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level in that you have to compete and carry the effort of your teammates in practice, but it’s up to you at that point. The physical demands of the sport are different. Three two-minute periods may seem short, but that is a long time in which you are using every muscle in your body. “I think they realize that the sport is different, in that you won’t become a household name in wrestling unless you are very, very good. They have to accept that. You aren’t going to get your name in the paper and people don’t understand how exciting it can be. The media plays a role in that. It is a sport of control. Some people think that wresting is a violent sport. It’s not. It’s a sport of control, and no where close to what you see on TV.’’ Doing well, or at least showing improvement, can still mean just as much to a high school wrestler in a sport that features athletes weighing less than 100 pounds to well over 200 pounds. “They can definitely have as much of a sense of accomplishment and confidence as in football or basketball,’’ Hall said. “We try to instill the value of putting in the effort every day, for almost four months. If people would take the chance to watch them, they would see what they are missing.’’ Tom Carmody is the granddaddy of wrestling in Jacksonville, and he still expounds the special athlete that is a serious wrestler. He built the JHS program from the ground up and spent no less than 37 years on the mats while putting the Crimsons in a competitive status before retiring from a career that started at JHS in 1955. “To be a good wrestler, it takes a lot of qualities,’’ Carmody said in a 2009 interview. “You have to be stubborn, be tenacious and be a good athlete. That part is often overlooked. Most people think all you have to do is be strong. You have to be agile, and one necessary quality is that, like a baseball pitcher, you have to put the last match behind you. It also doesn’t hurt to be a little mean and a little tough, and have a strong work ethic.’’ Jacob Chlarson is a junior wrestler at JHS who made sectionals as a sophomore and was recently 10-5 at 160 pounds. As a football and baseball player at the school, and the last of four wrestling brothers (Dustin, Jason, and Jared), he has a strong perspective about the sport. “Wrestling is tough,’’ he said

by Buford Green Amateur wrestlers, unlike the “professional’’ versions, do not get their own television specials and should not expect to see the big crowds and newspaper headlines that other high school sports command. Friends and family are often virtually the only spectators at the normal prep and junior high meets. The results are most often displayed well behind the football and basketball reports in the newspapers. The spotlight is elsewhere in all but a few pockets around the country. That does not mean that participants do not get as much out of individual and team accomplishments. It especially does not mean that the wrestlers don’t work as hard as or harder than those in the headline sports. Talk to coaches and participants in wrestling and they will flat out tell you that their sport takes more work and dedication, as well as talent, than any other amateur sport. Jacksonville High School head wrestling coach, Brian Hall, has been at the post for 14 years after wrestling at Monmouth Yorkwood High School and Monmouth College. He coached and taught at other schools that did not offer wrestling before joining the JHS staff. When asked about the state of the program at JHS, Hall recently noted, “It is returning. We had some lean years, but we are building the program back up, with 24 kids this year. We had a peak of 32 and a low of 16, which makes it tough to fill 14 weight classes. We are more competitive now, going 14-7 last year and 7-4 (as of two weeks ago) this year. “Part of being more competitive now is the junior high (Turner) program, coached by Jim Chelsvig, and the resurgence of the youth club, with Josh Murphy, Brad Rogers, and Jim Erickson among the coaches. I am very pleased with the coaching at that level. They are great guys, they get good numbers, and they are teaching fundamentals. The junior high and youth programs are very important for our program.’’ Hall noted that wrestling takes a special breed of athlete. “Wrestling is unique in that to be very good, you have to meet the physical challenges, which are different of that in basketball, football and other sports. Wrestling is a team sport at the high school

From L-R: Brad Rogers, Josh Murphy, and Brexton Hall coaches of Jacksonville Area Wrestlers Youth Program. Photos by Marcy Patterson.

Two youths smile through the pain during the weekend wresting tournament at the JHS Bowl.

An official watches with a careful eye as Connor Hall pins an opponent.

recently. “We realize we don’t get our name in the paper or on the radio as much, but people don’t understand how much it takes to be a wrestler. My dad (Chris), when the family moved here from Arizona,

wanted us to try wrestling. He thinks it teaches life lessons. No other sport takes as much effort and hard work.’’ Brad Rogers, a detective with the
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Brock Barron Gwaltney - He’s HOW Old? By Cori Pate
He’s a musician who plays piano and guitar, sings, and is learning the accordion. Some of his weekends are filled with five performances. He loves to perform and play jazz music. Called a ‘musical prodigy’ by some, he’s also a high schooler at Routt, and is 16-years old. His name? Brock Barron Gwaltney. Hearing most of the above qualities, one may think the person described is a well-trained musician with lots of years and experience under his or her belt. To find that the above described is just 16 years old, well that may shock some, but to those who know and have heard Gwaltney play, those words don’t even do him justice. In late 3rd grade, Gwaltney remembers his mother telling him he had to choose an instrument to play, and it could be guitar or piano. “Back then, I didn’t argue with Mom,” he laughed. “So since my Dad already played guitar, I decided to take piano lessons. I’m happy she made “I was playing for a benefit at Hamilton's and this little kid was staring at me. I asked him what brought him there,” stated Bradbury. “He said, ‘I came to watch you play.’ Jokingly, I said, ‘You want to play one?’ He said ‘Sure!’ I was mortified! These folks were paying for me to play and here some kid was going to play his recital piece.” Gwaltney recalls the look on Bradbury’s face as one of shock, but he was brave enough to go ahead and play a song by Scott Joplin called “Maple Leaf Rag.” Little did Gwaltney know, he was playing one of Bradbury’s favorite songs and put on quite a performance. “George Hamilton nearly had to get out the fire extinguisher when Brock sat down and ripped into his music. People stopped eating and looked toward the piano. They'd never heard anything like it. Then I had to follow that,” Bradbury says. After that, Bradbury asked the

