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Getting the Word Out by Natalie Rowe When Lisa Jackson entered my office to talk about her “Spooky Walk,” I was suprised...she didn’t strike me as a Halloween enthusiast. Boy, was I wrong. The moment she began discussing “Haunted Trails,” a spooky walk she is hosting in her backyard, her face lit up with excitement, ideas danced behind her fiery eyes, and she spoke passionately about her event and the charity it supports. Years back Lisa and her family adopted a St. Bernard from the Scott County Dog Rescue. The pup was immediately part of the family. Today, while many people help with financial relief and adoption events, the Rescue is still in need. So Lisa, her family, and friends will be opening up the Jackson’s 6000 square foot backyard to the public. For a small, voluntary donation of $2.00 per person, anyone can take an after dark stroll through movie inspired horror scenes, and all proceeds will benefit the Scott County Dog Rescue. Why did Lisa choose to host this event? “Before we moved, we had a pool in our backyard, so we had a small Fourth of July party every summer with close friends and family. Since we have changed residences and no longer have a pool, and Halloween is really the last outdoor celebration you can squeeze in before the holidays, we decided to have a Spooky Walk and donate the proceeds to a worthy cause.” Lisa Fondly remembered past Halloweens from childhood “When I was growing up, I never had a store-bought costume, my brother Mike was really creative and always made costumes for me.” Combine that with the fact that Lisa managed a video store for five years, and the making for an entertaining Spooky Walk is quite apparent. October 29th, 30th, or 31st from 7:00 pm - ? visit 726 North Main Street in Jacksonville. Prepare to scream for a good cause. Lisa explained that while this is the first year for the event and they haven’t had much time to plan “We’ll see how this year goes and plan for an even bigger event next year!”

Crime Stoppers of Morgan and Scott Counties is seeking information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation into a recent residential burglary.

The Looking for Lincoln Wayside Exhibit at the David A. Smith House was dedicated during Illinois College’s Homecoming. It is located at the corner of Park and Grove on the IC campus and was made possible through a donation by the Women’s Building Association of Illinois College. Pictured participating in the dedication are Hal Smith, Director of the Illinois Looking for Lincoln Coalition, Doris Hopper, text writer for the wayside exhibit, Sandy Bellatti, President of the Women’s Building Association, and Laura Marks, Chairman of the Jacksonville Looking for Lincoln Committee.

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On Monday, October 19, 2009, between 5:00PM and 5:45PM, a residence in the 500 block of Hooker St. was burglarized. The complainant advised that a suspect had entered the residence through a window and removed an Xbox 360 game console with a wireless controller, a Call of Duty video game, and a black LG 515 cell phone.

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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.

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29 October - 4 November 2009 The Depression Years The depression years are usually said to begin with the crash of the stock market in October of 1929. Jacksonville suffered as did the rest of the country, with the economy in a terrible decline from 1930 until World War II broke out in December of 1941, Even with the economy in decline, there was no shortage of both downtown and neighborhood grocery stores. There were more than 60! Sixty! Where were they and why did we have so many? Let me list1 them and you can see how close some of them were to where you now reside. My guess is not very far. 1. Allen’s, 431 South Church 2. Barnhart’s, 1236 South Main 3. Bergschneider’s, 101 East Greenwood 4. Birnbaum’s, 221 South Main 5. Brockhouse’s, 826 Lafayette 6. Bump’s, 825 South Diamond 7. Burge’s, 533 South Church 8. Stace’s. 459 Hardin 9. City Garden, 232 Dunlap Court 10. Cowger’s, 640 North Main 11. Daly’s, 800 N. Clay 12. DeFrates, 400 E. Lafayette 13. Denny’s, 260 Pine 14. Duncan’s. 928 S. Main 15. Economy, 501 E. State 16. Eoff’s, 319 N. West 17. Fenstermaker’s, 428 S. East 18. Ferreira’s, 300 E. Lafayette 19. Fisher Grocery, 625 W. Beecher 20. Food Center, 220 W. State 21, A&P Different Locations 22. Haney’s, 301, W. Morgan 23. Hankins, 300 S. Main 24. Holmes, 228 W. State 25. Home Market, 1600 S. Main 26. Howe’s, 475 S. Clay 27. Keehner’s, 701 N. Main 28. Krogers, 225 S. Main 29. Krogers, 312 E. State 30. Krogers, 232 W. State

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Kumle’s, 220 S. Main Leck’s, 700 S. Diamond Lonergan’s, 742 Allen Ave. Mapes, 234 N. Main Swain’s, 310 E. State McDonald’s, 338 E. Independence McGinnis’, 362 N. West McGound, 832 N. Main Menezes, 407 W. Lafayette Morton Hurley, 504 N. Webster Nunes, 901 N. Diamond O’Brien’s, 472 S. Main Petty’s, 1358 S. East Phillip’s, 320 Brown Piggly Wiggly, 72 es Square Quinlan’s, 359 E. Beecher Redburn’s, 801 N. Main Ring’s, 635 E. Morton Schmalz & Son, 52 ns Square Sherwin’s, 455 S. Fayette Spencer’s, 600 S. Diamond Swaby’s, 238 N. Main Templin & Wright, 401 E. Morton Underwood’s, 701 N. Prairie Vannier’s, 108 N. West Wilkins, 802 Hardin Williamsons, 844 W. State Winstead’s, 952 N. Main Zell’s, 226 E. State

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These many grocery stores were supplied in part by two wholesalers, Capitol Grocerty at 234 W. Court and by Jenkinson Grocery Co. at 200 E. Douglas. Why so many grocery stores? Remember in 1936 the Great Depression was still very much with us. Families didn’t have two cars. A lot of families didn’t have a car at all. So neighborhood stores made a lot of sense. Moreover, even though the chains, such as Krogers, A&P, and Piggly Wiggly had stores in town, they were small. The day of the supermarket was several years ahead. In addition, a great many of these stores gave services that would seem unbelievable today. My Mother during all of these years shopped at Redburn’s on North Main, not near at all to where we lived on Edgehill. But Redburn’s was a “cash and carry” store, as I suspect most of them were. My Mother would pick up the telephone and place her order, and later in the day, Mr. Redburn would deliver. He would bill at the end of the month. Many of these grocery stores were called “Red and White” stores. They had a special logo and they carried the Red and White brands. These chain stores came to pass because of the depression, which is to say, they combined their buying power and standardized how they sold groceries. It was a successful chain that got Jacksonville through the depression and indeed, some of the stores continued to exist after the war. If my memory serves me correctly, Denny’s at the corner of Pine and Lafayette may have survived the longest, staying open until well into the 60s.

