PUBLIC NOTICE That on 6/16/2008, a sale will be held at 3:00 p.m. at: Jeff's Automotive 39 St. Hwy 169 Karnak, IL 62956 All bids to be in writing, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skills or material expended upon or storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated person(s), unless such articles are redeemed within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice. NAME Of PERSON(S) Anita M. Moore DESCRIPTION Of ARTICLE 1996 Pontiac Grand Am 1G2NW12T6TC812248 AMOUNT $1950.00 20282700; May 15.

INVITATION TO BID ADDITION FOR COMMUNICATION WING JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE CARTERVILLE, ILLINOIS JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE, CARTERVILLE, ILLINOIS issues the following Invitation to Bidders desiring to submit proposals for work at the above titled project. Bids will be received for the following work: DIVISION I - GENERAL WORK DIVISION II - PLUMBING WORK DIVISION III - HEATING WORK DIVISION IV - VENTILATING WORK DIVISION V - ELECTRICAL WORK at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in the Administration Building, John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois. Pre-Bid Meeting: A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Meeting will be held in the Administration Building, John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois. Immediately after closing time for receiving bids, they will be publicly opened, read aloud and taken under advisement. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof, to waive any informalities in bidding and to accept bids deemed most favorable to the Owner. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Base Bid: Work consists of construction of an addition between existing Buildings B and E, three stories, 48,300 square feet. Construction will be drilled reinforced concrete piers, reinforced concrete foundations, concrete slab on grade, steel frame, composite slab for elevated floors, metal roof deck. Exterior walls are metal studs and insulation, with brick veneer and aluminum composite panels outside, painted gypsum board inside, aluminum window system. Roofing system is single ply membrane roofing system on rigid insulation. Interior walls are metal studs with gypsum board. Interior finishes include painted walls, vinyl wall covering, face brick, acoustical panel ceiling system, carpet tile, ceramic tile, and vinyl composition tile. Work also includes plumbing, hvac, and electrical work. Site work consists of reinforced concrete and brick retaining walls and planters, concrete sidewalks and patios, concrete stairs and ramps, modifications and additions to existing storm water system, and rough and finish grading. Alternate Bid No. 1: Work consists of installation of compacted fill and construction of a new parking lot and associated concrete sidewalks. Parking lot will be bituminous paving with concrete curb and gutter. Alternate Bid No. 2: Work consists of construction of an additional story, 18,400 square feet, and extension of an existing stairway to serve the additional story. Exterior walls and roof are as described under Base Bid. No interior partitions and finishes, other than stairs and elevator enclosures, are included. Work also includes plumbing, hvac, and electrical work. Plans and Specifications may be obtained by prime bidders only, at the office of Image Architects Inc., 1118 West Main Street, Carbondale, Illinois, by depositing $300.00 for each set of Plans and Specifications. Initial distribution shall be limited one (1) set per contractor and a compact disk rom (which includes specifications and drawings in PDF format). Individual compact disk rom may be purchased for $25.00 (which includes specifications and drawings in PDF format). Material suppliers and subcontractors may purchase selected copies of Plans and Specifications at a cost of $ 5.00 per sheet of Drawings and $0.30 per page of Specifications, plus shipping charges, non-refundable. Unsuccessful bidders returning Plans, Specifications and compact disk rom in good condition within fifteen (15) days after date of bid opening shall be refunded total per set deposit. Non-bidders returning Plans, Specifications and compact disk rom as stipulated above shall be refunded fifty percent (50%) of their per set deposit. Those failing to return Plans, Specifications and compact disk rom within time stipulated above, or who return damaged or incomplete sets, shall forfeit entire deposit. Bidding documents, Plans and Specifications may be examined by prospective bidders and material suppliers at the office of Image Architects Inc., and the following Plan Rooms: McGRAW-HILL CONSTRUCTION DODGE St. Louis, Missouri Evansville, Indiana SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BUILDERS ASSOCIATION O'Fallon, Illinois Marion, Illinois WESTERN KENTUCKY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION Paducah, Kentucky NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION NEWS, INC Evansville, Indiana Bid security in amount and form stipulated in INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS will be required with each bid. No bid may be withdrawn within 30 days after opening of bids. Successful bidders shall be required to observe 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et. seq., pertaining to wages and known as the "Prevailing Wage Act" as issued by the Illinois Department of Labor. Successful bidders shall also observe 30 ILCS 560/0.01 et. seq., pertaining to hiring Illinois labor and known as the "Public Work Preference Act" Furthermore, successful bidders shall observe the "Illinois Human Rights Act, as Amended", 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et. seq. and the Rules and Regulations, Title 44, Section 750 of the Illinois Administrative Code, Illinois Department of Human Rights. The successful bidders and subcontractors shall comply with the Illinois Procurement Code, 30 ILCS 500/30-22, to determine their need for Apprenticeship and Training Program requirement as defined in Project Manual, Section 00 21 13 Instruction to Bidders. BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE CARTERVILLE, ILLINOIS 20282805; May 15

