Gravely, Stihl, Husqvarna, Zero turn mowers on sale! Pick-up and delivery. Hwy 54, west of the Illinois bridge, Louisiana, Mo. 573-754-5055. 6.24.15

400D FOR RENT Pike County FOR RENT 64X48 shed with office space. Call 217-3705717. 6.3.15

500 FOR SALE 2 BR house for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217-285-4502. TF OFFICE SPACE. Prime location. Ample parking. West Washington St., Pittsfield.

Call 217-285-2848 or 217285-5925. 7.1.15 FOR RENT Floor sanders for rent. Call Casteels at 217285-4488 TFN 1 AND 2 br apartments available. No smoking. No pets.

Security deposit required.

217-285-4502 TF HOMEGROWN POPCORN: Japanese Hulless. Call 217430-2881.

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GOODYEAR T125/70D15 95M Temp. spare for 1998 Buick. Never used. $20. 217285-4975. TF

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

217-285-2893.

1402 Lakeview Heights. TF BED QUEEN pillowtop mattress set. New in the plastic. $175. Can deliver. 618-7722710.

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600 HELP WANTED FUEL TRANSPORT drivers needed: CDL Class"A" with tanker and hazmat, local deliveries, home every night, hourly pay, profit sharing, 401k, major medical, dental & vision.

Call 618-254-8122. 6.10,15 AUTO DETAILING person needed. Call 217-833-2833. TF COOK AND waitress needed at Joe’s Drive-in, Griggsville.

Call 217-833-2833. TF SMILES PLUS Dental Care of Pittsfield now accepting applications. Experienced part-time dental assistant wanted please call 217-2854084 5.27.15

PART TIME Delivery Driver FedEx Contractor needs a part time driver: Tues and Sat, Must have 1 yr of commercial driving experience. $15 an hour. Call Kevin, 314443-6122 6.3.15

DRIVERS: IMMEDIATE openings! $3,000.00 orientation completion bonus!

Regional & OTR receive great pay, (new hires min 800.00/ wk guarantee)! CDL-A 1 yr.

Exp. Call today: 1-855-3141138 5.20.15

ADMIN ASSISTANT Appointment coordination, event and meeting planning, make travel arrangements, send your resume and salary expections to: keoanth@aol. com 5.27.15

PIKELAND MOTORS is looking for an experienced body tech. Apply within at 118 N. Monro, Pittsfield or mail resume. Competetive pay, sick pay and paid holidays.

5.20.15

615 HUNTING LOOKING FOR land to lease for 2015 hunting season. 618675-2825 5.6.15

HUNTING OUTFITTER Pike, Adams, Brown and Calhoun counties looking to lease any amount of property. 330-2757131 6.24.15 HUNTER LOOKING to lease land in Calhoun County for deer hunting 2015 season.

Responsible. Call Chris 828734-9938 6.29.15

700 LOST/FOUND LOST. 12YR old male Bluetick beagle, mostly gray. Last seen 3 miles S. of Hamburg. $100 reward. Contact Frank Webster at 618-232-1272 5.20.15

800 MISCELLANEOUS CRACK YOUR pecans. Call 217-430-2881. TF

900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County NO TRESPASSING no hunting on property owned by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin 11.26.15 NO TRESPASSING on Jack and Mary Jeaen Aderton property in Hardin. 5.1.15

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Real Estate and Personal Property AUCTION REAL ESTATE, ANTIQUES, WOOD WORKING TOOLS, PERSONAL PROPERTY 1200 MAPLE SUMMIT RD., JERSEYVILLE 62052 Saturday, JUNE 6TH, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

(Show day, Saturday May 30th, 2015, 11a.m. to 2p.m.)

HOUSE DESCRIPTION: 3000 sq. ft. Ranch style brick Home with 4 Bedrooms with extra-large walk in closets, Jacuzzi tub, 2 1/2 Bath, LG Kitchen, Dining Room, Formal Living Room w/fireplace, 1600 sq. ft. Basement partially furnished, 4 car garage with work area, 24’x24’ deck, all on a 1+- ac of ground. Could be rezoned commercial just across the street from the wellness center.

Terms and condition of sale: Buyer will enter into a written real estate contract with 10% down day of sale and the balance due at closing, the seller and lending institution having the right to reject any and all bids.

Picture and full ad on auction zip.

Auction Note: Be on time, Lots of good collectibles, excellent furniture.

House will sell at 12:00.

MIKE PROUGH AUCTIONEER 618-535-1115 LIC.440.000322

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Asphalt Paving • Patching • Concrete Sealing • Striping • Crack Repair • Oil & Chip • Roads • Parking Lots • Driveways

• 615 Hunting • 620 Kids For Hire • 700 Lost/Found • 710 Meeting Reminders • 800 Miscellaneous* • 900 No Trespassing A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County • 1000 Pets* • 1100 Real Estate* A: Calhoun County

B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County • 1200 Services* • 1300 Wanted* • 1310 Web Sites* • 1400 Work Wanted • 1500 Yard Sales A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County

900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County

1100B REAL ESTATE Greene County

PRIVATE PROPERTY: No hunting or trespassing on any property owned by Carl J. Roth Estate in Michael, Illinois, in Calhoun County.

Violators will be prosecuted.

LAND FOR Lease: bow and shot gun season Northeast Greene County. 217-257-5321 after 5 p.m. 5.22.15

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900B NO TRESPASSING Greene County NO TRESPASSING, hunting, fishing, etc. on any land in Greene County owned by George and Reita Rogers.

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900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. 9.10.15 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. 5.20.16

1100B REAL ESTATE Greene County FOR SALE- Beautiful home on 16 acres, Eldred, IL. Call Brady Cowden 314-3236372, United Country Trophy Properties and Auction, St. Louis, Mo. Phil Brown, Broker 5.20.15

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ADVERTISING POLICY The following are policies of: Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Jersey County Journal, Pike Press, Scott County Times and The Weekly Messenger: We are not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of display and classified advertising. One free insertion will be allowed for a classified ad with a significant mistake. Please let us know immediately. The newspaper reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. Yard Sale and Work Wanted ads are payable in advance. Proper identification is required of persons placing ads. A F.O.I.D. card will be asked for when selling a firearm. No exceptions will be allowed. Newspaper reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before publication occurs. The advertiser’s sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad. Advertisements are accepted by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is not libel-

FOR SALE: 75 acres m/l, Central Greene County 217942-5067 5.20.15

1200 SERVICES DEPEND ON an honest, reasonable, local Tree Professional to take care of whatever tree work you need done. Call Bob at 1-217-2041154 for a free estimate. If no answer, either leave a message or send a text. 5.27.15 SAVE MONEY on your mortgage! And let our financial GPS system show you the quickest way to get out of debt, stay out of debt and build your retirement income.

