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Council ‘mudslinging’ concerns residents

By MARk PACE Jersey County Journal City of Grafton residents and business owners addressed the mayor and board of alderpersons during Tuesday’s city council meeting to voice concern about the conduct of the council.

City council members publicly acknowledged at the end of the meeting the rift between them and the mayor. The divide has been growing since the election of new council members in April.

The last action item on the agenda resulted in a familiar atmosphere of raised voices and heated disagreement.

“I think we were able to agree on everything until the last item. That’s why it was the last item,” Alderman Jerry Bauersachs said following the

meeting. “You do notice that we’re trying to work together. However, that was a decision of the mayor.”

The last item on the agenda was for the approval of a business license for American Meixi Fishing Industry.

Attendees spoke vehemently for and against the business license.

Those speaking in favor cited the need for business and job growth while others voiced concern about odor the fish company would emit.

The license prohibits such odor from polluting the air, but many residents were not convinced it would stop the business from dispersing a foul odor as the last fish plant – American Heartland Fish Products – made similar promises and closed due to concerns of odor last year.

Mayor Tom Thompson guaranteed the crowd there would be no issue, stating he had the power to pull the

“The lack of professionalism and respect that has been demonstrated at these past several meetings towards city employees, individual citizens, the chamber of commerce, business owners and especially the mayor disturbed me quite a bit.”

Rick Eberlin Whole Scoop co-owner license at any time if it began polluting the air.

Two alderpersons excused themselves due to a conflict of interest, leaving three alderpersons to vote on the issue. Bauersachs motioned to table the item until concern about the plant could be further examined.

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By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal The Jersey CUSD 100 administrators have gone through another shuffle with principals shifting into different roles based on their strengths.

The shifts start at the top of the district’s administrative structure with Superintendent Lori Hopkins, who will assume a shift in duties by taking on instructional and pedagogical roles in addition to her other responsibilities.

She said her educational background is focused on teaching theory and best classroom practices for

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“With that being my background and my strong suit, I wanted more of a hand in that,” Hopkins said. “I think that will help alleviate some of [Alan Churchman’s] responsibilities. … We want to make sure with this plan that we are moving in the right direction.”

By assuming the pedagogy charge, she said Churchman, district administrator, will be less burdened by the many roles with which he had been tasked. Churchman’s duties include transportation, facilities and grounds and discipline liaison.

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Alderwoman Flo Rowling voted in favor of the motion while Alderwoman Bobbie Amburg voted against.

Alderwoman Sara Carey was not present at the meeting and did not vote.

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Anna Newton of Jerseyville examines a watermelon at the Farmer’s Market in Jerseyville in an open lot next to Outrageous Outdoors Tuesday night. The market is open every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. It started June 30 and will run through Sept. 29.

By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal A vehicle collision Monday evening at the intersection of Centennial Road and Highway 16 resulted in the airlift of a teenager to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

The 1991 Ford Ranger pick-up truck with Kentucky-registered plates, driven by the teenager, negotiated the northbound lane of Centennial Road. It stopped in the lane at the road’s intersection with Highway 16 before negotiating through the intersection.

The Ford Ranger was struck by a 2001 Ford F150 traveling eastbound on Highway 16 when the Ranger failed to yield to oncoming traffic, according to the

incident report. The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency call at 5:41 p.m.

The driver of the F150 was sent by ambulance to Jersey Community Hospital after relaying body soreness to emergency personnel, and the driver of the 1991 vehicle was airlifted by ARCH Air Medical Services to St. Louis.

The Jerseyville Fire Department also responded to the scene to extinguish the Ford Ranger which caught fire during the collision. Both vehicles had to be towed.

Jersey County Sheriff Mark Kallal said no citations were issued in relation to the collision.

Fireworks boost Grafton businesses

By BOB CROSSEN Jersey County Journal Despite a tug and pull of scheduling and rescheduling, fireworks Friday night in Grafton translated into the “shot in the arm” businesses had hoped to receive from the event.

Grafton Mayor Tom Thompson said more than 1,500 people visited the riverside community July 24 to witness the fireworks show.

That kind of food and vehicle traffic, he said, was great for local businesses.

“The ferry landing was just packed with cars and people, and the public boat launch was packed,” Thompson said. “What we had hoped for actually happened, and we did get the word out that Grafton was open. And we’re hopeful that this will be a good new beginning for tourism for the rest of the summer.”

The fireworks display was originally schedule for the July 4 weekend, but high water levels postponed the show until July 24, a decision made by the mayor without consulting the council.

The date was changed

to Sept. 5 during a regular meeting shortly thereafter, but that decision was ultimately reversed last week.

And Peter Allen, owner of The Loading Dock, said he was grateful the fireworks were not later in the summer.

“It pretty much kicked off the second half of our summer is how we’re looking at it,” Allen said, adding other business owners felt the same uptick. “It was a noticeable boost.”

With the number of visitors in the town Friday night, Allen said some overnight stays were likely generated, and that translated into continued business Saturday during the flea market. In fact, Thompson said the flea market guest book had signatures of people from more than 50 cities.

Andy Jackson, owner of Andy’s Parasail, is a Grafton Chamber of Commerce member. He said the weekend was “amazing” for businesses.

“The town was just packed and everybody enjoyed it, and then Saturday was equally as busy,” Jackson said, noting the rain Sunday morning put a damper on business

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Hunter Hines, right, plays with a glow stick while Sharon Harrison tries to pep him up.

The two were among more than 1500 people who visited Grafton Friday night for the fireworks display on the riverfront.

for the day. “Business is back to business as usual.”

The Tow Boat festival was originally scheduled for the July 24 weekend, but was rescheduled last week with the change in fireworks date to create a string of week-

ends to entice tourists to the city as the week following the Tow Boat Festival will feature Columbus ships, the Nina and Pinta.

Both of the vessels were built by hand without the use of power tools so as to

remain as historically accurate as possible. The boats will be featured at the Landing Dock Aug. 7 through Aug. 17, and more information on the boats can be found by visiting ninapinta. org.

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Alderpersons Flo Rowling and Jerry Bauersachs voiced the issue to a Jersey County Journal reporter after the meeting and said it is something they are working to correct.

“We just keep doing our jobs,” Rowling said when asked if the council is trying work together, listing projects and repairs the council is doing for the community.

“I want Grafton and everyone to get along, but yes, to a certain degree, I do [see the rift as an issue].”

Rowling said she hopes the issue can be repaired between the two sides and would like for it to be done soon, adding it needs to be done in private rather than during a public meeting.

The council worked together to pass the first five items in new business on the meetings’ budgets without name-calling, bickering or finger pointing. The five issues were the approval of a non-conversion agreement for enclosures below the base flood elevation, the 2015-2016 budget, a required document approving the mayor and appropriate city officials to act on behalf of the city for certain issues, the scheduling of one council meeting per month and the approval of a new revised Hotel/Motel, Bed and Breakfast tax form.

The council, with the exception of Sarah Carey, who was absent, unanimously approved all of the issues voted upon. The only issue not acted upon as presented was the scheduling of one meeting per month.

Current bylaws would not allow for the council to only schedule one monthly meeting. However, the council has the authority to cancel meetings.

Alderpersons voted to cancel one of the meetings next month. The council will examine how next month’s meeting goes before deciding whether or not they want to continue with one monthly meeting.

St. John’s UCC Family Fest and ‘Pie the Pastor’ Aug. 1 St. John’s United Church of Christ in Brighton is celebrating its 145th Anniversary this fall. Join St. John’s for the first of three events on Sunday, Aug, 16 at the Betsey Ann Park in Brighton for the church’s annual Family Fest Worship Service and picnic.

Praise worship service begins at 10:15 a.m. at Betsey Ann Park and all are welcome. Following service the church is offering a potluck style picnic and will provide fried chicken, drinks and tableware. Guests are encouraged to bring a covered dish to share, lawn chairs to sit on and yard games. This event is open to anyone and is a great time to meet neighbors, connect with old friends and make some new ones.

A bonus event will be the culmination of the monthlong Christmas in July Food Drive for the Brighton Food Pantry. Pastor Laurie Crelly has challenged the church to raise a large donation of food for the Pantry and the church’s TWIGS Pack-asack* program. For every 300 items of food collected Pastor Laurie will take a cream pie in the face. If you want to have a chance to “Pie

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Grafton Mayor tom thompson reads the agenda at the last city council meeting. Division between the mayor and city council has been an ongoing concern throughout the last several meetings.

(Continued from A1) motion and stated he has power to grant a business license without the council but came to the council as a courtesy.

The division between Thompson and the council raised concern among residents during the meeting.

Some spoke openly during public comment about the council’s behavior.

“We are residents of Grafton who have become very concerned about the mudslinging and half-truths that have pervaded Grafton and are dividing our community. If there is anyone out there who believes these divisive actions are going to benefit anyone, you are sadly mistaken,” Karen Welsh said during the public forum. “The mayor and city council are not two opposing groups, but rather two different parts of one group who need to be working together for all of us.”

Rick Eberlin, co-owner of The Whole Scoop, added his concern in a letter he wrote to the council.

“I’m writing this letter with a heavy heart and a great amount of disappointment,” Eberlin said. “The sadness and utter disgust, to be quite honest, comes from what I have heard and witnessed at the last several council meetings. I go to most council meetings and attend most chamber meetings and the many meetings that preceded them. The disappointment emanates from the council’s action, behaviors and utter dysfunction of what I perceive as this body as a whole. The lack of professionalism and respect that has been demonstrated at these past several meetings towards city employees, individual citizens, the chamber of commerce, business owners and especially the mayor disturbed me quite a bit.”

Alderpersons admitted concern following the meeting about the way the council conducted itself the last several months.

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the Pastor” come ready to bid on the silent auction to “Pie the Pastor.” All proceeds for the “Pie the Pastor” will go to support the TWIGS Packa-sack program.

Other 145th anniversary events coming up are the Kirchenfest (German for Church festival) to be held at Schneider Park Saturday afternoon, Sept. 26 with a live German band, games and German food.

The 145th Anniversary Worship service and dinner will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8.

The Pack-a-Sack Project is a program of the Loyal Daughters of St. John’s UCC, the Brighton Ministerial Alliance and the Southwestern School District in partnership with TWIGS and The Family Tree House of Granite City.

Pack-a-sacks are bags of kid friendly meals and snacks for families in need of additional support. Distribution of the sacks are managed by the school district.

St. John’s United Church of Christ is located at 216 North Street (corner of Hwy 111/267 and North Street) in Brighton. For more information call 618-372-3737 or visit the church’s website at stjohnsinbrightonil.com.

By Mark Pace Jersey County Journal Larry Pfeiffer retired from his post as Regional Office of Education Superintendent after 13 years manning the position.

Pfeiffer served ROE 40 representing Calhoun, Jersey, Greene and Macoupin counties. The motto he adopted was “Educating minds to be their best and brightest,” a role Assistant Superintendent Chad Hoseman said Pfeiffer did well.

“He was a very hands-on leader,” Hoesman said. “He did a lot of innovative things for the area through his years.”

Pfeiffer was a key player in initiating the Truants Alternative Optional Education Program in the region, Hoesman said. The statewide initiative set out to address the need to create a system designed to prevent students from dropping out of school.

Prior to becoming the regional superintendent, Pfeiffer served as a section director for Facilitating Coordination in Agriculture Education following a career as the agriculture teacher for Carlinville Community Unit School District 1.

Jersey County Board Chairman Don Little informed the board of the retirement Monday night. Although he did not work closely with Pfeiffer often, Little said he respected his work from the times the two worked together during Little’s role as president of the Southwestern CUSD 9 board.

“He was an effective ROE super-

intendent. He ran the office well, provided needed services and had good contact and communication, which is what you need,” Little said following the meeting July 13. “I never had much contact with Larry … but he did his job, he did it well and he did it with a minimal amount of muss, fuss or attention to himself. That’s, in essence, what a public service does and should do.”

Pfeiffer wrote a letter before the end of the school year informing the public of his retirement. In the letter, he thanked the public for allowing him to serve in his role. He also thanked his colleagues in the ROE office.

“I write to inform you that I will be retiring at the end of this school year.

It has been an honor to serve as your regional superintendent for the past 13 years,” Pfeiffer wrote in the letter.

“As you can imagine, this decision was not easy, but the need to devote time and energy with family obligations has guided me to retire at the end of this school year.”

A successor for Pfeiffer has yet to be named, but an ROE spokesperson believes the office has its candidate chosen. However, the spokesperson could not comment or give any information about the successor until he or she is approved and accepts the position.

The successor is expected to be named in the next two weeks.

While there will be change in the superintendent’s office, there will probably not be a change in the assistant superintendent’s office. Hoesman said he is content with his position and

ROE awaiting superintendent finalization Staff rePort Campbell Publications Regional Office of Education 40 is awaiting confirmation from area school boards in order to appoint a successor to retired Regional Superintendent Larry Pfeiffer.

The school districts in Calhoun County, Greene County and Macoupin County have met. Now, ROE is waiting for Jersey Community Unit School District 100 to meet before appointing a new regional superintendent. The regional office believes it has its successor but needs approval from the region’s school boards, an ROE spokesperson said earlier this month.

Unit 100 did not meet in July due to summer break and will reconvene Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.

Assistant Regional Superintendent Chad Hoesman is carrying out the duty until a successor is appointed.

would like to stay put rather than taking over Pfeiffer’s duties. However, if appointed, Hoesman will serve in the role.

He is currently performing both duties until a successor is named.

Minor changes in immunization requirements

By BoB croSSen Jersey County Journal The 2015-2016 school year is fast-approaching and registered students have limited time to meet health requirements.

Jackie Wittman, Unit 100 nurse, said there were minor changes in requirements this year.

“The twelfth graders have to have proof of two Meningococcal [vaccine].

I believe that is new this year, and the sixth graders getting one does of Meningococcal, that is new this year, but as far as anything else, it’s all the same as last year,” Wittman said.

According to information from the Jersey CUSD 100 website, incoming pre-Kindergartners and Kindergartners are required to have complete physical

exams within one year of the start of school and upto-date immunizations.

Any pre-K student under 5 years of age must show proof of Pneumococcal vaccine. Those entering Kindergarten must show proof of two doses of varicella vaccine, have an eye exam before Oct. 15 and a dental exam between Oct. 16 and May 16, 2016.

Second graders must also have a dental exam, as do sixth graders.

Incoming sixth graders require a physical exam along with proof of Tdap vaccines “regardless of the interval since the last DTap, DT or Td dose.” Two doses of the Varicella vaccine and one dose of the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine are also required.

Two doses of the Varicella vaccine are

required for ninth graders, as is a physical exam within one year prior to the start of school, and high school seniors must show two doses of the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine, the second of which must be given on or after the student turns 16 years old.

In terms of sports, every student in seventh grade or greater must have a current sports physical completed prior to the start of practice.

Both sports and regular physicals, Wittman said, will be available for $25 during open registration Aug. 4 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the JCHS nurse’s office.

“Jersey Community Hospital, one of their physicians, is going to be in the nurse’s office at the high school doing physicals,”

Wittman said, noting insurance would not be billed for the $25 amount.

Jersey Community Hospital’s newly-opened walk-in clinic offers physicals, and Wittman said primary care physicians generally offer the practice, as well.

Health requirements for Jersey 100 can be found on jersey100.org/ students_parents/school_ registration, along with forms, Wittman said. Use of technology has become an important part of parent awareness.

“I might have one to buck it at the beginning, but it’s probably a good thing, especially for our young parents,” Wittman said.

“That’s their way of life, so they know if they want any information, they’re going to go to the computer.”

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(Continued from A1) Hopkins said the aim of the shift will allow Churchman a greater opportunity at improving the quality of his work as he’ll have more time to dedicate to his other functions in the district.

The superintendent said improving the quality of services was at the forefront of her mind when making the changes. With the upcoming school year being West Elementary Principal Michelle Bidlack’s final year before retirement, she said changes were inevitable, particularly with principals.

However, stability was also considered as East Elementary, which has gone through four principals in as many years, will not see a change in leadership. Hopkins commended Christie Hurley on her job at the school.

Students, Hopkins said, will be best served with Hurley at the helm.

“Her expertise is with elementary students, especially primary,” Hopkins said. “East finally has some consistency. … If you look at the research, you will find academic achievement excellence in a school building comes when leadership is consistent.”

Illini Middle School Principal Jason Brunaugh will remain in his position, as well, but former Illini Principal Cory Breden will find a new role at Jersey Community High School.

“I am very excited by the opportunity to work with Mrs. Schuenke, the JCHS faculty and staff, and the students,” Breden said in an email Tuesday night.

“It’s a unique situation because I know most of the staff and was principal at Illini Middle School when many of the students attended there. I look forward to helping our students grow and position themselves to be successful adults.”

Breden was moved to a part-time principal position in Grafton when he also took on all transportation obligations for the district during the last administrative shuffle. This year, however, he and Michelle Brown, JCHS assistant principal, will swap duties. “[Breden] has done such a tremendous job with building relationships with bus drivers, with riders, with mechanics, with Mrs. [Debbie] Hill, so to change that is tough because of the outcomes I have seen,” Hopkins said.

“But what I wanted was someone with expert content assessment and datadriven practices expertise there.”

Hopkins said this change would benefit the district as it puts both Brown and Breden into positions where they have focused their studies and knowledge.