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I listed the addresses, because as you can readily ascertain, many of the buildings are now being used for other purposes. Thus, Spencer’s on South Diamond is now R&M Appliances; Leck’s on South Diamond is now Ashley’s; Denny’s on Pine is a Church affiliated building. The building that housed Jenkinson Grocery Company still stands at the intersection of East Douglas and North Mauvisterre. What isn’t apparent as one drives by is that the interior of the building contains huge loading docks, docks where fruit, vegetables, and produce were constantly being unloaded. In its heyday, large trucks could be seen entering at all times of the day. The coming of the supermarkets; the increasing wealth of the people who lived here, thus owning cars to do shopping; and, World War II brought so many changes, that one by one, these stores closed. The War Years I really can’t tell you much about grocery shopping in the war years, because I was elsewhere. I am told there were ration cards for many commodities, including meat. I never fully understood why, because in the Army it seemed like all we were fed was Spam; K rations, and something I will called chipped beef on toast. (It had another name in the Army, but as this is a family publication, we’ll leave it as that.) I do know that shortly before the war, the Old Dunlap Hotel on West State Street, immediately east of Trinity Episcopal Church, was torn down, and the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company built the first supermarket in

Jacksonville. As stated earlier, that was the beginning of the end of the neighborhood stores. The A&P as it was called, got the lion’s share of the business during its heyday. It had competition. The Piggly Wiggly on the Square and Kent Dawson’s on North Main continued to compete. There was a time that I supposed the A&P would always be dominant here, but I now know that nothing lasts forever, and it finally closed, as did the Piggly Wiggly and as did Dawson’s. The Last Grocery Store Downtown After the demise of the A&P, a man by the name of Bill Esslinger decided to occupy the West Street Building with a unique supermarket. As I recall, he asked 10 or 15 prominent Jacksonville women to advise him as to what they would like to see in a supermarket. He not only listened to them, but took their advice, and for a number of years, Bill’s carried on a remarkable business. After Bill passed away, his sons continued, but the coming of the Lincoln Shopping Center and the development of West Morton proved to be the end of down town grocery shopping. So here we are in 2009 with three big box stores, one on East Morton and two on West Morton. And, various convenience stores located here and there. An improvement? I suppose opinions vary, but I thought you might be interested in how we got here. [email protected]

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of full-time work experience. Individuals must have completed 60 college credit hours from a regionally accredited institution to qualify. Students with an associate’s degree will be granted 60 credit hours and students with a grade point average of a 2.0 (C average) or higher will be automatically admitted. Each course will be taught over an eight-week term, with classes meeting in-person two weekends each term. The weekend class schedules vary, depending on the course structure. MacMurray recognizes the access and affordability created by community colleges and want students with associate’s degrees to have their previous credits apply toward this new degree. The intent of the program is to allow individuals who want to start as affordably as possible and not lose any time in getting a degree. To achieve this goal, MacMurray has worked with Lincoln Land Community College to ease transition into this program through an articulation agreement that ensures that a student with an associate’s degree from Lincoln Land will have all of the prerequisites necessary to begin this program as a Junior. It will also allow adult students in the Jacksonville area to earn a bachelor’s degree locally, eliminating the difficulties associated with commuting or moving. Jan Terry, Executive Director of the Jacksonville and Beardstown Lincoln Land campuses, calls this new program “incredibly exciting.” While articulation agreements are fairly common amongst public institutions, an agreement such as this between a public and private institution is rare. MacMurray and Lincoln Land already have five degree programs articulated, including elementary education, special education, nursing, and liberal arts. The adult degree completion program is a “most creative and unusual” sixth addition, according to Terry. Not only can practicing professionals attend the courses while working, but individuals with applied science degrees, such as nursing and construction management, can also articulate seamlessly into the program. For more information on the MacMurray Adult Degree Completion Program, visit www.mac.edu or contact Academic Affairs at 217-479-7016. *

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Finding the Groove By Kyle Cummings and Josh West “It’s called The New Trier Jazz Festival. It’s in Chicago, and we’re going to play in it.” The members of the Jazz Band watch with rapt attention as Mr. Bartunek, Triopia High School’s new band director, presents this news with a flourish. The classroom, normally packed to the brim with students of all ages and grade levels, is fairly empty now, housing only a dozen or so teenagers. “We’re going to the festival this February, and we will play in front of a panel of judges which will critique the performance,” says Mr. Bartunek with the air of one enjoying the reactions. The kids sitting in the front row glance at each other excitedly. This is an interesting discovery. Playing in a local concert is certainly fun, but traveling to Chicago? Instantly several eyes in the crowd break away as the students begin to daydream about it. This is just one of many events Triopia’s new director has in mind. In addition to traveling in the spring, a whole host of private concerts has been planned. The students are the best and most determined band members. In the opinion of sophomore guitarist Billie Smith, “Playing and studying jazz has greatly broadened my horizons, and I’ve learned a lot about playing in general.” Most of the kids also take band as a class during the day. Trevor Gaines, senior tuba player, has recently found a new instrument to add to his arsenal. “I just walked into the room and said, ‘I’m going to play the trumpet.’ It’s been going great so far,” Trevor told us. Trevor is not a unique case at Triopia. In the first row, senior Jenna Arthur and freshman Jessica Clinton, both flautists, are now broadening their musical interests by trying the alto saxophone. There are many great changes being made to the band program at Triopia, , and if you want a firsthand account, watch for the announcements of upcoming concerts.

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The setting was Crispin Lecture Hall at Illinois College. I’d been hired by the Student Activities Board to deliver the Homecoming convocation. “Something light,” they said, “funny, entertaining, you know...” I arrived ten minutes before the appointed hour to find a lecture hall full of students who 1) were desperate for convocation credit and 2) had little intention of actually listening. A little gal saw me in the hallway and shouted, “You the speaker?” After that warm and gracious greeting I told her that I was indeed the lion tamer they’d hired for the night. “This is the room,” she said, then left me to find my way in. Crispin Lecture Hall is well suited for speeches on chemistry and physics, but ,as a venue for an entertaining speech, it has all the warmth of a meat packing plant. A chemical resistant lecture table and a chart of the Periodic Table of the Elements do not lend themselves to high comedy unless you’re a perverse chemist or an entomologist who gets his giggles by observing the home life of anthropoids. At the appointed tick of the clock the same little girl who’d greeted me so warmly took the podium, grabbed a stapler, banged in on the wooden podium and shouted, “Come on! The quicker you quiet down the quicker we can get out of here!” That’s the absolute truth. I was being introduced as a root canal. She went on, “Our Homecoming Convo speaker is…uh…” She looked at me. “What was your name?” “Ken Bradbury.” “Yeah. Here he is.” Then she left the room. She left the room. Introductions. Gotta love ‘em. Sometimes the highlight of a speaking engagement is simply listening to the various ways you can be introduced. Speaking to the International FFA Convention in Chicago many years ago, I was introduced as “That famous writer, Ray Bradbury.” Although Ray is an Illinois native he’s lived in California most of his life and would have been hard pressed to hurry back and help me. The guy doesn’t even have a driver’s license and refuses to board an airplane. I apologized to the assembled throng for being who I was, spoke my speech and somehow found my way back downstate. (Irritating note to self: That speech was over 20 years ago, and I still haven’t been paid.) Speaking to a civic group in Metropolis, Illinois, I was informed, “Here’s Ken Bradbury who will be playing the bagpipes for us tonight.” Interesting.