Call now for free analysis on how much time and money you can save. 800-224-1053 agent ID 989355 or 270-7054494. Lisa Miller 5.20.15

1300 WANTED STANDING TIMBER, buying.

R. McKinnon Logging. Walnut, White Oak, etc. No yard trees.

Not affiliated with Pleasant Hill McKinnons. 217-242-5401.

9.30.15

1300 WANTED RATTLESNAKE TAILS Email: Lorenhartley@myfairpoint. net cell phone 207-723-1836 home 207-723-5392/207794-6342 Address: Lanna Ireland, 18 Vermont St., Millinocket, ME 04462 5.27.15 BARNS WANTED Looking for old barns to salvage. Call me to come look at your barn and make you a deal. Experienced and insured. 217-652-1024, John. 6.10.15

1500D YARD SALES Pike County GARAGE SALE May 23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (no early birds) at 313 Clarksville Rd., Pittsfield.

Childrens clothing (boys 2T-3T, girl's 12-18 months), toys, women's clothing, baby bassinett, furniture, pond/yard plants and lots of misc. Rain or shine. 5.20.15 HUGE MOVING Sale. Friday, May 22 (8 am-3 pm) Saturday, May 23 (8 am -3 pm) Furniture, toys, baby/household items, home renovation leftovers and much more! Multiple family sale, something for everyone!

326 W. Fayette St. Pittsfield.

5.20.15

Nebo Townwide Yard Sales, Saturday, May 23, 8am, rain/ shine, 15 sales. Details and item lists are on Facebook at Nebo Town Wide Yard Sales.

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HUNDREDS OF ANTIQUES & FURNITURE SELL AT 10 A.M. • HOUSE AT NOON Antiques & Collectibles • Toys • Antique Furniture • Appliances • 8x10 Storage Shed

Join us onsite for this estate auction of a classic house and great antiques!

Attorney: Ron Hoskin, 130 S. Madison, Pittsfield, IL 217-285-4822

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FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, -v.-

es levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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DEAN A. DOUGLAS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 8, 2015, the Sheriff of Jersey County will at 9:00 AM on June 19, 2015, at the Jerseyville County Courthouse, 201 WEST PEARL STREET, (South Door), JERSEYVILLE, IL, 62052, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12730 JOYWOOD DRIVE, Elsah, IL 62028 Property Index No. 01-240-013-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special tax-

LAND IS LOCATED EAST OF WEINBERG-KING STATE PARK AND NORTH OF HWY. 101 IN SECTIONS 8, 16 & 17 OF BIRMINGHAM TOWNSHIP.

PRODUCTIVE TILLABLE FARMLAND! HUNTING/RECREATIONAL ACREAGE! This farm has been known locally for generations as the “Chockley Christmas Tree Farm” and is being sold for the daughters of the late Herbert A. Chockley.

DETAILED TERMS, MAPS & PHOTOS ONLINE @

Donna Gordon - Administrator

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

BUYERS WILL RECEIVE 100% OF THE 2015 CASH RENT!

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C14-03738.

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HERBERT A. CHOCKLEY ESTATE

Donna Clampitt, Ruth McCaskill & Joyce Ringenberg Co-Executors

REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: ROBERT A. JONES 211 W. WASHINGTON ST. • RUSHVILLE, IL • PHONE 217-322-3338

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • 217-847-2160 • LIC. 444000107 www.sullivanauctioneers.com

Complete & Total Liquidation of THURSDAY, MAY 28 AT 9:00 A.M. SALE TO BE HELD ON-SITE AT PRUDEN CONSTRUCTION, ROUTE 99 SOUTH, MT. STERLING, IL

REAL ESTATE WILL SELL AT 10:00 A.M.!

GENERAL INFORMATION: Selling an excellent commercial property located along Route 99, just south of the junction of Hwy. 24 and Route 99. This highly visible and conveniently located business lies on the west side of Route 99. The property has access off of Route 99 with additional access by way of an alley at the rear of the property. The main shop portion is 42’ x 80’ x 14’ and features 2 large overhead doors, concrete floors, heat and more. There is also an attached finished office area which is approximately 560 sq. ft. with a bathroom. An additional 18’ x 32’ storage building with concrete floor is located at the rear of the property. This commercial property would be ideal for many types of businesses or storage. To view the property - do not hesitate to contact Sullivan Auctioneers or contact Gary Pruden @ (217) 248-6395.

STANDARD TERMS TO INCLUDE: 10% (ten percent) of the bid price to be paid on the day of sale with the balance due on or before Monday, June 29, 2015. The 2015 real estate taxes which are due in 2016 will be prorated to the date of closing. Full possession will be given at the time of closing. Title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price will be provided. Real estate is being sold “AS IS.” TOOLS – Dewalt 3-phase radial arm saw; Sullair 185DPQ portable industrial air compressor w/ JD engine; Craftsman 3 hp table saw; Homelite 6300 watt generator w/ Honda 11 hp eng. & electric start; several portable air compressors; engine cherry picker; aluminum break; torch cart & leads; rolling cart w/ electrical wire; Milwaukee chop saw; Ridgid radial arm saw on large work bench; Kett mechanical metal sheer; Lincoln AC-225-S arc welder w/ leads; Welding helmets; CST/Berger automatic level (new) & Stanley FatMax 24-power automatic level(new) & other transits, tripods & levels; drywall stilts; C-clamps & quick grips; finishing, framing & roofing nailers; gas driven finish nailers; Ramset power fasteners; Spraytec model 1620 paint sprayer & other paint sprayers; Craftsman 1/3 hp bench grinder; Delta bench top sander; shop vacs; bench vice; floor jacks; basement jacks; large assortment of fiberglass & aluminum ext. & step ladders; shop work lights; large assortment & variety of rakes, shovels, spades, jobbers, hoes, crow bars, etc.; ext. cords & air hose; trouble lights & tape measurers; chains, come-a-longs & binders; tool belts; heat guns; grease guns; large assortment of wrenches, screw drivers, files, rasps, sockets, ratchets, etc.; routers; cabinet hanging clamps; pneumatic palm nailer; Bosch hand sander; cordless drills; tin snips; allen wrenches; Milwaukee & other sawzalls; packs of new sawzall blades; Bosch planer.

CONCRETE FORMS & SUPPLIES – (175) 2’x 8’ concrete forms; Assortment of 4”/8”/12”/14” x 8’ concrete forms; (150) 2’x 4’ concrete forms; Assortment of braces & corner pieces; Huge assortment of concrete form support equipment including ties, stakes, corners, etc.; Gas powered vibra screed w/ Honda eng.; Stihl TS-460 concrete saw, complete w/ cart; 35’ power screed w/ Honda 8 hp motor; Aero-Master P5000 plate compactor w/ Robin 6 hp eng.; ‘Razorback Walker’ by Allen Engineering power trowel w/ Honda 5.5 hp eng.; Huge assortment of concrete hand tools; Concrete pattern stamps, rollers & brooms; Black & Decker concrete drill.

CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES – Assortment of field tile & fittings, various sizes; angle iron; landscaping blocks; woven wire; conduit, aluminum & steel piping; several wheel barrows; 16”x 24’ galvanized culvert; assortment of roof shingles & tar paper; large assortment of steel & aluminum scaffolding; construction zone barricades & signs; (2) 250 gal. flat-bottom poly tanks; (2) truck rail aluminum toolboxes; large assortment of tarps; several sections of heavy duty steel shelving; cedar shakes; rolling trash bin; large quantity of treated & untreated dimensional lumber; fuel cans; 2-wheel dollies; several doors (exterior & interior) & windows, brand new!; metal folding chairs; breaker boxes; door handles & other cabinet hardware; large assortment of painting supplies to include rollers, trays, brushes, mixers, etc.; metal desks; large quantity of hardware to include nails, screws, etc.; new kitchen faucets & vent hoods; ceiling fans; office chairs & folding tables; assortment of saw blades; space heaters; file cabinets; plastic shelving; nice selection of dried, rough-cut lumber including walnut & cherry.

TRUCKS & TRAILERS – ‘78 Ford F700 flatbed truck w/ Knapheide hoist, 71,380 miles; ‘93 Ford flatbed pickup; ‘00 Ford Ranger; ‘92 Ford F250 pickup; ‘92 True Line flatbed gooseneck trailer.

PRUDEN CONSTRUCTION

GARY PRUDEN • 217-248-6395 Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC • 217-847-2160 • Lic. 444000107

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THE PEOPLE'S MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIEDS • Over 20,000 readers each week IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTYPITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

CASE NO. 14 CH 15

Mary Charlet Shirley aka Mary C. Shirley; Citifinancial Services, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

Property Address: 195 East Highway 106 aka RR 1 Box 5A, Hull, Illinois 62343 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 December 5, 2014, I, Sheriff, Paul Petty of Pike County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 5, 2015 , commencing at 9:00am, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 195 East Highway 106 aka RR 1 Box 5A, Hull, Illinois 62343 P.I.N.: 47-020-13 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $55774.64

5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 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 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 the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Pike County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg 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 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN, COUNTY - HARDIN, ILLINOIS URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, LLC PLAINTIFF VS

14 CH 8

MAX ALLEN TAULMAN, EXECUTOR; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAXINE TAULMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 155 EAST MAIN STREET BRUSSELS, IL 62013 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 17, 2015, CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF in CALHOUN County, Illinois, will on June 24, 2015, in CALHOUN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 106 County Rd., HARDIN, IL 62047, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of CALHOUN, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-14-12-200-022 07-14-12-200-023 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 155 EAST MAIN STREET BRUSSELS, IL 62013 Description of Improvements: WHITE, VINYL SIDING, SINGLE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS First Bank d/b/a First Bank Mortgage PLAINTIFF Vs.

14 CH 00027

Jason A. Ingold; et. al.

DEFENDANTS RESIDENTIAL 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 9/17/2014, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 6/17/15 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-250-306-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 23342 Lake Drive Elsah, IL 62028 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO HOME EQUITY ASSETBACKED SECURITIES 2005-1 TRUST, HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 PLAINTIFF VS

13 CH 11

BONNIE DAVIS A/K/A BONNIE B DAVIS; TERRY LEE DAVIS; MICHAEL DAVIS; CAROL SLATER; DENNIS R DAVIS; RANDY DAVIS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES R DAVIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 218 AYRES STREET WHITE HALL, IL 62092 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 15, 2014, GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF in GREENE County, Illinois, will on June 25, 2015, in GREENE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 519 N. MAIN STREET, CARROLLTON, IL 62016, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of GREENE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-53-35-408-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 218 AYRES STREET

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’s attorney.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-11804.

CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS

14 CH 56

SCOTT D WYATT; DEFENDANTS 605 WEST PEARL STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 30, 2015, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on June 29, 2015, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 8:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-556-003-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 605 WEST PEARL STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME; DETACHED ONE CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $126,178.38.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for

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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, -v.-

14 CH 32

BENJAMIN M. GILMORE, et al Defendant NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 27, 2015, the Sheriff of Jersey County will at 9:00 AM on June 10, 2015, at the Jerseyville County Courthouse, 201 WEST PEARL STREET, (South Door), JERSEYVILLE, IL, 62052, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 805 FRANKLIN STREET, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Property Index No. 04-311-003-50 AND 04-311003-00 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $122,944.06.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS 1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

14-CH-47

WILLIAM C. JONES AKA WILLIAM JONES AKA WILLIAM CASEY JONES, STEPHANIE M. JONES AKA STEPHANIE JONES AKA STEPHANIE MICHELLE JONES and EAGLE CROSSINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PROPERTY ADDRESS: 25724 KENSINGTON KNOLL DOW, IL 62022 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 23, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 05-286-00120 Commonly known as: 25724 Kensington Knoll, Dow, IL 62022 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $219,810.69.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale.

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 the Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser

purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 2630003. Please refer to file number C13-87010.

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“CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060.

Please refer to file #PA1410061 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs.

14 CH 00025

Zoe A. Witt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

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).

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 2/11/2015, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 6/24/15 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 03-92-23-124-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 102 N. Main Street Carrollton, IL 62016 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-13205.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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WHITE HALL, IL 62092 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON The Judgment amount was $28,850.79.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1307205 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

FAMILY, NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $92,698.89. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1405898 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

PEOPLES BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff;

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

v.

For information, contact the Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

5.20.15, 5.27.15, 6.3.15

South 88 degrees 54 minutes and 19 seconds East (leaving said centerline) and along the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, a distance of 795.32 feet to the point of beginning, containing 33.04 acres, more or less, with the above described subject to that portion now being used for public road purposes.

