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March 2021
Vol. 70, No. 3
Pages 8 & 9
Results of our first question and details on how you
can participate! Page 3
FIND YOUR ACCOUNT #: HEAT PUMPS:
One account # is hidden inside this issue.
If it’s yours, call us and you’ll receive a
What are they and
$10 BILL CREDIT what do they do?
* Credit must be claimed by March 5, 2021. Page 10
(Your account number on the back cover does not count.)
revenue (patronage
they paid). A
www.adamselectric.coop
One Quick Question
separate account
is set up for each Office hours:
Member and the Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. by Laura Bergman, an electric vehicle. Thirty-two members
amount of margins Manager of (3.8%) are considering buying an
To report an outage: Communications electric vehicle. 413 members (49.6%)
earned each year is
1-800-232-4797 In December, have no interest in an electric vehicle.
carefully recorded. Local calls dial direct:
Excess margins we announced a The biggest concern, based on the
COMMENTS
217-593-7701
(over cost) are new “One Quick survey, is affordability – 265 members
needed to help pay Mission Statement: Question” email (31.8%) would consider an electric
for plant additions “Adams Electric Cooperative’s contest. In exchange vehicle if they became more affordable.
and replacements mission is to strive to exceed our for giving us your 149 (18.9%) would consider an
email address and electric vehicle as a second vehicle. learn more and try one out for yourself.
each year (poles, members’ expectations by
answering one quick question, you will We received 142 comments and Personally, driving one was not at
lines, transformers, providing safe, reliable and
affordable electric service in a have the chance to win a $20 electric a lot of great questions. Many are all what I expected. It has a lot more
etc.) Otherwise,
cooperative and environmentally bill credit. We sent our first “One Quick concerned about charging stations or the get-up-and-go than I anticipated and
the Cooperative
responsible manner.” Question” survey on January 15, 2021, distance they drive on long trips, among the lack of engine noise feels strange.
would have to
We are planning on using this to 3,517 members who had provided us many general questions. We will work There’s a considerable cost savings
borrow 100%. With no equity, Board of Directors:
purchase for many years to come.
banks would not lend to us. The an email. on answering many of these questions between this car and a gas equivelent,
It will be a permanent structure in President when you compare the cost of charging
Cooperative invests this money Roger Busen......................Timewell in future Adams Outlets.
our classroom to build many skills
until the financial condition and The question was: Meanwhile, you’re always welcome versus the gas expense. I agree, the
upon. Vice President price tags on some electric cars aren’t
the amount of equity (ownership) Rebecca Barlow.................. Clayton to contact our office and we’d be happy
Your generosity is greatly
of our system is sufficient for it to Share your thoughts on electric cars to let you test drive our Chevy Bolt. cheap, but there are also some that are
Treasurer
appreciated. May all your good
be repaid. Profits are then returned Kris Farwell..................... Plymouth (check all that apply): similar to their gas equivelents,
works continue to bless so many! Secretary I own an electric vehicle. such as this one. All in all, it’s a fun
MEMBER
to members rather than outside
Gratefully and God Bless!
investors or stockholders. The Laura Meyer......................... Liberty I am considering buying an experience and something to watch
Jenni Obert, PreK Teacher
Board of Directors approves when Director electric vehicle. as this new technology develops.
St. Mary’s School
profits are returned to members.
Eric Ewing....................... Rushville I have no interest in an electric Thank you to all who
Typically, capital credits are
Director vehicle. participated in this survey. Our
Brent Clair........................... Loraine winner from the January survey was
returned on an approximately I may consider purchasing once
I do not understand your capital Director they become more affordable. Mike Morgan.
30-year cycle. In 2020, Adams Jim Ward...................... Mt. Sterling
credit policy.
Electric returned $450,000 to I am concerned about how long We hope to gain some insight
Director with our “One Quick Question”
members for the full year of 1993 Tom Travis........................... Payson it takes to charge an electric vehicle.