Brown is a district veteran, Hopkins said. She started as a teacher in 1990

at East Elementary before taking a position at Illini Middle School. In 2000, she became an administrator as a teaching principal at Fieldon Elementary School before moving to Delhi as principal in 2003.

In 2011, she became the dean of students at JCHS and the following year was named assistant principal at the high school.

With Brown’s history in administration in elementary school settings, and with Breden’s background at Illini Middle School, both administrators and students will have familiarity in the coming school year.

“It just made sense to switch them,” Hopkins said. “[Brown’s] spent, I think, all of her teaching and administrative career in Jersey and the Jersey school district, so she’s very familiar with the people of Jersey County.”

Brown had been the Title I and Title II grant administrator prior to Churchman taking on that role, and Hopkins said Brown’s knowledge in that area will serve the district well moving forward.

While the familiarity is helpful, Hopkins said Brown’s background in datadriven positions and grant-writing will be best suited to help the district as the state continues to cut funding.

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Teachers, volunteers, the mayor and the queen stand next to the bus taking donations. Walmart and got faith? partnered to help Jersey county teachers get needed supplies for the upcoming school year. Left to right: morgan moore, angie Noble, Shelley Fry, alicia Huff, Steve Pegram, Billy russell and Sheryl Pegram.

Community partners together to bless local educators By mark Pace Jersey County Journal Walmart in Jerseyville partnered with got faith? to bless local teachers with supplies and a day of appreciation.

The inaugural WalMart + got faith? = Bless a Teacher Day gave teachers gift cards to the megastore to use for school supplies.

“This is huge for the teachers,” Jerseyville Mayor Billy Russell said. “[Teachers] take a lot of money out of their pockets to buy supplies for their classroom at the school. This will help the students get what is needed in the classroom.”

The event offered free food to everyone who attended, held drawings to give away $50 gift cards and had a live band, Flat Broke, to entertain guests. It also offered a table for face painting.

“It’s going good. It’s going really good. We have a lot of teachers here.

The mayor is here. The Jersey County Queen is here. It’s going great,” got faith? Coordinator Steve Pegram said during the event. “This is huge to be able to help because from what I understand there’s been a lot of cuts in the government, and it’s neat to see the community come together to help teachers.”

Walmart and got faith? plan on making the day an annual event in the community.

“This is huge for the teachers,” Jerseyville mayor Billy russell said. “[Teachers] take a lot of money out of their pockets to buy supplies for their classroom at the school. This will help the students get what is needed in the classroom.”

Billy Russell Jerseyville mayor got faith? isn’t new to the Walmart property. The organization has used the property for several years during the summer to take donations. However, this was the first time the two partnered together to hold an event. A Walmart employee reached out to got faith? coordinator Steve Pegram about coming together to do something for the teachers.

“Most of the teachers have to supply a lot of the supplies themselves,” said Alicia Huff , a Walmart employee who worked closely with got faith? for the event. “It’s nice to be able to give them a break and give them the support they need with the supplies and the gift cards.

I don’t see this ending anytime soon.”

The organization parked a bus outside of Walmart to collect school supplies for the teachers in Jersey County on July 6, and it will remain on the sidewalk

outside of Walmart until July 30 taking donations of school supplies from the public to give to teachers. The supplies will be bagged and given to teachers at the got faith? yard sale at the fairgrounds on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1.

The yard sale is another of the several events the organization does in the community. It is a yard sale where attendees pay for items with canned goods rather than money. The canned goods are then donated to families who need the food.

The organization is also holding the Faith Fest Christian Music concert Aug. 1 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Admission is one can of food.

The shopping cart race will also be held that day during the event.

“Steve does a great job, especially with the food drive” Russell said. “The community always comes together, and this is really a great opportunity.”

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By Tom BoTT For The Journal The Southwestern school board voted to allow Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church use Medora Elementary to house Carpenters for Christ.

Mt. Pleasant plans to construct a new building in 2017 and requested the use of the Medora gym and cafeteria from June through July to house volunteers for the project. The new building will be constructed about a block away from the school.

“They will set up showers and they’ll sleep in the gym,” said Superintendent Brad Skertich.

Background checks and fingerprinting will be done on individuals using school property as required by policy.

The board approved the annual agreement with Illinois Valley Economic Development to house the Head Start program this year. In the past the Head Start was at Medora, but because of district restructuring it will be moved to Brighton North.

The board approved the

Farmers State Bank of Medora to provide a technology loan for in part 72 laptop computers for grades k-6 for teachers and students at Medora and Shipman. The board voted in May to borrow up to $95,000 to upgrade technology.

“They provided the lowest interest rate, three percent, payable over two years,” said Skertich.

The board also adopted a resolution for the issuance of up to $200,000 in working cash fund bonds, providing a levy to repay the bonds.

In April the board notified the public of its intention to issue $500,000 in working cash bonds to pay for new buses and cover the shortfall in general state aid. Another resolution will be adopted in the future to cover the remainder of the bond sale. The district purchased five new buses, three 71 passenger and two small buses and sold nine buses.

The board accepted the resignation of speech and language teacher Erin Phillips and the retirement of Charles Dixon, a bus driver for the district for 10 years.

Volunteers needed for youth event The kid’s triathlon is coming back to town on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. at Donor Pool within Dolan City Park, located at 300 June Street, Jerseyville.

JPRD and JCH Wellness Center are very proud to offer the Jersey Junior Tri event again in 2015. Events such as this need a lot of community support to make it a safe and successful event. Volun-

teers are greatly needed and appreciated. Course marshals, timers, refreshment servers as well as set-up/ clean-up helpers are needed.

If interested, please contact Kellee Eilerman with JCH Wellness Center at 618-4983500 or keilerman@jch.org.

Volunteers will receive two day passes to JCH Wellness Center for volunteering their time.

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he battle waged between Grafton City Council members and the mayor continues to gain steam, despite some respites with less heated discussion.

When dealing with some issues, the civil discourse provides a glimpse at a board that could compromise, one that isn’t described by residents as “dysfunctional.”

But as soon as a topic with disagreement is broached – generally one regarding business and economic interests – members revert to their old ways of raised voices and verbal attacks on one another.

Residents are clearly fed up with the current administration as evidenced by their public comments Tuesday; the behavior of the council needs to stop. Even council members say they want it to stop, but nobody is making an effort to reach that goal at this point.

The division has become strained as a resident even booed council members publicly when they took to the stage at Music in the Park last week, an event aimed to bring the community together.

Council members are a model for their community. The image they present will be echoed by those they represent, and the seemingly hateful stances members have toward each other and the mayor have bled into the community’s actions.

Instead of working together to solve a problem, the council wages debates bordering on personal attacks. And now residents have started to take sides, making allegiances with select elected members and cutting off communication with the rest.

This entire approach is a sign of poor leadership of a city council seemingly concerned more with protecting personal interests – and only those of their own ward – instead of the entire community.

While a member may have been elected to a single ward, he or she must internalize the problems from the others and use that information to make the best decision possible for the city, not just a single ward.

Hashing out the personal differences between members in a more private setting will be for the benefit of the community, but proving the water is under the bridge through public actions and civil discourse will be the real test.

Until then, making progress will be a painstaking tug of war.

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1. I’m lounging around after a busy couple months.

2. I’m taking a last-minute family vacation.

3. I’ll be visiting Grafton for some of its bigger events.

4. I’ll take a summer hibernation to regenerate before school.

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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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Up to 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder) in the U.S.”, according to ANAD – the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Eating disorders also have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.

“It was a vicious cycle of anorexia and bulimia, like an unstoppable train” Patricia Brugioni of Chicago told me. “I suffered from eating disorders for many years. It was an issue of worth for me. My self-worth was famished.”

Brugioni continued, “Food is a symbol of love and comfort, and if you feel you are not valuable and love-able, you feel you are not worthy of being nourished.”

Feeling loved and worthy is often at the heart of many behavioral disorders.

Spirituality can be invaluable to individuals facing such challenges. For many

people, spirituality means a direct connection to the Divine - that brings healing into their lives.

For Patricia, her struggles with eating disorders alienated her from her family. She left everything to go to San Francisco – with only $100. “I moved to sink or swim. Actually, I just thought I was going to sink. I had also been drinking to an alcoholic degree for ten years, and did a little cocaine. But then, I started to attend some meetings with others who’d been freed of the compulsion to drink by turning to a Higher Power and surrendering self-will, fear and resentment to the divine will and power.”

“My spirituality was growing,” Brugioni stated. “It was a definite and engaging connection with the Divine.” She realized that her spirituality was becoming more tangible to her than her body.

Brugioni continued, “As I began taking an inventory of the fear – really looking at it, being honest, and surren-

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records of obtaining nationally competitive grants (e.g., from the National Science Foundation). However, institutional support is a requirement for obtaining virtually all competitive grants and I don’t see how the state proposes to meet its contractual obligations on existing grants if it closes the Museum, let alone continue to be a viable competitor for outside research and education funding.

The Governor and the Legislature need to work together to address the real and substantial causes of the budget deficits and cease pretending that closure of the State Museum will do anything but destroy a beloved institution that over the past 138 years has developed an outstanding international scientific reputation, excited generations of young people, and contributed to a deep understanding of our cultural and natural history that will inform decisions about our future.

For information on what you can do to save the Museum see facebook.com/pages/ Save-the-Illinois-StateMuseum/917517601639564 RICHARD SPARKS Elsah, Ill.

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Closing of state museum a pawn in Illinois budget battle Dubuque, Iowa. At least one major artifact from Illinois is already there—the historic Logsdon towboat, constructed in 1941 by Curt Logsdon of Beardstown, used on the Illinois River, and then donated to the National Rivers Hall of Fame in Dubuque in 1989. Is the day coming when the people of Illinois will have to travel to adjacent states to see and understand their own heritage?The closure proposal has already damaged the morale of the outstanding scientists at the State Museum I have worked with over the years, as well as the prospects of attracting top scientific talent in the future. I can attest to these effects based on my own experience heading up research groups that attracted their own research funds but whose basic institutional support was threatened. The communities of researchers who work in areas such as archaeology, paleontology, cultural history, deep history as an indicator of future change, and other specialties are surprisingly small and word quickly gets around about good and bad places to start or continue a professional career. The Museum researchers I know are passionate about their work and have outstanding

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dering to a divine Presence, I could feel an incredible love and gratitude within me - my spiritual nature. The unstoppable train of disorder stopped. It was gone for good.”

“Later, I found a book entitled, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,

by Mary Baker Eddy, which gave me a deeper understanding of this Love. In the book there is a phrase, ‘Give us grace for to-day; feed the famished affections.’ It is part of an interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer. That is my prayer for everyone - that they feel this unconditional divine Love that feeds their affections - and helps them feel worthy and whole.”

YOUR VIEWS TO THE EDITOR: The Rauner administration has said that closing the five facilities of the Illinois State Museum, which had a proposed state budget of $6.29 million for the new fiscal year, would save $4.8 million and help defray the state budget shortfall that is at least $3 billion. Closing the Museum would not result in any significant reduction in the budget shortfall, so the Museum is clearly just a pawn in the budget battle between the governor and the legislature. The proposed savings amount to less than two-tenths of a percent of the shortfall—if the shortfall were $1,000, closing the Museum would save the equivalent of less than two pennies.

What the closure proposal has already done is to anger and dismay people who have contributed money, their own time, art work, and artifacts to a beloved Museum.

The contributors include me. If the Museum closes, I expect to see an antique machine that drilled button blanks from mussel shells returned to me. I will then donate the machine to a facility that seems to have better prospects for longevity and public accessibility—the Mississippi River Museum in

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YOUR VIEWS Computers have developed over decades

TO THE EDITOR: Who invented the computer as we know it today does not have a simple answer. The real truth is that it has evolved for the past 79 years through a long list of scientists, inventors and corporations. The first freely programmable computer was made in 1936. In the ‘40s we had the Harvard Mark 1, which filled three rooms and weighed five tons. The Williams Tube made memory possible and the transistor eliminated vacuum tubes. In the ‘50s IBM started making computers. This led to programming language and the microchip made computers a whole lot smaller. In the ‘60s an experimental computer game was developed,

also the mouse and windows were added to the computer.

In 1969 the grandfather of the Internet was developed for the military.

In the ‘70s the microprocessor, floppy disk, and networking opened more data storage and retrieval.

It wasn’t until 1975 that the first consumer computers were made available to the public. The development of a spreadsheet and a word processor made the computer a valuable tool in the home as well as business applications. In the ‘80s Apple Macintosh made computers more affordable. In 1981 MS Dos was developed and in1985 Windows programming was introduced. In the ‘90s programs, memory and speed were the key to what

the consumer wanted. In the past 15 years touchscreen technology is part of most devices, eliminating the keyboard for I pads, and cell phones with apps that can do almost anything.

In the book The New Digital Age by Eric Schmit (CEO of Google) and Jared Cohen (inventor and business man) write “ Through the power of technology, age old obstacles to human interaction, like geography, language and limited information, are falling and a new wave of human creativity and potential is rising.” In my next letter I will tell of the happening in 1957 that led us to the Digital Age.

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Contestants needed for Calhoun County Fair Talent Show The Calhoun County Fair is seeking contestants for its annual talent show to be held Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. on the main stage. Residents from Calhoun, Pike, Greene, Jersey and Madison counties are eligible to participate. Talent is needed for the junior division, which consists of performers 14 years of age and under, and the senior division, which includes ages 15 to 21 years of age.

If you sing, dance, tumble, play in a band, are a member of a cheer or pom squad, or

have a talent you would like to showcase, come join the fun at the Calhoun County Fair Talent Contest. The winner from each division will perform on stage in Springfield at the State Fair Talent Competition in January 2016.

For entry forms and rules or for additional information, contact Jerry Sievers at 618576-9237 or via e-mail at jbsievers@frontiernet.net. Entry forms and rules may be emailed to your address. There is a $5 entry fee for each act.

GEORGE P. HATFILL Jerseyville, Ill.

Appreciates Christian Music Festival TO THE EDITOR: I would like to send a big thank you to Kevin and Debbie Traub of the Jerseyville Dairy Queen and everybody else involved with the Christian Music Festival at the fairgrounds on Sunday, July

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Maurita Louise Fraley Heitzig celebrates celebrates 90th birthday 95th birthday Maurita Fraley of

Ava’s 1st birthday Ava Louise Strebel, daughter of Neil and Melanie Strebel of Jerseyville, turns 1 July 31 and will spend the day celebrating at home with her family, friends and her dog, Busch. Grandparents are Luanne Moody of Wood River and Jeff Moody of Alton.

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Jerseyville is celebrating her 90th birthday Sunday, Aug. 9 from noon until 4 p.m. at 22234 Busch Lane in Jerseyville. Those who wish to send a card can mail it to the same address.

In Memory In Loving Memory of: Michelle Nicole Hardwick Born Dec. 13, 1978 – Taken Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 On that day, a year ago, God called one of his angels away.

We didn’t want to let you go, and will never understand.

But our God has a plan.

He knew Michelle that you were in need of some peace & rest, And of course everyone knows he only takes the best.

Still we grieve and cannot except, but we have to remember our Lord’s steps.

For one day God willing and our deserving he will call each of us home to be with him and our angel will open the gates to let us in. Until we meet again!

You are sorely missed Michelle by your Mom and Dad, daughters Brianna Nicole, Molly Michelle, Grandson Carter, Grandpa Gene, Grandma Mary, your Aunt Sandy, Uncle John, Sherry, Dave and all other family and friends who had the pleasure to know you.

Jaxon Marshall Howell Joseph Howell and Jenny Terpening of Mt. Vernon welcome a son, Jaxon Marshall Howell, 6 lb. 9 oz., 5:18 a.m. July 1, 2015, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon. Grandparents are John and Jackie Howell and Steve Terpening, all of Jerseyville. Greatgrandparents are Jack and Tabitha Marshall of Grafton, John and JoAnn Crafton of Godfrey and Irene Phillips of Panama City Beach, Fla.

Crystal Schwaab and Craig Webb of Medora welcome a son, Mathew Allan Webb, 7 lb. 15 oz., 12:52 p.m. July 13, 2015, St. Anthony’s Hospital, Alton. Sibling is William, 2. Grandparents are Lucy Schwaab of Medora and Scott and Bonnie Webb of Brighton.

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Rochelle Denise Daugherty Christine and Daniel Daugherty Jr. of Jerseyville welcome a daughter, Rochelle Denise Daugherty, 5 lb. 11 oz., 6:53 p.m. July 14, 2015, St. Anthony’s Hospital, Alton. Siblings are Aiden, 2, and Clayton, 1. Grandparents are Michele and Bradley Haun of Jerseyville, Daniel and Pam Daugherty Sr. of St. Louis and Tammy and Farley Roemer of Alton. Greatgrandparents are Esther and Dale Foiles of Jerseyville.

Brian Kraushaar and Kelsea Ontis of Jerseyville welcome a daughter, Karaline Leanne Kraushaar, 7 lb. 11 oz., 11:18 p.m. July 10, 2015, St. Anthony’s Hospital, Alton.

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Donald Schaaf, Sr. and Martha Schaaf of Jerseyville are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Donald married the former Martha Baker July 31, 1965 at Jerseyville United Methodist Church.

She is a housewife and elder care provider and he retired from Olin. They have two sons, Donald Jr. and Anthony (Mary) Schaaf. The couple also has four grandchildren, Jeremy, Rebekah, Marissa and Tyler.

