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Pardon My Shorts: More than a Fun Night by Cori Pate A conglomeration of Jacksonvillians of all ages and walks of life, including myself, have been hard at work for at least a month, all focusing on one thing: skit(s) in the upcoming Pardon My Shorts show. These “shorts” are all written by Ken Bradbury and some will be accompanied with music by Roger Wainwright. As lines are memorized, acts are practiced, and costumes are searched for, those involved cannot help but think of the hundreds of children that will benefit from our fun night in the spotlight. Proceeds from this event will go toward supporting the Boys and Girls Club right here in Jacksonville. According to Jennifer Reif, the Director of Operations for the Western Region of the Boys and Girls Club, the money raised will be used to replace the dilapidated roof at the Jefferson Community Resource Center. Students from all different local elementary schools are able to go to the Jefferson Center from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., after the program at their own elementary school has closed for the day. The building is also home to the Boys and Girls Club offices, the Kid University all-day summer program, and is available for any student whose own school’s program is full. Besides the Jefferson location, the 400 students from the area that utilize this after school program are able to go for after school care at North, South, Eisenhower, Washington, Murrayville, Lincoln, Alexander elementary schools. After school programs take place from 2:30-5:30 p.m. each day, leaders focus on teaching (continued on pg. 9, Pardon)

Crime Stoppers of Morgan and Scott Counties is seeking information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation into some recent thefts and burglaries. A Winchester resident reported that their trailer was stolen while it was parked at the Morgan County Fairgrounds near the horse barn on October 8th or 9th, 2009. The trailer is described as a 1998 red 8x10 Jetstar utility tilt trailer license plate number 7234BR. The missing trailer is valued at $1000. A garage burglary was reported in the 300 block of East State. The property owner reported that someone entered the garage between September 8th, and October 12th, 2009 and removed a home made 12 foot blue utility trailer loaded with boxes of vinyl siding and a red and black power washer. A residential burglary was reported at a residence located in Cedar Brook Trailer Court, located on Brooklyn Avenue on October 14th, 2009. The complainant reported that they discovered the front door to the residence had been kicked open, and a 35” Samsung HDTV and a black Emerson DVD player had been removed from the residence. The police are asking that anyone who has information concerning this crime, or any other crimes within the two county area, submit a tip online by going to www.tipsubmit.com or calling Crime Stoppers at 243-7300. Tips may also be submitted by texting 274637 (CRIMES). The first word of the text tip must be “payout”. More information can be found at www.morganscottcrimestoppers.webs.com. A cash reward of up to $1000 will be paid for information leading to an arrest.

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22 October - 28 October 2009 Even before he began to seek the position of top cop in this city, Tony Grootens was well aware of Jacksonville’s reputation as having a major problem with the sale and use of illegal drugs. Grootens worked with agencies trying to deal with the growing drug trade for a number of years and part of that experience made it clear that Jacksonville had more than its share of offenders. Now, Grootens feels like he can help the Jacksonville Police Department put a major dent in the situation. He is asking for cooperation and patience in seeing progress in the war against drugs. “Give it six months and I think you will see the arrest statistics go way high. That is the evaluation scale I will use, and at that point I will ultimately present those (statistics) to the city council,” Grootens said recently. Grootens this week announced the appointment of JPD officers Matt Martin and Brian Baptist as a two-man street crimes unit dedicated to nothing but street crimes, especially dealing with the drug trade. “After six months, I will say it is a success, or it is back to the drawing board,” he said. “That’s how we will know if this approach is working. Quincy, Peoria and Decatur, for example, started street crime units in the 1990s, and their success to date is unbelievable. “We want to rid the community of drugs. That is probably an impossible task, but say we cut it in half, I will be happy with that. I think we have the ability to make a big impact on the drug trade in Jacksonville. I want people to know that if they come here and deal drugs, they are going to jail.” Anthony P. (Tony) Grootens, 56, was appointed by new Mayor Andy Ezard to be the police chief as of August 10, replacing the retired Don Cook. Some sixty days into his position, he has made his presence known to the community through what is already a long list of public appearances and talks. Has he got it all figured out yet? “I haven’t really finished unpacking yet,” he said. “I have spoken to at least a dozen or so service clubs and other groups, and that comes with the territory. They really need to know the direc-

www.myjacksonvillesource.com tion we are taking trying to combat problems even before they occur. In law enforcement, it is better to be proactive than reactive. That’s the stance you have to take.” Grootens’s track record is long and varied, taking him from nearby Quincy and Springfield to stops in such sites as Texas and Alaska. The 1972 graduate of Quincy High School wanted a career in law enforcement from the beginning, he said. At age 19 he worked with security police in the Air Force, at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. He was later sent to Florida, then to Fairbanks, Alaska before coming back to work for the sheriff’s

ation in Anchorage. Those several stops with federal agencies resulted in what Grootens describes as being involved in a number of lawsuits filed by those arrested. “There have been a lot of lawsuits, because the bad guys have nothing but time on their hands and the federal government is perceived to have deep pockets,” he said. “There was also one lawsuit for excessive force, but none of the lawsuits cost my employers anything. I was cleared of them all, but I have spent a lot of time in courts, both federal and state.” After leaving the DEA, Grootens worked for a firearms manufacturer in

department in Adams County. He also worked in Springfield, Mo., for nearly ten years, and came back to Springfield, IL., when an amphetamine task force was formed in Illinois. He was the resident agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency office in Springfield and was responsible for managing federal drug enforcement efforts in Central Illinois from 2006-08, after working with the DEA office in Springfield, IL., from 1997-2000. That followed a stint with the El Paso, Texas Intelligence Center, the largest drug enforcement intelligence/de-confliction center in the world. He spent 2000-04 as resident agent in charge of the DEA oper-