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No one told me and my pipes were hours away in Arenzville. Hired to do a piano gig in Lincoln I was introduced by the MC as “A guy you’ll never forget,” then he forgot my name. Sometimes the simple ambiance of the room is even more memorable than the introduction. It’s hard to do a piano program called, “The simplicity of Christmas” at the Beardstown Elks Club when Fat and the Havana Ducks country western band are playing full-bore in the room next door. Actually, it wasn’t even a separate room as the Baptists and the boozers were separated by only a flimsy pull-curtain. Playing the piano on the Spirit of Peoria Riverboat when the paddle wheeler passes a barge is exciting. The wake of the tugboat will cause you to change keys between verses one and two of “When You and I Were Young, Maggie.” Hired by the Decatur Park District to lead a group of inner-city kids in a theatre workshop at the Holiday Inn, I looked at the untamed crowd and wondered just how slowly the morning’s clock would be ticking. The leader of the group spent the first ten minutes simply getting the 200-or-so “actors” to sit down. After having finally achieved some semblance of order he introduced me. Then just as I rose to speak one of the Park District employees stuck his head in the door and shouted, “Hey guys! Jesse Jackson Jr. is in the lobby!” This bald, pudgy white guy from Arenzville lacked the drawing power of the Chicago political superstar and the rest of my presentation resembled a peacekeeping in Afghanistan. But sometimes it’s done well. So well, in fact, that an introduction can be better than the featured speech. Don Eldred, former Dean of Students at Illinois College, was the master of the introduction. He uses no canned publicity material. He does his homework on the speaker then presents a simple and fresh introduction. When he finishes you truly want to hear what the presenter has to say. But my favorite introduction… the little town of Benld, Illinois. I don’t remember the denomination, but the gathering was a delightful group of elderly ladies who’d dined on a bounty of homemade goodies and then retired to their sanctuary for my program. The dear old saint who was to introduce me had lost her notes and her hands were shaking as she stood before her 30-or-so congregants. She said, “I’m sorry. And I’m very nervous. And on top of all that I’ve lost my notes. But I just ate supper with him and he seems like a very nice man. Here’s Ken.” Simple, direct, and she didn’t even bang a stapler.

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Plan for Retirement – This Week and Every Week Submitted by Brent Bordentkircher You might not see it on your calendar, but Oct. 18 – 24 is National Save for Retirement Week. This event, endorsed by Congress, is designed to promote the benefits of saving for retirement and to encourage workers to take full advantage of their employersponsored retirement plans — so you may want to use this week as a starting point to do just that. For many of us, the need to boost our retirement savings is critical. In fact, some 53 percent of Americans report that the total value of their household’s savings and investments, excluding the value of their primary home and any defined benefit plans, is less than $25,000, according to the 2009 Retirement Confidence Survey, sponsored by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

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Also, the decline in popularity of these defined benefit plans — the traditional pension plans that make payments based primarily on years of service — is one reason that saving for retirement has become such a major issue. From 1986 to 2008, participation in defined benefit plans among full-time workers in private industry declined from 76 percent to 24 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In many cases, these defined benefit plans have been replaced by defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans — which means that much of the responsibility of adequately funding retirement has shifted from the employer to the individual. Given these factors, it’s clear that you must be proactive in building resources to achieve the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. So, consider taking the following steps: Contribute to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan. If possible, try to put in as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other tax-advantaged, employer-sponsored plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b). It’s a good idea to spread your 401(k) dollars among the available investments in a way that reflects your risk tolerance and time horizon. And as your income increases, try to increase your 401(k) contributions. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. Due to the prolonged economic slump, some employers have cut back or eliminated their 401(k) matching contributions, but if one is offered, take advantage of it. Open an IRA. Even if you contribute to a 401(k), you are probably still eligible to open an IRA. A traditional IRA can grow on a tax-deferred basis, and a Roth IRA grows tax-free, provided you’ve had your account for at least five years and don’t begin taking withdrawals until you’re 59-1/2. Plus, you can usually find that an IRA provides more investment options that a 401(k) plan. Rebalance your investment portfolio regularly. During the long bear market, many new retirees faced difficulties when they were forced to tap into investment portfolios whose value had dropped significantly. You can help avoid this problem by periodically reviewing and rebalancing your investments. So for example, if you know you’re going to retire within the next five years, you may want to consider shifting some of your assets into shorter-term investments that may not be as susceptible to market volatility. You can speak with a financial advisor, who can help you review your specific situation. By making the right moves, you can turn every week into a “Save for Retirement” week. And you’ll probably be glad you did, once your actual retirement week arrives.

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November 5th & 6th - 1-5pm and November 12th & 13th 1-5pm the Salvation Army is holding its Christmas Sign-up Dates for Angel Tree Children’s gifts and Family Food Baskets at 331 W Douglas. Jacksonville Area Senior Center Schedule - Community Park Open Tues -Thurs 9:00am - 4:00 pm handicapped accessible. Jacksonville Fire Department Raffle - tickets for a pink fire hat with proceeds to benefit the Mia Ware Foundation are 1/$1 or 6/$5 and can be purchased at the Chamber office. The drawing will be held November 4. For more info, please call 245-2174. THU, 29 OCT.

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2:00pm - Little Shop Of Horrors - Jacksonville Theatre Guild THU, 5 NOV.

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Community News and Bulletins... Crafty Christmas by Marcy Patterson Debbie Bartz knows all about bells, whistles and doo-dads. After 21 years in the handcrafted home decor business, her Jacksonville Company, Taylor & Coultas, Inc., at 220 E. State St., has gained a nationwide reputation for delivering the extras, like ribbons, bows, and pompons that add a three-dimensional touch to holiday decor. The business is named after Debbie's crafty grandmothers, Helen Coultas Sturdy and Pauline Taylor Moody. One, a meticulous seamstress, the other, a savvy saleswoman. Following the company slogan, "Making the world a softer place, one pillow at a time," Taylor & Coultas sells decorative pillows with seasonal expressions. With pompons, rick rack, bells, and other accents, petite pillows showcase clever phrases like, "Oh by golly it's time to be jolly." The company also specializes in non seasonal pillows embellished with decorative trimmings, also embroidered with popular phrases. Recently, birthday products have been added to the extrensive lineup. All Taylor & Coultas products are designed in house by Steven Varble. This is a wholesale agency, and it is not open to the public. However, the Taylor & Coultas products are sold in gift shops all over the United States. Once each year, Debbie opens her doors to our community in her inventory reduction sale. You can take advantage of this opportunity on November 7th during the hours of 7am and Noon. The next time you see an adorable Taylor & Coultas product, you can tell your friends, "It was designed in Jacksonville."

