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TO THE COMMUNITY On August 15th, 2009 I was reminded once again why I am proud to call Jacksonville my hometown. My name is Tom LaCount and on August 15th, my good friends Andy Ezard, Matt Goldasich, Marty Kaufmann, and Jenny Geirnaeirt organized a fund raiser golf outing and dinner/silent auction for my son Thomas Jr. (TJ). TJ was born in May of 2007 and has a genetic condition that affects all aspects of his development, both physically and mentally. The last two years have been both challenging and rewarding for my wife Angie and me. Although TJ has had a number of challenges and will continue to require a great deal of medical attention, it is the thoughtfulness and generosity of our great friends in Jacksonville that has helped us make sure he receives the best care possible. This year’s event which was held at The Links and Elks Club was both humbling and overwhelming for us. Not only was the event a great success, but it was a good time for all that attended and was an opportunity for us to spend time with some dear friends. It is difficult to express in words our gratitude, we just want to share a heartfelt thank you to all of the people that volunteered their time, attended, or sponsored one or both of the events, and donated in such a generous way. Please keep TJ in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Tom and Angie LaCount

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Here’s One For The “B” Team by Patrick Grace My daughter exited her middle school, opened the car door, and said, “You’re lookin’ at an ‘A’ team member!” With just the appropriate amount of enthusiasm, I smiled and said, “That’s great honey. Congratulations. You earned it.” My cool response concealed the fact that, inside, my heart was doing cartwheels. Seventh grade volleyball in my small town is one of the last opportunities for girls of any ability, or lack thereof, to get on a school team. From this point on, only the best will make a team; but for now, everyone still gets a chance to play. A select group plays on the “A” team, while a less skilled (but far larger) group plays on the “B” team. The coaches do an excellent job of making sure that everyone sees some playing time in each game. One of the many advantages of small-town living is our tendency to miss the boat, or at least be late to the launching. Political correctness has hit some aspects of our town, but it has not yet infected youth sports. An enlightened child psychologist might suggest we call one team the “Wolves” and the other the “Wolverines,” so as to enhance the selfesteem of the less talented. Label me a Neanderthal, but at least I give the less talented more credit than that psychologist.

Even a benchwarmer understands that, when twenty-four Wolverines cannot beat twelve Wolves, something is lacking on the Wolverine side of the court, and it is not their name. Children are not as naïve as the politically-correct imagine them to be, nor are they easily manipulated when policies fly in the face of common sense. Ten years ago, my son was among the first to play in a “no score” tee ball league (we lived in a larger town at that time). He came home from the first game looking like his dog had just been run over. “How did it go?” I asked, already suspecting the worst. “We lost,” he replied. “Eighteen to one. I got a juice box.” My wife, ever caring and determined to raise happy children, chimed in, “They didn’t lose. No one kept score.” My son looked at me knowingly, his lips curled around his straw, and repeated, “It was eighteen to one.” Kids know the score, so to speak. Thus, rather than adopt the policy of granting arbitrary “objective” names to our teams, our small town stubbornly continues to acknowledge that some teams are simply better than others. Much to the chagrin of the child psychologist, not only (continued on pg. 9, see B Team)

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During a recent visit to The Chicago Art Institute, I was walking by a small room that contained a visiting elementary school class. A guide was trying to make a slide presentation. I became fascinated by the conversation and later wrote down as much as I could remember. It went something like this … Hi, there! My name is Miss Angela. I’m going to be your guide today here at the Art Institute. I know it will be a memorable day for all of us. I will present an overview slide show and then we will tour the Art Institute. I will be leading both parts and I want this to be as educational as possible so feel free to ask any questions at any time. OK. Let’s turn out the lights. (There was a pause.) No, no. No more of that behavior or we’ll have to turn the lights back on. Pay attention now. (She clicked a slide projector remote.) Here’s our first slide. This is one of our most famous paintings. It’s called “Rainy Day in Paris” by Gustav Caillebotte. It’s a big painting, seven feet high and nine feet wide. “Is it Halloween?” a little voice asked. No, it is not Halloween. Why do you ask? “Why is everyone dressed funny?” Because that’s how they dressed in Paris at the time. I think we should be concentrating on the painting and the composition rather than what they are wearing. You will enjoy this painting when you see it. I think. (She clicked the remote) This is an example of African Art. It’s from Ghana. “What’s it gonna do?” No, I’m not saying “gonna” as in “It’s gonna be good pizza.” Ghana is a country and is named for the “Ancient Empire of Ghana” that stretched from … “What’s it got to do with a baseball umpire?” Empire. Empire. Not umpire. The art piece in this picture is only five inches high and is made of pure gold. OOOOOO – yes. Real gold. It is a paper-

