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Brrrr! Cold weather shuts down Pike that no mail was delivered By beth zumwalt and Monday, Jan. 6. Mail is jeanette wallace delivered to the post office Pike Press by private delivery trucks, Record-breaking cold but due to the weather, those weather paralyzed the companies were unable to region over the weekend. deliver.

Rob Holcomb, who owns Approximately 5-7 inches of snow fell throughout the day the grocery store in Pleasant Sunday and was immediately Hill, reported the store had a followed by below-zero tem- strong “storm surge.”

“People just take it for peratures for daytime highs granted we on Monday. haven’t had The low “It seemed like a really bad Monday was storm in years,” –10 degrees, everyone did he said. “They according to don’t stockpile Peg Ratliff the right thing groceries until who reported and stayed the weather the temperareport says it tures from home.” is going to get Griggsville. bad.”

E v e r y Paul Petty Holcomb school district Pike County sheriff said milk, in the counbread, eggs and ty cancelled school both Monday and hamburger were the most Tuesday. Most governmen- sought after items.

“I usually grind one tray tal agencies were shut down Monday as well as numerous of ground beef and put in privately owned businesses, the case each day,” Holcomb, which either closed or short- owner of Bob’s grocery store, ened their hours of operation. said. “Friday, I ground three “We had a few cars off in and the case was empty at the ditches and a few stranded end of the day. We sold out vehicles,” Sheriff Paul Petty of milk and so far the milk said. “It seemed like every- truck has not been able to get one did the right thing and here.”

Workers at County Market stayed home.”

Illini C o m m u n i t y in Pittsfield and Wal-Mart Hospital’s emergency depart- also reported crowded stores Saturday and long lines of ment also had good reports.

“We haven’t had any inju- people stocking up on the ries or illnesses related to the staples as well as dog food cold weather or any deaths,” and toilet paper.

“People started stockChris Wassell, emergency ing up on milk, bread, meat department supervisor, said.

The post office reported Friday,” Jim Brown of

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Mountains of snow ringed the Pike County Courthouse square following last weekend’s severe winter storm. A brisk wind lifted the courtyard’s flag Tuesday; stronger winds contributed to hazardous wind chill factors during the storm. Extremely cold temperatures contributed to the decisions to close all Pike County schools Monday and Tuesday.

Pittsfield’s County Market said. “We had ordered extra stock when we saw the weather forecast.”

Brown said the store had six deliveries either cancel or run very late during the dura-

tion of the snow and cold.

Frank’s 4 X 4 in Pittsfield said they were actually busier last week than this week.

“Before the storm and cold weather hit, we had a lot of people in, wanting their

coolant checked to make sure it was at the right level for the forecasted temperatures,” Greg Kelly of the auto repair business said. “We have had a few calls about dead batteries since then but not like

you would think.”

Ken Armstrong of Hannels Service in Pleasant Hill reported the same.

“We just haven’t had as many as you would think,” he said.

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By beth zumwalt Pike Press Several different manufacturers offer detergent pods. The approximate one-inch square of concentrated cleaning power offers convenience, takes up less space than conventional forms of detergents and is easier to handle. But as a family in Pittsfield can tell you, they can be dangerous.

Steve and Sally Ward’s daughter, Jenny, was going to take her then 18-month old son Isaac outside to play. The Kimbers, who have numerous relatives in Pike

County, live in St. Peters, Mo. “It was the first week in December and it was nice out,” Ward said. “She sat Isaac on the dryer to put his shoes on him and before she could stop him, he picked up the pod and put it in his mouth and bit down.”

Ward said her daughter did not become instantly concerned and that she took the child to the sink to wash his mouth and the child vomited.

“She called poison control and they said for her to take him immediately to a hospital, not to wait for an ambulance, but to go

immediately,” Ward said.

Apparently, the product has chemicals that can immediately shut down the windpipe.

Fortunately, Ward’s mother, Becky Krusemark, was visiting her granddaughter and great-grandchildren that day and she stayed behind with the three-year-old as Jenny put Isaac in his car seat and started to the hospital.

Jenny Kimber and her husband, Anthony, had just moved to St. Peters, Mo. and were not familiar with the area yet.

By beth zumwalt Pike Press Youth in Barry will have the opportunity to join Trail Life U.S.A. sometime later this month.

Trail Life U.S.A. is a parallel organization to Boy Scouts of America (BSA). BSA recently decided to allow homosexuals to join the organization and many of their members have decided not to continue affiliation with the organization due to that decision.

Mark Welch, an Eagle Scout

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and a Scout Master with more than 20 years in the BSA, was one of those who opted out of the organization.

Welch resigned from BSA last summer but fulfilled some obligations to his troop and has since concentrated on finding something to fill the void. He believes Trail Life will be that organization.

“There will still be a Boy Scout organization in Barry,” Welch said. “It will be sanctioned through the United Methodist

Church and David Smith will the be Scout Master.”

But, Welch and at least a few of his Scouts will be pursuing similar goals in the Trail Life program.

“Some boys are coming over to Trail Life, some are staying in Boy Scouts and some are going to do both,” Welch said.

“Especially those who are close to Eagle Scout. They have so much invested in that, they want to finish it.”

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panic and pulled in to offer assistance. The Good Samaritan was a nurse and was also familiar with the area and got the baby to a hospital that was closer.

“Once they got him to the hospital in St. Peters they immediately called Barnes Children’s Hospital and made arrangements for him to be transferred there,” Ward said.

“It is Children’s policy they send their ambulance to get the patient so they sent an ambulance to St. Peters to pick him up.

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They had moved to St. Peters after living in the St. Charles area and Jenny knew where there was a hospital in St. Charles so she headed there.

“The one thing poison control had told her was to keep him awake, to keep him alert,” Ward said.

As Kimber was driving she was watching her son in the rear view mirror, She saw him projectile vomit and then saw his eyes roll back in his head and he passed out. She pulled over to the side of the road and luckily a Good Samaritan noticed her

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Eli, left, Westin and Rueben Leonard were elated to have their puppies, Puppoe and Jazz, back after the dogs were lost for four days in the woods.

Puppies survive four-day adventure

By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The Leonard family, who live outside New Hartford, say they received a new year miracle when their two puppies returned to them after being lost for four days in the freezing weather.

The four-month-old American Pitbull puppies, named Jazz and Puppoe, disappeared New Year’s Eve when they followed their mother into the woods. The older dog came back after a few hours but the pups were nowhere to be found.

Avril Leonard explained that her three boys, eight-yearold Eli, six-year-old Westin and five-year-old Rueben, were very worried. After a few days, she started to lose

hope that the dogs would return.

“I didn’t really know what to tell them,” she said. “They were so sad…They really missed those puppies.”

Leonard wasn’t entirely sure what had happened to the puppies, either. The woods behind their house spans over hundreds of acres, according to her, so they could have been anywhere and she was afraid they might fall through thin ice in one of the several ponds in the woods.

She also couldn’t rule out the possibility that someone had found them and decided to keep them. In an effort to get as much help in the search as possible, Leonard called the radio station and told the local veterinarians

that the dogs were missing.

“I was worried about the puppies because of how cold it was,” Leonard said.

After four days, when the family had almost given up hope that they would see the animals again, Jazz and Puppoe found their way home. Leonard described the scene with awe. The three boys stopped what they were doing and ran to the dogs and the puppies were just as excited to see them.

“Boys and puppies, they just love each other so much,” Leonard said.

She said that other than being tired, sore and hungry, the dogs were fine.

“They were in the woods for four days in this frigid weather and they came back alive,” Eli Leonard said.

By beth zumwalt Pike Press Pittsfield newest convenience store is scheduled to open tomorrow morning at 5 a.m.

Casey’s, at the corner of Jackson and Washington streets, will open as scheduled.

The opening date was up in the air due to the weekend storm and Casey’s officials were unsure if trucks and vendors would be able to bring stock and supplies in time for the opening.

“Our truck got here just fine,” Melody Ruble, area supervisor for Casey’s, said Tuesday morning, the day the delivery was expected. “We will open Thursday morning at 5 a.m. with doughnuts and a coffee bar as well as the full accompaniments of a convenience store.”

The store also is planning a grand opening for Jan. 24 and 25.

The new store is about 14,200 feet and will be open 24/7. According to Bill Walljasper, spokesman for Casey’s, the store will employ between 20-24 employees.

“This store is a newer design for us,” Walljasper said. “ Out of the 1,800 stores C

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Casey’s is scheduled to open tomorrow, Jan. 9, and will be one of the few deluxe convenience stores in the chain of 1,800. Left, Melody Ruble, area supervisor of Casey’s, and Lori Bergman, manager of the Pittsfield facility, were at the store Monday, preparing it for the opening.

we have, we only have about 100 of these.”

Walljasper said the store will offer an expanded coffee bar, with several flavors, along with a cappuccino selection, self-serve ice cream, made-toorder sub sandwiches, pizza and a beer cave. Outside there

are five filling islands for fuel purchases.

The store’s décor will showcase the building’s new structure complete with high ceilings, burnished nickel fixtures, hard counter surfaces, wood cabinetry and slate floors.

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New gun laws cause good and bad reactions By beth zumwalt The Weekly Messenger Two big changes in gun laws went in effect Jan.1 and while gun advocates are excited about one, gun dealers are a little less enthused about the second.

The Illinois State Police were to start accepting applications for concealed carry permits Sunday, Jan.5 and it is believed business was brisk.

“We have been booked solid on individuals wanting to get their fingerprints and photos taken,” Gary Musholt of Big River Investigation in Quincy, said. Big River Investigations is the only privately owned entity in the area that is doing the digital finger printing and photo required for the application. The business originally

said appointments must be scheduled in advance but Musholt said Monday, walk-ins would be accepted. Big River is now able to accept credit cards as of last week, Musholt said.

Since early July, the ISP has been providing the public with regular updates on the CCL process including FAQs, firearms instructor training requirements, firearms instructor databases, approved curricula, signage requirements, training, and the ability to apply for a Digital ID and submit electronic fingerprints. A new CCL unit has been created and is currently operating out of the ISP central headquarters building in Springfield.

January also brings the new Gun Safety and Responsibility Act (HB1189). Governor Pat Quinn signed the law to improve gun safe-

ty and to strengthen the Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) program.

“There is going to be a lot more hoops to jump through to buy a gun,” Ernie Winchell, who operates a gun shop in Pleasant Hill, said. “I haven’t decided yet if I’m going to continue to do it or if I will maybe phase guns out and start selling more fishing equipment and tackle.”

The Gun Safety and Responsibility Act is a law that requires citizens engaged in the sale of a firearm to contact the Illinois State Police for verification of the purchaser's FOID card number. The law also requires the reporting of lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement.

Effective Jan. 1, all private firearm transactions in Illinois must be

approved by the Illinois State Police.

Any non-federally licensed firearm dealer who desires to transfer or sell a firearm will be required to contact the Illinois State Police and provide the purchaser’s Firearm Owners Identification Card number. The Illinois State Police will determine the validity of the FOID Card and issue an approval number, which will be valid for 30 days from the date of issue. The seller is permitted to transfer the firearm to the purchaser after obtaining the approval number and waiting 24 hours for a rifle/shotgun or 72 hours for a pistol.

A private firearm transaction approval number can be requested 24/7 from the Illinois State Police preferably through the ISP website at http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/

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foidp2p.cfm, or by calling 217 5243847 during normal business hours.

Winchell said with the new rules coming into effect this year and rumors of more coming down the pike, he expects to see a real decline in the next five years of gun shops in Illinois.

“A lot of the rules are federal but then Illinois had to tack some more on to them,” he said. “It’s a lot more involved, lot more hoops to jump through. I don’t think I’m going to do it.”

The Department’s Concealed Carry website address can be accessed at http://www.isp.state.il.us/. The ISP will continue to regularly update its Concealed Carry FAQ’s on the website with information regarding the Illinois Concealed Carry program.

Barry’s ISO rating changes for the better New regulations force increase in gas fees

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Barry Fire Protection District has undergone many updates in the last several years. Through several grants and the always successful chicken fry they have been able to purchase over $400,000 worth of new or updated equipment. A new 3,000 gallon tanker truck, brush truck and a used rescue truck have been added to the fleet as well as new gear and safety equipment.

Take all of this new equipment and add in hundreds of hours of training for the members and that turned in to a possible reduction in distric resident’s homeowners insurance.

ISO (Insurance Service Office) is a for-profit organization that provides statistical information on risk.

“This information is used by insurance companies to establish rates for a given area,” Chris Little, chief of the Barry Fire Department, said. “The rating is from 10-1 with 1 being the best. Very few depart-

ments receive a 1 rating. There have been times when only one city in the nation would receive a 1 rating. Every aspect of a department is evaluated to establish a rating.

While this rating is not the total decision maker on a person’s individual risk, it is a big factor.”

According to Little, the Barry Fire Protection District was inspected in October 2013 and the rating came back at a 5 and 5/8b. This is an improvement from the 2002 inspection that rated them a 6/9.

Of the 48,000 agencies inspected only 57 are currently rated a 1.

The Barry Fire Protection District is one of only 8,560 communities to receive a 5 rating for residents in the city limits and one of only 1,013 communities to receive a rating of 5/8b in the rural areas of the District.

Little explained how the rating affects the citizens of the district.

“The rating of 5 means that our protection is superior based on water supply and the training and capabilities of our all-volunteer

department,” he said. “The 8b is a special classification that recognizes a superior level of fire protection in otherwise Class 9 areas where water supply is limited.”

Little attributed the change in rating to long range planning and hard work by the department.

“In the last several years our department has worked very hard to update and improve our capabilities,” he said.”If it weren’t for the dedication of our members and the support of our community, this would never be possible. We now have a rating that is equal to or better than several paid departments in our area.”Another great improvement came with the addition of our new water tower and new larger water mains. The city has been a huge compliment to our mission to protect life and property.”

The Barry Fire Protection District covers approximately 99 square miles, has a fleet of six vehicles and one UTV. The current roster is made up of 29 members who are trained in fire, rescue and EMS.

Barry finally has news to share

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Barry has received the Governor’s Hometown Award, recognizing its efforts to create the Western Community YMCA/Holy Redeemer Park.

“We went for the interview process in September,” Lance Kendrick, city administrator, said. “Then we were notified in October but they didn’t want us to tell anybody until they had their presentations and formal announcements in November."

Kendrick said those who were aware of the award were not even supposed to tell the other council members.

“We will be getting a sign from the state that we are going to post at the entrance to the city as you are com-

ing from I-72,” Kendrick said. “Just as soon as we can get a pole in the ground.”

The city earned the distinction for their work in converting the former Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and grounds into a park/YMCA. Kendrick, who said he wasn’t with the city at the time, said the city acquired the property and surveyed the residents asking what the community wanted to do with the property.

“The results favored a place to work out,” Kendrick said. “The city, as a municipality, didn’t think they needed to have a gym, so they contacted the Quincy YMCA who agreed to work with them.”

The community raised $310,000 to renovate and equip the building.

YMCA does the staffing.

“In the meantime, Shawn Rennecker, who proceeded me in this

job and is now the mayor, applied for an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant and received it,” Kendrick said.

With the money from the OSLAD grant, the city was able to add a walking track, playground equipment, restrooms, a shelter house and a horseshoe pit.

“The grant was for $83,000 with an 80/20 match which the city’s portion was with in-kind labor,” Kendrick said.

The outdoor facilities have been functional for sometime and the YMCA opened in August, 2012.

This is not the first time Barry was honored by the Governor’s award series. The city won the Governor’s Cup in 1983 for their work in building a community swimming pool. The city is now involved in a fundraising effort to make upgrades and improvements to the pool.

Barry moves toward building demolition

By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press At the Jan. 6 Barry City Council meeting, City Administrator Lance Kendrick reported that a purchase agreement has been signed for the Lister building. When the sale is completed, the city will advertise for bids, and both the Lister building and the Haskins building will be taken down.

Bob Gray, auditor for city, presented his annual audit report.

There were no major findings and no fiscal warnings from the audit.

There were two small accounting errors to be corrected in the next fiscal year.

Public Works Director Melvin Gilbert reported that snow plowing has been carried out for the city with no major equipment problems.

He also reported that the work is progressing in the new water treatment plant. A new brine tank, a new water softener and several new valves have been installed so far.

The city council voted to donate $200 to the New Philadelphia Association, as it has done in the past.

The first neighborhood planning meeting will be a general meeting for all wards of Barry set for Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. The tentative plan is to have other wardbased meetings later in the year.

The council met in closed session on a personnel matter. No action was taken when the council came back into open session.

badges, Welch understands their decision to remain in BSA. “Trail Life U.S.A. has a badge similar to the Eagle, it is called the Freedom Award and it actually requires everything that is required of an Eagle Scout and more. It requires that the individual go on some sort of mission trip, either local or beyond. Eagle Scout is prestigious, but Freedom is that and more.”

Individuals are not excluded from one by having the other, Welch said.

Welch recently attended a national convention for Trail Life U.S.A. in Nashville and said 90 percent of the attendees were individuals who were BSA members but had become disenchanted with the century old organization. The first day to sign a troop up for Trail Life was Jan.1 and Welch said 500 new troops joined that day, His and one in Quincy are the only two in this area of which he is aware.

“We’re going to have an organization meeting later this month and soon thereafter will be having meetings and asking young men to join,” Welch said. “Jeff Hart will be our committee chairman and Rev. Kent Hilsland of the Barry Christian Church, our sponsoring

agency, will be our chaplain and institutional representative.”

Welch will serve as troop master.

Once all of the prospective volunteers have completed the application process, which again is similar to the B.S.A., the Barry group will receive its charter and can begin having meetings. They have already applied for an assumed name so they are able to open an account at the bank.

Welch said the group will have fundraisers similar to what his BSA troop did, mostly raffles and such.

“The $26 dollar membership fee will fund a lot of our costs,” Welch said. “Trail Life doesn’t have all the employees or brick and mortar buildings that BSA has so the overhead is not as high.

Membership fees can be paid online with a credit card and the uniforms and supplies are ordered the same way. Approximately 95 percent of Trail Life’s employees are volunteers.”

Trail Life accepts no government money but does take corporate donations as long as the giver understands the concept of the organization.

“We will not trade our values for money,” Welch said.

Trail Life (Continued from A1) Welch said most rankings, merit badges, rank badges and other levels of BSA will transfer to Trail Life with no loss. Activities should be similar.

“It is a Christian-based, outdoor adventure organization,” Welch said. “BSA is more than 100 years old. They have all the infrastructure, all the bells and whistles.

We’re going to have to be a bit more creative in what we do.”

Welch said instead of going to the BSA summer camp, he plans to have his own summer camp, maybe four days at Current River rather than the traditional two day trip his troop has taken. They may also camp on the Mississippi River and do some canoeing, as well as visit some state parks.

“The most important thing is to build the character and the personal values of a young man,” Welch said. “Our goal is to raise up the morals in each boy with Christian values,” Welch said.

Trail Life U.S.A is designed for boys of all ages but Welch says his group will probably start out with those of Boy Scout age, 10-18.

Trail Life U.S.A. offers programs for boys Cub Scout age through college.

For boys close to their Eagle

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press With several costly new regulations coming down from the Illinois Commerce Commission and more forecasted, the city of Pittsfield voted at last night’s council meeting to increase the facility charge each customer pays.