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young pianist to play at a gig with him the very next Sunday. This opened doors for the teenager in music and theatre, and the two have since participated in countless performances together since at many different venues, including Knollwood Retirement Village, churches, wine tastings, anniversary parties, coffee shops, and dinner parties. According to Gwaltney, he has become Bradbury’s apprentice. The two are quite a team, playing solos and duets, while enjoying the other’s musical abilities. Sometimes, they sit down to play at an event and write a song together, all the while knowing that the audience probably thinks the piece has been rehearsed for weeks. Gwaltney says that his forte is jazz music, but he actually hates writing it because jazz is all improv and depends on what you feel at that exact moment. He does, however, love to write songs for his
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edward jones: Smart Investment Moves for 2010
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As an investor, you might wonder what the new year has in store for you. While economic and market forces are, as always, somewhat unpredictable, the overall outlook is generally favorable — and by making the right moves, you can further improve your chances of making 2010 a good year for your portfolio. And one of the best moves you can make is to stay invested. If you had jumped out of the market during the long downturn from late 2007 through March 2009, you would have missed quite a rally. In fact, the Dow Jones Industrial Average staged a considerable comeback from its March lows, climbing 18.8 percent in 2009. The S & P 500 rose 23.5 percent off of its low. Still, it’s unlikely that we’ll experience returns in this neighborhood for 2010. Although we may see reasonably strong growth in corporate earnings — a key driver of stock prices — stocks are no longer as undervalued as they were when the rally began. However, although we still face some significant issues, such as high unemployment and tight credit, most experts pre-

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In the cold months of January and February, perhaps the best place to go is one’s own living room. What can be better than a crackling fire, a comfortable chair, and a good book? Still, everyone has to admit that you can’t spend all of your spare time reading. And there are so many interesting places to go and things to see, even in the darkest days of winter. Years ago I knew some young biology professors at one of the local colleges, and in February they would go trekking to nearby ponds and make notes on the flora and fauna they would discover under fallen trees. You would be surprised what could be found. Admittedly not all of us are biologists, nor do some of us want to go trekking through the cold countryside to peek under fallen trees. As for me, I recommend a more relaxed way of enjoying the winter, namely a ride through the countryside. You know, all of us have a tendency, whenever we go any place to hunt for the nearest interstate, to put the accelerator on automatic, and propel the vehicle towards the horizon. We never slow down to explore what lies beyond the exits, and we discover a well known fact about the scenery on interstates. Indiana looks like Illinois; so does Kansas; so does Oklahoma, and so does just about everyplace else. We manage to drive 480 miles in a day and see nothing. There is another way, and today I am going to suggest that rather than getting on the interstate, you take Old 36 to Winchester and then to Pittsfield. At Pittsfield take 107 North, stopping at Griggsville and Perry. At Perry, follow Route 107 North to the intersection of Route 104 then turn east through Chandlerville. Then come on home. You will be in for a remarkable

trip. As a matter of fact, if you take along someone who has never done it, I can guarantee that person is going to say, “I never knew there were towns like this around here.” Winchester Before you get there, as Old Route 36 approaches Interstate 72 at the Winchester exit, drive in and around Ebaugh Corner. If you have never been in these woods, they are magnificent, admittedly more so in the fall, but you will rarely see such a strand of woods in Central Illinois. In Winchester, stay on Main Street and go once around the square. If the courthouse, located at the northeast corner is open, go in and have a look. It is a remarkable building. Great men have come from Winchester. Stephen A. Douglas, “The Little Giant,” was once the states attorney there. Douglas, the rival of Lincoln for Mary Todd, and his intellectual counterpart in the issue of slavery leading to the Civil War, was not only a states attorney, then a Supreme Court justice, and finally a senator. Not bad for a young man from central Illinois. Although they had been lifelong rivals, Douglas held Lincoln’s hat at the inauguration. pittsfield Just when you had decided there couldn’t be any more beautiful homes than what you saw in Winchester, you drive into the city with a degree of amazement. The houses are stunning. Pittsfield, like Winchester, is part lived-in city and part museum. There lived John Hay, one of Lincoln’s personal secretaries. That was only his first public service. (He was in his 20s during the Civil War. Hay went on to be an ambassador to