Public Notice Blasting Schedule In accordance with the "Surface Coal Mining and Land Conservation and Reclamation Act of 1980", Section 1816.64 of the regulations, Arclar Company, LLC hereby provides public notice of a planned blasting schedule for the Wildcat Hills Mine, Cottage Grove Pit located near Equality, Illinois commencing and ending as shown in item #2. 1. BLASTING AREA Permit #327. Portions of Sections 5 & 8, T9S, R8E, Gallatin County, IL. Permit #365. Portions of Sections 5, T9S, R8E, Gallatin County, IL. Permit #370. Portions of Sections 5, T9S, R8E, Gallatin County, IL. Permit #376. Portions of Sections 2 & 3, T9S, R7E, Saline County, IL. Permit #397. Portions of Sections 2 & 3, T9S, R7E, Saline County, IL. 2. DATES & TIMES This schedule will be in effect commencing 10 days from the date of this publication and continuing for a twelve month period. Blasting shall be conducted between sunrise and sunset Monday through Sunday. 3. ACCESS CONTROL The permit area is identified by signs at each access road restricting entry to authorized personnel only. Also at each of the points of access a sign reading "BLASTING AREA" will be posted explaining the blast warning and all clear signals. These "BLASTING AREA" signs will be posted along haulage and county roads that are in the permit area within the vicinity of the blasting activities. All access to the immediate area of the detonation is controlled by mine personnel, before, during, and after the detonation until the "ALL CLEAR" signal is sounded. All areas containing charged holes will be guarded, barricaded, posted or flagged against unauthorized entry. 4. AUDIBLE WARNING SIGNALS The warning signal consists of a one [1] minute series of long siren blasts, five [5] minutes prior to the blast signal. The blast signal consists of a series of short siren blasts, one [1] minute prior to the shot. The all-clear signal consists of a prolonged siren. 5. NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING BLASTING Before blasting in areas or at times not identified in a previous published schedule, a revised schedule shall be published at least 10 days, but not more than 30 days, prior to commencing the new blasting activities. 6. PRE-BLAST SURVEYS Upon written request by a resident or owner of a dwelling or structure that is located within one-half mile of any portion of the permitted area, or by the owner of a dwelling or structure at a distance greater than one-half mile from the permit area, but within one mile of the blasting area, a pre-blasting survey or a condition survey of the dwelling or structure will be promptly conducted and a report of the survey submitted to the Department and to the person requesting the survey. If a structure is renovated or added to, subsequent to a pre-blast survey or a condition survey, then upon request to the Department, a survey of such additions and renovations shall be performed in accordance with this section. To request a pre-blast survey, address a written request to: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Mine Safety & Training Division One Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702-1271 Black Beauty Coal Company Attn: Bernard Rottman 7100 Eagle Crest Blvd., Ste. 100 Evansville, IN 47715-8152 [812] 434-8500 20283096; May 15.

ORAVILLE WATER DISTRICT, JACKSON COUNTY Ordinance No. 2008-1 An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2005-1 and amending Exhibit "A", section 8 or Ordinance #99-7 (Rate Schedule) of the Oraville Water District, Jackson County, Illinois. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of the Oraville Water District, Jackson County,Illinois as follows: SECTION 8 RATE SCHEDULE The following shall be the rates for water supplied by the District: the monthly bill will be computed on the following rate schedule: First 2,500 gallons per month (minimum) $17.20 Next 4,000 gallons per month $4.75 per 1000 gallons Next 6,000 gallons per month $4.25 per 1000 gallons Next 8,000 gallons per month. $3.25 per 1000 gallons Over 20,500 gallons per month $2.25 per 1,000 gallons SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force andeffect beginning June 1, 2008, after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Oraville Water District 20283100, May 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