Washington, D.C. “I had to live in D.C., and I was there for a year when this job became available,” he said. “I learned of it on a website, and I was looking to get back home to this area. Plus, I kind of missed law enforcement. It was not that the job I had was not a good job. “My girlfriend was working and living in this area. We bought a place near Franklin, even before this job became available.” Grootens said he has received a mostly good reception from the public. “They don’t look at me as an outsider, having grown up in Quincy. I knew of the drug problem here, but I don’t think

PAGE 3 Jacksonville was aware of the extent of the problem. I’m not throwing stones at the police department, but you have to join forces with everyone. You can’t do it independently. What I look to see is us reaching out to state and federal government. They need to gain respect for the local law enforcement. The Springfield (DEA) office covers 36 counties and has 20 guys, so they have to rely on us to say we know this guy is a (drug) player. Their job is to find out who he is connected with. “Drugs are responsible for a lot of other crimes - shootings, burglaries, assaults, prostitution - and they are all associated. Heroin is coming back on the national scene, and prescription drugs are available.” Grootens said he thinks he has been accepted by his department. “I feel they have embraced our approach,” he said. The JPD has 40 sworn officers and a budget of just over $3 million. Grootens said he admits some in the community may well take an approach of, “That’s big talk, let’s see results.” “I accept that,” he said. “Action speaks louder than words. I felt this (crime street unit) was a way to help get things done. We want guys who will get out there and hustle. It doesn’t do any good if you talk the talk but can’t walk the walk. I think we can make a positive impact, and we will work with the CIEG (Central Illinois Enforcement Group) and the DEA. “Back in the 80s, I did a stint with the enforcement task force and I kind of was always intrigued by it. I am in love with the work. It’s a passion you have to have.” Grootens admits he has been a long-time fan of the Quincy Blue Devils, a rival of the Jacksonville High School Crimsons, especially in basketball. He is also a Chicago Cubs fan. “I might become a Crimsons’ fan, but I don’t see becoming a Cardinal fan,” he said, smiling. When Grootens speaks to groups he gives the audience a business card with his cell phone number, as a gesture that wants comments and help from the public. “I have never given out a business card that I know of that didn’t include my cell number. I want to hear from the public,” he said.

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The Value of Doctors & Health Care Costs by Patrick Grace

I am not medically qualified to evaluate or comment on doctors or health care. I have no training or experience as a pollster nor statistician, and since I conducted no interviews with a broad sample of average Americans, my methodology and conclusions should best be described as, well, entirely made up. With that disclaimer in mind, I think that health care is ridiculously expensive. I have no hard data to support my claims. But, if the reader has stuck with me this far, then apparently I have touched upon a subject that most are sensitive to. While I lack emperical evidence, what I do have is the dubious honor of being the definitive example of average: average intelligence, average income, average education, average home, average dog (smarter than some, dumber than most), average cat (dumber than some, smarter than me), average neighborhood. Aside from my height (below) and weight (above!), I am THE guy that the professional pollsters describe when they say, “the average American.” My hunch is that the reader and I have much in common, and that the description of my average life sounds remarkably similar to yours. Something else we have in common, I am sure, is the one conspicuous factor absent from the list above - family. My family exceeds the “average” moniker, because my spouse and my kids are exceptional, probably just like yours. An attribute of exceptional families is the tendency to exceed the norms in unique ways. Some exceptional families breed superstar athletes, geniuses, musical prodigies, or any variety of shining over-achievers. My family’s particular specialty is expensive-but-non-lifethreatening medical quirks. I know it is a bit of a tongue-twister, and I will not bore you with the details, but if it is a medical condition that is costly yet is not going to kill us, we have caught it, cultivated it, or carried it with us from birth. At this point, I think we are on a first-name basis with half the nurses in the state. The end result of our exceptionalism is this; with anywhere from six to ten thousand dollars per year in out-ofpocket medical expenses, year after year, there is no need to diagnose our college fund’s cause of death.

Another exception in my average life is my familiarity with doctors via a lifetime of church attendance. Outside of a doctor-patient relationship, for many of us average folks, church is one of the few places where we regularly encounter doctors, and is often the only opportunity we have to socialize with them. If you live in an average home in an average neighborhood, chances are you do not wave to a neighbor endocrinologist when you get the mail. Church is a great equalizer. Thus, I have known several doctors over the years, and all appear to be wealthy. I understand that medical school is expensive and young doctors incur huge debts, but there seems to be a rapid rise from pauper to prince. I also appreciate the generous philanthropy doctors are known for, but what truly amazes me is the amount of disposable income they have left over even after giving so much away. Instead of struggling to make ends meet, it appears there are no ends. However, that is absolutely fine with me, because every now and then, my indignation in the face of such wealth is trumped by this truth – doctors are worth every penny. When a loved one undergoes surgery, as my wife did recently, the entire progression from diagnosis to treatment to recovery is a bargain. I will not risk an error anywhere in the process, which is why only the best will do for the love of my life, for without her, nothing else matters. That level of expertise comes at a hefty price, but I gladly donate to the beach house, and I’ll make those Mercedes payments; just fix her and bring her back to me. I hope to recoup some expenses when I license my concept for a new MasterCard commercial. State of the art hospital: excessively expensive. Two teams of anesthesiologists: unavoidably expensive. Seeing my wife wake up peacefully in the recovery room: priceless.