“Currently, each customer pays $4 per meter and under this, they will pay $6 or an increase of $24 per year,” Bill Schiewe, chairman of the gas committee, said. “It seems fair to everyone this way.”

The increase will generate an addition $42,000 per year for the city. Under new ICC regulations each lead casing installation must be inspected and replaced. During the replacement process a monitoring system must be installed.

The city has identified 65 intersections that are applicable under the new law.

The city’s other option, as opposed to increasing the facility charge, was to increase the per decatherm charge from $2.08 to $2.28. Both the facility charge and the increase in decatherms would generate the same amount of funds. “”But I think having a fixed rate on the increase is less scary for the people,” Mayor John Hayden said.

“This way you know what it is and what it is going to be.”

The city has not raised the decatherm rate in 13 years and has not changed the facility charge in 26 years according to Hayden.

The gas committee met prior to the meeting and discussed the matter and then made the recommendation to the full council. Since the

Storm spotter class Jan. 16 The Pike County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a Severe Storm Spotters class that is open to the public Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. The class is being presented by James Kramper of the National Weather Service. Kramper’s presentation is always very informative.

It may seem early in the year for this class, but the spring storm season will soon be upon us.

Join the class Jan. 16 to learn about these storm systems and to become a trained Storm Spotter.

Twelve "Midland" Weather Radios will be given away by drawing as door prizes.

measure was not on the agenda, the council could only instruct Mike Hollahan, city attorney to draw up the ordinance and the council will vote on it at the time it is presented.

The city has five years to complete the work being mandated at this time so will need to get started soon.

Robert Wilson voted No on having Hollahan draw up the ordinance.

After the meeting he said he was not really opposed to the measure.

“I’m just tired of things going up,” he said.

(Continued from A1) into respiratory distress on the way to Barnes and had to be intubated.”

Once the ambulance arrived at Barnes, Isaac was taken immediately into the surgery center and a scope put down into his lungs to check for fluid.

“They didn’t find any fluid but found lots of irritation and inflammation,” Ward said. “They didn’t know if that was from ingesting the detergent or from vomiting the detergent. The said the next 72 hours would be critical.”

It was also the scariest as young Isaac stopped breathing three different times.

“They were able to get him started each time,” Ward said “But the first 24 hours was very scary.”

Ward said the next 24 hours after the first set there was a complete turnaround and by day three, Isaac was just as he had always been, a happy, healthy toddler.

“They said they had treated cases of kids putting those pods in their mouth before and they had always had a good turnout,” Wards aid. “They said it is the concentration of the product that makes it so deadly.”

Ward said it is unbelievable how quick the situation happened and how quickly he got serious.

“Jenny was right there with him and took her eyes off of his hands just long enough to tie his shoes and he reached over and got one of those and popped it in his mouth,” Ward said.

“She was right there with him and it happened. It just goes to show you have to watch them every second. You can’t be too careful.”

Isaac is the son of Anthony and Jenny Kimber and the grandson of Steve and Sally Ward and Lee Kimber and Diane Little, all of Pittsfield.

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Edgar 'Ed' Hartzell Edgar “Ed” D. Hartzell, 94, Pittsfield, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Ed Hartzell was born May 21, 1919 in Quincy, a son of Edgar and Ruth Miller Hartzell. He married Genevieve Lewis DeWolf Oct. 26, 1968, in Chicago. She preceded him in death in June 1996.

Ed served in the United States Army from 1941-1945 in the 33 Infantry Division during WWII. He was stationed in the Philippines and also served in the European Theatre.

He was honored with a bronze star and a Purple Heart. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield, a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post 3152, a founding member of the Old Orchard Country Club and in his earlier years was a member of the Pittsfield Fire Department. He retired from CIPS after working as a lineman.

Ed was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed coffee at the Cardinal Inn with his friends.

He is survived by a son, Jack DeWolf of Key West, Fla. and a daughter Jill DeWolf of Pittsfield, a grandson, Chad Yaeger and a very special friend, Betty Cadwaller of Raleigh, N. C. He was preceded in death by his wife and a brother, Jack.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home with Pastor Michael TenEyck officiating. The Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 accorded military honors. Visitation was held Monday evening at the funeral home.

Interment will be held at a later date in the Pittsfield West Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Pittsfield Fire Department or the Pittsfield West Cemetery Condolences can be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com.

The Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Robert Burton (Ted) Shelden Robert Burton (Ted) Shelden of Ft. Wayne, lnd., formerly of Perry died Dec. 31, 2013. He was born April 11, 1926 in Hannibal, Mo. to parents Alec and Florence (Plocker) Shelden.

He married Marilyn Louise Webel Oct. 8,1948.

They have two daughters, Sally (Jim) Gelzschleichter of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Nancy Carnahan (Vince Miosi), of Cherry Valley. Grandchildren include Betsy Carnahan (Chris Young), Alex (Jennifer) Baker, Brett(Jennifer) Baker, Leslie Carnahan (Mircea Granescu), and Kelsey Carnahan (Kai Yoo). Great-grandchildren are Aubrey, Lila, Cade, Bailey and Boston Baker.

Ted is also survived many nieces and nephews, and his “granddogs” Sam and Sofie. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Elmer, Jack, Francis (Butchie), and sister Mina. Ted graduated from Perry High School in 1943 and was a member of the basketball team. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years. Upon discharge from the army, he attended the Galesburg Aircraft and Engine Trade school earning his certificate in small engine aircraft repair and his pilot’s license. Having stayed in the Army Reserves, Ted was called back to active duty to Korea. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his acts of courage at Heartbreak Ridge. Ted worked for S.J. Groves Construction Co. for 30 years as a foreman, and built many of the interstate highways in lllinois. After retiring from Groves, he worked a short time for Freesen Construction in Bluffs. After retirement, Ted and Marilyn moved to Perry in 1989. While living in Perry, Ted and Marilyn became members of the Perry United Methodist Church. Ted was an active member of the American Legion. ln 2011 they moved to Ft. Wayne, Ind. Ted was loved by many and was his grandchildrens’ biggest fan. He supported each of them in their endeavors. He will be missed greatly.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, Jan. 10 at AirsmanHires Funeral Chapel in Griggsville, with funeral services to followBurial will be in Hebron Cemetery north of Perry.

A meal will be held at the Perry United Methodist Church following the committal. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com

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Gene Damon, 71, of rural Rockport, died Wednesday morning, Dec.25, 2013 at his home.

Gene was born June 8, 1942 in Quincy, a son of Chuck and Margaret Horton Damon.

He married Judy Elizabeth Pence July 30, 1966 in the Pleasant Hill Christian Church and she survives.

Gene was a 1960 graduate of Pittsfield High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era serving from 1964 through 1966.

He was a long time employee of the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill and had served as the Atlas Township road commissioner for many years.

Gene enjoyed coaching youth baseball when his sons were younger and participating in the demo derbies at the Pike County Fair. More recently, he was an avid follower of his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Gene was a member of First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Damon of rural Rockport, three sons, Doug (Missy) Damon of rural Rockport, Brian (Jennifer) Damon of Pittsfield and Corey (Nichole) Damon of Goreville, seven grandchildren, Lexi Damon, Braden Damon, Mason Damon, Brenlee Damon, Ian Damon, Levi Damon and Grayson Damon, a sister, Gloria (Richard) Reed of Tucson, Ariz. and mother-in-law, Frances Pence of Rockport.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Harold Pence.

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Wayne Knipmeyer. Burial, with military honors provided by the Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048, followed at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport. Visitation was held Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Blessing Hospice of Pike County, Samuel Taylor Cemetery or to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handled the arrangements.

Lois Lottie Greene, 93,of Rolla, Mo. formerly of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.

She was born in Rushville, Dec. 28, 1920 to the late William Ernest Ankrom and Letha Lottie (King) Ankrom.

April 18, 1946 she married George Greene and they were blessed with five children. Mr. Greene preceded her in death April 12, 2003.

Lois was a homemaker, cook, and seamstress. She made and donated more than 400 stuffed animals and toys for the Phelps County Hospital Auxiliary to give to children. She loved helping others and sharing her talents. Before she left, her family held their annual “Grandma’s Christmas” Nov 30, her 17th grandchild, IsLa, was born Dec. 19, and she had a marvelous 93rd birthday party with her oldest grandson, Jared, who brought her favorite red velvet cake and a Christmas Cactus.

Lois was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rolla.

She will be greatly missed by her surviving family which includes her children and their spouses, Margaret and Juan Munoz, of Kansas City, Mo., Nancy and Gene Schlieper, of Magdalena, N.M., Virginia and Mitchell Atteberry, of Springfield, Mo, Ada and Jim Wood, of Bunker Hill, and George Robert and Jennifer Greene, of St. Robert, Mo; 11 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family members and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, and husband, she was She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.

Cremation rites have been accorded and graveside services for Lois Greene will be held at a later date in the Ripley Cemetery in Ripley.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church in Rolla or Mt. Sterling.

Online condolences may be offered at www.hendrickerfh.com The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt.Sterling is in charge of the local arrangements.

Mary Ethel Waggoner Mary Ethel Waggoner, 94 of Baylis, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at her residence. Ethel was born Aug. 27, 1919 in Baton Rouge, La., a daughter of Wilford Matthew and Willie Mae Fayne Jarreau. She married Lowell G. Waggoner Sept. 10, 1938 in Baton Rouge, La. Lowell preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1992.

Ethel was a member of the Church of Christ in Pittsfield. In earlier years she worked during the war at the Western Ammunition plant in Alton.

She also worked as a nurse’s aide at Illini Community Hospital for a time then worked in the laundry department at Eastside Healthcare nursing home. She retired in the 1970’s from Illini Community Hospital as a cook.

She enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking and canning. Her family was her life and dearly loved her family, her church and reading her Bible. She was very proud of being named the Saukee Citizen of the year in 2008.

Ethel is survived by two sons, Bruce (Sharon) Waggoner and Randy (Nancy) Waggoner of Baylis; five daughters, Rita (Dave) Baughman of Pittsfield; Debra (Larry) Waters, of Pittsfield; Lisa (Farrell) Fish of Baylis; Angela (Greg) Ward of Baylis and Melanie (Bill) Stinson of New Salem. Thirty grandchildren and 35 great and great-great grandchildren survive.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband; three sons, Matt, Ronnie and Donnie; four brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 4,at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Clint Weir officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday evening, Jan.3, at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Greenpond Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Greenpond Cemetery Association or the Church of Christ in Pittsfield. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh. com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Kenneth Lee Syrcle Marjorie May Berfield Marjorie Berfield, of Princeton, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry.

Marjorie was born February 20, 1932 to Charles Eldon Frank and Edna May Gerard Frank in Chicago.

She grew up in Pittsfield, where she attended Pittsfield High School. As a teen, Marjorie moved to Toulon and attended Toulon High School (class of 1950) where she met, later married, and had four children with Dean E. Smith.

Marjorie was a poet, and passionate about miniatures, crafts and felines. She was known to many in the Princeton community for her work with Girl Scouts of America (Kickapoo Council) and years of employment with Country Casuals and Wind Power Electric.

Marjorie is survived by her sister Kay (Paul) Miller, and niece; Jackie Miller, both of Pittsfield. Also surviving are her children: Janet Dussor of Richmond, Va.; Mari (Ron) Pierson, of Henderson, Nev.; Kathy (Mark) Seidel of Princeton; Clint Smith of Chicago; grandchildren: Jennifer Dussor, Bradley Pierson, Christina Pierson, Mitchell Pierson, Matthew (Kristin) Seidel, Dustin Seidel; and great-grandson: Paxton Seidel.

Memorials may be directed to the Tri-County Humane Society in Princeton or the Arthritis Foundation.

Kenneth Lee Syrcle, 82, Barry, died at his residence Dec. 21, 2013.

He was born July 19, 1931 at Fort Riley, Kans. to Floyd and Lydia Cook Syrcle. He married Betty J. Nieders Sept. 26, 1968 in Barry and she survives.

Kenneth spent 13 years in the US Navy enlisting during the Korean War and was also a member of the Barry American Legion Post #222. After service he went to work in Quincy at Electric Wheel (Titan Wheel) in the paint shop. Later he had his own shop painting cars and then he worked at Stark Bros. Nursery before illness took him out of the work force in 1991. He liked fishing, mushroom hunting , his cats and dog “Tina”.

Survivors include his wife, Betty, a sister, Juanita Falcetti of Colorado Springs, Colo.. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Floyd Jr. and William H. Syrcle. One brotherin-law, Pete Falcetti and two sisterin-laws, Alberta Syrcle and Louise Syrcle.

As per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. A visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Blessing Cancer Center or QMG Unity Hospice/Pike Co. Health Dept Home Health Care. The Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is serving the family. On-line condolences may be left at nieburfh.com

Charles D. Ostrander Charles D. Ostrander, 57, of Pittsfield, died. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.

He was born Feb. 20, 1956, in Pike County, Mo., to Charles C. and Mary (Pruitt) Ostrander. They preceded him in death.

He is survived by three sons: Charles Ostrander II and wife Brandy of New Salem, Robert Ostrander and Krista Boka of Pittsfield and Corey Ostrander, and wife Nicole of Quincy; three daughters: Summer, Destiny, and Danielle Ostrander, all of Augusta, W. Va. and 10 grandchildren.

He is also survived by one brother and one sister.

There will be no visitation and a memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.

Burial will be private.

Helen Kathleen Peters Helen Kathleen Peters, 95 of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Pittsfield died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 in St. Louis, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 at the Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com.

The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the local arrangements.

A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Henry Pellican Henry Pellican, 74, formerly of Barry, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at the Asta Care Center of Bloomington in Bloomington. No services are planned at this time.

The Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is serving the family. On-line condolences may be left at nieburfh. com

Linda M. Martin, 73, of Nebo, died Tuesday afternoon Dec. 24,2013 at the Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.

Linda was born Aug. 21, 1940 in Pike County, a daughter of James E. and Flossie A. Motley Sidwell. She married Carl G. Martin Sept. 6, 1958 in Pittsfield, at the home of Bro. Joe T. Maynard, and he survives.

Linda was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. She was a mother and homemaker and she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Linda was the bookkeeper for Martin Builders in Nebo and she was a member of the Mozier Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Carl G. Martin of Nebo, three children, Tammy (Clayton) Neese of Nebo, Shelly Rose of Wood River and Darrel G. (Bonnie) Martin of Pleasant Hill, eight grandchildren, Dustin (Stacey) Neese, Sarah Mayhew, Kelsie Niemeyer, Josh (Ashlie) Martin, Lindsey Niemeyer, Alex (Veronica) McConnell, Jonah McConnell and Ervin Martin, nine great-grandchildren, Madison, Dalen, Caleb, Wyatt, Keagen, Kegan, Payton, Macee and Drake, a sister, Carolyn Moore of

Nebo, two brothers, James (Myrna) Sidwell of Louisiana, Mo. and Gary (Sherry) Sidwell of Arlington and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday Dec. 28 at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Chad Cranfield.

Burial followed at the Nebo Cemetery. Visitation was held Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Spring Creek Fire Protection District.

Lummis Funeral home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Police Beat The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff ’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Bookings Current as of Dec. 28 Teale M. Meighan, 35, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 17 on charges of driving under the influence, improper lane usage, speeding, illegal transportation of alcholol.possession of cannabis, less than 30 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on $100 bond pending court appearance.

Tammy M. Scranton, 43, Quincy, was arrested Dec.18 on a felony charge of theft of more than $500.

She posted $1,000 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Christopher Cadrmitche, 18, Apache Junction, Ariz. was arrested Dec. 19 and charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. He posted $150 bond and was released pending court appearnce.

Anthony M. Westemeyer, 26, Nebo, was arrested Dec.20 on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, felony possession of methamphetamine, felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and a traffic warrant out of Calhoun County. He posted $1,000 on the drug charges and $500 on the Calhoun warrant and was released pending court appearance.

Michelle D. Palazzo, 51, Nebo, was arrested Dec. 20 on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

She posted $300 and was released pending court appearance.

David J. Lerum, 32, Quincy, was arrested Dec. 20 on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

He posted $300 and was released pending court appearance.

Leah R. Westermeyer, 27, Peoria, was arrested Dec. 20 on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

She posted $300 and was released pending court appearance.

Kale A. Foster, 25, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 21 on a charge of driving under the influence, obstructing justice and improper lane usage. He posted $500 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Marcus T. Douglas, 26, Denver, Colo. was arrested Dec. 21 on charges of failure or improper signal, improper lane usage, speeding, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of cannabis. He posted $1,000 and was released pending court appearance.

Jayme M. Maitland, 22, Custer Park, was arrested Dec. 21 on a in state traffic warrant and charges of no valid driver’s license and speed-

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ing. She posted $300 on the warrant and $150 on the no valid driver’s license charge and was released pending court appearance.

Jared Harshman, 33, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 26 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant seeking to revoke probation. He posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

William J. Higgins, 36, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 26 on charges of possession of cannabis and driving while suspended. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance.

Shawn K. Tracy, 42, Clayton, was arrested Dec. 26 on a felony Adams County warrant. He was released to Adams County.

Glen D. Lain, 57, New Canton, was arrested Dec. 27 on a felony warrant alleging failure to appear.

He remains lodged in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Rosalie K. Adamson, 52, Nebo, was arrested Dec. 28 on charges of domestic battery. She remains lodged in the Pike County Jail.

Current as of Jan. 6.

Stephanie Gade, 28, Nebo, was arrested Dec. 31 on a misdemeanor charge of deceptive practice.

She posted $2,000 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Elizabeth E. Ionson, 30, Griggsville, was arrested Dec. 31 on charges of driving on a suspended license. She posted $1,000 and was released pending court appearance.

Heather L. Ridenbark, 22, Nebo, was arrested Dec. 31 on charges of no valid registration and no taillights. She posted $2,500 bond and was released pending court appearance.

James L. Chestutt, 30 Nebo, was arrested Dec. 31 on charges of disorderly conduct. He was released on his own recognizance.

Joshua L. Schoondyke, 36, Jacksonville, was arrested on a Pike County misdemeanor warrant alleging failure to pay. He remains lodged with no bond set.

Emily K Billings, 29, New Canton, was arrested on a Pike County misdemeanor warrant alleging failure to pay. She posted $300 and was released pending court appearance.

Alisha D. Carpenter, 31, Pearl, was arrested Jan.2 on a felony Pike County warrant seeking to revoke probation. She remains lodged in lieu of $10,000.

James L. Chestnutt, 30, Nebo was arrested Jan. 2 on charges of domestic battery. He posted $400 and was released pending court appearance.

Spencer C. Lewis, 19, Center, Mo., was arrested Jan. 2 on a Pike County warrant alleging failure to pay or appear. He was released via court order.

James G. Towne, 43, Pittsfield, was arrested Jan. 5 on a Morgan County traffic warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $435.

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A. Stayed inside until it warmed up.

B. Used 4-wheel drive to go wherever I wanted.

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A. I will be making at least one New Year’s resolution.

B. I will not be making any resolutions.

C. I will just try again to lose weight, like I did last year!

There’s nothing like a crisis to make you appreciate the support services all around you.

A blast of brutally cold weather this week reminded us all of how our community works together when challenges arise.