Mr. Anderson’s Biology II Class by Bethany Fischer and Cody Griffin “I think it’s the best learning environment.” That is Mr. Anderson’s opinion about field trips in his Biology II class. He would rather it be called Field Biology, since so much of what the students do is about the world around them. The students have learned about aquatic plants and animals, trees in the area, how to identify birds, and later they will collect wildflowers, weeds, and leaves. This part of the class is only one semester long, with the second semester being Bio Tech which focuses on forensics. Mr. Anderson said that he’s been taking classes on field trips for about 10 years now. He thinks that when the students get out of the classroom and are surrounded by the environment they’re learning about, they’ll get a better feel for what they’re learning. “The outdoors is a wonderful teacher,” Mr. Anderson said. The class that he has now has about 20 kids, which is one of the biggest classes of Bio II that he has ever taught. He said that with a bigger class it is sometimes harder to get everybody involved, but so far this year he hasn’t had a problem with it. The picture that is shown shows two boys in the class seining. A seine, by definition, is “a fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, having floats at the upper edge and sinkers at the lower”. By using a seine, the class tried to collect fish and aquatic plants. Although he was unsuccessful in finding fish, Mr. Anderson still feels that the trip was worthwhile. The first class field trip (where the picture was taken) was to a field pond where the students caught aquatic plants, a turtle, and several crawdads. The second field trip was to a farm pond near Mr. Anderson’s house. Once again, no fish were caught, but the students learned a lot about the plants that they caught. The third trip was finally a success when the students caught a clam and several minnows in Indian Creek near Arenzville. Mr. Anderson said that he was impressed how everybody in the class participated in the activity at Indian Creek. About the trip he said, “There are things that work better in the classroom, and things that work better outdoors, but blended together they work.” The class has since moved on and they are now working on how to identify leaves they are gathering from the various woods around the school.

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29 October - 4 November 2009 For local citizen Steve Barfield, what began as an apprenticeship installing carpet eventually morphed into an almost 35-year-long career. Barfield owns his own business on North Westgate called Barfield Carpets. When speaking with him, one cannot help but see that his number one concern is satisfying his customers. Barfield grew up on a farm in Woodson, Illinois. In 1975 at 20 years old, he began an apprenticeship at a Jacksonville business called Lovekamp’s Floor Coverings. He worked installing carpets for the business. As his skills

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www.myjacksonvillesource.com work, but all of the carpet jobs are done by Barfield himself. In his van, he always carries a wide variety of floor covering samples to take onsite for customers to look at. “I keep the samples in the van so that I can take them to the home or business itself,” Barfield stated. That way, the customer can get exactly what they need with their wallpaper or couch. Lighting is also a big issue.” While Barfield is at the home or business allowing the customers to view their floor covering choices, he measures the area precisely so that very few errors

over. We just try to satisfy our customers. If something is wrong, I drop everything and fix it first thing.” Between all the sampling, installing, and measuring Barfield does, he is always busy and does not have set store hours. He encourages interested customers to call the business at (217) 243-2655 because that is the best way to get a hold of him.

Barfield enjoys serving the Jacksonville community because he deeply cares about the town that he and his family grew up in. Treating local citizens well and ensuring satisfaction is his first priority, and he does it quite well. Both old and new customers shopping at Barfield Carpets are sure to keep coming back for all their flooring needs.

Steve Barfield stands next to his delivery van with son Michael, who helps out his dad when needed.

Barfield Carpets is located in Jacksonville on 497 North Westgate. Photos by Cori Pate.

improved, Barfield could see that opening his own business was a possible reality. In 1997, Barfield began selling and installing carpets under the business name of Barfield Carpets. In his job as a carpet installer, he saw firsthand how often problems and mistakes were made with measuring for the flooring, so he decided that the best way to eliminate those problems would be to do all of the work himself. Barfield’s son Michael and nephew Charlie consistently help with work at the store along with other crews as needed for sheet vinyl and laminate

are ever made. “I’ve been doing this long enough I’ve got it down pretty well,” he laughed. The flooring possibilities at Barfield Carpet are endless; from carpet to laminate, nearly anything a customer desires can be ordered in to fit their need. This, coupled with great customer service, is why Barfield’s customers keep coming back. His numbers of repeat customers and referrals are what keeps the business going. “We have a lot of loyal customers,” Barfield stated. “Sometimes, I am serving the third generation of a family that buys from us. It happens over and

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Where God Leads: Karen & Ruben’s Path to Romania by Cori Pate Many people come home to visit relatives in Jacksonville; they may even call the town their second home. The Popet family is no different, except for the fact that they are coming home to visit from Romania. Although Karen, Ruben, and their daughter Marta fit right in with their American friends and family, their hearts are in their small village back home. Karen’s roots are in Jacksonville, along with her entire family and many friends nearby. Her maiden name was Colton and she was a very well-known athlete. She played basketball and volleyball at JHS and even helped her basketball team make it to the Sweet 16. She graduated valedictorian of her class in 1977, and was inducted into the JHS athletic hall of fame for volleyball. She went onto Millikin University to major in accounting. She played volleyball and was inducted into the hall of fame there as well. She was also honored as an Academic All American Athlete. Karen graduated from college and provided accounting services in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mississippi. She then returned back to Jacksonville to work as an accountant at Illinois College. This is where she took her first mission trip. She traveled to Mexico with IC to do mission work with children. She then spent a month in Europe where her group used basketball and other activities as a way to evangelize. She would play in the games and then each teammate would choose a player to give their testimony to after the game. After these experiences, there was no turning back. “I knew I wanted to go full time in missions, but I wasn’t sure where I would end up,” Karen stated, so she traveled overseas in the fall of 1993 to visit Austria and Romania to see if either struck her eye. She traveled back to America after that trip and moved to Romania to be a missionary in February of ‘94. She went to Romania right after the fall of communism, so it was an immense culture shock to see how little the people there had. Karen began working at a new orphanage that she felt had a great mission and needed her help. It was not completely finished when she got there, but they soon had 14 kids. Just one year earlier, a man named Ruben had begun working at that same orphanage. After he graduated high school, he did not have many choices of what career path to take due to the fact that he was a Christian. So, he decided to join the Army. After that, he worked at a lumber yard for a couple of years. Then, his uncle began the first private Christian orphanage in Romania. Ruben went to visit, and after seeing all the Americans and people from other

countries working with the children, he decided that, “someone from Romania needs to do something,” so he and his brother began working there. Ruben and Karen worked together for six years before they ever became a couple. For the first year, Ruben was scared to talk to Karen. She later became his English language teacher and best friend. The two now laugh, thinking of how Karen used to help Ruben write letters to his young,

Karen Popet, at her desk. Photos courtesy of Karen Popet.