NO. 2014-CH-34

EDWIN M. WARD, MARY L. WARD, HADLEY CREEK FARMS, LLC, BLANKENSHIP GUIDE SERVICE, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BARRY, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

IN CHANCERY FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled cause on February 6, 2015, that the Sheriff or agent of the Sheriff of Pike County will, on June 5, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., on the first floor of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described premises: The descriptions below are a portion of the legal description in the mortgages (Exhibits A and C). The reference to Exhibits A and Cis reference to the Exhibits of the Complaint filed in Pike County Case No. 2014-CH34. Other tracts included in the mortgages (Exhibits A and C) have previously been released. The tracts described below are the only property currently included in the mortgages (Exhibits A and C): The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, excepting 6 acres square in fonn out of the Southeast corner thereof and except that part of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter which lies South of the branch which bisects said tract approximately East and West; said tract containing approximate 30 acres more or less and situated in Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Pike and State of Illinois; and The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, situated in Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the Collilty of Pike and State of Illinois; A tract of land lying in and being a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 5 South, Range 6 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Pike Collilty, Illinois, and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point marldng the Northeast comer of the Southeast Quarter of the aforementioned Section 12, thence South 01 degree 19 n1inutes and 50 seconds West along the East line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of2157.10 feet, thence North 27 degrees 06 minutes and 15 seconds West (leaving said East line), 927.87 feet, thence North 88 degrees 41 minutes and 05 seconds West 241.60 feet, thence North 26 degrees 02 minutes and 47 seconds West 1254.55 feet, thence South 88 degrees 54 minutes and 19 seconds East parallel with the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, a distance of 497.06 feet to a point on the centerline of a public road, thence North 06 degrees 53 minutes and 39 seconds West along said centerline of a public road, 224.17 feet to a point on the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, thence

Parcel Numbers: 55-006-07, 56-016-13, 56-016-09, 55-006-05 TRACT 1: The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 6 South of the Base Line and Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the Collilty of Pike and State of Illinois.

TRACT 2: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quru1:er of Section 4, Township 6 South ofthe Base Line, Range 5 West of the Fomih Principal Meridian, excepting 3 acres in the Southeast comer thereof described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast comer of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 4, running thence West 30 rods along said South side of the said Northeast Quarter of said Southeast Quarter of said Section 4, from said point thence North 16 rods, thence East 30 rods along a line parallel with the South side of the 3 acres tract herein described to a point, thence South 16 rods to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois.

TRACT 3: 110 acres off of the East side of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, in Township 6 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the Collilty of Pike and the State of Illinois.

Parcel Number: 65-004-06 (Tract 1) Parcel Number: 65-004-03 (Tract 2) Parcel Number: 65-004-02 (Tract 2) Parcel Number: 65-003-09 (Tract 3) for purposes of sale, pursuant to Judgment.

There are no known improvements on the property at this time.

Sales Tem1s: Ten percent (10%) down by ce1tified funds, balanc.e within 24 hours, certified funds. No refunds, The sale shall be subject to general taxes and to special assessments.

The property will not be open for inspection.

Upon the sale being made, the purchaser shall receive a certificate for sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed on a specified date unless the property is redeemed according to law.

For information call Jolm Armstrong, Peoples Bank & Trust Co. at (573) 898-3545. However, under Illinois Law, the Sales Officer is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice.

Dated: April 27, 2015 Attomeys for Plaintiff Matthew J. Cate- 06272040 Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP P.O. Box 79 Springfield, IL 62705-0079 217/544-4868 matthewcate@barberlaw.com 5.6.15, 5.13.15, 5.20.15

COURT/PUBLIC NOTICE

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jersey County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between May 11 and May 15.

These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals listed have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individual was charged with a felony: Underwood, Ashley N., dob 4-1687, theft control intent person, possession amount controlled substance, possession of hypo/syringe/needles and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The following individuals were charged with misdemeanors: Hoofard, Andrew W., dob 2-2786, disorderly conduct.

Siller, Nathaneal R., dob 9-5-78, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams.

Townzen, Maran Nicole, dob 8-12-94, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams.

Doe, John, dob not available, disorderly conduct.

Mizulski, Sean S., dob 9-17-89, criminal damage to property.

The following individuals were charged with ordinance violations: Smith, Danny Jo, dob 9-8-83, closing hours.

Calvin, Emily G., dob 8-8-91, closing hours.

Wittman, Mitch R., dob 1-2-94, closing hours.

The following individuals were charged with driving under the influence: Turner, Aaron L., dob 4-26-80.

Brown, Carmelita S., dob 12-2873.

The following individuals were issued traffic citations: Knabe, Brandy L., dob 12-31-87, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Landes, Marcus E., dob 10-14-94, fail to reduce speed.

Turner, Aaron L., dob 4-26-80, improper stop without signal and driving 1-10 mph above the limit.

Buford, Gregory J., dob 11-22-93, operating an uninsured vehicle and unlicensed.

Sutton, Milton F., dob 2-11-47, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Reed, Delie Phenell, dob 5-13-92, transportation of alcohol/passenger.

Talkington, Andrew A., dob 3-2698, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Tallant, Jason D., dob 10-17-87, seat belt/driver.

Mills, Destiney R., dob 6-23-95, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Miles, Carl J., dob 5-9-93, transportation of alcohol/passenger.

Prehn, Julianne, dob 9-27-60, electronic communication device.

Schofield, Christopher A., dob 6-7-75, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

McEvers, Deborah S., dob 9-2356, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Riley, Peggy L., dob 7-25-56, registration expired.

Craigmiles, Kimberley A., dob 4-5-82, driving 11-14 mph above the limit.

Klocke, Bradley A., dob 12-5-70, driving 1-10 mph above the limit.

Kress, Adam P., dob not available, driving 1-10 mph above the limit.

Shulte, Anthony P., dob 7-23-75, driving 11-14 mph above the limit.

Brown, Carmelita S., dob 12-2873, operating an uninsured vehicle, improper left turn/on-coming traffic and transportation of alcohol/driver.

Droege, Thomas A., dob 11-25-64, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Adams, J. Jeffrey, dob 10-11-66, driving 11-14 mph above the limit.

Jansen, Susan L., dob 7-9-68, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Thomas, Michael S., dob 10-9-57, driving 11-14 mph above the limit.

Bauey, Caleb B., dob 7-31-90, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Sandrowski, Quentin J., dob 2-1795, no valid registration.

Winchell, Danielle M., dob 4-992, electronic communication device and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Townzen, Maran M., dob 8-12-94, head/tail/sidelight.

Bedell, Kevin R., dob 8-26-94, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Taul, Gabriel T., dob 7-6-74, driving on suspended license.

Lorsbach, Kaleigh N., dob 4-2598, driving 15-20 mph above the limit and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Becker, Walter G., dob 2-26-98, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Dirksmeyer, Connie S., dob 10-3078, driving on suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Nevlin, Logan R., dob 1-22-96, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 1-10 mph above the limit.

Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped, or have you been found not guilty? Email jcjnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

Divorces The following couples were granted a divorce in Jersey County Circuit Court between May 11 and May 15: Brandy Whittleman and Lloyd Whittleman Greta Erwin and Michael Erwin Denise Antoine and Michael Antoine

AARP seeks nominees for distinguished community service AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2015 Illinois Andrus Award for Community Service honoring 50+ Illinoisans sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of community members. Named for the Association’s founder, the Andrus Award is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer honor.

“AARP’s strong commitment to volunteer service traces back to our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus,” sad Rosanna Márquez, AARP Illinois State President.

“The Andrus Award recognizes those who diligently give in ways that significantly impact the lives of others and their communities in a manner that reflects AARP’s

vision.”

