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INSIDE NEWS Goetten named Regional Officer of the Year. See page A3 Illinois to have bobcat season. See page A5

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Legion falls in division opener. See page B1

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Water system jolt reveals no contaminants By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal A July 20 notice from the Jerseyville City Water System confirms the appearance of coliform in water samples taken last month. Coliform is a bacteria often used as an indicator of potentially other harmful bacteria in the water, however, city engineer Robert Kincade said all the samples returned without any indication of contaminants. “It’s not e coli. It’s not nothing to be really concerned with unless your repeat samples come back either similar or with something further on it,” Kincade said, noting an indicator test is conducted on each sample. “If the indicator shows coliform then they check it real quick for e coli. … In all those three samples that came back with the hit on them, all of them and their adjacent taps came back clean.” The city official said he is confident the drinking water for city residents has not been contaminated, adding the water department followed direct protocols when the tests confirmed the existence of coliform in the water. According to the public notice the city is required to post, “Coliforms are bacte-

ria, which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present.” The bacteria was found in more June samples than allowed under testing guidelines. Kincade said the plant takes 11 samples every month, and in June, three of them tested positive for coliform bacteria. Only one sample may test for it under regular standards. Kincade said he believes the contamination came during the sampling process, which would not have affected the integrity of the water system. “Periodically, whether its through sample technique or what have you, we get hits that show coliform. It’s not ecoli, it’s not,” Kincade said. “Maybe they didn’t run the water long enough, et cetera, to get a good, clean sample. Sometimes they’ll get in a hurry, they’ll turn the water on and they’ll grab a sample real quick. They won’t let it run.” Kincade said running the water for 30 seconds ensures samples of water within the system rather than that particular faucet or valve. Jerseyville increased its water rates in November 2011 to help pay for the $20 million facility, which was (See, water, a2)

City Council approves zoning change, addresses drainage issue complaint By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal The Jerseyville City Council approved to rezone a property at 820 West Carpenter Street so it may be occupied as a residence. Jerseyville Mayor Billy Russell said the property owner, Diane Crum, requested the change in zoning from a business district for a store to a single-family dwelling district. “I think Mrs. Crum was intending on moving into this residence herself,” Russell said. “The zoning was approved per her appeal and [the zoning board] has approved this.” During public comment, a Jerseyville resident raised concerns about an area where standing water near Roberts Street has collected due to the heavy rains. The spot, she said, was planned to be a road, and when a neighboring property owner

raised the lawn, water began to pool. She said the property owner had every right to raise the yard, but noted mosquitoes and other insects flock to the area, which she worried would be dangerous to those living in the neighborhood. She requested the city look into draining options. Russell said the city already received a complaint about the issue and would address it Wednesday morning. In other business, the council approved a $500 grant to Got Faith for it’s festival starting Aug. 1, and accepted an award from the Wounded Marine Fund for allowing the collection of funds at the intersection of State Street and Highway 16. In the past decade, more than $45,000 has been generated through the annual fundraiser, all of which has or will be awarded to wounded Marines.

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Holding the pageant crown, 2014 Miss Jersey County Lauren kight, front, reaches out for a congratulatory hug of 2015 Miss Jersey County Morgan Moore, back. Moore was one of seven Miss Jersey County contestants. More photos and coverage can be found on page B6.

Man recites Bible from memory By MARk PACE Jersey County Journal Looking around the pews of Delhi Baptist Church in Jerseyville on a Sunday morning, open Bibles and smartphones displaying YouVersion’s Bible app dot the sanctuary. The Good Book is a staple of any Christian church; so much so, Tom Meyer memorized much of the book. How much of the Bible does Meyer have memorized? He’s not sure. “You know, I never counted,” Meyer said. “When King David counted people he got in trouble. I’d say at least a dozen books.” The reference to the II Samuel passage Is the story of King David doubting God’s

“We live in a copy, paste, Facebook, tweet, file and forget world where no one has to remember anything … Since we live in a wireless world, we find it difficult to memorize anything, let alone a book of the Bible.”

Tom Meyer Wordsower speaker promise. He loses trust and sends several of his men to count the army of the enemies. In response, 70,000 of his men die to disease. While Meyer joked about how much of the Bible has has memorized, he takes the memorization very seriously. “We live in a copy, paste, Facebook, tweet, file and forget world where no one has to remember anything. Hence those wonderful gadgets,” he said pointing to an iPhone. “We don’t really use our minds and our memories

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like we once did. The Bible makes it very clear … we should memorize. The Bible promises blessings linked to hiding God’s Word in our heart. Since we live in a wireless world, we find it difficult to memorize anything, let alone a book of the Bible.” Meyer came to Delhi Baptist Church from Shasta Bible College in California, but Illinois is not new to him. He is originally from Lombard, Illinois where he lived for 25 years. His ministry brought Meyer back to the (See, meyer, a2)

Grafton council reschedules fireworks display once more

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Tom Meyer recites II Peter at Delhi Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Meyer recited books of the Bible from memory followed by a sermon. Originally from northern Illinois, Meyer returns to the Midwest each summer to travel to different churches as part of his ministry.

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A burst of flames lit up the crowd of the Jerseyville American Legion Grand Stand Saturday as the engine of Jacob Ohl’s tractor caught fire pulling a sled down the track. The Danville native and firefighter, who drove two machines during the show, said the heat was not as bad as being in a burning building to save occupants during a blaze. Ohl was not injured and gave a brief interview with announcers before taking to the track again later that night. More photos from the fair can be found on page C1.

By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal The fireworks display in Grafton has been scheduled for three separate dates in the past month, and the Grafton City Council solidified the date for Friday. In a unanimous vote, with the exception of Alderwoman Sara Carey who was not present at the meeting, the Grafton City Council approved to reschedule the fireworks for July 24. Initially scheduled for the Fourth of July weekend, the fireworks show was rescheduled by Mayor Tom Thompson to July 24 due to flooding without consulting the council. Last week, the council rescheduled that

• Towboat Festival in Grafton rescheduled. See Page A2

date for Sept. 5 based on emails Alderman Jerry Bauersachs received from local businesses. During a special meeting Tuesday night, the council reversed its decision when Grafton Chamber of Commerce members responded to an inquiry from Thompson July 15 in which the businesses preferred July 24. Thompson said the floodwater has produced a dismal tourist season for Grafton. “We need a shot in the arm. We need something to get things going in terms of tourism in Grafton and to get (See, grafton, a2)

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Towboat festival postponed

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(Continued from A1) on track for construction at that time. Kincade said the city is still working through some of the new facility’s quirks, but noted in the first few years running, the plant has not had violations from the Environmental Protection Agency for discharge. “The first five years is when you work out all the little quirks for the plant,” Kincade said. “You learn what operating procedures you have to use. There is an operating manual that we have, and some of that has to be tweaked. A sewer here is different than in the next community over.” The kind of industry and restaurants a community has can influence the waste in the sewer system, as well.

But in terms of the water plant, if there is a hit of coliform in a sample, Kincade said he immediately calls the plant to request levels of other things in the water like chlorine. “We try to keep it as low as possible because people complain about it,” Kincade said of chlorine in the water. “But we’re still required to keep it around one part per million.” Each of the three wells at the plant uses a different chemical distribution to treat the water, he said, adding he is taking more precautions now to maintain a more watchful eye over the systems health. For more information about the plant, Kincade may be contacted by calling 618498-3312.

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(Continued from A1) state. He is a part of Wordsower. The ministry is a “live dramatic presentation of the scriptures, from memory, with faith, for the edification of the Church of Jesus Christ,” according to the organization’s website. During the school year, Meyer teaches memorization at Shasta Bible College as well as other classes during the week. On weekends, he travels across the west coast speaking in churches. He extends his travel to the Midwest during the summer. Earlier this month, his summer tour brought him to Jerseyville following a performance at the Creation Museum. He performed II

Peter from memory at Delhi Baptist Church preceding a sermon about a passage in the book. He chose the book because of its relevance to the end times and today’s world, he said, but he recites much of the Bible throughout the year and uses different books from week to week. “Basically we go from church to church to church to church,” Meyer said. “What we do is present the Word of God from memory as the sermon.” Memorization doesn’t come easily to many, Meyer admitted, and he has to constantly work to retain the knowledge. He added he believes the Lord blessed

said. Bauersachs said many of the business still wanted the July 24 date because they disseminated advertisements tying the fireworks into their offerings. Bauersachs also said he would have liked the rest of the council to have been consulted before rescheduling the event, noting improved communication would be appreciated.

would assume businesses are closed. “If you stifle, discourage or eliminate tourism in Grafton, you kill jobs. You kill people’s livelihoods,” said Jim Berger, a representative from Aeries Villas and Vacation Rentals. “People who are your friends, your neighbors and your fellow Jersey Countians … we are asking for the $3,500 to help get the tourists back here and make people aware that Grafton is open for business.” The item outlined a $3,500 expenditure for TV advertisements to promote the city. The motion died after lack of a second. The decision came in a bundle of decisions made by the council directly opposing

Last year over 1,000 people turned out for the event, and Loading Dock Owner Peter Allen expects this year to be no different despite the date change. “It was a very big turnout last year,” Allen said. “People line up to get a up close and behind the scenes glimpse of a working towboat.” The boat belongs to Luhr Bros Inc. which takes the boat out of everyday operation for almost three days for the festival. “We’re very grateful to

that company for doing this for a number of years now,” Allen said. One reason city council voted to move the fireworks display back to July 24 was to line the event with the tow boat festival which is now moved to August. However, Allen doesn’t expect to see a hit in attendance due to the move. Admission for the event will be $1, and tours of the tow boat are from 11-4 both Saturday and Sunday. The festival will include music, food and drinks.

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CLEARED Mayor Thompson agreed with Bauersachs, noting he would reach out to alderpersons in the future to aid in decision making. Following action of the fireworks date, the council entered closed session to conduct interviews of building inspector candidates. No action was taken as a result of those discussions and interviews.

Grafton City Council strikes down advertising expenditure for city By Mark Pace Jersey County Journal The Grafton City Council opted against spending money on advertising for the city at its last city council meeting, citing the city’s deficit as the reasoning behind the decision. The decision went against the recommendation of several local business owners. “It has been very important for the city to get notices out … during floods to let people know we aren’t closed“ Scott Adams of Adams Development and Raging River Water Park said during the public forum. “These are very, very important times for as much information as possible to be presented to the public … The $3,500 [for advertising] is a very important addition.” Business owners described to the council the hit each had taken due to the flooding and pleaded for the expenditure to let neighboring areas know Grafton is still open for business. Adams told the council he’s heard a number of times through the years of people coming to Grafton and spending money due to advertisements they had seen from the city. Adams, along with others at the meeting, worried outsiders would see the detour signs or hear about flooding to the are and not come because they

By Mark Pace Jersey County Journal Grafton’s towboat festival is postponed to Aug. 1-2 due to high water. The festival was originally scheduled for July 24-25, but the change needed to be made after flooding to the area. The water is currently over the seawall where the boat will dock at the Loading Dock. The festival can not be held until the water level falls a couple feet below the seawall allowing the boat to dock

him with a skill to memorize for Meyer to spread the teachings of the Bible. Meyer had several keys to memorization and knowledge retention. “Well, it’s the old saying ‘if you don’t use it, you lose it,’” he said. “It’s a lot of review, and review is meditation, and the meditation doesn’t allow you to forget … [The key to memorization] is repetition, and not just review, but oral review.” Meyer teaches a class on memorization and has written 10 books. More information can be found about the organization online at wordsower.org.

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(Continued from A1) the businesses up and running,” Thompson said. Kim Baalman-Eberlin, Grafton Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman, said when asked by Bauersachs, businesses were still worried about river levels. “I don’t think everybody realized at that time the water would be gone, and we’d have an option to have it in July,” Baalman-Eberlin

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recommendations made by the mayor. “I have said this meeting after meeting long before the new board was here … Any mayor of any city will tell you they don’t run their city on property taxes. They run them on taxes they get from businesses,” Mayor Thompson said. “We need some business here to pay taxes. It should be obvious to people. I’ve been transparent and haven’t hidden the fact we are running a deficit.” After the council’s decision not to support local business, the mayor warned a hike in property taxes could be the only way to get the city’s budget back on track if alderpersons continue making decisions that will hurt local business.