weight and is called, “Man with Pipe and Powder Keg.” “What’s he smoking?” I don’t know what he is smoking. “You should never sit on a powder keg when you smoke.” You are right. We all should remember not to sit on a powder keg when we smoke. Thank you for that. (She clicked the remote) We will see this object when we visit the Egyptian Art section of the museum. It’s about 1700 BC. “Oh! That’s where the President lives!” No, the President lives at 1600 …Pennsylvania Avenue. That has nothing to do with the Egyptians. This is carved from a dark stone and is titled, “Head of an Official.” “Why did he lose his head?” I don’t know if he did anything to lose his head. “My Dad said the state politicians should have their heads off.” I’m sure your Father didn’t mean that about our state officials. “Were they head hunters?” No, the Egyptians were not head hunters. This is not a real head. “Then, why do you have it?” Because it is an example of art. “Yucky.” It is not “yucky.” Let’s continue. (She clicked the remote) This vase is from Corinth, about 600 BC. It is a small oil jar. “Is that so they can change the oil in small cars. My uncle has a small car.” No, it is not for oil changes for small cars. They didn’t have small cars. “Big cars pollute the air.” Yes, big cars are bad for the environment but the Greeks didn’t have any cars. “Why?” Because they were very poor people. Let’s go on. We have a very large collection of French Impressionists.

(click) This is a picture of Monet’s Water Lillies. “Did he swim in that?” No, I don’t think he went swimming in that pond. “There’s a lot of junk in there.” Yes, there is. There are other Impressionists (She clicked the remote) Woops! (click again) “Hey, wait you missed one. Go back.” No, I will not go back. That was a Renoir and your teacher wants to skip that section of the building. “Did he paint for magazine centerfolds?” No, Renoir did not paint for magazine centerfolds. (clicks remote) The Art Institute has an entire floor dedicated to Chinese and Asian art. This is from the Song Dynasty. “What song was it?” It doesn’t make any difference what song. It’s about 100 AD. It is an incense burner in the form of duck. “Is that where roast duck came from?” Yes! (She clicked the remote and picked up a little speed.) This is another of our famous paintings. It is by American, Edward Hopper. It depicts the loneliness of an all-night diner. It is entitled, “Nighthawks.” “Hey, was he a super-hero?” No. The title refers to the people in the diner. “Are you rich? What? No, I am not rich. “How much money do you get paid?” That is not part of the presentation. But, if you must know, I am a docent. “You are decent?” No, not decent. I am not a “decent” The word is “docent.” It means “guide.” And I am a volunteer. (She got louder.) I am a student who volunteers to help here while I am STUDYING TO BE A TEACHER! Just a moment, please. (She stepped to the side and someone whispered to her) Oh. A change of plans. Miss Nancy will be conducting the tour with you. I have a headache. Have a nice day.

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The More Things Stay The Same, The More We Change by Roger Deem One of the popular questions one hears now and then is, “Are you smarter than a fifth grader?” Recently I had the opportunity to take part in a teaching session at Jonathan Turner Junior High School and I found, when it comes to eighth graders, the answer is a resounding, “Not very often!” In spending the day at Turner I noted the facility itself has changed very little since the days I tromped the hallways as an underachiever. Though the buildings where I worked at my first two jobs are gone and my old high school now serves as an apartment complex, my junior high school is almost exactly the same, right down to the the lunch program. All the comments I made in my younger days about the perceived lack of nutritional quality have been countermanded over the years as I realize that, were I put in charge of preparing lunch for hundreds of students every day, the comments would be a lot worse and the kids might very well starve. I have learned not to criticize until I have walked a mile in someone else’s hairnet. During an open house there a couple of years back, I had the opportunity to see many of the classrooms for the first time in four decades. All the corners I stood in were still there, but many of the subjects were being taught in different rooms. It was like visiting Marineland and discovering that the tropical guppies and killer whales had changed tanks. The last of the teachers I met there have vanished from the classrooms. The final holdout was art instructor Roger Zulauf who lasted 20 years beyond my days at Turner. I caused him such consternation at times that I was surprised he was not the first to go. Many of my teachers have passed to the eternal, but many are still with us, including a certain sometimes bellicose English teacher and extraordinary basketball coach who, it turns out, was fathering a mayor at the time. The students now refer to the east hallway as Boonie Hall, I assume because of its distance from the rest of the classrooms

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I am not dissing the Gallery Hops. Gallery Hops are a good thing. Gallery Hops help make Jacksonville the mini-Mecca of the arts. God bless art galleries and all those who hop them. But I have A.D.D., Art Deficit Disorder. I am art stupid. Most of us can write this off to a life without proper instruction. I can’t. I’ve toured the Louvre in Paris, The National, The Portrait and The Tate in London, nearly every inch of Florence’s treasure houses, the great art galleries of Moscow, Madrid, Munich, and Murrayville (okay, I was lying about Murrayville...I’m still searching for that one), and I’m still clueless. I’ve stood in front of the Mona Lisa thinking, “So what’s the big deal? There’s not even a horse in the picture.” Michelangelo’s David left me wanting to buy the guy a pair of granite pants. In fact, I’ve only found one art gallery in the world that keeps drawing me back: the Pompidou Center in Paris, and that’s only because the place is so totally weird. The illegitimate son of Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali on steroids. But I’ve heard the rumor that one should appreciate art for the sake of art, not the fact that most monkeys don’t have pianos protruding from their nostrils. And I try, I really do. A few really great works have truly moved me…the Pieta inside Rome’s St. Peter’s, a large room in Austria filled with hundreds of stone doll faces as a tribute to the victims of the Holocaust, a large and horribly vivid crucifix tucked down a back hallway in Springfield’s Franciscan Center (They won’t show you unless you ask.) But on the whole, I’m still A.D.D. I don’t get it. I know it’s my fault because I go to the Gallery Hop, stand around really smart, well-bred Jacksonville people who are studying these works and nodding with admiration. As the night wears on the nods become more pronounced…wine is good for art. I stand, and watch them, and learn when to nod. Sometimes when something seems to be really, really good, they hum. “Ah. Look at this! Hmmmmm.” I’m working on my hum, but so far it always sounds like I’m asking a question about