PUBLIC HEARING The Village of North City will conduct a public hearing on June 9, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at the Village Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to gather input from the public regarding the proposed request for funding from United State Department of Agriculture - Rural Development to construct a municipal storage building. The public is invited to attend. Village of North City 20283101; May 15.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE JACKSON COUNTY MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT REGARDING AMENDED FY 2008 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE, that a public hearing of the Jackson County Mass Transit District as to An Amended Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for said District for the fiscal year July I, 2007 through June 30, 2008 will be held at the JCMTD Administrative Office, 608 E. College Street, Carbondale, Illinois at 5:30 PM on Monday, June 16, 2008. FURTHER TAKE NOTICE, that copies of the Amended Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance are available for public inspection during weekdays at the JCMTD Office, at the above address, commencing on May 16, 2008 between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Jackson County Mass Transit District BY: Dava Shorb Managing Director 20283139; May 15, 16, 17.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE JACKSON COUNTY MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT REGARDING FY 2009 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE, that a public hearing of the Jackson County Mass Transit District as to a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for said District for the fiscal year July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 will be held at the JCMTD Administrative Office, 608 E. College Street, Carbondale, Illinois at 5:30 PM on Monday, June 16, 2008. FURTHER TAKE NOTICE, that copies of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance are available for public inspection during weekdays at the JCMTD Office, at the above address, commencing on May 16, 2008 between the hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Jackson County Mass Transit District BY: Dava Shorb Managing Director 20283145; May 15, 16, 17.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Control of the Five County Regional Vocational System Joint Agreement, in the Counties of Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union, State of Illinois, that the revised budget for the said Joint Agreement for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Five County Regional Vocational System, located at 130 Washington Street, Tamms, Illinois within the boundaries of the Joint Agreement from and after 12:00 o'clock p.m. on the day of May 16 , 2008 at the above stated address. A public hearing on the aforementioned revised budget will be held on June 17, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. by the Board of Control of the Five County Regional Vocational System at Shawnee Community College in Ullin, Illinois. 20283152; May 15, 16.

OFFICIAL NOTICE Pursuant to Title IV of the Surface Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, 30 USC 201 et seq., the Abandoned Mined Lands Reclamation Division of the Dept. of Natural Resources is requesting funding from the federal Office of Surface Mining for administrative expenses and construction funding for emergency and non-emergency reclamation projects which are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare from the adverse effects of past coal mining practices by abating the hazardous and environmental conditions occurring at the following sites: Utica Mine - La Salle County Wildlife Prairie Park - Slope Peoria County Red Ember West - Fulton County Barr Mine - Sangamon County Union Fuel No. 5 Sangamon County Crown Borehole - Montgomery County Main Guy Mine - St. Clair County Glen Ridge Mine - Marion County Franklin County C.C. No. 7 Franklin County Bell & Zoller No. 2 - Franklin County Copies of the pending grant application and environmental narratives describing the proposed projects included in this grant application can be reviewed at the administrative offices located at One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, Illinois 62702. Comments and inquiries should be addressed to the above Springfield address, ATTN: Joe Pelc. The comment period is open for 14 days from the date of this notice. If an adequate number of comments are received, a public meeting will be held at a later date. 20280951; May 14, 15, 16.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FRANKLIN COUNTY-BENTON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-FFH3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FFH3 PLAINTIFF vs. WHITNEY GOSSETT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 08 CH 60 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Franklin County by the plaintiff against you and other defendant(s), praying for the foreclosure and reformation of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN JAMES BIGGS' FIRST ADDITION TO WEST FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS. EXCEPT ALL COAL, OIL, GAS, AND OTHER MINERALS. COMMON ADDRESS: 506 W. CHESTNUT STREET, WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896 P.I.N.: 11-24-453-002 and which said mortgage was signed by WHITNEY GOSSETT, mortgagor(s), to FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Franklin County as Document No.2005-3748; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Franklin County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Franklin County Courthouse, Benton, IL 62812 on or before June 13, 2008, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 39 South LaSalle Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60603 Telephone: (312) 541-9710 JB&A # 08-4898 I97460 20282418; May 14, 21, 28.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 13, A.D. 2008, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Jackson County, Illinois setting forth the names and addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Art of Living Foundation, Carbondale Chapter located at 509 N. Allyn St., Carbondale, IL 62901. Dated this 13th day of May A.D. 2008. Larry W. Reinhardt, Jackson County Clerk 20282883; May 14, 21, 28