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Jersey County officer recognized for work By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal For a Jersey County conservation officer, he is living the dream every day on the job. That desire has fueled hard work in diverse areas of conservation policing, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources acknowledged Michael Goetten’s hard work with a Regional Officer of the Year award. Goetten was nominated for Illinois Officer of the Year in 2014, as well. Goetten said he is humbled to not only serve as a conservation police officer, but also to be considered for the award. “I’ve been doing this for nine years. It was my dream job, and I love going to work every day, so to be recognized, it’s definitely an honor,” Goetten said. “I’m a very avid outdoorsman, but I also love being a police officer. … It’s not a job to me. It’s something I love to do.” Sgt. Mark Wagner is Goetten’s supervisor who nominated the Jersey County officer the past two years. Goetten is a premiere officer in his eyes. “We do so many duties with our job,” Wagner said. “He’s just a very wellrounded officer that enforces basically all the laws that we have to do. He’s at the top of the region in number of citations, the overall

number of investigations.” Many officers like to focus on a particular area of enforcement, whether that be hunting regulations, boat violations or other issues. But for Goetten, Wagner said he will tackle any challenge on the job with an equal amount of enthusiasm. “The best part of this job is that we’re so diverse,” Wagner said, noting he enforces laws in hunting, boating, traffic, fishing, et cetera. “That’s something that I really love and why I take pride in my position.” Some days, he’ll enter the office knowing what he wants to do only to receive a call or an assignment to do something “completely opposite of what I anticipated doing.” It is that diversity Goetten said brings him to work every day as it breaks up the monotony. The avid outdoorsman said being a conservation officer has been a dream of his since a young age. In fact, Goetten recalled being in grade school where he wrote an essay about his aspirations of becoming a conservation officer. “So, it’s been a long time since when I knew this is what I wanted to do,” Goetten said. With his personal history growing up in the area where he regularly hunted and explored the outdoors, he connects well with those he at times must enforce

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‘Oklahoma’ to play Aug. 10-16 at The Muny Rodgers and Hammerstein’s masterpiece “Oklahoma!”, the musical that changed Broadway and America, returns to The Muny stage in a grand and glorious production. In its first Muny production since 2007, this beautiful and dramatic show features an unforgettable story and a score filled with landmark songs such as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “The Surrey With the Fringe on Top,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and of course, “Oklahoma!” Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the highspirited rivalry between the local farmers and cow-

boys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love’s journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. Individual tickets are available at the Box Office in Forest Park, online and by phone through MetroTix outlets. You can also order tickets on the phone with the Box Office from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. if you are using a gift card. All performances begin at 8:15 p.m.

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MICHAEL GOETTEN an honest mistake.” laws against. In addition to policing Knowing the difference between a lack of under- the area, Goetten said he standing and a clear infrac- also hosts training seminars tion of the law is something and teaches other officers on which he places a lot of about his experiences. And even though he pride. “It always helps when does not have a set schedyou have a background in ule of when he must arrive what you’re enforcing,” at work, Goetten said he Goetten said. “I try very always shows up earlier hard to target the intentional than he planned. “I can’t get myself to violator while at the same time educating the individ- wait,” Goetten said. ual who goes out and makes

Make strides this summer to waterproof your child with swim lessons that are outdoors and fun! Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) is still offering private and semi-private swim lessons this summer at Donor Pool, located 300 June Street, inside Dolan Park. Individuals can customize private lessons to fit within busy summer schedules. These lessons are great for both adults and children. Lessons will be offered between now through Aug. 3. Fees are $60 for three 30-minute lessons or $110 for six 30-minute lessons. Two participants with similar swimming abili-

ties can participate in semiprivate 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 Donor Pool at 618-498-5221 or email jerseyvilleparkandrec@gtec.com.

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Columbus ships Pinta, STARTING IN JULY! Nina landing in Grafton Want to send someone a celebration wish on local television? On Friday, Aug. 7, the ‘Pinta’ and the ‘Nina,’ replicas of Columbus’ Ships, will open in Grafton. The ships will be docked at The Loading Dock Restaurant, 401 Front Street, until their departure early Monday morning, Aug. 17. The “Nina” was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” The “Pinta” was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the Space Shuttle of the 15th century. Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced “sailing museum” for the purpose

of educating the public and school children on the “caravel,” a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world. While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, selfguided tour. Admission charges are $8 for adults, $ 7 for seniors, and $6 for students 5 - 16. Children 4 and under are free. The ships are open every day from 9 a.m. to 6: p.m. No reservations are necessary. Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided tour with a crew member should call 1 787-672-2152 or email columfnd1492@gmail.com . Minimum of 15, $5 per person, no maximum. Visit the website at ninapinta.org.

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Issue: Jersey County Fair dazzled. Our View: Once again, emotional memories.

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aturday featured a literally explosive moment at the fairgrounds when a tractor caught fire pulling a sled down the track in front of the grand stand.

Thankfully, the driver was not injured and took to the track again later that night, but the ‘Oohs’ and ‘Aahs’ of the spectacle solidified a memorable moment for all those in attendance. And that seems to be what the Jersey County Fair is best at accomplishing: solidifying moments in one’s mind. Jersey County prides itself on its fair parade, and for good reason. Everybody in town gets involved with the festivities, and some take their floats to the next level, arousing cheers and laughter from bystanders on State Street. Those smiles were shared among many last week, but with so much on the line during competitions, tears were inevitable. And that was no less evident than last Wednesday for 2015 Miss Jersey County Morgan Moore who was so overcome with her achievement she shed happy tears while being crowned by her predecessor Miss Lauren Kight. For those that took to the stage, the roar of the applause was a victory in its own right. Some of Jersey County’s most talented youngsters – and young adults – wowed with delicate dances, intricate instrumental pieces and heartfelt, musical ballads. But even the loudest roar could sometimes not blanket the excited screams of those enjoying a whip or spin on a carnival ride just a stone’s throw away. The week may have been a blur for fairgoers, but the brief moments of sights and sounds will stick with many for a long time to come.

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What fair event was your ‘mustsee’ this year?

1. One can never go wrong with the parade. 2. The talent show is the best thing all week. 3. There is nothing better than the beauty pageant. 4. I’m gearing up for the mud-flinging demolition derby. 5. Harness racing took the cake for me this year. 6. Livestock shows are severely under rated. 7. You’ll find me hooping and hollering at the rodeo.

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What fair event was your ‘mustsee’ this year? One can never go wrong with the parade. The talent show is the best thing all week. There is nothing better than the beauty pageant. I’m gearing up for the mud-flinging demolition derby. Harness racing took the cake for me this year. Livestock shows are severely under rated. You’ll find me hooping and hollering at the rodeo.

This poll is not scientific and reflects the opinion of those who chose to respond

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It’s all about the ride H

ow does one describe the euphoria of motorcycle riding? I will try to explain as best as I can for you. Rising at the crack of dawn excited about the adventure of the day. Grab a cup of caffeine, slide into jeans, boots, a T-shirt and out the door. There is no better feeling than mounting my machine and grasping the throttle in my hand. Listening to the engine accelerate gives me pleasure as I turn up the tunes. I’ll keep riding until I find open road. Aaah, freedom. Now there is a smile on my face. When I catch the zone there are no other thoughts or worries that entrap my mind. It’s a serene place and even the wind whipping my face feels amazing. My eyes are alert to the scenery and I don’t pay attention to the road signs or the direction traveling. There is no need for specifics on direction, focus only on the ride.

Life seems easier and carefree when riding on my Ruby. I don’t like to think about how tough things can get in life, and just want to feel the wind in my hair. I get a sensation on each journey and never want to turn back, just keep going until the road ends. Rounding the s-curves at a fast slant still gives me goose bumps after 22 years of riding. The rush continues to amaze me. It doesn’t matter if it is a country road traveled or an open highway, I still feel the excitement and it never gets dull. Yes, I name my bike like many do. She has been one of my best bikes and deserves the respect for the joy she gives me. I respect my bike and cherish the relationship I have with her. I try not to do anything stupid or jeopardize anyone’s safety while riding. Trust me, I have a lot of fun with her and I feel like a kid again on

her. She is my enjoyment, my fountain of youth. T h e focus of the ride Guest claims my spirColumn it and BY m a n y LORI DUNSE t i m e s drives me through to night fall. Night riding is peaceful and calming. I love the sun on my face, but some evenings I can ride forever. I call it the great escape. Keep going until you have to fill up again. Where will the road end? It usually ends with good food, my extended family, and friends. Ruby usually finds a positive atmosphere with lots of new friends. n Lori Dunse, is a guest

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YOUR VIEWS generally credited as the inventor of the telescope (technology) in 1608 but it was Galileo in 1609 who used the telescope for the purpose of astronomy and new knowledge and a new science was born. Throughout the ages we find that any time a need arose, small or large, someone through trial and error would gain the knowledge and come up with a solution. The insatiable appetite of man to gain knowledge is the fuel for new technology which in turn gives us new science. Toffler explains it this way: “If technology, however, is to be regarded as a great engine, a mighty accelerator, then knowledge must be regarded as its fuel.”

In order to understand technology we must look to the past to see that great change. Certainly the invention of the wheel changed the way mankind moved from place to place. The steel plow made us a nation of farmers. Machines brought about the Industrial Revolution and television has changed the family structure in some good ways but also in some not so good ways, it is all in how you use it. In my next letter I will give you some insight as to the development of computers and the great need to harness knowledge. GEORGE HATFILL Jerseyville, Ill.

Concerned Grafton resident speaks out TO THE EDITOR: Regarding the continuing controversy with the Grafton City Council, I feel it is time to say what needs to be said. I am a resident of Grafton, having moved here a little over a year ago with my wife. I am a registered voter in Grafton. We take very seriously our duty to pay attention to city government and to attend council meetings. First, we moved to Grafton for many reasons. One was the absolutely beautiful location, possibly unique in the St. Louis region. Another was the friendly people, both visitors and locals, and also the wide variety of recreation and entertainment available. We also accepted as a part of the deal that state and local

taxes would be higher here, but I cannot sit by any longer and watch the current elected council members act as if everyones taxes won’t go up as a direct result of their deliberate decisions or lack there of. The entire council must remember that, although they represent the voters who put them there, they must also act as a team to do what is right for all of Grafton, not just their own personal agendas. As I watch them in public meetings I see a completely dysfunctional group united only in voting down anything that could in any way promote tourism or encouraging others to move here to share the tax burden, either as residents or business owners. I see those who preen to their audience,

tying up everybody’s time, those who say one thing but do another, and those who say nothing, but go along. They will get a Grafton with a main street lined with vacant buildings, empty crumbling streets, no services including police protection and no revenue except taxing the residents (those that chose to stay) or is that what they secretly want? As for Mayor Thompson, he seems to be the only adult up there trying to do anything positive for the city. As for the citizens of Grafton, you had better wake up and pay attention to what is going on. A recall may be needed if things don’t improve for us all. TOM LENKMAN Grafton, Ill.

Thanks Illinois Senator Sam McCann for supporting critical healthcare services TO THE EDITIOR: On behalf of Jersey Community Hospital and its patients, employees and Board of Directors, I want to express our deep appreciation to State Senator Sam McCann for voting “Yes” on Senate Bill 788, critical legislation to support healthcare in our community. Not only will Senate Bill 788 save the state $411 million through a combination of cuts, savings, fraud and abuse reductions, and increased federal funds, it will help ensure that the most vulnerable in our commu-

nity – children, senior citizens, families, people with disabilities or mental illness – will be able to receive the healthcare they need when they need it. Jersey Community Hospital and hospitals across Illinois strongly supported this legislation as a reasonable and sensible approach to controlling health care costs for our state without sacrificing needed patient care. As a part of Senate Bill 788, hospitals agreed to contribute their share to address the state budget by paying a higher assess-

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Provides a brief history of technology TO THE EDITOR: To define technology in the simplest way I would use an old saying that seems to explain the driving force of new technology, necessity is the mother of invention. Whatever early man needed to survive he tried. The invention of tools, or do I say the science of tool making (knowledge) gave rise to the technology of weapons, the building of shelters, the design of clothing and anything else that would make his life more bearable. A good example of the back and forth shift between science and technology would be that of the telescope. Hans Lipperhey, A German spectacle maker, is

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Bobcat season approved, IDNR researches details

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Layna Hanold of eastside Farmhands 4-H Club, right, took home the Grand Champion Gilt trophy. Pictured with Layna are Miss Jersey County Lauren Kight and Little Miss Anna Greene.

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Brett schiller, Bit’s n spurs 4-H Club, right, won Grand Champion Barrow. Pictured with schiller are Miss Jersey County Lauren Kight and Little Miss Anna Greene.

4-H Swine Show results Jersey County 4-H Swine Show kicked off a day of livestock shows on July 13. Young pork producers competed for awards based on their 4-H projects. Members were judged on their showmanship, fitting, and overall care of their animals. Catherine Riley judged this year’s 4-H Swine Show and awarded the following winners: Grand Champion Gilt Layna Hanold of Jerseyville Grand Champion Barrow Brett Schiller of Jerseyville Junior Showmanship

Chase Meisner of Jerseyville Senior Showmanship Tyler Parker of Dow Other 4-H members participating in the 4-H Swine Show were: Hunter and TJ Burton, Chase Meisner, Curtis Shively, Dylan Torrey, Bo Richey, Anna Ringhausen, Evan Hanold, and Michael Wendle. Trophies were sponsored by: CHS in Shipman: Grand Champion Gilt Marty and Barb Kirbach family: Grand Champion Barrow

By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal Although it lacked the backing last year for passage into law, legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly gives the Illinois Department of Natural Resources the authority to establish a bobcat season. The bill – of which Illinois Sen. Sam McCann, R-Carlinville, is the sole senate sponsor – passed the senate in May, and made its rounds in the house since then. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the legislation into law July 14. The Illinois Senator for the 50th District put forth similar legislation last year. It passed both the Senate and the House, but was vetoed by former Gov. Pat Quinn, who cited conservation of the species as his reason for shooting the measure down. McCann said he is happy to see the measure has now become law. “This is a common sense law, written and passed at the request of our state’s top wildlife biologists,” McCann said. “This will enable the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to protect and maintain our wildlife population levels.” IDNR Pike County Biologist Tim Krumwiede said bobcats, much like other animals, are a resource IDNR aims to maintain. Establishing regulations will take time, he added. “Populations are faring well, and DNR is challenged with managing those populations. This is a species that can sustain harvest like many of our other fur-bearing predators,” Krumwiede said. “Obviously, regulations are being developed that would focus on wise management, so that we are conserving the species.” The particulars of those regulations have not yet been developed, he said, but state biologists will aid in the creation of the details of the law. According to a press release from McCann’s office, when the legislation passed the Illinois Senate in May, Illinois was one of only seven states still outlawing bobcat hunting. Hunting bobcats was not always prohibited in Illinois, however, as it was not until 1972 that the season was closed due to declining population numbers. The species was declared threatened in 1977, but now the population is growing by four to nine percent annually, according to IDNR figures.