their hum. (I once tried humming in harmony to another hum. This was not taken as a sound of admiration and I stopped doing it.) If all this sounds like a backdoor snobbery, it’s not. These people “arting” really know what they’re talking about…I think. I know these people. I trust these people. And I’m not anti-art. Heck, I occasionally make some myself. I enjoy music and dance and theatre and literature. So why do I come up so stupid when someone puts paint to canvas? When I was in first grade we did finger paint and I was great. One finger paint masterpiece looks just like the other so we were on an even playing field. In college I tried my hand at oils and my Woodland Place landlord, Peg Boudreau, thought my stuff was really good. She asked me to paint a couple of small pictures for her house. When I visited the Boudreaux some time later I found the pictures hanging above the toilet. But there are lots of things that I can’t do which I still appreciate. I appreciate good handwriting even though mine is Cro-Magnon scribbling. I love hearing a great singing voice although I’ve never owned one. I admire the ability of guitar players and I once even gave lessons even though I’ve never been able to play one. So what’s the deal with art? I try. I think I do. I listen closely when people speak of Jackson Pollack’s vision, Picasso’s use of symbolism, and Monet’s magic with light. I’ve walked for miles through the streets of the world to view magnificent works that don’t do a thing for or to me. I once stood in front of Rembrandt’s The Night Watch in Amsterdam and a lady fainted. (This was after it had been attacked by a knifewielding schoolteacher in 1975 and before it was sprayed with acid at the hands of another nut in 1990. Gallery Hop patrons, be forewarned and armed.) She’d traveled to Amsterdam from Japan to see a week of Rembrandts and when confronted with the painter’s 11 X 14 foot masterpiece she went down right beside me. I couldn’t catch her. She was short and didn’t have far to fall. I hope to be at the next Gallery Hop. I think they’re a great idea and add another bit of spice to a town already saucy with artistic endeavors. But if you’re standing next to me, please don’t ask me any questions. I may simply hum.

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Community News & Bulletins... First-Year Student from Virginia chosen for innovative Program A freshman from Virginia has been chosen to participate in an innovative program at Illinois College that seeks to enhance the academic future for students who are the first members of their family to pursue a college degree. Justin Sweatman is among a group of 22 Yates Fellows who began their college studies September 1 on the campus of the liberal arts college in Jacksonville. Sweatman, a 2009 Virginia High School graduate, is the son of Roger and Carolyn Sweatman of Virginia. The ground-breaking program is named for Richard Yates, an 1835 graduate of Illinois College who went on to serve as the governor of Illinois from 1861 to 1865. Yates was the first student to receive a bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution of higher learning in Illinois. Illinois College is one of 20 colleges and universities nationwide participating in the Wal-Mart College Success Awards Program. Dr. Elizabeth Tobin, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college, said the $100,000 award used to implement the program was presented to institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of first-generation college students. “One-third of Illinois College students are first-generation students,” explained Dr. Tobin. “These students enter college with wonderful ambition and goals, but also often face extraordinary challenges in pursuing a college degree. “Illinois College is a community in which students can be known – by each other, by their instructors, by the administrators and staff,” the college’s chief academic officer stated. “We are using this strength to more effectively engage first-generation college students in ways that begin early – immediately upon their arrival on campus – and continue to help them feel connected to each other, to Illinois College and to their hopes and dreams.” Colleges that have been selected for the Wal-Mart College Success Awards have developed programs that result in higher percentages of graduates among their first-generation college students than the national average, and many graduate first-generation students at the same rate as all other students,” the Illinois College dean stated.

B Team (continued from pg. 3) do the children accept this fact, some of them are even inspired to improve their play. What a concept! Such was the case with my daughter, who knew exactly which team she aspired to, diagnosed her weaknesses during the selection process, and worked hard to overcome them. In one short week, she learned one of life’s most valuable lessons. It may take some time to sink in, but other lessons were learned that week, and though the lessons may be simple, they are equally valuable: Both “A” team and “B” team girls found open car doors waiting for them, and all were equally welcome. If you surround yourself with friends, family, and perhaps eventually a spouse that welcomes you, it makes no difference which team you are ever on. If your goal was to make the “A” team, but you did not give it your best effort, work harder next time. Trying and failing is just one potential outcome; not trying only has one outcome.

