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.

Advertisement For Bids OWNER: City of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon, Illinois ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: White & Borgognoni Architects, P.C., 212 N. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, Illinois 62901-1452; tel. 618-529-3691. The Owner will receive bids for the Downtown Mt. Vernon Streetscape Enhancement project, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The work is to be accomplished by a General Contractor. Demolition Work includes: removal of existing asphalt and concrete pave- ment materials, removal of existing brick unit pavers, removal of existing pedestrian street lighting, removal of existing site furnishings,and the removal of existing street trees and associated materials. New Work includes: new asphalt pavement patch, new concrete pavement, new ADA curb ramps, new concrete curbs with integral gutters, new decorative pavers, new decorative metal fencing, new site furnishings, new site lighting and associated electrical work, new street trees and streetscape vegetation and other new coordination work with existing utilities and infrastructure. Bidding documents may be obtained after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the office of the Architect /Engineer, 212 N. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois, by depositing $100.00 per set, cash or check payable to White & Borgognoni Architects, P.C. Bidding document deposit will be refunded upon receipt of bid and/or return of bidding documents. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for all prospective bidders on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the Downtown Development Corporation, 809 Main St., Mt. Vernon , Illinois 62864. Bids are to be delivered to the office of White & Borgognoni Architects, P.C., 212 N. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901 (ph.618-529-3691) prior to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Bidders must be prequalified with IDOT. Bidders will be required to provide Bid security in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid price. The statutes of the State of Illinois requiring not less than the prevailing rate of per-diem, legal holidays, an overtime wages in the locality where the work is to be performed, to be paid to all laborers, workmen and mechanics employed in the execution of the contract and all other statutes of the State of Illinois covering employment shall apply to contract awarded. Refer to other bidding requirements described in Document 00100 - Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the Owner. Direct all questions to the Architect. By: City of Mt. Vernon Date: March 25, 2008 Documents also on file at: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BUILDERS ASSOCIATION, OFallon , IL NATION CONSTRUCTION NEWS, Evansville, IN 20281842; May 8, 22.

Public Notice 05/07/08 Please note change in Dongola Unit School District #66 Regular School Board meeting, which was previously scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Has been changed to Tuesday. May 27, 2008 7:00 p.m. 20282041; May 8.

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.

Notice: Emergency Meeting There will be an Emergency meeting of the Herrin Park District Board of Commissioners, on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., at the Herrin Park Office, 1010 N. 5th Street, Herrin, Illinois. The agenda for the meeting is: Harrison Bruce Aquatic Center review of employee applications, policies and procedures. 20281813; May 7.

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

Notice of Public Hearing Jackson County Mass Transit District RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for Jackson County Mass Transit District for the provision of public transportation service to Jackson County and adjacent areas. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Jackson County Mass Transit District. Date: May 19, 2008 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Jackson County Mass Transit District Administrative Office; 608 East College Street, Carbondale, Illinois. 1. 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 Transportation's general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. Description of Project The State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant is intended to fund the acquisition of rolling stock for the expansion of operations of the Jackson County Mass Transit District, and the replacement of equipment for JCMTD operations. The Jackson County Mass Transit District is a municipal corporation created by the Jackson County Board pursuant to the Local Mass Transit Act ( 70ILCS 3610 ) to provide public transportation to the residents of Jackson County, Illinois. The JCMTD is requesting 1 (one) 11-passenger light-duty paratransit vehicle, with lift ramp. The estimated total cost of the vehicle is $50,000. This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Jackson County Mass Transit District, with State and Federal Funds. B. Relocation Relocation Assistance will not be required. C. Environment This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact. 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 meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities. II. At the hearing the Jackson County Mass Transit District 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 recommendations 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 the Jackson County Mass Transit District Administration Office, 608 East College Street., Carbondale, Illinois 62901, commencing on May 5, 2008 and ending on May 19, 2008, weekdays, between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Interested parties may contact Dava Shorb, JCMTD Managing Director at the above address or by phone at 618-4574080. Jackson County Mass Transit District BY: Dava Shorb Managing Director 20281597; May 7, 14, 21.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILLIAMSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: JERRY CADLE 2008-MR-060 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given that on April 29, 2008, Jerry Cadle caused to be filed a Petition for Name Change, as required by 735 ILCS 5/21-103, in which he will seek to have his name changed to Jerry Alan Cadle. Unless you file your answer or otherwise appear in this case in Courtroom #4 at the Williamson County Courthouse, 200 West Jefferson Street, Marion, Illinois, 62959, on the 27th day of August at 1:15 p.m., a Judgment may be entered for the relief asked in the Petition. Dated: May 1, 2008 Michael W. Maurizio #6186837 Winter D. Campanella #6287833 1508 W. Main Street/P.O. Box 1849 Marion, Illinois 62959 Telephone No. 618-998-1515 Facsimile No. 618-998-1415 20281613; May 6, 13, 20.