Electric Cooperatives differ
and thirty-percent of 1994. To I drive too far, so an electric vehicle emails. Our next question,
Director
from other electric utilities.
date, all capital credits through Jim Benz............................... Quincy doesn’t make sense for me. something completely different,
The Cooperative operates on a
1993 and parts of 1994, 2006 and General Manager I would consider an electric will be sent in April. If you didn’t
not-for-profit basis. Each year,
2013 have been returned. Jim Thompson PE................ Quincy vehicle as a 2nd vehicle. We’re not selling cars, so it’s a great receive an email in January but
operating margins are allocated to Attorney way to learn about electric vehicles would like to be added to the future
a member’s account based on the Charles Burton................. Rushville As of Monday, January 25 (the without any pressure to buy. Even list for a chance to win a $20 electric
deadline), we received 834 responses. if you’re not interested in buying an bill credit, visit: adamselectric.coop/
Adams Electric Cooperative provides safe, Of those, five members, said they own electric car, it’s a great opportunity to update-your-email/
reliable service to over 8,700 members in
Adams, Brown, Schuyler, Pike, Hancock,
McDonough, and Fulton counties. Adams
Electric is member-owned, not-for-profit
$20 Bill credit and overseen by a board of directors elected
by the membership.
winner
ADAMS OUTLET (USPS 005-220)
Published monthly for $2.00 per year by:
Members who have provided an
email address were sent “One
Quick Question” on January 15.
All members who answered the
question by our deadline were
700 E. Wood, Camp Point, Illinois 62320.
Periodical postage paid at Camp Point, Il-
entered into a drawing to win a linois and additional mailing offices.
$20 electric bill credit. Mike Morgan POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
was the winner of the $20 electric
Adams Outlet, P.O. Box 247, Camp Point,
Use our Member Link App Affordable HVAC Daylight Saving Time Begins
to report outages and pay your bill. Switch to the 7¢/kWh rate for all
Illinois 62320.
bill credit. Congratulations, Mike! March 14. Remember to set your clocks
(More details on page 7)
Editor: Learn more at adamselectric.coop. electric heating, cooling, and water forward 1 hour. This is a good time to
heating. Ask how at 217-509-7760.
Laura Bergman
change batteries in your smoke alarms!
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Director Nominations by Petition
According to Cooperative Bylaws, the names and addresses of
What is Expected members may make nominations
by petition with 25 signatures or
the candidates nominated to in
each district.
of a Director? more at least 90 days prior to the The Secretary shall be respon-
Director candidates often ask this Annual Meeting. This year the sible for mailing with the Notice of
question when they consider running Annual Meeting will be Wednes- the Annual Meeting, or separately,
for the Board. The following is a list day, September 8, 2021. Requests but at least five days before the date
of the minimum requirements for an for petitions will begin March 15, of the Annual Meeting, a statement
Adams Electric Cooperative Director: 2021 and can be provided by con- of the number of members to be
tacting the Cooperative. Petitions elected and the names and address-
1. Directors must attend all regular monthly must be returned to the Cooperative es of the candidates. The names of
board meetings, usually beginning at 7 p.m. office by 4 p.m. June 10, 2021. the candidates shall be arranged by
and adjourning three to five hours later. A list of nominations will be district.
2. Directors must attend all special board posted in the lobby of the Coopera- The Cooperative is divided
meetings, committee meetings. and Adams
Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting. tive office within 30 days following into nine districts of representation
3. Other meetings directors attend the petition deadline. The Secretary of membership and each district is
include educational seminars. Directors shall be responsible for mailing represented by one director. Direc-
are encouraged to complete their NRECA to each member at least 30 days tors serve three-year terms. Their
Credentialed Cooperative Director before the date of the Annual Meet- terms in office are staggered so
Certificate during their first term (3 years). ing, a statement of the number of that three of the nine directors are
Incumbent Directors must complete at Board Members to be elected and elected each year.
least two additional continuing educational
offerings during a three-year period ending
with the second-year of each successive term
to maintain eligibility as a director.
4. Credentialed Directors receive a $200.00 Director districts to be elected
per diem and mileage (IRS approved
mileage rate) for attendance of Cooperative
in 2021 are as follows: BRU 1611674040-AD.indd 1 2/1/21 5:28 PM
meetings. Non-Credentialed Directors
receive a $150.00 per diem and mileage (IRS District #7
approved mileage rate) for attendance of Consisting of Lima, Ursa, Mendon,
Cooperative meetings. All directors receive Riverside & Ellington Townships of
transportation, lodging, and meal expenses Adams County; & Rocky Run & Walker
Townships of Hancock County.
when traveling on Cooperative business.