Woelfels celebrate 50th anniversary Paul and Fern Woelfel will mark their 50th anniversary Sept. 4.

Paul married the former Fern Cambron Sept. 4, 1965 at St. Mary’s Westood Fieldon.

They have five children, Nancy (Tony) Lacy, Carol (Chris) Berry, Karen Woelfel (Michael Fair), Myra Woelfel (Matt Darr) and Brian Woelfel (Melissa

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

4-H Goat Show Results

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Jersey County 4-H members showed their dairy and meat goats on July 13 at the 4-H Goat Show held at the Jersey County Fairgrounds.

The 4-H members are judged on the overall care and showmanship in the goat project area. The 4-H Goat Show continues to grow every year with the popularity of raising goats.

Catherine Riley of Hopkinsville, Ky., chose some outstanding 4-H members and their goats for top awards:

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Ashton Wilson, 4-H Eastside Farmhands, took Grand Champion Doe. She also won Champion Boer Doe.

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Jocelyn Krueger, 4-H Happy Trails, took home the Grand Champion Wether trophy. This was Krueger’s first year in 4-H.

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Former Jersey County 4-member, Jacalyn Meisner, for acted as superintendent.

Trophies sponsored by Farmer’s State Bank, Grand Champion Doe; MTS Equipment, Grand Champion Wether, For more information about showing your animals in 4-H or any other 4-H program, please contact University of Illinois Extension-Jersey County at 618-498-2913.

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and at the same time hope that my students will develop a respect for agriculture and our environment.” Another teacher commented, “Agriculture touches just about every aspect of our daily lives. Technology is a big part of the agriculture field.” Many shared they learned about how many careers there are in the agriculture industry they did not know about. A few commented they were so glad they participated in the institute and look forward to future institutes. Several shared their ideas for how they plan to incorporate agriculture into their classrooms. One educator wrote, “I can’t wait to get this year started and try out as many activities as I can!”

The following educators attended the institute: Amy Bethard - Farmersville Grade School; Kelli Caldieraro - Staunton Elementary School; Connie Colley and Jennifer Stockstill - Mt. Olive Schools; Shannon Daniels - Hillsboro Jr. High School; Diane Fessler, Kelli LeBlanc, and Cathy Weinmann - Jerseyville East Elementary; Suzanne Grundy and Kayla Pennock - St. Louis School; Matt Hampton, Danielle Meisenheimer, and Kristin Sloman - Northwestern School District; Lou Ann Ibberson - North Mac Elementary; Lindsey Knes - Madison Park Elementary; Glenn Peyton - Calhoun High School; Cate Plovich - Ben-Gil Elementary; Katie Simon and Maureen Tepen - St. Mary School in Brussels; and Michelle Walden - Southwestern Middle School.

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During the Investigate Illinois Summer Agricultural Institute, 20 educators learned more about agriculture through guest presenters, hands-on activities, and traveling workshops such as Soil-Right Consulting Services, Inc. Pictured from left to right: (kneeling) Amy Bethard, Kelli Caldieraro; middle row, left to right, Cathy Weinmann, Kayla Pennock, Katie Simon, Cate Plovich, Michelle Walden, Connie Colley, Kelli LeBlanc, Matt Hampton; back row, left to right, Glenn Payton, Daniel (Boone) Raney and Randy Darr with Soil-Right Consulting, Suzanne Grundy, Maureen Tepen, Jennifer Stockstill, Kristin Sloman, Danielle Meisenheimer, Lindsey Knes, Lou Ann Ibberson, Diane Fessler, Shannon Daniels, and Dave Rahe with Soil-Right Consulting. Not pictured are Connie Niemann - Macoupin County Agricultural Literacy Program.

Twenty educators from Macoupin, Montgomery, Calhoun, and Jersey counties investigated Illinois at the fourth Summer Agricultural Institute conducted by the Macoupin County Agricultural Literacy Program June 23-26. Throughout the four-day institute, educators learned more about various aspects of agriculture through traveling workshops, guest presenters, and hands-on activities.

Traveling workshops included Illinois Department of Agriculture in Springfield; The Scoular Company in Waverly; Carl’s IGA in Carlinville; Wonder Green, Inc. in Carlinville; Monsanto Company Trait Field Solutions in Jerseyville; and Soil-Right Consulting Services, Inc. in Shipman.

Presenters included Mary Ellen Raymond - Beekeeper, Joyce Fikri from St. Louis District Dairy Council; Haley Siergiej from Nutrients for Life Foundation, Brad Banning from IL Agriculture in the Classroom, Dane Stayton from Farm Credit of Illinois Jerseyville; Farley Cole, David Hartke, Dan Kallal, Dave Reiniesch Jr., Roy Robinson, and Connie Niemann from the Macoupin County Agricultural Literacy Program.

Educators tried hands-on multidisciplinary activities all correlated to the learning standards. They received innovative, classroom ready materials and learned about project grants available. Educators were able to earn 25 professional development hours or two graduate credit hours for the course.

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Jersey volleyball IDNR updates schedule of waterfowl blind drawings hosts summer camp

By Kory Carpenter Jersey County Journal The Jersey volleyball program hosted its annual summer camp this week in the JCHS gymnasium.

The program hosted a

record 65 players between fourth and eighth-grades, with 35 high schoolers joining them.

Check the Jersey County Journal next week for photos from the camp.

JRPD seeking soccer officials

Staff report Jersey County Journal The Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department is looking for both experienced and non-experienced soccer referees for the upcoming fall season.

Games will be played from the beginning of September through the end of October on primarily Tuesday and Thursday nights and Saturday and Sundays mornings and afternoons.

Compensation will be $15 per game with games lasting between 40 and 60

minutes.

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.

Applications can be picked up at the Susnig Center or downloaded at the JRPD website and returned on or before Friday, Aug. 14.

For more information, please contact JPRD via phone at 618-498-2222 or email at jerseyvilleparkandrec@gtec.com.

Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl hunting blind site random drawings to be held at several public hunting areas in Illinois this summer.

Duck and goose hunters must register in person for waterfowl blind site drawings and must be present at the drawing – held at each location designated below immediately after the registration period – to claim their blind sites. Mail-in registrations are not accepted. Unless otherwise stated, blind allocations for these sites are good for one year. To participate in a drawing, applicants must present a 2014 or 2015 regular Illinois hunting license (no apprentice or youth license) and a 2014 or 2015 Illinois Migratory Waterfowl Stamp at the time they register, unless exempted by law.

Center parking lot, located at 401 Mound Street, Jerseyville, at 10:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Arrive at the Susnig Center, no later than 10 a.m. for an on-time departure.

This trip is perfect for adults of all ages. Pre-registration is required and seats are limited. The registration deadline has been extended to Aug. 3, but seats are going fast! For more information or to learn how to register, please visit jerseyville-il. us/ParkRec/forms.htm, call JPRD at 618-498-2222 or email jerseyvilleparkandrec@gtec.com.

ing. Out-of-state residents must have a 2014 or 2015 non-resident hunting license for Illinois and a 2014 or 2015 Illinois Migratory Waterfowl Stamp.

The schedule for upcoming 2015 blind drawings is listed below: SATURDAY, AUG. 1, (Blinds allocated for two years) n Mississippi River Pool 16: Registration 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, 19408 Loud Thunder Rd., Illinois City. n Mississippi River Pool 17: registration 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at New Boston City Park. n Mississippi River Pool 18: registration 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Delabar State Park, two miles north of Oquawka.

Additional hunting information and maps on the above sites can be accessed at http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/ landmgt/hunter_fact_sheet/index.htm

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After lunch, guests will have the opportunity to watch and bet on eight live horse races. The trip is $38 per person and includes track admission, official racing program, lunch, gratuities and transportation. Guests will be responsible for betting their own money. The bus will leave the Susnig

Applicants must be at least 16 years old by the date of the drawing.

Applicants needing to purchase new licenses and stamps should do so prior to the drawing. Most blind drawing locations will not have license sales available. Licenses and stamps are available at any DNR Direct license and permit vendor, through the IDNR website at dnr.illinois.gov, or by calling 1-888-6-PERMIT (1-888-6737648).

Registrants are no longer required to possess a valid Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card from the Illinois State Police to participate in blind drawings. Also, in order to be an eligible applicant for the drawing, the participant must not have his or her hunting privileges suspended or revoked by the IDNR or any other jurisdiction at the time of the draw-

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By Kory Carpenter Jersey County Journal The Jersey football program was expected to wrap up its final camp of the summer Thursday leading up to the start of fall practice Aug. 10.

The Panthers have spent much of the last month on the practice fields east of Illini Middle School preparing for the season opener Aug. 28 at Granite City.

“Summer is always a battle trying to get all the kids here, but once Aug. 10 gets here we will have everybody here and I'm really excited about this season,” head coach Dave Jacobs said last week.

“We are going to be fun to watch.”

Sophomore Drew Sauerwein took control of the starting quarterback battle and is expected to keep the job heading into the season. And while there are still tweaks to be made, they are the kind of mistakes coaches can live with.

Namely, his arm has been too strong.

“He’s got a very strong arm, and I would rather have that than a weak arm,” Jacobs said. “It’s a

mechanics thing. When he’s overthrowing his back shoulder is down, so he just needs to learn to get that back shoulder up and drive off that front foot instead of the back foot, and he

“once aug. 10 gets here we will have everybody here and I'm really excited about this season.”

Dave Jacobs Jerseyville head football coach knows that. He is starting to correct himself.”

During drills and a 7-on7 scrimmage last week against Southwestern, Sauerwein often looked for wide receiver Blake Wittman, and Jacobs called the pair a “dynamic duo.”

Finding other options offensively, Jacobs said, will be key this season.

“I think we have some other guys around them so teams won’t just be able to take those two away,”

he said. “We have enough guys to be pretty good on offense.”

Jacob mentioned wide receivers Derek Hill and Logan Metzler as well as running back Jonathon Pirtle as players who could help take the pressure off Sauerwein and Wittman.

“It’s not about one or two guys with us, and that’s why we’ve been successful on offense,” Jacobs said. “People are excited to play in our offense because they have a chance to get the ball, and Drew is doing a good job of getting it to them.”

Jacobs said his team has enough information to play a game today if needed, but the coaching staff will continue to add wrinkles into the playbook and try to make players as comfortable as possible as the season draws closer.

“The fun part is we’ve got a totally different team than last year,” Jacobs said.

“The key to being a successful coach in high school is the ability to adapt your system to your players, so the point of summer is trying to figure out what our kids can and cannot do.”

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Jersey wide receiver Blake Wittman makes a catch in the corner of the end zone last week against Southwestern. Wittman is expected to start the opener against Granite City aug. 28.

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Left to right: Sarah Scoggins (Most Improved), peyton tisdale (panther Hustle winner), Bethany Stocks, Samantha ayres, Kaylee Griggs (panther Hustle winner), Libby Munsterman, ashleigh trochuck, ellie tonsor (paC pride, Most Sacrifices), Mackenzie thurston (Most Stolen Bases), Maggie Collins and Bethany Muenstermann (Highest Batting average, Most rBIs).

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Jersey softball coach Chelsey Bohannon, helps incoming freshmen Melissa Weishaupt, Chelsea Maag, and Gabby Hetzel at last weeks softball camp. the panthers finished the spring season 14-4.

Jersey softball holds awards banquet, camp Staff report Jersey County Journal The JCHS Panther Softball Team held its endof-season awards luncheon at The 518 Restaurant in Jerseyville earlier this month.

The Lady Panthers fin-

ished 17-14 this spring and finished fourth in the Mississippi Valley Conference with a record of 5-5.

Last week, the program hosted its annual summer camp at the legion softball field.

Illinois Esprit Fastpitch Softball Tryouts Tryouts for the 2015/2016 season • Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9 Bethalto Field of Dreams • 400 N. Beau Chateaux, Bethalto, IL 9 a.m. 11 a.m.: 8U (2008 & 2007) and 10U (2006 & 2005) 12 p.m. 2 p.m.: 12U (2004 & 2003) and 14U (2002 & 2001) 2 p.m. 4 p.m.: 16U (2000 & 1999) and 18U (1998 & 1997) If you have questions or need to schedule an individual tryout, contact Jim Corby (618-971-7954), or visit our website for contact information of the head coach of that team at www.illinoisesprit.com

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Jersey sophomore quarterback Drew Sauerwein surveys the Southwestern defense during last week’s scrimmage. Head coach Dave Jacobs said Sauerwein is “night and day” better than last season.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Helen Pomakoy

Helen Louise Suddes Pomakoy, of Champaign and formerly of Jerseyville, has died.

Helen had been living with her daughter Sara and family since 2013 in McLean, Va., after suffering from the debilitating illness of Alzheimer’s.

Helen passed away peacefully at the Capital Caring Hospice Center in Aldie, Va., after difficulties related to Alzheimer’s disease.

The family greatly appreciates the kind care that was given to Helen and the immeasurable support of her family and friends, especially Jim Rohr who cared for Helen for many years before she moved to McLean.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Sara Poole; her grandsons, Charles Suddes (Charlie) and Andrew Jonathan (A.J.) and sonin-law Leslie Poole. She is also survived by the family of Theresa Brown, Theresa and Helen were best friends from 1968 until her death and her memories will also live on through Stan, Rosetta, Evelyn, John and Jeanne and their families.

They will also be remembered through the Wooley family, Karen, Richard, Nancy, David and Janet.

Helen attended

Jerseyville High School and graduated from the University of Illinois in Advertising and Journalism.

She worked at the University of Illinois for 30 years. She was an avid gardener and gift giver.

Helen loved her dog that Becky Barstead – Rowe helped her adopt after her husband Andrew Pomakoy passed away.

Please donate to the Champaign County Humane Society at cuhumane.org or First Presbyterian Church of Jerseyville, in lieu of other expressions of sympathy.

Helen loved her family and friends; she loved her PEO Sisters and her Bridge Club. She hopes to be remembered as the wonderful person she was throughout her lifetime.

Proceeded in death by her parents, John and Helen (Morris) Suddes, and husband, Andrew Pomakoy Graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville with the Rev. Don Stribling officiating.

There will also be a private family gathering in Champaign at a later date.

Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Gwillim

Lela Mae Weirich

Jerry Lee Gwillim, 65 of Bethalto, formally of Shipman, died at 6:50 a.m.

Monday, July 27, 2015 in Jerseyville. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29, at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton.

Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30 at Delhi Baptist Church.

William McNear William D. McNear, 77 of Brighton, died at 7:49 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015 in his home.

Services will be held at a later date.

Lela Mae Weirich, 77, of Jerseyville died at 2:56 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.

Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m.

Thursday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville.

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Illinois controlled pheasant hunting reservation information available online Controlled pheasant hunting opportunities will be available at 18 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) sites this fall, and the 2015-16 season dates and permit reservation information are now available online.

Fourteen of the sites are operated by the IDNR, while four other sites continue to be operated in a public/private partnership arrangement between the IDNR and concessionaire T. Miller, Inc. “The controlled pheasant hunting program provides an upland game hunting experience for thousands of hunters in Illinois each year. It is also a great opportunity for youth hunters to have success.

We know of so many hunters who really appreciate the program, and now is the time for hunters to start planning for the upcoming season,” said IDNR Director Wayne Rosenthal.

The online permit reservation system for the 14 IDNR-operated sites opens on Monday, Aug. 3 and permit information, season dates, and other information are now available online.

Detailed information and permit reservations are available for the four sites managed

by T. Miller, Inc. Hunters need to review the application instructions and season information accessible online prior to submitting an application.

On IDNR-operated sites, the daily permit fee for the controlled pheasant program is $30 for resident hunters and $35 for nonresident hunters. The daily permit fee applies to each hunter.

Hunters will be required to pay for reserved permits in advance online using a credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa).

The credit card account will be billed when hunters submit an application. A transaction fee of $1 or 2.35 percent of the permit fee (whichever is higher) will be assessed for each application, except for applications submitted for the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt.

The public/private partnership controlled pheasant hunting areas are Chain O’Lakes State Park in Lake County, Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area in Kendall County, Ramsey Lake State Park in Fayette County, and Horseshoe Lake State Park in Madison County. Information about controlled pheasant hunting at these sites is available on the concessionaire’s website at www.tmillerinc. com or via a link on the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois. gov.

Of the 14 sites operated by the IDNR, four provide only the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt opportunity for young hunters between the ages of 10-15. Those sites are the Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area in Tazewell County, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area in DeWitt County, Edward Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area in Logan County, and Sangchris Lake State Park in Christian and Sangamon Counties.

Nine sites provide lengthy hunting seasons for hunters, as well as special hunting days for young hunters.

Those nine sites are Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area in Henry County, the Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area in Will County, Kankakee River State Park in Kankakee County, the Iroquois County State Wildlife Area, Moraine View State Recreation Area in McLean

To the Jersey County Fair Board: I would like to express my gratitude for being named the Grand Marshall for the Jersey County Fair Parade. Imagine my surprise on being bestowed this honor. Never would I have dreamed of being recognized for my teaching career and my “retirement career.” I appreciate that you would think that what I have done is worthy of such an honor. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I would like to think I am representative of so many educators who have done so much for the community. My thanks also go to fellow teachers and school personnel for all of their support.

I would also like to express my thanks to the parents and friends of Jersey County. I have received many kind words of appreciation and thanks for my teaching career and for working with the students. What you have expressed to me has touched me deeply. I thank you.