England; secretary of state and creator of the Open Door policy towards China, the real beginning of the stunning commercial development of that nation. John Nicolay, another of Lincoln’s secretaries, was the owner of the Pike Press and wrote one of the first editorials suggesting that Lincoln was presidential material. You can’t miss the Pike County Courthouse. Like Scott county’s, it is as impressive on the inside as the outside. At one point Pike county raised

more pigs than any other county in the United States. While that is no longer the case, it still raises an incredible number. There used to be a wonderful statue of a pig, entitled “Pigasso” on the courthouse lawn. It is no longer there, but its memory remains. Griggsville At the eastern edge of town there used to be a semi-circle of old railroad pas-

senger cars. They are gone now, but they were once filled with exquisite Audubon prints. On down in the center of town you’ll see an amazing display of bird houses. They seem to be everywhere; right in the middle of the street is a 567 apartment bird highrise, all for purple martins. Needless to say, you are in the purple martin capital of the nation. The train, the prints, the purple martins all go back to a remarkable man, J.L.Wade, who was the owner of the Trio Manufacturing Plant. Mr. Wade was a public relations genius, putting Griggsville and purple martins in full display, nationally. For example, way back when, were you to be in Chicago and go in a bar, likely as not, on the drink menu would be a “Purple Martini.” A whole column could be written about J.L. Wade. Don’t miss the historic district. Turn right at the town center, go a couple of blocks, and again, turn right. You will be rewarded with a stunning octagonal house and a beautiful Episcopal Church (Photo Left). Proceeding on Route 107 you will come to Perry. Its most famous citizen has the last initial of “B.” Three guesses. For those that guessed “Ken Bradbury” I am sorry to say you are wrong (although some would say I am.) The correct name is Mary Baird, wife of William Jennings Bryan. Bryan was first nominated to the Presidency of the United States when he was 37. He electrified the Democratic convention and the nation when he gave his Cross of Gold speech. What isn’t generally known is that he first gave that same speech at a church social at the Perry Presbyterian Church. That church and the Church of Christ are spectacular wooden structures. The latter is on the National Register of Historical Places. Don’t miss them. Then go north until you come to the intersection of Route 104. Turn right and in 45 minutes or so you’ll be back in Jacksonville. It’s a beautiful ride and one you and your guests will not forget.

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Lincoln Land Community College is offering a variety of non-credit classes in Jacksonville this spring, including a creative writing class featuring former newspaper editor, Ted Roth, and a genealogy workshop led by genealogy expert, Kathleen Stanfield Cook. New this spring are “Try It!” classes. Try It! classes meet one time only and participants can choose from a variety of topics to discover new opportunities to grow, have fun and/or gain a skill for a cost of only $12. The first Try It! class being offered in Jacksonville is Try Discovering Your Family’s History. Other non-credit classes being offered include music programs for adults and parents/toddlers, private computer lessons, dyslexia, genealogy, knitting and an ACT Preparation Workshop for high school students.
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creative Writing: Short Stories – Tuesdays, Jan. 26 - Mar. 2, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This class will experiment with a variety of techniques used by all fiction writers. Instructor is former newspaper editor, Ted Roth. Cost is $90. Music Making for adults - Hands-on Piano – Tuesdays, Feb. 2 - March 30, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays, Feb. 2 - Mar. 30, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. No musical experience is necessary for this eight-week hands-on class. Cost is $135, with an additional supply fee of $25 payable to the instructor the first night of class for a workbook and practice CD. Family Music for toddler/preschoolers – Tuesdays, Feb. 2 - March 23, 10:45 to 11:25 a.m. Parents and their children participating in this class can develop a strong musical bond. Cost is $60 per child; no charge for parent. try Discovering your Family’s History – Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Instructor, Kathleen Stanfield Cook, explains how and where participants can find family history. Cost is $12. Dyslexia – a new Understanding – Saturday, Feb. 13, 8:00 a.m. to noon or Saturday, May 8, 8:00 a.m. to noon. Participants can learn about the incredible talents of dyslexics and the cause of dyslexia. Dyslexics are encouraged to attend. Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU) can be earned for this course. Cost is $34, with a supply fee of $20 payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. act preparation Workshop – Mondays, March 1 - 29, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St. Participants receive an intensive review of math, English, reading and science content needed for the ACT. Participants are drilled on typical test questions and are shown proven test-taking strategies for success on standardized tests. Cost is $99, and includes textbook and handouts. Genealogy for the Serious Beginner – Tuesdays, Mar. 16 - Apr. 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or Thursdays, Apr. 15 - May 6, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This workshop, led by Kathleen Stanfield Cook, is designed for people with little or no experience researching or documenting family histories. Cost is $34.