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Florence’s Philosophies: We All Need Somebody to Lean On… by Trev Florence Webster’s defines the following: need: 1: necessary duty 2: a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful 3: a condition requiring supply or relief 4: lack of the means of subsistence Lean: 2. to rely for support or inspiration 3. to rest against. 1122 Veterans Drive 217.245.1299 l

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cause him or her to retreat from even the slightest show of potential kindness? What kind of negative influences were he or she exposed to? How betrayed or what extent of rejection has this person, undoubtedly, experienced throughout his or her life? Was that person hurt by someone he or she loved and trusted completely? Today I find, not only here in Jacksonville, but also in cities all over this country, people are hurting. In the midst of those who laugh each day and put on their best “game face,” there are others who cry on the inside. They cry because of past and present wounds. They lash out due to anger and frustration toward the “bad hand” they feel and believe they have been dealt by life. Not only that, but they also withdraw….they withdraw from others based on fear of continued disappointment. Growing up, I often heard a phrase, misery loves company. I used to interpret that as miserable people want to cause others misery, so they would not have to be miserable alone. Now though, I don’t necessarily believe miserable people wish to make the lives of others miserable. Rather, I believe they allow their personal misery to breed with so much other negativity, they become slave to it. Discontentment, unhappiness, and regret become his or her companion. I assert that when and if you encounter someone you deem to need a hand, do not be afraid to extend that hand. If you happen upon someone, during the course of your day, and that person has a big frown on his or her face, smile and show him or her how to turn that frown upside down. And if a smile doesn’t seem to have any effect, do not be discouraged…just whisper a little prayer and be comforted in knowing that there’s always tomorrow. Ladies and gentlemen, this is one of my philosophies. I invite you to have your own. Peace & Blessings.

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1 October - 7 October 2009 Bob Hawks Auto Body, Inc. is a local business that is off the beaten path. Although the location on Old State Road may be a little out of the way, many loyal customers find the short trip worth it for the great auto service they obtain there. Owner Bob Hawks was born and raised in Jacksonville. After graduating high school, he began working at an auto shop in town and fell in love with the trade. He worked with vehicles for a long time before eventually starting a small shop in his twocar garage in 1990. The garage business soon began growing too large to house that small space,

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www.myjacksonvillesource.com “We get a lot of work from hardhit collisions,” stated Hawks. “We also do a lot of repairs for local car dealerships and car lots.” Along with repairing the cars, the shop also provides rollback towing services to aid their customers after an accident. Hawks is very confident and pleased with his employees. Although they all have their own specialties, he says that, for the most part, they are, “all good at everything,” the shop does. Employees Chad Pevey and Richard Ledger specialize in paint and body work and Greg Lindsey does body paint. These three paint specialists are able to use

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so he began an auto body shop in Jacksonville. His business was housed in a few different locations before landing in it’s current location east of Jacksonville in January of 1998. The business has now expanded from Hawks working alone at his small business to having nine full-time employees. The auto body shop specializes in complete body and paint repairs, most of which are related to or caused by accidents. They also have air conditioner charging, computerized color matching for paint, and uni-body/frame straightening. The shop stays busy with these collision repairs and does not do general work, such as oil changes.

the two paint booths at the shop to do their own color mixing. This allows them to match any color of paint they need to finish a repair. Steve Hicks is a frame technician is certified through Car-o-Liner Collision Repairs, a company that provides parts and training/certification for auto shops and mechanics. Dave Watt, Dennis Walden, and Doug Brown specialize in body work. April Porter works in the office to keep things organized and together. All of his employees have been in the auto repair business for some time and are skilled at what they do based on many experiences. They are also dedicated to customer satisfaction.

Bob hawks Autobody has an expansive garage. here employees are hard at work on one of the many cars in for repair at Bob hawks Auto Body. Photo by Amy Wilson.

“We try to treat everyone right and be fair,” Hawks stated, which is the reason he has such a loyal customer base. Also, growing up in Jacksonville, he and his wife Cathy have many people that are customers as well as friends. Bob Hawks Auto Body, Inc.’s regular business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and their phone number is (217) 245-0504. Although Hawks does not have a lot of free time, he feels that

his business should and does always come first. When asked why he liked his job, Hawks answered that he, “Can’t complain. You should enjoy what you do because life is too short to waste your time. You work more than anything.” Next time you or someone you know is in a collision, call Hawks and his dependable staff so that you can rely on quality auto work done by caring professionals.

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World War II Vets Enjoy Day of Honor June 6, 1944, D-Day, is often referred to as World War II’s “longest day.” It was a day of fear, angst, suffering, and death. Now more than 65 years later, a group of World War II veterans from Beardstown endured another longest day. It was a day of anticipation, a day of remembrance. It was a day of honor. Twenty-five World War II vets aided by a group of 14 ‘guardians’ boarded a chartered bus and left Beardstown’s Guthrie-Pierce VFW hall at 3:00 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, and nearly 20 hours later, at 10:45 p.m. they returned to a cheering crowd of well-wishers. In the hours between their departure and return, the veterans, ranging in age from 80-94 were driven to St. Louis, flown to Washington D.C. to visit the National World War II Memorial and returned. More importantly all along the way, they were shown the dignity, respect, and gratitude worthy of their service and sacrifice to the nation. Honors & respect The true tone of the day was set at St. Louis’ Lambert Airport where the vets were met by a small platoon of airport employees with wheelchairs at the ready to assist those having difficulty walking long distances. While strict airport security measures remained in place, additional security check stations were opened to reduce their wait and keep them on time. There was a constant beeping of the walk-through metal detectors as vet after vet passed through, with most having to remove their belts before a second check. Still others had to be checked again this time with a metaldetecting hand wand. At this point there were several moments of levity as more than one security worker was overheard asking “OK, is it your hip or your knee?” in reference to metal used in joint replacement surgeries. In some cases, however, the answer ‘shrapnel,’ was offered with a chuckle. After clearing the security checkpoints, one-by-one the former service members made their way to the departure gate. With a Navy blue shirt and cap identifying the wearer as a World War II veteran, the group began attracting the attention of other passengers in the terminal, many of whom were moved to step forward, stop the veterans, offer a handshake, and thank them for their service to the country.