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Tom Bunting was a doctor’s doctor. That’s not simply a figure of speech. When the MDs in our area were ailing they Ken Bradbury went to Dr. Bunting. Perhaps it’s because he was one of the oldest and most experienced, but it was also due to Dr. Bunting’s medical philosophy: “If it won’t kill you, you’ll get over it.” Dr. Tom was not a pill pusher. He believed that most common ailments could be cured by simply taking better care of one’s self. But he once told me, “I’d take anyone other than another doctor as a patient. They’re the worst.” Tom claimed that doctors were the most impatient of any breed walking into his office. “They want the cure right now even though they’d never put up with that attitude in their own patient.” Sometimes our own kind are the hardest to handle. Like…well, like actors. Perhaps I should say that some actors are the exception, but in general an audience of actors is any performer’s worst nightmare. The old adage says that an actor’s definition of a great show is, “Any show I’m in.” The definition of a dog? “Any show that goes onstage without me.” Teachers speaking to teachers? Last year I spoke for an October institute in a faraway county. (I can’t reveal the name or the educators in Knox County might become offended.) Perhaps 600 teachers filled the Galesburg High School (oops, I let it slip again) auditorium as they introduced me as their keynote speaker. I looked into the audience and discovered that at least the first eight rows of teachers…as far as I could see with the lights in my eyes… had their laps filled with papers to grade during the speech. True, I was the hired man, but this was astounding. Absolutely no one within my eyesight had any intention of listening to the speech. I smiled, then announced, “I know this isn’t normal for you, but I always begin my speeches by stripping stark naked,” then walked out from

behind the podium and took off my coat..then my tie..then my shoes. I confess that I stopped there, walked back behind the microphone (they were now paying attention) and told them that I had them confused with a retirement home and that I’d give the speech with my remaining clothing. I got their attention and held it, but the opening volley had been a real skirmish. Teachers! The very people who demand complete attention from their schoolday audiences! Grading papers! …at least until the bald man started stripping. Many years ago my school district loaded up all its teachers on a single school bus…yes, we fit. Triopia’s small. Our superintendent, James Brim, took the front seat of the bus and we were off on a tour of the district. Several of us had asked about where various students lived and so on, that day we took a whirlwind tour of our students’ homes with Mr. Brim providing the narration. It was every bit like an 8th-grade field trip to Mark Twain’s Cave. The predictable group of boy teachers commandeered the back seats, two of them smoking out the bus window, a group of “girls” sat toward the front and chatted all through Mr. Brim’s narration, the new teachers sat by themselves, and the bus driver was flummoxed as to whom to call upon to restore order. Even James Brim who had been known to eat rowdy seniors raw and wrestle grizzly bears for breakfast gave up half way through the tour and simply sat to watch the scenery. We just don’t do well with our own kind. A former pastor of mine was once asked to preach to an assemblage of preachers. He told me, “I got it done, but all I really wanted to do was get out of there. They looked so bored. …and hey! I was pretty darned good!” Perhaps it’s the fact that when faced with one of our own kind onstage we figure we know everything they know. In some cases I suppose it’s professional jealousy. More likely, I think it’s much like when Mom would leave the house and say, “You kids behave” (continued on pg. 19, see Doctor)

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Keep Inflation in Mind When Investing Submitted by Brent Bordentkircher As an investor, you’re always aware of the potential effects of market volatility on your portfolio. But you also need to pay attention to another factor that could impact your investments’ return — inflation. If you look back over the last few decades, you might not think inflation is much of a threat. Since the double-digit rates of the early 1980s, inflation has fallen significantly and, for the most part, has stayed low. Still, over time even a mild annual inflation rate can eventually erode your purchasing power. Obviously, if you’re a retiree, or close to retiring, you need to plan for the impact of inflation on your income stream, which may, to a large degree, depend on the types of investments you own. But even if you’re at an earlier stage in life, you need to think about inflation because it can reduce the “real” rate of return you receive on your investments.

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In any case, you can find investments that may be able to help you cope with inflation. When you own stocks, for example, you’ve got an ownership stake in companies that have the ability to raise prices — which make them effective inflation-fighting investments. Keep in mind an investment in stocks fluctuates and you can lose your money. But one of the biggest inflation-fighting benefits of stocks is the dividends that they may pay. Well-run companies may reward investors by paying them back with dividends — and some companies have increased their dividends annually for decades. A word of caution, though: Companies can reduce or eliminate them at any time, without notice. In fact, during the long market slump we experienced, some companies did cut back on their dividend payments. Not all stocks pay dividends, of course. In any case, if you’re going to maintain a balanced portfolio, you’ll also want to own other types of investments, such as bonds. But many bonds — along with other fixed-income vehicles, such as Certificates of Deposit — are not good “inflation fighters” because the fixed rate of return they offer simply may not keep up with inflation. However, if you built a “bond ladder” — that is, a group of bonds with varying maturities — you’d have more flexibility in combating inflation, because your longer-term bonds typically offer higher interest rates. What about the so-called “inflation hedges,” such as commodities and real estate? Actually, these “hedges” are extremely volatile and should be approached with great caution. You need look no further back than the bursting of the housing “bubble” to see that real estate, for instance, can go down just as fast as it goes up — and once down, it can take years to recover. In your efforts to invest wisely for the future, inflation is only one of the variables you need to consider. But it can be an important one — so make sure you choose the investments that both address inflation and can help you make progress toward all your financial goals.