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More than a Label
I like the idea of being one-of-a-kind, going my own way, defying labels. So much of our society’s interactions involve labels. It’s easy and efficient to categorize people so we can quickly locate individuals to target with advertising, befriend, ask to make a donation, date, etc. Admittedly, I depend on labels, too: to seek out like-minded moms, new customers, and subjects for my next column. But some labels carry more weight than others and can blind us with their stereotypes (both good and bad), as well as faulty assumptions and ignorance. I’ve lived in different areas of the country and one label has elicited different reactions depending on the geography. In my home state of Washington, it’s fairly common to have a Mormon neighbor or co-worker and to know where to find a Mormon church somewhere in your community. In contrast, during the time I lived in northeast Iowa, most people I met had never met a Mormon. Provo, Utah, on the other hand, is a home to a majority population of Mormons and one of the primary places associated with Mormonism. As I look back on these different environments, I’ve wondered which climate I prefer. In my home state, I’ve experienced the gamut of reactions to my religion – hostility, curiosity, mockery, and respect. I’ll never forget the day a classmate told me what I believed (most of it inaccurate) in an accusatory tone. And, while working for a local non-profit office, I could actually tell the day some people realized I was a Mormon because their demeanor would change in subtle ways. Other times, knowledge of my religion has worked in my favor. It’s not so bad to have people assume you are industrious, hardworking, honest, and clean-cut simply because they know what religion you practice. In Iowa, I was an anomaly and few people had real prejudices about Mormons, which was refreshing. In this environment, I was able to help clear up one of the biggest misconceptions about our faith: The belief that Mormons are not Christians. Since we are nicknamed “Mormons,” after a prophet who compiled the records of the people who lived on the North American continent during biblical times, many people become confused. In actuality, our church is called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Christ is central to our faith and we believe in the Jehovah of the Bible, that He was crucified for our sins, that He rose from the dead, and that He lives today. Just as the followers of Christ referred to themselves as saints in biblical times, we call ourselves “Latter-day Saints.” Just as Lutherans do not worship Martin Luther, but adopted his name, Mormons do not worship Mormon (or Joseph Smith – more on that in a moment). At the Iowa college I attended, I recall being asked to come as a guest speaker, for what felt a bit like show and tell, for a religion class. I had maybe ten minutes to explain

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what Latter-day Saints believe and I felt the weight of covering so much in so little time. I realized my plans were a bit grandiose when the class began with a pop quiz on my religion and I witnessed the students next to me biting their nails over what seemed rudimentary questions to me. So I did some quick editing and decided to start with the basics. I addressed some common questions, such as: Who was Joseph Smith? (First prophet of the restoration of Christ’s church today), Do you believe in the trinity? (We believe that God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are three separate beings), and Do you read the Bible? (Yes, we believe the Book of Mormon is a companion scripture and another testament of Jesus Christ). I then covered what I refer to as the “curiosity questions,” such as: Do Mormons have horns? (Nope. But that could be fun). What’s with your “special underwear?” (They are a reminder of the covenants Latter-day Saints make in the temple, a bit like a nun’s habit or a clerical collar.) How many wives does your husband have? (Just me. I think he’d say that’s plenty). My experience in Utah strengthened my desire to avoid obvious labels. Utah is a place where many stereotypes about Mormons are perpetuated, and the image of Donnie and Marie and David Archuletta become engraved in people’s minds as the poster-children for Mormonism. During this time, I often worried too much about resisting conforming in the midst of so many commonalities, but I eventually learned that my religion leaves plenty of room for individuality. As is the case with all stereotypes, there are nuggets of truth, but they don’t truly represent a religion that encompasses 170 countries and territories, 75 languages, and over 13 million members. The truth is, living in all of these unique environments, and now experiencing Jacksonville, has helped me to appreciate how integral my faith is to my life. One big misconception I’ve come across wherever I’ve lived is the belief that Latter-day Saints are sheep, blindly following strict rules. In actuality, we are taught about the significance of agency from a young age and encouraged to study, ask, and decide for ourselves. We don’t baptize infants, but instead wait until a child is eight years old. We believe that, at this age, a child is old enough to understand the significance of commitments made during baptism. The commandments, as well as the Word of Wisdom that most famously prohibits alcohol, tobacco, and coffee (among other things), are given to help us make choices that will bring us joy. Latter-day Saints seek to live abundant lives filled with family, service, community, and faith. One of our most oft-quoted scriptures from the Book of Mormon says “men are that they might have joy” (2 Nephi 2:25) and we believe that following our faith brings the greatest happiness. When I talk to people about my faith today, I try to do so openly and without reservation. I have many wonderful friends of other faiths and I love the opportunity to learn more

about their beliefs. When I have a question about another faith, I always try to seek an answer from a friend who practices that faith. Faith is such an intimate, precious part of so many lives. I prefer not to learn about something so personal from a book, a class, or from someone with opposing views. Just as I want to be more than a label, I don’t want stereotypes or generalizations to define how I view others either.

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Josh Murphy (L) and Brad Rogers (R) watch a team member intently. Photos by Marcy Patterson.

Jacksonville’s Kai Jacobs (R in black and red wrestling uniform), in 2009, defeated an opponent in Granite City.