AARP selects one Andrus Award volunteer per state (or couple performing service together). Nominees do not need to be an AARP member nor do they need to have partaken in AARP volunteer work to receive the award. Nominations will be evaluated by a panel of AARP Illinois volunteers and staff based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired others.

AARP Illinois Andrus Award for Community Service nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements: • Nominees must be 50 years or older.

• The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must have been performed on a volunteer basis, without pay.

• The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must reflect AARP’s vision and mission.

• Couples or partners who perform service together are also eligible; however, teams are not eligible.

• The recipient must live in Illinois.

• This is not a posthumous award.

The AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service is an

annual awards program developed to honor individuals whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society.

Individuals and organizations can submit nominations for the 2015 Andrus Award for Community Service by visiting www. aarp.org/AndrusAward. The application deadline is Tuesday, June 2, 2015. More information is available by calling 1-866-448-3613.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY IN RE THE CHANGE OF NAME OF LYRIC DESIREE COBB TO: LYRIC DESIREE PRUIETT

Gov. Rauner proclaims May drowning prevention month The American Red Cross, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Association of Park Districts will team up for a 10:00 a.m. press conference on Wednesday, May 20 at the Springfield Elks Lodge #158, 409 East Lake Shore Drive.

“In this age of constant distraction, it is important for parents and other caregivers to pay attention when children are in or near any body of water, which is why Governor Rauner proclaimed May as Childhood Drowning Prevention Month in Illinois,” said George Sheldon, Acting Director of Illinois DCFS. “The public can help DCFS draw attention to this very preventable issue and together we can save lives.”

“The single-most important thing parents can do is to be sure children are wearing properly fitting life jackets,” said Wayne Rosenthal, Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “Children should always wear a life jacket, and adults should set a good example by wearing theirs, too.”

In 2014, 24 Illinois children under the age of 18 lost their

lives due to accidental drowning: 13 in pools; 4 in ponds; 3 in lakes; 2 in bathtubs; 1 in a river; and 1 in a large bucket. Nine of the children who drowned in pools were under the age of five.

Self-closing, self-locking gates, alarms and other types of warning sensors can go a long way in protecting children. Toddlers have also been known to drown in large buckets used in home improvement projects so it is extremely important to empty buckets and turn them over when they are not in use.

“The American Red Cross, in partnership with other community organizations across Illinois, offers a variety of water safety classes and swimming lessons that can save a child’s life,” said Bryan Soady, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Serving South Central Illinois.

“We also recommend that caregivers learn CPR and keep rescue equipment, a telephone and emergency numbers nearby.”

More water safety tips are available at redcross.org/prepare/ disaster/water-safety.

“Park districts and recreation agencies are often the heart of their communities, a place for gathering and bonding, but they

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also fill a critical need – education,” said Peter Murphy, President and CEO for the Illinois Association of Park Districts.

“Education is the key to combating this important issue, and we are honored to be a part of this team to share the important message about learning to swim and drowning prevention.”

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Jerseyville, Illinois

NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or after July 2, 2015 at 8:30 o'clock, a.m., a Petition for Change of Name will be filed in this Court asking the Court to change the name of Lyric Desiree Cobb to Lyric Desiree Pruiett, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

Commercial Building for rent Hardin, IL

Call (618) 498-1234 and ask for Business Department

Send Resume To: 1072 Eagle Park Road Madison, IL 62060

COURTHOUSE BLDG AND ADMINISTRATIVE BLDG

CUSTODIAN

THIS IS A FULL-TIME UNION POSITION.

RESUMES MAY BE MAILED OR DROPPED OFF AT THE COUNTY BOARD OFFICE LOCATED AT 200 N. LAFAYETTE STREET, SUITE 3, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052.

RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 5, 2015 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT Pike County Housing Authority is accepting applications for our income-based apartments for rent in Barry, Baylis, Griggsville, Perry, New Canton, Pittsfield, and Pleasant Hill.

1-4 Bedrooms available.

Please call 217-335-2616 or apply online at pikehousing.com.

Singles, Disabled, Elderly, and Families welcome.

Employment Opportunity:

Commercial-Agriculture Loan Officer Location: White Hall

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, sales-oriented candidate to develop loan and deposit relationships with current and prospective customers on behalf of Farmers State Bank. This person will have financial industry related experience, an extensive knowledge of agriculture, and be able to coordinate the closing of complex loans.

Visit us online at www.farmersstate.com to request an application and for more information about this job and all of our current job openings.

Farmers State Bank has been committed to providing excellent service to its customers and community for 125 years. Join our experienced and growing team today.

133 N. Main St. White Hall, IL • 217-285-5585 • farmersstate.com • An Equal Opportunity Employer

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR WE HAVE SOLD MOST OF OUR LISTINGS! WE HAVE MANY BUYERS LOOKING FOR LAND IN THIS AREA & WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS! CALL TODAY & RECEIVE THE PERSONAL ATTENTION YOU DESERVE! Scott Gatewood 217-491-0181 David McCartney 217-491-1014 Mack Raikes 217-415-1235 Cory Wilkinson 618-535-7255 Shane Hunt 217-491-1299 320 W. Washington St., Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 •www.midwestlandsales.com • Ph: 217-285-6000

Robert L. Watson Attorney at Law 201 North Main St., Box 488 Brighton, IL 62012 618/372-8441 5.13.15, 5.20.15, 5.27.15

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS TO TEST FOR A POSITION ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE JERSEYVILLE POLICE DEPT Notice is hereby given that applications will be accepted by the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the City of Jerseyville, Illinois, for the purpose of examination for placement on the Police Department eligibility list for the City of Jerseyville, IL, Saturday, June 6, 2015. Application forms and information are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s office at the Jerseyville City Hall, 115 E. Prairie St., Jerseyville, IL 62052. All forms must be completed and returned to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2015.

By the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Of the City of Jerseyville 5.13.15, 5.20.15, 5.27.15

GENERAL INFORMATION

PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 84 Acres Excellent Hunting Property With Nice Income From Crops & CRP. Call Scott 95 Acres Over 60 acres of productive tillable land! Call Scott 35 Acres 5 Acre Lake, Great Building Sites & Excellent Hunting!