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Adoption is a very complicated process in Romania, so it took some time. Ruben fully agreed with the adoption, saying that he had a special place in his heart for the baby girl as well. The fall after they married, they went to America to sign the rest of the paperwork to adopt a then 2-year-old Marta. At this time, Ruben and Marta both became citizens of the United States. The couple had help drawing up

After that, in the fall of 2001, they returned to Romania to finish building thei orphanage. By the time March came around the orphanage was already receiving its firs group of children, a family of ten. The num bers continued to grow. In the summer they had 20 kids, with a capacity goal of five bed rooms that have four beds each. Orphans in Romania are many because of the mindset of the people

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Karen Popet is pictured with just one of the many children she and her husband nurture.

The Popet family’s privately owned orphanage can house as many as 25 occupants. Here two staff members are pictured with a full house.

American girlfriends. After being close for a long time, Ruben and Karen realized that they both had the same vision for their lives. They decided in January of 2000 to get married, so on February 18th, they did! Soon after they married, they began a non-profit organization called Beraca, which means “the valley of blessings.” They began this so that they could open their own orphanage. Karen had been in the process of adopting a baby girl, Marta, before she and Ruben decided to

plans for the orphanage and got approval from their village of about 600 people to begin building. Karen pointed out that this was, “quite a task,” considering that besides a small cement mixer, everything was built completely by hand. That summer, Karen’s father Ron brought a group of twenty people across the world to help his daughter and son-in-law put a roof onto their new orphanage. Just a few months later, the couple made their trip to America to sign papers to finish adopting

The Popet’s orphanage has many different activities for the chil

Families can only get government monetary assistance if they have more than four chil dren, so most families have a quite large number of children. Adoption there is closed so no Americans or citizens from other coun tries can adopt there. Also, abortion is illegal Romanians do not adopt children, i is just not a part of their culture because o the large number of children everyone already has. If Romanians do adopt, they only want babies, which leaves many chil dren unwanted and alone. Ruben stated tha

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the people in Romania “take comfort in misery and lack ambition.” Many of the kids are not orphaned by both parents, but the parent who is left abandons the child due to no means to care for them, no room, or the child is abused. Most of the children are stuck in terrible state orphanages and have been there since they were small children. At these state orphanages, babies are not touched or held.; they are basically corralled like animals. They are given a bottle sporadically, but the nourishment it provides is only physical.

nearby villages to get the best education they can. In the Popet’s eyes, their main goal is to break the pattern the kids in orphanages tend to face by educating them and nurturing their relationship with Christ so that they know they have other options. One of their teenagers is going to college this fall, so they hope others will follow. “We want to break the cycle for our kids. Lots of kids from the state orphanages do the same thing their parents did,” stated Karen. “They have a child, abandon it, and the cycle starts all over again.”

America, but not for us (in Romania),” he stated. The couple fills in any place they need to along with keeping all the books and paperwork up-to-date. On Sundays the workers are off, so Karen and Ruben care for the children. They take the children to church every Sunday and involve them in all activities of nearby churches. “The kids really enjoy church,” stated Karen. “They always want to go.” On Thursday and Sunday evenings, Ruben puts together a lesson accompanied with singing, and sharing time. The churches in Romania are not

Karen Popet awaits a Holiday meal, with the children from her orphanage.

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Marta (R) sits with one of her many friends from her parent’s orphanage.

Because of their lack of touch and love, the children rock themselves or bang their heads to stimulate themselves. Their hair even falls out due to lying in a bed 24 hours a day. Many of the children, if not rescued, end up with physical and/or mental disabilities due to neglect. Ruben and Karen provide a home for as many kids as they can to save them from the awful circumstances at state orphanages. At their orphanage, the children are able to go to school in their village or

Top: The orphanage rests on a farm complete with a barn, stable and livestock. Middle: Children enjoy winter. Bottom: Christmas brings a smile.

Employees at the orphanage include women who cook, get the children ready for school, clean, do laundry, help the kids after school with baths and dinner, help with homework, and get the kids to bed. There is also a barn, garden, and cows to care for. Ruben and his brother deal with the maintenance of the area, such as making hot water. “We have to chop and burn wood to make hot water in Romania. Things like heat and air conditioning are automatic here in

the only ones that impact the Popets and the orphaned children. They depend on churches and friends from Maine, Georgia, and the Midwest, among others who aid the orphanage with monetary gifts and Christmas presents for the kids, along with their ever-present prayers and support for the group. Along with building and managing the orphanage full time, the family has also helped out members of their village by providing a free medical clinic for all who are in need. Karen and Ruben pay for the doctors

and the medicines needed; though sometimes it is difficult to pass the medicines through customs. This fall, dental services will also be provided free of charge to villagers. In their village, many changes have happened over the last 15 years. The villagers are celebrating a new paved road and a new bridge. Getting fresh water and phones have also been a huge feat for them. To American citizens, water, roads, and phones are things we take for granted, but Ruben’s visits to America make him realize how blessed we are as a country. “To many people, America is just a dream,” he said. “There isn’t a church or village in Romania that isn’t affected somehow by Americans.” It is also amazing to the couple how quickly fads and ideas change in the U.S. They come to visit once every other year either at Christmas time or in the summers. They often laugh about how many changes occur in that short time period. The differences in the two cultures are like night and day. “In Romania, we look at things differently. There are no plans or schedules. We take whatever comes,” Ruben said. On their trip here this time, the family traveled to Branson, Six Flags, Maine, and many local towns and churches. They thoroughly enjoy spending time with their family and love eating Mexican food (which Romania does not yet have). Typically, the family stays for a couple of months in the spare bedrooms at Karen’s parents house, but this year the Church of the New Covenant offered a house near their church for the group to stay in for the duration of their trip. One man in the congregation even gave them a car to drive while they were here. As their daughter, Marta, continues to grow (she is now 15 years old), Ruben and Karen are waiting to see what her plans and visions are for the future and will make theirs choices according to God’s purpose for them. Although it is difficult to be 28 hours from her family and loved ones, Karen smiled and said that she feels she and Ruben are, “making a good eternal investment.” Ruben agreed: “It is hard work, but there are lots of rewards and advantages. God is always faithful. If He isn’t there, things don’t work - it’s a big deal.” After many years of working toward helping God’s kingdom grow, Karen, Ruben, and Marta wouldn’t have it any other way. As they travel back to Romania, many feel that their impact here was great, but their everlasting impact on the orphaned children is the greatest of all.