5. Directors spend 23-35 days each year
representing Adams Electric Cooperative.
6. A director is expected to read and be
familiar with information and financial
reports from the Cooperative, and/or other
state and national associations.
7. A director represents all members
of Adams Electric Cooperative, not a
geographic region or director district.
8. A director should work in harmony with
the whole board. A director must also have
the self-confidence and communication skills
to express his/her opinion or disagreement
with other directors. District #8
Consisting of Pea Ridge, Missouri,
9. Directors and spouses are encouraged to Lee, & Buckhorn Townships
join NRECA’s political action committee, of Brown County.
Action Committee for Rural Electrification
(ACRE). Regular membership is $25.00 District #9
Consisting of Honey Creek,
per year and century club membership is Camp Point, Clayton,
$100.00 per year. Concord, & McKee Townships
Additional details are provided in Adams of Adams County.
Electric Cooperative’s Bylaws.
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BARLOW MAINTAINS DIRECTOR GOLD
Director Gold recognizes direc- ment which calls for directors to
NEWS
tors who have already earned earn three credits of approved
their Credentialed Cooperative course work and or conferences
Director (CCD) or Board Lead- every two years to maintain their
ership Certificate (BLC) and Director Gold status. Barlow has
who wish to continue to learn maintained her Director Gold
throughout their service on the status through 2021.
board. Two other directors of
Board Vice President Becky Adams Electric Cooperative
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IN THE
Barlow of Clayton earned her earned their Director Gold ine Penny Power grant applications were • $1,250 - Village of Clayton; expand concrete • $950 - Quincy Senior High School; books
first Director Gold credential in certificate previously: Jim Benz approved for funding in January. $7,800.00 was pad and build a small shelter house at designed to improve student
granted to the following groups/organizations: the Clayton Veterans Memorial Park engagement
2016 from the National Rural of Quincy and Roger Busen of
Electric Cooperative Association Timewell. • $900 - West Central Child Care Connection; • $500 - Augusta Library; Smart TV for • $1,350 - Amvets; refurbishing wrought iron
(NRECA). books for the Born Learning project livestreaming, classes, sharing library benches, flower urns, and fencing at
Director Gold includes a news, etc. the Illinois Veterans Home
• $600 - Denman Elementary School; ten
continuing education require- Kore Wobble Stools for a special • $500 - Plymouth Library; Smart TV to assist Penny Power grants to date now total
education classroom that serves
students with diverse disabilities
with programming in children’s area $541,098.79!
• $1,300 - Southeastern Schools; STEM The next deadline to apply for a Penny Power
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More than likely, you know Marcia Elliott, When I was finished teaching, I could cover school news and
could step into the editor role real easy. We bought it contract
interest stories. I also like the unusual stories. I’ve covered a
hot air balloon demonstration held at a school, the Flood of
owner of Elliott Publishing, Inc. and, chances are,
for deed. We closed on December 8, 1983.” 1993, a baby delivered by an ambulance crew (Sherri wrote
she may have interviewed you or a family
In 1985, Jim Elliott had an accident. He fell and broke one also), and skydivers at the Quincy Regional Airport.
member at some point. This time, we
his wrist. It put him out of work for six weeks. Meanwhile, A couple years ago someone local went to Hawaii to meet
interviewed her!
the Elliotts expanded into the printing business. “The craziest Oprah after losing a bunch of weight. We’ve had a lot of neat
Many of our members are subscribers to one
thing is, the bank gave us a loan for printing equipment with stories over the years.”
or more of Elliott Publishing’s four newspapers:
no experience,” Marcia laughed. Everyone loves the feel good stories. The positive
Camp Point Journal, The Liberty Bee-Times,
Jim continued working full-time and helping Marcia with stories keep life upbeat. Sometimes they inspire us.
Golden-Clayton New Era, and the Mendon
the business on the side, covering community events and Sometimes they simply make us thankful to live in such
Dispatch-Times.
assisting with print work. “As the printing side grew, we were a delightful community.