32.5 Acres Great small hunting property with building sites! Call Scott 62 Acres Located in Western Pike County, 2 acre stocked pond, great area! $4,400/acre Call Scott 80 Acres Excellent Tillable and Timber Call David 43 Acres Excellent hunting and building site $3,650/acre Call David Home & small acreage SOLDCall Scott 40 Acres With S Home OLDExcellent hunting property with nice home Call David 68 Acres Almost LD Tillable Land SO100% Located West Of Pittsfield $8,500/acre Call Scott 15 Acres, Mostly LD Nice creek located SOtimber, in Southern Pike County $3,590/acre Call Scott 44 Acres All timber D at the end of a SOLfarm dead end road! $3,290/acre Call Scott 38 Acres Awesome hunting farm in Southern Pike County Call Scott BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 41 Acres Great hunting property that includes hunting rights on adjoining property Call Scott GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 100 Acres M/L Excellent hunting farm with older farmhouse Call Scott

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DEADLINES: Society-weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, Noon Monday; Classified ads, 3p.m. Monday; Display advertising, 5p.m. Monday. We reserve

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THE JERSEY COUNTY BOARD OFFICE WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF

Dated: May 11, 2015 Lyric Desiree Cobb By: Holly Pruiett, Mother and Natural guardian

HELP WANTED Truck Driver

the right to reject any photo that will not reproduce clearly.

PHOTOS AND REPRINTS: 5x7-$9.00; 8x10-$10.00. Copies: 81/2 x 11: 20¢ per copy; 8 1/2 x 14 to 11 x 17: 25¢ per copy.

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Example: 1 column by 3 inches would be 3 col. inches x $11.66 = $34.98 For more information about display rates, quantity discounts and insert rates, contact the Jersey County Journal advertising department at 618-498-1234.

CARDS OF THANKS, MEMORIALS: $7.95 minimum; 25¢ per word after 65 words, pre-paid.

TO MAIL A SINGLE ISSUE: $4

ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS 58 Acres Great investment property! Well SOLD balanced property with 25 tillable acres! $3,690/acre Call Scott 27 Acres Great hunting OLD property, Creek, Timber, Pond,SComes with 5 year hunting lease on adjoining 13 acres $88,830 Call Scott 40 Acres Located L minutes from Quincy O 15DProven Sroad, on a dead end farm, $3,650/ acre Call Scott 171 Acres Great tillable SOLD farm with excellent income potential!

7.5 Acres m/l Beautiful OLD building site located closeSto Siloam Springs State Park $3,400/acre Call Scott 138 acres Nice mix of timber and tillable LD SO Call Scott CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 110 Acres With Custom Home Overlooking The Mississippi River Call Scott New Listing: 64.5 Acres Great farm located close to Kampsville, Priced Right! $2,800/acre Call Scott

PRICE REDUCED: 472 Acres Legendary Waterfowl Hunting Property With 3 Lodges & tons of extras $4,025/acre (including lodges & improvements) Call Scott 79 Acres Investment SOLD Property With Great Hunting Call Scott 88 Acres Great LD County recreationSOCalhoun al property! $3,200/acre Call Scott 550 Acres Unbelievable SOLD Recreational Property! Call Scott 45.61 Acres Located SOLDin Northern Calhoun County, Solid Timber, Great Hunting Farm $3,950/acre Call Scott 245.5 Acres With LD Perfect mix of SOHome, timber and fields, located in great area $3,395/acre 83 Acres WithS Home, OLD21 Acres Tillable, Balance Timber, Perfect Hunting Property! $3,750/acre Call Scott 75 Acres Great hunting property located in D SOLCounty Northern Calhoun $3,750/acre Call Scott 71 Acres Prime OLD land tillable Sbottom $10,800/acre FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS 120 Acres 40 acres ING balance in ENDtillable, woods, greatP hunting property Call Scott JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 20 Acres All timber ING located along ENDproperty Sugar Creek.P Call Scott New Listing: 85 Acres Big timber property located in a great area! $2,990/acre Call Scott SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 50 Acres Recreational SOLD Property Close To State Park Call Scott 45.61 Acres S Mostly OLDTimber Tract Located Along Sugar Creek Call Scott 85 Acres Excellent Mix Of Tillable & Timber SOLD 80 Acres Mostly Tillable, LD Excellent InvestO S ment Property! Call Scott 125 Acres Great D property SOLmixed MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 122 Acres All timber OLDfarm located along the bluffs! S In cooperation with Landguys MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 41 Acres Awesome property D SOLhunting AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 27 Acres, 100% LD Offering 5% Return SOTillable, On Investment MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: 50 Acres m/l S Great OLDhunting property with small cabin LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 40 Acres Great Investment Property with LD SO excellent hunting Call Keith

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 30, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Jersey County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Blue Sun Enterprises, located at 706 S. Arch St., Jerseyville, IL 62052.

Dated this 30th day of April, 2015 Pam WarfOrd COUNTY CLErK 5.6.15, 5.13.15, 5.20.15

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FLORENCE L. ZERBY, Deceased.

NO. 15-P-37 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Florence L. Zerby. Letters Testamentary were issued on May 15, 2015 to Phillis A. Krueger, 24545 Dunham Rd., Fieldon, Illinois 62031 as Executrix, whose attorney is Lee J. Plummer, Attorney at Law, 100 S. State, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the estates Act (755ILCS 5128-4), any interested person terminates independent adminitration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or befor six months from initial publication of this Claim Notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Name and Address of Attorney: LEE J. PLUMMER Ill. Reg. #2220075 100 South State Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 Telephone: (618) 498-5213 5.20.15, 5.27.15, 6.3.15

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS First Bank d/b/a First Bank Mortgage PLAINTIFF Vs.

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Jason A. Ingold; et. al.

DEFENDANTS RESIDENTIAL 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 9/17/2014, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 6/17/15 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 306, 307 AND 308 IN FIRST ADDITION TO JOYWOOD FARM ESTATES, AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 81 IN JERSEY COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, SITUATED IN JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 01-250-306-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 23342 Lake Drive Elsah, IL 62028 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE IN RE OF THE ESTATE OF NOBLE L. HEIDER No. 15-P-34 DECEASED CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of NOBLE L. HEIDER, of St. Louis County, Missouri, who died on the 2nd day of April, 2015.

Letters of Office were issued on May 7, 2015, to MARY L. HEIDER, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the estates Act (755 ILCS 5/284), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

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SCOTT D WYATT; DEFENDANTS 605 WEST PEARL STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 30, 2015, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on June 29, 2015, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 8:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT THREE (3) AND FORTY (40) FEET OFF THE EAST PART OF LOT FOUR (4) AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN, OF BLOCK SIX (6), GAINES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS .

TAX NO. 04-556-003-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 605 WEST PEARL STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE IN RE OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD E. PHIPPS No. 15-P-33 DECEASED CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of RONALD E. PHIPPS, of Jersey County, Illinois, who died on the 1st day of March, 2015.

Letters of Office were issued on May 5, 2015, to CONNIE PHIPPS, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, 201 West Pearl, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or before December 7, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorney at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, 201 West Pearl, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or before December 7, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN W. PERO Deceased No. 15-P-27 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOHN W. PERO, of Jersey County, Illinois, who died on the 13th day of March, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on April 9, 2015, to CONSTANCE P. FOX, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, 201 West Pearl, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or before November 12, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorney at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-11804.