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Auburn Haunted Theatre by Sherry Hopkins On Friday evening my husband, stepson and I headed out to the Auburn Haunted Theatre. The old movie theatre, which has that authentic creepy feeling, is on the west side of 5th St. in Auburn. We were met by a real paramedic, whom I believe was on duty. This should have been a huge red flag as to what I was about to experience! How many haunted houses have you been to that needed medical staff? My first order of business was to meet the proprietor of the Auburn Haunted Theatre, Robbin Terry, and interview him for my article. I must admit I was feeling quite proud of myself for becoming an on demand newspaper reporter, especially under these eerie circumstances. Robbin and his team work on the next year’s haunted house on November 1st. While the rest of the world is gearing up for jingle bells, holiday shopping, and Santa Claus, these people are dismembering the newest victim and marinating them in a bathtub full of blood and guts. The actors are all volunteers and most of the proceeds from the Auburn Haunted Theatre go to charity. Robbin keeps up with the competitive world of haunted houses by going to conventions each year. Robbin suggested I begin the tour. Three things were different about my familiy’s tour, than the usual tour. We had a guide, another Paramedic, named Stevie. (RED FLAG, AGAIN). The actors would NOT be in place for our tour and the lights would be on. Piece of cake, or so I believed. I am not able to tell you detail by detail of the tour, as you must experience that for yourself. However, as with anyone’s home you visit, even the deranged, you must enter by knocking on the door. If it is your lucky day, the door will not open. Then you are able to turn around and go back to the safety of your well-adjusted home. Unfortunately, the Auburn Haunted Theatre door always opens, and that’s when your heart rate goes up, the sweat pops out on your forehead, and the terror begins. Even with the lights on and a guide. The Auburn Haunted Theatre allows you to venture into all of its rooms, including a bathroom, so disgusting it makes the restrooms at rest stops look like a palace. With each room there are big horrors that will make you feel squeamish and want to scream, but the really creepy stuff, that has been seeping into my nightmares the last few nights are in the details. Such as the real bubbles in the bath tub, along with the body parts. To journey from one room to the next was no walk in the park, as there were collapsing walls, mazes that never seem to end and rooms with no way out, and even a tunnel that you have to crawl through to escape. We toured the kitchen (bloody), the living room (bizarre), the bathroom (as mentioned above, yucky), and then my favorite room, the little girl’s bedroom, with perfect details, including framed photos of Marilyn Manson, Ozzy, and a spinal cord lamp. The closet rivaled the horrors of my very own closet. Finally, we headed to the creepy rooms; a torture chamber with a real autopsy table (that has been the home of hundreds of actual autopsies), body bags, an electric chair, the white room, and the evil clown room, to mention just a few. It is this writers opinion that the Auburn Haunted Theatre is a must see for those of you who enjoy being terrorized by things that go bump in the night and take residence in your imagination. My thirteen year old stepson stated it best, after we finished our lighted tour. Were we to go through the actual haunted, get-down-to-business of being scared tour he said, “There is no way I am going back in there with the lights off.” But we did and now we are all sleeping with the lights on. The Auburn Haunted Theatre, just 30 miles south east of Jacksonville, is worth the effort of the commute, to see the incredible display these kind people have put together for our entertainment. In Peace and light.

Pardon (continued from pg. 2) the students’ character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, and the arts. Each location is run by a site director who is accompanied by group leaders who lead the students in fun, but beneficial activities. All three colleges participate in the program as site directors and group leaders. It is immensely enhanced by Illinois College tutors and work study program students. “Students really look forward to going after school,” Jennifer Reif stated. “They get a healthy snack, a program that is fun and educational, and transportation to the unit. Parents also like it because students do their homework there and have a positive, safe place to stay until 8 p.m., if needed.” With hundreds of students in the program who each have their own separate

needs, some troubles can occur. Funding is provided through federal and state programs, grants, donations, and recently through fundraising, such as Pardon My Shorts. There is always a need at the Boys and Girls Club, ranging from monetary necessities to volunteers to paint the facilities to reading books to the children. The Club is always open to any type of community support from different organizations, they are thankful for any assistance they receive. The show benefiting this great organization will be taking place Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 8th at 5:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Theatre Guild. The show is sponsored by the Theatre Guild, Lincoln Land Community College WREC, and The Source. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Theatre Guild office at 217-245-1402. Come out for a night of fun that can also really help a child in need!

Braille Car Rally Results The Braille Car Rally was October 3rd at the ISVI campus. It began with registration and lunch. Then each driver was paired with a student from ISVI who acted as the navigator. There were 15 vehicles in the event. Some of the volunteer drivers were from local businesses. Some cars also had a student rider who wanted to ride along to participate in the event. The navigator had directions for a 40 mile route and the directions were either in Braille, or in large print. The object was to navigate the pre-planned route in a time closest to the time it took a pace car to navigate the route. Upon completion of the rally medals were given to those finishing 1st thru 3rd, and a certificate was given to each participant. A cook-out followed the award presentation. It was a fun day for everyone. ISVI Art Educator Anna Bergschneider and ISVI students who were the Braille Reader-Navigators, Alex Breese and Haley Gaddis.