Our gratitude goes out to all the utility and emergency services workers who have answered the call, day and night, to keep us safe. We also appreciate the workers who have kept retail establishments open so that we can purchase needed food and supplies.

We’ve seen deeper snows, of course, but the added wallop of deep freeze temperatures and driving winds made this storm especially dangerous. We salute the road crews who have dug us out and kept the lanes of traffic open.

Melting is predicted to kick into gear as the week winds up but many are still dealing with ice packed, rutted and bumpy streets and roads.

But they are passable.

Such an event as this winter storm reminds us to be careful ourselves – be wise in the use of any additional alternative heat sources for warmth. And watch out for pets – they need to be protected from excessive cold.

Finally, Pike County is really good at watching out for its own. These dangerously cold days are a good time to be especially mindful of friends and neighbors, especially the elderly.

An extra check up will warm their heart – and yours.

All these people – the workers and those performing extra acts of kindness for others – are part of the fabric of Pike County, a place we at Pike Press are proud to serve.

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Guest Column: Scott Reeder

Leave regulation to the consumer

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uring the decades I’ve covered government, I’ve seen a steady stream of people heading to Springfield wanting to have their profession licensed.

And beginning Jan. 1, the state will begin licensing yet another – condominium managers.

That vocation joins a litany of jobs such as hair braiders, interior decorators, barbers, auctioneers and others that are regulated by the state of Illinois.

There are some who would have you believe that government bureaucrats are like perched vultures waiting for some unsuspecting entrepreneur to come along before they swoop in. The reality is something a bit more interesting.

Regulation often is the product of a chummy relationship between elected officials and those in business who want to cut down on their competition to maximize profits. So every year, a parade of folks in various vocations come to the state Capitol asking for their fields to be licensed and regulated.

And it usually works like this: Have the state require extensive training for those wanting to enter the field.

Exempt everyone already in the field from the new regulations by “grandfathering” them in.

By doing this, folks in the profession can create an artificial shortage of “licensed” individuals. This reduces the supply of people who can do the job and enables those still in the field to be paid more.

That of course means that the rest of us pay more for their services.

Yes, there are some life-or-death professions such as physicians or dentists for which it makes sense to require a license.

But frankly, I could care less if my barber has been OK’d by the state.

If I’m not pleased with a haircut, I’ll go to someone else the next time. That’s how the free market regulates things.

Or how about interior designers?

What would constitute a gross license violation? Improper use of the word

“mauve”? Shag carpeting in the basement rec room? Beaded doorway curtains?

Macramé potholders?

An interior decorator license benefits the public about as much as a two-dollar word like “feng shui.”

And such is the case for many of the vocations that government chooses to license and regulate.

We should be encouraging entrepreneurship and self-reliance, not stifling it.

For example, if a single mom on my street wanted to make a few extra bucks cutting neighbor kids’ hair in her basement, her initiative should be a reward.

She shouldn’t be punished.

But too often, professional licensing is about protecting turf – not the public.

A 2012 report the Institute for Justice noted that it costs $671 in fees to be an Illinois auctioneer, and 45 days of training are also required.

It’s worth noting that auctioneering wasn’t even a licensed profession in Illinois until about 2000.

But somehow, the state had plenty of successful auctions long before it began licensing auctioneers.

Somebody must have done a lot of fast talking in Springfield to get them licensed.

Barriers such as these hurt lowerincome people by creating obstacles for them to enter certain fields. It hurts the rest of us by reducing competition and increasing costs of the services those vocations offer.

That’s why the best regulator of professions is the consumer – not state bureaucrats.

After all, that’s how the free market is supposed to work.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

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Guest Column: Dr. E. Kirsten Peters

Kicking the habit this year

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hirty years ago I was a light smoker. What can I say? I liked the effect nicotine had on my brain. Once I was hooked, I even liked the smell of tobacco smoke. Then there was the ritual. I enjoyed lighting up with others, sharing a match, having a few minutes to talk together.

But I also realized smoking was a dangerous habit. After several failed attempts to quit, I was able, for some reason, to go cold turkey and finally be done with tobacco. There were some difficult days and restless nights, but I made it and have been free of my nicotine dependence for a long time.

Maybe I got off easy. One thing is for sure: I don’t judge anyone who still smokes because I know some strong willed people who have yet to quit. But while the new year is still in its infancy, perhaps it’s worth taking a look at the medical facts to see how much good you can do yourself by quitting now. And there’s some research about a new products that might help you quit once and for all.

The BeTobaccoFree.gov website says that if you stop smoking right now, you can look forward to the following: n Your blood pressure and heart rate will drop in 20 minutes. n The carbon monoxide levels in your blood will become normal within 12 hours. n Your lung function and your circulation will improve at 3 months. n You will breathe easier within 9 months. n Your risk of coronary heart disease will drop by 50 percent after 1 year. n Your risk of cancer of the throat and mouth will drop by 50 percent after 5 years. n Your risk of dying from lung cancer will drop by 50 percent after 10 years. n You’ll have the same risk of coronary heart disease as if you’d never smoked, after 15 years.

You can use those facts as the “carrots” to arm yourself with the will to quit. If you want some “sticks” to throw in the mix, here are a few from the Centers for Dis-

ease Control and Prevention: n Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death. n Smokers die 10 years earlier than those who don’t smoke. n Tobacco causes more than 5 million deaths each year around the world. n In one recent year, the cigarette industry spent more than $8 billion promoting its products.

Quitting isn’t easy but there are more and more approaches that might help you along your journey to freedom from cigarettes. There are prescription medications you can get from your doctor — pills that may make the craving less intense. There are nicotine patches and gum you can get over the counter —materials that can help you through the rough patches without lighting up.

And there’s a new device on the scene, too, namely the electronic “e-cigarette.”

The device creates a vapor laced with nicotine. While some fear the e-cigarette may hook a new generation, the good news is that others have found it useful in the bat-

tle to quit nicotine altogether.

According to a news report in the BBC, recent research in a study published in the journal Lancet reported that after six months of use, 57 percent of e-cigarette users had cut the number of cigarettes smoked each day in half, compared with only 41 percent of those in the study using patches.

“It’s also interesting that the people who took part in our study seemed to be much more enthusiastic about e-cigarettes than patches,” professor Chris Bullen of the University of Auckland told the BBC. If you are ready to do the work of quitting tobacco, more power to you. Check out e-cigarettes if they sound interesting and you think they could help you quit.

The year is young and you have a lot to live for.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University.

Letter to the editor Why Obamacare suggests new word The word Obamacare seems to justify the term Obamacorruption.

The socialistic Health Care Law that is misnamed the Affordable Care Act should have properly been named the Affordable Corruption Act. The extent of corruption at all levels of government associated with this intrusion into individual health care is almost beyond belief.

The corruption began at the very top of government when President Obama literally told dozens of outright lies in selling this piece of Socialism to the gullible public. The government corruption continued when several Democrat legislators were given various bribes in order to secure barely enough votes to pass Obamacare. It is a credit to all the Republican legislators that many excessive bribes offered to them did not buy a single Republican vote----Democrats are one hundred percent to blame for this law and they own it!

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The next Obamacorruption costing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars occurred when Kathleen Sebelious hired and paid incompetent foreign contractors approximately five times more money for a severely botched-up program instead of hiring U. S. contractors, who almost certainly would have done a much better job with the rollout. One explanation may be that any possible monetary or other special favors would be much easier to conceal by dealing with personnel outside the United States.

The very act of paying unscrupulous doctors with taxpayer dollars to publicly endorse the Obama Corruption Act speaks for itself. Remember the array of white coats lined up behind the president when he was giving an Obamacare speech?

The corruption continued with using public funds to bribe several states (mostly left-leaning) to set up some ridiculously dysfunctional health exchanges. It has been documented that tens of thousands of dollars have been spent per each enrollee in some exchanges. Then there is the navigators. Almost all are grossly overpaid and many are found incapable even after very expensive training.

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The President’s corruption is again exposed by the numerous waivers granted to his loyal union supporters and by his making so many illegal changes to the law whenever the whim strikes him. Obama supposedly is a constitutional scholar who apparently lacks the ability to discern the meaning of provisions contained in our constitution. Strange!

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

How texting trumped Christmas conversations Greetings from the Ridge Maybe the only thing sweeter than Christmas is listening to your friends’ tales of the holiday season. Our Ladies of the Afternoon group meets around three o’clock every day to rehash the past 24 hours, catch up on gossip, and solve every problem in the civilized world. Unlike the United Nations, we have the world straightened out by suppertime.

This week’s discussion revolved around the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations and before long we were rehashing not only the past couple of weeks but reaching back into our memories of times gone by.

Sue Scott said that she missed the noise. “With seven kids, Christmas morning was an explosion,” she said.

“I’m glad they’re all grown and I’m tickled they’re all happy, but I do miss not being able to hear myself think for three straight days.” Sue told us that whenever the congregation would sing “Silent Night,” she and husband, Jack, would look at each other and mouth, “I wish.”

My friend Louise said she remembered those old metal ice cube trays. “They’d last for about a month before the handles got bent, and every housewife had nicks on

her knuckles from wrestling the ice from the frigid little containers.” She admitted that the modern icemaker built in to most new freezers doesn’t hold the charm of scraped fingers.

Betty Bruns misses the turkey basting. “Grandma used to get up every hour on the night before Christmas to ladle the juice back onto our bird. Nowadays they inject the frozen turkeys with salt and fat and you just let it sit there. Where’s the fun in that?”

Gertrude Armstrong regretted the modern Christmas tree. “We’d toss on those foil icicles and Mom would wait ‘til we were out of the room to take them off and hang them properly.” She said that she looked all over the Internet for bubble lights this year. “What’s Christmas without a bubble light?”

Only one of our coffee crew sat silent during the discussion and when I finally noticed that Della hadn’t said anything I asked about her Christmas. She smiled and said, “Oh, it was fine.” Well, this brought things to a crashing halt. Our group is not known for short answers and such a response either meant that she didn’t hear or her family suffered ptomaine poisoning after dinner. I prodded onward . . . “What’s that supposed to mean?”

I asked.

“Oh, Freida, I don’t know. Maybe I’m just getting

“

Well, this brought things to a crashing halt. Our group is not known for short answers and such a response either meant that she didn’t hear or her family suffered ptomaine poisoning after dinner. ”

old.”

“Don’t say that, Della. You’re two years younger than me. What do you miss most about Christmases past?”

“Talking. Conversation.”

We stared. Our little group of ladies may lack many things, but words are something we’ve managed to have in excess.

“Your family doesn’t talk nowadays?”

“Oh, we’re friendly. I don’t mean that. It’s just that….”

Della didn’t want to continue. I’d brought up something painful and if I had had good sense I’d have dropped the subject, but since neither wisdom nor good taste can be found on my resume, I prodded her for more.

She told us that she and her husband visited their kids on Christmas just like always. “But,” she said, “well…. the kids got iPads for Christmas, and everyone had their iPhones. I just felt like I was interrupting every time I wanted to talk to some one.” She went on to tell us

that when they took the kids shopping, their mother had tossed her phone into the back seat so they’d have something to play with during the drive. “We used to talk, Freida. In fact, the dinner table and car is where I learned the in’s and out’s of conversation. Nobody talks any more.

We’re all working our thumbs.”

Della is the sort of Grandma whose only desire is to make the rest of the family happy, and she felt mightily guilty telling us all this. “I guess I just need to adapt,” she said. “It’s a new world and things are always changing.” She sat there staring at her coffee cup. “But,” she added, “I miss my family.”

You ever in Coonridge, stop by. We may not answer the door but you’ll enjoy the trip.

■ The imaginative commentary of Freida Marie Crump comes to us from Coonridge – a town that’s a lot like your own.

Pickings from pike’s past

125 Years ago: Jim Town fox drive a complete failure 125 Years Ago Jan 3, 1889 There was no bell ringing or other disturbance New Year’s Eve in Pittsfield, and the holidays passed off most quietly.

The engine for the waterworks having been fully put in place and hitched on for work, Monday the fire laddies got out their hose carts for a test of the works. The hose being attached, it was found that water could easily be thrown on the tops of the highest buildings around the square directly from the ground.

The Jim Town fox drive was a complete failure. Some of the women had a battle and came near killing Mr. Fowler of Rockport.

The very loveliest of winter weather since our last—clear, sunshiny, cold and bracing. Some of our Detroit citizens still enjoy playing croquet to keep the blood circulating and to inhale fresh air.

There are nine cases of measles in Atlas and several persons are very sick.

Lots of fun at a candy pulling given

by Sue Higbee last Wednesday evening.

today the sun is shining for the first time in 10 days.

Some people eat to live and some eat for pleasure, but the church social was invented for people to eat for religion.

The church social is easier to pull off than a riot in Ulster. All that is necessary is to gather a wagonload of fried chicken, potato salad, cold ham, veal loaf, blonde, brunette and Senegambian cake and pie and arrange it in the church dining room.

Rev. David N. Wetzel, the new pastor of the Christian church, took charge of the pulpit Sunday. He is a man of about 45 years of age but looks much younger.

A jolly seven-course dinner was given by Harry Hesley to 12 of his friends after the New Year’s ball Friday morning. It was served at Ghormley’s new café.

The New Year was started on its way with a boost from the Beau Nots and about 100 of their friends at one of the prettiest dances ever seen in Pittsfield.

The Beau Nots are inviting all who wish to learn the tango to meet a noted tango teacher from Hannibal at their hall tonight.

100 Years Ago Jan 7, 1914 While the weather has been cold and cloudy for nearly two weeks, with every indication of snow, none has fallen.

During all this time the mercury has not dropped much below freezing, and

75 Years Ago Jan. 4, 1939 R. L. Harp, Jr., young Pittsfield business man, and Miss Justine Grigsby of Louisiana, Mo., were united in marriage in a ceremony performed at Hannibal, Mo., at 8 o’clock Saturday

morning, Dec. 31, in the Christian church parsonage.

The annual meeting of the directors and stockholders of the Farmers State Bank was held yesterday afternoon.

Judge A. Clay Williams, president of the bank, said, “I am proud of this business—this institution,” he said, “and I know of no business in the county that has been more successful than this bank. We passed through the depression and since the reopening of the banks there has never been a time when this bank was not solvent. There have been bad times for us, but all that is past.”

A $32,000 building cleared of all debt is the record made by the Pittsfield American Legion to start the New Year 1939. Construction on this building was started in 1924, and today the Legionnaires have enough cash on hand to wipe out the last indebtedness.

Frank Troutner is chairman of the finance committee, the other members being Hugh Carrol, Ben Niebur, Grover Ham and Fay Eagle. Paul Coley was on the committee until his death.

50 Years Ago Jan. 8, 1964 Lewis M. Grigsby, Pittsfield attorney, was elected president of the Farmers State bank by the bank’s directors Monday afternoon. He succeeds the late George C. Weaver, who succeeded A. Clay Williams in 1957.

Ben Niebur, for 75 years a citizen of

Pittsfield, and for 38 years Pittsfield’s city treasurer, recently resigned from that position and has retired from active business. He first began as city treasurer in 1925, and alternated several two year terms with his father, prior to the law change allowing the city treasurer to succeed himself. Don Giger has been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Niebur.

A total of 180 marriages took place in Pike county during 1963, as recorded by the county clerk’s office. Thirty divorces were granted in Pike county the past year. There were 242 new babies, 21 more births than the 221 deaths on record at the city clerk’s office.

The attendance at the Rockport Christian Church was 42 this past Sunday. A nice sermon was preached by Bill Walton.

The Pittsfield business square was the scene of four break-ins last Saturday night. Broken into were Western Auto store, Casteel Color Wheel, Dr. F. B. Allen’s optometry office and Modern Auto Parts.

25 Years Ago Jan. 4, 1989 The Pittsfield Theatre Guild an-

nounced their plays for 1989. The line up includes “Mary, Mary,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “The Foreigner,” and “A Company of Wayward Saints.”

Students from Griggsville, Barry, Pleasant Hill and Pittsfield will represent Pike County Jan. 26-28 in allstate musical groups. Three students from Griggsville will attend: Carol Lisa Curry, Angela Kirk and Craig Dunham. Senior Elizabeth Dean from Barry, and Senior Andrew Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill will be attending, along with Wendy Feezel, a Pittsfield High School junior. Chorus instructors for these students are Judy Steers, Griggsville and Barry; Susan Coldwell, Pleasant Hill; Joan Feldpausch, Pittsfield. Lois Cloyd is the Griggsville band instructor.

Pittsfield’s newest business is now open. It’s the SSS Development Jiffi Stop at the corner of Washington and Jackson, the sixth such Jiffi Stop under the same management of David and Keith Smith and John Schoenherr. The others are in Griggsville, Pearl, Barry, Pleasant Hill and Carrollton.

Jason Autery, rural Pleasant Hill, bagged a large 11 point buck, total weight 300 pounds, Dec. 9 around 3

p.m.

10 Years Ago Jan. 7, 2004 The Pittsfield city council voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Jeff Griggs as street and alley foreman. He has maintained Pittsfield Lake for the city since 1994.

The new furnace at South School quit working Tuesday morning, forcing teachers and administrators to scramble and find a place for elementary students who arrived by school bus. As of 2 p.m. Superintendent Robert Brutcher said the boilers were operational again.

Burt Holt, Pittsfield postmaster, retired after his last day of work Friday.

He has been postmaster in Pittsfield for 13 years. He will be temporarily replaced by Kim Bray, who works as the postmaster in Pearl.

Brenton Hannel of Kinderhook was among the 274 graduating seniors who received diplomas in commencement exercises at Harding University Dec. 20. Majoring in kinesiology, Hannel received the bachelor of arts degree.

■ Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

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The staff and volunteers at Illini Community Hospital are helping local food pantries start 2014 with more food on the shelves. Approximately 1900 pounds of food and personal care items were collected during a holiday food drive. Clients at Illini Fitness also joined in the spirit of giving by contributing. All items were equally distributed among the Barry Food Pantry-Barry, Two Rivers Regional Council Food Pantry-Pittsfield, The Crossing Food Pantry-Pittsfield, and Bags of Blessings/Outreach-Winchester. Illini Community Hospital staff. From left to right: Kathie Thornton, Sue Shireman, Teresa Davidsmeyer, Jamie Thompson, Cindy Hoover, Ben Renoud (project volunteer), and Jennifer Mowen.

Another look back at Pike County in 2013

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press As 2014 begins, a look back at events of the year show: July Illinois instituted a fee for those tubing on state waterways. The fee, $6, was accessed when a tube was used alone, not when attached to a boat. It was also not applicable if used in an area designated for swimming.

Kelsey Freesmeyer was named the 2013 Little Miss Piglet.

The Pike County Fair kicked off and Nikki Rumple was named queen.

August The Pittsfield Fire Department began the first stage of building their memorial on the northeast corner of the courthouse.

Mike Niebur, a lifelong resident of Pittsfield and popular businessman died in Oklahoma.

Brian Curless won another auctioneering title, this one at the Illinois State Fair.

Perry dedicated a new monument for veterans. Approximately 580 names graced the stone that was placed in the village park.

September Abnormally hot weather for September struck the area. Schools were forced to dismiss early and in some cases cancel all-together. Football players were given extra time outs at games and longer water breaks. Farmers were

worried about the crops and the affect the heat and lack of rainfall would have.

