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By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Pikeland school board heard three options for financing needed maintenance projects in the district at the Dec. 18 meeting. Also discussed was the possibility of air conditioning South School and Pittsfield High School. A representative from Stifel and Nicolaus attended the meeting and gave the board three options to finance the following projects: the door and window project at South School and the high school; the bell/clock system at the same two schools; resurfacing the track at the high school; blacktopping the back parking lot at PCS; and oil and chipping all roadways in the district. “Total cost of those projects would be about $1.7 million,” Paula Hawley, superintendent of the district, said. “We have grants pending that would total about $350,000 of that so if we get the

grants we would have to finance $1.4 million and if not the entire $1.7” The first option the board heard was to sell bonds to raise the money and pay only the interest for the first four years. “That’s when our existing bonds will be retired,” Hawley said. “Then we would start making payments on the new bond. The tax rate would drop from $1.02 to about 50 cents.” The second scenario is dependent on the one-cent sales tax that will be voted on in the spring. If the tax passes and voters approve paying the extra penny sales tax, the district could pay off its current bonds in two years and then work on the newly issued bonds. In three years, the tax rate would be zero with the current rate in effect until then. The third option also depends on the one cent sales tax and uses the tax money to pay off the bonds and then to pay off the new bonds with the sales tax money. Levy rates would drop (See, pikeland, A2)

Illini Community Hospital Public hunting – not this year asks workers to vacate housing By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press Illini Community Hospital has asked that the Pike County ambulance service vacate, by the end of February 2014, the housing the county rents from the hospital for use by ambulance workers who are on duty. According to Cleve Curry, the county’s Public Safety Committee chairman, the hospital has suggested that it could provide a place for the ambulance workers to stay in its main building. “They didn’t have to do that and it’s really nice,” Curry said. There has been some confu-

sion in the past months about whether the hospital wants the ambulance to find a different headquarters or not. In a previous interview, Curry had implied that the hospital does want them out. “I think we just used the wrong words,” Curry said. In a letter sent Nov. 22 to the Pike County Board, Kathy Hull, president/CEO of Illini Community Hospital, wrote, “Illini Community Hospital is not requesting at this time, nor have we ever requested the Pike County ambulance service to leave this campus. I do recognize that the current arrangements are not perfect with the garage and the living quarters not being con-

Community rallies behind East Pike Lending Library for application to towns in Pike By JEANETTE WALLACE County and the money must be Pike Press used to benefit the community. Besides a “new” furnace, the The East Pike Lending Library in Detroit has relied on the help library has received several other of the community to get up and donations from members of the running and they received another community, including all the donation Monday, Dec. 16 in the books on their shelves. It has a large selection of children’s, large form of a furnace. print, and romance The furnace books but it’s also was entirely received nonficdonated by Bob “I’m just very tion, mysteries and Sparks of Detroit grateful for all many other genres. because he was “I think we having a new the people who have about everyone installed have helped thing, actually,” into his home. Jump said. “And Susan Jump, the get it ready or we do have it all library’s organizcategorized.” er, explained that sent money.” The library it’s a high effihas also been ciency furnace Susan Jump given four comand the donation Library organizer puters donated by saved them at the Meredosialeast $1,000. At the moment, because there’s Chambersburg school district and no heat, the library is open only a computer and monitor from Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. but Detroit Christian Church. Jump when the furnace is fully installed was able to buy four monitors Jump will be able to have more for the other computers from hours depending on what the com- Pathway in Jacksonville. IRTC in Winchester will also be offering munity needs. “We’re just kind of in limbo a reduced price on internet for the right now until we get heat…and library. “I’m just very grateful for all then we will see what hours need the people who have helped get it to be,” she said. The pursuit of a grant of ready or sent money,” Jump said. up to $25,000 from the Pike “For something that started out as County Economic Development a hair-brained idea it’s really taken Committee has also been approved off and people have been really for the library. The grant is open supportive.”

nected. I also want it to be very clear that if the ambulance service should leave this campus…Illini would utilize the vacated space. Our donation of the building to the ambulance service is a part of our ‘payback’ to the community.” Curry and Hull have both made it clear that the ambulance service is not being asked to leave the garage provided by the hospital, just the rented house across the street. Curry stated that the plans for a new building were still scheduled to be presented at the county board meeting Monday, Dec. 23. “The floor plan and cost estimates will be discussed but there will be no vote,” Curry said.

By beth zumwalt Pike Press The land purchased last year by the state of Illinois near Rockport was not used for public hunting this year. In Feburary of this year, the State of Illinos purchased 400 acres from the Lloyd Steininger estate with plans for a public recreations/conservation area. It was hoped the land, called the Dutch Creek area of the Ray Norbert, would be available for hunting in the fall/ winter of 2013 but it didn’t happen. “There are a number of reasons,” Tim Krumweide, of the local Illinois Department of Natural Resources, said. “Things just move slower than

you would like sometimes.” Krumweide said an archeologist was due to visit the acreage last week. “We have no reason to suspect there will be any archeological find, but on a river bluff like that, that close to the Mississippi River, we just want to make sure.” Krumweide said at this time the property has only one entrance/exit. “That is an issue,” he said. “Hunters will come into the area and want to spread out. There should be more points of entry so they won’t all be in one spot.” Krumweide said once the park is open, with roadways, parking areas and proper signage, hunters will be allowed to hunt there on a first come,

first serve basis for those who have the proper hunting credentials, although all of the details haven’t been worked out yet. “It’s self-regulation for the most part,” Krumweide said. “If you pull into the parking lot and there are a lot of vehicle already there, the hunter will probably decide to hunt some where else.“ Krumweide said the acreage would be available for hunting throughout several seasons, including firearm and bow hunting deer. The acquisition of the property is part of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s ongoing commitment to expand and preserve Illinois’ natural resources and boost the economy. (See, hunting, A2)

Chamber of Commerce gets into the Christmas spirit By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The Pike County Chamber of Commerce has had some help from a small friend named Zebulon to promote businesses and events this holiday. Zebulon, named after Pike County’s namesake, Zebulon Pike, is an elf on the shelf, an elf doll that many parents use during the holidays. “He goes back to the North Pole and tells Santa if kids have been good or bad,” Kaye Iftner, executive director of Pike County Chamber of Commerce, said. The company’s website, w w w. e l f o n t h e s h e l f . c o m , explains that “each morning, the elf returns to its family and perches in a different place to watch the fun.” Iftner saw the idea for the elf on the shelf tradition on Facebook and thought it would be a fun way for the Chamber to promote businesses and events in the county. “I’ve been using it to kind of highlight all the things that are going on,” Iftner said. “It’s also an example of entrepreneurship if you think about it because the

people who started it have turned it into a business.” Every day, she posts a picture of Zebulon in a different location around Pike County to the Chamber’s Facebook page. He’s been to all the new businesses that had ribbon cuttings this month, including Complete Chiropractic Acupuncture and Family Wellness, Magic Nail and Spa, and Borrowman Chiropractic. He’s also appeared at the Ice House Inn in Barry, The Hen House in Pittsfield, Harpole’s Heartland Lodge in Nebo and several other locations in Pike County. “People have thought I’ve been crazy when I was out taking pictures of him. It’s been kind of funny,” Iftner said. She even registered Zebulon online at the Elf on the Shelf website. “I do have my adoption papers. If you’re going to do it, do it right!” Iftner joked. Jeanette Wallace/Pike Press

Zebulon, Pike County Chamber of Commerce’s Elf on the Shelf, visits with Abraham Lincoln outside the Community Center in Pittsfield.

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Pikeland (Continued from A1) Hawley said the building committee consisting of Phil Hoover, Brian Daniel and David Barton will meet after the first of the year and ponder the three scenarios as well as another possibility. “We need to air condition South and PHS,” Hawley said. “If we’re going to issue bonds, do we want to go ahead and do it in one package? Interest rates are at an historic low right now. Would it be better to do it now, rather than wait and take a chance on the rate going up?” Hawley said the district’s architects are working on the plans to air condition the two older schools.

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Griggsville-Perry approves 5 percent tax levy Some of the needed infrastructure is already in place. “I have no idea of the cost,” Hawley said. “It’s too soon for that.” Regardless of the board’s decision on financing the projects, Hawley said the work will be done during the summer of 2014 with the airconditioning decision not locked into that time frame. The board also approved this year’s tax levy and expects to receive approximately $175,000 more than last year. “We lowered our rate from 4.46 to 4.43 but the equalized accessed valuation went up 4.5 percent,” Hawley said.

In other action: n The board OKed the track agreement with Western High School. Hawley said anywhere between 10 and 20 students are expected to participate. n Approved a band trip to Branson, Mo. in June. The PHS band will perform in one of the theatres in the tourist town. n Accepted the retirement of Gina Rylander at the end of this school year. n Hired Gail Johnson as a 90-day substitute for the second semester and approved Jared Lee as an assistant boys baseball coach at the high school.

“Preservation of open space for future generations is a worthy goal, and hunting, fishing and other forms of outdoor recreation generate billions of dollars a year in Illinois,” Governor Quinn said. “Continuing to expand outdoor recreation areas and natural habitats are not only good for our economy, but also ensure that Illinois children can enjoy nature and lead a healthy lifestyle. Let’s leave no child inside!’” The director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resouces,

who is in charge of developing the property for public use, agreed with Quinn. “Pike County is a tremendous deer hunting destination with virtually no public access. This acquisition will give hunters an opportunity to pursue white-tails in Illinois’ deer capital,” Marc Miller, Illinois Department of Natural Resources director, said. “There is tremendous demand in Illinois for public access to open space and this property helps meet that demand.”

Hunting (Continued from A1) The property was acquired through the Illinois Open Lands Trust (OLT), which is funded by Governor Quinn’s Illinois Jobs Now! capital program and allocated for public recreation and conservation purposes. The Pike County property includes extensive timber and upland areas with some tillable Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and pasture areas well-suited for public hunting programs.