TreeHouse Wildlife Center Director Adele Moore said the Dow-based rehabilitation center is not an anti-hunting agency, but does not condone the creation of a bobcat hunting season. Moore said the animals were recently taken off the threatened species list, and worries the population is not great enough to support a hunting season. “It’s strictly a trophy-hunting animal. You’re not going to eat a bobcat. Maybe in certain cases where there’s degradation of farm animals or something, I could see getting a permit to maybe shoot a nuisance one, but I just don’t see the reason for it other than being a trophy for somebody’s wall.” Moore said. “It seems like it’s cart before the horse.” TreeHouse Wildlife Center, she added, has rehabilitated around six bobcats in the past 10 years, including

“Populations are faring well, and Dnr is challenged with managing those populations. This is a species that can sustain harvest like many of our other furbearing predators.”

Tim Krumwiede IDNR biologist two in the past three. One of those big cats was pregnant during rehabilitation. Both the mother and kitten have since been released into the wild. The season is not only about curbing the population of bobcats in Illinois, but also about preserving other species, Mark Wagner, Illinois Conservation Police Sergeant covering Calhoun, Pike, Jersey, Scott and Greene counties, said. He said maintaining population numbers for the entire ecosystem will determine how many permits will be issued. Bobcats are a predator, he added, and they prey on small birds and animals, like quail and rabbits. “If we don’t take some of the bobcats out, if we just let them continue to grow and grow and grow, then they’re either going to get disease, they’re going to

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start starving to death and it’s going to affect the other types of species like the quail, the turkey, stuff like that,” Wagner said. “We’re going to have too many predators and not enough food source for them to go around.” Balancing the population of the native species in Illinois becomes a delicate matter the IDNR biologists study carefully. Similar balancing strategies have been seen in lower tag offerings for deer in recent years due to population decline from disease. It is the hope, Wagner said, a bobcat season will allow other hunting seasons to flourish with more tags as population numbers increase. While the Illinois General Assembly made the hunting and trapping of bobcats legal, IDNR has the authority to limit the number of permits available. Those permits may not exceed a fee of $5, according to the language in the bill. “We don’t have any of that worked out yet,” Wagner said. “Right now, the legislature has just given us approval to have a season. … Now we have to sit down and work out the particulars of what the law will be.” Wagner said IDNR biologists will be conducting studies to determine the number of permits to issue and in what ways hunters may kill the bobcats. “Are we going to let them take one? Are we going to let them take two? Are we going to let them trap? Are we going to let them shoot them with a gun? Bow and arrow? We don’t have any of that worked out yet.” Wagner said. Hunting bobcats, he added, is legal in Missouri where the season is quite popular, particularly because the pelts for bobcats fetch a high price from vendors. The legislation signed by the governor allows for bobcat pelts to be tagged similarly to river otter pelts, which is governed by federal regulations. IDNR has the authority to set forth fines and registration services to process pelt tagging. For more information about hunting seasons in Illinois, visit idnr.gov.

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Louise Heitzig celebrates 95th birthday Louise Heitzig of Fieldon will celebrate her 95th birthday Aug. 7. The wife of the late Fred Heitzig, Louise is the mother of Margaret (Pat) Patterson, Janet (Rick) Hemphill and Charles (Gina) Heitzig. She has five grandchildren, Stephen Patterson, Katie Jedlicka, Mike, Joe and Mary Heitzig. Birthday wishes may be sent to 16978 State Hwy. 16, Fieldon, IL 62031.

Helen Crawford celebrates 90th birthday Helen Crawford, a resident at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center, will celebrate her 90th birthday July 23. Helen is a retired beautician, retired painter and also wallpapered. She loves to fish, garden, and enjoys being with family and working. She is the wife of Joe Crawford, who died November 2014. They enjoyed 71 years of marriage. Helen is the mother of Jo Ann (Gary) Johnson of Brighton and the late Linda Carroll. She has five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The family of Robert Lahr would like to thank our family, friends and everyone for their expressions of sympathy, prayers, cards, flowers, food, and memorials before and during the loss of our husband, father, and grandpa. Thank you to the Jerseyville Rehab for all the TLC shown to Bob and all of us during his illness. ALL of you are wonderful. Thank you to Blessing Hospice and our wonderful, loving, caring friend, Barb Foiles. Thank you to Crawford Funeral Home for your kindness and all the extras that you did for us. All of you are very special people. Thank you to the Peace United Church of Christ, our church family, for the delicious meal. Thank you Pastor Ted Englesdorpher for the beautiful service and for being there for us. Thank you Julie and Janelle for the beautiful music. Jean, Tim and Sarah Lahr Wyatt, Chase, Samantha, Matt, Allie

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U of I Extension hosting free gardening programs July 28 The summer series of University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening program will conclude with “Don't Blame the Camera: How to Take Better Landscape Photo,” to be held on July 28 at 1:30 p.m. Yes, you can take great photos of your landscape-and it has very little to do with the camera you use! Whether you shoot with a digital SLR, point-and-shoot or even your phone, you can take frame-worthy photos. All you have to do is learn a few techniques, and then shoot. Chris Tidrick will

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Sally Reed, left, and Cameron Little of 4-H Cowtown Clovers, won a combined total of five trophies at this year’s 4-H Rabbit Show. Reed took the Grand Champion Rabbit trophy and Best in Show 4-H Class Buck. Little won Best in Show 4-H Doe, Best in Show 6-Class Buck and Best in Show 6-Class Doe.

Hopping good time at 4-H Rabbit Show Jersey County 4-H members displayed their rabbits at the 4-H Rabbit Show on Saturday, July 11, at the Jersey County Fairgrounds. 4-H members had fun showing their rabbits to Judge Emily Brown of Jacksonville. Tim Reed of Jerseyville served as show superintendent. Members were judged on the proper care and breed characteristics of their projects. After examining all the rabbits, Judge Emily Brown selected these top award winners: Grand Champion Rabbit Sally Reed Best 4 Class Buck Sally Reed Best 4 Class Doe Cameron Little Best 6 Class Doe Cameron Little

Best 6 Class Buck Cameron Little Junior Showmanship Cameron Little Senior Showmanship Rachel Lahey Other 4-H members participating in this year’s show were: Rachel Lahey, Sarah Pryor, Emily Pryor, Hannah Pryor, Rachel Lahey, Whitney Lahey, Leighmann Maag and Lauren Parker. We also would like to thank neighboring businesses who contributed to the Jersey County 4-H program by sponsoring trophies this year. Trophies sponsored by: Wm. Nobbe and Sons, Grand Champion Rabbit; Rothe Farms, Best in Show 4-Class Buck; Pfister Seed, Inc., Best in Show 4-Class Doe; CNB Bank & Trust, Best in Show 6-Class Buck; Scheffel Boyle Accounting, Best in Show 6-Class Doe.

teach the basic techniques of garden photography that can be used with the camera you already own. This session will be presented via computer at the Jersey County Extension office located at 201 W. Exchange St., Jerseyville. Also, participants can now take the classes on-line, from their home computers. To participate in on-line class you must pre-register at HYPERLINK "http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ hmrs/4seasons/" http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ hmrs/4seasons/.

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A firefighter gives another responder to the scene a thumbs up a trailer is all clear Tuesday afternoon. The Jerseyville Fire Department responded to the trailer fire around 4 p.m. July 21. Fire Chief Alan Gowin said the blaze was caused by a dryer machine, likely due to lint build up. The occupant of the trailer was not home at the time of the fire, and there were not reported injuries, although the interior of the trailer suffered severe damage.

Jersey County 4-H Beef Show Jersey County 4-H members brought their best animals to the 4-H Beef Show on July 13, at the Jersey County Fairgrounds. Important factors in rating the 4-H animals are showmanship, quality, fitting and overall care of their animal. Justin Alwardt, of Altamont, judged this year’s show and awarded the following winners: Grand Champion Heifer Chase Meisner of Jerseyville Reserve Grand Champion Heifer Kyle Walsh of Jerseyville Grand Champion Market Beef Tommy Wilson of Piasa Reserve Grand Champion Steer Jamie Moore of Piasa Junior Showmanship Taylor Richey of Medora Intermediate Showmanship Chase Meisner of Jerseyville Senior Showmanship Clayton Poppe Heifer Show Breed Champions Champion Angus Heifer Chase Meisner of Jerseyville Champion AOB/Crossbred Heifer Kyle Walsh of Jerseyville Champion Hereford Heifer Lauren Parker of Dow Champion Shorthorn Heifer Clayton Poppe of Jerseyville Champion Simmental Heifer Jenna Moore of Jerseyville Market Steer Show Breed Champion Champion AOB Tommy Wilson of Piasa Champion Angus Taylor Richey of Medora Champion Hereford Jenna Moore of Medora Champion Shorthorn Clayton Poppe of Jerseyville Champion Simmental Ted Heitzig of Jerseyville Other 4-H member receiving blue ribbons were: Simon Sarginson, Adam Smiley, Kiley Beth Kirchner, Tyler Parker, Kyle Walsh, Cole Spencer, Sarah Richey, Laura Kirbach, Bo Richey, Clayton Richey, Justin Wadlow, Betsy

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Chase Meisner of Jerseyville, left, won Grand Champion Heifer. Meisner is a member of the Eastside Farmhands 4-H Club. Pictured with Chase is his brother, Logan Meisner.

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Tommy Wilson of Piasa won Grand Champion Market Beef. Wilson is a member of the Eastside Farmhands 4-H Club.

Kirbach, Brianna Walsh, Hanna Moore, Cody Heitzig, Wyatt Jones, Ashley Moore and Bailey Wadlow. Trophies were sponsored by: W.A. Rice Company, Grand Champion Heifer; Tri-County FS, Inc., Grand Champion Market Beef; Fessler Farms, Champion Angus Heifer; Triple B Angus, Champion Angus Steer; United Producers, Champion Hereford Heifer; Jerseyville Banking Center, Champion Hereford Steer; Kallal Concrete, Champion Hereford Heifer; Jefferson Trailer Salesm Shorthorn Steer; Marty and Barb Kirbach Family, Champion Simmental Heifer; Triple M Cattle, Champion Simmental Steer; Mark Beatty, AOB/

Crossbred Heifer; Darr’s Pit Stop, AOB/Crossbred Steer. For more information about Jersey County 4-H Program please contact University of Illinois Extension-Jersey County at 618-498-2913 or email extension.edu/cjmm.

Master Showmanship winners are, left to right, Grand Champion Senior Division, Sid Sarginson; Reserve Grand Champion, Hanna Moore; Reserve Grand Champion Junior Division, Bailey Wadlow; Grand Champion Junior Division, Chase Meisner.

4-H Master Showmanship contest Jersey County 4-H members kicked off the fair with the 4-H Master Showmanship Contest on Sunday, July 12. Master Showmanship is divided into senior and junior divisions at the county level. 4-H members participate in showing beef, sheep and swine. If a member does not own one of the species, they can “borrow” that particular specie from another 4-H member. There were seven junior and eight seniors in this year’s contest. The judges were Ann and Stuart Wilson of Findley, Ill. Sid Sarginson won the Grand Champion Senior Division. Sarginson is the son of Chris and Carolyn Sarginson of Dow. He will be starting his sophomore year at SIUE this fall with a major in mechanical engineering. Sid will be going onto the State Fair competition in August. Hanna Moore won Reserve Grand Cham-

pion Senior Division. Moore is the daughter of Mike and Sharol Moore of Medora. She will be returning to University of Illinois in Champaign with a major in Ag communications. Chase Meisner was the Junior Grand Champion Division winner. Meisner is the son of Christy Meisner and Lewis Meisner of Jerseyville. Meisner also won Grand Champion Heifer, Junior Showmanship in Swine and Intermediate showmanship in beef. Bailey Wadlow won Reserve Grand Champion. Bailey is the daughter of Joe and Michelle Wadlow of Jerseyville. She also won reserve champion Intermediate Showmanship in Beef. For more information about 4-H programs, please contact University of Illinois Extension Jersey County at 618-498-2913 or email benz@illinois.edu

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Jersey head football coach Dave Jacobs talks to his team during last week’s 7-on-7 in Jerseyville. The Panthers are currently holding a summer camp through next Thursday.

