PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE
39.56 Acres more or less
Prime Moultrie County Farm Land

Seller: Thomas & Linda Elder

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2012
AT 10:00 A.M.

AUCTION LOCATION
Moultrie County 4-H Center on Jonathan Creek Rd.,
Sullivan, IL 61951
(IL Rt. 121 W. of Mattoon OR E. of Sullivan to Mid State Tank Co. – turn on Jonathan Creek Rd – go approx 1 ½ miles to site. From Arthur, IL – IL Rt. 133 W. to Jonathan Creek Rd – go S. approx. 5 miles to site) Watch For Our Auction Signs!

FARM LOCATION
IL Rt. 121 West of Sullivan to Rd 825 E. Turn South go 1/8 mile to
Rd 1415 N. Go West approx. ¾ mile to farm. From Decatur, IL E. to Rd 825 E. Turn South 1/8 mile and turn on Rd 1415 N. Go West ¾
mile to farm. Watch For Our Auction Signs!

Wood & Mayberry Attorney’s for the Seller
200 W. Harrison St. Sullivan, IL
217-728-7369

For further information contact –
Auctioneer, Bob Lamendola or Steven K. Wood, Attorney

Any announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed matter.

Terms: Successful bidder is required to sign written contract w/ 10% down payment day of sale. Balance to paid within 30 days or upon receipt of good title. Closing to be at law office of Wood and Mayberry, 200 W. Harrison St., Sullivan, IL 61951, or any other location agreeable to all parties. Property sells “as is” w/ no warranties or guarantees. Taxes pro-rated to date of closing, according to latest information available. Owner has the right to reject any and all bids. Any announcements day of sale takes precedence over any printed matter.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTRACT: Successful bidder will sign a contract at conclusion of sale with a 10% down payment. The balance will be due on or before February 17, 2012, Friday at 10:00 a.m. FINANCING: Bidding is not subject to buyer financing. Financing commitments should be secured prior to the auction. TITLE: A title policy in the amount of the purchase price, subject to standard and usual exceptions, will be furnished to the Buyer. POSSESSION: Possession will be given at closing. ACREAGE: Total acreage, 39.56, is based upon surveyed acres. MINERALS: All mineral rights owned by the Seller will be conveyed. BIDS: The Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. REAL ESTATE TAXES: 2011 real estate taxes, payable in 2012 shall be paid by the Seller to the Buyer on the date of closing based on the latest tax information available, 2011 tax rate. 2012 real estate taxes and all subsequent tax years shall be assumed by the Buyer. SALES PROCEDURE: The property will be offered to the highest bidder as final sale. LEASE: The properties are free of any previous tenant rights for the 2012 crop year. ANNOUNCEMENTS: All announcements on sale date shall have precedence over all printed material. DISCLAIMER: The information provided is believed to be accurate and correct. However, it is subject to verification and no liability for errors or omissions is assumed. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the information herein contained, and it is recommended that all buyers should make an independent inspection of the property. All tracts are being sold in “AS IS CONDITION WITH NO WARRANTIES.”

FARM INFORMATION Total Acres: 39.56 Acres Tillable Acres: 39.56 Estimated Tillable Acres Property Features: This is mostly tillable land of Class A soils         Soil Information:   Soil # Soil Name Productivity Index 154A Flanagan Silt Loam 144 722A Drummer-Milford Silty Clay Loams 144 56A Dana Silt Loam 131 56B2 Dana Silt Loam 131 291B2 Xenia Silt Loam 118 *University of Illinois Bulletin No. 810 (The highest possible P.I. is 147)

ACTUAL YIELDS - FSA     2004 Soybeans 59 bu/ac 2005 Corn 207 bu/ac 2006 Soybeans 60 bu/ac 2007 Corn 220 bu/ac 2008 Soybeans 57 bu/ac 2009 Corn 192 bu/ac 2010 Soybeans 72 bu/ac

“The only sale that matters is yours - and we’ll prove it!”