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By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The Griggsville-Perry School Board approved a 2013 tax levy that gives an aggregate levy increase of 5 percent at the board meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 18. It will be a total levy increase of 4.56 percent from the 2012 levy. "One thing we need to keep in mind is that when EAV goes up with the general state aid formula, general state aid will go down," Andrea Allen, superintendent, said, going on to explain that this year only 89 percent of the general state aid due to Griggsville-Perry was received and next year the general state aid the school will get is being estimated at only 85 percent. "We want to make sure that we can get…all of our local revenue that we can capture," Allen said. The ratification of a new two-year collective bargaining agreement was also approved

by board members. The twoyear contract shows a salary increase of 1.25 percent in each of the two years for certified and non-certified employees along with a 1 percent increase in the extracurricular salary schedule for each of those two years. The new contract expires in August, 2015. A salary increase of 1.25 percent was approved for Cathy McDaniel, Cheryl Moore and the district treasurer stipend for Carleen Magelitz of each of the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years. These are positions not otherwise covered by the collective bargaining agreement. The board also approved updated board policies including 4.100-insurance management, 5.90-abused and neglected child reporting and 6.60-curriculum content. There was also an additional new policy introduced; policy 7.185-teen dating violence prohibited. The board will have a second reading of that

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Elbert F. Miller, 81, of Hannibal, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at his home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Elder Russell Howell officiated. Burial was with full military honors by Emmette J. Shields, American Legion Post #55, at Akers Chapel Cemetery in Hull. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Mr. Miller was born Oct. 8, 1932, in Rariton, Ill. to Hubert and Sarah Dyer Miller. He was married to Marjorie Raydene Howell Dec. 1, 1957 in Hull. She survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Deanna Cole (Geoff) of Hull; one brother, Darrell Miller (Barbara) of New London, Mo.; two grandchildren- Grant Cole of Hull, Laura Cole of O’Fallon, Mo. and several brothers and sisters-in-laws and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Mr. Miller was a United States Army Veteran serving his country during the Korean War. While serving his country, Mr. Miller received many honors including the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation and Good Conduct Medal. He retired from American Cyanamid as a control board operator. Mr. Miller liked fishing, hunting and gardening. He was very meticulous with his hobbies and carpentry work. He enjoyed his work and kept his cars immaculate. Mr. Miller was very compassionate and always wanting to do things for others. He was a member and an elder of The Restoration Church. Pallbearers were Grant Cole, Scott Rodgers, Kevin Michael Howell, Darrell Gene Miller, Donnie Billings, and Earl Rodgers. Honorary pallbearers were Don Stolberg, Rob Stolberg, Winfred Lee, Bill Chaplin, Levi Howell, and Nicholas Howell. Memorial contributions may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 in Care of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made and video tribute viewed at www. jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com

Olga Jacqueline “Lynn” Schoenherr, 81, of Green Valley, Ariz. and longtime resident of Bowen, died of cancer Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at her son’s home in Pittsfield. Born Jan. 29, 1932, in Philadelphia, Lynn was the only child of John and Olga Bauer. She married Dr. Werner F. Schoenherr Oct. 26, 1952, in Beach Haven Crest, N.J. and the couple moved to Bowen, where Lynn worked as a nurse in her husband’s medical practice. While raising their family, Lynn was a member of the Bowen United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. She was a den mother for the Cub Scouts, volunteered with the Hancock County Blood Mobile, was a member of the Carthage Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Foundation and the Order of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron. The family spent summers at her parents’ home in Surf City, N.J. where she became a member of the Surf City Yacht Club’s sailboat racing team. Lynn and Werner retired to Green Valley in 1991. After Werner died in 1992, Lynn became a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister. She volunteered with the Pima County Sheriff’s Auxiliary for many years. She served as president of the Green Valley Ladies’ Elks and as vice-president of the Green Valley Lions Club. Lynn was a guide at the Titan Missile Museum, volunteered with Green Valley Recreation and with the Pima County Health Department, assisting with blood mobiles and diabetes screenings. She is survived by her three sons: John (wife, Cindi) Schoenherr of Pittsfield, Michael (wife, Sharon) Schoenherr of North Branch, N.J., and Mark (wife, Heather) Schoenherr of O’Fallon.; grandchildren: Jonathan (wife, Jennifer) Schoenherr, Jeremy (wife, Jade) Schoenherr, Jeffrey (wife, Brittany) Schoenherr, Joelle Schoenherr and Megan Schoenherr; and great-grandsons, Skyler and Grady. Lynn’s family would like to extend special thanks to her caregivers for their kind and loving care throughout her illness, including the staff of Blessing Hospice and Palliative Care and her personal caregivers, Abby, Connie, Fern, Ruby and Stephanie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Blessing Hospice and Palliative Care. Condolences may be expressed to the family via email to schoenherr444@gmail.com. Visitation will begin at 9 am Saturday, Dec. 28 at Niebur Funeral Home, 530 W. Adams in Pittsfield. The funeral service will follow at 10 am. Interment will be at the Bowen Cemetery in Bowen.

Hunter Danielle Spurgeon, 13, of Beardstown, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. She was born Aug. 4, 2000 in Macomb, the daughter of Christopher Spurgeon and Tami Fishel. She is survived by mother, Tami of Beardstown; father, Christopher of Pittsfield,; two sisters, Carley White of Pleasant Hill and Autumn Spurgeon of Florida; maternal grandparents, Bob and Brenda Fishel of Beardstown, Steve Ensminger(Mona Spears) of West Point,, Tammy and Ed Kirchner of Murphysboro; paternal grandparents, Joe and Paulette Spurgeon of Oakland City, Ind., David and Mary Johnson of Louisiana; maternal great-grandmother, Wanda Surratt of Beardstown; paternal great-grandparents, Jerry and Helen Heavner of Pittsfield; aunts and uncles, Jaime (Jason) Wiltfong of Beardstown, Danielle Fishel of Springfiel, Natosha (Shane) DeWeese of Ursa, Stevie Ensminger (Chris Romer) of Denver, Lacie Ensminger of Ursa, Preston Pooling, Brett and Taylor Turner, all of West Point, Britney Hillibrenner of Murphysboro, Ashley (Bobby) Fernandez of Georgia, Hallie (Matt) Clark of Indiana, David Johnson of Louisiana and Travis (Sara) Johnson of Illinois; and numerous cousins. Hunter attended Beardstown Middle School and was a member of Bethel Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed arts and crafts, especially sewing. She had a love for animals and was particularly fond of her kitten, JoJo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Family met friends Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Cass County Home Health or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www. airsman-hires.com. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of the arrangements.

Maxine D. Smith Maxine D. Smith (nee Davis), 89, O’Fallon, was born Feb. 25, 1924 in Emden, Mo, and died Tuesday Dec. 17, 2013. Maxine managed the Illini Hospital Coffee Shop in Pittsfield Hospital for several years. She attended Towerview Baptist Church. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Katherine (nee Wilcox) Davis, her husband, James Matthew Smith, sister, Mauzelle Latimer, brother, Donald Davis, grandson Raymond “Trey” Scott, and son-in-law Raymond D. Scott Jr.She is survived by her daughter; Patricia Scott of O’Fallon, granddaughter; Trisha (Rick) Parks of O’Fallon, great-grandchildren; Makenzie Parks, Olivia Parks, and Reagan Parks, nephew; Kenny (Imogene) Latimer of Hunnewell, Mo., and great-nephew Kirby Latimer of Hunnewell, Mo.Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.schildknechtfh.comVisitation was held Saturday Dec. 21, at the funeral home with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Pastor Ron Woods will officiate.Arrangements are being handled by Schildknecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services, O’Fallon.

David Ford David Ford, former minister at the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Visitation is Sunday Dec. 22, 3-8 p.m. Charity Baptist in Greenfield. Funeral services are Monday at 10 a.m., also at Charity Baptist

Kenneth Lee Syrcle Kenneth Lee Syrcle, 82 of Barry, died at his residence Dec. 21, 2013. Cremation rites are being accorded per his wishes. A visitation and graveside burial of the ashes will be held at a later date, along with a full obituary. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

Mary Knipmeyer Mary Knipmeyer, 82, Pittsfield died Friday, Dec. 20 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Arrangements are pending at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. 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.

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

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Brandon Johnson to Jeffrey A. Smith, Lots 22-23, Blk 4, Joslin & Stone Addn, Nebo. Kent Schien and Carol Schien to James Lawrence Borrowman, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 29, Hadley Township. James I. Robertson to James I. Robertson Trust and James I. Robertson Trustee, Pt. SE 1/4, Sec. 29, Barry Township. Jerry Webster to Melanie Ann Webster Trustee, Jerry D. Webster Trustee, Melanie A. Webster Living Trust and Melanie A. Webster Living Trust, Pt. SE 1/4, Sec. 15, Pt. SE 1/4, Sec. 23, Pt. NW 1/4, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 24, Atlas Township. Jerry Webster to Melanie Ann Websterr Trustee, Jerry D. Webster Trustee, and Jerry D. Webster Living Trust, Sec. 26, Ross Township. Jerry Webster to Melanie Ann Webster Trustee, Jerry D. Webster Trustee and Jerry D. Webster Living Trust, Pt. SW 1/4, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 29, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of NW 1/4, NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Pt. NE 1/4, NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 32, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 31, Pt. SE 1/4, NE /4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 30, Atlas Township. Jerry Webster to Melanie Ann Webster Trustee, Jerry D. Webster Trustee and Jerry D. Webster Living Trust, Pt. SE 1/4, Sec. 16, Pleasant Hill Township. Donald W. Miller, Jr. to Ryan S. Crowder and Jessie A. Crowder, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 25, Pittsfield Township. Pat Gresham and Connie E. Gresham to Cailtin O’Brien, Lot 10, Lowry Addn, Pittsfield. Elmer Walker, Deborah Monkerman, Brian Walker and Elizabeth Buchanan to Dixie L. Walker, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 4, Pleasant Vale Township. Dixie Walker and Dixie L. Walker to Dixie Walker Trustee and Dixie Walker Revocable Trust, Se 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 4, All of NE 1/4, Sec. 6, NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 5, Atlas Township. Summer Hill Cemetery Association to Stuart L. Deatherage, Lot 1, Summer Hill. Laura M. Corirossi to Sprague Land Co., Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 24, Pleasant Vale Township. John Sidwell to John M. Sidwell Trustee and John M. Sidwell Living Trust, Lot 4, Blk 9, Norris Addn, Pittsfield. John Sidwell to John M. Sidwell Trustee, John M. Sidwell Living Trust, Lot 12, Blk 1, Atkinsons Addn, Pittsfield. Steven W. Cox and Mary M. Piper, Butz Addn, Pittsfield. Cleve Curry, Susanne C. Curry, Kim M. Curry, Lynn C. Curry, John M. Curry and Patty L. Curry to Cleve G. Curry and Susanne C. Curry, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of NW 1/4, NW

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1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 7, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of NW 1/4, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 18, Flint Township, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 13, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 12, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 26, Griggsville Township, Pt. SE 1/4, SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 6, Newburg Township, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 13, Pittsfield Township. Cleve Curry, Susanne C. Curry, Kim M. Curry, Lynn C. Curry, John M. Curry and Patty L. Curry to Kim M. Curry and Lynn C. Curry, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, SE 1/4 of NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 1, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 2, Newburg Township, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 31, Flint Township, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 36, NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 19, New Salem Township, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of SW 1/4, SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 20, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 17, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 14, NW 1/4,

SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 36, SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, NE /14 of SW 1/5, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 35, Griggsville Township. Cleve Curry, C. Susanne Curry, Kim M. Curry, Lynn C. Curry, John M. Curry and Patty L. Curry to John M. Curry and Patty L. Curry, NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 13, Pt. NE 1/4, Pt. NW 1/4, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, SE 1/4 of NW 1/4, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 24, SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, NW 1/4 of SW 1/4, NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, NW 1/4 of SW 1/4, NW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 23, NW 1/4 of SW 1/4, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 8, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of NW 1/4, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 17, Griggsville Township. Richard S. Justice Trustee and Hazel B. Justice Trust to Kenneth J. Ratini and Sharon L. Ratini, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 13, Atlas Township. Farmers State Bank of Pittsfield to Brandi J. Sheppard andStacy E. Clendenny Little, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 36, Atlas Township.