My sincere thanks to all, Martha Harpsprite

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The Green River State Wildlife Area in Lee County provides 15 days of controlled pheasant hunting during a season that extends from early November until just before Christmas.

At Des Plaines, Moraine View and Eldon Hazlet, hunting opportunities are available for hunters with disabilities where special vehicles are provided to assist with the hunt.

Online permit reservations for the first drawing period on IDNR-operated sites will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 3 through 1 p.m. on Aug. 10. Two additional one-week drawing periods are scheduled thereafter. Hunters need to review the application instructions and season information on the controlled pheasant hunting website prior to submitting an application. To navigate to the controlled pheasant hunting website once the IDNR website www.dnr.illinois.gov has

been accessed, hunters should follow these directions: n Click on “Upland Game “ from the drop down menu under the “Hunting/Trapping” button on the toolbar n Then click on “Controlled Pheasant Areas” under the “Quick Links” heading IDNR-operated controlled pheasant hunting sites will continue to have a portion of their hunter quota allocated to standby hunters. Standby hunters acquire permits and pay permit fees at the site hunter check station on the day of the hunt. Standby permits are also available for the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt if the site hunter quota is not filled by young hunters with reserved permits prior to the hunt date.

Hunters without computers are encouraged to gain access to the controlled pheasant hunting online reservation system by checking with family or friends with a computer or by using a computer at their local public library.

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JERSEY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #100 2015-2016 SCHOOL REGISTRATION Students new to the district; Kindergarten students who did not complete registration; and those who are unable to complete the online registration process should register at the building they will attend on: Tuesday, August 4th or Wednesday, August 5th 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Returning students who have not yet registered through the online registration process using their existing family access account may do so beginning August 4th.

Students registering through the online registration process should take pending documents, such as proof of residency, to the school on August 4th or 5th.

Curriculum / Technology User Fee Grades K - 4 $75 / $ 0 Grades 5 - 7 $85 / $85 Grades 8 - 12 $100 / $85 Other fees may apply: Labs, Drivers Education, Athletics, Activities Etc. Health requirements and forms may be found by selecting the 2015-2016 School Year Registration Information link on the district website at www.jersey100.org.

Note: Jersey Community Hospital staff will be available to perform school/sports physicals on August 4th from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and August 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Nurse’s office at Jersey Community High School.

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Federal Breakfast/Lunch Program (Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch) Application for free & reduced lunch is part of the online registration process. If you have questions please see your building principal on August 4th or 5th. NOTE: Those who wish to apply and who have pre-registered prior to the availability of the application will need to go into online registration through family access to complete this process on or after August 4th. Those who have received a direct certification letter do not need to complete the online application.

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Pre-K New Pre-K students who have received an acceptance letter will be eligible to register on August 4th and 5th.

A LINK TO REGISTRATION AND START OF SCHOOL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE HOME PAGE OF THE DISTRICT WEBSITE AT www.jersey100.org.

Call the district office at 498-5561 if you have any questions.

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Back to school season can be as expensive for parents as it is exciting for students. Once the initial letdown of the end of summer vacation wears off, many kids are excited to return to school, where they can see their friends, study their favorite subjects and participate in extracurricular activities.

Parents of school-aged youngsters may share in that excitement while also knowing that back to school season can stretch their budgets. One of the ways to salvage those budgets is to save on school supplies. Fortunately, there are several ways parents can do just that. n Be patient. Shopping early can save shoppers money in many instances, but parents may benefit by exercising patience when it comes to buying school supplies for their children.

Teachers often give students lists of supplies they will need for each class, and parents who wait to receive such lists can avoid spending money on items their kids won't need. Even if you wait it out, you may

be able to get a head start, as some teachers may post supply lists on school websites, while others might email lists to parents before back to school season hits full swing. n Take inventory. If you have more than one child, chances are you already have lots of school supplies around the house. Dust off kids' backpacks and study areas from last school year to determine which supplies you need to buy and which you already have.

Going forward, encourage kids to store their supplies in a predetermined area once the school year ends, as this will make next year's inventory that much easier to examine and assess. n Spend more now to save later. While inexpensive supplies can be hard to resist, such items likely won't withstand the test of time, forcing you to spend time and money each year buying replacement supplies. Paying more now for certain items, including stronger backpacks and more highly rated calculators, may end up saving you money in the long run,

even if the initial pill is somewhat tough to swallow. n Use technology to your advantage.

Department stores and businesses that sell school supplies, such as pharmacies and office stores, may or may not discount too many items once back to school season hits full swing. But savvy parents can still find deals by using technology to their advantage when shopping for school supplies. Download apps like RetailMeNot to your smartphone and enable its updates so your phone essentially notifies you of any discounts the moment you walk into a given store. If you don't receive any updates, search for discounts via the app or the Internet as you shop.

Chances are strong that there are deals to be had, even if you don't learn of the deals until you arrive at the store.

School supplies can be expensive, but parents can employ several strategies to save on school supplies now and in the future.

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Saturday, Aug. 1: Jacoby Art Centers annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the rear entrance of 627 E. Broadway St. in Alton.

Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2: Towboat Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at The Loading Dock in Grafton.

Sunday, Aug. 2: Jerseyville DARE Car, Truck, Motorcycle Shot at Jersey Community High School from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free event for spectators. Contact Jeff for any car show questions at 618-4076270.

Monday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 9: Hillcrest Holiness Camp Meeting revival services Aug. 3–9, Monday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and missionary service at 1:30 p.m. Evangelist Rev. Gary Bond will lead with Christian holiness in sermon and song.

Located four miles west of Kampsville on Route 96.

Contact Carol Freesmeyer at 618-653-4680 or Jeremy Freesmeyer at 217-257-8474 for more information.

Monday, Aug. 3: Toddler Time at Donor Pool in Jerseyville from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. for parents, grandparents or babysitters and their

Kids’ Summer Food Program menu Aug. 3: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, peaches, milk, cookie Aug. 4: Pizza, corn, fruit cocktail, milk, cookie Aug. 5: Sloppy Joe on bun, carrots & celery sticks, peaches/pears, milk, cookie Aug. 6: Hot dog on bun, green beans, pineapple chunks, milk, cookie Aug. 7: Cook’s choice.

This is a free food program for kids up to the age of 18 at the First Baptist Church, 200 W. Pearl, Jerseyville. No reservations needed. Meals served from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Jersey County Ministerial Alliance. For more information call 618-639-3602.

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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Friday, Aug. 14: Toddler Time at Donor Pool in Jerseyville from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for parents, grandparents or babysitters and their little ones up to 6 years old in the kiddie pool.

Monday, Aug. 17: Toddler Time at Donor Pool in Jerseyville from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. for parents, grandparents or babysitters and their little ones up to 6 years old in the kiddie pool.

Friday, Aug. 7 through Monday, Aug. 17: Replicas of Columbus’ ships Nina and Pinta will be docked at the Loading Dock in Grafton.

The public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour for a fee.

Saturday, Aug. 8: Hymn sing at Otterville Baptist Church featuring Solid Rock Ministries. Free. 6:30 p.m. Desserts and refreshments afterwards.

Tuesday, Aug. 11: Jerseyville Farmers’ and Artisan Market showcasing locally grown produce and homemade artisan items at Outrageous Outdoors parking lot, 902 S. State St., Jerseyville from 4 to 7 p.m.

If you would like to be a vendor contact the Jersey County Business Association at 618639-5222.

little ones up to 6 years old in the kiddie pool.

Tuesday, Aug. 4: Jerseyville Farmers’ and Artisan Market showcasing locally grown produce and homemade artisan items at Outrageous Outdoors parking lot, 902 S. State St., Jerseyville from 4 to 7 p.m.

If you would like to be a vendor contact the Jersey County Business Association at 618639-5222.

Wednesday, Aug. 5: Jersey Community Hospital retirees lunch at State Bar and Grill at 11:30 a.m. For more information call 4982277.

Thursday, Aug. 6: Grafton’s Music in the Park presents Happenstance performing eclectic classic rock and pop from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Grove Memorial Park.

Remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket, your canned good donations for the Grafton Food Pantry and cash for the 50/50 raffle to benefit the Jersey Community High School Band.

Friday, Aug. 7: Toddler Time at Donor Pool in Jerseyville from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for parents, grandparents or babysitters and their little ones up to 6 years old in the kiddie pool.

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The Calhoun Herald front page dated Dec. 3, 1992, after the team’s first state championship victory

The 1987 IHSA Class A Regional Basketball Champion Calhoun Lady Warriors. Left to right: Lori Lazar, Corina Sprong, Jody Johnson, Chris Gilman, Tanya Herter, Sonya Schleeper, Cindy Eilerman, Connie Blumenberg, Chris Longnecker, Cindy Titus.

Leadership from back-to-back Recent success mirrors state championship teams evident to this day in Calhoun memories of teams of old

BY MARK PACE Campbell Publications Leadership and a raging defense led the Calhoun Warriors to an unrivaled stretch in the program’s history beginning in the late 1980s and climaxing in the early 1990s with back-toback state championships.

The Warriors followed a state championship appearance in 1987 with two deep playoff runs in 1990 and 1991, but it was leadership, skill and a stingy defense which propelled the team to its first and second Illinois Class 1A State Championships.

“We had our best groups of physical talent,” said Ric Johns, Calhoun’s head coach during the dominating run.

“We had good numbers, our coaching staff was not like many other 1A coaching staffs … and we had great team leadership. We really had some great leaders on both those [championship] teams.”

The leadership on both teams is apparent even to this day.

Tim Nelson, Aaron Elmore, J.D. Lorton and Nate Lorton, players on those championship teams, are now coaches. Both Elmore and Nelson returned to Calhoun to bring a winning culture back to the town, and it all begins with

lessons learned from their high school playing days.

“It didn’t surprise me at all” to see so many coaches out of that team, Johns said.

“Those were all great leaders. That team just had a lot of leaders.”

Those teams embodied the town as a whole, Elmore said. The program used grit, talent and determination to punish opponents through hard work.

“We’re not flashy.

Everyone goes to work, and we all work really hard.

Everyone cares about one another, and that’s the way we played,” Elmore said of his hometown, comparing it to the program.

The teams were rugged.

Each was built on defense and togetherness where players were asked to do their job.

Calhoun’s closest scare in 1992 came against twotime state champion Arcola.

Calhoun trailed 6-3 in the second half as both defenses weren’t allowing touchdowns. Both offenses traded three-and-outs. But Tony Friedel, now a Hardin village trustee, intercepted an Arcola pass and took it to the end zone to put the Warriors up for good. At that moment, the Warriors knew they weren’t going to lose, Elmore said. The defense was too dominant.

Calhoun and Greenfield

battled to an 8-0 slugfest in the second round of the playoffs. Calhoun once again had leaned on defense.

The defense commonly shut out opponents, even deep into playoff runs. Once the offense built a lead, it was a rarity it was ever given up. When the offense wasn’t scoring, the defense would take it upon itself to get points.

“I think any of Calhoun’s great teams were based around defense,” Elmore said. “Control the ball on offense, run it and play great defense. That’s been the recipe for any great teams we’ve had.”

However, the accolades for Calhoun football are in the rearview mirror. The team struggled in recent years, finishing 3-6 this past season following a 2-7 2013 season under Elmore.

However, Elmore doesn’t plan on the team being at the bottom of the rankings for long.

Through defense, a winning mentality and leadership, Calhoun is looking to rebuild. Those who led the team to deep playoff runs as players in yesteryear are now at the helm of the current program.

If you look out through the windshield, the road ahead is beginning to look familiar.

BY MARK PACE Campbell Publications The 2014-2015 seasons brought the most successful runs in Calhoun girls’ athletic history, but recent success brings back memories of old.

The girls basketball team started this year with a run to the state title game. While the girls competed on the hardwood, the women in the stands laid the foundation.

The 1987 IHSA Class A Regional Basketball Champion Calhoun Lady Warriors celebrated one of the most successful seasons in program history. Led by Christi Longnecker, the team finished 22-5 in an era when the state of Illinois had just two classes. “[Longnecker] was on our team, and she was amazing,” Cindy Klocke, a player on the ’87 team, said. “She was our leader, our high scorer and basically ran the offense.”

Calhoun, now in the smallest class of four, was playing against much, much larger teams.

However, the stiff competition made the team stronger, Klocke said. It taught them to face adversity.

The team rattled off four convincing victories before falling to Jerseyville in the fifth game of the season. It finished the regular season

on a 10-2 run heading to the tournament.

The tournament brought even bigger schools but Calhoun responded. The first regional tournament game pitted the Warriors against Carrollton. Calhoun sent the Hawks home after escaping with a one-point win. Next up, another onepoint victory over Pittsfield before winning more con-

“It was good to have tougher competition.”

Cindy Klocke team member

vincingly over Brussels in the sectional semi-finals.

However, the run came to an end in the next game with a 46-38 loss to Greenville.

“It was good for us [playing against bigger schools],” Klocke said. “It was good to have tougher competition.

We didn’t always see it during the year, but we could see it during the postseason.”

Twenty-seven years later, those players are relieving the glory days through the success of their children and nieces.

“That’s what you’re seeing now, all the ’87 and ’88 parents’ kids are play-

ing now,” Cindy (Eilerman) Baalman, a member of the ’87 team, said.

Two of Baalman’s daughters and a niece; Grace, Madi and Emma; anchored both state championship runs.

Emma and Grace led the basketball team in scoring.

Grace dominated the Class 1A softball scene on her way to one of the best seasons in small school Illinois softball history.

Cindy (Titus) Klocke’s daughter, Kassidy, was also a starter for both championship teams this past school year.

From childhood practices in the yard to wisdom shared on car rides, it was those family members who helped instill the lessons learned on the hardwood against the rugged competition to their daughters leading up to last school year.

“It’s much, much, much more fun watching them be successful.” It’s a little bit stressful at time … but to watch them play is awesome,” Klocke said. “For me, the one lesson I hope I instilled is that hard work does pay off.”

That hard work brought success for Klocke; both of them. While the daughters of the ’87 team certainly passed their parents’ success, when watching the current teams play, the familiarity runs deep.

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Baker pioneers girls basketball at Carrollton High School

By KORY CARPENTER Campbell Publications It would have happened eventually.

Title IX, a landmark decision that would pave the way for women’s rights in high school and collegiate athletics, was enacted in the nation’s capital in 1972 and the days of girls merely watching school-sponsored sports would soon be over.

But 854 miles away, in Carrollton, high school teacher Marty Baker was not waiting for a law to allow her to coach girls at the high school level.

“I knew I wanted to be an intramural sponsor,” Baker said recently while taking a break from running the We Be Ink printing company in Jerseyville. “And through competing myself in the summers I knew girls wanted to play.”

Baker was born in Carrollton in September 1948.

She attended JCHS and graduated from Civic Memorial before attending Southern IllinoisEdwardsville.

She returned to teach physical education, health and driver’s education at Carrollton and quickly realized she wanted to coach.

There was little blowback from school administrators.

“They weren’t paying me so they didn’t care,” Baker said. “It was a volunteer position for four or five years, but it wasn’t about the money.”

Baker and her players created their own uniforms and practiced whenever they could, usually before school or late in the evenings.

St. John’s Catholic Church eventually allowed the team to practice in its gym, alleviating some of that stress.

“And before I left Carrollton,” Baker said. “I made sure St. John’s had plenty of basketballs.”

Baker coached Carrollton to a 5-3 record in the 1972-73 season, but the competition was not always the toughest challenge.

The real challenge was finding the competition.

The days of playing local schools with similar enrollments was nothing but a vision, so the Hawks played schools like Edwardsville and Alton, often twice in one season.

“We were in some tournaments and people looked at us like we were crazy,” Baker said.

She remembers learning from legendary Carrollton coach Dick Hamann, who let her sit in on his practices and soak up as much knowledge as she could.

“He was so organized and so dedicated,” Baker said.

“He had great discipline and played basic basketball.

He didn’t worry about the behind the back pass or anything like that. He thought if you could get something done with less activity, that

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The 1976-77 Carrollton varsity girls basketball team.

Top row, left to right: Sandy Booth, Mary Eldred, Karen Crawford, head coach Martha Baker. Middle row: Diane Hamann, Karen Kirsch, Colleen Heimer, Carla Phillips, Phyllis Lake. Front row: Brenda Reif, Tammy Jeffers, Michelle Linn, Becky Carmody and Jody Little.

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The 1976-77 Carrollton junior varsity team. Top row, left to right: Amy McLaughlin, Ellen Williams, Diane Hamann, Karen Crawford, Carlene Kraut, head coach Martha Baker. Second row, left to right: Cathy Gourley, Jenny (Wildhagen) Brannan, Amy Strickland, Jan Polman, Jane Brannan, Gaila Hedger, Laura Ridings. Front row: Brenda Reif, Ann Newbauer, Michelle Linn, Janine Linn, Kathy Caselton, Linda Carmody, Beth Heimer.

was the way to do it.”

Baker coached at Carrollton until 1986, and will always remember beating Alton in a regional championship in 1979 for the right to play East St. Louis-Lincoln, led by future Olympic gold-medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersey.

“And those girls taught us how to play basketball that night,” Baker said. “Kersee was an athlete, pure and simple.”

But the more Baker thinks about her time at Carrollton, the seasons, games, or competitors are not what immediately come to mind.

It is her players.