Pictured above is the first place winner of the event. Photo courtesy of Marsha Schoth

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Ken’s Garage

You Talkin’ to Me? by Roger Deem

We have all known people who flap their gums, individuals who prattle on nonstop like they’ve had a 775 W. Walnut set of those wind-up clattering plastic teeth installed in their mouths. Those Jacksonville, IL 62650 we love, we tolerate; others we tend to avoid. EstablishEd sincE 1911 One would think we have Foreign & Domestic enough syllabic overload hovering in 330 E. state street - Jacksonville, il 62650 Auto Repair Center the air already. What is starting to get Est. 1970 CLASS 72 MFR under my skin a bit is that a few brilndy ruington liant people on the cutting edge of technological discovery have somehow come to the insane conclusion T-F 7a - 11:30a & 1p - 5pm we need even more objects yakking in our ears. And the result is that every other new product on the market now talks to us. Back in my young days one of the big deals was the creation of dolls that spoke. One pull of a ringed string on its back and the doll would prattle forth with verbal gems such as. “I love you, Mommy,” or “I’m a gooo-o-od baby!” One such doll came Retail & Wholesale Meats Since 1943 out with the phrase, “I want to go to the potty,” and then someone inventMeat Bundles $44.95 - $124.95 ed one that actually did it. I am cerVariety Bundle $79.95 tain Bathroom Betty’s creator was a Pork Bundle $44.95 big hit at high school reunions. “So Money Saver $124.95 Beef Bundle $69.95 what do YOU do for a living, 2108 East State St., Jacksonville, IL 62650 217.243.2212 Howard?” In the 1980s, I strongly considered signing up for a procedure to surgically implant wine corks in my ears when stores introduced talknew or gently used ing cash registers. Suddenly the stancoats, hats, mittens, scarves and dard surly greetings from overworked boots! cashiers seemed like choirs of heavenly angels compared to the monotonic drivel hissing forth from the regisThese items will be ter as it spoke - by name - every prodgiven away on uct being purchased. Mondays, from Receive up to $2100 to replace it! This particular nuisance 4 - 6 pm at the club. created an immediate natural enemy Drop Off Locations Boys out of every man sent to the store to & include: Club o Girl’s buy feminine products for his wife as Jacksonville Fire Dept. f Cent (200 West Douglas) the register announced his purchases Illinois ral Lincoln Land WREC for the world to snicker about. (32 N. Central Park Plaza) 800 N. Church St., Jacksonville, IL These days we are now The Source (205 E. Morton Ave. Suite 6.) being greeted at fast food drive 217.243.6531 throughs by an impossibly-perky voice asking us if we want to try the latest retreaded product masquerading as something new. I am only starting to get used to the reality that this initial message was recorded somewhere in the San Fernando Valley and Holiday Open House that the next voice I hear will sound a little closer to Linda Blair in The November 5th and 6th 9am - 6pm Exorcist. I’m sure its considered a November 7th 9am - 4pm giant 21st-century leap forward, but I really don’t want a deep, resonant November 12th and 13th 9am - 6pm male voice telling me I am out of toilet paper. And I have no desire to own a microwave oven that tells me my November 14th 9am - 4pm food is ready when the potatoes could still be used at a stoning. Some stores now have plasMagical Discounts ma screens set up all over the place

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Business Feature PIERSON’S AUTOBODY

22 October - 28 October 2009 Pierson Bump Shop has had a presence on the northeast side of Jacksonville for almost 50 years. As times have changed and the business has evolved, the Pierson family still has a vision for what they can do to better the town that is so close to their hearts, through their business and other community efforts. In 1961 Eugene Pierson founded the auto body shop and ran it until he passed away in December of 1981. At that time, his son, Shane wanted to be sure that the family business continued, so he used the business and technical expertise he learned from his father and took over the business. Shane continues to run the busi-

www.myjacksonvillesource.com auto accessories, and auto or van rentals. When asked about his views on the business, Shane looks to wisdom that was passed down to him from his father. "I live by a simple rule in business that my father told me: If you treat a customer well, you will gain another customer," he said. "It is important to me that my customers get in and out and are happy." Shane hopes that he can continue to depend on the customers, friends, and business partners he has gained over the years and their continued support for him and the business. Customer satisfaction is not only due to Shane's view on business, but also can be attributed to his skilled employees. Each one has his own specialty, which makes the work done at

Pierson’s Bump Shop is located at 151 E. Walnut St. in Jacksonville. Photos by Cori Pate.

ness today and is aided by his son, Brandon, who has been employed at the shop for about three and a half years. Brandon is the third generation to be involved in the business and will officially be his father's new business partner at the beginning of the year. The Bump Shop offers complete auto body and collision repair, minor or severe ding or dent repair, restoration of antique and classic cars, detailing and a full line of mechanical and auto services. The business also offers 24-hour towing services, custom

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aged by Jessica Thurman. Up until about ten years ago, the business was located at 150 East Walnut. In 1999, the Bump Shop moved across the street to 151 East Walnut. Three years ago, the Piersons moved into their newly built office on the corner of Main St. and Walnut St. At the time the Piersons acquired that piece of land, they also purchased the lot on the north side of Walnut St. where various restaurants have been housed. Shane decided to remodel the restaurant and in turn developed both the northeast and southeast sides of Walnut St. About a year and a half ago, Norma Koyne moved into the new restaurant and now operates Norma's North Star