HELP WANTED Delivery driver and warehouse laborer for local company. 50 hours per week required. CDL required. Competitive wages and benefits package included. Send resume with references to PO Box 311, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Early Head Start Home Visitor Job#121613

The Home Visitor brings education & social services to a family’s home! Structured curriculum & activities provided to help infants/toddlers reach milestones. Assoc. Degree in Early Childhood, or a related field w/CDA required. BENEFITS Include: -40 hrs/wk w/summers off! - Health/ Dental/ Vision/401K -Vac/sick/holiday pay. Mail resumes to HR Dept.; DCS/HS; 711 Grand Ave.; Hannibal, MO. 63401 or email brenda@douglassonline.org. Must reference Job #121613 & apps. must be received by Jan. 2, 2014. Voluntary self-ID sheets & apps. available at www.douglassonline.org. EOE Louisiana Head Start Home Visitor Job#101713 The Head Start Home Visitor brings education & social services to a family’s home! Structured curriculum & activities provided to help preschoolers reach milestones. Assoc. Degree in Early Childhood, or a related field w/CDA required. BENEFITS Include: - 40 hrs/wk w/summers off! - Health/ Dental/ Vision/401K -Vac/sick/holiday pay. Mail resumes to HR Dept.; DCS/HS; 711 Grand Ave.; Hannibal, MO. 63401 or email brenda@douglassonline.org. Must reference Job #101713 & apps. must be received by Jan. 2, 2014. Voluntary self-ID sheets & apps. available at www.douglassonline.org. EOE

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Richard W. McCartney of Hull, Il. to Wendy Lou Glagow of Hull, Il. 108 East Adams, Pittsfield IL 63363 217-285-5585 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2009-00116 TO: SANDRA K. CARLTON, GERALD W. CARLTON, PIKE COUNTY CLERK, OCCUPANT, PERSON OR PARTIES INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY. UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY. Case number:13TX47 File date: Sep 16, 2013 County: PIKE Sale Date: 2/17/2011 Certificate No: 2009-00116 Sold For General Taxes: 2009 Special Assessments: N/A Warrant Number: N/A Inst No: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property location: 1164 Bainbridge Barry, IL 62312 Legal or Permanent Index Number: 46-046-09 This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a Tax Deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 1/7/2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County at the Courthouse on Jan 31, 2014 9:30AM. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 1/7/2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Pike County at the County Building located at 100 E Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363. For further information contact the County Clerk. 217-285-6812. FRED SMITHSON PETITIONER 12.18.13, 12.25, 1.1.14

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Notice to Bidders Bids will be received until; 4:00 PM Central Standard Daylight Time on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the Pike County Health Department, 113 East Jefferson Street, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 for the remodel construction of the Pike County Health Department Remodel Phase II project. The work will be completed in the Pike County Dental Clinic, and located at 606 West Adams Street, in Pittsfield, Illinois. Contractors shall submit bids with references for all work under one contract, and list sub contractors. The Owner, Pike County Health Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities. Final contract will be awarded by the Pike County Health Department after the bids are received and reviewed. The project consists of remodeling the South Half of the existing Pike County Dental Clinic building in order to convert it into a public health clinic which will be operated by the Pike County Health Department. Work involved will include, (but not limited to): Misc moving of Interior walls Misc Construction of new walls Patch, Repair, and Paint Walls, ceilings, floors, etc Misc Door Hardware Plumbing Work for Dental Equipment per equipment manufactures specifications Electrical Work for per 2011 NEC Code PrevailiNg Wage 1. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). 2. The Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, Workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply With the requirements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). 3. This contract calls for the construction of a “public work,” within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq. (“the Act”). The Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay Laborers, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the current “Prevailing rate of wages” (hourly cash wages plus amount for fringe benefits) in the county where the Work is performed. The Department publishes the prevailing wage rates on its website at http://labor.illinois.gov/. The Department revises the prevailing wage rates and the Contractor/subcontractor has an obligation to check the Department’s web site for revisions to Prevailing wage rates. For information regarding current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor’s website. All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this Contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including but not limited to, all wage Requirements and notice and record keeping duties. There will be a contractors meeting and walk through on Thursday January 9th 2014 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Pike County Dental Clinic at 606 West Adams Street, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363. Interested Bidders may contact the Architect: Stock Design-Architecture, 307 North 36th Street, Suite 111, Quincy, Illinois 62301. Phone 217-223-1795 Fax 217223-2357 for plans and specifications. A non-refundable deposit of $35.00 per set is required. Plans Available December 16, 2013. December 16, 2013 Board of Health Pike County Health Department 113 East Jefferson Street Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 12.25.13, 1,1.14

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013, Pittsfield, Illinois

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A) “Merry Christmas.” B) “Season’s greetings.” C) “Happy holidays.” D) “Hang in there. The kids will be back in school soon!”

This is what Christmas is all about Here’s a message that’s worth repeating: “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. And all went to be enrolled each to his own city. “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. “And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. “And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. “And the angel said to them, ‘Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men!’ “When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made know to us.’ And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they saw it they made known the saying which had been told them concerning this child; and all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. “But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart. “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.” -Luke 2:1-20 Wishing all our readers the blessings of this season of celebration. ~ Pike Press

Letter to the editor State is running late on senior notices

To whom it may concern, my normal procedure is to mail out the Senior Citizens Homestead renewals, along with the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Form (PTAX-340) the last of December for the following year renewals. I received notification from Illinois Department of Revenue, that they have not completed the PTAX340 forms for the 2014 assessment year. There may be some changes to the IRS 1040 and 1040A that could change the PTAX 340 forms, therefore, the Illinois Department of Revenue is holding off on making the necessary changes and releasing the PTAX-340 Assessment Freeze forms. I hope to have the PTAX-340 forms from the Department of Revenue soon and I will mail them out along with the Senior Citizens Homestead renewal forms. I just wanted to inform you of this delay. Cindy A. Shaw, CIAO Pike County Supervisor of Assessments

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Icy moments to remember Greetings from the Ridge A friend called this week asking about a column I once penned on how to fall on the ice. I told her that I had no knowledge of writing such a thing, but she swore that I had, so I assumed I’d lost my memory due to a fall on the ice. The lady wanted to reprint it in her church bulletin, and although I had no idea what splatting on your tail had to do with the evangelism I did a quick computer search for “falling,” “ice,” and “busted butt,” coming up with a big, bruised nothing. But since she was intent on getting this needed bit of wintertime information I sent her what I observed in the various slick parking lots and driveways of a Midwest winter. THE HANG AND GRIP. This method of ice falling is only of use when there’s something nearby like a car, a door or a spouse. When your feet begin to slip from under you, you grab for the nearest thing available even if you married him. The H&G is actually more reliable if it’s not another person. A Honda is sturdier than a husband when your feet head toward the loading dock at Wal-Mart, but if the car is not available, the coot will have to do. Of course, this method will never make you any new friends. Your partner is most likely intent on somehow getting off the ice alive and the added weight of your bulk suddenly attached to his arm most often results in the DS, the Double Splat. A final reminder if you choose to use the Hang and Grip method when falling on

the ice: this will leave no one to help you up. THE ALIBI. When your feet betray you on a slick surface and you end up bumper-down on the ice, well meaning souls will hurry to you from all directions and they will always ask the same question: “Are you all right?” Try to stifle your ire. It should be obvious that you are not “all right.” It’s not like you had planned sort of landing and secondly, at that point you have no idea what you’ve broken. This is the time to put the alibi into practice. Shouting “Tsunami!” has little credence when you’re a thousand miles from the ocean, but you might try, “You mean you didn’t feel the earthquake?” When I once landed facedown on our church steps I looked at Herb and said, “He pushed me.” I wasn’t actually in the church yet and into the no-lie zone, so I allowed as how this small stretching of the truth might be allowed. The Alibi method can also be expanded to the ORL, or OUTRIGHT LIE. “It’s my old war injury flaring up again,” works if you’re in a pinch, or “Two new hips and I can’t get either one of them to work,” will often garner you a bit of sympathy. However, the outright lie can be taken a step too far. If you blurt out, “Martians! Didn’t you see them?” or “It was the Rapture and only the chosen fell down!” it will cause people to walk the other direction instead of helping you up. THE FLIP AND SEARCH. I’ve never used this method but have seen it in action. You land nose-up on the slick sidewalk then immediately flip onto your front and murmur, “Lost my keys…lost my keys.” The fact that you didn’t

drive that day might lower your credibility a bit, but it’s often enough to convince the casual observer. THE ARTISTIC APPROACH. Flailing your hands and arms in sweeping arcs and explaining to the curious that you are a performance artist experimenting with various types of “snow angels,” is pretty lame, but if you can manage to get a slightly crazed look on your face and speak with a slightly European accent you might get by in some larger cities. THE RICHARD SIMMONS SPLAT is just eccentric enough to work on some occasions. As soon as you hit the ice begin doing calisthenics with a vigorous shout of “One! Two! One! Two! Come on, ladies! Shake those buns!” Of course if a stray passerby flops onto the ice beside you with the intention of joining in, you’re on your own. You’d better come up with more moves very quickly. Sadly, the only method of saving what vanity you have left after a spill on the ice is to swallow your pride, hope to God that you skirt didn’t fly up, find your purse and crawl back to your feet. But of course where’s the fun in that? I say that if you crash, make it a moment to remember. 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.

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125 Years ago: Farmers State Bank is organized 125 Years ago Dec. 20, 1888 The weather in the Pleasant Hill vicinity has been very mild, and we hope it will continue until spring, for as usual, wife has quite a number of “weeds” in the house, and when it is very cold we have to get up nights and make fires to keep them from freezing. The question of the new bank (Farmers State Bank) is settled. The incorporators are: Lewis Dutton, John Hull, Ross Mathews, son of Colonel A. C. Matthews, and Samuel Morgan, a nephew of Mr. Dutton. The capital stock is fixed at $30,000, owned in equal portions of $10,000 each by Messrs. Dutton and Hall and $5,000 each by Messrs. Matthews and Morgan. It is unnecessary in this community to say that had the parties so desired they could have made and paid in a capital stock of $100,000. The room occupied by George Peters on the north side as a barber shop has been secured for carrying on the business, and the bank will be open as soon as arrangements can be made. It will command public confidence at once as a safe and reliable institution. Many farmers in the Martinsburg area are killing their year’s pork. Notwithstanding the very disagreeable weather Sunday, the Martinsburg township Sunday School convention, held at New Hartford, was a grand success, with a full house both fore-noon and afternoon. We congratulate our neighbor of the Independent Press at Griggsville, Brother Hughes, upon the signs of prosperity evidenced by his having introduced steam power for the running of his press. He is a live, active journalist, and gives his readers a good paper.

education is having a metal ceiling put on in the hallway in the second story of Higbee high school. Farmer’s State Bank is the oldest savings bank in Pike county. It was the first bank in Illinois organized under the present banking laws, commencing business Jan. 29, 1889. Three per cent interest on savings deposits of one dollar or more. John Curless, who was an old and respected citizen of Pittsfield township, died at the home of his son, Jesse, northeast of town Dec. 23. He would have been 88 years old on January first.

100 Years Ago Dec. 24, 1913 The first real snow of the winter fell Monday night and by morning the ground was covered to a depth of 3 or 4 inches. The snow has melted and the streets are in a sloppy condition. Fred Rose of the New Canton area put up his hard coal burner Sunday, and it came near to being the last stove he ever set up. The drafts were not properly regulated, and in the morning the house was full of gas. It was a close call. The building committee of the board of

75 Years Ago Dec. 21, 1938 Two large homes burned south of Pittsfield last week. The Phil Conboy home just east of the Time schoolhouse on the north side of the road was a total loss. Also, the two story house on the old Thompson place two miles south of Pittsfield on the Martinsburg road was consumed by fire. It had been the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Coulter. The Pittsfield fire department made it to the home in time to save the lower floor, but the water supply in the nearby cistern gave out before the fire was under control, so the entire house burned. City authorities announced state approval to widen the concrete slab to 40 feet on West Washington from the Higbee corner to the west edge of town. The Pittsfield Saukees went on the warpath three times last week, and each time they brought home a scalp, defeating Barry, Winchester and Louisiana. The Milton holiday basket ball tournament will match Bluffs and Pearl, Milton and Griggsville tonight in the semi-finals. Thus far the favorites in the tourney have won out, except that Pearl’s 25 to 24 victory over Nebo Monday night was a decided upset. Walter Plattner, local funeral director and member of the Rotary, talked to the Rotarians at a recent meeting about his profession. He represents three generations of undertakers in Pittsfield. His father is Roy D. Plattner and his grandfather was Andrew Plattner. At noon next Friday the 13,872 students of the University of Illinois will scatter to the four winds for the holidays. Included in the group are 46 students from Pike county.