Small town newspapers play a special role in
working twenty-four seven,” Marcia shared, “We were still Marcia writes a weekly column called “Angels Don’t
uniting our communities. They help us share in
working out of our home at that point.” Lie”. She says, “Sometimes it’s more editorial, sometimes
each others’ accomplishments and our journeys.
The Elliotts purchased a building in Liberty in 1991. more personal. I enjoy writing it. I thought about blogging.
They help link our neighborhoods. Many clippings
Marcia said, “Our printing business had grown a lot. We When I retire, I might blog.”
from these newspapers have been carefully taped
were here all the time. We added a full-time and a part-time In addition to Marcia, several others help with the busi-
in our scrapbooks, helping preserve our memories.
employee. The newspaper had grown also in that timeframe. ness. Lisa Newell works full-time at the Camp Point Journal
Marcia Elliott in 1986 when We have several local newspapers thoughout
We were considering purchasing additional newspapers, but and has been with the Elliotts the longest. Lisa does most
David Stuva, former Adams Outlet our territory, but the closest one to the Co-op is the
editor wrote the feature, “Weekly
I felt like it was too much for me to handle on my own. I of the news releases. Sherri Bradley at Liberty and Robin
Camp Point Journal. Very few would remember
Newspapers: growing in the country”. wanted Jim to help, so Jim took a temporary six month leave. Walker of Golden help write some of the stories. Sherri and
the start of the Elliott Publishing newspapers –
He determined the business could pay for our insurance and Robin both help take photos.
they started long before our time, even before the
he could do this full-time. It was really, really awesome.” Marcia points out, “We have great subscribers, a great
Elliotts were involved. The Camp Point Journal,
The Elliotts purchased the assets of Taylor Publishing community. There’s a lot of good people here. There’s some
Mendon Dispatch, Golden New Era, and the
on December 2, 1998. “We combined the Golden New Era amazing achievements that have come out of our county. It’s
Clayton Enterprise were all first printed in the late
and the Clayton Enterprise in 1999 after analyzing costs. We been awesome to meet people over the years. We strive to be
1800s and had multiple owners over the years.
thought about combining all the papers, but Clayton had the a community paper. We need people to let us know what’s
The Liberty Bee-Times was completely
least subscribers,” explained Marcia. going on in their lives. It’s important that they be involved
separate with it’s first publication in 1912.
“Prior to Covid, printing was bigger than the newspaper, with us.”
but it’s still close to 50/50. We do a lot of event printing and For more information on Elliott Publishing, Inc.
sports programs. We’re starting to see somewhat of a newspapers, to share your news and events or for printing
comeback,” Marcia shared. needs, contact the Camp Point Journal at (217) 593-6515 or
Below: Lisa Newell helps with Today, they print envelopes, business cards, business Liberty Bee at (217) 645-3033. Elliott Publishing can also be
the majority of news releases forms, booklets, brochures, raffle tickets, and outsource for found on Facebook.
out of the Camp Point office. larger items. Jim was forced into retirement after a stroke in Jim and Marcia Elliott are members
May 2019. Having had a lot of experience over the years, of Adams Electric Cooperative.
Marcia said, “I can do just about everything that Jim did
before his stroke.” Right: Sherri Bradley works
Marcia tells how it all started for her. “I’ve out of the Liberty office and
The newspaper industry has seen drastic changes over
always been an avid reader and have artistic assists with story writing.
the years. In the beginning, the business involved pasting up
abilities. I went to college for art education – articles and preparing plates. Now,
very few probably know that. I had a decent eye everything is prepared on computers.
for layout. While in college, I had some graphics “We used to have a dark room and
experience and sold advertising as a part-time job develop all of our own photos. Now
for a newspaper. One of my favorite jobs was for anyone can take photos and send us
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in advertising layout. photos,” Marcia explained.
I was there when they closed. While teaching Technology has saved a tremendous
part-time at Liberty, I started writing little articles amount of work.
for the Liberty Bee-Times back in the early 80s, Marcia described her favorite
just community news-type stuff. Someone else stories to cover, “I’m a vast
owned it.” interest person. I like when someone
Eventually, the owner of The Liberty Bee- achieves something really cool. I also
Times, Mildred Seger of Liberty, was ready enjoy business openings. I like kids’
to sell. A friend of the Elliotts was in the achievements and the personal
newspaper business and offered to train Marcia
and her husband. Marcia commented, “My
Right: Jim Elliott (1986)
husband, Jim, had no background in the preparing plates for printing.
newspaper business and was leary at first. (Photo by David Stuva)
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HEAT PUMPS:
What are they and
what do they do? OLD HOME WIRING:
Is It Safe?