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The theme for this year’s homecoming was “Feelin’ Groovy: the 1960s.” The College paid special recognition to the class reunion years: 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004. Homecoming activities kicked-off Thursday evening with a student torchlight parade starting at Michalson House at 8:00 p.m. followed with a pep rally in Wall Gymnasium. The homecoming king and queen were announced during the pep rally. On Saturday, MacMurray’s 27th annual homecoming parade began at 10:00 a.m. on East State Street. This year’s parade marshals were MacMurray Alums Dr. Richard Flynn ‘64 who is also the President of Springfield College (Springfield, Massachusetts) and his wife, Jani (Koopman) Flynn ‘64. The Highlander soccer teams played Fontbonne University – women at 12:00 p.m. and men at 2 p.m. on the soccer field. The football team was tested on the gridiron against Eureka College at 1 p.m. on Freesen Field. The football program celebrated 25 years at Mac. Our special half-time entertainment was provided by the Jacksonville High School’s Marching Crimsons. A variety of delicious food from student groups were available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. West of the hospitality tent activities for children ran from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. n the south side of the tennis courts. MacMurray’s Applebee Gallery, Putnam Center for the Arts was open from 9 to10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to12 p.m. for an Alumni showing: the works of Jim Brooksher ‘74 and Lee Schrader Dowling ‘47. The Alumni Board Awards (Nancy Clapp-Channing ‘69 – Distinguished Career Award, David Hart ‘69 – Distinguished Alumni Award and Anne Purfield ‘99 – Young Alumni Award) and the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Derek James ‘04, Nichole Sellergren Heyen ‘99 and Rich Laren ‘83) were given Saturday evening during the Alumni Dinner. Homecoming concluded on Sunday with a Holy Fools service at 10:45 a.m. in the historic Annie Merner Chapel and an Alumnae soccer game at 12 p.m. on the soccer field.

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Megan Usherwood Defensive Player of the Week The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) has announced MacMurray women’s soccer junior Megan Usherwood as defensive player of the Week for October 5. Usherwood, a goal keeper from Chatham Glenwood High School, allowed only one goal in 270 minutes of goal keeping during the week of September 28 through October 4. She recorded 41 saves along with two shutouts in the three games played. Usherwood had 18 saves in the 5-1 win against Spalding University. She also added 11 saves in the non conference shutout versus Lincoln Christian College and another 12 saves in another non conference shutout against Finlandia Univeristy.

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Community Temple Church of God in Christ Dear Friends & Family: It is that time of the year again! God’s grace has allowed us to come together one more time. Superintendent Holmes’ 22nd Pastoral Anniversary is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 thru Sunday, Nov. 1. We are asking for your support in fellowship on one of our three nights. Friday night (7pm service time) Our guest speaker is Superintendent Gregory Harrison, the Pastor of Deliverance Temple COGIC - Alton, IL. Saturday night (7pm service time) Our guest speaker is Elder Michael

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PAGE 16 Hello everyone! Surprised to see an article written by me - Katie Carroll? I was in good ole “Jville” for Illinois College’s Homecoming and alumni festivities and asked The Source if they would let me write a guest article. And here I am! You are probably expecting some article about my Friday night or Saturday night adventures here in Jacksonville, but you won’t find either. To be honest, although I was having a great time, I was in bed by eleven thirty Saturday night! Lame, I know. Fortunately or unfortunately, whichever way one wishes to look at it, my “big girl” life has encouraged me not to underestimate sleep and the wonders it can perform! However, you will be proud of me as I made up for any loss of a good time by visiting The Pulse Night Club, formerly Easy St. Lounge, on Sunday afternoon. Yeah! How about that I’ve only been gone for five months and Jacksonville is already changing! I can’t imagine what those five and ten year marks will be like. Anyway. The Pulse Night Club. That is where I spent the better part of my Sunday afternoon. The Oktoberfest party kicked off at three, though I arrived later in the evening around five. And no, we were not celebrating the Bears game - no pity parties. Sadly, I am writing this article as my Bears disappoint me again but that is another story and not so upbeat! So, Sunday, October 18th was Jacksonville’s Oktoberfest! If you have never attended, I strongly suggest you look into it next year. Why? Well, aside from the event being a good time and an excuse to party on a Sunday, it’s for a great cause! Various charities in Jacksonville sold tickets to Oktoberfest for five dollars each and kept all proceeds. The charities that benefited this year were The Boys and Girls Club, Kiwanis, and JASA Youth Roller

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Hockey. Total, they made over $900.00! How awesome is that? Many of the tickets were sold ahead of time, but a couple charities manned the doors for those who had not yet bought tickets. Those who purchased tickets were allowed admittance and received one free drink with the purchase of a ticket. Delicious brats and barbeque sandwiches accompanied by a bag of potato chips were sold for only two and three dollars respectively. I can attest to both being delicious because, I’ll admit it, I love, love, love food, I was starving, and I had to have both! Sponsoring the event was of course, The Pulse Night Club, and also, Bud Light, The Source, and WJVO 105.5 FM. At seven, the Madd Hoss Jackson band kept the dance floor lively and full with a mix of their own original music in addition to plenty of rock & roll and country covers. If by some odd chance you weren’t necessarily enjoying the music, you could definitely appreciate the good-lookin’ talent standing on stage! Where have these boys been all my life? Before the band began playing and in between sets, patrons could still enjoy music provided by SoundQuest! The wait staff was awesome- very nice, very pretty ladies! Everything was great. I have always loved the inside of that bar and with the change, I still do. It is a very welcoming and comfortable place! I was definitely impressed with The Pulse, and I fully intend on experiencing it some weekend night - hopefully sooner than later! The Pulse has daily lunch specials, priced with your pockets in mind and they, of course, have great drinks! On the weekends, you can enjoy a variety of promotions and entertainment. You should all be keeping The Pulse on your radar - Congrats guys! Keep up the good will and the good work!

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Sherry Hopkins Greetings - as we all realize, Halloween is Saturday. The evidence that Halloween is approaching began appearing weeks ago with pumpkins popping up on porches, bats, spiders, and ghosts suspended from trees, and witches, skeletons, and monsters peering out of windows. Hmm...have you ever wondered how these entities came to be acquainted with Halloween? I have, so I did some research and came up with a few explainations I am pleased to share with you. Halloween has been known by many names ranging from Shadowfest, Old Hallowmas, All Hallow’s Eve, and Festival of the Dead. Halloween is on the last day of the Celtic Calendar, October 31st. It was originally a pagan holiday, a time when spirits, deceased loved ones, and friends are honored, as well as a time to gaze into the world of things yet to come. Even now for pagans all over the world, Halloween is, among other things, a night of ancestors, a harvest festival, a time of magic, and a New Year’s Eve celebration. Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is assoicated with the fall harvest and black is associated with darkness and death. Jack-o-lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed turnips to keep away spirits and