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Jerseyville Post 636 catcher Hunter Bryant talks with starting pitcher Levi Staples earlier this month in the Firecracker Classic in alton. Bryant was expected to catch Drake Kanallakan in Wednesday’s elimination game in Galesburg.

Jerseyville legion falls in division opener By Kory CarPenTer Jersey County Journal Jerseyville Post 492 dropped its Third Division Tournament opener to Limestone Monday afternoon in Galesburg. Post 492 fell to the loser’s bracket and was scheduled to face Quincy Wednesday

at 1 p.m. Drake Kanallakan was expected to get the start, but results were not available at press time. The winner of Wednesday’s game was expected to play Thursday, and would potentially need to win four more game to capture the division championship.

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Jersey sophomore quarterback Drew Sauerwein looks downfield for a receiver last week. Jersey hosted a 7-on-7 for schools across the area.

Football fundraiser set for Aug. 22 Staff rePorT Jersey County Journal The second annual JCHS football “Bash for Cash” is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22 at the American Legion from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $100 per couple and include dinner

for two, a band and a raffle ticket for a chance to win $10,000. Participants must be 21 or older. Contact Deb Wittman at 618-535-7075 (dwittman@ jchs.org) or Dave Jacobs at 217-622-1615 (dave. jacobs@jersey100.org for more information.

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Barry Wright umps at Cooperstown’s Dreams Park

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Standing in front of the Baseball hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y, Barry wright, a Greene County native, had the opportunity to visit the famous museum while he was in Cooperstown umpiring a tournament with more than 100 teams. wright has umpired games throughout midwest Illinois for more than 35 years and is well known in sporting circle.

of those parks like UFOs,” he said. “It is a complex with 22 diamonds and all the teams are 12 and under. I got to do an elite eight game.” Wright said one of things about the event that impressed him was not all teams were full of superstars. “Some teams were there and didn’t care if they won or lost, they just wanted the opportunity to play in the legendary home of baseball,” he said. “They weren’t interested in winning. They just wanted to be there. There were teams from big towns, teams from small towns.” In addition to umpiring, the group got to do some sightseeing. A ticket to the Baseball Hall of Fame was included in the package. “If you go there, you have to go to the Hall of Fame,” Wright said. “I would love to back. They have all kinds memorabilia in there.” Wright also said Cooperstown was a haven for collectors of sports memorabilia. “They have everything,” he said. “All of the restaurants along the street where the museum is, are named after ball players. Even though Shoeless Joe Jackson can’t be

in the Hall of Fame because of a cheating scandal, he has a restaurant there. So does The Babe, Joe DiMaggio, a lot of them.” Wright said he and the team flew out of St. Louis, on to Chicago, and into Albany, N.Y. “From Albany to Cooperstown, we got a bus,” he said. “Cooper-stown is out in the middle of nowhere and with all the trees, it kind of reminds me of Calhoun. I’d like to go back sometime in the fall and see all the colors.” Wright said the road to Cooperstown is narrow and twisty and the bus driver had all he could do to navigate the bus . Every coach, player and umpire who participated in the tournament was Inducted into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame. Each was given a American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame ring, similar to the World Series rings worn by professional baseball players. As for Wright, who loves to talk about his experience, he doesn’t rule out the possibility of returning to Cooperstown. “I don’t plan on stopping umpiring anytime soon,” he said. “As long as my knees hold out, I’m going to keep on going.”

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Just a sophomore, quarterback Drew Sauerwein soaks up information from his coach, Dave Jacobs, during wednesday’s practice. the panthers begin fall practice aug. 10.

Jersey, Southwestern hold joint practice By KorY CarpeNter Jersey County Journal The Jersey and Southwestern football programs held a joint practice Wednesday morning in Jerseyville. The teams went through drills against one another and spent the better part of an hour running a 7-on-7 competition. For the Panthers, it was a nice change of pace from monotonous practices and intrasquad scrimmages that summer often brings. “They get tired of hitting each other,” Jersey head football coach Dave Jacobs said. “So it was good to have Piasa over here.” Southwestern head coach Aaron Fricke agreed. “We are really grateful Coach Jacobs asked us down here,” Fricke said. “We’ve done some camps and 7-on-7s over the summer, but that competition and seeing somebody else was huge for us.” For the Panthers, the extra practices and camps the past two months have helped bring along a young core.

Sophomore Drew Sauerwein is expected to start at quarterback next month and Jacobs only expects 13 seniors to be on this year’s roster. “Our numbers are down a little bit because its a small freshman class,” Jacobs said. “But we’ve got quality and we certainly have a lot to help us win this season. A lot of young guys will get baptized with varsity, but they are capable.” With another colored jersey lining up on the opposite side of the line, Jersey coaches were able to analyze how players reacted to real competition. “In a game-like situation we were seeing the drills they were doing and the techniques and the kids are finally starting to get it,” Jacobs said. “It was nice to see them in a competitive situation because sometimes when you get competitive you forget about your technique. So the goal is, especially with a young team, to let them trust their technique. And we saw it.” Jersey will host camp through next week before giving players 10 days off leading up to the first day of practice, Aug. 10.

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Dorothy E. Ashlock Dorothy E. Ashlock, 88, died July 20, 2015 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jerseyvlle. She was born in Greenfield to the late Other and Mae (Hall) Norris and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. “Shorty” Ashlock, whom she married in September of 1951 in Arkansas; her parents; six sisters: Cornelia Cummines, Margaret Easley, Bertha Bohannan, Pat Havlin, Mildred Waters and Sally Knight; and five brothers: Cecil, Charlie, George, Robert and John Norris. She is survived by her son, Gilbert “Gib” Ashlock of Jerseyville; grandson Connor Ashlock of

Jerseyville; two brothers and their wives: Douglas and Mary Jane Norris of Berdan, and James and Jane Norris of Coal City; a niece and husband, Patsy and Fred Anthony of White Hall; and family friend, David Scheffel of Delhi. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 24 at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville continued at 9 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Jerseyville July 25, and funeral services will be officiated by Rev. Ed Haun at 10 a.m. July 25. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. In lieu of memorials, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

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Twelve Jersey Community High School graduating seniors were awarded the James Fosha Scholarship to go toward the cost of their continuing education. The recipients are front row, left to right, Clara Miles, Jami Crowe, Kaitlyn Jones, Jami Herder, and Jim’s son, Richey Fosha. Back, left to right, Jesi Crowe, Ashton Kuehnel, Zach Rowling, Tanner Herkert, Parker Blackorby and Christian Kimble. Not pictured are Brenden Loellke and Andrew Phipps. Also not pictured is Jim’s son, Aaron Fosha, his daughter, Amy Anderson, and granddaughter, Cici Anderson. The 17th Annual Jim Fosha Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday Aug. 1. Tee times are still available by calling Wolves Crossing at 498-3178.

LCCC announces spring honors list Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of honor students for the Spring 2015 semester. Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List. Local students named to the respective lists: President’s List Brighton Rachel L. Baldwin, Courtney D. Bangert, Kimberlee A. Boltz, Amy J. Bowling, Alyssa E. Cox, Jonathan M. Cox, Brian S. Craig, Misty A. Dorris, Alayna M. Ducharme, Tyler N. Dunham, Brenden L. Emmons, Emily M. Formea, Hannah K. Greeling, Ashley R. Halford, Andrew C. Hood, Andrew J. Hoxsie, Larissa P. Hudson, Linnetta L. Hughart, Darby E. Jones, Emily M. Jones, Grace A. Luly, Rachel E. Luly, Tyler N. Mayhew, Leah D. McGaughey, Kathleen A. Morris, Brandon K. Murphy, Jessica N. Pugsley, Mathew J. Quigley, Connor A. Robinson, Zachary S. Shaw, Ashton M. Toler, Elise N. Trombetta, Bo R. Watson, Gretchen W. Werner, Jessica L. Werts, Zachary Wickenhauser, Kevin R. Wuthrich; Dow Brandon M. Root, Diana L. Root, Janice P. Van Meter; East Alton Madalyn Brueggemann, Andrea M. Cook, Robyn M. Earnhart, Riley A. Eyster, Brian C. Fennewald, Brandy S. Herron, David A. Kamp, Shane E. Kamp, Ashley N. Lacey, Brandi N. Lacey, Christopher D. McCollum, Bailey A. McGuire, Kelsey McHugh, Torilyn E. Overton, Scott R. Phillips, Dambo D., John E. Schoonover, Greg C. Scott, Adam L. Thaxton, Kelly A. Truax, Dorian M. Webb, Kari E. Westbrook, Anna G. Whitaker, Timothy J. Witthoft;

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Megan Witt, ashton ragsdale, Morgan Moore, Betsy kirbach, 2014 Miss Jersey county Lauren kight, krystal Skinner, alexis Platto, and Beth claxton pose for the crowd in their evening gowns during the Jersey county Fair Pageant Wednesday night.

Miss Jersey County a testament for those who struggle with self-image By Mark Pace Jersey County Journal In the middle of an Illinois heat wave blistering Jersey County Fair goers, seven contestants stood on the grandstand’s wooden stage. Morgan Moore, glistening, looked out toward the crowd during the highly attended event, but it wasn’t the summer heat making her sweat. Moore had never done anything like this before. The first time attendees saw her on stage at the county fair was the first time she walked across any stage as a pageant contestant. But before she took home the crown of 2015 Miss Jersey County, she had to battle with herself. “It was terrifying,” Moore said. The hardest part of the whole process for Moore wasn’t the grueling schedule, lack of sleep or endless hours of putting on makeup and dressing up every night; parts she says she is comfortable with and even enjoyed. The hardest part was walking out on stage in front of those people knowing they were there to judge each movement and word. Moore grew up on stage. As a dancer, the spotlight had been where she felt comfortable. She was a campaign speaker for Jersey Community Unit School District 100’s “Just Be Jersey Campaign” before graduating in 2015. She showed cattle and was the school mascot for her sophomore year. She wasn’t new to the attention, but this wasn’t the same, she said. The judges weren’t there to evaluate a performance or a group. They were there to judge her. Moore grew up with vitiligo, a skin condition causing the loss of color in blotches. She was bullied for it “terribly” as a kid causing her to be self conscious literally in her own skin. She

was diagnosed in the third grade and wasn’t able to completely accept herself as who she was with the condition until the last couple of years. Getting out on stage, knowing everyone would be looking at her as a contestant wasn’t something she instantly welcomed. Being judged was something all too familiar in an uninviting way. “I was extremely scared, so I had to really buck up … I dedicated my whole summer to this. I really wanted this, but I was scared,” she admitted. “It took me a while to build up the courage, but I finally did.” When the event began, she promenaded on the red carpet with confidence for all to see. Dawned in a teal suit, she gave a memorable speech comparing herself to a chameleon for her ability to adapt as she wooed the judges. She strolled about with confidence and spoke like a veteran contestant. Late Wednesday night, the contestants lined up on stage after what had been an already seemingly never-ending half week of festivities. The runnerups had been announced. Now, it was time to announce the winner. Four girls stood in the back row, hoping to hear their names. Please be me, please be me, please be me,” Moore said to herself; hoping, but not expecting, for her name to be called. “Morgan Moore,” the voice echoed through the grandstand. Moore stood in tears, her red dress matching the red carpet glistened under the lights. Last year’s Miss Jersey County, Lauren Kight, placed the crown on her head with a smile. “She’s amazing. She really deserved this,” Kight said following the evening. Since taking the crown, she’s showing the role is something that suits her well. Moore is outgoing, easy to talk with and well-rehearsed in being in the

public eye. “I’m just so excited because I get to go to all over the state and meet people to represent our county. I feel like I’ve been adopted into a new family,” Moore said. “I want to be a good representation for this county and don’t want to let anyone down.” While representing the county was her dream since she was a little girl, the pageant was about more than representing the county. It provides a chance to help other children struggling with selfimage and doubt. “Tigers have stripes and I have spots. I want other girls in the county to not be afraid of embracing their authentic selves. No one is perfect and we all have flaws,” Moore said. “I want other girls to know that no matter how badly they think the odds are against them, or if they have similar conditions as me, they can in fact come to peace with it and do whatever they set their mind to or even win a pageant.” Moore will attend the University of Alabama in the fall. She already made plans with her parents to travel to and from the cotton state in order to serve her duties as county queen. As queen, Moore went to all of the fair’s shows, passed out ribbons and posed for endless pictures. In the evenings, she sat on stage at events, welcoming everyone to the fair. She was granted the opportunity to drive a tractor during the tractor pull, which she added was her favorite part of the fair so far, and finished second place in her class. The days following the crowning, Moore drove around the county, soaking it all in, not wanting the week to end. “I get to be queen of the place I love and the place I get to call home,” Moore said. “This truly is an honor. I’m thrilled to represent Jersey County.”

2014 Miss Jersey county, left, crowns 2015 Miss Jersey county Morgan Moore Wednesday night at the american Legion Fairgrounds grand stand.

Lucy Wilson answers a question from 2014 Miss Jersey county Lauren kight during the Little Miss Pageant July 15 at the american Legion Fairgrounds grand stand in Jerseyville.

2014 Little Miss Jersey county annalee Green hands a trophy to ella Green while cecillia alexander gasps in awe at its size.