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50 Years Ago Dec. 25, 1963 Top-seeded Griggsville went cold for five minutes in the third period as second-seeded Pleasant Hill swept the Pike County tournament honors at Griggsville Wednesday night 74-58. Pittsfield high school students, working through the Student Council, provided food and toys for 86 children in about 15 families in the surrounding area. The Pittsfield Lions Club continued its tradition of more than 30 years, as they distributed baskets to 52 needy families. Some of the Lions involved were Bob Dwinnels, Bill Mayes, Gunnar Clausen, Carl B. Jones and Bob Johnson. Robert E. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Evans of Milton, recently graduated from a two-week course of instruction at Feller’s Auctioneering College at Kankakee. Robert, who is 17, was the youngest member of a class of 20 graduates. He is the nephew of Col. Floyd Evans, well-known auctioneer of Pittsfield. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lowe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon at Orr Hall. An exceptionally large crowd of relatives and friends attended the event. The Lowes have three sons and one daughter: Hayward, Wayne, and Warren of Pittsfield and Mrs. Marie Von Burg, Jr., of Ursa. State’s Attorney Brice Irving said Monday that he will not be a candidate for re-election. He is now serving his third term in the office.

Carrol Hoover, Earl Graham, Gary Cox, Don Apps, Jeff Lierly and Bill Burlend. Pittsfield Mayor Dudley Williams announced that the city had received the highest sales tax receipts in its history. For the period Oct. 1987 to Sept. 1988, Pittsfield received $492,709.68, 8.8 per cent more than the previous year. The mayor also announced that the city receive a 98 per cent rating on the recent Illinois EPA inspection of the waste water facility. The letter had special praise for chief operator Eric Siepker and operators Russell Henry and Martha Nerone. The Griggsville Tornadoes upset both second seeded Liberty and top seeded Payson to claim the Pike County Conference Tournament title this week at the 36-year-old event in Payson.

25 Years Ago Dec. 21, 1988 The former Hideaway Tavern on U.S. 36 between Pittsfield and Barry burned to the ground Friday, Dec. 16. The building had been vacant for a number of years. Jane Grimes of Pittsfield was one of four students in the John Wood Community College practical nursing program to receive a $250 scholarship from the Illinois Health Improvement Association. The Pittsfield Lions Goodfellows have been distributing food baskets to needy families in Pittsfield since 1922. Among those who helped deliver 54 Christmas baskets Saturday afternoon were Don Foreman, Tom Troutner,

10 Years Ago Dec. 24, 2003 Hard financial times have fallen on Illinois schools, and two local districts will soon look at the potential financial and educational advantages of combining programs. Griggsville-Perry and Pikeland will have a state-funded feasibility study conducted to examine all possible facets of joining forces. Six pledges, four from Pike County businesses and two from local families, have garnered the New Generation of Caring Campaign another $325,000. Both the Illini Community Healthcare Foundation and Ed and Melvina House presented $100,000 checks to the campaign Friday. Capt. Matthew R. Powell of Pittsfield was recently awarded the Bronze Star for exceptionally meritorious service as a rifle platoon leader in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during two tours of duty in Afghanistan. He is the son of Robert and Sheryl Powell of Pittsfield. He is a 1995 graduate of PHS and a 1999 honor graduate of West Point. Pittsfield’s Jason White is enjoying a stellar season of wrestling. He was edged out as the Clinton Tournament’s most outstanding wrestler by only one other wrestler-- his teammate, John Wise. Roger Fox and Bruce Ivers, between them, have nearly 60 years of service to the Illinois State Police, and both are retiring, effective the end of the year.

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PITTSFIELD n Members of the Saukee Youth Wrestling Club are selling tickets for their annual Spirit Basket Raffle, which will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, at the Saukee Open Full Mat Friday wrestling tournament. Each year, the club raffles off several large baskets filled with cash, gift card, and prizes donated by local businesses and friends of Saukee Wrestling. Tickets are being sold for $1 each or 6 for $5. For more information contact any Saukee Youth wrestler or Julie Cook at 217.491.4742 or saukeeyouthwrestling@gmail.com. n A free Christmas meal will be served by Carl and Luetta Swartz of Carl’s Cardinal Inn to those that will be home alone or cannot afford a Christmas meal. The meal will be served at around Christmas day. If you would like to come or know someone that would, contact Luetta at 217-285-1448. If you need a ride or a meal delivered, contact Luetta. 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 217-2429833 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. PLEASANT HILL n The Pleasant Hill Fire Department will be holding its last fundraiser of the year. They will be selling tickets for one-half of beef from Kabricks. Tickets are $10 each. There are only 250 to be sold. Contact any fireman or Cory Winchell at 217-473-1908 for tickets. 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, 2856480. 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. GED classes are held at n Michael’s D.O.G. House 1635 Main St. in Nebo every Tuesday night from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. This is the last year for this version of the GED. Next year, it will be revised. the test will be more difficult and the cost will go up to $120 to take. It is only $50 to take this year. Anyone wanting to complete their GED testing this year can contact Carolyn Johns at 734-2764 or come to the D.O.G. House any Tuesday night to get started. n The Pike County Loss Support Group will be discontinuing their meetings until this fall. For more information, contact Larry at 217653-3700 or Vicki at 217-2856520. 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

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The public is invited to an open house to celebrate Rokita Shelton’s 75th birthday at the Senior Center Dec. 28 from 1-4 p.m. The Senior Center is located at 220 W Adams St. Pittsfield, Il. All of her children and most of her grandchildren will be there, so come and help her celebrate and see everyone. Come and go any time, but we will sing “Happy Birthday” to her and cut the cake at about 1:30

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.

p.m. We will have cake, ice cream, punch, and the usual nuts and mints. She expects no gifts but they will be accepted graciously and cards would be great. If you have a picture of her with you, bring it along to share. If you can’t come, send her a card at 309 W. Adams, Pittsfield, Il 62363. She would love to see old and new friends, coworkers, friends of her kids and family.

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

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Brian Johnson becomes Eagle Scout Brian Johnson, member of Barry Boy Scout Troop 15, earned the rank of Eagle Scout March 4. Johnson’s Eagle Scout project was to refurbish the outside basement entrance to the Barry First Christian Church. He painted the roof, the inside and outside walls, ceiling and floor. This project also included replacing broken windows and adding new glazing to 110 window panes. Johnson completed this project with help from fellow Scouts, church members and family. His Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony was held Sept. 22. He is the son of Dickie and Brenda Johnson and is a senior at Western High School in Barry.

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Adileigh West, daughter of Gary and Denise West of Pittsfield made a donation to Beautiful Lengths sponsored by Pantene. West waited two years to make her first donation of 10 inches. She plans to make more donations in the future. The cut and donation was done by Deanielle Franklin of Just Di’s Salon in Pittsfield. The hair will be used to make wigs for cancer patients.

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JWCC Foundation Honors Scholarship Donors and Recipients John Wood Community College Foundation recently held its annual scholarship reception to honor 20132014 donors and recipients. More than $55,000 in scholarships were awarded to 143 JWCC students. The Foundation was established in 1985 to provide support to advance the mission of JWCC. Barb Holthaus, JWCC director of advancement, served as master of ceremonies. Leah Erke, JWCC restaurant management department chair and associate professor provided remarks on behalf of the Dan Malone Family Scholarship. Kari Barry, JWCC student trustee, offered a reflection on behalf of scholarship recipients.

Several Pike County businesses, individuals or memorials gifted scholarship and several Pike County students received scholarship. The Roger Akers Memorial Agriculture Scholarship went to Jacob Farrell of Jacksonville. The Griggsville-Pittsfield Veterinary Clinc for Agriculture Scholarsip went to Monte Wietholder of Payson, The Doctor Ron Ghrist Memorial Scholarshi was awarded to Christopher Crone and Aaron Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill received the Derrick Wayne Douglas Scholarship. Other scholarship winner were able to attend the award ceremony and were photographed with their award or their recipient.

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n Breastfeeding Support Group, Pike County Health Department, monthly. First Tuesday, 10 a.m, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 2854407. 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 217-2854407, 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.

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Western may issue additional bonds By beth zumwalt Pike Press Western School District is discussing the need to issue approximately $750,000 worth of bonds to fill the working cash coffers. The district issued $800,000 worth of bonds in February of this year. “ We have to create some working cash,” Terry Robertson, interim superintendent, said. “The state board of education raised our finance grade.” Robertson said the district spent $172,000 of the original $800,000 to have a balanced budget last year. “The state says you have to have a balanced budget in all funds,” he said. “But if you have too much, then you are not doing enough for your students.” Robertson said in addition to bonding rates being exceptionally low right now, there is an even keel to the tax cycle by having the money in the bank. It’s not like we get to the end of the year and realize we need to borrow money,” he said. “This way it stays at an even rate.”

Robertson says the state paid 89 percent of the cost they were liable for last year. “They seem to think that since they paid 89 percent last year, we can get by on that but food has gone up, fuel has gone up, technology has gone up.” Robertson said. “ We’ve made some painful cuts. There is not much more we can cut.” Robertson said he is hopeful the one-cent sales tax will pass when voters decide this spring. “I feel for all of our local property taxpayers,” Robertson said. “They are our most dependable source of funding.” According to Robertson, the Sny Drainage District recently sold bonds at 1.59 percent. He says that makes borrowing now attractive, because he thinks rates will go up. Robertson doesn’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. “I think they will start asking the local districts to pay more of the teacher’s retirement,” he said. The retirement issue is acrossthe-board complicated and the state legislature has bungled its attempts to fix it, according to Robertson.

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“They have already messed with the retirements,” he said. “They have changed the cost of living increase. A teacher who retires at age 55 and expects to live until age 80, is going to starve at about year 68. Three percent of your income over 38 years is a chunk of change.” The board also heard a presentation from school nurse Michelle Kendrick. The school is working on developing new policies to comply with state regulations regarding children who need medicine. “We try to use a common sense approach around here,” Robertson said. “But then, sometimes, a mandate comes down the pike that doesn’t fit with us. We’re just trying to adapt.” It was Robertson’s last meeting with the board as he was hired for only one semester, all he is allowed to work under the terms of his retirement package. Steve Goodman, also a retired full-time superintendent, will take over for Robertson second semester. Robertson thanked the board, facility and staff for their help during his semester.