The Clark Drive-Inn Theatre at Summer Hill did not gather enough votes to qualify for a $75,000 prize package that would have funded their upgrade into digital films. The DriveInn remains for sale.

In just a few months of operation, the new video gaming rule had earned Barry, $9,714 and Pittsfield, $5,444.

Since that time additional machines have been added.

October Jade Peebles, a first grader at Pleasant Hill Elementary who had battle a cancer-like disease was conducting a toy drive for Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. More than two vans load of toys were donated and the Peebles family delivered them to Jade, who received good news on her condition also.

Illini Community Hospital was offering flu shots at a drive through clinic.

Unmet Needs, an organization helping the unfortunate who didn’t qualify for any other assistance celebrated its 10th year.

The Pike County Fall Color Drive celebrated its’ 25th anniversary.

November.

Big River Fish was up and operating in its new facility in Griggsville but was still in the early going of meeting its production quotas.

Pleasant Hill celebrated Veterans Day with a very dignified service at the

high school.

Ed House, who had donated thousands of dollars to various organizations around Pittsfield died.

December Candidates filed for 2014 mid-term elections. Incumbents Jeff Gerard as treasurer and Donnie Apps as county clerk will face opposition in the November election. Scott Syrcle will challenge Gerard and Apps will face Patrice Mills. Only three candidates filed for four seats on the county board – Fred Bradshaw and Jim Sheppard, both incumbents, as well as Carrie Martin all filed on the Republican ballot. No Democrats filed. Four seats are open. Each party has until June 2 to appoint candidates.

December.

Citizens in Griggsville and students at Pleasant Hill Elementary were both conducting drives to help residents of the Washington area back on their feet after tornadoes struck the area in November. Griggsville residents were collecting pet food and supplies while Pleasant Hill students were collecting school supplies.

Illini Community Hospital announced it would be building on an addition and moving their clinic to the main campus of Illini.

Three towns in Pike County – Griggsville, Pleasant Hill and Pittsfield were named among the top 10 safest cities in the nation.

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Passavant New Year's baby A Griggsville couple is honored to have the first baby born in the new year at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville. Ryker Eugene Hull was born at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 5 He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 21". Parents are Edward Hull and Ali Crawford of Griggsville. Grandparents are Billy and Kelli Hull of Griggsville and Mike and Cris Crawford of Jacksonville. Paternal great grandparents are Helen and the late Howard Hull and Glenna and the late Bill Thomas of Griggsville.

Maternal great-grandparents are Ann and the late Holly Ash of Jacksonville and Liz Crawford of Springfield and the late a Duke Crawford of Jacksonville. The baby is the fourth generation Hull with the middle name Eugene. He was also named after his paternal great-grandfather Bill Thomas. Ryker’s mother went into labor Saturday evening after celebrating the Hull family Christmas at the home of Ed’s aunt and uncle, Roger and Carol Shoemaker. Some think that it was Eddie’s cousin, Monique Hyde's, famous hot wings that started the labor.

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Births Jones A daughter, Georgia Lee, was born Dec. 18 to Joshua Jones and Kyra Vancil of Jerseyville. The baby weighed 7 lb. 15 oz. and is welcomed by siblings, Dylan, 9, and Damien, 3. Grandparents are Lee and Ronda Vancil of Jerseyville, Suzy Hildred of Jerseyville and Allen and Mary Jones of Pittsfield.

Howland Beckham Dale Howland was born Dec. 25, 2013 at 6:38 p.m. to parents Kshe and Danielle Howland and proud big brother Brody Dale Howland of Pittsfield. Grandparents are Randy and Marilyn Baughman and Sheldon and Deb Howland. Great grandparents are Florence Clendenny and the late Bill Clendenny, Carol and Mary Jo Baughman, Bev Grammer, late Russel Dale Howland, and June Cleeton.

Pike County Christmas Basket The Pike County Christmas Basket would like to thank everyone involved with this program for 2013. We wish to thank everyone for their many generous monetary donations. Thanks to WalMart, Dollar General, and Farm and Home for letting us put up the giving trees and the customers who are filling those tags. A very heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who gathered boxes, picked up gifts, shopped, packed boxes and carried out the baskets. We also appreciate all agencies, schools and individuals who adopted families.

We received a total of 442 applications with 1263 listed on them.

Again, thank you to all for another successful year! Merry Christmas and happy new year. Carla Allen and Lynn Ottwell.

NEEDING EXTRA INCOME Pittsfield Public Library has an opening for mature adult.

Saturdays in Youth Department.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Would also be trained to be a sub in both departments when needed. Could possibly be around 5 to 10 hours a week and some evenings.

Computer experience a plus.

Contact Pittsfield Public Library for applications.

205 N. Memorial St. 217-285-2200 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ILLINI COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, an Illinois Not for Profit Corporation (d/b/a HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION OF PIKE COUNTY), Plaintiff, v.

No.:

2013-CH-33

DAVID SCRIBNER and MARIAN SCRIBNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2013, the Pike County Sheriff or his designated representative will at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014, in the lower courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse located at 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash as set forth below, the following described real estate: The North One-half of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 28 in Johnson’s Addition to the Town of Griggsville, situated in the County of Pike and in the State of Illinois.

Except all coal and other minerals underlying said lands, together with the right to mine and remove same.

Commonly known as: 401 South Federal Street Griggsville, IL 62340

is $0.00 for a judgment amount of $60,412.20 Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds at the time of the sale, and pay the balance by certified funds within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and any prior mortgages of record, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

For information: Contact Patty McIntosh, Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County, 217-285-6080.

ILLINI COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, d/b/a HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION OF PIKE COUNTY, Plaintiff By: J. Randall Cox, #6206731 Feldman, Wasser, Draper & Cox 1307 South Seventh Street PO Box 2418 Springfield, IL 62705 217-544-3403

The judgment amount as to Count I is $60,412.20 and as to Count II

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Invitation for Bids The Pike County Housing Authority located at 838 Mason Street, Barry, Illinois 62312 is taking sealed bids for mowing services for the period of 4/1/2014 through 3/31/2016. This bid process is for our properties located in Barry, Baylis, Griggsville, New Canton, Perry, Pittsfield, and Pleasant Hill. Below is an estimated listing of site addresses for the bids.

SITE TOWN 71-01 Barry

Barry 71-02 Pleasant Hill 71-03 Griggsville 71-04

71-05 Perry

71-06 Baylis

UNIT #’S STREET ADDRESS 1 thru 4 4840 Mason St 5 thru 8 975Bainbridge St 9 thru 12 835Davis St 13 thru 16 980 Rodgers St 17-18 945 Davis St 19-20 965 Davis St 21-22 330 Greene St 23-24 340 Greene St 25-26 310 Greene St 27-28 320 Green St 29-30 300 Greene St 1 thru 10 350 Greene St 1 thru 20 Pierce Road (all areas) 1 thru 4 202 S. Stanford 5 thru 8 105 E. Congress 9 thru 12 207 S. Chandler 13-14 206 S. Stanford 15 201 S. Clay St 16 203 S. Clay St 17-18 205 S. Clay St 19-20 207 S. Clay St 21-22 310 E. Chestnut St 23-24 302 E. Chestnut St 25-26 210 S. Federal St 1 thru 6 100 East St 7 thru 12 108 Ann St 1 and 2 310/320 E. Second St 3 and 4 330/340 E. Second St 5 and 6 350/360 E. Second St

71-10 Barry 31 thru 37 801 Rodgers St

38 thru 44 975 Decatur St 71-09 Pittsfield 301-372 Landess Terrace (all areas) Pittsfield 1 thru 12 530 E. Adams 71-13 71-15 Pittsfield 510-558 E. Adams St 71-14 New Canton 1 thru 4 105 Palmyra St

5 and 6 105 Main St 7 and 8 105 Palmyra St

9 210 Griggsville St

10 220 Griggsville St

11 240 Pleasant Vale St

12 250 Pleasant Vale St Barry 1280 Union Maint. Bldg Bids will be received until 2:00p.m. On February 10th, 2014 at the PCHA office, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids are to be totaled, factoring in all charges, and will not be accepted for individual properties.

PCHA reserves the right to reject any or all bids presented. Bidders are responsible for having their own insurance, of which a copy is to be submitted along with sealed bid. Any questions regarding bids should be directed to the PCHA office prior to bid opening, we can be reached by phone at 217-335-2616.

Pike County Housing Authority Chris Bruns Executive Director 1.8.14

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Mt. Sterling offers youth basketball The Mt. Sterling Community YMCA will offer four youth basketball programs this winter.

The Y will offer an Itty Bitty program for first and second grade r and third and fourth grade program for co-eds. Also offered will be a fifth and sixth grade program for boys and girls.

The leagues will be held

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Saturdays beginning Jan. 25.

Registrations are due Jan.8 for the third and fourth and the fifth and sixth grade leagues and Jan.12 for the rest. Volunteer coaches are needed.

Contact Jeff Summers at 217773-2230 for questions or more information.

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The Farmers Bank of Liberty, An Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

No. 13–CH–24

The Estate of Larry L. Kendall, deceased, United States of America, Bruce Kendall, as Executor of the Estate of Larry L. Kendall, deceased, Kimberly Garner, an heir of Larry L. Kendall, deceased, Brian Kendall, an heir of Larry L. Kendall, deceased, Kevin Kendall, an heir of Larry L. Kendall, deceased, Larry R. Kendall, an heir of Larry L. Kendall, deceased, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale entered by the Court in the above entitled action, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder on February 7, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. at the Pike County Courthouse.

1.

The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Mr. Mark Field, The Farmers Bank of Liberty, 1002 N. Main Street, Liberty, IL 62347, telephone number 217-645-3434.

2.

The common address is 1115 Decatur Street, Barry. Illinois 62312.

3.

The legal description of the property is: Tract I: Lot 2 in Angle’s Subdivision of Block 2 in Walker’s Addition to the Town, now City of Barry, situated in Assessor’s Subdivision of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, in Township 4 South, Range 6 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the City of Barry, County of Pike and State of Illinois,

Tract II: Lot 1 in Angle’s Subdivision of Block 2 in Walker’s Subdivision to the Town, now City of Barry, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois.

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This residence.

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5.

The real estate may be viewed prior to sale by appointment by contacting the individual listed in Paragraph Number 1.

6.

The time and place of the sale are: February 7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. o’clock, lower courtroom, Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363.

7.

The terms of the sale are 10% down and balance within 7 days of sale; sale subject to Court approval; credit bid allowed up to amount found due in judgment. Upon payment in full of the amount of the bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed after confirmation of the sale. Buyer entitled to possession thirty (30) days after approval of the sale by the Court.

8.

Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable and special assessments, if any, rights of redemption, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Sale is without representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff.

No abstract or title insurance will be furnished and sale is subject to the aforesaid.

The Farmers Bank of Liberty, an Illinois banking corporation, By: One of Its Attorneys Amy C. Lannerd LEWIS, LONGLETT & LANNERD, LLC Attorneys at Law 435 Hampshire Quincy, Illinois 62301 Telephone: 217-224-1240 4828-4955-3431, v. 1 1.8.14, 1.15, 1.22

Invitation for Bids The Pike County Housing Authority located at 838 Mason Street, Barry,Illinois 62312 is taking sealed bids for trash removal services for the period of 4/1/2014 through 3/31/2016. This bid process is for our properties located in Barry, Baylis, Griggsville, New Canton, Perry, Pittsfield, and Pleasant Hill. Below is an estimated listing of site addresses for the bids.

SITE TOWN UNIT #’S STREET ADDRESS TRASH

CONTAINERS

NEEDED 71-01 Barry 1 thru 4 840 Mason St 2 - 95 Gallon

5 thru 8 975 Bainbridge St 2 - 95 Gallon

9 thru 12 835 Davis St 2 - 95 Gallon

13 thru 16 980 Rodgers St 2 - 95 Gallon

17-18 945 Davis St 2 - 95 Gallon

19-20 965 Davis St 2 - 95 Gallon

21-22 330 Greene St 2 - 95 Gallon

23-24 340 Greene St 2 - 95 Gallon

25-26 310 Greene St 2 - 95 Gallon

27-28 320 Greene St 2 - 95 Gallon

29-30 300 Greene St 2 - 95 Gallon 71-02 Barry 1 thru 10 350 Greene St 10 - 95 Gallon 71-03 Pleasant Hill 1 thru 20 Pierce Road 20 - 95 Gallon 71-04 Griggsville 1 thru 4 202 S. Stanford 2 - 95 Gallon

5 thru 8 105 E. Congress 2 - 95 Gallon

9 thru 12 207 S. Chandler 2 - 95 Gallon

13-14 206 S. Stanford 2 - 95 Gallon

15 201 S. Clay St 1 - 95 Gallon

16 203 S. Clay St 1 - 95 Gallon

17-18 205 S. Clay St 2 - 95 Gallon

19-20 207 S. Clay St 2 - 95 Gallon

21-22 310 E. Chestnut St 2 - 95 Gallon

23-24 302 E. Chestnut St 2 - 95 Gallon

25-26 210 S. Federal St 2 - 95 Gallon 71-05 Perry 1 thru 6 100 East St 6 - 95 Gallon

7 thru 12 108 Ann St 6 - 95 Gallon 71-06 Baylis 1 and 2 310/320 E. Second St 2 - 95 Gallon

3 and 4 330/340 E. Second St 2 - 95 Gallon

5 and 6 350/360 E. Second St 2 - 95 Gallon 71-10 Barry 31 thru 37 801 Rodgers St 7 - 95 Gallon 38 thru 44 975 Decatur St 7 - 95 Gallon

71-09 Pittsfield 301 - 372 Landess Terrace 42 - 95 Gallon

(Bullpens) 71-13 Pittsfield 1 thru 12 530 E. Adams 1 - 2 Yard Rolloff 71-15 Pittsfield 510 - 558 E. Adams St 20-95 Gallon 71-14 New Canton 1 thru 4 105 Palmyra St 4 - 95 Gallon

5 and 6 105 Main St 2 - 95 Gallon

7 and 8 105 Palmyra St 2 - 95 Gallon

9 210 Griggsville St 1 - 95 Gallon

10 220 Griggsville St 1 - 95 Gallon

11 240 Pleasant Vale St 1 - 95 Gallon

12 250 Pleasant Vale St 1 - 95 Gallon Maint. Bldg Barry 1280 Union 1 - 4 Yard Rolloff Comm. Bldg Pittsfield 300 Landess Terrace 1 - 95 Gallon Maint. Bldg Pittsfield 530 E. Adams 1 - 95 Gallon Bids will be received until 2:00p.m. On February 10th, 2014 at the PCHAoffice, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids are to be totaled, factoring in all charges, and will not be accepted for individual properties.

Trash receptacles are to be furnished of similar size to the above indicated sizes and should be of heavy duty construction with wheels/attached lids. In some instances sharing of trash cans may not be feasible and may require the furnishing of additional containers, which should be factored in to bids. Pickup/drop-off service for elderly units has been customary, while curbside service for family units has been the norm. PCHA reserves the right to reject any or all bids presented. Bidders are responsible for having their own insurance, of which a copy is to be submitted along with sealed bid. Any questions regarding bids should be directed to the PCHA office prior to bid opening, we can be reached by phone at 217-335-2616.

Pike County Housing Authority Chris Bruns Executive Director 1.8

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Assumed Name Business Public Notice is hereby given that on 01/01/2014, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Pike County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Razzle Dazzle located at 975 & 977 West Washington, Pittsfield.

Dated this 02 day of January, 2014.

Donnie Apps County Clerk

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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Send resume with references to PO Box 311, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Request For Proposals The Pike County Housing Authority located at 838 Mason Street, Barry, Illinois 62312 is accepting proposals for pest control services for the period of 4/1/2014 through 3/31/2016. This proposal is for our properties located in Barry, Baylis, Griggsville, New Canton, Perry, Pittsfield, and Pleasant Hill. Below is an estimated listing of site addresses.

SITE TOWN UNIT #’S STREET ADDRESS 71-01 Barry 1 thru 4 840 Mason St

5 thru 8 975 Bainbridge St

9 thru 12 835 Davis St

13 thru 16 980 Rodgers St

17-18 945 Davis St

19-20 965 Davis St

21-22 330 Greene St

23-24 340 Greene St

25-26 310 Greene St

27-28 320 Greene St

29-30 300 Greene St 71-02 Barry 1 thru 10 350 Greene St 71-03 Pleasant Hill 1 thru 20 Pierce Road 71-04 Griggsville

1 thru 4

202 S. Stanford

5 thru 8 105 E. Congress

9 thru 12 207 S. Chandler

13-14 206 S. Stanford

15 201 S. Clay St

16 203 S. Clay St

17-18 205 S. Clay St

19-20 207 S. Clay St

21-22 310 E. Chestnut St

23-24 302 E. Chestnut St

25-26 210 S. Federal St 71-05 Perry 1 thru 6 100 East St

7 thru 12 108 Ann St 71-06 Baylis 1 and 2 310/320 E. Second St

3 and 4 330/340 E. Second St

5 and 6 350/360 E. Second St 71-10 Barry 31 thru 37 801 Rodgers St

38 thru 44 975 Decatur St 71-09 Pittsfield 301 - 372 Landess Terrace (Including Comm. Building) 71-13 Pittsfield 1 thru 12 530 E. Adams (Including Comm. Room) 71-15 Pittsfield 510 - 558 E. Adams St 71-14 New Canton 1 thru 4 105 Palmyra St

5 and 6 105 Main St

7 and 8 105 Palmyra St

9 210 Griggsville St

10 220 Griggsville St

11 240 Pleasant Vale St

12 250 Pleasant Vale St Comm. Bldg Barry 842 Mason St Office Barry 838 Mason St The Contractor shall be able to adequately suppress the following pests: 1. Indoor populations of rodents, insects, including cockroaches and bed bugs, arachnids, and other arthropods.

2. Outdoor populations of potentially indoor-infesting species that are within the property boundaries of the specified buildings.

3. Nests of stinging insects within the property boundaries of the specified buildings.

4. Individuals of all excluded pest populations that are incidental invaders inside the specified buildings, including winged termite swarmers emerging indoors.

Proposals will be received until 2:00p.m. On February 10th, 2014 at the PCHA office, and will be reviewed at the 2/20/2014 PCHA Board meeting at Landess Terrace in Pittsfield, Illinois. Pricing is to be included in proposals, factoring in all charges, and will not be accepted for individual properties. PCHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals presented. Contractors are responsible for having their own insurance and proper licensing, of which copies are to be submitted along with proposals. Any questions regarding proposals should be directed to the PCHA office which can be reached by phone at 217-335-2616.

Pike County Housing Authority Chris Bruns Executive Director 1.8.14

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Right: Pittsfield Saukette Breanna Kelley was chosen for a “Rising Star” award and received an individual medal Saturday at a dance squad competition in Belleview.

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Jesse Cawthon, of the Griggsville Maintenance Department, checks the area around the water main break.

The water main break was discovered about 9:30 p.m. Thursday night and flooded yards in the neighborhood.

Cold weather hard on water mains By beth zumwalt Pike Press A water main break discovered Thursday evening caused the city of Griggsiville to use double the amount of water normally used and forced workers to work into the wee hours to repair the break..