All photos by Mike Weaver/Jersey County Journal

Madilynn Davis waves to the crowd Wednesday night before answering questions from 2014 Miss Jersey county Lauren kight during the Little Miss competition. Davis was named Little Miss later that evening.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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on the float from left to right, stephen rulo, Kaelyn Drainer, Megan Kovar and Kinley Brown; and on the street from left to right, Lead Pastor Carl Hayes, Lauryn Kovar, Gavin schell and Matt stellhorn participate in the fair parade festivities. The First Assembly of God float won best overall for its float last Tuesday.

Tying the community together with a string of floats n Parade reinforces community togetherness By BoB Crossen Jersey County Journal The Jersey County Fair Parade dazzled onlookers last Tuesday with the largest number of floats the local parade has hosted. More than 130 people, businesses and bands entered the Jersey County Fair parade, 14 of which were judged in six categories: best overall, most appealing, best followed theme, best participation, most complex and most creative. Coming away with the best overall float was First Assembly of God Church. All participants involved with the float wore matching Vacation Bible School shirts. Some sang and danced while others tossed candy to the youngsters on the side of the road. Daniel Drainer, First Assembly of God youth pastor, said a member of the church’s congregation, Jill Stemler, designed the vinyl lettering for the float to promote its children oriented bible study in August. But it was not just the design of the float that most impressed him. “We just have a great family of people that come to 1AG,” Drainer said. “I think what speaks most was the 40 people that walked along side of it. We worked on the float and put it together and everything, but when you get that many people … it makes it fun.” Southside Auto in Jerseyville was deemed most appealing to the judges for its float based on the popular Disney animated film “Frozen.” Young dancers dressed in costumes of Elsa, Anna and Olaf with an eight foot tall castle featured behind them. Tammy Hartley, Southside Auto office manager, said the crew spent between 30 and 40 hours designing the float. Being recognized for the hard work was nice, she added. “It was nice,” Hartley said. “The last three years we’ve won something [in terms of the parade].” While Southside Auto had the most appealing float, another local car dealership scored most complex float. Kim Marshall, Marshall Chevrolet Buick GMC manger, said the fair parade is a point of pride for the business, and that was reflected in the float’s features. “It’s a tradition that we started quite a few years ago and we love it. The whole dealership comes together and puts in their two cents on what we should do,” Marshall said of participating in the parade. “It gives us great pride.” Among the county’s reasons for pride was this year’s parade marshal Martha Harpstrite,

a Jersey County music teacher who inspired hundreds of children during her tenure to explore and enjoy music and dance. The Jersey County Fair created the fair theme “Celebrating Jersey County with a song and a dance” in her honor, and the Jerseyville Public Library float was recognized for best sticking to that theme. Jerseyville Librarian Anita Driver said the library aims to complement the fair theme each year with it summer reading program to attract as many participants as possible. “We always try to match our summer reading club theme to the fair theme, and they were both music, so it was a breeze,” Driver said, adding the silhouette cut-outs lining the float are part of the library’s summer decorations. And in terms of garnering participation, no business did it better in the parade this year than Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as the business was awarded best participation. Frances Allen, activity director for Jerseyville N&R, said this year was her first time organizing the float which she quickly learned was a big deal for her coworkers and managers. The float was a way to bond, she added. “I had a lot of help from the employees and the facility, which was really great,” Allen said. “I think just knowing we all worked together to make it all come together was really exciting for us to be noticed for something.” Similarly, Beth Swan said Security Finance, a business she manages, found the parade to be a way for all employees to work together toward a common goal. Being rewarded for the most creative float – emulating scenes from “Flashdance,” cult classic film from 1983 – was a great feeling, she added. “We had a lot of things going through our minds. We talked about ‘Footloose’ and different musicals and it came to ‘Jersey County. What a feeling!’ and we wanted to focus on ‘Flashdance,’” Swan said. “It’s a good team building experience for our office, also, because we all come together and we get to see it come to life.” But what was most entertaining were the reactions from the hundreds of people lining the sides of State Street in Jerseyville in what is considered one of the county’s grandest traditions, the Jersey County Fair Parade.

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Missing a wheel, eldred’s Tyler shafer rams into Jerseyville’s Corey Garrison sunday in the Jersey County demolition derby. shafer won the Compact Division, Garrison finished fourth.

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Cody Meyer bows while being booed by the crowd sunday night. Meyer was disqualified for an illegal hit to a driver’s side door.

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Jerseyville’s Cody Meyer rams into Tony randolph sunday night in the Compact division of the demolition derby. Meyer was disqualified for hitting the driver’s side door.

All photos by Bob Crossen/Jersey County Journal

Above; Brandi and Corrina Pohlman toss goodies to bystanders with the Jerseyville Public Library float at the Jersey County Fair Parade last Tueasday. The float won the award for best followed theme. right: Little Miss Jersey County contestant Makinna Moore shields her eyes from the sun while putting on a pretty smile during the Jersey County Fair Parade last Tuesday.

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Cole snyder of Jerseyville waits for an official as smoke billows out of a car next to him. snyder finished second in the Modified Compacts division sunday night.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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Fall soccer season is gearing up to start in September. Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) is looking for both experienced and non-experienced soccer referees. Games will be played from the beginning of September through

the end of October on primarily Tuesday/Thursday nights and Saturday/ Sunday mornings/afternoons. Compensations will be $15 per game with games lasting between 40-60 minutes. To apply, applicants must be at least 15 years of age. All prospective referees will be required to attend the mandatory referee clinic on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.

at the Susnig Center, located at 401 Mound Street, Jerseyville. Applications can be picked up at the Susnig Center or downloaded at jerseyvilleil.us/ ParkRec/employment.htm and returned on or before Friday, Aug. 14. For more information, please contact JPRD at 618-498-2222 or email jerseyvilleparkandrec@gtec.com.

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Thursday, July 23: Vintage Quilts and Bed Turning at 1 p.m. at Jerseyville Library meeting room. Program sponsored by Jersey County HCE, featuring Jan Coats of Patchwork Plus. Program open to the public and free of charge. If wanting to display a quilt please call Doris June Gettings at 618376-8060.

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By Mark Pace Calhoun News-Herald While some of the city remains underwater, Music in the Park isn’t letting the flood rain on its fun. The flood submerged Music in the Park’s home location in Grafton, The Grove Memorial Park, but a move to the higher, safer ground of Red Hawk Park allowed the event to continue through the summer without much of a hiccup. “This has been a different feel [at Red Hawk Park] because it’s a really wide open space,” Carla Newton, event coordinator, said. “But this allows people to see Grafton Hills … and the transition has run smoothly.” Between 125 and 200 people usually attend the event featuring a different local band each week. Last week brought Typsy Gypsy, an americana, folk and rock group consisting of Cara McGuire, Jennifer Hayden, Sara McGibany, Valerie Baumann, Sarah Shewmake and Bruce McLaughin. The event holds 50/50 raffles each week to benefit the Jersey Community High School bands and takes monetary donations as well as canned and dried food donations to go to the Grafton Food Panty. It is held every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Last year, the event

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

Having fun at the fair!

Bryce Clendennen enjoys a ride on a miniature train at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Jerseyville during the Jersey County Fair.

Hannah Jones, Hannah Hudson and Melissa Weishaupt glide through the air on a carnival ride in Jerseyville Saturday during the Jersey County Fair.

The crowd blurs behind Tarry Feiss as she drags a sled during the tractor pull in front of a full grand stand Saturday night in Jerseyville.

Barbara Johnson, Russell Wolf and Harry Wolf play music on their German Band float outside the grand stand at the Jersey County Fair last week.

Deklan Cannon feeds a carrot to a goat at the Jersey County Fair petting zoo Saturday night before action began at the grand stand.

Les Kimes, also known as Cousin Grumpy, directs a pig to push its piglett in a carriage during a show at the Jersey County Fair Saturday.

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Addie LaMarsh, Peyton Smith, Mackenzie LaMarsh and Colton Smith rattle in circles on a carnival ride at the Jersey County Fair July 18.

Cameron Loftus, left, raises his arms in a bumper car driven by his friend, Connor Eberhart, right, during the Jersey County Fair Saturday.

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The front wheels of Todd Feiss tractor lift off the dirt as it pulls a sled down the track during the National Tractor Pull Association competition Saturday night during the Jersey County Fair.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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400D FOR RENT Pike County

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. 217-742-9241. TFN 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 217-242-2252. TF TOWN BRANCH Treasures 207 State St., Pleasant Hill will be by chance or appointment July 15 - Aug. 5th Call or text 217-653-4459 7.22.15 BIBLE BASED Solutions. Find solutions to financial, family, and physical challenges based on the principles and examples of healing found in the Scriptures. Doug Brown, Christian Science Practiticioner 618-5560592, doug14brown@ gmail.com. Abetalk. wordpress.com 12.30.15

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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 217-2852848 or 217-285-5925. 8.5.15

500 FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2 rental properties for sale. Ideal for first time home buyers. 2 bedroom Call 217779-4115. 7.22.15 1 AND 2 br apartments available. No smoking. No pets. Security deposit required. 217-285-4502. TFN

BED QUEEN pillowtop mattress set. New in the plastic. $175. Can deliver. 618-772-2710. 10.28.15 HOMEGROWN POPCORN: Japanese Hulless. Call 217-430-2881. TFN

FOR RENT Floor sanders for rent. Call Casteels at 217-285-4488. TFN G O O D Y E A R T125/70D15 95M Temp. spare for 1998 Buick. Never used. $20. 217285-4975. TFN LG TV sales on all 2013. Full service. Authorized dealer and service center. Blu Ray DVD players. 300 Whites and Garretts new FARM MARKET and used metal detectors. New and used CBs FOR SALE 16 ft. hog and antennas and police cart, Pike Co. huts, bulk scanners. 217-285-2893. bins, headshoot & gates 1402 Lakeview Heights. to go with, cattle pipe TFN gates, 2 wagons, & old SIX NEWSPAPERS, horse pulled mower. 217- over 20,000 readers ev734-1811. TFN ery week. The People's Marketplace Classifieds!

600 HELP WANTED

RECENT GRADS: CDL A truck driving jobs! No experience necessary! Start your new career today with Western Express! Good home time, paid vacation, newer trucks and much more! Call 888-495-2337. 7.22.15 COOK AND waitress needed at Joe’s Drive-in, Griggsville. Call 217-8332833. TFN PITTSFIELD MACHINE in Payson, IL is looking for metal fabrication workers. $9.00 per hour. Apply at 609 North Fulton Street, Payson, IL. 8.5.15 HANDYMAN SERVICE Have experience with most repairs, call for estimates. 217-248-3612.

JERSEY COUNTY Help wanted, must love dogs. Unique opportunity to assist in the care of show dogs. Duties to include: cleaning, feeding, bathing, etc. Part-time. Mornings. Located near Otterville. Call 618-498-2464.

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DRIVERS: LOCAL flatbed-home nightly! St. Louis opening. Great pay, benefits! CDL-A, 1 yr. exp. req. Estenson Logistics. Apply www. goelc.com 1-855-5617645 7.22.15 HAZMAT DRIVERS needed, local deliveries, home every night, hourly pay, vacation/holiday pay, major medical benefits, company match 401K, call 618-254-8122. 7.22.15

DRIVERS: $1250 weekly minimum pay! Great benefits. Regional runs. CDL-A w/Haz&Tnk + 2 yrs exp. Clean MVR Mark: 855-971-7817 7.22.15 GREAT JOBS start here! Look here every week for new, exciting careers! The People's Marketplace Classifieds! SIX NEWSPAPERS, over 20,000 readers every week. The People's Marketplace Classifieds!

GENERAL INFORMATION DEADLINES: Classified ads, Monday 3:30 p.m. (For placement and for cancellation.) CLASSIFIED RATES: First insertion, 25¢ per word, minimum $6. Consecutive repeat insertion, 15¢ per word, minimum $5. Prepayment is required. Any change in original ad will be considered start of a new ad. Blind Ad, $4 service charge, plus postage if replies are to be mailed. Yard Sales, $6 up to 20 words. No Trespassing notice, one year, up to 20 words, $60. 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-

ous or does not infringe on the privacy of any individual or entity. All advertisements are accepted and published by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the newspaper from any loss or expense, including the cost of defense and any settlement and/or judgment resulting from claims based upon the contents of any advertisement, including claims or suits for defamation, libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism or copyright infringement. All advertisements created by the newspaper are not considered a “work made for hire” and the newspaper retains the copyright to all advertisements created by the newspaper for the advertiser. The advertisement may not be reproduced without the written permission of the newspaper. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination EQUAL based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- HOUSING tus or national origin, or an intention to make any such OPPORTUNITY preferences, limitations or discrimination, in the sale, rental or financing of housing. In addition, the Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, marital status, or unfavorable discharge. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which violates the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call the Chicago area Fair Housing Alliance toll free at 1-800-659-OPEN.