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I recently went out for what I call my annual death march. Every year for the past ten years I get to go pheasant hunting with a few old college buddies. Every year we plan the weekend and every year it seems to be the coldest day of the year. This year was no exception. The day started around sunrise as there was no want to get out any earlier than we needed to. The four of us always start out at our host’s house for breakfast before the hunt. The breakfast that is prepared for us before our hunt is second to none. Bacon, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy were distemperatures. The field was an 80 acre CRP field that had been managed strictly for pheasant hunting. We had made it halfway through the field and I said to Jake that I couldn’t believe we hadn’t seen anything yet. I knew we were coming to the end of the field and was somewhat disappointed not a shot had been fired. It had been many years since we had been skunked on our annual hunt and it appeared this could be one of those years. I was walking on the edge of the field in case something tried to sneak out. I reached the end of the field and although I was disappointed in the hunt, a warm fire in the fire-

on we could save on ammunition. For many years we have contemplated on having a pheasant sent to a taxidermist to remind us of our hunts together. It was decided that this bird would be sent to the taxidermist and given to our host to be placed in the house so we could all enjoy it. The bird was beautiful and we assume that was due to none of us filling it with #7 shot. I have thought about this story for the past few days and I am grateful to have been a part of that day’s event. My phone rang the other day and it was my friend who took the bird to the taxidermist. I assumed he had called to tell me what my share of the taxidermy bill would be. I tried to talk with him and he was very short. I asked him what was wrong and there was a long pause. I again asked him what was going on and that’s when he told me the news. Jake had died. I didn’t know what to say nor did my friend. I told him he seemed fine the other day while we were hunting. I began to think about the past ten years and how much I enjoyed hunting with Jake. Jake was always the one who beat us out the door and kept us going when we didn’t want to walk any farther. Jake never complained about anything but I think it made him laugh when I missed easy pheasants. I think back to that last hunt and it was only fitting that Jake got the only pheasant. Jake was an 11 year old English Pointer who I had grown to love. Jake had been at every hunt in the past 10 years with my old college friends. Jake has done some amazing things and was a

great bird dog. I can’t imagine next year’s hunt without him. My friend told me that Jake had gone to bed after that day’s hunt and he never woke up the next morning. I apologized to my friend and told him to call if he needed anything. I was saddened by the news and don’t wish that on my worst enemy. Dogs become such a part of people’s lives and a hunting dog is no exception. My friend will be grieving for sometime to come and we will continue to pray for him. I am very thankful we decided that the pheasant we took that day would be mounted. Jake you will be missed. The Source Outdoors wants to put pictures of you and your hunting dog in the paper. Email photos to [email protected] or drop them off at The Source office.

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place had me excited. I began walking towards the rest of the group who had gathered near the middle of the field. I began to tell the guys I would love to go hunt some more, so I could save face by not admitting I was cold, knowing full well I wanted to go inside. Before I could get the words out of my mouth, that’s when I noticed the bird. Jake was standing before us holding a cock pheasant. I had not heard any shots so it took me by surprise. I asked what had happened, but we decided to talk inside the house near the fire. I had been on the outside of the field and Jake was located near the middle. The middle of the grass field has a slight ravine that runs the length of it. As we reached the end of the field, we noticed a cock pheasant had been sitting at the end of the ravine. We can only figure that due to the cold temperatures the pheasant did not move when we approached. Jake was walking directly towards the pheasant and picked it up before it had a chance to run or fly away. Over the past 10 years we have had some memorable hunts. The year that we stayed out too late the night before and the “flu” kept us in until the afternoon. There were several years that we couldn’t hit a pheasant if it meant living or the times we forgot to reload our guns. Every year has its memories, but this year by far topped them all. We joked that if we just pick up our pheasants from now

played before us as if we were at a Las Vegas buffet. As we sat next to the fireplace with distended stomachs, nobody wanted to go out in the sub-zero temperatures. The sun began to creep through the kitchen window and I believe Jake made the executive decision to go hunting. We dressed in the mud room before going out for the day’s hunt. I had put so many layers of clothing on that I looked like Randy from A Christmas Story. I decided to remove two of my three sweatshirts and followed Jake out the door. Jake decided we should hunt the corn stubble to the south of the house which worked out so the wind would be at our back. We walked the entire field which was approximately ½ mile long and saw nothing. I knew the cold weather would have the birds sitting tight and this was an exceptionally cold day. We decided to head to the west which would take us through another corn stubble field and into a 100 acre grass field. We made it through the second corn stubble field and again saw nothing. We stopped for a few minutes and poured a couple cups of coffee before entering into the grass field. We shared stories from school and reminisced about past hunts. Jake was eager to get to hunting, and standing still in the -6 degrees farenheit wind chill was nothing he wanted to do. It was decided that this would be the last field we would hunt today due to the