Maybe you were in the process of buying a It then circulates the warmed or cooled air
home, watching the latest episode of your favor- through the system and pushes the air through
ite house-hunting reality show, or just making ducts back into rooms. For homes without air
small talk at the office water cooler when you ducts, air-source heat pumps are also available in
heard the term “heat pump.” Perhaps you then a ductless version called a mini-split heat pump.
wondered what it is or what it does. Although it
has the word heat it its name, it does more than • Air-to-Water heat pumps are actually a
help warm your home. special type of air-source heat pump called a
“reverse cycle chiller” that generates hot and
Many homes Anyone who has ever owned doesn’t necessarily spell Older electrical systems can
an older home has seen the trouble. The Consumer cause other issues as well.
What are heat pumps and cold water rather than air, allowing it to be have older
how do they work? used with radiant floor heating systems. old knob and tube wiring Product Safety Commission Older homes are not often
wiring systems. systems, or dealt with frayed (CPSC) suggests the follow- equipped with ground-
In general, a heat pump extracts heat from
one place and transfers it to another (similar to • Geothermal heat pumps, also known as It’s important or torn electric wires. The ing key indicators as signs of fault circuit interrupters
how an air conditioner or refrigerator cools). In ground-source or water-source heat pumps, can question is, are older wiring potential problems with your (GFCIs). GFCIs are designed
to make sure
warmer months, a heat pump takes heat from heat, cool, and even supply hot water to a home systems a safety hazard? electrical system: to protect against electrical
inside a home and relocates it outdoors, helping by transferring heat to or from the ground (or they don’t hazards in bathrooms and
to make your home cooler. In the cooler months, nearby water source), according to Energy.gov. present a Over 41,000 home fires each • Lights dim, or the kitchens. A lack of electri-
a heat pump produces heat energy from the Geothermal pumps cost more to install than year are caused by faulty television picture shrinks cal outlets can also lead to
outside and moves it inside, which helps to warm other versions but have lower operating costs safety hazard. electrical wiring, according when other appliances are frequent use of extension
your home. since they take advantage of relatively constant to the National Fire Protec- turned on. cords, which is associated
ground or water temperatures. They are typically tion Association. The Electri- with an increase in
Do they save energy? more efficient and can be used in more extreme
cal Safety Foundation also • Circuit breakers often fire hazards.
Since heat pumps move heat, instead of create climates than air-source heat pumps (although
estimates that over fifty mil- need resetting, or fuses
it, they do save energy! Energy.gov estimates air-source technology has improved).
that today’s heat pumps can reduce a home’s lion U.S. homes don’t meet need frequent replacement. If you suspect that your
electricity use for heating by approximately 50% • Absorption heat pumps are similar to current electrical code safety home wiring is not up to
compared to traditional systems like furnaces air-source heat pumps except instead of using standards. • Appliances such as code or is a safety hazard,
and baseboard heaters. electricity to operate, they use alternative energy toasters or irons don’t get as have it inspected by a quali-
sources such as natural gas, propane, or solar- While these statistics are hot as they should, or take a fied electrical contractor.
Heat pumps for larger homes can save energy or geothermal-heated water. (3000-001) alarming, older wiring long time to heat up.
with a zone-heating feature, warming only rooms
that are in use. High-efficiency heat pumps also To determine the best heat pump system for For more information, see the Guide to Home Wiring
dehumidify better than standard systems, result- your home, contact a reputable heat pump Hazards from the CPSC at: cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/518.pdf
ing in less energy usage. installer/contractor to assess your home’s needs.
Is there more than one type? For more information about energy efficiency,
Four primary types of heat pumps exist: as well as safety aound electricity, go to:
• Air-to-air or air-source pumps are the most SafeElectricity.org.
common and are powered by electricity. They
have an outdoor compressor/condenser unit that
warms or cools the coils inside the air handler.