CLASSIFICATIONS • 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*

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 PRIVATE PROPERTY: No hunting or trespassing on any property 7.22.15 owned by Carl J. Roth UNITED COMMUNITY Estate in Michael, Illinois, Bank - Loan Assistant. in Calhoun County. ViolaThe Loan Assistant for tors will be prosecuted. the Pittsfield Branch will 10.22.15 provide support to the NO TRESPASSING ads lender in all aspects of are $60 for one year! loan portfolio manage- Call to place yours toment with emphasis on day. In Calhoun: 618customer service. Posi- 576-2345; Greene: tion will prepare/process/ 217-942-9100; Jersey: verify loan documents; 618-498-1234; Pike: assist with set-up and 217-285-2345 and closings. Preferred can- Scott: 217-742-3313. didate will have previous Keep unwanted people experience associated off your property! Great with mortgage lending, way to keep people off proficient with Microsoft your land! products, and provide exceptional office and 900B customer service. United NO TRESPASSING Community Bancorp, Greene County Inc. offers opportunity for growth and development NO TRESPASSING, with an excellent benefit hunting, fishing, etc. on package. All employment any land in Greene Counis contingent upon the ty owned by George and successful completion Reita Rogers. 4.10.16 of a criminal background check and drug screen. 900C Please send your resume NO TRESPASSING and salary requirements Pike County with cover letter to: Email jplattner@ucbbank.com ABSOLUTELY NO tres7.22.15 passing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. 9.10.15 615 MY LAND located in MISCELLANEOUS Section 18 SW of Pearl is private property. HuntCRACK YOUR pecans. ing, fishing, trapping, Call 217-430-2881. TF trespassing, for any purREAD THE classifieds pose, without the writevery week for great ten, signed permission details on cars, boats, of the owner, is strictly hunting land and hous- forbidden. Violators will ing! Call and place your be prosecuted. Timothy ad today Brinkman. 5.20.16

• 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

1000 PETS AKC FAWN Boxer Puppies $600 Neg. ready to go. 2 males, 2 females. 217-734-2601 7.22.15 NEED EXTRA cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds. One phone call puts your ad in six newspapers....a total circulation of almost 22,000 readers!

1100C

REAL ESTATE

Jersey County FOR SALE: Nearly new, rustic pine, cozy hunter cabin, 12' x 30', shingled. Back is easily expandable. Wall: R-13 insulation, 200 amp wiring, stained porch, full kitchen, a/c, and $1,200 high-end wood burning stove with fan and temperature gauge installed by local fireplace store. FULL sleeping loft with retractable, spring action ladder. Plenty of storage space. Easily movable; on skids. Must sell this summer. Will deal. $7,800. Call Tom at 618786-3863. 8.26.15

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REAL ESTATE

Pike County FOUR SMALL acreage tracts ranging from 15 to 46 acres located on Hwy 106 east of Barry. Good cropland and building sites. Call First Bankers Trust Services 217-2288060 8.26.15 READ THE classifieds every week for great details on cars, boats, hunting land and housing! Call and place your ad today.

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

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1500D

REAL ESTATE

YARD SALES Pike County

ENJOY! OVER 5 1/2 acres! Has it all! Perfect spot for dream home! Rolling hills, wood, creek, blackberry patch, garden ready. Water, electric available. In Brighton, less than 5 minutes from Interstate 255. Easy access to St. Louis. City convenience with country living. Don't miss your chance to have it all! Price is $54,000 OBO 618-407-1307 7.22.15

TWO FAMILY garage sale, 600 East Perry Pittsfield. 300 gallon pool, cattle tank, tires, Craftsman riding mower, drill sets, deer stands, baby clothes, changing table, breast pump, wall oven, electric stove top, Stampin up stamps, new Cricuit paper cutter, maternity clothes, baby boy clothes, horse saddle, bed headboard, mattress & springs, lots more. Don't miss this one! Rain or shine. 7.22.15 NEED EXTRA cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds. One phone call puts your ad in six newspapers....a total circulation of almost 22,000 readers!

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WANTED STANDING TIMBER, buying. R. McKinnon Logging. Walnut, White Oak, etc. No yard trees. Not affiliated with Pleasant Hill McKinnons. 217242-5401. 9.30.15 NEED EXTRA cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds. One phone call puts your ad in six newspapers....a total circulation of almost 22,000 readers!

1500C

YARD SALES Jersey County

1500E

YARD SALES Scott County GARAGE SALE Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 8 am - 4 pm. Boy clothes size 0-18 months, household items, women and men clothing, 363 W. Cherry, Winchester. 7.22.15

GARAGE SALE One mile west of Fieldon. Friday and Saturday July 24 and 25. 8 am to 5 pm. Clothes, knick knacks, books, kitchen items, scrapbook supplies. 7.29.15 NEED EXTRA cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds. One phone call puts your ad in six newspapers....a total circulation of almost 22,000 readers!

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On Monday, August 17, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., 181 Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois shall offer the following tract at public auction: 107 Locust, Fieldon, Illinois (single family dwelling) The terms of the sale include 10% of the sale price on date of the sale, balance within 30 days. The real estate and improvements are being sold “as is”. Title insurance, if desired, shall be at Buyer’s expense. For more information contact: Chris Brown Bank of Kampsville 200 North Park P.O. Box 608 Hardin, IL 62047 (618) 576-2215 Richard N. Gillingham Attorney at Law 220 Sixth Street Carrollton, IL 62016 217-942-5244 richardgillingham@usa.net 7.22.15, 7.28.15, 8.5.15

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS FIRST BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

14 CH 44

BYRON THOMASON, Defendants,

P.I.N. 07-031-007-00 (mobile home). The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Mobile home will remain permanently affixed to the property and will be treated as a fixture. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 2, 2015, the Sheriff of Jersey County will on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., Lobby on the first floor, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Il 62052, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

48.29 M/L • 1 TRACT PIKE CO. LAND AUCTION Thursday, July 30, 2015 • 6 p.m.

Selling in conjunction with the Raymond W. Gress auction of a historic 1836 house & 10 acres which borders this 48 acre farm on the east. ATTORNEY: William Lowry, 130 S. Madison, Pittsfield, IL 217-285-4822

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REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Thursday, July 30, 2015 • 5 p.m. Auction Location: 48736 212th Avenue, Pearl, IL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE ILLINOIS

the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

vs.

14 CH 16

Donald E. Hill; Joyce A. Hill Defendants. 1007 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 8, 2015, the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office will on August 12, 2015, at the hour of 9:00AM at the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1007 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

4 BR Home • Productive Tillable Farmland • Deep Well & Rural Water Come see this Fantastic Property!

Call Brian at 217-242-1665 to view home prior to auction! Tools & Furniture sell at 5 p.m. • Real Estate Auction at 6 p.m.!

Visit auctionzip.com for more photos! ATTORNEY: John Coonrod, 44 Hill St., Winchester, IL. Ph: 217-742-3455

RAYMOND W. GRESS WWW.CURLESSAUCTION.COM • 217-242-1665

2-TRACTS REAL ESTATE & FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015 • 9 A.M. Auction Location: 43678 330th Avenue, Griggsville, IL

A great 2-story, 4/5 bedroom farmhouse, 13 acres m/l (subject to survey), 2 barns, 3 machine sheds, garage, concrete driveway and mature shade trees, all located in a fantastic country setting along a sealed road northeast of Griggsville. Real estate will be offered in 2 surveyed tracts.

Awesome Opportunity! Real Estate Auction At Noon! Please call Brian: 217-242-1665 to view this home prior to the auction! 4 tractors: IH 1568, IH 544, ‘29 Regular, IH 2606; Trailers; Equipment, Hundreds of Tools, Hog Cookers, Firewood, Furniture & More! Visit auctionzip.com #15538 for more photos! Attorney: Michael Hollahan, 109 E. Washington St., Pittsfield • 217-285-5593

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For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. at Plaintiff’s Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200. I660555

Parcel Number(s): 04-955-012-00

10 ACRES M/L • 1830s 2-Story Red Brick Home • 42’x72’ Machine Shed Great Location: 2 miles east of Milton, IL • Sealed Road!

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Commonly known as 15595 Bunse Way, Jerseyville, IL 62052.

Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, AUCTION LOCATION: 48736 212th Ave., Pearl, IL. PROPERTY LOCATION: Approximately 2 miles east of Milton, IL along 212th Ave. in the SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec. 3, Montezuma Twp., Pike County, IL. FARMLAND: 48.29 acres m/l, selling in 1 tract with approximately 42 acres productive tillable prairie farmland comprised of Ipava, Bethalto, Caseyville, Downsouth & Winfield soils. The balance is timber & draingage area. Full possession upon 2015 crop removal.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at

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If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: 14-008713. Zachariah L. Manchester MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6303885 I662397

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

Case No. 14 CH 51

ZANE HAMPTON A/K/A ZANE D. HAMPTON, LAURA HAMPTON A/K/A LAURA A. CATALANO, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on August 12, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Jersey County Courthouse, 114 N WASHINGTON ST P.O. BOX 409, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 29439 PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL RD., JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 P.I.N. 03-107-003-00 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 3571125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY - WINCHESTER, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A PLAINTIFF Vs.

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Timothy J. Teaney; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/30/2015, the Sheriff of Scott County, Illinois will on 8/27/15 at the hour of 11:00AM at Scott County Courthouse 35 East Market Winchester, IL 62694, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Scott and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-14-300-007 Improved with Mobile Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 320 Hillview Road Winchester, IL 62694 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. 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). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com MA # 14-03287 7.8.15, 7.22.15, 7.29.15

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 14-14-22432. I663245 7.15.15, 7.22.15, 7.29.15

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF MARY O’DONNELL DECEASED No. 15-P-41 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARY E. O’DONNELL, of Madison County, Illinois, who died on the 4th day of May, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on July 13, 2015, to MARGARET CARROW, 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 January 25, 2016, 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. Allison S. Lorton, #6287442 Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052. 7.22.15, 7.29.15, 8.5.15

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF KAMPSVILLE, Plaintiff, vs.

NO. 2015-CH-11

DANNY K. STANLEY, CAROLYN V. STANLEY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF COURT SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Chris Brown Bank of Kampsville North & Broadway P.O. Box 245 Kampsville, IL 62053 (618) 653-4311 B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: Common address: 107 Locust, Fieldon, Illinois C. The legal description of the real estate is:

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES F. CROWE, SR., DECEASED No. 15-P-12 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JAMES F. CROWE, SR., of Jersey County, Illinois, who died on the 28th day of December, 2014. Letters of Administration were issued on February 19, 2015, to ROSEMARY CROWE, 701 E. 4th Street, Jerseyville, Illinois, 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 January 16, 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.

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on July 17th, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Jersey County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as “In Stitches”, located at 15763 State Highway 111 Brighton, Illinois 62012.

Dated this 6th day of July, 2015 Pam Warford COUNTY CLERK

Dated this 17th day of July, 2015 Pam Warford COUNTY CLERK

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Jersey county journal Call today to place your classified ad! (618) 498-1234 DeSherlla Marina Management Inc. 215 W. Water St. P.O.Box428 Grafton IL 62037 618·786·7678 July 2 2015

vs. Donald E. Hill; Joyce A. Hill Defendants. 1007 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 8, 2015, the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office will on August 12, 2015, at the hour of 9:00AM at the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Numbered Twelve (12) and Thirteen (13) in Block Numbered Four (4) in Woodlawn Addition to the City of Jerseyville, situated in the County of Jersey and State of Illinois.

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

Duane Erwin 52 foot boat and contents HULL ID: HBAC5203J687 1987 HARBOR MASTER $10,497.55

BANK OF CALHOUN COUNTY, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, VS.

Joe DeSherlia Harbor Master Grafton Harbor 7.8.15, 7.15.15, 7.22.15

G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Should the Buyer desire title insurance, it shall be at Buyer’s expense. BANK OF KAMPSVILLE, Plaintiff By: Richard N. Gillingham Attorney at Law 220 Sixth Street Carrollton, Illinois 62016 (217) 942-5244 Richard N. Gillingham Attorney at Law 220 Sixth Street Carrollton, IL 62016 217-942-5244 217-942-5148 (fax)

NO. 15-CH-20

ANGELA BAIERS, LADONNA WILLIAMSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS WHO ARE UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE, and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants.

Sincerely,

Monday, August 17, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., 1st floor hallway of Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois. F. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) of sale price on date of sale; balance within 30 days. Real estate and improvements thereon are being sold as is.

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

That on August 6, 2015 a sale will be held at Grafton Harbor at the above address, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the Laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

E. The time and place of the sale are:

Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff,

Parcel Number(s): 04-955-012-00

Notice Is hereby given

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family dwelling.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE ILLINOIS

Commonly known as 1007 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

Duane Erwin P.O.Box 616 Grafton IL 62037

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Lots 3, 4 and 5 in Block 2 in Spencer’s Addition to the Village of Fieldon, situated in the County of Jersey and State of Illinois.

NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on July 6, 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Jersey County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Twin L Clean, located at 24693 Joe Knight Rd., Dow IL 62022.

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

Jerseyville, Illinois

(IV) A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: ONE HUNDRED TEN (110) FEET OFF THE NORTH END OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 3 OF KING’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN #42-04-658-003-00 all subject to and together with all roads, easements, rights-of-ways, covenants and restrictions and situated in Jersey County, Illinois

NOTICE OF PENDENCY ACTION NOTICE is hereby given to ANGELA BAIERS of the real estate described below, Defendant in the above entitled case, pursuant to the provisions of Illinois Compiled Statutes, Ch. 735, 5/2-206, 5/15-1218 and 5/151502, that the above entitled suit for foreclosure of mortgage is now pending in said Court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said Defendants is August 8, 2015. The Plaintiff has certified the following regarding said foreclosure action filed on May 29, 2015.