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Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME; DETACHED ONE CAR GARAGE

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1410061 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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In the Matter of the Estate of GREGORY DEE KRAMER, Deceased.

No. 15-P-25

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of GEORGE BUIS, of Jersey County, Illinois, who died on the 18th day of March, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on May 1, 2015, to ELSIE JEAN MARSHALL, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Section 28-4 of the estates Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, 201 West Pearl, Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052, or with the representative or both on or before December 7, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorney at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of GREGORY DEE KRAMER of Jerseyville, Illinois. LETTERS OF OFFICE were issued on the 23rd day of April, 2015, to Lisa Kramer, 25019 Natalie Lane, Jerseyville, IL 62052, whose attorney of record is Angelica W. Wawrzynek of Tapella & Eberspacher LLC, P.O. Box 627, Mattoon, Illinois 61938-0627.

The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates Independent Administration at any time by mailing or delivering a Petition to Terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 7th day of November, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

DATED this 6th day of May, 2015.

LISA KRAMER, Independent Executor, Angelica W. Wawrzynek TAPELLA & EBERSPACHER LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 627 Mattoon, Illinois 61938-0627 PH: (217) 639-7800 F: (217) 639-7810 Wawrzynek@ForYourJustice.com 5.6.15, 5.13.15, 5.20.15

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE JERSEY COUNTY BOARD There will be a Special Board meeting of the Jersey County Board to be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium of the Government Building, located at 200 North Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 for the purpose of discussion and action to be taken on a Resolution to provide for Public Transportation in Jersey County through the Downstate Operator Assistance Program Grant (DOAP).

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Town of Jersey, in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2015, and ending March 31, 2016, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 720 State Highway 16, Jerseyville, Illinois from and after 12:00 P.M., on May 8, 2015.

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Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 5:00 P.M., June 8, 2015, at 720 State Highway 16, Jerseyville, Illinois, and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at said hearing.

ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT ALL FUNDS QUARRY TOWNSIDP FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2015

Larry Muntz, Supervisor Patsy Abbott, Town Clerk

REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes $70,541.24, Replacement Taxes $8449.85, Cemetery Income $9800.00, Misc $638.00, Interest $222.23. TOTAL REVENUE: $89,651.32.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Compensation under $10,000.00: Sam Rowling Jr., Robert W. Smith, Flo Rowling, Patty Anderson, John Rowling, Diann Waggoner, William Duncan, Gary Conrad. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $23,661.00.

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Nelson Galore (Grave Openings) $4800.00, Grafton Material Service (Roadwork) $3668.48, Tony Rowling (Cemetery Mowing) $3600.00, Jeff Rowling (Cemetery Mowing) $3600.00, Pat Rowling (Cemetery Mowing) $3600.00, Roy Lee Rowling (Cemetery Mowing) $3600.00, IRS/FICA (Social Security) 3081.84, All Other Disbursements (less than $2500.00 each): $19,765.00. TOTAL VENDORS: $45,745.32.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Road District of the Town of Jersey, in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2015, and ending March 31, 2016, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 720 State Highway 16, Jerseyville, Illinois from and after 12:00 P.M., on May 8, 2015.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 5:00 P.M., June 8, 2015, at 720 State Highway 16, Jerseyville, Illinois, and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at said hearing.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION (Excerpt from Treasurer’s Report) All Funds

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IN RE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE BUIS No. 15-P-32 DECEASED

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION

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estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is 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).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE

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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).

PUBLIC NOTICE

Jerseyville, Illinois

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorney at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052

The Judgment amount was $126,178.38.

CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Larry Muntz, Supervisor Patsy Abbott, Town Clerk 5.20.15

*Beginning Fund Balance as of April 1, 2014.............. $186,354.33 Revenues ...................................................................... $89,651.32

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

Expenditures ................................................................. $69,406.32 Ending Fund Balance as of March 31, 2015............... $206,599.33 *Beginning Fund Balance adjusted by $313.50. Accumulated interest not reported previous year.

1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff,

Subscribed and Sworn to this 15th Day of May, 2015.

vs.

Robert W. Smith, Treasurer

WILLIAM C. JONES AKA WILLIAM JONES AKA WILLIAM CASEY JONES, STEPHANIE M. JONES AKA STEPHANIE JONES AKA STEPHANIE MICHELLE JONES and EAGLE CROSSINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendants.

I, Patty Anderson, Clerk of Quarry Township, Jersey County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

Patty Anderson, Clerk 5.20.15

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NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, -v.-

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DEAN A. DOUGLAS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 8, 2015, the Sheriff of Jersey County will at 9:00 AM on June 19, 2015, at the Jerseyville County Courthouse, 201 WEST PEARL STREET, (South Door), JERSEYVILLE, IL, 62052, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THIRTEEN (13) IN JOYWOOD FARMS ESTATES IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 53 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12730 JOYWOOD DRIVE, Elsah, IL 62028 Property Index No. 01-240-013-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $118,866.71.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the

purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003.

Please refer to file number C14-03738.

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PROPERTY ADDRESS: 25724 KENSINGTON KNOLL DOW, IL 62022 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 23, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 20 in Eagle Crossings, a tract of land being part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 7 North, Range 11 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Jersey County, Illinois, with privilege of and subject to easements, reservations, right of way grants, exceptions, covenants, agreements and restrictions of record.

Permanent Index Number: 05-286-00120 Commonly known as: 25724 Kensington Knoll, Dow, IL 62022 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $219,810.69.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale.

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 the Plaintiff. The sale is further sub-

ject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Expectations high for Flowers

by Kory Carpenter Jersey County Journal As he prepares to run in the Springfield Sectional this weekend, the goal for Jersey sophomore Ben Flowers is simple: Don’t fall.

That is the life of an athlete that has proven to be better than just about every runner he has lined up with this season.

“I just want to win,” Flowers said as he prepares to compete in the 1600 meters. “I’m ranked first so I shouldn’t have to push too hard.”

A first or second-place finish would give Flowers a spot in the state meet the following week in Charleston on the campus of Eastern Illinois University, and that is exactly where he and his coach are looking.

“He’ll just have to stay out of trouble in Springfield,” Jersey boys track and field coach Harold Landon said. “If he can get out ahead early he should be able to do that.”

Flowers won the 1600 and 3200 at the Mississippi Valley Conference meet last week, but will focus solely on the 1600 in Springfield and – if everything goes to plan – beyond.

“With him being a sophomore we just want to concentrate on one race,” Landon said. “A lot of times seniors will try to do both but our thinking is to just concentrate on one event instead of two.

Hopefully that will be good enough to get him on the podium at the state meet.”

Whether Flowers makes it to the podium in Charleston this year or not, the future is bright and the experience could be invaluable.