“Years later,” she said.

“Seeing what the kids have done and where they are today is amazing. That is probably the most rewarding thing you get out of education of any kind.”

Baker left Carrollton to teach and coach at CulverStockton College in Canton, Mo., but insists on the high school game.

“The travel time and recruiting at the college level is critical, and I was teaching a full schedule, as well,” she said. “You might have a night game five hours away and an 8 p.m. class the next day and you were expected to be there, and I was. it was draining to say the least.”

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She moved on to coach in Richmond, Mo., not far from Kansas City, and helped open up We Be Ink. For three years she commuted between Richmond and Jerseyville to work at We Be Ink on the weekends before moving back to Jerseyville.

She and her husband own a house in Livingston, and live in a rental apartment above the shop in Jerseyviile, but she hopes to be fully retired by the end of this year.

There are more important things on her to-do-list, like attending St. Louis Cardinals spring training and making it to every National League ballpark.

She has 11 remaining on her list.

For now, she settles for Cardinals games, sitting in section 167, row 21 a few dozen times a season when she is not helping her community in one way or another.

Her company has printed nearly 1,000 shirts for the Jonny and Jackie fundraising game at Busch Stadium July 31.

“What you do is more important than what you make,” she said. “But now it is time to do different things, so if you know anybody looking to run a business, tell them to come see me.”

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By BOB CROSSEN Campbell Publications In the Roodhouse City Council chambers at city hall, a large wooden cabinet houses trophies of Roodhouse’s past athletic accomplishments.

The nicks and smudges show the age, but the glitz and glam of the metal hardware still shines through, much like the memories of Marty Rhoades, head coach of the North Greene boys basketball team from 1990 to 2005.

Rhoades had some big shoes to fill following Charlie “The Rock” Stone, who coached North Green’s infamous 1988-1989 high school boys basketball team to the elite eight. The pride in that team is evident by the sign on the northern city limits of Roodhouse exclaiming the achievement.

Stone, who died in February 2009, retired from the job following the 1989-90 season, after which Rhoades coached the team to regional championships and winning records every year during his tenure.

But Rhoades took little credit for the accomplishments his teams made, particularly the 1991-1992 team that had been rated best in Illinois for its division.

He said he was blessed during his 15-year tenure to coach talented players, many of whom went on to play college basketball.

So talented was the ’91’92 team, that it scored an average of 90 points a game while only giving up 57, he added.

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he said the teams he coached also set an example in the community.

“About all of them graduated from college and have had really good careers,” Rhoades said.

The students were models for younger members in the community, and although those youngsters may not recall the memories of Rhoades’ glory years, athletics still provide the glue that brings the North Greene community together.

Roodhouse Mayor Tommy Martin said sports continue to ignite the passion of the populous.

“When the [Roodhouse high] school closed, they had to house those somewhere,” Martin said of the trophies in city hall where he regularly conducts business.

“Sports have always been a player in helping hold the communities together.”

While the trophies in Roodhouse city hall date back to before the consolidation of White Hall High School and Roodhouse High School, the history and rivalry between the two communities is preserved in that case.

The shine of a championship trophy is a testament to the tension of the rivalries that brought the cities together in the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s before the schools consolidated.

The North Greene Spartans have taken up the mantle of creating a togetherness between the two towns, and those youngsters have certainly held the communities together through that time.

So while the trophies glint in the light in Roodhouse City Hall, that intangible closeness of the communties is where the real pride shines brightest.

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in the sectionals,” Rhoades said. “They were really just a fun team to watch.”

In his first two seasons coaching the North Greene team, Rhoades led the school to two regional championships in Class A games while only giving up nine losses across 60 games.

While his teams struggled from 1992 to 1995, North Greene returned as regional champions in the 1995-1996 season. The resolve of Rhoades and his teams are best measured by the coach’s seven regional championships in 15 years.

Rhoades also managed a record of 309-126 before he retired as coach in 2005, a year marked by the graduation of one of North Greene’s best basketball players of all time, Sean Knox.

Knox was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a player for his records in individual stats.

With 2,581 career points as a four-year starter, Knox ranked 18th all-time in IHSA individual records at the time. He is now ranked 19th in points.

But he was just as strong on the defensive side of the ball with 419 steals – season best in 2004-05 with 146 – in his career, ranking him 2nd in that individual category.

In a Greene Prairie Press article from 2013, Knox said he was honored to be put into the hall of fame.

“I was fortunate enough to have a great team and great coach,” Knox said in January 2013. “I was fortunate enough, too, to get the opportunity to score with the role I was given.”

While the athletic success of those teams was a matter of pride for Rhoades,

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Bill Watts reminisces on a full life in sports

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The 1957-58 Jersey Panthers basketball team. Front row, left to right: Cliff McCarry, Jim Austin, Carl Crawford, Bernie Dugger and Russ Wilson. Back row, left to right: Coach George Havens, Bill Smith, Ed Pointer, Roger Carlson, Dennis Ferguson, Riley Wallace, Ronnie Woelfel, Bill Watts and Art Kiefer.

Fifty years later, local legend still having fun in Jerseyville

By KORY CARPENTER Campbell Publications Carl Crawford was an athlete.

He played four sports in high school because in the 1950s, that is what students did if they were good enough.

Carl Crawford was good enough.

He played basketball in high school for legendary coach George Havens, and the pair shared a love of the sport.

“He was wonderful,” Crawford said of Havens recently. “He was a legend. He lived and died basketball and didn’t understand anyone who didn’t love the game.”

Crawford had a few opportunities to play basketball in college but decided on football, narrowing his list to Northwestern and the University of Missouri.

He grew up idolizing Jerseyville native Rodger Egelhoff, and he followed him to Columbia after graduating from high school in 1959, where he played for another legend: Missouri head coach Dan Devine.

Devine was strict.

Crawford remembers avoiding his coach in hallways and being afraid to make mistakes around him.

“You can’t argue with his record, but he was different,” Crawford said. “He was a standoffish guy and you didn’t get close to him. But he put together a great coaching staff everywhere he went.”

Crawford’s time at Missouri was littered with success.

The Tigers went 26-3-3 his final three seasons, the best three-year record of any class in school history.

Crawford knows this because he went through every three-year period in Missouri football history to find out, and he has spent the last four years trying to get the class inducted into the University of Missouri Hall of Fame.

He remembers losing to

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Colorado and Oklahoma, and beating Kansas in Lawrence.

He also remembers a young Kansas running back by the name of Gale Sayers.

And if he forgets he was on the wrong side of a Hall of Fame highlight reel, his son is there to remind him.

A few years ago an old Missouri and Kansas football game aired on television.

“I was at work but my son called me,” Crawford said. “He said, ‘Dad, you just missed Gale Sayers again.’

Speed didn’t really get into the game until Gale Sayers arrived my senior year. After that it flooded into the game.”

At the end of each season, Missouri players were allowed to vote on whether the team played in its bowl game.

One year they declined, another they accepted. But the minute the final game was over, players dispersed.

“When I was at Missouri there wasn’t a weight on campus,” Crawford said. “When football was over we didn’t see each other until spring football started. There were no offseason workouts like there are now, and I loved it.”

When the season was over Crawford hitchhiked back to Kane, usually going through four or five pickup trucks to accomplish the task.

It was no different from his time in high school, hitchhiking back and forth from Kane to Jerseyville for practices and games.

The Kane Carl Crawford grew up in is not the Kane of today.

He describes it as self-sustaining, with a pair of grocery stores, a hardware store and a tavern, among others.

“We hardly left Kane,” he said.

But things changed.

“The house I was born in is gone. The school I went to is gone. The house I grew up in might as well be gone, it looks like a piece of crap,” Crawford said. “Downtown Kane is

gone. They just keep tearing everything down behind us.”

After college, Crawford reunited with his girlfriend, Janet, and he taught in Jerseyville for a year before spending 15 years teaching and coaching football at East Alton-Wood River High School, although he had more fun playing.

Since leaving Wood River he has owned a Pantera’s Pizza, sold class rings, and served as the recreation director in Jerseyville for five years before finishing his full-time career at Argosy Casino in Alton.

He has worked there for 22 years, now part-time, as a card dealer.

“I’m still working part-time to stay out of her hair,” he said of Janet, now his wife.

These days, Crawford is searching for his next niche.

He was an avid golfer before his body decided otherwise. He walks three days a week and once had the idea of walking to Colorado.

“I soon found out that wasn’t practical,” he said. “But I did walk 21 miles to Eldred last year on my birthday.”

He follows his Missouri Tigers and tries to make it to a football game once a year, but admits games are easier to watch on television.

That is, if Janet does not have another game on already.

“She loves sports more than I do,” he said. “I’ll come home from work and she’s watching baseball games.”

Carl and Janet will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in October.

While Carl Crawford searches for another hobby to pass the time, he seems to have figured out what is most important in his life, and he learned it at a young age.

“Talk to an ex-Kane-ite and they will tell you it was a wonderful place to grow up,” he said. “I just think if you’re around good people, life is good.”

By KORY CARPENTER Campbell Publications Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, Bill Watts gets an early workout in before settling down for breakfast in a booth inside Sinclair’s Grocery store.

Watts grew up not far from here, on Pleasant St., in the northeast part of town.

He likes to tell people he was born in the Jerseyville jail in 1940, and he is not wrong.

His mother lived with her in-laws while his father worked in Alaska, and his grandfather was the sheriff.

“So I was born in the jailhouse,” Watts said recently, laughing. “It wasn’t technically the jail, but it’s a good story.”

Watts has 75 years of good stories, and he seems more than happy to tell them.

He played football, basketball and ran track at JCHS before receiving a football scholarship to the University of Miami and signing with the Dallas Texans (Now Kansas City Chiefs).

Basketball, however, was his first love.

“I felt more of a camaraderie in basketball,” Watts said.

“It seemed like a closer group.”

The 1958 Jersey basketball team was also a successful group.

The Panthers advanced to the Sweet 16 of the state playoffs at a time when there was just one class in Illinois.

“I can’t remember many things,” Watts joked. “But I can remember that distinctively.”

The gym was dimly lit, he recalls, and the Panthers took on local rival Highland.

Watts guarded a tall forward who never left the paint.

But when he did, Watts watched him knock down a jump shot late in overtime to send Highland to the Elite 8.

In a life that has spanned nearly eight decades, two continents, and stints playing football both professionally and in the Army, it is that loss to Highland which sticks out in Bill Watts’ mind the most.

But the story of Bill Watts was just beginning at the final buzzer of the 1958 basketball season.

At 220 pounds, Watts was a natural football player, despite his love for basketball.

He played fullback for the Jersey Panthers and originally thought about playing at the University of Florida, but the plan was tabled when relationships between the Jersey and Florida coaches soured.

He visited the University of Illinois, but his suspicions were aroused when coaches told him he would be the starting fullback from day one, so he passed.

The University of Indiana was next on his list.

“We worked out in the Fieldhouse and everything was dirty,” he said. “And we had to run from the Fieldhouse through town to get to the football field, and I didn’t like that at all.”

So he returned home.

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Bill Watts poses during his time at the University of Miami. Watts played for the Hurricanes before being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1962.

“None of this was academic, as you can see,” Watts said, laughing.

Not long after returning from Indiana, a father of a University of Miami student manager knocked on his front door. Watts is not sure why he did, but it led to a campus visit.

The sunshine and sand were enough for Watts and his father, so he enrolled.

“I remember Alton was big back then,” Watts said. “If you went to Tony’s in Alton that was a big deal. Now here I am on my own down in Miami.”

Days after arriving on campus, Watts found himself on the offensive line.

“I’m in college with a fouryear scholarship and I don’t know how to line up as a lineman,” he said. “I was never in a three-point stance in high school. They didn’t care. I’m sure they had in mind I was going to be a lineman from the get-go.”

Watts worked his way into the starting lineup the following season and played the rest of his college career at Miami.

“He doesn’t quite get the credit he deserves for the athlete he was,” Carl Crawford, an old teammate and friend of Watts, said recently.

Watts played with hundreds of players in his career, but one name that stands out is NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Ditka, who played for the University of Pittsburgh at the time.

“He was one of the dirtiest players I played against,” Watts said. “I was playing offensive right tackle and I’m blocking for George Mira, and Ditka grabs me by the face mask and just yanks and there was no penalty or anything. I never did like him.”

After college, Watts was drafted in the 12th round of the 1962 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, but signed with the Texans.

He was one of 33 players to make the Texans roster and played all five exhibition games before tearing ligaments in his knee, ending his season and eventually his career.

Around the same time, Watts received a call from the Army.

He had joined the ROTC while in college to receive the $27 a month check to support his wife, Sharon, and two children, Randy and Jamie.

“After graduating they told me they were going to commission me as a second lieutenant,” he said. “I told them I was going to play football instead and they said, ‘No, when you accepted that 27 bucks you were obligated to the military.’”

So, Watts joined the Army.

Professional sports was not for him, anyway.

“I didn’t care for the people too much,” he said. “Out of the 33 people on the team I really liked about five. Some of them were bums, drinking and carousing around. I’m not an angel but it was just a different lifestyle.”

While teammates drove Porches, Watts used his NFL signing bonus to buy a 1962 Rambler Station Wagon, and even had it shipped to his base in Germany.

He eventually played football while in the Army, and stayed enlisted until moving to Washington D.C. in 1983, eventually finding his way back to Jerseyviile.

His wife passed away in 1999 and he splits time between his farmhouse in Brighton (with a yard that takes “three days to cut”) and his sister’s house on Rt. 109, not far from friends.

He watched his grandson, Billie Richie, quarterback the JCHS football team not long ago, and he admits he was more nervous watching from the stands than any game he played against Mike Ditka.

He tried his hand at coaching but quickly realized it was not for him, so he works out and socializes and cuts his grass.

“I’ve had a good life, so If I die tomorrow it’s OK. I definitely don’t want to die tomorrow,” he was quick to add with a smile. “But I’ve been fortunate.”

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By BETH ZUMWALT

Campbell Publications With no official cross country team at Pittsfield High School, the casual observer may assume that Craig Hayden felt like a man without a country. But Hayden feels differently.

Hayden ran as an individual and brought home the state title from Peoria’s Detweiller Park in Peoria in 1978. All state crosscountry track meets are still held in that location.

“I never felt like I didn’t have any support," Hayden, now a married, father of two, said. “Terry Spangler coached me. I was kind of an introvert and didn’t need a lot of people around.”

Hayden said he wanted to do something in high school.

“And I knew at 110 lbs, football wasn’t going to be for me,” he said. “And basketball was out. There were too many good athletes in my class – Grant Smith, Jeff Stauffer, Rick Frazier, Rich Allen – I wasn’t going to play basketball.”

With a cross-country team available to Saukees his freshman year, Hayden joined the team.

“I had ran junior high track, so I thought it was a good fit,” he said. “My freshman year there was a team and I ran a lot with Kent Booth. Then there wasn’t a cross country team my sophomore,junior or senior years, so I ran as an individual. I was also on the spring track team.”

Hayden says many people may have forgotten but he finished fourth in the state in the two mile his senior year.

Hayden said he probably ran 100 miles each week as he trained for the cross country meets – meets that he traveled to by providing his own transportation.

“Jay Ellis used to stop me and tell me to come to the bus barn and he would fill up my car with gas for me,” Hayden said. “His son, Rich, ran in a few meets with me.”

Hayden said his time in the 1978 cross country meet was 14:53. IHSA state records show the second place runner had a time of 15:00, a comfortable margin of victory.

“I ran 1A,” he said. “If there had been just one class, I probably would have gotten maybe in the

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Craig Hayden, the first individual to bring home a state title at Pittsfield High School, says he still tries to stay fit, but doesn’t run as much as he used to in his cross country days. Hayden was cross country champion in 1A in the fall of 1978.

top 20.”

Records show, Hayden’s suspicion is correct. The 20th place finisher in 2A in 1978 turned in a time of 14:48.

But that doesn’t deter from Hayden’s accomplishment. He says his parents, Earl and Josephine Hayden, were very supportive as were other members of the school and community.

“Coach Terry Spangler helped me a lot and Alan Riley also helped me. He was my junior high coach,” Hayden said. “And Jay Ellis.”

Hayden also credits Vic Callender and Dr. Tom Bunting for making Pittsfield one of the first schools in the area to have an all-weather track.

“There was just an era of community back then that I don’t think there is now,” Hayden said.

“Maybe it would happen in this age, but those people were community-minded.”

Hayden pursued his running career after leaving PHS. He went to Milliken for a year and than transferred to Augustana for one year and ran track there.

“Then I went back to Milliken and competed in track,” he said. “We got second in the national tournament in cross country. I was either the number six or seventh runner.”

Hayden completed his collegiate career and joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he worked as an investigator for 22 years. Part of that time was spent with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He now works as an insurance investigator.

He and his wife, JoAnn, now live in the Wheaton

area and have two children – a daughter who is a college student and a son who is entering college this fall.

“My daughter was a runner at her high school,” Hayden said. “She was a more gifted runner than I ever was.”

And while Hayden says he was pleased with the support he got from the school and the community while competing as an individual, he was amazed at his daughter’s high school cross country program.

“The coach would send parents out to various spots along the course, so there would always be cheerleaders along the way,” he said. “ A lot of the runners, high school runners, had personal trainers.There were medical people there with ice and other treatment when you needed it.

People set up big tents and you could go relax before and after a race.”