(V) An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of Mortgagor(s): A N G E L A BAIERS and VERNON BAIERS Names of Mortgagee: CALHOUN COUNTY

BANK

Date of Mortgage:

03/12/2012

Date of Recording:

03/20/2012

County where Recorded: J E R S E Y COUNTY, ILLINOIS

(I) The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are as follows:

Recording Document Identification: MORTGAGE RECORD 1758, PAGE 60, DOCUMENT #201200130048.

BANK OF CALHOUN COUNTY Case No. 15-CH-20

BANK OF CALHOUN COUNTY

(II) The Court in which said action was brought is as follows: Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois

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ANGELA BAIERS

(III) The Name of the titleholder of record is:

/s/Edward J. Fanning Attorney for Plaintiff Fanning Law Office of Hardin, Inc. A Professional Corporation 207 West Main Street P.O. Box 527 Hardin, IL 62047 Telephone: 618-576-2284 Facsimile: 618-576-2286 7.8.15, 7.15.15, 7.22.15

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS FIRST BANK, Plaintiff, vs. 14 CH 44 BYRON THOMASON, Defendants, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 2, 2015, the Sheriff of Jersey County will on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., Lobby on the first floor, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, Il 62052, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: A TRACT OF LAND BEING THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION 31; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 14 MINUTES AND 12 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, 1723.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 02 MINUTES, AND 29 SECONDS WEST, 671.98 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTER LINE OF A GRAVEL ROADWAY; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 22

MINUTES AND 40 SECONDS WEST, 1697.11 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES AND 53 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 666.29 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 26.48 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.** TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO A CERTAIN ROADWAY EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN WARRANTY DEED FROM BARBARA BUNSE TO JAMES L. RAY AND RUTH C. RAY, HOWEVER RETAINING TO THE GRANTORS THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT TO USE SAID ROADWAY EASEMENT WITH PRIVILEGE OF AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHT OF WAY GRANTS, EXCEPTIONS COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Commonly known as 15595 Bunse Way, Jerseyville, IL 62052. P.I.N. 07-031-007-00 (mobile home). The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Mobile home will remain permanently affixed to the property and will be treated as a fixture. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. at Plaintiff’s Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200. 7.22.15, 7.29.15, 8.5.15

FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff(s),

Common Address: 29439 PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL RD., JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

vs.

P.I.N. 03-107-003-00

Case No. 14 CH 51

ZANE HAMPTON A/K/A ZANE D. HAMPTON, LAURA HAMPTON A/K/A LAURA A. CATALANO, Defendant(s).

Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on August 12, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Jersey County Courthouse, 114 N WASHINGTON ST P.O. BOX 409, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: APPROXIMATELY 5 ACRES IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING MORE PARTICULARYLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER SECTION 7, THENCE 480 FEET WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION, THENCE 455 FEET SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION, THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 480 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION, THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 455

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. 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). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com MA # 14-03287 7.8.15, 7.15.15, 7.22.15

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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JOB NOTICE The Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation is accepting applications for a teacher for its Head Start Center in Otterville. The position involves planning for and working with pre-school age children in a classroom setting. Job responsibilities also include considerable work with Head Start parents through parent meetings as well as in the classroom setting. A person with a Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, or other degrees considered but individual must have a minimum of 18 semester hours in child development courses with agreement to obtain 30 semester hours within 2 years. Applications and further information can be obtained by contacting IVEDC at 217-839-4431 EOE

HELP WANTED MORTGAGE LENDER

Carrollton Bank, a privately held regional community bank, is recruiting for the new position of Mortgage Lender to join our team at Jerseyville Banking Center in Jerseyville, IL. Our Mortgage Lenders manage existing client relationships and actively seek and develop new business relationships. Responsible for originating residential mortgage and home equity loans and collaborating with team members and loan customers on other bank services that may meet their needs. If you have a Bachelor’s degree and/or experience in residential lending or sales and enjoy working with people, please email your resume to: cherylbrock@carrolltonbanking.com. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, disability, profit sharing, 401k, paid time off and paid holidays. Carrollton Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

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GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 100 Acres M/L Excellent hunting farm with older farmhouse Call Scott ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 448 Acres Incredible Turnkey Property With Prime Tillable $3,950/acre Call Scott 159 Acres Nice property with 65 tillablePacres ENDING 58 Acres Great investment property! D with 25 tillable Well balanced SOLproperty acres! $3,690/acre Call Scott 27 Acres Great hunting property, Creek, Timber, D Comes with 5 SOLPond, year hunting lease on adjoining 13 acres $88,830 Call Scott 40 Acres Located 15 minutes from Quincy on a dead LD end road, Proven SO farm, $3,650/acre Call Scott 171 Acres Great tillable farm with OLDpotential! Sincome excellent 7.5 Acres m/l Beautiful building site locatedS close OLtoDSiloam Springs State Park $3,400/acre Call Scott 138 acres Nice mix of timber and LD SOScott tillable Call

CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS 110 Acres With Custom Home Overlooking The Mississippi River Call Scott 64.5 Acres Great farm located close to Kampsville, Priced Right! $2,800/ acre Call Scott 79 Acres Investment D Property With SOL Great Hunting Call Scott 88 Acres Great Calhoun County LD $3,200/acre SOproperty! recreational Call Scott 550 Acres Unbelievable Recreational D OLScott Property! S Call 45.61 Acres Located in Northern D Timber, Great Calhoun County, SOLSolid Hunting Farm $3,950/acre Call Scott 245.5 Acres With Home, Perfect mix of timberS and LD located in great Ofields, area $3,395/acre 83 Acres With Home, 21 Acres Tillable, Balance Timber, Perfect SOLD$3,750/acre Call Hunting Property! Scott 75 Acres Great hunting property located inS Northern OLD Calhoun County $3,750/acre Call Scott 71 Acres Prime bottom land tillable SOLD $10,800/acre FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS 120 Acres O 40Lacres D tillable, balance in woods,S great hunting property Call Scott JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 85 Acres Big timber property located G NDIN in a great $2,990/acre Call PEarea! Scott 20 Acres All timber property located LD Call Scott SOCreek. along Sugar SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: OLD Property 50 AcresSRecreational Close To State Park Call Scott D Timber Tract SOLMostly 45.61 Acres Located Along Sugar Creek Call Scott 85 AcresSExcellent OLD Mix Of Tillable & TimberSOLD 80 Acres Mostly Tillable, Excellent Investment Property! Call Scott LD mixed SOGreat 125 Acres property MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 122 Acres All timber farm located OLD In cooperation with along theSbluffs! Landguys MONTGOMERYLCOUNTY, ILLINOIS: O D hunting 41 AcresS Awesome property AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: OLDTillable, Offering 5% 27 Acres,S100% Return On Investment MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: 50 Acres m/l D hunting property SOLGreat with small cabin LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 40 Acres Great Investment Property D Call Keith. SOLhunting with excellent

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR Selling Your ProPertY BY Sign or gavel • Selling Your ProPertY BY Sign or gavel •

28859 Shawnee Street, Jerseyville 3 bed/1bath mobile home on a double lot. Detached 4 car garage/pole shed. Call Angie $89,900

906 E. Prairie, Jerseyville Former church, nearly 2,300 sq. ft., commercial building, 100x300 lot, near city park. Would make perfect daycare or dance studio. Owner would consider leasing. Call Roger $75,000

Poplar St, Kemper 3 bed, 2 bath, Manufactured Home. If quality, peaceful & affordable are things you are looking for, all 3 are here. Very nice home sits on 3 full lots. Better Take a Look! Call Roger $50,000

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, JULY 25, 10:00 - 12:00 RR 1, BOX 52, MOZIER Come see! Move in condition. Lots of updates in this 2 bedroom, 2 bath with a bonus guest house, all of this for $54,700 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, JULY 25, 12:30 - 2:30 RR 2, BOX 256 DOGWOOD LN, CARROLLTON Brick ranch, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, full walkout basement 2.94 Acres. Gorgeous house, come see! $217,000

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23488 APPLE TREE LANE, ELSAH Great price! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, full walkout basement, large deck, fenced backyard, home office. $84,900 633 BLUE HERRON LN., GRAFTON Built in 2005, 1891 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 spa like bathrooms. Beautiful woodwork, two lots, geo thermal. Must see to appreciate. $214,900

907 FOWLER RD., HARDIN 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. 2 large level lots. Over half an acre. Seller open to a reasonable offer. $109,000

RR 1, BOX 26 MICHAEL HOLLOW RD., MICHAEL 3 bedroom, 1 updated bath with shower. Spacious ranch, newer kitchen, full basement, newer metal roof. Great price at $45,000 118 ROSEWOOD, JERSEYVILLE Recently remodeled, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, nice location. Seller willing to pay up to $2000 of buyer’s closing costs. $114,000 15331 WILDWOOD LN., GRAFTON End of the lane, 9.21 surveyed acres. 2 story, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, great room with vaulted ceilings, wrap around porch over 3200 sq. ft., Search no more, come see this! $324,900 TBD MEADOW BRANCH RD., GRAFTON 41.49 Surveyed Acres in Rosedale township, good timber, two homesites suitable for walk out basement. Water available. Call Wendi Mielke for a tour. More information on our web site. $159,550

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113 E. Main St Grafton • 302 N Broadway Kampsville Call a Pro to get you SOLD, Want Results? Work with us!

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204 BARR AVE, JERSEYVILLE 3 BR, 2 Bath home offers character in a highly desired neighborhood. Beautiful woodwork, wood flooring, waterproofed basement, 2 car detached garage, and tons of storage. #70575 $132,900 AGENT: MINDY WOELFEL 946-0434

800 CEMETERY RD, JERSEYVILLE This 3 BR ranch with attached garage has tons of updates, is spotless inside and is move-in ready. Updated kitchen & bath, hardwoods throughout and appliances included. #70635 $88,000 AGENT: WHITNEY MCIVER 531-2256

300 CLAY ST, JERSEYVILLE This 3 BR, 1 Bath home offers a huge eat in kitchen, hardwood floors, and lots of updates. Includes 10x12 storage shed all on a corner lot. Move in ready and all appliances stay!! #70515 $92,500 AGENT: MINDY WOELFEL 946-0434

115 FLETCHER ST, JERSEYVILLE Like new – 1 level ranch living. Large rooms w/ open kitchen, dining, living room floor plan. Handicap ramp inside garage to house. Perfect layout for retirees or individual or couple. #70045 $95,000 AGENT: MICHAEL PASLAY 530-7355

214 LAKEWOOD DR, BRIGHTON Newly remodeled-move right in! New carpet & fresh paint throughout, kitchen and baths are all updated! Full walk-out basement with family/ game room, large BR & 3rd full bath. #70535 $199,000 AGENT: WHITNEY MCIVER 531-2256

15360 OTTERVILLE RD, GRAFTON Look no further, 58 acres M/L appx 30 acres tillable, 28 woods. Perfect hunting & home site (all amenities). Shed in 2007 livable. #70915 $524,500 AGENT: SONJA SHAW 535-1899

19321 STATE HWY 100 N, FIELDON Nearly 1600 sq ft of living space on almost 1 acre. One car attached garage and 2 detached sheds. Sunroom with views of Calhoun County. They don’t build them like this anymore! #70925 $109,500 AGENT: MINDY WOELFEL 946-0434

STATE HWY 3, GODFREY White Pine Subdivision – country location but minutes to Grafton, Jerseyville or Godfrey, 1.1 acre lot. A nice spot for a new home, you can even build to suit. #70255 $14,900 AGENT: MICHAEL PASLAY 530-7355

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214 6TH STREET, CARROLLTON 3 bed, 2 bath home with a full basement and 2 car attached garage. Remodeled from top to bottom. Don’t let this one get away Sellers say make an offer. Call Stacey $89,500

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Lovejoy Street, Jerseyville 62x165 Lot. Call Angie $10,500

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1003 Mulberry, Jerseyville 2 bed, 2 bath, just remodeled, and move-in ready. Has fenced back yard and shed. Call Stacey $55,000

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13381 Hwy 16, Fieldon 6 acres m/l - 3 bed, 1 bath, full walkout basement. House built in 1973. Call Angie $119,900

Nutwood Store Great opportunity to own your own business! Well established Turn Key operation. Located less than 10 miles from Hardin, 15 from Jerseyville or Grafton on IL 100. Call Angie $64,500

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www.homesofamericarealty.com SUNDAY, JULY 26TH FROM 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M 17407 STATE HIGHWAY 109, DOW, IL 62022 (Route 109 - watch for signs at “S” curve)

Wonderful log home situated on 4 acres M/L overlooking small pond. This quality built home offers an open floorplan, living room with vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace, beautiful 1 x 5 pine floors throughout, spacious kitchen with all appliances included, a sun porch, and a master bathroom with jetted tub and separate shower. Other features include a 40 x 40 garage with a large workshop, storage area, lean to area, and attic storage area for additional storage. Enjoy spending time on the massive (52 x 8) covered front porch. Furnace, central air, and water heater have all been replaced within the last year. This home is conveniently located within 10 minutes of Jerseyville or Godfrey. Don’t miss this opportunity to make this home yours!!! PRICE REDUCED TO $185,000.00 John Kodros 618-304-4327

204 Snedeker St. • Jerseyville, IL

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518 MAPLE AVE., JERSEYVILLE (State St. to Adams St. to Maple)

Newly renovated home! This house has a new roof, new windows, new HVAC, new flooring throughout, both baths updated and rooms freshly painted in a neutral shade. The back yard is fenced and has a garden shed. Side door opens to the large main floor laundry/mud room. Oversized 2 car garage has a workshop area. Close to shopping, restaurants and schools with the school bus stopping right out front. $94,900 Judy Halliday 618-420-0672 Market Pro Realty, Inc. 57 E. Ferguson Ave. Wood River, IL 62095 www.marketprorealty.com (618) 251-9121 - office

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110 ROSEWOOD JERSEYVILLE $118,000 #4305773 Hostess: Laurie Raftopoulos 618-550-5542 THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! - 3 Big Bedrooms - 2 Full Baths - 21x14 Family Room - Private Back Yard With Covered Deck - 2 Car Attached Garage With Workshop - Concrete Driveway - Great Neighborhood Close To Shopping, Bank & Schools! Plus GREAT PRICE!!! - You Need To See It For Yourself!! Directions: State Street or State Hwy 109 to Rosewood (between County Road and Essex) - Watch For Signs!