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After the plane was boarded, Buchanan took the microphone, welcomed the veterans, thanked them for their service, and told them of the fundraising efforts being held

at her daughter’s school. Honor after honor followed. The h flight’s captain recognized the vets for their tservice, and the remaining passengers applauded. As the plane was backed from the jetway, the captain drew attention to the ground crew members who’d formed an honor guard off each wing. Lighted American flags had been placed on mobile luggage carriers that were barely visible in the early morning hours, and they moved with the plane as it was backed onto the taxi way. And as the aircraft powered up and began moving on its own, the drivers were seen stepping from their machines and saluting the passing plane. It was on arrival at Washington D.C.’s Regan National Airport that ored and thanked some of the day’s most emotional Washington, D.C. moments would occur. As the plane vets about their waited for gate clearance on the taxi way, the pilot pointed out two large fire engines present on each side of the tarmac. As the plane rolled between them, the jets of water were fired from each of the engines’ water George Buck of Beardstown renders a hand salute at the base of the Iwo Jima Memorial. The former Marine fought in the cannons to form an honor arch over brutal battle for the Japanese-controlled island. the aircraft. After docking at the jetway, the veterans were asked to stay seated while the remaining passengers exited the plane. When it finally came their turn, the vets walked out of a gate to a standing-room-only crowd of airport travelers who welcomed them with a thunderous ovation of cheers and applause that continued until the last veteran had left the gate area. The emotion of the moment brought tears to the eyes of veterans and bystanders alike (including this reporter). impromptu reunion Unbeknownst to veteran Louis Farwell, an even bigger surprise waited at the end of the gate concourse. His granddaughter, and two greatgrandsons whom he had not seen in three to four years. “That was quite a surprise,” Farwell said of the unexpected reunion. “I had no idea they were going to be here,” Farwell said. “This is going to make the day that much better.” Farwell

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Kevin Gathje, a 2009 North P a r k University graduate, enters his first season as assistant coach for the men’s and women’s Highlander soccer teams. Gathje joins MacMurray College from Gordon Technical High School where he was the assistant coach. He helped lead the girl’s team to their best season in school history including a trip to the IHSA regional final. Gathje earned a B.S. in Exercise Science from North Park University, Chicago, Illinois. A three year starter, he earned a CCIW (College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin) title in 2005 and 2006, CCIW player of

the week in 2006, and CCIW All-conference honors in 2008. He tallied 30 goals and 10 assists for a total of 70 points in three seasons. During his college career, Gathje went to the NCAA DIII National Tournament twice and was the first player in North Park history to score a goal in the National Tournament. Gathje has a top 25 national ranking in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

MacMurray names justin Berna as highlander’s Offensive Coordinator

Justin Berna, a central California native, joined t h e Highlander coaching staff for the 2009 season as the offensive coordinator. For the past three seasons, Coach Berna

coached the wide receivers and running backs at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri, as well as handled all of the team’s strength and conditioning responsibilities. During his three seasons at Lindenwood, the team reached the national playoffs twice in 2007 and 2008, ranked 3rd in the final postseason poll after losing in the national semifinals by one point. Over the past two seasons, Lindenwood University combined for a 21-4 overall record with Berna helping coach an offense in 2007 that averaged 38 points per game and 6.2 yards per carry. This improved in 2008 to an average of 40.1 points per game and 298 yards passing per game. Berna’s overall record as a college coach entering this season is 26-11. Berna received his Masters of Arts in Educations and Bachelor of Arts in English from Lindenwood. He was a two year letter winner and captain for the Lindenwood Football program, which won the Heart of America Athletic Conference championship in 2004 and earned a trip to the national playoffs.

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and words of thanks. Passersby not only asked the veterans for their permission to take their photos, but to have their own photos taken alongside them. Groups of school children visiting the memorial also stopped to spend time with many of the veterans, thanking them for their service, asking them questions, and in some cases being entertained by the local vets. Congressman Aaron Schock also paid a visit to the group taking time to thank each of them personally for serving the country in a time of war. With a tight schedule to maintain, time was limited at the memorial to allow stops at the Lincoln Memorial; the Franklin Roosevelt Memorial; and the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials before returning to the airport. “I don’t think this trip could have been done better,” said Milton McClure, a retired Beardstown Attorney. “I thought everything went very, very smoothly, and the monument was just beautiful. I was very impressed with it. You couldn’t help but be impressed.” At 94, McClure was the senior member of the veterans’ group (if only by a matter of months.) When asked to comment on the treatment the veterans received during the flight, on their arrival, and during the tours, McClure stated “It gave me a tremendous feeling of pride that people remember what we did that far back, and to know that they still care after all these years. I believe there was a genuine feeling of gratitude for our service, and I think the fact that we are at war again only served to accentuate that feeling.” “Truthfully, I was humbled by the entire experience,” McClure concluded.