Hayden said he feels honored to have ran at Deweiller Park where some of Illinois greatest runners have run, including Craig Virgin of Lebanon, a two-time champion, Tom Graves, another two-time champion.

Hayden says he doesn’t run much anymore but does try to stay fit.

“I tried golf, but it was too frustrating,” he said. “I still try to keep in shape with a fitness routine.”

By living where he does, Hayden says he runs into his former coach and mentor, Terry Spangler, two or three times a year.

“He always tells me how proud he was of me then and still it,” Hayden said. “That means a lot to me.”

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By BETH ZUMWALT Campbell Publications Mary Jane Johnson, a pioneer in Pleasant Hill girls basketball, now a chemist, leading a division in Valpar, maker of paints and coatings, says basketball was instrumental in her success.

“I have a lot of technical knowledge from my studies,” Mary Jane Johnson Hibben, said. “But I learned about teamwork and dealing with adversity from basketball.”

Hibben was a stand-out girls basketball player at Pleasant Hill from 19891992. She graduated from PHHS and went to Illinois State University, joining the basketball team there and working toward an engineering degree.

“Science and math were my strong points,” Hibbens said. “I started out with physics but I really liked the chemistry professor, so I switched my major.”

After graduation with a masters degree, Hibben moved to the Chicago area and took a job with Valpar.

She has been there ever since and has held different positions with varying degrees of responsibility.

She currently heads her own division with four chemists working under her supervision. She returned last week from China where Valpar’s Asian division is headquartered.

“China is changing rapidly,” she said. “They are continuing to take huge strides industrially. Now they are focusing more on the environment and using more environmentally friendly products. For them, water-based paint and coatings are cutting edge.”

If not for Hugh Sutherland, Hibbens life may have taken a different route.

“There was no basketball team for girls at Pleasant Hill,” Hibbens said. “We lived out in the country and had no neighbors, but we did have a basketball hoop.”

Hibben said she heard the announcement at school about fifth grade boys basketball practice starting that night after school.

“Hugh Sutherland was the coach and I went to him and asked if he had a girls team,” she said. “He said ‘No, but you can play with the boys.’ He could just as easily said ‘No” and that would have been the end of it.”

Johnson showed up for practice that night and some of the boys had reservations.

“Some accepted me, some didn’t,” Hibben said.

“A couple of boys refused to be my partner and Mr. Sutherland sent them home.”

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Mary Jane Johnson Hibben still enjoys a good Cardinal baseball game and spending time with her family – husband Clinton and sons, Derek and Kyle. Hibben was a pioneer among girls sports in Pike County and still leads Pleasant Hill in statistical categories in basketball.

Hibben worked her way into a starting position and by the seventh grade she was a dominant force on the team.

By that time the boys had recognized Hibben’s athletic ability.

“They asked me to play football. They said I could help them,” she said. “I wasn’t interested in football but I did do track and field.”

Hibben’s career took a set back her seventh grade year. While basketball for girls was being offered at other places, Pleasant Hill didn’t offer the opportunity.

“We were going to regionals and the IESA said I couldn’t play,” Hibben said. “They said girls basketball was offered and I couldn’t play with the boys. We went to state that year and I had to sit the bench and watch.”

Hibben’s eighth grade year, the school formed a girls team.

“I have to hand it to the girls that played,” Hibben said. "They were 16-yearold girls who had never played before, going out in front of a crowd and playing. It was a different environment,” Hibben led the early Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves team in nearly every category and still holds school records, as well, and is still ranked in several statistical categories statewide.

With Hibben leaving high school, several colleges were courting her for her basketball skills.

“I knew there were few opportunities for professional basketball, so I wanted to pick my school based on academics,” she said. “I visited Oklahoma State, University of Missouri at Columbia and Illinois State.”

She said she picked ISU because she felt the most comfortable there.

“I spent more time on basketball than I did academics,” she said. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do.

What 18-year-old knows what they want to do for

the rest of their lives?”

According to Hibben, adjusting to big city life in Bloomington-Normal after coming from Pleasant Hill wasn’t as difficult as she thought.

“I feel I was prepared for college, My English and composition skills made be better prepared than most of my classmates,” she said. “I had Mr. Young for science and I already knew everything in Science 101.

And I had the girls on the basketball team, so I met people easily.”

Ribbon said she enjoyed the friendship and relationships she made during basketball that even after her graduation from college, she joined an exhibition team, made up of former college players, and played around 20 games each October/November.

“We would play college teams, helping them prepare for the season,” she said.

A ruptured Achilles tendon, interrupted that portion of her career.

“I ruptured it while coaching one of my son’s basketball games,” she said.

Gibbon is married to a fellow chemist, Clinton, and has two children, Derek and Kyle, who are going into fourth and second grade respectively.

She says she will put no pressure on her sons to be athletic, although currently both boys enjoy sports as well as music.

“No expectations,” she said. “We will just see where it goes.”

By the Numbers 481 - Number of rebounds Mary Jane Johnson Hibben collected in one season. She is still ranked ninth in the state.

20 – Where Hibben remains ranked after making 20 of 23 free throws in a game against Bethalto her senior year.

31.7 – Good enough for sixth among all time scoring average leaders in the state.

1990 – The year Hibben qualified for state in both shot and discus.

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Basketball carries lifetime lessons for Leo Anslyn

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The Winchester Wildcats boys’ basketball team poses for a team photo after winning the 1986 Regional tournament in Pittsfield. The team went on to play in the Elite 8 and set a school record for season wins with a record of 29-3. Coach Bob Moore is on the far right, shown highlighted with an oval.

Bob is ‘Moore’ than a coach

By JUSTIN A. COBB Campbell Publications Bob Moore is perhaps best known locally for his long tenure in coaching Winchester athletics, but he was and is more than just a coach.

Born and raised in Winchester, Moore played football, basketball, and baseball throughout high school, he said by phone July 21.

After getting his teaching degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Moore came back to his hometown “to live, teach, and coach,” he said.

He began coaching as soon as he joined Winchester High School’s faculty as a physical education teacher, where he eventually also taught driver’s education and social studies, he said.

He began as an assistant football coach, serving six or seven years, as well as an assistant boys’ basketball coach, he said.

After five years as an assistant coach, he moved up to the boys’ basketball head coaching position in 1978, where he stayed for 13 years, tallying a cumulative record of 207-150, he said.

The highlight of his time coaching the boys’ teams, Moore said, was in 1986 when the boys’ basketball team made the Elite 8 and got to play at the Assembly Hall, now known as the State Farm Center, in Champaign.

“It was the only time Winchester High School ever went to the State tournament,” he said.

The team set a school record winning season that year with a record of 29-3, Moore said.

In addition to the 1986 Pittsfield Regional, Moore coached his boys’ basketball teams to four Western Illinois Valley Conference championships and won one Winchester Invitational Tournament, he said.

Moore’s girls’ teams were likewise highly successful.

Moore coached softball at least 20 seasons, from 1983 through 2004, and girls’ basketball from 1998 through 2003, he said.

His softball teams racked up 18 winning seasons over the 22 years he coached, winning five conference championships and four Regional championships, Moore said.

In girls’ basketball, his teams won two Regional championships over five seasons and in his second season, 1999-2000, they made it all the way to the Sectional championship game, Moore said.

The team to whom they lost, Alton Marquette, continued on to take third in the State tournament that year, he said.

Title IX was a piece of federal education legislation passed in 1972 to ensure girls and women have equal opportunities to boys to participate in educational programs and activities receiving federal funds.

When Moore first started at Winchester, there were some intramural programs for girls

“You’re only as good as your players when you’re coaching.”

Bob Moore

Former coach, Winchester High School

“I guess my biggest accomplishment there was turning around a program that had had several coaches and no winning seasons for several years,” Moore said.

Moore credits the hard work and talent of the players for his teams’ success.

“A lot of good players over the years gave us our success,” he said. “You’re only as good as your players when you’re coaching.”

The kids he coached in Winchester all came from good families, who instilled in them a good work ethic, and they had a desire to excel, which is why Winchester’s teams continue to have success, Moore said.

“Coaching and teaching in Winchester all those years was an enjoyable experience.

I wouldn’t have coached that long if I was not enjoying what I was doing,” Moore said.

Moore served as athletic director for Winchester for his last 30 years with the district before retiring in 2008, he said.

“Probably the biggest job or thing to do there was running the Winchester Tournament,” Moore said. “It’s always been a mainstay of the community.

There’s a lot of tradition and history involved. It’s the oldest invitational in the state.”

He would run the tournament in cooperation with the high school principal, Moore said.

The biggest change Moore saw in Winchester athletics during his time there was the emergence of sports programs for girls, he said.

“When I started out in 1972, we didn’t even have programs for girls, no Title IX” Moore said.

but little to no interscholastic competition, but full-fledged sports programs for girls soon developed, he said.

“First we had girls’ basketball and then softball,” Moore said. “We gradually picked up volleyball.”

Two other significant changes in Winchester athletics Moore oversaw were the beginning of cooperative agreements with Bluffs School District to form the West Central Cougars and the addition of golf to Winchester’s, now West Central’s, fall sports menu, he said.

Moore retired from coaching five years before he retired from teaching but remained on as athletic director during those last five years, he said.

A devoted family man, Moore has had and continues to have the good fortunate of sharing his love for athletics and creating unforgettable memories with his children and grandchildren.

Moore took a second trip to the Elite 8 in the early ‘90s, this time with his son, who at the time was in seventh grade and whose team Moore coached, Moore said.

Sharing that experience with his son “was a thrill,” Moore said.

About a year ago, Moore moved to Petersburg to live closer to his daughter and her family who live there, he said.

“I have three granddaughters starting to get involved in sports programs here,” Moore said.

He volunteered as an assistant coach for their basketball teams last year, coaching alongside his son-in-law, he said.

By JUSTIN A. COBB Campbell Publications In the game of life, some things change, while others stay the same, but for Leo Anslyn, a Winchester Class of 1981 graduate and basketball standout, named AllState Honorable Mention, the lessons in life learned from playing are timeless.

Anslyn played three of his four years in high school, the last two of them on the varsity squad, he said.

“I played when I was a freshman. I did not play my sophomore year at all,” Anslyn said. “I went back out my junior year and started on the varsity from then on.”

He went through a growth spurt during the year he took off, which undoubtedly helped him once he returned to the court.

“I was one of those slow growers,” Anslyn said. I grew quite a bit from my sophomore to my junior year. That enabled me to jump in there and get on varsity.”

Having attained height “a little over” six feet and four inches, Anslyn mainly served center or forward roles, “but I did have some guard-like abilities,” he said.

Asked whether he was good from the three-point line, Anslyn said, “we didn’t have a three-point arc when I played.”

Anslyn discussed other ways the game of today differs from when he played.

For one thing, today’s players much stronger, more athletic, and better conditioned, he said.

“I think if people are really honest and look at today’s athletes, we’ve had a lot of teams go through here where I would’ve been an average player,” Anslyn said. “Today’s athletes are so much, even small school kids, just so much more athletic.”

Related to the greater speed and strength of today’s players are differences in way the game is officiated, Anslyn said.

“When I played, a foul was a foul, and they called traveling. Now you have to be so strong just for the physicality (of today’s game),” he said.

“If you don’t adapt to the way games are being called, you’re going to be sitting on the bench.”

There perhaps are not as

many good shooters now as there were in Anslyn’s day, “but then, you didn’t have someone hanging on you,” he said.

One of Anslyn’s favorite memories from his playing days was his senior year, when the team won the Winchester Tournament, he said.

He also cherishes the friendships he made, “not just with teammates but also the opposing school,” Anslyn said. “I see some of those guys today, and we’ll talk about the good ol’ days.”

Anslyn said he got to catch up with a few of them when he played in the “old-time” basketball tournament in Alsey about a year ago, played by alumni of Winchester and the former school districts that have since consolidated with Winchester.

He and his teammates still keep in touch to this day, seeing some more often than others, he said.

“In any sport in general, I think kids have a bond with each other,” Anslyn said.

“Even later in life, as you go your separate ways, you always have that bond that you had.”

As with the friendships and memories, Anslyn continues to carry with him lessons in leadership from his days on the basketball court, running his own contracting company

in Winchester, where he currently resides, he said.

“The same thing applies to any profession,” Anslyn said. “It’s all about teamwork and you’re always going to have leaders, but it’s the team in general the gets things accomplished in a positive way.”

Anslyn has three children, two of whom have graduated college, the third currently enrolled at Illinois College in Jacksonville, he said.

Having gone directly into the workforce immediately after high school, he sometimes wishes he had chosen to go to college, he said.

“I wouldn’t say it was the wrong decision, but I wish I had gone to a four-year school and had that upper teens, early 20s experience,” Anslyn said. “Even still, back then things were different than they are now.”

Asked what advice he would give to today’s players based on his own life experience, Anslyn offered the following.

“In basketball, the most important, in my perspective, part of the game is ballhandling skills. If you can handle the ball, you’re going to play,” he said. “Other than that, I could mention 100 things, but of course, it might sound cliché, but you’ve got to have fun.”

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Winchester Class of 1981 graduate and basketball standout Leo Anslyn appears in the photos in this archived newspaper clipping. Anslyn is shown in the upper-right photo holding a basketball in each hand. In the team photo below, he is number 42, the second player from the left in the back row. A leading scorer for his team with more than 1,000 points in his varsity career, Anslyn was named All-State Honorable Mention.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

NEWS

Jersey County 4H winners Jersey County 4-H members displayed their sheep at the 4-H Sheep Show on Monday, July 13, at the Jersey County Fairgrounds.

The judge for the sheep show was Catherine Riley of Hopkinsville, Ky. Ken Schafer of Jerseyville served as show superintendent.

Members were judged on the proper care and breed characteristics of their projects.

After examining all the sheep, the following winners were selected:

Submitted photo

Company members pictured are front, left to right, Emma McCormick, Lexi Greding, Lily Wilson, Emily Fink, Libby McCormick, and Elise Noble. Second row, left to right, Kristin Krueger, Katie Wittman, Aubrey McCormick, Kyndal Price, Kaylee Vahle, Maddie Eardley and Allison Ferenbach. Third row, left to right, Maddy Hansen, Mara Best, Hailey Tonsor, Carmen Isringhausen, Kinley Brown, Kristen Dunham, Taylor Goetten, Bailey Wadlow and Hannah Lacy. Back row, left to right, Jada Sievers, Kelli Brady, Hannah Jackson, Allyson Kuehnel, Molly Bartels, Kirsten Freand, Taylor Snider, Hannah Parrino, Katie Dean and Hannah Tonsor.

State Street Performing Company attends Starquest State Street Performing Company attended Starquest 2015 World Finals in Branson, Mo. With almost 600 entries in the competition, students brought home several awards. In the Production Category, “Broadway Here I Come” brought home a 2nd place while Elite Dance Team, “Power” placed 3rd in its category. In the senior category, “In This Shirt” was awarded 1st place with a modern routine.

Teen Jazz, Senior Tap, Senior Jazz, and

Elite Acro placed in the top ten in their categories. Many routines were invited to the Classic Dance Off where additional awards were received. Several soloists received high awards, such as Hannah Jackson and Hannah Parrino placed in the top 10 of the senior category. Meanwhile, Hailey Tonsor and Kinley Brown placed in the top 15 of the teen category and Jaleigh Smith was in the top 10 of the petites. Jamie Hartman was awarded a Choreography Award.

Farmers State Bank announces loan program for state workers

Due to the 2015 Illinois State budget impasse, for a limited time, Farmers State Bank is offering qualified customers employed by the State of Illinois low cost, short term loans to assist with overcoming the gap that may be created by missing paychecks.

“We want to help those in our community affected by this hardship,” says Nevin Grigsby, President of Farmers State Bank.

“These are cheaper alternatives to credit cards and other personal loans.”

For more information, call Farmers State Bank at 217-285-5585.

ATTENTION FARMERS! Jersey Farmers Elevator will be booking corn storage ahead of harvest again. We hope this will give everyone the ability to get storage, and help control possible lines by eliminating the rush for room before going full on storage.

You will need to evaluate what your (and your landlord’s) needs are. Give us a call or stop by the office by August 15, 2015 to give us your request. We will evaluate the requests and send a notice by mail no later than September 1, 2015. If more space is requested than we have room for, it will be prorated out.

Hopefully this will help you plan ahead for harvest corn storage needs.

THANK YOU Jersey Farmers Elevator, Inc. 618-498-2191

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Grand Champion Ewe Brianna Walsh Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Brianna Walsh Grand Champion Market Lamb Abbey Burns Reserve Grand Champion Wether Jenna Moore

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Brianna Walsh, 4-H Eastside Farmhands, right, took the Grand Champion Ewe trophy. Pictured with Walsh are Miss Jersey County Lauren Kight and Little Miss Anna Greene.

Junior Showmanship Karlie Talley Senior Showmanship Samantha Burns Other 4-H members participating in this year’s show were Elaina Walsh and Samantha Burns.

Trophies sponsored by LRS Farms & Drainage, Grand Champion Ewe; Kallal Concrete, Grand Champion Market Lamb.

Submitted photo

Abbey Burns, 4-H Eastside Farmhands, right, won Grand Champion Wether. Pictured with Burns is Miss Jersey County Lauren Kight . Her wether also won the Rate of Gain competition.