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Healthy Baking - Mar. 18, 23 & 30 (5:30- Family Resource Center. Fried chicken or
9pm) & Mar. 27 (9am-2pm) QCT’s Miss Nelson is Missing roast beef with mashed potatoes, gravy,
Help Your Aging Pet - Mar. 6 (10-11am) March 11-14, Virtual production by Quincy vegetable, roll, and dessert. Drive thru
Photography: Capture Precious Moments Community Theatre. Based on the book of along north side of building. No need to
(Virtual Class) - Mar. 22 (6-9pm) the same name, Miss Nelson can’t catch pre-order. All proceeds benefit Meals on
Photography: Converting Your Memories a break from her crazy, misbehaved class. Wheels & Congregate Meals.
(Virtual Class) - Mar. 30 (6-9pm) But when she mysteriously goes missing,
and, worst of all, is replaced by the vile Easter Bunny Arrives
Additional classes available in February Miss Viola Swamp, this cast of colorful March 20-April 3, Quincy Mall. Visit the
and April. Learn more and register at: classmates bands together to get to the Local, Dependable, & Trustworthy Since 1946
Easter Bunny at the fountain court. He will
jwcc.edu or by calling (217) 641-4941 bottom of this “elementary” mystery. Visit arrive at 11am on March 20. Kenneth Yoder 2833 N 1300th Ave
1qct.org for tickets and show times. 217.322.8953
Clayton, IL 62324
Fax 217.894.6290
11th Annual Power of the Purse
March 26 & 27, Spoon River College
Community Outreach Center. Supports
O‘DONNELL’S
McDonough County United Way. Stop in
anytime between noon and 7pm on March
26 to bid on silent auction packages. TERMITE & PEST CONTROL, INC.
Try your luck at the Power of the Punch
board. Check out live auction bags. Not Ponds, Dry Dams, Clearing, Tile Repair & General Excavating
comfortable attending in person? We are 217-222-0049 www.odonnellspestcontrol.com
happy to place bids on your behalf. Live
auction 7-9pm on March 27 w/limited
seating. Tables on sale in Feb. Online
bidding available during live auction.
Visit McDonough County United Way on
Facebook for more information.
Loan Program
Adams Electric offers loans for geothermal heat
pumps, air-to-air heat pumps, energy-efficient win-
dows, doors, insulation, and even back-up generators.
Rates are very reasonable. Call (800) 232-4797 for
more details.
14 • Adams Outlet • March 2021 March 2021 • Adams Outlet • 15
2020 SOLDS
225 PROPERTIES
16,190 ACRES
HOT MARKET. 84 RURAL HOMES
TIME TO SELL. 38% COMPANY
WIDE GROWTH
QUALITY RECREATION
GROUND IN DEMAND 52 PROPERTIES
UNDER CONTRACT
WITHIN THE FIRST
MONTH OF 2021
TOBY’S 2020 SOLDS
Adams Co., IL Brown Co., IL Brown Co., IL Pike Co., IL Schuyler Co., IL Schuyler Co., IL
26 Ac. 26.3 Ac. 120 Ac. 59 Ac. 60 Ac. 142 Ac.
50 w/ Lodging 42 Ac. 164 w/ Lodging 162 Ac. 60 Ac. Schuyler /
58 w/ Lodging 45 Ac. 194 Ac. 167 Ac. 74 Ac. Brown Co., IL
80 Ac. 53 Ac. 880 w/ Lodging Schuyler Co., IL 109 w/ Lodging 100 Ac.
90 Ac. 60 w/ Lodging 156 Ac. 20 Ac. 109 Ac.
100 Ac. 60 Ac. Hancock Co., IL 40 Ac. 119 w/ Lodging
Brown Co., IL 62 Ac. 80 Ac. 40 Ac. 243 w/ Lodging
1 w/ Lodging 65 Ac. McDonough Co., IL
5 Ac. 100 w/ Lodging 15 w/ Lodging
11 Ac. 102 Ac. 83.8 Ac.
306 Ac.
23 PROPERTIES UNDER CONTRACT
WITHIN THE 1 MONTH OF 2021 ST
WEST CENTRAL LAND BROKER
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