PAGE 15 Beardstown’s citizens Made it Happen “We couldn’t have done any of this if it hadn’t been for the people of Beardstown, who stepped up and helped us raise the money,” said Bob Walters, Beardstown’s mayor and a VFW member. Walters and Ron Schutts, the post’s quartermaster, began efforts initiate the memorial flight after hearing a presentation about Honor Flights. Honor Flight is an organization dedicated to taking World War II veterans to Washington to see the memorial. “We contacted Honor Flight and tried to work things out with them, and they told us they’d be happy to have any money we could raise,” Walters said. “But they said our guys would have to go on the waiting list with everyone else. And that’s certainly fair. But they also said the waiting list was long and it could be a year before our guys could go. We just didn’t think some of our guys could wait that long.” Walters and Schutts began the task of planning the local flight in July and within six weeks had raised more than $25,000 to fund the flight. “I want people to know that we couldn’t have done this without Bob Walters,” Schutts said. He knew the people to call that could get the things done that we needed. But it wasn’t just the two of us working on this. The whole community, and Bob Kays, (local VFW commander) gave us the whole Posts support, so a lot of people have had a hand in this.” “I’ve been Mayor a long time,” Walters said, “and I’ve been involved in a lot of projects over the years, but this is the most personally gratifying thing I’ve ever been involved with.” Schutts concurred adding “I can’t think of anything that I’ve done that’s been more rewarding than this project has been.”

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If you are a people watcher, such as myself, you can find entertaining things to do in any geographical place…well, at least geographical places with people. As I have become more and more involved with this paper, I have grown very fond of the writings of Ken Bradbury, and the very real sense of people that he not only possesses, but is able to describe and share with the rest of us. And I bet that he and I share a common interest: in (blank) Days. Enter any sort of village, city, or county in that blank…and what you have is what makes this state, as well as many states around this country what we are. American people doing American things. In other instances, there is your average (blank) Festival, in which you simply enter any sort of product, food, or claim to fame…and you end up with an annual reason to celebrate. Around here, there are a plethora of these festivals…and they represent fantastic ways to observe human nature in its most authentic environment, while, at times, celebrating something as simple as maple syrup. For the past two years, I have had the opportunity to not only attend our neighbors’ to the southwest, Greene County Days, but to take on a rather important role – Cute Baby Contest Judge. I am not exactly sure what qualifies someone to judge the cuteness of another person’s child, but I have been assured that I fit the bill. (Especially considering that the require-

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ments are simply to not really know the people of Greene County, so as to be impartial. Since I can truly say that even about Morgan County, Greene County is a piece of cake...or funnel cake…as the case may be.) There are few things that are more difficult than deciding whose babies are cuter than others’…because, in all reality, they are BABIES. They are all cute. However, I, with the help of a few others, was up for the task…and it was like reverting to my childhood as I “awwwwed” all of the participants as they showed off their newly developed personalities and cute outfits. Though the decisions were tough, I think we were very fair in our decision-making…although, that said, we did make our way to our cars pretty quickly to avoid making eye contact with the parents of the runner-up contestants. There is just a tinge of guilt when you cannot give each baby the top award…when you know that in their parents’ eyes, there is no question. With a weekend packed full of fun things to do and good things to eat, it seems that the Cute Baby Contest is one of the Greene County Days’ favorite events. If you have not had the chance to experience this particular festival or the many others that we have within and around Morgan County, make sure you check one out. My hope is that someday I might run into that Ken Bradbury at one of them…and perhaps drink a lemon shake-up and discuss elephant ears.

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When I was in Junior High, I quit taking tennis and golf lessons. I also quit the swim team. In High School, I quit going to Franklin and transferred to Jacksonville. Therefore, I quit cheerleading and volleyball and joined the dance team at my new school, but I quit that too. Notice a pattern? Throughout my life, I have always struggled with finishing things that I’ve started, so when I made the big leap into college, I was determined to find something that would make me want to finish. There are so many different organizations on IC’s campus, so how could I pick just one? There was an involvement fair during the opening week celebration where, as a freshman, I was introduced to all of the different student organizations. I felt overwhelmed, but still determined to find something that was a perfect fit. I was nearing the end of the tables when I saw a sea of colors: yellow and white, green and pink, pink and white, red and white, black and gold, blue and gold, and blue and white. These, were the literary societies all wearing their colors and letters. They were all so upbeat and inviting, so I decided to rush! Rush lasts an entire semester and is a time for new perspectives to get to know the societies, who host events. I started rushing with three of my freshman friends. We went to nearly everything together. So, when they decided that literary societies weren’t for them, I was faced with a tough decision. Should I continue on my own? Or should I quit? I thought back on everything that I’ve quit in the past and knew that I had to stick with it, with or without my friends. I am, of course, partial to Sigma Phi Epsilon (Phips) because that is the society I chose, but all of the literary societies need to be recognized on campus. There are 4 men’s societies and 3 women’s societies who are actively involved with philanthropy and literary productions. Just some of the service projects that Phips do include; spending time with the elderly at Barton Stone, hosting a Philanthropy week where all profit is donated to a charity, being involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, helping the Boys and Girls Club, and many more. We also do literary productions, which are judged presentations on topics of our choice. Every society does lit productions a little bit differently, but each one is equally as interesting and all are open to the public. There are so many great organizations on campus, but I am absolutely sure that I made the right decision. Here I am; a senior, with highly improved oratory skills, 50 or more amazing women who are a part of my life, and a legacy that I will be a part of forever. Quitting Phips has never even crossed my mind.