E-mail your news tips to jcjnews@campbellpublications.net

REAL ESTATE

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

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Jerseyville, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR

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1 Dogwood Dr. Carrollton $119,900

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2,026 sq ft, 100 x 270 lot, 2 fireplaces, 2 car attached garage, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms. Large recreation room. Beautiful large mature trees.

Quiet neighborhood.

1007 W. Pine St. Jerseyville $29,900

Great starter home or rental. Move in ready, roof, floor coverings, paint less than 3 years old.

801 E. Fairgrounds, Jerseyville $55,000

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Log Cabin on spacious lot with 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 20 x 32 detached garage with concrete floor. Inviting covered front porch.

RR 1 Box 120 White Hall $99,700

23586 Jenny Ln. Jerseyville $147,500

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28638 McClusky Rd. Jerseyville $142,900

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600 Stryker Ave Jerseyville $78,500

3 Bedrooms, 76.5 x 125 lot size, 1,115 sq ft.

Large yard with mature trees and shed. CA & Gas forced air 2015, roof 2010, circuit breakers.

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Home warranty included, Lots of space , nice walk-in closets, Sun room, attached glass greenhouse, Anderson windows throughout

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21047 Hickory St. Grafton $164,900

340 Sandpiper Ln. Grafton $185,000

20 Oakwood Place, Jerseyville $169,900

Karen Bertman 618-535-6044

303 E Prairie St. Jerseyville $49,900

Wonderful investment! Owner says Sell! Nice 2 bedroom home makes the payment while you can utilize 3 large outbuildings for various things. Great buy.

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Roberta Wallace Managing Broker 618-535-5820

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Lake view, 3 BR, 3 baths, open kitchen & dining room. Full finished basement. Rec room with pool table, Lg. family room, 2 bonus rooms. Sits on 2 lots, 200x200.

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RR BOX 5C MICHAEL, IL 3 ACRES HORSE FRIENDLY! Four Bedrooms, Two Baths, Updated Master Bath, Large Living & Family Rooms, New 30x40 Pole Building. $134,000 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 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! $324,900 118 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

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 23488 APPLE TREE LANE, ELSAH Great price! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, full walkout basement, large deck, fenced backyard, home office. $84,900

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806 Wabash St. Jerseyville $196,000

Wonderful home on a quiet no through street.

Rec Room 23x36 in lower level. Large kitchen with lots of cabinets. All appliances stay. The house has a great flow, with large deck.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND 1:00 - 2:30 17725 US Hwy 67, Jerseyville, IL. $264,900 All brick home situated on nearly 2 private acres with 2 large outbuildings.

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CHECK OUT THIS GREAT LISTING! 402 Lincoln Ave, Jerseyville Spectacular 1 1/2 story home with LARGE detached garage that makes the perfect man cave!

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13974 SAGER RD., FIELDON, IL 62031 Seller: Estate of Richard Evering by Anita Wirth Two parcels included - 4 lots total, single family residence built 1964, 1024 sq. ft., partial basement.

DEADLINE: 12:00 Noon 08/28/15 For bidding packet info. contact Wendi Mielke Managing Broker, Owner 618-786-2036 w w w. t h e i l p r o s . c o m

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Gorgeous home surrounded by woods with lots of updates Large master suite is separate from other 2 bedrooms. Lovely kitchen with new counter tops and a double convection oven.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

REAL ESTATE

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR

OPEN HOUSE 8/2/15 • 1 - 3 PM

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OPEN SUNDAY 11-1 209 S Main, Brighton $87,000

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Move right in! This adorable 2 bedroom home has had many updates and includes newer roof, siding, windows, furnace, A/C and water heater. Both the kitchen and bath have had many updates and you’ll love the beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room and dining room. The upper level has been remodeled and can be used as a 36 x 12 bonus room.

Contact Randy Gibson, Broker 618-917-1641

NEW PRICE 16491 Otterville Rd., Grafton $233,000

MOTIVATED SELLER -A MUST SEE hidden gem sitting on 2 wooded acres.

Main level features open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, kitchen island seating, french doors from dining area and master lead to a huge back covered porch. Lower level features large family room, additional kitchen and french doors to lower covered porch and nice patio for BBQ’s. Contact Elaine Rhodes, Managing Broker 618-578-8772

GREAT STARTER HOME 704 W Exchange, Jerseyville $59,900

Move in ready and tastefully decorated home. Perfect starter, rental or for downsizing. Nicely updated kitchen, open living/dining/kitchen area and nice size bedrooms. Large pantry and laundry is located in the full bath for convenience. 22 x 13 garage w/ electric, covered patio area, and the fenced yard is ready for pets and children too. Contact Elaine Rhodes, Managing Broker 618-578-8772

MOVE IN READY 904 Warren St., Jerseyville $65,900

This cute updated home is waiting for you to just bring your furniture and move in. Nice room sizes through out, inviting paint colors, beautiful refinished wood floors, nicely updated kitchen with stove and refrigerator to stay, updated bath, deep closets, and built in cabinet in dining room too. If you are searching for a great starter home or wanting to downsize you have to see this home. Contact Elaine Rhodes, Managing Broker 618-578-8772

NEW PRICE 305 Belvedere, Brighton $119,900

This beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath home is move in ready! Many updates are done and home has been well maintained. Large kitchen w/hardwood floors and nice oak cabinetry.

Stainless kitchen appliances also stay.

Lower level has a large family room,a 4th bedroom with large walk in closet, and bonus room that can be used as a den or office. Contact Randy Gibson, Broker 618-917-1641

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14 Acres & Lodge Located in INGalong the Illinois NDCounty Southern PEPike River Bluffs Call Scott 32.5 Acres Great small hunting property with building sites! Call Scott 80 Acres Excellent Tillable and Timber Call David 43 Acres Excellent hunting and building site $3,650/acre Call David Home &Ssmall OLDacreage Call Scott 40 Acres With Home Excellent hunting D home Call David OLnice propertyS with 68 Acres Almost 100% Tillable Land OLOfDPittsfield $8,500/ LocatedS West acre Call Scott 15 Acres, Mostly timber, Nice creek OLD Pike County located inSSouthern $3,590/acre Call Scott 44 Acres All timber farm at the end LD $3,290/acre of a deadS end Oroad!

Call Scott 38 Acres Awesome hunting farm in LD Call Scott OCounty Southern S Pike BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS 41 Acres Great hunting property that G NDIN PEhunting includes rights on adjoining property Call Scott GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 100 Acres M/L Excellent hunting farm with older farmhouse Call Scott

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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!

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

HELP WANTED

Sonshine Kids is currently looking for Site Coordinators at West Elementary and Grafton Elementary.

Other available positions include subs and lead teacher for Pre-K. You must be a responsible, nurturing person who has a heart for young children.

Interested parties may apply at Sonshine Kids, 1200 South Liberty, Jerseyville, IL. For more information call 618-498-5033 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Central Illinois Rural Region Career and Technical Education Governing Board, Administrative Agent, of the Central Illinois Rural Region System Joint Agreement , in the counties of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin , State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for the said Joint Agreement for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 201 W. Exchange, Jerseyville, Il, within the boundaries of this said Joint Agreement from and after 8:30 AM on the day of July 20, 2015, Administrative Agent of the Joint Agreement. By Timothy Van Hoveln, Joint Agreement Director.

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NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 27, 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 Sweetteaque, located at 702 N. Giddings Avenue, Jerseyville IL 62052.

Dated this 27th day of July, 2015 Pam Warford COUNTY CLERK 7.29.15, 8.5.15, 8.12.15

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.

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Jerseyville, Illinois

Pleasant Hill Village in Girard is accepting applications for CNA’s and LPN/RN’s. We are proud to announce we have raised our starting wage for all departments. We offer shift differentials, incentive bonuses and benefits. If you are interested in joining our friendly, dedicated team, you may apply in person at 101 W. North St. or online at www.pleasanthillvillage.org.

Certified/Registered Clinic Lead Medical Assistant Full-time position Monday—Friday, Day Shift, JCH Medical Group Jerseyville, competitive salary and benefit package Please send resumes to JCH Medical Group Attn: Cathy Steckel 101 N. State Jerseyville, IL 62052 EOE

DRIVERS - $5K sign-on bonus!!! .40cpm, 2900mpw.

New equipment, Oustanding medical/dental benefits, Safety bonus plans! Dedicated Flatbed with PODS. No tarps/chains. CDL-A/2 yrs TT exp. req. Call 855205-6361.

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

1-4 Bedrooms available.

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

Singles, Disabled, Elderly, and Families welcome.

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

NOTICE

Piasa Township has immediate opening for township Road Commissioner due to the resignation of Tim Roth. Applicant must be a resident of Piasa Township and of the Democratic Party. Send resume to Piasa Township PO Box 656 Brighton, IL 62012

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Public Informational Meeting Notice for IL 109/County Road Intersection Improvements Project The City of Jerseyville will hold a public informational meeting on Tuesday August 11, 2015 at the Jerseyville City Hall located at 115 E Prairie Street. This meeting will utilize an informal open house forum to present information for the IL 109/County Road Intersection Improvements Project (Section No. 11-00035-01TL). The open forum session will be from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, you may come and go as you please. Representatives from the City and Heneghan and Associates, P.C., designers of the project, will be available to provide an overview of the project and to answer any questions. Related exhibits, maps and plans will also be available for public review. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting to provide comment, input and feedback.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Donald E. Hill; Joyce A. Hill Defendants.

1007 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

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.

Commonly known as 1007 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Parcel Number(s): 04-955-012-00

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 7.15.15, 7.22.15, 7.29.15

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.

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:

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.

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

E. The time and place of the sale are: 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.

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) 7.22.15, 7.28.15, 8.5.15

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.

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

Allison S. Lorton, #6287442 Wittman and Lorton, P.C. Attorneys at Law 123 W. Pearl St. P.O. Box 190 Jerseyville, IL 62052.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

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.

FIRST BANK, Plaintiff, vs. 14 CH 44 BYRON THOMASON, Defendants, NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

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

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.

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

13 CH 00017

Kelly L. Blumstein; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/24/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 9/9/15 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOTS 2, 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 5 OF RANDALL’S ADDITION TO BRIGHTON, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 4 AND THE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET OF THE NORTHEASTERLY 10 FEET OF SAID LOT 2, ALL BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. AND BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET WHICH IS 9.5 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 5 IN RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, A DISTANCE OF 89 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY, WHICH IS LOCATED IN LOT 2, BLOCK 5, RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF RANDALL STREET, WHICH IS ALSO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET WHICH IS 9.5 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 5 IN RANDALL’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, A DISTANCE OF 39 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE CONVEYED

BY GRANTORS TO GRANTEES IN THIS DEED; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RANDALL STREET, 50 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND ADJACENT TO THE MAYERHOFER PROPERTY LINE A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION 50 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE

MEDHURST PROPERTY; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE MEDHURST PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF RANDALL STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS TRACT OF LAND BEING CONVEYED; IT BEING THE INTENT OF GRANTORS HEREIN TO RETAIN A STRIP OF LAND OF THE UNIFORM WIDTH OF 39 FEET OFF THE NORTHERLY END OF THE PROPERTY PURCHASE FROM DONALD H. GRUNWALD AND SHARON R. GRUNWALD. SITUATED IN JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-335-002-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 803 Randall Drive Brighton, IL 62012 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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 14-13-05373.

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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.

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LARGE MULTI-FAMILY yard sale Friday, July 31 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 8 a.m.-1p.m. Just south of Straight Home Bar and Grill in Hardin.

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PITTSFIELD/CHRISTMAS IN July, 670 S. Memorial, Thurs. July 30, 9 am-7pm, Fri. July 31, 9 am-3pm, brand name toy-sets, doll houses with accessories, 8 ft. Xmas tree and other Xmas decorations. Household items, some clothing also. No early birds. 7.29.15 MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE sale - Thurs. July 30, 4-6pm, Friday, July 31, 8-?, Sat., Aug. 1, 8-1. Computer desk, T.V., luggage, holiday decorations, magazines, home decor, jewelry, shoes, name brand clothing, Jr. girls size 0-2-4's, women's & men's. All seasons baby bathtub, swingbouncer combo boppy nursing pillow, winter car seat covers, 2 evenflo car seat & bases, graco stroller, car seat and base, baby clothes, girls 0 up to 6 months. boys newborn up to 3T. Corner of 945 N. Dutton and Meadow St. Pittsfield.

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ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. 9.10.15 SIX NEWSPAPERS, over 20,000 readers every week. The People's Marketplace Classifieds!

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

Thursday, July 30, 2015 • 6 p.m.

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 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.

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Thursday, July 30, 2015 • 5 p.m.

Auction Location: 48736 212th Avenue, Pearl, IL

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

RANDY & RICKY GRESS WWW.CURLESSAUCTION.COM • 217-242-1665

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

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

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Tools & Furniture sell at 5 p.m. • Real Estate Auction at 6 p.m.!

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ATTORNEY: John Coonrod, 44 Hill St., Winchester, IL. Ph: 217-742-3455

RAYMOND W. GRESS

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

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.

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.

Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, 14 CH 16

Donald E. Hill; Joyce A. Hill Defendants.

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 Parcel Number(s): 04-955-012-00 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

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The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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1007 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

NOTICE OF COURT SALE

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

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

vs.

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2-TRACTS REAL ESTATE & FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

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:

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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 7.15.15, 7.22.15, 7.29.15

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at

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.

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4 tractors: IH 1568, IH 544, ‘29 Regular, IH 2606; Trailers; Equipment, Hundreds of Tools, Hog Cookers, Firewood, Furniture & More!

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Attorney: Michael Hollahan, 109 E. Washington St., Pittsfield • 217-285-5593

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

14 CH 00010

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.

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.

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

13 CH 00017

Kelly L. Blumstein; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/24/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 9/9/15 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-335-002-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 803 Randall Drive Brighton, IL 62012 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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 14-13-05373.

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jerseyville, Illinois

The following police reports were filed between July 13 and July 17. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office.

All individuals listed have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations.

All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with felonies: Settles, Nathan D., dob 12-8-79, 3 counts burglary, 3 counts theft control person and criminal defacement of property.

Weeks, Richard A., dob 3-8-90, possession amount controlled substance.

The following individuals were charged with misdemeanors: Witt, Kerry J., dob 7-2683, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Holmes, Joshua L., dob 1-18-85, interfere with emergency communication and criminal damage to property.

Bowman, Dakota H., dob 12-29-93, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of hypo/ syringe/needles.

Newell, Austin M., dob 1-19-95, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams.

Story, Katelyn L., dob 3-20-94, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams.

Lewis, Marsha E., dob 9-19-49, bad checks/ obtain control property.

Nord, Cassondra R., dob 6-26-90, battery/makes physical contact and battery/cause bodily harm.

Andrew, Michael J., dob 5-29-97, consumption of liquor by a minor.

Lewis, Michael J., dob 5-3-96, consumption of liquor by a minor.

The following individual was charged with driving under the influence: Thomas, Joe C., dob 6-5-93.

The following individuals were issued traffic citations: Thomas, Joe C., dob 6-5-93, improper traffic lane usage.

Dunham, Rachel R., dob 4-9-80, operating an uninsured vehicle and fail to reduce speed.

Ritter, Sean B., dob 11-2-96, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Randolph, Paul W., dob 12-6-59, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Daniels, Brittany D., dob 11-13-90, registration expired.

Moore, Ira N., dob 9-2298, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Malin, Brad W., dob 10-5-77, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Shafer, Andrew A., dob 2-2-98, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Scheldt, Brenda S., dob 12-27-74, electronic communication device.

Spriggs, Charles R., dob 11-18-67, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Smith, Kayla B., dob 1-23-96, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Newell, Austin M., dob 1-19-95, driving 21-25 mph above the limit and unlicensed.

Throne, Hailey J., dob 10-31-93, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Jones, Amy S., dob 1-19-75, fail to obey yield sign.

Klein, Mitchell E., dob 10-15-85, driving on revoked license.

Wittman, Chad R., dob 10-19-85, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit.

Saunders, Alex J., dob 5-11-92, improper traffic lane usage and transportation of alcohol/driver.

Carrington, Steven R., dob 10-2-85, drive/operate non-highway vehicle/ATV. Wallace, Ryan L., dob 7-19-88, driving 11-14 mph above the limit.

Gentry, Robert K. III, dob 1-7-93, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Scoggins, Richard D., dob 9-14-81, reckless driving.

Krueger, Devin A., dob 4-5-96, fleeing/attempt to elude officer, reckless

driving, driving 15-20 mph above the limit and unlicensed.

Baiter, Robert M., dob 12-6-56, violate driver’s license restriction.

Bailey, Julie K. dob9/29/64, driving 15-20 mph above the limit; driving restricted time on GDL Taul, Christopher T., dob 7-3-68, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Faltin, Brian E., dob 9-15-72, driving on revoked license, operating an uninsured vehicle and fail to obey yield sign.

Duggan, Adam M., dob 3-8-83, seat belt/driver.

Edmiston, Virgil Alan, 8-20-64, electronic communication device.

Wendle, Gage C., dob 6-7-98, seat belt/driver.

Macias, Andrew R., dob 4-2-57, electronic communication device.

Westfall, Stacey C., dob 8-23-84, electronic communication device, registration expired and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Sarginson, Christopher B., dob 8-28-66, seat belt/ driver.