PAGE 11 his proudest accomplishments for the town began four years ago. The Bump Shop celebrated their 45th anniversary with a block party. The celebration was such a huge success that it soon became an annual event. The party took place this past Saturday with food specials, live music, and other fall activities. "I really feel that the block party is a way to link the town together," Shane stated. "The public response was great and we hope that more people get involved. I never dreamed I could be a part of something like this and we have no plans of stopping it." Shane also enjoys being a part of the community through other venues, such as the Kiwanis Club and the

Jarid Russwinkle - standing (has worked at Pierson since he was 16 years old) and Shane Pierson (owner, squatting) check out a GMC truck in need of collision repair

Pierson's a success. Marvin Stewart has been working at the Bump Shop for 14 years and specializes in detailing. Jarid Russwinkle has been employed there since he was 16 years old and is the senior auto body technician and specializes in frame and uni-body repairs. Michael Francis is an automotive assembly tech, Matt Brown is an auto body mechanic and suspension technician, Jess Nolting is a automotive disassembly technician, and Brandon Pierson is the automotive painting and refinishing technician. The office is man-

Cafe. Shane has been patronizing that corner restaurant for about 40 years; he remembers going there to get hamburgers as a child. He grew up on the north side of town and attended Jefferson Elementary School, so he has a special place in his heart for the area. Although the restaurant has gone through multiple owners, he feels it is an icon in the area and was happy to help by remodeling it. These are just a few ways that Shane has been actively involved with the Northeast side of Jacksonville. One of

Neighborhood Stabilization Committee. Since he grew up in Jacksonville, his adoration for the community makes him want to give back in any way he can. No matter what your need in auto repair or maintenance, Pierson Bump Shop has you covered. Their commitment to customer service coupled with their hand in the community makes it a great choice for your automotive needs. Supporting this business also means supporting your community!

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The Duncan Mansion: Jacksonville Icon Needs Cash Written and Photographed by G.Q. Spaulding

For 175 years Duncan mansion eral of the DAR. City of Jacksonville for use as a park. two parlors was removed to create one large has been an integral part of the landscape The Duncans remained in the The DAR Tie area that is now used as a meeting room on Jacksonville’s west side. So familiar is home until the Governor’s death in 1844, The link between the home and its The Caldwell Chapter holds all of its the landmark that it’s often overlooked by after which Mrs. Duncan presided over the current owners, the Rev. James Caldwell monthly meetings at the mansion. area residents and visitors alike. For years, residence until her death in 1862. In 1865, Chapter of the DAR can be traced back to however, two Jacksonville organizations the home housed the Illinois State Julia Duncan Kirby, who founded the local Duncan Family Furnishings Remain have been working to increase community Institution for the Feeble-Minded, an chapter in honor of her great-grandfather. Though many changes have been awareness of the historic home, and raise appendage of what was then known as the In 1920, the local DAR chapter bought the made over the years, efforts have been the money necessary to restore, maintain and operate the mansion. The Rev. James Caldwell Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution and the Gov. Duncan Association are working hand-in-hand to elevate the home’s reputation. The local DAR chapter owns the home and uses it to hold its regular meetings. The Duncan Association works to develop community and financial support for the mansion and to assist the DAR, and Jacksonville city government to restore, improve, and expand the site’s facilities, resources, and services. An Historic Site From The Beginning Built in 1834, the home served as the official residence for Gov. Joseph Duncan, Illinois’ sixth governor until 1838. The home now remains as the only official governor’s residence left standing other than the current mansion in Springfield. At the Pictured is the Governor Duncan Mansion at #4 Duncan Place, in Jacksonville’s Duncan Park. The 17-room home was the residence of Gov. Joseph Duncan and is the only official governor’s residence still standi time of its construction, side of Springfield. the home once stood a mile from downtown home from Lucinda Gallaher Kirby, mak- made to maintain much of the home’s orig Jacksonville. While Governor Duncan was Illinois Institution for the Deaf & Dumb ing it the first DAR chapter house in inal appearance, particularly on the second in office, the home was the site of many for- which was already established at the current Illinois. and third floors where the rooms appea mal dinners and receptions attended by a ISD location on Webster Ave. The home After taking charge of the proper- largely the same as they did when the virtual Who’s Who of 19th century Illinois housed the school from 1865-1875, after ty, the DAR chapter made many changes to Duncans occupied the house. Many of the politics. Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. which it reverted back to control of the the home’s interior including the installa- home’s furnishings belonged to the Douglas, and Daniel Webster were all Duncan family. Julia Duncan Kirby and her tion of marble tablets that line the main Duncans . reported to have been guests in the home. husband Judge Edward Kirby occupied the entry hallway in one first floor parlor. The In the first floor formal dining William Jennings Bryant was once a guest home until the 1890s. The area in front of tablets list names of prominent DAR mem- room, visitors may see the sideboard cabi in the house, and Anne Rogers Minor was the home now known as Duncan Park was bers and officers of the time. The home net that was built for Gov. Duncan by also reported to have stayed in the home originally part of the Duncan Estate. originally contained two first-floor parlors Samuel Anderson. Anderson was the firs during the time she served as president gen- Elizabeth Duncan donated the land to the on the east side. The wall separating the undertaker to set up shop in Jacksonville