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JACKSON, STATE OF ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR HSBC BANK USA, NA 2005-HE4 BY: SAXON MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., F/K/A MERITECH MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., AS THEIR ATTORNEY-IN-FACT, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MILA, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. TOMI MCCOLLUM, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendant(s). 08 CH 36 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: TOMI MCCOLLUM, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: SITUATED IN AND A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 1, WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JACKSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A STONE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8 AFORESAID, AND RUNNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 1/4 1/4 SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 1128.6 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID 1/4 1/4 SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 682.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8 AFORESAID, A DISTANCE OF 117.53 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID 1/4 1/4 SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 682.0 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 1/4 1/4 SECTION, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 117.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Tax Number: 19-08-152-004 commonly known as 289 Cedar Creek Road, Makanda, Illinois 62958; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by TOMI MCCOLLUM, and recorded in the office of the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 343963; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, located at Jackson County Courthouse, 1001 Walnut, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966, on or before June 12, 2008, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Attorney No. 06185808 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL 175 North Franklin Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 I97388 20282284; May 13, 20, 27.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Johnson County Ambulance Services will receive sealed bids for: PROJECT TITLE: Dirt Excavation for Johnson County Ambulance Building LOCATION: Johnson County Ambulance 814 N. 1st Street Vienna, IL 62995 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project will consist of dirt excavation, grading, and compaction. PROJECT NO. 08031 TRADE - General BID DATE/TIME 10:00 a.m. May 23, 2008 *public bid opening BID LOCATION: Baysinger Design Group, Inc. 401 N. Market St. Marion, IL 62959 OBTAIN PLANS FROM: Baysinger Design Group, Inc. 401 North Market Street Marion, Illinois 62959 Phone:618-998-8015 Fax: 618-998-8032 PLAN DEPOSIT: Two deposits for each set of documents shall be made payable to the Architect in separate amounts of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) which is non-refundable and Fifty Dollars ($50.00) which will be refunded upon return of documents in good condition at the Architects office within 30 days after Bid opening. PRE-BID MEETING - No Pre-Bid Meeting to be held. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS: 1. Reference Document 00100 in Project Specifications 2. All contractors and subcontractors are required to pay prevailing wages as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. 3. Questions to be directed to Architect: Michael Baysinger Baysinger Design Group, Inc. 401 North Market Street Marion, IL 62959 Ph.618-998-8015; Fax 618-998-8032 4. The Owner is exempt from Sales Tax. 5. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required. 6. Bidding documents may be examined at the following location: S.I.B.A., 504 West Jackson, Marion, IL 62959 Phone:618-997-0904, Fax: 618-993-5624 20282686; May 13.

Century School District 100 is taking bids for re-roofing our high school gym. Contact Dr. Shelia Donis, Superintendendent, for complete specifications and to place a bid. Roof located at 4721 Shawnee College Road, Ullin, IL. Bids must be received by Monday, May 19, 2008 and will be reopened at the Board Meeting that night. 20281625; May 10.

Advertisement For Bids Franklin-Williamson Human Services, Inc. is soliciting bids to roof two buildings in Herrin IL. Bid information packets and property visit can be scheduled by contacting Joe McRoy, Facilities Manager, at 902 West Main Street, West Frankfort IL 62896 or by telephone at (618) 937-6483, Ext: 7112. The deadline for excepting sealed bids is May 30, 2008 at 5pm. Sealed bids may be mailed or delivered to Franklin Williamson Human Services, Inc., Attention Nancy Pullum, 902 West Main Street, West Frankfort IL 62896. Franklin-Williamson Human Services, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JACKSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Estate of GEORGE ARCHIE STROUP, Deceased. Case No. 2008-P-45 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of George Archie Stroup, Letters of Office were issued May 6, 2007 to Steven L. Stroup, whose address is 2513 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37221, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is William L. Broom III, Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes & Hoke, LLP, Attorneys at Law, 100 North Illinois Avenue, P. O. Box 3747, Carbondale, IL 62902-3747. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Jackson County Courthouse, Murphysboro, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 14th day of November, 2008. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Steven L. Stroup, Independent Executor of the Estate of George Archie Stroup. BARRETT, TWOMEY, BROOM, HUGHES & HOKE, LLP Attorneys at Law 100 North Illinois Avenue P. O. Box 3747 Carbondale, IL 62902-3747 Tel: (618) 457-0437 20282270; May 10, 17, 24.