Jess Cawthon of the Griggsville Maintenance Department, said he got the call about 9:30 Thursday evening

that there was water running down ditches near the intersection of Quincy and Oak streets.

Cawthon said the maintenance crew was forced to call in B-K Electic, Plumbing and Heating to assist with the repairs which were finished about 2:30 a.m.

“During that time period we usually use about 90,000 gallons of water,” Cawthon said. “Last night we used more than 200,000.”

Betty Bradshaw and the yard east of hers suffered the most of the flooding which had turned to ice by Friday morning. The break was right at the intersection of Oak and Quincy, under Oak Street, meaning repairs also included a new culvert that had to be installed.

Pittsfield had a water main break in the area of Lowry and Walnut, Friday also, according to Cindy Prentice at city hall. It is unknown if it was weather related.

Linda Brawdy appointed city clerk they began by interviewing applicants who live in Griggsville.

"There were many who applied," Kent Goewey, Griggsville mayor, said. "She was hired because the council thought she was the most qualified."

Brawdy, a Griggsville native, previously worked at the Jiffi Stop in Griggsville. Before that position, she was a private duty

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She began her position as the city clerk Dec. 2. Brawdy explained that she chose to apply for the job because "it's local, in town" and because she wants to stay close and interact with citizens of Griggsville.

"I enjoy working with the community and I know a lot of the community," Brawdy said.

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By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press Linda Brawdy has been hired as the new city clerk in Griggsville.

The previous clerk, Dawn Manson, resigned in November due to illness. Manson worked as Griggsville city clerk for 13 years. The council opened the position to anyone in the area, but

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Chautauqua Circle to meet Tuesday Jan. 14 The Abbie A. Hatch Chautauqua Circle will meet Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the home of Elizabeth Turnbull beginning at 2 p.m. Hostesses will be Elizabeth Turnbull and Fran Schaller. Barbara Liehr will report on the book, "We Are Taking Only What We Need" by Stephanie Powell Watts. Roll call will be “what experience in your life helped you learn a life lesson”.

The North Pike District Library will be closed Friday, Jan. 10 for staff work day. The library will be open Saturday, Jan. 11 at its regular time, 10 a.m. until noon. Have you made your resolutions for 2014? Why not add stopping into the library once or twice

a month to check out a book?

There’s always something new to be found!

Congratulations to Bob and Fran Schaller on the birth of their fourth grandchild. Olivia was born Jan. 3 weighing in at eleven pounds and six inches long. She is twenty-two inches long.

Our weather has certainly been the focus of most conversations for the past couple of days. The thermometer outside my kitchen window only made it up to -5 degrees on Monday.

Harold Shoemaker of Perry was admitted to Blessing Hospital on Saturday. We wish him a speedy recovery!

By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com

Happy belated birthday wishes to the beautiful Ms. Lauryn Hoehne! Lauryn celebrated her 15th birthday Monday, Jan. 6.

I’d love to share your news with others. Don’t forget to call or email me!

We don’t need more laws. We need a fear of God and a respect for human life.

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and other area news Pancake and sausage breakfast in Pittsfield Jan. 11 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. Proverbs 15:16 Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: Jan. 8-Wanda Blacketer, Don Heightman Jan. 10-Tricia Carnes, Adam Hall, C.L. Harshman Jan. 11-Jean Pleus Jan. 12-Marge Lamb, Aaron Thomas Heightman, Angela Dixon, Roger Walston, Larry and Nancy Kunzeman, and yours truly Jan. 13-George Whitlock, Dennis Morath Jan. 14-Larry Collins, Kristine Haughey, Roland and Shirley Stinson Congratulations and Best Wishes to Wendy and Rick McCartney who were married Friday, Dec. 27, at the Grace Baptist Church!

Prayer requests: Angie Lin, Betty Collins, Bob Rue, Brenda Garner, Connie McFall, David Brawdy, Dianna Ruble, Durrell Chamberlain, Edward Thomas, Ervin Borrowman, Evelyn Ward, Ginger and George Whitlock, Jeanette Doran, Janet Shoemaker, Josh Bennett, Karen McCullen, Leroy Leonard, Missionary Mike Leonard and family, Monica Ruble, Nikki Allen, Norman Lewis, Ona Ogle, Pat Kingery, Radar Grim, Randy Guthrie, Roger Bonnett, Ron Cooper, and pray especially for the United States of America, its leaders, its people, and let everyone remember how and why this great country was founded.

A pancake and sausage breakfast will be held this Saturday, Jan. 11, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Adults $6 and children $4. All you can eat! Proceeds go to the building fund.

“Better alone than in bad company”.

Recycling is still going strong out in west Pittsfield Friday mornings from 9:30-1:30 out by Bowlers Universe. And are you saving those General Mills box tops for education? Keep collecting. Not sure when they can be turned in, but will let you know when I find out.

Do you despise getting into a cold car of a morning and then waiting for it to warm up to be able to drive? Got an idea worth checking into. Get a remote starter from and installed by Brent Wyatt. Since I do not put cell phone numbers in this column very often, if you are very interested, just give me a call and I will give it to you.

Trivia answers from last week: 1. In the continental U.S.A., what is the most northern capital?

(Augusta, Maine) 2. What is described as the “Sword of the Spirit”? (The Bible) 3. Who was William Cody better known as? (Buffalo Bill) 4. Who was Hagar’s first born?

(Ishmael) 5. How many sailing vessels did Christopher Columbus begin his second voyage with? (3 ships

and 14 smaller ships) 6. In the New Testament, what are described as “ministering spirits”? (angels) “Never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be”.

Christmas Eve found the Craig family all gathered at the home of Jim and Marlene Craig of Griggsville. Those who were there were: Jay and Janna Craig; Joshua, Julie, Eli, and Catherine Craig; Corey, Jill, Chloe, and Connor Buchanan; Lance, Gayla, Cade, and Jase Risley; Mary E. Craig; Kimber, Michael, and Hattie Martin; Scott and Alicia Dunham; Preston, Bethany, Knox, and Rorie Dunham; Tasha and Justin Poggemiller; Anna, John, Lacy, and Daman Emrick; and Nathan, Krystal, and Bella Emrick; Only four family members were missing, and out of the group that was there, there were four babies under five months. Everyone had a good time.

Anita Troxell hosted a family Christmas dinner at her home in rural Baylis. Those who were able to attend were: Ron, Dawn, and Dewayne Troxell and Dalton Troxell, all of Baylis; Gertrude Buss of Concordia, Missouri; Michael, Melinda, Austin, and Brayden Troxell of Monroe City, Missouri; and Becky Kitchen and Christina Troxell of Moberly, MO. Sara and Micah Rudd, Elizabeth, Tristan, and Landon of Pittsfield hosted a family Christmas Day dinner. Those in attendance were: Joe and Sue Yackley, Mike Burrows and Gage Weir, and Amy Davis, Jacqueline, Wessley, and Reese, all of Pittsfield; Matt and Rachel Burrows, Hannah, Emma, Eli, Kathryn, and Natalie of Griggsville; Mark Burrows of New Salem; and Jim and Joyce Edwards of Springfield. All enjoyed a delicious meal and a gift exchange.

Vera Felts of Carterville came Friday, Dec. 27, to help her mother Anna Mae Dean get ready for the family gathering the next morning for brunch. Those who attended Dec. 28 were: Everett and Judy Dean, Steve and Paula Dean, Josh, and Madison, all of New Salem; James and Angie Dean and Alexa of Barry; Rachel and Greg Smith, Braden, Brock, and Averie of Mattoon; Bill and Heather Dean, Collin Dean, and Kyle Valentine, all of Valley Park, MO.; Don and Karen Loos of St. Louis; Jeff Loos, Christopher, and Ryan of Dardenne Prairie, MO.; Cindi and Jeff Parnell, Nathan, and Megan of Granite City; Baird and Alissa Webel, Max, and Alexandra of Chevy Chase, MD.; Gary and Mary Dean of Jacksonville; Grace and Joy Dean of Chicago; and Matthew and Nathan Dean of Springfield.

Patty and Larry Manker hosted their family get-together Saturday, Dec. 28. Those who attended were: Kevin Manard, Eugenia Manard with Michaella and Zane, Clarissa Manard and Tony McCarter, Robert and Kathy Manard with Andrea and Amber,

By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 and Dawnyetta Manard and Ben Westfall. All enjoyed soup and sandwiches and playing bingo and lots of visiting.

Don and Ona Ogle of New London, Missouri, hosted a late Christmas lunch and family get-together Saturday, Dec. 28. Rena and Ted Waddell, Cade, and Leah of Louisiana, Mark and Becky Winner of Pittsfield, and Dale and Sandy Winner of Quincy all attended.

Baird, Alissa, Max, and Alexandra Webel of Chevy Chase, MD., and Nicole Pelly and Hudson of Seattle, WA., visited Anna Mae Dean and Vera Felts Sunday, Dec. 29. Vera returned home that evening.

Monday evening, Dec. 30, Ona and Don Ogle of New London, MO., and Rena Waddell of Louisiana all met Dale and Sandy Winner of Quincy and enjoyed supper in Quincy at Sprouts.

Afterwards, they enjoyed going through the Avenue of Lights.

New Year’s Eve Day Nathan Davis took his daughter Reese and his niece Elizabeth Rudd to the American Girl Doll Place in St. Charles, MO. They had a grand time.

Our grandson Wess Davis spent New Year’s Eve afternoon and night with us. We whiled the time away playing games and enjoyed each and every minute.

The Detroit Christian Church had their annual New Year’s Eve get-together and Brad Conkright of Griggsville hosted it with around 40 people attending.

Our two granddaughters Jacqueline and Reese and I went shopping in Quincy Friday, Jan. 3, then spent the night at our house where we played Monopoly Deal the biggest part of the evening. Always glad to have the grandkids visit.

Trivia questions for this week: 1. In the Bible, who were the parents of Seth, Abel, and Cain?

2. What is the world’s smallest, flattest, and driest continent?

3. How many townships are in Pike County?

4. In the Bible, how many times was Abraham married?

5. Who owned Arlington Cemetary before it became nationally owned?

6. Who in the Bible received his strength from God by his hair?

Life is a story in volumes three -The Past The Present The Yet-to-be.

The first is finished and laid away.

The second we’re reading day by day.

The third and last of the volumes three Is locked from sight; God keeps the key! from Biblical Research Monthly

Pleasant Hill Erin Hart wins ice skating competition in Chicago Well it seems like a year since I wrote my column. Bad humor but had to do it.

There will be an informational meeting about Common Core at the Pike County Farm Bureau Jan. 16. The Illinois board of Education was invited along with the public. For more information call 217-242-9833.

Erin Hart competed in ice skating over the weekend in Chicago and she won again. Her mom post videos of her skating on Facebook and she just glows when she is on the ice. It is like she is in her own world.

The stomach flu has hit the area hard and along with the colds, this wrecked havoc on many family

Christmases including ours.

I want to send sympathy to the family of Gene Damon. I worked with him for a while in the post office. He was a hard worker and loved his family.

Sue Holcomb did not receive good news and is scheduled for surgery this week; keep her and her family in your prayers.

For out of town readers, the last two days has been brutally cold.

The real temperature was below zero and you do not want to know the wind chill. Where I live, we had 11 inches of snow. At one time, there were 171 closures on WGEM TV website and there were 991 on KMOV TV; I would bet this is some kind of a record.

By DEBBIE MILLER 734-2845 It was so cold that pet owners brought in their pets, including one gal who brought in her rooster and kept it in the basement. I won’t mention her name.

My sister, Sandi Taylor, and my son, Michael Miller, both had bad luck during the cold spell. They both had furnaces go out.

As of 9 p.m. Monday night, all ferries in Calhoun are closed due to ice on the river.

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Rockport Memorial dinner for Judy Damon held Rob Helke from Louisiana, Mo. has a birthday today. Happy birthday from Grandma Pence.

If you happen to see Braden Damon Friday, wish him a happy birthday. Happy birthday from Nanny Pence.

I want to remember Judy Damon and her children as they lost Gene Damon Christmas morning, Dec. 25. He will be missed.

They had the dinner for Judy and everyone at the town building in Rockport. If anyone has any meetings, reunions, birthdays, etc., the building is available. Call Carla Terpstra at 217-430-3485 to reserve it.

It looks like it will be a while before we can get anywhere in Rockport. I live right on the highway and it is hard to even see

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I guess that is all until next week. May God Bless you all, and have a great week and a great year!

What’s Happening In and around Pike County Area

BARRY n Barry American Legion Post 222 monthly stag supper and meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Make a New Year’s Resolution to attend.

PITTSFIELD n The monthly fish fry at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center is cancelled for the month of January. n The Pittsfield High School class of 1969 is planning their 45th class reunion for this summer and needs help with addresses or contact information for the following classmates. If anyone can help, please contact Helen Earls at 312 S Walnut St., Pittsfield or Karen Fox at 220 Fair St., Pittsfield or 285-5481.

Art Bradley, Marsha Cannon, Linda Cannon, Grant White, Virginia Cheek, Sherrill Cox, Jim Dejaynes, Barbara Malone, Patricia Strong, Marjean Schmidt, Barbara Dietzman, Patricia Wright, Dave Herget, Roger Hull, Mike Wagner, Kathy Mays, Billie Odell, Martha Hart, Bill Oakley, Chris Pali, Jack Ruble, Don Myers, Jodi Moody, Joan Shade, Wayne and Peggy Cawthon, Paul Staley, Michael Scheibe, Janet Shaw, Steven Smith, Thelma Haughey, Dale Johnson, Roger Loyd. n The Relay for Life Kick-Off will be held at the Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.

Information will be given on what is new, fundraising supplies will be given out, and the committee will answer questions. Anyone that would like to help out this year is welcome to attend.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Brandy Allred at 217779-9297. n The PCS PTO and South PTO are co-sponsoring a donkey basketball game Friday, Jan. 10 starting at 7 p.m.

All local players will be riding, so come out and see someone you know try to ride a donkey and play basketball at the same time. All proceeds will be split between the PCS PTO and South School PTO to benefit the students in their classrooms. Teams will consists of faculty from PCS and South School, along with teams from Illini Community Hospital and East Pike Firemen. Tickets are available at South School, Pikeland Community School, or by calling Lori Bradshaw at 217285-9543 or 217-248-5678. n “What You Need to Know About Common Core,” a presentation about the Common Core program, will be held Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Pike County Farm Bureau Building located in Pittsfield. This event will feature Shane Vander Hart, a regional expert on Common Core. The Illinois State Board of Education has been invited, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Free will donations are welcome to cover costs. Please call 217-242-9833 for more information. n A Severe Storm Spotter and Public Safety Training Class will be held by the Pike County Emergency Management Agency and presented by James Kramper Jan. 16 at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. The class will run from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Twelve NOAA Weather adios will be given away by drawing. n A Red Cross blood drive will be held Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Western Community Unit District 12 High School located at 401 McDonough in Barry.

ON GOING n Stamp Club Night every second Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pike County Health Department in Pittsfield with Amanda Woodward. n ‘Fill Your Box’ Card-making Class meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at 416 E. Chestnut St. in Griggsville with n The Pittsfield Woman’s Club will meet every 4th Tuesday of the month at noon for lunch and a program at the Community Center. For more information or to become a member, call Sandy Henry, 285-6480. All Pike County women are welcome. n Exercises classes will be held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15-6:15.

They are for both men and women.

These classes are easy enough that most can do them. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Senior Center or call 217-285-4524.

n The Pittsfield High School Athletic Dept. is looking for a way to get alumni of PHS addresses. If you are yourself, or if you know the person who is in charge of planning your class reunions, please contact Athletic Director Don Bigley at 217-285-6888 or email dbigley@pikeland.org. n The Pike County Loss Support Group will be discontinuing their meetings until this fall. For more information, contact Larry at 217-653-3700 or Vicki at 217-285-6520. n Puzzlebox: Autism Awareness/ Support Group meets the third Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 or 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. The group is designed to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders within the community and provide support for those affected by autism. Anyone affected is welcome to attend. Upcoming meeting dates are: June 17 and July 15.

For more information, please contact Taylor Sweeting at (217)370-8142 or email taylor.sweeting@yahoo.com. n The Crossroads Center is open for walking Monday through Friday, 8-10 a.m. and 12-1 p.m. Special events may alter the schedule and will be posted.

This service will start Nov. 4. n The County Market Coupon Club meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. weekly in the County Market Café. There is no charge to join and the coupons are traded each week and several rebate forms are available each week. For more information, contact County Market 285-4453. n Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at (217) 285-6191. n Addicts Victorious support group meeting Tuesday nights 6-7 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene Family Center. n Scrapbooking every third Wednesday per month 6-8 p.m at the Hull Community Center by Marie Woods. n Blood Pressure Checks Liberty Village of Pittsfield will provide free checks the last Monday of every month at the Hull Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free soup and sandwich will be provided by Liberty Village and transportation will be provided by the Western Public Transit for anyone to and from the center! n The Pike County Health Department is now offering IDPH approved on-line food service sanitation classes. Both the initial 15 hour “certification class” and the five hour “refresher” class are offered.

Participants must have internet access and an e-mail address to sign up. The

cost for the 15-hour certification class is $75 and $35 for the 5-hour refresher class. A registration form can be downloaded from the Pike County Health Department website at www.pikecoilhealth.org, Call Jane Johnson at (217) 285-4407, ext 118 for more information.

n Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets every fourth Monday at the Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m.

n T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m. The group is open to the public.

For information, call Shanna Edison 217-723-4092

n Pittsfield Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at the Courtyard Cafe. For more information, please contact Mike Graham at 217473-3791.

n Breastfeeding Support Group, Pike County Health Department, monthly.

First Tuesday, 10 a.m, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 285-4407.

n Pike County Health Department: Home Health visits by nurses, therapists, aides, and homemakers daily.

TB skin testing 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. & 1-4:45 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Immunization clinics 1:30-6 p.m. on first and third Mondays. Family planning counseling Mon.-Thurs., except Tues. a.m. and Wed. p.m. when clinics are held. Blood pressure screenings Tues.

2-4 p.m. The health department is closed on Fridays, although essential services are available. For more information, call 217-285-4407. New WIC walk-in clinics: Monday through Thursday,-to 10:45 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Children’s group nutrition education available second and fourth Thursdays at 1 p.m.

No appointments necessary. For more information call 217-285-4407, x137.

n Job Club will be open to the public every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m.

No appointment necessary.Two Rivers Regional Council Office at 120 South Madison, Pittsfield.

n The Pittsfield Meal Site located in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 225 N. Memorial offers daily meals at noon, Monday-Friday. Please call Connie at 285-6150 the day before or by 8:45 a.m. the day of the lunch, or any time before the day you would like to eat with us. Donation only for seniors over 60. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of $6. Transportation available. The senior center is also collecting used cell phones for seniors.

Your old cell phone may provide the critical link between law enforcement and someone in trouble.

OUT OF THE COUNTY n The Mississippi Valley Hunter’s and Fisherman’s Association Native American Artifact Show will be held Friday, Feb. 1 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Eagle’s Club, located at 3737 N. 5th St. in Quincy. This event is open to the public and free to enjoy. For more information, contact Jake Vahle at 217440-3564. Any and all proceeds will go to fund youth hunting and fishing programs.