NOTICE The Housing Authority of the County of Williamson will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. at Carterville City Hall, 103 S. Division, Carterville, Illinois. Mark J. Sosnowski Executive Director 20280163; May 5.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET- BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R11, UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2005, WITHOUT RECOURSE, ASSIGNEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs. BERTHA A. TEELING, WALTER MIKE TEELING, SR., A/K/A MIKE TEELING, SR., A/K/A WALTER MIKE TEELING, A/K/A MIKE TEELING, Defendant(s), 07 CH 93 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Franklin County, Illinois, will on June 18, 2008, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., at the Franklin County Courthouse, 1 Public Square, Benton, Illinois 62812, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Franklin, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT 228 FEET 8 INCHES EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-FOURTH (NW 1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND RUNNING THENCE EAST 5 4/33 RODS, THENCE NORTH 33 13/19 RODS, THENCE WEST 5 4/33 RODS, THENCE SOUTH 33 13/19 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 7707 Parish Circle, West Frankfort, Illinois 62896 P.I.N. 11-20-401-007 The Judgment amount is $ 93,450.90. Contact the Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are cash. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. Attorney No. 06185808 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL 175 North Franklin Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 I95255 20280665; May 5, 12, 19.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JACKSON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY A. HOGUE, Deceased. No. 2008-P-41 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of MARY A. HOGUE, of Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on April 22, 2008, to BARBARA BRANNER, as Executor, 104 North Springer, Carbondale, Illinois, whose attorney is Charles C. Hines, 809 West Main Street, P. 0. 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 October 22, 2008. Any claim not filed on or before October 22, 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. Law Offices of Charles C. Hines 809 West Main Street P.O. Drawer 1059 Carbondale, IL 62903-1059 Telephone: (618) 549-2127 20280850; May 2, 9, 16.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JACKSON COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Marion M. Hartmann, Deceased. 08-P-42 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of Marion M. Hartmann, a resident of Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois. Letters of Administration With The Will Annexed were issued on April 30, 2008, to Carl W. Hartmann, 29 Steven Dr, Murphysboro, Illinois, 62966. Gary T. Miller, Post Office Box 1503, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966, is the attorney for Carl W. Hartmann, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Marion M. Hartmann, Deceased. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that claims against the Estate of Marion M. Hartmann, Deceased, may be filed no later than November 5, 2008. Any claim filed after November 5, 2008, shall be barred. A claim against the Estate of Marion M. Hartmann, Deceased, must be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Illinois. A copy of any such claim shall be furnished to the Personal Representative and his attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. DATED this 30th day of April, 2008. Gary T. Miller Attorney At Law 103 S. Sezmore Drive Post Office Box 1503 Murphysboro, IL 62966 Telephone (618) 687-4800 Fax (618) 687-4801 Illinois Registration 01912631 20280870; May 2, 9, 16.

NOTICE OF BID AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 403 (B) INVESTMENT PROVIDER SERVICE AGREEMENT The Meridian Community Unit School District No. 101 will accept Proposals for its 403 (B) Investment Provider Service. Contact Mickey Lawler, District Accountant, for additional information at 618-342-6776 ext. 204. Please submit BIDS to the address below no later than 4:00 p.m. June 1, 2008: Office of the Superintendent Attn: Mickey Lawler/403B 208 Valley Road Mounds, IL 62964 20280889; May 2,9,16,23,30.

NOTICE OF BID AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE The Meridian Community Unit School District No. 101 will accept Proposals for its Property/Casualty, Commercial Package, Worker's Compensation, Automobile, Umbrella and School Board Liability Coverage. Contact Mickey Lawler, District Accountant, for Specifications at 618-342-6776 ext 204. Please submit BIDS to the address below no later than 4.00 p.m. on June 1, 2008: Office of the Superintendent Attn: Mickey Lawler/BID Insurance 208 Valley Road Mounds, IL 62964 20280897; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public notice is hereby given on April 30, 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 Sun Nails located at 715 North Giant City Road, Carbondale, IL 62901. Dated this 30th day of April, A.D. 2008. Larry W. Reinhardt, Jackson County Clerk 20280941; May 2, 9, 16.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF, v.s. REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 320 WESTMORE DRIVE, WHITEHALL, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND ALL ATTACHMENTS, IMPROVEMENTS, AND APPURTENANCES THERETO, DEFENDANT, CIVIL NO. 08-222-MJR NOTICE OF COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE AGAINST REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, a civil complaint seeking forfeiture was filed on March 21, 2008, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois by A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney and Michael Thompson, Assistant United States Attorney, on behalf of the United States of America, plaintiff, against the defendant property. The complaint alleges that said property may, for the causes stated in the complaint, be condemned as forfeited to the United States. All persons asserting an interest in or claim against the defendant real properties and who have received direct notice of the forfeiture action must file a verified claim with the Clerk of this Court pursuant to Rule G(5) of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime and Asset Forfeiture Claims, no later than thirty-five (35) days after the notice was sent; or if notice was published but direct notice was not sent to the claimant or the claimants attorney, a claim must be filed no later than thirty (30) days after final publication of newspaper notice; or whichever is earlier, or within the time that the Court allows, for good cause shown. The date of final newspaper publication will be May 15, 2008. Supplemental Rule G(5) provides in pertinent part: The claim must: (A) identify the specific property claimed; (B) identify the claimant and state the claimants interest in the property; (C) be signed by the claimant under penalty of perjury; and (D) be served on the government attorney designated under Rule G(4)(a)(ii) or (b)(ii)(D). Claims and Answers are to be filed with the Clerk, United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, 750 Missouri Avenue, East St. Louis, Illinois, with a copy thereof sent to Assistant United States Attorney Michael Thompson, Nine Executive Drive, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208. The subject-matter property is more fully described as follows: Real property located at 320 Westmore Drive, White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, and all attachments, improvements, and appurtenances thereto, more particularly described as follows: Lot Seven (7), Lot Eight (8), and Ten (10) feet of the South side of Lot Nine (9) in McPhersons Addition to the Town, now City White Hall, according to the recorded plat of said Addition, situated in the City of White Hall, Greene County, Illinois. PIN: 11-53-34-402-004 Respectfully submitted, A. COURTNEY COX United States Attorney /s/ Michael Thompson MICHAEL THOMPSON Assistant United States Attorney Nine Executive Drive Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208 (618) 628-3700 Notice of this forfeiture can also be viewed at www.forfeiture.gov 20278155; May 1, 8, 15.