Hamelmann, Roby L., dob 5-22-90, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Arnold, Rachel I., dob 2-19-79, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Gerstner, Gabrielle A., dob 1-26-98, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Mary, Nyako Igor V., dob not available, disregard official traffic-control device.

Hanson, Cole, dob 11-17-91, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Dilks, Owen J., dob 10-25-89, registration expired.

Howard, Lance D., dob 2-13-74, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Harrington, Patrick A. JR., dob 6-25-83, driving on suspended license.

Hunn, Stephen W., dob 6-13-63, driving 1-10 mph above the limit.

Daum, Andrew R., dob 8-27-95, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Talkington, Brady M., dob 11-4-95, seat belt/ driver.

Strebel, Joshua D., dob 5-17-78, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Terpening, Nathan J., dob 8-19-86, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Pugsley, Jessica N., dob 5-27-95, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Arnett, Michael G., dob 10-1-68, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Anderson, Daniel E., dob 7-28-83, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Clay, Samuel J., dob 11-8-97, operating an uninsured vehicle and fail to reduce speed.

Smith, Susan L., dob 2-24-56, operating an uninsured vehicle and improper traffic lane usage.

The following police reports were filed between July 20 and July 24. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office.

All individuals listed have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations.

All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individual was charged with a felony: Stone, Justin R., dob 6-6-91, possession amount controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams and operating an uninsured vehicle.

The following individuals were charged with misdemeanors: Osburn, Frederick L., dob 5-29-90, possession amount controlled substance.

Meyer, Gregg M., dob 4-8-54, computer tampering/access data.

Dooley, Jamie K., dob 10-30-91, maintain original container.

Simpson, Joshua E., dob 10-10-85, domestic battery/bodily harm.

Smith, Melissa J., dob 6-27-75, domestic battery/ bodily harm.

Waller, Jason A., dob 10-6-95, consumption of liquor by a minor.

Walker, Teresa L., dob 9-8-62, domestic battery/ bodily harm.

Lehr, Kenneth J., dob 5-20-87, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Callahan, Karen J., dob 2-21-67, domestic battery/ bodily harm.

Rister, Cassidy D., dob 2-17-98, domestic battery/ bodily harm.

Kaufmann-Dixon, Kristin, dob 10-13-87, 2 counts theft control intent.

Jones, Stephanie M., dob 12-29-73, cause child to be endangered.

Thrash, Shawn C., dob 3-22-83, possession hypo/ syringe/needles.

The following individual was charged with an ordinance violation: Wilson, Richard E., dob 4-10-65, public intoxication.

The following individuals were issued traffic citations: Ford, Tyler D., dob 10-21-87, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Westfall, Corey S., dob 2-18-81, driving on suspended license and seat belt/driver.

Talley, Joshua A., dob 10-27-75, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Lott, Christopher J., dob 7-27-98, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Disko, Jason Thomas, dob 7-19-76, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Foster, Jason L., dob 12-17-81, speeding 35+ mph over the limit.

Shellabarger, Jackson W., dob 4-1-94, speeding 35+ mph over the limit and unlicensed.

Jones, Wyatt R., dob 1-14-98, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Rodgers, Jeremy W., dob 11-30-91, driving on revoked license.

Short, Douglas W., dob 4-7-79, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Gervacio Mendosa, Julian, dob 2-22-78, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

McGuire, Nathanael S., dob 11-8-95, fail to reduce speed.

Childress, Justin A., dob 3-12-81, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Schell, Gavin P., dob 9-2-94, registration expired and fail to reduce speed.

Isringhausen, Ashley Marie, dob 4-3-85, driving on suspended license.

Holmes, Wyatt D., dob 1-22-97, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit.

Cooper, Matthew G., dob 12-4-76, driving 11-14 mph above the limit.

Rohlfing, Angelique, dob 9-16-76, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Wilson, William J., dob 4-24-44, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit.

Lowe, Kevin G., dob 1-11-53, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Epley, Justin M, dob 3-29-84, improper traffic lane usage and seat belt/ driver.

Nichols, Eric W., dob 2-16-73, improper traffic lane usage and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Wasonga, Henry A., dob 3-31-88, electronic communication device.

Fowler, Robert J., dob 6-1-56, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Hanson, Cole, dob 11-17-91, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Ciaranitaro, Salvatore V., dob 8-16-66, operating an uninsured vehicle.

McNeese, Reginald R., dob 8-22-57, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Ontis, Garret S., dob 9-12-97, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Price, Kenneth Romanos, dob 1-18-99, GDL more than 1 passenger under 20 and driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Velloff, Erin R., dob 12-24-94, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Thomas, Laron Terrell, dob 6-1-95, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Whitlock, Michael S., dob 11-18-89, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

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JERSEY COUNTY JOURNAL

Jersey County police and traffic Springman, Chad E., dob 10-24-85, operating an uninsured vehicle, unlicensed and leaving the scene.

Day, Darin L., dob 1-3086, driving on suspended license.

Peters, Tasha C., dob 11-20-88, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Williams, Tyler M., dob 4-29-95, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Hill, James A., dob 9-17-73, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Lung, Larry E., dob 10-24-62, driving 1-10 mph above the limit.

Schollmeyer, Kristan D., dob 1-15-80, operating an uninsured vehicle and disregard official trafficcontrol device.

Fry, James H. Jr., dob 8-31-66, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Ramsey, Danya M., dob 5-19-78, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Retzer, Zachary M., dob 1-31-94, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Allen, Amanda D., dob 11-26-83, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Beiermann, Sara Elizabeth, dob 10-27-97, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit.

Osei, Lawrence, dob 7-18-70, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Bryant, Donald J., dob 5-11-33, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Eberlin, Mark D., dob 10-20-76, unlicensed and driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Jones, Wendell C., dob 1-3-71, driving on suspended license.

Thrash, Shawn C., dob 3-22-83, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving on suspended license.

Pohlman, Gayle P., dob 5-8-72, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Young, Cody R., dob 12-6-91, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit.

Czaia, Matthew V., dob 4-6-78, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Kiel, Shaun M., dob 7-19-77, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit.

Ewen, Kodie S., dob 3-29-83, driving 15-20 mph above the limit and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Richardson, Janice D., dob 2-15-84, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Gardner, Daniel R., dob 1-25-89, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Taviner, Diane L., dob 3-14-67, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

Adair, Robin L., dob 6-8-46, driving 21-25 mph above the limit.

Roach, Todd W., dob 7-17-69, driving 15-20 mph above the limit.

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FOR SALE: 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Low, approximately 22,500 miles, saddlebags, custom pipes, grips and seat, electronic alarm system, large gas tank, crimson red, $6,000 OBO. Call Bob at 618-535-6298.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: House to be finished, 90 percent finished on the outside, inside gutted.

House sits on 2 large lots located at 903 E. Henry St., Staunton. Excellent location. Will consider fair offer. Call 618-5414435 or 618-520-9986.

FOR SALE: 2000 Softail Springer Harley Davidson, custom paint, low miles. Will trade for older hot rod. $7,000 firm. Call 618-530-6678.

FOR SALE: 5000 watt Coleman generator with 10 hp Briggs. Call 618535-0457.

FOR SALE: Large water fountain and planter base, $100; brand new, never used digital pressure cooker, $65; new, still in box multicolored yard windmill, $60; flower pots, $5 each; wooden totum pole 51/2’, $35; metal clothes rack and shelf, $20. All in excellent condition, cash only. Call 639-6232.

FOR SALE: 2012 Sabre 5th wheel camper, has full bath, queen size bed, sleeps 6 in 2nd bedroom; washer and dryer hookups, full kitchen inside, 2nd kitchen outside, walk-in pantry, 42” flat screen TB; inside-outside sound system, DVD, CD am-fm, mp3 player, ceiling fan, exhaust fan, cable ready and TV antenna, undercarriage storage, air condition and heater, 2 30 gallon propane tanks, 12 gallon hot water heater, rear ladder and luggage rack, electric stabilizer jacks, H&B 5th wheel hitch, 5th wheel tripod, led marker lights, decking lights, electric awning, tinted windows, day ad night shades, rain spout, $39,000. Call 618-3749822.

WILL PICK UP & HAUL FOR FREE: Appliances, scrap metal, cars, trucks, trailers, ATVs, motorcycles, AC units, furnaces, lawn

mowers, refrigerators, scrap metal; also clean out sheds, barns, basements, houses and snow removal. Call 618535-2988.

WANTED: Antique bottles from Jerseyville and Alton area. Top dollar paid. Call 618-781-4806.

WILL HAUL FOR FREE: Will pick up and haul off your old appliances, tillers, lawn mowers or any kind of scrap at no charge to you. Call 618535-3883.

WILL HAUL FOR FREE: Household appliances, lawn equipment, furnaces, lawn furniture, air conditioners, hot water heaters, BBQ grills, any scrap metal, humidifiers, batteries, microwaves, bikes, trampolines, swings and fans, etc. Will haul some furniture. Call 618-4945780.

WHY WAIT? Drop your old appliances off at 108 S. Hamilton, Otterville. I buy old cars with titles.

I have burning barrels.

Call 498-3908.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS RE THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH A. SCHAAF No. 15-P-42 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ELIZABETH A. SCHAFF, who died on August 6, 2013. Letters of office were issued on July 16, 2015, to JANET SCHWANINGER, as Administratrix, whose attorney is Jane Unsell of Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips, PC, 3 South 6th Street, Wood River, IL, 62095.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, 62052, or with the representa- tive's attorney, Jane Unsell of Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips, PC, 3 South 6th Street, Wood River, 62095, within six (6) months from the date of the issuance of letters, 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's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

By Jane Unselli #03124410 Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips, PC 3 S. 6th Street Wood River, IL 62095 (618) 258-1800 (618) 258-1957 - Fax janeunsell®gmail.com 7.29.15, 8.5.15, 8.12.15

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Residents of Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation enjoyed an afternoon of excitement as they participated in a variety of “Minute to Win It” games. Pictured are residents Betty Johnson and Jean Gallinal working to stack cups in a pyramid. Johnson was the winner of the game, completing three of the five challenges the quickest.

How to avoid growing bored in retirement From the moment young men and women first walk into the office for their first day as a working professional until the day they officially retire, the notion of planning for retirement is never far from their minds. But when the day to hang up the briefcase and donate all those business suits arrives, some retirees wonder what to do next. Some retirees know exactly how they will spend their days when they no longer have to work, while others who decide to play it by ear may find themselves battling boredom.

For those among the latter group, it's important to understand that many retirees find themselves bored once they no longer have to focus on a career.

Jobs keep men and women busy and provide a sense of purpose in their lives, so it's understandable that retirees feel bored once those jobs are no longer a part of their lives. But just because you no longer have an office to go to every day does not mean life cannot be as fulfill-

ing or even more fulfilling than it was when you were still working. You just need to find something to avoid succumbing to retirement boredom.

writing that novel, learning to cook like a gourmet chef or whatever else you might have always wanted to do, retirement is a great time to do it.

n Work part-time.

Though it might seem odd to start working right after you retire, a part-time job can provide the type of structure you have grown accustomed to without all of the responsibility that comes with a fulltime career. Part-time jobs can range from consultancy work that makes use of your professional experience to something entirely different like landscape maintenance at a nearby golf course that gets you out of the house and enjoying the warmer seasons. Whichever you choose, make sure it's something you find fun and interesting.

n Get in shape. If retirement boredom has started to negatively affect your mood, one great way to conquer your boredom and improve your mood at the same time is to start exercising. Exercise is a natural mood enhancer.

When the body exercises, it releases chemicals knowns as endorphins, which trigger positive feelings in the body. In addition, regular exercise has been shown to reduce stress, boost selfesteem and improve sleep.

Working out at a gym also is a great way to meet fellow retirees in your community, and the energy you have after exercising may give you the boost you need to pursue other hobbies.

n Embrace a new hobby. Working professionals often say they wish they had time to pursue a hobby. Now that you are retired, you have all the time in the world to do just that. Whether it's perfecting your golf game,

n Volunteer. If a parttime job is not up your alley, then consider volunteering in your community. Volunteers are always in demand, and volunteer-

How to eat after 50

As people age, their dietary needs begin to change. Foods that were once staples of your diet as a youth may be restricted once you hit a certain age, while other foods you may have always avoided may now be necessary to fuel and support a healthy body.

Eating healthy foods and exercising may not be enough to sustain health, as hormonal changes and other health effects as a person reaches age 50 can have a profound impact on his or her nutritional requirements. The following are a few things men and women over 50 may want to consider as they look to eat a healthy diet for years to come.

Vitamin D Both men and women age 50 and up have a reduced ability to produce vitamin D through exposure to the sun. Extra vitamin D will be needed from foods and supplements. Everyone over the age of 50 should take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU (10 µg), according to Canada's Food Guide. Without adequate vitamin D, bone strength and health can deteriorate because vitamin D promotes calcium absorption. Vitamin D also has other roles, including helping neuromuscular

and immune function and reducing inflammation.

Friendly fats People over age 50 should increase their intake of unsaturated fats and reduce consumption of saturated fats. Nutrient-rich unsaturated fats can guard against heart conditions, protect against stroke, keep skin supple, and even help men and women maintain good neurological health.

Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in nuts, olives, seeds, and fatty fishes.

Increase protein According to Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as they age, men and women need more protein in their diets to maintain their muscle mass. The amount of protein needed at a younger age no longer may be adequate. Look for lean sources of protein from fish and poultry.

Beans are also a low-fat source of protein that can help fulfill daily protein requirements.

More fiber Eating more fiber can help with digestive and intestinal problems, such as constipation. Constipation can occur when fiber intake is not enough, coupled with a more sedentary lifestyle. The best way to get fiber is through

diet. Leave the skins on fruit and vegetables and choose whole fruits over juices. Whole-grain breads and cereals also are good sources of fiber. Dry beans and lentils can add a fiber boost. Always increase fiber slowly to determine your tolerance.

Fewer calories The National Institute on Aging says women over the age of 50 need between 1,600 and 2,000 calories, depending on how physically active they are. Men need between 2,000 and 2,400 calories per day. With each passing year there is a decrease in the energy required to maintain body weight, so caloric intake should be adjusted accordingly.

More water As a person ages, his or her body may not signal it is thirsty as well as it once did, so it's possible that you may not recognize when you are thirsty or dehydrated. The Mayo Clinic recommends around nine to 10 cups of beverages per day to remain hydrated.

Eating healthy and changing one's diet is important as a person ages, as dietary needs at age 50 may be quite different from what they were at age 30.

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ing with a local charity can provide a sense of purpose and provide opportunities to meet like-minded fellow retirees, all while helping to quell your boredom. Retirees who love to travel can combine their passion for volunteering with their love of travel by signing up to work with an international relief organization that travels abroad to help the less fortunate.

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4-H Dog and Cat Show results Jersey County 4-H held its annual 2015 4-H Dog and Cat Show. Jacalyn Meisner, a former 4-H member, recently presented dog obedience classes preparing these 4-H members for the Dog Show.

4-H members participating in Dog Obedience were: Emily Maag, 4-H Cowtown Clovers, Makena Dugger, 4-H Happy Trails and Dog Obedience Club and Joseph Goulart, 4-H Dog Obedience Club. The dogs were judged on obedience, care and conditioning. 4-H members and their dogs were also judged on their ability to successfully complete various commands.

4-H members participating in Dog Care and Condition were Joseph Goulart, Rachel Lahey, Whitney Lahey, and Brandy Leggett, 4-H Green & Gold Clovers, Cameron Little, 4-H Cowtown Clovers, Makena Dugger, and Emily Maag.

Dog Care and Condition judging covers the animal’s physical condition, their temperament, as well as the

4-H member’s knowledge of the dog. Grand Champion winner in Dog Care and Condition was Joseph Goulart, with his dog Lucy, Reserve Grand Champion went to Makena Dugger, with her dog Toby. Grand Champion winner was Emily Maag, with her dog Dixie.

Maag scored high enough to go onto competition at State Fair in August.

A new addition this year was the Dog Showmanship class. The handler and dog were scored on how well fitted the dog appeared, the appearance of the handler and coordination between handler and dog. Those 4-H members participating were; Joseph Goulart, Makenna Dugger, Emily Maag and Cameron Little. Emily Maag took home the Grand Champion trophy with her Sheltie, Dixie. Maag is also eligible to compete at State Fair on August 29.

The 4-H members participating in the 4-H Cat Show were: Elaina Walsh, 4-H Happy Trails, 4-H Whiz Kidz and Dog Obedience

Club, Whitney Lahey, Brandy Leggett and Cameron Little. The cats were also judged on care and condition. Elaina Walsh, won Grand Champion Kitten.

Cameron Little won Grand Champion Cat, with his American long hair.

Trophies were sponsored by: Triple M Cattle, The Best of Show-Care and Condition; Jersey County Grain, Inc., Best of ShowDog Obedience; BB’s Grill, Dog Showmanship; Parker Farms, The Best of ShowCat; Sarginson Farms, Best of Show-Kitten.

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Cameron Little, 4-H Cowtown Clovers, won Grand Champion Cat with his American long hair.

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Joseph Goulart won Grand Champion Care and Condition with his Beagle, Lucy.

Elaina Walsh, 4-H Jersey Whiz Kidz, won grand Champion Kitten with her Siamese, Anna

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Emily Maag, 4-H Cowtown Clovers, won both Dog Obedience and Dog Showmanship with her Sheltie, Dixie.

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