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Josh Phillips of Geared Up sells custom shirts at the Saukee wrestling tournament.

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Tasha Davis sets out desserts at the concession stand during the wrestling tournament at Pikeland Community School Friday, Dec. 27.

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Lady Saukee Cady Klatt and her teammate, #43 Rachel Clowers try to block Western’s Loren Melton from scoring Saturday afternoon in a game in Pittsfield. The Lady Saukees won and Melton was the leading scorer for the Lady Wildcats.

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Western and Payson Seymour met up in the Saukee Turkey Tournament and will square off again Saturday in the Winchester Invitational. The first meeting was scrappy with Western’s Logan Workman going to the floor whenever necessary to save a possession and Saturday match-up is expected to be another hard fought battle. Game time is 1:30 p.m.

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The Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes were full of celebration Dec. 30 after defeating Carrollton in the Carrollton Holiday Tournament. G-P trailed late in the game but was able to tie and send it into overtime for a thrilling end to the tournament.

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alsey baptist church is looking for a pastor. If you feel God is leading you to us, please call Chuck at 217370-4264 for more information or send resume to ABC; POB 175; Alsey, IL 62610.

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300 FARM MARKET JOHN DEERE 7810 175 hp, 1997, 2268 hours, kept in shed, front wheel drive, 16 speed power quad, 3SCV, 18.4x38 radial duals, 12 front weights, excellent condition. $72,500. 217-3580-1334. 1.15 bush hog 2715 Rotary Mower, excellent condition, kept in shed. $9,250. 217358-1334. 1.15 DMI EColi Tiger 527B Yield till system, 14' wide, 2 gangs disks, 1 gang shanks on back, excellent condition, rarely used, kept in shed.

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searching for prime farmland to lease for turkey hunting rights. Any size acreage considered. We are not an outfitter and only leasing for our own personal use.

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400A FOR RENT Calhoun County 3 br 2 bath house. Full basement, in the country outside of Kampsville, IL. No pets: Call 217-370-7310. 1.22 Apartment for rent. Call Matt 618-576-2766 or 618576-2449. TFCNH commercial building for rent. Hardin, IL. Call (618)498-1234 and ask for Business Department. TF

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home for sale: Winchester, 229 N. Walnut St. 3 BR/1 Bath Single family. 1,728 sq. ft. Nice lot.

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wanted: helper for a DORS client in Pittsfield.

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Post HOle Farm Star auger, 3 point connect, 12" diameter, 4' long, excellent condition, $425. 217-3581334. 1.15 6 brand new John Deere front weights for a John Deere tractor. 6-66 1/2 steels posts for sale. 217-734-1811.

large, new beautiful home near Summer Hill for sale with 19 1/2, acres, a finished basement, pond, in-ground pool, attached and detached garage with living quarters in the back of it, pull barn and much, much more. Please call 217-473-8811 for more information. tf

700 LOST/FOUND found: Female pup (4-5 mos. old); reddish in color; 10-12 inches tall, no collar. Possible cross between Retriever and lab. Friendly and clean, would like to be home for New Years! Call David or Charlotte Hamilton.

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Absolutely nO TRESPASSING on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown.

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Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 • 12 NOON • 1320 sf Home • 2/3 BR, DR, LR, K • Large LR Addition • 3 y.o. Central A/C • Hardy Wood Burning Furnace

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Attorney- Tom Henderson 115 E. Washington Pittsfield, IL 217-285-9676 Large, Complete Set of Floor-model Power Wood Working Tools Construction Tools Concrete Tools & Forms Misc. Construction Material Visit Large, ComCurless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer • 217-242-1665

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

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Tiffany J. Whitehead a/k/a Tiffany J. Hamby, Thomas F. Bearce, Tammy L. BearceMatt Hamby, John Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any, of Tiffany J. Whitehead a/k/a Tiffany J. Hamby, Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 11/13/2013, the Sheriff of Greene County will on 02/03/2014 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Greene County Courthouse 519 N. Main Street Carrollton, IL 62016, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 03-92-23-121-002 COMMON ADDRESS:150 Church Street, Carrollton, IL 62016

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, VS

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LINDA J. BRAINERD; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; Defendants, 23426 WEST COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

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NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 4, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on February 10, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 9:00 A.M., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-215-009-50 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 23426 WEST COUNTY ROAD JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $119,083.57.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24

The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 • 12 NOON 524 LIBERTY ST. PITTSFIELD, IL • 2 or 3 Bedroom Home • Large Kitchen/DR/LR Area • Hardwood Cabinetry • Bath/Shower/Utility • Central A/C & BB Electric Heat!

• 200 Amp Service • New Water Heater!

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A Great Opportunity! This great home is perfect for a new owner to move right in. It sits on a large lot down the secluded dead-end Liberty Street in Pittsfield. A fantastic home, come take a look!

Personal property sells Saturday January 25 at the JDL Facility!

Terms- HOME SELLS ABSOLUTE, to the highest bidder! 10% down, 30 days to close.

Curless Auction 217-242-1665 Property sells as-is.

Please contact Brian to– view this great home prior to the auction!

Attorney- William Lowry 130 S. Madison Pittsfield, IL 217-285-4822 www.curlessauction.com

LYNDA J. CROWDER- SELLER

For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 201-6679.

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hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060.

Please refer to file #PA1213354 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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• New Overhead Door • Large Open Backyard!

Curless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer • 217-242-1665 IL Lic. #440.000013 www.curlessauction.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY - CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of The First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-ff8, Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-FF8 Vs.

12 CH 00016

Luke M. Goodall a/k/a Luke Goodall; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/19/2012, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 2/19/14 at the hour of 9:15AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-22-13-435-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 332 E. Patterson Street Roodhouse, IL 62082 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT inspection and Plaintiff representation as to the the property. Prospective admonished to check the verify all information.

be open for makes no condition of bidders are Court file to

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-11-28118.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-14 PLAINTIFF Vs.

11 CH 00084

Howard E. Chappell; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/9/2012, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 2/19/14 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-136-004-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 34998 W. Locust Street Medora, IL 62063 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium

and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-11-37670.

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SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 71 Acres S 20O Acres LDTillable, balance in timber, Great hunting farm! $3,490/acre Call Scott AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 27 Acres, 100% Tillable, LD Offering 5% Return On OChris Investment, S Call MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: 50 Acres m/l Great hunting property with small LD SOChris hunters cabin! Call PIKE COUNTY, MISSOURI: G INChris 26.16 With Home PENDCall New Listing: 48 Acres Hunting & Tillable! Call Chris 40 Acres Hard toSfind D property Call Chris OLsmall

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KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 160 Acres Excellent combination farm with great hunting! Call Chris LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 40 Acres Great Investment with excellent LD property SO hunting Call Keith *broker interest RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 20 Acres Nice small tillable property! Call Chris RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 29 Acres Great Views of the Mississippi River! Call Chris New Listing: 30.5 Acres Tillable, Timber, Creek Call Chris New Listing: 79 Acres. Big Timber Farm Call Chris New Listing: 103 Acres Located Close To Center, MO Call Chris New Listing: 125 Acres Great hunting farm priced right! Call Chris 22 Acres With Home. Great getaway farm LD SO located outside of Saverton Call Chris SULLIVAN COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 20 Acres. Nice affordable property Call Keith New Listing: 58 Acres Hunting farm with home Call Keith New Listing: 80 Acres Nice balance of timber & tillable Call Keith New Listing: 96 Acres Huge bordering timber & priced right! Call Keith 166 Acres Nice all around SOLDproperty *In cooperation with Whitetail Properties SCOTLAND COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 50.77 Acres Offering great income!

Call Chris LEWIS COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 68.30 Acres Great combination farm Call Chris New Listing: 164 Acres 127 Acres tillable, 37 acres brush Call Chris

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CALL DAVID NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 648 SOUTH WALNUT - Very nice ranch family home that features; 3 bdrms, 2 baths, partially finished basment with family room and utility room. Central air, newer water heater, one car garage, vinyl siding and good roof. Great opportunity.

NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-HIGHWAY 54-1.85 Acres/ml of commercial acreage located in the Industrial Park. Great location, great business investment and opportunity!! Priced to sell, motivated seller. Call DAVID MILTON-Lot measuring 180x170 with four buildings, located in the center of Milton. Great investment and business opportunity. Call DAVID MILTON-455 PITTSFIELD ST.-Very Nice three bedroom, two bath family home with many updates; full basement, CA; newer roof, Devries cabinets, updated electrical; attached garage; all situated on big lot. Call DAVID PENDING!! MILTON-588 ELM ST.-REDUCED BY $10,000- Two story

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Homes • Farms • Hunting Land • Commercial Property

116 W. Washington • Pittsfield, Il 62363 • (217) 285-5800 www.pikecorealestate.com HOMES NEW LISTING-Milton-550 N. Lester-3BR 2BA trailer with new metal roof and garage sitting on double lot. $30’s.

NEW LISTING-Perry-101½ E. North St.-3BR 1BA ranch home that needs some TLC. $50’s.

NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-112 W. Perry-3BR home needs a little TLC. Good investment property or starter home. $20’s.

NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-47203 St. Hwy. 106- Spacious 2 story 4-5BR family home in good condition sitting on 1acre with garage and outbuildings. $50’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Barry-1285 Union St.-Cute 2BR home, all on 1 level, within walking distance to the golf course. $40’s.

Barry-383 Main St.-Totally remodeled 3BR 2.5BA home with new oak cabinets in kitchen and lots of closet space. $80’s.

Barry-870 Pratt St.-Older 3BR home in good condition with large porch and 2 car detached garage with attached barn sitting on 2 lots. $90’s.

Barry-1403 Rodgers St.-Nice 3BR 2BA brick home in great location with nice covered patio and beautiful wood burning fireplace. $140’s.

Barry-1300 Pratt St.-Very nice 3BR home on 3 acres +/- with new bathrooms, oak cabinets in kitchen and 2 fireplaces. Very nice neighborhood. $150’s.

Barry-1415 Mortimer St.-Quality 3BR 2BA home with 2 car attached garage and large 2 car detached garage with apartment sitting on 2.86 acres. $170’s.

Baylis-350 Main St.-Nice 1-story home with 2bedrooms and 1 bath. $50’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-201 N. Third St.-Clean 2BR 2BA mobile home with many updates, newer paint, floor coverings and oversized 2 car garage.

Broker-Owner interest. $30’s.

Griggsville-116 S. Pearl-Nice remodeled 3BR 2BA home on corner lot. Motivated seller! $60’s.

Griggsville-111 Congress St.-Very nice 3BR, 2BA home with detached garage. Nice backyard. Much remodeling has been done. Great woodwork! $70’s.

Griggsville-814 W. Quincy-Very nice 3BR 2BA brick home with 2 car attached garage and nice deck.

Move-in ready! $100’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-116 South WallBeautiful brick home on 2 lots. 2-3 BR 2.5BA with fireplace, heated 2 car garage & fenced back yard.

MOTIVATED SELLER! $160’s.

Griggsville-33998 St. Hwy. 107-Beautiful one of a kind 3BR 2BA log home sitting on 7.5 acres in a beautiful setting. $240’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Mozier-Hwy. 96-Large brick home on 30 acres, all timber & brush with river frontage. $100’s.

Mt. Sterling- R. R. #4, Box 167-CORNBELT WHITETAILS LODGE-3 state of the art hunting lodges, sleeps 40 people, sits on 13 acres. Highly motivated Seller!

Nebo-13192 County Highway 7-Very good 3BR 2BA home on 1.5 lots with fenced-in yard and nice outbuilding. $70’s.

Nebo-37090 115th Ave.-5BR 2BA country home sitting on 2.8 acres. Would make a great family home or hunting lodge. $90’s.

New Canton-195 Mississippi-5BR 2BA home on corner lot with big yard located across from the park. $50’s.

New Canton-125 S. Quincy-3BR two story home with newer roof and siding. Priced to sell! $60’s.

New Canton-24021 255th Ave.-3BR 2BA home sitting on 0.59 acres with a nice machine shed and many updates in a quiet country location. $70’s.

New Canton-23958 260th St.-Beautiful 3BR, 3BA brick ranch home with full basement. 40 acres of hunting with another small home & workshop also included! $300’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Rural New Salem- 36236 Co. Hwy 2-2 story home with 3BR and closed in back porch sitting on 1 acre +/-. $50’s.

Pearl-405 West Street-Nice 2BR modular home with garden shed, outbuilding and fully furnished. $40’s.

Pearl-48186 166th Ave.-Very nice manufactured home sitting on 29 acres with 22.5 acres tillable!

Farm & home can be split!! $200’s.

Perry-301 W. Main St.-2BR 1BA home on 1½ lots.

Good starter or rental property. Priced right! Owner wants an offer! $20’s.

Pittsfield-Numerous rental properties for sale, from apartment houses to single wide trailers. Call for more information!

Pittsfield-543 W. Kellogg-2BR mobile home with tip out, 1 1/2 car garage, storm cellar and shed on city lot. $10’s.

Pittsfield-451 W. Adams St.-Spacious 1BR home with nice fenced in yard. Great starter home or rental property. $40’s.

Pittsfield-703 N. Jackson-3BR home with new roof and some updates. Minor repairs needed. $50’s.

Pittsfield-316 Spring St.-Nice 3BR 1BA ranch style home; would make great starter home or rental property. $50’s.

Pittsfield-180 Washington Ct.-Nice 2BR home with 1 car detached garage on quiet street. Would make a great rental or starter home. $60’s.

Pittsfield-605 N. Jackson St.-3BR 2BA home with deck, large fenced in yard and detached garage. $60’s.

Pittsfield-430 W. Jefferson-Nice 3BR 2BA home with 1 car detached garage. $60’s.

Pittsfield-420 N. Mississippi-Nice 3BR home in quiet location with one car garage, fenced rear yard, new tile, new appliances and new roof. $60’s.

Pittsfield-521 W. Jefferson-Nice 4BR 2BA family home with 2 car detached garage and maintenance free exterior. $70’s.

Pittsfield-332 Walnut-Beautifully decorated 2BR home with nice built-in’s in South location. Movein ready! $70’s.

Pittsfield-665 Clarksville Rd.-Very nice 2BR home with attached 2 car garage and full basement. Move in ready! $90’s.

Pittsfield-967 Conroy St.-4BR 2BA home with attached tandem garage and many updates in a quiet neighborhood on the Northwest side of Pittsfield. $90’s.

Pittsfield-723 Prospect-3BR home with screened-in porch and many updates on nice corner lot. Move-in ready! $100’s.

Pittsfield-357 Cherry St.-Remodeled 4BR 2BA home with many updates and over 1,600 sq. feet of living space. $100’s.

Pittsfield-39546 280th Ave.-Nice 4BR 3BA home in a beautiful rural setting with 2 car detached garage sitting on 1.5 acres +/-. $120’s.

Pittsfield-1033 Sunset-Immaculate newly updated 3BR brick home with 1 car attached garage. Movein ready! $140’s.

Pittsfield-318 Piper Lane-Superb older 2 story 3-4BR home with exquisite wood working, staircase and foyer sitting on 2.25 acres. $140’s.

Pittsfield-220 S. Mississippi-Immaculate 4 unit 2BR 1BA apartment complex with newer siding and roof. $170’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-429 E. Washington St.-A striking 3-4BR 2.5BA home close to downtown with beautiful woodwork and closets galore! Motivated Sellers! $200’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-41850 225th Ave.Exclusive 5 BR home in desirable rural location with granite countertops, ceramic tile & laminate floors, machine shed, playhouse and 2 ponds. $260’s.

Pleasant Hill-305 E. Clay-3BR 1BA ranch style home with L-shaped family room, dining room, kitchen sitting on large lot. Many updates in 2006 and large shed. $50’s.

Pleasant Hill-302 E. Mosier-Affordable 3BR 2BA ranch style home in a nice location. Some finishing required. $70’s.

Pleasant Hill-609 Bottom St.-Cozy 2-3BR home with big rustic charm throughout. Custom woodworking and many new upgrades. $80’s.

Pleasant Hill-104 Marion-Super clean 3BR 1BA updated home with beautiful covered deck. All appliances convey – includes additional lot located in nice subdivision. $90’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-108 N. Main-Nice 3BR tri-level home with huge yard and updated wiring. $100’s.

Pleasant Hill-15005 383rd St.-Beautiful 20 year old 3BR 2BA brick ranch home with 2,100 sq. ft. sitting on 4.5 acres. $170’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-112 Lyndel St.Fantastic 3BR, 3BA home with in-ground pool & guest house sitting on 6 lots in the best location in town. $180’s.

Pleasant Hill-17106 340th St.-Spacious 5BR 3BA manufactured home. Very nice sunroom; many outbuildings sitting on 15 acres. $190’s.

Pleasant Hill-16113 338th St.-Beautiful 2BR home in great location with 3 car attached garage sitting on 40 acres. $300’s.

Rockport-Hwy 96-Small 2BR home, needs TLC. Perfect rental property, priced to sell! $10’s.

Winchester-834 Old Highway Road-Beautiful 5BR 3.5BA brick home sitting on 3.1 acres with large wooded lot. $800’s.

COMMERCIAL & LOTS Chambersburg-107 W. Columbus St.-Former post office for sale sitting on 5,500 square foot lot.

PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-706 N. Chandler-2 vacant building lots in good location with all utilities available.

Pittsfield-S. Memorial St.-Nice 60’ x 232’ building lot on the South side of town.

Pittsfield-Lot 7 Panther Creek Subdivision-Great building location in one of Pittsfield’s newest & best subdivisions. Lot size is 0.81 acres.

Pittsfield-Bowlers Universe-Business opportunity – consisting of bowling alley, snack bar, lounge and new gaming machines. Call our office for more details!

HUNTING LAND & FARMS NEW LISTING-Pike County 44 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Secluded all timber farm excellent for deer and turkey hunting.

Brown County 60 acres +/- Elkhorn Twp. Secluded hunting farm with 23 acres tillable providing good income.

Calhoun County 390 acres +/- Bellview TWP. Very well managed big timber hunting farm with 2 homes.

Hancock County 375 acres +/- Wilcox TWP. Fantastic hunting farm with 120 acres tillable earning great income. Big bucks & black soil!!

Pike County 534 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Large recreational farm with fantastic log home and incredible hunting with income.

Pike County 303 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Fantastic recreational farm with 2 lakes, big timber, & 164 acres tillable!

Pike County 167 acres +/-Martinsburg and Pleasant Hill TWP. Big timber hunting farm with good CRP income and nice lake.

Pike County 156 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. Awesome hunting farm with 76 ac. of tillable/CRP, 3BR 2BA cabin style home overlooking a 7 acre lake!

Pike County 102 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Investment farm composed of 90 acres CRP that could easily be converted to tillable acres.

Pike County 92 acres +/- Flint TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 24 tillable, creek, spring, big timber, huge bucks!!

PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 50 acres +/- Perry TWP. Beautiful horse farm with nice family home, in ground pool and 80’x160’ barn with riding rink!!

Pike County 40 acres +/- Newburg TWP. Nice farm located on the east edge of Pittsfield, half tillable and half timber. Serviced by City water and gas.

Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWPAwesome hunting farm including 3BR, 3BA brick home, smaller home & workshop. Great secluded, quiet setting!

Pike County 34 acres +/- Barry TWP. All timber hunting farm and high deer density area.

PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 31 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Great hunting farm with mobile home.

Big timber hunting.

Pike County 22 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Great farm with all timber, along Honey Creek. Excellent deer and turkey hunting.

Schuyler County-187 acres +/- Birmingham TWP. PRICED TO SELL! Nice hunting farm enrolled in the CREP program. Over $18,000 income in 2014.

Scott County 80 acres +/- Bloomfield TWP. Big timber hunting farm overlooking the Illinois River bottom.

PRICE REDUCED-Scott County 84.5 acres +/Glasgow TWP. Very nice recreational farm with good timber and excellent deer and turkey hunting.

MISSOURI PROPERTIES PRICE REDUCED-Louisiana-418 Mansion St.-Large older home in need of repairs. Good rental property.

Lewis County 10 acres +/- . Rare small acreage timber tract, great for hunting or building location.

PRICE REDUCED-Scotland County 121 acres +/Vest TWP. Beautiful investment farm with 97.5 acres tillable. Great income.

PENDING & RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTIES SALE PENDING-Pittsfield 20143 County Hwy. 11- 4 BR 3 BA newer home sitting on 2 acres +/- with a full finished basement, 2 car garage and new 40’ x 56’ machine shed. $200’s.

SALE PENDING-Griggsville-116 W. Liberty-2 story family home with large yard and close to school. $60’s.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 Pittsfield, Illinois

Lady Saukees handled Western

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Members of the championship team at the Carrollton Holiday tournament were, left to right, Isaac Whitaker, Riley Bradshaw, Hayden Bradshaw,, Cole Bradshaw, Max Stinebaker. Standing, Kaleb Bradshaw, Jordan Dehart,, Skyler Miller, Joseph Myers, Chance Vose, Isaac Richard, Levi King.

G-P shows they have De-Hart it takes to win By sam elliot Pike Press Facing an 84-81 deficit with 6.5 seconds to play and without four starters in the lineup, the Griggsville-Perry boys baskerball team turned to junior sixth man Jordan DeHart for a long, desperation, buzzer-beating 3-point attempt Monday at Carrollton High School.

The ensuing swish of the net forced overtime and the Tornadoes went on to win their second Carrollton Holiday Tournament in as many seasons after a title-clinching 99-94 victory against the host Hawks Monday in Carrollton.

“It’s special,” G-P head coach Todd Bradshaw said. “It’s a great win, especially with the way it turned out — we had a lead, then we all fouled out and we had people in there that had never played together in their lives. It was exciting.”

Junior Riley Bradshaw drove through the lane and finished at the rim to cap the first possession of overtime and the Tornadoes never trailed again.

Leading by two points inside the final minute, freshman Max Stinebaker hit a jump shot despite being fouled on the play. His converted free throw gave G-P a five-point advantage with 39.7 seconds remaining.

“We brought in a freshman that hadn’t played in three weeks and he

hits a baseline jumper plus a free throw,” Bradshaw said. “How clutch is that?”

Carrollton’s final three 3-point attempts rimmed out and the Tornadoes clinched back-to-back Carrollton Holiday Tournament championship trophies.

Monday’s tournament finale was close throughout the first half before a 16-3 run helped put G-P ahead 63-56 entering the fourth quarter. The Tornadoes owned an 11-point lead with 6:44 remaining in regulation, but the Hawk’s staged a comeback as four G-P starters fouled out in the quarter’s final five minutes.

Bradshaw did not agree with all of the referees’ decisions.

“It’s a running joke that, every time you come to Carrollton, every coach in the area says you’ve got to win by 10,” he said. “I think we won by 10 even though it went to overtime because boy we got some bad calls tonight. It was brutal, but our guys just fought and they picked me up because I lost my cool. I lost my head, I lost my temper and I couldn’t even think because I was so mad at the referees.”

With Isaac Whitaker, Kaleb Bradshaw, Joseph Myers and Levi King each fouling out down the stretch, remaining starter Hayden Bradshaw and the Tornadoes’ bench players secured the win in part by con-

necting on 7 of 9 free-throw attempts in the extra frame.

DeHart scored a team-high 18 points off the bench, King finished with 17 and Myers added 15 for G-P. Kaleb Bradshaw and Riley Bradshaw each chipped in 10 points. King and Kaleb Bradshaw were each selected to the 10-player all-tournament team.

The Tornadoes’ unbeaten run through the Carrollton Holiday Tournament began with a 63-48 win against Brussels Thursday in Carrollton. G-P led by just a 49-44 margin before pulling away thanks to a 14-4 fourth-quarter run. DeHart led the Tornadoes with 14 points, Kaleb Bradshaw scored 13 and Kind added 12.

G-P beat Calhoun 76-64 Friday after a 31-13 run in the second quarter put the Tornadoes ahead 42-31 at halftime. Kaleb Bradshaw scored 19 points, DeHart and Riley Bradshaw added 14 each and Myers and King each chipped in 10.

Kaleb Bradshaw led all scorers with 23 points as G-P beat Southwestern — who finished the tournament in second place — 62-56 Saturday. Myers added 13 points for the Tornadoes.

G-P continues its non-conference schedule with a regular-season rematch against the Carrollton Hawks at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Carrollton High School.

No happy ending in the sequel for Griggsville - Perry By beth zumwalt The Weekly Messenger Nobody was sure who would win the match-up between the Hawks and Tornadoes in the championship game for the 2013 Carrollton Holiday Tournament. An thrilling overtime victory by the Tornadoes

showcased how evenly matched the two teams were.

However, the Hawks showed they had something left in the tank as the two teams squared up again Saturday in a regular season game in Greene County and Carrollton took a 78-55 win.

Jordan Dehart who sent the

championship game into overtime, had 11 points, and was the only player in double figures. Others scoring were: Hayden Bradshaw, 4, Skyler Miller, 6, Max Stinebaker, 2, Kaleb Bradshaw, 6, Levi King, 7, Riley Bradshaw, 5, Isaac Whitaker, 6, Joseph Myers, 6, Jonathon Myers, 2,

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Saukee junior Austin Priest looks over the offense for an opening Friday night in Payson. The Saukees lost 55-29 as the offense continued to struggle against the number one team in the area, if not the state. The Saukees will play again, Thursday in Mendon and at home Saturday against Quincy Notre Dame.

Winchester Tournament evenly packed in 2014 By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Winchester Tournament starts Saturday morning and never has the tournament had such a strong field and been packed with so much talen.

Teams in the order of seed are: Liberty, Payson Seymour, Greenfield, Carrollton, Petersburg Porta, Camp Point Central, Griggsville Perry, Winchester West Central, White Hall North Greene. Barry Western, Hardin Calhoun, Concord Triopia, Rushville, Jacksonville Routt Catholic, Mt. Sterling Brown County, Pleasant Hill.

Coach of the Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes pointed to the tournament brackett and said in his 14 years, he does not remember the tournament being this balanced with so much potential.

“We are 9-2 on the season and are seeded seventh,” Bradshaw said.

“That tells you what the top six teams are like.”

Games start Saturday at 9 a.m. with Camp Point playing Routt, at 10:30, Greenfield and Calhoun, at noon, Griggsville and Brown County.

The evening session starts with Porta and Rushville at 4 p.m., Carrollton and Triopia at 5;30, West Central and Pleasant Hill at 7 and Liberty and North Greene in the 8:30 game.

Monday’s game will feature the

winner of the Liberty/North Greene game playing the winner of the West Central/Pleasant Hill game at 6:15, The winner of Carrollton/Triopia will play the winner of Porta/Rushville at 7:45.

Tuesday games will the teams who lost those same games playing each other and the winners of the Payson/Western game playing the winner of the G-P/BC game at 8:30.

Wednesday, the losers of the Payson/Western game will play the loser of the G-P/BC game and at 7 p.m., the loser of Greenfield/Calhoun will face the loser of CPC and Routt.

On the winner side of the bracket, the Greenfied/Calhoun winner will face the winner of CPC and Routt.

Thursday’s games will start at 5:30 and 7 p.m. will feature those vying for the consolation title, The consolation title game will be played at noon, Saturday.

On the winner’s side, the game will begin a 8:30 with the winner going on to play for the title and the loser going to the third place game.

Friday night action will determine the other opponent for the title and third place games. Plaus the two teams vying for fifth place will play to determine who will play in the fifth place game Saturday at 11:30.

The third place game will be played at 3 p.m. and the championship game at 7 p.m.

Saukee Youth wrestle at Auburn By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Saukee Youth Wrestling Club headed to Auburn, Jan.4 for the Lil’ Trojans Wrestling Club tourney, competing with 300 other grapplers from central and southern Illinois. Individual results were:

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6 and under: Beau Nash--first place.

7-8 years: Tristyn Ruzich-second place, Cole Walston--third place.

9-10 years: Grayson Cook--first place, Garrett Toelke--third place.

SYWC will next wrestle at Hanniba Jan. 11 and Jacksonville, Jan. 12.

By beth zumwalt Pike Press With Christmas break and cold weather, sporting activities have been limited in the area.

The Pittsfield/Pleasant Hill Lady Saukees were able to get in a game Saturday afternoon versus Western and won, 41-31.

The team was led by Katie Moore and Rachel Clowers, both with 14.

Kady Klatt added 9.

Western was led by Loren Melton with 14 and Alexis Bellovich with 8.

The junior varsity also won, 43-21. Moore was the leading scorer with 10, Shelby Mehsling had 8 and Brooke Killday added 7. Western was led by Carley Hively with 7.

As of presstime, Tuesday game with Illini West was in doubt. It is permissible in some instances for games to be played on days when school has been canceled and according to Jeff Shireman, coach of the Lady Saukees, Illini West, Tuesday night’s scheduled opponent was willing to make the trip.

Saukee Youth wrestle at Auburn By beth zumwalt Pike Press

The Saukee Youth Wrestling Club headed to Auburn, Jan.4 for the Lil’ Trojans Wrestling Club tourney, competing with 300 other grapplers from central and southern Illinois.

Individual results were: 6 and under: Beau Nash--first place.

7-8 years: Tristyn Ruzich--second place, Cole Walston--third place.

9-10 years: Grayson Cook--first place, Garrett Toelke--third place.

SYWC will next wrestle at Hanniba Jan. 11 and Jacksonville, Jan. 12.

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Opal Marie Henderson July 30, 1920-Dec. 21, 2012

Norman F. Miller March 14, 1938-Jan. 28, 2013

Mary Ella Bunting April 7, 1929-March 8, 2013,

Joan Smith Sept. 21, 1927-May 7, 2013

Rosie R. Winfield May 13, 1920 - June 20, 2013

Gladys Pryor Nov. 22, 1918 - Aug. 9, 2013

Barbara J. “Bobbie” Hooper July 16, 1928-Dec. 27, 2012

Mary Delores Borrowman Oct. 20, 1927-Jan. 29, 2013

Connie Walker Jan. 10, 1932-March 8, 2013

Genevieve M. Irvine Aug. 20, 1933 - June 21, 2013

Betty Harris Died Aug. 10, 2013

Carolyn L. Bower March 8, 1916-Dec. 28, 2012

Leroy Clendenny Nov. 27, 1934-Jan.29, 2013

Laura Ruth Gleckler July 1, 1911-March 9, 2013

Lena Juanita “Nita” Richardson Mitchell March 4, 1934-May 7, 2013

Richard A. Crossman Sept. 6, 1960 - June 23, 2013

Harold Ruble Aug. 31, 1937 - Aug. 11, 2013

Harold D. Clary Sr Dec. 25, 1946-Dec. 28, 2012

Dana Bruce Dinning March 5, 1954-Jan. 29, 2013

Eva Mae Leahr April. 22, 1937-March 10, 2013

Winfred L. ‘Lacy’ Smith March 20, 1927 - June 24, 2013

Paul Michael Niebur Aug. 19, 2013 - Aug. 12, 2013

Naomi Gail Carnes Aug. 3, 1944-Dec. 29, 2012

Gerald Conrad Uhe Sept. 19, 1940 -Feb. 1, 2013

Jill Ranae Kern Arnold Oct. 20, 1958 March 11, 2013

Maxine Stewart March 24, 1929 - June 27, 2013

Duane Dinning May 21, 1925 - Aug. 12, 2013

Donald M. Hull Oct. 13, 1929-Dec. 29, 2012

Anna Mardell Furniss Sept. 15,1922 -Feb. 3, 2013

Jeffrey Lee Moore Sept.10, 1973-March 11, 2013

Glenda M. (Stone) McBride March 3, 1940 - June 28, 2013

Phyllis Syrcle Oct. 29, 1936 - Aug. 12, 2013

John R. Motley Died Dec. 30, 2012

Gawain Bertrand Brokaw July 19, 1922-Feb. 4, 2013

Mr. William “Bill” Brumfield Aug.11, 1940-March 14, 2013

Lonnie K. Wright April 13, 1941 - June 30, 2013

Marilyn Retzer May 30, 1936 - Aug. 13, 2013

Larry D. Hoaglin Dec. 24, 1948-Dec.30, 2012

Betty Ann Coe June 8, 1921-Feb. 6, 2013

Glen I. Williams Oct. 20, 1931-March 14, 2013

Betty Foote

Shirley Taylor Feb. 24, 1951 - Aug. 14, 2013

James E. “Jim” Gratton Jan. 10, 1930-Dec. 30, 2012

Minnie Maxine McElfresh Nov. 3, 1930-Feb.7, 2013

George W. Daniels Nov. 27, 1943 -March 15, 2013

Melissa D. Warning Nov. 6, 1968-Dec. 31, 2012

Leta M. Weinant Sept. 29, 1925-Feb. 7, 2013

Alberta Louise Ham July 24, 1934-March 15, 2013

Genevieve Birch Bloys Sept. 26, 1917-Jan. 1, 2013

Charles A. “Charley” Borrowman Aug. 16, 1931-Feb. 7, 2013

John “Jack” Portzline July 26, 1936-March 17, 2013

Richard D. “Rick” Griffith Sept. 15, 1957-Jan. 2, 2013

Thelma Lee Lorene Hemphill Dec. 7, 1923-Feb. 7, 2013

Norma Jean Davis Dec. 19, 1929-March 17, 2013

Donald E. Rickard Feb. 15, 1947-Jan. 4, 2013

Anna Theresa Kientzle (Howey) Swetlik April 8, 1923-Feb. 8, 2013

John L. Townsley Sept. 2, 1938-March 20, 2013

Elizabeth Bowman Greenstreet Jan. 3, 1930-Jan. 4, 2013

Michael J. Jones May 27, 1957-Feb. 9, 2013

Lillian Maxine Shive April 27, 1916-Jan. 5, 2013

Kenneth Wayne Gwartney Oct. 18, 1947-Feb. 9, 2013

Wanda F. Pearson July 24, 1933-Jan. 5, 2013

Allen L. Flynn Jan. 26, 1946-Feb. 9, 2013

Ronald Gerald Kucharski III May 30, 1989-Jan. 7, 2013

Charles R. Gates Sr., Jan. 27, 1918-Feb. 10, 2013

Carmalite Adams Aug. 24, 1914-Jan. 12, 2013

Kylene Worstell June 4, 1958-Feb. 10, 2013

Rickie L. Swarringim Sept. 6, 1980 -Jan. 12, 2013

Bernadine Lawber Oct. 20, 1929-Feb. 11, 2013

Charlene R. Bergman Oct. 25, 1922, - January 13, 2013

Edith Buchholz Jan. 1, 1935-Feb. 11, 2013

Joyce L. Ruble July 18, 1940-Jan.13, 2013 Mary Jane Crowder Jan. 8, 1932-Jan. 13, 2013 Robert E. “Bob” Gordley Feb. 15, 1937-Jan. 15, 2013, Charles E. Brown April 4, 1940-Jan. 15, 2013 Gary Allen Clendenny June 27, 1933-Jan. 16, 2013 Emma Jean Gipperich Dec. 2, 1947-Jan. 17, 2013 Brian M. Walston July 29, 1984-Jan. 19, 2013 Marjorie E. McNary Dec. 18, 1927-Jan. 20, 2013 Inez Isabel Hoover Dec. 27, 1918-Jan. 20, 2013 Inez Isabel Hoover Dec. 27, 1918-Jan. 20, 2013 Wendy Lynn Burrows Feb. 5, 1960-Jan. 22, 2013 William Edward Hodgerney Sr Jan. 9, 1945-Jan. 22, 2013 Corbin Anthony Patterson Nov. 18, 1986-Jan. 23, 2013 May Lucinda Whidden June 13, 1926-Jan. 23, 2013 Kenneth “Ken” George Anders Jr Nov. 9, 1973-Jan. 24, 2013 Judy A. Lane April 25, 1957-Jan. 24, 2013 Arlene Frances Galloway May 15, 1925-Jan. 24, 2013 Mary Edith Parker March 30, 1923-Jan. 25, 2013 Michael S. Griffeth Feb. 27, 1951-Jan. 27, 2013 John W. Edwards March 1, 1938-Jan. 27, 2013 Reta E. Rigg June 27, 1918-Jan. 28, 2013

Virgil M. Carter Jan. 19, 1937-Feb. 12, 2013 Rose Mary Clark May 12, 1931-Feb. 18, 2013 Ruth Maxine Ele Sept. 20, 1939-Feb. 18, 2013 Becky Lynn Johnson March 12, 1969-Feb. 19, 2013 Patricia (Pat) Hein Died Feb. 19, 2013 Mark Anthony Bush Feb. 5, 1958-Feb. 20, 2013 Mary Jane Williams Sept. 14, 1933-Feb. 21, 2013 Ellen M. Edwards March 3, 1937-Feb. 22, 2013 Myrtle Borrowman Died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 Lambert L. Springer Sept. 25, 1931-Feb. 25, 2013 Rebecca A. (Becky) Cohenour Nov. 14, 1967-Feb. 25, 2013 Larry Lee Henthorn Died Feb. 26, 2013 Melvin Lee Baughman Died Feb. 27, 2013 Dora E. Heimer March 6, 1919-March 1, 2013 Wilma Florine Miller April 3, 1930-March, 1, 2013 Virginia Mae McLaughlin Norman Likes Jan. 23, 1922-March 2, 2013 John Ionson Jan. 6, 1947-March 3, 2013 Jean Crowder Aug. 18, 1932-March 4, 2013 Paul S. Miller Sept. 27, 1923-March 4, 2013 Milton V. Juenger May 7, 1932- March 6, 2013 Mary Rozanna Allensworth Feb. 27, 1938-March 7, 2013