Notice of Public Hearing The Egyptian Area Agency on Aging is holding three public hearings to discuss its Area Plan of services for older adults in the thirteen southernmost counties of Illinois. The public hearings will be held Friday, May 30 at noon at the Carbondale Senior Center, 409 N. Springer St.; Monday, June 2 at noon at the Marion Senior Center, 507 W. Main St.; and Tuesday, June 3 at 11 am at the Sunshine Inn, 400 S. Main St. in Anna. A summary of the Area Plan of services may be viewed at each public hearing site and at senior centers throughout Southern Illinois. Services to be provided include transportation, information and assistance, outreach, case management, ombudsman, legal assistance, respite care, congregate and home delivered meals, health promotion, family caregiver support services, and elder abuse prevention and education. The Egyptian Area Agency on Aging is requesting a waiver next year to be the service provider agency for supportive, nutrition, health promotion, and family caregiver services in Union County. Comments may be made by Monday, June 9th to the Egyptian Area Agency on Aging at 200 E. Plaza Dr., Carterville, IL 62918, or by calling 1-888-895-3306. 20282312; May 10.

"Woodland Rental Properites, LLC will be holding a sale for the items remaining in storage units at 4501 W. Deyoung in Marion, Illinois, specifically units A-15 (rented by Lisa Taylor), A-21 (rented by Linda Harvel) and A-24 (rented by Casey Herzog). The sale will be held at 7:00 am on May 24th at the office of Woodland Rental Properties, LLC in Marion, Illinois. The sale will include a washer, a dryer, a microwave, clothing items, computer desks, toys, a vacuum, a mattress and box springs, books, CDs, video games, a bird cage, a chest of drawers, a BBQ grill and miscellaneous household items." Jacob Swain Woodland Rental Properties, LLC 20281604; May 9, 17.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JACKSON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BERNECE D. HINCHCLIFF, Deceased. No. 2008-P-43 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of BERNECE D. HINCHCLIFF, of Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on May 2, 2008, to WILLIAM E. HINCHCLIFF, JR., as Executor, 81 Spring Arbor Drive, Carbondale, Illinois, whose attorney is Charles C. Hines, 809 West Main Street, P. O. Box 1059, Carbondale, IL 62903-1059. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Jackson County Courthouse, Murphysboro, Illinois, or with the Representative, or both, on or before November 2, 2008. Any claim not filed on or before November 2, 2008, is barred. Copies of a claim must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated May 5, 2008. Law Offices of Charles C. Hines 809 West Main Street P.O. Drawer 1059 Carbondale, ,IL 62903-1059 Telephone: (618) 549-2127 20281620; May 9, 16, 23.

ANNUAL TREASURE'S REPORT DESOTO TOWNSHIP AND ROAD DISTRICT TOWNSHIP REVENUE SUMMARY PROPERTY TAX 26,337.94; REPLACEMENT TAX 34,138.97; INTEREST 584.88 MISCELLANCE 219.67, TOTAL REVENUE 61,281.46 TOWNSHIP COMPENSATION SUMMARY RANGE 20,895.08 CONNIE RAYE GILLMORE; NANCY A. BATTEAU; LAWRENCE DIETZ; HOWARD HICKS; CHARLES W. YOUNG; TED W. BATTEAU; DERALD SNYDER; FRED ALSTAT TOTAL COMPENSATION 20,895.08 TOWNSHIP EXPENDITURES SUMMARY SS. FED MED. CARE 5,131.16 ; TOIRMA 2,115.00; LABOR CEM. DONALD E. TUTOR, KENNETH HUFF; SHERRY TUTOR; 5,081.78; FUEL HANDEE MART 812.73; RALPH SMALL ENGINE 1,155.07; FIA 1,073.83; CASE #1 1,300.00; CASE#2 2,200.00; CASE #3 2,300.00 CASE # 4 2,300.00 CASE # 5 2,400.00; ALL OTHER DISBURSEMENTS LESS THAN 1,000.00 TOTAL VENDORS 31,691.23 ROAD DISTRICT REVENUE SUMMARY PROPERTY TAX 35,791.41; REPLACEMENT TAX 34,494.83; INTEREST 542.71; TRANSFER 10,000.00; MISCELLANCE 594.48 TOTAL REVENUE 81,423.43 ROAD DISTRICT COMPENSATION SUMMARY FRED ALSTAT 3,600.00; LABOR BRYAN O'NEIL 1,828.51 TOTAL COMPENSATION 5,428.51 ROAD DISTRICT EXPENDITURE SUMMARY ANNA QUARRIES 5,407.84; PLATINUM PLUS 1,038.49; NFTSF 3,767.31; HINES OIL 3,174.03; OLD NATIONAL BANK LOAN 13,311.35; TRANSFER 10,000.00; ENERGY CULVERT 2,760.14; CNA 3,372.41; ALL OTHER DISBURSEMENT LESS THAN 1,000.00 TOTAL VENDORS 55,088.69. Connie Raye Gillmore Township Supervisor April 29, 2008 Year April 2007 - March 31, 2008. 2007 - 2008 20281632; May