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Don’t forget the Nebo Baptist Church M&M’s youth group is having a lock in Dec. 31. For more information call Lori at 734-1811. Happy birthday to Taylor Abney Dec. 27! Christmas Comes Christmas comes with children singing,  Christmas comes with sleigh bells ringing,  Christmas comes with frosty nights,  Christmas

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Merry Christmas from our family to yours! News had to be turned in early so this column might be a little on the short side (just like me). I would appreciate your Christmas news, and it will still be good reading for the next week. Please keep me in mind. Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: Dec. 25-Matt Burrows, Tom and Sue Dell Dec. 27-Donna Butler, Lester Rush Dec. 28-Gene Martin, Rokita Shelton Dec. 29-Tracy Butler, Joseph Butler Dec. 30-Aunt Ona Ogle, Janet Bonnett, Mary Beth Slater, Robert Browning Dec. 31-Evelyn Ward, Kevin Manard 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. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Here’s an update on Brenda Garner. She went to the orthopedic doctor who said surgery was not the answer for her broken arm. Said if the arm would stay in a sling, even though she will have pain, it should heal just fine. Thanks for all your prayers. “Gentle words fall lightly, but have great weight”. Christmas events in the area: Pastor Wayne Sutton of the Morrellville Community Church is inviting everyone to attend their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the church Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Chrismas Eve Service will be held at the Greenpond Christian Church Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Pittsfield United Methodist Church will have their Christmas Eve service Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 8 p.m. The Calvary Baptist Church will host their Christmas Eve Service Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 9. Once again, Carl and Luetta Swartz of Carl’s Cardinal Inn are hosting a free Christmas Meal to all who are going to be home

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alone or cannot afford a Christmas meal. This will be at the Cardinal Inn Christmas Day. Everyone will be served together at about 12. If you would like to come or know someone who would, please call Luetta at 285-1448. Reservations are not necessary but will help them to know about how much food to prepare. If you need a ride or need a meal delivered, call Luetta at 285-1448. Their only aim is that no one will be lonely or alone Christmas Day. They need volunteers for transportation or to help serve the meal. Attention to all who attend the gospel gigs at the Detroit Christian Church: Starting with the January Gospel Gigs Saturday, Jan. 4, the times have been rearranged. Everyone will enjoy the meal/food/fellowship time at 5 p.m. with the Gospel Gigs to follow at 6:30 p.m. Remember: Be there at 5 for what was the linger longer, and then stay for the gospel singing which will be at 6:30. (Excellent idea!) Don and Karen Loos of St. Louis recently spent three days with Judy and Everett Dean and Anna Mae Dean. One evening recently granddaughter Jacqueline and I ventured to Quincy so she could do a little Christmas shopping. She never got stressed out over the traffic or the crowds, but poor grandma did. It’s a wonder I didn’t have a hole in the right hand floor of the car since I was trying to use my brakes on that side of the vehicle. Not her fault at all, just too many vehicles too close together for my taste. It was still good to spend time with her. Trivia answers from last week: 1. In which mountain range would you find Mount Everest? (Himalayes) 2. What did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego receive from King Nebuchadnezzar after coming out of the fiery furnace totally unharmed? (a promotion) 3. Who actually wrote the Declaration of Independence? (Thomas Jefferson) 4. What newspaper first printed the Declaration of Independence? (The Pennsylvania Evening Post) 5. Uriah was the first husband of what famous biblical woman? (Bathsheba) 6. How many foxes did Samson catch? (300) Here is where I will tell you that I have been graciously corrected on one of my recent trivia questions. The question was “what is the smallest incorporated town in Pike County”, and my answer was Time. It is actually Valley City. Thanks again for reading this column and catching my wrong answer. Trivia questions for this week: 1. Hiram Williams is also the name of what deceased country

By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 music star? 2. What is the largest Illinois State Park? 3. What was Eileen Collins known to have been the first woman captain of? 4. What 3 things did God show Elijah on Mount Horeb? 5. How many people were saved on the Day of Penecost? 6. Who were the 2 governors that Apostle Paul appeared before? “Don’t mistake the ladder of success for an escalator”. News from the Hannibal cousins (shared by Kathy Garner Dunbar): The weekend of Dec. 14 Tim, Kathy, and Jenna went to Columbia, MO., to spend the weekend with son Matthew, daughter-in-law Brittany, and granddaughters Carmen and Trinity to visit and to celebrate Matt’s 26th birthday and Matt and Britt’s wedding anniversary. They also attended the Crossing Church in Columbia. While they were in Columbia, their other daughter Sarah Dunbar Alexander with children Emma and Owen went to the Casey area to visit grandpa and grandma Jim and Marge Garner. Jim and Marge also kept Emma and Owen so Sarah could be Uncle Kevin’s “date” at his work Christmas party in Casey. Tim and Kathy’s youngest daughter Jenna is 22 years old and volunteers three days a week at the Willow Care Nursing Home in Hannibal. At Thanksgiving they all received a surprise. Matt and Britt will be having another baby girl in April. Daughter Sarah and children are living with Tim, Kathy, and Jenna temporarily since her divorce has been finalized. Sarah is working at a dental office in Hannibal. Kathy is still working at the Swiss Colony and cleans the Fifth Street Baptist Church. A very busy family. Kathy wishes all a Merry Christmas. Today Today is ours -- let’s live it. And love is strong -- let’s give it. A song can help -- let’s sing it. And peace is dear -- let’s bring it. The past is gone -- don’t rue it. Our work is here -- let’s do it. The world is wrong -- let’s right it. If evil comes -- let’s fight it. The road is rough -- let’s clear it. The future vast -- don’t fear it. Is faith asleep -- let’s wake it. Today is free -- let’s take it. Lydia Roberts

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Illinois State Police District 20 Commander, Captain Robert Elliott announces the addition of three new troopers to District 20 patrol. n Trooper Tanner Fay transferred to Pittsfield District 20, after starting his career in another district in the state. The November 2013 graduating class of Illinois State Police Academy also sends Trooper John Rodenburg and Trooper Thomas Miles to District 20. Fay is a 2005 local graduate from Winchester High School in Winchester. He attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, graduating in 2008 with a criminal justice degree.

Fay graduated from Illinois State Police Academy in February, 2012 and was first assigned to patrol in District 7 East Moline. Tanner is the son of Kirby and Penny Fay. He is currently assigned as a patrol officer in District 20 and resides with his wife, Sierra ,and their child, Harper, in Scott County area. n Trooper John Rodenburg is a 2001 graduate from Lutheran High School in Springfield. John attended Western Illinois University, graduating in 2005 with a law enforcement degree. He was previously employed as a police officer with Baltimore Police Department in Baltimore

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District 20 announces new troopers

Md. from 2008-2013. Trooper Rodenburg graduated from Illinois State Police Academy in November 2013. He is currently assigned as a patrol officer in District 20 and resides in Schuyler County. John is the son of John and Linda Rodenburg. n Trooper Thomas Miles is a 2000 graduate of Southwestern High School in Piasa. Miles was enlisted in the US army from 200-2004 and 2007-2012 as a military police officer. Miles graduated from Illinois State Police Academy in November 2013. He is currently assigned as a patrol officer in District 20 and resides in Brown County

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All I want for Christmas

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Sheila Storts, left, Taylor Cunningham, Emma Nash, Kayla Joy Malone and Kim Hays play angels who give the good news that a baby is born in Bethlehem at the “Journey to Bethlehem” program.

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Barbara Fosco, left, and Carol Schwartze sell baked goods at their table during the Crossroads Christmas Bazaar held recently.

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James Crocket, left, and Nina Crocket play their part during “Journey to Bethlehem” as the innkeepers.

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Santa Claus cruises in his red convertible and hands out candy canes outside Walmart Thursday, Dec. 19.

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Ron Caldwell, left, and Denise Caldwell practice for the “Journey To Bethlehem” program held Dec. 20 at Pittsfield Assembly of God. The walkthrough event was co-hosted by the Assembly and Liberty Village.

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Dorothy Apps, left, and Dorothy Yaeger browse through the books for sale at the Crossroads Christmas Bazaar in Pittsfield.

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Cindy Freesmeyer helps Chase Crawford paint a Christmas ornament at the South School Breakfast with Santa held recently.

Brayden Veile sits on Santa’s lap and tells him what he wants this year for Christmas. C

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THE TRADING POST 501 E. Prairie St., Jerseyville, IL. Open Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 7,000 sq. ft. of clean furniture, appliances, sporting goods and tools. Plus 2000 smalls @ $2.00 or less! We buy full or partial estates/households of GOOD, CLEAN furniture and appliances. Why buy new when "slightly used" will do? For more information, call: 618-639-4569. TFN colman's country campers 2013's on sale. Big discounts. Sales, service, parts, propane. #2 Fun St. Hartford, IL 62048. 618254-1180. www.colmanscampers.com. TFN If you Need parts for your mowers and tillers, Dorsey's Hardware and Western Auto have a large selection of belts and parts service and new equipment sales available. Winchester. 217-742-9241. TF 2012 mobile home stimulus package: up to $25,000 for your trade in. Discounts for land owners. Financing available. Prequalify by phone 314-5627459. tf SELLBEST, 110 W. Quincy St., Griggsville: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Quality Used Furniture & AppliancesWashers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools, T.V.s, Stereos. Everything for the home and you! Call 217-2422252.TF DIAMOND TRAILER saleswe buy used campers new campers & toy haulers by Keystone RV Co. Pre-owned campers; RV parts & service. We also stock a large selection of RV accessories for all your camping needs. Located at 1117 N. Old Rt. 66, Litchfield. 217-324-2452, www.diamondtrailer.com. TFJCJ

300 FARM MARKET 6 brand new John Deere front weights for a John Deere tractor. 6-66 1/2 steels posts for sale. 217-734-1811.

2 br house for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217-2854502. TF

no trespassing no hunting on property owned by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin. 11.11.14

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NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC PLAINTIFF

TWO DAY ESTATE AUCTION

vs.

PEGGY M. HALL A/K/A PEGGY M. BONNER; GARY T. HALL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.; DEFENDANTS

TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 2014 @ 10 A.M. LOCATED: SOUTH SIDE OF MEREDOSIA, IL ON THE WEST SIDE OF CEMETERY ROAD (WATCH FOR SIGNS)

TRUCKS, CARS AND FARM EQUIPMENT TO SELL STARTING AT 12:30 P.M.

Address: 217 Kennedy Street Hardin, Illinois 62047

FARM EQUIPMENT - TRACTORS: JD 2955 w/FWA & ROPS, 561 hrs. - JD 4610, w/FWA, hydrostat, 307 hrs., roll bar, 72” hyd. deck - JD 2030 gas, 2412 hours, w/JD#48 loader w/hyd. bucket - JD 455 lawn tractor, 3 cyl 22 hp diesel w/hydrostat & 60” hyd. deck - IHC “H” COMBINE: Gleaner F2, diesel w/cab & air, 10’ grain head w/hyd. unload auger, corn head MACHINERY: JD AW 13’ wheel disk - JD RWA 13’ wheel disk - JD 1240 planter - JD “B” grain drill w/hyd. lift - 2 Parker gravity wagons on JD running gears (1-Model J2000 w/sideboards, 1-Model 2100 - JD MX7, 3 pt shredder w/hyd cyl - JD 613, 3 pt shredder - JD “RM” 4 row 3 pt cultivator w/rolling fenders - JD 400 3 pt rotary hoe - JD 3 pt hyd 7’ blade - Century pull type field sprayer, 100 gal. - MF 3 pt. 3B plow - 12’ pull type roller TRUCKS: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado – 1992 Chevrolet GMT-400 – 1984 Chevrolet C10 - 1956 Willys Jeep CARS: 1971 Chevrolet Custom Coupe - 1970 Chevrolet Impala TRAILER: 6’ X 10’ aluminum ATV: 1995 Honda TRX300FW TOOLS: Power and hand tools, Miller Legend welder/power generator – many other items to sell!

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 August 6, 2013, I, Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois, will on January 21, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Calhoun County Courthouse, 101 North County Road, Hardin, IL 62047, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Calhoun, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

SATURDAY, JAN. 11, 2014 • 10 A.M.