Cleona Frances Howland April 9, 1922-March 23, 2013 Gary L. Crader Feb. 27, 1935-March 25, 2013 Joe Franklin Sanders Aug. 22, 1939-March 27, 2013 Fred Sehr, Sr March 29, 1920-March 28, 2013 Leslie “Les” T. Pruett July 8, 1927-March 28, 2013 Florence L. Cawthon Dec. 23, 1926-March 30, 2013 Virginia Leona Dunker Schulz Aug. 13, 1917-March 31, 2013 James H. Campbell July 11, 1915-Mar 31, 2013 Evelyn A. Blake Nov. 16, 1916-March 31, 2013 Wayne Williams Oct. 31, 1976- April 2, 2013 Robert “Bob” Bruce Ator Nov. 24, 1957-April 5, 2013 Thomas Earl Hayes Dec. 7, 1952-April 8, 2013 Virginia R. Hart Jan. 21, 1933-April 9, 2013 Dollie S. Neese Feb. 21, 1925-April 11, 2013 Russell L. Reeder April 9, 1931-April 14, 2013 George Booth March 30, 1946-April 17, 2013 John C. “J.C.” Harlow Nov. 5, 1922-April 19, 2013 John L. Harshman Dec. 9, 1948-April 20, 2013 Emma J. Utech Oct. 5, 1921-April 20, 2013 Helen D. Ward Hicks May 28, 1925-April 21, 2013 Elizabeth A. “Betty” Fesler May 17, 1934-April 26, 2013 Ronald “Ron” Finch Dec. 16, 1942-April 29, 2013 Roberta Mae Farrell Oct. 11, 1922-May 1, 2013 Charles K. Billings March 2, 1931-May 1, 2013 Lawrence ‘Lumber Jack’ E. Pruett July 14, 1939-May 3, 2013

James Robert “Bob” Waters Jan. 24, 1951-May 8, 2013 Margaret Hittner April 27, 1918-May 11, 2013 Robert J. Bradshaw Nov. 11, 1928-May 12, 2013 Everett Dunham Died May 13, 2013 John L. ‘Johnny’ Page Oct. 5, 1963 - May 13, 2013 Mary Jo Foster July 13, 1933 - May 14, 2013 Mary Eileen Camerer April 29, 1923 - May 14, 2013 Linda S. Walters Dec. 1, 1949 - May 18, 2013 Timothy ‘Tim’ Ray Westfall March 18, 1959 - May 19, 2013 Dale Boren Aug. 2, 1924 - May 21, 2013 Peggy J. Varner April 23, 1966 - May 22, 2013 James D. Borrowman Feb. 6, 1937 - May 23, 2013 William ‘Bill’ O. Kattelman Nov. 1, 1949 - May 25, 2013 Rhonda Rea Herron Nov. 22, 1974 - May 25, 2013 Mr. Lawrence (Larry) Ferguson July 7, 1943 - May 25, 2013 Virginia M. Brunenn Sept. 14, 1916 - May 25, 2013 Joyce A. Hull July 31, 1943 - May 27, 2013 Ruby Marie Williams Aug. 19, 1929 - May 27, 2013 Evelyn Patricia ‘Patti’ Howard March 25, 1941 - May 28, 2013 Richard Lee Robinson June 3, 1938 - May 28, 2013 Steven J. Mudd Dec. 24, 1964 - May 29, 2013 Brent A. Schmalshof Oct. 2, 1964 - June 1, 2013 Martha Shaw Harris Oct. 11, 1945 - June 1, 2013 Kathy L. Kendrick Dec. 10, 1959 - June 1, 2013 Bernard C. Jankowski July 12, 1926 - June 1, 2013 Ed Clendenny March 13, 1948 - June 2, 2013 Paula Jo Coats Lipcaman Jan. 14, 1956 - June 2, 2013 Mary Perrine-Mehmert Dec. 28, 1955 - June 2, 2013 Daniel F. Miller July 19, 1950 - June 4, 2013 Dallas B. Barton Nov. 1, 1946 - June 6, 2013 Norma Ilene Betts Jennings Jan. 16, 1928 - June 9, 2013 Betty J. Bradshaw Wade Sept. 11, 1936 - June 10, 2013 Mary Ann Rhodes Feb. 1, 1942 - June 14, 2013 Mark Richard Bess Died June 14, 2013 Steven J. Miner July 21, 1956 - June 15, 2013 Malachi Phillip Smith Aug. 7, 2010 - June 16, 2013

Susan K. Brown March 15, 1945 - July 5, 2013 Michelle Amy Weir Patterson June 4, 1982 - July 5, 2013 Brandon E. Bainter July 22, 1983 - July 7, 2013 Marie Harris May 23, 1917 - July 7 Helen Mae Waite Twaddle Nov. 5, 1938 - July 7, 2013 Chalmer Robinson May 2, 1932 - July 8, 2013 Lena Taylor Died July 9, 2013 Mary J. Haistings March 23, 1923 - July 10, 2013 Robert R. ‘Bob’ Wier July 12, 1927 - July 10, 2013 Amy Lynn Booth July 5, 1933 - July 12, 2013 Mary Ella Bunting Died July 13, 2013 Alma Marciel Reeves Sept. 6, 1929 - July 17, 2013 Leonardo S. Alfano Oct. 9, 1993 - July 18, 2013 Maria Dubielczyck Oct. 4, 1916 - July 18, 2013 William F. ‘Bill’ Foster March 14, 1932 - July 20, 2013 Ruth Mellon March 18, 1949 - July 23, 2013 Clarence ‘Rudy’ McKinnon April 29, 1918 - July 23, 2013 Dick Hubbard May 17, 1932 - July 23, 2013 Hazel Edith Chappell May 29, 1928 - July 24, 2013 Florence McDowell July 30, 1930 - July 26, 1913 Mary Brown June 23, 1941 - July 28, 2013 Freida L. Miller July 21, 1922 - July 29, 2013 William R. ‘Dick’ Whitaker Feb. 11, 1923 - July 31, 2013 Kate Smithers Feb. 11, 1927 - Aug. 1, 2013 Corda L. Phillips June 10, 1912 - Aug. 1, 2013 Mary Ellen Shannahan Sept. 28, 1923 - Aug. 1, 2013 Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Helms Aug. 13, 1942 - Aug. 1, 2013 Everett C. Allen Oct. 22, 1918 - Aug. 2, 2013 Delores ‘Lee’ Elsenpeter April 21, 1931 - Aug. 4, 2013 Jessie Elizabeth Sloan Carr May 3, 1921 - Aug. 5, 2013 Marjorie Eatock May 30, 1927 - Aug. 6, 2013

Barbara ‘Barb’ L. Smith May 3, 1950 - May 31, 2013

Ryan Sweet Aug. 18, 1976 - June 16, 2013

Philip W. McCleary July 3, 1937-May 6, 2013

Marilyn Elizabeth Northern Niebur March 2, 1952 - June 19, 2013

Naomi VaLeu March 13, 1929 - Aug. 7, 2013

Warren Coultas Barrow March 11, 1929 - June 20, 2013

Billie Faulkner July 10, 1939 - Aug. 7, 2013

James Allen Mangham May 12, 1965 - May 6, 2013 Phyllis Mae Gerard July 19, 1933 - May 6, 2013

Robert ‘Bobby’ Carnes July 9, 1946 - Aug. 7, 2013

Paul Grable March 11, 1946 - Aug. 16, 2013 Elaine Turnbull Sept. 19, 1934 - Aug. 17, 2013 Darrell Dunham Jan. 3, 1940 - Aug. 17, 2013 Bernice Fisher Sept. 21, 1923 - Aug. 18, 2013 Charles ‘Wes’ Hubbard Aug. 26, 1926 - Aug. 19, 2013 Herbert Wendler April 11, 1919 - Aug. 20, 2013 Marion Smith March 6, 1928 - Aug. 21, 2013 Helen Lawson April 26, 1922 - Aug. 21, 2013 Margaret Ann Clark Feb. 17, 1926 - Aug. 23, 2013 Marjorie Thompson July 31, 1920 - Aug. 23, 2013 James Logan Jan. 1, 1925 - Aug. 24, 2013 Harold Crim Jan. 12, 1927 - Aug. 24, 2013 Cheryl Peck March 3, 1951 - Aug. 26, 2013 Mary Dell Borrowman July 4, 1930 - Aug. 26, 2013 Lucille Dickman Sept. 13, 1945 - Aug. 30, 2013 Richard Barton May 25, 1932 - Aug. 30, 2013 Charles Killebrew May 30, 1924 - Aug. 31, 2013 Gary Franklin June 22, 1942 - Sept. 1, 2013 Harold Smith May 22, 1933 - Sept. 2, 2013 Ella Brooks Aug. 1, 1930 - Sept. 3, 2013 Berniece Doyle Aug. 31, 1924 - Sept.5, 2013 Glenda Faulkner March 3, 1934 - Sept. 5, 2013 Vernadine Hanes Dec. 18, 1930 - Sept. 7, 2013 Marvin ‘Gene’ Uphold May 11, 1950 - Sept. 8, 2013 Doris I. McCarter Loveless Heslar Hedrick Feb. 20, 1916 - Sept. 9, 2013 Shirley Kopatz Sept. 14, 1945 - Sept. 9, 2013 Steven Fred Shade Sept. 5, 1948 - Sept. 11, 2013 Roy Suhling Nov. 26, 1949 - Sept. 15, 2013 Naomi ‘Jean’ Helkey April 27, 1920 - Sept. 17, 2013 Pat Chamberlain April 27, 1933 - Sept. 18, 2013 John Tice, Jr. Nov. 6, 1943 - Sept. 20, 2013 Edmond B. ‘Cork’ Laird June 13, 1932 - Sept. 21, 2013 Jesse R. Mullins June 7, 1928 - Sept. 22, 2013

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In Memory Of Those We Lost Carol Ann Shelton June 5, 1951 - Sept. 22, 2013

Darrell G. ‘Nick’ Neese Nov. 9, 1957 - Oct. 12, 2013

Lois Jean Keeslar May 24, 1937 - Oct. 28, 2013

Owen Roach Dec. 12, 1918 - Nov. 21, 2013

Inez C. Ball Feb. 24, 1948 - Dec. 13, 2013

Dianna Martin Jan. 31, 1945 - Dec. 23, 2013

Mae Collard Mueller May 2, 1916 - Sept. 25, 2013

Joan Abraham Tait Oct. 6, 1931 - Oct. 14, 2013

Patricia Ann Mellon-Bartlett July 21, 1944 - Nov. 2, 2013

Robert Minear Nov. 21, 1963 - Nov. 21, 2013

Maxine D. Smith Feb. 245, 1924 - Dec. 17, 2013

Marcia Cummings Oct. 30, 1933 - Dec. 23, 2013

Robert D. Leefers Died Sept. 26, 2013

Kathryn M. Tophinke April 26, 1932 - Oct. 14, 2013

Dorothy R. Meece Aug. 5, 1918 - Nov. 3, 2013

Donald Johnson Oct. 17, 1929 - Nov. 25, 2013

Elbert Miller Oct. 8, 1932 - Dec. 19, 2013

Robert Irvine Jan. 2, 2014 - Dec. 26, 2013

Betty Deane Shaw Dec. 4, 1925 - Sept. 27, 2013

Marlene L. Herndon July 19, 1939 - Oct. 15, 2013

Vera Sapp Oct. 25, 1932 - Nov. 5, 2013

Marguerite Louise Kennedy Aug. 28, 1913 - Nov. 27, 2013

David Ford Died Dec. 19, 2013

Clifford Wilder Sept. 6, 1920 - Dec. 27, 2013

Mary L. Westfall Aug. 25, 1939 - Sept. 29, 2013

Phillip W. Ruyle March 25, 1943 - Oct. 17, 2013

Patricia Kidd Died Nov. 5, 2013

Frances Viola Mills Oct. 7, 1930 - Nov. 28, 2013

Olga Schoenherr Jan. 29, 1932 - Dec. 20, 2013

Ada Bennett Nov. 2, 1915 - Oct. 1, 2013

Henry C. Boren Feb. 10, 1921 - Oct. 17, 2013

Bruce Kendal Feb. 6, 1930 - Nov. 8, 2013

Debra Sue Rennecker July 29, 1959 - Nov. 30, 2013

Hunter Spurgeon Aug. 4, 2000 - Dec. 20, 2013

Nell Badere Feb. 7, 1927 - Oct. 2, 2013

Ada Lee Hannel Tooley March 4, 1918 - Oct. 18, 2013

Lyn Rae Vollmer Oct. 14, 1948 - Nov. 11, 2013

David Sterne July 25, 1940 - Dec. 2, 2013

Mary Knipmeyer Feb. 1, 1931 - Dec. 20, 2013

Rosalee Meisner Died Oct. 2, 2013

Wordell Ellsworth Gray July 25, 1918 - Oct. 19, 2013

Carrie Schmalshof Jan. 5, 1924 - Nov. 11, 2013

Forest Studdard Jan. 3, 1931 - Dec. 6, 2013

Kenneth Lee Syrcle Died Dec. 21, 2013

Ronald Colbert Sept. 19, 1956 - Oct. 3, 2013

Wanda C. Fodor Oct. 19, 1929 - Oct. 19, 2013

Marie Dehart Aug. 21, 1922 - Nov. 12, 2013

Mary Lou Myers June 13, 1926 - Dec. 7, 2013

Audrey May Richey Sept. 30, 1920 - Oct. 4, 2013

April Lynn McKee Dec. 25, 1981 - Oct. 20, 2013

Lee Patterson April 5, 1932 - Nov. 13, 2013

Donna Kay Orr Died Dec. 7, 2013

Edward Henry Ehlert Sept. 14, 1932 - Oct. 5, 2013

Pauline Thompson Nov. 20, 1912 - Oct. 20, 2013

Hiram House Nov. 7, 1913 - Nov. 14, 2013

Michael ‘Mick’ R. McCarter April 22, 1943 - Dec. 9, 2013

Margaret Ann Grimsley July 4, 1938 - Oct. 5, 2013

Raymond C. Howard Feb. 15, 1932 - Oct. 26, 2013

Virginia Booth Aug. 6, 1924 - Nov. 14, 2013

Deborah ‘Debby’ Jean Erke Oct. 8, 1955 - Dec. 9, 2013

Eutha M. Swearingin Nov. 1, 1938 - Oct. 8, 2013

Wendy Feezel Sieber Jan. 25, 1972 - Oct. 26, 2013

Ronald ‘Ron’ Harpole June 24, 1934 - Nov. 17, 2013

Dennis L. Tischer March 10, 1963 - Dec. 9, 2013

Vicki Diana (Beller) Schlawbowske Aug. 27, 1996 - Oct. 9, 2013

Marjorie ‘Peggy’ Thomas May 12, 1922 - Oct. 26, 2013

Katherine ‘Kate’ Williams Oct. 4, 1922 - Nov. 18, 2013

Dylan A. Propst July 2, 1991 - Dec. 11, 2013

Gerald Dee Johnson Feb. 16, 1932 - Oct. 26, 2013

Alice Pott March 27, 1925 - Nov. 20, 2013

Anna Louis McCallister Sept. 8, 1933 - Dec. 13, 2013

Charles Church Aug. 22, 1923 - Oct. 28, 2013

Karma Webel Oct. 20, 1953 - Nov. 20, 2013

Michael Ray Cawthon July 28, 1948 - Oct. 10, 2013 Frederick Manker, Jr. Aug. 2, 1922 - Oct. 12, 2013

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Avoid injury while shoveling snow

By Jeanette Wallace

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Cycling is a great exercise for men and women looking to improve their personal health without negatively impacting the environment.

How to find time for fitness Finding time to exercise is no small feat for many men and women. Obligations at home and at the office can make it hard to fit in a workout, a familiar quandary for men and women with multiple commitments.

Though it's not always easy to fit in a workout when juggling multiple responsibilities, men and women must consider the responsibility they have with regard to maintaining their physical and mental health.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services advises that healthy adults get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, and that such activity should be spread out over the course of the week. In addition, the DHHS also advises that healthy adults include strength training exercises in their workout regimens at least twice a week. Such a workout schedule can improve both physical and mental health, making it easier for men and women to handle their hectic schedules.

While such recommendations may seem manageable, many men and women still feel as if there's just not enough time in the day for them to incorporate a daily exercise regimen. The following are a few ways such men and women can find time for fitness. n Take a walking lunch.

Many professionals have heard of a "working lunch," but those strapped for time to exercise might want to take a walking lunch instead. Rather than sitting at your desk or in your favorite booth at

a nearby restaurant on your lunch hour each day, consider squeezing in some time to walk during those 30-60 minutes you normally spend eating or catching up on office gossip with coworkers.

Invite a few coworkers along, walking to and from your favorite restaurant or finding a nearby park and going for a quick walk.

This is an easy way to squeeze in the recommended 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each day, and you will no doubt feel more energized after lunch than if you had simply eaten without exercising. n Exercise in the morning.

Research has shown that men and women who exercise in the mornings exercise on a more consistent basis than those who exercise later in the day, including after leaving the office at the end of the workday. When exercising in the early morning hours, men and women are less likely to encounter scheduling conflicts, as coworkers, colleagues and even the kids will likely still be asleep.

That means fewer interrupted or missed workouts. n Prepare meals ahead of time.

If working out in the morning simply won't work out for you, then consider planning meals in advance so you can free up time between the office and dinner each night. For example, slow cookers and crockpots make it possible to start making dinner in the early morning and require little or no effort once you arrive home in the evening. Plan to cook a few meals each week in a slow cooker, which will free up time for you to workout when

you would otherwise be preparing dinner. n Work while you workout.

Smartphones and tablets have made it easier than ever to get work done while you're away from work. This includes getting some work done while you're getting in your weekly recommended aerobic activity on the treadmill, elliptical machine or exercise bike. Thanks to smartphones and tablets, you can now read and answer emails and work on some projects while you sweat away those extra pounds. n Get off the couch. Many men and women prefer to unwind on the couch as they catch up on their favorite television shows and movies. But such unwinding should not come at the expense of working out. Much like catching up on work at the gym, you also can catch up on your favorite shows and movies while at the gym. Many smartphones and tablets now have apps that allow users to access subscription streaming services, so users who can't find time to exercise should take advantage of such apps and watch their favorite shows and movies from the treadmill instead of the couch. Readers who can comfortably read while exercising can follow a similar route and read on the elliptical instead of sitting sedentary in a chair as they make their way through the latest bestseller.

Finding time to exercise can be difficult, but even the busiest men and women have several options at their disposal as they attempt to make fitness a bigger priority in their lives.

Pike Press With all the snow that’s been around recently, a lot of people will be out shoveling snow from their driveways and sidewalks.

If the proper precautions are not taken, this strenuous activity can lead to injuries. Dr. Bryan Howland at Complete Chiropractic Acupuncture and Family Wellness in Pittsfield gave five tips for staying as safe as possible while shoveling snow this winter. n Pick the right shovel.

A good shovel can make all the difference. Choose a shovel with a curved or adjustable handle to avoid bending which can lead to back injuries. n Push rather than lift “Use ergonomic lifting techniques such as pushing snow rather than lifting it,” Howland said. n Use correct posture When shoveling snow the knees should be bent and back arched, a squatting position.

“It’s almost like a football stance,” Howland said.

He also explained that the shoulders and hips should always be squared to the object being lifted. n Avoid bending, twisting and lifting snow at the same time Throwing snow over the shoulder or to the side can cause twisting that can harm the back. n Stretch before beginning If you aren’t used to physical activities such as lifting snow, do some kind of stretch so muscles aren’t strained. Howland says the elderly should also always have a cell phone on them in case a physical injury does occur.

Howland also explained that the best prevention is having an exercise routine throughout the year.

“Once you start shoveling snow and you’re not used to doing anything, you’re more likely to have an injury,” Howland said.

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