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Ghouls, ghosts, and goblins oh my! It's that time of year again and I couldn't be more excited about Halloween at Illinois College! Yes, I'm looking forward to dressing up as a nerd, enjoying all of the costume parties, but I'm mostly excited about my yearly ghost hunting. Did you know that IC is known as one of the most haunted campuses in the U.S.? Nine students met for the first class on January 4, 1830, which means that there is almost 200 years of IC history. And, like many other historic spots, the events of the past have certainly left a mark on the campus. There are eight allegedly "haunted" buildings on campus, including: Beecher Hall, David A. Smith House, Whipple Hall, Crampton, Ellis, Fayerweather, Sturtavent, and Rammelkamp Chapel. I am particularly interested in Smith House because that's where the women's literary societies meet. There are several versions of the story, but all of them claim that the ghost is Effie Smith, the daughter of the original owner of the house. Effie was dating a young military man and when he proposed to her, he gave her a diamond ring. To see if the diamond was real, Effie scratched her name into the window. This etching remained for many years, but the window has now been replaced and this unusual piece of history has been lost. The legend has several endings. In one version, David Smith did not approve of his daughter's new fiancé. Fearful of her father’s wrath, the young man hid himself in a small room, accessible only from the attic. For some reason, he nailed himself in to escape, and later died there. Effie was extremely upset over her lover's death and committed suicide by jumping out of her window. In the second version, Effie’s young man went off to fight in the Civil War. Every day, Effie climbed up to the attic and waited for him to return. When she learned that he had been killed in battle, she committed suicide by, once again, jumping out of the window. Regardless, the story ends with her suicide, and her ghost still haunts the house. Effie’s rocking chair is still located in the attic. The story says that if you turn the chair around, leave the attic, and return later, the chair will have returned to its original position. Also, it is not uncommon for cold air to suddenly fill the room, even though for years the windows were painted shut. There are many other stories online. IC is known for it's ghostly happenings and what a better time than Halloween to test some of these legends?

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Yes, on top of class assignments, exams, and personal lives, this week students, including myself, decorated floats for Saturday’s parade, made the residence halls look “Groovy” to match our homecoming theme this year, and prepared for Saturday’s soccer and football games. At the parade awards are given each year to student groups who are involved. This year Belles Lettres won first, Bacchus won second, and IDEA won third. Congratulations to all. This weekend was not only a celebration for current MacMurray students, but also for alumni because they have the opportunity to come back and visit the campus and, of course, their friends. I always enjoy seeing the women from a range of generations gather together in Rutledge lounge for the Phi Nu Tea and Belles Lettres Brunch. Sunday was our second Holy Fools service of this year. The group was excited to see many alumni return for our Homecoming service and enjoyed hearing stories from times when they were “Fools.” The Alumni Board and the Board of Trustees also met this week to discuss the college. I had the opportunity to eat lunch with a group of the Trustees on Thursday and most definitely enjoyed myself. We sat with men who were proud to say that they were in the first graduating class that included men here at MacMurray. Looking back to while they were in college, I learned about the theatre program, and how men and women had curfews during the week and on weekends. It was very interesting to see the faces of alumni who were once students, just like I am. Even with the busy week of Homecoming, one thing must go on: The Show! We are still consistently working on our production of Arsenic and Old Lace with practices each night. Things are coming together, and the set looks absolutely amazing. So, I encourage all of you to join us on November 5th through 7th for our 7:30pm performances! …my junior year at Mac is flying by, and the passing of this week marks another milestone. Now, I only have one more Homecoming here at MacMurray. Looks like I should make the most of my time here!

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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]

I had several ideas in mind when it came to this second article. I was torn between several of them, but could not decide which one to pursue. I believe I have come to a decision on what to write, but always wanting to prove my wife correct I have been procrastinating (see previous article). The busyness of work, home, and everyday life has led to the delay of finishing. Probably the single most contributing factor to not having finished the article is that I happen to be consumed with the upcoming duck season. Everything seems to be revolving around the opening of what I consider the greatest time of the year. I seem to grow less interested in work and more concerned with what the weather is doing 1400 miles north of here. This got me to thinking, why do I care so much about hunting? Like many people who are outdoor enthusiast, I was introduced to it by my father. My first recollection of going hunting was when I was approximately seven years old. I can remember begging my dad to take me duck hunting with him to which I assume after several unrelenting hours, days, and weeks of it he probably gave in. The exact details of the hunt are not clear to me but after talking to my father he filled in some of the gaps. Dad explained to me that going to bed the night before my first hunt did not go well. I think he compared it to the night before Christmas. He explained to me that the use of an alarm clock was not an option, due to me poking him in the side an hour

before it was to go off. I was curious about the clothes I wore when I was younger because I did not recall owning any camouflage as a child. Dad told me I was draped in an old duck brown jacket he owned and rubber boots that were my mom’s - this being one of the many times in my life I was happy the digital camera did not exist. Dad had a pond south of town that he had hunted for a few years which would be where he would take me in the beginning. I remember having to walk what seemed 45 miles to get to the pond. It was probably less than a 1/3 of a mile to that pond, but I now wonder if it was mom’s boots that made it feel longer. Dad could not remember whether or not he killed any ducks that day but did say it was a great time. Something happened to me that day dad took me hunting. I assume that was the day I contracted the hunting disease. From that day on my father got bothered every single moment to take me hunting. Shortly after my seventh year of existence, the stories of dad taking me fishing and hunting on a regular basis began. I remember going to the lake or Nichol’s Park fishing in the summer and hunting at Lake Jacksonville or near the Illinois River in the winter. I can remember going pheasant and quail hunting just off of Massey Lane, when there used to be quail, of course. Growing up, I remember going to the Ducks Unlimited banquet at the Blackhawk shortly before duck season opened. I remember feeling like “one of

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Wild Things So you think yours was big... Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota bowhunter may have bagged a state record 32-point buck. Twenty-nine-yearold Scott O'Konek of South Haven took the buck last week during the first of two special archery hunts at Camp Ripley. O'Konek tells the Star Tribune he was "shaking" after shooting the big buck from his stand with a bow and arrow. The buck might have the largest non-typical or asymmetrical rack taken by archery in Minnesota. The buck scored a preliminary antler score of 228. The current record is 225 set in 1989, according to the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. After the antlers have dried, a conclusive score will follow in 60 days. The deer was an estimated 5 years old and field-dressed at 192 pounds. Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger Program SPRINGFIELD, IL – Deer hunters in Illinois are helping hungry families in Illinois by providing venison to food banks, food pantries, and charitable organizations again this deer season through the Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger program. The program allows hunters to donate whole deer for (continued on pg. 23, see Outdoors)

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Logan has worked at the Cottage for over a year, part-time. Some young people these days seem to be reckless and inconsiderate, but Logan is just the opposite. He is caring and funloving. We say, “Logan, you are a breath of fresh air!” When he comes into work, he greets you with a smile every time. You may recognize Logan because he has been involved in a lot of local plays. He would like to continue his education in Theatre after graduating from JHS. Vickie (another employee) and I, just for fun, asked Logan to look for the roasted peanut/candy corn recipe. As you may know, this time of year this is a popular candy mixture with roasted peanuts and candy corn (made with just those two ingredients). He looked

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through several notebooks where are recipes are kept. It took quite awhile before he finally gave up and told us he couldn’t find it. We had combined it already in a bowl, (which took about 10 seconds) and told him “never-mind we already made it.” Turning around and seeing the bowl, he realized how it was actually made and laughed. Logan is able to laugh at himself, which is one of his best qualities. Texas cake is Logan’s favorite dessert that we make at the Cottage. It can sometimes be found on our weekly menu and we get requests to make it for our customers. It has been around for many years. If you need a crowd-pleasing recipe, this is it.