Located: TO BE HELD AT 128 S. WASHINGTON, MEREDOSIA, IL

9 PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE (TO SELL 12:30 P.M.) FOR VIEWING OF REAL ESTATE: PLEASE CONTACT AUCTIONEERS PARCEL #1: 82± acres, Pike County recreational land PARCEL #2: 38± acres, Morgan County (Meredosia) land, improved w/120’ x 54’ Morton building and 24’ x 21’ garage PARCEL #3: 40 ACRES, Morgan County recreational land, located approx. 1 mile south of junction of Rte 104 and Rte 100, lying east off of Rte 100 PARCEL #4: 18± acres, Morgan County recreational/home site land w/frontage on RTE 100, located approx. 1 mile south of junction of Rte 104 and Rte 100, on east side of Rte 100 PARCEL #5: 120 S. Washington, lot approx. 60’ x 120’, improved w/40’ x 62’ Morton building PARCEL #6: 120 S. Washington, lot approx. 60’ x 120’, improved w/2 story house PARCEL #7: 301 Main St., Meredosia, lot approx. 30’ x 100’ w/former fish market bldg. (in disrepair) PARCEL #8: vacant double lot, approx. 200’ x 740’, located on Lake Road, Meredosia PARCEL #9: vacant lot, approx. .29 acres, located west of old railroad depot in Meredosia - JON BOATS - BOAT TRAILER - OUTBOARD MOTORS – FISHING EQUIPMENT (NETS, TRAPS, ETC.) – DUCK DECOYS – HOUSEHOLD – MANY OTHER ITEMS TO SELL NOT LISTED! FOR TERMS OF AUCTIONS, LISTING WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PICTURES view at middendorfs.com or auctionzip.com ID#3493, contact auctioneers or like us on Facebook. Food available by Foods “R” Us.

LARRY EDLEN ESTATE

COMMON ADDRESS: 217 Kennedy Street, Hardin, Illinois 62047

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 6127.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $123,652.38

Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois

P.I.N.: 07-08-27-401-108

SELLER: THE FARMERS STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., ADMINISTRATOR ATTORNEYS: EDDIE CARPENTER, 305 W. STATE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650217-245-7015 G. RONALD KESINGER, 200 N. WEST, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650 217-243-5433

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

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property 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.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 6127 I557322

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Commercial Buildings For Sale Business Opportunity In Winchester

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

A New & Used Car

SUPERSALE FOR FIVE FANTASTIC DAYS

Thursday, Dec. 26, Friday, Dec. 27, Saturday, Dec. 28, Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31 Every new and used vehicle in Westown Ford • Lincoln giant inventory will be drastically reduced in price. Because of anticipated new vehicle shipments and the need of space for expected trade-ins, room must be made now! We know only one way to sell as many vehicles as we need to: LOWER PRICES. That’s what we plan to do!

Not Just A Few Selected Models:

EVERY NEW & USED VEHICLE IN OUR GIANT INVENTORY WILL BE SALE PRICED Û NO PRICE LEADERS Û NO GIMMICKS Û NO VEHICLES WITHHELD Every vehicle will be clearly marked so No Negotiations Will Be Necessary. You will be able to buy the vehicle of your choice at a price you never thought possible. Space does not permit us to list our entire inventory so prices will not be advertised. If you ever wanted to save money on your purchase, you need to take that short drive to Westown Ford • Lincoln. Do I Have To Pay Cash To Get These Prices?

Only If You Want To.

Credit Counselors will be standing by to work out terms to ﬁt your budget.

What If I’m A Little Short Of Cash?

No Problem.

In fact we have sold a lot of cars to folks that were in your position. Don’t let the lack of cash keep you from driving home that vehicle you always wanted.

Do You Take Trade-Ins?

I’ll Say We Do!!

Special appraisers will be on hand to make sure you get top dollar for your trade-in. Please bring your title or payment book.

What If I Owe Too Much On My Trade?

Not To Worry.

Your trade-in may never be worth more than it is this weekend at Westown Ford • Lincoln in Jacksonville. We promise that no matter how much you own on your tradein, when we make you a deal we will pay off 100% of the balance.

What About Special Financing And Rebates?

Good News.

Any and all Factory rebates or special APR rates are yours!*

UNFORTUNATELY

Û No Special Orders At These Prices Û Limited To Vehicles In Inventory Û No Deposits At These Prices Û No Dealers Please

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE LIKE NEVER BEFORE!! Be prepared to drive home the vehicle of your choice!!!

Westown Ford • Lincoln 1312 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 217-245-7101 • 1-855-245-7101

Thursday, Dec. 26 8-8, Friday, Dec. 27 8-5, Saturday, Dec. 28 8-5, Monday, Dec. 30 8-8, Tuesday, Dec. 31 8-8

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Pike Press

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WE HAVE SOLD MOST OF OUR LISTINGS! WE HAVE MANY BUYERS LOOKING FOR LAND IN THIS AREA & WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS! CALL TODAY & RECEIVE THE PERSONAL ATTENTION YOU DESERVE!

VISIT US ONLINE w w w . m c c a r t n e y - r e a l e s t a t e . c o m DAVID T. McCARTNEY Managing Broker 217-491-1014

Scott Gatewood 217-491-0181 David McCartney 217-491-1014 Mack Raikes 217-415-1235 Steve Albrecht 217-248-1269 Cory Wilkinson 618-535-7255 Shane Hunt 217-491-1299 Chris Comer 573-248-6461 Kyle Gehrs 217-691-4789 Keith Vaeth 573-517-2257 320 W. Washington St., Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 •www.midwestlandsales.com • Ph: 217-285-6000

From our home to yours..... Rick Barton

Robin Callihan

PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 360 Acres With Cabin Located In Southern Pike County Excellent Hunting!! Call Scott New Listing: 62 Acres Located in Western Pike County, 2 acre stocked pond, great area! $4,400/ acre Call Scott 80 Acres Excellent Tillable and Timber Call David 35 Acres Excellent Hunting Property With CRP Income $3,750/acre Call Scott 5 Acres All Timber, Located In Western Pike County, Prime Hunting Call David 2 Acres Great building spot located close to Kinderhook $27,500 Call Chris 76 Acres Pittsfield Township, Thick Timber, G Brushy DIN PEN Great Hunting Farm $3,500/acre Call David 40 Acres With Home ExcellentGhunting property with ENDIN nice home CallPDavid 43 Acres Excellent hunting and building site $3,650/acre Call David 68 Acres Almost 100%D Tillable Land Located West SOL Call Scott Of Pittsfield $8,500/acre 15 Acres, Mostly timber,DNice Creek Located In L SO Southern Pike Co. $3,590/acre Call Scott 44 Acres All timber farm at the end of a dead end D SOLCall Scott road! $3,290/acre

Karen Fox

ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 58 Acres Great investment property! Well balanced property with 25 tillable acres! $3,890/acre Call Scott 13 Acres Prime Tillable Property Call Scott In G NDINProperties PEWhitetail cooperation with 40 Acres Located 15 minutes from Quincy on a dead end road, Proven farm, $3,650/acre Call Chris 171 Acres Great tillable farm with excellent income SOLDwith Pike County Real potential! In cooperation Estate

At the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit we say ... thank you for your business and best wishes for the holidays and a happy and prosperous new year.

CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS 550 Acres Unbelievable recreational property! Call Scott 64.5 Acres Located outside of Kampsville, Big timber farm $2,950/acre Call Chris 68 Acres Big Timber Close To The MissisD Located OLFood sippi River, S Great Plot Areas! Call Scott In cooperation with Whitetail Properties 45.61 acres - Located in Northern Calhoun County, LD farm. $3950/acre. Call SO Solid timber, great hunting Scott 245.5 Acres With Home Perfect mix of timber and LD$3,395/acre Call SOarea fields, located in great Chris JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 41.5 Acres Great hunting & building location, $175,890 Call Kyle BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 138.5 Acres 47 Acres Tillable, Balance in timber, SOLDwith Agrivest Inc. Call Scott In cooperation

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 21.5 Acres Pure Hunting! $73,100 Call Kyle Your LocaL TrusTed resource

Richard Smith John Borrowman Chris Nichols Tere Boes

217.473.3286 217.430.0645 217.473.3777 217.491.2267

Margret Butler Barb Goertz Elaine Smith Todd Smith

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Phone (217) 285-4502 Office Fax: (217) 285-9672

WILLIAM MCCARTNEY 285-2999 KEN RENOUD 285-4749 KIRBY HOBBS 217-491-2059

41 Acres Awesome hunting 40 acres! $163,000 SOLD with Century 21 Call Kyle *in cooperation Simpson Realty

MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: 50 Acres m/l Great hunting property with small D OLChris hunters cabin! S Call PIKE COUNTY, MISSOURI: ING 26.16 WithP Home Chris ENDCall New Listing: 48 Acres Hunting & Tillable! Call Chris 40 Acres HardS toO find small property Call Chris LD KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 160 Acres Excellent combination farm with great hunting! Call Chris LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 40 Acres Great Investment property with excellent LD interest SO*broker hunting Call Keith 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 located LD SOChris outside of Saverton Call 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 for

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SONYA MILLER (217) 653-2943 KAREN McCONNELL (217) 723-4217 JOYCE MILLER-BOREN 217-257-6196 LLOYD PHILLIPS 217-257-7096

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ELAINE HOAGLIN (217) 491-1141 ANGELA MOSS 285-2126 DENNIS & JUDY DOUGLAS 217-430-1557

Happy Holidays & Season’s Greetings

SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 71 AcresS20 LD Tillable, balance in timber, Great OAcres hunting farm! $3,490/acre Call Scott AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: 27 Acres, 100%L D Offering 5% Return On O Tillable, Investment,SCall Chris

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES: NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD 117 SOUTH JACKSON - Super nice 2 bdrm, home that features; living rm, dining rm, 1 bath, full basement, CA, newer roof, new dishwasher and sink, one car attached garage, some applianced to convey. All situated on a 80x80 lot. Great investment. 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-414 WEST FAYETTE-Charming well maintained family home with wonderful character and charm. This home offers; two/three bedrooms one-one-half bath, living room, kitchen; CA, newer roof, carport, much more. This home is just perfect for the family starting out or wanting to down size. Call ELAINE 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 NEW LISTING-NEBO-14026 395th Ave. Super nice story and half family home situated on 4+ acres m/l! Home features, four bedrooms, four ½baths; roomy family room, dining room and a great kitchen, concrete and tumbled marble counter tops, whole house was totally remodeled in 2005, GEO, slate tile, all kitchen appliance convey. Very well maintained home. 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 PITTSFIELD-REDUCED!-501 S. MADISON-Two year old ranch home, centrally located; three bedrooms, three baths, family room; full finished basement has foam/fiberglass insulated walls; GEO/heat/CA with humidity control; super insulated; custom oak cabinets and trim, three car attached garage, nice lot, covered front porch; steeple chase trees planted this spring., Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED-328 CROSSMAN LANE-Very efficient, two bedroom home with one car attached garage; great starter home or wanting to down size; new windows; refinished floors; new inside paint; new kitchen cabinets/fixtures; newly remodeled bathroom; on corner lot. Very efficient; priced right!! Great investment!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED BY $40,000-916 EAST WASHINGTON-Two story family home on Historical East Washington St. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, three car attached garage, fenced in ground pool, total 3095 sq. ft, situated on .74 acres m/l. Great investment!! Call DAVID. PITTSFIELD-818 EAST WASHINGTON ST.-REDUCED BY $10,000- Two story family home situated on Historical East Washington St. This home features; three/four bedrooms, 2 full and one half bath; kitchen has wonderful cabinets. All situated on .63 acre m/l. Great location, Call KIRBY PENDING!! MILTON-588 ELM ST.-REDUCED BY $10,000- Two story family home!! This home features, three bedrooms, 1 Bath, one car attached garage. Just added new roof and shutters! MOTIVATED SELLER!! MAKE AN OFFER!! GREAT INVESTMENT! GREAT PRICE!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-419 S. MEMORIAL-REDUCED BY $20,000-Very nice and elegant two story family home centrally located; this home features added charm with refinished interior for that era; four bedrooms, two baths, CA, electric, two car attached garage, extra big lot. A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID. PENDING/SOLD SOLD-ROCKPORT-18011 US HWY 54 SOLD-PITTSFIELD-#7 AIRPORT ROAD SOLD-PITTSFIELD-245 SOUTH JACKSON SOLD-PITTSFIELD-681 S. WALNUT SOLD-PITTSFIELD-520 EAST WASHINGTON-In Cooperation with Pike County RE SOLD-BARRY-722 HULL SOLD-PITTSFIELD-37382 265 AVE. SOLD-PITTSFIELD-TWO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS ON KELLOGG ST. SOLD-PITTSFIELD-COMMERCIAL-101 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE SOLD-PITTSFIELD-24610 393RD RD. HOUSE WITH ACREAGE, In Cooperation with Pike County RE SOLD-PITTSFIELD-TWO STORY HOME WITH ACREAGE In Cooperation with Wade Real Estate