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Senior Discount
I was 45 the first time someone offered me a senior citizen discount. It was at a Taco Bell in Springfield, and the gal behind the counter was not some fresh-faced adolescent, but a lady in her sixties . . . a lady who’d had sixty years experience guessing ages and should, by rights, have known better. I politely told her that I was a mere child and couldn’t yet qualify for the discount. She smiled and said, “Well, it never hurts to ask. Besides, it won’t be long for you.” Won’t be long? It’ll be an entire decade, lady! Was I drooling? Did my cane leave marks on the floor? Maybe it’s genetic. In my junior play I was cast as “the old man.” Twice I’ve played a corpse onstage. After retiring from Triopia after 200 years, I found myself walking up to a football game ticket-taker and actually paying to attend a game. I slapped down my five bucks and the little girl behind the glass said, “You’re a senior citizen, right?” I had to think. Am I? “Uh . . . yes . . . I guess. If it’s cheaper, I am.” As she was handing me my change she said, “Wait a minute. You still teach here part-time, right?” “Uh . . . yes. I guess I do.” I was tempted to simply gather up my walker and ask the young girl if she could help me find my car. Who among us wasn’t shocked when we received our first invitation to join the AARP? I immediately took the offending letter in to the Arenzville postmaster who said, “Don’t blame your age on me. I just pass ‘em along.” Ouch. Even the Federal government is plotting to depress me. Hotels don’t even ask. They just look at me and check the “senior” box. Some are more subtle, labeling me “Golden Express,” or a member of the “Senior Elite.” I make a mental note of the fact that the word “elite” implies that only a few of us are left. A Springfield waitress was taking

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Right before we opened the Little White Cottage, I worked for a short time as the lunch cook at Salem Lutheran school. I enjoyed every minute of it, cooking for about 60-80 children a day. The kids really liked “theme” weeks, where every day of the week had the same fruit, only in a different form. For example; Monday had strawberry jello with fruit, Tuesday was strawberries and bananas, Wednesday was strawberry jello cake for dessert, and so on. The teaching staff, as well as the students, really liked the homemade recipes. I picked up a lot of valuable information on the State of Illinois requirements, serving large groups of people on a daily basis, and altering recipes to accommodate more servings. A big thank you goes out to the head of Our Saviour and Routt’s lunch program, Sue, for advising me on running a school kitchen. A pre-school teacher at Salem Lutheran, Michelle, told me she enjoyed baking and had some recipes to give me. I really liked two of them and we use them here at the Cottage: pumpkin dessert and blueberry muffins. The blueberry muffin recipe is a little different because of the streusel topping. Use canned blueberries and you will like them just as much as using fresh!

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315 Main Street Meredosia, IL 62665 217.584.1351 (p) 217.584.1911 (f) The Village of Meredosia is now accepting contract bids for mowing Village property. You may pick up a bid package at City Hall between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday Thursday and 8:00 a.m. noon on Friday. Bids must be returned by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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HOUSEHOLD: 3 pc full size pecan bedroom suite; bookcase headboard w/box springs & mattress, 10 drawer dresser w/mirror, & chest of drawers – 36" Zenith TV – Zenith VHS & DVD player – Maytag washer & electric dryer – GE apartment size chest type freezer -- 3 cushion sofa – 2 Pembrook upholstered arm chairs – glass front china cabinet w/small drop front secretary – 4 Lloyd Flanders wicker style chairs on rollers – William Kemp 4 drawer buffet – very nice Cable piano w/bench – dinette table – 3 padded kitchen chairs on rollers – wooden tea cart – 2 upholstered arm chairs – lounge chair w/ottoman – glass top coffee & end tables – brass w/glass top end table – end table – Lane cedar chest – quilt rack – card table & chairs – 4 padded folding lawn chairs – lamps & linens – some costume jewelry -- 2 & 4 drawer filing cabinets – Health-O-Meter platform scale – misc. dishes pots & pans & other items to sell not listed. ANTIQUES : Wicker furniture (3 cushion sofa, glass top end table, 2 chairs, rocker, end table ) – padded rocker w/ cane back – 6 drawer Singer treadle sewing machine – oil lamp (converted) – wooden bucket w/lid – oak shelf SELLER: VERNA OAKES TRACTOR; I.H. M w/ narrow front, & 2 new rear tires – MOWER; Cub Cadet ZTR w/ 20 hp Kohlor & 44" deck – 8’ factory utility tilt trailer -- David Bradley garden plow w/ plow & cultivator – TOOLS; craftsman radial arm saw – Delta shopmaster 12" planer –Delta band saw on stand – 16 speed drill press on stand – 10" table saw – router w/table – Hitachi duel tank air compressor w/ hose & reel –Skil router – DeWalt sawz all – Makita 8" circ saw – metal chop saw – earthquake E-43 gas pwrd one man auger – Stihl ms 210 chain saw – 115000 btu salamander heater – Stanley 2 pc. Stackable tool chest – 2 smaller stackable tool chest – B &D miter saw – adj stand roller – maxx air shop fan – 8" bench grinder – 50 & 100’ extension cords – 4" biscuit joiner – 12’ aluminum plank – fiberglass extension ladder – concrete mixer – hand cart – elec. wench – trickle charger -- Craftsman & Stanley open & combo wrenches – misc. clamps, vises, levels, pipe wrenches, screwdrivers, wood chisels, files, hammers, ¼" & ½" deep well sockets -- palm sander -- saber saw -- Dremel set –Bostitch air nailer – ½" impact –paint sprayer – shovels, hoes, & racks & other items to sell. seLLer: Jason BeLL TERMS; CASH. Buyer number issued and personal check accepted upon presentation of positive photo identification. Bring boxes and packing material, all items must be removed day of auction. NOTE This is a nice selection of furniture & tools, Your attendance is always appreciated. For listing & photos view web site at auctionzip.com Auctioneer I. D. #16215 or contact auctioneers