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Program Director Youth organization seeking a full-time Program Director. Responsibilities include: planning, managing and oversight of daily programs for an after school youth program for ages 6 - 18. Duties also include: development of programming and staff, community outreach, facilities management, membership administration and grants management. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in education, child development or related field required; minimum of three years experience planning/implementing youth programs and supervising staff; strong written/verbal communication skills. Send cover letter, resume and references to: Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, 733 North Clay Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Fax 217-245-6868 or email to [email protected]

Grace UniTeD MeTHODiST cHUrcH in Jacksonville, Illinois presently has opportunities for those interested in music ministry. Positions are: Organist and Director of Music in charge of chancel choir and/or praise band. Interested persons should contact Richard Ommen, 217.245.5977; the church office 217.245.9521; or Pastor Mike Fender at [email protected]

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RENTALS CONT. Water and trash included. On site laundry and off street parking. $350. month -lease. Please call 217.473.9412 BUSineSS Or BUiLDinG for lease. 403 E Morton Rd. Call 217.491.1479 for more info. GreaT OFFice SPace FOr 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 $525. 2 Bedroom apartment $375.

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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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aSSUMeD naMe PUBLicaTiOn nOTice Public Notice is hereby given that on October 19, 2009, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Morgan County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Rigor-IT, located at 20 Sommerset, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650. Which sets forth owners as follows: Matt Rigor. Dated this 19th day of October, 2009. Barbara J. Gross County Clerk.

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processing into venison that is provided to food banks for distribution in local communities throughout Illinois. Since 1994, the Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger (ISAH) program has coordinated the donation of more than 573,000 pounds of venison, providing nearly 2.3 million meals for families and individuals in need. More than 106,000 pounds of venison was donated through the program during last year’s deer season. For a list of meat processors handling venison for the Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger Program, check the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us/legislation/isah/. For further information about Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger, contact Tracy Shafer, ISAH program coordinator, at 217/785-5091 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Duck Season - 10/31 thru 12/29 If you have an outdoor event you would like everyone to know about email [email protected]. TSO would also like photos and stories of your deer, turkey, waterfowl, or whatever you want to brag about.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MORGAN COUNTY, JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS THE FARMERS STATE BANK AND ) TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, ) vs. ) No. 2009-CH-72) WAYNE MORRIS HARBOUR, ) DARLA DYANNE KING, HRI ) JACKSONVILLE, INC., D/B/A ) AIRESERV, UNKNOWN OWNERS, ) HEIRS, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES) OF BRUCE W. DAVIS, DECEASED, ) HEIRS OF JEREMY WAYNE DAVIS,) DECEASED and NONRECORD ) CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given you UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage on the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Sixty-three (63) of the Plat of MarNiCo Village, a Subdivision located in Section Nine (9) in Township Fifteen (15) North and Range Eleven (11) West of the Third Principal Meridian, Morgan County, Illinois. PARCEL NO. 08-09-202-008 Commonly known as 230 N. MarNiCo, Jacksonville, IL 62650 and which said mortgage was made by Bruce W. Davis to The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Morgan County, Illinois as Document No. 559055, and for other relief. Unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Teresa Lonergan, 300 W. State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650 on or before December 2, 2009 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. WITNESS: October 19, 2009. TERESA LONERGAN, Clerk of the Circuit Court FLYNN & FLYNN Attorneys for Plaintiff 222 West State Street Jacksonville, IL 62651 217 245-2181

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Your 15 Minutes Mindy Farmer Recognizes the Individuals that Make Our Community Wonderful. During her 37 years living in Jacksonville, Liliana Kalanik Costa has dedicated her time to volunteering for numerous causes and organizations. She is deeply passionate about social justice and has participated in various local organizations over the years, from the Crisis Center Foundation, to the Area Agency on Aging, to Amnesty International. Liliana enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Desamparados, Costa Rica, where both her paternal and maternal grandparents lived nearby. Association with both of these families brought great balance to her life. Her father’s parents were coffee laborers of modest means with a large, loving family surrounding them. Liliana enjoyed spending time with her many cousins and visiting her grandparents every Sunday. In contrast, her mother’s parents had the benefit of more education and wealth and her grandfather was an influential politician. Liliana describes growing up amongst these diverse circumstances as “the best of both worlds” and believes her interest in social justice stems from her close, loving relationships with both families.

Liliana’s parents valued education and enrolled her in a private Catholic boarding school where students spoke French exclusively. They also encouraged her to read literature beyond the school curriculum, which helped broaden her education. After graduating from high school, Liliana attended the University of Costa Rica and earned a degree in education. The university provided a vastly different environment from her Catholic primary education. She’d always had ideas about social justice, but truly had the opportunity to explore them for the first time while in college. The Theology of Liberation was working its way through Latin America at the time. Students were organizing various movements and demonstrations around social issues and the political situation in Latin America, and Liliana immediately became involved. After graduating, Liliana spent some time studying in Louisiana, then returned to Costa Rica. While working for an import/export business of a family friend, she met John Kalanik. John was a native Pennsylvanian, working for the U.S. government. The two married and shared a

full life traveling and living in various places throughout the world and the U.S. The couple came to Jacksonville in 1972, and Liliana has resided here ever since. John became ill and the community was “extremely kind and supportive” during his illness. Liliana says that the people in Jacksonville were “amazing to her” after John’s death and that has always meant a great deal. Liliana says that discrimination “makes [her] cry every time” she comes across it. Her passion for social justice has led to involvement with numerous groups over the years. Liliana was very privileged to help start the Youth Attention Center and serve on its board of directors, then as a case manager. She participated in the establishment of the Crisis Center Foundation because of her concern for abused women, an issue that is very important to her. Her desire to serve others has also led to volunteering with the NAACP, the ACLU, and an HIV/AIDS group. Working closely with the local Latin American Community is also important to Liliana. She became a naturalized citizen in the 1960s and says, “I am a Costa

Rican by birth and a U.S. citizen by choice.” She is involved with the community in Morgan and Cass County and says her goal is to help overcome cultural barriers and address misconceptions about Latinos. For Liliana, it is important to help people realize that Latinos are productive citizens, who help in their communities, and have a strong work ethic. She is passionate about this cause because she is “a Latino woman involved in all issues related to Latino women at all levels.” In talking with Liliana, it’s clear that she so passionately pursues volunteering because she cares deeply about people in her local community and around the world. Talk to her for just a few minutes, and you’re certain to find a common acquaintance, someone she calls her friend. In turn, anyone who’s had the pleasure of working with Liliana openly admires her kind heart and passionate spirit. Liliana is a true representation of how volunteering enriches both an individual and a community.

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