“I always feel the earlier you can make it to the state meet the better off you are,” Landon said. “It does take experience at the state meet because the races just seem like they are different. Strategywise they are different.”

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ben Flowers practices for this week’s sectional competition in springfield. Flowers is the favorite to win the 1600 meters.

Unlike regular season meets, where athletes like Flowers are often maneuvering for position and holding off out-classed runners, competitors in state races can feel more pressure from the entire field.

“During the year he may face one or two guys in a race that are competition,” Landon said.

“Now you could possibly have 12 guys running

together in a pack. It’s just different.”

If Flowers can learn the intricacies of a state meet as a sophomore, the final two years of his high school career could be exciting.

“He is on the right path,” Landon said. “We’ve had some really good distance runners come through here, but as a sophomore he is the best distance runner I have had.”

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Chapman looking for school record

by Kory Carpenter Jersey County Journal Immediately after finishing second in the 400 meters at the Springfield Sectional last week, Jersey sophomore Kiara Chapman looked for her coach.

The talented runner knew she had qualified for the state meet with her second-place finish, but she wanted to know if she broke the JCHS school record.

Her time of 1:00.47 was less than a second off the record of 59.8.

“I didn’t want to tell her no,” girls track and field coach Megan Taake said. “Because she just qualified for state and we were so excited. But the the school record is definitely something we are going for.”

Champman is constantly trainning to break the school record, and it is something she will likely accomplish if she is able to place this weekend at the state meet at Eastern Illinois University.

Mariya Hudson, a sophomore from Cahokia and defending state champion in the 400, comes into the event with a qualifying time of

56.99, and 14 of the 23 qualifiers posted times ahead of the Jersey record.

And while Chapman focuses on shaving tenths of seconds off her time, her coach is able to do what few athletes are capable of in the middle of competition.

She is enjoying the ride.

“I don’t know if she knows how exciting this is,” Taake said. “She usually has that game face on and is never too happy or too sad. She is just there to compete.”

A sophomore potentially needing to shave three seconds off her time to place could be a daunting task for Chapman.

But the Panthers record is certainly within her grasp.

“I would love to see her place but I know her goal and my goal would be to break that school record,” Taake said. “Hopefully we’ll get better conditions than the rain, cold and wind we saw in sectionals and see where it goes.”

Chapman, Sydney Jones and her coaches plan on traveling to Eastern Illinois University Thursday afternoon to practice before the Class 2A events begin Friday morning.

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Revenge looms as Jersey prepares for regional

by Kory Carpenter Jersey County Journal Jersey head baseball coach Darren Perdun has spoken all season about how wide-open this year’s regional will be.

And after the bracket was announced last week, Perdun’s words rang true.

The Panthers will host the tournament and were given the No. 1 seed, earning them a bye into the semifinals Wednesday afternoon.

But that is where the favors stop.

Jersey was just 3-4 this season against the four other teams in its regional.

No. 4 seed Marquette and No. 5 seed Triad square off Monday for the right to face Jersey Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Jerseyville.

Jersey won its only game against Marquette, a 5-3 decision April 11.

Will Mortland started the game and pitched 6 1/3 innings, giving up two earned-runs while striking out four. James Holmes drove in three of Jersey’s runs and Jacob Witt col-

lected a pair of hits.

If it is Triad in the visitor’s dugout Wednesday, recent history is on Jersey’s side. The two teams split their season series with the home team winning each contest.

Triad finished last in the Mississippi Valley Conference but stole a 5-4 game against the Panthers May 13.

On the bottom half of the bracket, the MVC champions from Highland will take on No. 3 seed Civic Memorial following Jersey’s game Wednesday.

Highland won the only meeting between the teams April 15, 10-1, and is expected to reach Saturday’s championship game, potentially setting up a rematch with Jersey after collecting a controversial win over the Panthers May 12.

Highland won both of its games against Jersey this season.

For the Panthers, consistency will likely determine how many postseason game they play.

“We have to get going one through nine,” Perdun said after

last week’s loss to Highland. “We can’t just have three or four guys going. We have to come together more as a team and get it done, bottom line.”

Jersey has had a few small winning streaks throughout the season but has not won more than two games in a row in over a month.

A four-game winning streak in mid-April was halted at home by Class 1A Calhoun.

Back-to-back victories over Mascoutah and Mt. Zion earlier this month were followed by conference losses to Highland and Triad. The Panthers improved to 17-12 with a 16-0 victory over Carlinville May 14 before falling 10-9 to Granite City Tuesday.

“We’re competing,” Perdun said last week. “We just have to clean it up and fix it. We have a long season to go and we match up with anybody in our regional. We just have to come ready to play.”

Another regional title is likely predicated on big games from the top of the order, namely Jacob Witt,

Jake Varble and Crick Kimble, who are the only regular starters hitting over .300.

“I know we can repeat,” Varble said. “And I think we can go further.”

While the offense has struggled at times, the pitching staff has rarely disappointed.

Kimble leads the rotation with a 2.77 earned-run average (minimum 20 innings) and Will Mortland has posted a 3.34 ERA in 44 innings of work.

Drake Kanallakan (2.19 ERA), Michael Sheldon (2.82) and Varble (1.82) have impressed in relief opportunities.

Kimble is expected to start Wednesday’s opener with a shot at revenge on the line.

“If the seeds play out in the regional we’ll see those guys again,” Perdun said of Highland.

“So that’s what we have to look forward to. We need to work to get to that point and get another shot at these guys.”

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seated next to her mother, JaCinda blasa, sydney Jones formally commits to jump at Monmouth College next season. back, left to right: assistant track and field coach Courtney schroeder, Garrett Jones, ally Jones, and girls head track coach Megan taake.

Big week for Jones

by Kory Carpenter Jersey County Journal

By Friday afternoon, Jersey senior Sydney Jones will have qualified for the Class 2A state meet, committed to jump for Monmouth College for the next four years and competed in the state competition in Charleston.

All in about nine days.

Jones won the triple jump in the Springfield Sectional last week with a final distance of 34-11 and posted a personal season-best 16-10 1/4 in the long jump, finishing second behind Chatham’s

Alision Woerner.

“The conditions weren’t ideal,” Jersey girls track and field coach Megan Taake said. “But she had a good attitude all night.”

As a junior, Jones qualified for both events, finishing fourth in the triple jump with a final distance of 36-5 1/4.

All three competitors who finished ahead of her return this weekend.

“She qualified in both events last year and she wants to place in both this year,” Taake said. “And I know she would love to win the triple jump.”

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Three-peat: Southwestern takes third SCC title

by Kory Carpenter Jersey County Journal The Southwestern baseball team defeated Gillespie Tuesday, 10-0, to complete a perfect conference season and win its third South Central Conference title in a row.

Andrew Fry pitched a complete game

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Offensively, Alex Baldwin and Blake Lawson led the way for the Birds.

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