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noticE oF SalE: Notice is hereby given that Theresa Lonergan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Morgan County, Illinois will sell for cash to the highest bidder on the first floor of the Morgan County Courthouse at 10:00 a.m. on January 27, 2010 the real estate commonly known as 207-209 South Sandy Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650 which is improved with a commercial building. Deed, possession and title policy upon court confirmation of said sale, subject to rights of any possessory interests and 2009 real estate taxes. For information contact Deborah Vortman, The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company, 200 W. State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650. Phone 217 479 4129. The foregoing sale is pursuant to Order entered by the Circuit Court of Morgan County, Illinois, THE FARMERS STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY vs. CHARLES E. YELM, JR., et al., Case No. 2009-CH-66. FLYNN & FLYNN, Attorneys at Law Jacksonville, IL 62650

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page 15 in tHE ciRcUit coURt oF tHE SEVEntH JUDicial ciRcUit MoRGan coUnty, illinoiS THE FARMERS STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, ) ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) No. 09-CH-66 ) CHARLES E. YELM, JR., also known ) as CHARLES YELM and CHARLES ) E. YELM, ) ) Defendant. ) noticE oF JUDicial 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 by Theresa Lonergan, Clerk of the Circuit Court on January 27, 2010 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on the first floor of the Morgan County Courthouse. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Deborah Vortman, The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company, 200 W. State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 479-4129. (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 207-209 South Sandy Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650. The legal description of the real estate is: TRACT I. Part of Lot Seven (7) in the Subdivision of Lots One Hundred Fifteen (115), One Hundred Sixteen (116) and One Hundred Seventeen (117) in the Original Plat of the Town, now City, of Jacksonville, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot Seven (7), running thence South Twentyfour (24) feet, thence West One Hundred (100) feet, thence North Twenty-four (24) feet, thence East One Hundred (100) feet to the place of beginning, situated in Morgan County, Illinois. PARCEL NO. 09-20-250-009 TRACT II. Lot Three (3) in Commissioner’s Subdivision of Lots One Hundred Fifteen (115), One Hundred Sixteen (116) and One Hundred Seventeen (117) in the Original Plat of the Town, now City, of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. PARCEL NO. 09-20-250-008 A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Commercial building. The terms of the sale are: 15% down at the time of sale; deed and possession upon payment of the balance of the purchase price which will be no later than 30 days after court confirmation of said sale unless the parties agree to close sooner, subject to rights of any possessory interests. Title insurance will be furnished. Title will be conveyed subject to 2009 and all subsequent taxes and assessments and easements and restrictions of record. Dated this 23rd day of December, 2009. FLYNN & FLYNN Attorneys for Plaintiff: Flynn & Flynn Attorneys at Law 222 W. State Street Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 245-2181 aSSUMED naME pUBlication noticE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 8, 2010, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Morgan County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Surratt Truck Service, located at 214 Oak Street Chapin, Illinois. Which sets forth owners as follows: Brian Surratt. Dated this 8th day of January, 2010. StatE oF illinoiS in tHE ciRcUit coURt FoR tHE SEVEntH JUDicial ciRcUit coUnty oF MoRGan IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. 2010-P-4 JACK C. MOORE, DECEASED. ) ) ) ) StatE oF illinoiS in tHE ciRcUit coURt oF tHE SEVEntH JUDicial ciRcUit MoRGan coUnty In the Estate of ALICE W. JOHNSON, No. 2009-P-120 Deceased. ) ) ) ) ) the attorney within 10 days after it is filed. Dated this 14th day of January, 2010. Marilyn Moore, Independent Executor of the Estate of JACK C. MOORE, Deceased, BY: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C. Richard R. Freeman, Attorney Attorneys for Estate: Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. 232 West State Street; P. O. Box 550 Jacksonville, IL 62651 Telephone: (217) 245-6177