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and, when he wasn’t building his own caskets, doubled as a furniture builder, according to Doris Schmaljohn of the Caldwell DAR chapter. Anderson built several pieces in the home including a large glass front cabinet on a stairway landing. The size and weight of the massive piece, coupled with the limited moving space avail-

small, in fact she was reported to be just 4’5” tall. The stair set was necessary to allow her to climb into bed. Among the more interesting pieces in the Duncan home is the bed that once belonged to Jacksonville’s Gen. Benjamin Grierson. Following the general’s death, the bed was left to one of Grierson’s employees. The employee upon learning an effort was underway to refurnish the home with historically accurate pieces offered to give up the general’s bed in exchange for a new bed and mattress. Other original pieces, book cases,

ing an historical, 175-year old house is an expensive undertaking, one that has already cost more than $100,000. A leaking roof caused major ceiling and floor damage on the home’s third story. The DAR took out a $100,000 loan to begin the repairs, and also applied for and received some grants to help offset the costs. “But those were matching fund grants. We had to match the money we received,” said Betty Ford, a long-time DAR member. The primary focus of the repair effort is to first stabilize the home structurally. The mansion’s roof has been

side balconies to be repaired before the home can receive a badly-needed coat of paint. “There’s a lot of work that needs to be done,” Ford said. “Unless we’re able to raise money to get matching-fund grants, all we can do is try to make what small repairs we can afford and pay down the loan.” Ford pointed out there’s far more involved in keeping the home operating than paying the monthly utility bills. “People just have no idea how much it costs to keep this home running. We not only have to pay to heat and cool the house, but we also must pay for insurance policies on the house and on all of the antique furnishings.” The mansion is open for public tours from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm every Wednesday and Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Group tours are also available by appointment. While there is no admission fee, a donation of $3 per adult and $2 per child is suggested to help offset the operating costs. The home can also be used for luncheons and other special events. Gov. Duncan Association Lends A Hand

The Gov. Duncan Association is an organization formed to increase awareness about the historical significance of the mansion and Duncan Park area. Listed among the associations principle purposes is developing a ing out- Top: Elizabeth Duncan’s second floor sitting room includes original furnishings like the bookcases and the Pictured is the sitting area in the front of the first floor meeting room. The front parlor was consid- broad base of communispinning wheel. ered the home’s formal parlor area. ty and financial support Bottom: Gov. Duncan’s custom made four-poster bed can be seen in his second-floor bedroom. for the Mansion/Park garea and assisting both the Caldwell DAR d able in the staircase makes it appear likely and a spinning wheel remain in Elizabeth replaced and the porches on the east side chapter and Jacksonville city government in Duncan’s second floor sitting room, along have been rehabilitated. Work has also restoring, improving, and expanding the ar that the case was built where it stands. In the governor’s second-floor with family’s piano, which can also be seen been done to reinforce the main floor. Piers area’s facilities and resources. e bedroom, visitors can see Gov. Duncan’s on the second floor. Many more period have been placed in the basement to brace e Anyone wishing to contribute to huge four-poster bed. “The governor was a pieces are on display throughout the man- floor supports in the center of the house. the restoration effort can make a taxe very tall man, more than 6’5” tall, and the sion. The installation of marble tablets in the deductible contribution to the Governor bed was custom built for him by Samuel home’s center hallway placed an additional Duncan Association, P.O. Box 315, g Anderson.” An interesting aspect of the Time, & Weather Take A Toll strain on the original support structure. Jacksonville, IL 62651. ibedroom is a small set of stairs set back y At a first glance, the home appears Basement windows and louvers have also beneath the bed frame. While Duncan was st well preserved, but a closer look quickly been replaced. * * * a very tall man, his wife Elizabeth was quite Plans call for the mansion’s west e, reveals the home needs repairs. But repair-

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The Source Outdoors will showcase the rich outdoor opportunities Jacksonville and the surrounding areas provide. The Source Outdoors will also spotlight individuals from the area, past and present, who have contributed to Jacksonville and its outdoor traditions. The Source Outdoors would also like to receive photos, questions, comments, stories, and story suggestions. If you would like to send your photos and stories to The Source Outdoors, please email them to [email protected]

When I first contemplated the idea of writing an article that had to do with hunting, fishing, or anything near the outdoors, only one thing came to my mind. My wife. For those of you who are thinking this guy sounds like a nice, wonderful, romantic person, please slowly pump the breaks. My wife is the first thing to cross my mind because she constantly reminds me of my obsession with the outdoors. So the mere thought of writing about it only validates my wife’s contention. If you are in a relationship or have been in a relationship where one of the parties involved is a hunter or fisherman, please take note. Many of the things I will attempt to cover in this article will be to explain the great lengths and sacrifices we go through to juggle a relationship as well as hunting and fishing. If you have read this far into the article it has not taken you long to have taken one of two sides. The first side is that of my wife, and you are waging war against me and all things hunting and fishing. The second side is that of mine, the outdoorsman. I’m asking both sides to listen to me so we all may come to peaceful resolution. I am perpetually arguing that everything I do does not revolve around

hunting or fishing, albeit the arguments against me are vast. “Why do you have to walk into the hunting and fishing section every time we go to the store?” “Why would I care if the spawn has started?” “You are the only person I know that is excited with horrible weather on the way!” One of my personal favorites, “When is the last time you showered?” “Why does it always smell like fish around you?” “Why would we need another jon boat?” “No, they don’t have it in camouflage!” These statements are a daily occurrence at my home and on occasion I will attempt new justifications. I have explained to her countless times that Duck Season is only 60 days long, only to be reminded that I’m working on decoys in June (five months away). I have told her I had to take the day off from work because today was the only day I would catch the crappie bite, only to be reminded that I didn’t take off for our anniversary. I believe these conversations are all too common in households everywhere. As hunters and fisherman we must learn to co-exist with our spouses and loved ones. I feel that there is a magical middle ground we can all reach. I imagine a perfect world where I do all

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When someone says, “ I’m bringing macaroni salad,” most people would react with a yawn. There’s nothing exciting about most macaroni salads. But Rhonda has a recipe that you are going to really like. It has a different twist on an old-fashioned favorite. Just one ingredient can make a big difference in taste.