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116 W. Washington • Pittsfield, Il 62363 • (217) 285-5800 www.pikecorealestate.com

Home for the Holidays! 1033 Sunset, Pittsfield- Immaculate newly updated 3BR brick home with 1 car attached garage. Move-in ready!

HOMES NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-332 Walnut-Beautifully decorated 2BR home with nice built-in’s in South location. Move-in ready! $70’s. NEW LISTING-Baylis-350 Main St.-Nice 1-story home with 2bedrooms and 1 bath. $50’s. NEW LISTING-New Canton-125 S. Quincy-3BR two story home with newer roof and siding. Priced to sell! $60’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. 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 W. Liberty-2 story family home with large yard and close to school. $60’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 Wall-Beautiful 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. Mozier-Hwy. 96-Large brick home on 30 acres, all timber & brush with river frontage. $140’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-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-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. Move-in 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 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. 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 trilevel 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 NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-Bowlers Universe-Business opportunity – consisting of bowling alley, snack bar, lounge and new gaming machines. Call our office for more details! 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. HUNTING LAND & FARMS NEW LISTING-Pike County 44 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Secluded all timber farm excellent for deer and turkey hunting.

PENDING & RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTIES

SALE PENDING-New Salem-302 Bennett-Nice 3BR 2BA two story home with 1 car garage located in a country like setting. $70’s. SALE PENDING-Barry-28580 272nd Ave.-Very nice 3BR home with machine shed sitting on 2 acres +/- in a great country setting. SOLD-Pittsfield-452 Susie Dr.-Beautiful home completely remodeled with finished basement. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate. SOLD-Pittsfield-304 S. Memorial-2 story 3BR home with lots of room, 2 car garage and workshop. South location. Priced to sell!! $40’s.

SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-120 W. Fayette-Dock height warehouse with living quarters. SOLD -Pittsfield-Nice commercial property located in the Pittsfield business district. SALE PENDING-Pike County 31 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Great hunting farm with mobile home. Big timber hunting. In cooperation with The Real Estate Group. SALE PENDING-Pike County 64 acres +/- Derry TWP. Nice deer hunting farm with 12 acres tillable. SALE PENDING-Pike County 100 acres +/- Derry TWP. Beautiful hunting farm with nice mix of tillable and 2 ponds.

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 363 acres +/- Barry TWP. Big timber hunting farm with narrow ridge top fields, abundant wildlife. 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 TWP-Awesome 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. 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 NEW LISTING-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.

SALE PENDING-Pike County 117.25 acres +/- Derry TWP. Big timber hunting farm and high deer density area. SALE PENDING-NEW LISTING-Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Hill Twp. Small hunting farm with big timber and older house. SALE PENDING-Adams County 33 acres +/- Payson TWP. Tillable/investment farm with excellent income. In cooperation with Sullivan Auctioneers. SALE PENDING-Pike County 14 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. 100% creek bottom tillable. Great investment farm with 13 tillable acres.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Pike Press

Pittsfield, Illinois

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Commercial Buildings For Sale Business Opportunity In Winchester

Potential for Climate Controlled Storage Units 1 Currently used as Storage Unit

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610 W. Quincy, Pleasant Hill, IL 62366 (217) 734-9014 • Fax (217) 734-2224

Thomas E. McKee, Managing Broker www.tmckeerealestate.com

PRICE REDUCED! 15463 383RD ST.- PLEASANT HILL Newer home with updates on 20 acres +/-, Full finished basement, 30X42 detached garage. Beautiful home. Great location! 104 RANDALL DRIVE 3 bed, 2 bath, large garage. Great location. 201 WEST QUINCY- PLEASANT HILL 1 1/2 story, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, covered porch/gazebo. Very well kept house 203 W. TEMPERANCE STREET PLEASANT HILL 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, nice house, good location, new furnace and air, great location! 13384 HWY 96- PLEASANT HILL, 3 BA,1 BA, full basement. good solid house. 5TH AND ORRILL ST PLEASANT HILL, Good 45x60 Morton Building situated on 1 1/2 lots 104 W THOMAS STREET PLEASANT HILL 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, good well kept house. 504 E PARK STREET NEBO IL 4 bedrooms 2 baths dettached garage, 2 covered porches, Great house. 102 EAST CLINTON STREET Good 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow. 1100 sq. ft.

Now the new listing agent for BJ Properties. 2 BDR BUNGALOW Newly redecorated, one bath, centrally located within walking distance from school, post office, etc. Reasonably priced. Pleasant Hill

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Come look at this 3 bdr ranch with large living room w/fireplace, kitchen, summer kitchen, 1 bath, utility room. Large garden spot. Detached garage. 1 acre, m/l.

“MOTIVATED SELLER”

Capps Real Estate Judy Capps/ Managing Broker Cell: 217-242-0001 Office 217-734-2327

Lynne Springer/Broker Cell: 217-430-3739 lspringer3739@gmail.com

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New, beautiful home near Summer Hill

19 1/2 acres, finished basement, pond, underground pool, attached and detached garage with living quarters in the back, pole barn, and much, much more. Please call 217-473-8811 for more information

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PHS/PHHS Lady Saukees still competitive By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Liberty Lady Eagles survived a strong third quarter from the Lady Saukees Monday night and took home a win, 42-35.. Pittsfield scored 10 points in the third quarter after scoring just 19 in the first half. Katie Moore had 3 points, Jaylee Clements had 3 points and Megan Reinhardt and

Cady Klatt each had a bucket The Lady Eagles got back on the offensive track and outscored the Lady Saukees in the final frame. Total scoring for the Lady Saukees was: Reinhardt, 2, Jalie Peebles, 6, Moore, 5, Clements, 11 and Rachel Clowers 11. The Lady Saukees will be in Beardstown this week for the Beardstown Lady Tiger Classic.

Saukees spending Christmas break in Macomb Submitted photo

Front row, left to right: Cameron Caillier, Rory Phillips, Noah Alger, Rebecca Neupauer, Eli Leonard, Westin Leonard, Kyslyn Nash, Beau Nash, and Jesse Place. Middle row, left to right: Jake Robinson, Tristyn Ruzich, Jaron White, Aiden Conley, Aaron Shaw, Owen Shaw, ReiKen Howard, Luke Archer, and JT Walston. Back row, left to right: Mason Davis, Grayson Cook, Zane Phillips, Elliott Fox, Nate Hoover, Noah Petty, Garrett Toelke, Joel Cook, Gerald Snyder, and Will Carsey. Not Pictured—Cole Walston.

Saukee Open Full Mat Friday to be held Dec. 27 The public is invited to attend the annual Saukee Open youth wrestling tournament to be held Friday, Dec. 27 at Pikeland Community School. Action will begin at approximately 5:15 p.m., with dinner being served throughout the evening. The tournament is a celebration of Saukee wrestling and is hosted by the Saukee Youth Wrestling Club, with support from the PHS and PCS wrestling teams. The event serves as the group’s primary fundraising activity. The unique Friday evening format features full-mat competition, drawing some of the region’s top youth wrestlers. Full Mat Friday has become recognized for its careful bracketing wherein new wrestlers are paired with other beginners while veterans have the opportunity to face some of the tough-

est competition they will see in the regular season. While registrations are still rolling in, clubs from Murphysboro, Carlinville, Bethalto, Vandalia, Chatham, Auburn, Riverton, Camp Point, West Hancock, Jacksonville, Quincy, Hannibal, Lincoln, Highland, the St. Louis metro area, and others are expected to join the Saukees in competition. Team trophies and a plaque for the fastest pin will be awarded. The annual Wrestling Spirit Basket Raffle, featuring loads of terrific prizes, will also be held Dec.r 27. Tickets to win one of the many baskets or cash prizes are available from any Saukee Youth wrestler. The Saukee Youth Wrestling Club, formed in 1993, is in its 20th season. The club wrestlers have been practicing since early December, and

this tournament will be their only home competition. The club has as its purpose to introduce kids to the sport of wrestling and to serve as a feeder program for the PCS junior high wrestling program and ultimately the Pittsfield High School wrestling program. Throughout its history, the program has produced several state medalists and champions, along with numerous regional and sectional champions. Several of the club’s members have gone on to become IHSA state qualifiers, medalists, and champions, and a select number have wrestled at the collegiate level. Saukee Youth Wrestling is supported by a strong network of volunteers. The club is a member of the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation’s South Section, and is chartered by USA Wrestling.

WIT announces seeds By beth zumwalt Pike Press The tournament committee at the Winchester Invitational has met and seeded the teams. The rankings are in order: 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. The Winchester tournament will start Jan.11 and run through the Jan. 18. Organizers believe the WIT is the oldest invitational tournament in the

state and believe there is a possibility it is the oldest in the national. Anyone with information about any tournament that might This is the oldest Invitional in the state of illinois and maybe the oldest in the USA 92 years to be exact Anybody has any information on an older Invitional tournament is urged to contact the tournament committee.

Hill, Griggsville-Perry and West Central. Pittsfield/Pleasant Hill, seeded #20, will play Dec. 26 against Rushvillle the number 13 seed at the high school Griggsville-Perry will play at the

middle school at 3 p.m. the same day. The Tornadoes, seeded 21 will face #12 Triopia. If both Pittsfield and G-P win the Dec. 26 game and win their next game, Pittsfield will play at 2 p.m. the same day and G-P at 6, then the

The Macomb tournament seeds only the top four teams. This year those are Rockridge, Monmouth Roseville, Metamora and Macomb. After that the field is comprised of, in no particular order: Camp Point Central, Illini Central, Illini West, Farmington, Eureka, Pittsfield, Canton, West Hancock, Lewistown, Brown County, Illini Bluffs and Abington-Avon.