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One of our signature items here at the Cottage is homemade rolls and cinnamon rolls. Only a handful of people know the recipe. It came from my sister, Mary. When she first gave me the recipe I was a stay-at-home mom and I had always wanted to have a good recipe for homemade rolls. Mary is the best cook I know. When her girls were little, being a farm wife, she would make everything from scratch. Of course, it was more economical too. I would stay overnight with her and my brother-in-law on weekends when I was young. I remember watching her make all kinds of classic favorites like biscuits, pies, bread, soups, etc. Her refrigerator handle always had flour on it from grabbing something out of it for her baking item she was working on. So my attempt at

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her bread recipe fell short for awhile as you can imagine. I would call her and ask, “ What did I do wrong?” After several tries I finally did it! Mary has been so supportive of my efforts and I use her bread recipe on a daily basis. I have a recipe she

gave me that we use at the Cottage when we are asked to cater a breakfast. I found out it is a common recipe with a lot of different variations. This is Mary’s version of the “Breakfast Bake.”

Breakfast Bake (use a 9x13 pan - serves 6-8 people) 1 lb. cooked bacon, sausage or ham chunks 12 eggs 2 cups milk 1 tsp. mustard 2 cups cubed bread pieces Cubed or shredded cheddar cheese Dash salt

Mix eggs, milk, salt and mustard. Put bread cubes in bottom of baking pan. Layer meat and cheese, then pour egg mixture on top. Bake 350 degrees for 4045 minutes. A knife poked in the center of the pan will come out clean when it is done.

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RENTALS CONT. rent! 880 sq ft, $585 per mo, 368 sq ft $330 per mo, 840 sq ft $395 per mo, and 527 sq ft $349 per mo. 20 yards off Morton Ave The Courtyard. Call Andy for more info, 217.370.2969 ***king rentaLS*** 1 & 2 BR apartments. Call 217-491.3853. www.aPlusProperty.net 3 Bedroom house $550. 2 Bedroom apartment $375. 1 Bedroom mobile home $345. 2 Bedroom mobile for $355. Water and Trash included. Please call 217.479.0297 1500 SQ. Ft PriMe office/retail 1122 Veterans Dr. 1750 SQ. ft Prime space Morton Ave. Please call for more info. 217.243.8000 Locate YoUr BUSineSS or office in Historic Downtown Jacksonville. Storefront space for rent or sale @ 206 E State Street. $300 per mo + utilities. Hardwood floors, original tin ceiling, and finished basement. 217.245.4414

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aUCtiON Residential Real estate

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located at 2133 e. State jacksonville, il

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AUTOMOBILE - HOUSEHOLD JUKEBOXES - GLASSWARE - RIDING MOWER

satURDay, OCt. 17 - 09 - 10 a.m. AT 130 ChesTnUT sT, JACKsOnVILLe - ResIDenCe (to sell 12:30 p.m.)-

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 10:00 am at Morgan County Courthouse

general description: Two-story 6-room residence, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 acre lot. sale terms: Contact Deb Vortman at The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company, 479.4129.

geNeRaL DesCRiPtiON: Two story seven room dwelling; four bedrooms - 2 full baths - living room - dining room - kitchen basement - gas f/a furnace - vinyl siding, aluminum soffit - rear covered patio - 2 car garage - lot approximately 80’ x 213.’ ReaL estate saLe teRms, legal description and other information available at time of VIeWInG or by contacting auctioneers or view at middendorfs.com vieWiNg: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, september 29 and October 6 or by appointment with auctioneers. aUtOmOBiLe (to sell 12:15 p.m.): 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, (83,000 miles) HOUseHOLD: Ge 25.3 cu ft. refrigerator, side by side - twin bedroom suite - king size bedroom suite - full size bedroom suite china cabinet w/center writing desk - drop leaf gate leg table - buffet - 2 sm. Glass door display cabinets - 2 swivel recliners lamps - asst. antique glassware (Westmoreland, Fenton, pressed glass, Lefton, stemware, milk glass) - elec. Organ - fish aquariums and supplies -computer printers - security camera kit - many items not listed! LaWN & gaRDeN: wrought iron "tree" bench, patio table and chairs - park bench - wicker set - swing set - dec. conastoga wagon w/iron wheels - concrete statues - leaf cart - newer Troy-Bilt 42" 21 hp mower - 10’ x 12’ sTORAGe sheD - other articles to sell not listed! For listing and pictures view at middendorfs.com teRms Of PeRsONaL PROPeRty: CAsh. Buyer number issued and check accepted upon presentation of positive identification. Vehicle title held until check clears or replaced with cash, certified or cashier’s check.

sPaNgeNBeRg famiLy, OWNeRs ATTORNEY: ROBERT V. BONJEAN, JR. 309 W. STATE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650