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People can make a big difference too. Everyone here at the Cottage enjoys working with Rhonda. As well as being a hard-worker, she is friendly and outgoing.

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One day Rhonda brought an apron into the Cottage that had the initials “DQ” on it. We started making up words about what the initials stood for. The words “Dish Queen” got the most votes because in between waiting on cus-

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AUCTIONS AUCtION MORGAN COUNTY IL 39.43 ACRES RECREATIONAL LAND W/RURAL RESIDENCE TO SELL IN HALL ON FIRST FLOOR OF MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, JACKSONVILLE, IL

FrIDAY, NOveMBer 13, 2009 • 12:30 P.M. 1625 BALDWIN ROAD, JACKSONVILLE Directions: Take Rt. 78 Northwest of Jacksonville off Walnut, north on Poor Farm Road one mile, then west on Baldwin Rd one and one-half mile – south side of road. (watch for sign)

39.43 ACreS, M/L (one tract) 18.6 acres cropland, balance in recreational timber, DEER AND TURKEY HUNTING (Pt. Section 10 in T15N, R11W)RESIDENCE: Ranch home w/four bedrooms, family room – lg kitchen – bath - laundry room – full basement w/bath – large deck – 2 car attached garage BrOCHUre containing sale terms, legal description and other information available from auctioneers or view at: middendorfs.com vIeWING: Land viewed at your convenience. Home open 5-6 p.m. Thursday, October 22 and Tuesday, October 27 or by appointment with auctioneers.

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Your 15 Minutes Mindy Farmer Recognizes the Individuals that Make Our Community Wonderful. Growing up in Jacksonville, Loren Hamilton dreamt of being a sports hero, fighting crime, and discovering the paranormal. While he isn’t a multi-million dollar sports star, he does help capture criminals and investigates the paranormal. He’s volunteered with the Crimestoppers of Morgan and Scott Counties for several years and has also discovered a world where regular, down-to-earth folks explore haunted locations. When Loren Hamilton returned to Jacksonville 13 years ago, he joined Crimestoppers as a volunteer. Crimestoppers allows citizens to anonymously supply the police with information about a crime or potential crime. Loren participates in Crimestoppers because he sees the positive effect the program has on the community. Crimestoppers helps capture an average of five criminals a month. 100% of the program’s funding comes from fundraising, so community support is essential. Loren is proud of the way the organization has expanded the ways citizens can provide a tip 24 hours a day, through a website and text messaging. Visit Crimestoppers online at www.morganscottcrimestoppers.com. When Loren is not working at the Jacksonville Police Department or volunteering, he’s pursuing what he calls his

“hobby or insanity.” Quite a few years ago, Loren took the Alton Hauntings Tour and discovered that “people with 9 to 5 jobs” explore the paranormal. He then met Troy Taylor, author of 63 books on haunted sites, at the Six Flags Fright Night in St Louis. This encounter further piqued Loren’s interest in the paranormal and he went on to investigate historical sites such as the Queen Mary in Long Beach, The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, and the OK Corral in Tombstone. Loren and Troy met up again about four years ago and they partnered to investigate local sites such as the James Eldred House in Eldred, the Mineral Springs Hotel in Okawville, and the Congress Hotel in Chicago. Troy, approached Loren with the idea of leading a Haunted Jacksonville tour as part of his larger group of Illinois Hauntings Tours. Loren agreed and now leads a haunted and historical Jacksonville walking tour in old downtown, introducing participants to Jacksonville as “one of the most haunted towns on the Illinois.” These tours are available throughout the year and include sites such as the Our Savior Rectory, The Illinois Times Theater, and the the Noir Art Emporium. For more information, or to join a tour, visit http://www.illinoishauntings.com/jacksonville.html. In addition to leading the walking

tours, Loren is the Western Illinois Rep for the American Ghost Society and leads Illinois Hauntings Special Event tours. Individuals can join Loren on ghost hunts and overnight stays that allow the public to be a part of paranormal investigations in various locations. Over the last three years, overnight tours at the Eldred House have brought over 500 tourists from throughout the United States to the area. These tours are available at http://www.bumpinthenight.net/. Loren is aware that his hobby is unconventional and describes himself as a bit of a skeptic. He has a genuine interest in the paranormal, but says ghosts do not follow him wherever he goes and he’s about as psychic as his desk. People often ask if his investigations frighten him and he jokes that he’s “much more scared of the living than the dead.” The scariest thing at most locations is often rats, bats, and raccoons. A few years ago he was in the midst of an investigation in Green County and heard scratching in the walls. He went upstairs in the dark with his infrared camera and saw red, glowing, eyes staring at him and he thought, “This is it.” Once he was able to see things more clearly, he recognized a mother raccoon and her little babies peering at him. At the request of homeowners, Loren will come confidentially and free of

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