G-P #2 at Carrollton By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes are seeded second at the Carrollton Invitational Tournament behind the host Carrollton Hawks with the number one seed. The rest of the teams in order are: Southwestern, Calhoun, Beardstown, Brussels. Game schedule is: Dec 26th 4:00 #5 Beardstown vs. #3 Southwestern 5:35 #6 Brussels vs. #2 GP 7:10 #4 Calhoun vs. #1 Carrollton

Dec 27th 4:00 #6 Brussels vs. #5 Beardstown 5:35 #2 GP vs. #4 Calhoun 7:10 #3 Southwestern vs. #1 Carrollton Dec 28th 4:00 #4 Calhoun vs. #6 Brussels 5:35 #3 Southwestern vs. #2 GP 7:10 #1 Carrollton vs. #5 Beardstown Dec 30th 4:00 #6 Brussels vs. #3 Southwestern 5:35 #5 Beardstown vs. #4 Calhoun 7:30 #2 GP vs. #1 Carrollton

Unity gets by Western Saukee Youth open Dec. 27; By beth zumwalt Pike Press

The Unity Lady Mustangs defeated the Western Lady Wildcats, 61-45 last week in girls basketball action. Scoring for Western was: MaKayla Robbins, 8, Shannon Gates, 10, Alexis Bellovich, 13, Loren Melton, 11, Evan Colston, 4, Alexis Christison, 5.

Girls teams heading to Beardstown for classic By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Annual Beardstown Lady Tiger Classic will started Dec. 26. Three area teams are playing in the routnament – Pittsfield/Pleasant

By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Pittsfield Saukees are headed to the Macomb Tournament for nearly their 40th trip. The Saukees will play Eureka Thursday, Dec. 26 at 2:30. the winner will play at 6:30 Friday night and the loser at 10:30 a.m. Friday morning.

two Pike County teams will meet Friday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. at the high school. West Central received the #6 seed and will play the winner of the Mendon-Unity/Routt game Dec. 26 at 6:30.

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Members of the Saukee Youth Wrestling Club are selling tickets for their annual Spirit Basket Raffle, which will be held Friday, Dec. 27, at the Saukee Open Full Mat Friday wrestling tournament held at PCS. Each year, the club raffles off several large baskets filled with cash, gift cards, and prizes donated by local businesses and friends of Saukee Wrestling. These local businesses have also contributed prizes: Prairieland FS, Best Systems, Pikeland Motors, Maya Mexican Restaurant, WendyCox-Pampered Chef, Save-a-Lot, Just Di’s, R&K Beef, County Market, Sassy Stitches, Horton Video, Illini Fitness, Kountry Expressions, United

Community Bank, Laura GrimsleyThirty-One, Riley’s Seasonings, Donohoo Barbershop, In Motion, Sally Green-Scentsy, CNB, Pike Press, Casteel’s, Pike County Express, Pike County Glass, Courtyard Café, Geared Up!, The Brick on Madison, Leo’s Pizza, Jiffi Stop, Studio on the Square, Dari Ripple, Ghrist Veterinary Clinic, , William Watson Hotel, Green Acres Motel, John Borrowman-Pike County Real Estate, Tasha Davis Thirty-One and more. Tickets are being sold for $1 each or 6 for $5. For more information contact any Saukee Youth wrestler or Julie Cook at 217.491.4742 or saukeeyouthwrestling@gmail.com.

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Historical scrapbooks can honor older relatives There are so many different and creative ways for families to showcase their heritage and honor a grandparent or other special senior. Scrapbooks are one such way to share the life of a special person and indirectly tell the tale of your family history. Very often personal history projects are a part of elementary school curricula, so you may already have the makings of a family tree or a family diary in your home. All it takes is a little more research and some planning to design a scrapbook that can be gifted or kept for generations to enjoy. Begin by making an outline of what you would like to cover in the scrapbook. Perhaps there is a specific event in a grandparent's life that is worth highlighting, like a military tour of duty or a brief stint in show

business. Maybe you would like to present different snapshots in time during his or her life. Either way, planning out the content of the scrapbook will make it easier to gather the necessary elements. Once you've settled on a theme, begin your research by interviewing the eventual recipient (he or she doesn't have to know the reason behind the inquiry). During the interview, take note of key dates and try to establish the mood of the era with supporting materials. For example, you may be able to find samples of advertisements from a correlating period in history or newspaper clippings that can be used to fluff up the content of the book. In the meantime, gather photos that can be used in the scrapbook,

which may take some hunting. Prints can be scanned and copied via a desktop scanner at home, or loaded onto a CD or thumb drive and brought to a pharmacy photo kiosk. Some specialty shops can even scan slides or convert stills from film into images. Make sure to make copies of all original prints and be careful not to lose or damage the originals. Scrapbooks can be made manually with materials purchased anywhere from craft and hobby stores to stationery shops. There are a variety of paper-cutting tools, adhesives, stickers, labels, and stencils that can be used to enhance the look of the scrapbook. There also are computer software programs or online tools through photo-sharing sites that enable you to upload images and text and design photo books entirely

online. Then the finished product can be printed out in a variety of finishes. This method may actually be preferable for those who plan to save the scrapbook or anticipate it being such a big hit that others will want their own copies. Create a digital file of all of your information and copies of images. This way if you ever want to add to the scrapbook or reproduce information in the future you will have all of the information at your fingertips. The scrapbook also will serve as a good source material down the line should future generations want to learn about their ancestors. Scrapbooking is more than just detailing baby's first birthday or a vacation. This popular pastime can help document the life of a special senior.

Improving heart health need not be difficult Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease, in which blood supply to the heart is reduced, is the leading cause of death in middle- and high-income countries and the fourth-leading cause of death in low-income countries. Perhaps the most troubling fact about the prevalence of heart disease is that it can be largely preventable.

The American Heart Association notes that there are several ways to easily improve heart health and avoid becoming one of the millions of people to succumb to heart disease. n Embrace aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is essential to cardiovascular health. Daily aerobic exercise, which can be as simple as walking around the neighborhood, can help men and women lower their blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight and lower their bad choles-

terol, which can circulate in the blood and cause blockages that can lead to heart attack. n Adopt a low-sodium diet that's also low in cholesterol. Diet can be a friend or foe with regards to heart disease. A heart-friendly diet that's low in sodium and cholesterol can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels as well as a healthy blood pressure. n Monitor your blood pressure. A blood pressure reading is a staple

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Scrapbook memorabilia for grandparents may include mementos from military days.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

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Pittsfield, Illinois

Cookie time starts early this season Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) for the first time will take pre-orders for cookie sales starting Dec. 20. The girls will begin taking preorders using the traditional order card format. Direct sale of cookies will then begin Feb. 3, 2014. By introducing the opportunity to take pre-orders, cookie customers are able to ensure supply of their favorite Girl Scout cookies, and troops get a solid base of how many boxes they need to order to fulfill the demand in their areas. Troops will then place their pre-orders as well as order extra cases they will use for

direct customer sales. "Last year was the first year Girl Scouts of Central Illinois used the direct sale format, and the troops were very successful," Pam Kovacevich, CEO of GSCI, said. "The pre-order approach will allow Girl Scouts to set higher and more accurate goals, as well as carry the right supply for their buyers." The new cookie on the sheet this year is Cranberry Citrus Crisp. GSCI will also once again participate in Operation Cookie Share. The effort to provide cookies to military troops domestically and overseas started in 2010. Since then, they

have provided more that $825,000 worth of Girl Scout cookies to the women and men in our armed forces at home and abroad. In fact, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois were so successful that this achievement is entered in the Illinois Congressional Records. "The cookie program is something our girls and the communities look forward to every year. Not only is it fun and exciting for the Girl Scouts, it teaches them a number of skills - both social and academic - that will help them grow as students and future business leaders," Kovacevich said.

New Philadelphia holds annual meeting Submitted photo

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Members of the Pikeland Community School student council assisted their high school counterparts with the annual food and toy drive at Pittsfield High School. Helping sort toys and food were, left to right, Drew Welbourne, Anna Curless, Kamerson Smithers and Macee Borrowman.

Officers and new members were elected at the recently held annual meeting for the New Philadelphia Association. Officers continuing another year in their role are Phil Bradshaw, president; Joe Conover , vice president; and Carol McCartney as secretary. Rick Shover was newly elected to serve as treasurer, replacing Pat Syrcle. New members elected to the board were David Iftner and Shawn Rennecker. Bradshaw presented to the group a certificate from the National Park Service for New Philadelphia’s acceptance into the Network to Freedom National Underground Railroad System and Charlotte King was acknowledged for her work and

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Pike County Farm Bureau Ag Scholarship

Blake Roderick left, presents Molly Woods with her award at John Wood Community College.

Martin-Sullivan acquires Kleine By beth zumwalt Pike Press Martin-Sullivan, Inc. a company which owns John Deere dealerships In Pleasant Hilll Quincy, Carthage, and Macomb, and a sister subsidiary, Martin Brothers with locations in Roanoke, Lexington and Bloomington has announced the purchase of Kleine Equipment, who had dealerships in Galesburg, Brimfield, Aledo, Kewanee, Bradford and Monmouth. “We are fortunate to have a John Deere dealership, which has been in business for four generations becoming a part of our community,” Mark Kleine, current owner of Kleine Equipment, said. “Their commitment to the customers, employees and communities they are in is evident by their day-to-day activity.” With a history that dates back to 1926, Martin Sullivan continues to focus efforts on providing excellent service, deep expertise, and the solutions needed for its customers to be successful.” Ben Rogers, owner and CEO of Martin Brothers agreed. “This is a very exciting opportunity for both employees and customers,” Rogers said. “We will be able to continue our success through the knowledge and expertise of our employees, as well as the resources necessary to continue to grow our business.” Bill Sullivan, the Sullivan in Martin-Sullivan echoed Kleine and Rogers’ sentiments. “The strength and stability of our organization is solidified through the talented employees that have been a part of Kleine Equipment, Martin Brothers, and Martin Sullivan,” Bill Sullivan, owner and regional sales manager of Martin Sullivan, said. “The organization will continue to focus on the employees to give them the opportunity to succeed and grow.” Martin Brothers was founded in 1926 in Roanoke by Sam Martin with the intent to serve the agriculture community John Deere products. With the Martin family’s commitment to providing its customers the best in support and service, they have been able to expand their operation throughout Illinois. The dealership has had four generations of the Martin family as owners. The current owner, Ben Rogers will be working out of the Roanoke location with

the additional owner, Bill Sullivan working out of the Quincy office. Mark Kleine, owner of Kleine Equipment, started the company in 1994 with the first location in Galesburg. Throughout the history of Kleine Equipment, their success can be attributed to the commit-

ment of the employees to provide superior products and services to the customer. Additionally, the business savvy of Kleine has allowed for expansion of the territory to include Brimfield, Aledo, Kewanee, Bradford, and Monmouth, Illinois.

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research in submitting the application. A history was reviewed of the New Philadelphia Association going back to the creation of the organization. Bradshaw presented awards to past board members who have served on the New Philadelphia Association and outlined their contributions. They were: Cecil Burrows, Shirley Johnston, Larry and Natalie Armistead, Ronald Carter, Karen Sprague, Shari Marshall, Pat Likes, Allen Kirkpatrick, Lonie Wilson, Dawn Staats, Sen. Deana Demuzio, Tom Coulson and Terry Ransom. Other highlights and some of the focus areas for the com-

ing year include : Updates on The New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act, which would authorize a special resources study to determine the site's qualifications to become a unit of the National Park Service; Adding a “donate” option through Pay Pal to the website; Virtual tour at the site; historic district registration for the area around the New Philadelphia town site; summer lecture series; More awareness of the 1836 program, memberships and fund raising For more information about New Philadelphia or to learn how you could help or become a member, please go to: www.newphiladelphiail.net.

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