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geNeRaL DesCRiPtiON: One story five room dwelling; 3 bedrooms - full bath - living room - kitchen - gas f/a furnace & central air - vinyl siding, aluminum soffit - single car attached garage - lot approximately 69’x 142.’ ReaL estate saLe teRms, legal description and other information available at time of VIeWInG or by contacting auctioneers or view at middendorfs.com vieWiNg: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 5 or by appointment with auctioneers. aUtOmOBiLe (to sell 5:45 p.m.): 1986 Plymouth Reliant Le station wagon, (31,860 miles) automatic, air, cruise, tilt hOUsehOLD: oak drop leaf table w/4 oak chairs - double bed - dresser w/mirror - blanket box - Tappan elec dryer - sofa - recliners - desk - lamps - table - pots and pans - 500+ pr salt & pepper shakers - costume jewelry - linens and bedding - quilt top. CrAfT SupplieS: too numerous to mention - see listing online at www.middendorfs.com TerMS Of perSOnAl prOperTy: CASh. Buyer number issued and check accepted upon presentation of positive identification. Vehicle title held until check clears or replaced with cash, certified or cashier’s check.

seLLeR: tHe faRmeRs state BaNk and tRUst CO. eXeCUtOR Of LiLLiaN BROWN estate ATTOrney: BrADley w. wilSOn rAMMelKAMp BrADney, p.C. 232 w. STATe, jACKSOnville, il 62650

geNeRaL DesCRiPtiON: Two story seven room dwelling; downstairs contains bedroom - full bath - living room - dining room - kitchen - upstairs has 3 bedrooms - basement - gas f/a furnace (2 yrs old) - vinyl siding - lot approximately 80’ x 201.’ ReaL estate saLe teRms, legal description and other information available at time of VIeWInG or by contacting auctioneers or view at middendorfs.com vieWiNg: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, september 29 and October 6 or by appointment with auctioneers.

g.C. sPaNgeNBeRg, OWNeR ATTORNEY: ROBERT V. BONJEAN, JR. 309 W. STATE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650

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Your 15 Minutes Mindy Farmer Recognizes the Individuals that Make Our Community Wonderful. Passersby can’t help but slow down when they catch a glimpse of Sherry Hopkin’s splendid yard. Her lovingly maintained garden beckons to them with its eye-catching mix of vibrant colors, detailed accents, and whimsical decorations. Sherry is humble when discussing her yard, but it’s clear that her creativity, passion, and dedication are an integral part of creating such a lovely home. Sherry purchased her home on Northvale and Westgate from her parents when they decided to move. This provided a special opportunity to both move into a home with family history and to live in the same neighborhood as her parents. Both of Sherry’s parents passed away within the last three years and she misses them dearly. She describes working in her yard as a kind of therapy for her grief, as her father loved to garden. At times, she imagines her dad gardening beside her and her mother sitting outside providing directions on how things should be done. Many of Sherry’s neighbors are also “yard people” and she says that some days the combination of lawn mowers and weed eaters working at the same time can “sound like an orchestra.” She enjoys sharing

a love of gardening with neighbors and describes how some of their lawns look like “green velvet.” Sherry believes that it’s not only her yard that stands out, but it is the combined efforts of the whole neighborhood that shines. Sherry’s husband, Tom, plays an important part in their yard work. According to Sherry, he is the manual laborer, mower, weed eater, and heavy digger. He also has a terrific eye for accents and details, and, most importantly, puts up with her quirkiness. Her friend Danny is a house painter by profession, but has contributed much more to Sherry’s home than paint; including creating a potting bench, arbor, and unique walkways. Sherry says he’s

helped transform her back yard “with nothing more than his abilities and my crazy ideas.” Currently, Sherry’s yard is all dressed up for fall, including mums, apple baskets, and a wagon with an array of gourds. The flowers and greenery are balanced perfectly with touches of grapevine, pumpkins, and seasonal additions. Many people love to stop by to see what’s new, and

Photo by Amy Wilson.

for good reason. Sherry’s yard popped with pink during the summer and now boasts rich oranges and reds. A walk through the yard also reveals such treasures as metal pumpkins, a scarecrow, snake gourds, and the resi-

dent witch, fondly named Winnie. Those who love Halloween should keep their eyes out for the upcoming “School for Ghouls” display, a collaborative effort with Sherry’s neighbors, the Luvers, that is sure to please. Sherry is proof that, with ingenuity and resourcefulness, you don’t have to spend a lot or travel far to create something beautiful. She shared some of her favorite local retailers and ways to discover hidden treasures. Sherry discovered that Family Gardens on Main St. has the biggest selection of mums at reasonable prices. She purchased her wreaths and Winnie from Ashley’s Petals and Angels on Diamond. Her pumpkins come from a stand at the local farmer’s market and she discovered her gourds and colored pumpkins from a 24-hour stand in Beardstown. Many of the yard’s accents are treasures found at auctions, garage sales, or salvaged from farms and neighbor’s garages. The most satisfying part of caring for her yard is seeing people slow down to look or stop by to see what’s new. She is grateful for all of the tips, ideas, and words of appreciation people share. For Sherry, this encouragement “makes all of the hard work worth it times a thousand.”

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