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StatE oF illinoiS in tHE ciRcUit coURt oF tHE SEVEntH JUDicial ciRcUit MoRGan coUnty JACKSONVILLE SAVINGS BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, ) ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) No. 09-CH-100 ) PHILLIP M. DEMMER, JR., LINDA E. ) DEMMER, DANIEL R. ATWOOD, ) KATHLEEN G. ATWOOD, UNKNOWN ) OWNERS and NON-RECORD ) CLAIMANTS, ) ) Defendants. ) noticE By pUBlication oF coMplaint FoR FoREcloSURE oF MoRtGaGES The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, that Plaintiff has commenced the above suit in said court against you, praying for foreclosure of Plaintiff's mortgages, and said action is pending. Said mortgages are described as follows: (i)Mortgagors: Phillip M. Demmer, Jr., and Linda E. Demmer (ii) Part of Lots Fifty-six (56) and Fifty-seven (57) in the Wolcott Addition to the Town, now City of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Beginning Fifty-seven (57) feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot Fifty-six (56) and running thence North Fiftyseven (57) feet; thence East One Hundred Sixty (160) feet; thence South Fifty-seven (57) feet; thence West One Hundred Sixty (160) feet to the place of beginning. (iii)Common description of premises encumbered by mortgages: 706 N. East Street, Jacksonville, Illinois. (iv)Recording information: November 6, 1998, recorded as Document No. 480159, and March 28, 2007, recorded as Document No. 554722, in the Morgan County Recorder's Office. In addition to foreclosure, said Complaint seeks other relief as contained therein. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Answer to said Complaint or otherwise make your appearance in said suit in said court, in the Courthouse in the City of Jacksonville, on or before February 8, 2010, default may be entered against you, and each of you, any time after that day and a Judgment of Foreclosure entered as prayed for in said Complaint. Dated this 30th day of December, 2009. Theresa Lonergan, Circuit Clerk, Morgan County, Illinois Eddie Carpenter Attorney for Plaintiff, Jacksonville Savings Bank 305 West State Street P.O. Box 871 Jacksonville, IL 62651 (217) 245-7015

noticE FoR pUBlication – claiMS Notice is given of the death of Alice W. Johnson, of Jacksonville, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 31, 2009, to Judith A. Norris, 865 Duerr Road, Waverly, IL 62692, whose attorney is Eddie Carpenter, 305 West State Street, P. O. Box 871, Jacksonville, Illinois 62651. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Morgan County Courthouse, 300 West State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650, or with the Executor, or both, on or before July 7, 2010, 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 Executor and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated: December 31, 2009. JUDITH A. NORRIS, Executor Eddie Carpenter Attorney at Law 305 West State Street P.O. Box 871 Jacksonville, IL 62651 (217) 245-7015

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Addy came into Shirlee Pettit’s life at just the right time. While recovering from major surgery for Meniere’s Disease in 1993, Shirlee and her granddaughter, Brittany, were practicing reading together. They decided to read through an American Girl magazine and came across Addy Walker, an African American doll with a story set during the Civil War. This beautiful doll and her story intrigued Shirlee, so she decided to order her. The lovely American Girl doll reminded Shirlee a bit of her first dolls. As a child, she would go with her grandmother to rummage sales in downtown Jacksonville. Vendors would have china dolls on display and Shirlee’s grandmother would often buy her one. African American dolls were rare at the time. Shirlee recalls the time she and her sister, Betty, received their first black dolls. Betty had a little doll named Josie, and Shirlee had a baby Nancy. The sisters dearly loved their dolls and played with them often. One day, Nancy’s leg came off during play and Shirlee decided to have a funeral for her. She dug a hole in the yard, wrapped the doll up, and buried her. A bit of a doll collector now, Shirlee laughs as she thinks of Nancy, who would most likely be a collector’s item today. When Addy arrived, Shirlee fell in love with the doll’s companion story, as well as her Civil War era clothing and accessories. Addy’s tale begins as a fugitive slave, but then continues with her experiences after she settles into a new life. This fictional narrative intrigued Shirlee because of her interest in African American history. As Shirlee studied black history over the years, the story of Harriet Tubman always fascinated her. While reading and researching the story of Tubman’s life, Shirlee found her to be a “captivating figure.” Tubman is most famous for helping over seventy slaves escape through the Underground Railroad. She did this despite debilitating headaches and seizures she experienced from a major head injury. Shirlee admired Tubman’s tenacity and her ability to take people through to freedom, in spite of physical challenges and danger. When complications prevented Shirlee from returning to work after her surgery, she decided to create a presentation to share the story of Harriet Tubman’s life. Shirlee acted out the part of Harriet Tubman for audiences of children, with the help of her daughters Rachelle and Dawn. They would also bring Addy along as part of the production. They found that children could easily relate to this doll and her story. Shirlee began these presentations in 1994, and brought them to children at the Springfield and Jacksonville libraries, as well as local schools, area churches, and preschools. Local civic organizations have occasionally invited her to present. The shows are tailored to different age groups, depending on the audience. When visiting with younger children, Shirlee will often incorporate American Girl Bitty Babies dressed for the different seasons for little ones to see and touch. For older children, she likes to include Danbury Mint dolls dressed in African clothing and share a bit of African history and culture. After nearly six years of doing presentations, Shirlee took a break to care first for her aunt and then for her mother. While she doesn’t do the presentations as often now, she continues to love doing them. Shirlee says that Addy has “been a blessing” in her life. It’s clear that Shirlee’s presentations, in turn, have touched many lives as well. In addition to sharing African American history with children, Shirlee is well known for her commitment to the annual Jacksonville Juneteenth celebration. She has served as president of the event for the past five years and describes it as a challenging, fun, and rewarding experience. As the committee prepares for coming elections to select a new president, Shirlee looks forward to participating as a member to plan this summer’s celebration.

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