28516 McCLUSKY ROAD JERSEYVILLE $265,000 #4408984 Hostess: Nancee Gotway 618-535-6671 LOOKING FOR FOR YOUR PIECE OF HEAVEN? - Check Out This Outstanding Home Nestled In 15 Acres Of Seclusion Between Jerseyville & Godfrey - Over 2,100 Sq. Ft. Of Living Space Includes Great Room With Vaulted Ceilings - 15x19 Ultra Kitchen - Fireplace - 2 Car Garage - Outbuilding - Mostly Wooded - Riding Trails - Creek - Stop By To See This Stunning Property! Directions: State Hwy 67 to McClusky Road - Go Approx. 1/4 Mile - Watch For Signs!

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MOVE-IN READY Many Updates $85,500 Call: (618)535-4802 (618) 535-1165

23326 GREENAPPLE JERSEYVILLE $139,000 #4407414 Hostess: Barb Moore 618-535-1587 ROOMY TRI-LEVEL HOME - Nearly 1,900 Sq. Ft. Of Living Space Boasts 2 Bedrooms - 2 Full Baths - 24x21 Family Room - Bonus Room - Eat-In Kitchen Separate Dining Room - Abundance Of Storage - 2 Car Garage - Big Shaded Lot With 24x24 Concrete Patio & Vinyl Fence - It’s Worth Your Time To Come By! Directions: State Hwy 16 (W. Carpenter) to Glenda - North On Glenda to Mallard West on Mallard to Greenapple - Corner of Mallard & Greenapple

823 S. 6TH STEET CARROLLTON $129,000 #4315998 Hostess: Pam Roady 618-535-2914 METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED 2 STORY HOME - Over 2,000 Sq. Ft Of Living Space - As Many As 4 Bedrooms - 2 Sitting Rooms - Inviting Family Room - Lush Living Room - Full Bath & Master Bedroom On Main Level - Hardwood Floors - Original Wood Trim & Replacement Windows - Main Floor Laundry - Kitchen Filled With Stainless Appliances - Detached Garage Fenced Back Yard - Covered Porch - Put This One On Your List To See! Directions: Hwy 67 to Carrollton to Cemetery St., turn left to 6th Street.

23858 WALNUT HOLLOW JERSEYVIILE $269,900 #4410482 Hostess: Susan Kirchner 618-779-7421 IT’S ALL HERE!! - Almost 5,000 Sq. Ft. Of Living Space - 6 Bedrooms - 4 Baths Family Room - Game Room - Huge Kitchen - Formal Dining Room - 2nd Kitchen In Lower Level - Vaulted Ceilings - Fireplace - Mature Landscaping - Concrete Drive - The List Goes On & On!! Come Take A Tour! Directions: State Street To Hollow - Go West On Hollow To Walnut Hollow Court Home At Very End Of Walnut Hollow Court

Run your business out of this 1248SF well built building in a beautiful setting. The first floor has 2 large display windows and the second level has a one bedroom apartment that could easily be converted. A security system, blown-in insulation, and silent upstairs flooring are some of the extras that make this a great space. 165’ of well landscaped frontage on Tolle Lane. A stone patio and a pond with a waterfall create a lovely setting.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR Roberta Wallace

Managing Broker 618-535-5820

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2442 Seminary Rd. Brighton $525,000 DON’T MISS OUT! Possibilities are endless on the 28 Acres. Yes 2 very nice homes adjoin the beautiful view and lake. Main home is 2,000 sq ft., 2nd home is 1,300 sq ft. & 30x50 pole barn Directions: Brighton, Brown road, right on Seminary. Signs on left Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

114 N Railroad Medora $83,000 WITH 2 GENEROUS LOTS, this home has some updates and is located in Medora. Adjacent lots are available. Directions: IL St Rt 267 to Medora. Main St. east on Locust, north on Railroad. House on west side of rd. Sue Beach 618-946-4618

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1114 W. Exchange St. Jerseyville $74,900

503 S Liberty St. Jerseyville $73,900

MUST SEE MOVE IN READY!! Features 3 bedrooms, new kitchen cabinets & counter tops, Newer wood laminate flooring in some rooms, newer water heater and roof. Extra large dining room with space for an office/craft/family area. Large privacy fenced back yard with covered back porch and two sheds. Agent Owned. Directions Rt. 16 West, right on Ferguson St., right on Exchange St. 1st drive on right. Nikki Guymon 618-946-1999

BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOME, move in ready, features open floor plan connecting living room, dining room & kitchen with breakfast bar. Full basement with lots of storage. Carport, patio and front porch all feature concrete floors. Directions: Heading North in Jerseyville on State Street turn left on Hwy 16, then left on S Liberty, home is on the left. Bob Jones 618-578-9547

REDUCED! 214 Fourth St. Carrollton $119,000 TURN OF THE CENTURY CHARMER. Brick home features 2 storys-3rd level storage. Great curb appeal and outbuildings stay. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

215 Michael Pl. Jerseyville $210,000 WHAT A LARGE FAMILY NEEDS 2,548 sq ft, 95x150 ave lot size, built in 1994., 5 BR, large kitchen, mud room Family room with bar TV & surround sound. Fireplace, 15x20 concrete patio. Two tier deck. 14x16 shed. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

205 E Arch St. Jerseyville $35,000 WELL CARED FOR home in established neighborhood. Close to restaurants and shops. Hardwood floors under carpeting. Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

23724 Hollow Ave Jerseyville $199,900 Beautiful home, Beautiful setting, updated kitchen, appliances convey with property. 3 Bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car attached garage, & Full basement. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

405 W Prairie St. Jerseyville $139,900 IMMACULATE 3 BR, 1 ½ story home. You will love this brand new kitchen. Hickory cabinets, Corian counter tops, ceramic floors..WOW! Pretty sunroom, lots of storage. Detached garage, landscaped, nice back yard. Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

340 Sandpiper Ln. Grafton $185,000 BEAUTIFUL MODERN HOME on 1.21 acres in Grafton Hills. 2 BR, plus bonus room, 2 full baths. Large open concept kitchen, dining & living room with fireplace. 3 Car attached garage. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

105 Pleasant St. Jerseyville $74,900 READY FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUCH!Brick home with attached garage, close to downtown business district and schools. Bob Jones 618-578-9547

544 Carlinville Rd. Shipman $84,900 BRICK HOME, spacious lot, 3 BR, 1 bath, shed, fenced backyard, patio, 2 car attached garage, spacious kitchen, newer furnace in 2014. Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

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315 E Prairie St. Jerseyville $98,900 LARGE FAMILY HOME at great price. 2,260 sq ft. 4 BR, 3 bath, enclosed back and side porches, covered front porch, attached garage. Newer roof, furnace AC & windows. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

17632 Salem Rd. Grafton $89,900 BEAUTIFUL SETTING, just minutes from Jerseyville, Grafton, Elsah & Godfrey. 3 Acres, Spacious home with large living room. Large family room with fireplace. Large eat in kitchen. Connie Hayes 618-535-6784

210 Curtis St. Jerseyville $49,900 MOVE RIGHT IN! 2 BR, 1 full bath with basement and open living/dining room. 2 Car Garage with Storage/ workshop in back. Big covered front porch and covered back patio. Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

104 Marion St. Jerseyville $54,000 BRICK HOME, 2 BR, 1 bath, garage & fenced back yard with covered deck. Lg. laundry room could be used as a sewing/craft room. New furnace & A/C in 2012. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

1.89 ACRES

309 N Liberty St. Jerseyville $187,000 STATELY 1800’s TWO STORY, 4,002 sq ft. house has a lot of character. Built in buffet, refinished staircase, 2 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms and an updated kitchen. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

24413 Irish Ln. Jerseyville $148,000 MOTIVATED SELLER! 1,200 sq ft., 3 BR, 2 baths on 8 acres, partial basement, 2 car garage, lake, work shop & 36x36 shed. Watch wild life from the sun room. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

411 Hollow Ave Jerseyville $155,000 GOLF ANYONE? It’s right around the corner in this 1,154 sq ft. duplex, full basement. All maintenance taken care of for small monthly fee. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

208 Lott St. Jerseyville $249,00 BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT! Open concept kitchen/dining/family room. Double fire place, screened in porch, large master suite, walk in closet. 4 BR, 3 baths, 3 car garage. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

5 ACRES

34416 Prairie Dell Rd. Piasa $124,900 COUNTRY LIVING, partially wooded, 5 acres, 3 bedrooms home, 2 full baths and Jersey County School District 100. Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

401 Timber Ridge Dr #12 Grafton $179,000 COMPLETLEY FURNISHED!1,381 sq ft. 5 Acres Common. 3 BR, breath taking view of the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois River. Common area with exercise area, community room and storage unit. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

4623 Camellia Pl. Alton $210,000 SAVANNAH TRACE 3 BR, 1,987 total finished sq ft. Lot size 70x130. Walk out basement. Kitchen updated 2011, granite counter tops, ceramic floors, stainless steel appliances. Wood floors on main level. Two fireplaces. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

23633 N. Centennial Rd. Jerseyville $140,000 OPEN FLOOR PLAN 2 Bedroom Villa, Full Basement, 1,550 sq ft., 62.5x160 lot, 2 car attached garage. Home sits on Wolves Crossing Golf Course. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

522 W. Pearl St. Jerseyville $162,000 IMPRESSIVE 2 STORY HOME, basement & 3rd story bonus room. This 1,943 sq ft. home is move in . 4 BR 2 baths, large family room, dining room & kitchen. Tina McEvers 618-5351059 / Kim Frazer 618-535-2262

901 E Fairgrounds Ave. Jerseyville $148,000 1.89 ACRES, 1,690 Sq ft., , 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths with 2 car attached garage. Plus a 28x48 work shop with 2 overhead doors. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

23243 Eagle Ct. Jerseyville $259,500 WHY BUILD WHEN EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS RIGHT HERE!! This stunning home has a great room with fireplace, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and full basement. Large 2 teir deck in backyard great for entertaining. Close to Golf Course. Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

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818 W Carpenter St. Jerseyville $550,000 Mulligans West, thriving turnkey restaurant and bar on major Hwy 16 West. Includes adjacent house 820 W. Carpenter St. 69.6x206 lot, 906 sq ft., house is plumbed as a beauty salon and is zoned commercial. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

15281 State Hwy 109, Dow $950,000 Turn Key Restaurant/Bar/ Banquet Hall/Game room. This establishment has it all! It also has a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment upstairs with open dining/ kitchen/ living room. 13 acres of land.. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

402 W Carpenter St. Jerseyville $139,900 8,054 sq ft. commercial building in great location. Many business possibilities. Property being sold as is. Building has 3 offices, 2 bathrooms and a loading dock in the rear of the building. Tina McEvers 618-535-1059

300 S Washington St. Jerseyville $139,900 Very nice brick commercial building. 3.391 sq ft. Kitchen with appliances. 2 furnaces, 2 C/A units. Newer carpeting. Was a medical building at one time. Great location. Corner Lot. Parking spaces. Many possibility’s. Priced right!

Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

409 Chestnut Greenfield $39,500 Great turn-key opportunity here. This business has been updated, new appliances, wheelchair accessibility from parking to bathrooms to dining areas. Seats 40-50 in the dining area Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

422 N Main St. Greenfield $9,000 This is a building open to whatever you can dream for it. Was previously run as a coin-op laundry yrs ago(drain piping, water & electric lines from laundry still intact). Ceiling fans, interior storage area in back, industrial sink near bathroom, back exit. Roberta Wallace 618-535-5820

1120 S. Liberty St. Jerseyville $186,500 Turn key operation, Beauty Salon with 13 work stations, dryer room & shampoo room. 400 amp, ample parking, 110x230 lot size, 2,400 sq ft. Karen Bertman 618-535-6044