INVITATION TO BID Zeigler-Royalton CUSD #188 is accepting proposals and bids for the installation of bleachers in the high school gymnasium. General specifications and bid documents may be requested at the office of the Superintendent. All bids are to be submitted to: George Wilkerson, Superintendent Zeigler-Royalton CUSD #188 PO Box 38 Zeigler, IL 62999 All bids are due on or before 3:00 PM, May 19, 2008 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Zeigler- Royalton CUSD #188 will determine and announce the successful bidder at a regular meeting of the Board of Education on May 19th. The proposal must be written, sealed, and marked on the outside of the envelope "Bleacher Installation". The reputation of service, experience, and expertise of the bidder will be considered in making an award. The School District does not obligate itself to accept the lowest price when an alternate may best serve the interest of said district. The bidder is invited to submit a brief description of his experience, the operations of his business, the services that he will be personally able to perform, and such other information about his company, to establish his ability to service the District. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award each item to different bidders of all items to a single bidder unless otherwise noted on the bid request, and to waive any information or irregularity in any of the bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of said district. 20282044; May 9, 2008.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SENIOR ADULT SERVICES RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle, Jackson County Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by Senior Adult Services. Date: May 23, 2008 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Place: Senior Adult Services 409 N. Springer Carbondale, Illinois 62901 I. For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportations general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. Description of Project: Senior Adult Services is requesting a ramp equipped van to provide portal-to -portal transportation to senior citizens. B. Relocation: Relocation assistance will not be required. C. Environment: This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impacts. D. Comprehensive Planning: This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area. E. Elderly and Disabled: All new equipment included in this project will be accessible to the elderly and disabled. II. At the hearing, Seniors Adults Services will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendation with respect to said project. III. A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project for the Intended service area will be made available for public inspection at: Senior Adult Services, 409 N. Springer, Carbondale, IL 62901. 20282263; May 9.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JACKSON COUNTY MURPHYSBORO, ILLINOIS OLD NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff vs KEVIN M. STEWART A/K/A KEVIN STEWART, et al., Defendants 08 CH 30 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you,UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant (s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the 1ST Judicial Circuit, Jackson County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 2 IN HUFFMAN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN BY THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS AT PAGE 73 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF JACKSON COUNTY, ILLINIOIS. Commonly known as 604 N. Carico, Carbondale, IL 62901.and which said Mortgage was made by Kevin M. Stewart, Mortgagor(s), to Old National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Jackson County, Illinois as document No. Book 2003 At Page 42938; And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said 1ST Judicial Circuit, Jackson County, Illinois against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant(s), file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of 1ST Judicial Circuit, at the Courthouse, in the City of Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois, on or before June 6, 2008, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA 180 North LaSalle St., Ste. 2400 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-782-9676 Facsimile: 312-782-4201 I96072 20281364; May 7, 14, 21.

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public notice is hereby given on May 2, A.D. 2008, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Jackson County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as Ever Green Housing LLC located at O W Lacey, Elkville, IL 62932. Dated this 2nd day of May, A.D. 2008. Larry W. Reinhardt, Jackson County Clerk 20281787; May 7, 14, 21.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of filing of evidence regarding reconciliation of revenues and costs under Central Illinois Public Service Company d/b/a AmerenCIPS' Electric Environmental Adjustment Clause (EEA) and Gas Environmental Adjustment Clause (GEAC). To the Patrons of Central Illinois Public Service Company d/b/a AmerenCIPS: Central Illinois Public Service Company d/b/a AmerenCIPS ("AmerenCIPS") hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission evidence (direct testimony) regarding the reconciliation of revenues collected from its electric and gas customers under its EEA and GEAC, with costs incurred in connection with certain environmental remediation activities associated with its manufactured gas plant sites in Illinois. A copy of such evidence may be obtained by any interested party in AmerenCIPS' business office in Springfield, Illinois. All parties interested in this matter may obtain information with respect thereto either directly from AmerenCIPS or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62706. CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY d/b/a AmerenCIPS By: Scott Cisel, President 20281454; May 6, 13